A rare blend of space, character, and inner-north lifestyle appeal, this 1940s home sits quietly on a generous 845 m² (approx.) parcel within the Braddon Heritage Precinct, one of Canberra's most tightly held and historically significant residential pockets. Framed by established trees and period streetscape character, it offers immediate comfort with clear scope to enhance or reimagine, presenting a compelling opportunity to secure substantial land just moments from the city.
The home features a practical three-bedroom layout, all bedrooms well-proportioned with built-in robes. Living and dining areas are clearly defined, filled with natural light, and anchored by a functional kitchen overlooking the expansive rear yard. The bathroom includes a separate toilet, while a single garage plus additional off-street parking adds everyday convenience. Comfortable as-is, the property also offers strong potential for renovation, extension, or future transformation (STCA), with the large block providing genuine flexibility.
Importantly, being located within the Braddon Heritage Precinct helps preserve the area's distinctive streetscape and architectural character, reinforcing long-term value and ensuring the suburb's established charm is maintained.
Positioned in the heart of Braddon's lifestyle precinct, this address places you within easy walking distance of the Canberra Centre, Lonsdale Street cafés and dining, Haig Park, and Ainslie Shops. The ANU, quality schooling options, and public transport are all close by, reinforcing the area's reputation as one of Canberra's most connected and in-demand inner-north pockets. Despite its centrality, the street retains a calm, residential feel defined by mature trees and protected heritage character.
Ideal for buyers seeking a long-term landholding in a blue-chip inner-north locationwhether to move in and enjoy immediately, renovate over time, or undertake a full transformation. It will strongly appeal to professionals, families, and lifestyle-driven buyers who value walkability, land size, and future upside within a protected and highly sought-after heritage precinct.
In Summary
- Generous 845 m² (approx.) block in central Braddon
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes
- Separate living and dining with abundant natural light
- Functional kitchen with scope to modernise
- Bathroom with separate toilet
- Single garage plus off-street parking
- Large backyard with established trees
- Located within the Braddon Heritage Precinct
- Quiet, tree-lined street moments from the city and Braddon precinct
- Walk to cafés, restaurants, Haig Park, ANU, and transport
Figure Summary (all approx.):
- Block Size: 845 sqm
- Internal Living: 115 sqm
- Rates: $6,040 per annum
- Land Tax: $ 12,932 per annum (if rented)
- Year built: 1940
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