Offered to the market for the very first time, 72 Mackellar Crescent is a home with genuine history and heart. Purchased as a vacant block at auction at Albert Hall and thoughtfully built soon after, it has been lovingly cared for by the same family ever since. That level of stewardship is rare, and you feel it the moment you arrive.
Positioned in one of Cook's most established and tightly held pockets, the home opens with a formal entry that sets the tone for what lies within. Freshly repainted throughout and enhanced with new carpets, new blinds and updated lighting, the interiors feel calm, refreshed and ready for their next chapter.
The formal lounge and dining areas offer a sense of elegance and space that is increasingly hard to find. Whether hosting extended family or enjoying a quiet evening, these rooms provide flexibility and warmth.
At the heart of the home, the updated kitchen has been thoughtfully improved with a new benchtop and splashback, quality Bosch oven and cooktop, and an abundance of cupboard space. It connects seamlessly to the cosy family area, complete with fireplace, creating a relaxed everyday living zone that feels both practical and inviting.
Accommodation is generous and well considered. The main bedroom enjoys direct access to the private front courtyard, built-in robes and its own ensuite. Bedrooms two, three and four are all well proportioned with built-in robes, serviced by a family bathroom featuring a separate bathtub and separate toilet. A large linen cupboard and laundry with external access add further functionality.
Outdoors is where this home truly sets itself apart. A substantial entertainers deck overlooks a lush, established backyard framed by mature trees and thoughtfully tended gardens. The vegetable beds are thriving, the lawn is lush, and there is genuine space for children to play and explore. With irrigation in place, a garden shed and multiple outdoor zones including the private front courtyard, this is a garden that has been nurtured over decades and will be cherished for decades more.
Comfort is assured year round with ducted gas heating throughout and air conditioning in the family area, while the double garage provides secure parking and storage.
All of this sits just moments from Cook Shops, quality local schools, the walking trails of Mount Painter Nature Reserve, the cycle path network, and the convenience of Jamison Centre. With easy access to arterial roads, commuting across Canberra is simple, yet you still enjoy the peace and community feel that makes Cook so tightly held.
Homes like this, built with care and maintained with pride, do not come along often. This is more than a house. It is a story, a garden sanctuary, and a place ready for its next family to call home.
A closer look at 72 Mackellar Crescent, Cook:
- Offered for the first time since construction in 1969, lovingly held by one family
- Large entertainer's deck overlooking a lush, established backyard
- Generous lawn and thriving vegetable garden with irrigation system
- Private front courtyard seating area
- Formal lounge and dining rooms, freshly repainted
- Updated kitchen with new benchtop and splashback
- New Bosch oven and cooktop
- Abundant kitchen cupboard space
- Cosy family living area with fireplace and storage
- Main bedroom with front courtyard access, built-in robes and ensuite
- Bedrooms two, three and four all with built-in robes
- Main bathroom with separate bathtub and separate toilet
- New carpets throughout
- New blinds
- Updated lighting
- Ducted gas heating
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Double brick garage
- Laundry with external access
- Large linen storage
- Formal entry
Key figures:
- Living area: 182m2
- Garage: 37m2
- Deck: 14m2
- Block: 812m2
- Rates: $4,601 p.a.
- Land tax (investors only): $9,406 p.a.
- Rental estimate: $700 p.w.
- EER: 1.5 stars
- Year of construction: 1969
