Canberra is a city built on people who came from somewhere else.
Two people who made their way to the nation's capital, bought a house in Cook and became their families first generation of Canberrans, building their lives in the suburbs we know today.
And for the first time, it's coming to market.
Built in the 1960s, this three-bedroom home has been carefully maintained, with a lot of its original character still intact. It's a reminder of an era when homes were built with practical floorplans, generous blocks and enough room outside to make the most of Canberra's open spaces.
Sitting on approximately 694sqm, the home offers three bedrooms, one bathroom and accommodation for approximately two to three vehicles.
Inside, there's a wonderful sense of the home's original personality.
The kitchen still has mid-century cabinetry, while black-and-white floor tiles and nostalgic wallpaper give little reminders of the decades that have passed.
Northern sunlight moves through the dining and living spaces, bringing warmth to a floorplan that has served the same family for generations.
It's been looked after, rather than continually reinvented.
And that presents something increasingly interesting in today's market: the opportunity to decide what comes next.
The existing layout is functional, but it doesn't necessarily have to stay that way.
With a trussed roof structure and internal walls understood to be non-load bearing, there's potential to reconsider how the rooms work together, subject to structural advice and relevant approvals.
Perhaps a more open kitchen and living space. Perhaps a different arrangement of bedrooms or an additional bathroom.
Or perhaps you keep more of the original design than you first expected.
That's the interesting thing about a home that hasn't already been renovated to someone else's taste.
You get to make those decisions yourself.
For some buyers, that might mean moving in and making improvements gradually. For others, it could be the opportunity to undertake a more comprehensive renovation and create something entirely different within the existing home.
Over the decades, this pocket of Belconnen has developed a reputation that goes well beyond its location on a map.
The established streets, access to schools in Aranda and Macquarie, surrounding bushland and walking trails have made it a suburb people actively seek out. The local shops have become a destination in their own right, with a popular café Little Oink and restaurant All My Friends, quirky memorable places that bring people into the neighbourhood rather than simply serving those who live nearby.
You're close to Belconnen Town Centre, while the surrounding roads make travelling towards the city and Canberra's south straightforward.
It's a suburb that has grown into itself.
And there's something fitting about a home like 9 Atkinson Street becoming available at this point in Cook's story.
The essentials
• Three-bedroom home
• One modernised bathroom
• Accommodation for approximately two to three vehicles
• First time offered to the market
• Popular Ex Government style home
• Original character and interiors
• Original kitchen cabinetry
• Black-and-white floor tiles and nostalgic wallpaper
• Northern sunlight into the dining and living areas
• Trussed roof structure
• Established Cook neighbourhood
• Close to local schools Aranda Primary and Macquarie
• Easy access to surrounding bushland and walking trails like Mt Painter
• Cook shops, café and restaurant very close by
• Convenient connection to Belconnen Town Centre and Jamison Plaza
• Access to major roads towards Canberra's city centre and southern suburbs
The numbers
• Block: 694 sqm (approx.)
• Build Year: 1968
• Living area: 99 sqm
• EER: 0.5
• Rates: $3,895.79 per annum (approx.)
• Land tax (investors only): $3,974.43 per annum (approx.)
• Rental estimate: $670 - $700 per week
Inspections:
We are opening the home most Saturdays with mid-week inspections. However, If you would like to arrange a viewing outside of these times please contact the listing agents.
Disclaimer: The material and information contained within this marketing is for general information purposes only. Onyx Property Agency does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities regarding any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. You should not rely upon this material as a basis for making any formal decisions. We recommend all interested parties to make further enquiries.
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