First Edition, Kingston is a prime residential precinct of 59 houses on a site with a unique history. Gaining its name from the heritage of its setting, First Edition was once the site of the Australian Government Publishing Office, established in 1926. It represents a radical shift for high quality housing design in the ACT, requiring an innovative approach to developing smaller blocks of land. Unlike subsequent releases, First Edition homes are on separate title with no body corporate.
51 Cunningham Street is a perfect example of cutting edge architecture and innovative design. With three street frontages and two addresses, it spreads over approx. 250m2 and was built by a leading quality builder.
Upstairs there are three further large bedrooms with a theatre room and small library. These rooms are serviced by a large bathroom with separate WC and powder room.
There is a separate office/studio with its own entrance from Printers Way and fitted out with desk, shelving and wall bed.
Between the large double garage on Percy Douglas Lane and the house lies an undercover walkway and a courtyard with built in gas BBQ and Italian glass tiled plunge pool with spa.
The house is a short walk from the foreshore restaurants and the older Kingston shops and restaurant district.
If you visit the home during an opening, make sure you check out the many nifty features such as the wall beds, the separate kitchen-only instant hot water, the window box storage, the automatic regulator for the pool housed in its own room off the garage, or the hidden over-the-sink drying rail in the laundry.
This executive property provides a cosmopolitan lifestyle with no compromise on space and harmonious design. As well as a solid construction it includes all the features expected in a quality home such as:
- Double glazing throughout,
- High ceilings
- Main bedroom and ensuite on ground floor
- Individual reverse cycle units in each room
- Miele appliances
- Solid blackbutt flooring
- Ethernet ports in each room and NBN ready
- Multiple double power points in every room
- Security system with remote door answering
- Ample storage
