With iconic 1970's Sydney School architecture design, and high on the hill in Hawkesbury Crescent, 138 Hawkesbury Crescent provides timeless architectural appeal, warmth and comfort in a dress circle location.
The updated house provides the elegance of exposed beams and raked ceilings coupled with textured, characterful clinker brick walls and is perfectly complimented with custom, one off Burkhaus Design features throughout the home.
Upon entry you are greeted with a spacious, raked ceiling entrance providing access to the master bedroom and study or fifth bedroom. Beyond the entrance a Tasmanian Oak staircase connects you to the upper and lower floors and features Burkhaus Design balustrading and custom lighting. The master has a walk in robe and ensuite with quality tiling, tapware and custom vanity. A private courtyard off the master provides an ideal space for morning coffee and privacy from the street. A study is cleverly located near front door, ideal for home businesses and completes the entrance level.
The lower level has three good sized bedrooms all with built in robes. The floor plan is flexible and easily configurable to your family needs; bedroom four is easily large enough to be used as an additional living area or rumpus room. The main bathroom has been updated with new shower screen, vanity and tapware finishes.
Upstairs provides your living space and features private, treetop views from Black Mountain to Isaacs Ridge. The kitchen features a lovely Tasmanian Blackwood island bench top is the focal point for the space and includes updated gas cooktop and electric oven. The kitchen is adjacent a sitting / meals area and features ample cupboard and pantry space. Next to the kitchen is a formal dining room and lounge with its own balcony and spiral Enzie staircase.
The large lounge room features expansive, private views to Isaacs Ridge and soaring, raked ceilings. A genuine, ECE open copper fireplace anchors the space, providing the heart of the house and creates a room ideal for winter evenings with your favourite wine. Two split r/c systems plus ducted gas are provided to ensure year round comfort.
The back yard is terraced with substantial granite boulders, providing multiple private spaces to relax in and features lovely Canberra red brick paving. A double garage has panel lift door and is attached to home.
A superb location, you are a minutes from Farrer Ridge, Southlands and Westfield Woden. Quality public and private schools and Canberra Hospital are a short drive away. This home is tastefully updated while retaining its original elegant and sophisticated design features and hails from an era where craftsmen took pride in their work. It will suit buyers of a similar ilk.
Elegant family home, tastefully updated for modern living
Fantastic location in premier street
Iconic Sydney School style architecture
Raked ceilings with exposed beams
Clinker brick internal brick walls provide unique detail and interest
Custom Burkhaus Design features including balustrading, lighting and vanities
Lovely treetop views from Black Mountain to Isaacs Ridge with natural light flooding into living spaces and bedrooms
Dedicated spaces for entertainment, relaxation or study
Elegant formal dining for special occasions
Magnificent lounge room with raked ceiling, bespoke copper fireplace and private views to Isaacs Ridge
Large functional kitchen with island bench, generous storage and integrated dishwasher
Meals / sitting area adjacent to kitchen captures beautiful views to Black Mountain Tower
Main bedroom has its own private, leafy courtyard
Updated ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet
Bedrooms two and three with ample daylight, privacy and built in robes
Bedroom four is oversized and with flexibility as a second living space or rumpus room
Dedicated home office or option as a fifth bedroom
Bathroom includes bath, shower & double vanity
Separate powder room services downstairs
Large laundry with external access
Generous storage throughout the home
Ducted gas heating
Split system air-conditioning to lounge and kitchen
Electric hot water
Entire stormwater system upgraded and replaced featuring a new stormwater tie, sump pump and increased capacity
Oversized double garage with remote panel lift door
Additional secure parking for trailer or additional vehicle
Private backyard with established plantings
Various paved spaces to sit and enjoy the peaceful surrounds
Home size: 221m2
Garage size: 36m2
Construction: 1972
Land size: 798m2
