Beautiful street, brilliant block and superb location!
This is leafy Hackett in all its glory, just moments from the City yet away from the hustle and bustle. The home is a nostalgic dream with great bones, a flexible floor plan and a sunny northern focus. We love the authentic vintage features - dimpled glass doors, decorative cornices and big casement windows that welcome the beautiful Canberra light.
This classic, extended, versatile spacious three-bedroom plus study home is nestled within nostalgic old-growth gardens and rests on a coveted loop street, a few steps from endless reserve. Crisp white windows pop against red brick and decorative iron railings edge both verandas. The brilliant and beautiful block of 942m2 approx. is perfect for future additions/extensions
Within the original fireplace, set with a gas heater, is a warming focal point, the whole front living and combined dining area informed by glorious sunshine and a garden outlook. The circular nature of the plan provides ready access to the kitchen, which is large enough to cater for a meals table, set for the whole gang.
Banks of original cabinetry have been nicely preserved and there is a freestanding electric oven from Westinghouse. Imagine relaxed family meals, the kids doing homework while you prep and an easy flow back and forth from the private rear garden. The wonderful established gardens have been lovingly cared for with a magnificent magnolia, lots of budding camellias and more to enjoy.
There are two welcoming, north-facing bedrooms with big windows and built-in robes. The family bathroom is a vintage mix of mosaic and deep green tiling, and serves up a relaxing bathtub, a roomy separate shower space and the convenience of a separate toilet.
Meanwhile, a clever extension doubles down on size and versatility, with a huge walk-through study connecting to either a huge parents retreat, second living or rumpus room with glass sliders opening onto the veranda. This could also be utilised as a third bedroom that is absolutely palatial in scope, so you can get creative - bunk room for the kids, master suite or inter-generational living.
Russell is the kind of idyllic loop street where everybody knows their neighbours and kids can ride their bikes within the nearby reserve. The home is handy to the dynamic precincts of Dickson, Braddon, and amenable to the charming inner-north centres of Ainslie, O'Connor, and Lyneham, extending a vibrant mix of independent cafés and shops. Close to transport and a variety of schools, the home is enviably positioned, just a short drive from the CBD and ANU
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.charming and spacious, three-bedroom plus study home within leafy Hackett
.resting on a blue ribbon street, moments from the reserve
.magic block of 942m2 approx.
.extended and versatile plan
.nestled within established old growth gardens with sandstone garden edging
.classic red brick form with big casement windows
.spill to verandas on both sides
.north facing, sunny open plan living and dining space with gas heater
.circular flow to kitchen combined meals
.kitchen with vintage cabinetry, breakfast bar, freestanding electric oven and direct access to the rear veranda and garden
.broom closet
.two north-facing bedrooms, both with built-in robes and big windows
.third bedroom/parents retreat/second living/rumpus area with glass sliders opening onto the rear veranda
.huge study - this could be utilised as a fourth bedroom if desired
.original family bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
.linen cupboard
.gas bayonet
.sheltered alfresco garden area
.brick barbecue
.soft lawns, concrete garden paths, and lots of beautiful plantings, including magnolias and camellias
.long driveway ushering to a gated single garage with storage/workshop
.short stroll to the scenic walking and biking trails of Mt Majura
.walk to parkland
.stroll down to the local Hackett shopping centre
.great choice of schools with Bluegum, Rosary Primary, North Ainslie and Dickson College all within walking distance
.walk to the Australian Catholic University
.access to transport and bike trails
.easy drive to the Dickson and Braddon precincts, CBD and ANU
Fine details (all approx.)
EER: 0
Land Value: $1,001,000 (2025)
Land Size: 942m2 approx.
Rates: $5,580 approx. per annum
Internal living: 150m2 approx.
