In a peaceful street, steps to Haig Park and just a short walk to the Duxton and IGA at O'Connor shops, this character filled, Canberra red brick home in original condition, occupies a substantial, level block of 1,007 m2 of superb Inner North land. The sought after street is sheltered by a canopy of amazing, mature trees.
Potential is unlimited, whether as a generous canvas for the home of your dreams, or as a restoration project!
The property is of double brick construction, and the moss on terracotta roof tiles of the residence and brick garage, together with two chimneys, underlines the many decades of history.
High ceilings throughout, and picture rails in some rooms add to the atmosphere. Formal lounge and dining rooms were originally warmed by a fireplace in each, and a slow combustion heater is currently installed in the recess. The north-west aspect to lounge and dining invites sunlight in over the cooler months, while the dining room features a desirable corner window.
The spacious eat-in kitchen is equipped with an upright electric stove and overlooks the rear garden.
Each of the four bedrooms, or three plus study or rumpus, are all generous in size, and three offer built-in robes. Carpet covers pine flooring in formal living areas, hallway and bedrooms.
The bathroom is presented in neat condition, with a bath, shower and separate w/c. A large laundry leads into the garden and features an authentic hatch taking you back to bygone era, when milk and bread were home delivered!
Camellias and a rhododendron add spring colour to mature gardens which screen the property. There is off-street parking in addition to the garage.
In area for excellent schools.
Beautiful shaded streets of this early Canberra suburb provide many enjoyable walks and O'Connor shops, community tennis courts, wetlands and ovals are just a stroll.
The ANU, CSIRO and City centre are a pleasant walk from this premium location.
A property sure to fire the imagination!
Key Features
- Canberra red brick home, of double brick construction, in original condition
- Generous, level block of 1,007 m2 in peaceful prime location
- Short walk to O'Connor shops or the ANU, CSIRO and City centre
- Tree lined street sheltered by canopy of mature oak trees, and only steps to Haig Park
- High ceilings throughout, with picture rails to some rooms
- Fireplace recesses in formal lounge and dining, occupied by a slow combustion heater in lounge
- North-west aspect to lounge and dining invites sunlight in over the cooler months
- Corner window to dining
- Pine flooring, covered by carpet in formal living areas, hallway and bedrooms
- Spacious eat-in kitchen equipped with an electric stove
- Large laundry leads to garden and features an authentic hatch for when bread and milk were delivered
- Four generous bedrooms, three with built-in robes
- Bathroom offers a bath, shower and separate w/c
- Brick garage, with lichen on roof tiles of house and garage
- Off-street parking
- Camellias and a rhododendron add colour in spring, while mature gardens screen the property
- Picturesque leafy streets in one of Canberra's earliest suburbs provide enjoyable walks
- Short stroll to O'Connor wetlands, ovals and nature trails on O'Connor ridge
UV: $ 1,560.00 (approx)
Rates: $ 7,217.00 (approx)
