Located in one of Kaleen's most sought-after circuits, this unique, architect-designed four bedroom, two bathroom passive-solar home is a discrete and rare treasure.
Secluded on a huge mature block spanning 1134m², the north-facing home was designed in 1979 by forward-thinking architect and designer Derek Wrigley, a champion of solar concepts towards low-energy housing. His brief for 7 Cataract Street was to provide an energy-efficient dwelling with year-round thermal comfort - and he succeeded, as demonstrated over 40 years later by the 2021 Energy Efficient Rating of 6 stars!
Nestled in a quality neighbourhood and set back from the road behind native gardens, the single level residence provides a rural sanctuary in an urban setting. With a focus on family space, practicality and flexible, low maintenance living, the heart of this home is the north-facing, spacious open plan family/meals/lounge room, which merges into the functional kitchen with a wide breakfast bar, abundant storage, dishwasher and warm, honey-toned, tactile timber benchtops.
A gas fireplace, outlined on either side by built-in seating, suggests cosy winter evenings in front of the fire, watching the night sky through the clerestory windows. A bank of floor to ceiling windows spans the room, flooding it with light and warming winter sun. In summer, the heat is kept at bay by a wide wisteria-covered pergola, remote-controlled external 'Focus' blinds on the clerestory windows and north-south cross ventilation. Year-round comfort is assured in this ready for renovation home, where the thermal properties have stood the test of time.
Outside, a paved patio opens onto the large yard whose fences are hidden behind established trees and shrubs, creating a fabulous bush-like playground for children and pets to explore. There's plenty of room for a chook shed maybe bee hives even! Those with green fingers will love the opportunity to re-create their own garden and make full use of the vegetable beds.
A wide carport and designated off-street parking provide plenty of room for 4 cars or more to park, while a trailer, boat or caravan would easily fit in too.
Just a stroll away from local shops, café, school, early childhood centre, ovals and playgrounds along the myriad of cycleways dotted throughout Kaleen. A short drive, cycle, scooter ride or walk brings you to all the amenities of Kaleen Shopping Centre and the Indoor Sports Centre, while main transport and bus routes make access to the University of Canberra, AIS arena, Canberra Stadium and Calvary Hospital easy.
Ready for a new family to bring the property back to life, the large block and house offer so many options refresh, renovate, re-build, rent while your extensions plans are finalised or simply move in and find out what this special, eco-friendly home has to offer don't miss it!
Features:
- Unique passive-solar, energy efficient, double brick home
- 4 bedrooms, ensuite, open plan living
- Located on 1134m² block
- Large light-filled, north-facing open plan living area
- Living with floor to ceiling windows & glass sliding door to rear yard
- Clerestory windows, ceiling fan and gas fireplace in living room
- Fireplace with built-in seating either side
- Meals area adjacent to breakfast bar and kitchen
- Kitchen with dishwasher, electric cook top, brand new oven
- Built-in pantry, large timber bench top, double sink
- Formal dining room/multi-purpose room
- Segregated master bedroom with ensuite
- All bedrooms with built-in robes
- Bedrooms 3 & 4 with clerestory windows
- Clerestory windows with remote-controlled external Focus blinds
- Main bathroom with new vanity, separate toilet
- Large laundry with external access
- Wide paved patio at rear
- Established gardens, vegetable beds, shrubs & trees
- Carport, sealed off-road parking, room for caravan or boat
- Garden shed, additional covered storage
- Designated walk & cycleways to local shops & schools
- All ages and stages of public & private schools nearby
- Short drive or cycle to Kaleen High School & Radford College
- Close to main transport routes, Belconnen & Dickson centres
EER: 6
Rates: $3118 pa (approx.)
Land Value: $460,000 (2020)
House size: 185m2
Carport: 20m2
Built: Approx. 1977-1979
All sizes and costs are approximate, buyers should make their own enquiries
