7 Higgins Crescent Ainslie offers an impressive blend of the charm and character of early Canberra, with captivating sophistication and elegance whilst providing the perfect location for contemporary urban living. A rare opportunity presents to acquire a beautiful Ainslie heritage home which showcases the graciousness of the period and exudes warmth, texture and charm.
The distinct facade and front porch leads into a generous entrance hall which joins the symmetrical front lounge room and main bedroom. The texture of the home is found in the high battened ceilings, terracotta roof tiles, sash windows, rendered double brick, original timber detailing, cypress pine timber flooring and two fireplaces. A flexible floor plan allows for three bedrooms, separate lounge and dining/family room, and enclosed front porch.
Set on a magnificent 'peninsula' allotment in the Corroboree Park Precinct, with entry from Higgins Crescent and surrounded by lovely cottage gardens, the elegant period features remain perfectly preserved in this double brick heritage home. This much loved and meticulously maintained property features updated interiors sympathetic to the architecture and character of its original construction without disturbing the footprint of the original home. This early Canberra cottage, circa 1936, is only one of three type O design houses and is part of the vibrant and dynamic City, yet protected as part of the early 20th Century 'Garden City' Corroboree Park Heritage Precinct.
Privately screened from the street behind a mature hedge, every room affords a garden aspect through stunning large timber windows. The sunny family living space opens to a north facing terrace through glass French doors and offers a private and secure garden. The rear gardens enjoy a Mediterranean influence embracing alfresco living with flowering window box plantings, kitchen gardens and a covered outdoor kitchen.
Features Include:
-Brilliantly located close to the City
-Sizeable, private 878 sq.m (approx.) garden block
-113 sq.m living area (approx.), Heritage Listed
-Separate lounge with high battened ceilings and fireplace
-Galley style kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking
-Modern bathroom/laundry with timber and granite vanity
-Flexible floor plan allowing for three bedrooms, built in front porch allowing for study or sun room
-Generous storage, built in cupboards in the main bedroom
-Garden design provides established plantings, hedge, alfresco paved terrace and flowering window boxes
-Cover outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, sink and barbecue/griddle
-Ducted gas heating
-Original single brick garage
-Ainslie Primary School and ovals located directly diagonally
-Brilliant location within walking distance to a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, Ainslie Shops, Gorman House Markets, The War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, the City Centre and the exciting Braddon Precinct.
-Advisory Service: Free heritage and architectural advice is available for heritage owners and purchasers. The Heritage Advisory Service provides guidance on renovating or extending a heritage home. The service is provided by Philip Leeson Architects Pty Ltd. Call Philip Leeson or David Hobbes on (02) 6295 3311 for one free appointment. This is an independent service supported by the ACT Government.
http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/heritage/act_heritage_register/advisory_service
EER: 0.5
Land Size: 878m²
Land Value: $587,000
