A rare opportunity presents to acquire a beautiful Braddon heritage cottage offering exciting potential. This much loved and character filled property features sympathetic updated interiors largely within the footprint of its original construction. This charming home, circa 1920s, is set on an allotment of more than 740 m² with established plantings. This classic Canberra home is now part of the vibrant and dynamic City, protected as part of the early 20th Century 'Garden City' Braddon Heritage Precinct. High battened ceilings, decorative pressed metal, double brick, terracotta roof tiles, double hung sash windows and a gorgeous sunroom with French doors display period charm. A flexible floor plan allowing for three bedrooms, open plan kitchen and family room, second toilet and shower, and two alfresco verandahs provides generous accommodation. A converted garage space offers two rooms, with kitchenette and bathroom, a fantastic area to utilise in many different way. In a premium City location, this delightful cottage holds a special place in the heart of Canberra.
Features include:
• Brilliantly located in the heart of the City
• Sizeable, private 743 m² garden block
• 117 m² living area, Heritage Listed
• Living area with high metal pressed ceilings
• Spacious open plan timber kitchen with gas hob and double oven
• Flexible floor plan allowing for three bedrooms, built in verandahs creating gorgeous sun rooms with full length north facing windows
• Second toilet and shower
• Freshly painted, polished timber floors
• Garden design provides shaded retreats and delightful floral displays
• Hydronic heating, gas hot water
• Single carport and storage shed
• Garage space converted to two rooms with bathroom and kitchenette
• Scope and opportunity for further extension
• Brilliant location within walking distance to a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, Gorman House Markets, The War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, the City Centre and the exciting Braddon Precinct.
EER: 1
Land Size: 743m²
Land Value: $583,000
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
