This is what happens when a classic Ainslie workers cottage grows up - and gets seriously good at family living.
Behind its charming cottage façade, 42 Hawdon Street unfolds into a beautifully spacious, light-filled family home where character, flexibility and everyday liveability come together effortlessly.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones and leafy garden views appearing at almost every turn, this is a home with room for everyone - space to come together, space to spread out and, importantly, space to escape each other when required.
Warm timber floorboards give the home its character, while abundant natural light and beautiful green outlooks create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere throughout.
And then there's the loft.
Large, bright and brilliantly versatile, it's the kind of space families dream about. Kids' retreat, movie room, games room, home office, creative studio - or simply somewhere for everything that doesn't quite have a home anywhere else.
Four generous bedrooms provide excellent accommodation, complemented by three bathrooms, including two ensuites. It's a layout that can comfortably evolve with your family, whether that's growing children, teenagers wanting independence, visiting guests or multigenerational living.
Outside, established gardens with watering system create a private green backdrop to the home, with spaces to sit in the sunshine, listen to the birds and enjoy the changing seasons.
### THE GOOD STUFF
- Four bedrooms
- Three bathrooms, including two ensuites
- Multiple and flexible living zones
- Large, versatile loft retreat
- Beautiful timber floorboards
- Wonderful natural light throughout
- Leafy garden outlooks with convenience of watering system
- Generous garage and exceptional storage
- Beautifully finished and presented
- Classic Ainslie character with genuine family-sized proportions
- Excellent Solar Power System
-In roof storage accessible via loft.
-Instantaneous hot water throughout
- Garden watering system
And then there's the location.
Walk to Ainslie Shops for your morning coffee, enjoy easy access to some of Canberra's most sought-after local schools, including North Ainslie Primary, explore the trails of Mt Ainslie at the end of the street, or wander across to Dickson when dinner out sounds considerably better than cooking.
**A little bit cottage. A whole lot of home. And unmistakably Ainslie.**
## 10 THINGS OUR OWNERS HAVE LOVED ABOUT 42 HAWDON STREET
**1. The incredible sense of space**
It's not simply the size of the home - it's the way it lives. There are wonderful spaces for everyone to come together, while still giving each member of the family somewhere quiet to retreat.
**2. The beautiful natural light**
Sunlight fills the living areas throughout the day, giving the home a warmth and energy that we've always loved.
**3. Being able to walk almost everywhere**
Having Ainslie Shops and Dickson within easy walking distance means cafés, restaurants, shopping and everyday essentials are all part of the neighbourhood.
**4. Having Mt Ainslie at the end of the street**
Being so close to the reserve and its walking trails has been incredibly special. Nature genuinely feels like an extension of the neighbourhood.
**5. Sunny afternoons in the backyard**
Sitting outside, listening to the birds and enjoying the peace and greenery has given us some of our favourite moments here.
**6. The sense of community**
Ainslie has a genuine neighbourhood feel. It's the kind of place where you know the people around you and feel connected to the community.
**7. Watching the garden come into bloom**
At different times of the year, the garden completely changes. When the plants and flowers are in bloom, the outdoor spaces are spectacular.
**8. The loft**
Family movie nights, games and lazy afternoons - the loft has become one of those spaces everyone gravitates towards.
**9. A garden that's easy to live with**
It's wonderfully low maintenance today, while still offering enormous potential for someone who loves gardening to put their own stamp on it.
**10. The garage and storage**
The large garage and exceptional amount of storage throughout the home have made everyday family life remarkably easy.
**42 Hawdon Street isn't simply a bigger version of an Ainslie cottage. It's a home that has evolved with family life - while holding onto everything that makes Ainslie so special.**
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