#soldbyholly $2,075,000
This creative three-bedder brims with story, unfolds with grace, impresses with tech upgrades and bursts with personality. There is the history of the original red brick 1920s cottage, the 60s extension and the modern addition that adds a seamless urban edge. The whole home in tune with the playful ethos of Braddon, its mash of old and new, its vibrant foodie scene and playful innovation. Then there is the extraordinary setting of the garden, think paths that journey past shady trees, cottage perennials, herbs and vegetables. Think a secret avenue of espaliered pears, the surprise of a hidden apple orchard and the revelation of a generous garden studio.
Rich spotted gum hardwood floors flow underfoot, while splashes of colour bring character and identity to each room. The original home is cosy and welcoming with beautifully preserved vintage details – high baton ceilings, art deco cornices, picture rails, timber joinery, fireplaces and brass hardware. There is a mood, both updated and relaxingly soulful, softly illuminated by vintage art deco pendants. A duo of peaceful bedrooms exude the enduring charm of the 20s, while the kitchen is sympathetically modernised while echoing the past. The original hearth now houses a Rayburn cooker and there are modern all-electric appliances from Electrolux. There is a big pantry and easy flow to a laundry/butler’s pantry/mudroom that brims with handy storage.
The living area is big and bright, with French doors that open onto a spacious deck, perfect for relaxing garden side and entertaining. This 60s extension has been lovingly re-worked by a Queanbeyan artisan, think horsehair plaster and a new ceiling to match the older part of the house. In the early 2010s walls were removed to accommodate a big family bathroom – a creative and romantic affair…cast iron claw foot tub, rain shower, wall of sea green mosaic tiling and a copper hand basin atop a vintage dresser.
The gallery seamlessly links the old to the contemporary addition – its walls all white, lit by track lighting and sunshine. French doors open wide, welcoming the outside within. Beyond the new master suite awaits, a hidden delight, with an expressive ensuite bathroom, think patterned Talavera Mexican tiles to match the joyful Talavera counter top basin.
Cherry, plum, apple, quince, citrus, medlar, and apple trees co-mingle with natives, exotics, herbs and vegetables. A glass house allows you to propagate and get creative and there are four water tanks to keep things quenched. The garden has a wonderland energy…pears swaddled in gauze bags drip from espaliered walls, as pathways weave through the enormous block. Glass French doors can be left open, allowing the presence of nature to be felt inside, the airy studio a flexible treasure, with vaulted ceilings and oh so generous proportions. Barn doors glide into place, privatising the rooms and there is also the luxury of a contemporary bathroom.
features.
.beautifully renovated and extended three-bedroom cottage in coveted Braddon
.ideally placed on a wide, tree lined street
.nestled within established and productive gardens
.1924 heritage listed red brick house with two extensions
.thoughtful and seamless blend of old and new
.sustainable upgrades
.high ceilings with baton work, decorative cornices and picture rails
.spotted gum hardwood floating floors
.welcoming sunroom overlooking the front garden
.formal dining area with the original fireplace, tiled hearth and timber mantle
.flow to a generous living area with glass doors opening onto a sheltered deck
.large kitchen with black marbled stone worktops, white cabinets, large pantry with new shelving, recessed porcelain sink, Electrolux oven, electric induction cooktop and Falmec extractor
.original hearth with Rayburn cooker
.adjacent laundry/mudroom/butler’s pantry with sink, dishwasher, lots of storage and under bench plumbing for a washing machine
.renovated family bathroom with large rain shower and large claw foot bathtub
.modern extension with gallery/wide hallway with French doors opening to the deck
.master bedroom beyond with robe and ensuite bathroom
.both bathrooms finished with artisanal coloured tiling and unique counter top basins set on vintage dressers
.bedroom one with built-in-robe and original fireplace
.bedroom two with built-in-robe
.large garden studio with two separate rooms, built-in-storage and bathroom
.rambling cottage garden with a cornucopia of vegetables, herbs and established shady trees
.avenue of espaliered pears, apple tree grove
.glasshouse/potting shed
.original quad shed used as workshop and storage
.lockable tool shed
.private driveway ushering to a gated carport with EV charger
.four water tanks with pumps
.9.25kW solar array with 10kWh battery and backup power circuits
.heat pump hydronic heating
.surrounded by parks, ovals and reserve
.a short stroll to Ainslie Primary, the CBD and Lonsdale Street café’s, shops, bars and restaurants
.750 metres to the Canberra Centre
.short trip to Ainslie or Campbell Shops
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 845 m2
Living size: 193 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.0
Build year: 1924
Rates: $6729.05 pa
Land tax: $14,478.00 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,174,800 (2025/2026)
Rental Opinion: $1200 – $1300 pw
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