77 Hawdon Street

#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $1,095,000 Magic position directly opposite the wetlands! A lovely renovation has transformed this mid-century modern charmer, forging a wonderful connection with the surrounding landscape. Glass doors spill to the garden on two sides, the home ideally placed directly across from the green expanses of Dutton Street Playground and Dickson Wetlands. Underpinning it all is the lifestyle – oak lined street, the joy of open green spaces, kids play equipment and natural eco-systems teeming with birdlife. Part of a sociable enclave of similar vintage homes, a few steps from the bustling Dickson shops and connected to a variety of schools and colleges, this peaceful pocket is also whisper close to all the epicentres of the inner north. Sheltered by an age-old oak tree and swell of native garden, the façade is significant for its heritage brick work, terrace style and classic portico. The welcoming porch with its flat roofline, simple white panels and fixed row of windows is delightful, finished with a front door in cheerful yellow. A driveway follows the fence line, ushering to a garage with storage shed. Within, easy-care timber look vinyl flooring floats underfoot, the walls painted a soft white. All the doors and windows are double-glazed, keeping things temperate and reducing energy usage and costs. Just inside the door, a row of clerestory windows frame the tree canopies and there is the convenience of deep, under stair storage. The kitchen cleverly incorporates a bank of full-height cabinetry and a study nook. From here you can look out to the expanse of the side garden, through the over-sized glass door. There is an adjacent laundry and toilet, so nobody has to traipse upstairs. The kitchen features engineered stone tops and splashbacks and cabinetry set with glass for displaying your favourite pieces. The galley style a perfect arrangement for family life, with room to move and share. A large window above the sink allowing you to watch the kids at play in the endless back yard. New glass doors at both ends increases the natural light, the dining combined living area both long and elegant. The doors can be opened to welcome cross breezes and from here you can merge to the garden. The original hardwood timber stairs usher to a trio of bedrooms that enjoy views to the treetops. There is a sunny study nook on the landing, so you can work whilst gazing across to the parkland. All the bedrooms have excellent built-in-storage and centre around a renovated family bathroom with a bathtub. This peaceful street connects you to many popular areas and walking trails. You can walk to the bustling Dickson precinct and it is not far to Braddon’s vibrant scene, serving up a cornucopia of independent eateries, bars and shops. The home sits across from Dutton Street Playground and the picturesque Dickson Wetlands, merging to Dickson District Playing Fields beyond. It is and easy stroll to several schools, including Dickson College and Daramalan plus North Ainslie Primary School features. .classic three-bedroom duplex home in leafy Dickson .directly across from parklands and wetlands – gorgeous position .beautifully renovated .new timber look vinyl flooring – very easy care .soft carpet to upstairs .double glazing .combined living and dining area spilling to decks on two sides .duo of black pendant lights .renovated kitchen with banks of full-height storage cupboards and a study nook .engineered stone worktops, tiled splashback, banks of white cabinetry, Fisher & Paykel electric oven, gas hob, rangehood and dishwasher .under stair storage .laundry with modern front loader washing machine .separate toilet downstairs .upstairs landing could be utilised as a study nook .sculptural timber pendant light .linen cupboard .three bedrooms with treetop views and built-in-robes .renovated family bathroom with bathtub .reverse cycle air conditioning unit in the living area .private driveway ushering to garage with storage shed .oversized garage 4 x 9 metre garage approx. with three phase power .large level rear yard with fresh seeded lawn – ready to put your own stamp on .ideal block for potential granny flat or studio .garden city bike route will be going along Hawdon Street .short walk to the Dickson precinct and the pool .not far from the Ainslie shops and Mt Ainslie Reserve .close to transport and a variety of schools and colleges .easy drive to the Braddon precinct, the ANU and the CBD EER: 3 Land Value: $736,000 Land size: 501m2 Rates: $4,032 pa (approx)