On the market for the very first time, here is a world of possibilities for someone with the vision to make this place their own and reap the benefits of a prime walkable location.
It's an all-too-rare find; an original and serene hideaway on a beautifully leafy 1385m2 parcel of land backing the lush reserve of Flinders Oval just a stone's throw from Canberra Grammar, and a short walk to Manuka and some of Canberra's best lifestyle attractions.
This 1958 charmer represents the early midcentury modern movement well with its iconic stone chimney and streamlined profile. Designed as a pavilion-style home to sympathetically integrate with its tremendous site, two wings are linked by a split-level common sitting room with views to both sides and access to a grapevine-entwined pergola and extended deck for family alfresco gatherings.
The family region incorporates a sizeable open lounge and dining area with Queensland maple floors and exposed rafters that showcase the home's '50s era. A largely original kitchen benefits from a forward-thinking design element in a four-seat breakfast/coffee bar with soothing views over a 'quarter acre' backyard where Easter egg and treasure hunts have long been magical childhood memories.
The bedroom wing has a large master bedroom with a calming dual aspect. Two additional bedrooms are queen and double-sized respectively, while a fourth bedroom, with a compact ensuite, is currently being used as a home office and has potential for its own entry.
FEATURES
• On the market for the first time a very special offering, this property has had a single owner since being built in 1958
• Opportunity to upgrade in a prime location
• 1385m2 block backing lush Flinders Oval
• Sought after address a stones throw from Canberra Grammar, Manuka and lifestyle attractions
• Set back from the street
• Original 50's mid-century home
• Pot-belly gas stove to sitting room
• Working fireplace
• Additional gas heater
• French doors to bedroom wing
• Immaculate original bathroom, a symphony of pink
• Compact ensuite bathroom
• Built-in wardrobes to two bedrooms
• Guest toilet
• Expansive leafy block with mature trees including Chinese pistachio, golden elm, crepe myrtle, plums and persimmon
• Serenity garden 'room'
• Exceptional under-house dry storage plus good interior storage
• Full laundry
• Carport plus off-street parking for 8 cars
