If you are looking for a home that is unlike any other on the market, then this striking architecturally-significant, craftsman-built residence is sure to impress.
Sympathetically renovated to exacting standards, this finely crafted 1970’s classic is characterised by a bold use of angular shapes, natural materials, dramatic full-length windows and clever sky-lighting providing plentiful natural light and lush garden aspects from every angle.
This lightness and transparency pervades the entire residence which is set on three spectacular levels with polished timber flooring flowing seamlessly throughout.
The main level comprises open-plan lounge, dining and casual meals areas, a bespoke Tasmanian Oak kitchen with integrated European appliances and three of the four bedrooms along with the main bathroom featuring a vintage free-standing claw-footed bath tub and tastefully finished with classic travertine. Two private decks lead out from both the lounge and meals areas, spoiling you with choices for alfresco entertaining.
The downstairs domain accessed via a distinctive internal spiral staircase offers an additional family room and study/home office space along with the segregated main bedroom with its own travertine-tiled ensuite bathroom. An intimate 3rd timber deck leads out from the family room and overlooks the beautifully peaceful established rear garden oasis. The deciduous plantings allow for the delightful combination of sweeping views in winter and welcoming cooling shade during the summer months.
Let your own imagination run wild with how you utilise the sprawling additional top-floor attic and loft space.
A truly unique offering, 31 Collingridge Street is the ideal address, moments from all of Canberra’s outstanding amenities, presenting the fortunate new owner an enviable lifestyle opportunity.
FEATURES INCLUDE:-
* Elevated 833 sqm land parcel in peaceful loop street location
* Architect designed by David Hollander of renown 1960’s/70’s Towell, Rippon & Associates and craftsman built in 1971 by Monad Constructions
* 183 sqm (approx) four bedroom ensuite residence plus an additional 57 sqm (approx) loft/attic space (the ceiling height in the loft is restricted)
* Raked ceilings and highlight clerestory windows
* Generous amount of north facing glass on all levels
* Polished timber flooring throughout
* Open-plan lounge and dining plus casual meals areas
* Central spiral staircase linking middle and lower levels
* North-facing kitchen with solid Tasmanian Oak cabinetry, generous bench space. Butler’s sink and integrated European appliances including Miele refrigerator and AEG dishwasher
* Both main and ensuite bathrooms feature classic travertine tiling
* Main bathroom with vintage free-standing claw-footed bath tub
* Segregated main bedroom on the lower level with ensuite bathroom incorporating twin shower recess
* Built-in wardrobes to bedrooms 1, 2 and 4 – built-in shelving to bedroom 3
* Upper level loft and attic providing almost limitless storage space
* Ducted gas heating plus evaporative cooling for year-round climate comfort
* Recessed LED lighting
* Absolutely superb established gardens (see notes below for a comprehensive description)
* Detached carport accessed via wide brick-paved driveway with ample additional off-street parking
* The deck structures are made from steel with Australian hardwood decking (Spotted gum) for longevity.
* Just a few doors to parkland at end of street
GARDEN FEATURES:-
Much of the tree planting in the garden dates to 1971. On the south side of the house is a Linden tree which has beautifully fragrant flowers in spring. On that side of the house is also a pink flowering May tree.
The large tree at the front shading the driveway and pergola is a Honey Locust/ Gleditsia also with fragrant flowers in spring. On the north is a mature European Oak and an ornamental Pistachio tree. Closer to the rear boundary is a summer flowering light pink Chinese Flame tree. The mature trees are underplanted with shade loving pink flowering dogwood, Cercis, Camelia, Crepe myrtle and Japanese maple.
More trees were added to the garden in 2010 including a row of spring flowering Manchurian Pear trees “Capital” along the north boundary. Extra Japanese maples and Ginkgo trees were added given the house summer shade and privacy whilst allowing winter sun and mountain views. A very low maintenance garden without lawn. The deciduous plants and trees give the garden a spectacular autumn colour display. Vines covering the decks are purple wisteria, crimson glory vine and some fragrant honey suckle.
The stepping stones are natural sandstone as is the driveway retaining wall.
Gungahlin
Belconnen
Inner North
Inner South
Woden
Weston Creek
Molonglo Valley
Tuggeranong
Queanbeyan
Jerrabomberra
and surrounds
