There is so much to love in this Tocumwal home, the mature gardens, the beautiful renovations, the soulful charm, and amazing location. This generous four-bedder combines the old with the new, tossing a dollop of modern country charm into the mix. Not to mention a blessing of natural light and airy open plan living that spill to a timber deck and pool area.
Lovingly considered and updated, the home is both relaxed and welcoming, while still celebrating its architectural significance. Characterful period details, high ceilings, fireplace and picture rails are beautifully preserved.
Tucked behind beautiful flowering gardens, the front porch leads into a formal front living room with fireplace which connects to the large family hub. Combined kitchen and dining, connects to alfresco living area. We love the subtle country notes of the kitchen with a large wooden central island, ceramic basin, and sage green and timber notes. Anchoring it all is a magnificent Australian made Scandia heritage cast iron wood fire double stove and a Falcon freestanding cooker framed by a textured tiled splashback. Timber French doors open to the deck and back garden, forging a warm connection with the outdoors.
A broad hallway connects four generous bedrooms, three with built-in robes, all amenable to a fully renovated family bathroom. The bathroom is an elegant mix of light and dark, with a relaxing freestanding bathtub, shower, under floor heating and marble details. Complemented by a beautiful matching powder room and European laundry.
The backyard is delightful with covered timber decking, lush green lawns, chook pen and glass fence enclosed saltwater pool. Sip coffee in the sunny kitchen, entertain family and friends, retreat fireside on cool winter evenings. This warm and welcoming home offers a perfect balance of comfort and style, inviting relaxed living at its finest.
Busby is a tree-lined cul-de-sac, lined with historic Tocumwal's, moments from O'Connor's famous bars, restaurants and cafés, and whisper-close to the CBD. The classic weatherboard and fibro forms, with quaint pitched roofs and wide verandas, first re-settled in Canberra in the 1940's. "The Tocumwal Archive" is held by the National Library and holds a wonderful collection of oral stories, images, memories. Living here offers far more than just the home itself, you become part of a friendly welcoming community. Neighbours gather at the playground after school, kids ride their bikes and play in the safe cul-de-sacs, and community events are hosted for days such as Halloween and Easter.
The central locale of this genteel inner north suburb connects you to a lively mix of independent cafes, restaurants, and shops while ample green spaces, shared bike and walking paths, and beautiful mature street trees create a tranquil village lifestyle. The home is handy to several schools and steps away from Finn Street Playground and O'Connor Co-operative School. It is a stone's throw from the vibrant Braddon and Dickson precincts, the CBD and an easy stroll to the ANU.
features.
.beautifully updated historic Tocumwal in coveted O'Connor
.light filled and generous with old world charm
.perfectly placed at the park end of a quiet cul-de-sac
.coveted city end of O'Connor, close to local shops, ANU and the CBD
.nestled within established gardens
.sheltered front porch
.timber floors
.picture rails and timber joinery
.formal lounge room with reverse cycle split system, open fire place and floor to ceiling bookshelf
.stunning kitchen with large walk in pantry, expansive timber island with ample storage, heritage wood fired double stove, Falcon freestanding cooker and Miele dishwasher
.dining space with reverse cycle air conditioning
.four good size bedrooms, three with built-in robes and ceiling fans
.fully renovated bathroom with free standing bath, vanity, shower and underfloor heating
.separate second toilet in powder room
.european laundry
.linen cupboard
.timber deck off kitchen
.generous backyard with grass space, chook yard and side access
.double garage positioned to the rear of the property, remote controlled door entry for secure storage
.driveway bordered with orchard trees
.10m pool with glass fence, sail and cover
.two 2000L+ large water storage tanks connected to the garage drainage
.5 min walk to Black Mountain Reserve
.6 min drive to Braddon
.12 min drive to the CBD
.3 min drive or easy 7 min bike ride to the ANU
.6 min drive or easy 9 min bike ride to CSIRO Black Mountain
fine details (all approximately)
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.living size 175m2
.land size 843m2
.rates $5,865 p/a
.build date 1949
.uv $1,125,000
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