114 Wattle Street, Lyneham ACT 2602

#soldbyash #soldbysally $1,710,000

Meticulous alterations have opened and extended this magic four-bedder, seamlessly blending the old with the new, creating a roomy, oh so comfortable forever home. The home effortlessly opens to light, curated gardens and playful alfresco living, making it just right for family life and entertaining with friends.

The location is amazing - nestled on leafy Wattle Street, steps from Lyneham shops, schools, ovals, wetlands, parks and the bushland trails of O'Connor Reserve. It's the perfect mix of idyllic village life combined with a whisper close proximity to the city and all the foody and cultural allure of the artful inner north.

There is a lovely Californian bungalow feel to the red brick form, with its curved bay windows, balance of gabled roofs, deep eaves and formal portico. Green walls will grow over time, privatising and enclosing, the home already sequestered behind formal gates with a choice of sheltered parking – stylised carport and garage, both with pitched rooflines, decorative circular motifs.

We love the Melbourne-made tessellated floor tiles that line the elevated front porch, providing quite the welcoming entry sequence. And the entry foyer with hooks for hanging coats and woollies. And of course, the light, that tumbles and invites to the dreamy open plan family hub that lies beyond.

Living is arranged beneath the north facing windows and around the slow combustion fireplace. French doors open directly onto the garden with its combo of new decking and sheltered barbecue area, forging a continual and all weather connection with the outdoors.

The kitchen is an inviting family affair, with room for everyone and everything. The modern country feel just right with its enduring worktops, banks of cabinetry, central island, open shelving for loved objects. The whole space conversational, open yet defined with the dinning space edged by a wall of glass doors enclosing the rumpus room.

Corner windows capture light and one imagines a variety of uses for this elegant space that seems to float within the garden. The generous rumpus ideal as second living space, home office, or library…the choice is yours. Glass doors can be left open for a free-flowing feel or closed for work and privacy, graced by warming northern light.

The master suite in nicely placed at the end of the home and features a large bay window with seat, the perfect spot to relax in the afternoon sun. There is a walk-thru-robe with mirrored doors and an elegant ensuite bathroom. There are three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bathtub. Each bedroom delivers a built-in-robe for seamless storage, with the largest room offering a delightful curve of windows, framing the front garden.

The freshly and fully irrigated landscaped gardens wrap around the home and gift quite the exploration across soft lawn and timber pathways. Considered plantings will mature over time creating a serene retreat that is both low-maintenance and visually captivating. There is a choice of open air decking, hidden courtyard, outdoor sheltered room allowing for a freedom of living, gathering and relaxing. Even the garage has clever additional roller-doors that can be flung open to the sunshine, creating an instant space for a home gym.

Should you need a little extra room in future, the home comes with DA Exempt plans for an additional media room and connected study to garage (approved mid-2024).

Wattle is a sought-after, leafy street close to O'Connor reserve and walking distance to Lyneham shops, home to the famous Tilley's Divine Café and Gallery. The central locale of this beautiful 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 street trees create a tranquil village experience just a stone's throw from the CBD and ANU.

features.
.beautifully renovated and extended four bedroom home in coveted Lyneham
.classic red brick Californian Bungalow form
.open plan living, dining and kitchen spilling to garden
.second living area or rumpus
.professionally landscaped and fully irrigated gardens
.timber windows
.timber Tasmanian oak floors throughout
.living area drenched in northern light with French doors opening to outside
.large dining area adjacent to kitchen
.rumpus room with glass doors and corner windows
.internal laundry with powder room, ample storage and direct access to the garden
.bedroom one, double sized with built-in-robe and bay window
.bedrooms two and three with built-in-robes
.large master suite with window seat, walk-thru-robe and ensuite
.family bathroom with bathtub
.Crimsafe security doors and windows
.evaporative cooling
.ducted gas heating
.slow combustion fireplace
.single carport and garage with new auto-roller door
.garage freshly painted with two additional roller doors, opening the space to the garden
.large pergola covered barbecue area
.brand new tiered, open decking
.paving and decking edging the northern and western sides of the home
.private western courtyard with decking and timber bench seating
.fully fenced with front gate and edged with new conifer screens allowing secure parking for 4 vehicles
.beautiful plantings in edged garden beds with soft lawn and fully irrigated
.roof was completely restored in 2024 with tiles re-pointed and sealed
. inground safe for extra security of personal items
.close to parks, wetlands and schools
.handy to the vibrant Dickson and Braddon precincts
.short stroll to Lyneham shops and cafes
.handy to shared biking and walking trails linking to the ANU, University of Canberra, Dickson and the CBD

fine details (all approximately)
.eer 2
.living size 180m2
.land size 664m2
.uv $887,000
.year built 1960
.rates $4,773 p/a