Built in 1965 by Lend Lease as part of a row of three spec homes, this is only the second time that this home has been on the market. This is a gardener’s paradise with its 974 square-metre block. From the street, it looks like many of the other three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick veneers built in the 1960s in CURTIN. But, step inside, and you will find a home which has been almost completely updated. You will be disappointed, though, if you are looking for modern interiors. Instead, be prepared to be charmed. This mid-century home combines cottage charm and practicality with a dash of provincial style. The only modern idea you will find here is that the kitchen, dining area and lounge room have been remodelled into an open-plan design.
Lots of changes have been made by both owners over the years. Upstairs, the current owners have renovated both the kitchen and bathroom, added internal and external French doors, improved the glazing, installed some gorgeous floating timber floors, replaced the older skirting and architraves, and added a skylight. We doubt you will have seen a bathroom reno like this one. Downstairs, the previous owners created a basement par excellence. As a mancave, this area is genuinely top-tier. The laundry which was previously upstairs has been relocated downstairs, saving carrying wet washing baskets down the back stairs.
The back verandah faces eastwards with pleasant views towards Red Hill. This is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee, and watch the parrots who play in the leafy backyards of Curtin. It will also be the life of the party, as the French doors from the home’s kitchen open up onto this elevated terrace. But, when the weather is colder, the party might just end up in the yurt with its fireplace and its beautifully timbered interior. As well as using it as a second living area, the yurt could easily be set up as a guest bedroom, a gamer den, a she-shack, a magical rumpus room, a teenager retreat, or an impressive home office.
The timber floors throughout will be appreciated by those looking for a hypo-allergenic home. The secure backyard will appeal to those looking for a pet or child-friendly space. Lockable, double gates on the side of the property provide off-street parking for a boat, caravan or trailer.
While the basement and yurt distinguish this home from most of the other three beddies in Curtin, there is one last surprise, which may not be found in any other home in Canberra. This is a space referred to as The Narnia Cupboard. If you step through one side of the hallway linen cupboard, you will emerge into a little room with the potential to be an imaginative space. This was formerly the laundry but, after the laundry was relocated downstairs, this became a cloistered space with a secret entrance. The Narnia Cupboard offers a space that could be enjoyed as a sewing or hobby room, or could provide further storage or be reinstated as the laundry.
Property Features:
• Renovated bathroom
• Renovated kitchen
• Large basement
• Yurt
• Raised veggie beds
Homes like this do not come up very often and, indeed, this is the first time on the market in 21 years. To avoid disappointment, early inspection is recommended.
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