An elegant facade, brimming with original character and set amongst 1306m2 of rich established grounds. The expansive interior layout cleverly integrates the original 1920's classic Griffith cottage, with a sympathetic extension which has more than doubled the footprint. Located just metres from Bass Gardens parkland and amongst other valuable residential estates, this position allows for a gentle stroll into Manuka, minutes to The Canberra Grammar School and up to Red Hill reserve lands. There are pockets of parkland in every direction, brilliant bike tracks and a couple of minutes in the car, will have you simply and quickly collecting your morning coffee before work at the Capital's major government and private establishments in and around the lake.
The property delivers a terrific opportunity for buyers looking to acquire an extra spacious period home in Griffith's sought-after Bass Gardens precinct. Double entry doors open to a generous foyer, where parquetry floors lead through to the northern kitchen and living zones. Sun drenched, private spaces that are generous in proportion.
Brimming with character, the 1920's cottage features hardwood framed doors and ornate leadlight windows, fireplace and battened ceilings, three double bedrooms, neat kitchen and bathroom. The Eastern wing incorporates a very formal and beautiful lounge with fireplace, twelve seat dining room opening through doors onto private deck, large family room/ library/ home office plus a quiet master suite, large ensuite and main bathroom adjoining second queen bedroom.
Flowering climbing roses have been lovingly tendered for years, thriving citrus, underplanted with flowering perennials edge a private level lawn.
* Gracious formal lounge room with ornate fireplace large dining room opening through area
* Bright casual meals area and family living space opening onto French styled terrace, with built in fishpond water feature and wisteria covered pergola
* North facing renovated kitchen, generous island bench, walk in pantry, Miele appliances, perfectly open to informal meals and into the terrace
* Custom library/ family room/ home office with wonderful wall of built in bookcases, opening through French doors into the alfresco
* Huge master suite with oodles of storage, garden views and adjoining master bathroom
* Expansive landscaped grounds and alfresco patios, level lawn areas, fenced and child safe, water tanks, storage sheds, oversized double garage
* Climate controlled wine cellar
* In slab heating + reverse cycle + ducted gas heating and cooling + fireplace
* Double brick construction, terracotta roof tiles
* As new carpets, beautiful Herringbone hardwood flooring, freshly painted, quality curtains
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