You just want to live here, to curl up on the window seat and read a book in the sun while the coffee percolates. This absolutely charming and beautifully renovated three-bedder is in the business of winning hearts. There is the fascinating story of its Tocumwal heritage, the preserved vintage details and the blessing of modern updates that maximise sunshine and outside connection. Throw in an ideal quiet street, central inner north locale, bushland peace and you are conjuring a life of love, joy, culture and serenity.
The walls have been replaced leaving no asbestos and the weatherboards painted a soft grey. The classic form with its new pitched roof is instantly recognisable, steeped in history and intrigue. Originally designed to disguise the armed forces, the "Tocumwal's" first re-settled in Canberra in the 1940's. They even have their own archive, held within the National Library - a wonderful collection of oral stories, images, memories.
Affectionately known as "the paddock" due to its sprawling lawns, shady trees and country style fencing, the frontage is a big surprise of open space, within the inner city context. There is the welcome of a picket gate and deep front veranda so you can relax, taking in the age-old grove of olive trees, the magnificent eucalypt…its smooth trunk glowing pink in the rain.
Within, warm timber abounds, from the hardwood floors to the doors and casement windows. Original handles and bakelite switches inform everyday touch with soul and story. Art is effortlessly hung from picture railings and high ceilings imbue the entire home with a spacious air. The generous front living combined dining area frames the landscape via banks of windows and there is a slow combustion fireplace set within a brick hearth.
Sunshine tumbles into the generous kitchen combined meals, as French doors open onto the garden. This is a large happy space with lots of clever storage, including a seamless European laundry and big pantry with a hidden coffee station. And the attention to detail is perfection – Corian worktops, honeycomb tiled splashback, bright white cabinets and lots of open shelves for pretty display.
We love the way the casement windows open outwards, so the presence of the garden is felt within the slender hallway that breezes past the bedrooms. All three rooms have big, generous windows framing the gardens and a warm hearted, welcoming tranquillity. The family bathroom is another delight – freestanding tub bathed in sunshine, rain shower, tessellated floor tiles and dynamic matt black walls.
A big walnut tree becomes a living shelter in summer, the back garden home to hydrangea, lavender, winter roses and sweet smelling daphne. We love the way a swirl of Canberra reds anchor the outdoor setting and cut a meandering path, past the soft lawns, citrus tree to the clothesline, neatly tucked away behind the vine draped garage.
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 street trees create a tranquil village experience. The home is handy to several schools and moments from O'Connor Ridge Nature Reserve. It is a stone's throw from the vibrant Braddon and Dickson precincts, the CBD and an easy stroll to the ANU.
features.
.beautifully renovated three bedroom, Tocumwal cottage in coveted O'Connor
.resting on a quiet cul-de-sac, within large and leafy gardens
.original retained historical features combined with refined contemporary interventions
.classic form with peaked colourbond roof and shady front porch
.lovely deep front garden with country style fencing and picket gate
.high ceilings, picture rails, timber casement windows, timber doors, bakelite light switches
.hardwood timber floors
.generous front living combined dining area with slow combustion fireplace
.glorious kitchen flooded with northern-eastern light, banks of storage including a seamless European laundry and pantry with coffee station, open shelving, window seat, freestanding oven with gas hob, Bosch dishwasher and Italian rangehood from Sirius
.French doors opening to alfresco area paved in Caberra reds
.sunny rear garden with pretty plantings, vine draped double garage and hidden utility area
.stunning family bathroom with freestanding Victoria & Albert porcelain bathtub, rain shower and tessellated floor tiling
.three peaceful bedrooms, all with lovely garden views
.original timber linen press
.hydronic heating
.new external walls with no remaining asbestos
.private driveway ushering to a gated, metal garage
.6 min drive to Braddon
.12 min drive to the CBD
.3 min drive to the ANU
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 833 m2
Build size: 125m2 (approx.)
EER: 0.0
Build year: 1948
Rates: $6010.01pa
Land tax: $12910.50 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,100,000(2025)
Rental Opinion: $750 - $800 p/w
The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However; we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.
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