#soldbyholly $1,860,000
A sensitive design response seamlessly integrates a lofty contemporary extension with the old-world integrity of a classic Reid heritage cottage.
Sitting pretty behind a camellia hedge, on a wide oak-lined street, in the graceful suburb of Reid, is this 1929, semi-detached Georgian style home. Characterised by the twin spirits of warm period charm and modern open airy, volume and light, this charming four-bedroom home maximises its northern orientation, thermal performance and connectivity to the gardens. The plan allows for various family moods with multiple living spaces coupled with sequestered intimate havens.
Maples, pistachio, white roses and lavender border an alfresco paving area and private drive set with Canberra reds. There is plenty of space for off-street parking as well as a gated carport with clever storage and internal access.
A classic portico frames the entrance to the hallway, leading through to a modern glass framed link, demarcating the transition from original cottage to voluminous open living, kitchen and dining.
Banks of north-east facing glazing flood the room with light and warmth and a liberating sense of openness gifts the space an airy ease. Vinyl timber-look flooring, with underfloor hydronic heating, runs underfoot and there is a beautiful uninterrupted view and flow to sheltered garden room, soft lawn and array of mature trees.
The kitchen occupies one corner, overlooking the sunlit dining space and open to the entire shared area. With a minimal material integrity and utilitarian ease - white-on-white palette, large island bench, stone countertops, banks of soft touch drawers, step-in-pantry - the space is softened by picture window framing leafy vines. Capturing the seasons, dappled in shade through-out summer and welcoming sunshine into the winter months, this whole, uplifting social hub is designed to bring people together, fostering both connection and repose and a coveted indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
With a quiet wisdom imbued by experience, the original cottage beckons with high ceilings, picture rails, timber sash windows. Aged well with a unique integrity and flair, there is a lovely timelessness here. A formal living room overlooks the front garden with additional windows capturing soft northern light. An opposing bedroom frames, serene leafy views. Both rooms feature original fireplaces and are conveniently amenable to a modern bathroom with combined European style laundry.
Stairs usher to landing and crisp white family bathroom with tub and separate toilet. Floating above, the upper sanctum, extends a deep tranquillity, occasionally punctuated by the musical call of rosellas, King parrots and magpies.
The master enjoys dual aspect to both garden frontage and the sheltering form of Mt Ainslie. While a couplet of children's rooms also benefits from lofty aspect to treetops.
FEATURES:
.heritage semi-detached home on the tree-line Booroondara Street in Reid
.separate title (no body corporate fees)
.north aspect to rear of home
.large extension designed by DNA architects, creating a 70sqm open plan area
.linkway connecting the new and original parts of the home
.kitchen with walk in pantry, Caesar stone white bench-tops, white tiling, gas cooktop and oven
.formal lounge with ambient gas fireplace
.main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, tree-lined views both ways picture rails and sash windows
.original bedrooms 2 & 3 upstairs with built-in wardrobes, picture rails, sash windows and tree lined aspect
.4th bedroom downstairs with garden aspect and gas fireplace
.main bathroom with updated bath
.secondary bathroom with European style laundry
.storage space under stairs
.linen cupboard
.underfloor hydronic heating (extension)
.vinyl timber look flooring
.double glazed windows (extension)
.insulated blinds
.2 x 3000L water tanks
.reverse cycle air conditioning heating/cooling (extension)
.two parallel carport spaces with external door access
.10 minute walk to Canberra Centre
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 667 m2
Build size: 196 m2
EER: 3.0
Zoning: RZ1
Build year: 1929
Renovated: 2013
Rates: $5,798 pa
Land tax: $10,217 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,212,000 (2022)
Famed for its garden city design, rows of historical homes, well-tended gardens, Reid extends the enviable combination of peaceful village/dynamic city lifestyle. Private, leafy paths lead right to the city edge, and it is an easy walk to many significant Canberra attractions - War Memorial, Anzac Parade, Braddon Precinct, Gorman House, Lake Burley Griffin, Glebe Park, Canberra Centre and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve.
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