#SoldbyHolly $1 080 000
If you're like me and can always imagine what is beautiful and inspiring about a home and lifestyle then you will be enthralled as you approach 44 Ebden Street Ainslie. The charming Ainslie cottage and its landscaped native gardens have evolved into a beautiful family home. The special story of the original owners ad to this charm and make you feel connected to this home the moment you arrive. As the red Canberra brick paths weave their way towards the front terrace, perched high on the block taking full advantage of the fabulous view across the inner north towards Black Mountain, this gorgeous home does not disappoint!
The long-time home of Ric Throssell and family, Throssell was the son of novelist Katherine Susannah Prichard and Captain Hugo Throssell V.C. After a career in DFAT Ric Throssell was a well know Canberra writer, actor, producer and playwright and did much of his writing in a 'shed' that remains on the property today. The story of the home and evidence remains with Throssell's pencil notations still to be found on the walls of the 'shed'.
Elevated and privately placed on Ebden Street, the large expanses of glass and beautiful long windows across the front of the home provide impressive landscape picture frames of the scenery across Ainslie. Glimpses of the city heighten the excitement of such a wonderful family home, placed perfectly between the cosmopolitan city and bush surrounds. Offering quiet suburban living surrounded by impressive native gardens, the home is fortunate to be within reach of all the hustle and bustle of the city, cultural institutions, community events and excellent schools.
With all the delights and charm of a character home, various renovations over time have transformed the original two bedroom cottage into a contemporary residence. Retaining timber detailing, open fireplace and antique glass, a perfect blend of 'old and new' has achieved a harmonious balance of the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of modern living, the footprint now accommodates four bedrooms and two bathrooms, two open plan family areas, and a separate laundry.
A vital element to the liveability of the home, the modern open plan design centers around the generous gourmet kitchen. An internal brick fireplace, glass sliding doors connecting the living spaces to the outdoors and the kitchen placed as the heart of the home, the residence functions superbly for contemporary living.
Brilliantly positioned for a fabulous Inner City lifestyle and superbly located close to the Canberra CBD, the property is only footsteps to the Local Ainslie shops, Mt Ainslie nature reserve, Russell and Defence offices and the exciting Braddon Precinct.
Features include:
• 160 m² living area, m² block size (approx.)
• Beautifully positioned on an elevated Ebden Street, extensive views towards the City
• Sandstone paved Canberra red brick front zone
• Bamboo floating floors
• Timber sash windows and glass sliding doors
• Front terrace and pergola
• Modern gourmet kitchen with granite benchtops, Bosch dishwasher and stainless steel appliances, generous storage and cupboards throughout
• Flexible floor plan featuring four generous bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes and two modern bathrooms
• Fully lined studio/'shed' in the back garden
• Separate laundry
• Low maintenance established gardens
• Rear alfresco entertaining deck
• Security system with extra exterior lighting
• Ducted gas heating
• Electric wall heaters
• Semi-enclosed carport with ample off street parking
• The home has only had two owners
• Fantastic location, only footsteps to an array of shops, cafes and restaurants at the local Ainslie Shopping Centre. Within minutes to Mt Ainslie Reserve and the exciting precinct of Braddon and the City
EER: 0
Land Size: 739m²
Land Value: $587 000
Land Rates: $3 234 pa (approx.)
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