52 Bindaga Street, Aranda ACT 2614

The forebears of the mid-century modern movement were hugely inspired by the clean simplicity of Japanese design and the integration of a home with its garden. Number 52 Bindaga Street encapsulates that ethos.

In the same family for over 50 years, there's a whole world of possibilities here for those with integrity and vision to take on and steward this large family home towards its landmark best, maximising their investment in the process. While the bones are good, some work will be required to bring it up to modern day standards.

In the early seventies, celebrated Canberra architect Roger Pegrum designed extensions around the original core which transformed the house into a spacious and gracious family home, with a new front entry accessing an expanded family living area over a large rumpus room at the front of the house; and a rear master wing and artist's studio enfolding a sunny courtyard.

Sitting on the high side of the street on a 1137sqm parcel of land, the cleverness of this mid-century modern work of architectural space and light in leafy Aranda are still very apparent.

Full-height timber-framed windows and a floorplan that clearly delineates public and private spaces mark the movement's philosophy for zoned, naturally lit spaces that keep the central courtyard and its many entertaining options visible from multiple vantage points.

On entry your eye is entertained by the textured white wall making the line between the upstairs living space and downstairs rumpus, and drawing your eye up the internal stair to the high space above.

Also noteworthy is the straight-line glass walkway that blurs the lines between inside and out while connecting the original core with the serene master wing.
Aranda has long been rated as Belconnen's premier suburb due to its leafy surrounds and superb location close to all major facilities. The popular Radford College, Aranda & St Vincent's Primary Schools are a short walk, cycle, car or bus trip away. Also nearby are the chic Aranda shops where you can enjoy a take-away coffee from "Two Before Ten" or an evening drink with a couple of friends at "Ten Yards". The Jamison Plaza is within walking distance (less than 1km) and the ANU, Canberra Uni, Bruce Stadium, Belconnen Town Centre and City Centre are only minutes away.

Additional Features:

- Large 1,136m2 block on the high side of Bindaga Street
- Five-bedroom residence plus study
- Two storey design created by renowned Roger Pegrum 1970's extensions.
- Welcoming entrance with cloak cupboard
- Two segregated living areas
- Expansive open plan living and dining room
- Living room with north facing high windows and sandstock brick feature wall
- Updated kitchen with granite island benchtop, Miele d/washer, Bosch oven and ceramic cooktop, abundant shelving and storage
- Main bathroom with granite benchtop and separate shower
- Rear wing extension with studio (including sink) - perfect home office/artist's studio
- Segregated master suit with huge ensuite and walk in robe
- Ducted gas heating
- RC/AC in the kitchen
- Enclosed sunroom extension
- Expansive downstairs rumpus room
- Separate laundry
- Central north facing paved courtyard
- Single carport
- Brick storage room with power
- Distant views to One Tree Hill

Stats:
Block: 1,136m2
Living: 293m2
Build: 1967
Extensions: 1976
EER: 0.5
UV: $762,000
Rates: $5,164pa
Land Tax: $8,120pa