56 Carroll Street, Hughes ACT 2605

This stylish three bedroom home was once a part of the Australian National University development that was built to house the academic staff. Built in 1964 this area of Carroll street was developed following the "Radburn" pattern first created in New Jersey, USA. The central feature of this type of development is that all houses face into parkland and pathways taking you to the local shops and community facilities. A clever design to encourage a tight-knit community which still continues today.

Nestled into a well established cottage garden and fronting the Carroll Street Common is a charming terrace home rarely found in Canberra. Centrally located amongst the leafy streets of Hughes this welcoming terrace home presents a great opportunity for a relaxed lifestyle.
The private courtyard welcomes you from the street into the home with room for a fire pit and access to the carport. The weathered brick path winds its way to the covered and semi-enclosed front porch. As well as providing a covered entrance to the front door, this outdoor space can be used as an outdoor dining or a separate living area.
Upon entering the home you will be impressed by the old world charm and overall feel of the home. The separate formal living and dining areas offer a north facing aspect bathing the hardwood floors in natural sunlight. The recently installed French doors open onto the north facing private deck, seamlessly integrating the entertaining spaces.

The kitchen is largely original and features a dishwasher and a stainless steel Smeg stove with electric oven and gas cooktop. It overlooks the private courtyard and leads into the cleverly designed laundry which has its own access to a powder room.

Upstairs the three bedrooms all have built-in robes and are light-filled and feature garden views. Two of the three bedrooms are double in size and all bedrooms are serviced by the updated bathroom plus a study nook on the landing.

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase in popular Hughes and be a part of Canberra's history. Just move in and enjoy this separate title home which is only moments from transport, local shops, excellent schools and is an easy walk to Woden, the hospital precinct and only a short drive to the Parliamentary Triangle and the CBD.

Features

Separate title - no body corporate fees
Open-plan living areas
Upgraded kitchen
French doors onto north facing deck
Two double bedrooms with built-in robes
One single bedroom with built-in robe
Gas fireplace
Evaporative cooling
Family bathroom upstairs
Powder room downstairs
Study nook
Separate laundry
Large charming and semi-enclosed and covered front porch
Enclosed carport with automatic door
Garden shed
Private and secure landscaped garden with mature trees and roses
Short walk to Hughes shops and primary school
Close to Westfield Woden and parkland
Short drive to Canberra CDB
EER 3.0
Built in 1964
Block size approximately 327 sqm
Living size approximately 112.14 sqm
Rates $2,442
Unimproved land value $323,000