56 Wilshire Street, Dickson ACT 2602

Behind the understated façade of this 1958 brick house is a home that has undertaken a stunning renovation that showcases edgy style and contemporary design. An impressive partnering of inspired modern interiors with earlier retro 1970's extensions embraces eclectic details to make this is a unique offering.
Recreating the interiors and offering a flowing open design, bold and deliberate use of colour is clearly apparent in this vibrant, spirited home. Colour and creative design elements, carefully and deliberately integrated into the interior design, have nurtured a warm, functional and united space. Clever use of lighting, designer finishes and colour delivers texture and mood to each room, an impressive original staircase has been the inspiration of the renovation and a central and stunning feature of the home.
With significant changes to the home to accommodate modern open plan living, the property functions superbly as a family home. The galley style kitchen features Corian bench tops with waterfall end and soft closing drawers. European appliances feature a Bosch dishwasher, Miele pyrolytic oven with a four plate induction cook top with separate gas wok burner. The hide away laundry contains a solid timber bench top and has been acoustically insulated to reduce noise to the rest of the house. Smart design, clever use of space, storage generously considered and catered for, custom designed walk in robe, north sun to the rear of the home and three large bedrooms are stand out features. A separate study/office adjoins the living areas and the generous main bedroom retreat with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe provides a private sanctuary upstairs. All bedrooms feature large windows, light and leafy outlooks. The original awning windows have been faithfully restored with the aluminium windows installed as part of the earlier extension replaced with beautiful timber framed double glazed window and sliding door units.
Luxurious concepts are intertwined in the rooms personalising them with warmth and ambience, a wood fire central to the space and the heart of the home. Delivering a variety of textiles, a blend of contemporary with recycled and reclaimed materials, the vintage, the retro and the recycled are seamlessly integrated. Lauren and Ross have created a style and home that works! and reflects the vibe and energy of the inner north.
An exceptionally large outdoor covered entertaining area provides an extension of the living areas through sliding glass doors. This fabulous outdoor space embraces an alfresco lifestyle. The space is tiled with timber steps that flow on 3 sides into the backyard. The crisp white extra height pergola is supported by incredibly beautiful reclaimed wharf piers. The easy care back yard includes a large lawn area, raised garden beds, covered wood area, large garden shed, large storage space at the southern end of the house and flowing from the entertaining area a fire pit with built in seating. The blend of stone, timber and reclaimed wharf piers framing the structure are inspiring.
The established front lawn with in ground watering system has two of the beautiful Oak trees that line the inner north suburbs is landscaped with sandstone edged garden beds, paths and parking areas. The home is centrally located on a privileged land holding of 728m², offering a most convenient and desirable inner north location. Within minutes to Dickson, the very hip precincts of Braddon, New Acton and the vibrant local shopping centres of Ainslie, Lyneham and O'Connor, the original home has undergone an amazing transformation and reflects the 'cool' Canberra we LOVE!

Features include:

• Flowing interiors featuring open plan flexible living spaces, living area 176m² (approx.)
• Large land holding of 728m² (approx.) central Dickson location, RZ2
• North aspect to rear of home
• Fully renovated and remodelled home
• Modern galley style kitchen featuring generous Corian bench tops, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, Miele pyrolytic oven and a four plate induction cook top with separate gas wok burner and contemporary range hood, integration of timber veneer soft closing drawers.
• The main bathroom includes a large kidney shaped bath, wall hung toilet, Corian bench top and contemporary designer tap ware. Large mirrored shaving cabinets reflect the designer Italian tiles. The bathroom wall has been acoustically insulated.
• European laundry contains a solid timber bench top and is acoustically insulated to reduce noise to the rest of the house, generous storage and linen/hallway cupboards.
• Segregated main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, two further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.
• The upstairs space has been completely redesigned as a master retreat, an oversized master bedroom with lounge area has a view from almost within the canopy of the Oak lined Wilshire Street out towards Black Mountain and Telstra tower. The adjacent wall has a recessed padded timber bed head along the entire length of the room. A concealed door reveals a large walk in wardrobe flowing through to the master ensuite that includes a large walk in shower with frameless shower screen wall hung vanity with ornate mirror, designer tap ware and tiles.
• The staircase leading to a small landing with a reading nook and a north facing double glazed picture window looking out towards Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura. The stairwell itself has solid timber treads and a designer pendant light.
• Luxurious finishes with stone benches, timber throughout, Italian tiles, edgy style interior design.
• Adjoining office/study with side access, the large space behind the French doors has the separate entrance and is currently presented as an office for two people (the green walls is a similar colour to what whole house was painted in the 60's).
• Slow combustion fire place, r/c split system heating and cooling in the living area.
• Rinnai continuous flow gas hot water system, 10kw Solar System (approx. $100 quarterly power bills), alarm system and new electrical throughout. The sewer has also been completely renewed back to the mains tie.
• Large outdoor covered pergola featuring recycled and reclaimed timber wharf piers from Thor's Hammer, sliding double glazed doors flowing to outdoor areas, secure yard with grass area, garden shed, fire pit and raised vegetable beds.
• Established front lawn with in ground watering system has two of the beautiful Oak trees that line the inner north suburbs is landscaped with sandstone edged garden beds, paths and parking areas.
• Only footsteps to an array of shops, cafes and restaurants at the local Dickson Shopping Centre. Within minutes to the precinct of Braddon, City and the Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura Nature Reserve.