Sheltered and secluded, the shortland.home is a gorgeously, relaxed forever home with all the nooks and places required to celebrate every family experience while fostering an idyllic indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
As you move through the shortland.home, there is a sense of inter-related spaces with a rhythm of reveals culminating in the expanse of the well thought-out garden – lush lawn, mindful seasonal planting to create shade and light, paved dining area, a secret covered patio and established high hedges – creating a private oasis that can be enjoyed in multiple ways, all year round.
Positioned on a quiet, tree lined street, in the picturesque suburb of Ainslie, this reinvented 1950's home has been extended up and out. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living spaces the home feels generous and inviting. Extensive glazings further expand the home into the garden, exemplifying the idea of flexible living with various areas providing opportunities for privacy and connection.
The facade of the home is bagged and earthy with a wooden double garage door and north east facing front deck. A line of checkered pavers creates an enticing avenue that leads your eye to an established feature tree. As you stand on the front deck looking out and to the right, your gaze is taken up, to the heights of a glorious ghost gum.
You enter via a foyer with a clever, hidden internal laundry with garden access. A hallway on your right, leads to the southern end of the home and the dedicated children's wing, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The largest of the bedrooms has an ensuite and a walk-in-robe and all enjoy leafy outlooks.
To the left of the foyer you step into a bright dining area with double doors that open onto the front deck. This room flows into the kitchen and the long, cosy living area.
The kitchen is generous and open with lots of storage and a new Miele dishwasher and Westinghouse oven. Glass doors sweep your view from both kitchen and living out and onto the emerald lawns.
The extension flanks the east border of the block and glass doors open fully, linking to the outside. This fun room is nicknamed 'the parlour' – set up as a games room this is a lovely area to relax and play. It would do equally well as a studio or as accommodation for guests. Adjacent is a storage room that is already fully plumbed and ready to be turned into and ensuite.
Stairs lead up to the elegant master, a feature wall, papered with an iconic Laura Ashley print gives dramatic flare and a sophisticated vibe. This is a light filled space with lofty views across tree canopies. A large bedroom with walk-in-robe, ensuite and a sitting room creates the perfect parent's retreat.
Close to Mt Ainslie, and the wonderful Ainslie shops the home occupies an enviable position within this sought after inner north village. Within walking distance to North Ainslie Primary and the Dickson precinct the shortland.home connects you to a variety of public and private schools as well as a plethora of unique dining and shopping opportunities. The home is also within easy reach of the CBD and ANU.
Features:
.highly sought after Ainslie location, renovated whilst still honouring the original 1950's build
.lounge/dining area with timber flooring and double door access to front deck
.additional timber floored family area surrounded by sliding doors/windows to established garden, inbuilt tv area, in built servery area
.seperate rumpus room with north-east facing windows, garden views and fire place
.g-shaped functional and crisp kitchen with two stool breakfast bar, serving window to family area, five burner cook top, new 600mm separate oven, range-hood, dishwasher + incredible storage/pantry
.master bedroom with double doors to sunlit parents retreat, walk-in robe, ensuite + separate powder room
.all four bedrooms carpeted with built ins
.main bathroom with pastel green tiled in spa bath tub, separate shower and large windows
.second bathroom with shower + vanity
.seperate laundry with external access
.retro light fixtures
.ducted gas heating + split system inverter
.new hot water system
.established gardens with lovely lawns and shady trees
.covered timber deck area with direct access to family + rumpus rooms
.garden shed
.double garage with internal access onto deck, automatic door and additional storage
EER: 1
Land size: 816 m2 (approx.)
Living size: 280 m2 (approx.)
Land value: $693,000 (2021, approx.)
Land rates: $4,692 pa (approx.).
Year built: 1957 (approx.).
Year Renovated: 2014
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