73 Ashkanasy Crescent, Evatt ACT 2617

#soldbycris $855,000

This four-bedroom home, resting on an elevated corner block, in the laid-back suburb of Evatt, has been stripped back, opened and modernised, creating a happy family haven. With striking monochromatic scheme inside and out, and extending the footprint to wrap around, sunny courtyard, the home is fit for stylish and practical living. It has the excellent distinction of a garage that incorporates storage, play and cinema room.

The brief was to create a modern, robust and elegant home to cater for the needs of a growing family. Walls were removed to open the living spaces and new wiring; plumbing and insulation was installed. Clever landscaping has created an array of versatile outdoor spaces, extending the home, bringing the outside in, and providing plenty of space for socialising and play.

The form is handsome - long lines, clean white with striking black trim - perfectly complimented by double rows of hedging, terraced garden beds, elevated soft green lawn that invites lots of tumbling and cartwheels. Sculptural gums line the street, sheltering and shading on two sides.

Paved pathway ushers to covered front door, opening to foyer, housing clever in-built cabinetry for docking technologies. Oak laminate floors are forgiving under little feet, are easily maintained and lots of large windows frame light, leafy aspect.

The living, dining kitchen is open and bright and large enough for gatherings of family and friends, flowing to outside, encouraging play and interaction. The galley style kitchen has high impact with its combo of white and black cabinetry, large island bench with double sided soft close drawers, stone bench tops, stainless-steel appliances.

This wonderful social arena drifts seamlessly to alfresco dining and easy-care, sheltered outdoor living, privatised by high courtyard walls. Meticulously designed to maximise space and utility, the courtyard extends a series of spaces - a westerly corridor and utility space also provides access to the garage which performs four different functions - car parking, storage, playroom with cubby and rock-climbing wall, cinema room. It's also a great place to grab a beer and watch the footy. A sliding screen encloses the space from the weather, darkening the room for movie watching during the day. It's a fabulous idea - ideal for rainy days, kid's playdates, birthday parties.

Three sequestered rooms enjoy lovely views to the front garden, with built-in-robes and soft morning light. There is a generous fourth bedroom to the rear of the home, and all rooms centre around an elegant modern bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, rain shower and separate toilet.

There is a feeling of expanse - wide tree lined streets, a deep quiet, ample green spaces, walking tracks and ovals - that characterises life in the family friendly suburb of Evatt. The home is close to the local Evatt shops, Melba and Spence shops, a variety of well regarded schools and the Belconnen precinct, with its wide-ranging offering of entertainment options. Convenient the AIS, Bruce Stadium and the UC., the home is a mere 15 minutes to the CBD and the ANU.

features.
.beautifully renovated four bedroom family home in a sought after inner Belconnen location
.light and bright open plan modern kitchen with island bench, soft close drawers, electric cook top, stone bench tops and ample storage
.generous open plan living room views to the pretty courtyard alfresco
.glass sliding doors connect seamlessly to resort style courtyard garden, featuring decking and paving, extending a series of spaces for the whole family to enjoy
.four good sized bedrooms, three with built in wardrobes
.modern bathroom with freestanding tub, and separate toilet
.renovated separate laundry with rear yard access
.multi-functional single car carport for use as car parking, storage, playroom with cubby and rock-climbing wall, and movie room
.ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling - electric
.oak laminate flooring through
.NBN connected
.insulated walls and ceilings
.new Colorbond roof
-pretty landscaped front garden with lush green grass
.irrigation system
. 4 Eufy cameras located around the exterior of home (app controlled)
.premium central Belconnen location with easy access to Belconnen Town Centre, Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, Lake Ginninderra, and arterial roads connecting to the city. Within walking distance Evatt local shops with café, takeaway, IGA, pharmacy, bakery beautician and Herberts Bar. Café Mame at Melba shops s a short drive away - where you can enjoy some of the best coffee and pastries in North Canberra

EER: 5
Living area: 120m2 internal (approx) and 60m2 additional enclosed courtyard
Land size: 426m2(approx)
Land value: $466,400
Year built: 1978 (renovation 2015)