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This lovely three-bedroom home sits gracefully on a quiet street, moments from parkland. With elegant lines, charming period character, warm timber and wonderful modern updates, the home is both a modernist gem and a contemporary haven. Light drenched social spaces unfold with grace and the home opens to a lovely deck that overlooks vast, emerald, green lawns.
The facade of the house is all clean lines with a flat roof line, wide facias and large windows. The combo of raw brick and painted timber panelling, and its low form is typical of the modernist era. There is a lovely elevated front porch with wrought iron balustrades so you can look out across the street, shielded by a magnificent Honey Locust tree.
We love the original carved timber front door, painted a welcoming blue and complete with patterned glass sidelight. Within, beautiful timber batten work partially screens the living room and restored hardwood floors gleam underfoot.
The electric fireplace with timber mantle is a lovely focal point and warm spot to gather on cold winter nights. The living area a serene retreat, with large windows making the best of the northern aspect, welcoming the sunshine and leafy aspect.
Just across the way a dining area sits in open conversation with the modern kitchen. Again, a large window captures the light, so the whole arena feels bright and welcoming. Banks of cabinetry in soft nougat meet a tiled splashback in warm latte brown. There is a breakfast bar for easy family communion and sleek stainless-steel appliances.
Three bedrooms are sequestered by a slender hallway and centre around a beautifully renovated bathroom and separate toilet. The master has a wall of built-in-robes and long views out across the back garden, while a duo of sunny bedrooms faces north and take in restful elevated views. The bathroom is finished in floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiling with a light terrazzo sprinkle. There is a generous walk-in-rain shower and a gorgeous relaxing bathtub.
A large laundry opens onto the new timber deck, complete with a cleverly designed timber bench that also hides the hot water system and garden hose. This is a space to eat, share, celebrate, be…. watching the sun set across the sky, as the kids play on the flat lawn. There is plenty of scope for the green thumb to curate the perfect outdoor oases. Or simply enjoy the open expanse in its peaceful simplicity…cricket anyone?
Higgins is a family friendly, quiet enclave known for its leavy streets, parkland and fantastic proximity to the Belconnen precinct, offering a bevy of shopping and dining experiences. The home is a few steps from Bevan Street Playground and within walking distance to the local Higgins shopping centre, and it is not far to the walking and biking trails of the Pinnacle Nature Reserve and the scenic Shepherds Lookout. Convenient to schools, transport, Lake Ginninderra, the AIS and UC, the home is also, a mere 14 minutes to the CBD.
features.
.renovated 60s charmer in the peaceful suburb of Higgins
.lovely combo of preserved vintage charm and contemporary luxury
.three bedrooms, living area and formal dining space
.high ceilings and large windows welcoming northern light
.elevated front patio
.resting on a quiet street moments from parkland
.private driveway with carport
.original hardwood floors beautifully restored
.original timber joinery and sliding doors
.freshly painted
.large front living room with electric fireplace and timber mantle
.kitchen combined dining area with leafy views
.modern kitchen with banks of cabinetry, tiled splashback, electric oven and cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher
.large master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes
.second bedroom with built-in-robe
.additional third bedroom
.beautifully renovated bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling, rain shower, bathtub and underfloor heating
.separate toilet
.two linen closets
.large internal laundry opening to new deck
.deck with custom timber bench and western views across the garden
.honeycomb blinds
.RC air-conditioning unit to living areas
.four wall hung panel heaters
.large private rear garden with expanse of well-tended lawns
.secure garden, safe for children and pets
.a few steps from Bevan Street Playground
.moments from the Pinnacle Nature Reserve
.handy to the Belconnen Precinct
.14 minutes to the CBD by car
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 710 m2
Build size: 112 m2 (approx.)
EER: 1.0
Build year: 1970
Rates: $3,125.20 pa
Land tax: $5,724.32 pa (investors only)
UV: $527,000 (2024)
Rental opinion: $620-$660 p/wk
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