74 Templeton Street
CookAuction 3:00pm Saturday 11 October

This stunning home excels at bringing the outside in, flowing effortlessly to courtyard gardens on two sides. The renovation is immaculate, think modern kitchen and bathrooms finished in paired-back schemes and soft sheers that billow in summer breezes. There is a touch of LA at play here, from the living walls of prickly pears to the chic industrial touches. We love the embrace of modernist clean lines, layered split-level living, double-height ceilings and natural simplicity.

Every good story has a hero and here it is undoubtedly the central spiral staircase that curves upwards from the living area, connecting to the three generous bedrooms above. From upstairs you can look out over the void to the living room below, the whole space a cathedral of light. The gallery white brick walls provide a textured canvas, so art can pop and there is ample space for considered arrangement of loved furniture. Shelves float in the corner of the living room in rugged raw wood, box shelving creates a curated atrium and the simple, robust form of a Norman Copenhagen Bell Lamp hangs above the dining space.

Shadow play dances across the stone worktops in the kitchen, as a large window above the sink frames the private front courtyard. Storage is seamless and includes a generous step-in pantry. There is plenty of space for cooking and sharing with open connection to the dining space. Glass sliders can be opened so daily habits are continuously informed by the garden.

One imagines taking coffee outdoors in the northern light, within a courtyard planted with almond and fig, softened by dogwood and peony, and brightened by the seasonal flourish of hydrangea.

Entertaining on a larger scale can take place along the rear terrace, sheltered by a pergola draped in climbing Wisteria. Outside feels just as considered as the entire home with Canberra red brick paving, bespoke decking, private established gardens, olive and pomegranate trees and of course, sculptural cacti.

Upstairs is the most sophisticated of treehouses with its duo of north facing bedrooms and third bedroom that doubles down as an ideal creative hub. All the rooms have built-in-robes for seamless storage with the second and third rooms throwing in open shelving. Both the ensuite and main bathroom have a modernist feel with white mosaic tiling extending from the floor to the full height of the walls. The contrasting grout creates a grid, evoking clean modernist lines and simple harmony.

Waltz across the road for essentials from The Cook Grocer, grabbing a coffee or lingering over brunch at either Little Oink or To All My Friends. There is a surrounding of green spaces, including the endless trails that traverse Mount Painter Reserve. It is just moments to the Jamison Centre and the bustling Belconnen precinct and not far to the popular Aranda shops. The home is also close to transport, schools, AIS, Bruce Stadium, and the UC. It is a mere 9.6 kms to the CBD.

features.
.beautifully renovated three bedroom townhouse in leafy Cook
.separate title, no body corporate costs
.classic 70s split level living
.light filled and airy with high voids
.spill to private courtyard gardens on two sides
.solid double brick construction with concrete slabs
.timber floors upstairs
.sheer curtains
.north facing renovated kitchen and dining space with glass sliders onto front courtyard
.stone worktops, ample storage including a step-in-pantry, gas hob, integrated range, oven from Fisher & Paykel and Haier dishwasher
.dining space with Norman Copenhagen Bell Lamp in matte grey
.front courtyard with high green walls and leafy plantings
.expansive living area bathed in natural light from dual skylights, with glass sliders flowing to a sheltered patio and private rear garden
.sculptural spiral staircase
.raw timber floating shelving and wall hung box shelving to living area
.downstairs renovated powder room and laundry, including laundry chute from bedroom 3
.three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs
.north facing master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes and renovated ensuite with rain shower
.north facing second bedroom with built-in-robe and floating timber shelves
.third bedroom or home office with built-in-robe, shelving and high set windows
.renovated family bathroom with bathtub, rain shower and large wall hung vanity
.ceiling fans
.ducted gas heating
.RC split system to master bedroom
.single garage with auto door, internal and rear garden access and EV charger
.private driveway delivering partly sheltered off-street parking
.gated access to front courtyard
.ideally placed directly across from Cook shops
.handy access to a variety of schools, transport, the UC and 9.6 kms to the CBD

fine details (all approximately)
.eer 2
.living size 157m2
.garage size 21m2
.land size 330m2
.rates $2,922 p/a
.uv $467,000
.build date 1974
.rental estimate $700-$750 p/w