The perfect fusion of old and new, a delicate threading of thoughtful details and the joyful merging of inside and out. This heritage two-bedder and its architecturally designed modern cousin, share a large block, on a quaint street informed by heritage pines and the feel of yesteryear. The locale is something special – the city end of old Ainslie, moments from Corroboree and Haig Park, well connected to an endless array of shopping and dining experiences.
There is a blissful quietness that belies the central position, right on the edge of the city. A considered renovation has transformed the original and front cottage into a gentle home of fine detail, elegant restraint. There is room to work and relax here – home office with front garden views and a big, combined living, dining and kitchen that spills to a long veranda, sidling the length of the home.
The form evokes a storybook feel with its quaint detailing – front porch set with decorative columns, pitched terracotta rooftop and a perfect symmetry. We love the earthy hue of the paintwork, the hint of gentle blue. You can drive through automatic gates, sweeping around one side to park beneath a sheltering double carport and there is convenient rear door access.
Clever cabinetry and modern appliances welcomes the home into the here and now – vertical pantry sliders, Miele appliances and a double drawer dishwasher. There is the soft curve of wall sconces, the golden hue of polished timber floors and the feel of soothing whitewashed simplicity. Stone and glass introduce elemental hues – red ochre, graphite, sea moss, gold, a touch of silver sparkle.
The master bedroom has a built-in-robe and merges to a big ensuite bathroom with a bathtub. Pretty garden views inform the second bedroom which also has a built-in-robe and an ensuite bathroom. There is a lovely cohesiveness at work here, both bathrooms delivering excellent storage in buttery cream, topped with black granite, with a concordant hint of silver sparkle.
The second dwelling is designed by award winning architect, Ric Butt from Strine Environments – semi-passive, raked ceilings, brimming with natural light and opening to embrace the outdoors. Poured concrete floors feel sensual and walls float in place. Internal clerestory windows add to the lightness of being and living is arranged in an airy, open plan. We love the simple kitchen, its long island for gathering and the Smeg appliances that deliver a fun pop of sunshine yellow.
All three bedrooms spill to the garden, welcome lots of sunshine and serve up excellent storage. The master merges to an ensuite and the family bathroom has a relaxing tub. Both bathrooms deliver blocks of joyful colour while showing the same simple restraint as the entire home, think garden pavilion, a lovely fusion of inside and out.
It is an easy stroll to the fabulous Ainslie shops and ample green spaces including Mt Ainslie reserve. It is moments to the cafés and restaurants of the Braddon and Dickson precincts and the CBD. Many of Canberra’s best schools are at your doorstop and the ANU is not far, Shared bike and walking paths make it easy to ditch the car, while buses and light rail are also conveniently close to hand.
features.
.original cottage –
.renovated two-bedroom heritage home
.two bathrooms and a home office
.front position
.native garden
.sheltering front porch
.high ceilings and polished timber floors
.open plan living, dining and kitchen spilling to veranda
.kitchen with granite worktops, Miele appliances, Quasar rangehood, dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel
.European laundry
.master bedroom with built-in-robe and ensuite bathroom with tub
.2nd bedroom with built-in-robe and ensuite
.private driveway with auto-gates
.double carport
.ceiling fans
.RC split system
.slow combustion fireplace
.large attic
.instant hot water
.garden shed
.raised vegetable beds
.water tank
.second dwelling –
.privatised to the rear
.Rick Butt, Strine Environments, passive design
.polished concrete floors
.raked ceilings
.large open plan living, dining and kitchen
.kitchen with long floating island, Smeg appliances, under counter washing machine
.internal clerestory windows
.study area with storage
.bedroom 1 opening to garden, walk-in- robe and ensuite
.bedroom 2 & 3 with robe and garden access
.family bathroom with tub
.ceiling fans
instant hot water
.underfloor heating
.EV charger
.kids play area
.built in external storage
.steps from Corroboree Park and easy stroll to Haig Park
.walk to Ainslie shops, Mt Ainslie Reserve and Braddon
.1.8 kms to the CBD
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 1060m2
House 1
Living size: 95m2
EER: 4.0
Built: 1927
House 2
Living size: 128 m2
EER: 6.0
Built: 2013
Rates: $6886.16 pa
Land tax: $14,820.50
UV: $1,230,000 (2025)
Rental Opinion:
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3 Toms Crescent
Ainslie
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