9 Mills Street
Hackett$1,050,000+

walk to everywhere!

This classic three-bedroom, ex-govie spills to the north-east where broad decking steps down to the rear yard. Here there is a separate studio delivering family flexibility and a distinct architectural element that blends well with the original cottage. We love this fusion of old and new, the clever use of orientation and space, creating a unique, multi-purpose agenda.

New plantings – lavender and gardenia – will thrive in the western light, growing over time and softening the instantly recognisable form. Raw brick, freshly painted timber panelling and big windows. Zinc cladding forms a curved garden wall, continued within the side gate, echoing and providing direct street access, to the hidden studio that lies beyond.

You can stand on the long veranda of the architecturally designed studio and see straight through the original dwelling to the front garden. The original cottage serving up a sunny front living area, renovated kitchen/combined meals and a simple European laundry. There are three peaceful bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a bathtub.

Lighthouse Architecture and Science have used their famous design on the wonderful studio, packed with clever storage and the warmth or organic materials. The studio is clad in raw corrugated zinc with a pop of birch ply. The honeyed tones of the ply continue within as lined raked ceilings deliver depth and space. Northern light tumbles into the living area, which is edged with bespoke storage and clever window seating. There is a delineated bedroom with a wall of robes and a clever loft space. The bathroom is tucked away at one end, all moody black with sweet smelling cedar floors. German double glazing, hidden RC heating and cooling and simple ceiling fans, deliver a temperate lived experience.

Hackett is a private enclave with no through roads, protecting it from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city. Known for its leafy streets, community values and direct access to green spaces and bush reserve it is tightly held. Close to the dynamic precincts of Dickson, Braddon, it is also amenable to the charming inner-north centres of Ainslie, O’Connor and Lyneham, extending a vibrant mix of independent cafés and shops. Handy to transport and a variety of schools, the home is enviably positioned, a mere 5.5 kms to the CBD.

features.
.refreshed three-bedroom ex-govie home in leafy Hackett
.distinction of an architecturally designed garden studio to the rear
.deep front gardens with established shady tree and new plantings
.brick form with freshly painted timber panelling
.terracotta hued ceramic floors
.freshly painted in crisp white
.front living area with big windows
.easy flow to kitchen combined dining space
.glass sliders opening onto a new timber deck
.renovated kitchen with central island, great storage and finished in timeless black and white
.European laundry
.three bedrooms (two with built-in-robes)
.family bathroom with a bathtub
.timber floating floors to all three bedrooms
.external sun shades on the western side
.ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling

STUDIO
.studio designed by Lighthouse Architecture and Science
.double glazed German engineered windows and a 7 star energy rating
.north-east facing and light filled
.zinc and birch ply clad exterior with timber veranda and sheltering awning
.hardwood timber floors, raked ceilings and twin ceiling fans
.bespoke birch ply and clever cabinetry/storage throughout
.airy living area spilling to veranda, delineated bedroom with storage, bathroom with generous shower
.loft area
.instant gas hot water and hidden Daikan RC heating and cooling
.water tank, separate fuse box

.large rear garden with lawn and established acacia tree
.single car accommodation
.handy to Bluegum Primary, Hackett Pre-School and secondary schools
.moments from the Hackett Oval and Mount Majura walking trails
.handy to Hackett shops
.close to the Dickson and Braddon precincts
.easy drive to the CBD and ANU

Fine detail (all approx.)
EER: 0.5
Land Size: 724m2
Land Value: $800,000
Rates: $4,605 approx. per annum