16 Donaldson Street
Braddon$1,590,000 +

The Donaldson Home feels like a piece of old Canberra, quietly held within the city.

Set amongst the original Garden City homes of Braddon, 16 Donaldson Street is surrounded by established gardens, open green space and the enduring architecture of Canberra’s early inner suburbs. Yet Lonsdale Street, the CBD and everything that makes this part of the city so vibrant are all within an easy walk.

The home arrives behind a garden of mature planting, with red brick, charcoal trim and a beautifully preserved heritage façade creating a strong sense of place. There is an ease to the relationship between house and garden here – leafy, private and deeply established.

Inside, the original character has been carefully retained. Timber sash windows, picture rails, fireplaces and mantles sit comfortably alongside crisp white walls, timber floors and considered updates. Natural light moves gently through the rooms, while views to the garden are present from almost every space.

The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, its sash windows looking directly into the greenery. It is generous in storage and quietly practical, with a pantry, dishwasher and electric cooking, while the adjoining dining room is warmed by a beautiful pot-bellied stove.

At the front, the living room retains a lovely sense of formality, with hardwood floors, high ceilings and its original mantle. Beyond, three bedrooms are each distinct in their outlook, with two extending into their own sunrooms – peaceful spaces that could be used as reading rooms, studios or simply somewhere to retreat.

But it is the setting that gives this home its particular magic.

The gardens create a series of intimate moments around the house. There are tucked-away corners, established trees, layered planting and spaces to sit beneath the canopy. From the front porch, the outlook stretches across the oval and mature trees beyond, creating an unusual feeling of openness for such a central address.

This is Braddon before the cranes. A neighbourhood shaped by the Garden City principles of generous greenery, connected streets and homes that sit naturally within their landscape. The original character remains particularly strong here, where the streets are lined with established trees and the architecture tells the story of Canberra’s early years.

Walk one way and you are amongst the cafés, restaurants, galleries and energy of Lonsdale Street. Walk another and you are beside Haig Park, Mt Ainslie, the Ainslie Arts Centre and the leafy streets of the Inner North. Ainslie Primary is close by, while the CBD is an effortless walk from home.

There is something increasingly rare about a home like this. It offers the convenience of the inner city, without feeling like you are living in the city. A garden, a front porch, original architecture and a quiet sense of permanence – all within one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

The donaldson.home is not trying to be anything other than what it is.

A beautiful, authentic piece of old Canberra, still very much at home in the city.

features.

. authentic three-bedroom Heritage Garden City home in coveted Braddon
. positioned within Braddon’s heritage neighbourhood
. original character features including timber sash windows, mantles, fireplaces and picture rails
. sunrooms adjoining two bedrooms
. near-new wool carpets
. generous eat-in family kitchen with ample storage and pantry
. electric cooking appliances and dishwasher
. adjoining dining room with feature pot-bellied stove
. front living room with hardwood timber floors and original mantle
. high ceilings and bright, light-filled interiors
. ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning
. hydronic heating
. 3.96 solar panel system with Tesla powerwall 2 battery
. tiled front porch and private front courtyard
. front and rear entry with Crimsafe security flyscreens
. automatic front gate and updated driveway
. single carport and garage with excellent storage
. gravel off-street parking behind secure gate
. established cottage gardens with private entertaining and retreat spaces
. professionally maintained gardens, including lawn mowing

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 743 m2
Living size: 139 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.0

Build year: 1925

Rates: $1722.00 pq
UV: $1,210,000 (2026)

Currently in a fixed term lease for $850.00 per week until 22 September 2026

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Disclosure: The agent marketing this property has a financial interest in the property.