5 Duffy Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602

A special quality of light, a generous arrangement of white washed spaces conspire with the evocative qualities of the past, evoking a tangible energy?.a good vibration. This gorgeous four-bedder has been beautifully renovated, effortlessly combining the old and new and engendering a relaxed coastal holiday feel. Think billowing curtains and bedrooms that spill deck side, drinking in deep, green gardens.

Set within the idyllic village of Ainslie, on the city end of its most iconic street and directly across from pathway access to the bushland Reserve, the home feels like a retreat from the buzzing energy of the nearby city. Hedged by green walls and surrounded by a mix of mature leafy trees, native shrubs, agapanthus and red geraniums, the form is all classic cottage. Think, peaked terracotta roof, classic red brick and large white trimmed windows, with a private driveway ushering to a neatly gated carport.

A nice big kitchen combined living area occupies the front of the home, with banks of large windows framing the garden. The kitchen is a study in simple white with lots of cabinets and a stainless-steel freestanding oven with electric hob, set within the original kitchen hearth. Cork floors are golden underfoot and light bounces off the original brick wall, now painted a soothing soft white. This is a relaxed space with plenty of room for entertaining and daily rituals? homework at the big table, snuggling on the lounge, easy family meals or bigger celebrations.

New timber floating floors are a laid within the older part of the home, which serves up a second living space with fireplace and four generous bedrooms, including a master suite. We love the in-built shelving that features in the formal living area and bedroom one, perfect for curated display of loved objects and books. And the sequestered master suite - slender hallway access and separate bathroom and walk-in-robe. This peaceful room opens fully to embrace the elevated decking, with its lovely, dappled garden light and steps down to broad lawns, alfresco dining beneath the trees. Holiday from home anyone?

The second and third bedrooms feature epic windows that frame the distant mountains. Bedroom two is a double room, with a large study nook and corner glazing's that can be flung open to greet the outdoors. While bedroom three has a concordant romantic feel, as soft drapes filter the same abundance of light that imbues the whole house.

The family bathroom is a study in soothing neutrals with floor to ceiling tiling and a large open rain-shower. While the private master bathroom is warmly illuminated by glass bricks and serves up a relaxing spa bath in a pop of cheerful red.

Duffy is a beautiful street, edging Mt Ainslie Reserve and dotted with a mix of impressive new builds, vintage homes, and handy to a mix of great schools and leafy heritage parks. Located in the vibrant inner north, a stone's throw from the Braddon and Dickson precincts, the home is connected to a plethora of unique dining and shopping experiences. Located on the city end of Duffy Street, within walking distance of the much-loved Ainslie shops, including local favourites ? The renowned Ainslie IGA, Edgar's gastropub, hatted Pilot restaurant and Ainslie Cellars, the home gifts a unique village lifestyle and short walk or 5 minute drive into Braddon.

features.

.beautifully renovated four-bedroom cottage in coveted Ainslie

.ideally placed on the city end of popular Duffy Street, across from pathway access to the Reserve

.views of Black Mountain from the deck and Mt Ainslie to the front

.lovely combo of old and new

.pretty front gardens and formal hedging

.classic red brick form with terracotta roof

.soothing light palette with a combo of cork and floating timber floors

.sunny front living, dining and kitchen

.large bright kitchen with banks of cabinetry and freestanding electric oven

.adjacent renovated laundry/mudroom opening onto the carport

.second living area with custom shelving and slow combustion fireplace in the original hearth

.master suite with soft carpet, bathroom, walk-in-robe and glass sliders that open to an elevated deck with views to Black Mountain

.bedroom one with built-in-robe and shelving

.second bedroom with built-in-robe, study nook and glass sliders onto the deck

.third bedroom with large windows framing the distant mountains

.all bedroom windows dressed in sheer and block-out curtains

.renovated family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling and rain-shower

.ensuite bathroom with spa bath

.two linen cupboards

.ducted gas

.evaporative cooling

.large back yard with soft lawn and alfresco paved area beneath shady trees

.gated side carport with tandem space for two cars

.garden shed

.moments from Ainslie shops

.a few steps from Mt Ainslie reserve

.a stone's throw from the independent eateries, shops and bars of the dynamic Dickson and Braddon precincts

.close to transport including light rail, providing fast links to all of Canberra

convenient to many good schools including the ANU

.a mere 10 minutes to the CBD by car.

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 843 m2

Build size: 141 m2 (approx.)

EER: 2.0

Build year: 1948

Rates: $6,162.38 pa

Land tax: $13,234.50 pa (investors only)

UV: $1,180,000 (2024)

Rental estimate $950 per week