11 Suttor Street

Ainslie ACT 2602

c.189 square metres of living on 1,262 square metre land holding.If your heart misses a beat when you first inspect, it's for good reason.
Step onto the quaint Tallowwood front deck, under the Pandorea vine, past the solar power meter box and through the front door of the charming 1936 ex-Govvie in the Wakefield Gardens Heritage Precinct, for a pleasant surprise.First time offered since 1974, it's been the much loved home of newlyweds Paul and Penny, who derived immense pleasure 'feathering their nest' over four decades, planting, gardening, extending, renovating, entertaining, painting, potting, weaving and singing. Extended to provide areas for gatherings with family and friends, to feast over fine food, and fine wine stored in the cellar below.Retaining several original quirks appealing to those who prefer character and patina above polished perfect finishes, the comfortable home has aged gracefully over 80 years and is now ready for new owners to enjoy and imbue with a little tender love and care in its restoration, restructure and preservation.The heritage cottage was discretely and sympathetically extended between 1976 and 1983 in collaboration with our Canberra icon, Rob Warren Architect, who left his indellible modern mark. The unique centrepiece of the home, contemporary to this day, is a stunning light-filled studio with soaring timber lined ceilings, clerestory cupola, loft and row of dramatic spot lights.A flexible floor-plan allows plenty of indoor and outdoor space for a young family to grow in a rural-style setting in one Canberra's most sought-after inner city suburbs. Two vast living areas divided by a massive chimney, are linked to the great outdoors by walls of Cedar windows and a sliding door opening to paved alfresco.Inspired by Corroboree Park and Mount Ainslie Reserve, the owners set about creating their own garden as nature intended. The tall timber theme is echoed by extensive use of Jarrah flooring, Cedar lined vaulted ceilings, Tasmanian Oak robes, shelving and two solid Oregon fireplace mantels.Sustainable living ensured the land was also a productive potager garden with six enormous raised veggie beds, ten 44 gallon drums for asparagus cultivation and the indispensable three-stage composting and worm farm.Positioned exclusively and privately with outlook to a park and magnificent Spanish Oaks, the landmark off-street location presents an opportunity for professional home office or a great space for creative pursuits. Sure to create much interest and an interesting result, this is an opportunity of a lifetime to begin 2017 in a coveted suburb cherished by many happy long-term residents.FEATURES -Two bedroom extended 1936 cottage in the Wakefield Gardens Heritage Precinct-Extension designed by Rob Warren Architect in the mid 1970s-Single garage with double timber barn doors and internal access-Jarrah floors in living, studio and dining areas-Country-style kitchen/dining with new mains gas cooker-Two generous proportioned bedrooms with Tasmanian Oak built-in robes-Three open fireplaces plus in-floor ducted electric heating-8 Photo Voltaic solar panels on Stramit metal clad roof-Three-phase power throughout the home-Two walls of double-glazed windows/ door opening to paved alfresco-Bathroom with tub, plus additional toilet next to laundry near the garage-Block of 1,262m2 with a variety of mature Eucalypts, exotic shrubs & fruit trees-6 raised veggie garden beds, ten 44 gallon drums for asparagus cultivation-Two pergolas and 2 paved alfresco entertaining areas -Sited on a large block allowing further extension (STA)-Bus transport across the park on Cowper StreetDETAILS- UV: $689.00 2016-17.- Residential Rates: $3,867.15 p/a approx. 2016-17- Land Tax: $7,144.79 p/a approx. 2016-17 (if rented)- Water & Sewage Supply Charge: $624.32 p/a 2016-17- Built: 1936, extended 1976 - 1983- Orientation North and East living and dining areas- EER 0