19 Mckinlay St, Narrabundah is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1947. The property has a land size of 836m2 and floor size of 272m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.
Standing proud in one of Narrabundah's most sought-after streets, is this stunning piece of history that has been meticulously renovated to bring the home to a standard of opulent living without sacrificing the stunning & unique architecture from 1947. This impressive home was crowned the winner of the 2017 Master Builders Association Awards for Remodelling which will surely impress those who enjoy living in an award winning home.
Set across 272m2 of internal living space, the home offers the next owners the choice to create their ideal floor plans with several living areas, open plan living/dining & Merbau timber deck surrounded by the beautiful mature gardens. The main living space basks in an abundance of sunlight through the north-facing windows all year round.
The modern kitchen has been designed to accommodate large families & guests with the abundance of bench space available, Smeg standalone gas cooktop, electric oven, Bosch dishwasher, walk-in pantry, Caesar stone benchtops & abundance of storage found throughout the kitchen.
For the parents, a full-sized segregated retreat is located away from the other bedrooms & provides a spacious bedroom with huge walk-in robes & beautiful ensuite. A guest bedroom features its own ensuite & storage is provided with built-in robes. A small light filled courtyard is found just off the room & provides ample space to relax. The remaining three bedrooms each have built-in robes & are serviced by the main bathroom. Experience the embrace of underfloor heating in both ensuites that will make the chilly Canberra mornings more bearable as you get ready for the day.
Flowing outdoors, the Merbau timber deck is an excellent extension to the already great entertainment options & seamlessly connects the indoors & outdoors. Perfect for BBQs, large gatherings & morning coffees. A spectacular garden with an assortment of flowering plants changes all year round providing endless beauty to watch & take in from your new home.
No. 19 McKinlay Street showcases the timeless design found in some of Canberra's first homes that is continuously sought after & appreciated by buyers & onlookers alike. The location reigns supreme & offers the convenience of living in such a prestigious location. Only moments from the home are some of Canberra's most sought-after schools including St Clare's College & Catholic Girls High School, St Edmund's College, Canberra Grammar & Narrabundah College. For shopping & amenities, the popular Manuka Village, Griffith Shops & the vibrant Kingston foreshore are all a short walk away.
The owners favourite features about the home:
- The gorgeous gardens with the vine on the face of the house
- The garden changes with each season even beautiful flowering camellias during winter
- Passerbys always stop & comment on the garden
- The deceptive size that the house looks like from the front.
- It looks like a charming small cottage & guests are surprised when you open the front door
- A wonderful combination of old meeting the contemporary & modern internals
- The entertaining area that flows seamlessly between inside & outside
- Shaded by the green canopy of the deciduous trees in summer but sun drenched in winter
- The location being in such close proximity to the Griffith Shopping Centre for coffee, last minute groceries or dining out for either fine dining or casual
Features:
- 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom family residence
- Original home constructed in circa. 1947
- Canberra red double brick construction
- Extended & renovated in 2010 & 2017
- Winner of Master Builders Association Awards - Remodelling 2017
- Open plan living area
- Original electrical & plumbing were replaced in the original part of home in 2010, except one powerpoint & light fitting
- Solid Brush Box timber floors
- 2.8m high ceilings
- Merbau timber decks
- Kitchen with Smeg gas cooktop, electric oven, Bosch dishwasher, Caesar stone kitchen benchtops & walk-in pantry
- Ducted gas heating & reverse cycle heating & cooling throughout
- Underfloor heating in ensuites
- Floor to ceiling tiles in bathrooms
- Rinnai instant gas hot water systems
- Quality fixtures & finishes in bathrooms
- Main bedroom with walk-in robe & stunning ensuite
- Guest bedroom with ensuite & built-in robes
- Two separate toilets
- Large laundry with storage & access into garage
- Three additional bedrooms with built-in robes
- Living room with built-in cabinets
- Bifold doors out to timber deck
- Remote controlled external blinds
- Remote controlled internal living room blinds
- Security system & cameras
- Double glazed windows & doors in extension
- Cedar window frames
- 2 water tanks that hold up to 4000L, plumbed to outside taps, laundry & toilets
- Irrigated gardens & lawn
- Garden shed
- Single garage with drive through access
- Outstanding location & piece of history
Figures:
- House size: 272m2
- Garage size: 28m2
- Block size: 835m2
- Built: circa. 1947
- Extended & renovated: 2010 & 2017
- Rates: $6,100 p.a approx.
- Land tax: $11,000 p.a approx.
- UCV (2022): $1,220,000
The size of Narrabundah is approximately 4.1 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 25.7% of total area. The population of Narrabundah in 2011 was 5,669 people. By 2016 the population was 5,933 showing a population growth of 4.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Narrabundah is 50-59 years. Households in Narrabundah are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Narrabundah work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 54.2% of the homes in Narrabundah were owner-occupied compared with 54.9% in 2016.
Narrabundah has 3,096 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Narrabundah have seen a 77.14% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 37.16% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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