12 Howchin Pl, Torrens is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1967. The property has a land size of 963m2 and floor size of 187m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2021.
A fabulous opportunity to live in a peaceful sought-after location only a stone's throw from Mount Taylor Nature Reserve and numerous walking trails.
Well-appointed with northerly aspect this contemporary style architect designed family home is immaculate and filled with light surrounded by beautiful designed and landscaped gardens; featured in the ACT Open Gardens for over 6 years.
A split-level configuration within the main living region ensures the residence is architecturally interesting with garden vistas on the upper and lower levels. Substantially renovated the home provides a range of modern features and refined styling. The home's natural warmth and character blends superbly existing timbers and design with new materials and innovative thought greatly enhancing the overall appearance of the home. Timber panelling, Tasmanian Oak timber flooring combined with Cathedral ceilings and solid wood beams creates generous uplifting, open living spaces. A Cheminee Philippe wood fireplace has earthy tones in the main living region and provides cosiness and an ambience on the upper level; complemented by bespoke solid Cedar joinery opening to a private leafy courtyard with tiered garden pond. Every opportunity has been taken to use full length glass doors and windows to optimise light and space bringing the outdoors in. Views of magnificent gardens are observed through large windows and doors from almost every room in the home.
A classic solid Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen blends exceptionally well with new features including Oak timber floorboards which run the full length and majority of the home. The kitchen is large and modernised with quality stone bench tops, glass splashback, stainless steel appliances and spacious walk-in pantry with generous storage. Entertaining is made easy via the kitchen with direct access outdoors. The home provides a fantastic entertainer's lifestyle with a segregated lawn area at the rear including a protected pergola courtyard and BBQ area and beautifully designed and landscaped gardens with plant selections made by a professional Botanist.
Bedroom accommodation provides four good sized bedrooms all with built-in-robes and the master a newly renovated designer ensuite. Storage is abundant within the home, providing also a wine cellar and additional attic storage.
A great advantage living so close to the base of Mount Taylor in Torrens is its simple access to the nature reserve and walking trails only 50 metres away.
Overall a unique and architecturally interesting home offering idyllic space and family comfort with numerous lifestyle benefits of owning a mature established garden and positioned close to local shops, Southlands and Woden Plaza as well numerous highly regarded schools.
Features:
Architect designed split level family home substantially renovated
Well-appointed on a 963m2 block
Central sought-after Woden location, close to Mt Taylor Nature Reserve and walking trails
Northerly orientation to all living areas
4 bedrooms all with built in wardrobes. Main bedroom with ensuite
High quality materials used throughout including Solid Tasmanian Oak flooring + bespoke solid Cedar joinery
Renovated Designer luxe bathrooms
Timber louvre shutters in main bathroom
Extensive use of glass
Renovated kitchen with stone bench tops, glass splashback, and walk-in pantry
Quality Miele and Bosch appliances
Reverse Osmosis integrated drinking water filtration system
Ducted gas heating throughout
Cheminee Philippe wood fireplace
Split system air conditioning
Evaporative cooling
Private and tranquil family friendly garden (also pet friendly)
Stunning English style gardens professionally designed by botanist - featured in the 'ACT Open Gardens' for over 6 years
Computerised automated garden watering system throughout the property
Entertainers BBQ area with protected pergola with tiered garden pond
Fully automatic sprinkler system with rain water tank
Abundant storage including walk in pantry, wine cellar and attic
Double garage with automatic door
The size of Torrens is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 6.5% of total area. The population of Torrens in 2011 was 2,282 people. By 2016 the population was 2,201 showing a population decline of 3.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Torrens is 40-49 years. Households in Torrens are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Torrens work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 71.4% of the homes in Torrens were owner-occupied compared with 72% in 2016.
Torrens has 984 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Torrens have seen a 47.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 59.99% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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