23 Booroondara Street, Reid

A house located on a lot in Reid ACT. In this market, it is valued at approximately $1,240,000. Built in 1950, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2
Land size
697 m2
Building size
194 m2
Council area
Canberra Central
Year built
1950
Lot plan
Reid ACT
House type
House: One Storey / Lowset



HISTORY

Last sold 23/02/2013
$955,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of January 2013

Classic elements elegantly combined with modern design create refined living in this fully renovated and extended double A quiet, leafy and exclusive location is an ideal setting for this breathtaking residence brilliantly renovated to capture city living and a modern lifestyle. Offering stylish living in the very heart of the city, this double red brick Reid duplex is an exquisite urban oasis of thoughtful and functional design, classic style elements and privacy. It provides a generous flowing layout featuring a vast open living and dining space that integrates effortlessly with the beautiful landscaped and kitchen gardens.The home features a superb gourmet kitchen with a three metrecorian island bench, state of the art inclusions and generous well designed scullery and pantry. The kitchen overlooks expansive light filled open plan living spaces which flow through double glass sliding doors to connect seamlessly with the garden.The second storey offers two bedrooms, the generous main bedroom enjoying an extensive custom built wardrobe, extra attic storage room and large bathroom with double shower.With impeccable attention to detail and excellent use of space the home exudes class and sophistication.The home features high ceilings, vaulted entry, custom built joinery in the lounge and living areas, timber blinds, floor tiles and under floor heating. Utilising under stair storage to create a pantry and with integrated quality appliances, the ground floor also offers a large laundry with generous linen cupboards and a powder room.The residence captures stunning leafy outlooks which are further enhanced by the fully landscaped grounds, charming garden rooms, paved entertainment areas, established trees, sandstone walls and a productive kitchen garden. The gated driveway leads to a large double garage including a workshop and bathroom.The home is superbly situated on private and established garden block in a street lined with 80 year old oak trees. The property offers a most convenient and desirable city location only footsteps to the city, an array of shops, cafes and restaurants and the exciting precincts of New Acton and Braddon.Features include:Flowing interiors featuring formal and casual spaces, open plan kitchen living area and separate lounge.Fully renovated and extended double red brick duplex, new electrical wiring, new plumbing, new windows, completely remodelled and upgraded interiors.Stunninggourmet kitchen with extensive 3 metre island corian bench, LED feature lighting under bench, stainless steel bench tops, quality integrated appliances, built in coffee machine and double glazed window splash back over looking fernery with lighting at night.Full kitchen scullery with generous storage/pantry, refrigerator, extra sink, wine fridge and microwave.North facing lounge room with slow combustion fire and French doors flowing to the front porch shaded by a mature chinese elm, japanese maples, manchurian pear, claret ash and set behind a camelia hedge. Thoughtful and planned plantings for a beautiful garden view from all aspects.Beautiful landscaped gardens and outdoor living with sandstone retaining walls, paved entertaining areas, fernery courtyard, built in pizza oven, paths leading to garden rooms showcasing mature calistemon hedge and formal hedges, roses and cottage plantings. Productive kitchen garden with full vegetable garden, herb garden and a variety of fruit trees including fig tree, espaliered pear tree, apple, feijoa hedge, walnut, lemon, cumquat and olive trees. Full automatic watering system.Two bedrooms with built in robes, main bedroom featuring custom built bed head, spacious bathroom with double shower, heated no fog mirror and light feature.Custom built joinery throughout featuring study, display units and entertainment centre in lounge room with in built speakers.Spacious entry with double height ceilings, powder room, double door coat closet and shoe closet.Large laundry with generous linen cupboards, laundry shute and built in ironing station.Timber blinds, tiled floors throughout out the ground floor with under floor heating.Reverse cycle air conditioning split system upstairs, ceiling fan in main bedroom.Double garage with automatic door, workshop, bathroom, extra side roller door to access covered verandah and large utility area.Classic Canberra two storey double red brick duplex.EER: 2Land Rates: $2,247 approxLand Value: $619,000 approx