23 Froggatt Street, Turner

At this address is a house on a lot in Turner ACT. Estimated value at this time is $1,880,000. Built in 1948, with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
4
Land size
1392 m2
Building size
287 m2
Council area
Canberra Central
Year built
1948
Lot plan
Turner ACT
House type
House: One Storey / Lowset



HISTORY

Last sold 17/11/2007
$1,050,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of October 2007

Urbane Luxury Very conveniently located in one of the Inner North's most exclusive suburbs, adjacent to ANU and CSIRO, and within easy walking distance of the city, this cleverly designed home offers many lifestyle options. With three separate bedroom areas, it is perfect for the larger family or for those regularly entertaining interstate and overseas guests. Recently renovated to exacting standards, priority has been given to natural light, energy efficiency and water saving features. The generously sized gourmet kitchen, adjacent large meals area, and spacious lounge, form the hub of the home. This captivating hideaway of remarkable charm and urbane luxury is set on 1390 sq.m., amidst landscaped gardens (including a vegetable garden) featuring enticing settings for entertaining or quiet contemplationOwners Comments:We love the superb location, plenty of space, the year round comfort and the lovely established gardens. Breakfast in the family room on winter mornings is magic - sun streaming in and watching the playful cockatoos at the bird feeder.Features include:-Located opposite parkland in cul de sac on 1390 square metre block-Double brick house built 1947; Cape Cod timber double storey 1977; north-west brick veneer extensions 2000 and 2005-Tastefully renovated throughout with high ceilings adding to the spacious feel-Gourmet kitchen features top quality appliances (SMEG oven and cooktop) and generous bench and cupboard space-Two kitchen extractor fans vented outside; very large walk-in pantry offers plenty of storage space-Huge, secluded and very private main bedroom plus seven additional bedrooms, all with built-in robes-Three bathrooms, one with bath, and a bidet in the ensuite-High quality extra heavy duty carpet; plenty of storage space; reflective blinds-TransAct broadband cable connected - 4 outletsEnergy and water efficiency features include:-Extensive glass areas on north-east wall with dark floor tiles for capturing heat from winter sun-Insulation in double brick walls, double layer in double clad walls upstairs, under concrete slab perimeter-Some large windows double-glazed. In-slab heating under tiles is connected to off-peak electricity-Ducted evaporative cooling and high efficiency gas ducted heating-Ducted system to transfer upstairs air downstairs for effective temperature control-Energy efficient heat pump electric hot water system close to laundry, kitchen and ensuite-Instantaneous gas hot water unit close to two other bathrooms-Dual flush toilets, water-saving shower nozzles and short pipe runs from water heaters to taps-Self-sealing extractor fans in bathrooms-4,500 litre rain water tank for watering the garden-Extra rainwater is distributed around the garden via pipes and paved, gravelled and mulched areas-Laundry grey water and driveway rainwater is piped into hidden gravel beds to water garden-Grey water from the showers in two bathrooms is distributed around the garden-Heavily mulched garden with no lawn to water or mowOutside features include:-Four-car carport plus three extra parking spaces on the property-Generous paved barbeque area adjoining kitchen/family room-Three attractive ponds, two with water features-Courtyard walls provide privacy and the garden offers a selection of secluded sitting places, including a deck with pond-Extra large workshop, storage area, or potential dark room which was originally a double garage-Garden shed and a bike shed or potential chook house with existing chook run-Established native, exotic and fruit trees and shrubs-Food plants include mulberry, apricot, nectarine, peach, fig, lemon, olive, blackberry, raspberry and strawberry-Thriving organic vegetable garden plus herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, comfrey, dill, fennel, basil