182 Atherton Street, Downer, ACT 2602

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Light drenched and open to garden on two sides, atherton.home epitomises indoor/outdoor living, with its poised immersion within verdant and secluded garden surrounds.

With characteristic lightness and balance this home is steeped in warm integrity, other worldly charm. Beautifully renovated while sensitively preserving its historic essence, the home has been lovingly updated with a minimalist flair, creating an invitational two-bedder with relaxed simplicity. An ideal spatial arrangement privatises the master retreat which flows to the elevated deck and landscape.

The home is set back from Atherton Street, nestled at the end of a battle-axe block, with private, gated driveway ushering to carport. The form is iconic Canberra reds with modernist flat roof and fascia trimmed in eucalypt green. A bountiful lime tree welcomes, and entry is via a cute, covered porch with striking mid-century front door carved in geometric shapes.

Multiple banks of glazing and sliders draw light into the centre of the home and gift an airy connection with the leafy surrounds. The open plan living, dining kitchen is cosy and private while doors can be flung open on two sides, welcoming cross breezes, sunlight.

Original timber floors stretch underfoot, white-washed walls and high ceilings furthering a felt sense of space and easy living. This lovely social arena is both open and subtly spatially demarcated, with office nook, meals area opening to kitchen garden and peaceful reading alcove, set blissfully beneath a floor to ceiling window.

The kitchen cabinetry is beautifully conceived to create a u-shape with an open servery that invites social communion with the dining area. A combo of bright white, deep navy, and oak, with high open shelving for display, gifts a wonderful vintage vibe and is charmingly finished with brass handles. There is plenty of storage including a generous walk-in-pantry with ample shelving.

A hallway flows to a welcoming bedroom that draws forth afternoon sun via high set windows, capturing the trees. Adjacent is a renovated family bathroom - floor to ceiling white marbled tiling contrasting with charcoal flooring - exuding a modern, restful ambience.

The opposing end of the home houses the master retreat with walk-in-robe and lovely contemporary ensuite. Glass doors frame the garden and gift and easy drift to deck and north-eastern rays. Think greeting the morning birdsong, coffee in hand, enveloped by magical gardens set with established camelias and roses, firepit and a pretty fabulous cubby house.

Downer is an established, family-friendly suburb within the dynamic inner-north, with ample green spaces and close proximity to the lively Dickson and Braddon precincts. Steeped in history, it is home to the famous 400 series - ex-govie's now highly sought, lovingly preserved. The home is close to Downer playing fields, Melba Street Park, and Downer Micro-Forest. The local Downer shops are not far, with local favourites including - Peter's Wine Shop and Gang Gang Café and Bar. Close to transport including the light rail, it is a direct run to the CBD, which is an easy 13 minutes by car.

features.
.sunny two-bedroom home in the heart of the coveted inner-north
.gorgeous wrap around established gardens
.open plan living, kitchen, dining, office nook flowing to north-east timber deck and alfresco dining
.dining space open to small deck and raised kitchen garden beds
.ample kitchen cabinetry including display shelving, roller door concealing small appliance bay and walk-in-pantry
.gas cooktop and Bosch dishwasher
.cabinetry for additional storage within living area
.family bathroom
.sunny western bedroom with built-in-robe
.master suite with ensuite and walk-in-robe with sliding doors to north-eastern deck
.both bathrooms fully renovated with crisp white scheme
.private, gated driveway and carport
.original timber floors
.high ceilings and down lights
.reverse cycle split system to living room
.roller blinds
.firepit
.cubby house
.garden shed

EER: 0
Land Rates: $3,845.00 pa (approx)
Living: 112m2