19 Darmody Street, Weetangera, ACT 2614

#soldbycris $960,000

Vision a light filled home, brimming with mid-century modern character, opening to established gardens. A transformed space, alive with savvy design choices, heartfelt touches, wonderfully concordant with modern living while retaining that special touch of history.

This three-bedroom family home is begging for some tender loving care…to be re-imagined as a place of delight and inspiration, a home where family living can thrive.

The large 1187m also offers opportunity for a new build or expansion of the existing functional floorplan.

Nick-named the 'forever suburb' – think meandering avenues, tightly held homes, lush gardens merging with gums, nature reserves and blue sky – Weetangara is synonymous with laid back Australian life. Famed for its array of mid-century gems, bumping up against expanses of unending bush trails, yet whisper close to an array of shopping and dining experiences, Darmody St, offers the idyllic family lifestyle.

Set low, behind leafy gardens, soft lawns with ancient pine hedge ushering to double garage, the white brick form has a classic cottage vernacular – pitched rooflines, terracotta tiles, large picture windows. Geraniums tumble from brick garden walls and the welcoming porch is set with ornate timber front door with wonderful leadlight glass detail.

We love the banks of original timber cabinetry, stunning solid timber floors, original wall hung dresser, 70's light fittings and the amazing mid-century-built-in-bar, with its fabulous orange counter-top. Think,drinks with friends, Madmen style…the orange topped bar restored to its glory, wall hung timber shelves bright with cocktail glasses, mixers…drifting to dining and sunroom, cocktail in hand.

The well-balanced floorplan sees a sequestered master bedroom and ensuite drawing in afternoon light and leafy views of the front garden. A hallway leads north to three bedrooms that centre around a family bathroom and separate toilet. These sunny northern orientated bedrooms, drink in sun and leafy garden views.

Large windows frame the colours of the garden in the front living area which flows to bar and dining room. Gorgeous timber doors, set with dimpled glass divide the bar and the dining area which flows onward to sunroom. Bathed in light, this warm nook, overlooks the wonderful array of mature trees in the sunny, northern garden.

The original kitchen is ideally located with eastern views and direct access to outside. Imagine the space maximised and extended, glass sliders flung open to new decking, drawing the outside in, welcoming alfresco entertaining. The modernist character of the kitchen withheld yet updated, creating an elegant, functional hub, perfectly integrated with the sweeping garden surrounds.

Weetangara, is a much coveted, leafy suburb, known for its quiet, family lifestyle – nearby parks, oval, fabulous local shops, and inviting walking/biking trails through Pinnacle nature reserve and Mount Painter. The home is walking distance to Belconnen town centre and the Fresh Food Markets. Belconnen Fresh Food Markets are currently being majorly re-furbished and will soon re-open as the Capital Food Market – an exciting European style market with a plethora of dinning and shopping destinations. The home is also close to transport, public and private schools, the Canberra University, AIS and a short drive to the CBD and the ANU.

features.
.three bedroom double brick home with ensuite and double garage on large 1187m2 parcel of land
.separate lounge room and dining with inbuilt bar and expansive windows overlooking pretty streetscape
.three large bedrooms, the master with robe and ensuite. Two additional bedrooms with original built robes
.hard wood Jarrah floorboards throughout
.separate original kitchen with easterly aspect and electric cooking
.open plan laundry with rear yard access
.sunny family room extension to the rear
.separate double brick two car garage with large storeroom at the rear
.original bathroom with separate toilet
.split system in main living
.neat and tidy front garden
.extra large rear garden
.a highly desirable and convenient location, superbly located close to the excellent local schools, Westfield shopping town and the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets
.minutes to auxiliary roads, public transport, nature reserves and walking trails, Mount Painter, Black Mountain Reserve and the Pinnacle Nature Reserve

EER: 2
Land size: 1187m2
UV: $690,000
Rates: $3,883(approx)
Living area: 169m2 (approx)
Year built: 1971