{"Slug":"house-38-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-2","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-38-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-2","Address":"38 Duffy Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602","Suburb":"Ainslie","State":"ACT","Postcode":"2602","PropertyType":"House","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"Backing directly onto Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve, this executive family home offers an exceptional connection to one of Canberra's most treasured landscapes. Step through your rear gate to explore the reserve's walking trails, return home to relaxed outdoor entertaining, and enjoy an elevated Duffy Street position with views towards Black Mountain and Telstra Tower.Generous interiors, a thoughtfully remodelled kitchen and a choice of living spaces create a home equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining. With four spacious bedrooms, a separate downstairs rumpus room and beautifully established gardens, there is room to come together and space to enjoy some quiet.The main living level brings the kitchen, dining and lounge together in an expansive open plan layout, with skylights providing additional light and ventilation. A dedicated formal dining area offers a welcoming setting for dinner with friends, while bi-fold doors open to the alfresco, extending the living space outdoors.At the centre of the home, the kitchen combines considered finishes with an impressive selection of appliances. A substantial stone island provides room to prepare, serve and gather, complemented by extensive cupboard and drawer storage. A 900mm Smeg induction cooktop incorporating a gas wok burner, Smeg oven and Miele dishwasher cater to enthusiastic home cooks, while a Zip boiling and chilled-water tap adds everyday convenience.Positioned away from the main living spaces, the bedrooms can be closed off for added privacy. The main suite features a walk-through robe and a beautifully appointed ensuite with underfloor heating, full-height tiling, dual shower heads and a heated double towel rail. Ducted heating and cooling, a separate reverse-cycle air conditioner, ceiling fan and external motorised blinds allow for individual comfort.The remaining bedrooms are generously proportioned, each with built-in robes and space for a queen-sized bed. They share a main bathroom featuring a bathtub, floating vanity and full-height tiling.Downstairs, the separate TV/rumpus room offers flexibility for family life, with its own outdoor access making it well suited to a teenagers' living space, a home office or a quiet place to unwind. A wine cellar, additional under-house storage and a double garage with internal access further enhance the home's practicality.Outside, a series of inviting spaces makes the most of the reserve-side setting. The covered alfresco features retractable overhead and side shades, with a timber deck and courtyard providing further options for outdoor dining or a quiet morning coffee. Established hedging, garden beds and fruit trees create a leafy setting, supported by irrigation and a low-maintenance garden design.With the reserve at your back gate and Ainslie shops, schools and playing fields within walking distance, this is a home that brings together space, comfort and the enduring appeal of Canberra's Inner North.Come and experience the space, privacy and remarkable reserve connection for yourself.Quick Summary of Features:•\tElevated Duffy Street position backing directly onto Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve•\tPrivate rear gate providing direct reserve access•\tViews towards Black Mountain and Telstra Tower•\tFour generously sized bedrooms, including a main suite with walk-through robe•\tSpacious open plan kitchen, living and dining, plus a formal dining area•\tSkylights providing additional light and ventilation•\tSeparate downstairs TV/rumpus room with outdoor access•\tBi-fold doors connecting the living spaces to the alfresco•\tCovered alfresco with retractable overhead and side shades•\tAdditional timber deck and courtyard entertaining spaces•\tRemodelled kitchen with a large stone island and extensive storage•\t900mm Smeg induction cooktop incorporating a gas wok burner•\tSmeg oven and Miele dishwasher•\tStainless steel undermount sink and Zip boiling and chilled-water tap•\tThree-phase instantaneous hot-water unit servicing the kitchen•\tMain ensuite with underfloor heating, full-height tiling, feature lighting, dual shower heads and heated double towel rail•\tMain bathroom with bathtub, floating vanity and full-height tiling•\tBuilt-in robes to the remaining bedrooms•\tInsulating honeycomb blinds, including top-down, bottom-up blinds to street-facing windows•\tAdditional Roman blinds, adjustable ceiling blinds and external motorised blinds•\tDucted heating and cooling, plus a gas furnace in the living room•\tSeparate reverse-cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan in the main bedroom•\tDucted vacuum and security systems•\tDouble garage with internal access•\tDownstairs wine cellar and under-house storage•\tLarge laundry with storage, benchtop and direct backyard access•\tEstablished gardens with irrigation, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and a large garden shed•\tWalking distance to Ainslie shops, schools and playing fieldsWhat's nearby (approx.):• Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - direct access through your private rear gate• Ainslie Shops - approx. 600m• Merici College - approx. 1km• Ainslie School - approx. 1.1km• Campbell Highschool - approx. 1.2km• North Ainslie Primary School - approx. 1.3kmThe Essentials (Approx): •  Living area: 214m2•  Garage: 37m2•  Block: 809m2 •  Rates: $7,800 p.a.•  Land tax (if rented): $16,400 p.a.•  Rental estimate: $1,300 p.w - $1,400 p.w• Year of construction: 2012• EER: 4.5Disclaimer: All care has been taken in the preparation of this marketing material, and details have been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. Independent Property Group does not however guarantee the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any errors. Interested persons should rely solely on their own enquiries.","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Auction - 5/12/2026"},"Bedrooms":"4","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":"2","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"4"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"809 m²"},{"Name":"House Size","Value":"214 m²"}],"Inspections":[{"Title":"Inspection Sat 14 Nov 12:30 pm","Start":"2026-11-14T12:30:00","End":"2026-11-14T13:30:00"}],"Auctions":[{"Title":"Sat 5 Dec at 3:00 pm","Address":"38 Duffy Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602","Date":"2026-12-05T15:00:00","Outcome":null,"Upcoming":true}],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-35.26695906,"Longitude":149.14793317,"Agent":{"Name":"Paul Corazza","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/paul-corazza-2"},"Agency":{"Name":"Independent North - Lyneham","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/independent-north-lyneham"},"CreatedAt":"2026-11-12T06:47:55.2036078","UpdatedAt":"2026-11-13T07:19:28.5988383"}