26 Brigalow Street, O'Connor, ACT 2602

Multiple timber decks are enclosed by lush green walls, creating garden rooms for restoration and connection. The social arena and master bedroom, drifting to the north, where sunshine and a symphony of curated plantings evokes well-being, a joyous leafy immersion. 

A stylish renovation and seamless extension has woven a delightful combo of old and new, creating an airy cotemporary home, rich in organic materiality. Ideally located right in the heart of the bustling inner-north; this spacious four-bedder reads more like an English cottage in the countryside…profoundly serene, magically imbued with the scent of flowering exotics.

The peaked roof is just visible above the double row of neatly hedged camelia and magnolia trees. The classic red brick form edged in handsome brick quoins. A private driveway ushers to a brick carport, built to the same exacting standards. The beautiful entryway a sensual delight, as garden path ushers along a corridor of green and pink camelias, climbing vines populate the front door.

Withing floating timber floors stretch to meet soft white walls, as multiple sliders celebrate sunlight and landscape. High ceilings add to the convivial vibe; the L-shaped living and dining a lovely family space. The garden feels ever-present,  cooling and soothing and gifting a protected alfresco lifestyle. We love the way the soft walls of the magnolia trees perfectly frame the outdoor stage, dappling the table with moving shadow and light. While to the right a sunny nook is perfect for quieter reflection, perhaps a cuppa or a singular glass of wine after an evening sojourn in the romantic gardens.

Neatly arrayed in one corner is the sleek galley kitchen – all white on white, with banks of storage and a seamless minimalist appeal. The white marble counter tops invite touch, with their delicate display of patterned veins. There are quality appliances from Miele, including an induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor and integrated dishwasher. A couplet of ovens from AEG make entertaining easy, with the inclusion of convection, steam and microwave.

A slender hallway invites to a collection of bedrooms, all informed by light and air with views or connection directly onto the garden. The master bedroom is a secluded haven at the eastern tip of the home and spills to a generous and sunny deck. There is a wall of built-in-robes for seamless storage and a serene ensuite – all sumptuous travertine and frameless glass shower room.

Three additional bedrooms centre around a family bathroom with bathtub. The family bathroom speaks in the same calming material language – opulent organic tiling and wall hung white vanities topped in black granite. 

Neat garden paths beckon past walls of sweet smelling jasmine, flowering irises, camelia hedges, duo of pink dogwoods and grove of crepe myrtles. Behind the home a secret haven of peonies, ranunculus, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and belladonnas, create a heady mix of perfume and colour. A green house calls for the green thumb, conjuring images of delicate native orchids as lemons, rhubarb and raspberries crowd the clothesline. Gardenias have been purposefully planted beneath a bedroom window, allowing their rich aromatherapy to drift within.  

This elegant sanctuary is ideally placed, a few steps from Lyneham shops and the famous Tilley's Devine Café Gallery. The Diamond Way Buddhist centre is close to hand, as is the primary and high school. The central locale of this beautiful inner north suburb connects you to the independent eateries and bars of O'Connor shops, and the Braddon and Dickson precincts. Ample green spaces, shared bike and walking paths, wetlands, and beautiful street trees create a tranquil village experience, just a stone's throw from the CBD and ANU. 

features.

.beautifully renovated and extended four bedroom home in leafy O'Connor
.ideally located on a wide oak lined street, moments from Lyneham shops
.surrounded by parkland, wetlands and shared walking and biking trails
.enclosed by gorgeous mature gardens
.open plan living, dining and kitchen spilling to a duo of decks
.warming northern orientation
.deluxe kitchen with banks of seamless storage and marble worktops
.double  wall ovens – microwave combi oven and pyrolytic steam combi oven, with plate warmer from AEG, Miele induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor and Miele integrated dishwasher
.bedroom one with built-in-robe and glass sliders onto scented garden
.bedroom two with built in robe 
.bedroom three with built-in-robe, spilling to rear timber deck
.master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes, large ensuite bathroom and glass sliders opening to a northern rear deck
.soft carpet to master bedroom
.family bathroom with bathtub
.both bathrooms finished in travertine with wall hung vanities topped in black granite
.internal laundry with ample storage and marble countertop
.floating timber floors
.double glazed throughout
.solar array and battery
.ducted RC heating and cooling
.privately enclosed by green garden walls and beautiful mixed plantings including herbs, camellias, jasmine, irises, dogwoods, crepe myrtles, rhododendrons, peonies and gardenias
.greenhouse
.garden shed
.automated irrigation with Wi-Fi control
.brick carport
.secure gated rear yard
.an easy stroll to Lyneham primary and high school, public transport, parks and ovals, shared walking and biking trails and O'Connor Ridge Reserve
.moments from the Braddon and Dickson precincts and Ainslie shops
.handy to New Acton and the ANU
.within walking distance to the O'Connor shops and The Ruc
.10 mins to the CBD


FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 5.0 
Built: 1960
UV: $926,000

Living size: 138 m2
Land: 506 m2

Rates: $4,848.83 pa
Land tax: $10,004.80 pa (investors only)