27 McCaughey Street, Turner, ACT 2612

The courage to experiment has crafted a unique residence, in-tune with history and context, grounded in subtlety and delight. This magic four-bedroom home creatively connects the character of the 1940's with the modern amenity of the new. The enormity of the block invites even greater opportunity. The RZ1 zoning allows the 1486m2 block to be subdivided and a second dwelling built. You can meander to Braddon from here, stroll to the ANU and the New Acton Precinct, walk, or ride the shared trails that connect all the way to the city. 

The original cottage is classic red double brick, with a sweet, pitched terracotta roof and large timber windows. Soulful vintage details -fluted glass, timber joinery, high ceilings, picture rails, brass hardware amplify the heritage experience. The cottage delights in sun dappled rooms, as large timber windows frame leafy views. Walls are freshly painted the softest slate grey and timber floors flow golden underfoot. A duo of bedrooms, bathroom, formal dining room with fireplace and a cosy separate living area occupy this space. 

The kitchen is perfectly in-tune with the integrity of the entire home, creating a functional space, imbued with simplicity and lovely, diffused light. New Bosch appliances shine within the old hearth, as banks of white cabinetry meet lightly speckled worktops and to one side, the amenity of a walk-in-pantry.

The architecturally designed addition is finished in matt-black vertical cladding and glass. It is the exacting difference that creates and energetic synergy between the two. As you step through from the kitchen, you enter a dramatic open living area with high celebratory ceilings and a glorious wall of glazing that collects the light and sky. Glass sliders open to a deck privatised by green walls and an oversized timber framed door provides entry to the garden. A kitchenette is quietly housed in one corner, allowing the new space, with its direct street access on two sides, to be utilised as a separate abode as required. The addition also houses two bedrooms that edge a central bathroom. 

The home is seeded in a suburban bliss meet's city edge interplay. Think walking across tree dotted parkland to Braddon, perhaps a morning coffee and a bully beef toasty from Barrio. Or catch up with friends at the RUC for drinks and barefoot bowls. There is Flatheads for fab fish and chips and streetside eating and live music at the nearby Duxton. Braddon, Dickson, Ainslie, New Acton and the CBD are all at hand, extending a cornucopia of unique restaurants, bars, and boutique shopping experiences. The home is also close to private and public schools, and transport, including the light rail, connecting you to the whole of Canberra.

features.
.1486m2 flat block, across from parkland
.RZ1 zoning allows the block to be subdivided and another dwelling built
.beautifully renovated and extended, classic Canberra cottage in coveted Turner
.architecturally designed extension 
.high ceilings and vintage timber joinery
.front living area with leafy views
.formal dining room with original fireplace detail 
.light filled kitchen with walk-in-pantry and quality appliances from Bosch, including electric oven, cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher
.four generous bedrooms  
.internal laundry
.extension with kitchenette and combined dining and living with reverse cycle split system 
.raked ceilings and wall of north facing glass
.glass sliders spilling to private deck
.external doors opening to garden on both sides of the home 
.two good size bathrooms 
.large off street parking bay  
.long driveway to original brick single car garage with terracotta roof
.parklike grounds with expansive lawns and generous, newly planted garden beds
.two 10,000L water tanks plumbed in 
.moments from O'Connor Village Shops and the dynamic Braddon precinct
.handy to transport including the light rail
.close to the village centres of Lyneham and Ainslie
.easy stroll to the ANU, New Acton and the CBD

fine details (all approximately)
.eer 5
.uv $1,650,000
.living size 200m2 (141m2 original and 59m2 extension)
.land size 1,486m2
.rates $8,211 p/a
.build date original cottage 1940 extended in 2019