28 Doonkuna Street, Braddon, ACT 2612

What you see:
Located in one of the most desired heritage enclaves, only a few hundred meters to the city centre, this exceptionally rare offering blends old character charm with city convenience. Keeping with its heritage appeal, the home maintains all of the hallmarks that make this location so desirable. Privately hedged and set across from Sulman Gardens, you have ultimate privacy yet positioned only a few hundred meters to the City Centre. 

Under the creative direction of award winning architect Hugh Gordon, the residence has been extensively and meticulously renovated and extended across one level with exceptional attention to detail and quality throughout. The floor plan makes the most of the Northerly orientation capturing beautiful sunlight through all of the key areas of the home all day long. The residence covers a generous 216m² of light-filled living set across a sprawling 910m² parcel of prime land privatised by established gardens and hedging.

Four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, plus multiple living areas complete this versatile and seamless floorplan. Northerly orientated the long side of the block ensures beautiful natural light all day long. The layout is seamlessly connected by beautiful timber flooring throughout leading you to the kitchen and main entertaining areas of the home. Located only a few minutes walk into the city centre, this home offers an inner city lifestyle with the privacy and peacefulness of an established suburb.

What we see:
Another Hugh Gordon master stroke. 

Buyers Guide: $3.2m

Comparable Sales:
4 Dirrawan Gardens, Reid - $2.98m
26 Westgarth Street, O'Connor - $3.20m
25 Elimatta Street, Reid - $3.775m

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Part of the Braddon Garden City heritage precinct opposite Sulman Gardens reserve
Fully renovated and extended single level residence designed by award winning architect Hugh Gordon
Northerly appointed gourmet kitchen with stone island benchtop, feature tiled splashback, modern pendant lighting, ample cupboard and bench space
Bosch Appliances include pyrolytic oven, built-in warming drawer and convection microwave, 5 burner gas cooktop and dishwasher
North-facing window bay including under seat storage and custom cushioning
Integrated indoor/outdoor living with steel framed pergola with shade cloth and retractable blinds for outdoor entertaining 
Living and dining area including gas fireplace with direct access to verandah 
Master bedroom with direct access to manicured gardens, en-suite including wall hung double length vanity, walk in shower and built in robe
Two additional bedrooms, one featuring built-in robe and brick fire-place (fire-place not currently in use)
Fourth bedroom/study
Main bathroom with floor to ceiling large format tiling, bath, walk-in shower and wall hung vanity 
Separate laundry with external access including a washer/dryer
Underfloor heating to both bathrooms
Double glazed windows
Oak timber and carpeted flooring throughout
Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling with two zones
Powder room
Timber frames and french doors
Custom roman blinds and drapes
Ample storage throughout
5000L water tank
Tandem double carport
Instantaneous gas hot water system
Single car garage with electric front door
Security screened doors and back to base alarm system
Re-paved driveway and patio area using original 1920's Canberra red bricks
Private manicured gardens
Close proximity to Canberra CBD
Within 8 minutes' walk to Canberra CBD
Within 3 minutes' drive to Braddon dining Precinct
Within 5 minutes' drive to ANU
Within 6 minutes' drive to Daramalan College


Living total: 216m²
Garage: 19.2m²
Block Size: 910m²
Built: 1925
EER: 3.0
UCV (2023): $1,334,000
Rates: $6,669 p.a
Land Tax: $12,750 p.a

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