3 Hart Street, O'Connor, ACT 2602

There is so much to love…the graceful Tocumwal form, the large leafy gardens, the graceful renovations, the soulful charm, and the amazing location. This soothing four-bedder combines the old with the new, tossing a dollop of modern country charm into the mix. Not to mention a blessing of natural light and airy open plan living that spills to a timber deck, bathing you in northern sunshine.

Hart is a sleepy tree-lined cul-de-sac, lined with historic Tocumwal's, moments from O'Connor's famous bars, restaurants and cafés, whisper close to the CBD. Famed for their interesting history, "the Tocumwal's" were originally designed to disguise the armed forces. The classic weatherboard and fibro forms, with quaint pitched roofs and wide veranda's, first re-settled in Canberra in the 1940's. "The Tocumwal Archive" is held by the National Library and holds a wonderful collection of oral stories, images, memories. 

Lovingly considered and updated, the home is both relaxed and welcoming, while still celebrating its architectural significance. Characterful period details - high ceilings, picture rails and original timber windows - are beautifully preserved, uniting the past and the present, while rich wooden floors flow to meet soothing white washed walls.

There is the deep front veranda, elegant front living room with fireplace and the easy flow to the large family hub, combining kitchen and dining, tipping to alfresco living among the trees. We love the subtle country notes of the kitchen – white cabinetry, black provincial handles, central island in dove grey topped with elegant stone worktops. Anchoring it all is the magnificent Falcon freestanding cooker in artful sage green, framed by delicately, textured tiled splashback. A broad timber door with sidelights opens to the deck and garden, forging a warm connection with the outdoors. 

A broad hallway connects four peaceful bedrooms, all with garden views and all amenable to a renovated family bathroom. Two bedrooms have built-in-robes and all have the charm of picture rails and white timber framed casement windows. The bathroom is an elegant mix of light and dark, with a relaxing bathtub, glass framed shower and large two-drawer vanity. 

There is the broad expanse of the deck, the delight of tumbling gardens, picket fences and the dream of kids climbing branches, exploring the huge grounds. Sip coffee in the sunny kitchen, entertain family and friends, retreat fireside on cool winter evenings…this heartfelt home invites a relaxed perfection. Or ,think strolling to local reserves, parks and café's…the home and its setting gifting the ideal combo of tranquil village escape and enlivening city lifestyle.

The central locale of this genteel inner north suburb connects you to a lively mix of independent cafes, restaurants, and shops while ample green spaces, shared bike and walking paths, and beautiful street trees create a tranquil village experience. The home is handy to several schools and moments from Reserve. It is a stone's throw from the vibrant Braddon and Dickson precincts, the CBD and an easy stroll to the ANU.
 

features.
.beautifully renovated historic Tocumwal in coveted O'Connor
.four bedrooms and two social domains
.light filled and generous with old world charm
.perfectly placed on a sleepy cul-de-sac
.coveted city end of O'Connor, close to local shops, ANU and the CBD
.nestled within established gardens
.sheltered front veranda
.timber floors
.picture rails and timber joinery
.original casement windows
.front living area with fireplace
.ducted underfloor gas heating 
.ducted cooling 
.open plan kitchen and dining flowing to large rear deck and garden
.renovated kitchen with central island, stone worktops, tiled splashback, ample cabinetry, freestanding Falcon stove with rangehood
.internal European style laundry
.broad hallway
.four bedrooms with leafy garden views
.bedrooms two and three with built-in-robes
.renovated bathroom with bathtub
.separate toilet
.linen closet
.private driveway ushering to gated garage
.gorgeous views to Black Mountain Reserve from the backyard
.5 min walk to Black Mountain Reserve
.6 min drive to Braddon
.12 min drive to the CBD
.3 min drive to the ANU

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
 
Land size: 780m2
Build size: 140m2 (approx.)
EER: 0.0
 
Build year: 1948
 
Rates: $5,865.09 pa
Land tax: $12,499.50pa (investors only)
UV: $1,125,000 (2024)

Rental opinion $800 - $850 pw