39 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT 2606

There is a lovely mood…the home brimming with vintage flair and the kind of old soul vibe, that makes you instantly happier, setting a cheery tone for the backdrop of family life. This gorgeous four-bedder is the perfect combo of old and new, opening to deep gardens and golden light, accentuating the rich timber floors, bouncing off the soothing white walls.

And the locale is perfect, think kids biking to nearby parks, a lovely sense of community. The street is leafy and quiet and it is an easy scenic walk to the popular Chifley shops and the wonderful ambience of A Bite to Eat. It is also just a short walk to the bustling Woden precinct with its cornucopia of shopping, eating and drinking experiences, gifting the best of two worlds.

The classic red brick form is shaded and enclosed by mature gardens. A soft swell of lawn is edged by well-tended garden beds. We love the gesture of the fence line – wire strung between relaxed timber posts, ushering in a little bit of country. The form so striking with its stack bond brickwork in classic red with contemporary matt black windows. And the elevated front porch, edged in matching black wrought iron. On one side, a long driveway ushers to a metal double garage.

Inside there are plenty of highlights for family living as a circular flow of social spaces and four generous bedrooms, easily accommodate the moods and needs of modern life. The master is sequestered down one end, serves up a built-in-robe and an elegant ensuite bathroom. It also drifts via glass doors to outdoors, so the sleeping experience is pure retreat, with a tranquil connection to nature.

There is a welcoming foyer with a large coat cupboard, the perfect pause so you can shake the day off. The parquetry floors are to die for, offset with creamy white walls. The airy front living area taking in long views out to parkland, via large corner windows. The dining space is naturally delineated and merges to the renovated kitchen.

The kitchen features chic dark cabinets, timber worktops and a claret tiled splashback. The open timber shelving feels nicely rustic country, in sync with the Allenzi freestanding cooker with gas hob. There is plenty of storage, including a walk-in-pantry. Timber panelling edges the meals area while large French doors open the whole space to a curated choice of alfresco stages.

The children's bedrooms centre around a large family bathroom with a deep tub and a separate powder room. Both ensuite and main bathroom are finished in floor-to-ceiling tiling, awash with subtle patterned texture, with warm timber vanities.

Each of the children's rooms have their own mood and all capture leafy outlooks. Bedroom one has a robe and study nook, while the second bedroom is papered in sweet botanicals and set with custom bunk bed and lots of clever in-built storage. The third bedroom has open shelves for books and chosen objects.

The outdoor space is a tapestry of texture and colour, with flowering trees dotting the fence lines, gifting a peaceful privacy. We love the soft lawn, the large sheltered alfresco area and the timber deck. The whole garden is an immersive oasis, well-tended and ready for hanging with friends or restorative nature bathing.

Life in Chifley -
The tranquillity and proximity to parkland and reserve lends a sense of rural peace so close to Woden and the CBD. 
The proximity to the Woden precinct serves up a fabulous mix of restaurants, cafes and shops. Local favourites including - Space Kitchen for amazing breakfasts and cakes, Eighty-Six South restaurant and The Alby for a beverage or two and a game of pinball. Chifley shops, just a short stroll away, is a thriving local hub, with the local grocer and bakery serving up great coffee and the relaxing vibes of A Bite to Eat café. 
Easy connection to the whole of Canberra with excellent access to transport and an easy distance to the Canberra hospital. A variety of excellent schools are at hand, and it is a mere 10 minutes to Parliament House and 15 minutes to the CBD.

features.
.beautifully renovated four-bedroom home in leafy Chifley
.classic red brick form dotted with matt black framed windows
.leafy front garden 
.elevated front porch 
.foyer with coat cupboard
.parquetry timber floors to living area
.front living area with parkland views
.ducted gas heating
.RC split system - heating and cooling
.adjacent dining area merging to kitchen
.kitchen combined meals with French Doors opening to deck and sheltered alfresco area
.modern kitchen with banks of cabinetry, walk-in-pantry, tiled splash back, Allenzi 90cm freestanding cooker with gas hob, rangehood and dishwasher 
.renovated laundry opening directly to garden
.bedroom one with built-in-robe and study nook
.bedroom two with loft bed and built-in-storage
.bedroom three with open shelving
.separate powder room
.family bathroom with deep tub, timber vanity, rain shower and floor-to-ceiling tiling
.master suite with robe and ensuite bathroom
.soft carpet to all bedrooms
.mix of double-glazed and original windows
.ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling
.private rear garden, fully fenced with soft lawn and pretty trees 
.long driveway ushering to a double garage
.moments from Chifley shops and the bustling Woden Precinct
.surrounded by green spaces including the walking and biking trails of Mt Taylor
.close to transport, a variety of schools and a mere 14 mins to the CBD by car

fine details (all approximately)
.eer 0.5
.living size 153m2
.garage 29m2
.carport 19m2 
.land size 721m2
.rates $4,238 p/a
.uv $820,000
.build date 1967