58 Limestone Avenue, Ainslie, ACT 2602

There is just something special about the vintage homes that edge Limestone. Perhaps its the huge wrap around gardens, deep frontages and classic double construction, muting the outside world and creating gentle havens. And no.58 is no exception, offering up all the authentic hallmarks of the era, soaring ceilings, picture rails, sash windows and gorgeous brick fireplace. Soothing timber floors stretch to meet creamy white walls, as elegant social spaces merge each to each, spilling to new timber decks, so you can bask in the sunshine. 

Nestled behind green hedges, shielded by age old trees, this classic red brick cottage serves up three peaceful bedrooms and multiple social spaces. The form all vintage pitched terracotta roof and sweet elevated front porch, edged by brickwork, creating a shielding garden bed, teeming with sweet smelling rosemary. Despite the dynamic locale - a few steps from Haig and Corrobboree Park, easy meander to the buzzing Braddon precinct and on the edge of the CBD - the home exudes a stillness, a nourishing elemental peace. 

There is a feeling as soon as you step into the generous foyer, the old world charm drawing you in. On the left an invitational tug to the huge front living area, with its celebration of light and broad brick fireplace. We love the mosaic tiled hearth, the long mantel for curated display and the art deco elegance of twin sconces and glass pendants, threaded with gold. 

Timber pocket doors, set with patterned glass can be opened, extending the living room, embracing the sunlit formal dining space. This gorgeous arena is nicely conversational with the kitchen and drinks in light and aspect via banks of windows. 

The kitchen has been updated while still honouring the authentic style, with the original cooking hearth preserved and celebrated. Banks of white cabinetry take care of storage, including a space saving pull-out pantry. There is an electric oven, gas hob and two drawer dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel, so family meals and entertaining are a breeze. 

The intimate wing is sequestered by a slender hallway and houses three welcoming bedrooms. The master is a large double room with a wall of robes and all bedrooms are blessed with gentle garden light. Think billowy sheers, soft carpets and cooling ceiling fans. The original family bathroom has been updated and features a tiled shower room, large vanity and a separate toilet. A convenient Jack and Jill arrangement allows access to the bathroom from the hallway and the sunroom beyond. 

Walls of windows grace the sunroom with amazing light, making it the place to be on cool Canberra days. There is and additional powder room off to one side and the original laundry, with its classic deep, double basins. One imagines whiling away the hours in the sunroom, curled up with a great book or immersed in a creative project. Or perhaps drifting outside to commune with family and friends on the floating deck, enjoying the natural immersion and the wonderful privacy.

The nature of the clear, flat block, extending to the south and with lovely eastern aspect, lends itself to extension or a myriad of landscaping ideas. There is a broad swell of lawn, wrapping around the side of the home, and a rustic garden shelter off to one side. There is also a long driveway, providing plenty of off-street parking, and a large double garage with attached storage room.

This gorgeous home is and easy stroll to the independent eateries, shops and bars of the dynamic Braddon precinct. Surrounded by green spaces including Haig Park and Mt Ainslie Reserve the home is also handy to Dickson and the popular Ainslie shops hosting IGA, Gastro pub and hatted restaurant, Pilot. Close to transport including light rail, providing fast links to all of Canberra, the home is a stone's throw from the ANU and the CBD.

features.

.beautifully preserved double-brick, three-bedroom heritage Ainslie cottage
.charming architectural details including terracotta roof, timber windows
.welcoming frontage with green hedging and mature trees
.elevated front porch laid with vintage mosaic tiles
.large welcoming 
.high ceilings, picture rails and original fireplace
.hardwood timber flooring
.patterned glass pocket doors
.elegant, combined lounge and dining with original fireplace and mantel
.pocket sliders to enclose or open the living and dining spaces
.formal dining with corner windows
.large, sunny kitchen with original hearth and mantel
.kitchen updated with white cabinetry, speckled worktops, pull-out-pantry, electric oven, gas hob and two drawer dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel
.sunroom with adjacent powder room and laundry
.storage cupboard within sunroom 
.generous master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes
.two additional bedrooms (one with a built-in-robe)
.jack and jill family bathroom with shower room
.separate toilet
.linen cupboard
.floating rear deck 
.ducted gas heating 
.reverse cycle heating and cooling unit within dining space
.long driveway providing plenty of off-street parking ushering to a double garage and storage room
.power point and sink within garage
.enormous block privatised by green hedging and shady trees
.rustic garden structure/garden shed
.easy stroll to Corroboree and Haig Parks, the wonderful Braddon precinct and the much-loved Ainslie shops
.a stone's throw from the ANU and the CBD

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 1010 m2
Build size: 132 m2 (approx.)
EER: 1.5
Build year: 1953

Rates: $6,084.52 pa
Land tax: $13,042 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,149,000 (2024)

Rental opinion: $850 - $900 p/wk