117 Antill St, Downer ACT 2602

Opportunities abound for the purchaser of this fantastic property, where the substantial family home currently offers choices to enhance, or further develop. With a large open plan living area and four spacious light filled bedrooms, plus two bathrooms, this home is perfectly situated in a superb central location, only about 400 metres from the Dickson hub. Well sited on a level RZ2 block, the home is impressive from the street and has an ideal north aspect to the rear.The welcoming entry opens into the generously proportioned, open plan, living, dining and family area. The warmth of timber lined walls, pelmets and a slow combustion heater add to the cosiness and the beautifully crafted stone feature panel behind the fireplace reflects the European influence. The many large windows invite an abundance of natural light inside all areas and the spacious, eat-in kitchen has an upright stove.A large area around the base of the staircase may be used flexibly, perhaps as a study or rumpus. Adjacent is the fourth bedroom, which has two charming sash windows and a sunny north aspect. The downstairs bathroom and laundry are close to the enclosed rear porch, which offers an abundance of storage.An attractive timber staircase leads to three bedrooms and the second bathroom, on the upper level. The generous master bedroom has a peaceful outlook over treetops and opens onto the timber balcony which runs the length of the home, from where you can enjoy the view over majestic pine trees which surround the Downer oval. The garden is safely enclosed and the rich soil in the raised veggie patches has grown bountiful crops. Situated in the ultimate, convenient inner north location, it is just a short walk to the newly opened cafe at the Downer shops, or all the facilities of the vibrant Dickson shopping centre, which is an ever-expanding hub. Transport into the City centre on a single bus is literally at the door and a network of bike paths leads into the Central Business District and also the Australian National University. The light rail will conveniently run along the boundary of Downer. Ovals, parks and a selection of well regarded local schools are nearby, as well as the Catholic University. Walking and mountain bike trails can be enjoyed on nearby Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie, as well as the Dickson swimming pool.Offering so many benefits and much further potential, this home now awaits a new family to make it their own and enjoy all that this outstanding location offers.<b>Features Include:</b>- Unbeatable and convenient inner north location, only 400 metres to the Dickson centre- Level block in a prime RZ2 zone, with north aspect to rear- Block size approximately 737 m2- Directly on bus transport, with a single trip into the Central Business District- The light rail will be at the end of the street- The property offers over 189 m2 of living space- Generous four bedroom family home, with open plan living area - Upstairs master has north facing sliding door to long balcony, enjoying views over treetops- One bathroom located on each level- Slow combustion heater - Sunny rear garden, offering scope for development - Carport and garden sheds, with work benches- Short walk to the new Downer cafe and playing fields- Close to a number of well regarded local schools and Catholic University- Many recreational pursuits nearby - Dickson swimming pool, bike paths and walking trailsEER: 1.5Land Size: 737m2Land Value: $448,000Land Rates: $2,577pa (approx.)