48 Banfield St, Downer ACT 2602

The classic red brick is offset by crisp white windows, timber shutters and a lovely portico. There is a gravelled circular driveway and a single garage with auto-door. Banfield is a quiet loop street, surrounded by green spaces and is handy to both Watson and Downer shops. This special enclave is leafy and quiet, just moments from cafes and restaurants. It is a short trip to the Braddon hub, handy to transport including the light rail just up the road, whisking you straight to the CBD.

Soft greys combine with fresh white as large windows, welcome light into all aspects of the home. Parquetry floors, bespoke booth seating and a timber kitchen are all nicely preserved, lending the home a warm vintage feel. The front door opens onto a large sun-drenched foyer with a coat cupboard and enough space for a study nook. There is a nice flow to both the front living area and the kitchen and combined meals beyond. The whole front of the home is bathed in north-eastern light and garden vistas.

The kitchen has a warm country vibe with its banks of timber cabinetry and open sociability with the sun-drenched meals area. There is great storage, including a small appliance cupboard and a tall pantry, providing a spot for everything. Cooking is made easy with quality appliances from Miele and a dishwasher from Westinghouse.

There is a nice connection from the kitchen to the second living area that spills to the outside on two sides. Form here you can step outside to a private courtyard laid with crazy paving or to the large enclosed outdoor area – this is a relaxing space that takes in the leafy back gardens and allows you to entertain all year round.

The master bedroom has a built-in-robe for seamless storage and an ensuite with a bathtub. There are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom two has a built-in-robe and the third bedroom overlooks the meandering paths of the back garden.

Beds of roses combine with a myriad of raised vegetable gardens and large leafy trees, all interlaced with paved pathways. A studio sits off to one side and is accessed via a sheltered corridor that cleverly doubles down as a mud room for boots, coats and bikes. The fully lined studio is a flexible space and is ideal for a home office or teen retreat.

Downer is an established, family-friendly suburb, with ample green spaces and close proximity to the lively Dickson and Braddon precincts. The home is close to Downer playing fields, Melba Street Park, and the Downer Micro-Forest. The local Downer shops are not far, with local favourites including Gang Gang Café and Bar. You are within walking distance to schools and transport, including the light rail that is just up the road on Northbourne Avenue.

features.

.lovely extended three-bedroom ensuite home

.close to parkland, local shops and the light rail

.charming street presence – red brick, white muntin windows and front porch

.north facing front foyer/study nook and adjacent living area

.coat cupboard to the foyer

.RC split system and ceiling fan to front living room

.kitchen combined meals with bespoke bench seating

.country style timber cabinets, Miele wall oven and combo microwave oven, Miele gas hob, Bosch rangehood and dishwasher from Westinghouse

.second living area opening to both a paved courtyard and enclosed outdoor area

.RC split system and ceiling fan to the second living area

.generous north-east facing master bedroom with built-in-robe and ensuite with a bathtub

.second bedroom with built-in-robe

.third bedroom overlooking the back garden

.ceiling fans to all three bedrooms

.family bathroom

.ducted gas heating

.instant hot water

.circular driveway

.single garage with auto-door

.large back yard with mature trees and lots of raised vegetable beds

.lined garden studio or workshop with mudroom corridor

.walk to a great choice of schools

.ideally located close to playgrounds and green spaces including the micro-forest

.handy to both Watson and Downer shops and the famous Gang Gang Café and Bar

.moments from the bustling Dickson and Braddon precincts

.close to transport including the light rail and a short drive CBD and ANU

EER: 2

Land Value: $849,000

Land Size: 711m2 approx.

Rates: $4,427 approx. per annum

Internal living: 143m2 approx.