152 Kent Street, Hughes ACT 2605

RARE OPPORTUNITY IN THE MOST SOUGHT SUBURB!

House Sold - Hughes ACT

** PLEASE NOTE: A CONTRACT WILL NOT BE ISSUED PRIOR TO YOU SPEAKING TO THE SELLING AGENT **  

A rare opportunity exists to purchase a piece of Canberra’s history. The property on offer was built in 1964 and was one of twelve houses commissioned by the NCDC and designed by John Taylor of Leith and Bartlett for senior defense personnel and senior public servants. These homes are a wonderful example of the Melbourne regional style and are known for their strong horizontal lines. They were far superior to the usual government homes on offer and were part of the development which was known as ‘Woden Special Housing 1’. Recognized as being significant to Australia’s architectural history this development was featured in the recent ABC documentary ‘Streets of Your Town’ http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/streets-of-your-town/ and in ‘100 Canberra Houses a Century of Capital Architecture’ by Tim Reeves and Alan Roberts.

With an excellent northerly aspect and nestled into a private block of over 1100 square metres 152 Kent Street features floor to ceiling double hung windows and a long and low gabled roof line which extends over the carport. Inside there are three distinct living spaces, a separate kitchen, bathroom, laundry, a master suite and two secondary bedrooms.

Whether you are wanting to own a piece of Canberra’s iconic architecture or you are looking for a blank canvas in popular Hughes endless opportunities exist to restore this classic 1960’s home to its original glory or add a second storey and take advantage of the spectacular 360 degree Canberra views.

152 Kent Street is adjacent to bushland and it is located very close to transport, excellent schools, local shops, the Deakin business precinct and only a short drive to the Parliamentary triangle and Lake Burley Griffin.

Internal living space – approx 136 square metres
Block size – approx 1127 square metres
Features:
Architect designed
– Floor to ceiling double hung windows
– Three separate living spaces (two with direct access to the terrace and – garden)Original kitchen and laundry
– Upgraded bathroom and ensuite
– Master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe
– Two secondary bedrooms with built-in robes
– Walk-in linen cupboard
– Gas wall heater
– Large north-facing terrace
– Large carport with storage room

EER: 1.5

** The information contained in this ad is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but we cannot determine its accuracy. It is best advised to make your own inquiries **