13 Lister Crescent

Ainslie ACT 2602

Located in the prestigious Corroboorree Park precinct and just a short stroll to the heart of Civic and Braddon, this heritage listed weatherboard cottage has been renovated and extended by owner architect Alexis Phillips Architects. The beautiful result is a generous modern home that is sympathetic to the character of the existing architecture. The architect has designed an open, sun filled home of large proportions that sits comfortably within landscaped gardens and paved courtyards.The new home boasts 4 bedrooms and a study, 3 living areas and 3 bathrooms plus double car accommodation. The master bedroom enjoys separation from the other bedrooms and has a walk through robe and a gorgeous ensuite.

The sun filled rumpus room has its own bathroom and a bar. This flexible space has been cleverly designed so that it can be used as a living space, office space or self-contained granny flat. The existing cottage preserves as much of the original character of the home as possible. The seamless design of the extension compliments the original cottage in width, proportion and details. You will enjoy soaring ceilings and vast spaces that open up to the generous North facing backyard. The cladding was custom made to match the original weatherboard cottage. Existing roof tiles and brick work were also matched and the architect has used window and trim details from the original cottage. A polished concrete floor is a standout feature of the home. An oxide and pebble stone mix was used for the concrete and the result is stunning. There is segmented in-slab heating in the extension as well as reverse cycle air-conditioning. The original part of the home has ducted gas heating.

The orientation of the extension makes maximum use of the northern solar access afforded by the long North facing side boundary. Living spaces are all orientated to the North with full height, double glazed sliding doors and windows. South facing windows facilitate cross ventilation. An exposed concrete slab sits on the earth to create a natural heat sink and provides a huge thermal mass that regulates the internal temperature of the home all year round. Walls and ceiling are heavily insulated and the insulation runs continuously from the slab edges down to the footings below creating a fully insulated envelope that encompasses an earthen heat bank. An elevated deck on the northern edge of the house is framed by a simple painted timber pergola with sun shading fins fixed at an optimum 31 degrees. This angle allows winter sun to stream into the northern facing living rooms to naturally heat the exposed slab. This deck becomes a shady summer outdoor space.