21 Hawdon Street

Ainslie ACT 2602

The instantly recognisable form - weatherboard and fibro, pitched roof and deep front veranda -paints an idyllic picture, a sweet reminder of the past. Famously relocated from army bases during the 1940's, the Canberra Tocumwal's are a significant and celebrated part of the inner urban architectural landscape.

Key historical elements have been preserved: lofty ceiling heights, intricate baton detailing, picture rails, casement windows. A restraint of tone and materiality - crisp white walls, honeyed timber windows and doors - results in an elegant simplicity, a calming stage for art and life. New Cypress pine flooring has been laid in keeping with the original history. The floorplan has been cleverly re-configured, gifting five spacious bedrooms and an effortless flow that feels continuous and easy. Living areas are orientated to attract the warmth and light with sliding walls of glass opening to both north and east, framing mountain views. The deep wrap around veranda overlooks exquisitely planted gardens, soft lawns, sunny alfresco dining area.

Concordant threads of deep blues, rich timber characterise the modern kitchen and family bathroom. Original casement windows capture romantic garden views within the generous sized master bedroom?flowing to ensuite with wash of ocean green tiling. Three large bedrooms all capture landscape via banks of timber windows. Currently utilised as ideal home office, the charming fifth bedroom communes with the comings and goings of the street and captures the magisterial form of Mt Ainslie.

the cottage

A perfect pairing -deep blue weatherboard with contrasting soft grey cladding - the cottage is enveloped by soft pittosporum hedging; privatised by high garden fencing.

The kitchen, dining and living are arranged across and open plan with soaring ceiling heights. Rich blackbutt timber floors flow underfoot, and light is drawn into the central core via clerestory windows and glass sliders that merge with the garden on all four sides. Open doors allow the breeze to flow through and bring nature inside. The large, sheltered patio is a restorative spot for gathering with family and friends, enjoying the sunshine and relaxing birdsong.

A balanced couplet of bedrooms and two modern bathrooms gift an ideal spatial arrangement. The home has previously achieved a good annual income as a rental and offers excellent flexibility: inter-generational living, guest house or Airbnb.

tocumwal features.
.Tocumwal cottage artfully re-imagined by award winning architect Nino Bellantonio
.classical storybook form with shady front porch and original timber screen door
.lovely deep front garden with formal hedging, soft lawns, sheltering trees
.open plan living, dining, kitchen with timber sliding doors spanning two sides and flowing to wrap around timber veranda
.five bedrooms and two bathrooms
.new Cyprus pine flooring
.internal timber doors throughout
.kitchen with timber island housing double sided beneath counter storage, banks of deep blue and timber cabinetry, built-in-microwave, Bosch dishwasher, wall oven, gas cooktop and rangehood
.master bedroom with perfect north eastern orientation, wall of built-in-storage and beautiful ensuite bathroom
.three bedrooms with timber windows and built-in-robes, including bedroom five with mountain views and study nook
.gorgeous family bathroom with tub
.four skylights that open for ventilation
.European style full laundry with electronic roller shutter
.utility cupboard
.linen press
.ducted gas heating
.reverse cycle heating and cooling unit in living area
.established rear gardens, privately enclosed by mature hedging with soft lawn, thoughtfully planted garden beds and paved alfresco dining
.lockable garden storage unit
.high timber fencing gifting privacy from the cottage beyond
double carport

cottage features.
.beautifully designed cottage by renowned architect, Nino Bellantonio
.sympathetically mirroring form and scheme of original Tocumwal house
.two bedrooms and two bathrooms
.open plan living, dining, kitchen characterised by soaring ceiling heights, clerestory windows and glass sliders that flow to landscape on all four sides
.covered patio
.contemporary kitchen with stone benchtops, ample storage, Ariston built-in-oven, gas cooktop and rangehood, Haier dishwasher
.bedroom one with built-in-robe and ensuite
.bedroom two with built-in-robe
.family bathroom with tub
.stunning blackbutt timber flooring
.carpet to both bedrooms
.double glazed windows
.underfloor heating
.reverse cycle heating and cooling
.two water tanks
.private driveway ushering to carport with built-in-cabinetry for storage and covered access to the home
.private and secure fencing
.soft pittosporum hedging and mature sheltering trees
.single carport

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 1114 m2
Build size front house: 154 m2
Build size back house: 80 m2

EER front house: 0.5
EER back house: 4.0
Zoning: RZ1

Build year front house: 1946
Extension build front house: 2002
Build year back house: 2010

Rates: $5,972.73 (pa)
Land tax: $11,303.08 (investors only)
UV: $1,217,000 (2023)

Rental opinion:
Tocumwal home: $900 - $1000 p/wk
cottage: $600 - $650 p/wk
Rented together: $1300 - $1400 p/wk