229 Phillip Avenue

Hackett ACT 2602

The North/East orientation of the rear yard, with large entertaining deck under a beautiful Rhododendron tree, ensure that this part of the home will be entertaining family and friends all rear round.

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Features Overview:
Freestanding (no shared walls), separate title, brick and tile house
Single level floorplan with 2 large separate living spaces
IGA, coffee shop and takeaway just down Madigan Street at the local shops
Trail access to Dickson Oval, Dickson shops, Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie just across the road
Bus stops to both the city and Dickson within 20m
Walk across the oval to Blue Gum Community school (imagine the kids being able to do that every day) and close proximity to North Ainslie Primary School, Dickson College, Merici College
Lots of local parks in the area perfect for the kids and dogs
Vacant possession, so no need to wait for owners, or tenants, to relocate
Early access available via an occupation licence if you need to move quickly prior to settlement
Flexible settlement options if you have another property you want, or need, to sell or to have more time to secure financing

The numbers (approx):
Living area: 161m2
Enclosed carport and store at rear: 27m2
Deck: 40m2
Block size: 694m2
Age of home: 61 years (built 1963). Multiple renovations since
General Rates: $4,254 p.a.
Water & sewerage rates: $704 p.a.
Land tax (investors only): $7,701 p.a.
Conservative rental estimate (unfurnished): $950/wk
Energy rating: 3.5 stars (with potential for 6 stars with additional wall and floor insulation)

Inside:
NBN (FTTN) available
Brand new carpets and timber-look laminate flooring throughout
Freshly painted inside and out
New blinds throughout
Ducted gas heating (replaced in 2018 with a Rinnai 5 star rated unit and new ducting and dual zones)
Double glazed windows and sliding glass doors throughout (except in bedrooms 2 and 4)
Renovated kitchen with 40mm waterfall stone benchtops, pendant lighting and overhang for seating, lots of cabinetry, microwave and fridge cavity, 4 burner Ariston gas cooktop, electric oven, externally ducted Westinghouse rangehood, dual sink, and integrated dishwasher
Informal living areas have 2 ceiling fans, halogen down lighting, 3 sliding glass doors offering complete access to deck and rear yard and views to Hackett Oval and reserve.
Separate formal living space at front of the home with wall mounted air conditioning unit, halogen down lighting, wired ceiling speakers and an outlook to the front yard
Bedroom 1 has a ceiling fan+light, wall mounted air conditioning unit, 3 door sliding robe
Bedroom 2 has a ceiling fan+light, wall mounted air conditioning unit, 2 door sliding robe
Bedroom 3 has a ceiling fan+light, 2 door sliding robe
Bedroom 4 has 2 separate 2 door sliding robes
Renovated main bathroom has generous walk-in shower with recess, dual vanity with soft close draws, pendant lighting and mirrored storage cupboards above, exhaust fan, external ventilation, 4 burner heat lamps and full height tiling
Laundry has large tub, an abundance of storage, under bench washing machine plus access to the w/c which has toilet, vanity, mirror and external ventilation window
Linen cupboard nearby the kitchen could also be used as an optional second pantry

Outside:
House is set well back from the road for privacy and has room in the driveway for 2-3 more vehicles off the road
Enclosed carport to left side of home with workbench and shelving unit to stay
Rear timber deck steps down to large lawn
Rainwater tank
Rinnai instantaneous gas hot water system (programable from kitchen and bathroom)
Retractable clothesline on rear wall of the enclosed carport
Access gate down the right side of the home to access rear yard and allowing it to be fully enclosed for pets
Wi-Fi connected pop up irrigation system in rear yard

Construction info:
Timber bearers and joists
Brick veneer external walls
Conventionally pitched and timber truss roof framing
Concrete tile roofing

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