25 Telopea Park, Barton.

Breath-taking original 1930's Kenneth Oliphant designed cottage in this coveted Barton Precinct. Homes of this calibre, combining character and modern comforts are a rare find. Elegant proportions, original battened ceilings, ornate fireplace and the charming picture windows set the scene in the front formal lounge and three generous bedrooms. A clear juxtaposition occurs with one step down, into a carefully crafted glass and concrete extended kitchen and family room, planned by the Heritage expert, architect Philip Leeson. A home that is intentional, and in harmony with the land. A contemporary transformation that meets modern family requirements, complete with a butlers pantry, heated concrete floors seamlessly opening onto the expansive rear deck. Borrowed landscape and one grand old acorn tree to the bottom of the garden. A space designed for family parties, children to run and for fertile vegetable gardens intertwined with climatic compatible Japanese maples. * Polished Kauri Pine hardwood timber flooring to original section, polished concrete floors to the rear * Double glazing on all new windows, Honeycomb window treatments throughout * Sensational kitchen with Bosch oven and induction cooktop, large stone bench island, feature splashback, butlers pantry, plenty of storage and direct access to herb garden * Both bathrooms with underfloor heating and heated towel racks * Three bedrooms, master with ensuite plus formal lounge which could be also transformed into a fourth bedroom * Electric underfloor heating in the extension of the home * Two reverse cycle units for heating and cooling plus fire place * European laundry with storage * Professionally designed gardens, meandering red brick herringbone paths, richly planted garden beds, iris, bulbs, weeping cherry trees and established Japanese maples * Solar panels with 7kW system * 5000L water tank which drains into drip irrigation in herb and veggie gardens, plus sprinklers on a timer in back garden Rates: $8,571 (approx.) Land Tax: $15,595pa (approx. if rented out) UCV: $1,872,000 (2022) Whilst all care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of the particulars herein, no warranty can be given, and interested parties must rely on their own enquiries. This business is independently owned and operated by Belle Property Canberra. ABN 95 611 730 806 trading as Belle Property Canberra.