10a Ebden Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602

This inviting four-bedder is filled with light, warm wood and large windows that look out to newly landscaped gardens. It is a classic old Ainslie home – red-brick, high ceilings, timber sash windows. There is a certain "je ne sais quoi" - the home poised above Ebden, whisper quiet, infused with the ineffable feel of history and story. A wonderful extension provides plenty of space for family relaxation, think walls of glass and living arranged in an open plan alongside the large kitchen. From here French doors open onto a broad patio, terraced flat lawn, handsome red brick garden beds ripe for a myriad of gorgeous plantings. 

A deep garden softens the frontage with mature trees and shrubs including a stunning old man banksia and eucalypt. This end of Ebden Street places you close to both Mt Ainslie Reserve, Ainslie shops, Corrobboree and Haig Park, and all the happenings of Braddon and the CBD. No 10a ideally positioned on the high side, gifting elevated views across the rooftops of Ainslie and out to the mountains. A driveway runs along one side, all neatly paved in Canberra reds and ushering to a double garage. There is a generous additional parking bay, broad entry steps, and a welcoming front porch, edged by flowing hardenbergia. 

The original timber floors are golden underfoot and harmonise with freshly painted walls that have a soft undertone of grey. A small foyer invites you home, giving way to the expansive warmth of the front living area, with its original fireplace, now set with a slow combustion stove. Plantation shutters filter the light, while still allowing you to take in the treetops, the distant soft blue presence of the mountainous horizon.

The harmonious, tranquil feel extends to all four bedrooms…the master bedroom with a wall of built-in-robes and a ceiling fan for warmer nights. There is a large laundry/mudroom that serves as an alternative side entry into the home. And an opulent, three-way bathroom, featuring floor-to-ceiling marbled tiling, corner spa bath and shower space, enclosed in frameless glass. 

North-eastern light tumbles across the floor…the glorious extension graced by walls of timber framed glass, echoing the original windows. A large kitchen occupies one corner with lots of cabinetry for storage and a return for gathering and collaboration. We love the softness - creamy cabinetry, palest of blue-green worktops – creating a classic, modern country feel. Most of all we love the joyousness of this whole space, with its warm terracotta floor tiles, delightful transparency, easy spill to immaculately curated landscaping. 

Ebden is a beautiful street, moments from Mt Ainslie Reserve and dotted with a mix of impressive new builds, vintage homes, and handy to a mix of great schools and leafy heritage parks. Located in the vibrant inner north, a stone's throw from the Braddon and Dickson precincts, the home is connected to a plethora of unique dining and shopping experiences. Within walking distance of the much-loved Ainslie shops, including local favourites – The renowned Ainslie IGA, Edgar's gastropub, hatted Pilot restaurant and Ainslie Cellars, the home gifts a unique village lifestyle, whisper close to the CBD.

features.
.beautifully renovated four-bedroom, classic red brick cottage in coveted Ainslie
.ideally placed on the city end of popular Ebden Street, handy to both Reserve and local shops
.lovely combo of old and new
.professionally landscaped gardens by Manuka Gardens, including irrigation ready garden beds, irrigated lawns and nature strip
.deep frontage with established native plants
.curated sense of order with expansive red brick paving to match the home
.long driveway ushering to a double garage with auto doors and wine cellar
.elevated front porch with mountain views
.freshly painted
.soothing light palette with a combo of timber and ceramic tiled floors
.high ceilings, timber-sash windows, brass door handles
.plantation shutters
.large front living area with, ceiling fan and slow combustion fire set within the original hearth with timber mantle
.generous rear extension delivering open plan kitchen, dining and living, with walls of timber framed glazings, opening onto the back garden
.large sunny kitchen with banks of cabinetry, self-cleaning Neff "slide and hide" oven, gas hob, rangehood and integrated dishwasher from Miele
.newly landscaped back garden with new fencing, red brick paving and formal garden beds and soft flat lawn
.bedroom one or music room with serene views across the front garden
.master bedroom with ceiling fan and built-in-robe
.two additional bedrooms
.renovated three-way family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling, corner spa bath and frameless glass shower space
.large internal laundry/mud room, with storage and direct access to outside
.linen cupboard
.ducted gas heating
.two lemon trees
.brick garden shed
.The home sits on a single title and is not a dual occupancy. It occupies a generous 791 m² block and retains its original house numbering and showcases historical charm
.moments from Ainslie shops and Mt Ainslie reserve
.a stone's throw from the independent eateries, shops and bars of the dynamic Dickson and Braddon precincts
.close to transport including light rail, providing fast links to all of Canberra
 convenient to great schools including the ANU
.a mere 5 minutes to the CBD by car. 

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
 
Land size: 791 m2
Build size: 167 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.5
 
Build year: 1947
 
Rates: $6516.90 pa
Land tax: $14,015.50 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,120,000 (2025)

Rental Opinion $900 p/w