60a Tyson Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602

The mountain looms behind the perfectly pitched terracotta roof, the home pretty as a picture, with its crisp white timber windows and central porch, guarded by two simple columns. Formal hedging privatises the frontage, where flat lawns stretch beneath a balance of trees. A long driveway paved with red brick, curves around the home to a sheltering carport. Then you step inside – white walls, open plan living, contemporary simplicity – a restrained reimagining that enhances the soulful vibes of history.

The home is ideally placed on broad Tyson Street, moments from the much loved local shops and the meandering trails of Mt Ainslie Reserve. Eschewing boxy city living, this charming cottage delivers both inner city pad and restorative retreat. Here you are front and centre to all the delights of the inner north, including the vibrant Braddon scene and the ever-evolving CBD.

The materiality sings with the warm notes of polished timber set against gentle white walls. The ceilings are high and patterned with batons, adding depth and texture. And we love the original detailing – brass door handles, open fireplace, picture rails – all beautifully harmonised with modern drop pendants, soft Roman blinds. Sunlight stripes the floors, the home welcoming northern light via banks of windows frame the gorgeous front garden.

Living is lovely and conversational, as open plan lounging and dining curves around to greet the sunlit kitchen. The kitchen an ideal balance of modern updates and historical charm. Electric cooking is set within the original broad hearth and the cabinets are a combo of buttery cream and gentle green. There is a real nostalgia at play here, combined with an effortless practicality, as modern appliances, including a single drawer dishwasher make daily living and entertaining a joy. 

The adjacent renovated laundry room opens directly onto a lovely courtyard garden. One imagines spending whole summers within this high walled nook, with its sheltering pergola and bespoke, brick outdoor kitchen. A matching tall garden box teems with lovely plantings and shields a handy utility area with garden shed and clothes line.

A duo of serene bedrooms have been fitted with built-in-robes for seamless storage and the family bathroom has been updated in a scheme of crisp whites. Both the bathroom and separate toilet have maintained the original diamond floor tiling in a combo of buttery cream and green, echoing the kitchen. 

The home is within walking distance of the bustling Ainslie shops, home to Edgar's gastro pub, the award-winning IGA and hatted Pilot Restaurant. Schools and transport are close to hand, including the light rail. It is just moments to the independent restaurants and bars of the Dickson and Braddon precincts. The home is also close to cultural institutions, government agencies, swimming pools, parklands, Mt Ainslie Reserve, the ANU and the CBD.  

 
features.
.gorgeous renovated classic Ainslie dual occupancy cottage
.two bedrooms and open plan living
.originally a 3 bedroom cottage which can be easily re-convented
.pretty frontage with terracotta roof, timber windows and central porch
.lovely front gardens
.ideally place on a wide tree-lined street, handy to shops and reserve
.beautiful timber floors and doors with brass handles
.high ceilings and picture rails
.north facing living combined dining room with original open fireplace and RC split system
.renovated kitchen with banks of storage, tiled splash back, Bosch oven, electric cooktop, integrated rangehood and single drawer dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel
.adjacent renovated laundry with storage
.north facing master bedroom with built-in-robe and study nook
.second bedroom with built-in-robe
.renovated bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
.ducted gas heating
.instant gas hot water
.high walled, paved courtyard with outdoor kitchen, pergola and screened utility area
.garden shed
.long private driveway
.veggie gardens and automatic irrigation
.single carport tucked away behind the home
.coveted inner north locale, close to the local shops, a variety of schools, Braddon, Dickson, and the CBD




FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
 
Land size: 396 m2
Build size: 85m2 (approx.)
EER: 0.0
 
Build year: 1940 
 
Rates: $3362.58 pa
Land tax: $6182.28 pa (investors only)
UV: $512,000 (2025)

Rental opinion: $650 - $700

Shared insurance: 60a Tyson pays a 40% share of the common property insurance in accordance with the unit entitlements equating to $165.20 per year.