A beautifully renovated home in one of Curtin's best streets

Curtin has always been a home-buyer favourite thanks to a location that’s close to the Inner South and convenient to almost everywhere else.

The recent revitalisation of its shopping centre has generated a new level of buzz around the suburb with the new gastro-pub entrant, Two Blind Mice, quickly building a fan base and giving more people an excuse to enjoy the Curtin lifestyle.

A casual before or after-meal drive around the neighbourhood may bring a visitor to Bavin Street, characterised by private hedges and breathtaking views toward Black Mountain.

And it’s here they will find No. 13, a beautifully renovated home with the perfect fusion of indoor and outdoor living spaces, enhanced by privileged rear-deck vistas from its 780-square-metre block.

Character features abound in this solid, double-brick construction, including polished timber floors, plantation shutters, cedar-framed doors and windows, double-glazing and bespoke cabinetry. 

There’s a deceptive level of space in this four-bedroom home through an inspired and efficient floor plan that effectively divides the home into sleeping and living zones.

Much of that space is devoted to the main family, dining, kitchen zone, which is visually extended through the seamless connection to the outdoor deck and the views beyond.

The stylish MMM Interiors galley kitchen overlooks the rear garden and its features include an island bench with a breakfast bar, quality European appliances, a butler’s pantry and plenty of storage. 

All bedrooms offer garden vistas. Three of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share the renovated main bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys an en suite that will delight.

Home comfort is delivered via ducted gas heating or evaporative cooling.

The outdoor spaces are the undoubted stars, accessed either end of the main hub via bifold doors onto a choice of decks. The gardens offer further seating areas to enjoy the mature, lush landscaping highlighted by features like a koi pond. The more industrious will respond to the potential of raised vegetable beds.

Steve Whitelock of Belle Property Canberra says Bavin Street is among the premier addresses in Curtin and blessed with great views.

“It’s a popular location because it’s well-established and primary school children can walk to school,” he says.

“The home itself has a gracious charm and its character features give it a distinct personality. Potential buyers love the vistas and the established gardens.”

There’s further potential with concept plans drawn up for an additional living area and modification of the original free-standing garage. It offers the exciting option of conversion into a studio or further guest accommodation. 

“This home has benefited from thoughtful, staged renovations that have delivered contemporary living standards.,” Whitelock says. 

“There’s really nothing more to do for a buyer looking to move in and begin to enjoy their new lifestyle.”

The home is a five-minute walk from Curtin Primary and Holy Trinity Schools or 10 minutes from the Curtin shopping centre. And it’s close to nature with easy access to recreational walking tracks and the open spaces of a nearby reserve and horse paddocks.

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Price guide: $1.5 million +

Auction: 5.45pm, 3 March

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Steve Whitelock 0402 082 886