14 MACKENNAL STREET, Lyneham ACT 2602

This​ ​charming​ ​three-bedder​ ​sits​ ​on​ ​a​ ​big​ ​block​ ​in​ ​an​ ​ideal​ ​location,​ ​directly​ ​across​ ​from​ ​Magpie​ ​Hill​ ​and​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​Lyneham​ ​schools​ ​and​ ​shops.​ ​The​ ​low-lying​ ​brick​ ​form​ ​is​ ​nestled​ ​behind​ ​landscaped​ ​front​ ​gardens,​ ​edged​ ​pathways,​ ​formal​ ​garden​ ​beds​ ​and​ ​a​ ​circular​ ​driveway.​ ​The​ ​home​ ​brims​ ​with​ ​original​ ​details​ ​including​ ​high​ ​ceilings,​ ​picture​ ​rails,​ ​glass​ ​set​ ​doors​ ​and​ ​serves-up​ ​endless​ ​potential.​ ​It​ ​has​ ​a​ ​wonderful​ ​north-easterly​ ​orientation​ ​and​ ​endless​ ​rear​ ​gardens.​ ​

MacKennal​ ​is​ ​coveted​ ​for​ ​its​ ​natural​ ​elevation​ ​and​ ​its​ ​avenue​ ​of​ ​age-old​ ​oaks.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​locale,​ ​between​ ​reserve​ ​and​ ​village​ ​shops,​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​schools​ ​and​ ​ovals,​ ​endless​ ​shared​ ​bike​ ​and​ ​walking​ ​paths​ ​that​ ​cut​ ​past​ ​wetlands.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​a​ ​leafy​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​the​ ​iconic​ ​Tilley's​ ​Devine​ ​Café​ ​Gallery​ ​and​ ​moments​ ​to​ ​the​ ​bustling​ ​Dickson​ ​and​ ​Braddon​ ​hubs,​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​commute​ ​to​ ​the​ ​CBD.​ ​

The​ ​classic​ ​vintage​ ​form​ ​is​ ​painted​ ​pale​ ​green,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​terracotta​ ​tiled​ ​rooftop​ ​and​ ​a​ ​sweet​ ​front​ ​porch​ ​with​ ​wrought​ ​iron​ ​balustrade.​ ​From​ ​here​ ​you​ ​can​ ​gaze​ ​across​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​at​ ​the​ ​melaleuca​ ​conifers​ ​and​ ​freshly​ ​planted​ ​rows​ ​of​ ​lavender.​ ​A​ ​long​ ​driveway​ ​ushers​ ​to​ ​a​ ​gated​ ​metal​ ​garage​ ​and​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​front​ ​door​ ​with​ ​patterned​ ​glass​ ​insets.​ ​

Living,​ ​dining​ ​and​ ​kitchen​ ​are​ ​arranged​ ​in​ ​a​ ​circular​ ​pattern​ ​with​ ​big​ ​windows​ ​capturing​ ​light​ ​and​ ​landscape.​ ​We​ ​love​ ​the​ ​wall​ ​of​ ​timber​ ​panelling​ ​and​ ​the​ ​internal​ ​doors​ ​set​ ​with​ ​ribboned​ ​glass.​ ​​ ​The​ ​original​ ​kitchen​ ​feels​ ​open​ ​and​ ​spacious,​ ​with​ ​enough​ ​room​ ​for​ ​a​ ​central​ ​meals​ ​table.​ ​Big​ ​windows​ ​overlook​ ​the​ ​sunny​ ​rear​ ​garden,​ ​drenching​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​space​ ​with​ ​lovely​ ​light.​ ​The​ ​cabinetry​ ​is​ ​original​ ​and​ ​there​ ​is​ ​an​ ​updated,​ ​all-electric​ ​freestanding​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​cooktop.

A​ ​duo​ ​of​ ​big​ ​bedrooms​ ​capture​ ​front​ ​garden​ ​views​ ​and​ ​serve-up​ ​built-in-robes,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​third​ ​bedroom​ ​frames​ ​views​ ​across​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​garden,​ ​to​ ​the​ ​mountains.​ ​There​ ​is​ ​an​ ​updated​ ​family​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​an​ ​accessible​ ​shower​ ​space​ ​and​ ​a​ ​big​ ​vanity.​ ​And​ ​there​ ​is​ ​the​ ​convenience​ ​of​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​toilet.​ ​The​ ​big,​ ​internal​ ​laundry​ ​delivers​ ​you​ ​straight​ ​to​ ​the​ ​garden,​ ​with​ ​its​ ​array​ ​of​ ​concrete​ ​paths,​ ​soft​ ​lawn.​ ​A​ ​hills​ ​hoist​ ​sits​ ​central,​ ​garden​ ​beds​ ​are​ ​edged​ ​with​ ​natural​ ​rock​ ​and​ ​high​ ​fences​ ​deliver​ ​a​ ​lovely​ ​privacy.​ ​​ ​

The​ ​home​ ​is​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​reach​ ​of​ ​the​ ​excellent​ ​shops,​ ​restaurants​ ​and​ ​bars​ ​of​ ​the​ ​quaint​ ​village​ ​centres​ ​of​ ​Lyneham,​ ​O'Connor​ ​and​ ​Ainslie​ ​and​ ​connects​ ​to​ ​walking​ ​and​ ​bike​ ​trails​ ​that​ ​wend​ ​through​ ​wetlands,​ ​tree​ ​dotted​ ​parks…all​ ​the​ ​way​ ​to​ ​the​ ​city.​ ​The​ ​central​ ​locale​ ​of​ ​this​ ​beautiful​ ​inner​ ​north​ ​suburb​ ​connects​ ​you​ ​to​ ​the​ ​independent​ ​eateries​ ​and​ ​bars​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Braddon​ ​and​ ​Dickson​ ​precincts.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​the​ ​iconic​ ​Tilley's​ ​for​ ​long​ ​brunches​ ​and​ ​the​ ​occasional​ ​live​ ​Jazz​ ​on​ ​Saturday​ ​evenings​ ​and​ ​The​ ​Front​ ​for​ ​great​ ​coffee.​ ​The​ ​Diamond​ ​Way​ ​Buddhist​ ​centre​ ​is​ ​also​ ​close​ ​to​ ​hand,​ ​as​ ​is​ ​the​ ​primary​ ​and​ ​high​ ​school.​ ​Ample​ ​green​ ​spaces,​ ​shared​ ​bike​ ​and​ ​walking​ ​paths,​ ​wetlands,​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​street​ ​trees​ ​create​ ​a​ ​tranquil​ ​village​ ​experience,​ ​just​ ​a​ ​stone's​ ​throw​ ​from​ ​the​ ​CBD​ ​and​ ​ANU.​ ​

features.
.charming​ ​three-bedroom​ ​home​ ​in​ ​coveted​ ​Lyneham
.directly​ ​across​ ​from​ ​parkland
.brimming​ ​with​ ​vintage​ ​charm
.nestled​ ​within​ ​a​ ​huge​ ​block​ ​with​ ​neat​ ​gardens​ ​front​ ​and​ ​rear
.lots​ ​of​ ​potential​ ​for​ ​renovation​ ​and​ ​extension
.circular​ ​driveway
.additional​ ​gated​ ​driveway​ ​ushering​ ​to​ ​a​ ​metal​ ​garage
.front​ ​porch​ ​
.generous​ ​foyer​ ​with​ ​great​ ​storage
.internal​ ​doors​ ​with​ ​ribboned​ ​glass
.front​ ​living​ ​area​ ​flowing​ ​to​ ​a​ ​formal​ ​dining​ ​area
.big​ ​original​ ​kitchen​ ​combined​ ​meals,​ ​with​ ​freestanding​ ​electric​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​cooktop
.bedrooms​ ​one​ ​and​ ​two​ ​overlooking​ ​MacKennal​ ​Street,​ ​both​ ​with​ ​built-in-robes
.third​ ​bedroom​ ​with​ ​built-in-robe​ ​and​ ​mountain​ ​views​ ​
.renovated​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​accessible​ ​shower​ ​and​ ​good​ ​storage
.separate​ ​toilet
.internal​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​direct​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​
.north-easterly​ ​rear​ ​garden​ ​with​ ​endless​ ​space,​ ​concrete​ ​paths,​ ​rock​ ​edged​ ​garden​ ​beds,​ ​soft​ ​lawn​ ​and​ ​classic​ ​hills​ ​hoist
.ducted​ ​gas
.leafy​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​Lyneham​ ​shops​ ​and​ ​cafe's​ ​
.close​ ​to​ ​parks,​ ​ovals,​ ​wetlands​ ​and​ ​reserve
.handy​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Dickson​ ​and​ ​Braddon​ ​precincts
.close​ ​to​ ​transport​ ​including​ ​the​ ​light​ ​rail​ ​whisking​ ​you​ ​straight​ ​to​ ​the​ ​CBD​ ​


Fine​ ​details​ ​(all​ ​approximately)
Land​ ​Size:​ ​740​ ​sqm​ ​
Build​ ​Size:​ ​96​ ​sqm​ ​
Garage​ ​Size:​ ​55.5​ ​sqm
EER:​ ​0
Land​ ​Value:​ ​$917,000​ ​(2025)
Rates:​ ​$5,079​ ​pa​ ​
Land​ ​Tax:​ ​$10,631​ ​pa​ ​(if​ ​rented​ ​out)

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