Mid-century charm in a prime location

You'll fall in love with 16 Hobbs. This picturesque home is nestled in a garden sanctuary a stone's throw from the city. Every window frames a different aspect of the beautifully landscaped gardens creating a private oasis on one of O'Connor's best elevated streets.

"Waking up looking at the magnolia tree in full bloom from the bedroom window is a spectacular way to start the day".

This well constructed 1950s AV Jennings home is in an exceptional location with every imaginable amenity within easy reach. A much loved three-bedroom home which is positioned on a lovely elevated 792sqm north facing corner block across from the park with glimpses towards Mount Ainslie.

This modernist double brick home with a gabled terracotta roof and steel frame windows is immersed in light has been impeccably maintained. The home includes a fabulous fireplace in the spacious living area, solid timber floorboards throughout, a newly installed Falcon Professional freestanding oven, ducted gas heating, a single carport and two driveway entries.

A premier inner north locale underscores a brilliant opportunity to update with contemporary flair or start planning to build your dream home just moments to the CBD, Braddon, ANU, CSIRO, Black Mountain walking trails plus excellent shops and schools.

- Three bedrooms
- Kitchen overlooks the rear yard and includes a newly installed Falcon Professional oven
- Spacious living and dining area with working fireplace
- Double brick, steel framed windows and terracotta roof
- Ducted gas heating
- Generous inbuilt robes
- Fully established gardens with raised veggie beds
- Single carport
- Preserved vintage features including ribbon glass doors and tiles
- Excellent location within walking distance to the CBD, Braddon, ANU, CSIRO, shops, schools, transport

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School catchments

O'Connor Cooperative School Primary K-2 Government 0.84km
Turner School Primary K-6 Government 1.2km
St Joseph's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 1.4km
Lyneham Primary School Primary K-6 Government 1.9km
Merici College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 2.2km
Lyneham High School Secondary 7-10 Government 2.2km
Brindabella Christian College Combined K-12 Independent 2.3km
Ainslie School Primary K-6 Government 2.6km
Daramalan College Secondary 7-12 Independent 2.7km
Emmaus Christian School Combined K-10 Independent 3.0km
Aranda Primary School Primary K-6 Government 3.2km
North Ainslie Primary School Primary K-6 Government 3.3km
Radford College Combined K-12 Independent 3.3km
Campbell High School Secondary 7-10 Government 3.4km
St Vincent's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 3.6km
Maribyrnong Primary School Primary K-6 Government 3.6km
Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus Primary Independent 3.8km
Canberra High School Secondary 7-10 Government 3.9km
Dickson College Secondary 7-12 Government 4.2km
Rosary Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 4.5km
St Thomas More's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 4.5km
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Secondary 11-12 Government 4.6km
University of Canberra High School Kaleen Secondary 7-10 Government 4.7km
Blue Gum Community School Combined K-10 Independent 4.8km
Telopea Park School Combined K-10 Government 5.7km
Canberra Girls Grammar School Secondary K-12 Independent 5.7km
Alfred Deakin High School Secondary 7-10 Government 6.7km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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