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House Details

Bedrooms  x 3   Bathrooms  1  

 

Vital Statistics

Block Size: 898.8 m2 (approx)
Unimproved Value: 2011 - $622,000

(UV is for entire block at 17 Howe Crescent)

Open For Inspection Times

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2:15 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, 26 May 2012

Past Sales & Property Information

Property Info: 17 Howe Crescent
Street Info: Howe Crescent
Suburb Info: Ainslie
Postcode Info: 2602

Taxes

Stamp Duty (Concessional): $39,418
Stamp Duty: $39,418
Rates: Approx. $2,120 pa (Assuming residential)
Land Tax: Approx. $6,447 pa (If rented out)

Block Information

Block: 20, Section: 14

Block Map

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What's Nearby

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Distance to nearest Post Office

BRADDON NEWSAGENCY & POST OFFICE - 1.0 km

Major Shopping Centre

CANBERRA CENTRE - 1.2 km

Hospital

CALVARY PRIVATE HOSPITAL - 5.6 km

Primary School

AINSLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL, AINSLIE - 0.4 km

High School

CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, CAMPBELL - 0.7 km

College

MERICI COLLEGE - 0.9 km

University

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - 2.5 km

(approximate straight line distances)

Ainslie Profile

Average age: 39 years
Houses: 78.8%
Townhouses: 14.1%
Flats & units: 7.1%
Other: 0.0%
Population: 4,816
     

17 Howe Crescent, Ainslie

$829,000

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2:15 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, 26 May 2012

You don't get much closer to the City than this! Only 1000 metres!

Boasting opportunity and potential to secure a valuable block of land in the heart of the Canberra City. This picturesque red brick character home with period appeal, offers a single level home positioned on a large 899 square metre block in a brilliant City location. Nestled between Corroboree Park and Alt Crescent Heritage Precincts the home is rich in character without heritage restrictions. Charming throughout and revealing refreshed and updated interiors with level access to a peaceful, private and north facing garden. This property represents a remarkable opportunity for both young and growing families, investors or buyers looking for convenient and minimalistic living, whilst providing ample scope to further enhance and update over time.

High ceilings and ornate windows display period charm, while a new kitchen, floating floors, separate lounge and three bedrooms provide comfortable, contemporary living. The home is complete with a generous covered entertaining deck and single brick garage with workshop/storage area connected to electricity and water.

Ideally placed for an active and convenient inner city lifestyle, the property is surrounded by well-loved homes, tree lined streets, vibrant shops and the City.  Set on the city edge of the beautiful leafy suburb of Ainslie, Mt Ainslie Reserve is close by and there is excellent access to many private and public schools.  Within walking distance are a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, Gorman House Markets, The War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, the City Centre and the exciting Braddon Precinct.

 

Features include:
* Brilliantly located on the city edge in the leafy suburb of Ainslie
* Sizeable, private 899 sqm garden block
* UV $ 622 000 
* Elegant and spacious single level home with high ceilings throughout
* Clean and fresh neutral interiors, newly painted, new floating floors
* New spacious and functional kitchen meals area featuring electric cooking, dishwasher and stone bench tops
* Separate lounge with high ceilings, open fire place and French doors to garden
* Three bedrooms, two with built in robes
* New ducted gas heating system
*Generous covered entertaining deck
* Large single brick garage with storage with electricity and water connected
* Fully restored roof including pointing, bedding, painting and resealing
* Ample scope and opportunity for further extension as the home is well positioned to the front of the block
* Brilliant location within walking distance to the Ainslie Shops, a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, Gorman House Markets, The War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, the City Centre and the exciting Braddon Precinct.
* Direct bus routes nearby to Dickson and City/Barton/John James Hospital/Woden
* Land Rates: $2,120 p/a
* EER: 0

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Agent Details

Luton Properties Dickson

P: 02 6230 0005
F: 02 6230 5180
E: dickson@luton.com.au

1-2 Dickson Square, Dickson Place Dickson ACT 2602
www.luton.com.au

Canberra Wide Pty Ltd
Licensed Agent & REIACT Member
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Map & Location Information

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What do I need to purchase this property?

Initial Requirements (assuming sale price of $829,000)

Stamp duty $39,418
Legal fees1 $1,500
Loan application fees2 $655
Minimum deposit (10%)2 $82,900
  Total initial payment:   $124,473

Monthly Repayments (assuming deposit of $82,900 and sale price of $829,000)2

Loan repayments on $746,100 borrowed at 6.95% over 30 years.

(Principal and Interest) Loan Repayment:   $4,939 per month

Notes

  1. 1Legal fees are estimated and will vary from firm to firm.
  2. 2Includes application fee, mortgage legals and valuation for standard residential ACT property. Additional Land Titles Office fees are applicable for the registration and transfer of mortgage. The calculation given above is an example estimate only and may not correspond with what is commercially available.

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