A renovator's dream: ACT's top five revamp-ready homes

As the new year settles and goals start to be actioned, those who are inclined to makeovers may be looking for their 2018 project.

No matter if you are a first timer or an expert, across the ACT there are a number of houses beckoning to be renovated.

Here are Allhomes’ top five properties in the ACT currently on the market, sporting strong bones and the perfect location.

161 Brigalow Street, Lyneham

The kitchen at 161 Brigalow Street, Lyneham. Photo: Capital Residential

Conveniently located with leafy surrounds, this three-bedroom Lyneham duplex is the perfect blank canvas. Built in 1956, the home is in its original condition and is need of a more contemporary feel. In addition to the main dwelling, there is a studio with a kitchenette and bathroom, making it a great investment.

Agent: Cory McPherson, Capital Residential, 0418 266 698

Auction: Saturday, February 17, 12:30pm

EER: 2.0

17 Raymond Street, Ainslie

The ”old-Canberra” red brick home at 17 Raymond Street, Ainslie, is a perfect home to extend. Photo: Dwyer Dunn Property Consultants

This cosy ”old-Canberra” red brick home situated in one of the ACT’s most centrally located suburbs is a renovator’s dream. With a north-east orientation, the 104-square-metre dwelling sits on a 718-square-metre block, offering buyers ample opportunity for extensions.

Agent: John Dunn, Dwyer Dunn Property Consultants, 0418 623 324

Auction: Wednesday, February 14, 12:30pm

EER: 1.0

24 Dowthwaite Street, Fraser

24 Dowthwaite Street, Fraser, has been described as a renovator’s dream. Photo: Maloney’s Property

Sitting on a massive 1152-square-metre block, 24 Dowthwaite Street is a developing investor’s goldmine. The north side home has great bones to work with but the interior is in need of a refresh.

Agent: Peter Maloney, Maloney’s Property, 0418 797 718

Auction: Monday, February 5, 6pm

EER: 2.0

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10 Mauger Place, Wanniassa

10 Mauger Place, Wanniassa, has solid foundations. Photo: Luton Properties Canberra City

This Wanniassa home has solid foundations with its generously sized bedrooms, well-proportioned kitchen and great positioning on the land. The home retains 1980s styling and would benefit from a modern update.

Agents: Alex Robson & Greg Robson, Luton Properties Canberra City, 0437 998 509 and 0407 773 881

Auction: Saturday, February 10, 10am

EER: 4.0

36 McGivern Crescent, Kambah

Country living in suburbia, 36 McGivern Crescent, Kambah. Photo: Hodgkinson Real Estate

Marketed as ”country living in suburbia”, this elevated four-bedroom en suite home is in a well-positioned location, backing onto reserves with walking tracks and horse paddocks nearby. It’s an ideal home for those looking to redesign a larger home. All rooms within the home are generous in size and offer an abundance of natural light.

Agent: Paul Laughton, Hodgkinson Real Estate, 0413 453 489

Price: By negotiation

EER: 2.0