Original Kenneth Oliphant design on the market in Barton

There are only 64 free-standing homes in Barton and one of those is an original Kenneth Oliphant 1933 design that offers a new owner the opportunity to secure a piece of Canberra history.

Oliphant (1896-1975) was Canberra’s first practising private architect and established his reputation in the design of private residences, particularly in the inner south.

This charming, heritage-listed two-bedroom cottage sits on an 815-square-metre block opposite Telopea Park and comes with approved plans to extend and modernise.

Homeowner Christie Nelson says the history and the location of the home had been part of the attraction when she and her husband bought it in 2010.

“It’s rare for that kind of heritage in a Canberra home and its position right on the park just added to the appeal. It’s a one-of-a-kind,” she says.

“And it’s gotten even better since the development of Kingston foreshore; there’s even more choice for local restaurants and other attractions – you can walk to just about everywhere you want to go.”

The cottage is highlighted by substantial timber-framed windows and spacious rooms and Nelson says it has  been rewired and repainted.

“But the most important aspect is that there are now heritage and DA approvals for a four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence,” she says.

“It also allows for two living areas and a study. The plan will create a great family home on a good-sized block in arguably one of Canberra’s best suburbs that’s right in the heart of the Parliamentary Triangle.”

The home is moments away from Lake Burley Griffin, the old Kingston shopping centre, and Kingston Foreshore, Manuka, schools and many of Canberra’s national attractions.

Telopea Park is one of Canberra’s oldest and was established in 1922.

BARTON

25 TELOPEA PARK

PRICE GUIDE: $1.1 million-plus     EER: 0.0

AGENTS: Shane Killalea, Peter Blackshaw Woden and Weston Creek, 0412 152 607

AUCTION: Tuesday, December 20, 6.30pm, on site

INSPECT: Saturday, December 17, 1pm-1.45pm

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2 bed 1 bath