Family-friendly cottage on the park

A welcome bloom of roses provides a scented pathway to the front door of this fully renovated 1927 Ainslie home with a premier position on Corroboree Park.

“It was the location that won us over,” says owner Mary-Ann Apps, who has lived in the Higgins Crescent home for 12 years with husband, Rodney, and three children, now all teenagers.

“The kids practically grew up in the park – they just loved it,” Mary-Ann says.

The couple have skilfully extended the 90-year-old home from its original 3×1 configuration into a generously sized 4×2 that suits modern expectations.

“My friends tell me the house is like Doctor Who’s Tardis – they’re not expecting it to be as big,” Mary-Ann says.

This light-filled, timber cottage, on a 1005-square-metre block, marries contemporary style with heritage features including high ceilings, polished timber flooring and an original “Bega” wood fuel stove.

The open-plan home  features french doors which open onto a decked entertaining area. Beyond are the  leafy, established gardens.

It is within walking distance to the city, the lake and Braddon’s restaurants and cafes.

AINSLIE

23 HIGGINS CRESCENT

PRICE GUIDE: $1.3 million-plus

AGENTS: Holly Komorowski, Home by Holly, 0434 973987

AUCTION: Friday, September 23, at 4pm, on site

EER: 1.5

INSPECT: Saturday, September 10, 10.15am-11am, Tuesday, September 13, 5.45pm-6.15pm.

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4 bed 2 bath 1 parking