Picnic on the balcony at Ainslie retreat

This elegant family home that meets all the needs of contemporary living enjoys a nature reserve on its back doorstep and Mount Ainslie as a backdrop.

Owner Jane Coram is a committed Ainslie resident and says she found the home after living in Melbourne for a couple of years.

“I had to live in Ainslie and we found this house and loved its relationship with nature,” she says.

“Our children were primary-school-aged at the time and the garden size and access to the reserve meant it was ideal for the children.”

The two-storey home comprises four bedrooms with the master suite upstairs with its own ensuite, study and balcony to take in the views.

“The whole family often has little picnics up there so we can all enjoy the sights of nature,” Jane says.

Downstairs revolves around the central kitchen, family and living hub – with a separate television room offering further options for another guest room, study or home-based office.  The other bedrooms are also downstairs – along with three decks off the living areas.

AINSLIE

266 Duffy Street

PRICE GUIDE:   $1.2 million-plus EER: 1.5

AGENT: Peter Andrighetto, Wright Dunn Real Estate, 0418 623 352

AUCTION: Saturday, November 19, 11am, on site

INSPECT:  Saturday, November 12, 2.15pm-2.45pm; Tuesday, November 15, 5.45pm-6.15pm; Saturday, November 19, 10.30am-11am

4 bedrooms     2 bathrooms     1 parking