Searching for the perfect blend of past and present? Explore this beautifully restored c.1937 Canberra home

Passing through the gates of 17 Cowper Street in Ainslie feels like slipping back in time – until you step inside, where the heritage grace intertwines effortlessly with contemporary architecture.

This heritage-listed 1937 house has been meticulously restored and cleverly extended, creating a home that honours its past while embracing modern family living.

Original details such as mullioned windows and a fireplace that still anchors the front living room have been lovingly preserved.

These sit alongside new layers of design: a reimagined kitchen with Calcutta gold benchtops and a Falcon free-standing oven, plus a heart-of-home living zone that rises to dramatic raked ceilings and clerestory windows that pull in the northern light.

The floor plan flows across two levels. Downstairs, two bedrooms and a luxe main-bedroom suite connect to renovated bathrooms and a rumpus room that spills out to the pergola.

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17 Cowper Street, Ainslie ACT 2602

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A built-in bar with leadlight glass and a marble benchtop makes entertaining a delight, as do multiple living spaces and a large dining room off the open-plan kitchen. Upstairs, two more bedrooms enjoy elevated leafy outlooks and their own bathroom retreat.

There are plenty of recent updates, including a new roof, wooden floors and a laundry, plus new paint both inside and out.

Landscaped gardens wrap the home in greenery, behind a secure electric gate and extra-tall carport with its own workshop. With its flat block, there’s scope to add a pool — plans and quote already in hand.

Hive Property’s Jason El-Khoury says there have been countless hours dedicated to honouring the property’s heritage charm.

“Immaculately renovated by a house-proud owner, this home is perfect for those wanting effortless living in a premium location,” he says.

Surrounding area

Ainslie is one of Canberra’s most beloved suburbs, with leafy streets, heritage homes and an enviable lifestyle.

Locals gather at the Ainslie shops for a drink or meal at Edgar’s Inn or wander through the famous cheese aisle at the IGA. For a stroll, climb Mount Ainslie for sweeping city views, and amble into the heart of neighbouring Braddon.