1/23 Mckeahnie Street

Built around 1890, this cottage has the kind of presence that keeps getting cuter with age. It sits at the front of a small complex, modest in scale and confident in detail, with a white picket fence to match. A wrap-around porch, original lights, a solid front door. The rocking chair is ready with a cuppa Inside, the house feels settled. Decorative tall ceilings and windows remain. A brick fireplace holds the centre of the living space, doing what it has always done. Around these original elements, the kitchen and laundry have been reworked with restraint. Timber finishes, soft greens, and a palette that feels calm rather than new. The updates don't compete with the home. They sit comfortably within it. The kitchen is central and unfussy. Gas cooking. Storage where you expect it. Surfaces that feel warm to the touch rather than polished for effect. The laundry follows the same language. Practical, considered, quietly cohesive. The bathroom has been updated as well. Clean lines, an oversized shower. Nothing ornamental. Nothing loud, just lifted. The bedrooms are simple and comfortable. Carpet underfoot. Light filters in naturally. The house holds its temperature well, helped along by a slow-combustion fire and split system air conditioning that keeps things steady through the seasons. Outside, the former undercover entertaining space has been enclosed and converted into a shed. Functional, generous, and useful in a way that outdoor spaces often aren't. Storage, workspace, flexibility. It adds utility without altering the feel of the home. The setting is established. Schools, parks, shops, transport, and the showground. All while Canberra remains easy to reach if you need it. This isn't a cottage that's been reimagined. It's one that's been adjusted quietly, with care. For buyers drawn to character, proportion, and homes that feel lived in rather than styled, this one stands apart without asking for attention. Details Low-maintenance, two-bedroom cottage-style home Wrap-around front porch with ornate doorknob. Bedroom one with a built-in wardrobe and a brick feature wall Bedroom two with Mitsubishi Electric split system air conditioner Updated Kitchen with new countertops, breakfast bar, updated oven and ample storage Formal dining area, ornamental 3.1m ceiling Slow-combustion brick fireplace Brand new wood-look laminate flooring in the kitchen and dining Brand new plush carpet in both bedrooms and the living space Freshly painted interior and exterior Large original windows Strong natural light throughout the home Main updated bathroom with oversized shower Spacious separate laundry to match the kitchen Former undercover entertaining area converted to a functional enclosed shed Spacious double lock-up carport with automatic roller door Convenient access to local shops, schools, sporting ovals, parks, public transport and Queanbeyan Showground Easy access to surrounding suburbs, Canberra Airport and Canberra CBD Sizes and figures Approx. living size: 85 sqm Approx. carport size: 29 sqm Approx. enclosed shed size: 33 sqm Approx. rental return: $$550 - $580 per wee