102 Wakefield Avenue

This charming three-bedroom home presents a rare opportunity to secure a genuine slice of Ainslie's heritage on a private, hedge-lined 1,000sqm block just moments from the Ainslie shops in the Wakefield Gardens Garden City Heritage Precinct. Behind its character-filled façade lies a warm and welcoming 1939 double-brick cottage, rich with timeless features including high ceilings, beautiful natural light, a sense of space and calm that immediately sets it apart. Established gardens surround the home, creating a peaceful sanctuary that changes with the seasons and attracts abundant bird life. Inside, light filters softly through the bedrooms on quiet mornings, while the north facing kitchen is bathed in a warm glow throughout the day. The living areas invite you to follow the light as it moves through the home, offering both comfort and connection to the outdoors. Ducted gas heating enhances winter living, while the home remains wonderfully private and tranquil year-round. The garden is a standout - generous, mature and full of hidden corners to explore, play or relax. There is ample space for outdoor entertaining, vegetable gardens or simply enjoying the luxury of land rarely found this close to the city. Tucked away yet exceptionally well connected, the home is an easy stroll to the Ainslie shops with Edgars and an IGA supermarket, cafes, bakery, pharmacy, medical services and transport at your door. Mount Ainslie, local schools and the CBD are all just minutes away, reinforcing the lifestyle appeal of this tightly held Inner North location. Comfortable and immediately enjoyable, this is a home with enduring charm and exciting future potential a rare offering in one of Canberra's most sought-after suburbs. Features Home Solid double-brick three-bedroom cottage with terracotta tiled roof Central hall with lounge and functional kitchen Bathroom with shower, basin and small bath, plus a second toilet Separate laundry Carport with additional storage shed Expansive, private backyard with scope for entertaining or vegetable gardens Flooring Wool Berber carpet throughout living areas and bedrooms Heating & Cooling Brivis ducted gas heating in bedrooms and living areas (serviced 2025) Daikin reverse-cycle air conditioning in master bedroom (2.5kW) Kitchen Appliances Ceaser stone benchtops Neff electric oven Neff convection microwave Neff gas cooktop Miele 40cm integrated dishwasher Integrated Ariston fridge/freezer (245L) Additional Inclusions Bradford R6 ceiling insulation Roof space access with aluminium ladder Property Details: Land Size: 1000m2 Residence: 92m2 Carport/Shed: 25m2 Unimproved Land Value 2025: $1,160,000 General Rates: $1,618 Per-quarter Approx Land Tax: $3,573.25 Per-quarter Approx Disclaimer: While all care has been taken in compiling information regarding properties marketed for rent or sale, we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liabilities in regards to any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. All parties should rely on their own investigation to validate the information provided.