On the market for the first time in 50 years and located opposite one of Canberra's oldest residential parklands, Collins Park this single-level cottage has a gorgeous northerly aspect and sits on a sprawling 2197m2 block with views that reach as far as Mt Ainslie surrounded by beautifully tended gardens.

Channelling old-world charm, the interiors boast ornate plaster roses and cornice work, a fireplace with exquisite marble surround to the formal sitting room, and internal French doors that connect the public spaces.

The spacious main living room to the rear features exposed timber beams and parquet floors. The living room spills out to an entertainers' terrace surrounded by gardens that incorporate a second elevated terrace and a Renaissance-style white-stone gazebo.

Two good-sized bedrooms are situated to the east of the living areas, along with a family bathroom and large home office or media room with dual access.

The master is in the opposite wing, segregated off the dine-in kitchen. It benefits from garden views to the front and rear and is serviced by a second full bathroom.

Stand on the elevated front terrace of this home and it quickly becomes apparent why Canberra's earliest planners earmarked this area for a prestige lifestyle. Beautiful views take in Black Mountain and Mount Ainslie. Leafy panoramas across Collins Park give the sense of being in a country estate, and the Parliamentary National Triangle containing the nation's most important institutions, is just a short stroll away.

FEATURES
· Red brick cottage on 2197 m 2 Forrest block
· Original features
· Ash flooring to sitting room and dining room
· Updated kitchen/laundry
· Good storage
· Reverse-cycle unit to master bedroom
· French doors to front terrace
· Built-in desk
· Freshly painted throughout interior
· Irrigation system
· Large garden shed
· Privacy electric gates and hedging
· Special gardens featuring amazing spring-blooming plants, magnificent mature magnolia, maples, camellias, rhodedendrons and box hedge rows
· Sweeping paved driveway
· Single-car garage with workshop
· Back-to-base alarm
· Sensor lights