Nestled in the heart of Reid's Garden City Heritage Precinct, this exceptional heritage home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Canberra's architectural history. Developed in 1935 by the Commonwealth Architect and redeveloped in 1992 by renowned architect Penleigh Boyd, this heritage home reflects the region’s pioneering urban design, influenced by the English garden city movement and the visionary work of Charles Weston. The area remains one of Australia’s finest garden suburbs, once designed to house public servants before Parliament House opened in 1927.

This exceptional home masterfully combines heritage charm with modern design. The grand living room, featuring high mansard ceilings, dimmable downlights, clerestory windows, and a central fireplace, is filled with natural light and offers peaceful garden views with a perfect space for relaxation or entertaining. Boyd’s design brilliance shines through in the seamless integration of the 1992 extension, echoing elements of the original 1935 heritage cottage and creating harmonious transitions between the old and new.

The kitchen, with its celery-top pine benchtops, built in pantry, and cork flooring, perfectly balances functionality with elegance. It is equipped with high-quality appliances and an abundance of storage, with easy access to both the front and back yard, ideal for outdoor living. The home’s unique three-winged layout includes four bedrooms and two separate living areas with an open fireplace and electric split system, offering flexibility for families or those who enjoy hosting. Ducted gas heating, and select double-glazed windows ensure comfort year-round, while an abundance of light flows through every room of the house, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Located just a short 10-minute walk from Canberra's CBD, this home is perfectly positioned near iconic landmarks such as Anzac Parade, The War Memorial, Mount Ainslie, and Lake Burley Griffin, as well as vibrant shopping and dining hubs like Manuka and Kingston. Combining heritage beauty, modern comforts, and serene gardens, 2 Geerilong Gardens is more than just a home: it’s a tranquil oasis in one of Canberra’s most sought-after locations.

Property Features:
•Full equipped kitchen with a Westinghouse oven, dishwasher, electric cook top, a built-in corner pantry, and external access to both the front and back yard
•Grand living room with high ceilings, dimmable downlights, windows on all sides, 2 sets of French doors to garden decks, a very effective open fireplace & beautiful brushbox timber floors
•Separate living/media room with a Daikin electric split system and an open fireplace
•Library hall
•Ducted gas heating
•Select windows feature double glazing
•Abundance of light throughout
•Masterful fusion of heritage rooms with the fine architecture of 1992 extension
•Summer cooling-tower effect of main living room's high clerestory windows, and strategically placed garden trees
•Master bedroom with a bright private study including a built-in desktop, downlights and angled wings
•Walk in wardrobe, built in joinery cupboards, bookshelf and bench space to bedroom 4
•A built-in floor to ceiling wardrobe, Daikin electric split system AC, a study nook with built in bench with drawers to bedroom 5
•Main bathroom with beautiful blue tones, skylight, and a heated towel rack
•Ample storage with two storage cupboards and a linen cupboard
•Spacious laundry + powder room with sky light, pull out ironing board and bench space
•Rheem electric hot water system
•Double garage with an automatic garage door + paved drive way for multiple parked cars
•Cedar-clad workshop/studio with power
•In-ground automatic irrigation system for front and back gardens
•Beautifully designed and secluded mature gardens with flowering Bradford Pear trees, Manchurian Pear trees and a long waterlily pool
•In close proximity to Canberra's CBD, Anzac Parade, The War Memorial, Mount Ainslie, Manuka and Kingston, Parliament House and the Commonwealth offices, Campbell cafes, schools, shops and recreation, including Lake Burley Griffin

Nearby Amenities:
Reid Park – 450m (6 min walk)
Glebe Park – 850m (12 min walk)
Reid Early Childhood Centre – 400m (6 min walk)
Reid Pre and Primary School – 450m (6 min walk)
Campbell High School – 1.0km (3 min drive)
Dickson College – 5.8km (10 min drive)
UNSW Canberra City Campus – 3.1km (4 min drive)
Australian National University – 3.0km (5 min drive)
Canberra Institute of Technology – 1.4km (3 min drive)
Canberra Centre – 1.5km (4 min drive)
Canberra Hospital – 12.9km (17 min drive)
Braddon – 2.0km (4 min drive)

Property Specifications:
Built: 1936
Extended: 1992
Living: 240m²
Garage: 41.6m²
Total House: 281.6m²
Block: 1,100m²
Ceiling insulation rating: R4.0
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER): 1 Star
Rates: $2,089p/q approx
Land tax (if tenanted): $4,664p/q approx

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