SOLD BEFORE AUCTION c.189 square metres of living on 1,262 square metre land holding.If your heart misses a beat when you first inspect, it's for good reason. Step onto the quaint Tallowwood front deck, under the Pandorea vine, past the solar power meter box and through the front door of the charming 1936 ex-Govvie in the Wakefield Gardens Heritage Precinct, for a pleasant surprise.First time offered since 1974, it's been the much loved home of newlyweds Paul and Penny, who derived immense pleasure 'feathering their nest' over four decades, planting, gardening, extending, renovating, entertaining, painting, potting, weaving and singing. Extended to provide areas for gatherings with family and friends, to feast over fine food, and fine wine stored in the cellar below.Retaining several original quirks appealing to those who prefer character and patina above polished perfect finishes, the comfortable home has aged gracefully over 80 years and is now ready for new owners to enjoy and imbue with a little tender love and care in its restoration, restructure and preservation.The heritage cottage was discretely and sympathetically extended between 1976 and 1983 in collaboration with our Canberra icon, Rob Warren Architect, who left his indellible modern mark. The unique centrepiece of the home, contemporary to this day, is a stunning light-filled studio with soaring timber lined ceilings, clerestory cupola, loft and row of dramatic spot lights.A flexible floor-plan allows plenty of indoor and outdoor space for a young family  to grow in a rural-style setting in one Canberra's most sought-after inner city suburbs. Two vast living areas divided by a massive chimney, are linked to the great outdoors by... Lot/Plan No: CANB/AINS/34/6/