1 Harding St, Watson ACT 2602

A rose-twined arbour sets the scene as magnificent trees form a shady canopy, the front garden reading very much like a secret outdoor sanctuary. The front deck opens the family hub to light and landscape, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out.

For more than three decades this home has gently embraced its owners, adapting to changing seasons of life while remaining a place of warmth, connection and belonging. What began as a shared home among friends grew into a vibrant family haven, with the garden established over many years as a productive and beautiful landscape filled with mature trees, homegrown food, composting systems and spaces to gather. Its unique position beside the park made it a natural meeting place for neighbourhood families, where children could spill from front yards into open green spaces, ride bikes safely along the greenway and walk or cycle independently to school and friends' homes.

Cosy and warm in winter, cool in summer, the home benefits from solar panels, split-system heating and cooling, double glazing to most windows and a range of thoughtful upgrades that improve thermal comfort and efficiency. Easy-care timber-look laminate flooring provides warmth underfoot, while a soothing neutral palette is enlivened by accents of earthy burnt orange and Mediterranean blue. Living is arranged in an open-plan design that flows northward to the fabulous all-weather deck, complete with timber-framed glass walls and roll-down café blinds.

The renovated kitchen is light and welcoming, with generous storage including a large corner pantry, timber-look worktops and quality all-electric appliances, including a Miele dishwasher. A spacious dining area comfortably accommodates large family gatherings, while expansive windows invite northern sunshine into the living spaces. It is a home that has hosted many a gathering, with the space and practicality to comfortably cater for family, friends and the occasional crowd. More recently, as life has slowed and the children have moved on, the home has once again transformed, offering peaceful work-from-home spaces, quiet retreat and a profound sense of privacy among the gardens. There are mature vegetable gardens, a range of beds with curved flows through shade trees and the fresh scent of a productive lemon tree. The garden beds front and rear have drip irrigation installed.

You will fall in love with the main bedroom, where timber-framed glass doors open to a versatile sunroom or storage area before stepping out to the beautiful sanctuary that is the rear garden. Three additional bedrooms enjoy leafy outlooks, while two feature excellent built-in storage. The family bathroom combines white and warm terracotta tones with tessellated tiling and a relaxing bathtub.

The home's location encourages an active and connected lifestyle. Mt Majura's walking and mountain bike trails are moments away, while schools, sporting facilities and local shops are easily reached on foot or by bike. Harding Street Playground links directly to the Primary School and Watson Woodlands, while Watson Shops offer local favourites including The Knox and Lola and Lola. Dickson's renowned dining precinct, Majura Nature Reserve, Braddon, the CBD and ANU are all within easy reach, with the light rail providing seamless access across Canberra.

Rich in character and thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, this is a home that balances connection and tranquillity, offering a wonderful opportunity to become part of the vibrant Watson community.

features.

.charming four-bedroom cottage set within an idyllic, botanical oasis

.nestled within wrap around gardens and facing directly onto parkland

.privately sequestered at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac

.thoughtfully updated with a wonderful connection to nature

.leafy front garden with magnificent mature trees

.large sheltered and enclosed front deck that floats you among the trees

.mostly double glazed

.well insulated floating laminated timber floors

.RC split systems

.open plan living, dining and kitchen with glass sliders onto the deck

.renovated kitchen with banks of white cabinetry, including a large corner pantry, electric appliances and dishwasher from Miele

.vestibule with storage and adjacent laundry

.rear garden access with a small, sheltered deck

.family bathroom

.master bedroom with built-in-robe and timber sliders onto the north facing storage area that opens directly onto the garden

.built-in robes to two of the bedrooms

.expansive gardens with flat lawn, veggie beds and established trees

.two garden sheds and a chook run

.water tank

.carport

.easy stroll to the Watson Woodlands and Mt Majura Reserve

.stroll down to Watson shops, local schools and the Farmer's Market at EPIC

.close to transport and a great choice schools including the Australian Catholic University

.easy drive or bike ride to the Dickson and Braddon Precincts, the CBD and ANU

Fine details (all approximate)

EER: 1.5

Land Size: 663m2

Land Value: $825,000

Rates: $4,747 approx. per annum

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