207 Atherton St, Downer ACT 2602

The delightful character of the ex-govie has been maintained, with the exterior retaining all the much-loved hallmarks of the era – simple elongated lines, gently pitched roof and rows of crisp white timber windows set against a fresh palette of dove grey.

Yellow daisies delineate the front parking bay, the home mostly obscured behind a lush hedge. On the left, a driveway ushers to the garage and a welcoming front porch shelters the entryway. There is a lovely transparency as soon as you step inside, as a wall of glass sliders connects you to the rear deck and garden beyond. Easy-care vinyl flooring stretches underfoot, with the generous family room joining the renovated kitchen and meals area.

The bright feel-good kitchen is in crisp black and white, with plenty of bench space and a tonne of neatly arrayed storage. The glass splashback introduces a warm note of latte and display cabinets softly illuminate curated items via integrated LED lighting.

The hallway ushers past the seamless European laundry and opens onto the vast expanse of the second living area. This is a harmonious space, muted and private with twin ribbon windows and skylight welcoming a soft light. This is the perfect area for relaxation and a great place for the family to enjoy a movie together. From here you can step outside with a cuppa in hand and take in the fresh air and leafy enclosure of the garden.

The master bedroom overlooks a privately walled courtyard with red flowering camelias, a large bay window perfectly framing an age-old white mulberry tree, that shelters and shades in summer, providing a lovely nook for a quiet retreat. There is a wall of mirrored robes for seamless storage and an excellent ensuite bathroom. Four additional bedrooms are segregated on the opposing side of the home and there is a large family bathroom with a bathtub. All bedrooms have built-in-robes and large windows that welcome natural light.

Outdoors is an absolute haven with soft lawns, extensive mulched areas, large vegetable gardens and neat rows of shrubs and mature shady trees. It's the perfect yard for the kids and pets to run amuck.

You are close to both Downer and Watson shops and the treed expanse of the Watson Woodland. Enjoy alfresco dining at Gang Gang Café or join in on trivia nights, the flea markets and fab live music events. The Dickson precinct is moments away for essential services, shopping and international cuisine. The home is handy to Burn and Tardent Street Playgrounds and it is not far to the Micro-Forest with a great choice of schools also within walking distance. Transport is close by, including the light rail, whisking you straight to the CBD, which is also an easy drive by car.

features.

.delightful renovated and extended five-bedroom home in peaceful Downer

.two lovely living areas opening to the rear deck and garden

.family area merging to the kitchen and combined meals area

.glass sliders opening off the family room to a lovely, covered deck (cover is brand new)

.renovated kitchen with banks of storage, including full-height pantry and LED lit glass display cabinets, stone benchtops, glass splashback, electric oven and cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher from Bosch

.master bedroom with bay window, ensuite and built-in robe with glass sliders opening to a pretty courtyard

.second large living area also opens to the deck

.four additional generous bedrooms, all with built-in-robes

.family bathroom with a bathtub

.European laundry

.ducted gas heating

.two RC split system air conditioners

.ceiling fans

.private backyard with soft lawn, lovely, mulched areas, established plantings and vegetable gardens

.irrigation to most of the gardens

.garage with storage space/work area

.plenty of off street parking

.ideally located close to playgrounds and parkland

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

.handy to the Downer shops and the famous Gang Gang Café and Bar

.walk to EPIC where the fabulous Farmers Markets are held each Saturday

.moments from the bustling Dickson and Braddon precincts

.close to transport including the light rail and within and easy drive of the CBD and ANU

EER: 1.5

Rates: $4,296

Land Value: $809,000

Block Size: 663m2 approx.

Internal living: 164m2 approx.