61 Piddington St, Watson ACT 2602

The red brick form is tucked behind a screen of mature trees as natives co-mingle with exotics and a winding path opens onto a clearing; a secluded gathering spot for the kids and adults to enjoy alike. A thoughtful renovation has ushered this soulful home into the present, creating a wonderful family home with connection to the outdoors. Extensive insulation and a choice of heating and cooling systems ensure consistent year-round comfort and excellent energy efficiency.

Living is open and airy, with a generous front lounge flowing through to a large kitchen, family and meals area. Multiple decks extend the living spaces outdoors. New easy-care timber laminate floors stretch to meet freshly painted white walls. The kitchen delivers a pop of sky blue, lots of storage and a peninsula for relaxed gathering. The worktops are an enduring black stone with a touch of sparkle and the glass splashback reflects the sunshine. Timber-framed glazing forges a constant connection to nature and welcomes the north-easterly light.

One imagines whole summers spent dining within the sheltered outdoor area, an easy back and forth to the nearby kitchen. On cooler days there is the open-air deck that floats you within the garden. Bi-fold doors create a generous open-air connection to the family hub. If fresh herbs or ripe red tomatoes are on the menu, you're in luck - several raised vegetable beds let you grow your own.

The bedrooms are privatised by the hallway, creating a peaceful retreat. The master has a wall of robes and all three rooms have big windows that frame the changing colours of the garden. New carpet keeps things cosy and ceiling fans provide a cooling breeze on summer nights. The family bathroom is a timeless, contemporary mix of black and white and serves up a bathtub, warming heated floors and excellent storage.

The garden studio/teen retreat/rumpus delivers a big, versatile space for play, creativity and escape. Glass sliders welcome the garden within, creating a calm haven for working from home, older kids or spill-over guest accommodation. There's space for a pool table or games area, making it ideal for teenagers, guests or relaxed weekends with friends.

The location is perfect - the leafy street, the off-leash dog area and endless bushland of Mt Majura Reserve. Stroll to the local for great coffee, or enjoy a delicious meal at the Filipino eatery, Lola and Lola. Walk to Exhibition Park, host to the famous Farmers Market or explore the myriad of world class eateries, bars and shops of the inner north. The home is also convenient to a mix of private and public schools and the Australian Catholic University. You are also close to transport, including the light rail, linking you to the metro city station and the whole of Canberra.

features.

.upgraded and extended, three-bedroom home in leafy Watson

.superb energy rating of 5 stars and a 9KW solar array

.large versatile garden studio/teen retreat or rumpus

.backing Watson Green Space off-leash dog area

.rear gate opening onto a magnificent avenue of trees

.nestled in established, landscaped, low-maintenance native gardens

.new easy care timber laminate floors

.freshly painted

.open plan living, dining and kitchen

.bi-fold glass doors opening onto the rear deck and garden

.direct door access to the carport and raised vegetable and herb beds

.cheerful blue kitchen with peninsula, lots of storage, gas hob, Electrolux oven, Smeg microwave and dishwasher from Miele

.master bedroom with big windows, leafy views and wall of built-in-robes with a dresser

.bedroom two with built-in-robe

.bedroom three with electric panel heater

.ceiling fans and new carpet in all three bedrooms

.renovated family bathroom with bathtub, heated towel rack and underfloor heating

.multiple heating and cooling options including ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling and RC split system

.wall, under-floor and ceiling insulation

.dual-layer honeycomb blinds

.natural air ventilation system

.extensive external storage adjoining rumpus

.separate laundry with great storage, separate toilet and shower

.carpet, ceiling lights and fan to rumpus

.close to the much-loved Watson shops

.easy stroll to the Farmers Market

.located within the zone of 3 public high schools and Dickson College

.close to a mix of private and public schools, the local pre-school, Nipperville and Watson Early Childhood daycares and the Australian Catholic University

.short drive or cycle from the Dickson and Braddon precincts

.close to the light rail whisking you straight to the CBD

EER: 5

Land Size: 664m2 approx.

Land Value: $825,000

Rates: $4,740

Internal living: 131m2 approx.

The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.