26 Kerferd Street
WatsonAuction 5:30pm Wednesday 25 February

A long hallway leads to the private sleeping domain…part travel way, part mudroom with its wall of handy pine cabinetry storage. The old smaller entrance windows have been replaced with full length double glass, so the light flows in effortlessly. From here you can see across the front deck, through the gathering of trees and across to the open parkland.

Home to a pair of hands-on creatives, this wonderful three-bedder has been artfully re-worked and sustainably upgraded. The home forges a wonderful connection to the outside, and has the advantage of a separate studio with lofty raked ceilings. The house boasts new double glazed windows and honey-combed blinds throughout, which frame the leafy landscape. Think family togetherness, relaxed entertaining, soulful vibes and a great inner north locale.

There is a peek-a-boo feel from the street, but the big corner block is cleverly screened by trees and hedges. You can catch a glimpse of the attractive lines of the house, the intrigue of the red brick, panelled detailing and the cantilevered pergola that floats above the front decking. Corten steel defines the landscaped native garden, and a neatly paved fire-pit arena allows you to gather into the evening. The presence of Simpson Street Playground, just across the way, feels like an old friend, an extension of the garden.

Timber floating floors flow underfoot and the walls are a precise gallery white so artworks can shine. The combined living, dining, kitchen is big and roomy, filled with light and love. The kitchen has just the right amount of playful texture and colour – teal blue kit kat tiling, warm timber shelving, perfect for putting your hands on favourite coffee cups and other ceramics. Large bi-fold doors allow you to invite cooling breezes, and drift to the large rear deck with its raked pergola and cooling ceiling fan.

Across the emerald lawn, in a quiet corner of the big garden, sits a flexible use studio, surrounded by decking. Glass doors welcome the presence of the garden within, so you can get creative in-tune with nature. Wicking vegetable beds teem with offerings, and there is sweet smelling lilac, pretty crepe myrtle and fig trees. Bliss comes to mind…long summer days, kids tumbling on the grass, a gathering of friends.

All three bedrooms have updated built-in-robes for seamless storage and big windows that capture light and aspect. The family bathroom has been beautifully preserved – think 60s mosaic tiled floors and feature wall tiling in rich avocado green. There is a bathtub and the convenience of a separate toilet. And the entire home has benefited from major sustainable upgrades – new double glazed windows, boosted insulation in the ceiling, walls and under floor, heat pump hot water system, 13.5 Kw solar array and a charging point for your EV.

Enjoy great coffee and fabulous pizza at The Knox, or dine out at the Filipino eatery, Lola and Lola. The home is a few steps from Simpson Street Playground, Watson Woodlands and Majura Primary School. It is not far to Dickson shops, host to an array of international cuisines. Majura Nature Reserve is nearby, and the home is just a stone’s throw from the Braddon precinct, Ainslie shops, ANU and the CBD. The home is also handy to a mix of private and public schools, close to transport, including the light rail, linking you to the metro city station and the whole of Canberra.

features.
.beautifully renovated and sustainably upgraded three-bedroom home in leafy Watson
.large, private corner block, enclosed by leafy gardens
.directly across from parkland
.central front deck with cantilevered pergola
.hallway/mudroom with timber shelving/storage
.timber floating floors
.open plan living, dining and kitchen spilling to large rear deck and garden
.renovated kitchen with ample storage, electric oven, microwave combi, induction cooktop and under counter Bosch washing machine
.three peaceful bedrooms with updated built-in-robes
.bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
.evaporative cooling
.2 RC split systems
.heat pump hot water
.13.5KW solar array
.EV charging point
.double glazing and honeycomb blinds throughout
.boosted insulation, new gutters and downpipes
.private rear gardens with soft lawns, established trees and plantings, wicking bed vegetable garden, gravel bay ready for a spa bath
.large rear deck with raked pergola and ceiling fan
.transportable studio with raked ceilings, glass sliders and decking
.garden shed
.private driveway boasting a large carport and a double garage
.easy stroll to Watson shops, local schools and the Farmer’s Market at EPIC
.close to Ainslie shops, parks, transport and schools including the ANU
.whisper close to the Dickson and Braddon Precincts and the CBD

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 784 m2
Living size: 117 m2 (approx.)
EER: 5.0

Build year: 1963

Rates: $4852.16 pa
Land tax: $10,048.60 pa (investors only)
UV: $847,000 (2025)

Rental Opinion: $720 to $750 pw

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