1 Harding Street
Watson$1,250,000+

perfect position fronting parkland!

Charming four-bedroom cottage surrounded by abundant greenery, rich in space, natural joy and community spirit. This soulful, vintage home has been thoughtfully updated and sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac that blurs to parkland and shared walking paths. There is a special vibe – part country home and part inner north arty pad, secluded yet well-connected.

A rose twined arbour sets the scene as magnificent trees form a shady canopy, the front garden reading very much like a secret outdoor haven. The front deck opens the family hub to light and the landscape. Think an easy back and forth from inside to out, a sheltered, all-weather alfresco experience and laid-back lifestyle with endless parkland views.

Easy-care, timber-like laminate flooring is insulating underfoot and most windows are double glazed. A soothing neutral scheme mixes with bold blocks of colour – earthy burnt orange and Mediterranean Sea blue. Living is arranged in an open plan, spilling to the north and that fabulous all-weather deck, with its timber framed glass walls and roll-down café blinds.

The renovated kitchen is light and welcoming, with banks of clever storage including a big corner pantry. Timber hued worktops introduce a patterning of delicate grain and there are all-electric appliances, including a dishwasher from Miele. The dining space is large enough to accommodate a big table, so everyone can gather and comfy lounges can be arranged beneath the big windows so you can bask in the northern sunshine.

You will fall in love with the master bedroom with its timber framed glass doors that open to small sunroom/storage area. From here you step out to the gorgeous rear yard, think ample space for a farm garden, lots of mature leafy trees and the fresh scent of a productive lemon tree. Two of the remaining bedrooms all have excellent built-in-storage and all three have big windows that capture the enchanting landscape. The family bathroom is finished in a neutral combo of white and warm terracotta, with a pop of tessellated tiling and a relaxing bathtub.

The home fronts the green belt that is the Harding Street Playground where the kids and families gather – this links you to the Primary School and Watson Woodlands. Enjoy great coffee at Watson shops with local favs including The Knox for great pizza, or Lola and Lola for relaxed meals. It is not far to Dickson, host to an array of international cuisines. Majura Nature Reserve is nearby, and the home is just a short drive or bike ride from the Braddon precinct, CBD and ANU. You are also convenient 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.
.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