18 A'beckett Street, Watson, ACT 2602

Gorgeous, renovated home filled with abundant light!

Walls of glass, high raked ceilings and precise touches create a kind of magic in this unique home. This elegant three bedder almost floating on its large corner block, forges a wonderful connection on both sides with delightful meandering gardens that will continue to thrive for years to come. Old and new combine as a thoughtful renovation honours the clean lines, peaceful simplicity and charming balance of the original home.

The form is classic of the 60s era – low lying, simple raked roofline, linear banks of windows and a broad front veranda, sheltered by a louvred pergola. The deep front garden lush with an array of plantings and enormous sheltering oak tree. Paths invite in a choice of directions and there is a driveway on the left, ushering to a 4 car garage with auto-door. 

Inside a subtle materiality marries crisp whites with soft greys and a threading of contemporary matt black. A Scandinavian soap finish has been applied to the original pine floorboards, creating a matt sheen that enhances the natural light tones of the wood. The gorgeous front living area enjoys the colours and moods of the landscape, as corner windows and a wall of northern glass draw the outside in. There is a gorgeous combo of transparency and privacy, earthed by a central fireplace set with an electric fire that provides a radiant glow on cold winter nights. 

The feel good kitchen and combined meals area features slate floors, welcoming texture and varied tones. Cabinets are crisp white with sleek black handles and include a large step-in pantry. But again, it's the sheer volume of glass that makes this space so special, the signature wall of original casement windows creating a cathedral of light. There is easy drift to outdoors and sheltered alfresco area, soft lawns, gravelled fire pit…so perfect for gathering with family and friends.

Three welcoming bedrooms overlook the broad front gardens, all synchronised by banks of large windows. The master bedroom has floor to ceiling, seamless built-in-cabinets and a sophisticated glass pendant. Bedroom two also has excellent storage, while the third room lends itself perfectly to study or working from home with its open shelving for books and display.
 
The family bathroom and separate toilet are fully renovated, finished in a gorgeous combo of crisp white, earthy grey with matt black fixtures, including double rain showers. We love the deep bathtub set beneath the northern window so you can bathe in golden sunlight. Neatly tucked away at the end of the home is the laundry, all striking black subway tiling and neat array of cabinetry. A glass door opens directly onto the green expanses of the fully fenced gardens. 

The home is close to Majura Primary School and the fabulous local shops and you are just a short walk from the micro-forest. It is moments to Exhibition Park, home to the weekend Capital Region Farmer's Market. The bustling precincts of Dickson and Braddon are at hand and an easy stroll to the light rail, whisking you straight to the CBD. The home is also convenient to a great choice of schools and the Australian Catholic University. Move in and discover the delights of this wonderful community and suburb.

features.
.beautifully renovated three-bedroom home in leafy Watson
.light filled with a wonderful connection to the outdoors
.continuous design thread and soothing black and white palette 
.raked ceilings with exposed painted trusses
.light filled and airy 
.long front merbau deck sheltered by a louvered pergola
.north facing living area with original hearth set with a stunning electric fireplace
.adjoining kitchen and meals flowing to rear northern gardens and alfresco living
.slate floors in a checkerboard of earthy tones
.serene white kitchen with plenty of storage, including a step-in-pantry, Westinghouse wall oven and gas hob, dishwasher from Bosch
.three peaceful bedrooms with leafy outlooks
.master bedroom with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and elegant glass pendant light
.bedroom two with built-in-robe
.bedroom three or home office with open shelving
.updated glazing to the windows with low-e-glass
.gorgeous family bathroom with deep freestanding tub, frameless glass shower space and double rain showers 
.separate toilet
.internal laundry with black subway tiling, excellent storage and direct access to the garden
.instant hot water
.RC split system in the living area and main bedroom
.4 car garage with auto roller door (2.2 metre height clearance) and additional roller door access from the back garden
.large corner block with wrap around lawns and garden
.fully fenced back yard 
.easy stroll to Watson shops, local schools and the Farmer's Market at EPIC
.close to parks, transport and schools including the Australian Catholic University
.whisper close to the Dickson and Braddon Precincts and the CBD

EER: 1.5
Land Size: 708m2 approx.
Land Value: $825,000
Rates: $4,289 approx. per annum 

Recent Sales: 
60 A'Beckett Street Watson - sold for $1,120,000
75 A'Beckett Street Watson - sold for $1,100,100
9 Hood Place Watson - sold for $1,185,000
41 Andrews Street Watson - sold for $1,143,000