23 Manning Street, Watson, ACT 2602

Magnificent eye-catching residence – spectacular both inside and out!

The colour scheme is a mix of white and soft greys, allowing the beauty of the natural surrounds to take the lead. Texture plays a role – speckled stone countertops, honeycomb patterned tiling and the organic warmth of timber abound. But the scale is the ultimate hero, airy ceiling heights, epic windows, generous shower rooms and of course the expanse of the social domain. 

Secluded and harmonious, this thoughtfully renovated and extended four-bedroom, three-bathroom home impresses from the get-go. Sitting low behind a deep frontage dotted with Japanese maples and a layering of beautiful plantings, the home's mix of rendered planes feel elegantly modern. There is a curving circular driveway and a central path, formalised by blue stone garden walls. To the right a garage provides tandem parking for two cars, while on the opposing side there is a shading carport.

A long view connects you to the garden in the first instant, the entry hallway leads to an influx of light and greenery that dominates the glorious living area beyond. It is a lovely welcoming note that beckons you forward like a present waiting to be opened. A floating sideboard is topped with Blackbutt and additional cabinetry is housed seamlessly within the lengthy and broad hallway.

The social hub makes the most of the northern aspect and the abundance of greenery that crowds the windows. We love the easy way this wonderful space elevates all aspects of family life, with its sweeping outlook onto the natural world. A large, fixed pane of glass interrupts the walls to captivating effect and glass sliders ensure a wonderful drift to a large spotted gum deck, perfect for entertaining.

Sitting central within the combined living and dining area is the hard-working kitchen. There is a nice contrast between dark and light as black worktops meet cabinetry in the timber tones of ash and oak. Blackbutt edges the floating island, creating a breakfast bar, perfect for relaxed family togetherness. 

The studio within is fantastically multi-use, fully self-contained yet connected to the home and with a private entry from the street. It houses an ensuite bathroom, living area with kitchenette and a bedroom that spills deck side. 

The main sleeping wing is privatised by a glass door and slender hallway that leads to two additional bedrooms and an airy master suite. Glass doors can be opened to garden breezes and there is a large walk-in-robe and a striking ensuite finished in pearlescent mosaic tiling. The additional duo of bedrooms have built-in-robes and are amenable to a serene family bathroom with bathtub. 

You can make your way from one side of the rear garden to the other, traversing steppers, textural gravel, smooth synthetic grass, hosted by an array of flowering camelias, herbs, perennials, grasses and towering shady trees. There is a raised vegetable garden and a hidden shed. The whole garden project culminating perfectly in the secluded private nook, and fernery that nestles the master wing.

The street itself feels a world away from the city rush, culminating in a green belt with path that that links you to Knox Street and eventually to the off-leash dog area and up to Mount Majura. It is a short stroll to Watson shops for great coffee, fabulous pizza at The Knox, or relaxed dining at Lola and Lola. Dickson is not far with the brand new Dickson Village and the partially completed DKSN precinct, offering a mix of boutiques and eateries. A brand new, inclusive play space and recreational park is close by and you are within walking distance to a mix of private and public schools. The light rail is not far, whisking you to the CBD and the city metro station, linking the whole of Canberra.

features.

.beautifully renovated and extended four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence in popular Watson
.family home for 26 years
.wonderful versatile home with options 
.ideally placed at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac
.a home of generous proportions
.warming northern orientation with a large picture window taking pride of place in the living area
.soothing neutral palette of soft white and greys
.lovely texture and expression with pops of warm timber and ceramic detailing
.lovely mix of original cypress pine floorboards and woollen carpets
.wide entry hallway/foyer with floating sideboard and integrated cabinetry
.expansive social domain orientated to the light and garden, arranged in an open plan, combining kitchen, living and dining
.modern kitchen with banks of storage, floating island, stone benchtops, stainless-steel splashback, 90cm Belling cooker with gas hob, rangehood and dishwasher from Miele
.self-contained internal studio/flat with separate street access, living area with kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and bedroom spilling to rear deck
.master suite with glass sliders opening to small deck and private garden, ensuite bathroom and walk-in-robe
.two additional bedrooms with built-in-robes
.large family bathroom with tub and a separate toilet
.ceiling fans to most bedrooms and the living area
.four RC split system heating and cooling units
.two instant gas hot water systems
.two linen closets
.Roman blinds
.ducted gas heating
.solar panels 15kw system
.double glazed windows
.downlights throughout
.renovated internal laundry 
.two-car tandem garage with remote door and a single carport
.fully reticulated watering system
.12V lighting to the garden
.fully landscaped gardens front and back with a myriad of mature plantings, including Chinese elm, Japanese maples, magnolias, camelias, roses, agapanthus, bulbs and winter roses
.elevated spotted gum deck with retractable shade awning
.garden shed and raised vegetable bed
.handy to parks and the Mt Majura tracks
.easy drive to Dickson, Braddon, ANU and the CBD
.close to EPIC, schools and transport including the light rail, which is a 5 minute walk

EER: 3
Land Rates: $4,417 approx. per annum.
Land Value: $854,00