80 Irvine Street, Watson, ACT 2602

This lovely larger than average feel good three-bedroom home speaks of family life informed by a lovely nostalgia with its decorative cornices, solid build, timber floors and unique detailing. 

Privately built and ideally placed in an elevated position on a wonderful street, a few steps from the Watson Woodlands and Harding Street Playground. Sitting nicely on the established block you are sheltered beneath the tall trees, with a large front veranda enabling you to sit back, relax and enjoy the outlook.

Inside hardwood timber floors glow in the sunshine as the beautiful light pours in through the wall of glass in the expansive living area. There is a wonderful circular flow, inviting you to the formal dining space and the original but funky kitchen beyond. Large windows frame the gardens at every turn, providing a peaceful sanctuary and terrific outlook.

The kitchen is large, with plenty of space for family gatherings and chit chat as you cook up a storm. There are banks of original kitchen cabinetry complete with cool jet age handles. There is also a large adjacent laundry that has direct access to a small porch overlooking the back yard. There is so much scope here – one imagines glass doors, timber decking extending into the garden…long summer days entertaining family and friends.

Three large peaceful bedrooms all with built-in-robes, are sequestered by a slender hallway. The generous master bedroom captures the front garden and the mountain beyond, what a view to wake up to. The family bathroom has been updated and is finished in federation style floor tiling that combines buttery cream with deep forest green. There is a relaxing bathtub and the convenience of a separate toilet.  

Watson is a vibrant, inner-north suburb with great community vibes, fabulous local shops, plenty of playgrounds and parks and surrounded by natural reserves. The home is moments from Watson shops and primary school. Enjoy great coffee, fabulous pizza at The Knox, or dine out at the Filipino eatery, Lola and Lola. It is not far to Dickson shops, host to an array of international cuisines. Majura Nature Reserve is nearby, and the home is edged by interconnecting green spaces. Close to transport, including the light rail, linking you to the metro city station and the whole of Canberra.

.features
.generous light filled three bedroom, 60's home in leafy Watson
.ideally placed on a leafy street, a few steps from the reserve/off-leash dog area
.privately built and double brick construction
.large front veranda with decorative wrought iron railing
.large windows
.hardwood floors
.decorative cornices
.timber front door with leadlight glass
.French doors opening onto large living area with original art deco hearth and corrugated concrete panelling
.circular flow to formal dining area and kitchen 
.original kitchen with jet age cabinet handles
.large internal laundry
.two double linen closets
.family bathroom with a bathtub and separate toilet
.master bedroom with mirrored built-in-robe and mountain views
.two additional bedrooms with built-in-robes
.ducted gas heating
.attic ladder with roof storage
.expansive rear garden
.large carport
.easy stroll to Watson Shops and Watson primary School
.handy to transport, a variety of schools, Nipperville day care centre, the local pre-school and Farmer's Market at EPIC
.close to parks and transport including the light rail
.easy drive to the Dickson and Braddon Precincts and the CBD

EER: 1.5
Internal living: 145m2 approx.
Land Size: 756m2 approx.
Land Value: $855,000
Rates: $4,587 approx. per annum