The home in Watson is a bit of classic red brick Australiana with a modern twist in the interior spaces. Photo: Kiernan May.
Just a 10-minute drive from Civic and within a stone’s throw of a light rail station, 9 Phillip Avenue is a recently renovated classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom family home on a big block with a massive backyard.
Brilliantly located with a design focused on light, air and space, it is everything a family home should be.
This newly renovated red brick home has the best of both worlds: the solidity and permanence of a 60s construction that will stand the test of time, but with an interior that is fresh and modern, with a simple but refined focus on making every space as bright and sunny as possible.
“There’s plenty of modern styling, but the exterior has that classic red brick look that people love so much in Canberra homes of that era,” Canberry Properties director Melissa Martin-Smith says.
The home has been in the same family for decades and it shows the love and care that that kind of long-term ownership brings.
“It’s been a much-loved family home for 50 years; offerings of a home like this on such a generously sized block are rare,” Melissa says.
The renovations have completely updated the interior, from the hybrid timber floors to the new kitchen with integrated dishwasher and marbled countertops, the rain shower and even a few touches outside like the restoration of the deep-blue timber panelling. Everything is new and waiting for the next owner.
“It’s been brought up to date. It’s got a warm, lovely feel, and there’s nothing more for the buyer to do. It’s completely hassle-free and ready to move in,” Melissa says.
That warm feeling comes from the airiness and light in the home that permeates throughout. The renovated, never-used open-plan kitchen pulls in the light with its big, northerly facing windows.
The kitchen connects to the dining and living rooms, creating a large, open communal space ideal for entertaining and family meals.
The living/dining area connects to the sunroom, creating a great space to sit, relax, and take in the sunshine. It also has a beautiful view of the garden from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The master bed has a built-in robe and a prime northerly aspect for soaking in the morning light.
The sunroom leads out to the backyard, and what first strikes you is its size and low-maintenance character.
The backyard/garden already has veggie patches, a fruiting olive tree, a pear tree, a fig tree and plenty of space for kids to run around and kick a ball while the parents sit and relax in the alfresco dining area on the patio.
“The veggie patches are already in and ready for a green thumb. It’s all there and ready for extra planting, and the outdoor area is perfect for big parties and barbeques – you could have 20-40 people out there enjoying themselves,” Melissa says.
It’s an ideal home for families, situated within convenient walking distance of transport, shops and schools. The Watson shops nearby also have great options for dining, coffee and more.
“It’s the perfect first home, especially for a young family with kids. There are schools nearby and the backyard means they have room to play safely,” Melissa says.
This home has so much to offer for a young family or first-home buyer: a newly renovated home with the charm of decades of maintenance and care, with an established garden, great new features, and within walking distance of the great amenities that make central suburbs like Watson so desirable.
For more information on 9 Phillip Avenue, Watson, call Melissa Martin-Smith on 0412 765 198 (Canberry) or Jenny McReynolds on 0409 300 065 (Home.byholly), and check out Zango for all the hottest listings.
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