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Sold on 24 Apr 2024 for $1,090,000

8 Hood Place
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 115m2
Land area: 694m2
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Property Details for 8 Hood Pl, Watson

8 Hood Pl, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 694m2 and floor size of 115m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Watson in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
115m2
Land Size
694m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 36, Section 5

Last Listing description (March 2024)

This sunny home is characterised by expansive glazing, a neutral palette, pops of honeyed timber and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. A contemporary remodel has created a wonderful, laid-back family home that champions both connection and repose, while honouring the unique history of this charming ex-govie.

Resting on a quiet loop street, overlooking parkland, this three-bedroom home, is an easy stroll to Majura Primary School, Billabong Pond and Simpson Street Playground. The home is also moments from EPIC, Watson shops and the Dickson precinct. The coveted locale extends a blissful quiet while being excellently placed close to reserve, cafes and the buzzing night life of Braddon and the CBD.

The home sits back behind pretty gardens, the original fa?ade enhanced by a vine draped pergola that floats above a spacious timber deck. Garden paths usher past a riot of texture and colour as a mix of mature trees and flowering perennials shelter and shade. The house is an appealing combo of red brick, charcoal trim including timber panelling and rows of square windows, which is typical of the era and the ever-popular modernist form.

The minimalist white kitchen combines banks of storage with light worktops and an excellent spatial array that makes the most of every inch of space. There is a wonderful sociability and plenty of room at the breakfast bar, fostering family togetherness and allowing small hands to help out with meal prep.

The kitchen flows to a vast combined dining and living space with walls of glass sliders that forge a distinctive link to the garden. Light is welcomed on two sides and the room is enhanced by the ever changing moods and colours of nature. The easy drift to sheltered deck is perfect for both quiet relaxation and robust entertaining.

Three peaceful bedrooms capture leafy garden views and centre around a family bathroom and separate toilet. The master bedroom has a built-in-robe for seamless storage and a large picture window overlooking the soft green lawns, assemblage of mature fruiting trees.

Red paths usher past lawns to secret garden nook, set with garden bench and ideal for taking in the sunshine, stealing a moment of peace. We love the country vibe of the corrugated garden garage/shed, painted a cheerful barn red. Layered decks float above the well-tended lawns, the whole arena just right for lazy weekend gatherings. Think long lunches merging to evening, perhaps a game of impromptu cricket with the kids as the sun fades.

Watson is a vibrant, inner-north suburb with great community vibes, fabulous local shops, plenty of playgrounds and parks and is surrounded by natural reserves. Enjoy great coffee, fabulous pizza at The Knox, or dine out at the Filipino eatery, Lola and Lola. The home is a few steps from Majura Primary School, Simpson Street Playground and Watson Woodlands. It is not far to Dickson shops, host to an array of international cuisines. Majura Nature Reserve is nearby, and the home is just a stone's throw from the Braddon precinct, Ainslie shops, ANU and the CBD. The home is 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.

.beautifully renovated three-bedroom home in coveted Watson
.enveloped by mature leafy gardens
.pergola covered front deck
.light filled and spacious
.large modern kitchen combined meals
.easy-care timber vinyl flooring
.banks of white cabinetry for storage and stainless-steel appliances
.generous combined dining and living flowing to deck and private rear gardens
.living areas and bedrooms softly carpeted
.ceiling fans
.three bedrooms all with leafy garden views
.master bedroom with built-in-robe
.crisp white family bathroom and separate toilet
.ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling
.north facing backyard
.easy care/low maintenance gardens
.secure backyard
.layered decks overlooking expanses of soft lawn, mature fruiting trees
.private driveway ushering to single garage and storage shed
.carport with roller door and single garage
.surrounded by green spaces including woodlands and reserve
.walking distance to local Watson shops
.moments from the Braddon and Dickson precincts
.handy to local schools, transport including the light rail, whisking your straight to the CBD.

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 694 m2
Living size: 117 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.0
Zoning: RZ1

Build year: 1964

Rates: $4,207.78 pa
Land tax: $7,609.32 pa (investors only)
UV: $807,000 (2022)
Rental opinion $730 p/w

Property History for 8 Hood Pl, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,090,000
24 Apr 2024
Listed for Rent
$500/w
12 Jun 2018
  • 24 Apr 2024
    Sold for $1,090,000
  • 31 Jan 2024
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 11 May 2018
    Listed for Rent $500 / week
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About Watson 2602

The size of Watson is approximately 3.7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 16% of total area. The population of Watson in 2011 was 5,121 people. By 2016 the population was 5,880 showing a population growth of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watson is 30-39 years. Households in Watson are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watson work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.8% of the homes in Watson were owner-occupied compared with 57.2% in 2016.

Watson has 3,110 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Watson have seen a 41.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 42.26% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Watson is $1,064,344 while the median value for Units is $561,855.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $560.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in Watson on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 141 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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