213 Beasley Street
MAWSON
MAWSON
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2
2
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Sold: $865,000
Retro residence on an enormous Woden block
Please note we are working with current government limits of 20 people viewing an open home at a time. We invite you to work with us should we reach this limit and ask to wait in turn once numbers allow for entry. We encourage preregistration where possible. While the auction will be held on-site, no more than 20 people (excluding staff) may attend the auction. Please contact us if you would like to attend the auction.Constructed in 1968, this freshly painted, double brick, classic colonial home rests on a huge, level 1387m² piece of land. Sited to the fore, it leaves almost limitless potential to maximise the surfeit of space left free in the rear garden. Possibilities could be another substantial dwelling to coexist with the original residence, major or minor expansions of the existing home, a knock down & rebuild, or inclusion of a tennis court and/or swimming pool.
On a popular feeder street where real estate redevelopment is emphasised, this splendid property with street appeal presents a wonderful opportunity to any buyer wanting to make a shrewd investment. Blonde face brick harks back to the mid-century age, as does the pale green cement tile roof & white-painted metal colonial window frames. The long front portico is ideal for observing the world go by.
Inside, the elegant formal entry is characterised by grey slate floors & a leadlight window. The spacious lounge room is light & airy, accessed via louvered double timber doors, is carpeted, & includes both gas heating & reverse-cycle air conditioning. Ornate cornices, original ash internal doors & deep windowsills are a feature in many of the rooms. Beyond this more formal sector, the sun-drenched north side has 2 additional living spaces – a casual zone off the kitchen & a room off the garage. The latter could be utilised as a sunroom, study or separate dining/meals area. Both overlook the verdant back garden & offer distant mountain ridge top views.
The inviting kitchen’s cabinetry is vintage, although the granite bench tops, Simpson wall oven & tiled splashback are past improvements. A basic retro-tiled laundry abuts it & is the access point for the rear garden.
Mirroring many older Canberran homes, a central corridor with 3 well-proportioned bedrooms branch from it. Two have built-in robes, the main with cream twist pile carpet, built-in dressing table & a cosy ensuite, possibly renovated around 2 decades ago. The primary bathroom & separate WC may have been restored at the same time, with the powder-blue bathtub kept for posterity. A practical vanity unit, original opaque glass window & mirrored shaving cabinet feature. There’s space in abundance for a contemporary transformation if preferred.
Outside, the front garden includes many mature trees & shrubs which have aesthetic merit & enhance privacy. The jaw-dropping rear yard is likewise very leafy & relatively secluded, with several mature fruit trees creating a mini orchard within the extensive lawn. It possesses several structures that could be of appeal – a generous double-sided carport, workshop spaces with power connected, a compact glass house, B-B-Q area, & covered timber deck for alfresco entertaining. Some perimeter fencing has been recently replaced.
Mawson should require no introduction. An exceedingly popular locale with its excellent proximity to the Woden Town Centre, it provides all the conveniences one could desire. Wide nature strips with mature street trees add to the charm. The location’s significance should only intensify in the years ahead.
Some would dispute the true value of this property lay in the majestic block, proportionate to 3 or 4 standard residential plots in some newer suburbs. In addition, its levelness reduces future site costs & enhances usability.
Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to acquire an extraordinary property. Contact the agent today to reflect your interest.
Features:
- 1387m² block
- 159m² of living
- Heating – gas
- Cooling/heating – Dakin reverse-cycle air conditioning
- Double brick with metal colonial style window frames
- Pine timber flooring
- Attached extra-large single garage, with internal access & remote door
- Double carport with power
- Solar heating
- Ornate cornices
- North orientation to the rear