Home of the week: contemporary residence on Rawson Street offers endless flexibilty

21 Rawson Street, Deakin
$1.5 million-plus
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Auction on Saturday, September 17 at 2.30pm, onsite
Inspect on Saturday, from 11.30am-noonLJ Hooker Manuka, Stephen Thompson 0466 724 039

Living in an established suburb doesn’t necessarily mean living in an established house.

Deakin has a whole host of different properties, including this contemporary residence on Rawson Street.

Flexibility is one of the property’s assets. A spacious entry connects to a formal living area, bedroom and powder room. A sliding door can close off these rooms from the rest of the house, perfect for guests or teenagers.

Large windows in the central, open-plan living, kitchen and dining area let in light and glimpses of greenery. 

The spacious kitchen is separated from the meals area via a large island bench and breakfast bar with marble finishes.

There is plenty of bench space and storage throughout, including a large pantry, plus stainless steel appliances.

The materials in this room, and throughout the house, are neutral but with some fun thrown in, such as the hexagonal tiled splash back and the glass pendant lighting over the island bench and the vanity units in each bathroom.

Several living spaces flow onto a large, covered alfresco area, including a separate living room and a large study, which could double as a rumpus room.

The master bedroom features built-in wardrobes plus a walk-in wardrobe with a range of storage options.

The en suite has grey floor tiles and marbled floor-to-ceiling tiles and comes with a double-sized seamless glass shower, a large vanity and toilet.

The main bathroom features a similar palette and comes with a seamless glass shower, built-in bath and separate toilet.

The remaining three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

Outside, a patch of lawn is surrounded by elevated stone edging and easy-care landscaping.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Deakin in the (past 12 months) $2.65 millionfor 86 Dominion Circuit, in May. Recent sales: $1,971,000 for 15 Rawson Street, in March; $1.,21 million for 101 Strickland Crescent, in July, and $2.45 million for 13 Northcote Crescent, in October.

Surrounding area: Deakin is in Canberra’s inner south. The suburb is home to the Royal Australian Mint, The Lodge, Calvary John James Hospital, Aldred Deakin High School and a popular shopping precinct. Deakin is bordered by Red Hill Nature Reserve.