Swathes of space in the new Belconnen suburb of Lawson

7 Selection Street, Lawson
$950,000-plus
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Inspect by appointment
Luton Properties Gungahlin, Jason Roses 0431 419 847

If space is a must then this six-bedder in the new Belconnen suburb of Lawson could be just what you’re looking for.

The two-storey designer house has been built over 308 square metres, offering an array of formal and informal living spaces. 

The home’s towering facade and mix of materials is an eye catcher, with a timber door opening to the entry.

Inside, the master bedroom is segregated at the front of the house, connecting to a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom.

At the heart of the ground floor is an open-plan living and dining room, next to the kitchen.

A striking timber staircase with glass balustrade doubles as a feature piece, while a sliding door to the kitchen means families can switch between open-plan living or privacy.

The kitchen is huge and features 40mm Quantum Quartz benchtops, plenty of storage, Smeg stainless steel appliances, soft closing drawers and a neutral but textured palette that is both stylish and practical.

A smaller set of timber stairs leads to the slightly raised rear end of the floor, including a family and meals room. It opens onto a deck, leading to a covered patio area. 

There are two bedrooms at the rear with built-in wardrobes, plus a laundry and a main bathroom, complete with floor-to-ceiling tiles, a built-in bath, a shower and a separate toilet.

Upstairs, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the fourth bedroom for the master, which it could be.

The large room is drenched in sunlight and connects to a walk-through wardrobe and an en suite with a built-in bath and shower. 

There are another two bedrooms with built-in robes on this floor and another bathroom with a shower.

They surround the first floor living area, a flexible, carpeted space at the top of the stairs.

The property also comes with double-glazed windows, a double garage with internal access and a 2000-litre tank.

Conveniently, the seven-zone ducted heating and cooling system, and the property’s seven security cameras, can be controlled via your mobile phone.

A park is already complete down the road, and the block is close to the edge of Lake Ginninderra.

Room for improvement: Some families might miss a larger backyard.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Lawson (past 12 months) was $920,000 for 60 Wanderlight Avenue, in December.  Recent sales: $850,000 for 39 Narrambla Terrace, in April; $843,200 for  47 Narrambla Terrace, in May, and $506,000 for 9 Selection Street, in January.

Surrounding area: The new suburb of Lawson is minutes from the Belconnen Town Centre and the University of Canberra. It is bordered by Lake Ginninderra, Ginninderra Drive, Baldwin Drive and William Slim Drive.