Warmth with an industrial edge at Watson property

9 Roma Mitchell Crescent, Watson
$980,000-plus
Inspect on Saturday from 11am-11.45am and Wednesday from 4.30pm-5pm
Auction on Saturday, June 25, at 10am, onsite
Luton Properties Dickson,  Michael and Jenny McReynolds 0419 688 034

There’s something inviting about a property’s “earthy” feel: in the case of 9 Roma Mitchell Crescent, it’s polished concrete floors, timber and splashes of green, inside and out.

The five-bedroom house’s loft-style design also gives off a subtle New York, industrial vibe.

It was originally built as an Actew AGL display home and is as sustainable as it is striking, complete with solar panels, a water tank, a grey water system and a sustainable garden.

Prospective buyers inspecting the house in the early days of winter will be impressed with its warmth. The two-door glass entry acts as an air-lock, shooing cool breezes away, alongside in-slab heating.

Large glass windows on both floors fill the communal areas with light, including the open-plan lounge and dining area.

The nearby kitchen features stone benchtops, a five-burner gas cooktop, soft-close drawers and a walk-in pantry.

Upstairs, the carpeted, first-floor living area overlooks the yard and leads into a study nook and a large walk-in storage area.

Two bedrooms connect to a balcony. The larger of the two is big enough for a sitting area and features built-in storage and views of the wetlands across the road.

Downstairs, the large, segregated master bedroom opens onto a secluded patio area. It leads into a large, walk-through robe with hanging space, a shoe rack and separate, built-in drawers. The spacious en suite comes with a built-in bath and a shower.

Another two bedrooms with built-in robes are at the opposite end of the house near the main bathroom, which features a large, seamless glass shower and a separate toilet.

Outside, the centrepiece of the private, low-maintance yard is an impressive outdoor entertaining area, complete with an ethanol fireplace, a pizza oven and a barbecue area with built-in bench space, a sink and a fridge.

The property is a hop, step and a jump away from Billabong Park.

Room for improvement: Prospective buyers might like to update the feature walls to suite their furniture or taste.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Watson (past 12 months) $900,000 for 6 Higinbotham Street, in April. Recent sales: $830,000 for 39 Andrews Street, in October; $755,000 for 57 Irvine Street, in May, and $745,000 for 16 Woolcock Street in April.

Surrounding area: The inner-north suburb of Watson is home to popular, local shops and an array of green space, including Justice Robert Hope Park and Watson Neighbourhood Oval. The suburb is on the doorstep of the popular Mount Majura Nature Reserve and borders the Federal Highway, close to Exhibition Park in Canberra. Watson is also home to several educational facilities including the Australian Catholic University and Majura Primary School.