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<p data-block-key="ixwy4">If you have a toddler who rises early (like I do) then by 8am you’re desperate for: a) a <i>really</i> good coffee and 2) somewhere to take them to wear them out before their lunchtime nap.</p><p data-block-key="8v7e2">Great coffee is easy to find in Canberra but where are the places little ones have just as much fun? Here’s our round-up of venues that manage to combine outstanding coffee and even better play options.</p><p data-block-key="a7q4e">Did we miss any?</p><h3 data-block-key="5v3ok">Gang Gang Cafe and Bar</h3><h4 data-block-key="a4bl">Located at Downer Shopping Centre, 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer</h4><img alt="gang gang" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/gang_gang.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="qqkc">In Downer, GangGang kicks goals for brekky and lunch – but only takes cards. Across at Downer Oval, you’ve got the playground, the dirt tracks and the fields. We flew kites on the oval two weekends ago. It was perfect.</p><h3 data-block-key="8gnue">A Bite to Eat</h3><h4 data-block-key="aj8vn">Located at Chifley Shops, 8 Chifley Place, Chifley</h4><img alt="chifley" class="richtext-image full-width" height="640" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chifley.width-800.jpg" width="480"><p data-block-key="b24rq">I’m a big fan of A Bite to Eat: the coffee is good, the food is gluten free and Chifley Play Space is a good post-banana bread bribe. The only catch is that the playground isn’t fenced, so it’s great for the big kids but you’ll need to keep a very close eye on the little ones.</p><h3 data-block-key="b4smp">Wildflour Artisan Bakery &amp; Cafe</h3><h4 data-block-key="f0bln">Located at 8 Townsville Street, Fyshwick</h4><img alt="wildflour" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wildflour.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="3ki7v">I was buying a lemon meringue croissant from one of the best bakeries in the capital when I happily discovered a fenced playground out the back with a cubby house, slides and a swing. Sitting under the shaded outside seating watching my toddler was bliss. (Until she wanted some of my croissant and things got very, very sticky.)</p><h3 data-block-key="2alks">Ainslie Bakehouse</h3><h4 data-block-key="bgpfe">Located at Ainslie Shops, 1/5 Edgar Street, Ainslie</h4><img alt="1024px-Corroboree_Park,_Ainslie,_Australian_Capital_Territory" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1024px-Corroboree_Park_Ainslie_Australian_Capi.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="8tb27">If you’ve got a child obsessed with bike, skateboard or scooter riding, Ainslie is a total winner. Hit up Ainslie Bakehouse or Edgar’s for a huge coffee and then ride the paths of the amazing Corroboree Park. Pro tip: take a basketball for the big kids.</p><h3 data-block-key="a2pku">Frankies at Forde</h3><h4 data-block-key="85l9s">Located at Forde Shopping Centre,1/26 Francis Forde Boulevard, Forde</h4><img alt="frankies" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/frankies.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="5oull">In Gungahlin, grab a Halloumi Stack or Brekky Nachos at Frankies at Forde before ducking across the road to the playground. (The real doozy in north Canberra, though, is the park at Moncrieff! It’s epic! Head there and Uber your coffee directly to you! I did!)</p>

5 places for amazing coffee (and even better play options for the kids)

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<p data-block-key="08j6t">They&#x27;re three of Canberra&#x27;s most coveted locations: the inner north, the inner south and Woden Valley.</p><p data-block-key="4jla6">But what does it actually cost to get a foot in the door in each of these areas? What does entry-level pricing look like when you&#x27;re living in a suburb close that&#x27;s to the city and/or offers fantastic amenity?</p><p data-block-key="39c3b">The answers might surprise you.</p><h3 data-block-key="dn41">Inner north: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12C/6 Irvine Street, Watson</a></h3><img alt="12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-image-0-20230322231628887017-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="969k9">An opportunity to enter the market exists with this sun-filled, turn-key apartment. It has a charming, neutral design, ready for styling by its new owner. </p><img alt="12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-image-0-20230322231629923135-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-imag.width-800_Yk3h9na.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="dsdku">The apartment is located centrally - at the foot of the Mount Majura walking trail - and just minutes from The Australian Catholic University, light rail and the city centre.</p><p data-block-key="er27e"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="6bkhc">Inner south: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14/46 McMillian Crescent, Narrabundah</a></h3><img alt="14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719-image-0-2023032923_WPbejDJ-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="88j01">This cute dual-level complex of just 14 apartments offers a close-knit community feel with an impressive style of living.</p><img alt="14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719-image-0-2023032923_2j5Lgid-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-.width-800_jBZGFyL.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="ei2bp">Large windows light up the open-plan living space and the home has a private balcony with views of the neighbouring St. John the Baptist Cathedral. The award-winning cafes and restaurants of Manuka are just minutes away. </p><p data-block-key="avvkv"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="dso0b">Woden Valley option one: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/37-27-coxen-street-hughes-act-2605-77688/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37/27 Coxen Street, Hughes</a></h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.49.29 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="463" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.49.29_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="alih9">This ground floor studio apartment is located in the leafy Greenhaven Court development: walking distance to The Canberra Hospital, Canberra College and all the amenities of the Woden Town Centre.</p><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.49.04 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="462" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.49.04_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="987lj">The compact floorplan is perfect for minimalist Ikea styling. #flatpacklife</p><p data-block-key="9cbtp"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/37-27-coxen-street-hughes-act-2605-77688/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="dtm58">Woden Valley option two: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-45-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-78112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21/45 Eggleston Crescent, Chifley</a></h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.48.35 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="519" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.48.35_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="dfgb2">An investment opportunity awaits in this tri-level complex that backs onto the green lawns of Chifley Oval.</p><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.48.17 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="526" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.48.17_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="92hho">Located moments from the local shops and Woden Town Centre, the studio-style apartment even comes with its existing furniture. </p><p data-block-key="ao70k"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-45-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-78112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p>

Enter the Watson and Narrabundah property markets for less than $250k

<p data-block-key="1l6yd">Named after the first Prime Minister to actually <i>like</i> Canberra, Chifley has become one of the most sought-after suburbs in the capital. The gorgeous little suburb in the heart of Woden Valley is delivering listings that make you want to step in the front door and never leave.</p><p data-block-key="ff63l">Here are three on the market right now.</p><h3 data-block-key="ar01f"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Renwick Street</a></h3><img alt="6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209-image-0-20211105033807806465-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209-image-0-20211.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2j105">A knockdown rebuild straight from the pages of <i>Belle</i> magazine. This five-bedroom stunner makes three specific dreams come true: the dream of having so much storage space you can’t fill it, the dream of sitting down in the shower and relaxing under the flowing water and the dream of a laundry bigger than most kitchens.</p><img alt="6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209-image-0-20211105033752339840-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209-image-0-20211.width-800_5qWTzFD.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2aqie">Designed and built by Pavilion Homes, the home is for sale with a price guide of $2.3 million and is open for inspection on Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm-4pm.</p><p data-block-key="7e0r"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-renwick-chifley-act-2606-27209/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="5lfqf"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-55191/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/110 Eggleston Crescent</a></h3><img alt="2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-55191-image-0-20220608064628235019-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-5519.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="4ln47">This is the type of home that makes you just exhale the second you arrive home from work and take off your puffer jacket. Located in a gorgeous boutique complex and with three bedrooms, it’s the kind of place you can picture yourself staying in for a long, long time (the master bedroom is located on the ground floor so you actually could live here for a very long time!)</p><img alt="2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-55191-image-0-20220608064627717909-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-5519.width-800_Xf0qoIB.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="66k0q">We love the ultra modern exterior, the double height ceiling and how private it is from the street.</p><p data-block-key="b6p2j"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-110-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-55191/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/110 Eggleston Crescent</a> is under offer for $1.07 million.</p><h3 data-block-key="eo7kl"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Lyle Place</a></h3><img alt="6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135-image-0-20220607031701136027-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135-image-0-20.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="bamks">This is the backyard of every kid’s dreams: room for a trampoline, a basketball ring, an aviary <i>and</i> a place for parents to sit and relax while the kids play. The beauty of owning a home in Woden Valley is you get a block (and a backyard) like this - but it will probably come with a million dollar price tag.</p><img alt="6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135-image-0-20220607031659403953-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135-image-0-20.width-800_wnipNwv.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="7svkg">This four-bedroom home on Lyle Place is excellent for a big family. The kitchen has been fully modernised and with new flooring throughout, it’s literally a blank canvas to make your own.</p><p data-block-key="3tf4o">The home - now under offer - was asking for offers over $1.025m.</p><p data-block-key="d1mn0"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-lyle-place-chifley-act-2606-58135/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing</a>.</p>

These listings show exactly why Chifley is Canberra’s dreamiest suburb

<p data-block-key="xezur">Family living won’t get much better than this <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/chifley-act-2606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chifley</a> home that has been in the same family for decades.</p><p data-block-key="7700i">&quot;This is a much loved family home,&quot; said Principal <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-mccann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark McCann</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a>.</p><p data-block-key="3goqg"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="528" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.19.48_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="383ff"></p><p data-block-key="1p7ev"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-roper-place-chifley-act-2606-42763/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 1 Roper Place</a>&#x27;s cute cottage charm is evident from the different coloured palettes of each room - from a vibrant purple bedroom, a kitchen featuring a red benchtop and a bedroom with yellow walls.</p><p data-block-key="4kh1g">Every room in the house has huge windows that showcase the leafy garden that surrounds the property.</p><p data-block-key="6ir2u"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.17.41_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="citsr"></p><p data-block-key="lhvu">Mr McCann said the home would appeal to a young family looking to get into the market.</p><p data-block-key="4h6nm">“This property is perfect at the entry level because there is a big block of land which opens up the ability to expand the property as the family grows,” he said.</p><p data-block-key="8inqn">The home is on a 1045sqm block and surrounded by trees, a garden shed and a raised timber deck.</p><p data-block-key="8h571"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.19.22_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="folsf"></p><p data-block-key="317cl">Given the land and second driveway, Mr McCann said the property presents several options for owners who want to occupy the residence or use it as an investment.</p><p data-block-key="f0liq">“Someone could build a granny flat in the backyard and rent it out…subject to council approval,” he said.</p><p data-block-key="cia61">“I know that’s what I would do”.</p><p data-block-key="86qpq"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.19.35_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="32k0v"></p><p data-block-key="bccun">The three-bedrooms are all large in size and have built-in wardrobes. There is also a bathroom which features a bathtub and plenty of storage.</p><p data-block-key="9f51q">The pastel-coloured kitchen is tucked away off the dining room and has a breakfast bar with views of the surrounding natural landscape.</p><p data-block-key="7gbpf"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="536" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.18.50_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="2m3f4"></p><p data-block-key="6dsud">Off the dining room is direct access to the raised outdoor deck. Here is where most of your time will be spent - no doubt with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning while looking out across your serene garden.</p><p data-block-key="7k4q2">There is also a garage which can house two cars.</p><p data-block-key="6gu73"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="536" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.19.06_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="1rjdt"></p><p data-block-key="6c5iu">The property is located in the heart of <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/chifley-act-2606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chifley</a>, just a 2 minutes drive away from Chifley Shops.</p><p data-block-key="ckqbf">Mr McCann said Chifley is a tightly held area and very convenient to Civic. As of 2021, the media property price of Chifley is $850,000, according to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/chifley-act-2606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>.</p><p data-block-key="a0r7s"></p><img alt="1 Roper Place CHIFLEY, ACT 2606" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_10.16.35_am.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="5fr62"></p><p data-block-key="3l85v">The property goes to auction on Saturday 26 June at 10am.</p><p data-block-key="2lbc0">To book an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-roper-place-chifley-act-2606-42763/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Rope Place</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/chifley-act-2606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chifley</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-mccann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark McCann</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a> on 0423 900 640.</p>

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5 places for amazing coffee (and even better play options for the kids)

Enter the Watson and Narrabundah property markets for less than $250k

These listings show exactly why Chifley is Canberra’s dreamiest suburb

A Much-Loved Family Home In Chifley Is Heading Under The Hammer