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When people come to Canberra for the weekend, what are they looking for in an Airbnb? Privacy? Proximity to Floriade? Views of Parliament House? New data from Airbnb shows that what they’re actually looking for is … room for their pooch to come too.A list of Canberra’s ‘most wished for’ properties on Airbnb shows <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/569687159813812763?source_impression_id=p3_1710111551_uZQjH9k7CXUK%2FaSa&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah and Matt’s abode in Higgins</a> is right at the top of the list: and it’s aptly named ‘Paw-fect pad’.<img alt="Pawfect 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="432" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Pawfect_1.width-800.png" width="720">The one-bedroom, one-bathroom granny flat is described as “light, airy and modern, with plenty of creature comforts (for you and your four-legged friend)”. The backyard is fully fenced, with the option of not one but four parks and the local shops for when you want to take your fur baby for a walk.<img alt="pawfect 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/pawfect_2.width-800.png" width="800">Just below the Paw-fect Pad on the list is <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/53814677?source_impression_id=p3_1710111637_cn8n0KMov8uXrgAQ&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this ‘Stunning Guest Suite’ in Duffy</a>. Guests rave about it: ‘This was an incredibly comfortable space’ and ‘Jeanie’s place was truly delightful.<img alt="duffy 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/duffy_1.width-800.png" width="800">Such thoughtfulness in providing chargers for all types of devices.’ But what they love most is the fact it comes with a heated pool. (We’re also assuming that its proximity to Stromlo means it hosts an endless stream of mountain-biking couples from interstate.)<img alt="duffy 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="405" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/duffy_2.width-800.png" width="720">According to Airbnb, its services contribute $187 million to Gross State Product in the ACT and supported almost 1,200 jobs in the year to March 2023.“Our hosts in Canberra contribute powerful economic ripple effects to the region,” says Susan Wheeldon, Country Manager for Airbnb, Australia and New Zealand.“We’re supporting businesses such as retailers, restaurants, bars and cafes — which are often the foundation for life in local communities.”<h3 data-block-key="424up">The most sought after properties in Canberra also include:</h3><h4 data-block-key="71iso"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/877594056929588082?source_impression_id=p3_1710111468_PNy2KKN6vsA%2B1evW&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio in Chisholm.</a></h4><img alt="Sunny Southside" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunny_Southside.width-800.png" width="720">This new self-contained flat is fully furnished with a full kitchen and “all the nice things you need to have a relaxing stay”. The Monaro highway provides quick access to the city or the snow fields.<img alt="Sunny Southside 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunny_Southside_2.width-800.png" width="720"><h4 data-block-key="6qrqb"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/697870769567439579?source_impression_id=p3_1710109980_X3UOC3Z5g3c1pQi6&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela’s peaceful and private apartment in Belconnen.</a></h4><img alt="Angela 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Angela_1.width-800.png" width="800">Being 22 floors up is not for everyone, but the views are undeniable. Located in Geocon’s ‘Nightfall’, the established ground-floor public plaza has a Woolworths Metro as well as cafes and restaurants. (Photos of this apartment by Jack Mohr).<img alt="Angela 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Angela_2.width-800.png" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="dk1c1"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11174170?source_impression_id=p3_1710110324_PPe9RuDNpwkqfo1d&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony’s stylish lakeside apartment at the foreshore.</a></h4><img alt="stylish kingston" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/stylish_kingston.width-800.png" width="720">Located in the newly constructed Element building, this Airbnb is surrounded by trendy restaurants, cafes and a bar. Lakeside living at its finest.<img alt="stylish kingston 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/stylish_kingston_2.width-800.png" width="720"><h4 data-block-key="1kkgd"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/629298388611926617?source_impression_id=p3_1710110751_0MH5fUdX%2BXRyVtB9&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This cosy Braddon apartment with free parking.</a></h4><img alt="Cosy Braddon" class="richtext-image full-width" height="468" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Cosy_Braddon.width-800.png" width="800">Located in the brand new ‘Sol’ development, this apartment faces Canberra Centre and has views of the city.<img alt="Cosy Braddon 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Cosy_Braddon_2.width-800.png" width="800">

Canberra's most sought after Airbnb is actually in ... Higgins?!

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This Zango Cracker Property could WIN you a Double Pass to the Official Skyfire VIP Function held at Regatta Point. <a href="https://zango.com.au/skyfire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here.</a>It’s only the third time in 102 years that this beautiful heritage-listed property in Braddon’s oldest housing precinct has been offered for sale.<div>
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Located at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/23-batman-street-braddon-act-2612-96385/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23 Batman Street</a>, this single-story brick home is a perfect example of a Civic cottage and still holds all its original charm, according to sales agent <a href="/agents/moira-maloney/">Moira Maloney</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/maloneys-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maloney’s Property</a>.“This is a little bit of history that we are selling,” she explains. “It was one of the first 24 homes constructed for the new nation’s capital.”Located in Subdivision One, Neighborhood One (now known as the Braddon Conservation Area), the precinct’s design was the forerunner of Canberra’s residential streetscapes. Its cottages were modified from plans originally designed for housing railway workers in Lithgow.“The original style was meant to be unpretentious, with homely qualities, natural materials, and honesty expressed with its brick face work and simple roof planes with wide eaves. This home still has all those attributes,” she said.<img alt="Braddon 23 Batman Street_25" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Braddon_23_Batman_Street_25.width-800.jpg" width="800">The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits nestled behind a classic Photinia hedge on a generous 743 square metre allotment.“What sets this apart is that a lot of modern homes dominate the block they are on, whereas the heritage homes, and this one is an excellent example of that, have a relationship between the house and the garden and it’s just beautiful.“It sits nicely on the block and feels like it belongs there.”The original philosophy behind these homes was to create a healthy working and living environment for urban residents, with provisions for parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and tree and grass planting.“This was to allow for greater social interaction, and I think that’s as relevant today as it was back then, perhaps even more so. I’ve noticed a real sense of that with this house already.“I think my sellers here are some of the most popular people in Canberra as people are always dropping in to say hello!” she laughed.“I think that’s a testament to the beautiful sellers that I’m selling for, but the home itself lends itself to that.”<img alt="Braddon 23 Batman Street_11" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Braddon_23_Batman_Street_11.width-800.jpg" width="800">There is everything you would expect from a heritage home – high ceilings, two original and operating fireplaces, and internal doors and light fittings that reflect a bygone era.The precinct, established in 1921-22, is the first expression of the Garden City Concept in Canberra and was constructed to meet the urgent need to provide housing for public servants and workmen to facilitate the building of the Civic Centre and the establishment of the capital.“It’s lovely that so many of the property’s original features have been maintained,” said Moira.Apart from the addition of a sleepout in 1932 and the verandah enclosure in 1938, the structure of the house is original.“I love the fact that you’ve got all these rooms – a fireside chat room, your dining room, and your meals-kitchen space – so it’s like it makes an occasion of everything. It’s not all-in-one area. It makes occasions for each of them.“The overall feeling is solid, but it also has a wonderful energy, and you can almost hear the laughter of the children from previous generations – it’s 102 years old, after all!“That’s the feeling I get. You think, I wish these walls could talk. I can just imagine the conversations held here, through World War II, the Depression, – the people that have lived here, have lived.”She said the home would suit couples or young families. It’s close to public transport and within minutes of many of the premier social amenities of Canberra City.<img alt="Braddon 23 Batman Street_39" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Braddon_23_Batman_Street_39.width-800.jpg" width="800">The gardens are designed to function as an extension of the indoor living area and feature established deciduous and evergreen trees and raised garden beds for horticulture.Modern touches include solar panels on the roof, manually operated awnings fitted to the north- and west-facing windows, ceiling fans, ducted central heating, and heated towel rails in the main bathroom.“The feel of the house actually begins before you walk inside. It is a private oasis in the middle of Canberra, and you feel that the moment you walk in from the garden.“I can imagine someone getting married in the side garden. I can see how that would work so easily there.”She said it would be hard to find a more perfect position in the inner north.23 Batman Street, Braddon goes to Auction 10:30am Saturday 23 March.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/23-batman-street-braddon-act-2612-96385/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/modern-practicality-meets-tradition-in-this-charming-heritage-cottage-in-braddon/750606" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

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Canberra's most sought after Airbnb is actually in ... Higgins?!

Heritage-listed property in Braddon’s oldest housing precinct goes on the market