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There are ex-govvie makeovers and then there&#x27;s this home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Wattle Street, Queanbeyan</a>: a four-bedroom property that&#x27;s had the housing equivalent of a Khloe Kardashian glow-up.Located in Queanbeyan&#x27;s inner south, the home is unrecognisable from its original &quot;cream cladding and basic backyard&quot; housing commission days.<h3 data-block-key="3m02m">Before</h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2022-08-17 at 12.34.49 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2022-08-17_at_12.34.49_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="6f9cl">After</h3><img alt="10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-image-0-20220815221628842711-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">From the street, the front of the house now has a chilled Hamptons vibe: painted a modern slate colour and with meticulous landscaping showcasing large green hedges that provide privacy from the street. Beautiful decking and brickwork leading up to the front door invites you to take a look inside and stay for a cuppa and a Monte Carlo.According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-queanbeyan-jerrabomberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Queanbeyan/Jerrabomberra</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/mike-boyle-1/">Ben Mills</a>, the home was purchased by a Queanbeyan builder in February 2019 for $415,000. The owner saw huge potential in the humble property.<h3 data-block-key="91oat">Before</h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2022-08-17 at 12.29.05 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2022-08-17_at_12.29.05_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="1bk2j">After</h3><img alt="10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-image-0-20220815221632069569-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-ima.width-800_Kd60sI4.jpg" width="800">“He originally renovated it as a three-bedroom home, but then extended the extra bedroom out the back and added the ensuite,&quot; Ben says.&quot;Neighbours say he’s been working from dusk ‘till dawn, seven days a week to get it done.&quot;The hard work has paid off.Inside, walls have been torn down to ensure the living and kitchen areas flow together beautifully. All new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen are complemented by glossy white cabinetry and the large window overlooking the yard is a highlight. The neutral tones are ready to be personalised with some cost effective Kmart kitchen hacks.<h3 data-block-key="63gr6">Before</h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2022-08-17 at 12.30.01 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2022-08-17_at_12.30.01_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="edce">After</h3><img alt="10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-image-0-20220815221631530054-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-ima.width-800_2IGZVWf.jpg" width="800">The extension at the rear of the home has added a fourth master bedroom with private study nook and ensuite bathroom. All new flooring throughout combines timber style floorboards, charcoal carpets and ash tiles. Matte black bathroom fixtures and window frames, and new light fixtures add a feeling of luxury to the once lacklustre home, and transform it from basic to beautiful.Outside, the large timber deck with covered pergola area is perfectly located adjacent to the kitchen, ideal for a summer barbie with friends, or for relaxing while the kids play footy on the grass.<h3 data-block-key="4b13k">Before</h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2022-08-17 at 12.38.20 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2022-08-17_at_12.38.20_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="alol7">After</h3><img alt="10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-image-0-20220815221633586014-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076-ima.width-800_7rQTGHt.jpg" width="800">A quaint cubby house with its very own white picket fence is an adorable addition to the easy to maintain landscaped back garden. The big garage at the rear of the house features painted concrete that flows out onto the driveway and creates the perfect basketball court for the up and coming LeBron James in your family.Just a block from local schools and within walking distance of the Queanbeyan Showground, town park and the CBD, agent Ben Mills says it&#x27;s a diamond in the rough.“It was known as a government area but it’s really a developing area now,&quot; he says.&quot;I’m getting a bit of interest in it and have a few people coming in this week to have a look.&quot;Number 10 Wattle Street, Queanbeyan, is for sale between $899,000 and $949,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-wattle-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-61076/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Is this the housing commission makeover to end all housing commission makeovers?

A red-brick ex-government house built in 1955 has just hit the Canberra property market and already been inundated with enquiries from potential buyers.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/purnell-citywide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purnell – Kingston’s</a> selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> said the three-bedroom two-bathroom duplex at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a> encapsulates the perfect traditional Canberra offering.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.26.58_am.width-800.png" width="800">The home sits on a 423sqm corner block with views of tree-lined Stuart Street and Strzelecki Crescent.Once a large estate, the property has been split into two duplex’s and is newly renovated to present a stunning blend of old charm and modern living.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="449" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.52_am.width-800.png" width="800">Step inside the front door and you will still get a sense of the property’s historic roots – the high ceilings, exposed wooden floors, original fireplace, switches and windows are all in keeping with its 1950s era.The traditional characteristics of the property’s history have been perfectly blended in with modernist style.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.41_am.width-800.png" width="800">The open-planned downstairs and dining room is full of natural light and space. Just off here is the renovated kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The kitchen has been modernised with stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop and rangehood.The three-bedrooms are privately located upstairs, along with a bathroom, separate toilet and linen cupboard.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.27.56_am.width-800.png" width="800">“The renovation work is of really high quality and is not the standard run-of-the-mill renovation”, said Mr Purnell.“The property captures the eastern light coming in through front, the northern light through side and the afternoon sun in the outdoor entertainment area.”It is clear the history of the property has been admired by many. Mr Purnell said the old images of the house have been displayed in the home and passed down between owners.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1018" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.20_am.width-800.png" width="666">Meanwhile, the outdoor entertainment area is where most of your time will be spent. A brick pizza oven is situated just off the outdoor deck and in amongst the manicured hedges. With plenty of grass space, the property is perfectly suited for someone looking for a family home in a tight-knit Canberran community.According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2014 when it sold for $605,000.Extras include a carport with storage and an extra toilet, double glazed windows and an electronic driveway.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.18_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property goes to auction on Saturday 3 July at noon.To book an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> on 0401 043 142 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ben-galdys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Galdys</a> on 0411 445 347.

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Is this the housing commission makeover to end all housing commission makeovers?

Narrabundah Ex-Govie House Built in 1955 Ready For New Owners