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<p data-block-key="xi0wj">For a very brief moment while driving along Simpson Street, Watson, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Boston, Massachusetts.</p><p data-block-key="ejmmn">The brand new home coming to life at number 18 is being built in the Georgian architectural style: think brick walls laid in a Flemish bond, multi-pane windows, a side-gabled roof and a commanding front entrance with crown and pilasters. Inside, it’s all about soaring ceilings, arches, natural finishes and decorative cornices.</p><img alt="image5" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image5.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="3jdcv">The Georgian style was prominent in Britain during the successive reign of three King Georges (1714 to 1830). It was used heavily in building the brand new cities of New York and Boston in the far north-east United States in the mid-1700s.</p><p data-block-key="2qgmt">Located smack-bang in the middle of Watson, Canberra — a suburb of mid-century moderns — the new build definitely stands out. But there are myriad reasons the couple behind the build, David and Ebony-Maria Levy, chose to build in the Georgian style.</p><img alt="image0" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image0_P4YneLl.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="fkot5">“We bought the original house back in 2011, a three-bedroom ex-government house, but by 2019 we’d had two children, were working from home exclusively and needed more space,” Ebony says.</p><p data-block-key="6t543">“We started with quotes for a simple extension and it was just so cost prohibitive that it was not that much more of a stretch to begin again, and to be able to have things like higher ceilings, to really ensure that the foundation was great, things like that. </p><p data-block-key="97rkq">“So we just did the cost benefit analysis and realised that starting fresh would actually represent a better return on investment.”</p><img alt="image7" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image7.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="1880h">The couple began to design their dream home; and rather than focus on the short term, they wanted to build a house that would still be standing in 200 years. It was a chance to unite timeless design with a massive focus on sustainability.</p><p data-block-key="ec0go">“We asked ourselves, what does a house that will withstand the next century or two look like?” Ebony says.</p><p data-block-key="9525o">“So in that sense, you have to go back in time to look at what worked. And we are strongly of the view that you can achieve timelessness only through the use of natural materials, like clay, stone and timber.</p><img alt="image8" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image8.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="1dsv8">“It’s these sorts of materials that are enhanced by time. The beauty of traditional architecture comes down to the material longevity of the buildings, in that sense.”</p><p data-block-key="b5bit">The Levys drew a lot of courage from Leon Krier’s book <i>The Architecture of Community</i> (2009), in which Krier reassuringly states “even an imbecile cannot build a tectonic error when using natural materials; synthetic materials instead make even abstruse, illogical structures stand up&quot;.</p><img alt="image12" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image12.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="5aaqu">Says Ebony: “It&#x27;s 2023, so I&#x27;m not at all suggesting that mid-century homes from the 20th century won&#x27;t take on that iconic status in 100 or 150 years, but the houses that are going up now —  the boxy, greyish monstrosities in the new suburbs — I just don&#x27;t believe, given the comparative poor quality of synthetic materials being widely used, that they’ll have that same longevity.</p><p data-block-key="4mv5u">&quot;We staunchly believe that the most sustainable home is one that does not require replacing.” </p><p data-block-key="bcq6u">Finding an architect for the Georgian dream home proved challenging. In fact, it was impossible. So the Levys designed the home themselves based on plans set out in Abraham Swan’s 1757 stylebook on Georgian architectural designs and details. Alex Kwong of AK Design then drew up the plans.</p><img alt="image10" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image10.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="bk1d1">Finding a builder, however, was much easier. From the moment they read the Laggner Constructions tagline: ‘Building tomorrow’s heritage’, David and Ebony knew they were the builders for their home. Both the Laggners and the Levys share Austrian ancestry, so that was something special to discover they had in common. </p><p data-block-key="f6tig">Laggner Constructions have relished working on the home, and so has every tradie and craftsperson since. Those working on the home have gained new (old) skills, with one carpenter, Ned Oreskovic of Details By Ned, using his grandfather’s tools to hand-carve the staircase turns.</p><img alt="image9" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image9.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="dufbv">“The house offers this crazy sense of connection to the past,” Ebony says.</p><p data-block-key="484jj">“We&#x27;re really grateful to all the people who have these skills and knowledge and are able to educate us in the process.</p><p data-block-key="devu">“It&#x27;s the people that are doing the work that deserve all the praise.”</p><p data-block-key="efag9">So what’s the price tag on a four-bedroom, library, study, three-bathroom home in a style that’s so rare, especially in the capital?</p><p data-block-key="a41hk">“We’re building the cheapest house out of anyone we know,” Ebony says with a laugh. </p><p data-block-key="8j7m3">“I mean, it’s built from bricks. Just simple, Boral bricks.</p><img alt="image11" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image11.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="aga93">“But we also started with this deep desire to use as many locally-sourced, natural materials as possible, which has delivered commensurate savings. </p><p data-block-key="6kfr8">“We’ve incorporated salvaged Turpentine wharf piers and remilled Spotted Gum telegraph poles in our interior design.</p><p data-block-key="d5r0n">&quot;Our kitchen cupboards will be made from recycled timber salvaged from Sydney house roofs. We have salvaged a bunch of antique tiles for our portico and exterior terraces. And we have big plans to used oyster shells to cover the bolts on the garage lintel, because oysters are great and sadly underused in architectural contexts. </p><img alt="IMG_9161" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_9161.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2ulmv">“We’ve been diligent with our sourcing to ensure we keep our budget in check.” </p><p data-block-key="1nk"><i>The Levy family expect to move into their Georgian revival home in Watson in early 2024. You can follow the progress of the house on Instagram: @georgianhousecanberra</i></p>

Why is this couple building a Georgian style house in the middle of Canberra?

<p data-block-key="x042s">If you live on Christmas Street, Theodore, we are <i>so</i> jealous right now. And if you live on Mimosa Close, Disney Court or Bogan Place, we’re jealous all year round.</p><p data-block-key="ff94b">Imagine how fun life would be adding the outrageous street names below to your ASOS or Temu order every other week?</p><h3 data-block-key="d1pj7">Batman Street, Braddon</h3><img alt="StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="6rhrl">OMG! There&#x27;s a <a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/316-2-batman-street-braddon-act-2612-90309/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">property to rent</a> on Batman Street right now! Every time someone asked for my address I’d just belt out ‘Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na’.</p><h3 data-block-key="f4p8t">Disney Court, Belconnen</h3><img alt="StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px2.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="1rell">Wish upon a star outside the front of your townhouse on Disney Court and your dreams come true. I mean, you’re already living in Belco, which means at least <i>one</i> of your dreams has come true. If you’re as obsessed with Disney as we are at the Zango office, this is definitely the street of choice in the ACT.</p><h3 data-block-key="8vfr">Mimosa Close, Isabella Plains</h3><img alt="StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px6" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px6.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="6i1da">Pass the champagne and the orange juice please! I feel like if you live on Mimosa Close you’re always wearing a Hawaiian shirt and sitting on the back deck in the sun – it never rains there – drinking the namesake cocktail of your street. Cute umbrella a must.</p><h3 data-block-key="e4vq4">Christmas Street, Theodore</h3><img alt="StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px8" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px8.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="dr8qh">Surely Santa Claus lives at number 34? And the elves at every other house on the street? Driving past this festive street though, especially in late November, is a little disappointing, with only one or two houses showcasing the Christmas spirit.</p><p data-block-key="2v4vg">(We literally <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-18-christmas-street-theodore-act-2905-88131/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">just missed our chance</a> to live on this street.)</p><h3 data-block-key="8fms3">Simpson Street, Watson</h3><img alt="StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px3" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSignsSimpson_Image_1280px_853px8.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="817ou">Willing to live on this street only if it comes with a Moe’s Tavern down the road and a Kwik-e-Mart run by Apu. And my lawns are mowed by Groundskeeper Willie.</p><h3 data-block-key="c93bk">Bogan Place, Kaleen</h3><img alt="StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px_guBaUQi.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="ek631">Of course it’s located in Kaleen! Just kidding. We hear this street sign gets stolen more than any other in Canberra, and it’s not hard to see why. Ten points for actually spotting a bogan on Bogan Place.</p><h3 data-block-key="ebj62">Dobbie Place, Watson</h3><img alt="StreetSignsredo_Image_1280px_853px4" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Dobbie_Image_1280px_853px.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="3h5ub">For Harry Potter fans, dream street names are few and far between in Canberra. There’s no Harry Street, no Potter Street (although there are main roads names after Ian and Mary Potter) and definitely no Malfoy Street. There<i> is</i> a Dobbie Place, though (okay, we know the spelling’s a little off), so if the heroic house-elf was one of your favourite characters, you’ll feel right at home here.</p><h3 data-block-key="a0kdd">Sanger Street, Franklin</h3><img alt="StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px5" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/StreetSigns_Image_1280px_853px5.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="6hb5l">BLT for me please, and a chicken schnitzel with lettuce and mayo for my husband. This sounds like a great place to live, but only if you want to spend your whole life salivating.</p>

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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>

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7/62 Knox Street WATSON, ACT 2602 is for Sale on Zango

Franchise Owner, Licensed Agent & Auctioneer ACT/NSW

Stephen Bunday

WATSON

North Canberra

ACT & Surrounds

A short walk from the popular Watson shops & the delights of Carlo's Restaurant, you'll find this (freshly painted throughout!) neat & solid 2br apartment. It's in original condition which means there further potential & would make a great first home or superb investment (these rent from $300 - $320/week). Genuine sellers seeking a result at auction.
EER:3.5

Unimproved Land Value:$119,070
Land Tax:$789.75

For further information please contact Peter Stewart on 0422 792 247 or Stephen Bunday on 0416 014 431

Magic opportunity close to Carlo's!

LJ Hooker Dickson

Population in Watson is 5862, with a median age of 34. This is way below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

Your new suburb is very young

Compared to other areas, couples (23%) and singles (13%) are over represented and the amount of single parents lower than national average

Perfect? Families Agree

A majority of 58% live in a house, followed by 25% apartment dwellers. Households are 2.4 people on average, seems like Watson is the place to go for spacious living!

It's spacious too

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7/62 Knox Street WATSON, ACT 2602

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Distance	School	Address
0.28 km	Majura Primary	Knox Street, Watson
1.03 km	Rosary Primary	Fleming Street, Watson
1.25 km	Alternative Education Program/Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.30 km	Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.30 km	Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.68 km	Blue Gum Community School	Maitland Street, Hackett
1.98 km	Emmaus Christian School	Davenport Street, Dickson
2.03 km	Ainslie North Primary	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
2.03 km	Northside Primary Introductory English Centre (at North Ainslie Primary School)	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
2.18 km	Daramalan College	Cowper Street, Dickson

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