Set in the exclusive enclave of Shackleton Park, this five-bedroom Willemsen townhouse combines mid-century modern design with tasteful contemporary updates. Backing onto a tranquil bushland reserve, the home offers a rare connection to nature in a coveted family-friendly setting.
Inside, soaring timber-vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows fill the open-plan living spaces with natural light. The refreshed interiors include new plush carpet, quality window furnishings, and fresh paint both inside and out.
This home welcomes you with warmth and character. The formal living room captures leafy views across the idyllic front terrace with pergola dripping in white wisteria amongst landscaped front gardens. This is a perfect setting for quiet relaxation or a cocktail or two.
The renovated kitchen is a sleek and sunny cooking space with an expansive combined butler's pantry/laundry. It flows onto a generous family zone and leafy back garden terrace - ideal for relaxed entertaining.
The master suite features a built-in robe and stylish ensuite, while three additional bedrooms share a modern main bathroom with bath. And a distraction-free home office or fifth bedroom is ideal for remote work or quiet study.
Outdoors, established gardens featuring Australian wildflowers and exotic garden blooms, crazy stone paving and retaining walls with inbuilt seating and vegetable plots offer the perfect family haven, with direct park access behind.
Moments from the Southlands Shopping Centre, elite public and private schools, Westfield Woden, Canberra Hospital and scenic trails, this home offers tranquil living with every modern convenience at your doorstep.
This is a home perfect for those who are looking for tranquility, an elevated lifestyle, room to grow, and limitless possibilities.
LOCATION:
Mawson is nestled in Canberra's Woden district. Named in honour of Antarctic explorer and geologist Sir Douglas Mawson, the suburb carries its theme proudly, with streets commemorating the history of Antarctic exploration.
Families are drawn to Mawson for its friendly atmosphere and leafy streets. Southlands Shopping Centre serves as a lively community hub, while the surrounding playing fields and green spaces offer plenty of room for recreation and relaxation.
Its location adds to its appeal-close to Mawson Primary School, Melrose High School, Marist College, and public transport, and the broader amenities of Woden Town Centre and Canberra Hospital. Public transport links and nearby recreational facilities make everyday life easy and connected.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Elevated position in prestigious and peaceful complex
• Directly backs onto parkland reserve
• Willemsen five-bedroom home
• Open plan, split level and solar passive design
• Multiple indoor and outdoor living areas
• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops and skylight
• Quality electric appliances and new dishwasher
• Combined butler's pantry and laundry room with plenty of bench/storage space
• King-sized main bedroom with built-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite
• Three additional bedrooms, two with built in robes
• Home office or fifth bedroom
• Renovated main bathroom with bath
• New reverse cycle split system heating and cooling to family room
• Underfloor heating in majority of home
• New hot water system
• Fireplace
• Underfloor heating throughout
• New plush carpet
• New quality window furnishings
• Fresh internal and external painting
• Single and double-glazed windows
• Beautifully landscaped secure back garden with stone crazy paving and retaining walls
• Child and pet friendly internal fencing
• Two access gates to the reserve
• Vegetable plots
• Double carport with large enclosed storage space
• Visitor parking nearby
• Superbly presented complex with extensive native gardens
• A 12 minute walk to Southlands Mawson, a five minute drive to the Woden Town Centre and close to major arterial roads and public transport.
• Access to R4 and R5 bus routes
STATISTICS (all figures are approximate):
EER: 3.5
Residence: 170.52 sqm
Carport and Storage: 45.00 sqm
Rates: $1,328 pq approx.
Strata Levies: $1,606 pq approx.
Water: $300 pq approx. (representative of the connection fee with water consumption included as part of quarterly strata fee).
DISCLAIMER:
Whilst all care has been taken regarding marketing information compiled for this sale advertisement, Ray White Canberra does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities in regard to any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. We encourage prospective buyers to rely on their own investigation and in-person inspections to ensure this property meets their individual needs.
