22 Neilson Street, Garran ACT 2605

SOLD by Christine Shaw, ACT Top Ten Agent Of The Year 2024

We all know homes from the 1960s / 1970s are well-built, and when you add the styling of the retro era that is now so popular, you feel like you have stepped back in time - especially with 22 Neilson. There is also the benefit of a 1977 extension that doubles the size of the home, with expanded 3m ceiling height.

Our stylist loved the owner's furniture and style so much, she kept her treasures as part of styling the home for the sale campaign. Everything you see on site belongs to my lovely client.

The home is completely warm and inviting to move into right away. For those who love to renovate, there is certainly a list of things to do - but this is a diamond worth polishing. For those who are looking at the 846m2 of land so close to everything - yes - my owner understands that could be a possibility.

The floorboards in the original home are exposed for the future owner to see what the possibilities might be. The kitchen has a huge amount of benchspace and storage cupboards, with a side-by-side fridge/freezer capacity. The kitchen has rare Portuguese cork flooring – and in its time of this build, it was incredibly expensive.

The home is certainly an entertainer's home with such a large living area, with the Bar as the hub of activity. The verandah and well-proportioned yard and under-cover carport still allows yet more entertaining outdoors. The master bedroom and bedroom 2 are huge, with bedroom 3 being perfect as a child's bedroom or a study.

When you visit, feel free to vote on whether you think the bar is an Elvis Presley Bar or a Frank Sinatra Bar. In true ACT style, voting results will be announced on Auction Day. (Footnote: With pre-auction exchange, Elvis Presley Bar was the winner.)

For those who like numbers: Having the block number the same as the street address is rare. Block 22 and Street Address 22 have all the 2s adding up to Lucky 8.
Features Include:
Circa 1965/1966 original home with 1977 extension
Exposed timber floorboards in original 1960s home
New carpet and 3m ceilings in 1977 extension
Large living area
Bar area with fridge capacity
Kitchen with double-door fridge/freezer space
Loads of cupboard space with a meals area
Dining Room with skylights
Large master bedroom with dual-door ensuite
Huge amount of robe space and make-up lighting area
Both bathrooms are original
Full height doors in original home
Open double carport with timber ceiling for yet another entertaining area
Privacy roller-door from street for access to carport
Storage shed
Walking distance to Canberra Hospital
Transport options are very close
Excellent public and private schools nearby
Too many shopping opportunities nearby at Westfield
Fantastic local shops and best bakery at Garran Shops
NBN Fibre to the Node (FTTN)

Living 196.79m2
Verandah: 21.27m2
Double Carport: 35m2

EER: 2.5

Land Size: 846m2
Land Value: $868,000 (2024)
Land Rates: $4356 pa

Rent Appraisal: $890pw - $920pw
Land Tax (only payable if rented): $7916 pa

(All figures and measurements are approximate only)