18 Gatton Street
Farrer
Farrer
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For Sale: Auction 18/2/26
Substantial family residence on a rare RZ2 landholding in tightly held Farrer
Positioned in one of Farrer's most sought after and tightly held family pockets, this substantial residence offers exceptional flexibility across three expansive levels. Designed to accommodate large or multi generational households with ease, the home balances generous communal living with a series of private retreats, creating an environment equally suited to everyday family life and relaxed entertaining.The main living level unfolds into a variety of formal and informal spaces, including a welcoming lounge warmed by an open fireplace, a formal dining room, a family room, and a central alfresco terrace that connects seamlessly with the heart of the home. Overlooking this terrace, the renovated kitchen is both practical and well finished, featuring Haier appliances including an induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher, along with generous bench space and storage to comfortably support everyday living and entertaining.
Accommodation is thoughtfully distributed across the upper and mid levels. The upper floor provides a flexible retreat with two bedrooms including the main, a full bathroom, and an expansive rumpus or living area complete with a bar and kitchenette. The mid level offers three further bedrooms with built in robes, a study, an additional living or bedroom option, and a central bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, complemented by a separate toilet.
On the ground floor, a fully self contained apartment adds further versatility, comprising its own bedroom, living area, bathroom and kitchenette with a private entrance. This space is ideal for extended family, guests, independent teenagers, or long term accommodation options.
Complementing the internal spaces is extensive parking for up to four vehicles, a substantial under house workshop and storage area, additional terraces, and productive established gardens. All of this is set within a peaceful and family friendly enclave, just moments from local shops, schools, reserves, sporting facilities and transport.
Farrer continues to be one of the Woden Valley's most sought after family suburbs, prized for its leafy streets, strong community feel and proximity to everyday amenities. From this address, Farrer and Southlands Shopping Centres are both within easy reach, alongside local schools, sporting facilities, nature reserves and walking trails. Public transport options are close by, with straightforward access through to Woden Town Centre and the Canberra CBD, reinforcing the suburb's enduring appeal for families at every stage.
Features:
- Seven bedrooms and three bathrooms across three expansive levels
- RZ2 zoned parcel of land spanning 984m2 with rear outlook
- Potential to renovate
- Self contained unit with private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchenette
- Multiple living areas including formal lounge, family room, rumpus and retreat spaces
- Open fireplace to formal living room
- Private terraces and alfresco areas ideal for entertaining
- Renovated galley kitchen with Haier appliances including induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher
- Ducted gas heating and ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling
- Four car covered car accommodation with power plus extensive under house workshop and storage
- Established gardens with vegetable patch, fruit trees, chicken run and landscaping
- 5.6kW solar system with 18 panels and twin water tanks
- European influence and extensive use of timber and natural stone
- Walking distance to Farrer and Southlands shops, nature reserves, sporting facilities, schools and bus services
Figures (approx):
- Living size: 267m²
- Garage size: 88m²
- Basement workshop: 30m²
- Block size: 984m²
- Rates: $4,400 p.a
- Land tax (investors only): $8,900 p.a
- UCV (2025): $733,000
- Build year: 1973