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8 Cooper Place
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 94m2
Land area: 720m2
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Property Details for 8 Cooper Pl, Watson

8 Cooper Pl, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1963. The property has a land size of 720m2 and floor size of 94m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2015.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1963
Floor Size
94m2
Land Size
720m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 18, Section 2

Last Listing description (September 2026)

Spring has sprung at Cooper Place!The home is classic Canberra, with its red brick exterior, pitched tiled rooftop and large double-glazed windows helping with the winter chill and summer heat. The deck faces due north and looks across beautiful established gardens, with fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and plenty of soft lawn for the kids to play. There is something lovely about the life on offer here, picking pears from the trees along the fence line, harvesting fresh vegetables or settling in for long lunches with friends in the sunshine.This charming updated three bedder is filled with character, potential and beautiful north easterly light. The home feels wonderfully connected to its surroundings, resting within a generous block and embraced by greenery. An auto gate opens into the fenced grounds, where a long driveway leads to a metal garage set deep within the block. There is an additional dedicated parking bay and gardens filled with camellias, irises and other lovely trees and shrubs. Greenery wraps around the home, bringing a sense of privacy and creating a garden that feels established, loved and full of life.The slow combustion fireplace brings warmth to the front living room, making it an inviting place to settle in through the cooler months. Dark stained timber floors meet fresh white walls for a simple, relaxed feel. The combined kitchen and dining area is a warm and welcoming hub, with a big window looking out to the northern gardens. There is plenty of space here for everyday life, with room for a generous table where everyone can come together. The updated cabinetry has a relaxed country feel, while modern appliances, including a dishwasher, make things easy.The master bedroom is inviting and generous, with a large built-in robe for easy storage. Big windows draw in the greenery of the deep frontage and plenty of natural light. The second bedroom includes a built-in robe and enjoys both north and eastern light with the third making an ideal kids bedroom or study. The family bathroom has a bathtub and teal green detailing, bringing a little colour and personality to the space.Cooper Place is a pretty, peaceful street culminating in green commons that connect to nearby reserves. You can walk to EPIC and pick up fresh produce from the National Capital Farmers Market on weekends, while the Watson shops are close by for coffee, pizza at The Knox, relaxed dining at Lola and Lola, as well as Watson Takeaway and the local Superbarn. Dickson shops and its array of international cuisines are also within easy reach. The Braddon precinct, Ainslie shops, ANU and the CBD are all close to hand, with schools, transport and the light rail also conveniently nearby.features..updated three-bedroom home in leafy Watson.ideally placed on a quiet cul-de-sac culminating to the green strip.immersed within generous and welcoming private gardens.bathed in abundant light throughout.vintage red brick form.double glazed windows throughout (apart from one easterly window within the third bedroom).front porch.welcoming front living area with slow combustion fireplace.north facing kitchen and combined dining.updated kitchen with banks of cabinetry, electric oven, gas hob, integrated range and a dishwasher.master bedroom with built-in robe and RC split system.bedroom two with built-in robe.bedroom three or home office .stained timber floors.soft carpet to all three bedrooms.family bathroom with a bathtub.linen cupboard.internal laundry with direct access onto the deck.north facing, sheltered rear deck.generous rear garden with established fruiting trees and raised vegetable gardens.private driveway with auto gate.single metal garage with storage space.dedicated parking bay.water tank.heat pump hot water system.walk to the local Watson shops, parks, transport and schools including the ACU.easy drive to the Dickson and Braddon precincts and the CBDFine details (all approx.)EER: 0.5Rates: $4,802 per annum approx.Land value: $870,000Land Size: 719m2 approx.

Property History for 8 Cooper Pl, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$551,500
14 Nov 2015
Listed for Rent
$650/w
03 Sep 2022
  • 10 Jul 2026
    Listed for Sale $1,049,000
  • 25 Aug 2022
    Listed for Rent $650 / week
  • 14 Nov 2015
    Sold for $551,500
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About Watson 2602

The size of Watson is approximately 3.7 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 16.0% of the total area. The population of Watson in 2016 was 5862 people. By 2021 the population was 6727 showing a population growth of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watson is 30-39 years. Households in Watson are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watson work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.00% of the homes in Watson were owner-occupied compared with 57.20% in 2016.

Watson has 3,439 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Watson have seen a -5.89% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 19.88% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Watson is $1,076,214 while the median value for Units is $563,639.
  • Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 18 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in Watson on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 196 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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