Waramanga beauty full of character

When you walk through the McLaughlin’s family home in Waramanga, you’ll find beautiful character features throughout every corner.

Garry McLaughlin is the owner operator at the Traditional Furniture Restorer and from the beautifully restored front door to the stone-covered fireplace, the 22 years of hard work that has gone into the home is evident.

Leanne McLaughlin also has an eye for detail and the home is beautifully decorated.

The home has been extended with living areas flowing out to a north-facing deck. The kitchen is a highlight with a flexible design and an island bench that can be moved to allow for large gatherings.

It also features bench tops made from a 200-year-old yellow box gumtree that had to be removed from the family’s backyard.

Garry, Leanne and their children, Tara and Harris, will be moving to an acreage at the Ridgeway in Queanbeyan.

“Where else but Canberra can you live on an acreage in the bush but be so close to the city?” Garry says.

While the family will be putting their own special touches on the new home – Tara is now Garry’s apprentice – the new owners of 52 Yiman Street, Waramanga will have nothing to do but move in and enjoy.

“Spring in Canberra is a beautiful time – crisp mornings and midday sunshine,” Leanne says.

“It signals new life and that’s exactly what we are doing.”

No. 52 Yiman Street, Waramanga, will be auctioned on Saturday, September 10 at 10am, onsite. Phone Harcourts Kingston/Manuka agents Rhys Summergreene and Sandy Funston on 0419 650 993 or 0414 629 996. EER: 2. Inspect: Saturday, 12.15-1pm.