Home improvement: The best homes on the market in Canberra for renovators

At some stage, everybody has probably toyed with renovating a house, whether that be simply painting the walls or buying a dilapidated property and setting your goals on completely overhauling it.

Although renovations can be tumultuous at times (see The Block), they are incredibly satisfying. Even looking at before-and-afters can invoke a sense of pleasure.

So whether you are an experienced house-flipper or rookie reno, there are a lot of homes across Canberra that are calling out for a makeover.

Conder 

12/55 James Smith Circuit 

$299,000 +

For the renovator looking to start from scratch, look no further than this townhouse. It’s been left damaged by termites and is need of a total revamp. The kitchen has been completely gutted, much of the wood has been damaged and parts of the ceiling are also missing.

Duffy 

15 Somerset Street  (also pictured top) 

Auction: 10am, October 12

To put it nicely, this home is looking a bit tired. It’s got excellent bones and if renovators are only looking for properties that don’t require structural changes then this home may suit, but also there is a lot of potential to do more. For builders, the block is RZ2-zoned making it a prime development opportunity.

Yarralumla

82 Schlich Street

Auction: 6pm, September 26

A fixer-upper in one of Canberra’s priciest suburbs – Yarralumla – is sure to be a winner. This separate-titled terrace home sits on a 520-square-metre block. The floor plan is practical and functional but the rest of the home is in need of some TLC – a lick of paint, new floors, kitchen and the garden. The only place not crying out for a makeover is the recently updated bathroom. 

Lyons

127 Launceston Street 

$749,000

Due to its close proximity to the Woden Town Centre, Lyons is a sought-after location, and this home presents a great opportunity for those who willing to get their hands dirty. It sits on a block of 841 square metres and has lots of storage space for your tools – a bonus is the two wine cellars underneath the house. 

Watson 

7 Hanson Place

$785,000 +

This humble home, in need of a desperate renovation, sits on an RZ2-zoned, 845-square-metre block and it basically screams potential. It’s ideally located near the ever-popular Watson shops and nearby school. A light rail stop is only one kilometre away!