May 13: Capital gains 2: 1 Gray Place, Weston

Gray Place began its life as a Pettit and Sevitt display village in the 1970s.

With a light and airy open-plan design, the homes feel modern while exuding their original charm.

Kate Manning, Will Sharpe and their children Angus, 18, Maggie, 16, and Felix, 11, have lived in a five-bedroom home on the cul-de-sac for six years.

It has been sympathetically renovated and extended over the years and features segregated living spaces, ideal for family living.

“The separate kids’ area has just been a godsend for us,” Kate says.

“Their rooms spill out onto their own designated living space. It means Will and I have our space without it being too much of an enormous house.”

The living room overlooks a courtyard and in-ground swimming pool – the perfect arrangement for entertaining or keeping an eye on the kids.

Close to the Woden Town Centre, Weston has also been a wonderful suburb for the family.

“It’s a nice quiet street,” Kate says.

“The kids could ride their bikes without crossing too many roads.”

The family won’t be moving far. They’ve bought a block in the area and are building a new home.

Weston

1 GRAY PLACE

PRICE GUIDE: $700,000-$750,000 EER: 0

AGENT: Kerry Henshaw and Matt Shipard, Civium Property Group, 4020 521 700 or 0412 392 284

AUCTION: Saturday, May 20, at 12.30pm, on site

INSPECT: Saturday, 10.50am-11.20am

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