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2 Simpson Street

2 Simpson Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
848 m² Land size
- Internal area

About this property

This Watson residence offers a comfortable three‑bedroom layout set on a generous 848 m² block, providing ample outdoor space for a range of activities. The home's configuration supports easy indoor‑outdoor flow, making it well suited to relaxed, family‑oriented living.

Key details

Locality
Watson
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714898314
Legal parcel ID
CANB/WATS/30/13
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
848 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Stone Gungahlin - GUNGAHLIN
6.2 km
Shop 16A, 30 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin, ACT 2912
Home.byholly - Canberra
4.5 km
3/97 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612
Ray White - Canberra
8.6 km
14 Wales Street, Belconnen, ACT 2617
LJ Hooker - Gungahlin
6.1 km
Suite 2C, 1st Floor Gungahlin Village, 46-50 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin, ACT 2912
HIVE Property
10.4 km
Level 1, 4 Campion Street, Deakin, ACT 2600
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.7 km
47 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, ACT 2604
Luton Properties - Manuka
9.5 km
14 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.7 km
10/285 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick, ACT 2609
LJ Hooker - Canberra City
5.1 km
First Floor, 182-200 City Walk, City, ACT 2601
LJ Hooker - Dickson
2.2 km
36 Woolley Street, Dickson, ACT 2602
Blackshaw - Tuggeranong
9.5 km
27 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603
NBHD Agency
4.0 km
114/227 Flemington Road, Franklin, ACT 2913
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
0.2 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
0.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
2.1 km
Primary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
2.4 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
2.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
3.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
3.2 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
3.7 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
4.0 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
4.2 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.7 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Harrison School
4.3 km
Combined school | Government
Campbell High School
4.5 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
5.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.2 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.2 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.4 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of property is located at 2 Simpson Street, Watson?

It is a house featuring three bedrooms. The dwelling sits on an 848 m² block of land.

How large is the land area of the property?

The land measures 848 m², providing ample outdoor space around the home.

Which public transport options are within walking distance of the property?

Watson is served by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with route 53 on Antill Street. The Canberra Light Rail on Phillip Avenue (about 1.2 km away) connects to Civic and Gungahlin.

What parks or recreational areas are close to 2 Simpson Street?

Justice Robert Hope Park is roughly 0.7 km away, and Calvert Park lies about 1.8 km from the property.

What cultural or entertainment venues are nearby?

Exhibition Park in Canberra, about 1.1 km away, hosts a variety of events. The former Starlight Drive‑In site is approximately 1 km from the home.

Can you tell me about the geological composition of the Watson area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. This includes the limestone that gave Canberra its original name “Limestone Plains”.

What historic features are associated with the Watson suburb?

Watson is named after Australia’s third Prime Minister, John Christian Watson, and its streets honor Australian judges and legal professionals. The area also includes the site of the former Starlight Drive‑In, now redeveloped as medium‑density housing.