{"Slug":"apartment-51-20-federal-highway-watson-act-2602","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/apartment-51-20-federal-highway-watson-act-2602","Address":"51/20 Federal Highway, Watson, ACT 2602","Suburb":"Watson","State":"ACT","Postcode":"2602","PropertyType":"Apartment","Status":"Sold","Headline":null,"Description":"Tired of fighting for street parking and pretending your tiny balcony counts as “outdoor living”? Say hello to this freshly refreshed, light-filled first-floor apartment in the sought-after Starlight complex,  tucked away in a leafy pocket of Watson, yet still dangerously close to everything good in life.Step inside and you’re greeted by a bright, spacious open-plan living and dining area that flows straight out to a generous balcony, the perfect stage for your morning coffee ritual, sunset happy hours, or chillin’ amongst the trees The contemporary kitchen is functional: stone benchtops, big pantry, quality stainless-steel appliances, and enough storage to hide all your impulse Amazon purchases. Both bedrooms are genuinely well-sized with built-in robes. The main has its own private ensuite so you can avoid awkward hallway negotiations in the mornings.The boring but brilliant stuff:•\tReverse-cycle air conditioning (because Canberra weather is chaotic)•\tNorth-east aspect for that glorious morning light•\tTwo secure side-by-side underground car spaces + separate storage unit (yes, you can finally park like an adult)•\tFull-height tiling and a proper bathtub in the main bathroomStarlight perks: beautifully maintained gardens, a sparkling residents’ swimming pool, and ease of car, pedestrian and visitor access. Perfectly positioned for real life moments from Dickson & Watson shops, EPIC Farmers Market, Mount Majura trails, light rail, and a quick zip into the City.Perfect for:•\tFirst-home buyers who want style without the mortgage panic•\tDownsizers who still want space and soul•\tInvestors looking for a low-maintenance, easily rentable winner ($550–$570pw)Property Details (approx):•\tLiving: 92sqm•\tBalcony: 13sqm•\tRates: $2,034pa•\tLand tax: $2553pa•\tStrata: $7,489pa•\tBuilt: 2003•\t2 side-by-side car spaces•\tBasement storage room•\tPeriodic tenancy at $549pw – live in buyers can have vacant possession with 60 day settlement – tenants would love to stay should an investor buy","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Contact agent"},"Bedrooms":"2","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":"2","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"2"},{"Name":"House Size","Value":"92 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-35.22883912,"Longitude":149.15479857,"Agent":{"Name":"Sam  Buchanan","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/sam-buchanan"},"Agency":{"Name":"Edge Sam Buchanan - KINGSTON","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/edge-sam-buchanan-kingston"},"CreatedAt":"2026-09-03T07:52:14.7484511","UpdatedAt":"2026-10-03T06:31:59.12"}