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Sold on 19 Jan 2024 for $1,000,000

2 Gale Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 110m2
Land area: 762m2
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Property Details for 2 Gale St, Downer

2 Gale St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1961. The property has a land size of 762m2 and floor size of 110m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Downer in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1961
Floor Size
110m2
Land Size
762m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 36, Section 64

Last Listing description (November 2023)

This privately built home has fresh, modern presentation and is situated in an excellent Inner North location, with a restful view over Dickson College oval opposite, and only a short walk to the Dickson hub and swimming pool, Gang Gang caf and light rail!

Neat hedging borders the generous block of over 760 m2 (approximately), on all sides, offering a scenic outlook over the attractive gardens to trees and playing field beyond.

The wide front terrace is an inviting spot to relax enjoying the view.

From the spacious entry double doors open to the generous, open plan living area, highlighting the striking, newly polished timber flooring and fresh neutral dcor, which feature throughout. The living area is full of light from corner windows, furnished with timber venetians and stylish curtains with pelmets, all framing views over the garden with roses in bloom.

A reverse cycle air conditioner, ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating ensure comfort.

The updated kitchen offers an island bench, a gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher and good storage, with a pantry.

The spacious master and second bedrooms each have wardrobes. The bathroom has been renovated with distinctive flair and has a bath, shower and separate w/c.

Kitchen and laundry open onto the rear terrace and garden, which have a perfect north aspect!

An array of sixteen solar panels minimises cost and aids sustainability.

In the private garden an impressive timber deck with a shade sail is a focal point, and there is an expansive paved entertaining area next to the home.

The carport has a large lock up store room attached, while the rear garden provides plenty of play space and features eight raised veggie beds.

This home is ready to enjoy living and entertaining, while the 760m2 block in such a central location offers future possibilities, just a short walk to all the fantastic amenities, sought after schools, parks, and light rail for a rapid trip into the City centre!

Inviting, privately built home opposite oval, just a short walk to Dickson centre and light rail

Neat hedging adds to street appeal and shelters gardens on block of approx. 761 m2

Fresh neutral dcor and striking, newly polished, solid timber flooring throughout

Wide front terrace offers a private outlook over gardens and oval

Double doors from spacious entry to generous, open plan living area

Large corner windows in lounge furnished with timber venetians and stylish drapes with pelmets

Reverse cycle air conditioner, ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating

Updated kitchen features an island bench, gas cooktop, Fisher and Paykel oven, Bosch dishwasher and good storage with a pantry

Kitchen and laundry open to north facing rear terrace and large, level garden

Impressive entertaining deck sheltered by a shade sail a focal point in the private garden

Spacious master and second bedrooms offer built-in robes with a freestanding robe to third

Private garden outlook from all bedrooms, which are furnished with timber venetians, drapes and pelmets

Updated bathroom features a bath, shower and separate w/c

Sixteen solar panels

Samsung digital door lock to back door

Carport with a lock up store room at the rear

Safely enclosed garden has double gates and features eight raised veggie beds

Wonderful Inner North location, opposite Dickson College oval and only short walk to Gang Gang caf, a wide choice of restaurants and shopping in the Dickson centre, swimming pool, many sought after local schools, parks and light rail for a rapid trip into the City centre

UV $ 89,000

Rates: $4,423.71

Property History for 2 Gale St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,000,000
19 Jan 2024
  • 19 Jan 2024
    Sold for $1,000,000
  • 16 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Auction on 09/12/2023 at 1:00PM
  • 07 May 2011
    Listed for Sale $619500
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About Downer 2602

The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2011 was 3,554 people. By 2016 the population was 3,653 showing a population growth of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 20-29 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.3% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.3% in 2016.

Downer has 1,810 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 38.99% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.24% increase. As at 31 December 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,114,626 while the median value for Units is $491,727.
  • Houses have a median rent of $675 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 3 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 74 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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