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Sold on 30 Aug 2024 for $466,000

5/36 Frencham Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 2124m2
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Property Details for 5/36 Frencham St, Downer

5/36 Frencham St, Downer is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2010. The property has a land size of 2124m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2024. There are other 1 bedroom Unit sold in Downer in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
2010
Land Size
2124m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 52, Section 68, Unit 5

Last Listing description (October 2024)

#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $466,000

Afternoon light stripes the floor as white washed walls meet the subtle organic shade of soft new carpets. This gorgeous one-bedder is all paired-back Zen-like simplicity, arrayed on two sunny levels drifting to courtyard garden downstairs, and balcony on upper level. Ideally placed, in the heart of Downer, just moments from the famous Gang Gang Caf? and Bar and Downer shops, the home offers up a dynamic urban lifestyle while still retaining an essential, leafy quietude.

The neat lines of townhouses are nostalgic of the Victorian Terrace with their narrow two-storey form. But here smooth render and pure white balconies usher in a clean modernity. The Akira complex is boutique, with only seven residences, all low-lying with flat rooflines and modernist inspired clean lines. Entry is via a garden path that cuts through the front courtyard, shaded by leafy street trees and enclosed by green walls.

Sunlight reaches deep into the social domain, arranged in an airy, open and conversational plan. Glass sliders connect the home to the courtyard garden and alfresco dining, extending the space and gifting a leafy, natural immersion. Soft carpet is cosy underfoot and there is a lovely dappling of natural garden light as the sun swings across the sky, gifting its full grace by afternoon, dissolving into a symphony of sunset colours come evening.

The functional kitchen is arranged at one end, perfectly placed to take in the view and foster connection and free flowing conversation. We love the stone worktops, the hard working cabinetry and the sleek stainless steel appliances. One imagines spending a lot of time in the summer months, drifting outside, tray of drinks in hand, spending precious time with friends and family.

The bedroom is sequestered upstairs and drifts to an elevated balcony. From here you can drift among the trees, taking in the comings and goings of the street, enjoying the long views down Bradfield Street with its well planted verge. Glass sliders maximise soft light, welcoming texture and colour, sunsets and replenishing breezes. There is a walk -in-robe for seamless storage and an ensuite bathroom, simply appointed in crisp white. Throw in a European laundry and secure basement parking with storage and you have easy-care living, right on the dynamic urban edge.

The apartment is moments from Downer shops and the famous, Gang Gang caf?, one of the few intimate venues remaining, showcasing celebrated and innovative musicians and hosting sociable trivia nights and fab flea markets. The Dickson precinct is moments away for essential services, shopping and international cuisine. And the area is rich in parklands with Downer playing fields, Melba Street Park, Downer Micro-Forest and the walking trails of Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie, all close to hand. The home is walking distance to schools and transport, including the light rail, whisking you straight to the CBD, which is a short drive by car.

features.?
.beautifully appointed one-bedroom townhouse in popular Downer
.arrayed across two levels
.large front courtyard garden
.open plan living, dining and kitchen with glass sliders opening to courtyard
.modern kitchen with banks of cabinetry, stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances
.double glazed sliding doors
.powder room on ground floor
.sunny and bright, west facing living
.freshly painted and new carpets throughout
.welcoming bedroom on upper level, spilling to elevated balcony
?walk-in-robe and ensuite bathroom?.European laundry?.basement carpark with storage ?
.reverse cycle heating and cooling unit?in bedroom and living room
.designated basement carpark and ample visitor parking
.two minute walk to Downer shops, with Gang Gang Caf?
.close proximity to Dickson Shopping precinct, cafes, restaurants and bars, highly regarded schools, parks and ovals, and nature reserves?.close to transport including the light rail and stone's throw from the CBD and ANU

EER: 4.5
Body Corporate: $1,370 p/q (approx)
Rates: $1,395 p/a (approx)
Land tax $1,612 p/a (approx if rented)
Living area: 66m2 (approx)
Courtyard: 27m2 (approx)
Balcony: 10m2 (approx)
Year built - 2010

Property History for 5/36 Frencham St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$466,000
30 Aug 2024
Listed for Rent
$365/w
20 Jul 2017
  • 30 Aug 2024
    Sold for $466,000
  • 15 Aug 2024
    Listed for Sale $466,000
  • 12 Jul 2017
    Listed for Rent $360 / week
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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 1,808 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 41.30% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 65.83% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,137,150 while the median value for Units is $649,317.
  • Houses have a median rent of $675 while Units have a median rent of $520.
There are currently 3 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 72 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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