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Sold on 15 Feb 2024 for $393,000

8/28 Frencham Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 70m2
Land area: 1304m2
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Property Details for 8/28 Frencham St, Downer

8/28 Frencham St, Downer is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1967. The property has a land size of 1304m2 and floor size of 70m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2024. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Downer in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1967
Floor Size
70m2
Land Size
1304m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 50, Section 68, Unit 8

Last Listing description (April 2024)

#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $393,000

This classic 1960's building sparks joy with its clean lines, solid construction and symmetrical rows of glazing, the stairs painted golden and as you ascend, such wonderful views out across the neighbourhood. Set behind sheltering trees with avenue of strappy grasses and gorgeous floating wrought iron stairs, the entryway is quite the modernist dream. A sun dappled communal lawn lies behind the building and there is dedicated parking, bicycle storage cage and a shared laundry. The building lies a short stroll from the famous Gang Gang Caf? and Bar, Downer shops and Melba Street Park. Handy to the Dickson and Braddon precincts, extending some of the best bars, cafes and eateries that Canberra has to offer.

Lovingly updated with fresh paint and new double glazing, the apartment occupies the top floor and enjoys fabulous views of treetop canopies and out to distant mountains. There is a wonderful quality of light throughout as timber framed windows welcome sunshine and sky. The social arena is arranged in an open plan with the feel good living and dining sharing a nice sociability with the kitchen, so conversations can flow as you plate up takeaway or cook something sumptuous.

The kitchen brims with old world charm with original cabinetry providing plenty of storage and timber worktops gifting an organic warmth. A window spans the full length of one wall and is nicely placed above the sink, so you can tree gaze as you do the washing up.

There is a central hallway separating the social spaces from the bedrooms with sliding doors that can be closed, buffering noise and keeping the bedrooms peaceable and sequestered. Both rooms have built-in-robes for seamless storage and original built-in-cabinetry, calling out for curated display of books, loved objects.

The bathroom is neatly preserved with square bathtub, classic porcelain soap dish and towel rail holders. There is a floating basin and inset mirrored cabinet for all the necessary bibs and bobs. Taking inspiration from the local apple box trees the tiling with its crisp white grout is a gorgeous soft eucalypt green.

Underpinning it all is the city lifestyle?stroll to Gang Gang enjoying a coffee and house made buttermilk waffles. Gang Gang is 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 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 an easy drive by car.

features.

.charming top floor two-bedroom apartment in sought-after Downer
.classic modernist building with clean lines, inset wall of curtain windows and floating iron stairwell
.sheltered by mature trees, with beautiful landscaping including shady communal lawns
.light filled with gorgeous tree-top and mountain views
.open plan living, dining and kitchen
.two peaceful bedrooms with leafy aspect, built-in-robes and original cabinetry for extra storage and display
.kitchen with banks of cabinetry, warm timber benchtops and brand new freestanding electric oven
.original bathroom with vintage charm and soft eucalypt tiling
.freshly painted throughout
.double glazed windows
.allotted undercover parking space
.bike storage cage
.shared laundry
.ideally located moments to parklands, Downer shops and the famous Gang Gang Caf? and Bar
.moments from the bustling Dickson and Braddon precincts
.close to transport including the light rail and stone's throw from the CBD and ANU

EER: 2
Body corporate: $1,900.00 pa (approx)
Rates: $2,214.00 pa (approx)
Land tax: $2,386.00 pa (approx)

The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However; we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.

Property History for 8/28 Frencham St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$393,000
15 Feb 2024
  • 15 Feb 2024
    Sold for $393,000
  • 09 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed

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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 1,802 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 45.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 73.36% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,167,463 while the median value for Units is $511,806.
  • Houses have a median rent of $685 while Units have a median rent of $510.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 7 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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