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1/26 Empire Circuit
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 4
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Property Details for 1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest

1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom Townhouse with 4 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024. There are other 3 bedroom Townhouse sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Townhouse

Last Listing description (June 2024)

This ultra-luxe town residence with a secure four-car basement garage, private lift access, mineral infinity swimming pool and 3 ensuite bedrooms offers all the luxury comforts as well as an easy walk to Manuka's boutique shops and restaurants, as well as many of Canberra's top schools, the Parliamentary Triangle, Manuka Oval and many of Canberra's inner south attractions.

One of just four residences in an exclusive gated complex designed by award-winning Stewart Architecture, it's a private and well oriented home that perfectly blends exquisite outdoor spaces with eye-catching premium high-end interiors and amenities. Among these are the spectacular poolside cabana luxuries with lounge area, slow combustion wood fireplace and bar, plus integrated TV with surround sound.

With the adjacent self-cleaning pool, topiary plantings and paved terrace as a backdrop, it's a setting that will likely be much favoured for entertaining or simply unwinding from the day's hustle and bustle. There's a seamless flow from here into the interior living areas where high ceilings, a soaring double-height atrium and extensive use of glass provide exceptional lines of sight from the front courtyard to the rear terrace and bring abundant natural light.

Upstairs, each of the bedrooms has its own TV, balcony access and a designer luxe ensuite with premium level fixtures. The master bedroom's luxurious ensuite features a large walk-through robe, freestanding Italian porcelain bathtub, massive separate shower and dual basins, while the bedroom itself has access to a northern terrace with views of Parliament House.

FEATURES
• Architecturally designed by award winning Stewart Architecture
• Town home in gated complex of 4, just minutes walking distance to Manuka
• Private lift access to 4-car basement garage with a 12m bank of storage
& epoxy flooring
• Private and lush front garden courtyard with top-of-the-range outdoor kitchen that includes a Weber BBQ, 2 wine fridges, Miele dishwasher, electric awning with LED lighting & dual access to interior living spaces
• Sleek, well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry, island bench, 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, Miele induction cooktop + two ovens with steamer & plate warmer
• Ancillary cupboard with additional fridge accessible from outdoor kitchen
• Open-plan living and dining with double-height central atrium + a large-screen TV with elaborate ELAC and Dendon sound system
• Second living area and study featuring custom joinery and TV
• Electric blinds and curtains in both living areas
• Full luxury bathroom at ground level
• Large laundry with external access + combined Miele washer & dryer
• Rear paved outdoor entertaining area with self-cleaning mineral infinity swimming pool, outdoor shower, cabana with built in bar/kitchenette, Vintec bar fridge, lounge, slow combustion wood fireplace, television and sound system
• Solar panels
• Pool solar heated
• Blackbutt staircase leading to second floor bedrooms
• Main bedroom with north-facing balcony and views to Parliament House, enormous walk-in wardrobe and huge ensuite with full-height Italian porcelain tiles, freestanding designer bathtub, dual sink vanity & large walk-in shower
• 2 additional bedrooms, each with its own designer ensuite, built-in wardrobe, electric blinds & access to a balcony overlooking the pool
• All bedrooms with wall-mounted TVs
• Hydronic in-slab underfloor heating throughout
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning
• Lavishly planted rear garden with espaliered camellias, formal hedging, maples, magnolias and cycads + vegetable container garden
• Automatic irrigation system
• Security system

FIGURES
Rates: $5,656.41pa
Body Corp: $10,556.00 pa

Property History for 1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,960,000
15 Jun 2024
  • 15 Jun 2024
    Sold for $3,960,000
  • 23 May 2024
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 05 Feb 2022
    Sold for $2,900,000
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About Forrest 2603

The size of Forrest is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 10.1% of total area. The population of Forrest in 2011 was 1,468 people. By 2016 the population was 1,602 showing a population growth of 9.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forrest is 50-59 years. Households in Forrest are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forrest work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 69.6% of the homes in Forrest were owner-occupied compared with 62.4% in 2016.

Forrest has 1,262 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 42.20% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 20.25% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $3,630,997 while the median value for Units is $871,772.
  • Houses have a median rent of $670 while Units have a median rent of $620.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 51 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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