48 Dominion Cct, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 1400m2 and floor size of 204m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.
A fabulous opportunity exists for those wanting to enter premium inner south territory and wish to make their mark on a stylish home in Forrest to keep within the family for generations to come. The present owners currently hold approved plans by one of Canberra's leading architects for a significant extension and renovation, which marries the best of new and old.
Superb positioning within one of Canberra's most desirable Heritage enclaves this charming 1920's Oakley and Parkes residence sits behind gates in a beautiful tree-line street, surrounded by established gardens and mature trees.
Classic sash windows, and character features are evidenced throughout with high ceilings, wide skirtings, picture rails, and hardwood timber floors. Well-proportioned living areas include a formal lounge, and dining room each with an original wood fireplace. Adjacent to the dining is a sunroom orientated perfectly to enjoy a verdant outlook and take full advantage of the delightful Northerly aspect and the expansive grounds. This versatile room would work equally well as a home office or for a range of different purposes.
The kitchen and bathrooms have been refreshed from their original state with the kitchen freshly painted and equipped with Miele appliances. The family/meals area has full length glass and observes a delightful leafy garden setting and outlook to a paved courtyard. Ample storage is also provided throughout, and car accommodation offers a single lock up garage and carport.
Prime central positioning means a genuine short walking distance to the Manuka Shopping Precinct as well as numerous well regarded schools including Canberra Girls Grammar, Canberra Grammar School, Forrest Primary and Telopea Park School.
Features:
Desirable leafy Forrest location
1400m2 block
Charming 1920's Oakley and Parkes residence
Opportunity to renovate/extend (Approved plans for a substantial renovation prepared by leading Canberra architect Paul Tilse)
Heritage features including 2 original fireplaces, colonial and sash windows, timber floors, high ceilings, wide skirtings and picture rails
Functional floor plan with 3 bedrooms, all with built in robes, spacious master with ensuite
Formal living and dining (both with original wood fireplaces)
Sunroom with delightful garden outlooks
Kitchen refreshed with Miele appliances incl oven, microwave and dishwasher
Meals area off the kitchen with full length glass observing established gardens
Bathroom and ensuite fittings and fixtures updated
Sunny courtyard with greenery
Ducted gas heating and air-conditioning
Single lock up garage and carport
Conveniently close to Canberra's top schools, Manuka and Deakin shops and cafes, the Parliamentary Triangle, and the CBD
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 1,251 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 14.98% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 14.28% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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