9 Dampier Cres, Forrest is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 2005. The property has a land size of 2265m2 and floor size of 459m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2024. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.
This outstanding home stands on a corner block that ranks among one of Canberra's premium addresses and delivers a first-class standard of living courtesy of quality amenities and serene surrounds. Spectacular surrounding gardens bestow a beautiful private ambience and sensory experience that immediately calms.
Full-height picture windows capture, dappled light and provide soothing green backdrops to every room. Delicate Japanese maples, azaleas, cycads, winding pebble-framed stepping stone pathways and water basins combine to create layered scenic depths interspersed with three terraces for outdoor entertaining. A self-contained cottage within the gardens would be ideal for an au pair.
The indulgent master suite to the east not only offers an expansive ensuite and walk-through wardrobe, but has direct access to the gleaming indoor lap pool which lies beneath a cathedral glass ceiling the blue of the sky reflected in the waters below.
Three bedrooms in the opposite ground-floor wing include a second ensuite bedroom and one with concealed home office cabinetry, making it a true dual-purpose space. Upstairs, an enormous rumpus room doubles as a teen retreat with its own ensuite and elevated outdoor terrace providing plenty of indoor and outdoor relaxation space, while downstairs a mix of formal and informal living areas meld high-end style and functionality for vibrant family living and entertaining. Set on a lavish 2265m2 parcel close to the parliamentary triangle, elite schools and Manuka village, this elegant home seamlessly blends convenience with utmost comfort and tranquillity just minutes from Canberra's CBD.
FEATURES
Designed by architect Dominic Romano
Winner of HIA 2007 award for best custom-built home
Two gated entries
Two sets of oversized double custom timber doors give choice of front access
Wide hallways and atrium views
Lush gardens, privacy hedging, paved entertainment areas, espaliered jasmine feature wall, Mondo grass-fringed paths and multiple courtyards
Multiple alfresco options
300-bottle wine cellar and tasting room
Stunning formal dining and lounge areas with five banks of windows each
Well-designed kitchen with Miele microwave and induction cooktop, Bosch wall oven, walk-in pantry
Expansive family room with dry bar opening out to gardens on two sides
Fireplace to family room
Family/Meals area
Guest powder room
French doors to secondary bedroom wing
Large double laundry with walk-in storage/ironing room
Family bathroom with large shower and deep bath adjacent picture window with garden views
Zoned heating and cooling
Heated indoor lap pool with doors opening to side yard
Automated blinds
Huge ensuite to master bedroom featuring double floating vanity, soaker tub, oversized shower and access to rear terrace
CCTV system
Bose sound system throughout
Garden studio with dual access and featuring built-in wardrobe and kitchenette with Ariston 900mm gas range
Irrigation
Large garden shed
Three-car garage with exceptionally well-designed storage around two walls
Expansive driveway large enough for additional parking for up to 5 cars + second gated driveway with parking for 3 cars
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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