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6 Downes Place
Hughes ACT 2605

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 167m2
Land area: 1030m2
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Property Details for 6 Downes Pl, Hughes

6 Downes Pl, Hughes is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1963. The property has a land size of 1030m2 and floor size of 167m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2019.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1963
Floor Size
167m2
Land Size
1030m2
Local Government
Woden Valley
Lot/Plan
HUGHES: Block 6, Section 5

Last Listing description (April 2024)

Auction Location: On-Site

Set on one of Hughes' most sought after, quiet and elevated cul-de-sacs, this outstanding family home is perfectly poised to showcase the rolling hills that surround it. An abundance of space is on offer, this unique residence providing four bedrooms, open plan living and dining embracing the views and a large under house storage room. Ideally located with nearby access to the Federal Golf Club and Red Hill Nature Reserve, this home offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity and a clean slate, ready for a lucky buyer to make their own.

Set back from the road and poised to embrace the views, you enter the home via the charming front porch, the perfect area to sit and enjoy your ever changing aspect, either a morning coffee or afternoon drink. Stepping inside, the expansive living and dining area features large windows and gorgeous French doors, filling the room with light and providing the perfect backdrop of the Brindabellas for relaxing with the family or hosting family and friends. For ease of entertaining, the kitchen flows off this space, offering a generous footprint, with an abundance of bench and storage space with electric appliances as well as its own meals area.

The home itself offers 170m2 of living with a versatile floorplan on offer. The main bedroom boasts phenomenal space, large built-in robes, luscious green outlook & is serviced by a ensuite. The remaining bedroom accommodation is well catered for, three generous bedrooms all offer built in robes. Servicing these bedrooms is the main bathroom that features separate bath, shower & separate WC.

Ideal for the home hobbyist or offering the storage space every family needs, there is a large storage room under the house, additional storage cupboard, both with access to the single garage with workshop space, perfect to secure your car without sacrificing space. There is also a double carport for additional vehicles.

Outdoors, there is an outdoor covered entertaining area plus paved areas and lots of grass, surrounded by established greenery offering privacy while the children play and pets run around. This large block offers unlimited potential and is awaiting the new owner to transform it and bring it to life.

This fantastic location does not come as a compromise to convenience, renowned for its popularity, enjoy fabulous proximity to a wide range of lifestyle conveniences. St Peter and Paul Primary, Canberra College, Hughes Primary and Hughes Pre School are nearby whilst the suburb is well serviced by parkland, local shops and public transport. In addition, The Canberra Hospital and Westfield Woden are nearby as well as easy access to major transport corridors delivering you to both the north and south sides with ease.

- Elevated block with incomparable views over the Brindabellas
- Quiet cul-de-sac
- Open plan living and dining embracing the views
- 4 bedrooms with in-built wardrobes segregated from living areas
- Large master bedroom with ensuite
- Front porch with amazing panoramic views
- Rear covered entertaining area
- Spacious main bathroom with bath, shower and separate WC
- Separate laundry
- Generous under house storage
- Kitchen with extensive bench and storage space and electric appliances with meals area
- Air conditioning unit to the kitchen, reverse cycle heating and cooling units to two bedrooms
- Single garage with workshop space and access to two storage rooms plus double carport
- Close to Red Hill Nature Reserve and Federal Golf Club
- Close proximity to Canberra Hospital, Woden Town Centre, St Peter and Paul Primary, Hughes Primary School, Hughes Pre School and Alfred Deakin High School

Land size: 1030m2 (approx.)
Living size: 170m2 living (approx.)
UV: $1,393,000 (2022)
Rates: $6,179 (approx.)
Land tax: $11,728 (approx.)
Construction: 1966
EER: 1 star

Property History for 6 Downes Pl, Hughes, ACT 2605

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,050,000
28 Nov 2019
Listed for Rent
$570/w
06 Sep 2017
  • 28 Sep 2023
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 28 Nov 2019
    Sold for $1,050,000
  • 31 Oct 2019
    Listed for Sale Auction
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About Hughes 2605

The size of Hughes is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 18.8% of total area. The population of Hughes in 2011 was 2,956 people. By 2016 the population was 2,988 showing a population growth of 1.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hughes is 40-49 years. Households in Hughes are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hughes work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 70.7% of the homes in Hughes were owner-occupied compared with 70% in 2016.

Hughes has 1,287 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hughes have seen a 52.39% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -38.18% decrease. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Hughes is $1,434,811 while the median value for Units is $351,833.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $470.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Hughes on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 51 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Hughes.

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