8 Wilmot Crescent, Forrest, ACT 2603 | House for sale | OnTheHouse
 
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$4,095,000

8 Wilmot Crescent
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 353m2
Land area: 2932m2
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A Grand Old Estate

A rare opportunity to secure a classic heritage Canberra residence of timeless elegance on an expansive 2932m2 elevated block in one of Forrest's most prestigious streets. This much-loved single-level residence offers a harmonious blend of grandeur, warmth, and lifestyle appeal, framed by a prized true north aspect and captivating treetop outlook. A meandering floorplan that is both enchanting and flexible.
Set high above the street with a semi-circular gated drive, this estate impresses with its scale and charm. Generous proportions teamed with rich hardwood floors, soaring high ceilings with ornate cornices, and classic details add to create an inviting ambience. Grand living areas with detailed brick fireplaces are of breath-taking proportions suitable for larger families, and picturesque floor-to-ceiling farmhouse windows flood the interiors with natural light. A clever separation of the living zones again allows for daily comfort, with an informal meals and living areas spilling off from a large functional kitchen, yet out the back a more kid friendly zone, television room or playroom, complete with built in bookshelves and access onto the back lawn. The accommodation is both substantial and flexible, comprising five spacious bedrooms and multiple ensuites/bathrooms.
Set on a substantial block with a wide frontage, the grounds offer a true sense of retreat with genuine privacy and an array of established shrubs and flowering ornamentals. Truly, a blue-chip address, estate-like presence, and rare scale, this is a once-in-a-generation offering in one of Canberra's most tightly held suburbs.
* Single-level home with 5 spacious bedrooms and multiple bathrooms
* Heritage listed
* Grand formal and informal living areas with fireplaces
* Floor-to-ceiling farmhouse-style windows capturing natural light and garden views
* Expansive kitchen with timber benchtops, twin wall ovens
* Radiators + R/C heating & cooling - ducted
* Prestigious location in one of Forrest's finest streets
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Property Details for 8 Wilmot Cres, Forrest

8 Wilmot Cres, Forrest is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 2932m2 and floor size of 353m2. The place is currently for sale with Blackshaw Manuka.

Building Type
House
Floor Size
353m2
Land Size
2932m2
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About Forrest 2603

The size of Forrest is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. There are 7 parks, covering nearly 10.1% of the total area. The population of Forrest in 2016 was 1615 people. By 2021 the population was 1827 showing a population growth of 13.1% 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 2021, 67.00% of the homes in Forrest were owner-occupied compared with 62.40% in 2016.

Forrest has 1,275 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 28.19% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.81% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $3,954,027 while the median value for Units is $814,390.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,145 while Units have a median rent of $663.
There are currently 15 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 61 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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