8 Farrer StreetBraddon ACT 2612
Property Details for 8 Farrer St, Braddon
8 Farrer St, Braddon is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 1498m2 and floor size of 167m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.
Last Listing description (October 2023)
Privately positioned on an expansive 1498m2 block, on a pretty tree lined street and conveniently located on edge of the City Centre, you'll be immediately enchanted by the eclectic mix of heritage-style and modern amenity offered in this extended and renovated four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home with carport and double garage. Featuring a northerly aspect to the front, the dappled light throughout the day provides a true sense of home.
Original 1930's charm, including double brick, formal rooms, sash windows, decorative ceilings, timber flooring and picture rails are evident throughout the original part of the home, whilst the architecturally designed extension caters for modern life with high ceilings, sky lights, open-plan living with a slow combustion stove, modern appliances and a breakfast bar in the kitchen along with beautiful French doors leading out to the paved alfresco entertaining area.
The large, flat back yard is perfect for the kids and/or pets and holds potential for the ACT Government's new Territory Plan allowing for formal subdivision. This tightly held street is close to amenities including The Canberra Centre, the Light Rail, The Australian National University, local sought after schools and the thriving Braddon precinct with cafs, bars and restaurants so you can leave your car at home and walk or cycle to your favourite destination!
Original house 1930's:
Timber flooring throughout residence
Formal entry with screen door and skylight
Northerly facing front living room with fireplace, sash windows, curtains, decorative ceiling, picture rails and servery to the dining room
Separate large, light-filled dining room with servery to the kitchen, built-in cabinetry, French style glass and screen doors to carport
Master bedroom with sash windows, picture rails, original pendant light, decorative ceiling, wardrobe and curtains
Bedrooms two, three and four with picture rails, sash windows, decorative ceiling, roller blinds
Main bathroom has shower, large vanity with storage, toilet, bath, heated towel rail
Architecturally designed extension:
European style laundry with benchtop, sink and storage
Open-plan kitchen and family room with raked ceiling, ceiling fan and skylight
Kitchen has a mixture of stainless steel and timber bench tops, gas and electric cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher, breakfast bar, two pantries, double sink, custom made cabinetry and servery to dining room
Family room has slow combustion stove, French glass and screen doors to paved patio
Bathroom has floor to ceiling tiles, vanity, bidet, toilet, shower, built in storage, skylight
Quiet and pretty tree-lined street
Short walk to the City Centre and Braddon's Lonsdale Street with an abundance of shops, cafes and bars, Ainslie Art Centre, public transport, light rail and local sought after schools
Other features:
Ducted gas heating
Double garage and single carport
Tiled roof
Large flat block
Off street parking
Water tank
Colorbond and paling fences
UV $1,608,000 (2023)
Block size: $1498m2
Rates $8,153 p.a.
House size: Internal: 196m2; Garage: 50m2; Carport: 24m2
EER: 0
Original residence built: 1937; Extension final in: 2011; Wood heater: 2013
Architect: Brett Lowe
Property History for 8 Farrer St, Braddon, ACT 2612
- 28 Oct 2023Sold for $2,520,000
- 05 Oct 2023Listed for Sale Auction on 28/10/2023 at 9:00AM
- 24 Aug 2011Sold for $1,225,000
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About Braddon 2612
The size of Braddon is approximately 1.5 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 15.2% of total area. The population of Braddon in 2016 was 5500 people. By 2021 the population was 6383 showing a population growth of 16.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Braddon is 20-29 years. Households in Braddon are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Braddon work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 38.10% of the homes in Braddon were owner-occupied compared with 29.20% in 2016.
Braddon has 6,089 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Braddon have seen a 44.91% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 22.20% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Braddon is $1,231,959 while the median value for Units is $539,565.
- Houses have a median rent of $590 while Units have a median rent of $613.
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