21 Grey St, Deakin is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1939. The property has a land size of 1059m2 and floor size of 137m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2015.
If you are looking for beautiful surroundings, an Inner South lifestyle, and an exquisite home offering a superb blend of original and contemporary living space providing flexibility and comfort, then this residence is for you. One of the earliest homes in Deakin, this special property was built for the head gardener of the Prime Minister in 1939 and sympathetically extended and renovated in 1992 and 2001.
Situated on a magnificent block of 1,059 square metres (approx.) the light-filled three bedroom home is nestled within beautiful gardens. The open-plan living and dining area and kitchen feature hand-fired Mexican terracotta floor tiles and three sets of French doors lead to the glorious garden.
The centrally located kitchen includes a rich timber bench, Miele oven, four burner gas cooktop, Asko dishwasher and original Metters Canberra wood burning stove. The master bedroom is spacious and includes a fireplace and French doors lead to the garden. If you only require a two bedroom home, this spacious room could be utilized as additional living space or sunroom.
There is a study nook within the hallway and the well-appointed bathroom incorporates a laundry area. Year round comfort is ensured with Braemar ducted gas heating, underfloor heating and Brivis air conditioning.
Outside entertaining will be enjoyed by family and friends with two courtyards and the beautifully landscaped gardens are filled with horticultural delights including box hedges, camellias, azaleas, hellebores and Chinese elm, Golden Rain and Crabapple trees. A single garage, constructed in 2001 complements the home's architecture, and also includes a double rear door for trailer access if needed. There is also off street car parking and a delightful cubby house.
The location is outstanding - close to the Lodge, Parliamentary Triangle, Junior and Senior Girls' Grammar Schools, the Federal Golf Course, a leisurely stroll to the Deakin shopping precinct and in close proximity to the cosmopolitan shopping centres of Manuka and Kingston.
Features Include:
Superb Deakin character three bedroom home built in 1939, renovated in 1992 and 2001
Magnificent block of 1,059 square metres (approx.)
Light-filled living and dining areas with French doors leading to the garden
Centrally located kitchen featuring timber benches, Miele oven, Asko dishwasher, Tudor four burner gas cooktop, Metters wood burning stove
Three bedrooms, spacious master with open fireplace, could be utilized as additional living or sunroom
Study nook in the hallway
Stylish bathroom, incorporating laundry, separate powder room
Ducted gas heating, underfloor heating, air conditioning, open fireplace, Rinnai infinity hot water
Hand-fired Mexican terracotta floor tiles, timber floors
Single garage, double doors front and rear, off street parking
Cubby house
Beautifully landscaped gardens, automated drip irrigation system installed in 2014, two paved courtyard areas
Close proximity to the Parliamentary Triangle, Junior and Girls' Grammar Schools, Deakin shopping precinct and the Federal Golf Course
EER: 2
UCV: $1,054,000 (approx.)
Land Rates: $5743.01 (approx.)
Land Size: 1059 sqm (approx.)
The size of Deakin is approximately 3.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 29.2% of total area. The population of Deakin in 2016 was 2878 people. By 2021 the population was 3124 showing a population growth of 8.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Deakin is 10-19 years. Households in Deakin are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Deakin work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.00% of the homes in Deakin were owner-occupied compared with 70.60% in 2016.
Deakin has 2,017 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Deakin have seen a 27.77% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 24.14% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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