1 Blacket StreetDowner ACT 2602
Property Details for 1 Blacket St, Downer
1 Blacket St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1961. The property has a land size of 716m2 and floor size of 107m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.
Last Listing description (August 2023)
This north facing, privately built home has excellent street appeal and the brick chimney adds character to the mid-century home. It is conveniently located only steps from a light rail stop for a rapid trip into the City centre; and a short walk to Dickson shopping precinct and the Gang Gang caf in Downer! The home is well sited on a block of approximately 716 m2 with enticing pathways which wind through the attractively landscaped gardens, displaying splashes of colour through the seasons.
A sunroom at the front provides a welcoming entry and has been much enjoyed over many winters. The home is beautifully presented throughout and is ready for living and entertaining.
The generous lounge enjoys the northerly aspect, wide windows maximising natural light. Wool carpet extends from the lounge into the dining room and hallway, and drapes are in excellent condition throughout. Reverse cycle air conditioners in the lounge and dining room ensure comfort, while there is a gas heater set into the brick structure of the fireplace.
Renovated in recent years with quality finishes, the kitchen features stone benchtops and splashback, an electric cooktop and oven. The adjacent laundry opens to the covered rear entertaining area, sheltered from the elements and a cool spot to enjoy the summer.
Bedrooms are spacious and the master and third bedroom offer a wall of built-in robes. The bathroom was updated some years ago and features a bath, shower and separate w/c.
Gardens display a variety of native plants, together with colourful roses, camellias, azaleas and crepe myrtles, all well established and easily maintained. The rear garden, with veggie patch, is safely enclosed with Colorbond fencing.
The large single garage has storage space at the rear and there is a garden shed.
Dickson swimming pool, tennis, netball and gym facilities are all just a short walk from this peaceful, fantastic location, and many sought after schools are 'in area'.
With a light rail stop close by there is easy access to Farmers' markets and to Gungahlin town centre.
An inviting home, sure to tick all the boxes!
Key features
- Privately built, north facing home on block of approx. 716 m2, within metres of a light rail stop
- Peaceful central location, a short walk to Dickson or Downer cafes, restaurants and shops
- Home has excellent street appeal, enhanced by colourful, attractively landscaped gardens
- Sunroom at front captures winter sun and offers a welcoming entry
- Generous lounge maximises northerly aspect with wide windows, overlooking gardens
- Immaculate presentation throughout with carpet and drapes in perfect condition
- Wool carpet laid through lounge, dining and hallway
- Reverse cycle air conditioners
- Gas wall heater installed in brick fireplace in lounge
- Updated kitchen features stone benchtops and splashback, electric hotplate and oven, saucepan drawer and wine rack
- Adjacent laundry with storage leads to back yard and entertaining area
- Covered, private and sheltered entertainment area offers protection from summer heat
- Spacious bedrooms with two offering an abundance of built-in wardrobes
- The bathroom features a bath, shower and separate w/c
- Large single garage and secure rear garden with veggie patch, garden shed and Colorbond fencing
- Gardens planted with many native shrubs and hardy, established roses, azaleas, camellias, crepe myrtle, port wine magnolia, lavender and more, with an in-ground watering system
- Golf course, Dickson swimming pool, tennis, netball and gym facilities a short walk away
- In-area for many highly regarded schools
- One block from the light rail, which provides easy access to Farmers' markets, Gungahlin town centre and City
Property History for 1 Blacket St, Downer, ACT 2602
- 18 Feb 2023Sold for $1,010,000
- 30 Jan 2023Listed for Sale Auction
- 29 Aug 2022Transferred
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About Downer 2602
The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2016 was 3662 people. By 2021 the population was 4296 showing a population growth of 17.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 30-39 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 61.50% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.30% in 2016.
Downer has 1,813 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 36.82% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 37.92% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,249,557 while the median value for Units is $547,276.
- Houses have a median rent of $690 while Units have a median rent of $470.
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