1/26 Empire CircuitForrest ACT 2603
Property Details for 1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest
1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom Townhouse with 4 parking spaces and was built in 2017. The property has a land size of 1539m2 and floor size of 187m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in March 2025.
Last Listing description (July 2024)
This ultra-luxe town residence with a secure four-car basement garage, private lift access, mineral infinity swimming pool and 3 ensuite bedrooms offers all the luxury comforts as well as an easy walk to Manuka's boutique shops and restaurants, as well as many of Canberra's top schools, the Parliamentary Triangle, Manuka Oval and many of Canberra's inner south attractions.
One of just four residences in an exclusive gated complex designed by award-winning Stewart Architecture, it's a private and well oriented home that perfectly blends exquisite outdoor spaces with eye-catching premium high-end interiors and amenities. Among these are the spectacular poolside cabana luxuries with lounge area, slow combustion wood fireplace and bar, plus integrated TV with surround sound.
With the adjacent self-cleaning pool, topiary plantings and paved terrace as a backdrop, it's a setting that will likely be much favoured for entertaining or simply unwinding from the day's hustle and bustle. There's a seamless flow from here into the interior living areas where high ceilings, a soaring double-height atrium and extensive use of glass provide exceptional lines of sight from the front courtyard to the rear terrace and bring abundant natural light.
Upstairs, each of the bedrooms has its own TV, balcony access and a designer luxe ensuite with premium level fixtures. The master bedroom's luxurious ensuite features a large walk-through robe, freestanding Italian porcelain bathtub, massive separate shower and dual basins, while the bedroom itself has access to a northern terrace with views of Parliament House.
FEATURES
Architecturally designed by award winning Stewart Architecture
Town home in gated complex of 4, just minutes walking distance to Manuka
Private lift access to 4-car basement garage with a 12m bank of storage
& epoxy flooring
Private and lush front garden courtyard with top-of-the-range outdoor kitchen that includes a Weber BBQ, 2 wine fridges, Miele dishwasher, electric awning with LED lighting & dual access to interior living spaces
Sleek, well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry, island bench, 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, Miele induction cooktop + two ovens with steamer & plate warmer
Ancillary cupboard with additional fridge accessible from outdoor kitchen
Open-plan living and dining with double-height central atrium + a large-screen TV with elaborate ELAC and Dendon sound system
Second living area and study featuring custom joinery and TV
Electric blinds and curtains in both living areas
Full luxury bathroom at ground level
Large laundry with external access + combined Miele washer & dryer
Rear paved outdoor entertaining area with self-cleaning mineral infinity swimming pool, outdoor shower, cabana with built in bar/kitchenette, Vintec bar fridge, lounge, slow combustion wood fireplace, television and sound system
Solar panels
Pool solar heated
Blackbutt staircase leading to second floor bedrooms
Main bedroom with north-facing balcony and views to Parliament House, enormous walk-in wardrobe and huge ensuite with full-height Italian porcelain tiles, freestanding designer bathtub, dual sink vanity & large walk-in shower
2 additional bedrooms, each with its own designer ensuite, built-in wardrobe, electric blinds & access to a balcony overlooking the pool
All bedrooms with wall-mounted TVs
Hydronic in-slab underfloor heating throughout
Reverse-cycle air conditioning
Lavishly planted rear garden with espaliered camellias, formal hedging, maples, magnolias and cycads + vegetable container garden
Automatic irrigation system
Security system
FIGURES
Rates: $5,656.41pa
Body Corp: $10,556.00 pa
Property History for 1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest, ACT 2603
- 05 Mar 2025Transferred
- 15 Jun 2024Sold for $3,960,000
- 23 May 2024Listed for Sale Auction
About Forrest 2603
The size of Forrest is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 10.1% of 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 1,271 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 49.99% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.01% increase. As at 31 July 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Forrest is $3,866,881 while the median value for Units is $794,736.
- Houses have a median rent of $660 while Units have a median rent of $630.
What's around 1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest
1/26 Empire Cct, Forrest is in the school catchment zone for Forrest Primary School and Telopea Park School.
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