11 Barkly Cres, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1928. The property has a land size of 1880m2 and floor size of 245m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024.
In one of Canberra's most beautiful tree-lined streets this charming and stately residence has all the hallmarks of an original Oakley and Parkes home and the property sits proud on a generous 1,880m2 block surrounded by mature gardens.
The current residence is bright and airy and boasts 3 bedrooms, a study, and a wide entrance foyer as you enter. The kitchen, and the formal and informal living rooms overlook a substantial rear garden, while a delightful, sunny family room has French doors and opens out to a paved entertaining terrace. Old world charm is evident throughout, with high ceilings, oversized windows, and generously proportioned bedrooms making this a comfortable home and providing well for a family. The home can also easily be upgraded and provides the ideal opportunity to either renovate the existing residence or embark on a more significant project and completely rebuild to add value in this premier location.
FEATURES
North facing 1880 m2 block
Exciting opportunity to establish your forever home in a prestigious
location
Elegant formal room - and spacious family room that leads out to
paved entertaining
3 bedrooms, master bedroom + ensuite
Bright and light kitchen
Designated study/office near the front entrance
Fireplace in formal living area
Ducted gas heating and split system air conditioning.
Generous frontage and rear mature gardens
Light and airy ambiance throughout with high ceilings
4 lockable car garage with storage
Massive water tank
Close to Red Hill Nature Reserve, Lake Burley Griffin, numerous
Manuka restaurants and cafes, the Parliamentary Triangle & Kingston
Foreshore
Convenient location and easy access to Grammar Schools, Forrest
Primary, Telopea Park High, Narrabundah College and a variety to
number of popular inner south landmarks and attractions.
Pre-approved plans from sought after architects, Collins Pennington to
rebuild
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 1,274 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 29.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 33.66% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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