3 Barkly Cres, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1927. The property has a land size of 1424m2 and floor size of 290m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.
Privately hedged, behind a charming triple-fronted façade, this elegant residence showcases character detail and a spacious single-level floorplan in a prized northerly position in one of Forrest's most esteemed pockets. <br><br>Welcoming with classic arched windows and a symmetrical frontage creating a welcoming first impression, while inside a formal entrance way with double door, high ceilings, decorative cornices, and original fireplaces reflect the home's rich heritage. <br><br>Offering multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with a formal lounge room and formal dining room that lead to the light-filled open-plan family and meals area; beautifully proportioned for effortless everyday living and entertaining, anchored by an open fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen. French doors extend to a private in-ground fully tiled swimming pool and wraparound terrace garden, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow and natural light. <br><br>Four generous bedrooms include two master bedrooms with walk-in robes and ensuites, and two additional bedrooms with built-in-robes serviced by the main bathroom and rumpus room. Complete with a study and powder room. <br><br>Additional features include a dedicated laundry, double garage with automatic door and internal access and a loop driveway providing easy access and additional off-street parking. <br><br>Walk to Canberra Girls Grammar Schools, Forrest Primary, Parliamentary Triangle and into Manuka. <br><br>A refined, character-filled family residence offering a beautiful family lifestyle. <br><br>Features <br><br>Double brick construction with terracotta roof tiles <br><br>Northerly aspect to the rear – ensuring light-filled living <br><br>Privately hedged <br><br>Loop driveway <br><br>Established gardens <br><br>Front garden with hedges, maples, rock walls, pathways and a middle-grassed area <br><br>Arch windows <br><br>Triple front facade <br><br>Heritage listed property sympathetically extended and renovated <br><br>Every room with a beautiful, framed garden outlook <br><br>Formal entrance way with double door <br><br>Formal lounge room with wood fireplace <br><br>Formal dining room <br><br>Study <br><br>Open-plan living room with northerly aspect <br><br>French doors opening onto the surrounding wrap around terrace and leading to the large, private grassed area <br><br>Family room with wood fireplace and arch windows with day seats <br><br>Stunning provincial kitchen with coffee bar, excellent storage and Miele stainless-steel electric appliances <br><br>Family room with wood fireplace and meals area opening onto entertaining terraces and in-ground fully-tiled swimming pool <br><br>Master bedroom overlooking and opening onto terrace and pool, with walk-in-robe, built-in-robes and ensuite with shower, bath and in-floor heating <br><br>Second master bedroom overlooking and opening onto garden terrace with walk-in-robe and ensuite with in-floor heating and heated towel rail <br><br>Bedrooms three and four with built-in-robes <br><br>Rumpus room with built-in cabinetry <br><br>Main bathroom with bath, shower and toilet <br><br>Powder room <br><br>Separate study with garden outlook <br><br>Separate laundry <br><br>Studio in garden with bathroom and kitchenette <br><br>Irrigation in front and back garden <br><br>Evaporative cooling <br><br>Ducted gas heating <br><br>Double garage with automatic door and internal access <br><br>Located on gorgeous Oak-tree lined Barkly Crescent <br><br>Walk to Canberra Girls Grammar School <br><br>Walk to Forrest Primary School <br><br>Walk to Red Hill, Manuka and Deakin Shops <br><br>Walk to Parliamentary Triangle<br><br>Land Size: 1424m2 approx <br><br>EER: 0.5 <br><br>Land Rates: $12,160 approx <br><br>UCV: $2,700,000 approx <br><br>Internal Living Area: 287.5 m2 approx <br>Disclaimer: Whilst all care and quality has been taken to ensure accuracy in the marketing material no warranty can be given.<br>Floorplan measurements may not be to scale and should not be relied upon.<br>
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 24.81% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.83% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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