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3 Barkly Crescent
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 290m2
Land area: 1424m2
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Property Details for 3 Barkly Cres, Forrest

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.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1927
Floor Size
290m2
Land Size
1424m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
FORREST: Block 31, Section 3

Last Listing description (April 2026)

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>

Property History for 3 Barkly Cres, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$4,000,000
10 Oct 2023
Listed for Rent
$1.85k/w
13 Jun 2009
  • 18 Mar 2026
    Listed for Sale $4,995,000
  • 14 Nov 2024
    Listed for Sale $4,500,000+
  • 10 Oct 2023
    Sold for $4,000,000
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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 1,274 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:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $4,276,057 while the median value for Units is $811,718.
  • Houses have a median rent of $765 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 17 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 56 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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