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3 Rous Crescent
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 5
Floor area: 396m2
Land area: 1359m2
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Property Details for 3 Rous Cres, Forrest

3 Rous Cres, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1929. The property has a land size of 1359m2 and floor size of 396m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2014.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1929
Floor Size
396m2
Land Size
1359m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
FORREST: Block 10, Section 38

Last Listing description (November 2014)

This award-winning world-class masterpiece architecturally-designed by Ring and Associates, MMM interiors, and built by 'Rosin Building'. Behind the gabled red brick facade, this breathtaking estate skilfully combines modernist principles with cutting edge technology, chic decor and the highest quality finishes to offer a prestigious energy efficient residence, unique in its elegance and sophistication.

The front wing of the home comprises of an elegant formal dining room and lounge room with feature marble fireplace, which opens out to the covered alfresco entertaining terrace complete with a stainless steel outdoor kitchen and built-in gas barbeque. Three double bedrooms, ensuite to the second bedroom, main bathroom, plus a powder room with a stunning mosaic feature wall.

The centrepiece of the home is the gourmet designer kitchen boasting Corian seamless benchtops, a Miele catalogue of appliances including integrated fridge and freezer, two dishwashers, 700mm oven, steam oven, and microwave, gas cooktop, soft closing drawers and a fully functioned butler's pantry.

The spacious open-plan meals area and family room blend seamlessly through sliding glass doors to the timber deck and onto the perfectly manicured landscaped grounds.

To the rear of the home is the separate study, rumpus room with ensuite and the magnificent master suite with dressing area, double Omvivo Motif glass basins, Kaldewei bathtub, and the fully mosaic-tiled steam room with skylight.

Take your very own polished stainless steel elevator down to the basement garage with housing for 5+ cars, plus a media room and separate wine cellar.

Relax by the in-ground mosaic tiled, solar heated swimming pool with LED lighting, fully automated cleaning system, travertine pavers, and poolside cabana with bathroom.

Offering only the best state-of-the-art inclusions such as CCTV surveillance system, video intercom, back-to-base security, C-bus lighting control, hydronic floor heating throughout, ducted gas heating and electric air conditioning, instantaneous gas hot water systems, Turpentine solid timber flooring, porcelain tiles, in-built Sonos sound system, ducted vacuum, and a 37,500L underground rainwater tank.

This magnificent residence offers the finest level of resort-style living, positioned in the most prestigious blue-ribbon location.

Features Include:

- 10 HIA and MBA state and national building awards including HIA ACT Heritage Renovation Project of the Year, and also featured on 'Australia's Best Houses'
- 1930's original red brick facade with Terracotta roof tiles
- Separate formal lounge and dining rooms with feature marble open fireplace
- Open-plan meals area and family room with built-in entertainment unit
- Stunning solid timber kitchen with Corian seamless benchtops, and soft closing doors/drawers
- Miele integrated fridge and freezer, dishwashers, 700mm oven, steam oven, and microwave
- Gas cooktop, Zip boiling water unit, and a huge butler's pantry
- Four double-sized bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, plus a separate study
- Master dressing room and ensuite with Kaldewai bathtub, double Omvivo glass basins and a mosaic-tiled steam room
- Second bedroom with ensuite, main bathroom and additional powder room with mosaic feature wall
- Downstairs media room or home gym, and separate wine cellar
- CCTV surveillance system, video intercom and back-to-base security
- Hydronic floor heating, plus ducted gas heating and electric air conditioning
- Sonos sound system with in-built speakers
- C-Bus lighting control, with LED recessed lights and feature pendant light fittings
- Solid timber flooring and quality porcelain floor tiles throughout
- Double-glazed windows, and ducted vacuum system
- Internal polished stainless steel elevator
- Custom-built solid internal doors and recessed sliding doors
- Covered alfresco terrace with outdoor kitchen including stainless steel gas barbeque
- Fully landscaped gardens with automatic irrigation and 37,500L rainwater tank
- 10m fully mosaic tiled swimming pool with LED underwater lighting, solar heating and a fully automated cleaning system
- Poolside cabana with bathroom, sink and covered area
- 12m x 12m basement garage with internal access and automatic door

Land Value: $1,286,000
Block Size: 1,359m2
Rates: $5,764 per annum (approx.)
Living Area: 350m2 (approx.)
EER: 6

Property History for 3 Rous Cres, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,400,000
10 Nov 2014
Listed for Rent
$520/w
11 May 2002
  • 10 Nov 2014
    Sold for $3,400,000
  • 17 Sep 2014
    Listed for Sale $3,475,000+
  • 01 Dec 2009
    Sold for $1,700,000
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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 1,273 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a -2.73% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 26.59% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $2,766,467 while the median value for Units is $799,458.
  • Houses have a median rent of $730 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 50 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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