38 Arthur Cir, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 2015. The property has a land size of 1351m2 and floor size of 376m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in April 2025.
Set on a prestigious, leafy street just a brief stroll from Manuka Village and with multiple parklands and coveted schools nearby, this remarkable home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle within a world of high-end features and picturesque surrounds.
Channelling strong horizontal lines and generous eaves typical of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this award-winning luxury home designed by Adam Hobill and built by Creative Building Services provides tranquil garden outlooks through swathes of full-height windows. Five well-proportioned living areas offer fabulous flexibility. Even the formal spaces invite regular use with a cosy open fireplace in the lounge and doors from both the formal dining room and lounge opening out to serene leafy terraces.
The rear of the home and garden are exceptional being the hub of day-to-day family life and entertainment central, having comfortably accommodated parties of up to 60 and making full use of the 700-bottle temperature-controlled wine room off the home's magnificent chef's kitchen.
An adjacent covered alfresco area is accessed through stackable glass doors and is replete with an outdoor kitchen, rain-sensor Vergola, heating and a sound system. A second separate terrace has stone benches and is the ideal place for guests to congregate and the perfect pre-dinner drink venue.
Located on the lower level and surrounded by beautiful gardens on three sides, the secluded master wing benefits from its own terrace, an enviable custom dressing room and luxury ensuite. There's a second bedroom off the front entry currently in use as a large office, notable for its premium quality custom shelving and bespoke library ladder. This room has easy access to a designer bathroom on the lower level. Upstairs, two king-size bedrooms bookend a bright and uplifting family room with triple aspect views of lush garden greenery and treetops. All rooms are serviced by a stylish designer bathroom and powder room.
FEATURES
Winner of 2017 Building Designers Association of Australia award + finalist in 2017 Housing Institute of Australia awards
Beautiful architect designed landscaped gardens with Japanese maples, espaliered pear, crepe myrtles, gardenias, hydrangeas, superb box hedging & more
Spotted gum flooring to downstairs living areas
Double glazing throughout
Cedar-framed contemporary sash windows to front
Reclaimed wood front door from Thor's Hammer
Extra high ceilings
Bespoke, extra-high interior doors
Open fireplace with chimney damper + granite hearth
12-seat formal dining room
700-bottle temperature-controlled wine room
4 generous sized bedrooms, with bedroom 2 currently set up as a study with bespoke joinery (with access to luxe bathroom on lower level)
Master bedroom wing with terrace, large dressing room with custom shelving and cabinetry + luxury ensuite with garden outlook
Designer kitchen with five-seat stone island, zip sparkling and still water, integrated Miele appliances including refrigerator and freezer, two ovens, two warming drawers, a steam oven, two dishwashers + five-burner gas cooktop
Cheerful butler's pantry with oversized apron-front sink
Exceptional laundry with well-designed drying area, multiple integrated hampers, folding benches and access to a powder room + service courtyard
Designer luxe bathrooms + powder room
Sonos sound system indoors and out
Ducted four-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning
Designer lighting
Extensive storage including under stairs
Off-street parking for up to six cars
3-car garage with extra-high ceilings and third car space currently in use as gym
Large storage room off garage with storage shelving to take advantage of 3m+ ceilings.
Multi-zoned irrigation off 30,000L water tank
Sunny, established vegetable beds
Feature blue stone retaining walls
Water feature in alfresco terrace
Security alarm system with video intercom
Prime location within easy walking distance of Manuka's shops, cafes and restaurants, Manuka Oval + sports and cinema precinct, the Red Hill Nature Reserve + just minutes from Canberra's top-rated schools, the Parliamentary Triangle, the Kingston foreshore, hospitals + the CBD
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 15.89% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.89% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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