4/26 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Townhouse with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2017. The property has a floor size of 192m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2020.
With understated elegance, this solar-passive town residence, only 500 metres from the heart of Manuka, offers a lifestyle rarely seen. This is the new home you have been looking for.
Spanning three levels, with the luxury of a lift, flooded with natural light, the ground floor, including an open-plan lounge, dining area and study, overlooks two outdoor terraces.
The upper floor accommodates a large master retreat, walk-through robe and ensuite, another two bedrooms, main bathroom and study nook. The basement is a large double garage and storage space.
Features:
The residence
Colin Stewart architect, Creative Building Services builder, Capital Veneering custom joiner, Dept. of Design interior designer
Due north
Located at one end of the complex, only one joining wall, allowing the most amount of light
Beautiful two-storey void to butterfly ceiling clad in solid blackbutt with four opposed clerestory windows below
Neutral colour scheme throughout
Double-glazed windows and LED lights throughout
Three-light long-drop pendant designed by Fink in void
Extensive use of blackbutt veneers to joinery throughout
Solid blackbutt stairs and adjacent vertical slats, and vertical trim fixed to Study sliding doors
Sleek kitchen with timber cabinetry, Caesarstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, Miele induction cooktop, rangehood, oven, warmer-drawer, steam oven, and dishwasher, island bench and butler's pantry
Outdoor kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops, built-in Weber Q with gas connection, sink and cupboards
Study/media room (or alternative lounge) with built-in shelves and direct access to private rear courtyard
Ground-floor powder room with storage
Master bedroom with beautiful tree-scape outlook and built-in and walk-in robes. Large ensuite with double-basin Caesarstone benchtop, floor to ceiling tiles, double shower, feature standalone bath, and heated towel rail
Bedrooms two and three with built-in-robes and balcony
Study nook
Main bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles
Laundry with Caesarstone benchtop, ceramic splashback and close access to clothesline
Quality blinds throughout remote control to main windows
High volume of cabinet/cupboard space and drawers, with soft-closes throughout
High-quality tapware and push plugs, towel rails, and toilet roll holders in matt black
Mirrored cabinets above basins in Master Ensuite, Bathroom and Powder room
Plant and equipment
Solar electricity-Two photovoltaic panel systems, one of 3 Kw and one of 1.55 Kw. The latter attracts a premium feed-in-to-grid tariff of 50.05c per KwH until 2029
Gas-boosted solar hot water, with tank on roof
Gas-fired hydronic under-floor heating, zoned by floor, with room controls
Ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning, zoned by floor
Ceiling fans in each of Lounge, Study, Master Bedroom and Bedrooms 2 and 3. Remotes for Bedrooms
Three-stop passenger lift, with phone, from Basement/Garage to First Floor
Security system, zoned by floor
Portable remotes to access/exit Basement/Garage and secure complex gate, and fixed remote in Basement/Garage to exit
Multiple double power points throughout, including external
Multiple ports for telephone/communications, free-to-air television and cable television
Concealed wiring of TV, computing equipment, AV systems etc. within Lounge and Study joinery
External
Quality tiling and paving
Fold-down clothesline
Lockable Entry gate, with AV intercom to Ground Floor
Lockable, A4-width letterbox in Entry wall
Irrigated mulched gardens on three sides of Unit, including two large concrete planter boxes
Water tank under front courtyard for irrigation
Irrigated garden on common property
Mulched garden on nature strips in Empire Circuit and Bougainville Street-maintained by owners cooperatively
EER: 4
Living space: 192m2
Courtyard space: 259m2
Land Rates: $3,911 p/a approx.
Body Corporate: $3360 admin, $2880 sinking fund p/a approx.
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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:
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