42A Bougainville StreetForrest ACT 2603
Property Details for 42a Bougainville St, Forrest
42a Bougainville St, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 589m2 and floor size of 185m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2020.
Last Listing description (April 2023)
This gorgeous four-bedroom home is situated in one of Canberra's most sought after and prestigious suburbs, only a few steps away from the Manuka Village. Superbly presented and sited behind an established high hedge it offers a combination of convenience and privacy in a blue-chip location. Located just outside the Parliamentary Triangle, this residence is in close proximity to the Kingston Foreshore, Barton, Russell Offices and Parliament House, as well as boasting easy access to the arterial roads.
This home offers a desirable Inner South lifestyle in an easy-care character home with high ceilings and natural light. It features a large open-plan living and dining space with fireplace, segregated master bedroom with ensuite plus three more bedrooms. A modern kitchen with a gas cooktop, granite benchtops and breakfast bar adjoining a large yet cosy family room with timber flooring are perfect for family gatherings and entertaining all-year-round.
A spacious media room, 2 paved courtyards, double car accommodation, an external studio/office and tasteful updates throughout make this a perfect residence for families. All within walking distance to some of the best schools in Canberra including Telopea Park, Canberra Grammar, Canberra Girls Grammar, Saint Edmunds and Saint Clare's and minutes from the popular cafes, bars and restaurants of Manuka and Kingston.
Features include:
- Highly convenient and private location
- High ceilings
- Large family room with timber floors
- Separate formal living room
- Segregated master bedroom with updated ensuite
- 3 bedrooms, two with built-in-robes
- Ducted gas heating
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning
- Double-glazed windows to SE and NE sides of the house
- High-quality window coverings
- Double car accommodation with internal access
- Art studio/ home office/ study with external entry
- Two large paved courtyards
- Ample cupboard space
- Attic for additional storage
- Established gardens and front hedge/ built-in irrigation system
- Hot water instant gas
Notes:
1. Tenant/s are required to obtain consent from the lessor to keep a pet/s at this property.
Property History for 42a Bougainville St, Forrest, ACT 2603
- 23 Mar 2023Listed for Rent $1,189 / week
- 15 Feb 2023Listed for Sale $1,990,000
- 29 Jan 2021Listed for Rent $1,350 / week
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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 1,276 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.
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