56 Bougainville Street

Forrest ACT 2603

This beautifully designed townhouse offers a wonderful balance of style, space and easy living, all just a short stroll from the heart of Manuka. Whether you're looking to downsize or simply enjoy a more relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle, the location alone makes everyday living feel effortless-leave the car at home and walk to cafés, restaurants and local shops.<br><br>Designed by architect Tony Trobe, the home feels instantly welcoming, with light-filled interiors, high ceilings and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The open-plan living area flows out to a private, huge north-facing courtyard-perfect for entertaining family and friends.<br><br>The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, thoughtfully finished with terrazzo benchtops, a breakfast bar, induction cooktop and double ovens, making it as practical as it is beautiful.<br><br>Both bedrooms are generously sized with built-in wardrobes, including a main bedroom with its own ensuite. The bathrooms are particularly spacious and elegantly finished, featuring underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling tiles and excellent storage, with the ensuite offering a double vanity.<br><br>Downstairs there is plenty of storage along with secure underground access and a private/lockable, remote access large double garage. Adjacent to the garage is a disability entrance with lift access to the front door, spacious cellar and store room. <br><br>Comfort is assured year-round with a combination of underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows, a reverse cycle air conditioner and a central ventilation system that offers up to 90% heat recovery for high-efficiency, filtered air exchange and a summer bypass for cooling.<br><br>Adding to the home's appeal is a solar system and excellent energy efficiency, meaning lower running costs and a more sustainable way of living. Combined with the ability to walk almost everywhere, this is a home designed for both lifestyle and long-term ease.<br><br>Private, peaceful and perfectly positioned, this is a home that offers both quality and lifestyle in equal measure.<br><br>Features:<br>- 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 2 car garage<br>- Architect-designed residence focused on low-maintenance, easy living <br>- Light-filled open plan living and dining with soaring ceilings <br>- Seamless flow to a private, north-facing courtyard, ideal for entertaining <br>- Two generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, main with ensuite <br>- Beautifully appointed bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiling, underfloor heating and excellent storage, main bathroom with bathtub <br>- Designer kitchen with terrazzo bench tops and breakfast bar seating <br>- Premium appliances including induction cook top, electric and steam ovens <br>- Triple-glazed windows for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency <br>- Secure basement double garage <br>- Private cellar and additional storage space <br>- Solar - three phase inverter system with 24kwh and DC coupled battery<br>- Lift access from garage directly to the front door <br>- European-style laundry<br>- Secure visitor parking and internal car wash bay<br>- Secure complex<br><br>Statistics:<br><br>Living size:125m2<br>Alfresco size: 160m2<br>Garage size:47m2<br><br>Rates: $4,800 p/a approx<br>Body Corporate: $4,964 p/a approx<br>EER: 6 Stars<br>Built: 2017