6 Barkly CrescentForrest ACT 2603
Property Details for 6 Barkly Cres, Forrest
6 Barkly Cres, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1925. The property has a land size of 1506m2 and floor size of 228m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2017.
Last Listing description (November 2017)
Designed and built in 1927 by Oakley & Parkes, this stunningly elegant home is set in one of Canberra's most coveted areas. Gated and fully secured manicured gardens with mature trees and shrubs lead to the stately front porch and formal entrance. Character features including high ceilings and fireplaces enhance the spacious formal lounge and dining rooms. A well-appointed kitchen overlooking the informal living area which opens, through french doors, onto an outdoor entertaining area featuring a sparkling in-ground pool. The well-presented accommodation comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study. Features include solar panels, high battened ceilings, timber windows and a large double garage with internal access and attached workshop/ storeroom. Situated close to Canberra's top schools, the Parliamentary Triangle, Manuka and Kingston shopping precincts this fabulous home presents a rare opportunity.
Features:
- Oakley & Parkes design
- Separate entrance lobby
- Lounge room with fireplace
- Dining room with fireplace
- Open plan meals and family room with in-slab heating
- Large kitchen with granite benchtops, Miele appliances, 2 ovens and generous storage
- Powder room
- Separate fitted study with external access
- Large master bedroom with french doors, walk-in-robe and ensuite
- Bedroom two with built-in-robe
- Bedroom three with large robe
- Main bathroom with bath tub and separate shower
- Ducted gas heating throughout
- In-ground salt water swimming pool
- Instant gas hot water
- Solar panels - connected to the grid with generous feed-in tariff (transfer subject to approval)
- Remote controlled driveway gates
- Remote controlled electronic Irrigation system
- Extra-large double garage with remote controlled door and internal access
- Separate workshop/ store room attached to garage
- Large laundry with ample storage
- Quality window coverings and new carpets to bedrooms
EER: 0.5
Land Rates: $10,053.83
Land Size: 1506m2
UCV: $1,709,000
Property History for 6 Barkly Cres, Forrest, ACT 2603
- 04 Nov 2017Sold for $2,950,000
- 11 Oct 2017Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
- 13 May 1997Sold for $525,000
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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 1,274 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:
- The median value for Houses in Forrest is $4,075,805 while the median value for Units is $819,378.
- Houses have a median rent of $1,145 while Units have a median rent of $675.
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