61 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 1504m2 and floor size of 184m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.
What you see:
A once-in-a-generation offering in the heart of the inner south. Curved, commanding and completely unforgettable - this mid-century masterpiece stretches across one glorious level, with only two owners in its century-long history. From the sweeping circular driveway to the sculpted lines and soaring ceilings, every inch of this home is steeped in legacy. Period charm meets modern ease, with grand proportions, sun-drenched curves, and detailing that demands attention.
What we see:
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Esteemed heritage residence circa 1925
Formal entry hall
Formal lounge room with fireplace, bench seating and parquetry flooring
Formal dining room
Spacious kitchen, with ample storage, meals area and bench seating and sliding door access to entertainment spaces
Informal family/lounge room with access to rear alfresco
Three bedrooms, all carpeted
Master suite with faux wood fire & built in robes, with shared ensuite
Main bathroom, with bath and shower, and separate toilet
Fourth bedroom/home office/living space currently utilised within workshop/garage area
Large underhouse storage options
Secondary Perspex glazing for front windows
Rewired to 2025 standard, with back up circuits in case of a blackout
Pickleball court with lights
11kw Solar System w/ 14kwh battery/gateway
Istore heat pump for the hot water
Faux woodfire & panel heating, and x2 reverse cycle air conditioners
LED lighting throughout & original period light fittings
Mechanics "pit' in garage
New automatic garage doors
Heritage tool shed/garage on boundary
R7 ceiling insulation & R2.5 flooring insulation
Within 2 minutes' drive to Deakin Shops
Within 3 minutes' drive to Canberra Grammar
Within 10 minutes' walk to Canberra Girls Grammar
Within 5 minutes' walk to Red Hill walking trails
Within 6 minutes' drive to the Parliament House
Within 10 minutes' drive to the Canberra City
Total Living: 184m²
Garage/Studio: 56m²
Block size: 1504m²
Built: 1925
EER: 1.5
Rental Appraisal: $1100 - $1200 per week. p.w
Rates: $13,490 p.a (approx.)
Land Tax: $31,405 p.a (approx. only applicable when rented)
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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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