68 Franklin St, Forrest is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 1000m2 and floor size of 239m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in November 2015.
In a highly convenient and sought after location only two blocks to the Manuka Village, a wonderfully extended and refurbished Old Canberra home. All on one level the residence (approx 232m2) has undergone an amazing transformation and now offer wonderful light and airy living areas with separate and spacious living and dining areas plus a super size home office with extensive cupboards/storage and lofty raked ceilings all with a wonderful aspect. Fabulous designer kitchen with outstanding quality appliances, walk in pantry and garden aspect. Spacious master suite with dressing area and luxe ensuite, two very spacious additional bedrooms with main bathroom. The highest level of detail and workmanship coupled with superb fixtures and fittings. Low maintenance gardens with private entertaining courtyards, short walk to the Village. Winner of 2015 Australian Institute of Architects award House (Alterations and Additions); Philip Leeson ArchitectsBack to Base alarm systemComprehensively renovated and extended 1920s Canberra home3 large bedrooms all with built-in-robesMaster bedroom with dressing area and ensuiteLarge home office/studio/sitting room/gallery with floor to ceiling cupboards and bookshelves2 BathroomsMagnificent kitchen with large St George oven, walk in pantry, island bench/meals area and river red gum shelvingSeparate dining roomRecycled Tasmanian Oak floorHighest quality finishes throughoutHydronic heating- gas fired, heated floors in bathroomsIn ceiling speaker system and data cabling throughout with serverBathed in natural light/double glazed windowsLow maintenance garden, courtyards
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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