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71 Empire Circuit
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 440m2
Land area: 2614m2
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Property Details for 71 Empire Cct, Forrest

71 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2024. The property has a land size of 2614m2 and floor size of 440m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2016.

Building Type
House
Year Built
2024
Floor Size
440m2
Land Size
2614m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
FORREST: Block 13, Section 3

Last Listing description (October 2016)

This has been the home of two remarkable Canberra identities. One was a pioneer ANU administrator and first Canberran of the Year. It awaits a new generation of owners. The classic red brick, heritage home sits back on a beautiful landscaped 2614m2 corner block with two entrances.
This is a house that has nurtured the one family and welcomed neighbours and friends, including notable visitors from all over the world, for 65 years. The rooms are light and sunny and there are views of the extensive garden from every room.
The founding academic leaders of the university were regular visitors, poring over blueprints as the ANU was planned and built. The visitors' books contain many famous names and record many important occasions.

In one of Canberra's most sought-after suburbs, the home is surrounded by trees and shrubs, many selected by Lindsay Pryor, Foundation Professor of Botany at the ANU.
In spring, bulbs provide a riot of colour while the hedges and shrubberies have made hiding places for numerous birds and many small children over the years.
The impressive grounds work in synergy with the home; each would be incomplete without the other. The location could not be bettered with close proximity to Forrest Primary School, Canberra Girls' Grammar School, the parliamentary triangle and Manuka shopping centre.
Inside, the formal lounge and elegant dining room, warmed by open fire places and winter sunshine, hold memories of wonderful gatherings of people from near and far, spilling out onto the stone terrace and into the welcoming garden.
Three impressively sized bedrooms all have restful garden outlooks and the master bedroom has an ensuite. The family bathroom is vintage and opposite is a compact study created from a former dressing room which has been used as a fourth bedroom.
A central kitchen with many original features opens to a sunroom which catches the morning sun while a separate scullery/laundry is set off to one side.
Central heating and cooling provide comfort throughout the residence.
This is a home with a unique provenance that makes it ideal for a family with a vision to shape its future to their needs in a modern home.

Property History for 71 Empire Cct, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,100,000
24 Sep 2016
  • 24 Sep 2016
    Sold for $2,100,000
  • 01 Sep 2016
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 16 Jun 2012
    Transferred
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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 1,273 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:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $2,766,467 while the median value for Units is $799,458.
  • Houses have a median rent of $730 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 50 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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