85/5 Empire CircuitForrest ACT 2603
Property Details for 85/5 Empire Cct, Forrest
85/5 Empire Cct, Forrest is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment with 2 parking spaces. The property has a floor size of 94m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Apartment sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.
Last Listing description (September 2025)
It is not an often occurrence when a spacious two bedroom residence in premier locales come to market, Unit 85 of the Bentley development located in the prestigious suburb of Forrest is an exceptional residence constructed and architecturally designed for comfort and luxury whilst obtaining charm and character to fit amongst the historic buildings nearby. Perfect in position, this residence is located within walking distance from some of Canberra's most affluent Government buildings and the well renowned Manuka Village which is known to be one of Canberra's finest restaurant precincts. This stunning property is ideal for any buyer seeking to secure their first piece of Inner South real estate, local residents looking to upgrade or downsize, or the savvy investor seeking a tasteful addition to their portfolio, this true oasis is sure to tick all the right boxes and many more.
Step inside from the quiet Fitzroy Street and be captivated by the spacious, light-filled open plan living and dining area. This home has been meticulously designed to capitalise on orientation, practicality and natural lighting. The open plan living offers you a spacious dining area, timber flooring throughout and reverse cycle heating and cooling. This unique offering provides a enviable lifestyle within Canberra's most exclusive suburb.
For the astute home chef, the well proportioned kitchen offers a practical and high-end layout to prepare homemade meals to perfection, offering you plenty of cupboard and bench space for easy and simple meal preparation. This kitchen is fitted with quality kitchen appliances, a 600mm electric cooktop, 20mm stone bench tops, an externally ducted range hood, soft close joinery, generous pantry and tile splash backs. Off the living space, is a generously sized courtyard space that can utilised to enjoy outdoor meals and entertaining with family and friends.
Unwind in comfort, this residence has two generously sized bedrooms all featuring timber flooring, built-in robes and plenty of space to unwind. The main bedroom has a generous ensuite and built-in robe for year round usage. The second bathroom is large in size and is renovated up to modern-day standards. The bathrooms feature semi frameless and frameless shower screens, full height tiling, new vanities and built-in cabinetry.
Car accommodation has been thought of carefully servicing two side by side car spaces located in the basement with a storage cage to house your belongings.
Located in the highly sought after and prized suburb of Forrest, experience the benefits of living moments away from prestigious Government buildings, Manuka village, close proximity to prestige public and private education facilities, Telopea park, Manuka oval, Manuka pool, Lake Burley Griffin and Parliamentary Triangle. Residing in such a lucrative location unlocks the endless potential to experience all the amenities this premier Inner South location has to offer.
If you have further questions or wish to inspect this stunning home, please feel more than welcome to contact Joshua Gutierrez on 0431 674 662.
Key features:
• This property went through major internal make over in late 2015 to early 2016
• Located within a blue ribbon Inner South locale
• Ground level with spacious courtyard area facing towards Fitzroy Street
• Repainted throughout
• Expansive open plan living and dining area
• New joinery unit in dining area
• Renovated bathroom and ensuite
• Timber flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms
• Reverse cycle heating and cooling
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances, 600mm 4 electric cooktop and new electric oven
• New LED lighting throughout
• Externally ducted range hood
• 20mm granite bench tops
• Tile splash backs
• Soft close joinery in kitchen
• 2 generously bedrooms with built in robes
• Main bedroom with ensuite
• Bathrooms feature new tapware, sanitary fixtures, semi frameless and frameless shower screens, new vanities, built-in cabinetry and full height tiling
• Laundry room with additional storage room
• Built in linen storage
• Two car accommodation located in the basement with storage cage
• Close proximity to prestigious Government buildings, Manuka village
• Close proximity to prestige public and private education facilities, Telopea park, Manuka oval, Manuka pool, Lake Burley Griffin and Parliamentary Triangle
Key figures:
• Living area: 94m2
• Courtyard area: 23m2
• Rates: $2,604 p.a (approx.)
• Land tax: $3,383 p.a (approx.)
• Body corporate (Inc sinking fund): $8,172 p.a (approx.)
• EER: 6
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
Property History for 85/5 Empire Cct, Forrest, ACT 2603
- 10 Sep 2025Sold for $690,000
- 16 Jun 2025Listed for Sale $680,000+
- 07 Jun 2023Listed for Rent $660 / week
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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 29.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 33.66% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Forrest is $4,160,613 while the median value for Units is $837,435.
- Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $620.
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