21 Downes PlaceHughes ACT 2605
Property Details for 21 Downes Pl, Hughes
21 Downes Pl, Hughes is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 772m2 and floor size of 183m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2022.
Last Listing description (March 2022)
Downes Place is one of the most sought-after locations in Hughes. This rare offering backs onto the Federal Golf Course and has direct access to Red Hill Nature Park. The distinguished four bedroom, two bathroom family residence with magnificent well-established gardens is a prized opportunity. The home has lovingly been cared for by just one family for more than 55 years and is full of character and charm.
All the rooms have lovely large windows, connecting you to the outdoors. The large living and dining, mesmerizing sun room and kitchen are all beautiful places to sit and relax or entertain. The rear garden feels never ending, a beautiful place to watch the birds in the afternoon, or children playing and exploring.
All four bedrooms are generously proportioned, wide hallways and gorgeous fittings all add to the charm of this property. The main bathroom includes a bathtub and shower, and there is a separate powder room for guests. Your comfort is guaranteed with a new central reverse cycle air conditioning system as well as underfloor ducted heating throughout the home.
This mid-century double brick home could easily be updated to create the perfect family home whilst maintaining a lot of the original features that truly make this home special.
This has been such a well-loved 'gem' of a family home so why not make some time to come and inspect? It could be your next forever home.
Features:
Amazing north facing home
Backing reserve and Golf course
4 large bedrooms, master with ensuite
Large laundry
Main Bathroom with bathtub, vanity and shower
Powder room
Irrigated established gardens
Electric double garage with 2.5 metre ceiling
Reverse cycle throughout and ducted heating
Huge storage and workshop downstairs
Opportunities to secure a home in this location are very rare
Walk to Golf Course, Red Hill Nature Reserve
Mid century home with beautiful period features
Statistics:
Residence: 166.7m2
Block size 772m2
Built: 1965
EER: 1.5 stars
Rates: $6,137 per annum
Land tax (if rented): $9,774 per annum
UV: $960,000 (2021)
Property History for 21 Downes Pl, Hughes, ACT 2605
- 12 Mar 2022Sold for $2,325,000
- 17 Feb 2022Listed for Sale Auction
- 22 Sep 2021Transferred
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About Hughes 2605
The size of Hughes is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 18.8% of total area. The population of Hughes in 2016 was 2990 people. By 2021 the population was 3210 showing a population growth of 7.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hughes is 40-49 years. Households in Hughes are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hughes work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 72.50% of the homes in Hughes were owner-occupied compared with 70.00% in 2016.
Hughes has 1,295 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hughes have seen a 22.15% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 111.29% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Hughes is $1,436,284 while the median value for Units is $580,332.
- Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $380.
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