162 Kingsford Smith Dr, Melba is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1975. The property has a land size of 745m2 and floor size of 139m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2017.
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Set well back in a leafy cul-de-sac in the beloved leafy Melba, this delightful 3-bedroom house is the perfect family home. With a bright sunny aspect, abundant space and a wonderful location, this home is the complete package.
A spacious entry leads you into the huge open-plan living areas, open to the extended and renovated kitchen. Well equipped with a dishwasher for quick cleanup, electric cooking and ample prep space, the kitchen's crisp white cabinetry is complemented by deep tones of the engineered stone benchtops and splashback, for a chic monochrome palette. Character-filled hardwood timber flooring adds a warm ambience throughout the living spaces.
Sliding doors open from the living area up onto a huge covered tiled outdoor entertaining area with sweeping views to across Belconnen and retractable clear awnings for weather protection, creating a perfect alfresco setting for entertaining family and friends. A ramp to the rear garden makes for easy access.
The home has 3 good-sized bedrooms and includes a spacious master bedroom with its own elegant ensuite. The updated main family bathroom has a separate bath and shower. Reverse cycle air conditioning heating & cooling provides year-round comfort.
Both the front and rear yards are overlooked by mature trees, well-established gardens and the paved patio area adjacent to the rear deck, all combine to create a private leafy sanctuary. This backyard has something for everyone with grass for the kids to play, a veggie garden, a chook pen and a huge shed, ideal as a workshop. A double tandem carport provides car accommodation.
Melba's bushland setting is well-loved by locals with a network of walking paths that connect you with local schools, playgrounds and the foothills of Mt Rogers, which is a short walk away. From here, you have some of the best 360 views of Canberra to the distant Brindabella's. It is also ideally located close to well-regarded private and public primary and secondary schools and the Belconnen Town Centre, where you have an array of amenities at your fingertips.
Features of the property include:
Extended and renovated huge kitchen with a dishwasher, engineered stone benchtop
Hardwood timber floors throughout the living spaces
Renovated Bathroom
Master bedroom with an ensuite
Built-in robes to all bedrooms for streamlined storage
Additional storage in hallway
Ducted reverse cycle cooling and heating throughout
Double-glazed windows
Large tiled pergola-covered entertaining area
Ramp for easy access to rear garden
Private rear yard with colourbond fencing
Please note that the outdoor lounge setting is to remain at the property
Please note some furniture can remain at the property at the applicant's discretion (e.g Dining table, Fridge etc)
Available: 28th August 2025
PETS:
The tenant/s must seek landlord consent to keep pets at this property.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING:
The EER Rating of this property is 6.0
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
The property meets the minimum housing standards for insulation.
VITAL INFORMATION:
The property is unfurnished
Please note you may be required to remove your shoes prior to inspecting the property
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RENT INFORMATION:
1. Rent is collected fortnightly unless otherwise nominated for a longer period
2. Bond required is equal to 4 weeks rent
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.
The size of Melba is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 26.2% of total area. The population of Melba in 2016 was 3147 people. By 2021 the population was 3383 showing a population growth of 7.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Melba is 0-9 years. Households in Melba are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Melba work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 78.00% of the homes in Melba were owner-occupied compared with 76.00% in 2016.
Melba has 1,329 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Melba have seen a 28.83% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 25.62% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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