61 Somerville St, Spence is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 1403m2 and floor size of 180m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2022.
With a superb northerly aspect and nestled into a private bushland setting adjacent to reserve, this enchanting and extended four-bedroom-plus-study residence is a rare and unique find. Similar in feel to a Pettit and Sevitt design of the same period, 61 Somerville Street oozes charm and character, with its high ceilings and open plan layout creating a warm and comfortable living experience.
The residence was built in 1974 as a project home based on a famous modular design by the Melbourne firm, Civic Constructions. In the mid 1990's renowned Canberra architect Robert Warren was engaged by the current owners to design an extension which would complement the existing character of the home. This was achieved with outstanding results and has to be seen to be appreciated.
With full deference to the winter sun, living spaces enticing in their earthy, elemental craftsmanship including timber ceilings, expanses of glazing and era specific joy such as cork kitchen flooring and Yves Kline Blue bathroom this particularly inviting residence has got the lot, ready to move in and feel like a well worn and loved home instantaneously.
The size of Spence is approximately 1.5 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 17.3% of total area. The population of Spence in 2016 was 2585 people. By 2021 the population was 2587 showing a population growth of 0.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Spence is 30-39 years. Households in Spence are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Spence work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 78.00% of the homes in Spence were owner-occupied compared with 76.90% in 2016.
Spence has 1,041 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Spence have seen a 36.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 30.21% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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