8 Crofts Cres, Spence is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1975. The property has a land size of 935m2 and floor size of 272m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2022.
Looking for your dream home but need a bit of inspiration? 1 Dodd Pl in Spence offers you the perfect family home. Presented with established gardens & beautifully looked after green lawn resting on a 935m2 corner block with exceptional street appeal, this home awaits its new owner.
Walking into the home you are greeted with a sunken lounge room to the left that is sun-filled, soaring ceilings & features carpet, a fireplace & an original brick wall, which is perfect for Canberra's chilly winter days. The architraves throughout the home are original & have divine detail. This area also leads up into a formal dining area that has access into the kitchen & backyard & can be used as a formal sitting area as well. This space has timber built in shelves that provide additional storage space.
The original timber kitchen complements quality storage & bench space & looks out into the backyard. Offering a double sink, dishwasher & an induction cooktop. This space also offers a meal area & has room to utilise bar stools on the L- shaped kitchen bench.
This room flows out to the backyard through large glass sliding door which leads out onto the stunning pool & its surrounds. With beautiful established trees, lush green grass & even a garden shed for the keen gardeners, entertaining at 1 Dodd Pl will be one to remember. On the left-hand side of the pool area, there is a well-designed outdoor BBQ space offering another place to entertain. The established trees enhance the privacy & makes it's a stunning outlook.
You'll find the bedrooms are all quality sized, carpeted & all have natural light. There are 2 bedrooms located on the ground level, as well as the main bathroom which features a bathtub & shower & the laundry is also located on ground floor which has direct access to the backyard.
As you walk upstairs you are greeted with the main bedroom to your left which features a great walk-in robe & ensuite. We might also call this the parent's retreat; the spa bath is huge & has a glass of bubbles calling your name! The ensuite also has access to another bedroom with a built-in robe upstairs which can be used as a multi-purpose room if needed.
Upstairs also features a multi-purpose area which can be used as a kid's area, rumpus room, sitting area, you name it, the space is yours! This space delivers loads of natural light throughout the day, so it definitely is a place to relax & unwind. There are also two additional rooms upstairs both which feature built in robes, & one which features a balcony that looks over the front yard across through Belconnen right through to Telstra Tower.
The garage is located on the left-hand side of the house, access is from Crofts Crescent. The current owners have turned the space into a gym & also used the space as a Music area for the kids to play their instruments as loud as they can! This space can be easily put back to its original garage by taking out wall. The space has been fitted with an abundance of storage, timber flooring & has windows looking out over the pool area.
The front yard complements a carport & behind it is fitted with storage shed.
A home not to be missed, come & inspect this incredible opportunity.
Features
Large family home
Entertainers' backyard
Outdoor pool
BBQ area
Garage/gym/multi-purpose area
6 bedrooms
Ensuite
Original kitchen
High ceilings
Beautiful, landscaped gardens
Essentials
EER: 1.5
Living size: 253m2
Block size: 935m2
Garage: 36.9m2
Rates: $3,005 p.a (approx.)
Land tax: $4,397 p.a (approx.)
Age: 1975 (47 years old)
Expected rental return: $800-$850 p.w
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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