16 Darke St, Torrens is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1968. The property has a land size of 1033m2 and floor size of 209m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2024.
**Please note this property will go to auction on Saturday, 3rd February 2024 as part of our Summer Showcase Event held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
The doors will open at 9am and this property is scheduled to go to auction from 12:30pm.
Set in the heights of Torrens on a commanding 1032m2 block with a Northerly aspect to the rear, reward your family with this exceptional, fully renovated home. A spare no expense approach has transformed a practical floorplan to a modern masterpiece, creating an immediate contemporary lifestyle ideal for entertaining or relaxing with absolute ease. Set deep on the block and framed by lush, landscaped gardens, a private entry flows through to an extensive living room with an abundance of natural light.
The luxe open plan kitchen boasts incredible bench and storage space, and is adorned with Caesarstone waterfall benchtops, marble herringbone mosaic splashbacks and high-end Bosch appliances. Overlooking the meals through to the secure rear gardens this haven indulgence is sure to be the centre point for the family.
Segregated to a separate wing, three substantial bedrooms all fitted with custom built in wardrobes, plush new carpets and modern roller blinds. Servicing the spare rooms, a comprehensively updated bathroom with separate WC features exceptional fittings and fixtures while the master bedroom has its own dedicated ensuite, oversized and upgraded compared to the standard for the era.
A separate 4th bedroom could be used as an additional play space, idyllic home office or guest suite. The sun-drenched rear terrace overlooks expanses of green lawns and captures glimpses of Black Mountain tower in the distance. An oversized single automatic garage has internal access plus an additional secure carport and ample off street parking provisions accommodate family and friends. Set in the foothills of Mount Taylor and just moments from everything the Woden Valley has to offer, this incredible family home must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Additional features:
Extensively renovated and updated family home
Multiple living areas, all with northerly aspect
Sleek contemporary open plan kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops
Bosch Series 8 90cm Induction Cooktop, Bosch Series 8 60cm Pyrolytic & Steam Oven, Bosch Series 8 Stainless steel dishwasher with homeconnect (wifi connectivity)
New Karndean Longboard Lemon Spotted Gum flooring
Panasonic 16kw premium inverter ducted air conditioning system.
MyAir smart zoning system, 8" android home hub wall mounted tablet with wifi, 6 x zones with temp sensors in each zone, and remote access via the MyPlace smart phone app
Generously sized bedrooms all featuring built in robes
Modern bathroom with separate WC
Expansive master bedroom with oversized ensuite
Mizu tapware and Grohe smart active twin rail shower heads in bathroom and ensuite
Segregated 4th bedroom could be utilized as additional living or extensive home office
New lighting, carpets, blinds and paintwork throughout
Sun-drenched rear entertaining terrace overlooking gardens
Large secure manicured rear yard
Spacious single automatic garage with internal access
Secure carport with additional off-street parking provisions
Attractive street frontage with lush gardens
R6.7 rated cross hatch cover insulation batts in roof & Cavity Wall insulation installed to all brick veneer walls
Living area: 161.54m2
Garage: 26.21m2
Carport: 22m2
Total build: 209.75m2
Block size: 1032m2
EER 4.5
Rates: $1,067.5 p/q
Land tax $1,933 p/q (only applicable if rented out)
UV: $872,000 (2023)
Close Proximity to:
Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
Torrens Shops
Torrens Primary School
Marist College Canberra
Melrose High School
Canberra College
Phillip Town Center
Westfield Woden
Canberra Hospital
Public Transport and Arterial roads
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 Torrens is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 6.5% of total area. The population of Torrens in 2016 was 2206 people. By 2021 the population was 2424 showing a population growth of 9.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Torrens is 40-49 years. Households in Torrens are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Torrens work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 72.40% of the homes in Torrens were owner-occupied compared with 72.00% in 2016.
Torrens has 991 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Torrens have seen a 25.73% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.62% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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