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13 Buscombe Street FORDE, ACT 2914

Sold - Saturday 7 March 2020
Bed Icon4 Bedrooms
Bath Icon2 Bathrooms
Car Icon2 Parking
Unimproved value:A$684,000 (2023-2024)
Bed Icon4 Bedrooms
Bath Icon2 Bathrooms
Car Icon2 Parking

Picture Perfect!

And what else would you expect from an ex-display home other than ‘perfect’? Set in sought after Buscombe Street, the former original display street for Forde, this home is guaranteed to impress! As an ex display home, you can be assured that this home comprises of the builders best possible work and was built to last and impress. On approach into Buscombe Street, it’s immediately evident that this a street of extremely home proud residents and as such, a very welcoming street to call home. The unassuming facade of number 13 is the face of a home that is anything but. The striking entry into the home opens into a sunken lounge and dining room. This opulent room is perfect for an adult retreat as well as a formal living area.

The heart of the home comprises an enormous family room, gourmet kitchen, study nook, meals area and is the gateway to the amazing outdoor areas as well as the versatile activities/rumpus room. The gourmet kitchen offers the chef in your family the perfect platform to prepare a casual meal or a family feast! With oodles of bench space made from high quality stone, more than ample cupboard/storage space and quality Miele appliances, the family chef will be reveling to get creative in this great space. Adjacent to the family room is the versatile activities or rumpus room with a large wet bar. This room as mentioned can cover so many purposes and will no doubt cycle through various uses as your family grows.

Your master suite easily accommodates a king-sized bed and offers a larger than average ensuite with twin vanity and twin shower heads. The remaining bedrooms are particularly generous in size and share a queen-sized bathroom with a large corner spa.

If outdoor living is a big part of your day to day living, then be prepared to be wowed! The stunning backyard has been professionally designed to provide maximum living with superior privacy thanks to the well-established hedging that surrounds the property. A canopy styled pergola is the perfect cover to keep you protected from the elements as you relax or entertain in this very tranquil area. Featuring a blend of tiles and timber flooring as well as an outdoor mini kitchen with gas cook top and stainless steel rangehood, there is sure to be many happy memories made here.

As for the real estate must have rule of “Location, location”, this also ticks all the boxes. A mere 350m stroll to the famous Frankies at Forde and the Forde shopping centre, Burgmann school and Heritage park.

- Former display home
- Three spacious living areas
- Gourmet kitchen
- Miele appliances
- Ducted gas heating
- Evaporative cooling
- Double garage with internal access
- Ladder accessed loft storage in garage
- Rumpus room with wet bar
- Four bedrooms
- Ensuite
- Walk-in robe
- Tiled main living areas
- Easy 350m walk to the famous Frankies at Forde
- 350m walk to Burgmann School
- Standout outdoor entertaining area
- Picture perfect street
- Huge 223m2 of living not including deck or garage
- Year built: 2007
- Block size: 601m²
- House: 223.47m²
- Rates: $2,879 p.a
-Land tax: $4,185 p.a
- EER: 6.0
*All figures are approximate

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Additional Features

  • Checkmark IconGarage
  • Checkmark IconRumpus Room
  • Checkmark IconOutdoor Entertainment
  • Checkmark IconGas Heating
  • Checkmark IconEvaporative Cooling

Information about this House

  • Listed on
  • Last updated
  • Property typeHouse
  • Block16
  • Section3
  • Building size223m² (approx)
  • Land / Dev PurposeUrban Residential Zone (RZ3)
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Parking spaces2
  • EER6.0
  • Land valueA$684,000 (2023)
  • RatesA$3,632
  • Land taxA$5,655 if rented
* Figures quoted above are approximate values based on available information.

Sales History for 13 Buscombe Street FORDE, ACT 2914

The House at 13 Buscombe Street FORDE, ACT 2914 has been sold 4 times before, with the most recent sale being for $1,300,000 on 17 February 2023.

Sold DatePriceSale Type
A$1,300,000Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$1,300,000
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
A$912,000Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$912,000
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
A$772,000Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$772,000
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
A$735,000Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$735,000
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements

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Local Neighbourhood

13 Buscombe Street FORDE, ACT 2914 has 12 schools within 5 kilometres, with the closest being Neville Bonner Primary School.

DistanceSchoolAddress
1.14 kmNeville Bonner Primary SchoolMabo Boulevard, Bonner Pin Icon
1.28 kmAmaroo SchoolKatherine Avenue, Amaroo Pin Icon
1.59 kmGood Shepherd Primary SchoolBurdekin Avenue, Amaroo Pin Icon

About Forde

13 Buscombe Street is located within the suburb of Forde, which has a population of 4,308, a median age of 33 and an average household density of 3.2 people.

  • 4308Population
  • 33Median Age
  • 3.2Avg. Household Size
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