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38 Banfield Street DOWNER, ACT 2602

Sold - Friday 23 October 2020 for $977,500
Bed Icon3 Bedrooms
Bath Icon1 Bathrooms
Car Icon1 Parking
Unimproved value:A$831,000 (2023-2024)Block size:694
Bed Icon3 Bedrooms
Bath Icon1 Bathrooms
Car Icon1 Parking

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Tucked away behind the tall leafy hedging in its own private oasis is this nicely presented gem of a home that will absolutely delight, with its glorious north easterly aspect and super 5 star energy efficiency rating being a real standout. From the moment you step into the private front gardens and then inside, you will be instantly taken with its vibrant feel good colours and large windows that allow an abundance of natural light to pour in.

The home was originally a four-bedroom residence but has now been converted into three allowing for one huge master bedroom/parents retreat with enough space to set up office and work from home with abundant bookshelves being an added bonus. The living area is lovely and spacious and blends beautifully with the dining and kitchen area with the updated timber kitchen featuring gas cooking and a dishwasher. Two of the bedrooms have built-in robes and timber floors that feature in the living, dining, kitchen, entry and hallway add a nice ambience to the home. With ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling you are sure to be kept in absolute comfort all year round.

Step out through the double glazed sliding doors onto the terrific front timber deck where you are sure to spend plenty of time relaxing, dining and soaking up the sun, this is such an idyllic setting and a place to thoroughly enjoy. The rear yard and gardens are well established with numerous fruit trees and abundant established veggies gardens, you will be delighted. Other excellent additions include solar panels, solar hot water, water tanks with two pumps totalling 12,000 litres, extensive paving and ample off street parking plus a garage and workshop area.

Take a walk to the fabulous Downer, Dickson or Watson shopping centres where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at the wonderful cafes that you have to choose from. A short stroll will take you to the light rail, a great choice of local schools, the Catholic University, walking trails and ovals with bus transport close by. You will find yourself within only minutes of the City Centre, sporting facilities and Universities. It doesn't get much more convenient than this!


features.

.well presented feel good home tucked away in a private setting
.spacious three-bedroom residence (originally four)
.fabulous 5 star energy efficiency rating (great home for heating and cooling)
.large windows and abundant light
.delightful living area opening up onto the fabulous timber deck and garden area
.updated timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances that include gas cooking and a dishwasher
.bathroom with shower and bath plus a separate toilet
.double glazed sliding doors to the front
.polished timber floors to the living, dining, kitchen, entry and hallway
.separate wide entry
.updated bathroom
.solar panels and solar hot water
.built-in robes to two bedrooms with abundant shelving to the master bedroom/parents retreat
.ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling
.water tanks totally 12,000 litres with two pumps
.numerous established fruit trees that include cherry, plum, peach, fig, lemon, persimmon, olive and mulberry
.large apple tree with a cubby house
.perennial fruits and vegetables include raspberries, blackberries, rhubarb and asparagus
.fabulous raised veggie gardens
.tandem garage and workshop area
.extensive paving and ample off street parking for three cars
.fabulous neighbourhood
.positioned within just a short stroll of the light rail
.easy walk to the local Downer, Dickson and Watson shops, a great choice of schools and the Australian Catholic University
.close to Epic where the popular farmer's markets are held each Saturday
.enjoy the local walking and bike trails
.moments to City Centre, Universities and sporting facilities

EER: 5
Land Size: 694m2 (approx.)
Land Value: $550,000 (approx.)
Land Rates: $3,559 pa (approx.)

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Information about this House

  • Listed on
  • Last updated
  • Property typeHouse
  • Block19
  • Section52
  • Block size694m² (approx)
  • Land / Dev PurposeSuburban Zone (RZ1)
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Parking spaces1
  • EER5.0
  • Land valueA$831,000 (2023)
  • Stamp dutyA$31,050
  • RatesA$4,549
  • Land taxA$7,342 if rented
* Figures quoted above are approximate values based on available information.

Sales History for 38 Banfield Street DOWNER, ACT 2602

The House at 38 Banfield Street DOWNER, ACT 2602 has been sold 2 times before, with the most recent sale being for $977,500 on 23 October 2020.

Sold DatePriceSale Type
A$977,500Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$977,500
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
A$870,000Full Property Transfer, Land & Improvements
Sold Date
PriceA$870,000
Sale TypeFull Property Transfer, Land & Improvements

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Local Neighbourhood

38 Banfield Street DOWNER, ACT 2602 has 31 schools within 5 kilometres, with the closest being Majura Primary.

DistanceSchoolAddress
1.02 kmMajura PrimaryKnox Street, Watson Pin Icon
1.36 kmRosary PrimaryFleming Street, Watson Pin Icon
1.48 kmSecondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)Phillip Avenue, Dickson Pin Icon

About Downer

38 Banfield Street is located within the suburb of Downer, which has a population of 3,662, a median age of 35 and an average household density of 2.5 people.

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  • 35Median Age
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