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Sophisticated Townhouse Living with Space, Light and Lifestyle This beautifully designed townhouse offers a wonderful balance of style, space and easy living, all just a short stroll from the heart of Manuka. Whether you’re looking to downsize or simply enjoy a more relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle, the location alone makes everyday living feel effortless-leave the car at home and walk to cafés, restaurants and local shops. Designed by architect Tony Trobe, the home feels instantly welcoming, with light-filled interiors, high ceilings and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The open-plan living area flows out to a private, huge north-facing courtyard-perfect for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, thoughtfully finished with terrazzo benchtops, a breakfast bar, induction cooktop and double ovens, making it as practical as it is beautiful. Both bedrooms are generously sized with built-in wardrobes, including a main bedroom with its own ensuite. The bathrooms are particularly spacious and elegantly finished, featuring underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling tiles and excellent storage, with the ensuite offering a double vanity. Downstairs there is plenty of storage along with secure underground access and a private/lockable, remote access large double garage. Adjacent to the garage is a disability entrance with lift access to the front door, spacious cellar and store room. Comfort is assured year-round with a combination of underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows, a reverse cycle air conditioner and a central ventilation system that offers up to 90% heat recovery for high-efficiency, filtered air exchange and a summer bypass for cooling. Adding to the home’s appeal is a solar system and excellent energy efficiency, meaning lower running costs and a more sustainable way of living. Combined with the ability to walk almost everywhere, this is a home designed for both lifestyle and long-term ease. Private, peaceful and perfectly positioned, this is a home that offers both quality and lifestyle in equal measure. Features: – 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 2 car garage – Architect-designed residence focused on low-maintenance, easy living – Light-filled open plan living and dining with soaring ceilings – Seamless flow to a private, north-facing courtyard, ideal for entertaining – Two generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, main with ensuite – Beautifully appointed bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiling, underfloor heating and excellent storage, main bathroom with bathtub – Designer kitchen with terrazzo bench tops and breakfast bar seating – Premium appliances including induction cook top, electric and steam ovens – Triple-glazed windows for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency – Secure basement double garage – Private cellar and additional storage space – Solar – three phase inverter system with 24kwh and DC coupled battery – Lift access from garage directly to the front door – European-style laundry – Secure visitor parking and internal car wash bay – Secure complex Statistics: Living size:125m2 Alfresco size: 160m2 Garage size:47m2 Rates: $4,800 p/a approx Body Corporate: $4,964 p/a approx EER: 6 Stars Built: 2017
56 Bougainville Street,, Forrest ACT 2603
Asking price
$1,695,000
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Last 10 sold in Forrest
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35/16 New South Wales Crescent, Forrest ACT 26031 1 1 · Blackshaw Manuka$555,000May 2026
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Source: recent sold property data for Forrest ACT.
Nearby schools (within 3 km)
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0.3 kmAustralian Academy of Technological Sciences and EngineeringSchool
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0.5 kmForrest Primary SchoolPrimary School
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0.6 kmGuardian Childcare & Education ForrestSchool
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0.6 kmTelopea Park SchoolPrimary School
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1.2 kmGuardian Childcare and Education BartonSchool
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1.3 kmCanberra Girls Grammar SchoolSchool
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1.3 kmOnly About ChildrenSchool
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1.3 kmPapilio Early Learning BartonSchool
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1.4 kmCanberra Grammar SchoolSchool
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1.6 kmCGS Southside InfantsSchool
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