Tucked away in one of Gungahlin's most beautiful and peaceful suburbs, 11 Desmond Lane, Forde is a one-bedroom home that truly stands apart. With its own private street frontage, internal access garage and tranquil, leafy outlook, it feels more like a townhouse than a typical unit - offering space, independence and comfort in a setting that's hard to beat.
Positioned on a quiet laneway just footsteps from Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, this home places you at the doorstep of some of Canberra's most stunning natural surrounds. Enjoy morning walks along scenic trails, unwind by nearby ponds, or simply open the windows and let the sounds of birdsong fill your day. Forde is a suburb designed around lifestyle - with tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community and a deep connection to nature, while still being just a few minutes from the vibrant Gungahlin Town Centre, light rail, and a wide range of shops, cafes and services.
Inside, the home has been freshly repainted and fitted with new carpets, giving it a crisp, modern feel. The open-plan living area upstairs is filled with natural northern light and opens out to a Juliet-style balcony - the perfect spot to relax with a morning coffee. The kitchen is sleek and functional, complete with stone benchtops, gas cooking and a brand new dishwasher, ideal for easy everyday living.
The bedroom is generously sized and features a blockout roller blind for comfort and privacy, with direct access to the stylish ensuite. At the rear, a private courtyard offers an outdoor space to enjoy a bit of greenery or entertain guests. The remote-controlled single garage provides secure parking and internal access, offering extra convenience and peace of mind.
With a total of 80m² under the roofline (59m² of internal living plus a 21m² garage), this home is the perfect blend of comfort, style and low-maintenance living. Whether you're a first-home buyer, investor or downsizer seeking something unique, 11 Desmond Lane offers a rare opportunity to secure a slice of serenity - without sacrificing connectivity or convenience.
A closer look at 11 Desmond Lane, Forde:
- North facing living area and bedroom
- Private street frontage with direct pedestrian access
- Quiet, leafy laneway location
- Single garage with internal access and remote roller door
- Reverse cycle split system for heating and cooling
- Surrounded by nature – near Mulligans Flat, ponds and trails
- Light-filled open-plan living
- Juliet-style balcony off the living area
- Freshly repainted throughout
- Brand new carpets
- Kitchen with stone benchtops and new dishwasher
- Stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop
- Spacious bedroom with built-in robe and blockout blind
- Ensuite bathroom
- Private rear courtyard
- European-style laundry
- Low-maintenance layout
- Minutes to Gungahlin Town Centre and light rail
- NBN provision
Key figures (approx):
- Living area: 59m2
- Garage: 21m2
- Under roofline: 80m2
- Courtyard: 63m2
- Strata levies: $4,260 p.a.
- Rates: $2,602 p.a.
- Land tax (investors only): $3,497 p.a.
- Rental estimate: $520 p.w.
- Year of construction: 2013
