12 Les Edwards Street

Forde ACT 2914

301.8 m²

565 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Light-filled, Spacious, and Convenient Living in a Quiet Street

Welcome to this thoughtfully designed home that perfectly balances space, light, and quality inclusions. From the moment you step inside, the residence features generous living zones, a contemporary kitchen, four bedrooms, and mature, established gardens. This is a great opportunity for modern family living close to nature reserves, walking tracks, public transport, shops, and schools. The sun-drenched family and meals zone is what gives the home breathability and flexibility. There is an abundance of space to separate into a dining area, whilst having room for the family to relax and entertain. The modern kitchen, centred around a generous island bench, is appointed with Miele, Siemens, Qasar and Bosch appliances, complemented by heavy-duty smart wiring throughout. The master bedroom feels like a peaceful retreat, filled with natural light and offering plenty of space to unwind. It features a generous walk-in robe, a private ensuite, and opens directly out to the outdoor areas, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The second and third bedrooms include built-in robes and have convenient access to a three-way bathroom, complete with a separate toilet and vanity. Meanwhile, the spacious fourth bedroom offers impressive flexibility - whether that's a home office, a media room, or a guest retreat that evolves with your needs over time. Outdoors, the mature landscaped gardens and inviting covered entertaining areas create a space that's as relaxing as it is perfect for hosting. Two covered pergolas extend the living space on both sides of the home, along with two garden sheds and an underground inline dripper system for storage and convenience. The surrounding gardens create a charming, beautiful atmosphere, complete with established fruit trees, quiet sitting areas, vine-covered archways, and thoughtfully arranged garden beds, offering a tranquil retreat that feels serene. Located in the sought-after suburb of Forde, this home enjoys a peaceful, family-friendly setting surrounded by parks, walking trails and natural reserves. With easy access to local schools, shopping precincts and transport links, the area offers a convenient yet relaxed lifestyle, making it an appealing choice for families, professionals and investors alike. Features Overview: - North facing to the living - Single-storey classic construction - Close to public transport, nature reserves, lakes, shopping and schools - Security screens throughout - NBN connected with FTTP - Age: 15 years (built in 2011) - EER (Energy Efficiency Rating): 6.0 stars - 2.5 kW solar system at 44.8 cents; contract valid until 2032 Sizes (Approx) - Internal living: 197.00 sqm - Western pergola: 22.00 sqm - Northern pergola: 24.50 sqm - Southern pergola: 16.80 sqm - Porch: 5.00 sqm - Double garage: 41.51 sqm - Total residence: 301.80 sqm - Block size: 565 sqm Prices - Rates: $989.58 per quarter - Land Tax (Investors only): $1,952.50 per quarter - Conservative rental estimate (unfurnished): $860 - $900 per week Inside: - Spacious master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and private ensuite - Two additional well-sized bedrooms, both with built-in robes - Generously sized fourth bedroom, with flexibility as a home office, media, or multipurpose room - Main bathroom with separate vanity and toilet - Open plan living and meals area, offering an expansive central living space - Modern kitchen with an island bench, fitted with Miele, Siemens, Qasar, and Bosch appliances, along with heavy duty smart wiring - Laundry with external access - Ample storage options throughout - Large laundry/pantry and separate linen room - Evaporative cooling - Hydronic in-slab heating in 3 zones - Ducted vacuum - Internal walls with extra insulation and soundproofing - Extra-large internal access double garage with 3–4m high-pitched ceilings and a 3m high roller door Outside: - Northern pergola with ceilings fans, pergola blinds, built-in kitchen bench with storage, and heaters for all-round comfort - Stunning private gardens with fruit trees, vine archways, garden beds, and tranquil sitting spaces - South pergola perfect for barbecues and gatherings - Two garden sheds for additional storage - In-ground watering irrigation system - Cycling and walking tracks close by, perfect for afternoon strolls - Driveway with additional off-street parking - Walking distance to the bus stop - 2x 4000L water tanks Construction Information: - Flooring: Concrete slab - External Walls: Brick veneer - Roof Framing: Timber: Truss roof framing - Roof Cladding: Colorbond roof cladding - Window Glazing: Double glazed windows Forde, a master-planned community, offers 11 main parks and 39 hectares of wetlands and nature reserves, all designed to encourage eco-friendly activity. Every home is conveniently located within 200 meters of a landscaped park, wetland, or nature reserve, with 29% of the suburb dedicated to green space. Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve is rich in natural habitat, Indigenous history, and vibrant European heritage. It is one of the ACT's premier bird-watching spots, home to the rare regent honeyeater and Forde's own superb fairy wren. Along with nearby Goorooyarroo, these reserves shelter four native bird species, as well as rare shingleback lizards, echidnas, frogs, and various reptiles Inspections: We are opening the home most Saturdays with mid-week inspections. If you would like a review outside of these times please email us on: jesssmith@stonerealestate.com.au Disclaimer: The material and information contained within this marketing is for general information purposes only. Stone Gungahlin does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities regarding any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. You should not rely upon this material as a basis for making any formal decisions. We recommend all interested parties to make further enquiries.