15 Downes Place

Off Market

15 Downes Place

Hughes ACT 2605

884 m²

House

Sophie Luton, last sold this property on 10 April 2026 after 15 days on market.

Overview

Elevated In the heights of Hughes with widespread views and backing reserve; an expansive solar passive eco-luxe residence.

In a very sought-after position, arguably the second highest position on the esteemed locale of Downes Place. With widespread views from the front of the property across Woden and the rear of the property enjoying the peaceful outlook across the garden up onto the adjoining reserve. Nestled within private established and native gardens the residence feels like a hinterland retreat. With a strong theme throughout featuring triple/double glazed windows and mixed use of natural materials paired with contemporary and solar passive enhancements. The spacious and functional floorplan accommodated with formal lounge and dining rooms then leading through to the north facing open-plan living room and kitchen overlooking the garden and up to the reserve. The casual living areas lead out onto the covered alfresco entertainment deck. The upper level is complete with four bedrooms, the master with ensuite and an additional main bathroom. On the lower level an additional rumpus room with kitchenette and bedroom is an excellent space for teenagers or extended family or a home office as it offers its own external access leading to an outdoor terrace. Complete with a triple garage with two automatic doors and internal access and excellent under house storage. Features: Elevated position in Hughes backing reserve Widespread views Solar passive – eco luxe property Expansive, spacious family residence Northerly aspect to the rear Triple and double-glazed windows throughout External shutters 3 x 3000L water tanks Native, mature gardens Front terrace Formal lounge room Formal dining room Open-plan family and meals area with high ceiling and northerly aspect Kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances including cooktop, oven and dishwasher Covered alfresco entertainment area Master bedroom with built-in-robe and ensuite Bedrooms two, three and four with built-in-robes Main bathroom with separate toilet Bedroom five with built-in-robe and ensuite Rumpus room/studio/home office with kitchenette and external access Additional insulation Solar hot water Remote controlled irrigation system Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling Solar panels Car accommodation for 3 cars with two automatic doors Storage / workshop area Located on reserve with easy access and enjoyment to Red Hill reserve for walking trails Close to Federal Golf Club Walking distance to Canberra Hospital, Hughes Shops, Hughes Primary School and Pre-School, Sts Peter And Paul Primary School Walk to Garran Shops Close to Woden Westfield and easy access into Parliamentary Triangle and Canberra city Living Area: 255m2 approx EER: 5 Land Rates: $7618 approx Land Size: 884m2 approx UCV: $1,350,000 approx

Features

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

884 m² lot size

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom houses sold in Hughes over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 15 Downes Place is $1.97m.

Median value

$1.97m

Estimated value range

$1.65m - $2.29m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

17%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Hughes. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 15 Downes Place

2026

Sold

Undisclosed

Auction Sale on 10 Apr 2026 by Sophie Luton, of Luton Properties - Manuka

Happy sellers in Hughes

63%

63% of sellers in Hughes reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Hughes stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 15 reviews in Hughes over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 5 bedroom houses in Hughes

In the last 12 months, 4 five-bedroom houses similar to 15 Downes Place, have been sold.

This represents a 66% decrease in five-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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