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85/5 Empire Circuit

Forrest ACT 2603

2
2
2
94 m²
2307 m²
Apartment
Last sold for $690,000
Joshua GutierrezJoshua Gutierrez, last sold this property on 09 September 2025 after 85 days on market.

Overview

Executive ground level residence located within a blue ribbon locale

It is not an often occurrence when a spacious two bedroom residence in premier locales come to market, Unit 85 of the Bentley development located in the prestigious suburb of Forrest is an exceptional residence constructed and architecturally designed for comfort and luxury whilst obtaining charm and character to fit amongst the historic buildings nearby. Perfect in position, this residence is located within walking distance from some of Canberra's most affluent Government buildings and the well renowned Manuka Village which is known to be one of Canberra's finest restaurant precincts. This stunning property is ideal for any buyer seeking to secure their first piece of Inner South real estate, local residents looking to upgrade or downsize, or the savvy investor seeking a tasteful addition to their portfolio, this true oasis is sure to tick all the right boxes and many more. Step inside from the quiet Fitzroy Street and be captivated by the spacious, light-filled open plan living and dining area. This home has been meticulously designed to capitalise on orientation, practicality and natural lighting. The open plan living offers you a spacious dining area, timber flooring throughout and reverse cycle heating and cooling. This unique offering provides a enviable lifestyle within Canberra's most exclusive suburb. For the astute home chef, the well proportioned kitchen offers a practical and high-end layout to prepare homemade meals to perfection, offering you plenty of cupboard and bench space for easy and simple meal preparation. This kitchen is fitted with quality kitchen appliances, a 600mm electric cooktop, 20mm stone bench tops, an externally ducted range hood, soft close joinery, generous pantry and tile splash backs. Off the living space, is a generously sized courtyard space that can utilised to enjoy outdoor meals and entertaining with family and friends. Unwind in comfort, this residence has two generously sized bedrooms all featuring timber flooring, built-in robes and plenty of space to unwind. The main bedroom has a generous ensuite and built-in robe for year round usage. The second bathroom is large in size and is renovated up to modern-day standards. The bathrooms feature semi frameless and frameless shower screens, full height tiling, new vanities and built-in cabinetry. Car accommodation has been thought of carefully servicing two side by side car spaces located in the basement with a storage cage to house your belongings. Located in the highly sought after and prized suburb of Forrest, experience the benefits of living moments away from prestigious Government buildings, Manuka village, close proximity to prestige public and private education facilities, Telopea park, Manuka oval, Manuka pool, Lake Burley Griffin and Parliamentary Triangle. Residing in such a lucrative location unlocks the endless potential to experience all the amenities this premier Inner South location has to offer. If you have further questions or wish to inspect this stunning home, please feel more than welcome to contact Joshua Gutierrez on 0431 674 662. Key features: • This property went through major internal make over in late 2015 to early 2016 • Located within a blue ribbon Inner South locale • Ground level with spacious courtyard area facing towards Fitzroy Street • Repainted throughout • Expansive open plan living and dining area • New joinery unit in dining area • Renovated bathroom and ensuite • Timber flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms • Reverse cycle heating and cooling • Stainless steel kitchen appliances, 600mm 4 electric cooktop and new electric oven • New LED lighting throughout • Externally ducted range hood • 20mm granite bench tops • Tile splash backs • Soft close joinery in kitchen • 2 generously bedrooms with built in robes • Main bedroom with ensuite • Bathrooms feature new tapware, sanitary fixtures, semi frameless and frameless shower screens, new vanities, built-in cabinetry and full height tiling • Laundry room with additional storage room • Built in linen storage • Two car accommodation located in the basement with storage cage • Close proximity to prestigious Government buildings, Manuka village • Close proximity to prestige public and private education facilities, Telopea park, Manuka oval, Manuka pool, Lake Burley Griffin and Parliamentary Triangle Key figures: • Living area: 94m2 • Courtyard area: 23m2 • Rates: $2,604 p.a (approx.) • Land tax: $3,383 p.a (approx.) • Body corporate (Inc sinking fund): $8,172 p.a (approx.) • EER: 6 Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
94 m² floor area
2307 m² lot size
Apartment

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom apartments sold in Forrest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 85/5 Empire Circuit is $721k.

Median value
$721k
Estimated value range
$670k - $1m
Median days on market
70
Estimated value trend
-2%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Forrest. 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 85/5 Empire Circuit

2025
Sold
$690,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 09 Sep 2025 by Joshua Gutierrez, of Ray White Canberra
2018
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 01 Jan 2018 by Ray White Canberra
2017
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 26 Jan 2017 by Ray White Canberra

Happy sellers in Forrest

76%
76% of sellers in Forrest reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 14 reviews in Forrest over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom apartments in Forrest

In the last 12 months, 14 two-bedroom apartments similar to 85/5 Empire Circuit, have been sold.

This represents a 16% decrease in two-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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