The cover story home: building on a century of serenity and space
From its 1922 gestation as an original Canberra workers' cottage to its appearance on the front cover of the 1989 Christmas edition of House and Garden magazine, this enchanting residence has proven its versatility and timelessness as a much-loved family home.
Having evolved to capitalise on an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, it now incorporates two Canberra brick-paved alfresco terraces bordered by sublim
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Property walkthrough
Auction
Sunday 16 November, 2:00pm
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Key details
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Carport spaces:
2
Property type:
House
Block Size:
2065 m²*
EER:
1
Unimproved Value:
$4,250,000 (2025)
Other Details
Block:
5
Section:
20
Rates (Residential):
$21,812*
Rates (Commercial):
$221,314*
Rates (Rural):
$2,657*
Land Tax (Residential):
$47,541* ((if rented out))
Legal description:
CANB/FORR/20/5
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*These are approximate values based on available information.
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Enrolment areas for ACT public schools.
What's nearby
Forrest PrimaryPrimary School
0.3km
Telopea High SchoolHigh School
0.5km
The Canberra HospitalHospital
4.1km
Canberra CentreMajor Shopping Centre
4.1km
Australian National UniversityUniversity
4.2km
Aust. Federal Police CollCollege
1km
Manuka Post OfficePost Office
0.6km
Canberra Institute Of TechnologyTafe
2.9km
Property history
You don't need a time machine, we've built one for you. Research this property's past sales on the timeline below.
09 Nov 2025
Sold at auction
Blackshaw Manuka
Contract: 09/11/2025
Listed: 23/10/2025
Days on market: 17
Transfer type: Full transfer
21 Jan 1992
Sold
$477,800
Contract: 21/01/1992
Transfer: 21/01/1992
Block size: 2066m²
Transfer type: Full transfer
Purpose: Single residential dwelling
Forrest suburb information
A little bit about who lives locally, as provided by government census data
Allhomes acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Allhomes is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we work.
"With open hearts and minds, together we grow." artwork by David Williams of Gilimbaa.