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22 Edkins Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
- Parking
797 m² Land size
$680,000 Last sale (2011)

About this property

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The four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house at 22 Edkins Street sits on a 797 m² block in Downer, offering separate formal and casual living areas and a master suite with its own ensuite.

Recent upgrades include a new kitchen with Caesar stone benchtops, polished timber floorboards, new carpet in the rumpus and master rooms, and a fully ducted Daikin reverse‑cycle heating and cooling system, while the rear timber deck overlooks landscaped gardens, fruit trees and a vegetable patch. The property is close to Dickson shops, schools and community facilities and was sold for $680,000 on 1 Aug 2011

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24078247 / 149.14596194
GNAF PID
GAACT714889848
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/56/6
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
797 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
1 Aug 2011
$680,000$853

Price per m² based on land size of 797 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.8 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.6 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.2 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.4 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.5 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.3 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.7 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.6 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.8 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.8 km
Majura Primary School
0.8 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.0 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Dickson College
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Wonderschool Dickson
1.5 km
North Ainslie Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit
1.6 km
North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit
1.6 km
Daramalan College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Blue Gum Early Learning Centre
1.8 km
Blue Gum Community School
1.8 km
Combined school | Independent
Brilliant Stars Early Learning Centre
1.9 km
Brindabella Christian College
1.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.2 km
Primary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house at 22 Edkins Street have?

The home features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is a spacious family residence in the suburb of Downer

Which public transport stations are within about 1.5 km of the property?

The nearest Metro station is Swinden Street, about 1.2 km away, and the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1.3 km distant. Both provide convenient connections to the wider Canberra network

What nearby recreational areas can residents enjoy?

Residents can use the local oval bordered by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, as well as the Dickson District Playing Fields (≈1 km) and the Dickson Wetland (≈1.3 km) for outdoor activities. These spaces offer opportunities for sport, walking and community events

What shopping and dining options are available close to 22 Edkins Street?

Downer’s shopping centre, recently refurbished with a café and a veterinary clinic, lies within the suburb. The nearby Dickson Centre (≈1.4 km) and the Quality Hotel Dickson (≈1.5 km) also offer a range of retail and dining choices

Can you tell me about the historical background of the Downer suburb?

Downer was originally an agricultural research site for the CSIRO in the 1930s, even growing opium poppy during World II. The suburb’s streets and large pine and gum trees date from that era, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was added in May 2019

What is the underlying geology of the Downer area?

The area sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone plains that gave Canberra its original name. This geology influences local soil and vegetation

Who are the current political representatives for Downer at the federal and ACT levels?

Federally, Downer is part of the Canberra electorate represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. In the ACT Legislative Assembly, it falls within the Kurrajong electorate, which elects two Labor, one Green, one Liberal and one Independent member

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