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40 Atherton Street

40 Atherton Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Parking

About this property

40 Atherton Street is a three‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house positioned on a 907 sqm north‑facing block in Downer. The layout combines an original front sitting and dining area with a separate family room and meals space in a later extension, and it provides two parking spaces through a tandem carport and workshop. The property enjoys convenient proximity to local cafés, the Dickson shopping precinct and nearby light‑rail services, while the private rear garden receives ample northern light.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldNov 2020Unknown

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714886751
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/45/25
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.2 km
Ray White - Canberra
6.9 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.8 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.1 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.4 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.7 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.2 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.7 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

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* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in the home at 40 Atherton Street?

The house offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing space for a small family or shared living.

What type of dwelling is located at 40 Atherton Street?

It is a detached house, offering private entry and a standalone residence.

Which public transport options are close to 40 Atherton Street?

The Canberra Metro station on Swinden Street is about 0.4 km away, and the Dickson Interchange, another Metro station, is roughly 0.9 km from the property.

What community facilities are within walking distance of the property?

Within about 1 km you’ll find the Dickson Library, the Dickson Centre precinct, the Quality Hotel Dickson, and the National Hockey Centre, offering a range of services and recreation.

Can you tell me about the history of the Downer suburb where the house is located?

Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s, later serving as an opium poppy plantation during World War II. The area retains historic pine and gum trees planted as windbreaks, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was installed in 2019.

What is the underlying geology of the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone plains that gave Canberra its original title.