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40 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Parking
907 m² Land size

About this property

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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

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24358947 / 149.138135
GNAF PID
GAACT714886751
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/45/25
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
907 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sold
14 Nov 2020

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

Type:
Ordered by:
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.5 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.7 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.7 km
Majura Primary School
0.7 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
0.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Dickson College
1.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Emmaus Christian School
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit
1.5 km
North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit
1.5 km
Wonderschool Dickson
1.6 km
Daramalan College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Blue Gum Community School
1.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Blue Gum Early Learning Centre Hackett
1.7 km
Blue Gum Early Learning Centre
1.8 km
Brindabella Christian College
2.0 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.3 km
Primary school | Government
* 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

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