18 Esperance Street, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 2001 | $500,000 | $612 |
| Sold | Apr 1993 | $238,500 | $292 |
Price per m² based on land size of 816 m².
The property sits on a block of approximately 816 m². This provides a generous amount of space for gardening or outdoor living.
Voyager Park and Navigators Park are both about 0.3 km away, while Rocky Knob Park is roughly 0.6 km distant. Additional parks such as Janzs Park (≈1 km) and Willem Janszoon Commemorative Park (≈1.3 km) are also within easy walking distance.
Red Hill, the suburb’s namesake ridge that forms part of the Canberra Nature Park, lies about 0.9 km from the house. The ridge offers bush walks and opportunities to see local wildlife such as kangaroos and a variety of birds.
Yes, heritage‑listed sites such as Calthorpes' House on Mugga Way and the Red Hill Precinct (often called “Old Red Hill”) are nearby, reflecting the suburb’s 1920s garden‑city planning and architectural history.
The suburb sits on red terra rossa soils that originate from an erosion‑residual ridge formed by metamorphosed sedimentary rock. A Silurian tonalite intrusion beneath the nearby Federal Golf Course contributes to the distinctive red‑soil landscape.
The Mugga Lane Zoo, Canberra’s first permanent zoo, is situated about 1.2 km away, making it a convenient short drive or bike ride.
The former RED HILL CITY PARKS DEPOT, which operated as a weather station from 1971 to 1996, is located approximately 0.9 km from the house.
