8 Scarborough Street, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 2016 | $1,840,000 | $1,148 |
| Sold | Jul 2013 | $1,380,000 | $861 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1602 m².
The property sits on a 1,602 m² land parcel. This provides ample space for gardens or outdoor recreation.
The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering generous accommodation for families or guests.
Nearby green spaces include Willem Janszoon Commemorative Park (about 0.8 km away), Navigators Park (approximately 1.0 km), Voyager Park (around 1.1 km), and Rocky Knob Park (about 1.5 km). These parks provide varied options for walking, picnics and outdoor play.
The Embassy of Ethiopia in Australia is located roughly 0.5 km from 8 Scarborough Street, making it a very short walk.
Yes, Calthorpes' House, a heritage‑listed 1920s residence, is about 1.0 km away, and the Apostolic Nunciature, another historic site, is also within 1.0 km of the home.
Red Hill sits on red‑coloured terra rossa soils derived from the Yarralumla Formation, an erosion‑residual sedimentary rock that has been thermally metamorphosed by a granite intrusion. The landscape features smooth slopes and deep red soils, especially on the lower north‑west side.
Red Hill was officially gazetted as a suburb in 1928 and is named after the prominent hill that forms part of the Canberra Nature Park. The area’s streets are named after ships and explorers, and its early layout reflects Walter Burley Griffin’s 1918 plan for Canberra.
