Cook at a glance
2,968
People
$1,070,000
Median sale
$440/wk
Median rent
2.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Cook › Wybalena Grove
$850,000
Last sold
28 Sept 2024
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$850,000
28 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Cook at a glance
2,968
People
$1,070,000
Median sale
$440/wk
Median rent
2.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cook
-20.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,070,000
+0.55 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.14%
Suburb median $1,070,000 from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
ACTPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $440/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Cook at a glance
2,968
People
$1,070,000
Median sale
$440/wk
Median rent
2.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by HOME.BYHOLLY#soldbysally #soldbyash $850,000
The road into Wybalena Grove is glowing golden with flowering wattle, the neat clusters of townhouses relaxing into the Canberra bush, spilling to private courtyards and leafy decks. Designed by the famous architect, Michael Dysart, this special enclave, is famed for its well preserved late 20th century regional style, its picturesque setting, peaceful and warm community vibes. Shared vegetable gardens, pizza oven, children's playgrounds and a tennis court all foster neighbourly togetherness, adding to the unique vibe of the Grove with its innovative 70s design.
The home captures the heart from the get-go – the private bushland approach, slate paving and broad timber decking edged by liriopes and lush native grasses. There is a feeling of transparency - a clear sight line from one end of the home to the other. The home suspended and flowing to twin alfresco living areas, drifting peacefully within the stunning landscape.
This gorgeous two-bedder is nestled privately within the landscape and champions the deep connection with nature; its considered renovations and rich material palette in-tune with the unique context of the area. The home retains all the hallmarks of the organic style - skillion tiled roof, oiled timber exterior and walls of glazing that float the stunning surrounds within.
The north-facing split-level living connects effortlessly with outside on both sides; the paired-back palette enhanced by calming earthy notes. The kitchen looks out over the living area and quietly captures the textures and tones of the bush - softly grained greys, rich timber notes. Stone worktops gleam white beneath the large window and quality stainless-steel appliances add to the considered amenity.
Polished timber floors flow underfoot as full height ribbon windows welcome exclamations of light. The dining combined living, imbued with a celebratory vibe, as high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and a wall of sliders connect home and nature. Clever in-built bookshelves, warm the dining space. The whole area reading like a relaxed escape, nested within an idyllic landscape - shady trees, strappy grasses, native ferns, endless grasslands.
The master bedroom has a wall of timber robes and glazing's that open deck side. Think billowing sheer curtains, waking to the soft filtered light of morning, the sound of silence interrupted only by the call of birds. A day in bed anyone? Or perhaps a first coffee among the trees…a full engagement of all the senses.
The second bedroom takes in the front deck and courtyard garden via a wall of glass. This quiet, elevated room at once elegant, sequestered and calm. The central bathroom, finished in seamless marbled floor-to-ceiling tiling creating a serene enveloping vibe. A long vanity is topped with black stone and houses twin basins and there is a relaxing bathtub and separate shower.
Cook occupies a leafy corner in the Belconnen district and is flanked by reserves. Boasting thriving community gardens, parkland, Mt Painter reserve, walking and biking trails, it is a mere 8 minutes' drive to the Arboretum. There is easy access to Jamison Plaza, Belconnen precinct, and Aranda shops. The home is also close to transport, schools, the AIS, Bruce Stadium and the UC. And only ten minutes' drive to the CBD and the ANU.
features.
.beautifully renovated townhouse in coveted Wybalena Grove
.north-facing and light-filled with garden/bushland views
.ideally placed at the end of a secluded bushland pathway and surrounded by open reserve
.opening to large alfresco decking on two sides with fully-fenced outdoor living area
.beautifully preserved architectural features – tiled roof, oiled timber, internal timber joinery and timber floors
.split level design
.light filled and airy with high ceilings and double glazed windows throughout
.elevated modern kitchen with banks of cabinetry, stone worktops, tiled splashback, 90cm Ariston cooker with gas hob, electric oven and rangehood, and Dishlex dishwasher
.generous master bedroom with built-in timber robes, glass sliders onto the rear courtyard, sheer curtains and ceiling fan
.elevated second bedroom with floor to ceiling windows framing the leafy front courtyard
.central bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, floor-to-ceiling tiling, twin basins, large vanity with stone benchtop, delineated space for washing machine and underfloor heating
.large linen cupboard
.split RC heating and cooling
.storage shed and dedicated parking
.beautifully maintained communal facilities including playing field, pizza oven, children's playgrounds and tennis court
.a few steps from bike paths and bush walking with scenic views
.handy to Mt Painter and Black Mountain Reserves
.short walk to local primary and secondary schools, Jamison Shopping Centre, and health and fitness facilities
.nearby bus stop with quick, direct connections to the ANU, CSIRO, and the CBD
.close to the bustling Belconnen precinct
details (all approx.)
.eer 3
.body corporate $1100 biannually
.rates $693 per quarter
.complex size 106 townhouses and units
.build date 1977
.strata manager civium strata
Listing description written by Sally Strang + Ash Costello, HOME.BYHOLLY — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.