Maybe they’ve dropped the older kids off at Burgmann Anglican School across the road and are avoiding going home, or the virtuous ones have done the school drop-off and then headed out for a brisk walk around Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, replenishing themselves with bacon and eggs afterwards.
It’s easy to picture how life might pan out if you lived in this northern Gungahlin suburb.
Tucked between Horse Park Drive and the nature reserve, Forde was established in 2008.
Twenty-nine per cent of the suburb is devoted to parkland, from the nature reserve, home to echidnas, rare birds, bettongs and quolls, to Heritage Park on Ray Ellis Crescent, with a shady playground, barbecue facilities and an educational walk explaining the area’s early days.
Bastion Property Group agent Theo Koutsikamanis says Forde is one of the most sought-after suburbs in Gungahlin.
“It’s rare to see people move out of Forde once they’re in,” he says. “We’ve helped people upsize, but also downsize within the suburb once the kids are all grown up.
“They just get used to the great lifestyle here, the sense of community, access to great schools and amenities, and the proximity to all the green space.”
Koutsikamanis says Forde benefits from being low density. There are no high-rise developments in the suburb, the blocks are relatively large and, because many of the original homes were owner-built, there’s street appeal around every corner.
He says the bulk of buyers are young families.
Can you blame them? With a great school, Aquatots Swim School, a neat little supermarket and a childcare centre all located in the local shopping precinct, not to mention Frankies, which transforms from a morning cafe into a restaurant and bar once the sun goes down, Forde offers the kind of lifestyle we all deserve.
with Theo Koutsikamanis from Bastion Property Group
It’s hard to go past Bronx Pizza for New York-style pizzas with crispy edges and loaded toppings. Or for fantastic old-school Asian, drop into Jimmy’s Palace; they do all the favourites and a great laksa.
Frankies at Ford is a real community hub and always the first stop of a morning for a coffee and a quick bite, like a toastie to go. It’s worth making time for a bigger breakfast too.
If I had to pick one, I’d go with Doris Turner Street, which runs along the edge of Mulligans Flat Reserve. It’s got great elevation. I’ve sold one house here several times, and we’ve made a gain every time.
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Close to Mulligan’s Flat nature reserve, this three-bedroom family house is centred around a large, light-filled, open-plan living area with access to a low-maintenance backyard built for entertaining. The main bedroom has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, and sits away from the other two. It’s quick 15-minute walk to the shops for your morning coffee.
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