9 Arden Place, Gilmore ACT 2905

| Cul-de-sac land upside | Low energy rating risk | Renovation scope already captured | Suburb scale limits resale depth The property’s primary risk is its low 1.5-2.5 star energy rating, which will cost you roughly $600-$900 annually in higher utility bills compared to a modern 6-star home, and this gap will widen as Canberra’s insulation standards tighten. The 1055m² block in a quiet cul-de-sac siding reserve is its strongest commercial logic—this land parcel is larger than typical in Gilmore and offers potential for a secondary dwelling, but that approval risk and cost sits with you. This is a buy for the land, not the house, and you should hold for subdivision upside, not flip. Competitively, this property is rare because blocks over 1000m² in a cul-de-sac with direct reserve access are uncommon in this price bracket, giving you position leverage over neighbours. The segregated master with large ensuite and drive-through carport to a massive backyard means you can live in the house now while planning for a shed, granny flat, or future subdivision—it serves families seeking space and investors wanting land bank. Historical sales here show steady 20-30% three-year growth, but with only 7 properties in the street, resale depends on finding the right buyer, so your next step is to check the lease variation potential with council and commission a pest inspection on the low-EER building envelope.