$5 million fixer-upper hits market in nation’s capital

It's rare for a house with such great bones on more than 5,000sqm to be listed in a blue-chip pocket of the capital — and buyers are "pouncing", the agent says.Nestled between parkland and Capital Hill, Forrest is one of Canberra's oldest, leafiest and wealthiest suburbs, prized for the heritage character of its homes and the generous size of its blocks.The home sits on a sprawling 5128sqm block in one of Forrest's most tightly held pockets. Picture: realestate.com.auSo when one of the area's vintage offerings hits the market on Forrest's single largest block, it's no wonder buyers are excited.With a guide price of more than $5m, the solid brick house at 2 Tennyson Crescent, Forrest sits on a whopping 5,128sqm corner parcel and has already attracted plenty of inquiries in its first week on the market."It's a very desirable Canberra suburb — some of the most beautiful homes in the city neighbour this property," said agent Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka."Anyone who knows Canberra and sees the right property in this location, they're pouncing. It's no surprise I've had strong interest in this one."The Parliamentary Triangle is just moments away. Picture: realestate.com.auAt th...