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Ideally set on an exceptionally generous level parcel of approximately 408m2, this freestanding weatherboard cottage presents a wonderful opportunity for the creative buyer. With a beautiful established garden that has been expertly tended and includes a barbecue terrace, sweeping lawns, fruit trees and fish ponds. Neat and low maintenance, there is room for vast improvement, with such possibilities including reconfiguration, full refurbishment and the expansion to a second level. With a flexible floorplan that includes separate living areas, a dining/3rd bedroom and a large eat-in gas kitchen, features include high ceilings and polished floors. A short walk to Darling St cafes, shops and transport, it is no more than minutes to the city centre. On offer for the first time in almost half a century, this is an opportunity not to be missed
Land: 408 sqm
The area now known as Balmain was part of a 550 acre (2.2 km²) grant to colonial surgeon Dr William Balmain (1762–1803) made in 1800 by Governor John Hunter. A year later, Balmain transferred his entire holding to settle a debt to John Bothwick Gilchrist before returning to Scotland. The legality of the land transfer from Balmain to Gilchrist for only 5 shillings was challenged by... Read More »