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Ideally placed overlooking the magnificent manicured grounds of evergreen Easton Park, this superb double fronted weatherboard cottage presents a rare blank canvas in a historic community setting. Neatly presented and liveable as is, there is vast scope for enhancement and reconfiguration to create a truly exceptional modern residence that embraces the existing traditional form. With three double bedrooms, there are separate lounge and dining areas, as well as an open galley style kitchen with gas appliances and a bathroom with bath. Bathed in dappled northern light, the low maintenance garden has soaring mature trees and an al fresco entertaining area. Additional features include ornamental fireplaces, a bull nose verandah, ceilings fans and ducted air conditioning. Within a short walk of the light rail, Blackwattle Bay's Bicentennial Park and Darling Street cafes, it is simply a matter of minutes to the heart of the central business district itself.
Land: 232 sqm
The area now known as Rozelle 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
The land was first settled in 1836 and by 1861 had been divided into the well populated eastern suburb of Balmain and the sparsely populated western area, extending to the gates of Callan Park, known as Balmain... Read More »