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Tranquilly set at the rear of a boutique security block of just 12, this classic original apartment offers a lifestyle of convenience, privacy and possibility. Perfect for the investor or the first time owner seeking an affordable entry into a blue ribbon community, the neat interiors offer further scope for personalisation should the need arise. Both bedrooms are doubles, with the second bathed in northern light and the master claiming harbour views and a mirrored built-in. There is a user-friendly electric kitchen, as well as a combined lounge and dining area that flows to a generous balcony. In a prized top floor position with essentially no common walls, features include a security intercom and a lock-up single garage. Capturing harbour glimpses through the treetops, it is no more than a short walk to harbourside parks, regular transport and the chic cafes and boutique shops of exclusive Darling Street.
Land: 79.5 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 »