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Claiming a dual access block in a prized street, this superb freestanding home is designed for easy living with upper level sweeping views to North Sydney and the iconic City skyline. Tightly held within the same family, it epitomises Federation style while providing essential space and amenity with large bedrooms, two bathrooms and abundant storage. Poised for change throughout. Flowing living space, functional and expansive kitchen overlooking sizable rear garden. Also allows scope for lane access to onsite parking (STCA). Step out to the street for Harbour outlooks and a breezy walk to foreshore parks and city Ferries, or venture up to the village to indulge in great cafes and restaurants.
Land: 210 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 »