Balmain40 Fitzroy Avenue
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Stately double fronted Residence in Premier Location
Mesmerising wide water views over harbour and islands, this spectacular double fronted Victorian residence captures the essence of Balmain's harbourside lifestyle. Built by a master craftsman, the northerly facing home is a fusion of seldom seen character and charm with modern comfort. Enormous living room and dining rooms with beautiful polished hardwood flooring, exquisite architectural features and beautiful bay window. Master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite all flowing to balcony with wide views. Private backyard for alfresco entertaining. Premier position in cul-de-sac directly opposite waterfront reserve bordering Elkington Park and Dawn Fraser Sea Baths. Additional features include air-conditioning, loads of on street parking and just a short stroll to Darling Street's shops, cafes and city buses.
Balmain Lifestyle Highlights
Location Overview
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 »
Local Dining
- Wok on Inn Noodle Bar @ Balmain 0.2km
- Nood Noodle Bar 0.3km
- Sofie's Greek Restaurant 0.3km
- Mabasa 0.3km
- Sugoi Sushi Train 0.3km
- Teriyaki Boy 0.3km
- Il Casale Nobili 0.3km
- Efendy 0.3km
- Samurai Japanese Cafe 0.3km
- Kazbah On Darling 0.4km
Schools & Education
- Balmain Public School 0.85km
- Balmain Teachers College 0.85km
- Birchgrove Public School 0.85km
- Rozelle Boys Junior High School 0.85km
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus 0.85km
- Balmain District School 1.01km
- Inner Sydney Montessori School 1.02km
- Nicholson Street Public School 1.15km
- Sydney College of the Arts 1.26km
- Rozelle Public School 1.36km
