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Positioned in a highly desirable location no more than moments to the chic cafes and boutiques of Darling Street, this elegant stone workman's semi offers a welcoming lifestyle of privacy, spaciousness and natural light. Freshly painted throughout, the formal entry opens to a living area with beautiful exposed stone walls and fireplace. Very functional kitchen and dining and open plan bedroom. Short walk to parks and Thames St ferry. A delight to call 'Home'!
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 »