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16 Macquarie Terrace

Balmain NSW 2041

3
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271.9 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Tightly-held single level home with treasured leafy garden

Having exchanged hands on only a few occasions since built c1919 and offered now for the first time in 30 years, this freestanding cottage presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the very definition of Balmain living. The home is opposite a wide tree lined nature strip, has been generously updated for increased space and enhanced comfort and includes a versatile sunroom or study in addition to the three bedrooms plus an enclosed deck designed for year-round indoor/outdoor entertaining. Also featuring an established garden at the rear warmed by dappled sunlight, it offers a quiet and private lifestyle retreat, perfect for a young family or downsizers, and in a premium location with easy access to village amenities, schools and city transport. Immaculately presented the home on a sizeable approx. 271sqm also offers potential for future value add or extension (STCA). - High decorative ceilings and original Baltic pine floorboards - Light filled living/dining area and modern u-shaped kitchen - Enclosed deck creates indoor/outdoor room for entertaining - Three bedrooms including one with north sunroom or study - Updated bathroom with bath and separate internal laundry - Solar system with battery, split r/c air conditioning and gas - Private cottage garden including a storage cabin/workshop - Generous land size offering additional future scope (STCA) - 100m to Birchgrove Public School, 300m from Darling Street - Equidistant to Balmain and Balmain West (Elliott St) ferries

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
271.9 m² lot size
House

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