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227 Australia Street

Newtown NSW 2042

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98 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Picturesque Sandstone Cottage at Heart of Newtown Lifestyle

A charming 1850s sandstone cottage, updated for today's lifestyle at the quiet heart of bustling Newtown town centre. This picturesque freestanding historic residence is the perfect base to enjoy all the attractions of urban village life with cafes, galleries, pubs and a world of cosmopolitan restaurants at the doorstep, close to schools, across the road from the green expanse of Camperdown Memorial Rest Park and just 5 minutes walk to rail and City buses. Sympathetically renovated to enhance the original character, the cottage features sandstone and brick walls, timber-panelled ceilings and painted timber floors to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Set on an approx 98sqm corner block, the 2-bedroom floorplan encompasses living, dining, fully-tiled bathroom and timber kitchen opening to a private walled North-facing entertaining courtyard with gated access for off-street parking. Ideal for entertainers, foodies & young families with potential to further renovate and extend (STCA), it's an attractive investment in this high-demand rental precinct with proximity to parks, schools, shops, transport and King Street's vibrant food, café and entertainment culture and easy access to Sydney Uni, UTS and Notredame universities, RPA Hospital & medical precinct and just 5km to the City. • Circa 1850 freestanding sandstone cottage • Living & central dining area with RC air con • Two double bedrooms, one with built-ins • Timber kitchen with skylight & dishwasher • Stylish contemporary bathroom with bath • White-painted timber floors, panelled ceilings • Wide sash windows bring in plenty of light • Sun-drenched North-facing walled courtyard • Gated access for secure off-street parking • Classic wide front veranda, external laundry • 98sqm block on corner of Campbell Lane • Tree-lined street bordering expansive park • Nth Kingston Estate Heritage Conservation Area • Zoned R2, 9.5m Max Height in Inner West LEP • Surrounded by cafes, galleries, artist studios • A stone's throw to renowned Courthouse Hotel • 350m to King St's restaurants, pubs, bars & cafes • Convenient to Dendy Cinema and two theatres • Australia Street Infants School at the doorstep • 450m to Newtown Performing Arts High School • 5 mins walk to rail & buses, 30 mins to the City • Rates: Water $228pq, Council $459pq (All approx.) Contact Ercan Ersan 0423 941 112 Shaun Stoker 0424 172 217 Our recommended loan broker: Tommy Nguyen (http://broker.loanmarket.com.au/erskineville)

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 open car space
98 m² lot size
House

Property history for 227 Australia Street

2023
Sold
$1,545,000
Sold Before Auction on 24 Jun 2023 by Nicholas Viewey, of Viewey Real Estate
2020
Sold
$1,252,000
31 Jan 2020 by Renae Dickey, of BresicWhitney Inner West

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