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48 Mort St

Balmain NSW 2041

3
2
272 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Freestanding double-fronted classic with north-west facing garden

Just moments from the waterfront, this freestanding double-fronted weatherboard blends Federation character with contemporary comfort on a sunny 272sqm approx parcel. Beautifully maintained, it occupies a prized peninsula setting between the leafy surrounds of Mort Bay Park and the vibrant heart of Balmain village. A spacious flow-through layout is designed for effortless living, with polished Kauri floorboards, high ceilings and traditional casement windows preserving the home's warmth and charm. At its heart, a striking living pavilion with soaring cathedral ceilings creates a wonderful sense of light and volume, while seamless indoor-outdoor living extends to a lush, established north-west facing garden bathed in sunshine and enjoying a private, leafy outlook. Thoughtfully updated with sustainability in mind, the home pairs natural materials and timeless interiors with eco-conscious features including solar power and rainwater harvesting. Offering immediate comfort with exciting future potential, there is scope to enhance the attic or add a second storey (STCA) to further capitalise on its generous proportions and tightly held peninsula address. Just 400m from Balmain Wharf for an easy CBD commute and a 300m stroll to Darling Street's celebrated cafés, dining and village lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity in one of Balmain's most sought-after pockets. - Wide 10m frontage with a sandstone-walled front garden - Elegant proportions, polished Kauri floorboards, high ceilings - 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, plus attic storage - King-sized main with ensuite and fresh family bathroom - Flexible separate living/dining room opening to a side terrace via bi-fold doors - Open plan living and dining with reverse-cycle air conditioning - Lofty vaulted ceilings maximise the sense of light/space - Gas kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and breakfast bar - Established NW-facing garden with a private outlook - Scope to develop the attic or add a second storey (STCA) - 400m to the city ferry, 600m to Balmain Public School - Family friendly setting just footsteps to from Darling Street

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
272 m² lot size
House

Property history for 48 Mort St

2018
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 08 Feb 2018 by Belle Property Glebe

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