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8 Johnston St

Balmain East NSW 2041

4
2
259 m²
House
Last sold for $3,800,000
Monique DowerMonique Dower, last sold this property on 22 April 2026 after 72 days on market.

Overview

Rarely offered peninsula cottage with Harbour Bridge views

Built in 1844 by Balmain's first publican Edward Robinson (Captain Cook Hotel), historic 'Rose Cottage' is a home of local significance all the more remarkable as having only exchanged hands four times. Meticulously restored and expanded by the current owners, it blends Georgian craftsmanship with sympathetic updates and notably includes the area's only remaining original sandstone outbuilding. Thoughtfully planned interiors provide a haven of space, privacy and modern comfort, with a nature garden at the rear, an entertainment deck and magical views to the Barangaroo skyline and Sydney Harbour Bridge. A property of distinguished pedigree in a prized position, 'Rose Cottage' is ready for its new custodians to enjoy as their own and cherish for years to come. - High ceilings, floorboards and a restored sandstone open fireplace - Spacious open living and dining plus versatile media or sitting area - Living opens to a rear deck and the garden for easy entertaining - Island kitchen blending casual elegance with a functional design - Ground floor bedrooms open to a front patio and cottage garden - Parents suite has walk-in robe and adjoining nursery room/study - Bathroom on each level and one with a standalone eggshell bath - Original outbuilding currently used as storage or workshop area - 150m to east village amenities, 220m Nicholson St Public School - 300m to Balmain East ferries with city/QVB buses at the wharf - School Catchment: Nicholson Street Public School and Sydney Secondary College

Features

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
259 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Balmain East over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 8 Johnston St is $4.21m.

Median value
$4.21m
Estimated value range
$2.72m - $7.8m
Median days on market
37
Estimated value trend
-4%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Balmain East. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 8 Johnston St

2026
Sold
$3,800,000
22 Apr 2026 by Monique Dower, of Belle Property Balmain

Happy sellers in Balmain East

56%
56% of sellers in Balmain East reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Balmain East stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Balmain East

In the last 12 months, 8 four-bedroom houses similar to 8 Johnston St, have been sold.

This represents a 34% increase in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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