Epitome of heritage and position
Built circa 1856 and last traded in 1954, this landmark property positioned on the sought after northern side of Queen Street offers a unique blend of historical character and 1950s charm. One of the area's earliest residences, built in a mid-Victorian style with an iconic sandstone façade, the home retains its original rooms and features yet awaits a considered renovation.
The heritage elements of the house are ready to be restored and include; ornate fireplaces, decorative cornices and soaring 3.3 metre ceilings on the parlor level. Accommodation comprises five bedrooms, spacious living, a studio and a double lock up garage accessed from Pickering Lane at the rear.
Original sandstone walls make a fascinating feature together with original Kauri floorboards and Jarrah dividing doors.
The leafy back garden takes advantage of the ideal northerly light, whilst a versatile workshop sits adjacent to a double lockup garage with wide laneway access.
Situated only steps away from Parterre Garden café, Chiswick restaurant and Queen street shopping.
5 bedrooms (2 upstairs and 3 downstairs) 2 kitchens 3 working wood burning fireplaces Original features 3.3 metre ceiling heights on main level Double lock up garage Rear access to Pickering Lane Private north facing garden Awaiting restoration Last traded 1954
Nearest Schools*
- Government Schools
- Independent Schools
Primary
- Woollahra Public School
- Paddington Public School
- Glenmore Road Public School
- Double Bay Public School
- Waverley Public School
- Bellevue Hill Public School
- Darlinghurst Public School
- Bondi Public School
Secondary
- Sydney Girls High School
- Sydney Boys High School
- NSW School of Languages
- Sydney Distance Education High School
- Rose Bay Secondary College
- Conservatorium High School
- Randwick Girls High School
Special
- Centennial Park School
- Wairoa School
- Sydney Childrens Hospital School
- Green Square School
Combined
- Ascham School
- Reddam House
- Moriah College
- Yeshiva College
- Emanuel School
- St Catherine's School
- SCEGGS Darlinghurst
- St Mary's Cathedral College
Primary
- St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory School
- St Charles' Primary School
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Montessori East
- Cranbrook Junior School
- Coogee Boys' Preparatory School
Secondary
- SEDA College NSW, Waverley
- St Clare's College
- Waverley College
- The Scots College
- Cranbrook School
- St Vincent's College
- Marcellin College
- Sydney Grammar School
Special
- Oasis College Surry Hills
- The Joseph Varga School
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Property Information
- Land area approx 447sqm
- Council Rates $704/quarter
- Water Rates $191.53/quarter
Property Features
- Open Spaces 2
Get to know Woollahra
This lush suburb of heritage-listed houses lies on quiet residential streets and optimises the relaxed lifestyle. With Centennial Park on its doorstep, and Bondi Beach a short car ride away, this is a suburb with deluxe location cachet. Central to Woollahra life is Queen Street which is lined with emporia boasting a wide range of amazing goodies. The butcher in Queen Street, Victor Churchill alongside European providore Simone Johnson is a marvel to behold!