52 Birchgrove Road, Balmain

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
0
Land size
82 m2
Building size
131 m2
Council area
Inner West
Year built
1890
Lot plan
3/DP71747 Balmain NSW
House type
House: One Storey / Lowset



HISTORY

Last sold 15/07/2014
$1,520,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of July 2014

SOLD $1,520,000 Over three levels, this elegant terrace offers a spacious three level layout with tastefully presented interiors and is set against a spectacular backdrop. From its elevated position, this home captures spectacular views which stretch over both Cockatoo and Spectacle Islands.Occupying one of Balmain's premier positions, this property while located in a wide and tranquil street, is just moments from Birchgrove Public School, Dawn Fraser Pool, Elkington Park and Darling Street's fashionable shopping, dining and cafe strip. Highly convenient, it is also within close reach of buses and the ferry. While fully renovated there is potential for future enhancement with minimal cost and effort.With a versatile floor plan, this beautiful home offers three upper level bedrooms. The large main bedroom which opens onto its lace balcony comes with a fireplace and built-in wardrobes while the second and third bedrooms each feature idyllic water views. On the lower level is a large fourth bedroom or home office/teenager's retreat which features a private entrance and a distinctive bathroom which integrates a fabulous artist designed mosaic.The splendid formal living room features a marble fireplace, while the stylish adjoining dining room also offers a marble fireplace and access to a water-facing balcony. There is an additional bathroom with a frameless shower, plus an internal laundry and a sleek modern kitchen which opens onto a sundeck. Superbly appointed, the kitchen features a Miele dishwasher, plus an Ilve oven and gas cooktop.Innumerable other features include high ceilings, polished timber floors, multiple storage areas, a gas heating bayonet, a lower level deck entertaining area and a secluded garden with a high-end irrigation system, and rear street pedestrian access.