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63 Forbes Street,
Newtown 2042, New South Wales

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
House

$1,455,000


Property details

A lovingly revived Victorian worker's cottage in North Newtown

Historic charm meets designer flair in this tastefully renovated cottage to create a sanctuary in a prized pocket of North Newtown. This c1883 worker's dwelling has been respectfully refreshed, balancing aesthetic appeal with contemporary functionality. Simple, pared back interiors allow the original features to shine while exposed brickwork and feature skylights bring warmth and light into the home. On a wide tree-lined street with plentiful parking, the two-bedroom home is set in a culturally rich city fringe location, nestled between King Street's culinary scene and the Carriageworks multi-arts precinct and farmer's market. With cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants all around, this leafy pocket on the edge of the University of Sydney campus is a 900m walk to RPA Hospital and 550m to Macdonaldtown station.

- Picket-fenced front garden
- Skylit staircase, 2 double bedrooms on the upper level
- Fluid living and dining with polished timber floorboards
- Whitewashed brick walls and a sandstock feature fireplace
- Cheery contemporary kitchen with Tasmanian Oak joinery
- Breakfast bar, handmade tiles from Kalafrana Ceramics
- Private entertainer's courtyard framed by leafy surrounds, with
- Travertine-pavers and Squiggly Gum bench seating
- Designer bathroom, soaking tub, Spanish subway tiles
- Custom vanity, matte black tapware, integrated laundry
- Marine ply joinery, plentiful storage, mood lighting
- Wide street with plentiful parking, 200m up to King St
- 300m to Hollis Park, 400m to the weekly farmer's market
- Rates: Water $180pq, Council $355pq (Both approx.)

Contact Ercan Ersan 0423 941 112
Shaun Stoker 0424 172 217

Our recommended loan broker: Tommy Nguyen (www.loanmarket.com.au/tommy-nguyen)a

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School catchments

  • Darlington Public School Primary P-6 Government 0.20km
  • Newtown North Public School Primary K-6 Government 0.35km
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 0.68km
  • Erskineville Public School Primary K-6 Government 0.78km
  • Alexandria Park Community School Combined K-12 Government 0.97km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.


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