East & Inenr-city Houses
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday November 17, 2001
Rock of ages
Darlinghurst terrace sales this year
Average auction price $654,000
Auction clearance rate
69 per cent
Average private treaty price $619,000
Highest auction sale
85 Surrey Street, $1.41 million
Source: Home Price Guide, 9339 8200
253 Bourke Street, East Sydney/Darlinghurst
Inspect Saturdays and Sundays 1-1.45pm
To auction December 1
Price tag More than $620,000
This three-bedroom, four-storey, Georgian, sandstone terrace was built between 1859 and 1861 for Captain William Summerbell, who made his fortune as a South Seas trader. He lived in the house for 14 years until his death in 1873.
Original fittings and detailing include hand-hewn coloured sandstone walls, high ceilings, kauri spiral staircase, Metters gas range and cast-iron potbelly stove.
Each level of the home opens to a large balcony with city views and there are formal and informal living and entertaining areas.
Access to the home is from streets at the front and rear. The rear entrance is from a Balinese-inspired garden.
The agent is L.J.Hooker Surry Hills, on 9698 5500.
Big in Bondi
Bondi terrace sales this year
27 Bondi Road,
$689,000
16 Moore Street,
$875,000
34 Penkivil Street,
$750,000
66 Simpson Street,
$820,000
13 Watkins Street,
$733,000
17 Watkins Street,
$650,000
21 Orr Street, Bondi
Inspect Saturdays 11-11.45am and Thursday 6-6.45pm
To auction November 26
Price tag More than $700,000
This north-facing terrace has many traditional features including well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, a fireplace and spotted-gum floors.
Accommodation comprises three bedrooms with built-ins (main with balcony), two bathrooms (one with spa bath), a double lounge, a dining room and a new kitchen with stainless-steel appliances that opens to a family room.
Other features include a terracotta-paved private courtgarden, an off-street parking area with remote-controlled entry and an alarm system.
The agent is Milka Dokmanovic of Ray White Bondi Junction, on 9369 5111.
© 2001 Sydney Morning Herald
