Balmain East 4 Duke Street
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Saturday, 31st May 2025 at 11:00am
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Charming Freestanding Cottage with Endless Potential in the Heart of Balmain East
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An incredible opportunity awaits with this character-filled two-storey cottage, set on a level 180m² block. Ideally positioned in the leafy, tightly held heart of Balmain East, this freestanding, north-east facing home is ready for a new chapter. Offering an exceptional blank canvas, it invites you to create your dream residence in a peaceful no-through street that ends at the waterfront — with village shops, cafes, bus and ferry transport, and excellent schools just footsteps away.
Properties in this prized location rarely become available — act now and turn your dream into reality.
Property Features:
Freestanding, double-fronted cottage with immense potential for a bespoke renovation (STCA)Four bedrooms and one bathroom, all situated on the upper levelGenerous living area featuring a charming original fireplaceFormal dining room with beautiful timber floors and stunning leadlight windowsSpacious eat-in kitchen with slate flooring and large timber-framed glass doors flowing to an outdoor deck and grassy gardenInternal laundry with additional WCVersatile studio/workspace with private entry and front courtyard — easily convertible back to parkingLevel 180m² block (approx.) with a wide 9.14m frontage and 20m depthExplore a range of renovation, extension, or redesign opportunities (STCA)
Location Highlights:
Quiet, family-friendly no-through street leading to the waterfrontEasy access to the CBD via ferry, bus, or carMoments to Balmain East Ferry Wharf, local shops, and vibrant cafesSurrounded by leafy parks including Birchgrove and Elkington ParksClose to Nicholson Street Public School and other excellent schooling optionsEnjoy the Peninsula lifestyle with stunning harbour walks and community charm
This is your chance to secure a rare gem in one of Sydney's most coveted enclaves. With its unbeatable location, charming features, and limitless potential, this property is the ideal setting to create a timeless family home or investment for the future.
Opportunities like this don't last — contact us today to arrange your inspection!
Property Information
- Land area approx 179sqm
Property Features
- Air Conditioning
Local Information Balmain East
Education
Nearest Government Schools
- Nicholson Street Public School
- Balmain Public School
- Fort Street Public School
- Birchgrove Public School
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Nearest Private Schools
- Inner Sydney Montessori School
- Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain-Rozelle
- Macquarie Grammar School
- St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School
- St Andrew's Cathedral School
- St Aloysius' College
Local Amenities
Parks
- Origlass Park
- Ballast Point Park
- Pirrama Park
- Birrung Park
Services
- Sydney General Post Office
- St James Post Office
- General Post Office
- Grosvenor Place Post Office