73 Birchgrove Road, Balmain NSW 2041

Facing north and bathed in beautiful sunshine, this solid freestanding early 1900s home is set on a prized dual access 221sqm corner block just up from Birchgrove Public School on the edge of Elkington Park. Grandly scaled interiors, original period features and a spacious flow-through layout make for comfortable living but it's the potential here that will really capture your imagination with scope to add a second storey capitalising on sweeping north-easterly views over Cockatoo Island (STCA). With dual street frontage as well as rear lane access offering potential for off-street parking (STCA), the single-storey home features a choice of living areas making it ideal for family living in a fantastic spot just 350m to the Balmain village with cafes and pubs all around.

- Portico entry via Cardwell Street plus rear lane access
- 3 king-sized bedrooms, 2 anchored by an original fireplace
- Huge main bedroom with a sunroom/study and sundeck
- Large living room with a feature fireplace, 3.3m ceilings
- Fluid open plan casual living/dining opens to a courtyard
- Modern gas kitchen, skylit bathroom, concealed laundry
- Polished timber floors, elegant sash windows, gas heating
- Scope to add a level with views and off street parking STCA
- Ideal opportunity to live in/rent out during the DA process
- 350m to picturesque Elkington Park and Balmain Town Hall
- Birchgrove Public School catchment, easy access to the city
- Stroll up to Darling Street's cafes, pubs and yoga studios
- Lease in place until June 2024