East & Inner-city Bosues
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday May 25, 2002
In the heart of things
Surry Hills
More than $1 million
Address 399 Riley Street
Built 1880s
Land 276sqm
Inspect Saturday and Thursday, 11.15am-noon, and Wednesday, 6.15-7pm
Agent Len Reynolds, of McGrath Residential, on 93863330
Auction Next Saturday
Surry Hills sales this year
Median auction price $629,000
Auction clearance rate 77 per cent
Median private treaty price $543,000
Source: Home Price Guide, 93398200
This renovated, two-storey Victorian house, which occupies a corner block halfway between Oxford and Cleveland streets, could make a good inner-city family home or a ready-to-go commercial space.
The front room, a large, open-plan living space with large windows and polished floorboards, opens onto the street. The ground floor also has an open dining room, a study, basic kitchen and courtyard or double car space.
Upstairs are four bedrooms (the main is huge and gets city views), a shady balcony and a bathroom with blue and white tiles. There is also a handy basement storage room, with an adjacent toilet. Other features include air-conditioning (upstairs only), computer networking facilities, halogen downlighting and ceiling fans.
The sky's the limit
Double Bay
More than $1.4 million
Address 32 Glendon Road
Built 1918
Land 328sqm
Inspect Saturdays and Wednesdays, 12.30-1.15pm
Agent Richardson & Wrench Double Bay, on 93275825
Auction June 5
Double Bay sales this year
Average auction price $1.29 million
Auction clearance rate 88 per cent
Average private treaty price$1.78 million
This Federation bungalow, located in a cul-de- sac just 300 metres from the heart of Double Bay, could be completely refurbished to suit individual taste.
But having had extensive renovations over the past 20 years, it is in excellent condition and is ready to be moved into. The most recent change was creating the large, open-plan living areas (and patio) at the rear of the house.
It has three bedrooms (two with access to the garden). The main has an ensuite and a built-in wardrobe. There are also a large modern kitchen, main bathroom, separate laundry, front and back cottage gardens, side courtyard and a large storage room (with additional shower and loo).
The most obvious improvement would be to add a second storey (for which you would need council approval).
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