142 Short Street

Reimagined peninsula retreat with city views in parkside pocket

A classic late-Victorian sandstock brick terrace forms the foundation for this newly invigorated residence overlooking Mort Bay Park and with leafy outlooks across to the harbour and city skyline. Remodelled and extended over two light filled levels, the home presents as-new throughout and features a sophisticated design providing three bedrooms and a generous study area, separate living and dining spaces, a sleek island kitchen and two bathrooms plus an entertainers’ courtyard at the rear. It occupies a premium position opposite Mort Bay Community Garden, just 550m through the park to Balmain Wharf, 650m from Birchgrove Public School and within 800m of shops, cafes and restaurants in the heart of the village on Darling Street.

– High ceilings with skylights, floorboards, ducted air conditioning
– Living area retains generous exposed original brick as feature wall
– Spacious island kitchen/dining, integrated European appliances
– Bi-fold glass doors to garden deck and rear lane pedestrian gate
– Bedroom and bathroom on ground floor for ease of accessibility
– Two upstairs bedrooms featuring built-ins, one has the city views
– Dedicated study/home workspace with ample storage
– Second bathroom including a bath and with underfloor heating
– Just 250m to Gladstone Store cafe/cuisine and Birchgrove Oval
– 500m to popular Ballast Point Road Park