447 Darling St, Balmain is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 8 parking spaces and was built in 1893. The property has a land size of 738m2 and floor size of 458m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2019.
'Hexham' is a magnificent Victorian Italianate manor widely considered to be one of Balmain peninsula's most spectacular properties. Commanding mesmerising northerly harbour views from each of its three levels, it's set on a 749sqm parcel of land with a fully secure 8 car garage (145 sqm) and beautifully landscaped grounds by Secret Gardens above.
Lovingly revived to its former glory, the residence tastefully combines classic heritage details with luxurious contemporary touches to create a timeless landmark in the heart of Balmain village.
It contains six elegant bedrooms, two studies and 5 bathrooms. Magnificent formal rooms with original Italian marble and English ironwork fireplaces. Generous informal living and dining spaces embrace the sophisticated Calacatta marble kitchen. Upstairs, an attic level billiards room features a wet bar.
The sublime gardens are a highlight, complete with an all-weather barbeque pavilion overlooking a heated fully fenced mosaic-tiled pool and level lawn, while a rooftop garden is set against a breathtaking backdrop.
Details include soaring 3.6m ceilings, original stained glass, a grand entry hall with ornate Australian Cedar staircase, original black and white marble hallway, ducted a/c and rear lane access to a CCTV monitored eight-car garage.
Key Features Indoor:
Six elegant bedrooms and two studies
Magnificent formal rooms with marble fireplaces
Generous informal living and dining spaces
Attic level billiards room with wet bar
Sophisticated Calacatta marble kitchen
Key Features Outdoor:
Gas & solar heated fully fenced mosaic-tiled pool
Idyllic landscaped gardens by Secret Gardens
All-weather barbeque pavilion
Sublime rooftop garden with views
Key Features Additional:
Soaring 3.6m ceilings, stained glass windows
Grand entry hall and ornate Australian cedar staircase
CCTV, reverse cycle ducted a/c, timber floorboards
Rear lane access to an eight-car garage
INSPECT: By pre-arranged appointment.
CONTACT:
Samantha Elvy 0408 664 774
Danny Cobden 0411 144 210
The size of Balmain is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 8.8% of total area. The population of Balmain in 2016 was 10453 people. By 2021 the population was 10454 showing a population growth of 0.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balmain is 40-49 years. Households in Balmain are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balmain work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.60% of the homes in Balmain were owner-occupied compared with 55.60% in 2016.
Balmain has 6,030 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmain have seen a 48.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 35.69% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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