521 Darling St, Balmain is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 424m2 and floor size of 255m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2024.
A rare opportunity exists to acquire a piece of Balmain history, this freestanding turn-of-the-century residence occupies an incredible 423sqm block with rear lane access to secure double parking. Set over two levels and instilled with the premium splendour of the Victorian era, the coming-to-market of this 4 bedroom masterpiece is a significant Balmain occasion.
An opulent family home of rare grandeur and sophistication, this exquisite property retains all the hallmarks of its era whilst being beautifully renovated for contemporary family living. Charming front garden and verandah introduce the home, with a grand hallway leading to a formal living area and dining room which extend to the front courtyard. The modern kitchen flows to a family zone, also opening to undercover deck flooded with afternoon sun which is perfect for entertaining. An absolute entertainers delight, the rear of the property features an expansive wrap around pergola deck, automated remote controlled reticulated shutters and remote controlled sun shade screen awning.
The second level offers the massive master bedroom, with full private front balcony, study and beautifully renovated ensuite, plus two further bedrooms, and the third bedroom opens to a magnificent balcony with a lovely tree-lined outlook.
With beautiful original floorboards, marble fireplaces, soaring ceilings, and an overall historic charm that resonates with the rich grandeur of the Victorian period, this is a home to fall in love with.
- Grand proportions with elegant lounge/dining with twin fireplaces
- Gourmet stone island kitchen, s/steel gas appliances, Bosch dishwasher
- Light filled living/dining flows to wraparound entertainment deck
- Upper-level bedrooms, main with ensuite opens to full-width balcony
- Rear bedroom to balcony, main bathroom with standalone clawfoot tub
- High pressed metal ceilings, split-cycle air conditioning throughout
- Central heating, family-sized laundry, plantation shutters, storage
- Sun bathed front courtyard amid beautifully landscaped gardens
- Easy rear access via Memory Lane to secure off-street parking for 2
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 6,027 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmain have seen a 42.07% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 32.94% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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