117 Darling St, Balmain East is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1888. The property has a land size of 109m2 and floor size of 149m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Balmain East in the last 12 months.
Infused with creative vision and deep respect for its heritage, this architect-led transformation of a grand 1888 Victorian terrace offers a luminous and highly considered family retreat on the peninsula. Once the childhood home of former NSW Premier Neville Wran, the residence has been reimagined from the ground up with an uncompromising attention to detail.
A full-scale, down-to-the-studs renovation has brought new life to its historic bones, balancing elegant heritage features with refined modern finishes. At the heart of the home, expansive open-plan living flows to a sun-soaked, French-inspired courtyard-designed for effortless entertaining and everyday connection. A calm and tactile material palette of American Oak and Carrara marble sets a sophisticated tone, while double-hung sash windows, bespoke steel-framed doors, and a central internal courtyard allow natural light to cascade through the interiors.
Considered touches like exposed brickwork and sculptural lighting thoughtfully bridge old and new, celebrating the home's storied past while delivering luxurious, practical spaces for contemporary living.
The size of Balmain East is approximately 0.3 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 10.5% of total area. The population of Balmain East in 2016 was 1932 people. By 2021 the population was 1900 showing a population decline of 1.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balmain East is 50-59 years. Households in Balmain East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balmain East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 58.20% of the homes in Balmain East were owner-occupied compared with 57.40% in 2016.
Balmain East has 1,120 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmain East have seen a 48.58% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 29.40% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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