49 Gipps St, Birchgrove is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 205m2 and floor size of 120m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025.
Beautifully reworked to enhance light, volume and everyday liveability, this freestanding worker's cottage has been thoughtfully revived with a calm, contemporary sensibility. A seamless interplay of original character and modern design creates a home that feels both grounded and elevated, with clean lines, quality finishes and a natural flow from front to back. Set within one of Birchgrove's most tightly held pockets, the home offers a peaceful retreat just moments from the energy of Darling Street. Open living spaces connect effortlessly to a sunlit north-east facing garden, creating an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm ideal for both quiet living and entertaining. Beyond what's been delivered, there's also a clear vision for what could come next. A substantial attic space comes with DA approval to create a private parents' retreat, offering a valuable opportunity to further enhance both space and long-term value. Positioned between the harbour foreshore and village life, it's a home that balances lifestyle, design and future upside in equal measure.- Freestanding double-fronted c1900 brick cottage, beautifully reimagined- Soaring 3.1m ceilings, solid oak floors, classic arched hallway- Three generous bedrooms with built-ins, master with ensuite- Separate light-filled study overlooking the garden- Expansive open-plan living and dining bathed in natural light- Velux skylights and seamless indoor/outdoor connection throughout- Sunlit north-east facing garden and entertainer's deck- Designer stone kitchen with waterfall island and premium appliances- Zip tap with chilled, sparkling and boiling water, integrated wine fridge- Two beautifully appointed bathrooms with brushed nickel finishes- Daikin zoned ducted air-conditioning for year-round comfort- Approx. 64sqm attic with DA approval for a parents' retreat addition- Quiet peninsula setting moments to cafs, parks, ferry and village life- 150m to Charlotte Caf, 400m to Balmain Sailing Club- Birchgrove Public catchment, footsteps to harbour foreshore walks
The size of Birchgrove is approximately 0.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 24.8% of total area. The population of Birchgrove in 2016 was 3303 people. By 2021 the population was 3228 showing a population decline of 2.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Birchgrove is 50-59 years. Households in Birchgrove are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Birchgrove work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.80% of the homes in Birchgrove were owner-occupied compared with 68.40% in 2016.
Birchgrove has 1,706 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Birchgrove have seen a 19.47% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.48% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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