55 Ballast Point Rd, Birchgrove is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1860. The property has a land size of 417m2 and floor size of 170m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2002.
'Eleanor Villa' c1856 is a grand and freestanding sandstone residence on the Balmain peninsula near Mort Bay and Ballast Point Park. Authentically restored and sensitively enhanced with respect to its gracious origins, the home presents as a testament to the owner's devotion to preserving and maintaining architectural integrity. Captivating harbour district views sweep across Snails Bay to Sydney's northern skyline, with further outlooks to the Anzac Bridge and city from the upper level, while rare and compelling period features include early Georgian patterned cast iron balustrading, exemplifying the quality of period detailing showcased throughout. Spacious living areas, versatile accommodation and modern comforts together with the finest building materials and timeless craftsmanship combine to create a distinguished home of remarkable calibre in one of the area's finest locations.
- Private front garden with intricate stonework and fish pond
- Reconstructed wraparound verandahs with hardwood decking
The size of Birchgrove is approximately 0.6 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 24.8% of the 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 1,738 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Birchgrove have seen a 1.63% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 22.30% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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