38 Retford Rd, Bowral is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 1116m2 and floor size of 124m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2024.
Introducing "Retford Cottage", a remarkable opportunity to claim this enchanting 1113 sqm block, bathed in the glorious embrace of a North to rear aspect, set on the hillside with views to Mount Gibraltar. With an established and tranquil old cottage garden with box hedges, clematis, old apple, maple, and fruit trees all nestled within the heart of 'Old Bowral'.
With a sprawling footprint on a level block this property holds the promise of endless possibilities. The location and orientation of this property is absolutely fabulous and presents and extraordinary opportunity for those with a creative spirit and penchant for restoration.
This property offers itself with an array of delightful quirks and endearing peculiarities. This 90-year-old home is in serious need of love and attention! Bearing the marks of time, this 1930's timber cottage yearns for a passionate and serious restoration, with multiple points throughout the old home where the roof leaks, the power needs rewiring and many things just don't work anymore!
Priced to sell as it is quirks and all! This beloved old treasure invites you to turn its quirks into unique features that will shine brightly once again. You could choose to turn this weathered old gem into something special breathing new life into every nook and crannyor just knock her down and start again with your own designs.
This whimsical haven beckons to the hearts of those who dare to dream and replace the roof, the wiring and the plumbing or dare to demolish and have the perfect blank canvas with a fabulous aspect.
Contact Di or Hayley for more information, and to arrange a private inspection.
The size of Bowral is approximately 39.6 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 7.6% of total area. The population of Bowral in 2016 was 10335 people. By 2021 the population was 10764 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bowral is 70-79 years. Households in Bowral are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bowral work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 75.90% of the homes in Bowral were owner-occupied compared with 75.20% in 2016.
Bowral has 6,645 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bowral have seen a 19.03% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 43.90% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
N/A
N/A
View TrendN/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
View TrendN/A
N/A
© Copyright 2026. RP Data Pty Ltd trading as Cotality (Cotality). All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission of the copyrighted materials is permitted. The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
While Cotality uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the Cotality Data is current, Cotality does not warrant the accuracy, currency or completeness of the Cotality Data and to the full extent permitted by law excludes all loss or damage howsoever arising (including through negligence) in connection with the Cotality Data.