42 Shepherd St, Chippendale is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 111m2 and floor size of 112m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2020.
Nestled in a coveted Chippendale pocket within a row of elegant wide fronted terraces, this Victorian beauty instantly appeals with its generous floor plan and excellent natural light. Stylishly presented throughout, it boasts two living zones, delightful and very private alfresco spaces with one area covered and convenient rear car lane access.
Enjoying a solid full brick build, its sense of space is enhanced by its high ceilings. Beautiful timber floors have been sanded back providing the perfect base for the lounge room with original fireplace and the separate dining room. Stepping down is a casual living area with study nook plus a contemporary stone and gas kitchen with stainless appliances. The property comes with the added bonus of Council DA approval plans, to convert the home into a three level, four bedroom, two bathroom, one car residence.
The floor plan is traditional with all bedrooms positioned on the top floor. The master is spacious with a fireplace and striking red doors that open to the front balcony. Additional features include a charming bathroom with skylight and combined laundry and a gas bayonet for heating. Supremely central, it's an easy stroll to Broadway shopping, Victoria Park, Sydney University, UTS, the bus, rail and Newtown's foodie hub.
The size of Chippendale is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. There are 5 parks, covering nearly 2.9% of the total area. The population of Chippendale in 2016 was 8617 people. By 2021 the population was 7803 showing a population decline of 9.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Chippendale is 20-29 years. Households in Chippendale are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Chippendale work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 21.50% of the homes in Chippendale were owner-occupied compared with 23.90% in 2016.
Chippendale has 5,644 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Chippendale have seen a -9.18% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -3.30% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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