Property Details for 8-10 Highbury St, Croydon
8-10 Highbury St, Croydon is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1880. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2022.
Last Listing description (March 2022)
Gad's Hill Villa Circa 1860
Majestic, mid Victorian two storey residence with an imposing faade enjoys an elevated position in Croydon's prestigious Malvern Hill Estate. Located on one of the suburb's larger private allotments and enjoying an easterly aspect this home is showcased within a glorious 1232sqm (approx.) garden and pool setting. Evoking memories of a bygone era in Sydney's heyday when gracious living and entertaining was undertaken on a grand scale, Gad's Hill Villa is a home of impeccable pedigree while offering the finest family lifestyle living.
Beyond its splendid circular driveway and welcoming entrance hall this superb home offers multiple living zones. The home features opulent formal reception rooms, a grand dining room, sitting room or ground floor sixth bedroom and an expansive contemporary dining and family domain connects seamlessly to the garden and al fresco covered entertaining area with the sparkling in ground pool. A premium kitchen with induction cooking, stone bench tops and prestige appliances plus a butler's pantry and full modern bathroom completes the picture.
Upstairs features five bedrooms, most with access to an extensive wraparound verandah with panoramic city and district views, a games room, two home offices, or possible guest accommodation/ retreat and a further two modern bathrooms .
Additional impressive appointments include a restored original timber staircase, an array of fireplaces, polished boards, intricately decorated cornices, arches/rosettes, air conditioning, sub floor heating, roof top solar and a back to base security system.
Within close walking distance to the Croydon Village, train station, Presbyterian Ladies' College and Croydon Public School, Gad's Hill Villa is a grand home of impressive proportions and rare distinction.
The house was built by Laurence Bergin a merchant and named it Gad's Hill Villa after Charles Dickens' country house in England. Various members of the Holborow family, in particular Daniel and William both drapers and politicians resided at the home. In more recent times Ann McDonald College of Dancing bought the property in 1986 and it was last sold in 1994 when the house was converted back into a private residence and is now fresh and relevant for today's families.
Property History for 8-10 Highbury St, Croydon, NSW 2132
- 24 Feb 2022Sold - Price Undisclosed
- 15 Nov 2021Listed for Sale $4,775,000
- 14 May 1994Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Croydon 2132
The size of Croydon is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 13 parks, covering nearly 6.1% of the total area. The population of Croydon in 2016 was 10612 people. By 2021 the population was 10755 showing a population growth of 1.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Croydon is 40-49 years. Households in Croydon are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Croydon work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 66.10% of the homes in Croydon were owner-occupied compared with 66.20% in 2016.
Croydon has 4,463 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Croydon have seen a 24.59% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.27% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Croydon is $2,508,104 while the median value for Units is $907,061.
- Houses have a median rent of $988 while Units have a median rent of $670.
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