Experience cosmopolitan city life in this tightly-held penthouse atop the iconic St James building. Offered for the first time in 18 years this light-filled residence features original stained-glass windows, 12-foot ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy sweeping district views from every room as well as uninterrupted skyline vistas from the shared rooftop terrace. Conveniently located to Hyde Park and the city centre, it's just a short stroll to the many renowned bars, restaurants, gyms and swimming pools on your doorstep.
Boasting an immaculate kitchen with integrated appliances, a contemporary bathroom, internal laundry, walk-in-robe and abundant, smart storage this is turnkey living at its best.
Selling with fully-documented DA-approved designs to amalgamate the current home with the adjacent on-title bathroom space, this property offers the unique opportunity to expand with a second bedroom, home office, art studio or additional living space. Don't miss the chance to experience this very rare, character-filled penthouse for yourself.
Highly sought-after top-floor apartment occupying a private corner position
Originally part of the historic building's ballroom, billiard room and restaurant
Grand 12ft ceilings, original stained-glass windows and hardwood floors
Uninterrupted district views from every room
Large shared roof terrace with level access offering skyline and Opera House views
A short stroll to city centre shopping, Surry Hills, Oxford Street, Woolloomooloo, Potts Point and the Royal Botanic Garden
Stanley Street's vibrant restaurant and bar scene on your doorstep
Contemporary kitchen with integrated full-size fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven and cooktop
King size bedroom with walk-in-robe, remote controlled blinds and ceiling fan
Modern bathroom with large walk-in shower and European laundry with washer and dryer
Abundant floor-to-ceiling storage throughout plus new living room joinery
DA Approved designs and architectural plans for expansion
The size of Darlinghurst is approximately 0.9 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 2.1% of total area. The population of Darlinghurst in 2016 was 11320 people. By 2021 the population was 10615 showing a population decline of 6.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Darlinghurst is 30-39 years. Households in Darlinghurst are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Darlinghurst work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 36.10% of the homes in Darlinghurst were owner-occupied compared with 36.30% in 2016.
Darlinghurst has 9,520 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Darlinghurst have seen a 34.44% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 3.21% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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