271 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1885. The property has a land size of 145m2 and floor size of 159m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2024.
Step into a piece of Sydney's rich history with this exquisite Victorian terrace house, circa 1885, located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst. Spanning four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this double-brick residence offers a unique blend of timeless architecture and future potential. Owned by the same family since 1977, it once housed an antique store in the 1950s-70s, adding a rich layer of character to its legacy.
Perfectly positioned on a 146m block with 6m frontage and rare lane access via Liverpool St, the home enjoys an east-west aspect, ensuring even light distribution throughout the year. The grandeur of the home is evident in its 3.5m-high ceilings and spacious rooms, all flooded with natural light. Its lovingly preserved faade showcases the history of inner-city Sydney living while offering a canvas for modern updates and renovations.
With a semi-excavated basement, this property provides not just a stunning residence, but also immense potential for creative expansion, thanks to its height build ratio. Whether you want to preserve its period charm or modernise it, this home is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in a truly special part of Darlinghurst's heritage.
Located just 400 meters from Kings Cross Station, and close to prestigious schools like SCEGS and Sydney Grammar, as well as cultural landmarks such as the National Art School, 271 Darlinghurst Road offers the perfect blend of convenience and history.
4 spacious bedrooms, ideal for family living or development potential
2 bathrooms, with potential to upgrade and modernise
Semi-excavated basement offering additional space for storage or expansion
146m land size with east-west aspect ensuring natural light year-round
Victorian terrace circa 1885, lovingly owner-occupied since 1977
Double-brick construction with 6m frontage 3.5m high ceilings and expansive rooms
Rare lane access via Liverpool St and potential for creative renovation
Preservation of original historical features with scope for modernisation
2 parking permits in the highly sought-after Zone 17
Prime Location:
400m to Kings Cross Station
200m to SCEGS
1km to Sydney Grammar School
300m to the National Art School
400m to St. Vincent's Hospital
100m to a vibrant selection of world-class food and beverage offerings
200m to supermarkets, artisanal weekend markets, and character retailers
Close to gyms, bays, scenic walks, cycle paths, and endless discovery in every direction
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 9,523 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Darlinghurst have seen a 35.09% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 5.44% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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