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23 Fern Street
Islington NSW 2296

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 266m2
Land area: 512m2
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Property Details for 23 Fern St, Islington

23 Fern St, Islington is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 512m2 and floor size of 266m2.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Floor Size
266m2
Land Size
512m2
Local Government
Newcastle

Last Listing description (February 2024)

Set in the vibrant area of Islington, "Fernhouse" is the original and magnificent freestanding terrace of Fern Street. Her elegant original fa?ade is adorned with intricate wrought iron balustrades, making it a distinguished sight in the streetscape. Internally, Fernhouse seamlessly combines late Victorian grandeur and modern functionality and style. Within the main home there are four large bedrooms, all with their own character, including a master suite with outstanding walk-in robe and large ensuite. An additional two bedrooms on the second storey enjoy a considerable study area and informal living room, perfect for children young or old. The fourth bedroom or an extra sitting room is positioned at the front of the terrace, and has a truly exceptional ornate ceiling and original fireplace. The star of this property though, is the kitchen area, perfectly arranged to enjoy large gatherings and is the heart of this home - featuring an impressive Richmond Deluxe stove, marble benchtops, reclaimed timber joinery and its very own wood-burning fireplace. In addition to the extensive floor-plan of the main residence, above the large two-bay garage there is a fully self contained one-bedroom unit which would be ideal for visiting friends and relatives, or to generate added income.

* Beautiful Freestanding Terrace in the buzzing inner-city heart of Islington
* 512 m2 block with secure gated entry, driveway and two-bay garage

* 4KW of Solar power across house and garage / granny flat
* Country-style kitchen with marble benchtops and table with seating for 12
* Four bedrooms in the main residence with two living areas plus study
* Large master suite, walk-in robe, spa bath and dual vanity ensuite
* On the doorstep of Beaumont Street and Islington's vintage and retro stores
* Air-conditioning, winter fire, three-phase power, and rooftop solar panels
* MU1 Mixed Use zoning allows a mix of commercial/residential options (STCA)
* 4km to Newcastle Grammar school
* Self-contained unit above garage, ideal as visitor accommodation or private let

Property History for 23 Fern St, Islington, NSW 2296

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  • 03 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Islington 2296

The size of Islington is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 12.3% of the total area. The population of Islington in 2016 was 1883 people. By 2021 the population was 2026 showing a population growth of 7.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Islington is 20-29 years. Households in Islington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Islington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 51.60% of the homes in Islington were owner-occupied compared with 49.40% in 2016.

Islington has 1,369 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Islington have seen a 38.58% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 25.17% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Islington is $1,096,359 while the median value for Units is $871,315.
  • Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 8 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Islington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 51 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Islington.

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