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17 Govett Street
Katoomba NSW 2780

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 84m2
Land area: 360m2
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Property Details for 17 Govett St, Katoomba

17 Govett St, Katoomba is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 360m2 and floor size of 84m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
84m2
Land Size
360m2
Local Government
Blue Mountains
Lot/Plan
2/DP978061

Last Listing description (January 2023)

Securing one of the Blue Mountains quaint historic cottages is becoming more and more elusive but this is a fabulous opportunity to do just that for those with a savvy business mind. Offering an easy care lifestyle with the freedom to inject individual personality, this incredibly comfortable home sits on a level block conveniently situated midway between the villages of Leura and Katoomba.

With private and well maintained surrounding garden areas, this easily manageable parcel is just the perfect size to keep green fingers happily satisfied without being overwhelming. To the rear the deck welcomes the sun and is a great place for both socialising with friends and relaxing in solitude.

This home has a warm and welcoming ambience from the minute you arrive. Original features such as high ceilings, timber lined walls, brick fireplaces and polished wood floors will make hearts skip a beat and whisper 'Welcome home'. As well as retaining the best of yesteryear, there are also practical contemporary inclusions such as reverse cycle air conditioning, air ventilation system, renovated bathroom and stylish roller blinds.

Beautiful french doors open to the rear deck, and a galley kitchen exhibits a clever use of space. There is an open flow from start to finish whilst at the same time providing separate zoned pockets of privacy. Three well proportioned bedrooms feel airy and light-filled.

Additional features to note are the carport set back from the road, giving off-street parking for more than one vehicle; the practical proximity to both Katoomba and Leura and all the amenities they offer; plus easy access to public transport. In a nutshell, this property is a dream find and will need to be added to your priority viewing list. Be swift as this is definitely a case of 'the early bird gets the worm'.

Summary of Features:

- Excellent location, situated midway between the villages of Leura & Katoomba
- Pretty pocket, well maintained surrounding gardens with screened privacy
- Quintessential weatherboard mountain cottage with original features
- Open flow layout that still retains the feeling of separate zones; reverse a/c
- Galley style kitchen, brick chimney breast, timber lined walls
- Renovated spacious bathroom, three well proportioned bedrooms
- Plenty of natural light, French doors from main living out to rear deck
- Elevated deck overlooking gardens; vegetable plots; single carport
- Close proximity to bush walks, cafes, restaurants, public transport

Property History for 17 Govett St, Katoomba, NSW 2780

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$810,000
25 May 2022
  • 25 May 2022
    Sold for $810,000
  • 23 May 2022
    Listed for Sale $750,000 - $810,000
  • 11 Aug 2009
    Sold for $290,000
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About Katoomba 2780

The size of Katoomba is approximately 22.2 square kilometres. There are 45 parks, covering nearly 23.1% of the total area. The population of Katoomba in 2016 was 7964 people. By 2021 the population was 8268 showing a population growth of 3.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Katoomba is 60-69 years. Households in Katoomba are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Katoomba work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.50% of the homes in Katoomba were owner-occupied compared with 63.60% in 2016.

Katoomba has 6,155 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Katoomba have seen a 16.87% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 19.29% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Katoomba is $903,758 while the median value for Units is $646,063.
  • Houses have a median rent of $630 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 60 properties listed for sale, and 12 properties listed for rent in Katoomba on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 211 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Katoomba.

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