Property Details for 8 Janet St, Merewether
8 Janet St, Merewether is a 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2024.
Last Listing description (August 2024)
Once in a lifetime opportunity on rare double block in blue-chip street
Experience an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of history in prestigious Janet Street, a barefoot stroll from the sand and surf at Merewether Beach. Built around 1924 on a rare double block totalling 1397sqm, this late Federation property boasts rich historical significance. Formerly a convent owned by Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor (the Brown Sisters), this double brick residence and its former tennis court are now ready to welcome only their third custodian.
The possibilities here are as vast as they are exciting. Envision transforming this solidly built home with its charming period features into a modern sanctuary for a growing family, complete with 21st-century amenities. Consider the potential of adding a luxurious pool, reinstating the tennis court, or expanding with additional garaging or a studio/granny flat. There's even the tantalising prospect of subdividing the block to create a second dwelling or tapping into Newcastle's booming tourism industry (all STCA).
No matter your vision, the lifestyle this property offers is truly beyond compare. Imagine being just steps away from the beach and iconic ocean baths. Enjoy morning swims, catch afternoon surfs, and conclude your day with dining and drinks at Merewether Surfhouse or Beach Hotel.
- Approx. block dimensions 30.48m X 45.86m / 45.83m, zoned R2, NE aspect
- Original features include leadlight French doors, 3.4m ceilings, wrap-around verandah
- Currently configured as seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, deconsecrated chapel, parlour, contemporary kitchen, lounge and dining rooms
History
In 1923, local pharmacist, Athol Greentree and his wife, Olive Greentree, purchased the vacant block of land at 8 Janet Street. In the following year, the Greentrees built a four bedroom home and tennis court on the land. The property was named 'Meekatharra,' an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of little water.'
In the early 1960s, the Trustees for Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor (the Brown Sisters) purchased 'Meekatharra', from Mr. and Mrs. Greentree for 8500. The Convent was officially opened
and extensions were added at the rear of the property in 1969. For over 60 years, the Brown Sisters lived in the convent and served the sick, poor, lonely, and destitute in the Newcastle area. The annual fete was held for over 45 years on the former tennis court. Sister Margaret Mary Birgan, the last of the Brown Sisters to live in the convent, fondly called the property 'Paradise.'
Property History for 8 Janet St, Merewether, NSW 2291
- 08 Aug 2024Sold - Price Undisclosed
- 29 May 2024Listed for Sale EOI Closing 31st July 2024
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0About Merewether 2291
The size of Merewether is approximately 6.4 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 49.5% of total area. The population of Merewether in 2016 was 10964 people. By 2021 the population was 11788 showing a population growth of 7.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merewether is 20-29 years. Households in Merewether are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merewether work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 64.80% of the homes in Merewether were owner-occupied compared with 63.30% in 2016.
Merewether has 5,896 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 58.85% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 44.67% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Merewether is $2,078,058 while the median value for Units is $919,279.
- Houses have a median rent of $800 while Units have a median rent of $620.
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