1/42 Macleay Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011 sold on 24 September 2025 | OnTheHouse
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1/42 Macleay Street
Potts Point NSW 2011

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 244m2
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Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay / Potts Point
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Property Details for 1/42 Macleay St, Potts Point

1/42 Macleay St, Potts Point is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Unit with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1921. The property has a floor size of 244m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2025. There are other 3 bedroom Unit sold in Potts Point in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1921
Floor Size
244m2
Local Government
Sydney

Last Listing description (September 2025)

A rare and extraordinary offering in the heart of Potts Point, this vast 307sqm penthouse in the historic 'Manar' estate stands as an incredible blank canvas of immense potential, complete with in-place DA-approved plans to create a world-class residence of stunning scale and luxury, plus private parking for 2 cars.

With soaring 3.5m ceilings, sweeping harbour views and expansive proportions, the approved DA by architect Tanya Hancock includes a private lift, lavish kitchen, stunning living areas, and luxury bedrooms including a master suite with large sun-drenched terrace with sweeping harbour views. The home's grandeur is already clear - original fireplaces, French doors, timber floors, and no common walls, with the DA plans clearly demonstrating what's possible here.

Set at the apex of the "Paris end" of Macleay St behind Manar's iconic black-and-gold gates, this is the only penthouse in the revered 1881 section of the estate - a residence rightly considered the cornerstone of Potts Point elegance and charm. With its prestige address, historic pedigree and vision-ready DA, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to craft one of the Inner East's finest homes, right at the centre of Sydney's most vibrant village.

- Stunning whole floor penthouse home in historic 'Manar' estate
- Grand-scale blank canvas, DA-approved plans
- Beautifully set at apex of "Paris end" of Macleay St
- Set in original 1881 part of grand 'Manar' complex
- Private setting, no common walls, easy access
- Huge rooms, 3.5m ceilings, array of period details
- DA by Tanya Hancock
- Plans for lift, expansive kitchen, luxury master suite
- Wide sun-drenched terrace w/ vast harbour views
- Rare 2 car parking space, directly accessible from street
- Private entry, grand staircase to ample period details throughout
- Incredible opportunity set in iconic Sydney address
- Heart of Potts Point with gorgeous sense of privacy
- Stroll to famed dining, cafes, boutiques, shopping
- Minutes to Elizabeth Bay, transport, harbour parks
- True world-class residence, ready to be reimagined

In Conjunction With Jason Boon 0418 671 494
Richardson & Wrench

Property History for 1/42 Macleay St, Potts Point, NSW 2011

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
24 Sep 2025
  • 24 Sep 2025
    Sold
  • 10 Sep 2025
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 14 Sep 2017
    Listed for Sale Auction - Buyers guide $5m
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About Potts Point 2011

The size of Potts Point is approximately 0.6 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 2.5% of total area. The population of Potts Point in 2016 was 9423 people. By 2021 the population was 7183 showing a population decline of 23.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Potts Point is 30-39 years. Households in Potts Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Potts Point work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 33.20% of the homes in Potts Point were owner-occupied compared with 31.30% in 2016.

Potts Point has 7,229 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Potts Point have seen a 32.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 8.39% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Potts Point is $2,872,130 while the median value for Units is $1,061,408.
  • Houses have a median rent of $678 while Units have a median rent of $695.
There are currently 16 properties listed for sale, and 41 properties listed for rent in Potts point on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 351 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Potts point.

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