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181 Old South Head Road
Vaucluse NSW 2030

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 4
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Property Details for 181 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse

181 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 1991.

Building Type
House
Local Government
Woollahra
Lot/Plan
1/DP811578

Last Listing description (February 2024)

A grand and historic Vaucluse icon, the Keepers Cottage

Built in 1881 by James Barnett as the Keeper's residence of the adjacent c1818 Macquarie Lighthouse and set amidst over approx. 2600sqm of land on the Vaucluse headland, this Heritage listed home exudes a sense of warmth and character throughout. Showcasing a seamless balance between the original period craftsmanship and a sympathetic contemporary design by the esteemed architect Clive Lucas, the interiors are beautifully presented with timeless appointments throughout and solid sandstone structure.

- Unrivalled in setting, prestige, or historical importance
- Generous formal dining and lounge area

- Stone kitchen boasting Smeg gas appliances
- Expansive double bedrooms all feature fireplaces
- Large period bathrooms have frameless glass showers and fire place
- Sunroom flows out to a private rear courtyard
- Featuring sweeping level lawns, working stables and Jacuzzi
- Ducted air-conditioning, Jetmaster fireplaces, cool room
- Soaring ceilings and polished floors throughout
- Moments to beach, cafes, public transport and Rose Bay Private schools

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Property History for 181 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse, NSW 2030

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$820,000
06 Nov 1991
  • 06 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Price on Request
  • 20 Aug 2020
    Listed for Rent $3,800
  • 11 Oct 2019
    Listed for Rent $3,900
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About Vaucluse 2030

The size of Vaucluse is approximately 3.1 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 27.0% of total area. The population of Vaucluse in 2016 was 9337 people. By 2021 the population was 9510 showing a population growth of 1.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Vaucluse is 10-19 years. Households in Vaucluse are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Vaucluse work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.50% of the homes in Vaucluse were owner-occupied compared with 70.70% in 2016.

Vaucluse has 4,577 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Vaucluse have seen a 63.00% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 42.20% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Vaucluse is $10,085,938 while the median value for Units is $1,554,859.
  • Houses have a median rent of $2,100 while Units have a median rent of $968.
There are currently 37 properties listed for sale, and 12 properties listed for rent in Vaucluse on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 237 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Vaucluse.

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