70 Brown StreetWest Wallsend NSW 2286
Property Details for 70 Brown St, West Wallsend
70 Brown St, West Wallsend is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 1016m2 and floor size of 180m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2016.
Last Listing description (December 2016)
Steeping in history, this beautiful residence was built over a hundred years ago as a doctors residence and surgery to care for the miners and their families in West Wallsend and surrounding areas.
Featuring 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 working fireplaces, a maids quarters, and a ballroom with spring timber dance floor and stunning ornate ceilings the room previously held formal dances and poker nights for the local residents in a bye-gone era.
Nestled on an impressive 1,012m2 block (20.1m wide x 50.2m deep), this long corner block includes wide easy access into the backyard and boasts a huge double car garage with workshop and a high pitched roof for extra storage. Plus there is a wide carport for caravan or boat storage and extra storage sheds for all you possessions and toys.
4 x bedrooms (2 with fireplaces)
2 x bathrooms (one renovated and the other an original 1930s bathroom in amazing condition)
Formal lounge room with fireplace
Ballroom now used as a second lounge room with Tudor style timber beams and ornate ceilings
Spacious meals area opening off the kitchen
Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, 900mm free-standing oven and gas cook top plus a walk-in pantry
Upstairs maids living quarters now used as an artists studio this could be used as a fifth bedroom
The old surgery attached to the home has its own separate entrance and could be easily converted into a 1 bedroom granny flat with its own lounge room and the medicine room could be easily turned into a third bathroom. This section of the home would be ideal for a parent/family member to stay or to be used as a home office. The choices are endless
5 x fireplaces (4 working)
Wide timber floorboards
High 3.1m (10ft) and 3.5m (11ft) ceilings throughout the home
New wiring
New plumbing
4 x ceiling fans
Gas cooking, heating and hot water
Original features and bay windows
Wide outdoor undercover verandah, the perfect spot to relax, soak up the sun and read a book and enjoy the gardens and ambience of this special home
For the locals this is known as Dr Hollys Residence.
For anyone looking for a grand old property, look no further. You will be proud and honoured to call this your home.
For further information contact Listing Agent Troy Duncan on 4950 8555 or 0416 290 555.
First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie are your local experts for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle area, we proudly market this home and are always looking for more homes to sell. If you want honest expert advice and want to achieve excellent results call us on 4950 8555.
At First National Lake Macquarie, we put you first!
Property History for 70 Brown St, West Wallsend, NSW 2286
- 10 Mar 2016Sold for $630,000
- 29 Jan 2016Listed for Sale $600,000 - $650,000
- 09 Jul 2008Sold for $370,000
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About West Wallsend 2286
The size of West Wallsend is approximately 14.0 square kilometres. There are 8 parks, covering nearly 18.4% of the total area. The population of West Wallsend in 2016 was 2240 people. By 2021 the population was 2981 showing a population growth of 33.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Wallsend is 20-29 years. Households in West Wallsend are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Wallsend work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 73.90% of the homes in West Wallsend were owner-occupied compared with 74.70% in 2016.
West Wallsend has 1,233 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Wallsend have seen a 54.62% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 77.93% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
- The median value for Houses in West Wallsend is $910,780 while the median value for Units is $603,023.
- Houses have a median rent of $695.
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