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1/638 Brunswick Street
New Farm QLD 4005

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 63m2
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Property Details for 1/638 Brunswick St, New Farm

1/638 Brunswick St, New Farm is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 63m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2015.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1950
Land Size
63m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
1/BUP100252

Last Listing description (May 2024)

1/638 BRUNSWICK STREET, NEW FARM

Step through wrought iron gates into your exclusive front entrance, the No.1 apartment in the highly sort after "Polden". It exudes history and character, a delightful reminder of New Farm's colourful past. This iconic "Polden" apartment, dating back to the 'Roaring Twenties,' exudes classic features from that era, as well as modern comforts to offer a perfect fusion of old-world charm and modern inner-city living.

This apartment spanning 63 square meters, boasts privacy, abundant natural light, and refreshing cross breezes, with three external walls and nine sash windows. From your exclusive, private entrance, you are greeted by the high ceilings of a serene front study with the afternoon light shining through a heritage stained glass window. Timber french doors lead into the air conditioned bedroom. The hallway on your right leads to a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen. The layout is not only practical but also inviting, featuring a well-appointed bathroom with a shower over bath. Throughout the apartment, the echoes of its historic past are beautifully preserved with polished timber floors and lofty high, decorative ceilings.

Property Highlights:
- Large, 63m2 floor area.
- Exclusive, private ground floor entrance.
- Lockable, front courtyard for private use bounded by decorative wrought iron fencing.
- Art Deco charm featuring polished hardwood floorboards, decorative high ceilings and brass finishes.
- Picture rails throughout.
- Air-conditioning in the bedroom.
- Dimmable, warm, energy efficient LED downlights throughout.
- Well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel oven, ample cupboard and bench space.
- Fridge, and other appliances (toaster and kettle) are included for use to tenant preferance.
- Washing machine.
- Shower over bath.
- A peaceful and secure boutique complex with only eight apartments.
- External walls on three sides.
- Solid, double brick construction for sound attenuation, warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Rent includes all water charges.
- Convenient on-street parking (via Brisbane City Council residence parking permit).
- 9 hardwood sash windows for amazing cross breezes.
- Furnished to the tenant's preference and can include television, retro dining table and chairs, koala couch, 1960s vintage day bed, shelving units, side tables, coffee table, lamps, pots, pans, plates, outdoor table and chairs etc.
- Water included
- Bin collection and cleaning included (no need to put the bins out on collection day).
- Mains powered smoke detectors.

A short stroll to the City, New Farm Park, or the James Street precinct. Just a block away, a breathtaking clifftop view of the city and Story Bridge. Ride the glass cliff lift down to Howard Smith Wharves for a night out or to access the CityCat ferry network to QUT or UQ.

Whether you're walking to work in the city, working in the spacious study, enjoying weekends along the riverbanks, exploring galleries, resturant dining, or picking up goodies from the nearby French bakery or IGA deli, you'll revel in an extraordinary lifestyle.

You'll wonder why you didn't make this move sooner!

Property History for 1/638 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD 4005

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$300,000
24 Aug 2015
Listed for Rent
$500/w
27 May 2024
  • 07 May 2024
    Listed for Rent $500 / week
  • 24 Aug 2015
    Sold for $300,000
  • 15 Feb 2014
    Listed for Rent $300 / week
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About New Farm 4005

The size of New Farm is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 9.1% of the total area. The population of New Farm in 2016 was 12542 people. By 2021 the population was 12197 showing a population decline of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in New Farm is 30-39 years. Households in New Farm are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in New Farm work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.00% of the homes in New Farm were owner-occupied compared with 39.70% in 2016.

New Farm has 7,944 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Farm have seen a 60.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 81.54% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in New Farm is $3,311,818 while the median value for Units is $1,246,630.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,000 while Units have a median rent of $680.
There are currently 48 properties listed for sale, and 22 properties listed for rent in New farm on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 322 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New farm.

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