36 High St, Kensington is a 12 bedroom, 6 bathroom Unit with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 510m2 and floor size of 325m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2006.
Historic Gem and Investment Opportunity in the heart of cosmopolitan Kensington! Formerly The Rising Sun Hotel, a property with an illustrious history that spans back to the late 19th century. This iconic building was formerly known as The Rising Sun Hotel and holds immense historical significance to the local area.
Now, after almost 20 years, this remarkable property is offered to the open market. In 1880, Henry Newlyn relocated The Rising Sun Hotel to 36 High Street, where it operated as a thriving hotel until the early 1900s. The property underwent a transformation, resulting in the creation of six self-contained home units, each with its own distinctive charm. This property offers an exceptional investment opportunity, generating an impressive annual with all of the units currently leased.
With its diverse layout, it provides the potential for multiple revenue streams and exciting investment prospects. For those with a passion for restoration and design, imagine the endless possibilities of renovating this historic property, akin to renowned home renovation shows like THE BLOCK.
With six home units ready for transformation, you have the option to renovate and sell them separately (subject to council consents) or retain them as high-demand investment properties. An exclusive opportunity rich in historical significance offering potential and opportunity like no other!
With valuable rear access and being placed on a prominent corner allotment of some 510sqm approx.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of history and invest in an iconic property that promises both historical value and outstanding returns with so much scope to value-add.
Contact us today to secure your private inspection and start envisioning the limitless potential this property offers!
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The size of Kensington is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.8% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 1769 people. By 2021 the population was 1808 showing a population growth of 2.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 45.20% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 41.90% in 2016.
Kensington has 903 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 63.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 66.36% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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