Property of the Week: 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield
A brand new terrace a heartbeat from the inner city offers accessibility and flexibility on a tidy, beautiful site
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Whether you’re in the market for a home or an investment, a flexible, adaptable floorplan is key. Throw in an excellent location with easy access to public transport, parklands and cafe culture, and you’re set.
This property at 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield in Sydney’s inner west, is a newly finished torrens title terrace, offering 350sqm of living space across three levels, as well as a basement garage with lift providing access to all levels. Entry is available via the street or rear garage, which features space for up to three cars, as well as multiple storage areas ideal for bike storage, a laundry and powder room. The garage is also EV ready, while Lilyfield light rail and bus stops are a few hundred metres away.
There are three bedrooms across the light and bright floorplan, with two bedrooms on the top floor and a third bedroom or living room on the middle floor, with its own spacious terrace overlooking the backyard.
Two well-appointed kitchens with integrated appliances and spacious island benches are located on separate floors, allowing for delineation between work and home, or even to function as separate residences.
Interiors are deliberately neutral, with herringbone pattern timber floors and warm white and timber joinery, ready for new owners to put their stamp on this thoughtfully designed property. With the exception of the basement, each floor has its own balcony or terrace, with two on the main living level.
Ideal for a multitude of uses, from home business/commercial set-up to intergenerational living, the property also has disabled access to the hi speed commercial lift, as well as wheelchair friendly, seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces and hobless frameless showers in the bathrooms.
Ducted reverse cycle aircon, underfloor heating, solar panels and video intercom security ensure this property is futureproofed, offering an exceptionally high quality of living on a surprisingly small footprint.
Auction on site: 3.30pm Saturday, August 31, 2024
Inspections: Wednesday, 28 August 12:15pm – 12:45pm; Saturday, 31 August 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Agent: Pilcher RE Simon Pilcher 0425 216 043 Chris Parsons 0405 540 584
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Australia’s castles are rare, but this one is real. Built in 1849 and held by the same family for 50 years, Overnewton Castle in Melbourne is now seeking its next custodian.
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Australia’s castles are few and far between, and the opportunity to buy one rarely pops up. There is, however, now a bona fide 35-room chateau for sale in suburban Melbourne.
Listed for the first time in half a century, Overnewton Castle in Keilor, north west of the city, has launched to market through Sean Cussell of Christie’s International Real Estate with a $6 million to $6.6 million price guide.
The 176-year-old Scottish Baronial-style property has been home to the Norton family for the past 50 years, but was originally built for Scottish settler, grazier and former Mayor of Keilor, William James Taylor.
On a sprawling 2.25ha estate surrounded by rolling grounds filled with sculpted gardens and 170-year-old elm trees, the ivy-clad seven-bedroom three-bathroom residence is layered with a blend of Scottish, French and English influences.
Inside the heritage-listed mansion, there is a grand ballroom seating up to 150 guests, a lavish dining room, and a private chapel that was converted from the original billiards room.
Gastroenterologist Dr LJ Norton and his family have invested five decades in Overnewton Castle, partly preserving its period features while also updating the house for the 21st Century. After a devastating fire in 1979, the Nortons upgraded the infrastructure, installed mains water and access roads, and created a 100-vehicle car park.
Many of the 1849 estate’s original features, including drystone walls, period fireplaces and the dramatic western turret – accessed via a 40-step spiral staircase with a mahogany handrail – have been meticulously maintained. Even the turret’s slate “fish scale” roof tiling and ornate wind vane are straight out of the 19th century.
“Overnewton Castle is not just a property; it is our home and a piece of local history that we have cherished for 50 years,” says Norton family member and managing director of Overnewton Castle, Emma Stott.
“Living here, respectfully updating the facilities and operating our business has been a labour of love. As a family, we have created so many fond memories here, as well as played an important role in countless weddings and other events hosted on our grounds.”
In addition to hosting weddings at Overnewton Castle, the Norton and Stott families also run historical tours and high teas on the property.
Cussell says the unique listing represents an opportunity of historical significance. “Overnewton Castle is one of the finest examples of Scottish Baronial architecture in the Southern Hemisphere and an ideal setting for a private residence, luxury retreat, education facility or event venue,” he explains.
“It represents a rare convergence of architectural grandeur, cultural heritage and enduring family legacy. The listing truly is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Australian history.”
Overnewton’s cultural footprint reaches beyond local tourism, with the castle making its mark in Australian cinema. It played a role as the fictional Monclare mansion in the 1982 cult horror film Next of Kin.
Earlier this year, the period Victoria Racing Club nominated property to display the Melbourne Cup during its prestigious Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, and in 2024, the site was also a finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards.
Beyond the grand residence, there are several restored outbuildings suitable for entertaining or accommodation, including The Stables for up ten guests, The Loft which sleeps eight, The Cottage that accommodates six, and The Cabin with space for four people.
The stately address is soon to become even better connected with the forthcoming Suburban Rail Loop and Sunshine Superhub infrastructure projects, improving access to the city. Overnewton is about 20kms from Melbourne’s CBD and 8kms from Melbourne Airport.
Overnewton Castle is listed with Sean Cussell of Christie’s International Real Estate with a price guide of $6 million to $6.6 million. The expressions of interest campaign closes on November 21 at 3 pm.
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