Cooks Hill 36 Parry Street
Italianate Elegance Steps From Darby Street
With its ornate parapet crowned by classical detailing, arched window heads, and a cast-iron lacework verandah, this Victorian Italianate terrace is impossible to miss. A rare architectural statement in Newcastle, 36 Parry Street announces itself with confidence and charm, offering a level of presence that immediately sets it apart from the streetscape.
Step through the front door and the sense of scale and craftsmanship is immediate. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, polished timber floors and a graceful hallway arch set the tone, giving the home a presence that feels both grand and welcoming. The main bedroom is a standout, anchored by a beautiful bay window seat that catches soft natural light, while the second bedroom is cleverly enhanced with custom joinery and generous built-in storage. A third bedroom adds flexibility, working just as comfortably as a home office or guest room.
Living spaces are warm and well-defined, with a central lounge featuring an ornamental fireplace and bespoke cabinetry, flowing through to an open-plan dining zone and a contemporary kitchen finished with stone benchtops. A full-size bathroom and a dedicated laundry room add everyday practicality, while the upgraded rear courtyard delivers a private outdoor retreat and rare off-street parking accessed via Dawson Street, an inner-city bonus that's hard to overstate.
The lifestyle here is hard to beat. You're moments from the cafés, dining and buzz of Darby Street, weekend picnics at Centennial Park, and an easy stroll or bike ride to Bar Beach for a morning swim or sunset surf. That unbeatable mix of character and location has already proven its worth as this home has enjoyed success as a high-quality Airbnb and continues to stack up as a smart investment. Whether you keep the income rolling or move straight in and make it your own, this is a chance to secure a truly special piece of Cooks Hill history, wrapped around a lifestyle locals line up for.
- The Junction shops, dining and sought-after schools – 1.3km
- Harbourside Honeysuckle – 1.7km
- Newcastle Art Gallery and Civic Park – 800m
- Bar Beach – 1.3km
- Newcastle Interchange – 2km
- Water rates are approximately $980 per year
- Council rates are approximately $3,069 per year
- Rental potential of $970 per week
Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Sold $1,830,000
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Property Information
- Land area approx 193sqm
- Council Rates $3069/year
- Water Rates $980/year
Property Features
- Built In Wardrobes
- Carpeted
- Carports 1
- Close to Schools
- Close to Shops
- Close to Transport
- Courtyard
- Outdoor Entertaining Area
Local Information Cooks Hill
The inner-city suburb of Cooks Hill is home to the famous Darby Street as well as pubs and galleries hidden among its leafy streets. With a lively bohemian vibe, Darby Street is renown for its trendy restaurants, cafes, quirky homeware stores, second-hand bookshop and boutique clothing stores.
- Government Schools
- Independent Schools
Combined
- Hunter School of Performing Arts
Primary
- Newcastle East Public School
- The Junction Public School
- Hamilton South Public School
Secondary
- Newcastle High School
- Merewether High School
- Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus
Combined
- Newcastle Grammar School
Primary
- Newcastle Grammar Park School Campus
- St Joseph's Primary School
- Holy Family Primary School
Secondary
- St Francis Xavier's College
- San Clemente High School
- St Francis Xavier's College, San Clemente campus
Special
- Alesco Senior College
- St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
- St Dominic's Centre