Offered to the market for the first time in more than 50 years the home of a Celebrity Dry Cleaners in Rozelle has seen the changing face of the suburb and presents a unique opportunity to secure a large corner block in the much sought after area.
Gunning Real Estate Sales Agent Robert Maher said the current owners purchased the property in 1964 as a dry cleaning business.
“The shop was a hardware store for many years before the mid ’50s when the dry cleaners was established which has been running ever since,” Mr Maher said.
“The dry cleaning business has served many celebrities over the years, including well know TV personalities, Mayors, Priests and theatrical production companies.
“In terms of the property, there is an excellent opportunity to value add and reposition the asset in order to unlock additional floor space and rental income. Being on a corner position, with 48 meters of street frontage there are a myriad of potential redevelopment options for the 381sqm site,” Mr Maher said.
Tom Speakman, Director of Gunning Real Estate said the shop has seen the suburb evolve from servicing wharfies to the affluent café culture it is today.
“The very tightly held location in Darling Street is again experiencing a rejuvenation and purchasers will benefit from the improving infrastructure and local amenity with the introduction of the WestConnex, the proposed Metro West Rail line and gentrification of Rozelle Park.
“Long term capital growth as a result of these improvements as well as its close proximity to the proposed new Balmain Leagues Club entrance and the foreshore redevelopment make this an attractive property,” Mr Speakman said.
The property at 714-716 Darling Street, Rozelle goes to auction on 15 August 2017 at 10.30am at AuctionWORKS, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney unless sold prior.
For further information or to arrange an interview with Robert Maher or Tom Speakman of Gunning contact Helen at media@gunningre.com.au or on 0419 642 961.