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Sold on 05 Oct 2023 for $6,000,000

12 Cottenham Avenue
Kensington NSW 2033

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 283m2
Land area: 917m2
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Property Details for 12 Cottenham Ave, Kensington

12 Cottenham Ave, Kensington is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 917m2 and floor size of 283m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1930
Floor Size
283m2
Land Size
917m2
Local Government
Randwick
Lot/Plan
147/14/DP7698

Last Listing description (November 2023)

Perched high for privacy on over 900sqm of land, this manor-like 1920s beauty has been tastefully renovated retaining its period grandeur while creating a perfect environment for family living. A commanding hilltop setting affords panoramic district views over Royal Randwick Racecourse while a versatile layout features a self-contained apartment or teen retreat designed to function independently or be incorporated into the main home. Recreated with utmost respect to its architectural heritage, the home's ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and original vintage features pay homage to the original build but it's the huge landscaped backyard that really brings the wow factor. An entertainer's cabana, swim spa, infrared sauna and chook house make deliver a private wellness sanctuary with a luxurious resort-like ambiance that's dedicated to happy family living and entertaining. A dress-circle setting just 550m to Kensington Park is 800m to UNSW and the light rail with easy access to top schools, the city and beaches.

- One of Kensington's finest homes, exquisite period features
- Built c1926 with only ever a handful of families in ownership

- 14.5m approx frontage, deep garden setback, lock-up garage
- Terrazzo foyer, Japan Black floorboard, leadlight windows
- 3 large bedrooms with built-ins, king-sized bay fronted main
- Lower level 4th bed/private self-contained apartment
- Elegant living room, custom joinery, RealFlame gas fireplace
- French doors to a terrazzo verandah with wide open views
- Huge dining with vintage fireplace opens to a wide terrace
- Large kitchen with an adjoining laundry room and bathroom
- Entertainer's cabana, swim spa, sundeck and infrared sauna
- Glamorous original Art Deco bathroom, designer 3rd bath
- Wine cellar, reverse air, plantation shutters, 904sqm approx

Property History for 12 Cottenham Ave, Kensington, NSW 2033

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$6,000,000
05 Oct 2023
  • 05 Oct 2023
    Sold for $6,000,000
  • 15 Aug 2023
    Listed for Sale Under Offer
  • 30 Apr 2016
    Sold for $3,500,000
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About Kensington 2033

The size of Kensington is approximately 2.7 square kilometres. It has 21 parks covering nearly 28.4% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2011 was 12,776 people. By 2016 the population was 14,993 showing a population growth of 17.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 20-29 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 45.2% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 38.9% in 2016.

Kensington has 6,067 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 54.15% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.39% increase. As at 31 July 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $3,654,246 while the median value for Units is $1,045,282.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,025 while Units have a median rent of $780.
There are currently 24 properties listed for sale, and 29 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 200 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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