168 Bellair St, Kensington is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1891. The property has a land size of 325m2 and floor size of 337m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2023. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.
“ISLINGTON” - an absolute icon of Kensington's skyline for over 130 years, this extraordinary building (c1891) retains all the allure of its grand Victorian origins while providing a modern lifestyle of exceptional space and versatility.
Featuring a breathtaking original front retail space with soaring domed ceiling (former Kensington Property Exchange), now transformed into a luxury self-contained studio with its own deluxe ensuite, modern kitchen/meals and original bank vault converted walk-in robe.
A stain-glassed entrance leads to a grand main residence spread across two expansive levels, offering a further four large bedrooms plus study/home office, all serviced by two additional bathrooms. Adding to the allure is two ornately appointed living rooms with marble mantles and a separate dining room adjoined by an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.
Other features of this extraordinary residence include hydronic heating and split-system a/c, solid timber floors and high ceilings with ornate plasterwork, as well as a columned front balcony with views to the city skyline and access into the bell tower.
Completing the picture is a bluestone cobbled backyard with two-car off-street parking (remote-control gate to Wight Street), plus original workshop and historic stables with loft above.
In Kensington's premier tree-lined street with ready access to Kensington Station, village shops, cafes and bars, it's also in close proximity to local schools and popular parks, as well as easy access to Citylink.
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The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 13.6% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2011 was 9,718 people. By 2016 the population was 10,833 showing a population growth of 11.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 47.6% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 45.3% in 2016.
Kensington has 6,529 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 1.93% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -0.17% decrease. As at 31 October 2024:
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