Hamlet House, the Victorian Italianate style Mosman home trophy home sells as most expensive result: RP Data
A five-bedroom Victorian Italianate style mansion in Mosman was last week’s most expensive sale, selling under the hammer for $3.725 million, according to RP Data.
The 1,056-square-metre circa 1888 Hamlet House sold on June 26 through Tim Foote of Belle Property Mosman. The residence was built for the government analyst, William Hamlet. According to Sands Directories the house was called Darrington in 1890, and then from 1902 it was named Bavington. William Mogford Hamlet, FIC, FCS, lived there until 1916.
The 1888 Hamlet House boasts restored and maintained original features, including soaring ceilings, marble fireplaces and chandelier lighting. It has brown tuckpointed face brickwork laid in Flemish bond, with stucco quoining.
The property also includes a one-bedroom self-contained apartment with a bathroom and kitchenette.
Hamlet House last sold in 2008 for $3.01 million when listed with $3.5 plus hopes. It also sold for $2.7 million in 2001.
The median house price in Mosman is $2.08 million, down 9.6% annually.
New South Wales dominates the top 10 list this week, taking out nine of the 10 spots.
Top 10 most expensive sales
107 Shadforth Street, Mosman, NSW, 2088, five-bedroom house, sold on June 26 by Belle Property Mosman for $3.725 million
73 Albert Road, Strathfield, NSW, 2135, six-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by Devine Real Estate Strathfield for $3.4 million
14 Dick Street, Henley, NSW, 2111, four-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by McGrath Estate Agents for $3.3 million
1/132 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW, 2023, three-bedroom unit, sold on June 27 by Real Estate Redefined for $2.4 million
8A/3 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026, three-bedroom unit, sold at auction on June 29 by Ray White Double Bay for $2.4 million
5 Elvina Street, Dover Heights, NSW, 2030, four-bedroom house, sold on June 26 by BHR Estate Agents for $2.395 million
45 Dening Street, Drummoyne, NSW, 2047, four-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by McGrath Estate Agents for $2.325 million
171 Boyce Road, Maroubra, NSW, 2035, four-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by Ray White Kingsford for $2.1 million
41 Fisher Street, Balgowlah Heights, NSW, 2093, five-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by Clarke & Humel Property for $2.08 million
41 Electra Street, Williamstown, VIC, 3016, five-bedroom house, sold at auction on June 29 by Compton & Green Real Estate for $1.901 million