Leichhardt cinderella transformed into $2 million onsale

A former dilapidated house in Leichhardt transformed into a modern home sold at weekend auction for $2,132,000.

The four-bedroom house at 80 Edith Street sold through McGrath Inner West having been listed with a price guide of $1.9 million to $2.05 million.

Agent Danielle Dewhurst said nearly 100 groups had seen the property during the campaign.

When the vendors bought the 278sq m property two years ago, they paid $980,000.

The original timber workers cottage had been vacant for 20 years had its original front facade disassembled and rebuilt to the original dimensions.

There are open-plan interiors that flow out to an entertainment deck with lawn and swimming pool.

Each of the four bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and two have ensuites.

The home, that went out and up, also has a three kilowatt solar system and a 5000L water tank.