Historic Pyrmont Post Office Building

SOLD

146-148 Harris Street

Pyrmont NSW 2009

Retail

FOR SALE

481m2

For LEASE or SALE, Vendor finance available.
Exceptional Investment Growth Opportunity. Freehold Torrens Title.
Zoned Commercial/Residential, four levels, LARGE yard in the heart of SYDNEY Australia.

Landmark Prominent Pioneer Australian Historic site... classified Significant.
146-148 Harris Street Pyrmont, corner Union Square.

Rare &Historic Trophy Asset.
• - Stunning heritage property featuring federation design.
• - Great location.
• - Mixed use opportunities.

Former PYRMONT POST OFFICE and Postmaster Residence.
Offers investors &owner occupiers a chance to own a significant part of historic Sydney.
A unique & rare landmark of solid convict hewn Pyrmont Sandstone,
As also used in Sydney General Post Office /GPO, & Customs House.

Returns will depend on the intentions the purchaser has for the property.
Will consider Exchange Negotiations for Ocean frontages or Rural holdings
From Gold Coast Queensland to South Coast NSW.

Situated in an area which successfully blends Residential / Commercial / Tourism / Entertainment.
Short walk to Sydney CBD via the safe convenience & enjoyment of the Pyrmont Darling Harbour Footbridge.
Light Rail, Bus, Ferry & Water Taxis service this location.
Adjacent StarCity Casino, Darling Harbour.

Excellent condition, well maintained. Original Crown & Federation Period features.
Ornate Original Timber Staircase. Ornate Timber Skirting & Architraves.
Original Fireplaces & Mantle shelves. Only known existing Original Crown Vents.

Notable features of Federation Free Style Architectural Design include Original Windows throughout.
Diocletian sash windows with dressed & moulded archivolts. Multiple panes in upper sashes.
Rock faced sandstone, dressed & moulded in detail with rough & smooth stonework contrast.
Elegant Balcony Columns with Stone Cornice supported by Scrolls.
Impressive Round Vent & Parapeted Gable with Scroll.

The first Union meeting in Australia was held on the steps & verandah, hence the name Union Square.
Extensive extensions, designed by renowned NSW Government Architect Walter L. Vernon,
Officially opened in January 1901. First in the area…
This site was an operating Post Office from 1840, with stables for horses... before the GPO was constructed.

The upper & lower floors are accessed via internal stairwells from Union Square,
Also from rear yard and external stairway from Harris Street.
Security Screens throughout. Movie set for Jane Campion film.

STREET LEVEL.
Massive ground floor Entry Arch with dressed &moulded Stone Archivolt with Rosettes above.
Ornate Original Timber Staircase from Union Square entry to both upstairs &downstairs.
Walk in street level access to what was originally an Australian Post Retail Shop &
Commonwealth Bank Agency, walk in SAFE / Strongroom.
Stairs down to large meeting room, kitchen, rest rooms.

MEZZANINE Level.
Hallway... large sunny rooms, Original Fireplaces &Mantle shelves.
Toilet and basin off stairway landing.
Ornate Original Timber Staircase to first floor hallway.
Opening onto the imposing covered Balcony.

FIRST FLOOR
Sunny interesting aspects to Union Square &surrounds...
Tiled Shower, Basin, Toilet. Kitchenette.
Three large sunny rooms.
Original Fireplaces & Mantle shelves.
Third room opening onto the imposing covered Balcony.
Access to expansive attic area with high ceiling.

LOWER GROUND, GROUND FLOOR &Back yard.
Staircase from Union Square entrance, opening to three large rooms with Original Fireplaces & Mantle shelves.
Three external doors open onto two Verandahs to the large back yard…
Also to an exterior Private Staircase / Walkway to Harris Street, near bus stop.
Toilet. Basin.Shower/bath. Separate Laundry.
Kitchen, amenities area, storerooms, toilets.

With various suitable uses including residential (STCA) available this opportunity is not one to be missed.
HISTORIC former PYRMONT POST OFFICE, 146-148 Harris Street corner Union Square, Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Key Highlights:
- Stunning heritage property with significant historic value.
- NLA: 379.50 sqm.
- 700m to Pyrmont Light Rail Station.
- Commercial or Residential appeal (STCA).
- Large rear courtyard.
- Federation design with sandstone exterior.
- Less than 1km from Sydney CBD.
- Will suit residential, office, medical or hospitality (STCA).
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