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Balmain East Ferry Wharf

Balmain East 2041

There is no natural boundary to Balmain East and separated in name only from the general characteristics of the Balmain Peninsula. The eastern foreshore is marginally steeper than the rest of Balmain, and foot traffic is assisted by a number of very old and well preserved sandstone steps.

There are many heritage listed buildings including Birchgrove Primary school and St Augustus Catholic church on the edge of Gladstone Park.

This park was originally called pidgeon ground, because pidgeon shooting was a popular sport there in the late 1800's. A number of well preserved weatherboard houses overlook White Bay and Johnston's Bay container terminals. Trams once powered by steam ran from Bridge Street in the city, through Forest Lodge to Rozelle and Balmain.

By the beginning of the 1900's, the tram was converted to an electric operation and extended to the ferry wharf at the bottom of Darling Street. In order to safely manoeuvre the final steep grade down from Nicholson Street the tram carried a large counterweight at the front which controlled the speed and gave the tram a helping hand back up Darling Street.

The 2006 Census combines population and other statistics with Balmain and Birchgrove.

The median house price for Balmain East in 2008 is $1,458,000. The median unit price is $678,000.

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Brian Walker | Leichhardt
Harris Partners Real Estate have recently conducted the sale of our property at Coleridge St, Leichhardt.

The campaign was led by Mr Charles Milburn working in conjunction with several other members of the Harris Partners team.

Many discussions and briefings were held with Charles and a good working relationship soon developed with Charles and the team.

I have found Harris Partners Real Estate to be thorough and professional and would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

I wish to thank Charles personally for his diligence, and I take this opportunity to wish the entire Harris Partners team every success in the future.

Victor & Nell Guerreiro | Balmain
Hi Jeannette,

Victor & I would like to thank you for helping us with the sale of our home. We had been in the home for many years & the sale seemed so daunting. When we met you we knew straight away that you were the right agent for us. You made this process so much easier for us. We were completely unprepared for the speed with which the home sold , but we felt that we could handle it with your guidance. Thank you once again Jeannette & all the best for the future. We will certainly recommend you to our friends & family.

Kind regards,
Victor & Nell Guerreiro.

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