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Birchgrove Oval

Birchgrove 2041

A narrow neck of land knows as Yurulbin (long nose point) from the aboriginal word meaning swift running waters, the point was not included in the grant of 12 hectares given to Dr Balmain because Governor Macquarie had already given it to George Whitfield.

Changing hands several times, Lieutenant John Birch bought it in 1812 and the original home built by him in 1810 from local quarried stone was demolished in 1967 for units, despite efforts by locals to save the classic Georgian property.

In 1886 Frenchman Didier Numa Joubert laid the foundations for the first subdivisions, and Birchgrove began as the suburb it is today.

In 1902 the mud flats of Snails Bay were reclaimed by fill from Cockatoo Island and turned into Birchgrove Park and Oval, now the picturesque centre of neighbourhood sporting activities.

It is also the birth place of Rugby League in NSW.

The dress circle location with city skyline and harbour bridge views, old boathouses and fashionable houses, has made it one of Sydney's most expensive places to live.

There are a number of other small reserves, a church, primary school and hotels.

Transport is serviced by private and public ferry services and RTA buses.

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

The median house price for Birchgrove in 2008 is $1,165,000. The median unit price is $587,000.

What others say...

Judy & Peter Newton | Balmain
Dear Chris and David,

Thanks for your indefatigable attention in the sale. We certainly recommend your group to our friends. We are so happy with the outcome - here in the healthy Blue Mountains.

Sincerely,
Judy & Peter Newton

Ros Barnsley | Glebe
Thank you very much for your assistance in the recent sale of my property. I was wanting a professional agency who practised ethically in favor of both parties.

Peter O'Malley was able to calm my nerves and fully explain things such that I was fully comfortable with the commercial decisions I had to make. He was able to find a buyer and match the circumstances of sale such that it was a breeze.

Ros Barnsley

Virginia Staggs | Surry Hills
Dear Peter,

Thank you so very much for managing the sale of my Surry Hills property. At all times, you were professional in your approach, quick to respond to phone calls and emails and provided sound advice. I believe the property was sold quickly and at a price that exceeded my expectations.

Many thanks indeed.

Sincerely,
Virginia Staggs

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