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Glebe Point Rd, Glebe

Glebe 2037

In 1790, 400 acres south and west of Blackwater Creek were given as a gift for 'church purposes'.

With insufficient convict labour to clear the land, Glebe remained virtually untouched by European settlers until 1828, when the Church subdivided and sold off the land.

Significant buildings such as Hereford House (1830), Toxteth (1831) and Lyndhurst (1834) were built for wealthy families on elevated parts of large holdings, away from the stench of Blackwattle Swamp.

An economic crisis in 1841 saw the break up of many of these large holdings into narrow frontage blocks which became dotted with humble worker's cottages.

By 1861 Glebe had become a self contained community with its own Municipal Council, 13 hotels, a post office, churches and local trade. Around, 1911, social ranking disappeared and old established families moved out to less crowded areas, and by 1930 Glebe was in the 'uttermost depth' of social mediocrity, further reduced when post war expressways imposed massive disruption.

The late 1960's finally saw a change when convenience of living close to the CBD encouraged newcomers to move in and preserve and restore the buildings. Proximity to Sydney University, a developing bohemian lifestyle, vibrant shopping strip, cafes and restaurants, local theatre, hotels, plenty of schools, churches and neighbour facilities increased demand until Glebe is now a fashionable elite suburb.

There remains a wide range of architectural styles through Glebe including Georgian, Regency, Victorian Gothic, Italianate and Federation. In 1976, Glebe was declared a conservation area by the National Trust.
Historic walking tours are conducted, which include beautiful Jubilee and Bicentennial parks. Transport is provided by RTA buses.

In the 2006 Census the population of Glebe numbered 17,468; 47.2.6% male and 52.8%female.

72.5% Australian citizens with 28.5% born overseas.

9.9% children, 21% over 55 and the median age was 34.

63.9% fully employed and of these, 69.9% are professional, managers or administrators. 14.1% are technicians or work in trades and sales.

The 2006 Census lists property types in Glebe as 12.9% separate houses, 42.0% semi-detached, row or terrace houses and 43.3% units and apartments.

The median house price for Glebe in 2008 is $860,000. The median unit price is $390,000.

What others say...

Carol Morgan | Lilyfield
To David Mulhall,

Thank you for achieving a successful sale for our property in Lilyfield. We were pleased that you negotiated a price that was significantly above our asking price and in a short time, quicker than we had expected.

Thank you also for supplying a number of pieces of information on property sales in the area we are looking to buy in.

Shelley Mackay | Forest Lodge
Dear Peter,

I was apprehensive about selling my home in Forest Lodge, especially since I live a distance away. But I can truly say that you took such care and interest in the sale that I was able to relax and leave it all in your capable hands.

I appreciated how you were always available to answer my queries in a knowledgeable way and I had no stress at all.

The results are great! To sell in such a short time, with a more than acceptable result, is really commendable and I would like to give my thanks and highly recommend you and Harris Partners.

With very best regards,

Shelley Mackay

Kim & Dennis Laidlaw | Marrickville
Recently we acquired the services of Chris Williams at Harris Partners to sell an apartment at Marrickville for my husband and I.

We never met Chris in person (we live 9 hours North of Sydney) only spoke with him on the phone, and I knew from the moment we spoke that he knew his stuff and was the agent for us.

Besides being a really nice guy to talk to, everything that Chris said as to how things would be done, did happen - like clockwork. In the end Chris, in my opinion went beyond the call of duty. No matter what was thrown at him he took it in his stride.

From the girls who manned the phones at the front desk being always upbeat to Chris' offsiders taking the time to ring me back to say "Thank you for returning a fax so quickly", I was stunned.

I cannot recommend Chris and Harris Partners highly enough.

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