Historic 4-level terrace, live, work or invest in blue-chip location

Built in 1891, this four-storey terrace is part of the tightly held row long known as Barristers Row, a landmark strip once home to legal chambers directly opposite the Newcastle Court House (now Nihon University). Its coming to the market presents a rare opportunity with heritage credentials, strong holding income of $82,680pa, and wide-open scope to renovate and add value. Perfect for those who see what these terraces can become, not just what they are today.

The classic Victorian Italianate lines are all still here including parapeted roof, dentilled cornices, arched windows, bracketed sills, and a façade that sets a strong rhythm along one of the city’s most architecturally significant streets. Inside, it’s honest, lived-in, and absolutely packed with potential. Across four levels you’re working with 8 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a north facing courtyard, and original features including fireplaces, soaring ceilings and a timber staircase.

Recent external works, completed in partnership with Heritage NSW, mean the heavy lifting has been done. From here, you can take it in whichever direction makes sense, whether that’s to continue operating it as a boarding house and keep the income rolling, pursue a considered heritage restoration and reconfiguration, or explore a conversion that aligns with its R4 High Density zoning. Live in it, work from it, or redesign it to serve a new purpose entirely (STCA).

28 Church Street is surrounded by some of Newcastle’s most historic buildings including the Newcastle Club, Christ Church Cathedral and the Grand Hotel, with East End Village just 300m away for groceries, dining and daily conveniences. Wander to the foreshore, loop around Honeysuckle, swim or surf at Nobbys or Newcastle Ocean Baths, grab coffee at Good Brother, it’s all part of the everyday rhythm here.

– R4 zoning (High Density) on 101sqm block with north facing courtyard
– Flexible four level floorplan that can be configured in several ways
– Directly across from Nihon University, 1200m to Newcastle University city campus
– Newcastle East Public school – 650m, Newcastle Grammar – 190m
– Any building work and change of use is subject to approval from NCC

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