‘Ewenton House’ – Balmain’s largest estate on the market for the first time in its history
- October 8, 2025
CobdenHayson Director, Danny Cobden, is thrilled to bring Balmain’s most significant landholding to the open market for the very first time. Ewenton House at 1 Blake Street is an astonishingly private estate spanning 2,206sqm of waterfront reserve land, opening onto Ewenton Park by the shores of Sydney Harbour. It’s home to a magnificent four-storey sandstone mansion dating back to 1854, amalgamating Georgian, Victorian, post-Colonial and Italianate influences.
Nestled amid beautiful established grounds designed by Myles Baldwin and maintained by Amiel Van Ewyk, the residence commands intimate views across the cove to the city skyline and Barangaroo.
Danny Cobden comments, “Despite being just 10 minutes from the city by ferry and car, Ewenton House feels more like a Southern Highlands estate. The history, the scale, the craftsmanship, the privacy – there’s really nothing that compares to it anywhere in Sydney. The current owners see themselves as the proud custodians of the property and speak of the profound privilege and joy of residing in a landmark so integral to the peninsula’s rich history.”
The interiors have been meticulously replicated by skilled artisans, with every detail showcasing the precise original form, from the intricately carved timberwork to the ornate fireplaces and the bayed and pediment windows. Contemporary comforts have been added for modern living including all new services and finishes to ensure maintenance free living.
Accommodating five bedrooms, a host of formal and casual living spaces, parking for 10 cars and the luxury of a heated indoor pool, Ewenton House has played host to grand civic events and countless family gatherings.
Listed on the NSW State Heritage Register and recognised by architects and historians alike, this once-in-a-lifetime heirloom welcomes new owners who will form part of its important legacy.
Inspect by appointment: Danny Cobden – 0411 144 210 | Samantha Elvy – 0408 664 774
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