136-138 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000
Off-Market Opportunity, POA
Sydney’s Living History, Reimagined for Today
One of the only Torrens Title houses in The Rocks, this 1880s grand Italianate Victorian terrace represents a rare opportunity to secure an integral part of Sydney’s early history, in an unparalleled location. Occupying a prime corner block at the top of Long’s Lane - one of Sydney’s earliest recorded laneways, dating to 1807 - it originally housed Watson’s Butchery, a bustling shop that served the growing local community. It also features a convict cut, hand-hewn sandstone cellar, one of the oldest in Sydney.
Meticulously restored with stunning heritage details, including rich cedar joinery, ornate fireplaces, soaring ceilings and polished timber floors, 136-138 Cumberland Street is now ready for its next chapter. This is an opportunity to write your name into the legacy of one of Sydney’s most historic landmarks, in the city’s most iconic precinct.
A Heritage Icon with Endless Opportunity.
With approval for residential and commercial/mixed use, opportunities include:
A grand family or executive residence in an unmatched location
A prestigious office address for leading companies seeking distinction
Premium self-contained accommodation in Sydney’s most popular tourist precinct
A boutique hospitality concept - a richly historic and intimate wine bar, or private members’ club
A luxury wellness retreat in an ideal Sydney setting, to capture a rapidly-growing wellness market
Design-focused studio spaces with an inspirational, boutique heritage backdrop
Flagship retail or gallery space, with spacious courtyard for exclusive events
Residential Highlights
Grand formal lounge and dining rooms, rich in character and historic charm
Meticulously restored heritage details including original ornate fireplaces, soaring ceilings, cedar joinery, and polished timber floors
Hand-hewn sandstone wine cellar, one of Sydney's earliest convict-cut cellars
Fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen with gas cooking
Five oversized upper-level bedrooms
Second lower-level kitchen and breakfast nook, leading to outdoor entertaining
Main bedroom with French doors opening onto verandah with CBD skyline views
Full-sized bathroom with treetop views, and approval for additional
Sunlit undercover deck area
Spacious landscaped courtyard - a quiet inner-city oasis overlooking mature trees and heritage architecture
On-street resident parking permit available (STCA)
Exceptional lifestyle location - stroll to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and the Opera House, fine dining, artisan markets, shops, boutiques, esteemed schools, and six hectares of waterfront green space at Barangaroo Reserve
Ferries and Circular Quay train station an easy 5-10 minute walk
Commercial Highlights
A key position in Sydney’s most recognisable precinct, delivering instant presence and enduring brand value
Exceptional brand exposure to both local and international audiences - The Rocks attracts 15 million visitors annually
Impressive ground floor reception and meeting rooms
Multi-level layout provides private, separate office spaces
Ornate fireplaces, soaring ceilings, rich cedar joinery, and polished timber floors
Hand-hewn sandstone cellar under main reception room, one of Sydney's earliest convict-cut cellars
Colour palette created by renowned Sydney designer Sibella Court
Fully-equipped kitchen with gas cooking, and second ground floor kitchen adjacent to meeting room
Powder room on ground floor, full-sized bathroom (with approval for additional)
Two undercover deck areas on ground and upper floors, with city skyline views
Spacious landscaped courtyard, ideal for client and team gatherings, events and after-work drinks
On-street resident parking permit available (STCA)
Unrivalled location: stroll to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, the Opera House and Barangaroo Reserve
Ferries and Circular Quay train station are an easy 5-10 minute walk
Premium hotels within walking distance offer convenience for interstate/international clients and staff
This is Absolute Sydney.
Stroll to the Argyle Stairs that lead you to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, wander down the cobblestone lane into the heart of The Rocks and Circular Quay, with boutique stores and fine dining. Catch a ferry across the spectacular harbour to Balmain, Kirribilli, Double Bay, Darling Point, or Rose Bay.
Take a lunchtime run through six hectares of green space at Barangaroo Reserve, and at sunset, follow the lights of the harbour to the Opera House for world-class theatre & opera. With the city’s most coveted experiences on your doorstep, 136-138 Cumberland Street is the very definition of Sydney.
Floorplan*
*Approval has been granted for a second bathroom on the first floor.
