A prestigious 1850s Georgian building, full of historic charm in Sydney’s Darlinghurst, has sold for $8.5 million.  Known as Manor House, the boutique accommodation asset was sold as a mortgagee in possession sale by Savills Australia and New Zealand, on behalf of Millbrook Group.

The property, located at 84-86 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, was exclusively marketed by Nick Lower and Selin Ince, and attracted strong interest due to its prime location and future development potential.

“This is a truly unique and highly sought-after asset that represents a rare opportunity within the vibrant Darlinghurst precinct,” said Nick Lower, National Director, Hotels at Savills Australia and New Zealand.

“Its location on the cusp of Sydney’s CBD, combined with its historical significance and redevelopment potential, made it an exceptional offering to the market,” Mr Lower said.

Comprising 19 guest rooms across two levels, Manor House features a striking 18.5m frontage on Flinders Street and rear access via Flemings Lane and includes a kitchen and atrium-style dining area for guests, making it an attractive asset for hospitality, residential, or mixed-use conversion (STCA). The site spans 771 sqm, offering extensive opportunities for repositioning in Sydney’s buoyant accommodation and residential sectors.

“The strong level of buyer interest underscores the continued demand for prime city-fringe assets,” said Selin Ince, Senior Executive, Hotels and Savills Australia and New Zealand.

“The purchaser now has an incredible opportunity to unlock the full potential of this heritage property, whether as a boutique accommodation offering, a mixed-use redevelopment, or a residential conversion in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and evolving suburbs,” Ms Ince explained.

Situated in the heart of Darlinghurst, Manor House benefits from proximity to Sydney’s key entertainment and cultural precincts, including the Sydney Cricket Ground, Allianz Stadium and the Entertainment Quarter. Additionally, it is surrounded by a thriving mix of cafés, small bars, boutique retail and world-class dining options.

With favourable zoning and ongoing planning enhancements by the City of Sydney, the Darlinghurst area continues to transform into a vibrant cultural and creative hub. The new owner of Manor House stands to capitalise on this momentum, further cementing the suburb’s reputation as one of Sydney’s most desirable locations for hospitality, commercial, and residential developments.

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