Did you know that a luxury residential development has been proposed for the site of the historic Ballamac House on Arcadia Street in Coogee?
Central Element has submitted a proposal to convert the heritage-listed Victorian mansion at 39 Arcadia Street. The proposed redevelopment will comprise eight residences with each residence containing three bedrooms. The Ballamac House will be restored and will contain two of the proposed eight residences.
As part of the proposal, Ballamac’s original wraparound verandahs will be reconstructed whilst the original elements including the external and internal walls, the original fireplaces, mantle pieces and decorative ceilings will be retained.
The other six apartments will be provided via a new four-storey apartment building on the east side of the existing house. All the luxurious waterfront apartments will provide views out to Wedding Cake Island. There will be a communal outdoor entertainment space, plunge pool and garden.
Car parking will be provided with 12 resident spaces, two visitor spaces and two motorcycle spaces along with five bicycle parking racks.
“Ballamac House is a hallmark project for Central Element and set to make a lasting impact on the celebrated beach lifestyle of one of Sydney’s most sought-after addresses,” Central Element said.
Constructed in 1860, Ballamac House used to operate as a hotel and boarding house. The residence has undergone numerous alterations and additions.
“The proposal will open the building to public view allowing the public to appreciate Ballamac House. A sympathetic contemporary addition to the northern side of Ballamac House will orient the house towards the street while retaining the original eastern and southern facades,” the proposal stated.
Central Element expects completion of the project by 2024.
