‘Dirt cheap’ terrace hits market in posh inner-city pocket

A partially demolished home with no floor and part of the roof missing is set to go under the hammer in a tightly held inner-city pocket, offering a rare bargain for buyers prepared to get their hands dirty.Behind its charming Victorian terrace facade with iron lace balconies, a bare shell is all that remains of the once three-bedroom home.The home has been stripped back to the dirt floor. Picture: realestate.com.auPartially demolished under an existing DA, buyers are greeted by a small section of original floorboards that now serve as a viewing platform over the gutted ground level.The interiors have been stripped back to the dirt and the back of the house remains open to the elements, though character features like exposed brickwork, ceiling medallions and original fireplaces remain untouched.Character features like original fireplaces remain. Picture: realestate.com.auSelling agent Michael Montano of Montano Group said the home is one of the last untouched terraces in Darlington, a blue-ribbon suburb on the footstep of Sydney’s CBD.“It epitomises that inner-city lifestyle in a trophy area close to universities, Newtown and Broadway,” Mr Montano said.38 Ivy Street, Darlington sit...