Balcony lace

One last look at the wrought-iron lacework on the balconies along Crown Street, Surry Hills, in inner-Sydney. Of course, I have no way of knowing if this lacework is the original, whether it is updated modern wrought-iron, or just plastic. Time will tell.

Memorable, if not exactly tasteful

This Victorian terrace is two doors along from yesterday's apartment block. This little ripper is zoned Mixed-Use-10. It has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two kitchens, over its three floors. It screams "boarding house". It sold in March 2003 for $790,000, and again in December 2014 for $1,590,000. Doubled its price in just under 12 years. Once again, garaging is not mentioned, and only a courageous soul would count on street-parking in Surry Hills. I bet the hallways are littered with bicycles! Diane made a comment about weekend excursions, to the beach perhaps, or up to the mountains. Both those locales are well serviced by train and bus. To get around the city, late at night, most inner-city residents walk or catch a taxi. Then, for excursions further afield, there is always a hire car. The cost of buying, running, and garaging a private car is an expensive alternative.

The Winery

The Winery is on Crown Street in Surry Hills, through the historic sandstone gates at 285 Crown and adjacent to the water pumping station. It is a gorgeous place to while away time with friends.

Passing the time

The Clock Hotel, Crown Street, Surrey Hills. Winter. Friday, 7pm.