268 Darling Street, Balmain, NSW 2041

Stone Commercial is proud to present, on behalf of our vendors, 268 Darling Street, Balmain, for sale by Expressions of Interest.

A rare opportunity to secure a freestanding freehold on Darling Street, Balmain, widely regarded as one of Sydney's premier retail strips. For more than 50 years, 268 Darling Street has been home to a bookshop. Today it is offered to the market as a mixed-use investment in the heart of the village, with secure, diversified income and long-term upside.

THE LOCATION

Balmain's Darling Street is one of Sydney's most tightly held and sought-after retail precincts. It is known for its heritage streetscape, its strong local following and its steady foot traffic, all day and every day of the week. Quality frontages rarely come to market, and when they do they attract strong interest.

The property sits in the heart of the Darling Street village, among boutique and independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, pubs and essential services. It serves one of Sydney's most affluent and loyal inner-city communities, and draws visitors from across Sydney.

It is moments from Balmain Wharf, frequent bus services, Victoria Road and the M4–M8 Rozelle Interchange, with easy access to the Sydney CBD.

The peninsula is changing. Rozelle Village ($285m, 227 apartments) and the NSW Government's Bays West precinct (up to 8,500 new homes and a future Metro West station) are set to bring thousands of new residents and more activity to the area.

THE INCOME

Approximately $236,586 p.a. gross from three tenancies
Ground-floor retail leased to Roaring Stories Bookshop at $178,606 p.a. + GST
Retail lease to September 2029, with two further 5-year options
Two separately leased residential flats returning approximately $57,980 p.a.

THE ASSET

Approximately 190 m² of land and 258 m² of building
Approximately 151 m² ground-floor retail with Darling Street frontage
Rear lane access, close to a council car park
E1 Local Centre zoning
Two-level building on a single title (Lot 12 DP 2654)

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 3:00 PM (AEDT)

The Information Memorandum and Contract of Sale are available on request.

INSPECTIONS

Every Friday, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm, from Friday 16th October to Friday 13th November 2026.

Private inspections are also available by appointment.