Knight Frank is delighted to present the rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique, fully refurbished 1950's Mid-Century building in the heart of Port Kembla.
Situated on a landholding of 556 sqm*, the building's open-office/retail space features excellent craftsmanship with its recent completion of renovated works, maintaining the authenticity of the ES&A Bank, designed by Adam Wright & Apperly in 1958. The architecture boasts high ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with quality timber architraves, flooded with natural light.
Port Kembla is emerging as an arts, music, restaurant and shopping precinct, with artistic hubs in operation such as 'Creative on Wentworth' (COW), consisting of record store and exclusive creative/exhibition spaces. Live music venues such as 'The Servo', 'The Vault' and 'The Wentworth' (consisting of markets and creative stalls) populate the area, along with popular restaurants including 'The Iron Yampi', 'Port Beirut', and delectable Thai restaurants. Exclusive outlets such as 'The Black Metal Motor Co'; retailing modern classic bikes and also offering day rides are amongst other businesses taking up residence in Wentworth Street, making Port Kembla an exciting new destination which is growing rapidly and contributing to its standing as an important business and community hub, which is being heralded as the "Newtown of Wollongong".
Located only 10 minutes from Wollongong's CBD, set along charming Wentworth Street, this historical icon investment opportunity is not to be missed.
Features of the site include:
- Open office/retail area of 165 sqm* with a stand-alone warehouse/workshop at rear of 65 sqm*
- Double door glass entry paired with security roller doors along street frontage
- Up to 6m high architecturally designed ceilings with featured lighting
- Polished concrete flooring
- Meeting & storage rooms featuring original 1958 ES&A Bank vault door, a nod to the building's heritage
- Second storey kitchenette & bathroom facilities
- x4 car spaces + an abundance of street parking
- Rear lane access with new electric security gate
- Development upside with potential for commercial/residential premises at the rear of the property (STCA)
- Zoned B2 Local Centre, FSR: 1.5:1, building height: 12m
105-107 Wentworth Street is offered For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing 4pm (AEDT) on 31st March 2022.
*Approx.
