realestate.com.au
An Paddington terrace home once owned by late INXS lead singer, Michael Hutchence, is up for sale. With a price guide of $2.5 million, the pretty 1840s cottage has certainly gone up in price from when Hutchence bought it for $105,500 in 1985. The star moved into the terrace with his girlfriend at the time, Michelle Bennett, and the former couple reportedly put their stamp on the place.
“Michael did the bathroom, so yes it hasn’t changed that much,” PPD Real Estate’s Zach Carter told realestate.com.au.
Hutchence owned the property for a decade before selling it $285,500 in 1995—the year English television presenter Paula Yates gave birth to his daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily.
Since then, the property has exchanged hands a number of times, most recently belonging to investor Emily Joseph, who bought the cottage for $1.72 million in 2019. Joseph has been renting out of the property for $1100 per
See inside Michael Hutchence’s former Paddington cottage
This wide-fronted terrace is cleverly built around a central courtyard, encouraging natural light to flood the home. The bright living area retains a period fireplace and views out to the courtyard.
Separated from the main living area, the functional kitchen offers dine-in possibilities and a good amount of storage.
The large main bedroom is connected to the sunny front veranda by a set of French doors.
While a second bedroom also offers courtyard access.
The bathroom enjoys an outdoor aspect.
An idyllic internal courtyard makes indoor-outdoor living seamless.
See the full real estate listing on realestate.com.au.
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