141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

bedrooms 9
bathrooms 2
parkingSpaces 1
|Rural
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Published on: 19 Jul 2025
Last updated on: 21 Jul 2025
141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
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141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
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Property ID: 148559888
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Iconic Darlinghurst Freehold with Federation Charm & Legendary Rock 'n' Roll History

141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
On offer is a rare piece of Sydney's cultural, and musical history. Offered for the first time in over 60 years, this Federation-era freehold is more than just a property-it's a time capsule of rock history and inner-city vibrance.

Owned and operated for decades by the renowned Dr. Ian "Doctor Rock" Chung, this three-level building served as both a respected medical practice for some of the biggest names in music and entertainment industry. From the late 1960s to 2020, the likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Bono, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Michael Parkinson, Eurythmics' Annie Lennox, Matchbox Twenty, The Police, Tina Turner and Pink all walked through its doors. In 1972, Dr. Chung toured with The Rolling Stones as their personal physician.

Beyond the extraordinary backstory, the property itself presents a golden opportunity for investors, developers, or creatives to shape a new chapter in this building's remarkable life.

Property Highlights:
• Federation-style freehold with rich period features
• Three levels including ground-floor commercial/office/creative space
• Nine-room residential accommodation above
• 2.5 bathrooms and rooftop laundry facilities
• Leafy & sunlit rooftop terrace retreat with tree top outlook
• Rear lane access via Printers Lane plus secure lock-up garage
• Zoned for flexible mixed use (STCA)
• Fully leased residential accommodation generating $120,640 p.a. based on 100% occupancy (excludes office/creative area and garage potential)
• Incredible value-add potential in a blue-chip, tightly held enclave

Positioned in the heart of Darlinghurst, just footsteps from Hyde Park, Oxford Street, and Sydney CBD, this property sits in one of the city's most eclectic and sought-after neighbourhoods. Whether you're looking to invest, redevelop, or simply own a slice of Sydney's cultural fabric, 141 Riley Street is an unrepeatable opportunity.

Property Details

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Property Type
Rural
Listing Status
On Market
Parking Spaces
1
Land Size
112.00 m2
Rooms
9 bedroom(s), 2 bathroom(s)
Address
141 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

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