Grimes Cottage is a heritage-listed 1843 Colonial Georgian residence with three storeys and six bedrooms . One of the oldest surviving homes in Sydney - the 185-year-old house was built by whaling captain George Grimes . Less than 10 minutes walk to the city 's centre - the property boasts Sydney Harbour bridge views . Only one of two freestanding properties in NSW Goverment 's social housing portfolio earmarked to be sold in area . The 50 Argyle Place property is situated in the much sought after postcode of Millers Point .
Grimes Cottage is a heritage-listed 1830s Colonial Georgian residence with three storeys and six bedrooms . One of the oldest surviving homes in Sydney - the 185-year-old house was built by whaling captain George Grimes . Less than 10 minutes walk to the city 's centre - the property boasts Sydney Harbour bridge views . Only one of two freestanding properties in NSW Goverment 's social housing portfolio earmarked to be sold in area . The 50 Argyle Place property is situated in the much sought after postcode of Millers Point .