Julian Assange 's father 's eccentric Newtown home sold for $ 1.42 million on Wednesday . The quirky haven is a short walk to parks , cafes on the buzzing strip of King Street in Sydney 's trendy inner west . It was listed by auction house Sotheby's as one of its most expensive properties ever and has been described as an "eccentric" property that would be perfect for someone who wants to live like a hermit Set on 247sqm , it is a treasure-trove of original decorative finishes after being rebuilt by Shipton in the 1990s . The bathroom features free-standing bath complete with a rain shower and marble and mosaic mirror detailing .
Julian Assange 's father 's eccentric Newtown home sold for $ 1.42 million on Wednesday . The quirky haven is a short walk to parks , cafes on the buzzing strip of King Street in Sydney 's trendy inner west . It was originally built in the 1870s as the servant 's quarters to a Victorian villa next door . Set on 247sqm , it is a treasure-trove of original decorative finishes after being rebuilt by Shipton in the 1990s . The bathroom features free-standing bath complete with a rain shower and marble and mosaic mirror detailing .