6/51-53 Chapel Street, Rockdale

"The Elms Chapel Street Residence": Perfectly positioned in the heart of Rockdale, this solid double-brick apartment offers effortless living with unbeatable convenience and lifestyle appeal. Set on the second floor with an easterly and north-west facing aspect, it presents an ideal opportunity to enter the thriving St George market. With a versatile floor plan, you have the added bonus of enjoying two undercover balconies, perfect for your morning coffee or unwinding in the afternoon sun. The apartment layout prioritises space, natural light and cross-flow ventilation for year-round comfort. Those working from home can integrate a workstation or home office. With minimal common walls, high ceilings, tree-lined views featuring purple jacaranda flowers, and lovingly held by the same owner for over 40 years, this residence speaks to enduring quality, privacy, and a true sense of home in a highly desirable pocket of 2216. The vintage art deco features are superb, creating a character-filled apartment that has been well-maintained. The lock-up garage with internal access is a major bonus, featuring ample space for additional storage or a workshop area. Directly adjacent to the garage is your own private laundry on title. 6/51–53 Chapel Street delivers exceptional walkability, positioned just minutes from Rockdale train station, bus links, Rockdale Plaza, vibrant eateries, cafes, restaurants, medical services, childcare centres, synthetic football fields, gyms and local parks. Residents will love the effortless access to the Bayside, Inner West and Sydney CBD, offering a lifestyle of unmatched connectivity and convenience. The apartment is perfectly suited to first-home buyers, professionals, singles, investors, superannuation buyers, small families, essential workers, medical staff, airport employees and those relocating to the St George region. You are located within minutes of the St George hospital precinct, Rockdale and Kogarah town centres, education facilities, plus fast access to Sydney Airport for frequent travellers with convenience at its best. Enjoy the freedom to cycle to the Bayside foreshore for waterside dining, commute easily across Sydney, choose from multiple supermarkets and indulge in local favourites such as Happy Alley, Sir Braxton Chocolate Bar, Rocksia Hotel, Banksia Hotel and Ibrahim Pastry. Foodies will enjoy the variety of choices on offer in the suburb of Rockdale, with King Street Mall an ideal choice for many to enjoy the variety of cuisines available. Accommodation & Key Attributes: - Double brick construction, level two position, natural sunlight, airflow, tranquil surrounds and plenty of storage space. - Lovely art deco timber kitchen with ample benchspace, cabinetry, freestanding cooktop and oven. - Two bedrooms, built-in wardrobes and the master bedroom with its own private balcony, enjoying tree-lined views and privacy. - Welcoming separate living and dining area, ideal for space for entertainment gurus wanting a seamless floor plan. - Second undercover entertainer's balcony accessible from the living area. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy time with family/friends. - Original bathroom with separate shower, bathtub, toilet, vanity, cupboards and window for direct airflow. - Private laundry on ground floor (on title), split-system air-conditioning, and NBN Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) available with potential to upgrade to (FTTP). - Single lock-up garage on ground level with internal access from the garage to the apartment and a secure intercom system for access to the block. - Set in a boutique low-rise block of fifteen and pet-friendly subject to strata approval. - Wonderful option to renovate and create a designer residence for owner occupiers, property flippers, investors and superannuation funds. Local Amenities & Community Points Of Interest: - Set in the school catchment zones for Rockdale Public School & Bayside High School (James Cook & Moorefield Girls co-ed from 2026) and Kogarah High School. Versatile access to Marist Catholic College Kogarah, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, St George Girls High School, Sydney Technical High School & many more. - 9-minute walk (600m) to Rockdale train transport for access to the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line Sydney Trains Network to the city of Sydney. - 4-minute walk to Happy Alley (350m) & Landmark Medical. - 11-minute walk (750m) to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre. - 7-minute drive to Sydney Domestic & International Airports plus Port Botany. - 4-minute drive to Kogarah Town Centre and St George Medical Precinct. - 3-minute drive or 4-minute cycle to Brighton-Le-Sands for groovy cafes, restaurants, cycle pathways, Lady Robinsons beach, fishing, kayaking, beach volleyball and more. - Access the 422, 476, 477, 478, 479, 452 bus services to the surrounding areas. - Presents a lifestyle of convenience as a walk-to-everywhere address. - Incredible access will be available via the new M6 Stage 1 Motorway providing ease of commuting around Sydney. - Easy walk to Rockdale Tennis Club, J Graham Field, Ador Park Precinct and Rockdale Park Playground. Approximate Outgoings: Council: $438.88pq approx. Water: $213.42pq approx. Strata: $921.75pq approx. Total Apartment Size: 123m2 approx. (as per contract for sale and strata plan). Internal Apartment: 93m2 approx. (as per contract for sale). Lock Up Garage: 26m2 approx. (as per contract for sale). Private Laundry: 4m2 approx. (as per contract for sale). For more information or to discuss this property, please contact: Myanna Wedes | 0431 927 391. Patrick Wedes | 0418 356 789. Team Wedes | 0475 389 054. Office: 02 9599 4044. Award Winning Local Specialist Family Team. Belle Property Platinum Elite Agents FY25, FY24, FY23, FY22 & FY21. *All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty to the information provided.