Why Buyers are drawn to Abbotsford?

Popular amongst all groups of buyers due to its great mix of real estate, water views, proximity to the city and the recreation lifestyle with great walks and parklands. Its unique peninsula location sees it house some of the most exclusive waterfront homes and apartments in the Inner West and postcode 2046.

Name Origin

The name Abbotsford originates from Abbotsford House built in 1877-78, still standing today it is located off Abbotsford Cove Drive and overlooks Abbotsford Cove Foreshore Park.

In 1905 Abbotsford house was subdivided and sold by auction. Peter McIntosh purchased the property in 1906 and sold it the following year to Albert Edward Grace, one of the founders of Grace Bros. In 1917 the property was sold to Nestle.

Nestle purchased Abbotsford House and its grounds in 1917 to build the 'largest chocolate factory in the Southern Hemisphere'. Abbotsford House was retained for use as offices, while the factory was constructed on three sides of the house. Nestle commenced production in 1918.

Following the closure of the factory on 18 December 1991 the site was redeveloped for medium density housing. Abbotsford House was preserved and once again became a private home.

In the photograph, the word Nestle is spelt out by the factory workers standing in formation.

Distance from CBD & Transportation

10km from Sydney CBD .

Buses run frequently down Great North Road

Ferries run frequently from Abbotsford Ferry stop, express morning services can see you at North Sydney (McMahons Point) in as little as 16 minutes or the CBD (Circular Quay) in 26 minutes.

Education

Abbotsford Public Primary School

Close Proximity
Five Dock Public School
Drummoyne Public Primary School (Drummoyne)
All Hallows Catholic Primary School (Five Dock)
Russell Lea Infants’ School (Russell Lea)
St Marks Catholic School (Drummoyne)
Concord Public High School
Domremy College Girls Catholic High School
Rosebank College Catholic High School

Day Care
Abbotsford Long Day Care

Close proximity
Little Pines Early Childhood – Pine Ave Russell Lea
Kids at Play – Barnstaple Rd Five Dock
Caring 4 Kids – East St Five Dock
Headstart Early Learning Centre – Queens Rd Five Dock
Learn & Laugh – College St Drummoyne

Shopping Village

Great North Road you’ll find all basic supplies with your local Deli, green grocer, IGA & post office. Neighboring shopping districts include Five Dock, Birkenhead Shopping Centre and Concord Village.

Restaurants & Cafes

Prato Café
Sydney Rowing Club
Dedes Restaurant

Recreation

With the beautiful water front parks and walks surround Abbotsford you’ll never tire of the outdoor space you have to choose from.

Sydney Rowers

Allison Park
Blackwall Point Road, Abbotsford
Features: Children's adventure playground with toddler play equipment and seats.

Battersea Park
Battersea Street, Abbotsford
Features: Picnic tables, BBQ, undercover area and waterviews.
More information: Battersea Park fact sheet

Coralie Reserve
Cnr Coralie and Wareemba Streets, Abbotsford
Features: Children's adventure playground, seats.

Henry Lawson Park
Abbotsford Parade, Abbotsford
Features: Children's play equipment, large grass area, picnic tables, BBQ and waterviews.
More information: Henry Lawson Park fact sheet

Quarantine Reserve
Spring Street, Abbotsford
Features: Large park area, shaded pavilion with power and undercover BBQ area with seating, picnic tables and waterviews.
More information: Quarantine Reserve fact sheet

Werrell Reserve
Teviott Avenue, Abbotsford
Features: Children's play equipment, BBQ, close to Abbotsford Ferry Wharf, and waterviews.
More information: Werrell Reserve fact sheet