Erskineville is famous for its village atmosphere only 5km from Sydney’s CBD. Erskineville began as one of the earliest grants in the colony of NSW given to the superintendent of convicts Nicholas Devine. Devine left his property to his carers the Rochford’s in 1830. The estate was then subdivided and part sold to George Erskine who built Erskine Villa on the site. In 1893 it became the brand new suburb of Erskineville. Erskineville village features cafes, pubs and specialty shops, as well as being located moments walk from Newtown’s famous King Street shops and restaurants. Most of Erskineville’s residential properties are terraces and semi detached houses, many of which have been renovated in the last decade. Much of the industrial has been removed making way for inner city apartments. Erskineville has fabulous transport options located within walking distance of Erskineville, Macdonaldtown and Newtown train stations as well as popular bus routes along King Street.
