HISTORY

Built in 1904, UniLodge Sydney is better known in the community as “The Old Grace Bros store”, a reference to its origins as the flagship for the Grace Bros department store chain. The building itself has had a long and colourful history, hosting everything from the arrival of the American Fleet in 1908 to war-time farewell dances and visits by Queen Elizabeth II. It has been a focal point for the suburb of Glebe and a catalyst for its growth for almost 100 years and was often referred to as “the Western Gate of the city”.

Grace Bros Broadway operated as a department store for 90 years until its closure in 1995 and, following a revolutionary yet sympathetic development by Walker Australia Pty Ltd, was reborn in 1997 as UniLodge Sydney. The floors which once housed dress, calicoes, manchester and millinery (where the largest stock of untrimmed hats and most beautiful assortment of flowers, feathers and trimmings could be seen) are now occupied by 110, 3½ star hotel rooms and over 470 student residences.

STUDIO AND LOFT APARTMENTS

The majority of Unilodge Sydney houses high quality, fully furnished student accommodation that offers convenience, safety and security. The self-contained studio and loft apartments have TV, bedding, ensuite bathrooms and fully-equipped kitchenettes (fridge and microwave included).
All apartments have high ceiling and original features.

There is access to well-maintained common facilities, which include 24 hour management/security, internet access from all rooms, a swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, student lounges, a business centre, a rooftop BBQ area, common kitchen areas and laundry facilities.

Being a heritage-listed development, the apartments are much sought after as an excellent investment opportunity or a student’s first home. Some apartments come with your own internal courtyard which looks into a light-filled atrium space, while a few others have a private terrace. Part of the charm of the building is its characteristic high ceilings, large external windows, original timber features and light-filled central atrium.The apartments that are currently available range in size from 27sqm to 47sqm.

The Unilodge apartments offer both convenience and lifestyle to their student residents, as it is situated in the University precinct and the Broadway Shopping Centre and Cinema complex as well as a short stroll to the city and café culture of Glebe/Newtown. Amenities and transport at door. Option to rent secured car space.