Some places have you at hello. Then you get past the front door,and that initial attraction deepens and diversifies.
So it is at. You’ll scarcely see a prettier decorative Victorian facade – garlanded with shell mouldings,gingerbread fretwork and a pillared baluster atop the projecting box bay window. If you want character,stop here.
Inside though,beyond the front bedrooms,where marble hearths and decorative cornices are the classics,you’ll find sharp-edged modernist style.
The fact that the former owner was a colleague of the famed Harry Seidler might explain the brilliant interior development here.
Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty’s Maclay Longhurst says there’s atmosphere to burn.
“Most Victorian homes have personality,but here it’s very strong. It’s a beautiful architectural contemporary design.”
Airy,sculptural skylights,crisp,gallery-like white walls and extensive glazing turn interiors luminous. Stormy stone floors anchor everything except the stair that seems to float up to the main bedroom suite.
To the rear,a sensational conservatory-style section houses a kitchen and dining area with sliding walls of glass opening onto a paved terrace and a gorgeous green-walled garden.
Challenging the notion that terrace homes lack light,this beautifully transformed retreat is awash in northern sunshine.
“With lofty ceilings and Jetmaster fireplaces,the formal living areas exude timeless elegance,enhanced by a north-facing kitchen and living space that extend into a sun-drenched terrace,” says the agent. “The vendor has cherished the home’s attractive streetscape,the little park at the end,and the peacefulness of no through traffic.”
An ode to opulent design and serene waterfront living,this secluded sanctuary,snuggled in a coveted bushland enclave,promises a tree change,only 20 minutes from the city.
“Every room boasts breathtaking views of Middle Harbour,” the agent says. “The generous living spaces extend effortlessly to a wraparound terrace,covered al fresco area,and the infinity pool,crafting an entertainer’s paradise.”
Perched atop a historic 1920s harbourside manor,this timeless jewel frames stunning views of Kurraba Point’s yacht-filled waters.
“This apartment retains the elegance of its era,from its expansive layout and refined touches to the chandelier-lit reception and the banquet dining room,” the agent explains. “With six French doors,the entertainer’s terrace seamlessly blends with various living spaces,highlighting its unique allure.”
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