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Renovated period homes, showcasing timeless details and updated with modern features for contemporary living, can be rich in history and offer standout living options.
From updated Victorian terraces to a beachside weatherboard cottage, here are five of the best Sydney homes where past meets present, all on the market now.
42 Jeffreys Street, Kirribilli, NSW
This extensively updated Victorian terrace spans four levels within a harbourside enclave in Kirribilli.
Period features – including the facade, arched verandas and ornate cast-iron balustrade – welcome you while, inside, the formal dining room with its original marble fireplace and ceiling rose also showcases the home’s heritage.
Modern renovations include the Calacatta Viola marble kitchen, marble-finished bars, and marble finishes throughout the four bedrooms, including the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite.
Other standout features include the cellar and the top-floor bedroom with its own bathroom and balcony offering city skyline and Harbour Bridge views.
12 Cliff Street, Watsons Bay, NSW
This c1860 double-fronted weatherboard cottage, once home to the harbour master and later to Australian artist John Olsen, is just 300 metres from Camp Cove Beach.
The renovated five-bedroom residence blends vintage and contemporary design, with 3.4-metre-high ceilings, lime-washed floorboards, a chef’s kitchen with a stone breakfast island, a walk-in pantry, and bursts of colour throughout the light-filled interiors.
The property also includes a lower-level media retreat or a fifth bedroom and, outside, a courtyard and a bougainvillea-framed deck.
12 Findlay Avenue, Roseville, NSW
This Federation-era residence on an approximately 1477-square-metre block near Roseville Village is set for auction on Saturday, September 12.
The original double-brick facade, vast proportions, fireplaces and high ceilings showcase the original design, while extensive updates introduce a contemporary aesthetic.
Spacious open-plan living includes a high-end kitchen with Carrara splash backs, plus two additional family rooms for additional flexibility. Outside, there are established, manicured gardens, large lawns and a swimming pool.
86 Kenneth Street, Longueville NSW
Located on a dual-fronted block opposite Kingsford Smith Oval stands one of Longueville’s original homes.
“Riverslea” was built c1885 and still retains much of its Victorian heritage, with high ceilings and fireplaces set within black-and-white marble mantles.
The light-filled kitchen has been updated with marble benchtops and Smeg appliances, and bifold doors open to an undercover verandah overlooking the backyard, which features a 10-metre saltwater swimming pool.
Set over two levels, the upper bedroom offers views of the Harbour Bridge, while a detached studio/garage could be converted into a granny flat, subject to council approval.
13 Baker Street, Kensington, NSW
The original tessellated-tile entry and repointed frontage welcome you to this renovated Federation home.
The contemporary rear extension features a double-height, open-plan living space that connects to a resort-style outdoor area with a covered entertaining area featuring an outdoor kitchen and an integrated barbecue, overlooking the landscaped gardens, lawn and a pool.
Other features include hardwood floors, a north aspect, a skylit bathroom and an upstairs room that can serve as a sixth bedroom or rumpus room.
The property is close to Moore Park and public transport.
