House Sydney (Australia) Price: on request Bedrooms 5  Bathrooms 3 

The innovative redesign of this grand Italianate style terrace has transformed the wide-fronted Victorian classic into a glamorous contemporary residence in the dress-circle heart of Paddington between Five Ways and Woollahra village. Designed by MCK Architects, the three-storey home has been crafted to take full advantage of a north-east rear aspect with walls of glass bathing interiors in sunshine and capturing panoramic views over the city and Harbour Bridge from the top floor master retreat. An imaginative glazed breezeway extends the footprint of the home creating a dynamic interplay of light and space with the entire ground floor devoted to living and entertaining with a north-facing garden as a seamless extension of the interiors. Perfect for entertaining with plenty of space to relax and play in the sunshine, a magnificent ancient Spotted Gum tree stands sentinel over the backyard. Just 300m to Paddington Alimentari and William Street's fashion hub, the five-bedroom home features a sunny self-contained studio with private access above the triple lock-up garage ideal for guest or au pair accommodation or as a home office.
• Architect redesigned 1890s terrace, dual access 189.6sqm approx
• Robust palette of marble, oak, steel, glass and off-form concrete
• 5 bedrooms inclusive of a studio suite, custom built-ins
• Sun-filled master with dazzling northerly city and bridge views
• 2 beds open to a balcony, 3rd with an integrated Murphy Bed
• Luxurious whole-floor living, family room with a walled courtyard
• Danish White Royal Oak floorboards and a 9m glass atrium
• State-of-the-art Calacatta marble kitchen with breakfast island
• Gaggenau fridge/wine fridge, induction hob, Qasair rangehood
• Dining with statement lighting, lower level guest powder room
• Whitewashed Oregon panelled walls, extensive custom joinery
• Sunlit living with polished concrete floor and underfloor heating
• Jetmaster gas fireplace, steel-framed stackable concertina doors
• Spotted Gum entertainer's deck with an automated shade awning
• Level north-facing garden with a sunny lawn and private outlook
• Deluxe Calacatta marble slab bathrooms with underfloor heating
• Main with a Victoria + Albert freestanding bath, oversized ensuite
• Internal laundry with chute, hydronic central heating, exposed brick
• 235sqm approx internally, triple lock-up garage with rear lane access