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The best homes for sale in NSW right now
By Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home in Sydney or regional NSW? We’ve got you covered.
17 Charlotte Street, Bangalow
Not everyone wants to live in the Byron Bay hinterland – just most of us. The verdant villages, the temperate climate, the natural beauty; how’s the serenity?
At 17 Charlotte Street, Bangalow, the tranquillity is just about perfect, thanks very much. This place is more comprehensive rural compound than just pretty country property.
“Every time we come here, we are blown away,” says Pacifico Property’s Christian Sergiacomi. “It’s a wonderland, a sort of, ‘Wait there’s more!’ place.”
Byron, the deeply lovely, stylishly renovated original homestead, is linked via a staircase to the striking, new black, barn-shaped extension below. “You float down between the areas, and it completely transforms,” says Sergiacomi. ‘You feel like ‘Wow! What place is this?’”
17 Charlotte Street Bangalow is for sale.Credit: Pacifico Property
A recycled timber, self-contained barn adjacent is a sublime rustic haven with a loft bedroom and attached garage.
Out on the rangy grounds a studio/workshop/wellness space occupies its own terrace beyond the luminous horizon-edge pool.
The views are endless.
Byron Creek at the bottom of the garden not only leads you to Bangalow’s main street a few hundred metres away, but provides your own genuine swimming hole, complete with resident platypus. That’s real country living.
63 New Beach Road, Darling Point
Fronting idyllic Yarranabbe Park, this Federation gem has been cherished by one family for 50 years, with an extensive use of glass that seems to let the tropical rainforest gardens and fern-clad stone wall right into the house. “The owner has loved sitting on the upstairs verandah, outside the large family room with vaulted ceilings,” the agent says. “They say it’s so peaceful and private, watching the park activities, sunsets, and fireworks while no one knows you’re there.”
12 Kimo Street, Roseville
Designed as his family home and office by renowned architect John James, Tourmaline embodies the essence of mid-century architecture, with a multi-tiered stepped floor plan, various independent wings, and endless views across the Roseville bush. “Morning breakfasts on the enormous terrace overlooking the swimming pool must be a delight,” says the agent. “Same goes for reading a book in front of the sunken lounge’s open fireplace.”
15 Peel Street, Kirribilli
This exquisite Victorian home has been meticulously restored into a lavish harbourside haven, sporting a towering street presence that often spurs bypassers to gaze upon its high-pitched roofline. “It retains its original fireplaces, ornate ceilings and cornices, maple floorboards, and solid French doors,” the agent says. “The brilliant outdoor areas and secret walled garden with mirrored bifold garage doors provide a tranquil escape during the summers.”
40 Brown Street, Newtown
Entering the grounds of this Italianate Victorian mansion will instantly captivate, as you pass the front gate, tessellated tile path and trickling fountain. Then, stepping inside, things only become more grand. “The exquisitely restored interiors feature soaring ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers,” says the seller, Lif O’Connor. “Keen entertainers will also delight in the big kitchen-family room, spilling out to the private back deck and garden.”
102 Terry Street, Tempe
Just one look at this character cottage’s endearing facade, charmingly laced with climbing vines, will have you daydreaming about the possibility of opening the gate of its white picket fence every time you return home. “Inside, beautiful kauri floors and ornate fireplaces provide warmth and character, while high ceilings add a touch of elegance,” the agent says. “I’ve been told the large kitchen has also made many memorable dinner parties possible.”
E401/72 MacDonald Street, Erskineville
In a welcomed twist for an urban dwelling, this stylish and sunny retreat offers calming spaces to unwind in, full of light and peace in the middle of the city. “The balcony amidst lush tropical gardens offers a great place to relax in the sun, while the communal rooftop terrace grants the ability to host gatherings with friends,” the agent says. “Meanwhile, the exciting hubs of Erskineville and Newtown are right on your doorstep.”
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.