The best properties on the market in Sydney and surrounds right now

Sweeping ocean views and perfectly preserved heritage details are the hallmarks of this week’s best properties for sale in Sydney.

40 Martin Road, Centennial Park NSW

It’s a brave place that calls itself Camelot, as the associations with that Arthurian allegorical idyll are inevitable.

The appellation is no millstone for 40 Martin Road in Centennial Park; this place is its own magical realm.

The mid-century design has classic elements – a terrific, low-slung linear shape with a deep undercroft, crisp white external tones and beautiful banks of glass – but this Camelot also goes its own way. How very apt.

Beyond the fine foyer, the floor curves and then carves out a spectacular koi pond, its blue tiles lit by a glorious dome above.

That’s some kind of introduction, but this is a house full of design depth that can easily hold a bold statement or two.

“The way this home has retained its authenticity over such a long time is quite extraordinary,” says The Agency’s Ben Collier.

“It’s a time portal. None of the owners here have materially changed the house, with bedrooms purposefully tucked above, including a main-bedroom suite that commands a gun-barrel view of the Harbour Bridge. “Downstairs celebrates effortless living and entertaining, designed for joyful poolside birthdays and serene evenings gathered around the fire pit with a glass of vintage wine from the cellar,” says the agent.

22 Surf Road, North Curl Curl NSW

Architect Rolf Ockert designed this coastal retreat with rhythm in mind – a home where the airy, light-filled floor plan flows like water, surf checks happen from bed, and lunches unfold on decks awash with sea breeze and ocean glimpses. “As you enter the space, the entrance and stairwell focus on the lap pool, and as you walk up the stairs, it gives the feeling you are suspended above the water,” says the agent.

12 Ivey Street, Lindfield NSW

Sun-soaked serenity defines this modernist, Palm Springs–inspired home, where poolside lounging gives way to evening aperitifs and garden views are ever-present. Framed by glass, the interior flows effortlessly across a generous single-level layout. “The natural materials respond to the light – timber warms, clerestory windows glow, and the sandstone fireplace becomes the focal point during cooler months,” says the agent.

62 Alfred Street, Annandale NSW

Gently placed among the trees, this designer home, spanning three levels, is a celebration of leafy outlooks, timber detailing and natural materials. From crazy paving underfoot to marble-topped benches and polished concrete, its finishes both surprise and delight. “The home’s original name, Treehouse, inspired many of the design and layout choices, with each room drinking in lush garden surrounds while still feeling private,” says the agent.

507/200 Campbell Street, Darlinghurst NSW

This sun-filled city apartment offers a front-row seat to the harbour and skyline from sunrise to starlight. But the vendors say it’s twilight that truly mesmerises, when the lights flicker on, the scene evokes Starry Night, and the city feels like it’s performing just for you. “In the kitchen and bathroom, the bold pairing of quartzite and brass brings timeless glamour – like living in your own luxe hotel suite,” says the agent.

This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.