12b Union Street, Balmain East NSW 2041

A rare opportunity in an exclusive harbourside enclave, this double-fronted cottage features DA approved plans to transform a peninsula classic into a contemporary luxury retreat to meet its new owners' lifestyle aspirations. Designed by Oikos Architects, it restores the original cottage's quintessential charm while introducing ample natural light into the spacious ground floor extension that flows seamlessly from indoor to outdoor. The light-filled upper level extension features vaulted ceiling, a generously proportioned master suite with possible harbour bridge and city skyline views and a separate space that can be adapted as either home-office or dressing room. Set in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Darling Street it affords a sense of sanctuary while being just footsteps to village life and scenic harbour parkland.

- Approval for a high-end home that complements its setting
- Possible Harbour Bridge and city views from second level
- 3 double bedrooms with built-ins, 2 Euro appointed baths
- Upper level retreat with ensuite and study or dressing room
- Dream entertainer's island kitchen with a butler's pantry
- Spacious dining, living pavilion with a feature fireplace
- Multi-fold doors to garden, fluid in/outdoor entertaining
- A timless palette, natural materials and luxurious finishes
- Tightly held peninsula enclave, 450m to the ferry wharf