223-225 Australia Street, Newtown NSW 2042

Auction Location: On site

A design masterpiece in a converted commercial building, this home was an 20th Century butcher's shop and a barbershop in the 1940s and 1950s. Completely reworked by architect Stephen Sainsbury in 2004, it retains its original 1880s façade, while designed to harness passive solar benefits of winter sun, summer shading and natural ventilation. Ahead of its time in its use of environmental features and marine grade aluminium, it serves as an example of enduring Inner Sydney design that feels contemporary and relevant to 2023 lifestyles. A two-level courtyard residence with parking, built around a plunge pool.

Highlights
* Separate living/dining & family spaces
* Opening up to private courtyard & pool
* Heated limestone & tallowwood floors
* Upper Vergola, rain sensor, park views
* Timber & s/steel kitchen, large pantry
* Double ovens, gas, cellar, 5kW solar
* Thermal/acoustic sheep wool insulation
* Salt electrolytic chlorinator, r/w tank
* Bin/bike/bbq storage, parking, workshop
* Environmentally sound, low-energy home