28 Terry Street, Balmain NSW 2041

Lifestyle - An innovative redesign by SJB Architects strikes a perfect balance between classical architecture and cutting-edge design in this freestanding Federation home. Built in 1908, it has been meticulously restored and revived to create the ultimate space for contemporary family living and entertaining on a grand and intimate scale. Surrounded by landscaped gardens on a private dual access 360sqm, its exclusive peninsula setting is just 3.5km to the CBD. Stroll to Elkington Park, the city ferry and the cosmopolitan buzz of Darling Street.

Accommodation - Sophisticated formal living and dining rooms with restored marble fireplaces and dark timber floors, 3m floor to ceiling glass walls framed in copper embrace a beautifully landscaped garden, travertine floors connect the interior with the outdoors, casual living with dramatic 6m ceilings, state-of-the-art Calcutta marble kitchen with 3m island and Ilve appliances, integrated travertine bench seating, four double bedrooms with built-ins and the option to create a fifth by converting the dining room, luxurious top floor master retreat and a large studio suite ideal for teen, guest or home office use.

Features - Elegant tuck-pointed facade with iron lacework verandah, mosaic-tiled plunge pool with solar heating, glamorous travertine bathrooms, ensuite with sculptural Bisazza mosaic tile feature walls, garden powder room, multi-zoned air, underfloor heating, American Oak joinery, innovative lighting schemes, Kreon, Philippe Starck and Louis Poulsen fittings, Bose sound, Vola tapware, electric blinds and curtains in master bed, first-rate security, rear lane access to a lock-up garage and travertine carport designed to double as extra entertaining space.