53 Gipps Street, Birchgrove NSW 2041

Transformed from a charming semi into a two-storey architectural feat by environmentally conscious and award-winning Stephen Sainsbury Architects, this home offers peace, privacy and versatility without compromise. High ceilings and an open fireplace exude classic elegance while an extensive use of raw materials, such as timber and stainless steel, create a robust, textured quality. The ground floor is dedicated to vast open plan indoor/outdoor entertaining while the top floor parents' retreat provides a soothing space to unwind. Central to foreshore reserves, it's a stroll to shops, cafes, ferries and cosmopolitan Darling Street.

● Open plan kitchen and living/dining room flowing out
● Timber bench tops, quality gas appliances, dishwasher
● Completely private courtyard for alfresco entertaining
● Generous master suite with built-in, ensuite, study area
● Potential fourth bedroom, light-filled bathrooms
● Air conditioning, nicely presented, scope to capitalise