House Snoop....Fusion with Integrity.

A stunning Palatial House Snoop find this week lands us in Balmain located in Sydney's Inner West on an 'arm' of land jutting into the beginnings of the Sydney Harbour and a stone's throw from the CBD. This home is a fabulous example & execution of fusing contemporary and period architecture & design with integrity & style. Not to mention how much I love the pool, deck and seamless glass fencing and the use of the original period arches in the main living spaces.

So gorgeous... Take a look!

Enjoy,

Agent's Blurb.... Belle Property- Annadale
Property located on Darling Street Balamin
Lifestyle- Superbly positioned in the heart of Balmain village, "Riverview" is a stately freestanding two level c 1890 residence that has been fully renovated and restored with passion and without compromise. Privately set amongst established gardens on an expansive 500sqm and boasting sweeping Parramatta River views from the upper level, this very special property is moments to Darling Street's vibrant cafes and boutiques and convenient to city buses, ferry, harbour foreshore walks, parks and the central business district.

Accommodation - Period charm blending seamlessly with ultra-contemporary design is the hallmark of the home's spacious interiors. It offers a selection of flexible living spaces including formal lounge with fireplace, formal sitting room, formal dining, casual dining overlooking the pool, generous family room opening to rear timber deck and pergola and a sleek Miele kitchen with marble bench tops and stringy bark flooring. There are four amply sized bedrooms and two bathrooms with underfloor heating including master suite with water views.

Features - Designed by highly regarded heritage architects Clive Lucas, Stapleton and Partners in conjunction with the property's heritage builder owner, "Riverview" has been built with an emphasis on sympathetic and accurate restoration, while the use of recycled materials including bricks and iron balustrade reflect eco-sustainable building practices. Other key features include stone floor with under floor heating in family room and casual dining, gas heated in ground swimming pool with rain water collecting water bladders, magnificent off form cast internal concrete pillars, security intercom and a/c throughout. There is rear lane access and secure garage parking for three cars with turntable in addition to substantial attic storage.

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Mid Week House Snoop...Sydney's Inner West on the Water.

A truly Palatial home - here a Federation style home that has been lovingly looked after takes the cake for Inner West Water Front Living in Sydney's Drummoyne, this week on my Mid-Week House Snoop! Complete with views, views and more views, as well as a self contained guesthouse and private mooring - not to mention a stone's throw from Sydney city centre. So very Palatial... with a multi million dollar price tag - of course...

Take a look and you'll see what I mean... Enjoy! S x

Agent's Blurb - McGrath

DRUMMOYNE NSW 348 Victoria Place - A flawless combination of style, quality and location, this divine Federation residence with self-contained guesthouse boasts stunning views from a picturesque deep waterfront position and is architect redesigned with an enhanced focus on family living.

• Exquisitely restored, brimming with elegant period features
• Soaring ornate ceilings and glorious stained glass windows
• Gracious formal living room and new open plan family areas
• Inspired floorplan for entertaining or intimate gatherings
• Four double bedrooms plus the self-contained guesthouse
• Spacious rumpus/entertainers' retreat encased in sandstone
• North east alfresco terrace and a front sandstone courtyard
• Landscaped easycare gardens, level lawn, easy water access  
• Private tidal sandy beach, jetty, boatshed, slipway and cradle
• Separate mooring pen, two separate double garages

 

Images from Domain.com.au / McGrath

Mid Week House Snoop... Palatial Inner West Incredible.

This week's mid week house snoop takes us to Sydney's Inner West of Burwood - on of the most prestigious and palatial addresses, and dress circle of 'Appin Way'. Take a look at this multi million dollar, lovingly restored & modernised Federation home - you'll see why it's worth snooping upon!

Impressive & Elegant frontage of this Palatial Federation home.

Clever space ideas - the garage has been excavated into the property allowing for more rear yard space.

Informal dining - open plan living & dining space looks out to the outdoor bbq & pool area

A quiet place to relax and enjoy the view

Den & Study - complete with open fire & built in timber library

Impressive wrought iron & timber staircase

Sleek Timber look 2Pac & Caesar Stone Kitchen

Rear Yard pool & bbq-pool house

Rear yard pperspective

Agent's Blurb - Elders Inner West; Property ID: 2008399410

Positioned within the exclusive and historically significant 'Appian Way', this impressive Federation residence is distinguished by its grand proportions, gracious period integrity and spectacular new additions to provide resort style living spaces that offer modern practicality creating an inviting sanctuary of charm and luxurious comfort.

5 bedrooms, built ins, the master suite with gas fireplace, walk in robe, designer marble tiled ensuite and study area with built in desk . Elegant formal lounge with concealed movie screen and surround sound, additional TV room and ducted air conditioning throughout . Entry vestibule and hallway with hand laid parquetry, 2 additional marble tiled bathrooms with 'Grohe' fittings and floor heating .

Spacious open plan TV/rumpus room, dining features rich coloured lead light windows and impressive timber and wrought iron staircase and flows out to an undercover entertaining patio . Award winning designer Caesar stone kitchen complete with Gaggenau double oven, gas cook top and steamer plus outdoor kitchen/BBQ area in stainless steel complete with fridge . Basement garaging for up to 6 vehicles, temperature controlled wine cellar, electronic security gates, freestanding pool house with bathroom and gym, in-ground pool, automated irrigation system, sprawling lawns and gardens (approx 1300m2)

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Mid-Week House Snoop...Historical Glebe 'Reussdale' c.1866

This week's mid-week house snoop takes me to Sydney's Inner West, Glebe. A leafy converted suburb - somewhat re gentrified over the past few decades with many people still wanting the cafe lifestyle with a 20-30min walk into the city, but larger space for home and small courtyard. Glebe is a stone's through from Sydney city...

I love this fabulous Gothic style home c. 1866 named 'Reussdale'. We have some friends that live on Reuss Street & Wigram Lane not far from this marvel of a property which is on one of the main streets - 'Bridge Street' that runs into Glebe and Glebe Point Rd. What attracted me to this home for the post this week was it's beauty & clever metamorphosis from historical home to adept contemporary living with it's recent renovations and extensions to accommodate stylish practical 21st century living. Although in many [design] areas I'd like to consider myself a purist - this is not one of those - where design consideration seems to be thoughtfully executed to enable this historic house to be a functional modern home - combining purity with integrity.

Agent's Blurb...Belle Property.

Lifestyle:Reussdale c.1866 is undeniably one of the area’s most distinguished properties, set on a vast 880sqm landholding. This magnificent residence, created by renowned 19th century architect Ferdinand Reuss, has been meticulously restored and renovated to create a peerless family home ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. The eclectic delights of Glebe Village are moments away whilst Sydney University & waterfront parkland are an easy stroll.

Accommodation: Set well back on a huge 880sqm level block with manicured gardens, this grand home is divided into two private wings, one period, one contemporary, offering at least five large bedrooms, 3.5 travertine bathrooms, stately formal lounge with bay feature window, deluxe stone gas kitchen and conservatory style dining plus family room both opening to a large timber deck.

Features: Designed in the Picturesque Gothic style, Reussdale combines classic and contemporary details to great effect, including rich timber floors and joinery, soaring ceilings, marble fireplaces, glass louvres, ducted r/c air-conditioning, abundant storage, and double auto garaging with internal access.

Images from Domain.com.au & Belle Property