Period architecture holds a special place in our hearts and historic homes, from classic Victorian and Federation to Edwardian and Art Deco, captivate us with their individuality and character. Although not designed for contemporary lifestyles, heritage homes can be transformed to integrate with outdoor spaces and embrace technology without sacrificing their inherent charm.

A good example of this is Thomas Heath’s listing at 132 Botany Street, Kingsford. Thomas sold the property last year, and the new owners have undergone significant renovation works to restore the home to its former glory while offering every creature comfort. Thomas says, “The transformation of this freestanding home marks a new style chapter for the early 1900s classic by opening the interiors out to connect with the garden and allowing the original period features to shine. When the owners bought it, the interiors had been neglected and the layout was impractical but they saw the potential and have worked their magic to create a timeless contemporary family. A sophisticated monochrome palette, landscaped child-friendly garden and ducted air blend historic allure with contemporary style to last another century.”

Set on a level 348sqm block, the lovingly renovated property is positioned on the edge of Kingsford’s dining scene, just 500m to the light rail and within easy reach of Randwick town centre and Coogee Beach. Ready to move straight in, the three-bedroom has potential to add a second storey in the future as well as scope for off-street parking (STCA).

New to the market this week, 171 Hargrave Street, Paddington is positioned at the top Woollahra-end of the street. Renovation expert and Alexander Phillips’ trusty associate, Pru Kelly took on the challenge of overhauling the 1890s classic to get it ready for market. Structurally sound, the two-storey terrace needed some TLC and Pru drew inspiration from the Beverly Hills Hotel to transform its facade, refresh the interiors and breathe new life into the historic beauty. Click on the links to see what a bit of love and hard work can do or call Gavin Lewis on 0405 563 115 or Alexander Phillips on 0418 404 337 to find out more.

This week the sales team secured 10 sales with an average price of $3.8m and listed 18 new properties and the management team secured 11 tenancies and listed 14 new properties for lease. Check out the full details of our listings below and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like any further information.