Apartment living is gaining massive momentum as a more affordable alternative to a traditional house and the biggest drawcard in Sydney is, of course, a harbour view. You can’t beat coming home to a view of the most picturesque harbour city in the world and we have a choice of fantastic apartments that hit the spot.

One of the best on the market is Nicholas Charles’ listing at 5/30 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill. The house-sized Art Deco beauty is one of only eight in the tightly held Rutland with a picturesque outlook over Double Bay harbour that provides a captivating ever-changing backdrop to its tastefully appointed interiors. Enjoy a sunset cocktail on the private balcony or wander down the adjacent pathway to the heart of the village and the scenic harbour foreshore. The 195sqm apartment features three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lock-up garage making it ideal for families and downsizers alike with a breathtaking vista that will never be built out.

If you’re looking for something right on the waterfront, check out Catherine Dixon’s listing at 83/35A Sutherland Crescent, Darling Point which is set high in the landmark Easthaven building on Sydney’s most exclusive peninsula. A high-end redesign by Pohio Adams Architects allows the unobstructed harbour view to take centre stage with walls of glass framing a panoramic outlook over the yacht-filled waters of Double Bay to The Heads. Feel a close connection with the spectacular harbour and enjoy access to exceptional waterfront facilities including a sunny pool on the harbour’s edge, an entertainer’s pavilion and a boat ramp with slipway so you can launch your kayak from the gardens.

In Double Bay, Sean Poche has a choice of two gorgeous apartments. Positioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac just a few hundred metres to the iconic Redleaf Pool, 6/15 Gladswood Gardens, Double Bay is set on the ground floor of the boutique Beaumaris. The two-bedroom Art Deco apartment features easy access to shared gardens with a barbecue terrace overlooking the harbour and direct access to the tranquil water so you can paddleboard to the beach and explore the bay.

More like a house in scale and ambiance, 7/8-10 Ocean Avenue, Double Bay captures tranquil views over the harbour from its peaceful and private setting. The three-bedroom apartment comes with double parking and a massive storeroom making it a perfect choice for the executive buyer or downsizer an easy stroll down to the heart of the village and just across from Edgecliff station.

This week the sales team secured 5 sales with an average price of $1.3m and listed 9 new properties; check out the full details of our listings below. Take care, stay safe and keep connected.