Quality family homes for rent in Sydney are increasingly hard to come by, and with school holidays in full swing and many families travelling to Europe, now is an ideal time to secure a spacious residence in a sought-after family-friendly neighbourhood. Beat the spring rush with our roundup of standout homes currently available through our property management team, from the beaches to cosmopolitan Paddington.

In Bronte, 39 St Thomas Street, Bronte is a recently renovated bungalow just 650m to the beach with local favourites Iggy’s Bread and Locale just around the corner. With three big bedrooms, the main ensuite, plus a sunroom and double garage, you’d be hard pressed to find better value with a weekly rent of $2,000 p/w.

On the other side of the beach, 400m to the surf club, 83 Hewlett Street, Bronte is one of the most spectacular homes to hit the rental market in years. Designed by Luigi Rosselli, the six-bedroom masterpiece offers beachside living on an epic scale with a choice of living areas, whole-floor parents’ retreat with study as well as private gardens and an ocean-view entertainer’s terrace. Properties of this calibre are rare on the market making this an incredibly opportunity to live in the lap of luxury within easy walking distance to renowned surf breaks, ocean pools and top schools.

Further up the coast in Bondi, 84 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach is one block back from the surf action and is perfectly configured for family life with five big bedrooms, a primary suite and landscaped north-east facing garden with outdoor shower. Tastefully renovated interiors, an entertainer’s kitchen and off-street parking make this freestanding home a perfect lifestyle choice with Harry’s at one end of the street and Pocket at the other. With a weekly rent of $3,300 p/w, private viewings as well as advertised inspections are available by calling Katrina Borg on 0400 455 026.

Paddington is one of the most liveable villages in Sydney and families looking for easy access to the city and beaches, as well as great schools and Centennial Park, have a choice of two fantastic homes. Just 550m to Paddington Public School and at a great price point of $1,275 p/w, 11 Renny Street, Paddington is a renovated three-bedroom home with an entertainer’s deck in a highly walkable neighbourhood with a great culinary scene as well as art house cinemas, sports stadiums and designer boutiques.

Offering over 400sqm of in/outdoor living in a leafy enclave adjoining Trumper Park, the Ian Moore designed residence at 7 Roylston Street, Paddington delivers a streamlined approach to luxury living just 300m through bushland reserve to Edgecliff station and 3km to the CBD. Designer features include four large bedrooms including a top floor master retreat with home office and an invaluable double lock-up garage. A choice of sun-soaked decks make entertaining a dream with the park grounds as a virtual extension of the interiors and a rent of $3,500 p/w.