The Sydney Terrace Homes Scene

Terrace homes have long been a solution to high-density housing in cities around the world. With shared walls, uniform facades, narrow frontages, and two to three storeys, these homes are often more energy-efficient and offer urban convenience. In Sydney, renovations have transformed these classic homes into stylish and modern abodes.

### The Homes

#### Paddington Treasure

This Paddington terrace is moments from Woollahra Village, Five Ways, and Queen Street. Set over two levels, the home features a range of period features, including high ceilings, timber floors, and a classic facade with iron lacework. The interior has been updated with modern details, including a Caesarstone kitchen with Miele appliances. It has a flexible layout featuring separate living and dining areas. The home is filled with natural light throughout, and the rear courtyard also captures sunlight.

#### Balmain's Best

This tri-level terrace offers contemporary living on a deep, level dual-access block, near Balmain village. The interiors have been modernised, featuring a light-filled open-plan living and dining space, a Caesarstone kitchen with European appliances, and a breakfast island. There’s an internal atrium that brings greenery and natural light inside. Three double bedrooms across the two upper levels, each with built-in robes, and two of them open onto a balcony. A fourth bedroom or a media room is available on the ground floor.

Outside, there is a courtyard and undercover parking.

#### Paddington Gem

Set on a dual-access block in Paddington, this four-level Victorian terrace sits between the Paddington, Darlinghurst, and Surry Hills villages. The kitchen, family, dining, and living areas are located on the ground floor. Four bedrooms are spread over levels two and three. Character features including decorative period fireplaces blend with modern updates such as polished concrete flooring and a large stone kitchen with double ovens. Outside, there are two private courtyards, rear access, and off-street parking, and a garage with a workshop.

#### Italianate Delight

This freestanding circa 1885 Victorian Italianate terrace has been thoroughly renovated, balancing period character and traditional architecture with Italian design. The soaring ceilings and intricate period details inside the home, including a marble open fireplace, complement the clean lines, premium finishes, and a flexible layout that cater to contemporary family life. The first floor contains the open-plan living and dining area, the kitchen, and an additional open-plan dining and living area. The ground floor houses three bedrooms. A large master bedroom and ensuite are on the second floor.

#### Bondi Beachside

This modern take on terrace living, from the facade to the interiors, is located just one kilometre from Bronte Beach. Set over two levels, the terrace has four large bedrooms, plus a stylish studio or fifth bedroom with a separate entry. Raw materials are used throughout the home, including American Oak herringbone and off-form concrete floors. The home also includes a state-of-the-art kitchen, innovative lighting, a barbecue terrace, and a landscaped garden.

### Pricing

Prices for these stunning homes vary, with some ranging from $2.5 million to $7.5 million AUD.

#### Key Facts

  • The homes range from two to four levels.
  • Each home has undergone significant renovations.
  • The homes offer a mix of period features and modern updates.
  • Location: Paddington, Balmain, and Surry Hills.

### Conclusion

Sydney's terrace homes are a mix of history, style, and modern living. Whether you're looking for a classic facade or a sleek, modern interior, there's a Sydney terrace home for you. From historic Victorian Italianate to modern takes on classic homes, these stunning homes are worth the splurge.