Soak in the classy ambience of this 2 bedroom semi-detached house in Paddington, a suburb renowned for its striking Victorian terraces with cast-iron lace.
This beautiful residence, which is available from December 17 to January 17, dates back to 1895. It is located in one of the best streets in its suburb with giant Australian trees that keep it cool during summer.
Newly renovated with first-class furnishings, it boasts beautiful timber floors, downlights and open plan living with a lounge area and a table to seat 6.
The Living Room opens into a large terrace where there is a BBQ and outdoor furniture to enjoy an al fresco meal.
The spacious kitchen is fully-equipped with a gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and cookware.
Bedroom 1 features a queen-size bed, walk-in robe, bed table, lamps, drawers and a balcony where you can enjoy a morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening.
Bedroom 2 features a queen-size bed and a sitting room with a TV and Foxtel cable connection.
The Main Bathroom is in new condition with a shower-over-bath. All linen and towels are provided. There is also a separate laundry with a washing machine and drier.
Other features include ceiling fans, internet connection in every room (included in rental price), a Plasma TV, CD/DVD player, a separate toilet, a study and excellent cross ventilation.
Street parking is available in nearby Albion Street but this is limited to 2 hrs so it is better to rely on public transport to get around during your stay.
This property has an enviable location, just 5 km to the city and 2km to the massive international Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction.
The bus stop is a mere 50m away and it is the same distance to the nearest pub and corner store. A café is just metres away for those who enjoy a good brew and conversation.
A bond of $2000 is required; this is returned at the end of the rental after a satisfactory inspection of the property. There is also a charge for a professional departure clean.
Paddington is one of Australia’s oldest suburbs and was built for aspiring artists in the Victorian era. Today it is regarded as one of the finest examples of urban restoration in the world and the place to see up-and-coming trends in fashion, cuisine and design.
Fashionable Oxford Street just 100m away is lined with clothing stores, shoe salons, homewares, cafés and restaurants. Just up the road in upmarket Woollahra is Queen Street, famous for its array of antique shops, art galleries and jewellery shops.
The attractions are limitless to this prime travel destination and its surrounds:
• Soak in the vibrant pub life of Paddington at the Grand National, the Royal, The Four in Hand or the Windsor Castle.
• Tour the striking military architecture of Victoria Barracks just a short walk away;
• Shop your heart out at Paddington’s Sunday markets;
• See the vintage boutiques, handmade shoes and an exquisite chocolate shop in William Street;
• Browse through one of 50 private art galleries in the area;
• Catch a movie at Palace Verona Cinema, the Chauvel or the Academy Twin.
• Soak up the sports action at the Sydney Cricket Ground/Sydney Football Stadium;
• Sunbathe or swim at gorgeous Bronte Beach, easily accessible by bus.
