28 The Avenue, Randwick

An award-winning family residence of great opulence and elegance, this is an outstanding home in an iconic row of grand Victorian Italianate terraces. Set over 3 levels, it blends traditional features with modern style to form a sumptuous sanctuary of undeniable luxury.

The 7m-fronted exterior introduces the home which has been meticulously transformed by designers Arent & Pyke working with architect Tom Ferguson to create an exceptional residence. A grand hallway leads to a formal living area and dining room, looking out to a side courtyard. The modern kitchen flows to a family/informal dining zone, opening wide to the rear landscaped yard. The 2nd level offers the lavish master bedroom, with front balcony overlooking Alison Park, plus sitting room, luxury en-suite, and home office space, whilst the 3rd level presents 3 bedrooms with DA Approval for a 4th bathroom.

Original floorboards, ornate fireplaces, soaring ceilings, and an historic charm all add up to making it a residence that resonates with the iconic grandeur of the Victorian period combined with a sleek modern touch. The LUG has rear-lane access, with a huge studio and bathroom positioned above and offering scope for use as an office or teen space. Originally built in 1888, this is a residence of legendary appeal, with an assortment of magnificent spaces for relaxed family life. Just steps to schools, cafes, shopping, the light rail, and a short trip to a range of Eastern Suburbs' beaches, it awaits the highly discerning new owner.

Grand reception hall, soaring 3.4m ceilings and stained-glass windows 4 large bedrooms plus a versatile studio suite (separate entry) at rear Superb full-floor master retreat featuring en-suite and dressing room Double French doors to a deep balcony overlooking the Alison Park Formal rooms with marble fireplace and magnificent ironwood floors Outstanding contemporary open plan kitchen and dining/living area Custom island kitchen with cooking range by Aga plus butler's pantry Sleek steel-framed doors open to a north-facing entertainer's terrace Built-in day bed, stone floors for a seamless indoor/outdoor transition 3 bathrooms, guest powder room, ducted A/C, double auto garage DA Approved for a plunge pool and 4th bathroom on the 3rd level Iconic award-winning home featured in Vogue Living May/June 2014 Winner of Australian Interior Design and Belle Coco Republic Awards