19 Leamington Avenue, Newtown

With huge street appeal due to its attractive traditional facade, this classic 1880s terrace has been renovated and extended to create a spacious, light filled two-level contemporary home.

Set on a deep block in one of the most beautiful tree-lined streets of North Newtown, it has chic modern interiors designed for easy indoor-outdoor living.

In the original front section of the house are an entrance hall and two double bedrooms: one with an open fireplace, the other with french doors opening to a central courtyard.

Between the bedrooms is a staircase leading up to a king-size main bedroom with built-ins, a study area, air-conditioning and wide windows with sweeping district views.

At the end of the entrance hallway is the extension incorporating a sleek bathroom (with a freestanding bath, separate shower & skylight), a superbly appointed open-plan kitchen and a large living & dining area flowing to a landscaped back garden.

With clerestory windows providing natural light all day, the living zone has a soaring 5.2 metre high ceiling, polished concrete-look tiled floor and gas heating bayonet.

In the kitchen are Caesarstone benchtops, a Smeg 4-burner gas cooktop, Smeg stainless steel oven and Bosch integrated dishwasher. Concealed in cabinetry between the kitchen and dining zone is a Euro-style laundry with a wash tub.

Other features include polished Kauri floorboards (in the hallway and downstairs bedrooms), storage (under the central courtyard) and rear access to Leamington Lane. The property is footsteps from Macdonaldtown railway station & Hollis Park, and short walks from Erskineville Village and King Street's shops, cafes and restaurants.