A divine late-Victorian cottage (c1890) forms the foundation for this exceptionally quiet and wonderfully private inner west lifestyle retreat situated on a generous 483sqm block. Architecturally revived over time, the now spacious three-bedroom home features a sought-after solar passive design embracing sustainability principles, with low-tech yet sophisticated simplicity, rich earthy textures and intimate alfresco connections creating a haven for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Including an integrated internal courtyard and secluded oversized garden, it presents as a truly unique offering in a premium location. - Light-filled with seamless transitions to outdoors from all rooms - Polished concrete and reclaimed timber floors throughout - Oregon ceiling beams, plantation red cedar doors and windows - Open living, dining and spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry - Zen bathroom, good sized bedrooms incl. main with built-ins - Internal courtyard, large garden with studio plus dual parking - Stroll totrain station, Petersham & Summer Hill villages & schools