A delightful sanctuary in a unique Paddington locale, this 2-level, 3-bedroom house is an architecturally designed masterpiece, featuring luxury interiors and a distinctive floorplan that wraps around a sun-bathed main courtyard, ideal for entertaining. Built to showcase a warm minimalist style, combining contemporary design with natural materials, its coming-to-market signifies an outstanding Inner-East opportunity. Tucked away in an exclusive pedestrian-only pocket, this home comes to market for the first time since built in 2001. Opening to a superb lower level, a luxury kitchen flows to a Japanese garden and spa-zone courtyard, while a dining space and sunken living area both open seamlessly to the main leafy courtyard, featuring colonial-era sandstone-brick wall. The upper bedroom zone is sun-lit and lovely, featuring a wraparound sheltered balcony overlooking the courtyard, with views to the CBD skyline and 3 private bedrooms. The master has walk-through robes and large en-suite, the 2nd features b/ins and private balcony, whilst the 3rd overlooks the courtyard, with scope for use as office/study. Expertly crafted by its architect owner to optimise space and natural light, complete with 5kw of rooftop solar power, it presents as a residence of world-class style, making it a must-see for those seeking something special in Sydney’s Inner-East. Close to cafes, pubs, eateries, and transport, it offers easy walking or bus access to the CBD and is within easy reach of all the lifestyle highlights of the neighbourhood, all adding up to a home of stunning calibre, ready for its next chapter. - Prized, unique pocket of Paddington, village ambience - Set over 2 levels, centred around a sun-filled courtyard - Ample outdoor areas, heated spa, sunny upper balcony - Lower-level kitchen/living/dining opening to courtyard - Sunny main living area, wide bi-fold doors to outdoors - 3 lovely bedrooms, master with en-suite, balc. access - Private 2nd double bedroom w b/ins, private balcony - Sunlit 3rd bedroom, balcony entry, scope for office use - Luxury integrated kitchen, Miele gas cooking, d/washer - Gorgeous solid stone benches, massive bench space - Stylish main bathroom, double en-suite, powder room - Lovely as-new Merbau timber flooring in main living area - Brazilian slate tiling in kitchen/dining, underfloor heating - Integrated TV, in-ceiling speaker system, 5kw roof solar - C-Bus automation, eco-heating system plus gas heating - Leafy courtyard with convict adze sandstone-block wall - Upper sheltered balcony with louvres for sun + privacy - CBD skyline views, laundry, clever “hidden” wall features - Rare pedestrian-only enclave, very peaceful and quiet - Easy stroll to Oxford St, mins to cafes, parks, CBD buses Outgoings: Water Rates: $170.75 pq Council Rates: $434.00 pq