This historic double-fronted cottage, built in 1868, has been elegantly extended with architect designed sophistication. Freestanding on a sizable 348sqm block and with a charming street presence, the lavish rear open plan room seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Prepare meals in the bespoke kitchen while watching the children play in the private level rear garden. The upper floor master retreat provides exceptional peace and privacy for parents while the fourth bedroom affords flexibility for use as an additional living room. A private study furnishes work-from-home capability. Enviably positioned, it's a three minute stroll in either direction to Mort Bay Park and ferry, or to the heart of Balmain village. • Vaulted ceiling living/dining room warmed by a gas fireplace • Private level manicured garden, alfresco dining terrace • State of the art kitchen with stone bench tops, gas stainless steel cook top and Ilve oven • Bedrooms with built-ins, bright bathrooms with floor heating, bathtub • Upper floor parents retreat with built-in robes, ensuite • Cavernous eaves storage capacity • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Stroll to kids' playground, ferry and up to thriving Darling Street • Room for a pool (STCA)