77 Birrell Street, Queens Park.

Cocooned in greenery and remarkably private, this grand Victorian villa strikes a perfect chord between classic elegance and designer flair on an unusually deep block equidistant to Queens Park's wide open spaces and Bondi Junction's vibrant urban playground. On the sunny side of a handsome c1890 pair, the wide-fronted terrace is freestanding to one side and opens out to a lush backyard oasis conceived as a secret world away from the hustle and bustle yet reassuringly close to the action. Tastefully updated allowing the home's authentic craftsmanship to shine, interiors are complemented by beautiful ornate ceilings, four fireplaces and wide filigree-style balconies while four huge bedrooms and a choice of living areas are ideally suited to contemporary living. Set over three substantial levels on a private 201sqm approx, the four-bedroom home is just up from Bar Lucio with Centennial Park at one end of the street and Tamarama Beach at the other and just 450m to Westfield's world-class retail/dining precinct. • Sunny established front garden, Italian marble forecourt • Corbelled arch hallway with polished hardwood floors • 4 large bedrooms with built-ins and reverse cycle air • Luxurious master with a fireplace and leafy outlook • Double French doors to a north-facing iron lace balcony • Elegant lounge and dining rooms anchored by fireplaces • Ornate 3m ceilings, custom joinery, Daikin reverse air • French doors to the courtyard, fluid in/outdoor living • Classic contemporary kitchen with stone benchtops • Casual living/dining opens out to a lush private garden • Herringbone-paved courtyard framed in bougainvillea • Huge skylit bathroom with a bath, shower, double vanity • 2nd bathroom and separate laundry room with storage • Secure rear access to Bourke St, 450m to Queens Park