About this listing
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 6
- Ducted Air Conditioning Throughout
- Private Outdoor Courtyard with Built-in BBQ station
What We Love
Nestled in a quiet residential pocket of one of Sydney's most creative inner suburbs, this three-bedroom Darlinghurst terrace blends Victorian heritage with a thoroughly considered modern interior. Original period details, ornate ceiling roses, an iron-lace balcony, a marble fireplace, sit comfortably alongside pale timber floors, stone benchtops and a design sensibility that is calm, deliberate and genuinely beautiful. Spanning three generous levels, this is a home that has been rethought from the ground up without losing any of what made it worth keeping.
Step inside and discover a living room anchored by the original marble fireplace, with timber floors underfoot, plantation-shuttered sash windows and a large sectional sofa facing the TV and soundbar. Large-scale abstract works hang against crisp white walls and the space flows naturally into the dining area, then straight through to the kitchen. Finished in white cabinetry with a stone island bench and lit by matte black pendant lights, the kitchen is equipped with a full Miele appliance suite, including oven, microwave and dishwasher, alongside a full-height stainless steel fridge, coffee maker and toaster. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open the kitchen directly to the private courtyard, where a built-in BBQ with dark granite benchtop and a concrete outdoor dining table seating eight make it a natural extension of the home. Back inside and up the heritage staircase, the master suite offers a king bed, floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes and a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace with wicker lounge chairs and a round coffee table. The main bathroom sits just alongside, a freestanding soaking bath, double vessel sinks on a floating timber vanity, heated towel rail and warm backlit mirrors. The second bedroom opens through French doors to an iron-lace balcony above the tree canopy and is fitted with twin beds and original Aboriginal artwork, while the third bedroom offers a queen bed with its own wall of floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes. A dedicated study with built-in oak shelving and a writing desk rounds out the top level. Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating runs throughout every level, all bedrooms are carpeted, and a private internal laundry with washer and dryer completes the home.
Darlinghurst places you at the centre of Sydney's inner city without any of the noise that comes with it. Caldwell Street sits just moments from Oxford Street, a stretch of independent boutiques, gallery spaces and neighbourhood life that runs from Taylor Square through to Paddington, while Centennial Parklands is a short walk south, offering nearly 200 hectares of open lawns, cycling paths and fig-lined avenues for whenever the city calls for a counterpoint. The harbour, the CBD and Circular Quay are all within a 15-minute drive or a single bus ride, and Bondi Beach is reachable in under 25 minutes from the front door.
Some Fab Features
- Heritage Victorian terrace with marble fireplace, ornate ceiling roses and iron-lace balcony
- Private courtyard with built-in BBQ, dark granite benchtop and outdoor dining table (seats 8)
- Gourmet Miele kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, stone island bench and full-height fridge
- Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating throughout all levels
- Master bedroom with king bed, floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes and private terrace access
- Luxurious main bathroom with freestanding soaking bath, double vessel sinks, floating timber vanity and heated towel rail
- Second bedroom with twin beds, French doors and iron-lace balcony overlooking the tree canopy
- Third bedroom with queen bed and floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes
- Dedicated study/home office with built-in oak shelving and writing desk
- Private upper terrace off the master bedroom with wicker lounge chairs and round coffee table
- Original Aboriginal artwork featured throughout the home
- Timber floors throughout living areas; carpet in all bedrooms
- TV and soundbar in the living room
- Private laundry with washer and dryer
- Fully equipped kitchen including coffee maker, toaster and all essentials
- Quiet residential street steps from Oxford Street and the best of Darlinghurst
Bedding Configuration
- Bedroom 1: 1 x King Bed with ensuite
- Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds
You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay.
The Neighbourhood
- Darlinghurst Living: Caldwell Street sits in the residential heart of Darlinghurst, one of Sydney's most creative and culturally rich inner suburbs. Oxford Street is moments from the door, running its full, characterful length from Taylor Square through to Paddington, lined with vintage boutiques, independent gallery spaces and the kind of independent shops that reward an unhurried afternoon.
- Cafes & Dining: For coffee, Tento is a one-of-a-kind Japanese laneway café famous for its coffee, ramen and ochazuke, and bills on Liverpool Street remains the cult-favourite for Sydney breakfast, where ricotta hotcakes and a warm, unhurried room have made it a local institution since the nineties. Come lunch and dinner, the options deepen considerably: Eat Thai brings bold, authentic flavours to a neighbourhood that takes its food seriously; Fabbrica Pasta Bar turns out hand rolled pasta with the kind of focus that makes a simple bowl of tagliatelle feel like an event; When evening stretches into night, Darlo Bar is the neighbourhood local done right, cold beer, a relaxed crowd and a back courtyard that fills up fast, while The Waratah is where the same street puts on something a little more refined.
- Shopping & Parklands: Oxford Street rewards those who take their time. The stretch from Taylor Square through to Paddington is lined with vintage clothing stores, concept boutiques, independent bookshops and gallery spaces that make browsing feel less like shopping and more like discovery. Centennial Parklands is just a short walk south,189 hectares of open lawns, duck ponds and fig-lined avenues where the city recedes and the pace slows. Spread out a rug for a long weekend picnic under the trees, or lace up and follow the running and cycling paths that loop through the park's quiet interior.
- Bondi Beach: Bondi Beach is a direct bus ride from Oxford Street, twenty minutes and you are standing on Australia's most iconic stretch of sand. From there, the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is one of Sydney's finest half days out: six kilometres of clifftop path winding past sea pools, headland parks and sweeping Pacific views, finishing at Coogee Beach where a cold swim and a long lunch await. Pack swimmers, walk the whole coast, take your time, this one earns its reputation.
Getting Around
- Bus Multiple bus routes run along Oxford Street and Bourke Street, providing frequent direct connections to the Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction and Central Station. Key routes serving the area include the 333, 389 and 396 buses, connecting Darlinghurst with major hubs including Bondi Junction, Circular Quay and the CBD. Moovit All services operate on the Opal card network.
- Train The closest train stations are Kings Cross on the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line, and Museum Station, both within walking distance of Darlinghurst. Moovit Kings Cross is around a 12-minute walk from the property, with direct trains to the CBD in under 15 minutes. The nearby Gadigal Metro Station on the M1 line also provides rapid access to the city and beyond.
- Uber Rideshare services including Uber are widely available throughout Darlinghurst at all hours, making it simple to reach Sydney Airport, the SCG, Darling Harbour or any other corner of the city quickly and conveniently.
- GoGet Car Share GoGet operates in Sydney with vehicles located in on-street bays across inner-city suburbs Rome2Rio, including Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Paddington and Potts Point. Book by the hour or day via the app, with fuel and insurance included. This property does not include dedicated parking; however, GoGet provides a convenient and cost-effective option for day trips or any journey beyond the reach of public transport.
Part of T&C
Please note there are strictly no parties or gatherings at this property. L'Abode Accommodation reserves the right to decline any bookings if we believe the property will be misused. Please be mindful of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. IDs for verification will be required, and a pre-authorisation hold will be placed one day prior to arrival. A 3.5% merchant fee applies to all credit card transactions.
Thank you in advance for respecting the above.
