About this listing
What We Love
The Motif is a studio-style one bedroom garden flat in a historic Potts Point terrace on Kellett Street, Sydney, with its own private entrance, a small garden opening to a shared courtyard, and heated floors throughout. It sleeps 2 guests in a queen bed, with a freestanding black stone bath, a separate rainfall shower, a powder room, a fully equipped kitchen with Bosch oven and induction cooktop, and an in-unit washing machine. Kings Cross Station is about an 8 minute walk away. There is no on-site parking.
It suits couples wanting a characterful, romantic city base, solo travellers and corporate guests needing wifi, ethernet and a workspace close to the CBD, and longer stays, with a full kitchen and laundry.
Living & Kitchen
Exposed sandstone, warm-toned walls and a mix of classic and contemporary furniture give the studio a strong sense of character. The living area is centred on a wall-mounted TV and generous leather sofas, with sculptural lounge chairs, a dark timber dining table, patterned rugs and an eclectic selection of artwork. The open plan layout runs from the dining area on entry through to the compact, fully equipped kitchen, with a Bosch oven, induction cooktop, Aarke carbonator, and Dualit kettle and toaster, then on to the laundry and powder room.
Sleep & Bathing
Beyond the living area, the bedroom is screened by floor-length linen curtains, so it can be opened up or closed off for privacy. It has a queen bed and its own wall-mounted TV. A freestanding black stone bath sits at the foot of the bed, with a separate rainfall shower and vanity alongside. The toilet is in an enclosed powder room, separate from the bathing area.
Garden & Courtyard
Your private entrance opens to a small garden, which leads into a lovely courtyard shared with residents in the immediate community. The Cassandra Bird Gallery next door occasionally hosts intimate events in the courtyard, such as jazz nights, and guests are welcome to join.
Getting around
- Kellett Street, Challis Avenue and Llankelly Place: at the door
- Macleay Street and Fitzroy Gardens: about a 5 minute walk
- Kings Cross Station (T4 line): about an 8 minute walk
- St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst: about a 10 minute walk
- Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf: about a 10 minute walk
- Beare Park, Elizabeth Bay: about a 12 minute walk
- Art Gallery of NSW: about a 20 minute walk
- Hyde Park and the Sydney CBD: about a 25 minute walk
- Martin Place: about 3 minutes by train from Kings Cross
- Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House: about 10 minutes by car
- Bondi Beach: about 20 minutes by car
- Sydney Airport: about 25 minutes by car outside peak hour
Some Fab Features
- Studio-style garden flat in a historic Potts Point terrace
- Private entrance, small garden and shared courtyard
- Heated floors throughout
- Exposed sandstone, curated leather and vintage-style furniture and artwork
- Sleeps 2 in a queen bed, screened by floor-length linen curtains
- Freestanding black stone bath
- Separate walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead
- Enclosed powder room
- Fully equipped kitchen with Bosch oven and induction cooktop
- Aarke carbonator, Dualit kettle and toaster
- In-unit washing machine
- Wall-mounted TVs in the living area and bedroom
- Unlimited wifi and ethernet
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Iron and ironing board
- Bed linen and towels
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair dryer
- Books
- Single level home
- Self check-in
- Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
- Smoke-free property
- No pets
- Longer stays welcome
Bedding Configuration
- BEDROOM (screened by linen curtains): 1 x QUEEN, open bathing area with freestanding bath, separate shower and vanity
- POWDER ROOM: toilet
You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay.
The Neighbourhood
- Cafés & Dining: Ezra on Kellett Street is a standout for modern Eastern Mediterranean dining, while Room Ten is a local favourite for coffee, tucked away on Llankelly Place. Fratelli Paradiso on Challis Avenue is a Potts Point institution for Italian, and The Butler combines polished dining and cocktails with views across the city.
- Lifestyle & Leisure: Potts Point is made for exploring on foot, with leafy streets, heritage architecture, small galleries, boutiques and a lively bar scene. Fitzroy Gardens is close by for a quieter break, and the harbour and Beare Park are within walking distance in neighbouring Elizabeth Bay.
- Shops & Convenience: Woolworths on Macleay Street and Harris Farm Markets on Springfield Avenue cover groceries and fresh produce, with pharmacies, convenience stores and specialty shops throughout the surrounding streets.
Kings Cross Station connects you to the CBD in minutes, the 311 bus runs to Museum Station and Martin Place, Uber is readily available, and a GoGet car share pod is located at Kings Cross Station.
Home Truths
- The bath, shower and vanity are open to the bedroom, with only the toilet enclosed. This suits couples, but may not suit friends sharing.
- The bedroom is separated from the living area by linen curtains rather than a door.
- This is a garden flat at street level, so there can be some street noise and foot traffic, particularly on weekends.
- There is no air conditioning. Heated floors keep the studio warm in winter.
- The courtyard is shared with other residents, and the gallery next door occasionally hosts events there.
- There is no on-site parking.
- This is a smoke-free property, and pets are not permitted.
We may request further identification from you for the property records.
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.
Thank you in advance for respecting the above.
STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-96662
