About this listing
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 bathrooms plus powder room | Sleeps up to 6
- 2 secured parking spaces
- Full-floor penthouse with panoramic water views
- Two private terraces with BBQ
What We Love
Occupying the entire top level, this whole-floor Balmain penthouse sits seamlessly above the foreshore canopy, framed by floor-to-ceiling glass along its harbour aspect. Panoramic views sweep from Iron Cove around to Cockatoo Island, taking in moored yachts, Birkenhead Point Marina and the iconic Iron Cove Bridge. Bathed in natural north-facing light, the interior offers an ever-changing front-row perspective as light shifts across the water from sunrise to dusk. A rare, understated luxury on Balmain’s water edge.
Oak floors flow through the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas. The kitchen features pale timber joinery, marble benchtops, Miele ovens, a gas cooktop, a Zip tap with boiling, chilled filtered and sparkling water, and a generous island with barstool seating. A separate butler’s pantry houses a second sink, along with the coffee machine and additional appliances. By the window, a drop-leaf table with velvet stools overlooks the marina, a favourite spot for morning coffee that folds away when you need the space, while the main dining table seats six. The living area is centred around a linen sofa, with two access points leading to the terraces. Sliding doors open onto two outdoor spaces: one arranged for long lunches with a six-seat dining table, BBQ and retractable shade, and the other a leafy lounge beneath a louvred pergola, shared with the main bedroom. The penthouse is air conditioned throughout, making the place enjoyable year round.
The main king bedroom is a peaceful retreat, complete with a walk-in robe and marble ensuite featuring a freestanding bath, rain shower and twin basins. The second bedroom offers added flexibility, doubling as a second lounge or workspace with a queen sofa bed, desk and French doors opening onto the terrace. The third bedroom is fitted with a queen bed, built-in robe and desk. A main bathroom with a built-in bath and separate shower services both bedrooms, with a powder room and full laundry adding to the everyday comforts.
Beyond the apartment, residents can enjoy the building’s pool and gym, or gather with friends around the communal BBQ area.
Elliott Street leads straight to the water, with Balmain West ferry wharf at the end of the street for an easy trip into the city. Foreshore paths wind around to Elkington Park and the historic Dawn Fraser Baths, while Darling Street’s cafes, restaurants and weekend markets are just a short walk up the hill. It’s a relaxed residential pocket with village charm, waterfront walks and the city within easy reach by ferry.
Some Fab Features
- Full-floor penthouse: the only apartment on the level, with lift access
- Panoramic water views from Iron Cove around to Cockatoo Island, taking in Birkenhead Point Marina and the Iron Cove Bridge
- Two private terraces: alfresco dining for six with a Napoleon BBQ and retractable shade, and a planted lounge terrace with a louvred pergola, accessed from the living room and main bedroom
- Residents’ pool, gym, private waterfront park and BBQ area
- Balmain West ferry wharf at the end of Elliott Street
- Two secure parking spaces
- Visitor parking and free on-street parking
- Fully equipped kitchen: Miele ovens, gas cooktop, integrated fridge, Zip tap (boiling, chilled filtered and sparkling) and island with barstool seating
- Butler’s pantry with second sink and cooktop, Nespresso coffee machine, Ninja multi-cooker, and toaster
- King suite with an ensuite, walk-in robe, and access to the terrace
- Master ensuite with freestanding bath, walk-in shower and dual basins
- Main bathroom with built-in bath, separate walk-in shower and smart toilet plus a separate powder room
- Dedicated laundry with washing machine, dryer, and sink
- Ducted air conditioning throughout
- Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout
Bedding Configuration
- Bedroom 1 (Master): 1x KING BED with ensuite
- Bedroom 2: 1x QUEEN SOFA BED
- Bedroom 3: 1x QUEEN BED
You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay, including the residents’ pool, gym, and communal BBQ area.
The Neighbourhood
- Cafes & Dining: Balmain’s vibrant Darling Street is lined with independent cafés, brunch spots and restaurants. Enjoy breakfast and coffee at Contessa Balmain, a relaxed café experience at Teras, or casual dining at Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant. The neighbourhood also offers a mix of contemporary Australian dining, cosy pubs and waterfront venues, perfect for relaxed lunches and evening drinks.
- Leisure & Lifestyle: Enjoy harbourside walks and green open spaces at Elkington Park, or take a refreshing swim at the historic Dawn Fraser Baths. The surrounding area offers local gyms and boutique fitness studios, while nearby Balmain East Ferry Wharf provides scenic ferry connections to the city. The foreshore paths are ideal for morning walks, jogging and enjoying views across the harbour.
- Shops & Convenience: Darling Street serves as Balmain’s main village shopping strip, with supermarkets, independent boutiques, specialty food stores, cafés and everyday services. Woolworths Balmain provides convenient grocery shopping, while the surrounding streets feature local convenience stores and specialty retailers. Balmain’s neighbourhood markets also offer artisan goods, gifts and unique local finds.
Getting Around
- Public transport: Balmain West ferry wharf sits at the end of Elliott Street, with weekday peak F3 services to Barangaroo and Circular Quay in around 30 minutes (there are no weekend services from this wharf). Buses run along Darling Street at the top of Elliott Street: route 442 connects to the Queen Victoria Building in the CBD, and route 433 runs to Central via Glebe, with services through the night on Friday and Saturday.
- Uber: Rideshare services such as Uber are readily available in this area, making getting around quick and convenient at any time of day.
- Car share (GoGet): GoGet car share operates across the Inner West, with cars available by the hour, day or week through the app, for guests arriving without their own car. The apartment’s secure parking covers most needs during a stay.
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-98297
