Charm overload: Three of the cutest cottages and terraces for you to check out in Sydney

If you’re wondering whether there are any open homes worth inspecting in Sydney this weekend, don’t. 

We have your shortlist narrowed down to three, with terraces and cottages in Bayview, Balmain and Stanmore.

Bayview 

$3.5 million

Bayview didn’t get its name for nothing, as this refurbished cottage at 18 Lentara Road can attest.

For days when it’s too chilly to wander the grounds or relax on the verandah, worry not. 

Thanks to its elevated position, you’ll have a panoramic view of Pittwater from the living zone and detached studio.

The outlook from this freestanding home is sublime. Photo: Supplied

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Claudio Marcolongo of LJ Hooker Avalon has the listing.

Balmain 

$2.35 million

21 Adolphus Street, Balmain. Photo: Supplied

History buffs on the hunt for their next property won’t be disappointed by this sandstone-clad, colonial-era home with a lovely double-fronted facade.

The original floorboards at 21 Adolphus Street have endured nicely, but the stainless-steel gas kitchen and the custom cabinetry are welcome updates.

The traditional facade hints at this home’s heritage. Photo: Supplied

Top it off with a pair of marble bathrooms and you’ll be living in the lap of luxury.

Cobden & Hayson’s Matthew Hayson has scheduled a June 30 auction.

​Stanmore

$2 million

14 Bruce Street, Stanmore. Photo: Supplied

This Victorian terrace at 14 Bruce Street won’t need a single update thanks to a thoughtful renovation that honours the home’s original features.

Plantation shutters frame the windows in the formal living room beside an ornate fireplace and a burgundy mantelpiece, but the kitchen is streamlined and slick.

The al fresco area is low maintenance and compact. Photo: Supplied

Bi-fold doors lead to a courtyard at the back.

David Eastaway of Hudson McHugh is gearing up for a July 7 auction.