East Directory: Bronte or Darlinghurst

Our Choice

Bronte

28 Tipper Avenue

$2.5 million +

Built 1930s, renovated 2015

Land 280 square metres

Inspect Sat, 10am-10.45am

Agent McGrath Edgecliff, 0414 549 966

Auction July 4

Last traded for $1.2 million in 2009

Bronte house median auction price $2,416,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 1 car

This newly rebuilt Californian bungalow has iconic coast views over the Waverley Cemetery that span from Bondi to Maroubra.

The view looks good inside, too, with soaring ceilings, American oak floors, Sonos sound and an ultra-contemporary kitchen with beautifully contrasting cabinets and benches.

There are living areas at the front and the rear of the ground floor and the larger one at the rear spills onto a dual-level timber deck.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floor and two upstairs; both have en suites and the light-filled main has a walk-in wardrobe and balcony.

Danny Corvini

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Darlinghurst

14 Caldwell Street

$1.8 million +

Built 1870s, renovated 2014

Land 105 square metres

Inspect Sat, 11.30am-noon

Agent Belle Property Surry Hills, 0402 774 974

Auction July 4

Last traded for $815,000 in 2006

Darlinghurst house median auction price $1.35 million

3 bed, 3 bath, 1 car

The backyard of this three-storey terrace used to be part of the Darlinghurst fire station’s stables and a thoroughly “Instagrammable” shed remains.

Bi-fold doors connect the sandstone courtyard with the high-class kitchen, which features a combination of stone and stainless steel benches, dark wood cabinetry, integrated appliances, a wine fridge and an island bench.

There are casual and formal living and dining areas on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor. The master has a deluxe en suite and walk-in wardrobe. A third bedroom retreat covers the top floor.

The terrace has a car space in a nearby apartment block.

Danny Corvini