Four homes that represent the best of Sydney's residential market right now

What do a cool concrete build, a c1850 terrace, a grand freestanding Victorian and an eastern suburbs entertainer have in common?

They’ve all been selected as four of the best homes with open viewings in Sydney this weekend, and if you’re in the market for a new property, we highly recommend you check them out.

Rozelle

Making a statement in cedar and architectural curves, this parkside home blends indoor-outdoor living adroitly.

Concrete floors and ceilings define a simple and modern interior.

A glass splashback over bricks in the kitchen is a highlight and there is potential for off-street parking, subject to council approval.

Priced at around $3 million, the property will be auctioned on September 16 through BresicWhitney Balmain agents Adrian Oddi and Chris Nunn.

The inner-west property has a sleek modern aesthetic. Photo: Supplied

See more of 32 Burt Street here

Surry Hills

5 McElhone Place, Surry Hills, New South Wales. Photo: Supplied

This circa-1850 terrace is in the historical laneway known affectionately as cat alley, a pedestrian-only pocket filled with greenery that is home to about 50 people and more than a few roaming felines.

A recent renovation of this former worker’s cottage includes a stone kitchen, glass-roofed deck and alfresco dining.

Expect to pay $1.05 million at the September 16 auction, through LJ Hooker Newtown agent Bryan Mahlberg.

The residential strip is affectionately known as ‘Cat Alley’. Photo: Supplied

See more of 5 McElhone Place here

Glebe

58 Toxteth Road, Glebe, New South Wales. Photo: Supplied

Original features such as marble fireplaces and high ceilings complement the newer additions to this double-fronted freestanding Victorian.

A combined butler’s pantry and laundry is off the kitchen and the skylights are remote-controlled.

Soak up spring sunshine in the garden courtyard adjacent to the living space.

Catch the auction on September 16 with Simon Pilcher of Pilcher Residential, where the guide is $3.1 million.

High ceilings are an original feature at this Glebe property. Photo: Supplied

See more of 58 Toxteth Road here

Maroubra

255 Bunnerong Road, Maroubra, New South Wales. Photo: Supplied

With a polished concrete island bench and with bifold doors opening to the courtyard, this kitchen of this $1.4 million renovated period house is made for entertaining. 

Behind the neat facade are bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes, limewashed timber flooring, pressed-metal ceilings and a bathroom with rainwater shower. In addition to the secure parking space, two more cars can fit on the driveway. 

Angus Gorrie of McGrath Coogee has set the auction date on September 16.

The rear courtyard is excellent for hosting guests. Photo: Supplied

See more of 255 Bunnerong Road here

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