What to see this weekend: Outstanding Sydney homes for sale and open for inspection

An elegant redesign in Ryde, a 1920s heritage home in Newtown and a sunny north-facing apartment in Darlinghurst all make Domain’s property wish-list this week.

Ryde

An elegant redesign has transformed this cottage into a modern classic. 

A stone island is the hero of the kitchen-living area, which opens to a covered deck and lawn. The main bedroom plus study alcove take up the whole second storey.

Meadowbank Public School is 100 metres away; ferry and train services are also close by.

Agents Kathleen Synnott and Allister Scott of BresicWhitney Hunters Hill will take the property to auction on August 19 with a guide of $1.85 million.

The Ryde property has had an extensive renovation. Photo: Supplied

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Tempe

28 Barden Street, Tempe NSW. 

If the character facade of 28 Barden Street doesn’t instantly grab buyers’ attention, the cool two-storey warehouse studio behind this freestanding house definitely will.

With four-metre-high ceilings, plumbing and three-phase power, the extra building adds even more flexibility to an already versatile home.

The house is eight kilometres from the city. Trains and cycle paths are close by and there’s parking for three cars.

28 Barden Street, Tempe NSW. 

The house will go under the hammer on August 12. Belle Property Newtown‘s ​Anthony Tripodi and Joseph Tropiano have the listing.

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Newtown

8 Hawken Street, Newtown. Photo: Supplied

Between two train stations and with a primary school at the end of the street, this freestanding cottage is designed thoughtfully for rest and recreation.

The cherished hallmarks of its pre-1920s heritage shine through a sleek renovation with indoor-outdoor living and designer touches.

The open-plan living space leads to a paved outdoor area.
Photo: Supplied

Nick Moraitis and Chris Akkawi of LJ Hooker Newtown will take the property to auction on August 19.

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Darlinghurst

509/50 Burton Street, Darlinghurst. Photo: Supplied

The iconic Republic II building by architects BKH is known for its edgy urban design, walk-to-anywhere location and hipster-magnet properties.

This north-facing apartment has a two-storey glass wall to soak in the city atmosphere and a balcony overlooking the pool and the city skyline.       

A guide of $1.7 million has been set for the August 12 auction. Fraser Turvey of McGrath Edgecliff has the listing.

The communal outdoor area has a water feature and looks out to Sydney’s CBD. Photo: Supplied

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