16 North Street, Balmain, NSW 2041

Picture-perfect on the outside and pure architectural theatre within, this freestanding Federation cottage has been reimagined by Raymond Panetta of Studio Panetta as a family home of exceptional style and substance. A wide gabled facade gives way to an innovative two-storey layout where heritage elegance and high-end contemporary design exist in perfect balance. European Oak, Tundra and Calacatta marble, brushed brass and extensive custom joinery create a rich yet restrained material palette, complemented by seamless integrated technology. Four generous bedrooms include a private master retreat overlooking the garden, while two living zones and a versatile loft offer space for families to connect or retreat. At the heart of the home, a sunlit social zone is anchored by a dream island kitchen and flows to a natural stone terrace, landscaped garden and pool designed as the centrepiece of family life. Sitting pretty on a level 310sqm dual-access block with rear lane access to parking, this is a perfect spot to enjoy a quintessential Balmain lifestyle, 200m to Darling Street village and 500m to Elkington Park and Dawn Fraser Baths.

- Lovingly restored and recreated, fine attention to detail
- 4 large bedrooms with built-ins and a kids' retreat/study
- Luxurious master with a skylit dressing room and ensuite
- Elegant lounge with a restored fireplace, multi-zoned air
- European Oak herringbone floorboards, soaring ceilings
- Internal courtyard with a centrepiece Japanese maple tree
- Custom Caesarstone mineral kitchen with a butler's pantry
- 3m cantilevered breakfast island, high-end appliances 
- Spacious living and dining, seamless flow to a private terrace
- Sunny level landscaped garden with pool
- 3 bathrooms, custom vanities, brushed brass tapware 
- Zoned air, Sonos sound, CCTV security, secure side access
- Rear lane access to high-clearance parking 
- Birchgrove Public School catchment, footsteps to village life