City | House in Balmain, Australia

Summary:
This beautiful Victorian house combines old-world elegance with modern comforts. It also has a great location near Gladstone Park and all the shopping, dining and bars along Darling Street. Set across two levels, the house has multiple balconies, including two overlooking the water and Sydney’s city skyline. The two cosy bedrooms share a marble bathroom. It also has decorative fireplaces in the study and living room, antique furnishings, a country-style kitchen and inviting dining area.

The Space:
Set across two storeys, this is a gorgeous Victorian house with antique furnishings and elegant features throughout. Marble and timber finishes bestow old-world grandeur, particularly in the country-style kitchen which has eight-person dining and colourful artwork. Both bedrooms have balconies, while the dining room has an adjoining balcony with a barbecue and seating. The living room and study have decorative fireplaces, while the marble bathroom has a separate bath.

General
- Entire 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house
- 2 furnished balconies
- City and water views
- Laundry facilities provided
- Wi-Fi provided
- Street parking only
- No air conditioning
- Decorative Fireplace
- Study/library

Living room
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Two heaters
- Decorative fireplace

Bedrooms and bathrooms
- Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed, balcony, blackout blinds, fan, heater, drawers, city views
- Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, blackout blinds, study desk, decorative fireplace, drawers, balcony access
- 1 bathroom with separate bath (also a separate toilet)
- Top-quality linens & towels

Kitchen
- Stainless-steel Smeg appliances
- Oven and gas stovetop with rangehood
- Dishwasher
- Heater
- 8-seat dining table
- Toaster, kettle, coffee machine and microwave
- Fridge and freezer

Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes drying rack

Points of Interest
- Shops, Restaurants, Cafes and bus stop to the city, 0.3Km
- Gladstone Park Playground 0.3 Km, three-minutes walk or one-minutes drive
- Mort Bay Park and Balmain Ferry Stop 0.8 Km, 12-minutes walk or three-minutes drive

Beach Access
- Bondi Beach 13.2 Km, 20-minutes drive
- Coogee Beach 13.9 Km, 19-minutes drive

Airport Access
- Sydney Airport 18.7 Km, 21-minutes drive

Guest Access:
You’ll have access to the entire property when you stay here, so it will feel like your own home.

The Neighborhood:
About 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD, Balmain is an attractive neighbourhood filled with Victorian-era houses, alfresco cafes and lush parks. It’s home to a popular restaurant scene, which is best experienced along Darling Street, along with fashionable boutiques, artisan bakeries and cosmopolitan eateries. Visit the Balmain Market on weekends for handicrafts and organic goods and venture north or east to relax at waterside parks.

Getting Around:
We highly recommend using ride-sharing services.

Check out the TripGo app for transport timetables.

Public transport
The Balmain Wharf ferry terminal is about 700 metres away and has regular ferries to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour in around 10 to 15 minutes. There are multiple bus stops along Darling Street and around Gladstone Park with the line 442 servicing the surrounding suburbs and accessing the Sydney CBD in about 25 minutes.

Ride sharing
Ride sharing apps are a safe and easy way to get around, especially late at night when public transport services are less frequent. Prices are about two-thirds of a taxi, but may surge during bad weather or public events.

Points of Interest
- Gladstone Park Playground 0.3 Km, three-minutes walk or one-minutes drive
- Balmain Market 0.3 Km, four-minutes drive or one-minutes drive
- Mort Bay Park 0.8 Km, 12-minutes walk or three-minutes drive

Beach Access
- Bondi Beach 13.2 Km, 20-minutes drive
- Coogee Beach 13.9 Km, 19-minutes drive

Airport Access
- Sydney Airport 18.7 Km, 21-minutes drive

Other Things to Note:
Extra Services:
- Early check-in: Our standard check-in is at 3 pm. To guarantee early access to the property we suggest booking the night before if available. Otherwise, early check-in is subject to availability from the night before at an additional cost.
- Late check-out: Our standard check-out is at 10 am. To guarantee a later check-out of the property we suggest booking an additional night if available. Otherwise, a late check-out is subject to availability from the night before to an additional cost.
- Baggage: For security reasons, we are unable to receive or to keep unattended baggage before check-in or after check-out
- We provide a small welcome amenity pack to get your stay started

Note
- Please leave laundry door open when using the dryer
- The ground-floor toilet is an eco-toilet
- Apple TV available
- Fireplaces are decorative only
- Unlimited street parking in nearby Jane Street
- Second bedroom has a Queen mattress made up of 2 single bases.
- French windows in the kitchen can not be fully opened.

Interaction with Guests:
Your stay will be hosted by local hospitality experts – which means you’ll have 24/7 support throughout your stay, from check-in to check-out. If you have a question or need help, we’re only a phone call or message away.