7 Wallace Street

There's a distinctly London sensibility to this grand Balmain terrace where the scale and craftsmanship of a distinguished Chelsea residence meet harbour views that are unmistakably Sydney. Part of a landmark Victorian Italianate row dating to c1887, the three-storey home has been beautifully reimagined by Luxitecture with a refined design approach that honours its heritage while bringing a fresh sense of personality and timeless glamour. Behind an ornate 6m-wide facade, gracious proportions and richly layered interiors create an inviting setting for family life, with elegant entertaining rooms giving way to relaxed living spaces bathed in northerly light. Four generous bedrooms offer space to retreat, while the upper levels capture views over Mort Bay and the harbour. Bathed in sunshine with a distinctly European ambiance, a jasmine-wrapped courtyard promises a perfect spot for entertaining. Freestanding to one side, this is a home of rare presence and warmth in a peaceful peninsula enclave reminiscent of an English village green, just 700m to the city ferry between the lifestyle and cultural hubs of Darling Street and White Bay. - Restored original floorboards and soaring 3.4m ceilings - Interiors by Shakespeare Design and Matt Michael Design - Elegant entry hall, custom Wainscot panelling throughout - Master with double French doors to an iron lace balcony - Grand living and dining rooms anchored by marble fireplaces - Calacatta marble gas kitchen, Gaggenau/Miele appliances - Integrated Liebherr fridge, cocktail bar and custom joinery - Sunlit casual living with dual north-facing Juliet balconies - North-facing entertainer's courtyard cocooned in greenery - Powder room and a separate custom-fitted internal laundry - Ducted air, lighting by Bocci, Nemo, Articolo, Christophe Mathieu - Secure laneway access, stroll to parks, 700m to Balmain Wharf