5 Woods Avenue, Woollahra

SOLD BY JASON PANTZER & CHARLIE BEAUMONT - Beautifully Recreated Gingerbread Cottage With Idyllic Garden Courtyard Beyond the picturesque facade of this Victorian Gothic Revival cottage lies a sophisticated contemporary home designed to embrace a private garden courtyard. One of Woollahra's iconic gingerbread cottages built in the 1890s, the home has been sympathetically restored and recreated blending romantic charm with designer luxury and features a versatile attic retreat. Tucked away in a historic cul-de-sac enclave opposite Centennial Park, this peaceful and private haven is a brief stroll to Woollahra village with a nearby pedestrian bridge affording easy access to Westfield's retail hub and the station. Classic marble-finished portico entry Chic hallway with corbelled archway 2 double beds, built-ins, fireplaces Bay fronted main, high ornate ceilings Large upper level study with day bed Contemporary open plan living space Custom-designed Carrara marble kitchen Miele appliances, induction cooktop Zip hot water system, C Bus technology Private European limestone courtyard Lush garden with mature snow pear trees Outdoor lighting, magical by night Beautiful bathroom, underfloor heating Handmade Italian tiles, antique vanity Solid European Oak floors throughout Artemide lighting, reverse cycle air Internal laundry, integrated fridge Fully wired for sound and data Private and secure cul-de-sac setting Quiet enclave, 200m to Centennial Park Stroll to cafés, boutiques and galleries This chic designer home has been the feature home in Inside Out magazine renovation issue, in addition to: 'The Design Files http://thedesignfiles.net/2012/04/sydney-home-heidi-gill-and-family/ The Grace Tales http://thegracetales.com/the-tale-of-heidi-moore-gill-and-jemima-storch/