83 Todman Ave, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia

The flawless architect-designed transformation of one of Kensington’s finest Californian bungalows has created a luxurious contemporary residence designed to embrace a landscaped garden haven with a sparkling pool as centrepiece to family life. Built c1920 on a private 700sqm, the double-fronted beauty rests behind a sunny private garden at the widest end of the street with an impressive 15m frontage and auto gated access to triple parking. Introduced by a stone-paved verandah and elegant central hallway, the four-bedroom home is spread over one level with separate living and accommodation zones creating a perfect environment for families to live, work and entertain. A huge contemporary living space with a custom island kitchen serves as the social heart of the home while twin pavilions flanking an internal deck are designed to embrace the gardens with lush greenery all around delivering a sense of harmony. A seamless fusion of classic elegance and high-end design has created a sophisticated city residence that’s perfect for both family living and grand scale entertaining within easy reach of East Village shopping and dining hub, OLSH College, Royal Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Parklands.

* Re-tuckpointed facade, columned verandah

* Wide entry hallway, dark hardwood floors

* High ornate ceilings and leadlight windows

* 4 large bedrooms with custom built-in robes

* Master with an ensuite with double shower

* Fully imported bespoke kitchen

* Gaggenau appliances, downdraft extractor

* Liebherr fridge/freezer, extensive cabinetry

* Large butler’s pantry and a kitchen garden

* Living room with a bank of Velux skylights

* Twin pavilions flank a large internal deck

* Stylish dining pavilion with custom cabinetry

* Casual living pavilion with a fitted home office

* Lofty vaulted ceilings and custom window seat

* Blue Gum floors, gallery art hanging system

* Private established garden with a 10m pool

* Family bathroom, soaking tub, double shower

* 38sqm approx lined attic with ladder access

* Ducted heating, reverse cycle air conditioning

* Auto gated access to triple security parking

* 250m to Bar Lucio, 650m to the light rail