{"id":778541,"date":"2026-07-04T12:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/778541\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T12:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:54:20","slug":"these-five-terraces-mix-the-traditional-and-the-modern-to-scintillating-effect-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/778541\/","title":{"rendered":"These five terraces mix the traditional and the modern to scintillating effect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shona Hendley\" data-testid=\"author-avatar-image\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b9555a6f228701394dd07153b5fbfa63069e560c.png\"  width=\"64\" class=\"sc-9a01536c-0 libeSR\"\/>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>AAA<\/p>\n<p>Staying in this winter doesn\u2019t have to be drab if you have the right home for entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>From anchor kitchens with island benches, butler\u2019s pantries, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to built-in bars, cellars, home theatres, fire pits, and outdoor amenities, many features make a home the perfect entertainer\u2019s haven.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five of the best homes for sale in Sydney to entertain.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/19-fortescue-street-chiswick-nsw-2046-2020932350\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">19 Fortescue Street, Chiswick, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This property is in one of Chiswick\u2019s most coveted waterside pockets, offering north-westerly water views.<\/p>\n<p>Set on an 878.9 sq m (approx.) block, the home\u2019s dual-level layout provides living areas on each level.<\/p>\n<p>Floor one features an open-plan kitchen, meals, and dining area, which connects to the outdoor entertaining area through soaring glass doors and double-height windows that capture natural light.<\/p>\n<p>Outside, there is a lap pool, surrounded by an expansive patio, a desk with storage, a bathroom, and a sauna.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/21a-olola-avenue-vaucluse-nsw-2030-2020894894\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">21A Olola Avenue, Vaucluse, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The gourmet kitchen sits at the heart of this Vaucluse family home, serving as an ideal entertainment hub.<\/p>\n<p>Related Article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/property\/news\/our-five-favourite-luxury-retreats-for-sale-right-now-20260629-p60b1u.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"27 Bradford Road, Mount Martha\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783169659_295_9c74bc2f02b4dac80328ba9dbed569b0f14242c2a7f12a81011d7de916c36c43.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The kitchen features a gourmet stone island, premium appliances, and glass sliders that open to multiple alfresco areas and a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>Set over four levels, the home includes spacious formal and informal living and dining areas, a wine cellar, and sunny, private balconies that offer views of Vaucluse House.<\/p>\n<p>The property is only a short walk from Nielsen Park, Hermitage Foreshore, and Milk Beach, and is close to Vaucluse Village and schools.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/14-knox-street-clovelly-nsw-2031-2020949503\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">14 Knox Street, Clovelly, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The interior of this Clovelly residence captures natural light across its two levels, creating a sense of warmth and space.<\/p>\n<p>The indoor-outdoor living is a standout, with the open-plan living, kitchen, and dining zone opening to the outdoor terrace.<\/p>\n<p>There is an additional terrace and outdoor entertaining deck that frames the heated swimming pool, an alfresco deck with a dining area, and an outdoor kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>The home also includes four bedrooms, an additional living area, and a two-car garage.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/25-carlotta-avenue-gordon-nsw-2072-2020943281\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">25 Carlotta Avenue, Gordon, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Set for auction on July 18, this Gordon home is the ideal family entertainer.<\/p>\n<p>Crafted by the renowned Byron &amp; Co, the five-bedroom home is more like a resort than a house, with a variety of features to make staying in enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a gourmet chef\u2019s kitchen with a Caesarstone waterfall island and multiple living areas across two levels, including a media room and a wine cellar with shelving for 500-plus bottles.<\/p>\n<p>Outdoors, you\u2019ll find a large lawn and landscaped gardens, a reinforced-steel, undercover entertainment deck with an electric Aluxor shade awning, and a heated pool and a cedar hot tub.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/131-lower-st-georges-crescent-drummoyne-nsw-2047-2020931402\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">131 Lower Street, Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This home offers a balance of space, functionality, and flexibility for entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>Related Article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/property\/news\/five-of-the-best-terrace-homes-in-sydney-for-sale-right-now-20260626-p60ab9.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Terraces in Paddington\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e38469fe467b6035389e255247e298f83b63d136.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s an expansive open-plan family, kitchen, and dining area, along with other distinct living and entertaining zones across the four levels, including a formal lounge near the entry and a cellar with a wine rack.<\/p>\n<p>The kitchen features a butler\u2019s pantry, and outside, the private backyard with a pool and entertaining space includes a large alfresco terrace that flows from the open-plan family, kitchen, and dining zone.<\/p>\n<p>Other features of the home include an internal lift serving all floors, a secure garage, and harbour views.<\/p>\n<p>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>From our partners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. 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