{"id":835662,"date":"2026-07-31T13:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/835662\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:10:11","slug":"sydney-period-homes-five-of-the-best-victorian-and-federation-properties-for-sale-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/835662\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney period homes: Five of the best Victorian and Federation properties for sale right now"},"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>With great character, ornate features and spacious rooms, period homes can often tell a wonderful story and offer benefits for today\u2019s lifestyle too.<\/p>\n<p>From Victorian terraces to Edwardians, here are five of the best period homes for sale in Sydney right now.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/69-union-street-paddington-nsw-2021-2021017736\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">69 Union Street, Paddington, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From its facade, high ceilings, ceiling roses, hardwood timber floors and open fireplaces, this restored Paddington terrace showcases Victorian character at its finest.<\/p>\n<p>The four-bedroom home spans three levels and features an open-plan living and dining area and indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces, including a private, sunlit courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>Modern features include a designer kitchen with dark-stone benchtops, premium appliances and extensive storage.<\/p>\n<p>The terrace is close to Oxford Street\u2019s cafes and restaurants, public transport and Centennial Park.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/71-brisbane-street-bondi-junction-nsw-2022-2021012784\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">71 Brisbane Street, Bondi Junction, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a 6.8-metre-wide frontage and freestanding on one side, this Victorian terrace has a strong street presence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOaklea\u201d has been transformed by CO-AP Architects to create a cohesive interior that complements the home\u2019s heritage, with Chevron oak floors, bespoke joinery and ornate ceilings.<\/p>\n<p>The tri-level layout includes four bedrooms on the upper levels, a dedicated study\/home office and a top-floor retreat. The ground floor offers a flowing living, dining and kitchen area that opens to the al fresco, with a casual dining nook and a servery window.<\/p>\n<p>The home is close to Bondi Junction station, Queens Park, Centennial Park, local cafes and the eastern beaches.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/9-union-street-paddington-nsw-2021-2021014843\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">9 Union Street, Paddington, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Newly completed, this redesign of an 1880s Victorian terrace in Paddington was led by architect Michael Robilliard.<\/p>\n<p>The ornate filigree facade remains, with contemporary updates including highlight windows and soaring vaulted ceilings that create a sense of space throughout the tri-level home.<\/p>\n<p>A wall of custom steel-framed doors frames the garden and opens to a private travertine terrace with a barbecue and wet bar.<\/p>\n<p>Other features include engineered oak floors, a kitchen with Verde Mina granite, skylights and designer lighting.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/183-perouse-road-randwick-nsw-2031-2021011323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">183 Perouse Road, Randwick, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Federation home on a corner block in Randwick has been extensively renovated for modern living.<\/p>\n<p>The freestanding home retains many of its heritage features, including restored leadlight windows and the facade.<\/p>\n<p>Internally, modern updates include Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble, bespoke joinery, a stylish kitchen with a curved island bench and premium appliances and a second level that houses three of the four bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Located in a family-friendly neighbourhood, the home is close to The Spot and Coogee Beach.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/12-selborne-street-burwood-nsw-2134-2021009434\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">12 Selborne Street, Burwood, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This period home sits on a north-facing block in Burwood, measuring approximately 1150 square metres.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, open fireplaces, ceiling roses, stained-glass windows and the wraparound front verandah showcase the home\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>There are both a gourmet and a commercial kitchen with premium appliances, five bedrooms, two with loft retreats and one with an en suite and a bay window.<\/p>\n<p>The home offers great indoor-outdoor living spaces, with a selection of open-air and covered terraces for entertaining, established grounds and a Wi-Fi-controlled heated swimming pool.<\/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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