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Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n AAA<\/p>\n Renovated period homes, showcasing timeless details and updated with modern features for contemporary living, can be rich in history and offer standout living options.<\/p>\n From updated Victorian terraces to a beachside weatherboard cottage, here are five of the best Sydney homes where past meets present, all on the market now.<\/p>\n 42 Jeffreys Street, Kirribilli, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n This extensively updated Victorian terrace spans four levels within a harbourside enclave in Kirribilli.<\/p>\n Period features \u2013 including the facade, arched verandas and ornate cast-iron balustrade \u2013 welcome you while, inside, the formal dining room with its original marble fireplace and ceiling rose also showcases the home\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n Modern renovations include the Calacatta Viola marble kitchen, marble-finished bars, and marble finishes throughout the four bedrooms, including the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite.<\/p>\n Other standout features include the cellar and the top-floor bedroom with its own bathroom and balcony offering city skyline and Harbour Bridge views.<\/p>\n 12 Cliff Street, Watsons Bay, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n This c1860 double-fronted weatherboard cottage, once home to the harbour master and later to Australian artist John Olsen, is just 300 metres from Camp Cove Beach.<\/p>\n The renovated five-bedroom residence blends vintage and contemporary design, with 3.4-metre-high ceilings, lime-washed floorboards, a chef\u2019s kitchen with a stone breakfast island, a walk-in pantry, and bursts of colour throughout the light-filled interiors.<\/p>\n The property also includes a lower-level media retreat or a fifth bedroom and, outside, a courtyard and a bougainvillea-framed deck.<\/p>\n 12 Findlay Avenue, Roseville, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n This Federation-era residence on an approximately 1477-square-metre block near Roseville Village is set for auction on Saturday, September 12.<\/p>\n The original double-brick facade, vast proportions, fireplaces and high ceilings showcase the original design, while extensive updates introduce a contemporary aesthetic.<\/p>\n Spacious open-plan living includes a high-end kitchen with Carrara splash backs, plus two additional family rooms for additional flexibility. Outside, there are established, manicured gardens, large lawns and a swimming pool.<\/p>\n 86 Kenneth Street, Longueville NSW<\/a><\/p>\n Located on a dual-fronted block opposite Kingsford Smith Oval stands one of Longueville\u2019s original homes.<\/p>\n \u201cRiverslea\u201d was built c1885 and still retains much of its Victorian heritage, with high ceilings and fireplaces set within black-and-white marble mantles.<\/p>\n The light-filled kitchen has been updated with marble benchtops and Smeg appliances, and bifold doors open to an undercover verandah overlooking the backyard, which features a 10-metre saltwater swimming pool.<\/p>\n Set over two levels, the upper bedroom offers views of the Harbour Bridge, while a detached studio\/garage could be converted into a granny flat, subject to council approval.<\/p>\n