Official property website: 17pleasantavenue.com

A brilliant designer renovation has transformed this charming freestanding period cottage to a modern 2-level family residence with a wonderful sense of space and premium quality finishes.

Quietly tucked away in a wide tree lined cul-de-sac considered the suburb’s best address, it is perfectly positioned just a short walk to Erskineville village shops and cafes, local schools and King Street dining, city buses and trains.

Much bigger than it appears from the street, the house features a huge rear extension incorporating a sleek Caesarstone gas kitchen and open-plan living and dining areas flowing to a private courtyard garden and versatile separate studio, while upstairs is a spacious parent’s retreat.

Downstairs in the original front section of the home are an entry hallway, two double bedrooms (both with b/in wardrobes) and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

At the rear are the family-sized kitchen, central dining zone and double-height living area with a designer ceiling fan and sliding glass doors opening to the sunny courtyard garden and separate annex with laundry and air-conditioned studio.

Timber stairs leads up the parents’ retreat with a study (with b/in desk, shelves and cabinetry), king-size bedroom, dressing room and ensuite with rain shower.

Other features include European Oak timber floors, high ceilings, ducted r/c air-con, gas heating bayonet and gas BBQ bayonet.