Five of the best period homes for sale in Sydney now

With great character, ornate features and spacious rooms, period homes can often tell a wonderful story and offer benefits for today’s lifestyle too.From Victorian terraces to Edwardians, here are five of the best period homes for sale in Sydney right now.69 Union Street, Paddington, NSWFrom its facade, high ceilings, ceiling roses, hardwood timber floors and open fireplaces, this restored Paddington terrace showcases Victorian character at its finest.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.Modern features include a designer kitchen with dark-stone benchtops, premium appliances and extensive storage.The terrace is close to Oxford Street’s cafes and restaurants, public transport and Centennial Park.71 Brisbane Street, Bondi Junction, NSWWith a 6.8-metre-wide frontage and freestanding on one side, this Victorian terrace has a strong street presence.“Oaklea” has been transformed by CO-AP Architects to create a cohesive interior that complements the home’s heritage, with Chevron oak floors, bespoke joinery and ornate ceilings.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.The home is close to Bondi Junction station, Queens Park, Centennial Park, local cafes and the eastern beaches.9 Union Street, Paddington, NSWNewly completed, this redesign of an 1880s Victorian terrace in Paddington was led by architect Michael Robilliard.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.A wall of custom steel-framed doors frames the garden and opens to a private travertine terrace with a barbecue and wet bar.Other features include engineered oak floors, a kitchen with Verde Mina granite, skylights and designer lighting.183 Perouse Road, Randwick, NSWThis Federation home on a corner block in Randwick has been extensively renovated for modern living.The freestanding home retains many of its heritage features, including restored leadlight windows and the facade.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.Located in a family-friendly neighbourhood, the home is close to The Spot and Coogee Beach.12 Selborne Street, Burwood, NSWThis period home sits on a north-facing block in Burwood, measuring approximately 1150 square metres.Inside, soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, open fireplaces, ceiling roses, stained-glass windows and the wraparound front verandah showcase the home’s history.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.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.More:Luxury propertyProperty marketProperty pricesBondi JunctionBurwoodPaddingtonRandwickSydneyNSW residential propertyResidential propertyProperty listingsFrom our partners