As featured in Belle Magazine (April 2025), a finalist for the Belle Fanuli Emerging Designer Award (October 2024) and commended by The Local Project at The (Emerging) Designer Awards for Interior Design (October 2024), this rare freestanding Victorian terrace c1890s has undergone a three-year restoration and enhancement, resulting in a residence which combines heritage craftsmanship with modern functionality.
Meticulously curated by owner and interior designer Jaime Bligh, director of Sydney-based Care Of Studio, the transformation was guided by a dedication to preserving the home's original layout and honouring the legacy of its former owner of more than half a century - reflected in the name 'Luise' now gracing the facade.
Natural materials are woven throughout, including mixed metal and timber details, stone and hardwood floors, all selected for their enduring texture and character. Vintage and antique components are paired with hidden design innovations, such as a perforated brass window seat with embedded heating and cooling in the main living area. Every fixture and finish has been individually sourced, creating a warm and cohesive atmosphere in which each room is distinct yet harmoniously connected, while a north-facing courtyard garden creates a seamless extension of the interior.
Unmatched in its refinement and sophistication, this remarkable property is unlike anything else available in the area - impossible to replicate and in a highly desirable position less than 150m from Annandale's village heart on Booth Street.
- High ceilings with intricate plasterwork, original hardwood floors and new custom timber doors with brass hardware
- Restored traditional front living/dining areas feature Norwegian Rose and herringbone terracotta fireplaces
- Galley-style kitchen blends Calacatta Viola marble with oak veneer cabinets, handmade terracotta flooring and integrated appliances
- Lace balcony off the main bedroom captures spectacular views of the city skyline with Harbour Bridge cameo
- Two additional bedrooms and a versatile family room with bi-fold doors opening to a landscaped north-facing courtyard
- Custom built-in robes, clever storage and considered lighting choices add functionality, ambience and sophistication
- New combined bathroom/laundry on ground floor plus luxurious upstairs bathroom including bath and rain shower
- Moments from Booth Street shops, cafes and dining options; just 300m to city buses at Johnston Street
- 450m to St Brendan's Catholic Primary School; zoned for Annandale Public and Sydney Secondary College
- Within 1.5km of the Rozelle Bay light rail, Glebe Foreshore Parks and the popular Tramsheds precinct
