Occupying a premier corner position in one of Sydney’s most coveted cosmopolitan locales, this stately residence originally built in 1857 is the epitome of elegance and grandeur. Known as ‘Novar’, which means ‘brightest star’, it’s a prime example of Georgian-style architecture.


Behind its timeless façade lies a home of extraordinary flexibility. Currently configured as a luxurious two-bedroom sanctuary of vast proportions, Novar can easily transform into a five-bedroom, all-ensuite family home — simply by reinstating the grand dressing rooms that have been artfully “borrowed” as original bedrooms.


Step through the entrance and be greeted by dazzling original features, including soaring high pressed metal ceiling, rich timber floorboards, opulent marble fireplaces and one of Sydney’s first stained leadlight windows. It’s currently configured for the height of luxurious living and entertaining with two self-contained levels connected by a lift, two oversized and impeccably appointed bedroom suites and three separate lounge/dining areas. Highlights include the beautifully illuminated wine library, gourmet commercial-grade kitchen, mosaic artwork feature wall and an emerald green built-in dining suite with a custom copper table.


Featuring secure off-street parking, climate control and the ultimate in security, it includes plans for a rooftop garden to complete the picture of refinement. It’s placed in a charming enclave a stroll to some of Sydney’s most renowned cafes, restaurants and galleries. Central to Paddington and Potts Point, it’s just 500m to rail and one train stop to the CBD.


Renovated with new foundations, plumbing, wiring and roof
Gourmet open plan kitchen, sumptuous island breakfast bar
Angelo Po appliances, Space Combi oven, Miele dishwasher
Barbeque with range hood, integrated fridges, butler’s pantry
Glamorous living/dining with fireplaces and built-in dining suite
Oversized main bedroom suite with lavish ensuite bathroom
Two separate outstanding walk-in robes and dressing rooms
Potential to convert the dressing rooms back into bedrooms
Formal lounge and dining rooms with illuminated wine library
Second gourmet open plan kitchen and living/dining room
Second oversized bedroom with fireplace and superb ensuite
Powder room, home office, air conditioning, lift access between two levels
Secure off-street 2 car parking, full soundproofing and top-tier security
Sound proofing, unbreakable Perspex windows, top security
Stroll to well-known Darlo Bar, Tropicana Café and Govinda’s