Property of the Week: 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield
A brand new terrace a heartbeat from the inner city offers accessibility and flexibility on a tidy, beautiful site
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Whether you’re in the market for a home or an investment, a flexible, adaptable floorplan is key. Throw in an excellent location with easy access to public transport, parklands and cafe culture, and you’re set.
This property at 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield in Sydney’s inner west, is a newly finished torrens title terrace, offering 350sqm of living space across three levels, as well as a basement garage with lift providing access to all levels. Entry is available via the street or rear garage, which features space for up to three cars, as well as multiple storage areas ideal for bike storage, a laundry and powder room. The garage is also EV ready, while Lilyfield light rail and bus stops are a few hundred metres away.
There are three bedrooms across the light and bright floorplan, with two bedrooms on the top floor and a third bedroom or living room on the middle floor, with its own spacious terrace overlooking the backyard.
Two well-appointed kitchens with integrated appliances and spacious island benches are located on separate floors, allowing for delineation between work and home, or even to function as separate residences.
Interiors are deliberately neutral, with herringbone pattern timber floors and warm white and timber joinery, ready for new owners to put their stamp on this thoughtfully designed property. With the exception of the basement, each floor has its own balcony or terrace, with two on the main living level.
Ideal for a multitude of uses, from home business/commercial set-up to intergenerational living, the property also has disabled access to the hi speed commercial lift, as well as wheelchair friendly, seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces and hobless frameless showers in the bathrooms.
Ducted reverse cycle aircon, underfloor heating, solar panels and video intercom security ensure this property is futureproofed, offering an exceptionally high quality of living on a surprisingly small footprint.
Auction on site: 3.30pm Saturday, August 31, 2024
Inspections: Wednesday, 28 August 12:15pm – 12:45pm; Saturday, 31 August 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Agent: Pilcher RE Simon Pilcher 0425 216 043 Chris Parsons 0405 540 584
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At the northern tip of Point Piper, hidden from the street and positioned directly on Sydney Harbour, “Radford” combines cinematic views, rare waterfront access and a fascinating connection to one of Australia’s most storied estates.
The five-bedroom residence occupies land once belonging to Paradis Sur Mer, the celebrated three-block waterfront estate that made Australian property history in 1982. The original mansion became the country’s first home reported to have sold for more than $5 million—and may also have inspired one of its fastest and most profitable resales.
Property developer and yachtsman Bernard Lewis purchased the estate at auction for $5.25 million, only to sell it within hours to English betting magnate and thoroughbred breeder Robert Sangster. Lewis reportedly made a $500,000 profit in the process.
Sangster renamed the property Toison D’Or—French for “Golden Fleece” and the name of one of his racehorses—and established it as a Sydney base with his then-wife, Susan. The estate subsequently changed hands and identities again, becoming Paradis Sur Mer, or “Paradise on the Sea”, during Susan’s marriage to financier Sir Frank Renouf.
After another headline-making sale near the peak of Sydney’s late-1980s property boom, the original mansion was eventually demolished and the waterfront holding subdivided. “Radford” now stands on one of those prized parcels, carrying a thread of that extraordinary history into the present day.
Harbour views take centre stage
Designed by award-winning architect Victor Berk and constructed in the early 1990s, the three-level modernist residence has been planned around its exceptional position.
Panoramic views stretch from the Sydney Harbour Bridge across Shark Island and Rose Bay to Manly. A prized northerly aspect fills the home with natural light, while bedrooms and living spaces open to decks, balconies and terraces overlooking the water.
The main living areas flow to a broad alfresco entertaining terrace, sunny swimming pool and level harbourfront lawn. Beyond the garden, a private jetty completes the quintessential Sydney waterfront lifestyle.
Inside, generous proportions make the home equally suited to private family life and large-scale entertaining. The formal dining area can accommodate up to 14 guests, while a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen incorporates an island, walk-in pantry and casual breakfast area opening to the poolside deck.
A fireplace anchors the principal living space, complemented by high ceilings, travertine floors and expansive glazing that keeps the harbour present throughout the home.
A private sanctuary on every level
The main bedroom is accompanied by two walk-in wardrobes, a sitting area and an ensuite featuring a spa bath, separate shower and twin basins. Three further bedrooms each have an ensuite, while a gym with its own kitchenette, built-in storage and bathroom can serve as a fifth bedroom or private guest retreat.
Additional spaces include a fitted home office, an upper-level family area, sauna, two powder rooms and a substantial laundry. A lift connects all three levels, and the central staircase sits beneath an atrium-style glass roof fitted with an electric retractable blind.
Ducted and zoned air-conditioning, extensive storage and a security alarm add everyday practicality. Internal access leads to an oversized secure double garage, with additional driveway parking.
Set in an elite cul-de-sac on one of Australia’s most prestigious waterfront streets, “Radford” is close to Lady Martins Beach, Prince Edward Yacht Club, the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Rose Bay’s marinas and leading schools. Double Bay’s restaurants, boutiques and village amenities are only minutes away.
It is an exceptional harbourfront residence in its own right—but its connection to the record-breaking Paradis Sur Mer estate gives it a place within the wider story of Sydney real estate.
Property details
Address: Wolseley Road, Point Piper, NSW
Bedrooms: Five, including a flexible gym or guest suite
Bathrooms: Five, plus two powder rooms
Parking: Oversized double garage and additional driveway space
Key features: Northerly aspect, panoramic harbour views, private jetty, swimming pool, level waterfront lawn, lift, sauna, home office and Gaggenau kitchen
Architect: Victor Berk
Agents: Michael Pallier, Sydney Sotheby’s & Brad Pillinger, Pillinger
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