Property of the Week: 5903/1A Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

If you’ve ever ventured around the newly established precinct of Barangaroo—one of Sydney’s most important waterfront renewal projects in decades—it will become immediately apparent just how extensive its re-development has been. What once was a gasworks site and container terminal is now a thriving oasis in central Sydney; a new waterside precinct with restaurants, bars and more that locals and tourists alike flock to year round.

Not surprisingly, it has also become a highly desirable place to live. Enter 5903/1A Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo —a three-bedroom, three-bathroom luxury apartment on Level 59 of Crown Sydney’s One Barangaroo locale.

Seldom do property listings like this become available, particularly so soon after its completion (the apartment is less than two years old). Providing all the luxurious amenities and service one can expect from such a location, this expansive home—which is just one of 79 residential apartments—is opulent in every sense of the word.

This residence represents the pinnacle of luxury living at 5903/1A Barangaroo Avenue, with panoramic views of both Darling Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. Featuring three spacious bedroom suites, each with adjoining ensuites, the residence is suited to both family members and their guests who can meet in the entertaining area where attention to detail, particularly in its design, is apparent. Materials include marble, artisan timber and leather interiors, chosen to complement designer lighting fixtures and a world-class chef’s kitchen with a bookend Calacatta benchtop and Sub Zero fridges.

Living in such surroundings calls for the hospitality and service Crown has come to be known for. Residents have access to six-star hospitality establishments with priority seating—as well as a residents-only bar and restaurant—a dedicated pool and private tennis court, valet service, and even room service should you desire.

Above all else, Barangaroo South is brimming with activity; once a neglected and inaccessible area of Sydney, now residents and visitors will benefit from the dynamic cultural, residential, business and retail hub that Barangaroo has become, yet is only moments from the city’s CBD precinct.

A win-win for young couples, downsizers, and families young and old who aspire to enjoy the best of city-living without compromising on a premium lifestyle.

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Address: 5903/1A Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW

Price guide: $15.5 million

Auction: Private Sale

Agent: The listing is with McGrath Millers Point, Richard Shalhoub (0414 466 973) and Richard Sholl (0430 803 424)

Long-term Sydney residents always had handful of not-so-glamourous nicknames for the building on the corner of Cleveland and Baptist Streets straddling Redfern and Surry Hills, but after a modern rebirth that’s all changed.

Once known as “Murder Mall” or “Methadone Mall”, the 1960s-built Surry Hills Shopping Centre was a magnet for colourful characters and questionable behaviour. Today, however, a $500 million facelift of the site — alongside a slow and steady gentrification of the two neighbouring suburbs — the prime corner property has been transformed into a luxury apartment complex Surry Hills Village by developer Toga Group.

The crowning feature of the 122-apartment project is the three-bedroom penthouse, fully completed and just released to market with a $7.5 million price guide.

Measuring 211sqm of internal space, with a 136sqm terrace complete with landscaping, the penthouse is the brand new brainchild of Surry Hills local Adam Haddow, director of architecture at award-winning firm SJB.

Victoria Judge, senior associate and co-interior design lead at SJB says Surry Hills Village sets a new residential benchmark for the southern end of Surry Hills.

“The residential offering is well-appointed, confident, luxe and bohemian. Smart enough to know what makes good living, and cool enough to hold its own amongst design-centric Surry Hills.”

Allan Vidor, managing director of Toga Group, adds that the penthouse is the quintessential jewel in the crown of Surry Hills Village.

“Bringing together a distinct design that draws on the beauty and vibrancy of Sydney; grand spaces and the finest finishes across a significant footprint, located only a stone’s throw away from the exciting cultural hub of Crown St and Surry Hills.”

Created to maximise views of the city skyline and parkland, the top floor apartment has a practical layout including a wide private lobby leading to the main living room, a sleek kitchen featuring Pietra Verde marble and a concealed butler’s pantry Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, full-height Aspen elm joinery panels hiding storage throughout, flamed Saville stone flooring, a powder room, and two car spaces with a personal EV.

All three bedrooms have large wardrobes and ensuites with bathrooms fittings such as freestanding baths, artisan penny tiles, emerald marble surfaces and brushed-nickel accents.

Additional features of the entertainer’s home include leather-bound joinery doors opening to a full wet bar with Sub-Zero wine fridge and Sub-Zero Wolf barbecue.

The Surry Hills Village precinct will open in stages until autumn next year and once complete, Wunderlich Lane will be home to a collection of 25 restaurants and bars plus wellness and boutique retail. The EVE Hotel Sydney will open later in 2024, offering guests an immersive experience in the precinct’s art, culture, and culinary offerings.

The Surry Hills Village penthouse on Baptist is now finished and ready to move into with marketing through Toga Group and inquiries to 1800 554 556.

Property of the Week: 5903/1A Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

A rare and opulent offering in the heart of Barangaroo.

A Sydney site with a questionable past is reborn as a luxe residential environment ideal for indulging in dining out