Riverside living and contemporary style meet in this secret Sydney enclave

Putney is one of those suburbs in Sydney that can go under the radar. Positioned near the better known and possibly more desirable neighbourhood of Hunters Hill, it is ideally located along the Parramatta River with easy access to ferries, waterfront parks and Ryde Shopping Centre. While the adjacent suburb of Gladesville has an abundance of apartments, contemporary family homes can be harder to find.

Like many more coveted parts of the city, it is also experiencing a renewal of housing stock, as evidenced by this contemporary home at 111 Charles Street. Last sold in 2018 for $2.15m, the property on a 670.3sqm site has been transformed from a single storey 1970s brick residence into a five-bedroom, four-bathroom resort style home.

Interior and exterior spaces have been treated as one, with an integrated alfresco, pool and outdoor entertaining area to the rear surrounded by well-maintained gardens.

An architect’s eye is obvious in this design, with careful attention paid to access to natural light, including double height voids over the formal living area at the front of the house, as well as the open plan living space at the rear. While finishes, including natural stone and glass balustrading, add a sense of luxury, custom designed joinery and Miele appliances ensure it is a highly functional family home.

All bedrooms are on the upper floor, with a spacious master suite with dressing room leading into the ensuite, as well as three additional bedrooms, including one with an additional ensuite.

At a time when trades are difficult to pin down and construction costs are still a concern, this property offers considered contemporary living with nothing to do. For Sydneysiders, it doesn’t get much better than that.

Address: 111 Charles Street Putney

Price Guide: $5.25 million

Auction: 9.45am August 26

Agent: Lee Dowdall Property Partner leedowdall@theagency.com.au 0408 690 921

Stephanie O’Sullivan Property Partner stephanieosullivan@theagency.com.au 0419 485 504

Australian furniture brand King Living has expanded its Aura Collection with the launch of a new modular sofa designed to blend contemporary aesthetics with adaptable living.

The Aura Sofa builds on the success of the Aura Island range, first introduced in 2023, which included indoor and outdoor sofas as well as fixed and swivel occasional chairs.

The latest evolution introduces modular functionality to the collection, allowing homeowners to configure the sofa to suit a variety of spaces and uses.

As living spaces continue to evolve, particularly in urban environments where flexibility is increasingly valued, furniture designers are placing greater emphasis on products that can adapt over time.

King Living says the new Aura Sofa has been developed with this trend in mind, enabling customers to create corner, L-shaped or U-shaped layouts, while also allowing additional modules to be added as needs change.

King Living founder David King said the original Aura concept began as an exploration of sculptural design before being reimagined as a modular system.

“Aura began as an exploration of sculptural form. Now, we’ve brought modularity into that design language, giving the freedom to reimagine your space with a modular design made for flexibility,” he said.

The collection’s defining feature remains its soft, flowing silhouette, with curved forms replacing traditional angular sofa designs.

The company describes the sofa as a response to changing lifestyles, where living rooms increasingly serve multiple purposes, from entertaining guests and family gatherings to quiet reading corners and work-from-home spaces.

Its rounded profile and minimalist aesthetic are intended to enhance the flow of contemporary interiors while maximising available space. According to the company, the design is equally suited to compact apartments and larger open-plan homes.

“Today, living space is both a luxury and a constraint. Aura is our response, a purposeful design that proves when intention and fluidity converge, the result can feel both expansive and refined,” King said.

Beyond aesthetics, the new sofa incorporates several engineering features synonymous with the King Living brand.

These include the company’s Postureflex steel suspension system, extra-high pocket springs and its signature steel frame, which is backed by a 25-year warranty. The company says the design has been engineered to deliver long-term comfort and durability.

Sustainability has also been a focus of the design. Each module features a removable cover that can be professionally cleaned, repaired or replaced individually, reducing the need to replace an entire sofa and potentially extending the product’s lifespan.

The Aura Sofa is available made to order in a range of premium fabrics and European leathers, allowing customers to tailor the piece to different interior styles and colour palettes.

Designed, manufactured and sold exclusively by King Living, the Aura Sofa launched in showrooms and online early this month, marking the latest addition to the Australian company’s growing portfolio of modular furniture designs.

Riverside living and contemporary style meet in this secret Sydney enclave

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King Living has unveiled a modular version of its Aura Sofa, bringing greater flexibility to the sculptural design collection as demand grows for furniture that can adapt to changing lifestyles.