The inspired architect designed reinvention of this freestanding 1880s villa fuses the grandeur of Victorian architecture with the ambience of a luxurious tropical retreat on the exclusive Birchgrove peninsula. Sun drenched interiors embrace the outdoors via a striking glass-framed living pavilion while a lush garden oasis adds a tranquil holiday-like vibe, and a clever design incorporates a versatile home office or teen retreat. - NW aspect and a 13m frontage, scope to reinstate parking - Tropical gardens conceived as an enclosed outdoor retreat - Large bedrooms with built-ins, main with a vast balcony - Office or teen retreat with kitchenette and separate entry - Stylish dining room and huge glass-framed living pavilion - Sleek chef's kitchen integrates with an internal courtyard - 3 designer bathrooms, underfloor heating, bespoke joinery - 400m to Elkington Park, Birchgrove Oval and Balmain village