Paddington is world famous for its Victorian streetscapes, cafe culture and Oxford Street’s style mile, but there are some secret pockets favoured by locals that really hit the sweet spot. One of the most in-demand suburbs in the east thanks to its proximity to the city and beaches, Paddington has transformed over the decades into a cosmopolitan arts, fashion and entertainment hub while managing to maintain its charming village-like atmosphere. A new swathe of bars and speakeasy dens including Busby’s at Oxford House and El Primo Sanchez sit alongside historic English-style pubs and award-winning wine bars and for those looking to get a slice of the Paddo action, we’ve lined up four of the best.

New to the market, 43 Dudley Street, Paddington is a secret world hidden at the end of a picturesque cul-de-sac that’s home to some seriously gorgeous terraces just off William Street, Sydney’s most fashionable boutique shopping strip. A perfectly private urban retreat, the architect-recreated terrace has been designed to take full advantage of its north aspect with streamlined interiors and a choice of alfresco living spaces creating a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle.

Inspired by Italian aesthetics but crafted for Australian lifestyles, the two-storey home’s Venetian plaster walls achieve a luminous effect and a textural quality while a bespoke Arrital kitchen serves as the social heart of the home. Soak up the tranquil vista from the master balcony and indulge yourself in the luxurious spa-inspired ensuite or step outside and immerse yourself in the buzz of Sydney’s most cosmopolitan neighbourhood.

One of only a handful of homes in a boutique cul-de-sac between Oxford Street and Woollahra village, 8 Wentworth Street, Paddington is set on 177sqm approx block in an historic 1840s row. Available for the first time in 30 years, the two-storey terrace is designed around a suntrap internal courtyard and offers plenty of scope to add your stamp of style in a whisper-quiet setting just 450m to the gates to Centennial Park.

Tucked away in the heart of Paddington’s arts and entertainment hub, 43 Gipps Street, Paddington is perfect for the urbanite with creatively redesigned interiors and a gorgeous walled courtyard bringing a splash of Moroccan charm to this cosmopolitan lifestyle hub just 450m to Five Ways.

At the Darlinghurst end of Paddington, 33 Comber Street, Paddington is set on a one-way street just one block to Victoria Street’s dining precinct and 550m to the action at Taylor Square. A streamlined redesign drawing inspiration from the simplicity of Scandinavian design has transformed the c1890 terrace in a contemporary four-bedroom home just over 2km to the city.

All four of these Paddington beauties will be open for inspection tomorrow, Saturday 27th January, so please click on the link for all the details and our Paddington specialists Catherine Dixon, Kane Dunkley and William Hesketh look forward to showing you around!

This week the sales team secured 12 sales with an average price of $4.1m and listed 31 new properties.