Everyone dreams of making their mark on a rundown terrace but maybe that perfect one already exists. There are 3 for sale right now that’ll go pretty close.

In fact, it’s hard for us to imagine these much differently. How ‘bout you?

Glebe

Let’s start with this designer residence in Bridge Street, Glebe. More of a rebuild than a renovation, no expense was spared in this makeover.

Even the foundations were re-poured and reformed.

With an open-plan ground floor, it opens into a north-facing garden with bench tops that extend to the courtyard.

You’re getting a real timber-edged kitchen here, Italian details in both the main bathroom and the ensuite, and landscaped plantings with auto irrigation.

A blend of stone, timber and glass, it is refined, hard to fault, and it goes to auction this Saturday, February 9.

Newtown

With equal air of sophistication, this Newtown terrace achieves the same indoor/outdoor feats with its similarly designed kitchen and BBQ space.

A designer home in a premier street, the rear studio adds big value with its loft-style retreat above the garage.

This one has separate formal and informal living areas separated by a glass floor, which floats above a koi pond.

Other features you would have added for yourself are the Jetmaster fireplace, the ducted heating and cooling, and the recycled hardwood floors.

But you don’t have to. It’s all done. And it goes to auction Saturday, February 16.

Redfern

Here’s one more architect-designed renovation that takes an Elizabeth Street terrace and fills it with natural light and sharp detail.

Tucked away from the street, it’s elevated and set behind a leafy reserve. And a thriving creative hub of cafes and design businesses lives just outside.

The big wow element here is the creative use of custom windows and skylights.

It has a touch of post-modernism, retains some Victoriana, and goes to auction Saturday, February 16.

So there you have it. You know. For anyone wanting less renovating, more celebrating.