As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the year’s most coveted Sydney property listings on bw.com.au. From homes of architectural excellence, to masterful renovations and period homes with historical character intact, it’s a list that reveals what buyers have favoured this year.

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Top homes for 2024, on bw.com.au.

3 Warren Ball Avenue, Newtown

A terrace impressive in both its scale and preservation, 3 Warren Ball Avenue was offered to market this year for the first time in 41 years. The home boasted three storeys of 1800’s character with original floors, fireplaces and ceilings all intact with a grand balcony to drink in the views of the neighbouring Hollis Park reserve.

47 Wybalena Road, Hunters Hill

A classic Sydney sandstone villa on the Hunters Hill peninsula, ‘Radnor’ demonstrated the elegance and charm of its 1913 era. Expansive waterfront views and access to a private beach nestled in a highly desirable locale made this home a special and sought-after gem.

85 Woolwich Road, Hunters Hill

A humble Woolwich period residence with character in spades. This home welcomed ambience and natural light, particularly in the open plan kitchen and living space at the rear.  The option to create a fourth bedroom upstairs made this a favourable find for the growing family.

30 Wells Street, Annandale

Positioned in a neat and convenient pocket within the Annandale locale, 30 Wells Street was an elegant three-bedroom terrace boasting the very best contemporary updates. Its spacious floorplan inclusive of garage and rear studio with dedicated areas to entertain, made it particularly appealing for young families.

203 Nelson Street, Annandale

An architectural masterpiece by Welsh + Major architects, it is not surprising that 203 Nelson Street, Annandale has made its way into the top ten homes of 2024. The existing cottage has received a state-of-the-art contemporary update featuring a tiered concrete and brick extension with retractable sunroof that floods the space with natural light. A special home catering to those with an eye for design and sustainability.

2a Viret Street, Hunters Hill

Boasting panoramic views across the Lane Cove River, 2a Viret Street, Hunters Hill was a unique penthouse opportunity – one of only two residences within the historic 1911 Craigie Lea landmark. A home that reflected the love and care of its prior owner, its updated elegance attracted much attention from downsizers and those seeking low-maintenance living.

36 Amy Street, Erskineville

Generous in space and lifestyle appeal made 36 Amy Street, Erskineville a unique find in the Inner West heartland. Growing families were drawn to the home’s expansive outdoor entertaining area with rear studio – not to mention the endless opportunities to update and recast for the future.

331 Riley Street, Surry Hills

Inner-city Sydney terrace living, done differently. The ultra-contemporary aesthetic of 331 Riley Street, Surry Hills with its warm timber accents and generous natural light attracted plenty of attention for buyers. The home wrapped itself around a central atrium – a space uniquely designed to be adapted interchangeably for indoor and outdoor living.

155 Rochford Street, Erskineville

A home of contrasts redefining contemporary living in the Inner West. Behind the heritage façade of 155 Rochford Street, Erskineville was a sleek and modern open-plan living, courtyard and garage space. A clever and generous floorplan including four bedrooms and five bathrooms, nestled within a great pocket of the Erskineville community made this home a unique and highly sought-after find.

1/11-21 Flinders Street, Surry Hills

A humble residence tucked away above a Surry Hills village precinct, 1/11-21 Flinders Street, Surry Hills was for those wanting to be close to the heartbeat of the Sydney CBD. Open plan living, balcony and communal rooftop permitted ample opportunity to entertain and immerse in the local community atmosphere.

All this and more in the BresicWhitney Quarterly, your essential guide to Sydney property, unpacking the present and future of a changing market.