Few homes capture Balmain's history and harbour theatre quite like Kaikoura. Built c1840 and woven into the peninsula's maritime story, the colonial sandstone treasure was once home to the prominent Bracegirdle seafaring family. Elevated above the harbour with a 12m frontage to the panorama, the meticulously renovated residence frames sweeping north-easterly views centred on the Harbour Bridge from all three levels. Significant architectural features have been beautifully preserved, with rich timber floors, restored fireplaces and iron lacework lending soul to the light-filled interiors. Two ensuite bedrooms include a luxurious master and a lofty top-floor retreat gazing across the harbour to the city skyline, captivating by day and dazzling by night. A Miele-appointed marble kitchen brings contemporary elegance, complemented by ducted air, solar power and Bose sound. Holding a commanding setting on 306sqm approx, this is a superb entertainer with view-swept balconies, a wraparound flagstone courtyard and sundeck. Gated parking for four cars is an absolute rarity on the peninsula, while the location puts the best of Sydney within easy reach, just 350m to the ferry wharf, Nicholson Street Public School, village life and picturesque harbour parkland.

• Harbour theatre meets almost two centuries of history
• Panoramic NE views over the world's most beautiful harbour
• Tri-level layout with a huge frontage and marble-tiled entry
• 4 bedrooms and a home office, master with a walk-in robe
• Top floor retreat with an ensuite and dual dormer windows
• Marble gas kitchen with Miele appliances and drying court
• Elegant living and dining rooms anchored by gas fireplaces
• Upper level casual living with a fireplace, Daikin ducted air
• Cedar French doors to a balcony with Harbour Bridge views
• 4 bathrooms, 2 ensuite, deep attic storage, wide balconies
• Secure gated forecourt with triple parking, solar power
• 350m to Balmain East Wharf for a relaxed trip into the city