Perched high for privacy and capturing the harbour breeze, this freestanding c1900s villa stands proud in a tucked-away pocket of the peninsula just up from the waterfront and Propellor Park. With a bright east/west aspect and wide leafy views from the upper level, the Victorian beauty has been tastefully renovated with ornate fireplaces, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls bringing a textural and storied quality to the interiors. Spread over two levels and featuring a large lined attic, the two-bedroom home features the bonus of a self-contained garden retreat ideal as a home office or chillout lounge while whole-floor living space features a day bed inviting you to kick back and relax. In the catchment for Nicholson Street Public School, the 6m wide home is a 600m walk to Balmain Wharf for a relaxed ferry trip into the city and 700m to the heart of the village where you'll find a stellar line-up of cafes, gastropubs, independent boutiques and restaurants.