Designed by Renowned Modern Architect Harry Seidler
Palmerston Street, Vaucluse

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20th-century Modernist marvel with swimming pool

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This one-of-a-kind family residence was crafted by the globally celebrated 20th-century Modernist architect Harry Seidler and has featured in international architectural publications, blends modern comforts, convenience, and adaptability. Spread across two well-designed levels, it boasts generous proportions, abundant natural light, verdant views, and excellent airflow throughout, making it an ideal home for entertaining.
 

The first level showcases an open sitting area with a Steinway grand piano and a spacious balcony that offers leafy views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Adjacent is a separate dining room with a green outlook and a wheelchair-accessible side entry for added privacy. The living room overlooks a well maintained garden and a 12.5m lap swimming pool. The sleek galley kitchen is equipped with stainless steel benchtops, a dishwasher, a commercial gas cooktop, ample pantry space, extensive cabinetry, and large windows facing the garden. A granite breakfast nook enhances the kitchen area, while an internal laundry is conveniently located nearby. The entertainer’s backyard features well-maintained gardens with an irrigation system. Granite flooring runs throughout, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows and doors.  This floor also comprises of a large study with an adjoining bathroom.

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Walk up the grand spiral staircase to the upper level which comprises of four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own granite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The master bedroom stands out with a private balcony, a spa bath, and water views toward Watsons Bay.
 

The property includes a large lock-up garage with ample storage, off-street parking for two cars, and internal access to the home. 

The property also has a fully self-contained studio apartment with kitchen, bathroom and is located on the ground floor with it's own separate entrance.  This is an ideal space for a live-in-nanny.
 

Ideally situated just 700m from the Watsons Bay Ferry, providing direct access to the CBD. Moments from Watsons Bay, the Harbour, and nearby beaches including Kutti Beach, Gibsons, and Vaucluse Sailing Club, as well as Parsley Bay. Close to scenic cliff-top walks and major local schools.

Harry Seidler
This residence was crafted by the late architectural master Harry Seidler, one of Australia’s most celebrated and internationally acclaimed Modern architects. Seidler’s design reflects a blend of influences from the renowned modern masters he studied under or collaborated with, including Bauhaus pioneers Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, and artist Josef Albers, as well as luminaries like Alvar Aalto and Oscar Niemeyer.

Many of Harry Seidler's famously designed buildings are  recognised all over Sydney (Horizon Apartments, Cove Apartments, MLC Centre, Blues Point Tower, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre), across Australia and the world including Austria, Mexico, Hong Kong and France.