Fresh minimalist design with clean lines and an impressive modern rear extension have transformed this traditional period terrace into a spacious contemporary home with an easy indoor-outdoor flow between its large open-plan living space and sunny timber-decked courtyard.

Private and filled with light, the house has an attractive facade and a wonderful feeling of space and tranquility. Off the entry hall are three double bedrooms and a white-tiled bathroom with skylights, deep bath, separate shower and concealed Euro-style laundry with a washtub and storage.

Superbly designed for comfortable living with underfloor heating, the huge open-plan modern extension provides a well-appointed gas kitchen and generous sitting and dining areas with bifold doors opening to the large courtyard with a sunny north-west aspect and rear access to a pedestrian lane.

With a wide island bench and stainless steel benchtops, the kitchen has a Smeg 6-burner gas range, Bosch dishwasher and plenty of storage. Built-in cabinetry in the dining zone provides more storage.

Other features include polished hardwood floors, high ceilings, gas heating bayonet, ceiling fans, wiring for sound speakers and cable television, and a large attic storage area accessed by a pull-down ladder in the hallway.

Perfectly positioned in a quiet precinct close to RPA Hospital and Sydney University, the property is a short walk from Newtown train station, Camperdown Memorial Rest Park and playground, Australia Street Infants School, Newtown Public and Newtown North Public Schools, Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and King Street shops, cafes and restaurants.