19A/171 Gloucester Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

One of the advantages of appointing an agent with Sydney CBD experience is that they have a better overall knowledge and understanding of city buildings. These agents can identify small nuances made to increase the appeal of a home, be it from an aesthetic or functional perspective.

I sold Stamford Residences off plan back in 2007 and witnessed the construction of the building with completion in November 2011. I consider this apartment to be one of the best with the same floor plate because of the decisions taken by the original buyers made eighteen years ago. The original design consisted of an enclosed kitchen; the original owners requested the architects to design the kitchen to be open plan which was transformational. There is a huge 4.15 metre Calcutta marble benchtop, one part was either too big or too heavy for the lift, so this had to manually carried up the stairwell.

This home benefits from a large 196 square metre floor plan, exceptional living space measuring 9.7 metres, wood parquetry flooring, an abundance of natural light with expansive northerly views towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge and westerly towards Barangaroo and Crown Casino. The focal point of the kitchen is the Calcutta island bench top, there is ample storage and Miele appliances. 
The splendid master bedroom has plenty of built-in wardrobes and opulent en-suite with two vanity units, bath, double shower and wc. There are two further bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, family shower room, study and powder room with laundry. 

Another genuine benefit are the two generous separate car parking spaces both with storage cages. The apartment has intercom access and residents have access to a pool, well equipment gymnasium, meeting room plus there is a rooftop barbecue area with outdoor seating. The building has a concierge and an onsite building manager to assist residents. 

The location of Stamford Residences is brilliant being in a quiet residential street in The Rocks being on the doorstep to the city. Transport links are ubiquitous, according to Google Maps it is 350 metres to Wynyard Train Station, 350 metres to Bridge Street Light Rail and 550 metres to Circular Quay Train Station and Wharf 4. Plus, 750 metres to GPO Sydney, Martin Place, 1 km to Westfield Sydney and 1.2 km to the Sydney Opera House.