12 Betts Ave, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

A beautifully recreated double-fronted Art Deco classic, this freestanding 1930s residence blends architectural symmetry and timeless character with a confident contemporary sensibility. Thoughtfully renovated to honour its authentic charm, the home opens out to embrace outdoor living with walls of glass dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. Designed for entertaining, a generous deck with alfresco bar overlooks a child-friendly garden, creating an inviting setting for relaxed gatherings and family life. Just up from Five Dock Park, ‘Gwabegar’ balances vintage charm with modern comfort on a wide, leafy avenue in one of Five Dock’s most tightly held pockets. The three-bedroom layout has been carefully considered, while practical inclusions such as double parking with space to store a boat and a 8kW solar power system ensure everyday ease and a low carbon footprint and energy costs. Held by just three owners in almost a century, the home enjoys a prized lifestyle setting just up from Five Dock Park, 300m to The Home Grounds and 750m to Five Dock village’s vibrant dining and social scene.

Level 380sqm approx with a 16m street frontage

Magnolia-framed garden entry, terrazzo portico

Elegant wide entry hall, polished hardwood floors

king-sized main, with built-ins 2 other spacious bedrooms

Sun-filled living and dining, classic Art Deco ceilings

Entertainer’s kitchen with bi-folds to a servery bar

Carrara quartz benchtops, gas hob, Bosch oven

Walls of glass bring in the light, fluid in/outdoor living

Entertainer’s deck, sun terrace and a lush level lawn

Family bathroom plus an internal laundry/powder room

Gallery style art hanging system, reverse air, gas bayonets

Lock-up garage plus off-street parking, 8kW solar power

150m to Five Dock Park’s sports fields and tennis courts

900m walk to Nield Park, the foreshore and Bay Run