Villa Catherine | Designer Home + Studio

Introducing Villa Catherine by Blackbird Property in Lilyfield, Sydney’s Inner West. This architecturally designed 3-bedroom home, winner of the RAIA Best Residential Housing Award (2017), offers a light-filled retreat just 15 minutes from Sydney CBD. Now including a separate garden studio, the property comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for families or small groups seeking space, style, and flexibility.

Please note: There is an enclosed pond within the glass atrium located between the bathroom and living area. While the doors are lockable, guests travelling with young children should take care to supervise at all times.

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Double Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed (best suited to children)
Garden Studio: Queen sofa bed with private ensuite

Designed by renowned architect Edward Davis, this exceptional home showcases a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Skylights and a striking glass-link design flood the interiors with natural light, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

The open-plan living area is perfect for relaxing, featuring a comfortable lounge, Smart TV with complimentary Netflix, and Wi-Fi. Younger guests will love the possum play couch, ideal for building cubbies and keeping entertained.

Step outside to a private garden oasis complete with a timber deck, 6-seater outdoor dining table, BBQ, daybed, and trampoline. The separate studio, nestled in the garden, provides additional privacy and flexibility, ideal for extended family, teenagers, or guests seeking their own space. The studio features a queen sized sofa bed and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub. The lush greenery and outdoor setting create a tranquil escape right in the heart of the city.

The main bathroom in the house is a standout feature, offering underfloor heating, heated towel rails, a large bathtub, and a spacious rain shower that opens into a unique glass atrium with a rainforest-style garden and pond.

Each bedroom includes ceiling fans for summer comfort and portable heaters for cooler months. The children’s bunk room is thoughtfully styled with artwork and toys to keep little ones entertained.

The renovated kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and a walk-in pantry, including a microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, and toaster. Large servery-style windows open directly onto the deck, making entertaining effortless.

Additional amenities include:

External laundry with Miele washing machine and dryer
Portacot and highchair available
Free, unrestricted street parking (subject to availability)

1. Please note: By completing this reservation you agree that:
• You will be required to complete our guest verification portal including signing our Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”), providing a copy of a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card on our verification portal at the time of booking. Per our Agreement, a hold of $1000 will be placed on your credit card as a Security Deposit 7 days before your Check-In Date.
• Your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed our verification portal

2. If you wish to include the studio in your reservation, kindly modify your booking to accommodate 8 adults. This adjustment will incur an additional fee. Even if your party doesn`t consist of 8 adults, please make this modification. We acknowledge it might seem a bit cumbersome, but we recently made the studio available for guests, and according to the booking platform, this is the recommended approach. Please be aware that if you don`t select 8 adults, the studio won`t be accessible during your stay.

We won`t be available in person but are a phone call away if needed.
Please note: By completing this reservation you agree that:
• You will be required to complete our guest verification portal including signing our Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”), providing a copy of a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card on our verification portal at the time of booking. Per our Agreement, a hold of $1000 will be placed on your credit card as a Security Deposit 7 days before your Check-In Date.
• Your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed our verification portal.