4 Darley St, Darlinghurst is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1867. The property has a land size of 287m2.
Occupying a premier corner position in one of Sydney's most coveted cosmopolitan locales, this stately residence originally built in 1857 is the epitome of elegance and grandeur. Known as 'Novar', which means 'brightest star', it's a prime example of Georgian-style architecture.
Behind its timeless faade lies a home of extraordinary flexibility. Currently configured as a luxurious two-bedroom sanctuary of vast proportions, Novar can easily transform into a five-bedroom, all-ensuite family home - simply by reinstating the grand dressing rooms that have been artfully "borrowed" as original bedrooms.
Step through the entrance and be greeted by dazzling original features, including soaring high pressed metal ceiling, rich timber floorboards, opulent marble fireplaces and one of Sydney's first stained leadlight windows. It's currently configured for the height of luxurious living and entertaining with two self-contained levels connected by a lift, two oversized and impeccably appointed bedroom suites and three separate lounge/dining areas. Highlights include the beautifully illuminated wine library, gourmet commercial-grade kitchen, mosaic artwork feature wall and an emerald green built-in dining suite with a custom copper table.
Featuring secure off-street parking, climate control and the ultimate in security, it includes plans for a rooftop garden to complete the picture of refinement. It's placed in a charming enclave a stroll to some of Sydney's most renowned cafes, restaurants and galleries. Central to Paddington and Potts Point, it's just 500m to rail and one train stop to the CBD.
- Renovated with new foundations, plumbing, wiring and roof
- Gourmet open plan kitchen, sumptuous island breakfast bar
- Angelo Po appliances, Space Combi oven, Miele dishwasher
- Barbeque with range hood, integrated fridges, butler's pantry
- Glamorous living/dining with fireplaces and built-in dining suite
- Oversized main bedroom suite with lavish ensuite bathroom
- Two separate outstanding walk-in robes and dressing rooms
- Potential to convert the dressing rooms back into bedrooms
- Formal lounge and dining rooms with illuminated wine library
- Second gourmet open plan kitchen and living/dining room
- Second oversized bedroom with fireplace and superb ensuite
- Powder room, home office, air conditioning, lift access between two levels
- Secure off-street 2 car parking, full soundproofing and top-tier security
- Sound proofing, unbreakable Perspex windows, top security
- Stroll to well-known Darlo Bar, Tropicana Caf and Govinda's
The size of Darlinghurst is approximately 0.9 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 2.1% of total area. The population of Darlinghurst in 2016 was 11320 people. By 2021 the population was 10615 showing a population decline of 6.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Darlinghurst is 30-39 years. Households in Darlinghurst are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Darlinghurst work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 36.10% of the homes in Darlinghurst were owner-occupied compared with 36.30% in 2016.
Darlinghurst has 9,529 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Darlinghurst have seen a 16.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 1.87% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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