THIS grand Woollahra home may be a classic terrace house, but it is also a modern property packed full of surprises from an executive office out the front to a poolside studio out the back.

The double-width home on a 281sqm corner block in the heart of Queen St has been gradually renovated to feature many hallmarks of a traditional terrace with several modern inclusions.

On the ground floor, past a front garden with water feature and porch, is a formal lounge room and adjoining dining room with high ceilings and gas fireplaces.

Come on in.

Through to the rear of the lower level floorplan sits the gas kitchen which feeds out to a barbecue courtyard.

The ground floor also has an office with a separate entry, built-in storage and access to another room. This sitting room, currently used as a media room in the main home, makes a handy space that could be either a complementary room to a business run out of the home or a forth bedroom.

This residence also has a surprise heated swimming pool, rear lane access for one car and a self contained two-storey studio apartment.

Family living.

Fun for all.

Fitted with a kitchen, bathroom and the home’s laundry area, the backyard addition also has a bar, making it an ideal spot for poolside parties.

Upstairs in the main home there are three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Unexpected in a terrace house, the main bedroom has a large ensuite complete with a full sized bathtub, a separate shower and even a side balcony. The big bedroom also features the traditional street-fronted balcony and a large wall of built-in cupboards.

Wake up here.

In the second bedroom there is a fireplace and built-ins and the third features its own Juliette balcony.

Perhaps the piece de resistance is the surprise across the quiet rear lane.

Opposite the rear garage door sits a secluded public park with children’s playground.

Elms Reserve is a locals’ secret, allowing for all the fun of a big backyard without the work.