The best Sydney homes to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks from

More than one million people flooded into the the city last year to watch Sydney’s fireworks display, and if the twilight of 2015 is the same there’ll be a lot of crowds, waiting and portaloo trips.

So, if money was no object, and you could pick any property to hole up in and watch the the sky light up as the clock ticks over with a couple (or hundreds, depending on the square-metres) of your closest friends – which would it be? Here are our picks.

 

6A/63 Kirribilli Avenue, Kirribilli

For a cool $8 million+ you could have this view from Kirribilli – from a whole-floor sub-penthouse in “Kirribilli Grande”. And in that location it’s very well placed for the other 364 nights of the year. 

1906/2 Dind Street , Milsons Point NSW 2061

And if you fancy the idea of watching the fireworks from bed, another sub-penthouse – just on the other side of the bridge – might be for you. Particularly with the 5.5m floor-to-ceiling windows.

17-21 Hosking Street, Balmain East NSW 2041

Designed by Nicholas Tang, this is a rare new residential development in Balmain East. Of the three terraces listed there are two remaining. And yes – there are views of the Anzac Bridge, Jones Bay Wharf and the city. Plus it’s a short walk down to the water and with the ferry, if you decide to pop into the city for supplies.

15/3 Hornsey Street, Rozelle 

For somewhere a bit more affordable, this one-bedroom in Rozelle offers a covered balcony and views over the Anzac Bridge, Harbour Bridge and city skyline. 

19A And 19/21 Thornton Street, Darling Point

When 180 degrees of view isn’t enough – all of level 19 of “Thornton Place” is for sale. The listing comprises of two apartments with views of the city, Circular Quay and Manly – handy if you’re trying to get away from some of your party guests, perhaps.  

1202/50 Murray Street, Pyrmont 

With a large undercover balcony and some serious proximity to Darling Harbour, what more could you ask for a city pad? There’s also a rooftop observation deck if need a bit more of a view.

3/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo

This single-level Finger Wharf could fit a family – which is handy, because it’s possibly easier to manage the kids at home. It has views over Woolloomooloo Bay marina to the city skyline, a terrace and dining patio to entertain on and a kitted out kitchen to get the food ready. And with direct access to the promenade, and walking distance to the Botanic Gardens and Opera House, you’re in prime position if you want to brave the city next year.

Rose Bay

If you like the east and a bit of space, this five-bedroom home has a smorgasbord of entertaining areas for your New Years Eve party and a four-car LUG for your guests to park in, as well as a never-to-be-built-out view of the harbour and bridge. Nice.

52 Blake Street, Dover Heights

This five bedroom home in Dover Heights has city views from the terrace – and the bathroom, if champagne in bath tub takes your fancy – as well as most of the other rooms as well. There’s a large master retreat with walk in wardrobes as well, so you’ll have plenty of room to get ready.

3/38 Wolseley Road, Point Piper 

And at the top of the top end, Wolseley Road – the sixth most expensive street in the world – has ‘Sienna’, a whole-floor property with powder rooms, a walk-in wardrobe, colour therapy lights, butler’s pantry, gymnasium and an extra large spa bath with a view. The perfect spot to pop the champagne and toast the new year?