Five of the best homes in Sydney from a bygone era

Key points

• Five period homes across Sydney are currently listed for sale, each offering original architectural features. Balmain East's Kaikoura, built around 1840, has views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from three levels.
• Avalon Beach's Leontine, a late-1930s Spanish Colonial residence, sits on about 1636 square metres with a 14.5 metre pool. In Gordon, Stoneyhurst, built in 1890, was once the Love family estate and has not been offered for more than 70 years.
• Turramurra and Bayview properties feature ornate ceilings, fireplaces and timber floors, plus modern kitchens and pools.