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# Sumptuous Sydney waterfront home The Wharf Birchgrove

> The Wharf Birchgrove is an ultra-luxury waterfront home in Sydney's historic Birchgrove suburb, rented exclusively through Luxe Houses and set directly above Sydney's largest private wharf with sweeping harbour and bridge views.

## Destination
Birchgrove, Sydney, Australia — a historic harbourside suburb neighbouring Balmain, with the property sitting directly above a 70m private wharf on Sydney Harbour.

## Getting there
Air New Zealand flies direct to Sydney from Auckland. JUCY Rentals can assist with ground transport. All Luxe Houses reservations include airport transfers and a personal greeting on arrival.

## When to go
The article does not specify a best season, though the glass-enclosed heated infinity pool and sheltered courtyard suggest year-round comfort.

## Why visit
A supremely private and secure harbour-edge home offering the personal warmth of a cherished residence combined with five-star concierge services — butler, private chef, harbour cruise, and bespoke touches throughout — that rival the finest hotels.

## What to see
- **Sydney Harbour Bridge** — Framed directly from the living room windows and visible from the master bedroom and guest balcony.
- **Sydney Harbour** — Watched from the patio infinity pool or through the mirrored kitchen splashback, with constant ferry and yacht traffic.
- **Birchgrove and Balmain** — Historic neighbouring suburbs with cafés, restaurants, boutiques, parks and waterside walkways to explore.

## What to do
- **Harbour cruise on MV Birchgrove** — A two-hour sunset cruise on the house's own 50ft motor vessel with a bottle of Moët is included in the rental.
- **Private chef dinner party** — Celebrity chef Clancy Atkinson is available to cook a gourmet dinner in the state-of-the-art catering kitchen.
- **Heated infinity pool** — Glass-enclosed poolside patio overlooking the harbour, ideal for lounging with cocktails.
- **Butler and concierge services** — Daily butler service up to six hours; Luxe Houses concierge can arrange jets, helicopters, yachts, spa treatments, nannies, drivers and more.

## Good to know
The property was built in 2009 on the site of a former Stannard Brothers shipyard; the 70m jetty dates to 1946. All reservations include Dom Perignon on arrival, Appelles spa products, bespoke Cocolux 'Sweet Pomegranate and Acai' candles, housekeeping, and turn-down service. The home is fully smart-home enabled with touch-screen controls for lighting, blinds, TV and music throughout.

## Photos

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  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.IMG_5186.-Justine-in-the-swing-on-the-patio..jpg"
    caption: "Justine in the swing on the patio"
    captured: 2016-07-14
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.IMG_4945.-The-MV-Birchgrove-moored-at-the-wharf-below-the-house.jpg"
    caption: "The MV Birchgrove moored at the wharf below the house"
    captured: 2016-07-13
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.IMG_5139.The-harbour-bridge-at-sunrise.jpg"
    caption: "The harbour bridge at sunrise"
    captured: 2016-07-14
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.The-formal-lounge-at-The-Wharf-Birchgrove..Luxe-Houses-picture..jpg"
    caption: "The formal lounge at The Wharf Birchgrove ©Luxe Houses"
    captured: 2014-07-01
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.The-dining-room-at-The-Wharf-Birchgrove..-Luxe-Houses-picture..jpg"
    caption: "The dining room © The Luxe Houses"
    captured: 2014-07-01
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.IMG_4922.-Formal-lounge-gang-plank-staircase-and-painting..jpg"
    caption: "Formal lounge, gang-plank staircase and painting"
    captured: 2016-07-13
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.The-master-bedroom-at-The-Wharf-Birchgrove..-Luxe-Houses-picture..jpg"
    caption: "The master bedroom ©The Luxe Houses"
    captured: 2014-07-01
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A.Cocolux-candle-scents.-Luxe-Houses-picture..jpg"
    caption: "Cocolux candle scents ©Luxe Houses"
```