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Paddington 2021 · Woollahra

Builder Paddington, Woollahra

Paddington is the LGA's south-western terrace heartland — Oxford Street the southern boundary, Five Ways and William Street the village heart. Victorian and Federation terraces, cast-iron lacework, sandstone semi-detached on 150–350m² blocks. Heritage Conservation Areas cover virtually all streets. Sandstone soil. Highest density of heritage terraces in Sydney.

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Council

Woollahra Municipal

Median price

$3.0M–$6.5M

Typical lot

150–350m²

Soil class

M (sandstone ridges) / H–E (harbour fall)

Paddington build context

Council
Woollahra Municipal Council
Postcode
2021
Primary zoning
R2 Low / R3 Medium / R4 / B2/B4 mixed
Typical lot size
150–350m²
Predominant home era
1840s–1900s Victorian terraces
Soil class
M (sandstone ridges) / H–E (harbour fall)
Duplex minimum lot
600m²
Median price band
$3.0M–$6.5M
Granny flat rental
$700–$1,400/week

Why owners build with Buildana in Paddington

  • Licensed NSW builder — registered HBL, full insurance, fixed-price contracts. Honest scope, no soft-start variations.
  • Woollahra Municipal Council approval pathway managed end-to-end — CDC where compliant, full DA where merit pathway is the right call.
  • Engineering and approvals managed in-house — structural, BASIX, RFS where required, council referrals.
  • Asbestos clearance handled by SafeWork NSW licensed contractors — pre-1990 fibro stock priced into the contract.
  • Fixed-price contract from demolition through to handover — Rawlinsons-aligned costing, no surprise variations.
  • Local landmark — Five Ways & Paddington Markets. Train: Edgecliff (1 km).

Buildana services in Paddington

All six core services delivered across the Woollahra — see the Paddington build context reflected in each.

Knockdown Rebuild

Demolition, asbestos clearance, foundation engineering and construction under one fixed-price contract — managed end-to-end.

See Paddington knockdown rebuild approach

Duplex

Attached or detached duplex on R2/R3 lots that meet local DCP minimum lot size — twin-slab engineering and approvals managed.

See Paddington duplex approach

Granny Flat

SEPP ARH complying-development pathway — 60m² maximum, no DA on most compliant R2 lots, 4–6 month pre-construction window.

See Paddington granny flat approach

Custom Home

Architect-led design, contemporary or heritage-respectful detailing — sized to the streetscape and the brief, not a template.

See Paddington custom home approach

Extension

Rear and second-storey additions on established housing stock — structural integration and roof tie-ins costed honestly upfront.

See Paddington extension approach

Renovation

Full-house refresh, kitchens, bathrooms, exterior render and roof restoration — fixed-price scope from day one.

See Paddington renovation approach

Nearby suburbs we build in

Adjacent Woollahra suburbs covered by the same Woollahra Municipal Council pathway.

Ready to talk about your Paddington build?

Free site assessment, honest feasibility, fixed-price contract. Woollahra site context priced upfront — no surprise variations.

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