Urban Escape Glebe House

What We Love

Urban Escape is an industrial-style three bedroom, two bathroom home over two levels on Bridge Road in Glebe, Sydney, a few minutes' walk from the new Sydney Fish Market and the Blackwattle Bay foreshore. It sleeps up to 6 guests across a queen bedroom with concertina doors to a semi-enclosed balcony and two double bedrooms, with a sunny private courtyard garden, a separate study, air conditioning, a private laundry, soundproofed windows and doors, and off-street parking for 1 small car. Rated 5 stars by past guests.

It suits families (a baby gate is available) and groups of friends wanting a characterful inner-city base, corporate guests needing a study and parking close to the CBD, and longer stays, with a full kitchen, dishwasher and laundry.

Living & Courtyard
Edgy black walls, polished concrete floors, exposed timber and exposed beams give the home its urban character. The large open plan living and dining area looks out to the sunny courtyard garden, where two seating areas sit around a stunning frangipani tree, perfect for morning coffee or sundowners after a day of exploring. A casual breakfast bar separates the full kitchen (oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee maker) from the comfy lounge, with a TV with cable and Netflix.

Sleep & Work
Two bedrooms are upstairs. The main bedroom has a queen bed and concertina doors that open onto a generous semi-enclosed balcony overlooking the courtyard. The second upstairs bedroom has a double bed. The third bedroom, also with a double bed, is at the front of the house on the ground floor. All bedrooms have plenty of storage, and a separate study is ideal for those travelling for work. Both bathrooms have walk-in showers.

Getting around
- Sydney Fish Market at Blackwattle Bay: about a 5 minute walk
- Wentworth Park light rail stop (L1): about a 5 minute walk
- Blackwattle Bay foreshore: about a 5 minute walk
- Glebe Point Road cafés, restaurants and bars: about an 8 minute walk
- Broadway Shopping Centre: about a 12 minute walk
- Jubilee Park, via the foreshore walk: about a 15 minute walk
- Tramsheds, Harold Park: about a 15 minute walk
- University of Sydney: about a 15 minute walk
- Darling Harbour, ICC Sydney and the Australian National Maritime Museum: about a 20 minute walk, or a short light rail ride
- Central Station: about 15 minutes on the L1 light rail
- Sydney CBD: about 10 minutes by car
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital: about 10 minutes by car
- Sydney Airport: about 25 minutes by car outside peak hour

Some Fab Features

- Industrial-style home over two levels in Glebe
- Sleeps 6 across a queen bedroom and two double bedrooms
- Two bathrooms with walk-in showers
- Sunny private courtyard garden with two seating areas and a frangipani tree
- Semi-enclosed balcony off the main bedroom
- Separate study
- Polished concrete floors, exposed beams and timber
- Full kitchen with oven, stove, dishwasher and microwave
- Breakfast bar
- Coffee maker, toaster and kettle
- Private laundry with washer and dryer
- Drying rack, iron and ironing board
- Air conditioning and heating
- Ceiling fans and portable fans
- Soundproofed windows and doors to the street
- TV with cable and Netflix
- Wifi
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Off-street parking for 1 small car
- Baby gate
- Bed linen, towels, extra pillows and blankets
- Conditioner, body wash and hair dryer
- Private entrance and self check-in
- Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
- Smoke-free property
- No pets
- Longer stays welcome

Bedding Configuration

- Bedroom 1 (first floor): 1 x Queen, concertina doors to semi-enclosed balcony
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): 1 x Double
- Bedroom 3 (ground floor, front room): 1 x Double
- Bathroom 1: walk-in shower and toilet
- Bathroom 2: walk-in shower and toilet

You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay.

The Neighbourhood

- Sydney Fish Market: The new Sydney Fish Market at Blackwattle Bay is just down the road, with some of Sydney's freshest seafood, cafés and restaurants on the water.
- Tramsheds: Originally a tramway depot built in 1904, Tramsheds is now a local hotspot for restaurants, retailers and a growers' market. Check their website for events during your stay.
- Foreshore & Parks: The foreshore walk around Blackwattle Bay to Jubilee Park is a gorgeous stroll, perfect for an afternoon picnic.
- Evenings: The Different Drummer is a dimly lit, down-to-earth bar on Glebe Point Road, open until 2am. For something more upscale, No. 92 serves great wine in a 19th-century home-style restaurant.
- Museums: The Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour is about a 20 minute walk, or a short trip on the light rail.

The L1 light rail and buses connect you to the CBD and Central, Uber and GoGet car share are readily available, and your off-street space fits a small car.

Home Truths

- The front steps are quite steep, and the top step is especially high, which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility or anyone carrying luggage.
- The car space is a tight squeeze and suits small cars only. It is not suitable for SUVs or large cars.
- One bedroom is at the front of the house, off the entrance hallway. A door closes off the hallway for privacy, but the bedroom is visible as you enter the front door.
- A privacy blind has been added to the front room, but there is a small gap we are working on closing.
- The home is on Bridge Road, a main road. Windows and doors to the street are soundproofed.
- There are fish in the backyard pond. Guests do not need to feed them.
- This is a smoke-free property, and pets are not permitted.

We may request further identification from you for the property records.

Part of T&C:

Please note, parties or gatherings are strictly prohibited at this property. L'Abode Accommodation reserves the right to decline bookings if we suspect the property will be misused. Please be considerate of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. ID verification is required, and a pre-authorisation hold will be placed one day before arrival.

Thank you for respecting these conditions.