Paddington unit tops this week's most expensive sales: RP Data

A three bedroom, two bathroom unit sold for $3.5 million this week.

According to RP Data, the first floor unit  in the former Royal Hospital for Women (pictured above) is the most expensive property to sell in the past week.

This week's top end sales were dominated by Sydney offerings, with only one property in the top 10 sales located in Melbourne.

The top 10 sales of the week, from RP Data:

1. 4/18 Flinton Street, Paddington, NSW
   
   
   
   The first floor apartment in Paddington Green sold for $3.5 million through McGrath Estate Agents. One of 10 apartments in the complex, which was converted in 2000, the residence features three covered verandahs where the buyers can enjoy views of the city, the harbour and the complex's gardens.
   
   The apartment includes substantial north facing living and dining areas, with 4.1 metre ceilings. It was recently advertised for rent at $2,800 per week.
   
   
2. 30a Beresford Road, Rose Bay, NSW
   
   
   
   This three bedroom, two bathroom Rose Bay house sold for $3.35 million through Laing + Simmons. The French Rivera inspired home features limestone entertaining areas and a leafy garden.
   
   With a northerly aspect, the house has a large living room, a separate formal dining area, a master bedroom with a walk-in robe and two queen sized bedrooms. The property last traded for $810,000 20 years ago.
   
   
3. 11 Summit Avenue, Dee Why, NSW
   
   
   
   A contemporary home with panoramic ocean views secured $2.85 million through Belle Property this week. The five bedroom, three bathroom offering sits on a 588 square metre plot at the end of a cul de sac.
   
   The house's living room opens to a covered deck and enclosed lawns, with a separate dining area. Upstairs, there is a family room that flows to an entertaining terrace with a north-easterly aspect.
   
   The vendors purchased the home for $1.43 million in 2009, with the property doubling its sales price in just five year.
   
   
4. 3 Lord Howe Street, Dover Heights, NSW
   
   
   
   This five bedroom home on a 520 square metre corner block fetched $2,836,000 when sold through Raine & Horne Double Bay this week. Situated one street from oceanfront parkland, the home has an open plan living area which opens directly to the outdoor entertaining space and swimming pool.
   
   The two storey home has four bedrooms on a single level, all with built in robes. It was purchased for $2.55 million in May 2011.
   
   
5. 29 Normanby Street, Brighton, Vic
   
   
   
   A four bedroom Brighton house was the only Victorian home to make RP Data's Top 10 this week, selling for $2.8 million through Hodges Brighton. The two storey home on a 702 square metre plot is situated on the northern side of Normanby Street, within walking distance of Brighton Grammar School and the Royal Brighton Yacht Club.
   
   It has multiple interior living spaces including a home office which overlooks the pool and spa.
   
   
6. 29 Cowles Road, Mosman, NSW
   
   
   
   After 37 years in the same family, this house sold for $2.8 million this week through McGrath Estate Agents. The five bedroom, three bathroom house retains many heritage features, including ornate ceilings and original floorboards and fireplaces.
   
   French doors open to the home's gardens, which lead to a courtyard with a louver roof and a pool. The home also includes an underfloor wine cellar.
   
   
7. 24 Pearl Bay Avenue, Mosman, NSW
   
   
   
   The second Mosman home to make this week's top 10, this four bedroom, two bathroom house sold for $2.75 million. Set on a 601 square metre block, the house is situated 150 metres from The Spit Reserve, and is close to Beauty Point Public School and Balmoral Beach.
   
   The rear of the north facing house opens to a pool and spa area, with another outdoor entertaining area located at the side. The vendors purchased the property for $2,095,000 in 2002.
   
   
8. 34a The Bulwark, Castlecrag, NSW
   
   
   
   Richardson & Wrench Castlecrag sold this home for $2.7 million. The multi-level home with Middle Harbour views has four bedrooms with an en suite and walk in robe for the main, and a study or additional family room. The home's central feature is its chefs kitchen, and the home also includes multiple entertaining terraces.
   
   This is the first time it has changed hands in 12 years.
   
   
9. 75 Hardy Street, Dover Heights, NSW
   
   
   
   This three bedroom, two bathroom double brick house sold for $2.6 million through Raine & Horne Double Bay after being held for 45 years. The art deco influenced corner block home has full northern exposure and offers views over Sydney's skyline and the harbour.
   
   A prominent curved front portion of the house holds a sunroom on the ground floor and a sitting room on the upper floor. The house's granite kitchen overlooks the backyard pool.
   
   
10. 29 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, NSW
    
    
    
    The formerly state-owned terrace house at Lower Fort Street earned a $2.56 million sum for the New South Wales government when sold through Di Jones Real Estate. The Colonial Regency style home was built in 1834 and offered for first time in a century, according to the listing information.
    
    The five bedroom heritage listed townhouse was the second of the state government's Millers Point sales.