As Sydney prepares to explode into colour and creativity for the annual Vivid Sydney festival from 22 May to 13 June, Raine & Horne is offering property buyers some of the best seats in the house to experience this year’s spectacular festival of light.

Positioned high within the prestigious One Sydney Harbour development at 88 Barangaroo Avenue, Mathew Serrao and Ric Serrao of Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach are offering one lucky buyer an extraordinary vantage point to take in the dazzling Vivid light displays. This brand-new oversized three-bedroom residence combines world-class architecture, breathtaking harbour panoramas, and front-row access to Sydney’s most iconic events.

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, the massive apartment occupies one of the largest three-bedroom floor plans in Tower One, spanning approximately 200 square metres of sophisticated harbourfront living.

From the moment you step inside, the apartment’s spectacular northern outlook dominates the experience. Sweeping views stretch across the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo waterfront, and through to the Anzac Bridge – all of which form a stunning backdrop to the Vivid Sydney light installations and celebrations.

According to Mathew Serrao, the residence offers an unrivalled lifestyle experience during Vivid Sydney. “This Sydney Harbour property is right in the heart of Vivid and is attracting plenty of overseas buyers.

“For buyers wanting a luxury residence with one of the best entertainment backdrops in the world, it’s hard to imagine a more spectacular setting.”

Iconic Sydney views in a landmark residence

For those seeking a different perspective on the Vivid spectacular, Matthew Mifsud and Daniel Lai from City Living Pyrmont have the perfect property.

Commanding breathtaking panoramic views across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s glittering skyline, this exceptional dual-level residence at 352/3 Darling Island Road, Pyrmont, combines a premier waterfront position with expansive indoor-outdoor living.

Matthew said the apartment offers a remarkable vantage point to experience Vivid Sydney. “This property is positioned so perfectly to take in the lights and sounds of Vivid that the vendor could actually sell tickets,” he said.

With a price guide of $8 million, the property is scheduled to go under the hammer in the middle of the Vivid festival on 6 June and is already attracting strong interest from downsizers and empty nesters from Sydney’s Upper and Lower North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Strathfield.

“It is appealing to buyers who are selling larger family properties and transitioning into luxury apartment living so they can free up more time for travel and lifestyle pursuits,” Mathew said.

He added that the property offers a completely different angle on Vivid Sydney. “You’re effectively on the reverse side of Vivid, which gives you an incredible perspective back across the city skyline, the Harbour Bridge and Barangaroo,” he said.

“Better still, you get a version of Vivid every night from this property when the skies are clear. As the sun goes down, the city lights up in shades of orange and gold – it's absolutely amazing.”

First-time buyers can take in the Vivid Sydney views from this light-filled entertainer

Perched high at the cul-de-sac end of 6/123 Murriverie Road, North Bondi, this stylish top-floor apartment with no common walls commands a sweeping panorama across the Sydney skyline, including uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House – two of the iconic centrepieces of the Vivid Sydney festival.

Listed by Paul Langsam and Ben Langsam of Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach, the two-bedroom apartment, for sale for $1.67 million, offers buyers an opportunity to enjoy one of Sydney’s most spectacular annual events from an elevated and light-filled position without the prestige price tag of Barangaroo or Darling Island.

“You’re not as close as Barangaroo or Darling Island, or at the prestige end of the market, but this apartment still gives buyers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the sights of Vivid Sydney,” Paul Langsam said.

“It will most likely appeal to first-home buyers or younger couples looking for a stylish apartment with amazing harbour views. You only need to walk up the stairs, and suddenly you’re greeted by this sweeping panorama across the city skyline and Vivid Sydney.”

Raine & Horne is marking the 143rd anniversary of its founding on 23 May – the second day of Vivid Sydney – by celebrating the globally renowned festival in style with a collection of properties that boast spectacular harbour views and prime vantage points for Sydney’s dazzling light displays. Moreover, these incredible properties are increasingly being recognised as highly prized lifestyle assets by both local and international buyers.