Steven and Fiona Boersma have spent the last three years working to restore and renovate their home at 16 Rae Street, which they are selling.

But they didn't do it alone - their parents, three grown-up children and one-year-old grandson were all involved in the journey.

"It was a huge task and a labour of love," Mrs Boersma said.

"We got everyone involved, Steve's father helped lead the restoration of the double-hung windows, my father did the painting and gardening work and our children did the landscaping.

"Our grandson Cyrus is also involved a lot, driving with us to meet tradesmen or complete jobs."

The couple bought the house in May 2021 from the estate of Mr Boersma's late beloved uncle, who originally purchased the house in 1987.

However, the century-old home has been dilapidated and in a state of disrepair for many years.

Mrs Boersma said the home was built around the early 1920s and has a mixture of Edwardian and Art Deco features.

"We have building reports from 1987 and what was problematic then is still problematic now, from lead paint on the walls to water damage to the plaster ceilings," she said.

"We moved in at the end of May and were keen to take on this big project.

"We were able to save two decorative ceilings, three fireplaces ...... We restored what we could and replaced what we couldn't. Restoration is always our first choice."

The couple have moved to Newcastle to be closer to family.

The Boersma's agent, Chris Cantarella, a property partner from The Agency, has been with them on this journey from the beginning.

"You can feel their emotions in this house," she says.

"The house had fallen into disrepair and they wanted to bring it back to life.

"It's really important that they can see the beauty in it."

Ms Cantarella said Randwick had been performing well on the market, with its location close to the beach, transport, schools, university, racecourse and hospital.

The auction will be held on May 13 with a guide price of $2.3 million to $2.5 million.