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Dwell here. By KATE FARRELLY Avalon Beach 290 Hudson Parade $5 million Agent: McGrath Avalon Jonathan Fletcher 0424 053 355 Live the family dream in Avalon with direct Pittwater access Recent Sales $4.75 million 28 Delecta Avenue, December 2019 $3.75 million 224 Hudson Parade, March 2020 $4.1 million 266 Hudson Parade (above), July 2019 There was one certainty for Heidi Todd when she was planning her family’s move from the United Kingdom to Australia in 2009. She didn’t want to live in a big city. Together with Melbourne-born husband Steve, she was seeking lifestyle and the couple had decided to find a home in Newcastle. What she hadn’t counted on was a weekend stopover in Avalon on the drive north. “We were coming through the bends and we popped out at this beautiful, leafy, beachy place,” she recalls. “We stayed in a holiday rental overlooking the beach. It was market weekend and we were blown away by the community spirit. They’d closed the roads and there was live music. It was a gorgeous day.” The Todd family explored Pittwater over the course of the weekend and fell quietly head over heels. “My mother is Norwegian and Pittwater is very much like the Oslofjord with its undulating hills,” says Todd. They continued north to Newcastle but couldn’t shake the feeling that Avalon might be just what they were looking for. They trawled through property websites and headed back to Sydney to see what might be on offer. An agent showed them through a ‘It’s like a watery cul-desac with a little beach as the focal point for get-togethers...’ waterfront rental property at 292 Hudson Parade. “We walked in and saw the view and said yes, we’ll take it!” says Todd. “Our family of five crammed into this little cottage and we loved it!” When their neighbour’s 1960s house went up for sale two years later, the Todds were Avalon converts and ready to invest in the suburb. Todd used her interior designer background and with help from a draftsperson drew up plans for a brand-new residence. Completed in 2016, it’s a dreamy, two-storey, Hamptons-inspired home that more than holds its own against the serene views that stretch across Pittwater to Scotland Island and Kuring-gai National Park. The attention to detail extends throughout the property, from the vaulted, timberlined ceilings, built-in bookshelves and double-sided Jetmaster fireplace in the main living spaces to the lovely master bedroom with its designer light fittings, fitted walk-in robe and bright en suite with freestanding bath and twin vanity. A hand-painted island kitchen comes with stone benchtops, a freestanding, double Ilve oven with gas cooktop, a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar seating. There’s a second living room and 4 August 8, 2020 ong>dwellong>.sydney

two more bedrooms downstairs, each with a built-in wardrobe and a ceiling fan, plus a large laundry that leads out to a drying courtyard. The property also includes a self-contained, onebedroom apartment with its own access, making it ideal for the in-laws, guest accommodation, an au pair or to generate extra income. There’s also the option to reclaim this space as part of the main house. Outside, beyond the saltwater pool, you’ll find stairs providing direct access to a sandy beach with space to store your dinghy and moorings for larger craft. Sitting in the morning sun on the covered terrace watching the boats sway in the breeze the view is both quintessentially Sydney yet a world away from big city life. The kids have grown up and moved out, but Todd remembers when they were younger and would get back from school, throw their bags down in the hall and call out “… we’re just going down to the beach”. “They’d grab their bodyboards and meet up with the other local kids. It’s been like a 1950s childhood here. It’s like a watery cul-de-sac with a little beach as the focal point for get-togethers… it’s very special.” The property has hit a chord with buyers, notching up more than 170 inquiries in its first few days on market. Agent Jonathan Fletcher says those that inspected last weekend were “wowed” by the combination of gorgeous home, sublime views and direct water access. “It’s a home that has a liveability and has an energy to it,” he says. “It’s one of those houses you walk into and you can just sink into it.” Go ‘West’: Rare townhouse opportunity in Balgowlah An excellent buying opportunity has emerged in one of Balgowlah’s best streets – an oversized three-bedroom townhouse that’s bigger than some houses. Agent Georgi Bates from Cunninghams Real Estate says the property at 49a West Street is perfect for families and downsizers looking for a modern, light-filled property in a prestige area. “This is a lovely, quiet property located in a beautiful pocket of West Street where houses often sell for more than $4 million,” says Bates. “It is set in an elevated position with an outlook across to North Harbour, including ocean glimpses, and feels more like a house with a large sunny backyard, lush low-maintenance gardens and plenty of space for the whole family.” She says the Torrens Title brick townhouse offers 331 square metres of internal and external space, is in excellent condition and one of just two residences in the development, ensuring a private, relaxing environment. There is only one common wall, multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a spacious and versatile floor plan, and bright light throughout. Features include: • Sunny, wraparound upper terrace with district outlook and harbour glimpses. • Master suite with walk-through robe, shower ensuite and direct access to terrace. • Two additional bedrooms, both with built-in robes. • Shared family bathroom with separate bath and shower. • Upstairs ducted air conditioning. • Two split system units downstairs and ceiling fans throughout. Bates says the convenient location is a major attraction of the property, which has a price guide of $1.8 million to $1.98 million. It is within easy reach of express city buses, cafes and restaurants, while the Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre is around the corner in Condamine Street. There are also excellent schools nearby including Balgowlah Heights Public School and the Balgowlah Boys campus. Manly is just a short drive away while beautiful North Harbour Reserve and Manly coastal walkway are within walking distance. Bates says opportunities like this are rare in Balgowlah and there has been good buyer interest so far. Just three inspections remain before the auction next Saturday, August 15. Further information: Georgi Bates (0409 171 926) or Chris Nicholls (0460 009 595). - Martin Kelly ong>dwellong>.sydney August 8, 2020 5

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