Fun-filled Drysdale backyard rivals many public parks for playtime
A fun-filled private park relocated from a local primary school could become the star attraction in the sale of a Drysdale home.
Who needs trips to the neighbourhood park when your own backyard has a fun-filled private playground like this?
The sprawling set-up promises hours of free entertainment and could become the star attraction in the sale of a Drysdale property.
Multiple slides and climbing structures, a play boat, treehouse, cubby and concrete basketball area are all included with the 7700sq m listing at 1-7 Cowies Road.
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Vendors Daniel and Crystal Fear relocated much of the play equipment to the property when nearby Drysdale Primary School was looking to upgrade.
It’s been a hit with their six children, aged three to 14, especially during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Now they are selling up to travel around Australia in a custom six-bunk caravan and have listed the property with price hopes of $1.35m-$1.45m.
RT Edgar, Ocean Grove agent Brock Grainger is selling the lifestyle offering that comes with a renovated six-bedroom house, garaging for 10 cars and a self-contained unit with Airbnb potential.
Mr Fear said the family had transformed the home inside and out since buying it five years ago.
“It was all run down, with no fencing or anything. We have done everything,” he said.
“The playground was the old Drysdale Primary School playground that I used to play on when I was a kid.
“They were getting a new one and I said we’d take it away.”
He said they had designed the outdoor space so you could entertain by the wood fired pizza oven and watch the kids play.
Inside, the house has been given a modern makeover showcasing bamboo floors, raked ceilings and rustic detail like exposed railway sleepers.
There are two living areas, a home office, two bathrooms and deck access from the main bedroom suite.
Mr Fear said the location, just off Jetty Road, was fantastic for a family.
“You can walk down to the shops and schools and the boat ramp,” he said.
“We are in the middle of suburbia but we area rural property and the trees make it.”
Mr Grainger said the playground was an added bonus for young families looking for a lifestyle property close to amenities.
“It’s better than most public parks,” he said.
Originally published as Fun-filled Drysdale backyard rivals many public parks for playtime