Seven of the best homes for sale in NSW right now
By Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home within Sydney? We’ve got you covered.
38E Scotts Road, Kangaroo Valley
If we told you 38e Scotts Road, Kangaroo Valley, was part aircraft hangar, part warehouse, part shed, you might turn tail and run.
If you lingered, though, you’d be handsomely rewarded with a brilliant home where an inspired design combines industrial heft with airy flow to create a little masterpiece.
Perhaps the best thing is that the house allows its stunning locale full reign, an acknowledgment that competing with the surrounding beauty is a forlorn exercise.
Rather, the home opens up to the ridgelines and escarpments and rainforest – the spectacular hangar-style glass at the east end can fold all the way up at the touch of a button.
“It’s pretty amazing,” says Di Jones agent Kate McCullagh. “The views are extraordinary, and the house stands high and proud in that landscape.”
While there’s that robust edge – steel trusses, soaring space, timber beams – there’s no shortage of luxury either, from polished stone floors to timber panels that confer warmth and flair.
The accommodation brings smooth style too. “All of the bedrooms feel like suites,” McCullagh says.
There’s a separate studio, plus a spring-fed plunge pool. The property is completely off-grid and utterly out of this world. It carries a guide of about $4.95 million.
4 Ahearn Avenue, South Coogee
Anchored to the cliffs with a 14-metre frontage, this architectural triumph offers panoramic views from Wedding Cake Island to Bondi and beyond. “With lift access from a triple garage, the home features every indulgence, including a cinema, wine cellar and a penthouse-style master suite,” says the agent. “Designed to embrace its coastal setting, the three-storey home boasts glass walls and a heated pool with a custom water slide and viewing window.”
7 Edgecliffe Boulevard, Collaroy Plateau
Morning coffees on the oceanfront terrace, cooled by gentle sea breezes, perfectly embody the refined coastal living offered by this Burley Katon Halliday masterpiece. “With its sleek pavilion-style design, the tri-level residence exudes the charm of a Mediterranean high-end villa,” says the agent. “Seamless indoor-outdoor flow unfolds, from the heated pool and cabana to the expansive top-floor master retreat with sweeping coastline views.”
16 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay
A rare offering on Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay’s boutique retail strip, this Federation filigree-style cottage combines sophisticated living with prime retail potential. “With dual front and rear entrances, it maximises both light and convenience,” the agent notes. “Its flexible floor plan, street-front exposure and stylish design make it ideal for owner-occupiers or astute investors seeking top rental returns in one of Sydney’s premier suburbs.”
43 Park Avenue, Roseville
Redesigned for the modern era in collaboration with Cubic Property Group, this family home, built in 1982, offers luxury living at its finest. “The solid double-brick construction and quality foundation inspired the current owners to renovate sustainably rather than rebuild, carefully preserving original features like the marble foyer and grand staircase,” notes the agent. “Beyond the interiors, lush, level gardens surround a sparkling swimming pool and spa.”
2A Viret Street, Hunters Hill
Commanding the top-floor position in the 1911 Craigie Lea landmark, this character-filled apartment balances classic charm with low-maintenance comfort. “The bay-fronted living room, with stained-glass accents, frames sweeping views of the Lane Cove River, which continue across the wraparound balcony,” says the agent. “With a garden entertaining area and waterfront access included on the title, it promises an idyllic peninsula lifestyle.”
22 Ross Smith Parade, Great Mackerel Beach
Floating above Pittwater’s shimmering waters, this quintessential beach house offers a private retreat within a boat access-only community, with near-direct access to a private beach. “The split-level design boasts three bedrooms, two capturing sublime water views and one framing lush greenery,” says the agent. “A wraparound, water-facing balcony and sandstone fireplace create inviting spaces for cosy winter nights and laid-back summer days.”
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.