Historic harbourside mansion to test 2023 north shore auction record

Potential patrons have had a primary glimpse inside one among Sydney’s premier harbourside estates, forward of what’s anticipated to be one of many north shore’s standout gross sales of 2023.

Perched on a uncommon 746 sqm of blue-ribbon actual property with sweeping views of Lavender Bay’s boat-filled waters and the enduring Luna Park, promoting agent Michael Coombs of Atlas says “Alta Mura” is one among only a handful of properties of this calibre within the space.

The household dwelling of Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan and spouse Lucinda has been meticulously renovated, that includes interiors by the famend Anna Spiro and gardens by Peter Fudge.

Mr McLennan can also be chairman of REA Group, writer of realestate.com.au.

Centrally situated inside 200m of Sydney Harbour foreshore reserves and village outlets, but whisper quiet behind mature hedging, 11 King George Road, Lavender Bay is paying homage to a rustic property. 

“You’re so near the harbour and so near town,” Mr Coombs mentioned. “It’s so shut and central to every part however once you stroll into the home, it looks like you could possibly be anyplace, it’s so quiet and peaceable.”

Alta Mura might produce this yr’s prime public sale outcome on the decrease north shore. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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“It’s bought a fantastic structure, drenched in daylight with lovely gardens. It’s a bit sanctuary proper in the midst of McMahons Level, Lavender Bay.”

Initially inbuilt 1886, the property pays homage to its historical past with hovering excessive ornate ceilings, wealthy timber floorboards and marble fireplaces, whereas its intelligent structure seamlessly connects a connoisseur open plan kitchen to the poolside entertaining terrace.

The connoisseur open plan kitchen with stone island breakfast bar connects seamlessly to an outside entertaining terrace. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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In what’s shaping as much as be one of many north shore’s most extremely anticipated auctions of 2023, Mr Coombs says the 5 bed room, three toilet dwelling with considerable off-street parking has already acquired robust purchaser curiosity.

Potential patrons got the primary alternative to step contained in the property throughout an unique mid-week viewing, with the primary public inspection this weekend.

“We [had] a big group of scorching patrons and purchaser’s brokers come by way of our Atlas unique viewing on Wednesday evening,” Mr Coombs mentioned.

“[Lavender Bay] is just a small suburb, however it’s very tightly held and there’s not a lot that turns over, particularly in a freestanding home like this, so we’re anticipating to drum up a number of curiosity.”

With a worth information of $16-18 million, Mr Coombs expects it to be one of many space’s standout gross sales of 2023.

“We’re going to be at a degree that may most likely be one of many highest gross sales of the yr [for the area] and perhaps one of many highest sale costs at public sale,” he mentioned.

The big 746 sqm block sits on one among Lavender Bay’s greatest streets, with views of the harbour. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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With property costs rising as confidence returns to the market, Mr Coombs says there is a backlog of patrons who had been sitting on the sidelines over the previous 12 months.

“We’ve had presents on about $120 million value of property simply within the final 4 days, a number of them being high-end property.

“So there’s a number of exercise round and it is the busiest it’s been within the final 12 months, that is for certain.”

Alta Mura is scheduled for public sale on Saturday 2 September.

Sprawling nation property with its personal helipad

The McLennans have additionally newly listed their luxurious 20-hectare property, “Cedarvale”, on the NSW south coast, simply minutes from the township of historic Berry.  

The six bed room, 5 toilet dwelling comes with its personal helipad. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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Architecturally designed and bursting with character, the house options cathedral and raked ceilings and a showstopping stone wall fire.

Open plan residing, eating and kitchen areas encircle the centrepiece stone wall fire. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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The big open plan residing, kitchen and eating space spills onto a wraparound verandah, absolutely screened cabana and 15m pool and deck.

Fully secluded and personal, the property additionally features a separate three-bedroom visitor cottage with a combustion fireplace and out of doors alfresco space.

Cedarvale presents the perfect of each nation and coastal residing. Image: realestate.com.au/purchase

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Near Gerroa’s well-known Seven Mile Seashore the property presents the perfect of coastal and nation residing, with a effervescent creek and expansive escarpment views.

‘Cedarvale’ is a snug two hour drive to Sydney, or a brief helicopter journey to land in your very personal helipad.