Views for days
You could be the first to move into this new build on the waterfront at 6 Mitala Street, Newport. This cracker of a house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and room for three cars. A stone’s throw from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, it’s open to expressions of interest through Shane Clinton of Christie’s International Real Estate Double Bay, with a price guide of $10 million.
BE THE FIRST: 6 Mitala Place, Newport
Designed by architect Mark Hurcum, it’s the last home in a group of four houses built on a coveted block that was owned by the Gee family prior to this development.
This high-end offering is a far cry from the cottage, log cabin and boat shed that previously occupied it and now includes a parents’ retreat, ensuite, walk-in dressing room, bar facility, internal lift and wine cellar.
New brand, new business
Angus White has hit the ground running upon the opening of his new business Whitehouse Real Estate last month achieving a successful sale in his first week within two days of listing.
POOLSIDE: 203/4 Sylvan Avenue, Balgowlah
He has also listed a north-facing luxury apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 203/4 Sylvan Avenue, Balgowlah. With space for two cars, the price guide is $2.65 to million $2.8 million.
RESORT LIVING: 203/4 Sylvan Avenue, Balgowlah
White, along with his father Tony were both at LJ Hooker Balgowlah for 20 years before deciding to break away from the group and create their own agency. “Our last name is White – and we sell houses. So it made sense to call our agency Whitehouse,” he said. “After rebranding, it felt fantastic. The whole team has been re-energised and rejuvenated. It’s an exciting next chapter.”
Hooper hops into Manly
While northern beaches boy turned Wallabies captain Michael Hooper may not be happy with Australia’s recent Bledisloe Cup loss, he can distract himself with his new digs in Manly.
Michael Clarke from Clarke & Humel refused to comment on the sportsman’s splash of cash, but we hear that Hooper has shelled out for a four-bedroom home for $2,655,000.
BUSY: Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper has bought and sold in the northern beaches recently, at the same time as competing hard in the Bledisloe Cup.
This comes after he offloaded his Fairlight cottage recently for $2,510,000. Hooper’s new home with his wife Kate Howard is only a few blocks from the beach so that he can fit in a fair dose of sun and surf in between rugby training sessions.
Whale of a time
This Palmie property has a 180-degree view of the ocean and is a 10-minute stroll to both Palm and Whale Beaches. The vendor of 314 Whale Beach Road works in the finance industry and the family with two teenagers have been using it as a weekend escape.
VIEWS: Palm Beach pad
Facing north, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house has space for two cars, and features an entertaining terrace, outdoor kitchen and jacuzzi. Each bedroom has a deck or access to the terrace.
It’s listed through Noel Nicholson of Ray White Prestige Palm Beach, who says the views will never be built out because the area in front is Crown land. Price guide is $4.7 to $5 million.
View from every room
You can simply cross the road to reach the beach from this spectacular sub-penthouse at 5/81 North Steyne in Manly, which has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and space for two cars.
BEACH BONANZA: 5/81 North Steyne, Manly
The owner is expat Zee Bowler, formerly of Clontarf, who bought it as an investment property with potential to live there after retirement. However, Bowler has decided to live in England to be closer to family. She said: “You can’t help but love it because every room has a view. When you look out that window, even the dullest of days turns into the happiest of days.”
It last traded for $2,170,000 in 2012 and is now listed through Anthony Calacoci of Belle Property Manly with a price guide of $4,550,000.
Executive family living
Over at Seaforth, 2 Old Sydney Road is a multi-level property that has been home to a couple with two kids who have now moved on to Mosman. Listed through Maria Cassarino of Stone Real Estate, who said: “It’s very streamlined, modern and contemporary for the area and will suit an executive family.”
MODERN FAMILY: 2 Old Sydney Road, Seaforth
With a price guide of $4.8 million, it has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, space for two cars, an internal lift from the ground to the rooftop terrace and an infinity pool.