Luxurious Coastal Living: 60 Blake Street, Dover Heights Hits the Market
This renovated Hampton-style home offers luxury living and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining in a prime coastal location.
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A sanctuary of modern design and craftsmanship, this stunning north-facing family home in Dover Heights sets a new benchmark for luxury coastal living. Perched on a sun-drenched 563sqm block, the newly renovated residence combines elegance with functionality, making it the ultimate entertainer’s retreat.
Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the open-plan living and dining areas lead out to a sunlit alfresco zone with a swimming pool. “It’s where we spend most of our time, whether we’re hosting friends or relaxing with family,” says the owner. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors maximise the natural light and offer views of the beautifully landscaped backyard.
At the heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen equipped with premium Bosch and Siemens appliances, including two 900mm ovens, two dishwashers, and a gas wok with dual extraction fans.
Upstairs, the four spacious bedrooms offer plenty of privacy. The master suite is a true retreat with a luxurious ensuite and custom-built wardrobes. Two other bedrooms feature their own ensuites, while a home office and gym complete the upper level. Convenience is key, with lift access to both floors, a remote-controlled garage with internal access, and off-street parking for three cars.
The home is packed with modern features like Daikin ducted air-conditioning with room-specific controls, rain-sensor skylights and CCTV. Sustainability is also a priority, with 48 solar roof panels and a Tesla 2.5kw solar edge inverter reducing the home’s environmental impact.
Located a short stroll from Rodney Reserve and local favourite Archies Café Co., the house is close to prestigious schools, Rose Bay village, and the iconic Bondi Beach. It’s the perfect blend of convenience and tranquillity, offering a family-friendly neighbourhood while being just minutes away from Sydney’s finest attractions.
With its timeless Hampton-style aesthetic and modern amenities, 60 Blake Street is more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening by the pool, every inch of this property has been thoughtfully designed for comfort and luxury.
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A landmark beachfront home in Balgowlah Heights has sold for $17.5 million, setting a new residential record for the tightly held Northern Beaches suburb.
The six-bedroom residence at 30A Beatty Street changed hands on July 21 through Clarke & Humel Property, eclipsing its own previous benchmark by $5.7 million.
The property last sold for $11.8 million in October 2017, a result reported as a Balgowlah Heights record at the time. Its latest sale represents an increase of more than 48% in almost nine years and places it well ahead of other known sales in the suburb.
It is not the first time the address has reshaped local expectations. The home sold for $3.15 million in 2013 before extensive alterations and additions transformed it into the substantial trophy residence seen today. From that transaction to its latest sale, its recorded value has increased more than fivefold.
Occupying 1,074sqm in an exclusive no-through pocket, the property backs directly onto the golden sand of Forty Baskets Beach. A gate at the bottom of the garden opens to the beach and surrounding foreshore walks, creating the kind of direct harbour access rarely available on the Northern Beaches.
The home’s elevated, cascading design takes full advantage of its position. Walls of glass frame panoramic views across North Harbour, while a succession of indoor and outdoor living spaces follows the slope towards the water.
Arrival is suitably dramatic. The four-car garage—complete with harbour views—is connected to the residence by a lift. From there, a covered walkway leads through tropical gardens to an entrance framed by a koi pond, stone flooring and soaring ceilings.
At the centre of the home is an expansive living and entertaining level. A stone kitchen fitted with Miele appliances steps down towards the view, incorporating an integrated refrigerator and freezer and a built-in breakfast bar positioned to overlook the harbour.
The adjoining formal dining room opens through a bi-fold wall to a landscaped side courtyard. A substantial living room, anchored by a gas fireplace, also connects to the main terrace, creating a continuous relationship between the interior, gardens and water.
An electrically operated roof allows the terrace to be used in different weather conditions, while automated internal blinds and ducted airconditioning add to the home’s extensive technology and comfort features.
Outside, the entertaining areas continue around a swimming pool and spa. A built-in barbecue, steam room and generous terraces give the property the atmosphere of a private resort, with the beach only steps away.
The accommodation has been arranged to suit a large or multigenerational household.
Four bedroom suites occupy an upper level, while the main bedroom commands an entire floor. The private retreat includes sweeping harbour views, a large walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious ensuite.
On the lower level, a billiard room and bar are accompanied by two bedrooms and a bathroom. A separate self-contained studio provides further flexibility for extended family, guests or live-in staff.
The residence also includes a private home office, yoga room and extensive storage—features that allow it to function as both a secluded family home and a large-scale entertaining destination.
Sustainability and energy resilience have also been incorporated through solar panels and a Tesla battery.
Despite its rare waterfront setting, the property remains close to the conveniences of the lower Northern Beaches. Bus services are approximately 450 metres away, while Balgowlah Village, local schools and North Harbour Reserve are within easy reach. Manly is about three kilometres from the home.
The sale underlines the scarcity premium attached to Sydney homes combining substantial land, direct beach access and uninterrupted harbour views.
Balgowlah Heights has a median house value of about $4.23 million, according to PropTrack data displayed on realestate.com.au. At more than four times that figure, the Beatty Street result sits in a different tier from the suburb’s conventional prestige market.
Its price is also $6.65 million above the $10.85 million paid for neighbouring 30 Beatty Street in December 2025.
While conventional luxury features helped support the result, the defining asset is one that cannot be readily replicated: a private rear gate opening directly onto Forty Baskets Beach.
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