SINGO RETURNS WITH LUXURY WATERFRONT APARTMENTS IN GOSFORD
Advertising legend John Singleton unveils an exclusive 16-residence Caroline Bay development, marking his latest high-end property play on the Central Coast.
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Legendary adman John ‘Singo’ Singleton has unveiled the newest project under his John Singleton Group development company.
The new project, 49Caroline, named after its location at 49 Caroline Street, will deliver just 16 luxury apartments to the Caroline Bay foreshore.
It is being developed in partnership with privately owned financier Alceon, which has a strong track record in the area, having recently completed Rumbalara Residences, a gated community comprising four buildings and 188 apartments. The project recently set a Gosford record with the sale of a penthouse for $7 million.
The 16 apartments at 49Caroline will comprise a mix of three- and four-bedroom residences, priced from $2,295,000.
The absolute waterfront development on Caroline Bay has been designed by Mosman-based architect Enrique Blanco de Cordova of deBlanco Studio.
Gittoes agents Stephen Gittoes and Richard Faulkner are marketing the project as a “once-in-a-lifetime offering on the Central Coast”.
They say each residence is “shaped by an architectural philosophy that balances timeless elegance with contemporary coastal living.
“Expansive interiors, generous outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling glazing invite the water into every moment. From the private jetty to the pool glistening over the bay, life here unfolds with effortless beauty and ease,” Gittoes says.
Resident amenities include a waterfront spa, pool and cabana, landscaped gardens, indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces, and a firepit alcove designed for golden-hour gatherings.
Construction firm JDC Property has been appointed to build the project.
The John Singleton Group website also references a previous project in Gosford, Bonython Tower, completed in 2019. The 56-apartment building is located on Mann Street in central Gosford.
The group has another project in the pipeline. The Lodge will be a luxury “10-star” lodge and restaurant complex at Mount White on the NSW Central Coast, adjacent to his successful Saddles restaurant and his former Strawberry Hills stud, which he sold in 2023 to John Magnier’s Coolmore Stud for more than $30 million.
The Lodge will feature a 17- to 20-room boutique hotel, designed as a series of pavilions offering premium accommodation.
Singleton is one of Australia’s most well-known advertising entrepreneurs.
e co-founded SPASM in the late 1960s. In the mid-1980s, after selling SPASM, he started John Singleton Advertising, which went on to create the campaign for Bob Hawke’s successful 1987 federal election.
He has long had an affinity with property, both commercial and residential
He owned his Paddington office compound, The Bonython (unrelated to his Gosford tower project), for five decades before selling the former art gallery space in 2024 for $33 million to Annie Cannon-Brookes, the former wife of Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.
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At the northern tip of Point Piper, hidden from the street and positioned directly on Sydney Harbour, “Radford” combines cinematic views, rare waterfront access and a fascinating connection to one of Australia’s most storied estates.
The five-bedroom residence occupies land once belonging to Paradis Sur Mer, the celebrated three-block waterfront estate that made Australian property history in 1982. The original mansion became the country’s first home reported to have sold for more than $5 million—and may also have inspired one of its fastest and most profitable resales.
Property developer and yachtsman Bernard Lewis purchased the estate at auction for $5.25 million, only to sell it within hours to English betting magnate and thoroughbred breeder Robert Sangster. Lewis reportedly made a $500,000 profit in the process.
Sangster renamed the property Toison D’Or—French for “Golden Fleece” and the name of one of his racehorses—and established it as a Sydney base with his then-wife, Susan. The estate subsequently changed hands and identities again, becoming Paradis Sur Mer, or “Paradise on the Sea”, during Susan’s marriage to financier Sir Frank Renouf.
After another headline-making sale near the peak of Sydney’s late-1980s property boom, the original mansion was eventually demolished and the waterfront holding subdivided. “Radford” now stands on one of those prized parcels, carrying a thread of that extraordinary history into the present day.
Harbour views take centre stage
Designed by award-winning architect Victor Berk and constructed in the early 1990s, the three-level modernist residence has been planned around its exceptional position.
Panoramic views stretch from the Sydney Harbour Bridge across Shark Island and Rose Bay to Manly. A prized northerly aspect fills the home with natural light, while bedrooms and living spaces open to decks, balconies and terraces overlooking the water.
The main living areas flow to a broad alfresco entertaining terrace, sunny swimming pool and level harbourfront lawn. Beyond the garden, a private jetty completes the quintessential Sydney waterfront lifestyle.
Inside, generous proportions make the home equally suited to private family life and large-scale entertaining. The formal dining area can accommodate up to 14 guests, while a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen incorporates an island, walk-in pantry and casual breakfast area opening to the poolside deck.
A fireplace anchors the principal living space, complemented by high ceilings, travertine floors and expansive glazing that keeps the harbour present throughout the home.
A private sanctuary on every level
The main bedroom is accompanied by two walk-in wardrobes, a sitting area and an ensuite featuring a spa bath, separate shower and twin basins. Three further bedrooms each have an ensuite, while a gym with its own kitchenette, built-in storage and bathroom can serve as a fifth bedroom or private guest retreat.
Additional spaces include a fitted home office, an upper-level family area, sauna, two powder rooms and a substantial laundry. A lift connects all three levels, and the central staircase sits beneath an atrium-style glass roof fitted with an electric retractable blind.
Ducted and zoned air-conditioning, extensive storage and a security alarm add everyday practicality. Internal access leads to an oversized secure double garage, with additional driveway parking.
Set in an elite cul-de-sac on one of Australia’s most prestigious waterfront streets, “Radford” is close to Lady Martins Beach, Prince Edward Yacht Club, the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Rose Bay’s marinas and leading schools. Double Bay’s restaurants, boutiques and village amenities are only minutes away.
It is an exceptional harbourfront residence in its own right—but its connection to the record-breaking Paradis Sur Mer estate gives it a place within the wider story of Sydney real estate.
Property details
Address: Wolseley Road, Point Piper, NSW
Bedrooms: Five, including a flexible gym or guest suite
Bathrooms: Five, plus two powder rooms
Parking: Oversized double garage and additional driveway space
Key features: Northerly aspect, panoramic harbour views, private jetty, swimming pool, level waterfront lawn, lift, sauna, home office and Gaggenau kitchen
Architect: Victor Berk
Agents: Michael Pallier, Sydney Sotheby’s & Brad Pillinger, Pillinger
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