Prestige Property: 31 Fairfax Road, Mosman, NSW
Spacious contemporary living overlooking Chinamans Beach.
Spacious contemporary living overlooking Chinamans Beach.
Nestled above Chinamans Beach comes to a state-of-the-art residence designed by award-winning architect, Ian Moore.
The 3-level, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-bedroom home is privately set on approx. 891sqm of a tranquil dress-circle enclave of Mosman and captures spectacular views north to Middle Harbour and Clontarf.
The modern residence boasts streams of light featured in open, contemporary living spaces that seamlessly connect to the home’s outdoor areas.
The home is finished to the highest standards throughout with heated travertine floors underfoot and louvred windows in the living spaces complemented by a Jetmaster fireplace.
Within, the home features custom American oak joinery throughout – converging in the kitchen which is fitted with Miele appliances and opens out towards the outdoor entertaining area.
The outdoor space sees vast limestone terraces that lead out to the heated 12.5-metre pool, mini-golf and entertaining area cornered by established gardens that impart a sense of privacy.
The home’s top level is dedicated to the master retreat and is fitted with an ensuite, walk-in robe and office space.
Below, all bedrooms are north facing and open to terraced areas.
The bathrooms are all fitted with travertine tiling and underfloor heating – coordinating with the rest of the house.
Elsewhere the home is privy to a central lift that accesses all three levels, CBUS automation, three 5000l rainwater tanks and solar panels.
The expansive residence is nearby to Bathers’ Pavilion, Chinamans Beach, Mosman’s Spit Junction and walking tracks, offering the pinnacle of living in the lower north shore.
The listing is with Michael Coombs from Atlas Lower North Shore (+61 407 980 443). Price guide; $15 million. atlas.com.au
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
Whether you prefer the country or the coast, there are plenty of east coast options for cashed up buyers
There are 10 local council areas scattered along the East Coast of Australia that offer both affordability and solid fundamentals for sustainable future growth, according to the research team at residential property network, PRD. The areas have been selected based on five criterion. They are affordability – defined as a median house price below $600,000, rising house values, strong rental yields to encourage investment, a strong pipeline of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects to facilitate local economic development, and low unemployment.
Here are Australia’s 10 most affordable regional property markets with great future potential.
Mackay is a tropical coastal area located in north Queensland. It’s known for its closeconnection to the Great Barrier Reef. The median house price is $462,750, up 8.9 percent in 2023. Mackay attracts a lot of interstate migrants and is home to more than 120,000 people. It has a healthy economy with an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent and $1.7 billion worth of projects due to commence this year.
Toowoomba is located west of Brisbane and is known for its Victorian buildings, street artand surrounding national parks. The median house price is $560,000, up 10.9 percent in 2023. The city has a population of more than 180,000. The unemployment rate is 4 percentand there is $6.1 billion in projects commencing in 2024.
Townsville is a coastal city in north-eastern Queensland. The median house price is $420,000, up 5 percent in 2023. It is home to more than 200,000 people. Unemployment is very low at 2.5 percent and there is $3.2 billion of projects commencing this year.
Dubbo is located west of Newcastle in the Orana Region and is home to the Western Plains Zoo. The median house price is $530,000, up 11.6 percent in 2023. The population has exploded in recent years to more than 56,000 people. The unemployment rate is just 2.2percent and the economy is thriving. There is a pipeline of $4.7 billion in projects commencing this year.
Located in north-east NSW, Tamworth is known for its popular annual Country Music Festival. It’s also the largest retail centre for the New England and Northwest Slopes regions. The median house price is $490,000, up 14 percent in 2023. With a population of more than 65,000 people, the economy is strong with unemployment of just 2 percent and $112.4million worth of projects commencing this year.
Located west of Sydney and northwest of Canberra, Griffith is known for its prime produce production and wine cultivation. The median house price is $531,000, up 2.1 percent in 2023. Griffith’s population is about 27,000 people. The city boasts high economic resilience with a 2 percent unemployment rate and $258.7 million in projects in the pipeline.
Ballarat is a 1.5–hour drive west of Melbourne. It’s popular with city commuters who move here for housing affordability and a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to the city via train. The median house price is $570,000, down 4.2 percent in 2023 but up 92.9 percent over the past decade. The city has the third highest population in Victoria at about 118,000. Ballarat has an unemployment rate of 3 percent and a total projects pipeline worth $2.3 billion for 2024.
Shepparton is a rural area about two hours north of Melbourne. It is popularly referred to as ‘the food bowl of Australia’. The median house price is $475,000, up 4.4 percent in 2023. The population is about 70,000. The unemployment rate is just 2 percent and there is $1.8 billion in projects for 2024.
Wodonga is located on the border of NSW on the southern side of the Murray River. It is approximately 320km from Melbourne and 345km from Canberra. The median house price is $567,250, up 4.7 percent in 2023. With a population of about 44,000, the city’s jobless rate is 3 percent and there is $388.2 million in development set to commence in 2024, primarily new infrastructure.
Burnie is a bustling port city located in Emu Bay in Tasmania’s north-west. Overlooking beaches and parklands, the area is known for its rich agriculture and mining projects. The median house price is $435,000, up 3.6 percent. Despite a rising population, the unemployment rate is falling and is currently 5.6 percent. In 2024, Burnie’s project pipeline is valued at approximately $1.6 billion. A significant portion is commercial development, primarily renewable energy projects.
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Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.