Property of the Week: 6 Bulkara St, Wagstaffe, NSW
A Central Coast trophy home with a habit of breaking records, Agave, returns to market.
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Agave has a history of making headlines.
The luxury Wagstaffe weekender earned the prestigious HIA Australian House of the Year award in 2018 and then went on to reset the Central Coast price record two times over.
The Dennis Rabinowitz-designed waterfront residence was sold by the owner architect in mid 2020 for $9.5 million – at the height of the pandemic rush to the regions.
It then changed hands again only two years later for $16.2 million when it was snapped up by fallen Forum Finance founder Bill Papas.
Since then, Agave has operated as a high-end short-term rental appearing on Nine’s top 10 most expensive Airbnbs in Australia list; reportedly earning its owner more than $10,000 a night.
After briefly sitting on the market in 2024, the head-turning seven-bedroom two-storey property is now listed with a new agent and a fresh competitive price tag.
Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal has put a $12 to $14 million guide on the glamorous beach house at a time when the Central Coast is tipped to recapture some of its post-Covid malaise.
Overall, Central Coast house values are approaching their 2022 pandemic-era high, according to Cotality data, with the median up 45.1 per cent over five years to reach a median price of $1.063 million as of November.
Sitting on a spacious 2188sq m block in the exclusive San Toy estate, Agave at 6 Bulkara St is in the sleepy hamlet of Wagstaffe 19kms south of Terrigal.
It has direct waterfront access to Brisbane Water and its north-facing aspect captures the best of the Central Coast’s coveted climate.
Created with a focus on free-flowing lanai-inspired indoor/outdoor living, the home features multiple terraces, a saltwater pool with imported Moroccan tiles, a private beach, a jetty, a boathouse cabana and a deep-water mooring suitable for a “super yacht”.
In total, the expansive layout includes 556sq m of internal living and 289sq m of alfresco space.
The sophisticated interiors include bespoke finishes crafted from natural materials, a contemporary kitchen with marble bench tops, as well as a fully-equipped butler’s pantry, wine cellar, and five ensuite bathrooms.
There is also an executive study and a palatial main bedroom suite located in its own ground floor wing complete with a walk-in wardrobe, and a five star hotel-inspired ensuite with bidet.
A second level houses six more bedrooms including a bunk room, ideal for multiple family getaways. All up, Agave can sleep as many as 14 guests at a time.
Manicured grounds are framed by established tropical gardens, and with secure entry gates plus an advanced security system, the residence is an idyllic private compound.
Additional features include total climate control, three separate living rooms, a double lock up garage and
The property is a short walk to Wagstaffe Wharf with direct ferry access to Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Agave is also close to Lobster Beach and Bouddi National Park.
Agave at 6 Bulkara St, Wagstaffe is listed with Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal with a $12 to $14 million price guide.
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Social media phenomenon the Norris Nuts are listing their architect-designed North Bondi home following a $5 million transformation.
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North Bondi is one of Sydney’s most coveted addresses thanks to its enviable proximity to Australia’s most famous beach – and the high-profile residents who call it home.
A contemporary six-bedroom house at 117 Brighton Boulevard is a beach house with a very 2026 twist – it’s owned by one of the country’s most influential families.
The vendors don’t come from “old money” and are not of a political persuasion, but the Norris family – also known as The Norris Nuts – have about 20 million social media followers. Former Olympic swimmer Justin Norris, his wife Brooke, and their six children, Sabre, Sockie, Biggy, Naz, Disco and Charm are known for sharing their daily escapades, which reportedly earn them as much as $10,000 a day.
The Norrises purchased the property in 2022 for $15.2 million and then set about transforming the home via a $5 million renovation that enlisted the expert help of award-winning architect Nick Tobias and renowned builders 3M.
Although the family originally intended for the home to house their growing brood, they are now offloading 117 Brighton Boulevard to focus on another North Bondi property they bought back in 2023 for $14.2 million.
Now their reimagined beach house is back on the market with Ric Serrao, Alex Lyons and Christophe Serrao of Raine & Horne Double Bay.
While the agents are not publicly disclosing a price guide, local properties have recently sold for between $13.9 million for a vacant land parcel at 108 Ramsgate Ave and $21.5 million for a penthouse at 6/124 Campbell Parade.
The sleek interiors of the two-storey Norris family home include European oak floors, Calacatta marble surfaces and extensive glazing to capture the coastal light.
At its heart, the spacious open-plan living and dining zone connects to an Instagram-worthy marble kitchen with a grand island bench large enough to welcome half a dozen kids. The space features top-of-the-line appliances and sliding doors opening out to a private backyard, complete with a sun deck and a plunge pool.
The ground floor also houses a family-friendly laundry, a media room, and a main bedroom suite with an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe with a skylight.
Upstairs, the views come into focus in the expansive second living room. There is a full communal bathroom and four more bedrooms, each with built-ins, one with an ensuite and two with integrated desks.
Fit for a family who works from home, the North Bondi property has a separate studio space out the back with a private entrance.
Throughout the house, the technology has been updated with Control4 automation, a Sonos sound system, Circadian lighting, VRV air-conditioning, automated blinds, heated bathroom floors, and a CCTV security system.
A front courtyard has plenty of room for three cars, a real estate rarity in Bondi, but there is also a DA approval for a double lock-up garage.
The Norris family’s residence at 117 Brighton Boulevard is listed via private treaty with Ric Serrao, Alex Lyons and Christophe Serrao of Raine & Horne Double Bay.
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