Palatial penthouse on Sydney’s north shore expected to break records
A landmark Mosman penthouse poised to set a new apartment record with its sweeping views, curated interiors and private wellness retreat.
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A palatial penthouse on Sydney’s Lower North Shore – complete with its own wellness studio – is set to smash the apartment record north of the bridge if it achieves its $30 million asking price.
It’s just a touch over the current local benchmark of $28.25 million with the recently reported sale of a house-sized apartment at Kurraba Residences in the little-known suburb of Kurraba Point.
The impressive price tag for the Mosman penthouse comes down to the vast 570sq m footprint of the yet-to-be-built residence atop the $200 million Amara project on bustling Military Rd in Mosman.
Developer Dare Property Group has engaged DKO Architecture to create the 26-residence block, with penthouse interiors curated by award-winning designer, Fiona Lynch.
Danny Avidan, founder of Dare, said the Amara penthouse reflects the culmination of carefully cultivating design-led living philosophies that prioritise wellness and quality.
“The Penthouse at Amara is an exercise in quiet luxury – a home that feels deeply personal, contemporary and enduring,” he said.
“Our vision has always been to deliver residences that go beyond aesthetics, creating spaces that nurture well-being and longevity. The Amara penthouse sets itself apart as a singular whole floor residence, with never to be built out views.”
The decadent five-bedroom home on the seventh level of Amara has a panoramic backdrop that extends from Sydney Harbour through the Heads to the Pacific Ocean horizon.
Curated with handpicked finishes, there are Travertine and solid oak floors, polished plaster walls and ceilings, with bronze Pittella door hardware and custom joinery.
The sophisticated kitchen features Wolf cooking appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerators and Blum hardware, while the five bathrooms each have Rogerseller fixtures, smart toilets, and natural stone surfaces.
Expansive sliding doors allow the living spaces to flow through to large terraces that capture the iconic views, bespoke landscaping, natural light and ocean breezes.
A major drawcard of the glamorous penthouse is also its private wellness retreat, a rare apartment inclusion that features a sauna and a yoga or pilates studio. Additionally, there is a unique wine display wall and parking for five cars.
Beyond the grand penthouse, Amara offers 7 two-bedroom and 18 three-bedroom homes, along with resident-only luxuries such as a discreet concierge service for home maintenance, car detailing, personal chef experiences, and wellness treatments. Even the lobby makes a great first impression with an artwork by artist Ben Mazey.
In Mosman’s evolving high street precinct, Amara will be home to a 1600 sq m public wellness and retail hub, promising to be the first of its kind for the affluent Lower North Shore suburb.
“There has never been a lifestyle-focused high street address in Mosman quite like this before,” Avidan added.
The project is within walking distance of Mosman’s designer boutiques, popular eateries, clifftop trails, Headland Park, Sirius Cove and Balmoral Beach.
Construction is scheduled to commence next year, with completion anticipated by the end of 2027.
The Amara Mosman penthouse display suite, located at 555 Military Rd, Mosman, is now available for private appointment through The Agency and Colliers.
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Award-winning Byron hinterland estate Amileka returns to market, blending architectural pedigree, celebrity history and lucrative luxury retreat appeal.
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A Byron Bay hinterland trophy home that once starred on Love Island Australia has resurfaced for sale after making a brief appearance on the market last year.
Amileka in Federal, 24kms from the famous shores of Byron Bay, was listed for a short time in July with a guide of more than $8m, but is now asking $7m to $7.7m with Sotheby’s agent Will Phillips via an expressions of interest campaign, closing on March 12, at 5pm.
The contemporary homestead on 10ha last sold for $9.5 million during the regional post-pandemic boom in 2022. Since then, the iconic house has been earning its owners thousands of dollars a night as a glamorous short term rental.
Built in 2008, Amileka took home the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW country division) Architecture Award in the same year. The minimalist design on secluded Blackbean Lane was crafted by architect owner Sharon Fraser and her husband, Steve Esson.
Tom Lane, of the Oroton fashion family empire and his stylist wife Emma, then bought Amileka for $4 million in 2011. They sold up in 2015 for $3.5 million to the Johnson family, who offered up the compound to feature as the Love Island home for the Channel 9 dating show’s third season in 2017.
Later, in 2022, the remote residence was snapped up by Mikaela Lancaster, Spotify Australia managing director, and her husband Mark Britt, founder of video-streaming platform Iflix. Lancaster and Britt are now seeking Amileka’s next custodians.
The main home has a large sunken lounge room and a spacious dining zone seamlessly connected to the gourmet kitchen and multiple outdoor terraces. In the designer gas kitchen there are stone surfaces including a big island bench, and a discreet but large butler’s pantry.
Created for grand scale outdoor entertaining, Amileka’s alfresco options include a central courtyard, level lawns with rolling district views punctuated by ancient Black Bean, fig and pandanus trees, plus an 18m by 5m pool and a fire pit.
Internally, the house features a stately formal entry, honed concrete floors with solar hydronic heating, bespoke cabinetry, walls of windows to capture the leafy outlook, a dedicated media room, and five bedrooms.
Off the primary suite there is a large walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite with bidet and a private hot tub, plus the house has two more family-friendly bathrooms.
Additionally, the estate also has a three-bedroom caretaker’s cottage with its own swimming pool.
Famous for its legendary lush vistas, untouched rainforest and waterfalls, the Byron Hinterland is also known for picturesque sleepy villages such as Bangalow and eclectic fine dining options.
Federal is home to a small general store, the popular Doma Cafe, and is approximately a 25-minute drive from Byron Bay, 35 minutes to Ballina Airport and 50 minutes to Coolangatta International Airport.
Amileka in the Byron Bay hinterland is for sale with Sotheby’s International Realty via an expressions of interest campaign, closing on March 12, 5pm.
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