Property of the Week: Waterfront luxury with $9m hopes in Tennyson Point

Along Sydney’s Parramatta River, waterfront real estate offers significantly more bang for buck than the eye-watering Eastern Suburbs.

While a house on the harbour will easily set you back more than $25 million, a five-bedroom absolute waterfront trophy home in Tennyson Point has come to market with $9 million price hopes ahead of its March 28 auction.

Listed with Michael Gallina and Cameron Brown of Belle Property North Shore, the 1,100 sq m waterside parcel last traded for $4.6 million in 2021.

The contemporary home of car dealer Nathan Sawyers and food stylist Amber De Florio borders Morrisons Bay and the local reserve, with sweeping views across the water.

“We enjoy relaxing on the alfresco balcony, capturing spectacular 180-degree views of the water, bushland and park. We have a designer fire pit by the water’s edge, and we can take a stroll in the park just outside our back gate,” Amber said.

“Our home also has a full wellness centre, including a gym and sauna, leading out to the freshwater pool and entertaining area.”

Inside the three-level home, with its 564 sq m of living space, it is no surprise that Amber’s marble kitchen features all the professional foodie bells and whistles. These include a four-metre eat-at scalloped island bench and a large butler’s pantry.

There are V-ZUG appliances throughout, including an integrated microwave, two ovens, a steam oven, Pitt gas cooktop, two fridge-freezers and two dishwashers.

Beyond the inviting front porch, the primary living level houses a spacious living and dining zone designed for large-scale entertaining. The space flows onto a covered terrace, pool area and generous lawn with direct private access to the bay.

This entry-level also features a study, a powder room, a commercial-sized laundry with a chute from the upstairs bathroom, a separate cinema room, and a self-contained one-bedroom apartment.

On the second floor, there are four more bedrooms, including the palatial main suite with a wet bar and Zip HydroTap, full-width balcony, dressing room-style walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with twin vanities and a double rain shower.

This upper level also includes a second living space opening onto the balcony, along with a family bathroom and separate toilet.

Unsurprisingly, given Sawyer’s day job, the house comes equipped with a vast five-car garage, plus an adjoining home gym or lower-ground rumpus room with wet bar, bathroom and cedar sauna.

Extra features include a hydraulic lift to all three levels, Pixie Bluetooth smart-home system, outdoor gas kitchen, underfloor heating, and a heated mosaic-tiled pool and spa with a Naked Water pool system.

The Bayview Street residence is close to popular schools and offers easy access to buses, ferries and cafés.

The home will go under the hammer on March 28, 43 Bayview St, Tennyson Point and is expected to sell for about $9 million.

One of Sydney’s most tightly held beachfront estates has emerged on the market, with a landmark Newport holding offering buyers the chance to secure an irreplaceable slice of the Northern Beaches coastline.

Positioned directly on the sand at 11 Calvert Parade, Newport, the 967sqm estate is described as one of the most significant beachfront offerings to hit Sydney’s market in decades.

Set within an exclusive oceanfront enclave, the property pairs sweeping coastal views with direct private beach access and a substantial grassed frontage that appears to spill seamlessly into the shoreline beyond.

From the home, uninterrupted panoramas stretch across Newport Beach towards Bilgola Headland, with Newport Reef sitting prominently within the outlook.

The offering is expected to attract significant interest from buyers seeking a blue-chip weekender, a long-term family estate, or a future architectural statement.

Concept plans by acclaimed Northern Beaches architect Dan Raymond present a vision for a new luxury residence designed to capitalise on the site’s scale and prestige.

The property’s history is equally compelling.

Known as “Howth”, the original weatherboard residence was built circa 1930, with the name derived from the Irish word for “headland”. In later years, the home was held by the Jesuit Fathers and used as a peaceful retreat for clergy.

Today, much of that nostalgic coastal character remains intact.

The primarily single-level home features ocean views from the main living zone, while a wraparound dining room and adjoining sunroom open onto a large entertaining deck overlooking the water.

Accommodation includes a main bedroom with an ensuite, a spacious second bedroom, and an oversized loft-style retreat that could function as additional guest accommodation, a rumpus room, or studio space.

A galley-style kitchen, high ceilings, original timber floorboards and ducted air-conditioning add to the home’s immediate liveability, while a repurposed two-way fireplace offers the opportunity for restoration.

According to the campaign brief, there are only 66 comparable oceanfront properties across Sydney, making opportunities of this scale and position exceptionally rare.

Located moments from Newport village, cafes and surf breaks, the property is also being marketed as the last remaining opportunity of its kind along Newport Beach.

The property at 11 Calvert Parade, Newport, is listed via an expressions-of-interest campaign closing on June 8.

For enquiries, please contact Nik Vuko: 0416029417

Property of the Week: Waterfront luxury with $9m hopes in Tennyson Point

A five-bedroom absolute waterfront home on Morrisons Bay offers resort-style living, sweeping views and serious entertaining credentials ahead of its March auction.

Held for decades by the Jesuit Fathers, the landmark Newport property combines direct sand access, sweeping ocean views and redevelopment potential across a prized 967sqm holding.