Riverside living and contemporary style meet in this secret Sydney enclave
This property draws back the curtain on stylish family living and city convenience
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Putney is one of those suburbs in Sydney that can go under the radar. Positioned near the better known and possibly more desirable neighbourhood of Hunters Hill, it is ideally located along the Parramatta River with easy access to ferries, waterfront parks and Ryde Shopping Centre. While the adjacent suburb of Gladesville has an abundance of apartments, contemporary family homes can be harder to find.
Like many more coveted parts of the city, it is also experiencing a renewal of housing stock, as evidenced by this contemporary home at 111 Charles Street. Last sold in 2018 for $2.15m, the property on a 670.3sqm site has been transformed from a single storey 1970s brick residence into a five-bedroom, four-bathroom resort style home.
Interior and exterior spaces have been treated as one, with an integrated alfresco, pool and outdoor entertaining area to the rear surrounded by well-maintained gardens.
An architect’s eye is obvious in this design, with careful attention paid to access to natural light, including double height voids over the formal living area at the front of the house, as well as the open plan living space at the rear. While finishes, including natural stone and glass balustrading, add a sense of luxury, custom designed joinery and Miele appliances ensure it is a highly functional family home.
All bedrooms are on the upper floor, with a spacious master suite with dressing room leading into the ensuite, as well as three additional bedrooms, including one with an additional ensuite.
At a time when trades are difficult to pin down and construction costs are still a concern, this property offers considered contemporary living with nothing to do. For Sydneysiders, it doesn’t get much better than that.
Address: 111 Charles Street Putney
Price Guide: $5.25 million
Auction: 9.45am August 26
Agent: Lee Dowdall Property Partner leedowdall@theagency.com.au 0408 690 921
Stephanie O’Sullivan Property Partner stephanieosullivan@theagency.com.au 0419 485 504
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Chinese carmaker GAC will expand its Australian electric vehicle line-up with the city-focused AION UT hatchback.
< 1 minGAC Australia has confirmed the AION UT, an all-electric compact hatchback, as the fourth model to join its local range, with the vehicle set to go on sale mid-year.
The AION UT will be the second fully electric model released in Australia under GAC’s AION sub-brand, following the launch of the AION V medium SUV.
The company says the new hatch has been developed specifically with urban driving in mind, combining compact exterior dimensions with competitive interior space.
Designed at GAC’s Milan Design Centre, the AION UT features a fastback silhouette, two-tone floating roof and pixel-style lighting elements intended to give the car a distinctive, tech-forward appearance.
GAC also points to what it describes as the world’s first “eyebrow-style” headlamp design as a visual signature for the model.
Despite its compact positioning, the AION UT rides on a 2,750mm wheelbase, which GAC says allows for interior space that rivals larger vehicles in the same segment.
Full technical specifications, equipment levels and pricing for the Australian market have not yet been announced.
The confirmation of the AION UT comes as competition in Australia’s electric vehicle market continues to intensify, particularly at the more affordable end of the spectrum.
While early EV adoption was dominated by premium models and SUVs, manufacturers are increasingly turning their attention to smaller, city-oriented cars aimed at price-conscious buyers and urban commuters.
GAC entered the Australian market late last year with a mix of petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric models, including the AION V, M8 PHEV and EMZOOM.
The company has indicated it plans to introduce more than 10 models locally over the next five years as part of its long-term Australian strategy.
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