Seclusion and sophistication without leaving the city
It’s a hard ask working from home when you have these views on your doorstep
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Exclusivity is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot. In real estate circles, often it’s a case of style over substance, with an emphasis on expensive finishes and high security.
This property understands exclusivity on a whole other level. Just one of 55 properties in the Pittwater enclave of Cottage Point, this waterfront home set in leafy surrounds with Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as a backdrop is a million miles from care.
Set over three levels, the architect-designed home has four bedrooms on the lower ground floor, including a master suite with spacious walk-in robe that leads into a large ensuite. The master suite enjoys views to the water and, along with the second bedroom, leads directly onto a covered terrace with spa. Two more bathrooms service the additional bedrooms on this level, while a large family room offers space as a play area or teen hang out.
Upstairs, the split level main living area includes the kitchen, dining and lounge room, which leads on to a generous covered alfresco space ideal for entertaining while taking in the expansive water views. Beautifully presented with tiled floors and white walls, the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces is seamless, with stacker doors and highlight windows offering direct connection with the natural environment. For those reluctant to leave the sanctuary of the property to commute, there’s a spacious crow’s nest style study or home office on the top floor, which could also serve as a fifth bedroom.
Those seeking to access the water can take the meandering option via a walk along the garden path to the studio and boat house, which is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom and loft space. This leads to a private jetty designed for watercraft or just dangling toes in the water. When it’s time to head back to the house, the inclinator makes the journey a little less arduous.
There’s room for four cars on site, with garaging for two and carport space for another two. Cottage Point Inn and the Kiosk are within walking distance.
It doesn’t get much more exclusive than that.
Address: 64 Cowan Drive, Cottage Point
Expressions of interest
Inspection: By appointment only
Agent: Nik Vuko 0416 029 417 Rowan Webb 0411 555 444 Domain Residential
64 Cowan Drive, Cottage Point is now on sale. Email property@kanebridge.com.au to learn more.
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.
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Monthly electric vehicle deliveries at NIO , XPeng , and Li Auto set a record in November. Things are looking even better for December.
EV demand isn’t an issue in China. Pricing, however, continues to be a struggle.
Sunday, NIO reported 20,575 deliveries for November, up about 29% from a year ago. Based on recent guidance, given with third-quarter earnings , NIO expects to deliver about 32,000 cars in December, a record, and up about 77% from a year ago.
Li reported 48,740 deliveries for November, up about 19% from a year ago. Based on recent guidance from Li’s third-quarter earnings , the company should deliver about 65,000 cars in December, up 29% from a year ago.
XPeng delivered 30,895 vehicles in November, up about 54% from a year ago. The midpoint of its fourth-quarter guidance, given on its third-quarter earnings report, was 89,000 cars, implying December deliveries of about 34,000 units.
December’s implied numbers would be a record for all three auto makers. EV demand in China is still solid. The bigger problem is competition. Citi analyst Jeff Chung recently wrote that the Chinese car market is still concerned about a “potential price war in 2025.”
He projects 2024 all-electric vehicle sales of 7.8 million units, up about 28% from 2023. Sales in 2025 should be up another 17% to 9.1 million cars. The problem: The industry has the capacity to make 28 million all-electric cars annually, according to Chung’s calculations. Capacity utilization that low typically isn’t great for profit margins.
At least there is demand. Combined, the three Chinese EV makers sold 100,210 vehicles in November. That’s a monthly record. December guidance implies about 131,000 cars sold, another record.
Coming into Monday trading, NIO stock was down about 51% this year while the S&P 500 was up about 26%. XPeng and Li shares were down 17% and 37%, respectively.
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.
