Set to holiday mode in this ultimate entertainer’s retreat
Step inside this flawless holiday house guaranteed to win over family and friends
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For sun seekers in search of the ideal holiday home, there’s always compromises to be made. The location might not be perfect, the house may be in need of work or it could be just too far from the closest capital city to make regular use viable.
Not with this elevated beachfront property on the NSW Central Coast.
The two-storey residence at 46 Kalakau Avenue, Forresters Beach is the kind of place guaranteed to make its owners popular among family and friends. With five bedrooms (and a possible sixth) as well as multiple living areas across two floors and two spacious, well-appointed kitchens to service each level, this is a house built for entertaining.
The floorplan has been carefully crafted for easy cross ventilation and natural light to capture the best of its beachside position with the addition of ducted aircon and a built-in fireplace to ensure the house is comfortable all year round.
Close attention has been paid to circulation between spaces while also providing opportunities for separation – a key advantage when guests come to stay. The predominantly white interior scheme is a perfect match for the seaside locale, offering the perfect ‘canvas’ for putting your own design stamp.
But while the accommodation is generous, it’s the location that really hits the mark with uninterrupted, never-to-be-built-out views of pristine Forresters Beach to enjoy from the spacious entertaining area on the ground floor and the balconies above.
The property has direct access through reserves to the beach via a set of stairs, the definition of luxury in a modern world. On those days when you’d prefer to stay at home, a private pool and spa is the perfect respite.
For Sydneysiders, it’s less than 90 minutes from the CBD, making weekend getaways an easy option. With a three-car garage on site, there’s room for everyone.
Address: 46 Kalakau Avenue, Forresters Beach
Next inspection: Saturday October 7, 11am-11.30am
Agent: Cathy Baker, Belle Property Central Coast 0414 241 005
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.
A Sydney site with a questionable past is reborn as a luxe residential environment ideal for indulging in dining out
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Long-term Sydney residents always had handful of not-so-glamourous nicknames for the building on the corner of Cleveland and Baptist Streets straddling Redfern and Surry Hills, but after a modern rebirth that’s all changed.
Once known as “Murder Mall” or “Methadone Mall”, the 1960s-built Surry Hills Shopping Centre was a magnet for colourful characters and questionable behaviour. Today, however, a $500 million facelift of the site — alongside a slow and steady gentrification of the two neighbouring suburbs — the prime corner property has been transformed into a luxury apartment complex Surry Hills Village by developer Toga Group.
The crowning feature of the 122-apartment project is the three-bedroom penthouse, fully completed and just released to market with a $7.5 million price guide.
Measuring 211sqm of internal space, with a 136sqm terrace complete with landscaping, the penthouse is the brand new brainchild of Surry Hills local Adam Haddow, director of architecture at award-winning firm SJB.
Victoria Judge, senior associate and co-interior design lead at SJB says Surry Hills Village sets a new residential benchmark for the southern end of Surry Hills.
“The residential offering is well-appointed, confident, luxe and bohemian. Smart enough to know what makes good living, and cool enough to hold its own amongst design-centric Surry Hills.”
Allan Vidor, managing director of Toga Group, adds that the penthouse is the quintessential jewel in the crown of Surry Hills Village.
“Bringing together a distinct design that draws on the beauty and vibrancy of Sydney; grand spaces and the finest finishes across a significant footprint, located only a stone’s throw away from the exciting cultural hub of Crown St and Surry Hills.”
Created to maximise views of the city skyline and parkland, the top floor apartment has a practical layout including a wide private lobby leading to the main living room, a sleek kitchen featuring Pietra Verde marble and a concealed butler’s pantry Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, full-height Aspen elm joinery panels hiding storage throughout, flamed Saville stone flooring, a powder room, and two car spaces with a personal EV.
All three bedrooms have large wardrobes and ensuites with bathrooms fittings such as freestanding baths, artisan penny tiles, emerald marble surfaces and brushed-nickel accents.
Additional features of the entertainer’s home include leather-bound joinery doors opening to a full wet bar with Sub-Zero wine fridge and Sub-Zero Wolf barbecue.
The Surry Hills Village precinct will open in stages until autumn next year and once complete, Wunderlich Lane will be home to a collection of 25 restaurants and bars plus wellness and boutique retail. The EVE Hotel Sydney will open later in 2024, offering guests an immersive experience in the precinct’s art, culture, and culinary offerings.
The Surry Hills Village penthouse on Baptist is now finished and ready to move into with marketing through Toga Group and inquiries to 1800 554 556.
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.
