A downsizers' paradise awaits without leaving the city

A unique downsizing opportunity combining the best Sydney has to offer is now available on the Northern Beaches, with zero deposit to approved buyers.

Bayside is an exclusive new boutique development on the Northern Beaches offering everything downsizers educated in the market are looking for, Domain Residential’s Nik Vuko said. The luxury apartments are well suited to anyone seeking a lifestyle upgrade in a sought-after parkside location and to ensure buyers don’t miss out, approved customers will be able to purchase with zero deposit, offering the flexibility to buy before they sell their existing home.

Bayside has been designed to deliver the best of both worlds, with the perfect balance between natural assets, such as bushland and waterways, while still staying connected to the best the city has to offer, with cafes, restaurants and amenities within easy reach. Offering views across Winnererremy Bay parklands at Mona Vale, each of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments designed by award-winning architects PopovBass have been individually crafted with natural light, cross ventilation and liveability in mind.

Spacious alfresco areas double the amount of available living space at Bayside

“They’ve been designed to suit the changing needs of active downsizers looking for all the features offered in the finest of luxury residences,” Mr Vuko said.

Interiors have been artfully crafted by Baxter & Co using a neutral palette, with engineered timber flooring in American oak in the living spaces and wool carpet for the bedrooms. Recessed pelmets and sheer curtains create diffused light, while the transition between the interiors and the spacious outdoor spaces is almost seamless. Indeed, every part of this development has been considered, from the inclusion of Miele appliances in the kitchen and feature fireplace in the living area to the freestanding bath in the ensuite. Ideal for everyday living, the residences also allow for easy entertaining when the occasion calls for it.

Interiors have been designed with a neutral palette and high quality finishes, including wool carpet for the bedrooms

Sustainability has also been front of mind at Bayside. In addition to solar panels on the roof, there’s an EV charging station in the basement and garage. While air conditioning is available for those hot Sydney summers, ceiling fans allow residents to maintain thermal comfort all year round, while also leaving the large sliding doors open, effectively doubling the available living space.

Capped off by a convenient location with access to parks, schools, shopping and cafes, Mr Vuko says it’s a lifestyle offering that is hard to beat in Sydney.

“Bayside’s location delivers residents all the benefits of having the local parklands as an extension of their own backyard” he said. “They’re located across the road from Flying Fox park, which is the perfect place for connecting with kids and grandchildren or grabbing a coffee.

Bayside is now selling off-plan. Enquire through property@kanebridge.com.au for an exclusive developer’s offer where eligible purchaser’s can exchange at no cost via a developer funded deposit bond

A perfectly-positioned harbourside residence, formerly the home of a late Melbourne Cup-winning horse owner, has come to market with $14 million price expectations for its February 22 auction.

Sitting in one of Sydney’s most coveted enclaves on Waiwera St in Lavender Bay, the duplex with never-to-be-built-out gunbarrell views of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House was home to championship thoroughbred owner Michael Fergus Doyle. The Irish-born entrepreneur was part owner of Protectionist, the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner.

Bought by Doyle in April 2020, in an off-market deal totalling $11 million according to CoreLogic data, the two-storey Lavender Bay property is being sold by the racing legend’s family through Atlas Sydney & East Coast. Doyle, a prominent character in Sydney’s Irish community for more than 50 years after arriving down under in the 1960s with a 10 pound boat ticket, sadly passed away in November 2023 at the age of 77.

Doyle built his fortune by building a construction company from the ground up that eventually employed more than 300 people and had a contract with Sydney Water worth A$100 million a year. By 2009, Doyle sold the business to a company owned by the Singapore Government and breeding horses through Doyles Breeding & Racing became his next passion.

The contemporary four-bedroom three-bathroom property features 304sq m of internal living space with additional outdoor entertaining areas on both levels.

Beyond the impressive grand entrance foyer with a personalised floor medallion, the layout opens up to reveal a large everyday living level with a formal lounge room and casual sitting space featuring walls of windows to frame the Harbour City’s top icons. Thanks to a central skylight tower, this main living zone is also flooded with natural light.

A spacious chef-grade kitchen anchored by a long island bench is equipped with Gaggenau appliances, gas burners, dual ovens, and a grill plate. The adjoining dining area spills out onto a terrace with an integrated bar table plus a Luna Park and bridge backdrop. The entry level also houses a home office or guest bedroom with a Juliette balcony and integrated desks opposite a full bathroom.

In the main bedroom suite upstairs there is a deep full-width balcony with more landmark views, a vast walk-in wardrobe, plus a spa ensuite complete with twin vanities, heated floors and warming towel racks. Two more bedrooms on the upper level each have access via French doors to a shared street-facing terrace and built-ins with a common family-friendly bathroom.

Added extras include automatic awnings and privacy screens to the outdoor areas, marble floor tiles, and a double lock up garage with storage.

The designer duplex is located close to harbourside dining venues, foreshore parks such as Bob Gordon Reserve and Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Gardens, Kirribilli Markets and North Sydney’s bustling CBD.

Property 2 at 9-11 Waiwera St is on the market with Adrian Bridges and Daniel Chester of Atlas Sydney & East Coast with a price guide of $14 million. It is set to go under the hammer on February 22.

A downsizers’ paradise awaits without leaving the city

There’s no need to choose between the convenience of the city and the appeal of the natural environment in this boutique Sydney development

His stallion once won the Melbourne Cup, now this late legendary horse owner’s thoroughbred harbourside home is on the market.