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lighting and a vegie patch.
Tullett has paid plenty of
attention to the smaller details,
from the solid brass fixtures
throughout the house to the
restored antique door in the
entrance way. There are raw
linen curtains, true sisal flooring,
recessed downlights and Big Ass
fans.
Tullett admits she went
“all out” to create her dream
interiors, thinking Akaroa was her
family’s “forever home”. But an
opportunity to buy a macadamia
farm in the Byron hinterland was
too good to pass up.
Tullett grew up on a large
property in the Blue Mountains
and keeps horses with family on
the Central Coast.
“We’ve bought and sold six
times but this is the one I’m
particularly sad about leaving,”
she says. “We’ve modernised it,
but it’s still an emotive home.”
Selling agent Gordon Spring of
LJ Hooker Newport is expecting
the home to get snapped up pretty
quickly.
“In over three decades of selling
it’s always pleasing to see a unique
residence that is styled with a
difference,” he says. “It’s a north
shore home that is residing on the
knoll of the hill on Crescent Road
which is why you get the beautiful
Pittwater views and beautiful
light – it has some of the best light
corridors you’ve ever seen.”
The property is set across the
road from Crescent Reserve, which
fronts Pittwater, and is within
walking distance of Newport
Public School and The Newport
with its selection of eateries. It’s
a three-minute drive to Bungan
Beach and under five minutes’
drive to Newport Beach.
Jellicoe Street: Blue-ribbon
views in Balgowlah Heights
High on the hill overlooking
Manly, North Harbour and
the Pacific Ocean, this fivebedroom
home at 7 Jellicoe
Street is one of the best in
Balgowlah Heights.
Its clean lines are all about
coastal casual living, while the
location cannot be beaten for
convenience and privacy.
Views from the front rooms
and outdoor terraces are
spectacular, and the landscaped
backyard with solar-heated pool
offers a serene escape.
The Hamptons-style home is
set on a quiet street but within
easy reach of bustling Manly’s
cafes, bars and restaurants.
There is also direct access
from the rear of the property to
Tania Park and bushland walks
throughout the Dobroyd Head
coastal heath, part of Sydney
Harbour National Park.
“I love the view and how light
and bright the house is,” the
owner, who is planning a move
up the beaches to Pittwater, tells
<strong>dwell</strong>.
“Manly is just five minutes
away in an Uber or 40 minutes
along the Spit Bridge to Manly
walk, which is another asset of
living here – one of the world’s
best walks.
“Also with the dog, we have
loved the ability to walk straight
onto Tania Park and have the
views out to Sydney Heads...
that’s been a real benefit.”
There is lots of space for
all the family, with its five
bedrooms across two levels.
“The house allows you to have
different zones depending on
the weather or the wind – it’s
an inside-outside house,” the
owner adds.
“You can go either side of the
house depending on which way
the wind blows and still have
views each side.”
There is a separate onebedroom
residence, or
granny flat, with living area,
overlooking the pool at the rear
of the property.
The garage has been extended
by the present owner, a
motoring enthusiast, and at 100
square metres can accommodate
four cars plus a couple of bikes.
One of the property highlights is
the large integrated kitchen, dining
and lounge area on the top floor
leading to a deck with 180-degree
views north, west and east.
The kitchen boasts the latest
appliances and offers a great
space to prepare food while
easily interacting with family
and guests.
Agent Phillip Wright from Stone
Seaforth says Jellicoe is one of the
three top streets in Balgowlah
Heights (along with Fisher and
Beatty) and is tightly held.
“It’s a special spot,” he says.
*For sale; price guide $6.75
million. Further information:
Stone Real Estate Seaforth –
Phillip Wright 0488 586 860.
– Martin Kelly
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