Pittwater Life February 2023 Issue

Hot Property
Hot Property
Sweet appeal of having nothing to do
The nationwide issue
of surging material
costs, challenges of
getting tradies on site and
getting work done in a
timely manner, has further
strengthened the appeal of
fully renovated, impeccably
presented properties.
Take for example these two
listings at Palm Beach which
are attracting strong interest
from home-seekers.
Word is it won’t be long
before a beautifully
transformed home set
50 metres from the
Careel Bay shoreline
hooks a buyer.
An original
fisherman’s cottage
just three years ago,
the property has
undergone an “end-toend
renovation” with
respect to its vintage,
to create a spacious family
friendly retreat in a coastal
style with modern aesthetic.
One of only 10 homes in
a peaceful cul-de-sac and
with dual street access to
Currawong Avenue, number
16 Etival Street is touted as
“one of the most exciting
properties to hit the market
in many months.”
LJ Hooker Palm Beach’s
marketing team’s observation
says it all: “The scale and
dimension of the design truly
sets this home apart.
“Its single-level layout
simply soars with doubleheight
ceilings framed by
exposed trusses, while
balanced by an inspired
palette of crisp, neutral tones;
expansive living spaces create
an immediate connection
with sun-drenched decks and
child-friendly lawns in back.
“With a rear north aspect
and banks of slider windows,
it’s a home that’s flooded
with natural light all year
long; cool and breezy in
summer with bi-folds opening
on to the decks, it’s fully
insulated for cooler months.”
The home boasts a master
with walk-in-robe, designer
bathroom and French doors
to the deck; two double
bedrooms with custom
wardrobes and a separate
media room or fourth
bedroom and an island kitchen
TRANSFORMED: From fisherman’s
cottage to expansive family home.
with stone benchtops, a
gas range and a full butler’s
pantry.
Agent Peter Robinson says
the property has a price guide
of $4.4million; it is open for
inspection on Wednesdays
and Saturdays from 1pm
and is listed for Auction on
February 14.
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Meanwhile, beyond the
copper front door of
20 Palm Beach Road is a sixbedroom,
three-level retreat
“where architectural lines
partner a tranquil vibe”.
Designed
by Michael
Robilliard
with
landscaping
by Will
Dangar,
this
stunning
property
takes in
views
STUNNING: 20 Palm Beach Road.
over the beach with tropical
gardens adding seclusion and
inclusions that allow yearround
entertaining.
Listing agent Amy Young
from Laing+Simmons Avalon
Beach says the home’s
standout features included
premium blackbutt custom
cabinetry, exposed iron
beams and concrete flooring
with design elements
including a “striking” sleek
black and metallic theme in
the kitchen (which has double
Miele appliances – oven,
dishwasher, steam/combi
oven – plus Sub-Zero fridge
and wine fridge); “unique
stairs” with white contoured
metal contrasting with
blackbutt timber steps which
lead to a bright office; and
upper sleep zone featuring
a “blissful” master bedroom
with a wide balcony and
clawfoot tub placed for the
ultimate ocean view.
On the lower level, a
sprawling space with home
gym, media room, living
room, three bedrooms and
two bathrooms framed by a
split-level courtyard provide a
great guest set-up.
The property is for sale
with an
asking price
of $11.95
million; it
is open for
inspection on
Wednesdays
and Saturdays
from 10-
10.30am.
– Lisa Offord
42 FEBRUARY 2023
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