PROJECT FEATURE ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN FEATURES

An Affordable Point Piper Apartment Hits the Market

Words by Deborah Cooke

Photography by Pablo Veiga

A renovated waterfront caretaker’s cottage on the market in Sydney’s exclusive Point Piper makes the suburb’s most famous address within reach of astute buyers.

It’s arguably Sydney’s most exclusive address – home to multi-millionaires like John Symonds, founder of Aussie Home Loans, former Westfield chief Sir Frank Lowy and Crystal Car Wash owner Anthony Sahade. But a former caretaker’s cottage which has undergone a luxurious makeover by Dare Property Group and Studio Sit is on the market for under $2 million, making Wolseley Road accessible to property buyers working with a relatively moderate budget.

“Considering the values of the neighbouring homes, it is an incredible opportunity to buy into a waterfront Wolseley Road lifestyle for under $2 million.”

The waterfront cottage is part of the landmark Wolseley Gardens apartment block, which sits on 2,000 square metres of manicured grounds and features a private waterfront swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a jetty/pontoon, along with unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour. Neighbouring properties include Symonds’ $200 million mansion Wingadal, designed by renowned Sydney architect Alec Tzannes.

“Considering the values of the neighbouring homes, it is an incredible opportunity to buy into a waterfront Wolseley Road lifestyle for under $2 million – or less than 1 per cent of the neighbours,” says Dare’s operations manager, David Avidan.

“Despite its compact size, our design ethos prioritised a clean and serene atmosphere, ensuring that every element contributed to a sense of spaciousness and tranquillity.”

The 32-square-metre, one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment has undergone a considered overhaul by interior designer Sophie Turnbull of Studio Sit, where luxury meets minimalism. “Despite its compact size, our design ethos prioritised a clean and serene atmosphere, ensuring that every element contributed to a sense of spaciousness and tranquillity,” says Turnbull. A refined, natural-leaning material palette – including travertine and timber – defines the space, which also features custom curtains “that serve as both a space divider and a means to open up the area, adapting the layout to suit any occasion.”

The property is listed by Ray White Double Bay.

Interior design by Studio Sit. Build by Dare Property Group.