For generations, they’ve been the friendly faces serving up the best quality produce in Mosman, hand selecting the finest fruit and vegetables for a legion of loyal customers.

When it comes to the high stakes game of prestige real estate, they don’t come much bigger than Michael Coombs.

It’s one the most prestigious enclaves in Mosman, with just seven houses on a tiny, tucked away street. But for residents of Curlew Camp Rd there is an added bonus, thanks to the rich cultural history sitting right under their noses.

He was born in 1929, took up swimming seriously when he turned 70, and has smashed four Australian records since January.

It’s a classic Mosman beauty that sits proudly in a premier locale – and when you take a wander down this quiet, family friendly street, you can’t help but notice its picture-perfect façade and manicured gardens.

When Paul and Amanda Evans purchased the tired Federation bungalow in 2013, they knew it had huge potential.