Apartment of the Week: Sweeping Sydney Harbour views at an affordable price.

By ANNA USHER

Sydney Harbour is the jewel in Australia’s crown, and when it comes to real estate, owning a lower north shore water view is a prized commodity.

This spacious two-bedroom unit on the top floor of a boutique block in Neutral Bay has the smart money talking, with local buyers keen to take ownership of 180-degree, world-class panoramas.

“The unobstructed views are truly something special,” Geoff Grist from Richardson and Wrench told Mosman Collective, “sweeping from the eastern suburbs across to the CBD and Harbour Bridge.”

“The home is on the top floor and is the best apartment in the building of just 12.

“We’ve had a lot of mum and dad investors through over the past two weeks, who describe the property as the perfect launch pad for their adult kids.”

Built in 1966, 10/61 Wycombe Rd is “rock solid”, Mr Grist said, with a security entrance and all windows and doors recently replaced.

“Back in the 1960s, developers were quick to secure the best spots with harbour views, and they also built lock-up garages, which has become a rare thing,” he said.

Aside from the extraordinary views, the property is a stone’s throw from Hayes St ferry wharf and has the bonus of a rooftop common area.

“Watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks from this position will be unmatched,” Mr Grist said.

With water views from every window, the light and bright open-plan flat features an updated kitchen with no adjoining walls.

“There is nothing to do apart from move in and enjoy,” Mr Grist said.

There’s also a new sliding door opening to a picturesque private balcony, along with fresh paint, new carpet, designer light fittings, double-glazed windows, and thermal windows (with screens).

“The harbour breeze provides year-round comfort with air conditioning already pre-approved if you choose to install,” Mr Grist said.

“The windows have been fitted with white timber blinds, the kitchen provides gas cooking and there is a shared laundry on each floor with machines supplied.

“Only the three top-floor apartments use these facilities, which is super convenient.

There’s also a recently updated white tiled bathroom with a new vanity and toilet and a shower and bath.

The generous 17m2 lock-up garage has a remote door with ample storage space and is directly adjacent to the building’s entrance.

“It’s a property in pristine condition that could be rented out tomorrow for around $785/week,” Mr Grist said.

“For first home-owners or investors, it will be a very astute property purchase.”

Details:

• Strata: $1,732.40 quarter.
• Water $148 quarter approx.
• 
Council $275.88 quarter approx..
• Size: 77.6m2 including balcony + garage 19.2m2 Total 96.8m2.
• Rental estimate: $765-$785 per week.
• The Strata Report is available on request at no charge.
• Auction onsite 3rd February at 11am – if not sold prior.