166 Hopetoun Avenue, Vaucluse

The quintessential family beach-house opportunity with private access to Gibsons Reserve & Beach. Set on a north facing large block (approx 825sqm) with sublime Bay & Harbour views from all 3 levels of the current 6 bed 5 bath layout, this freestanding home is enviably located just a stroll to Watsons Bay village shops, cafes, fine dining, harbour pool, ferries and coastal walks. Opening to balconies and huge private terraced garden areas, the existing flexible floor plan includes 2 entrance foyers, large main living room (bay window, marble fireplace), large open plan dining or family room, modern marble gas kitchen with AEG appliances, separate sitting room (marble fireplace), master wing with w/in robe & limestone ensuite, 4 additional double bedrooms, modern bathrooms (heated floors), internal laundry/utility room, separate teenage retreat or nanny/guest flat with own living room, wet bar, 6th double bedroom, w/in robe & 5th bathroom. Featuring decorative high ceilings, sandstone feature walls, parquetry & polished timber floors, remote double garage and sun-splashed leafy garden surrounds, this delightful private home is dual street fronted, with alternate access via Palmerston Street cul de sac. DA Approved for a luxurious brand new contemporary residence designed by award winning architects Tzannes Associates, there's already lots to love about the classic character of the existing beach-house, or you could fulfill the exciting potential by building the approved new home with its generous choice of indoor/outdoor living areas, 5-6 bedrooms, study, 5 baths, separate guest suite, gourmet kitchen, w/in pantry, scullery, internal laundry, double garage, extensive decking/terraces and wraparound garden.