‘Early survivor’ in Berry comes with wild modern extension

After a meticulous six-year restoration project, one of Berry’s landmark homes could become the town’s priciest property.Known as Six Acres, the residence at 39 George St combines a charming 1912 weatherboard cottage with a contemporary architectural addition by owner-architect Emanuele Rattazzi of Estudiomotif.Today, Six Acres remains one of the earliest surviving homes on the original Coolangatta Estate.39 George St, Berry was built in 1912.Listed for sale with Raine & Horne Berry director Jacqueline Crapp, the five-bedroom house is tipped to break through central Berry’s current sales record if it reaches its $6m to $6.6m goal.MORE:Huge price drop for former power couple’s mansionThe contemporary extension was designed to sit behind the original cottage, rather than compete with it.The kitchen features induction cooktops.That record was set in 2023 when a house on Prince Alfred St sold for $4.675m.“It’s the most impressive restoration that I’ve seen in my career,” Crapp says.“I expect it will appeal to buyers with an eye for quality and the unique, who are looking for either their dream home in Berry or a lifestyle property where they can walk into town and enjoy the restaur...