Former publican Susie Carleton lists ‘magical’ Bundeena getaway

1A Liverpool St, Bundeena is right on the beachfront. The former publican at Paddington’s Bellevue Hotel Susie Carleton has listed her “magical” Bundeena beachfront getaway. Carleton, wife of the late TV legend Richard Carleton, famously owned and operated the historic pub for 25 years, from 1979 until 2004 when she sold it for $5.5m to a consortium that included adman John Singleton and former Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon. She snapped up the prized 583sqm north-facing corner block at 1A Liverpool St, Bundeena with steps leading down to Horderns Beach for $2.02m in 2016. MORE: Grand home of a real estate legend sells above guide Susie Carleton after she sold the Bellevue Hotel in Paddington for $5.5m in 2004. Photo: Marc McCormack.Susie Carleton bought the 583sqm corner block for $2.02m in 2016. “There was just an old fibro shack, full of asbestos … we couldn’t save it” Susie remembers. The shack has been replaced with two separate two-bedroom residences, in keeping with the original streetscape, that take full advantage of the stunning beach and ocean views. “They looks like they’ve been there forever,” Susie says. “It’s just magical. “It’s so close to home, just an hour from Sydney and...