One of a handful of freestanding homes in Docklands, this waterfront residence also offers the rare feature of its own boat berth.
The vendors, Jayne and Marc Newman, who have lived at the five-bedroom home, at 42 South Wharf Drive, for 15 years, say this feature, along with the waterfront lifestyle, more generally, is what first appealed to them.
“We have always had a love for sailing and often envied the Sydney lifestyle, where you can live by the water with easy access to boating,” Marc says.
“When I saw an artist’s impression, by the developer Mirvac, showing a large family home, just meters from the water, with a 22-metre yacht mooring out the front, I couldn’t believe my eyes.”
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The five-bedroom Docklands residence has hit the market.
The property is one of less than 12 houses in the suburb, and one of a handful with a direct marina berth.
The home has spectacular north-facing river views.
With houses in Docklands few and far between, the couple saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them and their two sons.
“There are only 25 riverfront marina homes in this development, and only 10 of these are the ‘grand’ corner houses that boast a fourth living level, pool, and larger footprint,” Marc says.
“You really have to travel upriver to South Yarra or Hawthorn to find homes that sit directly on the river.”
Being boating enthusiasts, the Newmans didn’t waste time using their marina berth.
“When we first moved into the home, I purchased a vintage 40ft (12.1m) sailing vessel, which our family adored,” says Marc.
“We later upgraded to a 45ft (13.7m) Moody Deck Saloon yacht with all the bells and whistles. We would often sail out into the bay for a weekend of cruising. It was our own unique version of glamping.”
The home is extremely well soundproofed.
The vibe of living in a thriving city make this property unique.
The four level home has a price guide of $6.85m to $7.5m.
Now, Marc says they have “the grand old dame, Brindabella – Sydney to Hobart racing fame – moored out the front.”
The home itself is equally spectacular, with four levels featuring five bedrooms, a gym, a cellar and spectacular north-facing river views.
“We have really enjoyed living over four levels, as it allows for individual lifestyle privacy,” Marc says.
“As the boys grew into their teens, they had their own private pad, accessible via the lift. The home is extremely well soundproofed, which shuts out any urban noise from the city, which is literally at the end of the street.”
The self-described “diehard city slickers” say that the energy and vibe of living in a thriving city make this property unique and offer a property option for international investors or frequent corporate travellers.
“It’s a high-security lock-up-n-leave arrangement. No wretched lawns to mow,” adds Marc.
The five-bedroom home at 42 South Wharf Drive is listed through Nick Kenyon at Kay & Burton Stonnington with a price guide of $6.85m to $7.5m.
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