Kirsten Craze
Updated 19 May 2026, 5:04am
First published 19 May 2026, 5:00am
21 Morella Rd, Mosman has incredible views.
A mid-century Mosman home that channels the glamour of Hollywood but features the enviable bonus of private access to Chowder Bay has come to market with $12.75m hopes.
According to title records, the property last exchanged in 2020, prior to renovations, for $7.31m.
The unique four-bedroom house at 21 Morella Rd is owned by Svetlana Kestelman, mother of billionaire property developer and businessman Larry Kestelman, majority owner of the National Basketball League and co-founder of Dodo internet.
Michael Coombs and Dan Meakins of Atlas Lower North Shore have now listed the property for sale via private treaty.
“They’ve done almost a full rebuild that was beautifully done,” Coombs says.
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NBL owner Larry Kestelman.
It’s been beautifully renovated.
It has four-bedrooms and four bathrooms.
“It’s a really easy-living house with panoramic views. You walk down to your bottom gate, you’re out on to the grass and straight on to the beach below.”
Elevated above Clifton Gardens in one of Mosman’s most tightly held harbourside pockets, El Mirasol was built in the 1950s but has been sympathetically updated to suit 21st century living and now showcases a fusion of contemporary design, Hollywood glamour and Neo Deco.
Meaning “sunflower” or “sun watcher” in Spanish, El Mirasol has been designed to capture plenty of natural light while also overlooking Chowder Bay and the greater harbour.
Beyond the custom-built red pivot door, the entry level opens up to reveal a vast open-plan space geared towards the water backdrop and year-round entertaining.
With a full-height marble fireplace feature wall for winter, and grand floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening to the alfresco zone for summer, there are options for all seasons.
The contemporary kitchen features a bespoke curved island bench, which mirrors the sculptural line of the exterior, as well as a big butler’s pantry.
It last exchanged in 2020, prior to renovations, for $7.31m.
It has private access to the beach.
The covered terrace is also well catered for with a fully integrated outdoor barbecue kitchen.
On the main living level, there is a guest bedroom that could double as either a home office or media room, plus a powder room and two lock-up garages.
One level lower and a second lounge room opens out to a wraparound covered balcony. This floor houses the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, two more bedrooms, two bathrooms and an additional study.
Outside, the level lawn is fit for children’s games and pets, while the landscaped gardens feature a meandering path that leads directly down to Clifton Gardens Reserve and the netted harbour swimming pool at Clifton Gardens waterfront.
Luxury finishes include Signorino-supplied honed terrazzo flooring, custom joinery, designer lighting, and ducted airconditioning.
El Mirasol is within close walking distance of Mosman shops, Bradleys Head walking trails, Taronga Zoo, popular schools and city-bound transport.
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