Knockdown-ready beach house tops the nation with a massive deal

The highest sale in Australia on the weekend is a beach house bought for $7.3 million and, even after splashing that amount, the buyer may yet embark on a luxury overhaul.

The Bronte property fetched $7.3 million and comes with development approval for a flash, architecturally-designed replacement home. The existing one is still a stunner, with a large, sunny courtyard and vistas of the big blue waves.

The deal was among the 472 auctions reported to Domain, which propelled the Sydney clearance rate to 67.6 per cent. It was Sydney’s and the nation’s highest auction sale, according to Domain’s results.

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130 Hewlett Street, Bronte NSW 2024

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“Take your place on the doorstep of two of Australia’s best-loved beaches in this sun-filled contemporary home and enjoy the good life a breezy stroll down to Bronte Beach and Tamarama’s famed surf breaks,” the listing says.

“Capturing views over the ocean and opening out to sunny north-facing entertainer’s courtyard, this is an incredible opportunity to secure a freestanding home in a dress-circle setting.”

The property is 300 metres to the local surf club and 500 metres to Tamarama’s breathtaking beach.

The DA-ticked design is the work of architects Trevor Black and Leigh Hellyer, the listing, handled by PPD Real Estate’s Alexander Phillips and Thomas Fuller, explains.

The main bedroom will have views of Bronte’s waves, with a rooftop deck to exploit the enviable address.