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Cronulla’s most admired home, affectionately known to locals as ‘The White House’, will be on the market from early February.
This iconic home in one of Sydney’s booming beachside suburbs offers uninterrupted views of the waters stretching across Port Hacking to Bundeena and Jibbon Beach in the Royal National Park.
“The property’s free form design makes it truly unique. There’s not a visible square angle in the home and its enviable location on the shores of the Esplanade earns the home’s incredible reputation,” said Ray White agent Con Economos.
With direct access to Salmon Haul Bay and internal access to the water’s edge, the estate-like home spread over two blocks of land is an ideal choice for families wanting water views from any room in their house, while also being conveniently located at the doorstep of Cronulla Station and Cronulla Beach in a private and quiet area.
“The property is what we call a one-off’: a truly spectacular home with an unbeatable location,” said Mr Economos.
It’s a real entertainer’s house, according the owner, who recently hosted a local artist’s exhibition on site..
The premise at 6 Cowra Place in Cronulla offers five bedrooms plus study, a double garage and two car spaces, guest quarters, an atrium lounge with spectacular views day and night, an internal spa, and fully landscaped resort-style gardens. Its four luxurious bathrooms’ original tiles are sourced from the same suppliers as the Sydney Opera House tiles.
Designed by world-acclaimed Sydney architect, Reuben Lane, the whitewashed building with Mediterranean influences also has a spiralling western red cedar ceiling, multiple entertainment terraces, a cellar and its own tasting room, and a wrap-around travertine staircase and entry.
Built by Tom Breen, the Managing Director of Breen Holdings and a New York-based violinist, one of the original purposes of the property’s design was to create a circular music space that allowed for optimal chamber music acoustics. The house is named Apollo Gate. Apollo is the Greek God of music.
Since its construction, the property has hosted performances by the Conservatorium String Quartet and the Sutherland Theatre Company.
“If you want a home designed for the rich and famous that will make you feel like a movie star as you look out over the uninterrupted water views, at an affordable price, this is it,” current owner Tony Bittar said.
The property was last listed for $3.5+ million.
“The workmanship in the house is now a lost skill,” Mr Bittar said.
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Address: 6 Cowra Place, Cronulla
Agent: Con Economos of Ray White 0418 400 888 con.economos@raywhite.com
