Art deco elegance in Potts Point

A rare offering in a tightly held art deco building called Macleay Regis in Potts Point has come up for sale as its owners are moving to Melbourne.

Ray White Elizabeth Bay Agent Renee Cross and Principal Ian Campbell are both very excited by the early interest in the apartment at 603/12 Macleay Street, Potts Point.

“There’s hardly ever any apartments for sale in this building with the prized north facing aspect,” Mr Campbell said.

“It’s magical by day and night in this two bedroom unit where the living and dining areas have views to the city and Harbour Bridge, and both bedrooms and the bathroom enjoy harbour views.”

The apartment has been tastefully renovated in keeping with its classic Art Deco pedigree, and the apartment features 2.9m high ceilings, parquet floors, stained timber joinery, an original fireplace with gas connection and excellent cross flow ventilation.

With its grand foyer, two lifts and on-site building manager, the c1939 Macleay Regis presents a refined lifestyle in a fashionable urban precinct.

Owners Meredith MacDonald and her husband Ian Shapter fell in love with their apartment at first sight 13 years ago.

“We loved the apartment from the first moment we saw it. We were going to stay here forever but now we’re moving to Melbourne to be closer to our extended family. You could say our hearts are in Melbourne but if we could pick up our apartment and move it we would,” Ms MacDonald said.

“It’s a fabulous building and our apartment has the prized north aspect.

“The view is different in every room. At night we love the city view and during the day you get a totally different perspective.

“It’s very light and bright with cross ventilation and it’s very well proportioned. It’s always comfortable in summer and warm in winter.”

The property goes to auction on August 22 at 3pm.