Clontarf's finest up for sale after 64 years

This grand art deco home on 1386 sqm was one of Clontarf’s first homes and stands proudly capturing stunning bay panoramas.

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The landmark home at 49-51 Cutler Road Clontarf of former oil baron Sir Walter Leonard is being offered to the market after 64 years of happy family life, where generations have enjoyed its superb accommodation and beautiful setting.

Sir Walter Leonard began his long and distinguished career with Ampol Petroleum Ltd in 1938 and was a director of the Australian Industry Development Corporation.His beautiful Clontarf home was the venue for many dinners and parties, with business leaders, prime ministers and even Lord Snowdon as his guests.

When he bought the land, there where only a few fishing shacks in the area, so he had the choice of the best sites available. This enabled him to purchase a double block which has been preserved over the years and is now an extremely rare commodity.

His children enjoyed an idyllic lifestyle growing up in the home; fishing, swimming and going on walks to the nearby lighthouse and to Castle Rock Beach. There is still a path today that allows very easy access to the peaceful beach.

The elegant and gracious home that he first built is as relevant today as it was in the 60s with its exceptional dimensions, wealth of living spaces and superb alfresco entertaining zones. The home has been perfectly positioned to capture the stunning vistas over the harbour.

Brand new and comprehensive renovations have bought it into the 21 st century including a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, luxury bathrooms and a beautiful decked pool.

Its fortunate new owner can move straight in and enjoy a lifestyle of luxury comfort with the opportunity to explore its redevelopment options, a stroll to the beach, foreshore walks and bus.

Knighted in 1977 for his service to industry and the community. Sir Walter was a great philanthropist who gave a lot for his country. He is remembered as ‘a lovely human’ who was 'honest and totally above reproach, who worked tirelessly for charities’.

His family are now looking for a new family and new generation to enjoy the property's many attractions.