A Harbourside Treasure Where Maritime History Meets Artistic Legacy, 300m to Camp Cove Beach

Few Sydney homes can claim a legacy as rich or enduring as this remarkable c1860 double-fronted cottage. Originally positioned at the water's edge overlooking the harbour entrance, the historic residence was once home to the Harbour Master, who kept watch over the procession of ships arriving in and departing from Sydney Harbour. This intimate bond with the sea later captivated celebrated Australian artist John Olsen, who lived here during the 1960s and 1970s, with the shifting light and water inspiring some of his most significant works, including his Opera House masterpiece, 'Salute to Five Bells'. Beautifully renovated as a five-bedroom family residence, the freestanding weatherboard retains its authentic character while embracing an artful fusion of vintage and contemporary design. Lofty 3.4m ceilings, limewashed floorboards and whimsical bursts of colour bring creative energy to the interiors, while elevated harbour views reinforce its enduring connection to the water. Entrenched in Sydney's maritime history and woven into the cultural fabric of Watsons Bay, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a home of extraordinary provenance and soul. In the heart of Australia's most picturesque seaside village, it's 300m to Camp Cove Beach and 350m to the ferry wharf, Doyles and Watsons Bay Hotel. Here, history, art and harbour life converge in a home that could never be replicated.

In conjunction with Adam Reichman, Ray White Double Bay 0418 479 904

- A property of rare historical pedigree
- Light-filled interiors, shiplap panelling
- Flexible family focused 5 bed layout
- 3 king-sized bedrooms on one level
- Master retreat with a harbour-view deck
- Family room anchored by a fireplace
- Chef's kitchen with an Ilve range cooker
- Stone breakfast island, walk-in pantry
- Spacious living/dining, custom joinery
- RealFlame fire, steel-framed bi-fold doors
- Seamless flow to an enchanting courtyard
- Bougainvillea-framed deck, sea breezes
- Lower level media retreat or 5th bedroom
- Designer marble-finished bathrooms
- Powder room, hydronic central heating
- 300m to the beach, 350m to the city ferry

Disclaimer: All information contained herein, including the description, floor plan, and images, is gathered from reliable sources. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy; however, we cannot guarantee it. All interested parties should make and rely upon their inquiries.

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School catchments

Vaucluse Public School Primary K-6 Government 1.1km
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Combined K-12 Independent 2.6km
Kambala, Fernbank Campus Secondary Independent 2.7km
Kambala Combined K-12 Independent 2.9km
Queenwood, Art and Design Campus Combined Independent 3.2km
McAuley Catholic Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 3.4km
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 3.4km
Kesser Torah College Combined K-12 Independent 3.5km
Farmhouse Montessori School, North Head Primary Independent 3.5km
Queenwood Combined K-12 Independent 3.6km
Queenwood Junior School Primary Independent 3.6km
Rose Bay Public School Primary K-6 Government 3.7km
Mosman High School Secondary 7-12 Government 3.7km
Headland Montessori ELC Primary Independent 3.8km
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Primary K-6 Independent 3.9km
Cranbrook Junior School Primary Independent 3.9km
Mosman Public School Primary K-6 Government 4.0km
St Paul's Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 4.1km
Rose Bay Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 4.2km
Cranbrook School Secondary K-12 Independent 4.3km
The Scots College Combined K-12 Independent 4.6km
The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campus Combined Independent 4.7km
Reddam House, Bondi Campus Secondary Independent 4.9km
SCECGS Redlands Combined K-12 Independent 5.1km
SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campus Combined Independent 5.1km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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