2 Salisbury Street, Watsons Bay
Tightly Held Grand Residence on One of Watsons Bay's Largest Level Parcels
Substantial family home on just shy of 1000sqm with iconic harbour views offered for the first time in 32 years. Existing of the original "Ripley" 1890s home, with 4-metre ceilings and original heritage detail seamlessly blended in with a modern bright extension to utilise the home's potential. Plus, the added bonus of a large separate dwelling consisting of a self-contained apartment that can also be used as a home office, with balcony and city skyline views.
With established tropical gardens across the property's level land, numerous formal and casual indoor and outdoor living areas, this home provides its owners with the perfect entertainer.
Within a 2-minute walk to Sydney's famous harbour beaches, the property is just a stroll to the Watsons Bay ferry wharf providing a quick commute into the CBD.
5/6 oversized bedrooms5 bathrooms plus powder roomMultiple outdoor dining/entertaining areasBoth formal and informal dining and living spacesEstablished tropical gardens over level landResort-style living with pool and sauna3 LUG plus additional off-street parkingShort stroll to harbour beaches, ferry services, and local family parksRates per quarter (approx.): Water $147.71, Council $915.00
Property Information
- Council Rates $915/quarter
- Water Rates $147.71/quarter
Property Features
- Garages 3
Watsons Bay
Set at the entrance of the peninsula which culminates in dramatic South Head, Watsons Bay has grown into an exclusive family address. Until the 1950's, it was very much a peaceful fishing village, but in recent decades its sublime harbour and ocean views, immense character and relaxed ambience have seen it transformed into a prestigious suburb.
Many of its charming original weatherboard fisherman's cottages have been lovingly restored and are dotted among some historic sandstone manors and luxurious contemporary mansions. Just head to the shores of idyllic Camp Cove and you'll get a glimpse of the handful of luxury properties lucky enough to enjoy direct access to its serene shores.
Casual sophistication is the order of the day at its most famous restaurant, the iconic Doyle's, and the neighbouring Watsons Bay Hotel (known as 'Beach Club'). Commercial development has thankfully been contained here, and the waterfront is limited to a few small cafes and takeaway shops, with the odd eclectic specialty store thrown into the mix.
At 11km from the CBD, it's the outermost Eastern Suburb, but its boutique beaches, harbourfront parks, clifftop walks and spectacular views ensure that on a hot weekend it can be packed with locals and tourists. During the week however it's lovely and quiet and retains that traditional 'old Sydney' ambience.
Suburb Features
Education
- Kambala
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School
- Rose Bay Secondary College
- Vaucluse Public School
Recreation
- Camp Cove Reserve
- Christison Park
- Gap Park
- Kutti Beach
- Lady Bay Beach
- Parsley Bay Reserve
- Robertson Park
- Sydney Harbour National Park
- Vaucluse Yacht Club & Vaucluse 12ft Amateur Sailing Club
- Watsons Bay Baths
- Nielsen Park
- Watsons Bay Stand Up Paddling - Paddle Boarding
Restaurants
- Baithouse in the Tea Garden Watsons Bay
- Beach Club and the Watsons Bay Hotel
- Doyles on the Beach
- Dunbar House
- Eastern Bay Thai
