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No traffic.
A simpler life.
Where children still play in the street.
Where trees still fall on houses.
Scotland Island on Pittwater in Sydney’s north remains one of the city’s ‘best kept secrets’ but those who visit rarely forget it.
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‘Sydney’s cheapest waterfront.’
Accessible only by boat, the island is around 1km in diameter and boasts a unique community, a one-of a-kind lifestyle and ‘some of the cheapest waterfront homes in the Sydney’.
92 Richard Road, Scotland Island is a chance for homebuyers to get into that community.
“The home has superb views across Pittwater and up Lovett Bay and is surrounded by quality homes,” sales agent Juliet Wills from LJ Hooker Mona Vale said.
“The property has been rented out and a tree fell on it. It’s undergone some repairs but is in need of serious attention.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for young renovators to transform it.
“There are 380 houses on the island and 49 per cent of the houses on Scotland Island have kids aged 15 and under.
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The home needs some work.
92 Richard Road, Scotland Island, NSW 2105
“It’s an amazing place for kids to grow up.”
The two-bedroom, one bathroom home sits on 581 sqm and is a ‘renovate or detonate’ opportunity according to the listing.
It has a very affordable $800,000 asking price.
According to CoreLogic property records, the home was built in 1975 and last sold for $577,000 in October 2011.
“Watch the sunset from the balcony as you repair and renovate this two bedroom home with views from the living and kitchen area and a front and rear covered deck or bulldoze and build your dream house on the block,” the listing reads.
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The home sits on 581 sqm.
Beautiful Scotland Island.
“There’s a reason this water view property on beautiful Scotland Island is the cheapest house on the Northern Beaches.
“The decks, the floors, the windows, doors, kitchen and bathroom need replacing and the garden could do with some love but you are surrounded by quality homes, with a lovely aspect, a new room and solid steel foundations in one of the most beautiful places on earth.”
If you like the quiet life but aren’t up for a project like that, 11 Wirringulla Avenue, Elvina Bay, just across Pittwater from Scotland Island might be more your go.
With a price guide of $1.2m to $1.3m, it too falls under the affordable homes banner and could be an ideal first homebuyer’s opportunity.
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11 Wirringulla Avenue, Elvina Bay, NSW 2105
Great for young families.
“Discover tranquillity at its finest with this exceptional 3-bedroom home nestled in the heart of Elvina Bay, just moments from the water’s edge and South Elvina Ferry Wharf,” the listing for that home reads.
“Located on the edge of Ku-ring-gai National Park, this residence offers a perfect blend of nature and modern comfort.
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