There’s been some major movement in developments in the blue-chip harbourside suburb of Rose Bay in recent months with the Merivale acquisition of Club Rose Bay spearheading future growth. The landmark waterfront establishment’s future direction under Hemmes’ leadership is set to revive the club and preserve a cherished community asset.

Right next to the club, Lyne Park has also had a major upgrade with a new all-abilities adventure playground with features including an intergenerational activity trail, double flying fox, sensory walkway, water play zone, bike track and flying boat play structure directly linked to the area’s history as a former international airport. The official opening by the Mayor of Woollahra is tomorrow, Saturday 22nd from 10am, and will include a local history display by the Aviation Historical Society as Rose Bay’s water airport has played a vital role in the suburbs growth.

It’s not only established venues that are being revived as Rose Bay’s dining scene is as buoyant as ever. Along with the suburbs stalwarts including the hatted waterfront icon Catalina and The Boathouse, there’s set to be a new wave of dining establishments opening their doors. Martina is a cheery new waterfront Italian eatery and the playful cousin of Flavio Carnevale’s other ventures Popolo and Marta. Modeled on a Romany bakery-osteria, the diner is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with wide views out over the bay making it a perfect spot to kick back.  

Our local specialist Sean Poche has just listed a remarkable property at 697 New South Head Road, Rose Bay. With a 20m+ frontage to the harbour promenade and set on a level 562sqm approx, the north-facing duplex is offered for sale in one line presenting a unique opportunity for the savvy developer. Sean says, “This is paradise for the boating enthusiast and lovers of the great outdoors, directly opposite Lyne Park and just 350m to the ferry wharf. Not only does the site have easy level access to all of Rose Bay’s renowned attractions, but it’s location within 400m of the village centre ties it in with the new government development reforms. Under the new density reforms, this will permit a development of up to six storeys which will maximise the vista and afford panoramic harbour views to  Manly from the upper levels. It’s the perfect position with Rose Bay’s old favourites and upcoming new restaurants just footsteps form the door and with views that will never be built out.”

Prime property in Rose Bay is being snapped up super-quickly with Jason Pantzer and Max Rosen’s listing at 103 Chaleyer Street, Rose Bay attracting plenty of demand with 56 groups through the three-bedroom home before it was purchased prior to auction. And just yesterday, Debbie Donnelley and Conrad secured the sale of 12 Mitchell Road, Rose Bay after only two weeks on the market!

Rose Bay is the perfect place to enjoy some waterfront fun so why not come along to the Lyne Park grand opening tomorrow and then check out 697 New South Head Road, Rose Bay from 12pm to 12.45pm before heading somewhere with a view for lunch. We look forward to seeing you there!