The chilled-out cousin of Bronte and Bondi, life in Clovelly is year-round fun with swimming and lazing on the concrete platform in summer to barefoot bowling and whale watching in the cooler months. Known for its sheltered waters and historic surf lifesaving club, there’s a strong sense of community in Clovelly and a thriving village hub stretching along Clovelly Road from the top end all the way down to the landmark Cloey Hotel and popular Seasalt Cafe. It’s a perfect choice for professionals and young families who love the great outdoors with great snorkelling spots at Gordons Bay and the coast walk to Bondi and Coogee at the doorstep.

Anthony Puntigam has a choice of two great apartments in the charming seaside suburb, both with views over the ocean that capture the essence of laidback beachside living. There aren’t many penthouses in the suburb but 25/44-46 Melrose Parade, Clovelly has to be one of the best with a buyer’s guide of $1.5m. Anthony says, “The Sunrise penthouse really does live up to its name! It’s literally across the road from the beach with panoramic unobstructed views that create an intimate connection with the ocean. It’s low maintenance beachside living at its best with the benefit of double parking plus a huge storeroom that’s bigger than most bedrooms.”

On the other side of the beach, Jason Pantzer and Anthony Puntigam launched 7/14 Campbell Street, Clovelly this week with a buyer’s guide of $1.3m to $1.4m. The meticulously renovated boutique apartment is lovely and light thanks to its north-east aspect and captures views over the surf lifesaving club and Wedding Cake Island to Maroubra from a sheltered terrace. Anthony says, “It’s a breezy 250m stroll down to the beach from this beautifully renovated apartment. With only 10 apartments in the block, it’s a great lifestyle purchase with parking for two cars including a spot in front of the lock-up garage.”