The charming seaside suburb of Watsons Bay holds a special place in Sydney’s early history and has come a long way from its humble beginnings as the oldest fishing village in Australia. Right at the end of the peninsula, Watsons Bay is famed for its idyllic beaches, knockout harbour views and scenic coast walks and, of course, the iconic Doyles seafood restaurant which has been in operation since the 1800s. The best-loved beach for families is Camp Cove which is a calm and secluded bay that’s a great spot to go snorkelling or kayaking before heading to Watsons Bay Hotel for a cocktail at the Beach Club or high tea at the historic Dunbar House on Robertson Park.

Real estate in Watsons Bay is the most tightly held in the eastern suburbs and properties rarely trade making it hard to get a foothold as opportunities don’t come along very often. Sean Poche has listed an apartment at 5/9 Gap Road, Watsons Bay which was purchased off the plan over 20 years ago and has never been offered for sale. Sean says, “Watsons Bay is like a retreat with a relaxed village feel that’s a welcome change from the buzz of suburbs further up the coast.Opportunities here are few and far between and this boutique apartment’s top floor position affords spectacular views over the harbour centred on the Harbour Bridge from one side and overlooks national harbour parkland on the other. With 153sqm of living space, no common walls and lift access to double garaging, the three-bedroom apartment combines the scale and feel of a house with the lock-up-and-leave convenience of apartment living. It’s such a quiet spot with no through traffic and nature all around but from here it’s just 300m to the ferry wharf for a pleasant trip into the city with direct access to the village hub making day to day living a dream.”

Charlie Beaumont and Sidney Mahr’s listing at Residence 2/266 Old South Head Road, Watsons Bay is perched high opposite Gap Park affording breathtaking views over North Head to Manly and is an easy walk down to the village. Bathed in northerly sunshine, a two-storey layout features four double bedrooms with the upper level devoted to a luxurious master retreat with spectacular 180-degree views as a dramatic backdrop. With scenic ocean parkland and lookouts at the doorstep, the high-spec home captures the essence of contemporary coastal living an easy 500m walk down to Gibsons Beach.

Both Watsons Bay properties will be open for inspection tomorrow so click on the links for full details and come along and check them out and explore the hidden gems of this sleepy coastal haven.

This week the sales team secured 15 sales with an average price of $2.7m and listed 31 new properties. Take care, stay safe and keep connected.