The municipal heart of the east, Bondi Junction is undergoing major transformation with a swathe of sleek new high-rise apartment blocks changing its urban landscape. With Westfield’s flagship retail precinct at its centre, Bondi Junction is best known for shopping but is also home to an ever-growing number of cafes, restaurants and bistros and offers easy access to the city and beaches. Though dominated by apartments, the urban hub has plenty of houses and terraces that make a great alternative for buyers who are priced out of neighbouring Paddington or Woollahra. If you’re looking for something a bit different, we have a choice of two unique family sized homes for sale both of which break the mould.

Offering exceptional value for its size and location, Alexander Phillips’ listing at 2 Donald Place, Bondi Junction is up for sale with a buyer’s guide of $1.8m. The freestanding two-storey home is hidden away in a quiet laneway just behind Bronte Road’s cafe strip close to Queens Park and a five-minute drive to Bronte and Tamarama Beaches.

On the other side of Bondi Road, Alexander’s listing at 22 Bon Accord Avenue, Bondi Junction is a real gem on one of the area’s best-loved streets. With space to live and room to grow, the four bedroom home features a luxurious top floor parent’s retreat, a self-contained lower level, a lush north facing garden atrium and rare triple garaging. Alexander says, “This grandly scaled home is perfect for buyers from neighbouring suburbs like Paddington, Woollahra and Edgecliff who are looking for more space but don’t want to compromise on accessibility. Close proximity to Bondi Junction station means that it’s still really easy to get around and commute into the city.”