The Laidback Beachside Suburbs Of Clovelly And Coogee

27 Sep 2024

Connected by a 1.8km walk along the coast, the beachside suburbs of Clovelly and Coogee are renowned for their iconic rockpools, scenic ocean parkland, vibrant cafe society and relaxed way of life. Clovelly is home to one of the world’s first surf lifesaving clubs, founded in 1906, while the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club opened just a year later in 1907 marking the beginning of Aussie beach culture. Families gravitate to these coastal villages that embody the quintessential Sydney way of life so we’ve rounded up six of the best from a state-of-the-art coastal triumph to a boutique beach pad.

Thomas Heath has an extraordinary opportunity for those looking for a dream house in one of Clovelly’s best spots at 2A Andrew Street, Clovelly just 350m to the beach. Thomas says, “This is an incredibly unique opportunity to buy a completely brand new home designed by EMK Architecture due for completion in August 2025. Crafted to take full advantage of wide ocean views, the cutting-edge home is destined to become one of Clovelly’s most breathtaking residences with every contemporary luxury from a dream kitchen and plunge pool to triple garaging and level lift access.”

Over in Coogee, Thomas also has a luxurious garden apartment on the market at 6/97 Carrington Road, Coogee that’s perfect for the young family or downsizer with level access from the street and over 150sqm of in/outdoor living space with a north-facing garden as a seamless extension of the living space. For sale at $1.925m, the boutique apartment in the contemporary Rise features three bedrooms, two bathroom and invaluable double garaging.

On the doorstep of Clovelly Beach, Alexander Phillips’ listing at 12 Shackel Avenue, Clovelly is a beachside triumph designed by DKO Architecture with a breathtaking ocean panorama over Wedding Cake Island just 100m to the sand on a north-facing 455sqm approx. Bridging the gap between a house and an apartment, the three-bedroom garden residence at 1/316-322 Clovelly Road, Clovelly is a barefoot stroll to the beach and footsteps to the landmark Cloey Hotel with direct access to an exclusive-use deck and a lock-up garage on title.

Just 200m to Gordons Bay, one of the east coast’s most idyllic secret beaches, 2/1 Lowe Street, Clovelly captures idyllic ocean views from its coveted cul-de-sac setting with bespoke interiors and a sundeck for entertaining alfresco. Perfect for the first homebuyer, the boutique apartment at 4/111 Mount Street, Coogee is one of only four in a classic seaside block an easy 500m walk to the beach action with a private entry giving it a coastal cottage feel.

Click on the links for full details and inspection times and we look forward to showing you around before you head down to the beach for a swim or a surf or a spot of brunch.

This week the sales team secured 18 sales with an average price of $3.6m and listed 23 new properties. Check out the full details of our listings below and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like any further information.