One of the most significant properties to come to market in years, ‘Roslyn’ is a landmark beachside manor standing proud on a commanding hilltop setting overlooking Coogee Beach and the ocean. A historically significant and incredibly rare treasure, the grand Victorian Italianate mansion was built by renowned British timber merchant Charles Saxton in 1887 at the peak of a post gold-rush construction boom as a showpiece for his work. After an exhaustive no-expense-spared renovation bringing a sense of presence and permanence, the three-storey residence has been restored to its former glory with a breathtaking fusion of high Victorian architecture and avant-garde design that is simply without peer.

Alexander Philips says, “A property of this scale and historic significance is extremely rare in the marketplace and there really isn’t anything like it in the east. The current owners have laboured over the renovation works with a team of highly skilled artisans breathing new life into the grand old dame. A magnificent entry foyer with dramatic circular mezzanine, 3.8m pressed metal ceilings, ornate fireplaces and a widow’s walk have all been painstakingly restored while interiors have been refurbished to suit contemporary living. The result is truly spectacular making this an incredibly rare opportunity to secure a forever family home and a piece of Coogee history with over 500sqm internally, landscaped gardens with a pool and a rooftop viewing platform. All this and you’re a stone’s throw to the beach, in fact long ago the grounds of the estate used to stretch down to the Coogee Pavilion!”

If a mansion of epic proportions isn’t quite in your budget, we have a great choice of apartments in Coogee that will hit the spot. Doreen Wilson’s listing at 1/81-83 Mount Street, Coogee makes a superb alternative to a semi in a block of only four. The renovated garden apartment is on the north-east corner with a family friendly three-bedroom layout featuring 140sqm approx on title just 650m to the sand and surf. With a buyer’s guide of $950,000, Thomas Heath’s two-bedroom apartment at 3/236 Rainbow Street, Coogee comes with secure parking as well as access to sunny gardens with an outdoor pool making it an ideal market entry or investment. Nicholas Charles has listed an incredible Art Deco penthouse at 14/230 Arden Street, Coogee, set against a breathtaking ocean backdrop with panoramic views as an ever-changing backdrop to daily life. Step outside the three-bedroom apartment and you’re right in the heart of Coogee with the landmark Coogee Pavilion at one end of the street and the ocean pool and heritage-listed Wylie’s Baths at the other.

With temperatures rising at last and this weekend set to be a balmy 18 degrees, why not come on down to Coogee tomorrow and check out these fantastic homes before heading to the beach for a spot of brunch; we look forward to showing you around!