With its cafe-lined high street and charming mix of restaurants, boutiques and pubs, the Charing Cross precinct of Waverley has transformed over the past few years to become one of the east’s local hotspots. Nestled between Bondi Junction and the beachside suburbs, Waverley is a vibrant lifestyle hub that’s close to the action but is still more affordable than the neighbouring suburbs of Bronte and Clovelly. There’s a real community feel in the small but perfectly formed precinct with the sprawling grounds of Queens Park offering everything for an active outdoor lifestyle from football and cricket to dog walking and outdoor gyms.

We have a choice of two family homes in the area on the market, one on either side of the village high street. Doreen Wilson’s new listing at 24 Edmund Street, Queens Park is in a very quiet setting with the park at the end of the street so it’s virtually an extension of the backyard! The current owner says, “We first moved into the area in the 1980s and loved the access to the city, beaches and pubs and had a merry old time for a decade before kids came along and our lifestyle changed. The location works so well for family life as the kids could play on the street or play football in the park just 100m away. We’ve been spoiled by the convenience too. Our boys call the area ‘the sweet spot’ as there’s the beach down the road and Charing Cross village is so close that we can pop up to QE Foods for groceries, grab a takeaway from our favourite Uyen Vietnamese restaurant, or enjoy a coffee at one of the many fantastic cafes. There’s so much choice that we can mix it up; as well as local institutions like Ruby Diner, Bronte Road Bistro and Bellagio there are a number of exciting newcomers.” The four bedroom features a study ideal for those working from home, an idyllic garden and lock-up garage and will be open for inspection tomorrow from 11.30am to 12.00pm.

On the other side of Charing Cross village, 70 Victoria Street, Waverley is just up from Waverley Junior School and holds a sun-drenched corner setting on the end of a handsome row of terraces. The two storey home is in a great location for families with close proximity to the beach and Westfield’s retail hub and features a master retreat with a study, a gorgeous vine-framed entertainer’s deck and rear lane access to parking. The property will be open for inspection tomorrow from 10.45am to 11.15am.

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