With Covid travel restrictions firmly in place, overseas trips to far-flung resorts are off the cards for the foreseeable future and homes with access to recreational facilities are more appealing than ever. Property with landscaped grounds, outdoor pools and gyms are increasingly attractive and perfect for professionals or busy families who want everything at their doorstep. We have a choice of properties in Kensington that come with fantastic facilities as well as close proximity to the city and beaches but still offer great value compared to neighbouring suburbs like Randwick and Coogee.

Tristan Oddi’s listing at 32 Balfour Road, Kensington offers the best of both worlds. The freestanding two-storey home has the ambiance of a grand family residence but, as part of the prestigious Raleigh Park Estate, has access to indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and even an on-site childcare centre. Tristan says, “With arguably the best position in the impeccably maintained estate, the four-bedroom home is next door to Wills Reserve with leafy greenery all around and a huge basement that could be transformed into a home office, media room or even a gym. It has the feeling of a Bellevue Hill residence but with a buyer’s guide of $3m offers exceptional value.”

Further towards the city, Tristan’s listing at 501A/264 Anzac Parade, Kensington offers a fantastic opportunity to buy in the award-winning Capella building. Tristan says, “With designer interiors and views over Randwick Racecourse, this three-bedroom apartment has one of the best layouts in the building. As well as lush tropical gardens with a 25m pool, there’s also a gym, an on-site minimart and sushi bar and the light rail is just across the street for an easy commute into the city. With 154sqm on title including a big terrace and double garaging, it comes with a buyer’s guide of $1.3m which makes for a fantastic purchase given the quality of the build and facilities.” 

If it’s space you’re looking for, 4/21-25 Boronia Street, Kensington has five bedrooms and two studies making it ideal for those working or studying from home. It’s one of 10 in a boutique collection with ES Marks Field at the bottom of the street as well as close proximity to Centennial Park and the light rail. The multi-level property is ideal for families with room to spread out, scope to add your own stamp of style and a buyer’s guide of $2m – $2.2m making it much more affordable than most semis but with much more liveable space. 

Those looking to enter the market should check out Daniel Cachia’s new listing at 5/117 Bunnerong Road, Kingsford which is right on the cusp of Kensington, opposite Rowland Park. The sunny one-bedroom apartment is set on the north-east corner of a block of 12 and is ready to move straight in or rent out and comes with a buyer’s guide of $625,000. Daniel just closed on a two-bedroom semi at 356 Avoca Street, Kingsford which sold to a young family after seven days on the market and 18 private appointments for around $2.4m.

This week the sales team secured 18 sales with an average price of $3.3m and listed 13 new properties. Take care, stay safe and keep connected.