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No. 1 Bennett Avenue, Darling Point, has a price guide in the $11m to $12m range ahead of a forthcoming auction.
The incredible Darling Point home of defence industry executive Tom Armiak and wife Swati is set for forthcoming auction — but you’re going to need dig deep to own it in a market starved of hot listings like this one.
Claremont, described as “a trophy home of classic elegance with harbour views, pool and studio” in its realestate.com.au ad, will wow a market desperate for fresh quality stock.
The Armiaks have owned the circa-1910 residence at 1 Bennett Avenue since March 2016 when they paid $8.6m, but they’ve done constant upgrades with expert help from the likes of leading architects Michael Suttor and Tonkin Zulaika Greer ever since.
But now they’re on the move, and Richardson and Wrench Double Bay’s principal Michael Dunn, Andrew Birbeck and Marion Badenoch have won the prize of selling the four bedroom, four bathroom home with an $11m to $12m price guide.
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The home was built circa 1910 but has had regular updates with the help of leading architects.
Impressive interiors opening to great outdoors.
It’s right next door to the gothic mansion Callooa, which had been owned by investment banker Paul Espie and his wife Ros. Dunn sold it to joint CEO of fund manager Centuria Capital Group Jason Huljich for $23m last August.
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That was a larger home on a 1500sqm block — this on a much more manageable 670sqm — and as Dunn says: “This is a charming family home on one of the best streets of Darling Point, with very little traffic and in a family-friendly location.”
It certainly has all the ingredients to have broad appeal.
The pictures reveal it to be very attractive, quality residence with heated pool, sunny gardens and multiple outdoor entertainment areas.
No. 1 Bennett Avenue has an imposing street presence.
The rooms are full of charm.
There are multiple outdoor entertainment areas.
Built over three levels, the home has views across Rushcutters Bay and Elizabeth Bay to the city skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
It’s just a 250 metre stroll to harbourfront Yarranabbe Park.
The home combines traditional and contemporary styles with a spacious double-size living area and a formal dining area that seats 10 people.
All this, plus the family area, flows outdoors to the garden and pool.
The entry level also features a granite and ash timber Gaggenau/Miele gas kitchen (with sunny breakfast nook), wide entry hall, powder room and stairs to the basement laundry, wine cellar and garage.
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And it only gets better at night.
Upstairs, the large master bedroom features a dressing area, ensuite and a wide balcony with panoramic views.
The second double bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an ensuite; the third double bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an adjacent sunroom; and there’s another bathroom.
The fourth double bedroom is on the open-plan top level, where there’s also a living zone, study and a balcony with views.
The house will have broad appeal.
The fourth bedroom is on the top level.
The master suite is particularly impressive.
Other attractions include the soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, marble fireplace, airconditioning, multi-room intercom system and security system.
The property comes with DA approval for a separate self-contained one-bedroom apartment.
The dual-level garden building currently features a studio/home office and terrace on the upper level, and a covered alfresco area and bathroom at garden level.