Take a swing at the '60s
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday February 12, 2011
Glimpses of the ocean off Bondi and Manly were an unexpected bonus at this nanna-neat house on 556 sq m in Beacon Hill. The interior is in a 1960s time warp but with the help of a colour consultant and a couple of tweaks with the layout, this could be the grooviest house in the hood. The three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and the sunroom faces north, looking over a leafy backyard. There is an artist's studio and a garage under the house and a big, covered deck off the living room. Skyline Real Estate agent Nell Daines (0450 010 075) will open 14 Mills Place today from 1-1.45pm.THE CROWD WASHot. But who wasn't last Saturday? Fifteen groups included young families, unimpressed teens and a very pregnant couple probably imagining the pitter-patter of little feet down the hall.UPSIDESA family house with retro groove 10 minutes from the beach for sale in the "low $800,000s"? Unheard of!DOWNSIDESThe kitchen is a bit of a lonely spot for poor cookie. Open it up to the living area.OVERHEARD"This is just like nanna's house."IDEAS I MIGHT NICKThat magnificent ghost gum in the front yard and the studio downstairs - cool, even in 42 degrees.OUTSIDE INTERESTMills Reserve across the road for watching the fireworks and the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.IN THE HOODYou could jog to the nearby gym in three minutes flat.
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