Get Out of Town

14 Fishermans Parade, Daleys Point
About $800,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Crave a bush change without total commitment? This original 100-year-old fisherman’s cottage is only an hour’s commute to Sydney’s north shore. The 355-square-metre waterfront reserve retreat on the central coast is surrounded by Bouddi National Park, and has views and access to Brisbane Waters. Restored with a rustic Australian bush style, you’ll love the wood fireplace, deep claw-foot tub and large entertainment deck. 

Raine & Horne Terrigal-Avoca Beach, 0414 339 118.
Auction November 25

3 Boronia Street, Sawtell
$1.75 million +
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car spaces

Launch your kayak or cast a line from this 563-square-metre waterfront block, with Bonville Creek, ocean and national park views. This beach cottage is located in a top street in Sawtell just south of Coffs Harbour. The land has potential for townhouse development or a new dream home. It’s 50 metres from the beach, minutes to town by foot and about six hours’ drive north of Sydney. 

McGrath Coffs Harbour, 0418 611 790.

101a Bundewallah Road, Berry
$2.7 million
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car spaces

Business and pleasure is offered at Stonewald. Set in a prestigious enclave of Berry, about two hours south of Sydney, it includes a popular bed and breakfast which operates from separate self-contained accommodation. Run an art gallery, business or store a car collection in the large shed. It’s on two hectares with valley and ocean views and captures north-east sea breezes. 

Belle Property Berry, 0418 211 917

2/21 Franklin Avenue, Bulli
$480,000 – $540,000
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces

This 150-square-metre townhouse is one of five in a security block. It is within walking distance of Bulli Beach, shops, train station and schools, making it attractive as an investment or getaway. The interior has high ceilings and open-plan living leading to this sunny balcony and patio. It’s just north of Wollongong and about an hour from Sydney.

Ray White Real Estate Unanderra, 4271 4000.