Prestige Property Report

Jendar Interior Design takes out HIA Award
Tuggerah-based interior design company, Jendar Interior Design has taken out three Awards at the HIA Hunter Housing Awards in September. They were:
• 2008 HIA Bathroom Project under $25,000
• 2008 HIA Bathroom Project of the Year
• 2008 HIA Bathroom Designer of the Year

Director and Principal Designer, Jenny Darbin, thanked the team behind her including staff, sub-contractors and suppliers, for her success. Jendar Interior Design relocated their design studio into the new Zenith Building at 6 Reliance Drive Tuggerah Business Park earlier this year to cater for the company’s growth and expansion. Ms Darbin has been in the industry for 13 years and established Jendar Interior Design in 2000. She is a member of both the HIA and MBA.

“At Jendar we offer a full interior design and decorating service for residential and corporate properties. We aren’t restricted to the Central Coast and currently have projects running in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Sydney. Other projects have been worked on in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne,” said Ms Darbin.

SALES

Plenty of interest in penthouse unit
The property: 6/99 Ocean View Drive Wamberal - a stylish top floor beachfront unit just steps away from Wamberal beach offers the ultimate holiday unit. Ceiling to floor windows and two balconies provide spectacular views from every angle. The unit comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living and dining and garage.
The price: $875,000
The sale: The property was on the market for four months with interest predominantly from Sydney buyers seeking a holiday home.
The vendor: The Sydney-based vendor used the unit as his holiday home.
The buyer: The new owner is also from Sydney and the unit will be used as his family’s holiday home as well as holiday lettings.
The agent: Tim Andrews of LJ Hooker Terrigal commented, “The importance of photography was proven with this property. It photographed very well and the result was a high level of enquiry from the Sydney market. The marketing campaign was thorough, well constructed and got the job done.”

1920s beach house charms Sydney buyer
The property: 18 North Avoca Parade North Avoca - an iconic home in one of the most exclusive coastal strips in NSW. The original five bedroom 1920s beach house on 557sqm land has absolute beach frontage and magnificent 180 degree views to Avoca Beach. A separate two bedroom cabin provides guest accommodation and promises unforgettable holidays.
The price: $2,950,000
The sale: The property had been on the market for four months with an extensive marketing campaign focused locally and on Sydney. It was also promoted via a direct mail campaign comprising a high gloss brochure mailed to the agent’s high end Sydney buyer database.
The vendor: The home had been owned by the same family since it was built.
The buyer: The buyer is from Sydney.
The agent: Mat Steinwede of McGrath Central Coast

Absolute beachfront at Wamberal
The property: 105 Oceanview Drive Wamberal – a vibrant five bedroom home on 1,233sqm beachfront land with views from The Skillion to Wamberal Point. The pavilion style entertaining and open living spaces offer an abundance of natural light complimented by beach views from every angle.
The price: $2,900,000
The sale: This property was on the market for just 31 days.
The buyer: The Sydney buyer had been searching for a Central Coast beachfront property for some time and was immediately interested in the property when it came onto the market.
The agent: Mat Steinwede of McGrath Central Coast

Wamberal acreage lures interstate buyer
The property: 6 Carbeen Road Wamberal – a unique property described as “an idyllic family sanctuary”, this six bedroom, three bathroom home is located on 2.5 private north facing acres with bush views. The property features a fabulous pool, vast alfresco outdoor entertaining area and is just three minutes to Wamberal beach, ten minutes to Erina Fair and one hour to Sydney.
The price: $978,000
The sale: The property was on the market for seven months with a local advertising campaign, however, it was a clever internet strategy with the real estate portals domain.com.au and realestate.com.au that attracted the buyer.
The buyer: The interstate buyer found the property via an internet search
The agent: Mat Steinwede of McGrath Central Coast.

Picture perfect at Picketts Valley
The property: 80 Picketts Valley Road Picketts Valley – an elegant family home comprising six bedrooms, four bathrooms and large open rooms filled with natural light. The home is situated on an elevated 2.5 acre parcel of land with picturesque backdrop in the highly sought-after acreage pocket close to the beaches.
The price: $1,230,000
The sale: The property was on the market for one month and sold prior to auction. It was marketed locally and via the internet.
The vendor: The vendors had already purchased a property at Wamberal through McGrath and were keen to move quickly with a sale.
The buyer: The interstate buyer found the property via an internet search.
The agent: Mat Steinwede of McGrath Central Coast.

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