Out-of-town properties promise tranquility and a break from the urban grind with a sense of freedom and a slower pace of life drawing more and more people away from the city. Lured by the open spaces, sense of freedom and connection to nature, Sydneysiders are making a break for the coast with Covid serving as a major catalyst that sparked a trend that seems set to stay. Debbie Donnelley says, “On the shores of Port Hacking, Bundeena offers a serene haven for Sydneysiders wanting to escape the hustle and bustle. The idyllic coastal escape, one hour’s drive from the CBD, presents a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility with its pristine beaches, lush national parks and tight-knit community and we have a fantastic range of properties for those looking for the ultimate getaway that’s within easy reach of the city.”

If you’re looking for a beachfront property, 25 Horderns Lane, Bundeena sits right on Horderns Beach with breathtaking northerly water views and the beach as a virtual extension of the quintessential surf cottage. A slice of beachfront paradise, the 793sqm property is the perfect getaway with a laidback retro vibe and nature at the doorstep making it ideal for lovers of the great outdoors but it’s the potential here that will really capture your imagination.

Those looking to turn their sea change into a business should check out 74-78 Scarborough Street, Bundeena which lays claim to being one of the largest parcels of land in the sleepy coastal town. Formerly the Bundeena Caravan and Camping Park, the 1.2 hectare approx property features a four-bedroom primary residence, two guest cabins and a pool with potential to develop and subdivide the block or create holiday accommodation just 500m to Hordens Beach and 600m to the ferry wharf with a buyer’s guide of $3m (around the same price as a semi in Bondi!).

Buyers in search of the finished product will love the sense of luxury and unobstructed northerly views of 1 Neil Street, Bundeena which fronts Jibbon Beach on over 800sqm of prime land. A superb entertainer in an unbeatable setting with title to the high water mark, the five-bedroom property features a self-contained studio and boatshed with tastefully appointed interiors opening to view-swept terraces, ducted air and parking for four cars including a double garage.

The ideal lock-up-and-leave property in the heart of the village, 7/96-98 Loftus Street, Bundeena is a contemporary three-bedroom beachside apartment with double garaging in The Point Pavilion. With a buyer’s guide of $1.4m, this is the ultimate in laidback coastal luxury with the beach across the street and 200m to the ferry wharf.

If it’s a tree-change you’re after, 836 Hazelgrove Road, Hazelgrove is a newly renovated built eco-friendly rural estate on 5.4 hectares with spectacular views over Tarana Valley in the heart of the Central Tablelands. Designed for contemporary Australian country living, the four-bedroom home has been designed to tread lightly on the environment while offering every creature comfort with a 7.5kW solar system with battery storage and back-up generator as well as a 90,000L rainwater tank. Get back to nature and enjoy the tranquility of its bushland surrounds or explore the surrounding attractions of Evans Crown, Jenolan Caves, Mayfield Garden and the Blue Mountains.

This week the sales team secured 11 sales with an average price of $3.3m and listed 19 new properties.