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PHOTO: Perched on a cliff above the beach, Rocky Point is one of Australia’s most private estates<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A once in a century opportunity is emerging to buy one of Australia\u2019s most secluded and exclusive beach houses, located on South Australia\u2019s Kangaroo Island.<\/p>\n

Rocky Point, a 5.2 hectare property perched on a clifftop fronting 7 kilometres of pristine Kangaroo Island coastline, hasn\u2019t been sold since 1918, when it was purchased by the wealthy pastoralist Dutton Family.<\/p>\n

The six-bedroom home features a large boatshed, a beachfront boathouse with room for two boats and a separate two-car garage.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s being brought to market by Cullen Royal\u2019s Deborah Cullen, who is expecting significant interest in the one-of-a-kind property.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth domestic and international buyers will be attracted to the very unique offering, particularly in the post COVID-world,\u201d Ms Cullen said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuyers are increasingly looking for luxury and unique properties at home in lieu of travelling<\/p>\n

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Rocky Point provides a private viewing platform of the stunning Kangaroo Island coast.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

overseas and as an escape from dense urban cities, particularly now with the ability to live and work from anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cRocky Point is truly a one-off property without peer \u2013 there is nothing that compares.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a private sanctuary set in a stunning natural environment, in a pristine part of Australia that is unspoiled.\u201d<\/p>\n

The home was built in 1908 by South Australian Supreme Court judge John Gordon, who sold it to the Dutton family in 1918.<\/p>\n

Ms Cullen said the centrepiece of the property was its \u201cbreathtakingly beautiful location\u201d on a clifftop jutting out into the sea.<\/p>\n

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The home’s stunning natural setting sets it apart in the prestige property market.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cRocky Point dissects seven kilometres of stunning white beach, and is situated within the island\u2019s most protected and prime north facing bay, called Eastern Cove.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has an extremely rare 365 metres of beach and clifftop frontage and is freehold title all the way down to the mean high-water mark.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Cullen said there was considerable potential to further improve the property, which has been meticulously maintained and updated over its colourful history.<\/p>\n

Some of Australia\u2019s greatest artists and authors have stayed at Rocky Point, with luminaries such as John Olsen, Arthur Boyd and Sir Russell Drysdale among those who have left profound words in the property\u2019s visitors\u2019 books.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is potential to customise and add further levels of sophistication to the house if desired, with development approval for the extensions already secured,\u201d Ms Cullen said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRenowned South Australian architect, Ian Hannaford, has designed the extensions to be in harmony with the existing limestone house and the surrounding land and seascapes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe design incorporates three new very large bedrooms, extensive indoor areas for relaxation, entertaining or board meetings and a children\u2019s retreat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to private use, Rocky Point also has the potential as a luxury tourist retreat.\u201d<\/p>\n

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