PHOTO: Bondi Beach. FILE
A group of Bondi homeowners has struck gold, selling their properties, one of which was purchased for a mere 11,500 pounds nearly six decades ago, for a staggering sum of over $50 million in a discreet transaction. These three properties include a boarding house situated on a 719sqm parcel of land at 20 Sandridge St, three apartments on a 655sqm plot at 22 Sandridge St, and another unit block on a 676sqm plot at 21 Wilga St, directly facing the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. The properties were listed by real estate agents Ric Serrao and Alex Lyons from Raine and Horne Double Bay.
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In a deal that was quietly finalized on Thursday, these homeowners have exchanged their properties with Central Element, a developer specializing in apartments. This transaction paves the way for a new luxurious project to take shape on this combined land parcel spanning over 2000sqm.
The amalgamated 2050sqm site extends to the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.
This meticulously orchestrated transaction is set to be life-changing for the homeowners, including Wolfram Decker, the owner of the boarding house, who acquired it for a mere 11,500 pounds back in 1964. Mr. Decker and his wife, who now reside overseas, also acquired the property at 21 Wilga St, strategically securing the block for this development. They only needed to persuade the three owners of the flats at 22 Sandridge to sell their properties. Some of these flat owners had purchased their units in the 1930s for as little as $250,000 and $290,000 in the early 1990s.
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The sales agents reportedly reached an agreement on the sale six weeks ago, subsequently entering a due-diligence period which concluded on Thursday. The upcoming apartments are expected to offer breathtaking 180-degree views of Bondi Beach, extending to Ben Buckler Headland and Tamarama.
20 Sandridge St; 22 Sandridge St; and 21 Wilga St Bondi has sold in a landmark deal for more than $50m.
The site boasts a steep gradient that descends from Sandridge through to Wilga St, potentially allowing for a “stepped” development to maximize the view potential on all levels, pending council approval. Central Element commented on the deal, stating, “Our latest acquisition marks an important milestone for CE as we enter the tightly held world-famous location of Bondi Beach.”
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“In the midst of this bustling suburban development activity, none can rival the unique attributes of this land parcel. Its generous frontages are ideal for an ultra-premium boutique project, and its elevated position captures truly unparalleled vistas. This attractive pocket on the headland between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach epitomizes the very best of the locale, with a residential feel just steps away from vibrant Campbell Parade.”
The development application (DA) is expected to be submitted by the end of 2023, with construction scheduled to commence in 2025/2026.
Central Element is a privately owned company formed by three industry experts: Wayne Chivas, Shane Smollen, and Nathan Chivas. Their portfolio includes projects such as Ethos in Chatswood, boutique residences in Mosman and Coogee, a Hyde Park site, further development of the heritage-listed Ballamac House, and a waterfront project in Drummoyne.
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