Sterling is set to become one of the most sought-after new apartment developments in Lane Cove North Sterling offers a collection of 50 thoughtfully designed residences this development combines luxury living with convenience offering residents a tranquil setting just 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD Sterling apartments feature interiors with immaculate design and open-plan layouts that maximise space and natural light Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Sydney's CBD and surrounding greenery Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted for a comfortable and impeccable living experience Sterling is designed to foster a sense of community while providing residents with exclusive amenities The development features a communal rooftop entertaining area offering a space where residents can socialise while enjoying sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline Whether hosting a gathering or simply relaxing with family the rooftop provides an ideal setting for enjoying the outdoors in the heart of Lane Cove North Sterling's prime location in Lane Cove North provides easy access to local amenities Residents can enjoy the nearby Lane Cove National Park with its scenic trails and picnic spots Families benefit from proximity to Mowbray Public School and other educational and recreational facilities Commuters will appreciate the convenience of Bus 292 providing a direct 10-minute route to Sydney’s CBD One of the standout features of Sterling is the inclusion of a 10-year latent defects insurance policy with every apartment This comprehensive coverage provides buyers with added security ensuring peace of mind when investing in their future home The developer’s commitment to quality construction and attention to detail is reflected in this offering making Sterling a reliable choice for those seeking long-term value We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home The mother of two boys was renting in the eastern suburbs when the time came to buy a house and this lower north shore enclave popped up on her radar without a lot of thought or preparation,” she says “I didn’t know much about the suburb – I’d heard good things about the local primary school and I guess with the value proposition after houses in the east Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines McGregor says lovely Lane Cove has proven to be a paradise for her family we have a great Facebook page where people are always helping each other and the suburb feels very safe you always run into a lot of people you know.” The village centre has changed dramatically in recent years with the delivery of The Canopy in 2020 dining and park precinct that connects to the original Lane Cove Plaza “You almost don’t need to leave the suburb,” she says “There’s lots of great restaurants and bars and it’s got a great atmosphere up there on the weekends and evenings with the outdoor dining.” McGregor also loves the proximity to the city – the express bus service takes under 10 minutes from the Epping Road bus terminal – and the abundance of trees Maitland: The regional city where the balance is just right Alexandria: Is this suburb home to Sydney’s most iconic cafe Rushcutters Bay: Where city living meets the waterfront “It’s not until you start to visit other places that you realise how beautiful and green and leafy it is here,” she says “So many of my friends have moved from the east to get more space and it’s amazing because people then stay here they might go down to the water but they choose to stay in the area.” with James Bennett from Belle Property Lane Cove This would have to be a battle between Gamma and Seville streets. Both are extremely close to the village, and they’ve got really large blocks of land and really substantial homes. Gamma also has the beauty of the golf course. Pottery Green Bakers is a Vietnamese fusion cafe-bakery on Longueville Road that serves great coffee and really nice baguettes and pastries. It’s a great place to grab lunch or a quick coffee, and the staff are really lovely; they’ll always say hello. Despite market movements, there’s generally high demand to live in Lane Cove, particularly for younger families because there are so many primary schools within a short distance of the village. You’ve got Lane Cove Public, St Michael’s Catholic Primary, Lane Cove West Public and Mowbray Public schools. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing A huge, north-facing terrace is a highlight of the Quartet penthouse, which offers 201 square metres on title, with a considered floor plan that wastes no space. Set within strolling distance of The Canopy and close to bus services, the property has a handsome marble kitchen with Miele appliances, oak floorboards, motorised blinds and a video intercom. 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Our purpose is to improve housing outcomes by helping more Australians to access affordable NSW 20664 2 1SoldSold Prior To AuctionSold by Rebecca Mitchell 0412 257 625Single level character home with resort-inspired north facing backyard Boasting a postcard-perfect façade and a commanding position this charming character home is just footsteps from Lane Cove West Public School and Figtree shops Recently renovated and set on a prized north-to-rear level block it offers a wonderful single-level layout for young and growing families and flowing seamlessly to the beautifully landscaped gardens complete with a travertine all-weather terrace heated pool and manicured lawns - it's the ideal Move in ready with the potential to extend up in the future (STCA) it sits mere footsteps to city buses and just moments from Lane Cove's vibrant village hub - Manicured street presence with a tiled pathway and classic character frontage - Fluid open plan living area overlooking the resort-inspired north facing gardens - Gourmet entertainer's kitchen equipped with premium European appliances with the option of an elegant sitting room or 4th bed - King-size master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite with his/her stone vanity - All-weather travertine terrace overlooking the sparkling saltwater heated pool - Fully enclosed backyard with manicured gardens and child-friendly level lawns hardwood floors and copious integrated storage plantation shutters and an abundance of natural light - Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning with two separate zones - Stroll to express city buses and just 450m to Lane Cove West Public School - Walk to Figtree Plaza shops and Blackman Park -Premier location just moments to waterfront parks and The Canopy precinct Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Willoughby Office Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Mosman Office Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Northbridge Office Why Lane Cove could become the next hot spot of the lower north shore Lane Cove could be the unsung hero of the lower north shore Compared to many of its much pricier neighbours Lane Cove has emerged as a suburb where buyers can get more bang for their buck while experts say Lane Cove prices still have room to grow Lane Cove’s house price median is currently $3.2m with a median price for an apartment $887,500 ($3.9m) and Artarmon ($3.75m) all have higher median house prices in comparison That may not last long though as infrustracutre changes have begun to lure younger families and couples into the suburb that according to local MORE: Bulldogs prop cops big financial hit Mimi Berman with husband Ryan Blieden and their daughter Mia outside their Lane Cove West home set to hit the market in August “I really do think it used to be a bit daggy,” Ms Berman laughed “But the new Coles development and the restaurants have changed that significantly now there is fine dining and so many nice places to eat in Lane Cove now with all the restaurants and pubs it really caters to younger families.” Preparing to sell her Lane Cove home she has owned since 2012 Ms Berman said although Lane Cove has changed a lot since she first lived there “It’s a very community feel with lots of kids to hang out I’m still best friends with the women I met in our mothers group … we almost put a gate in the backyard to the neighbours house,” she said MORE: $65m mansion listed for record discount New chapter for historic RSL club two bathroom north-facing home is situated in the Lane Cove West pocket on Banksia Cl within the same block and catchment zone as Lane Cove West Public School “My daughter went to the primary school on the same block as our house which was amazing She didn’t have to cross any roads and left for school when she heard the bell ring,” Ms Berman said The home is undergoing renovations in preparation to hit the market with Tim Holgate at Belle Property in August she loved that it had a small village vibe but didn’t feel like they were moving out to “the suburbs” Ms Berman and her daughter lived in the home for six years before blending families with her husband the couple are looking to sell their individual homes to purchase a new family property together along with their three older children aged 17 and 21 The Lane Cove home is undergoing renovations in preparation to sell the home Now it’s time for another young family to enjoy that,” she said agent for Ms Berman’s home and a specialist in the Lane Cove area said he tended to agree that Lane Cove was undervalued every sale seems to supersede the last one,” he said “Lane Cove has gone through a lot of change over the last six or so years We’ve had the whole Lane Cove village really have a massive face lift.” modern apartment buildings fitted with lifts dining options and large supermarket chains now all within reach Mr Holgate said the dynamic of the suburb has changed Lane Cove has changed with many new apartments and facilities appealing to younger Sydney-siders “I grew up in the area and it only had the pub and the pizza shop Now it’s got a plethora of opportunities and wine bars and cafes Mr Holgate also said there was now a lot more range of buyers and property types family homes and then multimillion dollar waterfront properties,” he said “First home buyers have jumped into the one-bedder apartments and downsizers that have lived here for years now don’t have to move out of Lane Cove because they’ve got apartments with lifts and far more options here now.” MORE: Joe Hockey’s home sells for wild discount Unusual Sydney unit sells for $20m Unfinished building for sale after builder goes bust third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you 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This is probably not the page you’re looking for Owners in a rundown Sydney unit block could be sitting on a goldmine with ‘multiple developers’ showing interest Owners in a rundown unit block could be sitting on a gold mine with “multiple developers” showing interest and one offering double what some owners paid just three months ago One expert even nominated its proximity to buses to the Metro as making it attractive to property developers Ted Manny of Wellbe Properties offered all 193 owners in The Shore Apartments at Lane Cove North substantial premiums with one studio owner who paid $235k in May potentially winning $480,043.98 And another studio owner who paid $270k last year could get $553,896.90 Others who paid as little as $98,000 in 1995 could be up for $443,118,000 NRL ‘mad professor’s’ home for sale Residents at The Shore Apartments get to enjoy this beautiful pool The new Sydney Metro opened on Monday, to much fanfare The 1950s era Spanish Mission-style block at 450 Pacific Highway is surrounded by high-rise and even one of the strata managers who didn’t want to be named said it was difficult maintaining the former motel “that’s falling apart” for a sale to developers to proceed the law requires that 75 per cent of owners agree and the strata managers advised in May that support for the Wellbe offer was “virtually non-existent” and “only a few (single digits) actually considered moving forwards” The new Sydney Metro could have a positive effect on nearby home values But the same email says ”well past the 75 per cent required” did want to sell at the right price and “a second new offer has provided viable completion and breathed life into the process — people are interested to see what else is available in the market!” The deadline for acceptance of the Wellbe offer was June 14 this year MORE: $4m mega-mansion on wheels: world’s richest car revealed A unit in The Shore at 10/450 Pacific Highway Lane Cove North is up for sale at $350,000 When contacted by The Mosman Daily, a spokesman for the strata managers said he wasn’t “at liberty to discuss” the status of negotiations or details about the “second new offer” Ted Manny of Wellbe sent a written reply stating: “There are multiple developers who have made approaches to the vendors at Shore Apartments.” Manny nominated Meriton and Rebel Property Group as among those who may have been interested Meriton wouldn’t comment on the record and Rebel’s Allen Linz said although he looked at the site it “wasn’t for us” “It’s a big piece of land and there’s an opportunity from a planning perspective to build something of scale,” he said “But you’ve got to deal with over 180 owners and everyone wants a premium … sometimes it gets too hard and we didn’t proceed.” MORE: $10k home spend that could earn you $200k It offers just 23 sqm of internal space but is nicely fitted out said he couldn’t comment on offers made at The Shore but noted: “It appears to be a very large potential development site within short walking distance to the Lane Cove bus interchange (which will provide a short commute to the Metro line) — some may see it as an under utilised site and looking to capitalise on this.” An agent selling a studio in The Shore at 10/450 Pacific Highway Lane Cove North at the moment Stephen Chui of Ray White AY Realty Chatswood said the building was potentially a goldmine “I sold a unit nearby a few years ago to a woman for $1.38m and then soon after a developer bought the block and she got more than $2m,” he said MORE: How tradie got $20m in property on $39k salary the owner stood to make more than $480,000 Although he said his vendor was aware of the developer interest she “doesn’t know how long [a sale to a developer] will take” “This is why my vendor is willing to sell at $350,000 now,” he said “This is a good opportunity to make some money if you want to wait for a developer.” His vendor had bought the 23 sqm studio for $312,500 in 2022 as a first homebuyer and stood to receive $480,043.98 if the Wellbe offer had proceeded Mr Chui said he has had interest from both first home buyers and investors in the unit MORE: How I went from Centrelink to owning $90m in property Landlord superprofits: Rent spikes to $131k a year $50k earner’s trick to pay off home in 4.5yrs For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders NSW 20664 2 2SoldAuctionedSold by Rebecca Mitchell 0412 257 625Luxurious contemporary entertainer in a prestigious Lane Cove enclave This stunning 2019-built home is the ultimate sanctuary where convenience meets sophisticated design Nestled in a premier walk-to-village pocket seamlessly extending to north-facing resort-style gardens complete with a sparkling in-ground pool At the heart of the home sits a show-stopping European-appointed kitchen and butler's pantry while an expansive living space framed by bi-fold doors spills open to an all-weather entertaining deck a sun-soaked travertine terrace and manicured level lawns A private master suite occupies its own level while multiple living areas provide sought-after flexibility for growing households A unique offering within this tightly-held enclave busy city commuters enjoy convenient access to the Bus Interchange - Masterbuilt residence featuring high-calibre finishes and flawless design - Vast open plan living area with bi-folds flowing to the private alfresco setting - Custom European-appointed kitchen with 40mm CaesarStone waterfall island - Integrated fridge/freezer and expansive butler's pantry with 2nd dishwasher - All-weather entertaining deck with heating - Travertine and glass-framed heated swimming pool - Master suite and luxury ensuite with dual rainshowers and under-floor heating - Three additional double bedrooms all with walk-in robes - Heated floors and a stand-alone tub in the main bathroom ducted air conditioning and custom lighting - Internal access to the automatic double garage - Premier leafy street an easy stroll to Lane Cove village Developer Scion and Ray White Wider Sydney welcomed prospective buyers to the VIP launch of Sterling, the new apartment development set to transform a quiet pocket in Lane Cove North rightsizers and downsizers attended the event on site at 2 Merinda Street with the building nearly finished by Scion's in-house construction team Sterling has proved popular with the majority of buyer types Sterling is one of very few new developments in Lane Cove North ensuring the development is in keeping with the privacy its location expects Sterling is also the first development in the area to be protected with Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance a first resort insurance policy that covers apartment buildings for structural defects for 10 years post-completion Kitchens are equipped with integrated Miele ovens and cooktops and dishwashers by Fisher & Paykel The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and high-end fixtures and fittings All inclusions and designs go back to the project name reflective of the quality Scion is instilling across the whole of the development Open plan kitchen, living and dining spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural light and offer views of the leafy surrounds and back to the Sydney CBD All apartments open onto either a garden courtyard expansive terraces that capture the best views The development also offers communal amenities including a rooftop entertaining area equipped with barbecue facilities — reinforcing the project’s focus on creating a lifestyle centred around both community and comfort Sterling’s location on Merinda Street places it in the heart of nature without sacrificing accessibility to urban amenities Residents will be positioned near Stringybark Creek and the endangered Blue Gum High Forest while benefiting from proximity to key hubs like Chatswood and Macquarie Park Essential services and lifestyle destinations such as The Canopy community hub and major shopping centres are just a short drive away Scion has a solid reputation as a premium builder-developer across Sydney with a string of projects completed and several in the pipeline It is often used when something is of top quality It is sterling that inspired the newest development in Lane Cove, in Sydney's booming Lower North Shore region Located in the quiet northern end of Lane Cove, Sterling features 50 one catering for a wide variety of buyers and just six apartments per floor Ray White Projects Wider Sydney Managing Director says everything about the project is intrinsically tied to what sterling is all about "Everything has been considered to be of sterling quality," Bernberg says "The fixtures and finishes are another level up from what has come before in this quiet pocket of Lane Cove has the same sterling design approach." Each kitchen in Sterling is fitted with Miele ovens and cooktops and Fisher & Paykel dishwashers Future residents will have access to a rooftop entertaining area with extensive panoramic views, over the leafy surroundings and back to the Sydney CBD The location of Sterling is expected to draw those seeking both nature and convenience. It is ideally located on Merinda Street, which will place residents between Stringybark Creek, Lane Cove's only area of endangered Blue Gum High Forest and the well-connected Mowbray Road West and Epping Road It's only two kilometres from The Canopy, the heart of the Lane Cove community that has a plaza with extensive retail and hospitality venues centred around a village green-like lawn that regularly hosts live music acts Sterling is being delivered by builder developer Scion Group, who has a strong reputation of delivering quality across Sydney's North Shore Scion Group is well advanced in construction of Sterling The building itself is expected to complete later this year with the internal fitout seeing residents move in some time in Q1 2025 West PymbleElisia SeeberThe Nightly1 Min Read25 May 2024Updated25 May 2024NSW Police said detectives launched an investigation after the body of a man was discovered in the Lane Cove River in West Pymble Credit: Google MapsPolice are investigating after a man’s body was found in a river in Sydney NSW Police said detectives launched an investigation after the body of a man emergency services were called to the Lane Cove River following reports of a body in the water,” a NSW Police spokesperson said Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“A crime scene has been established, and detectives have launched an investigation into the incident.” As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with CCTV vision, dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact Chatswood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Today it’s the beating heart of this lower-north-shore suburb, servicing a population that has grown from 8000 in 2001 to more than 12,000 today. An influx of apartment blocks over the last 20 years has been instrumental in boosting Lane Cove’s growth, and the village centre has grown with the 2020 delivery of The Canopy, an award-winning shopping, dining and park precinct that connects to the original plaza. With three primary schools on Longueville Road, the suburb has long been a favourite with young families. Mother-of-two Kylie Peake says the vibrant suburb offers a little bit of everything. “You’ve got every type of cuisine and price point, and five separate grocery stores so you can choose what suits your budget,” she says. “It’s so family-friendly with all of the amenities, and most importantly, it’s a hop, skip and a jump across the bridge to the city. From my place, it’s 13 minutes door to door.” The express bus service into the city is a major drawcard for city commuters, taking under 10 minutes from the Epping Road bus terminal. Think pink: Snap up a chic renovated terrace in Woollahra Luxury beachside home bordered by ocean and rainforest a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ property “I love this suburb so much I’ve moved three times in the same unit block – I’m renting – just because of the convenience!” Peake says. The Lane Cove North apartment sold for $667,500 prior to auction SAVVY first-time sellers scored a complex record by listing their Lane Cove North apartment after the government’s housing affordability measures kicked in Jason Georges, a tier II IT engineer at Commvault, and wife Irene Koudounis, national retail operations executive at Chanel, sold their one-bedroom unit at 13/396 Mowbray Rd West for $667,500 The pre-auction result smashed the block record by $77,500 which had been held by their neighbour at unit number 14 The lucky buyers saved more than $20,000 in stamp duty The apartment sold above the price guide of $600,000 – $660,000 but the local first-home buyer who bought the home still saved a whopping $21,862.50 in stamp duty Properties purchased for less than $650,000 are exempt from stamp duty while stamp duty discounts will apply to homes worth up to $800,000 under the new rules brought 41 groups through the home and issued 11 contracts The unit beat the top result in the apartment complex They entered negotiations with two other first-home buyers The apartment bounced up in value by $167,500 in the four years since Mr Georges bought the home The couple plan to upsize to a larger property in the southeast suburbs to be closer to family Mr Georges described his home buying experience as “thrilling and nerve-racking” “Buying your first property is something you will always remember.” Mr Gialouris the stamp duty concessions have made it “a lot easier” for young people to get their foot in the door of the property market our buyer is saving more than $20,000 in stamp duty A PAIR of sisters sold their Lane Cove North home of 55 years for $2.49 million The circa 1935 bungalow at 44 Parklands Ave attracted several pre-auction offers of about $2.2 million but sold $290,000 above that by sticking with an auction strategy The buyer works in the mining industry and is upsizing from an Epping unit with his wife and baby They will move straight in and have plans to renovate in the future Three of the six registered bidders competed for the three-bedroom house on 603 sqm opening the auction with a $2.2 million bid in front of about 50 people The price was driven up in $50,000 bids until it hit $2.35 million then bids of $10,000 brought it to its final sale price brought 60 groups through the home and handed out 15 contracts Many of them were upsizers and local residents looking for an investment property Ms Pericak noted that auctions were the best way to ensure a fair outcome for the vendors “We’ve seen a few very good houses in the area sold too quickly and for way under market value,” she said “This concerns us as it affects everybody’s potential property value.” A 3 hectare industrial site in Lane Cove, 13 kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD has hit the market Situated on the shores of the Lane Cove River the property at 170 Epping Road has been a functioning corn mill for 125 years Cushman & Wakefield’s Paul Fernandes and Orlando Maciel have been appointed to sell 170 Epping Road via an expressions of interest campaign closing November 7 The corn milling operations commenced in 1894 under the Chicago Starch Mills banner it have been operated by Starch Australasia an ingredient provider who continues to operate the site to this day The site comprises of about 30,000 square metres which includes seven industrial warehouses offering 4,500 square metres of storage Located opposite the Northern entrance to the Lane Cove Tunnel and the beginning of the M2 motorway, the property is just 1.3 kilometres from the Metro Line rail stop at North Ryde Surrounded by parkland, the property also features about 350 metres of uninterrupted frontage to the Lane Cove River the site holds the potential for a change in permissible use or rezoning This would follow the former Shell/McDonalds site at 150 Epping Road which was redeveloped into a residential complex and completed in late 2016 Ingredion will maintain its business in Australia following the sale at a new office and laboratory in Sydney Cushman & Wakefield’s Paul Fernandes said: “170 Epping Road presents a rare opportunity for investors or developers to secure over 29,000 square metres fronting the Lane Cover River, with primary access to Sydney’s main arterial thoroughfares. “We have already seen major residential developments in nearby locations that reaffirm, subject to planning approval, the potential to transform the large 170 Epping Road property into a business or mixed- use precinct in a unique location. This could add significant value to the site,” Fernandes added. We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Old photo of Minton family in front of their house in Lane Cove long-held by the same family for decades are continuing to be snapped up by young families when coming to market As the Minton family prepares to sell their post-war home of 60 years they recall growing up as how the suburb used to be almost a century ago with dirt roads and cracker night As daughter Vicki Minton-Tanou prepares to sell the Minton family home at 4 Dorritt Street on behalf of her 87-year-old mother Evelyn SIGN UP FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE bought the block of land and built the three-bedroom house in the late 1950s and later extended to with an extra bedroom This was when roads were still dirt and Lane Cove was considered a “bush” area of Sydney Bob was a WWII veteran who served as a Sapper in the A.I.F financing the building of the house with a Returned Soldiers loan Vicki Minton-Tanou in front of her old house He became the chief architectural draftsman and eventually manager of a consulting engineering company in North Sydney Ms Minton-Tanou said her dad resourcefully designed drew up the plans and oversaw the construction of the house and its subsequent extensions “Mum remembers how her friends back then said that she had “moved to the bush” in relocating to Lane Cove,” she said we rented a small residence on a block of land in Phoenix St where the Kindy Cove Preschool is now located “There were few amenities at the time and there was no sealed road up to the construction site at 4 Dorritt St “The land had previously been used for dairy farming and my brothers and I later dug up several horseshoes and cow bells in the backyard “Mum says it was very quiet living in the new house except for the birdsong and cicadas in the summer.” Pottery Green and eventually the Lane Cove Swimming Pool it was a wonderful location for her parents to bring up a family of three children created a warm hub for families and especially for their children the kids from the surrounding streets would race to the park to play on the equipment and have a game of cricket or football “It was also the location of some memorable bonfires on Cracker Night once the highlight of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend Roman candles and Catherine wheels from the newsagent all the local kids would gleefully gather in the park in the dark for the big fireworks show supervised by the dads “The park became the orbit for generations of kids — a space that my own child has also enjoyed She mentioned another adventure close by was the journey down to the creek at the end of the Lane Cove Golf Course which provided a peaceful bushland playground and a hunting ground for tadpoles and lost golf balls “Dorritt Street is a wonderful neighbourly cul-de-sac and we loved growing up there Selling agent James Bennett of Belle Property Lane Cove said cases like this where a local post-war home that have been held for 50-to-60 years by one family are regularly being sold by the children and are still in original condition “The Lane Cove demographic has changed in the past 10-to-15 years,’ he said “It used to be an older community consisting a lot of post war homes but it’s becoming younger all the time “Homes like this are very popular with young families coming from inner west Neutral Bay and locals upgrading from apartments “Some chose to knock down and rebuild but majority want to renovate schooling and larger blocks of land; Lane Cove’s average land block size is 585 sqm and that is appealing to inner west families can’t extend the family home on their existing small blocks.” The home will be auctioned off February 17 with a price guide of $1.8 million Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The campaign team behind federal teal MP Kylea Tink has been mobilised in the hope of repeating its success in the state seat of Lane Cove selecting a businesswoman to take on NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts once famously took a lump of coal into parliament He is the second Liberal cabinet minister to face a teal challenge in the March NSW election, with the Climate 200 group supporting a candidate in Environment Minister James Griffin’s seat of Manly Victoria Davidson will run as an independent candidate for Lane Cove at the March state election.Credit: Edwina Pickles North Sydney Independents are backing long-time Lane Cove resident Victoria Davidson in the safe Liberal seat as teal candidates turn their focus to NSW ahead of the election in March which found Tink and then resourced much of her successful bid to oust former North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman at the federal election is targeting state seats that fall in that electorate Simon Holmes a Court’s Climate 200 group has also endorsed Joeline Hackman who founded the 2000-strong Northern Beaches War on Waste community group While NSW’s emissions targets are much more ambitious than those of their former federal colleagues are convinced that the state is still failing in many other areas of environmental protection “We know that climate is very important to this electorate We know this Coalition government did better than the past federal government and a lot of people think Matt Kean has done a good job around climate but one minister in a government is not enough,” she said “There have been 26 coal and gas approvals in NSW since the Paris Agreement we also know there is some deal between Nats and Liberals about koala habitat The state government was forced to withdraw a native forestry bill in the final weeks of parliament which would have reignited the so-called koala wars with Liberals in at-risk seats including Felicity Wilson in North Shore threatening to cross the floor rather than support it The community independents are hoping for a teal wave to roll across the state as it did in the federal election however the task is more challenging because NSW has optional preferential voting and caps on how much candidates can spend on their election campaigns Anthony Roberts brandishing a lump of coal in NSW Parliament in 2017 did not reflect the growing progressive vote in Lane Cove and voters were demanding change In 2017, Roberts lugged a large lump of coal into question time and placed it on the dispatch box while answering a question about a bill to keep open a coal mine in Sydney’s catchment “This amazing piece of black rock keeps you cool in summer it produces power to power electric motor vehicles,” Roberts told parliament Davidson also pointed out Roberts’ opposition to decriminalising abortion and voluntary assisted dying saying “I don’t think his position on those issues would reflect our community” who runs a podiatry business with her husband helped on Tink’s campaign and said voters were increasingly walking away from the major parties “The existing two-party system doesn’t work for the voters it works for career politicians and vested interests We saw in the federal election the difference that individuals can make,” Davidson said “I am not going to be busy trying to protect my preselection I can just focus on listening to the community that is the strength in community independents The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here He is the second Liberal cabinet minister to face a teal challenge in the March NSW election with the Climate 200 group supporting a candidate in Environment Minister Simon Holmes a Court\\u2019s Climate 200 group has who founded the 2000-strong Northern Beaches War on Waste community group While NSW\\u2019s emissions targets are much more ambitious than those of their former federal colleagues \\u201CWe know that climate is very important to this electorate but one minister in a government is not enough,\\u201D she said \\u201CThere have been 26 coal and gas approvals in NSW since the Paris Agreement The state government was forced to in the final weeks of parliament which would have reignited the so-called koala wars and placed it on the dispatch box while answering a question about a bill to keep open a coal mine in Sydney\\u2019s catchment \\u201CThis amazing piece of black rock keeps you cool in summer it produces power to power electric motor vehicles,\\u201D Roberts told parliament accusing his opponents of \\u201Ccoalaphobia\\u201D Davidson also pointed out Roberts\\u2019 opposition to decriminalising abortion and voluntary assisted dying saying \\u201CI don\\u2019t think his position on those issues would reflect our community\\u201D helped on Tink\\u2019s campaign and said voters were increasingly walking away from the major parties \\u201CThe existing two-party system doesn\\u2019t work for the voters We saw in the federal election the difference that individuals can make,\\u201D Davidson said \\u201CI am not going to be busy trying to protect my preselection The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Cinema at the Sevana complex where 506C/7 Centennial Ave A NEW apartment listing with access to a cinema at Lane Cove will have you at hello The complex where the one bedroom apartment at 506/7 Centennial Ave is going up for auction on May 12 has a Gold Class-like cinema set up on the grounds that you can book for a movie night with family and friends the property at Lane Cove’s unique Sevana complex also has an indoor pool But it’s not just the grounds that are spiking interest for first homebuyers and investors Selling agent Debbie Jepson of Belle Property Lane Cove said she has received positive feedback from prospective buyers over the large size of the bedroom “Couples with two cars would love this,” she said “Investors like the fact you can rent out the extra car space for $25 to $30 a week on top of the $575-$600 weekly rental return it’s great for an investor with versatility access to the city and shops for potential tenants-and the fact I have nothing to do as a landlord to rent it out.” She said mostly first home buyers have attended inspections as the price guide is $650,000 and would pay nominal stamp duty under the Government’s current first homebuyer concessions The apartment is 105sqm on title and has a study room with glass sliding door that can otherwise be used as a guest room The modern kitchen has Miele appliances and an enclosed terrace is quite large and already has built-in wardrobes but you have the room to add more storage or another study putting auctioneers’ patience and perseverance to the test While Sydneysiders were racing to the polls on Saturday morning they were in no rush to make a move on a house up for auction in Lane Cove North It took an unusually long 40 minutes for the five-bedroom house at 27 Kara Street to sell despite three registered bidders in the crowd of more than 30 people Minutes passed before Ray White auctioneer Paul Menck could get an opening offer of $1.8 million “If you look at comparable sales in the area it’s hard to believe we’re even starting at this point.” A family from West Pymble eventually hit back with an offer of $1.85 million from which the bidding continued upwards in $50,000 increments to $2 million At $2,025,000 the auction came to a standstill and multiple parties were brought into the property to speak to the vendors “We are bit below what we need to be,” Mr Menck told the waiting crowd Shortly afterwards the highest bidder – the family from West Pymble – increased their offer to $2.04 million, at which the hammer fell. Agent Paul Nees of Ray White Lane Cove declined to disclose the reserve but the price guide was $2 million to $2.2 million The result was above the $1.5 million the house last sold for in 2010 as well as the suburb’s median house price of $1.83 million — which fell 6.7 per cent last year Such long auctions were becoming more and more common “People are taking time to think,” Mr Menck said “Buyers … they know they’ve got that upper hand it was becoming more common for the highest bidder to up their own offer “The one party who did go up on themselves did so because they didn’t want to lose out,” he said “It does get to a point where a buyer who loves a home will be concerned that an owner will pull it off the market or rent it out … so they’ll increase their own bid.” The house was one of 356 properties scheduled for auction on Saturday down from 539 the previous week — with many vendors and agents opting not to compete with the state election for buyers’ attention Domain Group had recorded a 60.9 per cent clearance rate from 194 reported results There was an equally long auction in North Epping but for very different reasons – with 17 people registering to bid on an original condition 1950’s brick cottage The auction for the three-bedroom house at 10 Bailey Crescent opened at $850,000 Bidding climbed in $20,000 and $10,000 jumps with a whopping 70 bids made before the hammer fell The 1113-square-metre property sold through Catherine Murphy of The Agency North to a local family for $145,0000 above reserve They plan to knock down the house and rebuild on the block In nearby Willoughby quick bidding from three buyers pushed the price of a deceased estate $40,000 above reserve who had shown more than 100 groups through the home Buyers Alex McNee and Steve Nguyen were delighted with their new home which they plan to renovate and move into as soon as possible “Two years ago I never could have afforded to live in Willoughby,” Ms McNee said “I thought [the cooling market] was a good chance to upgrade; a stand-alone house was the dream a three-bedroom house in Brighton-Le-Sands sold for more than $85,000 above reserve Bidding on 12 Archbald Avenue started at $1.1 million and climbed in a mix of increments as four of the eight registered bidders competed for the keys From $1.2 million, it was a two-man race for the 487-square-metre block, with a young couple beating a downsizing family with an offer of $1,285,500. The house sold through John Kastellorios of Laing+Simmons St George. Further south in Jannali a modern four-bedroom house sold for $1,425,000, according to an auction results email sent by selling agents McGrath. Records show it last traded for $1.61 million in 2016. Selling agent Steve Day of McGrath Cronulla had shown more than 60 groups through the home On the city’s northern beaches a one-bedroom apartment at 4/329 Barrenjoey Road, Newport passed in on a vendor bid of $700,000 Closer to the city in Waterloo a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 707/6 Thread Lane also passed in on a vendor bid – of $950,000. is on the market with an $8.088 million price guide One of the coolest trophy homes in Lane Cove has hit the market but for savvy buyers there is more to this property than the house While it may have an $8.088 million price tag the property is also set to come with a DA to develop four luxury townhouses in front of the home Morgans Realty Enterprises agent Sid Morgan said 28 Best St was a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone The living and dining rooms have a striking black ceiling “You could technically buy a trophy home for a discounted rate if you go ahead with the high-end development.” The real estate agent also expects the seven-bedroom property will also appeal to trophy home lovers who will disregard the DA potential of the block which has seen the house transform from an outdated 1980s home into a stunning masterpiece The exteriors have been updated by replacing the balcony rails with glass rendering of the walls and new tiles by the pool The inside has high-end finishes right throughout from an incredible marble kitchen to a designer ensuite bathroom It is without a doubt one of the best homes in Lane Cove,” he said “The gentlemen who built this is an experienced builder and revamped the home as if it was for himself.” 28 Best St is considered to be largest home in Lane Cove due to its 1809sqm parcel of land There is also a floodlight tennis court with an incorporated basketball court a solar heated swimming pool and a gum/ rumpus room It’s hard to tell considering the amount of work that has been done The garage has a workshop and there is parking for five cars If you opt to go ahead with the townhouse project each residence will have three bedrooms over three levels and will have space for an internal lift — perfect for downsizers Burns Bay Reserve and Saint Ignatius College the property last traded hands in 2016 for $4.25 million A driver was killed in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he crashed into multiple traffic lights and rolled his car a number of times on a major road in Sydney A fatal crash where a driver lost control of his car smashing into multiple traffic lights and flipping his car a number of times on a major Sydney road has caused traffic chaos Emergency services were called to reports a Mitsubishi Mirage crashed on Epping Road at Lane Cove North just before 4am on Tuesday The driver and only occupant died at the scene Police closed east-bound lanes early in the morning as officers investigated the circumstances of the incident One lane eventually reopened to drivers but two of three east-bound lanes were shut down causing traffic chaos for motorists heading towards the city "Mowbray Rd is closed between Epping Rd and Whitfield Ave," Live Traffic Sydney said "Motorists are being diverted via Lane Cove Tunnel but could also consider using Lane Cove Rd." A Transport for NSW spokesman told SkyNews.com.au the traffic had backed up to North Rocks at its peak which is estimated to be about 12 kilometres But the congestion has eased to Talavera Road in Macquarie Park Police Chief Inspector Craig Thorpe apologised for the delays "Hopefully we will be able to clear roads in a couple of hours but I don't think it will be good for quite a while yet," he said The Mitsubishi is understood to have been travelling in an easterly direction on Epping Road before the driver "lost control" and slammed into a pole Footage from the scene showed the car barely recognisable and debris littered across the road from the suspected high-speed smash LANE COVE NORTH: Epping Rd is closed eastbound at Mowbray Rd due to a serious car crash Motorists are being diverted via Lane Cove Tunnel but could also consider using Lane Cove Rd NSW Police in a statement said the Mirage crashed at the intersection of Mowbray Rd and Epping Rd hitting multiple traffic lights before rolling the car a number of times "An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner," police said The driver is yet to be formally identified but motorists are urged to allow for extra travel time or to find alternate routes to avoid the traffic Anyone with information or has dash cam footage from around the time of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 LANE Cove will welcome the addition of 235 apartments when the Quartet development commences settlement late this year The units will be housed in a number of buildings on the site located one street behind Epping Rd on Birdwood Ave and Finlayson St The team behind Quartet is architect Bates Smart developer Yifang and landscapers 360 Landscape Architects Some apartments will have views looking out across the north shore The development will have a number of outdoor area for residents to enjoy SIGN UP FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE Studios (44-46sqm) are priced from $690,000; one-bedroom apartments (54-56sqm) start at $782,000 while the two-bedders (75-94sqm) will set you back from $1.23 million Three-bedroom apartments (100-133sqm) start at $1.895 million CBRE managing director David Milton said the project had been very popular with the local market as well as the wider Sydney region “There has been a strong demand for people who are looking to sell their family home and downsize to an apartment but still remain on the north shore,” he said Quartet offers living in apartments or terrace style with a small courtyard The residences come in either apartment form or terrace style with a small courtyard The open-plan layout includes large doors to allow for a seamless transition between inside and outside Kitchens come with marble benchtops and splashbacks while each unit comes with a car park space The complex is just behind Lane Cove Village which has a number of eateries Wynard and Macquarie Park are a short walk away from Quartet Seniors housing will be built on sporting fields in Sydney’s north shore under a controversial land deal that has angered residents Aged care provider Pathways will build seniors housing in Lane Cove even though it was subject to an adverse report by the aged care regulator that found it did not provide safe and effective care to all of its clients A long-term lease of green space at 266 Longueville Road Lane Cove has been sold to a developer to build apartments for seniors.Credit: Edwina Pickles Lane Cove Council granted a 99-year lease to Australian Unity for $32 million to build a seniors living village after rezoning of a public recreation site at Longueville Road in Lane Cove A dispute arose over the conditions of the lease, which was resolved when the council permitted Australian Unity to assign the lease to Pathways which is building a facility 80 metres away Pathways has indicated it will modify plans to replace the residential aged care component at the Longueville Road site with seniors apartments Pathways managing director Graeme Skerritt said the company took over the lease to create a “vibrant seniors community” and was not building residential apartments “The development will be 100 per cent seniors,” he said “That is a condition of the current development consent and it is our intention to maintain this.” The land deal has provoked opposition from some residents who say Lane Cove has a greater need for recreation facilities and sporting facilities than seniors housing A spokeswoman for community group SOS Lane Cove said existing playing fields and open space were increasingly crowded “Lane Cove has already exceeded its housing targets which is more reason not to concrete over open space,” she said Lane Cove Labor mayor Andrew Zbik said there was an ongoing demand for seniors housing on Sydney’s north shore including from residents seeking to downsize but remain in the area “There is no rationale for building a grossly non-compliant and redundant seniors development with devastating impact to the amenity of the area.” There is currently approval for 82 apartments and 70 residential aged care beds on the site which would be restricted to seniors or people with disability under the seniors housing planning policy The policy has attracted criticism from Sydney mayors for allowing developments that breach local planning rules Zbik said the $32 million paid for the lease “may be used” to build an indoor sports centre at Lane Cove Golf Club, which has also attracted the ire of some residents “or other such infrastructure as determined by council” Pathways operates aged care residences at Killara Northbridge and Cronulla and is building another facility at Longueville that will include residential aged care a seniors wellness business and retail precinct However, concerns were raised about standards at a Pathways facility at Roseville in a 2021 assessment report by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission which found that not all residents received care that was “safe tailored to their needs and optimises their health and wellbeing” The report found psychotropic medication was prescribed at Pathways Ashley House without a proper diagnosis and raised questions about pain management and wound care – although it noted that additional training had been introduced to address these issues The report said that personal care was lacking with residents “often not receiving daily showers or receiving assistance with wearing clean clothing” Skerritt said the facility had been closed “due to viability issues currently experienced across the aged care sector” before the regulator assessed the company’s response to its assessment report “Pathways has a history of providing quality care so we don’t believe there is cause for concern.” Zbik said councillors were aware of the assessment report and external advisors had assessed the suitability of Pathways to operate a seniors living facility An online petition organised by another community group calls on the council to rescind the land deal and rezone back to recreational land “There is no rationale for building a grossly non-compliant and redundant seniors development with devastating impact to the amenity of the area and the surrounding residents on scarce recreational land,” the petition said Zbik said the council had created a number of new parks in the past decade with more open space proposed as part of the redevelopment of St Leonards South “A new public playground is to be located at the front of the site on Longueville Road and a new public pathway to provide access to the bushland at the rear will be provided and paid for by the development,” he said Seniors housing will be built on sporting fields in Sydney\\u2019s north shore under a controversial land deal that has angered residents A dispute arose over the conditions of the lease which was resolved when the council Australian Unity to assign the lease to Pathways Pathways managing director Graeme Skerritt said the company took over the lease to create a \\u201Cvibrant seniors community\\u201D and was not building residential apartments \\u201CThe development will be 100 per cent seniors,\\u201D he said \\u201CThat is a condition of the current development consent and it is our intention to maintain this.\\u201D \\u201CLane Cove has already exceeded its housing targets which is more reason not to concrete over open space,\\u201D she said Lane Cove Labor mayor Andrew Zbik said there was an ongoing demand for seniors housing on Sydney\\u2019s north shore The policy has attracted for allowing developments that breach local planning rules Zbik said the $32 million paid for the lease \\u201Cmay be used\\u201D to build an indoor sports centre at Lane Cove Golf Club \\u201Cor other such infrastructure as determined by council\\u201D concerns were raised about standards at a Pathways facility at Roseville in a which found that not all residents received care that was \\u201Csafe tailored to their needs and optimises their health and wellbeing\\u201D The report found psychotropic medication was prescribed at Pathways Ashley House without a proper diagnosis and raised questions about pain management and wound care \\u2013 although it noted that additional training had been introduced to address these issues The report said that personal care was lacking with residents \\u201Coften not receiving daily showers or receiving assistance with wearing clean clothing\\u201D Skerritt said the facility had been closed \\u201Cdue to viability issues currently experienced across the aged care sector\\u201D before the regulator assessed the company\\u2019s response to its assessment report \\u201CPathways has a history of providing quality care so we don\\u2019t believe there is cause for concern.\\u201D \\u201CThere is no rationale for building a grossly non-compliant and redundant seniors development with devastating impact to the amenity of the area and the surrounding residents on scarce recreational land,\\u201D the petition said \\u201CA new public playground is to be located at the front of the site on Longueville Road and a new public pathway to provide access to the bushland at the rear will be provided and paid for by the development,\\u201D he said \\u201CThere is no rationale for building a grossly non-compliant and redundant seniors development with devastating impact to the amenity of the area.\\u201D North Sydney’s Independent identifies Lane Cove The group that helped launch the successful bid for the formerly safe Liberal party seat of North Sydney are now turning their attention to the looming New South Wales state election identifying three key Coalition electorates as targets Members of North Sydney’s Independent have identified the state seats of Lane Cove and Gladys Berejiklian’s former seat of Willoughby as potential targets for the March election The group, which first identified Kylea Tink as a candidate against the prominent Liberal party moderate Trent Zimmerman in the federal poll, has begun holding meetings about the state election, their spokesperson, Denise Shrivell, confirmed. While she warned it was “very early” in the process, Shrivell said the group would look at whether to find candidates for one or more of the seats. Read more“At the moment we’re still uncertain about what the final outcome might be but we’re certainly in conversations with people who are interested,” she said “What we’re doing is actively leaning into and participating in our democracy – which is exactly what we all should be doing.” The rise of the so-called teal independents transformed the federal parliament at the May election, cutting through a swathe of once blue-ribbon Liberal party seats. They proved particularly successful in Sydney’s affluent northern and eastern suburbs. As well as Tink, Dr Sophie Scamps unseated Jason Falinski in Mackellar, Zali Steggall comfortably held on to her seat of Warringah and Allegra Spender beat Dave Sharma in the eastern suburbs electorate of Wentworth. Independents running in NSW will probably face a stiffer challenge because of the state’s optional preferencing system. The ABC’s chief election analyst, Antony Green, said it would be “much harder” to replicate the teal wave in NSW, noting the independent candidates who took seats from the Liberal party at the federal election all did so from second place. “Fewer independents would’ve been elected under an optional preferences system,” Green said. While roughly 50% of voters use preferences in NSW, the benefits for the lead candidate significantly increases under the optional system. “The number of seats in NSW state elections where a trailing candidate wins is only two or three at every election. In the federal election 15 is a pretty normal number. In NSW the Labor party has won two seats in 25 years on preferences. They’d win two in NSW from that position at just about every federal election,” Green said. Read moreWhile North Sydney’s Independent has not yet identified candidates to run in any of the three seats Shrivell said the group had identified them as potentially fruitful The seat of Willoughby in particular suffered a massive swing in the byelection forced by Berejiklian’s resignation Despite having only weeks to prepare for the vote, independent Larissa Penn picked up an almost 18% swing against Berejiklian’s replacement Tim James, a member of the party’s right faction who was seen as a shock pick in the seat with early canvassing suggesting voters have concerns about overdevelopment in the seat The electorate has been held by the state’s planning minister Despite being held on a margin of about 14% campaigners believe reforms driven by Roberts in the portfolio could be used against him in the election Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning The NSW government has not been blind to the threat of teal candidates Following the federal election James released a statement insisting he would “take nothing for granted in office” He also signalled he wanted the government to put its controversial Beaches tunnel on hold, something it has since done Senior moderates in the government have also been pushing to shore up the kind of socially progressive economically Liberal voters who turned away from the Coalition was a vocal critic of the decision to preselect anti-trans activist Katherine Deves in Warringah and is pushing the government to use the budget this month to focus on women’s issues according to Domain’s September quarter figures But for those keen to buy a patch of this idyllic area there are a handful of locales where prices are less expensive than the rest Lane Cove North and Naremburn are the only suburbs on the lower north shore with a median house price of less than $2 million the priciest of the group with a median of $1.92 million were factors that led Wendy Watkins and her husband to buy in Naremburn in early 2015 The family had lived on the lower north shore When their son reached adulthood and it came time to downsize A Naremburn townhouse proved to be the perfect solution “We did look around at other places outside the lower north shore but we found that we just couldn’t leave,” she said “The value is there when you look at the whole package.” The suburb attracting buyers from the east Ms Watkins said the convenience of Naremburn played a key role in their decision The suburb has a shopping village of its own Cammeray and North Sydney are all close by making for easy access to the city for work About four years on, Ms Watkins and her husband are moving to Melbourne. Their Naremburn townhouse is scheduled for auction on November 30 and has a bidding guide of $1.475 million The close community will make the move more difficult “It’s in a really friendly owner-occupied block of townhouses – we’ve got super neighbours and we will miss that,” Ms Watkins said Brad Cole, of Northside Realtors who is selling the Hamilton Avenue property said smaller housing helped to explain Naremburn’s cheaper prices with larger blocks across the freeway in Artarmon Distance from the CBD and from waterfronts is likely also a factor “You can get a double-fronted home in Naremburn for the price of a semi in Crows Nest He said the market ranged from studios and one-bedders priced at less than $450,000 entry level prices started from about $1.6 million “There’s a demand across every sector due to affordability,” Mr Cole said The suburb was particularly popular with young families looking to live in coveted school catchments and in a quiet neighbourhood with buyers eyeing three-bedroom townhouses closely Gladesville boasts the region’s most affordable median for houses Often overshadowed by its more prestigious neighbour the suburb has increased in value since Sydney’s market boom with prices down by almost 17 per cent year on year Tracey Dixon, of McGrath Hunters Hill, said that entry level family homes could now be bought from about $1.5 million She said homes between $1.5 million and $2.5 million were in hot demand especially among buyers from Mosman and Cremorne looking to upgrade from apartments and townhouses Buyers were also coming from Hills District suburbs like Dural “For some of the waterfront homes in Mosman you’re paying a couple of million dollars more transport and good schools is just as good in Gladesville,” Ms Dixon said “So I think it’s very good value for money.” That’s not to say Gladesville doesn’t have homes with premium prices.  Ms Dixon is selling a five-bedroom home on Delmar Parade with a guide of $6 million featuring a full marina berth that can hold a large yacht although they’re likely to save more by looking further north James Bennett, of Belle Property, said entry level family homes in the main part of Lane Cove usually exchanged for between $2 million and $2.3 million. “The low $2 millions normally means it’s a little more outside the box, like that it’s on a busy road or it’s very old and unrenovated,” Mr Bennett said. “You wouldn’t really pay less than that.” In Lane Cove North, the same type of property could cost between $1.8 million and $2 million. He said this was partly because Lane Cove had a more established shopping village, a convenience that can attract high-end buyers. Both suburbs were popular among young families, lured by primary schools nearby. Mr Bennett said that compared with suburbs such as Wollstonecraft, Riverview, Northbridge and Greenwich, they also represented serious money-saving opportunities. “Even though they are only minutes apart, what you pay can be 20 per cent higher and sometimes more,” Mr Bennett said. Like Gladesville, Lane Cove and Lane Cove North were luring upgraders from other regions. The local apartment market was also popular among first-home buyers. I started to ride to work in the city on a casual basis when I first moved to North Ryde about ten years ago I was encouraged by the excellent bike path along Epping Road which made it seem safe and a good way to get extra exercise I bought an e-bike and started riding in every day but then stopped because of extra family and education commitments When we started coming out of the pandemic lockdown I was able to hybrid work spreading my days between home and the office With a ‘rest day’ possible between each ride to the office I bought a new e-bike and started riding in again two or three times a week The bicycle infrastructure on my trip is generally very good I am able to take back streets from my house to the Epping Road bike path at Lane Cove Road This path alternates between shared path sections and other sections with two bike lanes and one pedestrian lane although there are streets where I have to carefully look over my shoulder for turning traffic before crossing so I take it slow in case there is a car exiting Taking back streets to the Epping Road bike path at Lane Cove Road on bin day (Photo credit: Graham Marshall)   This path alternates between shared path sections and..... other sections with two bike lanes and one pedestrian lane (Photo credit: Graham Marshall) I feel happy about e-biking every time I tackle the peaks riding from Sam Johnson Way in Lane Cove West up to the summit of the pedestrian bridge over the freeway at Naremburn The cycling infrastructure ranges from dedicated to shared pathways at the edge of the freeway to completely off road paths that go under the freeway There are some tricky corners in the off road section so taking it at a safe speed is important Crossing the Naremburn bridge is definitely a high point of the whole ride Shared paths under the freeway at Naremburn Pedestrian bridge over the freeway at Naremburn this section is more challenging to navigate than the dedicated path sections with lots of potential for improved cycling infrastructure There is an option of riding up a path to Merrenburn Avenue then turning right at the traffic lights onto Brook Street to come up the very wide and recently improved cycling lane on the freeway on-ramp Taking that route avoids having to cross the freeway on-ramp which can sometimes take a long time if there is a lot of traffic On the way back the only real route is an uncomfortably narrow path on the edge of the freeway I am not aware of any plans to improve that section which is a multiple personality cycle route In the first section there is a wide cycling lane marked out Further on there is no clearly separated cycling lane I take a zig zag route from West Street to Pacific Highway Pacific Highway feels daunting but is generally low or slow traffic I was very excited when the State government announced plans for a pop-up cycleway in 2020 and disappointed when those plans were scrapped The dangerously narrow and unprotected bike path along the Warringah Freeway near brook Street in Cammeray The newly widened bike lane on Brook Street When I reach the Harbour Bridge I am grateful that the long campaign to build a proper ramp to replace the steps is finally getting traction I take a right onto Upper Fort Street to head down to Argyle Street so I have to take my time making sure no car is coming up unseen I head down Argyle Street towards Circular Quay this bicycle path was made permanent and provides a direct (and beautiful!) route to my office at 1 Martin Place this lane was made permanent with high quality finishes and public realm upgrades such as landscaping and benches Office hours:  Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Email:  info@bicyclensw.org.au Phone:  (02) 9704 0800 Address:  Gadigal Country, Level 9, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW 2000. Please call before visiting Bicycle NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia and pays respect to all Elders past and present Bicycle NSW works hard every day to achieve our mission of creating a better environment for all bicycle riders. We thank our key partners for supporting our work Take Mosman for instance, home to Sydney Harbour National Park. “When you think of Mosman, you’re far more likely to think of harbour views,” says Dino Gatti, of The Agency North there are parts of Mosman where you can have very much a bush outlook You don’t really expect it but it can be everywhere if you look It is easier to find great swathes of bush the farther north you travel. Lane Cove has lots of bushland along the Lane Cove River and by the sides of the creeks that flow through it with the Lane Cove National Park and the Lane Cove Bushland Park close by “There has been a lot of development in the suburb around the main shopping centre, but a lot of the area is still undeveloped and surrounded by trees, big blue gums, and bushland,” says Stuart Bourne, of Raine & Horne Lane Cove “I think people find it very relaxing to have the bush so near In the Hills district are places such as Dural and Glenorie In Dural, LJ Hooker’s William Brush says he has a lot of people from inner-city Sydney moving to the area “We have a lot of both bushland and arable properties as well as an increasing number of high-end homes It’s a great area for kids to run around the bush and ride motorbikes and it’s still only 40 minutes to the city and maybe less when the new train station arrives next year.” Farther east on the northern beaches, Terrey Hills is another bush favourite with the mildest temperatures of any area in Greater Sydney largely because of its vast tree canopy cover “You’re surrounded by national park here,” says Taylor Snell, of Sydney Country Living in Terrey Hills Bundeena, on the southern side of Port Hacking, opposite Cronulla, is surrounded by the Royal National Park. Debbie Donnelley, of Phillips Pantzer Donnelley has a house there and says having beach on one side even though it’s only an hour’s drive to the city.” Suburbs like Oatley “There’s so much bush, you feel like you’re a little bit removed from the rest of Sydney, much more than you actually are. says Fraser Glen, of Ray White Oatley This magnificent house fronting the Sydney National Park has been transformed from an original 1950s brick home to a more extensive retreat that interacts with its setting “Living at Burrawong House is the very essence of tranquility,” says owner Kathryn Ogawa The five-bedroom home is listed with Dino Gatti of The Agency North and currently carries a $7.5 million price guide Cloaked in foliage, this three-level residence is in a peaceful residential pocket close to Batten Reserve and Chatswood Golf Club The property itself has a lower-level retreat Paul Nees of Ray White Lane Cove is selling the property for $2.4 million to $2.5 million This designer house adjoining Renown Creek is a thoroughly contemporary affair bifold doors and glass leave the interiors looking very sleek indeed Raine & Horne Concord agent Christian Leung has the listing. ABC News News HomeAmazing images of storms and wild weather across NSW Qld and ACTShare Amazing images of storms and wild weather across NSW Qld and ACTTopic:Storms Storm cloud rolls over Lane Cove, north of Sydney's CBD, on December 5, 2014. Audience submitted: photo by Gary Holmes of Woolwich in Sydney. (Supplied: Gary Holmes) Link copiedShareShare articleThe storm season is well and truly underway around Australia. Thunderstorms have been impacting many regions over recent days - including NSW, Queensland and the ACT. It is proving to be a boon for photographers. Take a look at some of the images captured so far. Storm cloud rolls over Lane Cove, north of Sydney's CBD, on December 5, 2014, as seen from Woolwich. (Supplied: Gary Holmes) Lighting was spotted over Sydney looking south from Bungan Headland. Lighting spotted over Sydney looking south from Bungan Headland on December 5, 2014. (Audience submitted: Zach Parker) The Darling Downs got a good drenching on Friday night. Storms and rain over the Darling Downs, Queensland on the night of December 5, 2014. This photo taken from Eton Vale just south of Toowoomba. (Supplied: Grant Rolph) Shelf clouds could be seen from Manly in Sydney. Shelf clouds approach Manly, in Sydney, on December 5, 2014. (Supplied: Vaughan Monamy) This was followed by electrical activity over Sydney, as seen from Blaxland Riverside Park in the former Sydney Olympics precinct. Storm passing over old refinery near Blaxland Riverside Park in Sydney on December 5, 2014. (Supplied: JJ Rok Goodridge) ABC News cameraman Greg Nelson caught the thunderstorms over Canberra on Saturday. Thunderstorms over Canberra, as seen from Mt Ainslie on December 6, 2014. (ABC: Greg Nelson) Storm clouds were seen brewing over Byron Bay and Rose Bay in Sydney on Saturday. Storms clouds over Byron Bay on December 6, 2014. (ABC: Margaret Burin) Heavy clouds hover over Rose Bay in Sydney's east late on Saturday on December 6, 2014. 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