43 Mcdonald St, Freshwater is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 805m2 and floor size of 97m2.
Set on an expansive 805sqm parcel with a wide 15.54m frontage and 51.82m block length, and featuring a west-facing rear aspect, this original brick cottage presents endless opportunity in one of Freshwater's most tightly held pockets. Presented in original condition, this two-bedroom home is clearly defined by its future potential, with scope for a major renovation, a full rebuild or a duplex-style redevelopment (STCA). A wraparound balcony, district outlooks to the rear and extensive under-house storage, workshop space and a lock-up garage lay a practical foundation for whatever comes next. The block itself is exceptionally generous in scale, while the location speaks for itself. Freshwater village, Harbord Public School, lush parklands, Brookvale's retail and brewery precinct, and a choice of sought-after beaches are all within easy reach, placing this home in the centre of the best of the Northern Beaches.- Original brick cottage in a premium Freshwater enclave- Expansive 805sqm parcel with a substantial 15.54m street frontage and 51.82m block length - Deep backyard offers scope for development or landscaping- Generous living opens to front and rear outdoor space- Wraparound balcony captures long district outlooks to the west- Original gas kitchen; bathroom with bath and separate shower- Two generously proportioned bedrooms; original floorboards- Extensive under-house storage and workshop space- Lock-up garage plus additional driveway parking space- Walk to Freshwater village, Harbord Public School, Harbord Rd shops- Close to parks, beaches, Warringah Mall and Brookvale breweries*This property is in original condition and present potential safety hazards. For this reason, entry is strictly limited to persons aged 18 years and over. Children and individuals under 18 are not permitted to enter the premises under any circumstances. All visitors attend at their own risk and are advised to exercise caution while inspecting the property.*
The size of Freshwater is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. There are 7 parks, covering nearly 10.2% of the total area. The population of Freshwater in 2016 was 8866 people. By 2021 the population was 9186 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Freshwater is 30-39 years. Households in Freshwater are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Freshwater work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 60.70% of the homes in Freshwater were owner-occupied compared with 60.20% in 2016.
Freshwater has 4,482 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freshwater have seen a 27.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 20.59% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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