242 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 543m2.This Property is currently listed for sale with Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach
Commanding an elevated setting with superb Pacific Ocean views stretching to North Head and across the horizon, this tightly-held c1900 residence presents an outstanding offering of enduring quality, timeless appeal and exceptional future promise. Tastefully renovated over time, the home reveals beautifully presented interiors and is comfortable as is, while providing exciting scope to further enhance with a third level capturing city, harbour and Harbour Bridge vistas (STCA). It currently comprises a traditional layout with formal and informal living areas and a modern chef's kitchen with premium European appliances. Complete with four upper-level bedrooms plus a media/fifth bedroom, a study and separate studio, it is placed a stroll to spectacular clifftop walkways, Watsons Bay, shops, cafs, Robertson Park and ferries, while close to Vaucluse village and with buses at the doorstep.Property Features: - Spectacular ocean views to North Head & across the horizon- Add a third level and capture Harbour Bridge views (STCA)- Generous proportions with elegant formal lounge and dining- Chef's stone gas kitchen, Emilia oven and Miele appliances- Casual living opens to superb covered alfresco entertaining- Sun washed level backyard amid private established gardens- Four upper-level bedrooms, three appointed with built-in robes- Master w/ WIR, stylish ensuite & sunlit ocean-view balcony- Media room/fifth bedroom enjoys district and harbour views- Home office/sixth bedroom, separate studio accommodation- Full-sized skylit bathroom with spa bath & separate shower- Occupies a substantial elevated 569.1 sqm approx. landholding- Double lock-up garage, additional off-street parking space- Walk to Watson Bay, Robertson Park, shops, cafs, ferries- Bus at doorstep, minutes to Vaucluse village, elite schools
The size of Vaucluse is approximately 3.1 square kilometres. There are 16 parks, covering nearly 27.0% of the total area. The population of Vaucluse in 2016 was 9337 people. By 2021 the population was 9510 showing a population growth of 1.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Vaucluse is 10-19 years. Households in Vaucluse are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Vaucluse work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.50% of the homes in Vaucluse were owner-occupied compared with 70.70% in 2016.
Vaucluse has 4,575 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Vaucluse have seen a 28.33% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 20.00% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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