12 Cliff Street

Watsons Bay NSW 2030

Few Sydney homes can claim a legacy as rich or enduring as this remarkable c1860 double-fronted cottage. Originally positioned at the water's edge overlooking the harbour entrance, the historic residence was once home to the Harbour Master, who kept watch over the procession of ships arriving in and departing from Sydney Harbour. This intimate bond with the sea later captivated celebrated Australian artist John Olsen, who lived here during the 1960s and 1970s, with the shifting light and water inspiring some of his most significant works, including his Opera House masterpiece, 'Salute to Five Bells'. Beautifully renovated as a five-bedroom family residence, the freestanding weatherboard retains its authentic character while embracing an artful fusion of vintage and contemporary design. Lofty 3.4m ceilings, limewashed floorboards and whimsical bursts of colour bring creative energy to the interiors, while elevated harbour views reinforce its enduring connection to the water. Entrenched in Sydney's maritime history and woven into the cultural fabric of Watsons Bay, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a home of extraordinary provenance and soul. In the heart of Australia's most picturesque seaside village, it's 250m to Camp Cove Beach and 300m to the ferry wharf, Doyles and Watsons Bay Hotel. Here, history, art and harbour life converge in a home that could never be replicated.

In conjunction with Adam Reichman - Ray White Double Bay 0418 479 904

- A property of rare historical pedigree