Australia’s media queen, Carrie Bickmore, has just listed her perfectly positioned Byron Bay holiday house with McGrath Real Estate.
Located in the coveted Golden Grid, 73 Massinger St, Byron Bay sits on 939 sqm of tropical grounds just a stone’s throw from Byron CBD and world-famous Clarkes Beach.
Beautifully renovated and styled in a neutral palette, the five-bedroom weatherboard cottage features timber floorboards throughout and multiple living zones. A heritage fireplace provides a welcome zone to curl up in cooler months while the beautiful internal fretwork embodies the casual charm of the region.
The kitchen includes a timber bench, open shelving and a large gas cooktop. Gold kitchen handles add a touch of flair to the otherwise humble space.
A detached studio offers extra room for guests or the perfect work-from-home set-up. It comes complete with a kitchenette, bathroom and rustic outdoor copper shower.
While the interior maintains that casual Byron charm so many people seek, it’s the exterior of the house that brings the wow factor.
A huge timber deck flows from the living area to the alfresco zone and sparkling lap pool. There’s a cosy fire pit area, a pond with running waterfall and manicured lawns and gardens that give kids space to run and play. The perimeter of towering palms provides the perfect spot for a hammock and plenty of privacy from neighbouring properties.
Carrie Bickmore bought the cottage in 2018 for $3 million and meticulously renovated the interior while adding the expansive deck and pool to the exterior. The cottage embodies the Coastal-Luxe aesthetic that Byron Bay is known and loved for while holding on to its heritage charm.
According to realestate.com.au, Carrie’s beachside abode has an asking price of $4.7 million, well above the Byron Bay medium of $2.2 million. The listing comes after a 30% decline in property growth over the past 12 months.
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