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Five of the best homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for sale now

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Hendley, S. (2026, October 2). Five of the best homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for sale now. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-homes-in-sydney-s-eastern-suburbs-for-sale-now-20261002-p61278.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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This article highlights five top homes for sale in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, featuring properties in Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay, Clovelly, Coogee, and another unspecified suburb. Each property showcases unique architectural designs and amenities such as swimming pools, garden spaces, and proximity to desirable schools and beaches. Notable features include a recently renovated four-bedroom house near Bellevue Hill village and an 1890s Italianate villa with modern technology updates in the Coogee area.

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In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Shona Hendley highlights five top homes for sale. One of these is a single-level four-bedroom property in Bellevue Hill, located near amenities like schools, public transport, and Bondi Beach. This home boasts an updated design with plenty of natural light, dedicated living spaces on both casual and formal levels, and outdoor features including established gardens, level lawns, and a swimming pool.

Another featured property is a recently renovated double-storey house in Rose Bay, featuring a contemporary design and flexible layout. The ground floor includes a gourmet kitchen that connects seamlessly to an open-plan living area and dining space, which extends outdoors via an al fresco section with automated shading and a pool for indoor-outdoor flow.

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Bellevue Hill Coogee Rose Bay Sydney Woollahra

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Bellevue Hill GPE · 3× Coogee GPE · 2× Sydney GPE · 2× Andrew Chapman PERSON · 1× Bondi Beach GPE · 1× Chapman Architecture ORG · 1× Clovelly GPE · 1× Clovelly Beach GPE · 1× Rose Bay GPE · 1× Woollahra GPE · 1×

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On the ground floor, the gourmet kitchen and open-plan living and dining areas extend to the al fresco area, with an automated vergola, lawn and pool for seamless indoor-outdoor flow, while an additional formal living and dining area offers flexibility.

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2026-10-02 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Five of the best homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for sale now · assertive framing

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Whether it’s the world-famous beaches, pools, scenic walks, harbour trails, green spaces and parks, quality schools, or the vibrant nightlife, markets and boutique shopping, Sydney’s eastern suburbs offer plenty to enjoy. asserted

suburbs → ’ → plenty

Located in a sought-after Bellevue Hill enclave, this single-level four-bedroom property is one block from Bellevue Hill village and close to top schools, public transport and Bondi Beach. asserted

property → locate → schools

Positioned on a north-east corner, the updated home is bathed in natural light. asserted

home → position → light

The versatile floorplan includes dedicated spaces for casual and formal living, plus an upper-level attic. asserted

floorplan → include → living

Outside, the home has an attractive street presence and a welcoming courtyard. asserted

home → have → presence

The property also features established gardens, level lawns and a swimming pool, plus an undercover al fresco area that flows off the open-plan kitchen and dining area. asserted

that → feature → area

Recently renovated, this double-storey Rose Bay home features a contemporary design and a versatile layout. asserted

home → renovate → design

area → extend → flexibility

Outside, tropical gardens enjoy the north-easterly sun and, together with the swimming pool, create a resort-style backyard setting. asserted

gardens → enjoy → setting

The upper level has five bedrooms, with the possibility of a sixth. asserted

level → have → sixth

Downstairs, there are both formal and casual dining and living areas, with the latter opening onto the outdoor patio. asserted

latter → be → patio

The property is close to Gordons Bay and Clovelly Beach and is scheduled for auction on October 24. This three-level home in Coogee was designed by Andrew Chapman of Chapman Architecture. asserted

home → schedule → Architecture

Prioritising light and landscape, the home offers ocean views and light-filled interiors, featuring natural materials such as sandstone and a rock wall. asserted

home → prioritise → sandstone

A highlight is the circular staircase, a work of art in its own right, as are the landscaped garden and the heated naked pool, conceived as a billabong-style watering hole. asserted

garden → landscape → hole

This 1890s Italianate villa has been rebuilt under the direction of Hayden Bagnall of Bagnall Design Office. asserted

villa → rebuild → Office

Blending heritage and innovative design, the home features 3.2-metre ceilings, skylights and cutting-edge technology, including zoned air, Dynalite lighting and integrated sound. asserted

home → blend → air

Other features include lighting by Gubi and Henry Wilson, Japanese tiles, American hardware, underfloor heating, an Escea fireplace and extensive custom joinery. asserted

features → include → Gubi

In addition to the main residence, the property includes a one-bedroom studio apartment, a double garage and landscaped gardens. asserted

property → include → apartment

The home is set within the exclusive consular belt between Woollahra village and Double Bay, close to harbour playgrounds and the city. asserted

home → set → playgrounds