Avra in Bondi Beach Achieves $89M in Sales in Eight Days

Avra, a new Bondi Beach apartment development has secured $89 million in off-the-plan sales within eight days of market launch. The 18-unit boutique block located in Curlewis Street has attracted buyers from Dover Heights, Tamarama, and Manly on the northern beaches, with three-bedroom apartments selling between $9 million and $15 million.



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The development, named after the Greek goddess of breeze, has already sold half of its units. Three four-bedroom penthouses remain available, ranging from 330sqm to 350sqm and priced from $23 million to $25 million. These penthouses are positioned as superior to the AYA penthouse in Aqualine at 45 Hall Street that sold for approximately $22 million last month.

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Located just one block from Bondi Beach, the Curlewis Street development features apartments ranging from 180sqm to 211sqm, all with north-facing orientation.

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The ground floor will house retail spaces, including a French restaurant and high-end providores, set to redefine the street with a new luxury precinct.

The apartments showcase premium finishes throughout, with kitchens featuring curved Champagne quartzite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances from Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele.

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Each residence includes stone vanities, freestanding stone baths, and infrared saunas. Private atria filled with natural light and landscaping by renowned designer Myles Baldwin enhance the living spaces, complemented by expansive private balconies.

Developed by Clutch and designed by PDB Architects and Woods Bagot, the project’s design draws inspiration from the sculptural forms of waves. The development aims to create a property that matches Bondi Beach’s iconic status while delivering Mediterranean villa luxury. The design incorporates soft curves and flowing shapes, with careful attention paid to every detail of these residences.



The market response indicates buyer confidence in market stabilisation and anticipated interest rate reductions, with current prices secured during the construction phase of the development.

Published 16-October-2024

Volleyball Faces Potential Ban After Complaints in Bondi Beach

Did you know that volleyball might become restricted, or even outright banned across some of Sydney’s most prominent beaches such as Bondi and Tamarama? 



Informal games of beach volleyball are currently under review by the Waverley Council after a series of complaints concerning the classic beachside sport.

In most cases, beachgoers would establish informal games by bringing their own balls and equipment. Players must follow an established set of rules imposed by the council, and these rules permit up to three nets and ongoing volleyball games in Bondi beach at any given time.

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However, there has been a recent wave of opposition against the sport, spearheaded by a 64-year-old Tamarama resident who has opted to remain anonymous, who claimed that accidents would be inevitable with games such as these. 

The leader of the opposition has mentioned their fears that children would end up getting injured over stray balls, and that players were using crown land without paying. They had also stated that balls would go as far as 30 feet if out of control, veering off course and posing a risk to passersby. 

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Despite this, there are claims that the opposition is minimal at best, however the Waverley Council has still opted to consult the community on how they should handle the issue at hand. Volleyball is still a beloved beachside activity, and one of the options proposed by the council is changing the maximum number of courts, or modifying the rules to promote safety. 

The council will hold consultation until the 17th of May, after which they will evaluate the feedback given and possibly conduct further investigation on the sport and any threats it might pose to other beachgoers and locals. 
Those interested in sharing their thoughts and providing their input on the matter are free to do so via the Waverley Council’s new survey.