7 Harley Road, Avalon Beach

This 1970s cottage is one of the last of its kind on North Avalon's most sought-after beachside pocket. Trading for the first time in 51 years, it's been a much-loved family home where the kids might take off to the beach in the morning and not be seen again till last light – immaculate and uncomplicated, the cottage reflects the stress-free lifestyle that many of us remember so well. It offers the new buyers some tantalizing options – the layout is both spacious and practical, so there's a great opportunity to simply update the interiors and enjoy immediately, while the 1,113sqm parcel is readymade for a brand-new build in a prime location (STCA). Not only is it a five-minute walk to the beach, it's a short stroll from local shops and cafes; North Avalon has changed in the last five decades, but it's the gravitational pull of life at the beach that stays evergreen. - Vintage beachside cottage; 1,113sqm, prime North Avalon setting - Generous floorplan with combined living/dining plus spacious study - Covered entertaining deck with big backyard and fully fenced gardens - Modern kitchen and bathrooms + four double bedrooms with built-ins - Further capitalise on the existing layout with fresh cosmetic updates - Build the home you've dreamed of with a brand-new design (STCA) - Rare opportunity on one of North Avalon's most desirable streets - 350m to the beach with everyday essentials just steps from the door