1056 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108

| Level dual-dwelling layout | 2023 first-floor addition | Walk-to-beach village position | Bushfire buffer and medium flood overlay | The property’s primary buying case rests on its rare dual-dwelling configuration on a level 803m² block in central Palm Beach, which allows a buyer to occupy the main residence while renting the self-contained cottage for income or housing extended family. The 2023 addition—with ducted air conditioning, double glazing, and a soundproof cinema—modernises the house without losing its period character, making it competitive against newer builds. Its north-to-rear aspect and level walk to village amenities serve families or downsizers seeking lock-and-leave coastal living with separate guest accommodation. The medium flood overlay and bushfire buffer are material risks that may affect insurance costs and future renovation approvals; a buyer should verify the flood mapping and any heritage overlay constraints before bidding. The guide price sits below the Domain estimated value, which suggests room for negotiation if the auction fails to attract multiple bidders. For a buyer, this property works best as a dual-income holding with long-term capital growth tied to Palm Beach’s limited land supply—hold for family use or rental yield, not short-term flipping.