1 Warrimoo Avenue, St Ives NSW 2075

5 bed family home | St Ives North catchment | pool spa sauna | bushfire overlay noted This property sits in a strong buyer position because of its school catchment and land size, which together create a scarcity premium that few nearby listings match. The five bedroom configuration with two ensuites and a flexible office gives it an edge for intergenerational or au pair living, while the pool, spa and sauna package is rare at this price point and directly supports the premium rental demand at $1,800 per week. The 23 metre frontage and 30 percent building coverage leave room for future reconfiguration, though duplex potential should not be relied upon without council pre-application advice. The property serves best a family buyer who values immediate lifestyle amenity and long term school catchment security over renovation upside. The bushfire overlay is the primary risk and it costs the buyer higher insurance premiums and stricter landscaping requirements, which may reduce the pool area’s usability if vegetation buffers are enforced. Flood and heritage overlays appear inconsistently across data sources and should be verified through a Section 10.7 certificate before exchange. The internal area discrepancy between 180 and 299 square metres is material and means the buyer should physically measure or obtain a floor plan survey to confirm usable space, particularly if the home office is needed as a fifth bedroom. The quiet street and reserve access are genuine lifestyle advantages, but the property’s value is ultimately tied to the school zone and land holding, so hold it for at least seven years or until the catchment boundary changes.