30 Mudies Road, St Ives NSW 2075

St Ives north-facing 1967sqm | single-level 363sqm with in-law suite | resort pool and tropical gardens | Ku-ring-gai family sanctuary. This property’s competitive edge lies in its rare combination of a substantial single-level floorplan on a north-facing 1967sqm lot with only 18% site coverage — meaning the buyer acquires not just a house but significant land reserve in a prestige enclave. The in-law suite with separate courtyard and external access gives genuine multi-generational or dual-living flexibility, which is scarce at this price point in St Ives. The resort-style pool, spa, and manicured grounds remove the need for the buyer to invest in landscaping for years, while the cathedral ceiling and gourmet kitchen with European appliances signal a finished standard that competes with new builds. This property best suits a family wanting immediate luxury living with the option to subdivide or redevelop later, or an executive household requiring guest or staff accommodation. The primary risk is the building’s 363sqm footprint on a 1967sqm block — the house is generous but not maximised for its land size, meaning the buyer pays a premium for land they may not fully use unless they renovate or rebuild. The 18% site coverage offers development optionality, but Ku-ring-gai Council’s planning controls should be checked before assuming subdivision feasibility. The $2200pw rental yield is strong for this suburb, but the price point means capital growth will come from land appreciation, not rental income. Hold this property as a long-term family base or a land-banked future development site; either way, the location and lot size protect downside.