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CBS News
01-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Early morning water main break in Washington County causes damage to nearly two two-century-old home
A wild scene unfolded in Washington County this morning after a water main break sent water shooting out of McCombs Road, slamming directly into a 170-year-old home. Video shared by the homeowners shows water gushing from the street and pounding into the Tucker family's century-and-a-half-old home. "Everything in this is going to make me cry now. We've worked so hard to restore the house. We don't want to remodel it," said Kimberly Tucker, homeowner. Rob and Kim Tucker said they woke up to what sounded like a storm, but quickly realized it was something else entirely. "Is there a tornado? Hail or what? And then I go into the living room and there's water coming in," said Rob Tucker. "He said, 'I wonder if it's a tornado,' and then he goes out the back door…there's no rain. So, he starts walking, and that's when we saw the water main break," said Kimberly Tucker. The road was littered with debris from the road and torn up by a massive hole. For the Tuckers, the focus is on protecting their home. "Now I have to worry about the living room floor and the walls and the windows, the ceiling," said Rob Tucker. While neighbors deal with flooding and washed-out yards, the Tuckers are taking every step possible to preserve their home, which has stood for nearly two centuries. "This house has stood for 170 years, and now this is going to ruin it… but I think it's going to be okay, I hope. I have my grandsons in there moving things," said Kimberly Tucker. "We'll get through it," said Rob Tucker. According to Pennsylvania American Water, 28 customers were affected by the break. Crews estimate it will take between 6 to 8 hours to fully restore service.
Daily Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Northern beaches house designed like a boat sells for nearly $11m
An incredible home called The Boat House has sold, fetching within its adjusted $10.5m to $11.5m price guide. The landmark residence, designed by MHDP Architects, is opposite Curl Curl Beach at 60 Carrington Pde and was listed through Christie's International. Known locally as the The Longboard, it had first hit market with $12m to $13m expectations in February. Set opposite Curl Curl Beach, the near-new four-level Carrington Pde home was built after Rob Tucker bought the site for $3.26m in 2017. The near new four-level stunner has a strikingly contemporary facade and panoramic views from almost every room. Among its attractions are a living room opening to an infinity pool and relaxation deck with a retractable TV. There's also a rooftop terrace with the insane ocean outlook. Owner Rob Tucker, a born and bred Manly local grew up surfing at Curl Curl and when the opportunity arose to buy the site in 2017 — for $3.26m according to title records — he tasked Mark Hurcum of MHDP Architects to design the ultimate home with views of the surf and annual whale migrations. Selling agent Shane Clinton told The Mosman Daily prior to the sale that the home was one of a kind. 'It's a spectacular build, right opposite the surf club; it's one of the very few with such a unique position,' Mr Clinton said. 'Within hours of listing it, we saw it was getting incredible coverage on social media.' The modern beach house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms with underfloor heating and brushed nickel finishes and two powder rooms. There is a long list of bonus features including integrated smart home automation, a lift, a cinema room with a Samsung 98-inch TV, and a 726-bottle wine cellar. There is even a saltwater fish tank that has been maintained by a marine biologist, along with a secure basement garage with a turntable ensuring space for up to four cars. – With additional reporting by KIRSTEN CRAZE
News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Northern beaches house designed like a boat sells for nearly $11m
An incredible home called The Boat House has sold, fetching within its adjusted $10.5m to $11.5m price guide. The landmark residence, designed by MHDP Architects, is opposite Curl Curl Beach at 60 Carrington Pde and was listed through Christie's International. Known locally as the The Longboard, it had first hit market with $12m to $13m expectations in February. Set opposite Curl Curl Beach, the near-new four-level Carrington Pde home was built after Rob Tucker bought the site for $3.26m in 2017. The near new four-level stunner has a strikingly contemporary facade and panoramic views from almost every room. Among its attractions are a living room opening to an infinity pool and relaxation deck with a retractable TV. There's also a rooftop terrace with the insane ocean outlook. Owner Rob Tucker, a born and bred Manly local grew up surfing at Curl Curl and when the opportunity arose to buy the site in 2017 — for $3.26m according to title records — he tasked Mark Hurcum of MHDP Architects to design the ultimate home with views of the surf and annual whale migrations. Selling agent Shane Clinton told The Mosman Daily prior to the sale that the home was one of a kind. 'It's a spectacular build, right opposite the surf club; it's one of the very few with such a unique position,' Mr Clinton said. 'Within hours of listing it, we saw it was getting incredible coverage on social media.' The modern beach house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms with underfloor heating and brushed nickel finishes and two powder rooms. There is a long list of bonus features including integrated smart home automation, a lift, a cinema room with a Samsung 98-inch TV, and a 726-bottle wine cellar. There is even a saltwater fish tank that has been maintained by a marine biologist, along with a secure basement garage with a turntable ensuring space for up to four cars.
