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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Iconic Pittwater landmark Cottage Point Inn goes up for sale
Sydney's famous waterfront restaurant where celebrities fly in by seaplane or sail up for lunch is for sale with a $8.5m guide. The Cottage Point Inn on Pittwater was the destination of choice for the likes of Orlando Bloom, Jerry Seinfeld, Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz when visiting Sydney. It is an iconic Pittwater landmark, super private and has discreet onsite accommodation for guests if required. The award-winning restaurant sits on a wide waterfront parcel of land, more than 1700sqm in size and included in the sale is the restaurant building, two-self-contained apartments, a timber cottage that rents out for $800 a week and a floating marina for three or four boats. Once a boatshed and general store that served the small foreshore community the Cottage Point Inn became a restaurant in the 1970s and is now world-famous, known for its long degustation lunches with matching wines and Michelin chefs. Many guests choose to fly over by seaplane from Rose Bay and enjoy a long lazy lunch with its point-blank view of the water. Back in 2017 it was chosen by the Princess of Wales sister, Pippa Middleton and her new husband James Matthews while they honeymooned in Sydney. The property sold in 2020 for around $4m to an investor couple but the restaurant itself has been run for 25 years by Shane and Ali Olesen and they are keen to stay on as tenants under a new owner. Agent Kevin Whelan, of Kevin Whelan Property and in conjunction with Highland Property Double Bay said the freehold property at Anderson Pl is for sale by expressions of interest. Whelan said it could suit an investor as it returns 4 per cent net but there is also potential to develop the site or turn it into a luxury home with stunning water views and a north-west aspect. It is also very popular with the boatie community of Pittwater. ' This exceptional offering is ideal for visionary investors, hospitality entrepreneurs, or those seeking an elite private estate with income and world-class views. Just 45 minutes from Sydney CBD, yet a world away in peace, privacy, and natural beauty' Whelan said.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The perfect last-minute Mother's Day gift that every mum will love: 'Deliciously serene'
One of the nation's top chefs has created the ultimate gift for mums this Mother's Day - and it's the ideal 'all-in' present from family members. Tucked away in a lush corner of Sydney lies the spectacular Botanic House - a gorgeous hideaway in the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens. And as a delectable treat, renowned chef Luke Nguyen has curated a very special degustation experience on RedBalloon, blending South East Asian flavours with native Australian ingredients - many of which can be found in the surrounding gardens. Designed to awake the senses, the $380 1.5-hour experience for two is served share-style with paired wines. As guests are sat in their garden oasis they can admire glimpses of Sydney Harbour while they savour delights like dumplings, chicken rice paper rolls, steamed coral trout and sticky date tamarind pudding. Highlights include seared Hokkaido scallops, Nem Nuong lemongrass pork, BBQ roasted duck and smoky char-grilled beef short ribs, with wines from Orange, NSW, France and Germany. Botanic House is widely regarded as one of the nation's 'hidden gems', with the multi-level dining adventure, as they describe it, perfect for long lunches, laid-back coffee dates and gorgeous dinners. Nguyen is all about 'celebrating nature's bounty', with the chef prioritising fresh, locally sourced ingredients as he infuses Vietnamese flavors with an Aussie flair. The chef famously also offers the ultimate date experience, with special curated picnic boxes designed for couples looking for something a little different. The $90 boxes serve two and are available Monday to Sunday between 11am and 3.30pm (pre-ordered). The boxes include an array of mouthwatering treats, from Vietnamese prawn crackers to coral trout, prawn and scallop spring rolls. Other highlights include caramelised pork belly bao buns, lemon myrtle chicken, jellyfish, cabbage and Asian herb salad and a Pandan lava cake with jackfruit sticky rice, coconut cream and seasonal fruits.
