MR THE MANLY DAILY, Wednesd ay, May 15, 2013 3 15 DERNA CRES , AL LAMBI E HEIGHTS TheFlet che r familybarely hadtimeto cle an up before hav ingto pa ck up follow inga quicksale. Prue Miller reports. Between un i ts an d t h e d eep b l ue sea 5 3 2 BESTFEATURES:Architect- designed,bush outlook SOLDFOR: $1.175 million AGENCY: McGrath, 8962 2255 CONTACT: TimCullen See more at THE Fletcher family put their archit ect-d esigned home on the market , fully expecting to endure open houses and inspe ctions by appointment for at least a few weeks. However, the very first party to walk through the door bought the house. The five-bedroom, three- bat hroom proper ty, whi ch was featur ed in our Down My Stree t page, sold within seven days, at $75,000 above the reserve price. According to agent Tim Cullen, Allambie Heights is a suburb that is selling particularly fast. He feel s it of fer s fami li es a handy real-es tate stepping stone between living in units and living by the sea. ‘‘The jump for families between liv ing in a uni t and get ting to a seasi de suburb is just too big. For those people willi ng to move a little inland, they are getting good val ue, plus time to save if they want to proceed to the beachside suburbs,’’ he said. The Derna Crescent home went to a Seafor th familytakenwiththe spacious architect-designed home wit h a peacef ul bus h out look –occasionall y getting close-up views of wildlife. Mr Cull e n’ s team has seen a trend of qui ck and over-reserve pri ces in the area; 43 Kir ra Rd recent ly sold for $20,00 0 over re- serve at $950,000, and 14a Corkery Crescent sold for $1. 3 mil lion, $50,000 over reserve. res ult upda te NEWPORT 52 SEAVIEW AVENUE • As new quality Home, with superb finishes • Good level block. Close to everything • Perfect for a young family or an entertainer FOR SALE PREVIEW VIEW Sat 11.30-12.15pm AGENT Graeme & Michael MOBILE 9999 1373 BAYVIEW HEIGHTS 53 MINKARA ROAD • Multiple living & entertaining areas • Quality marble, travertine & Limestone flooring • Views across National Park & McCarrs CreekFOR SALE E.O.I VIEW Sat 1.00-1.45pm AGENT Graeme Keats MOBILE 0414 95 7171 MONA VALE 104 ELIMATTA ROAD • 5 bed, 3 bath, designer kitchen • Striking contemporary family home • Indoor/outdoor living + Ocean views FOR SALE $1,560,000 VIEW Sat 11.00-11.40 AGENT Michael Etherington 0405 140 761 BAYVIEW 6 LENTARA ROAD • World Class Views North to Lion Island • 4 beds + study with open plan living • 3718sqm landscaped formal gardens FOR SALE $4.3 M VIEW Sat 12.00-12.30pm AGENT Graeme Keats MOBILE 0414 95 7171 BAYVIEW 16 LENTARA ROAD • Fresh renovation, 1 acre • Dual living & rental • Pittwater / ocean views FOR SALE Over $1.95 M VIEW Sat 12.00-12.45pm AGENT Brett Marsden MOBILE 0421 045 055 BAYVIEW 34 MINKARA ROAD • TATHRA - family estate 5bed/5bath • 5,276sqm block with pittwater views • Pool, tennis court, landscaped grounds FOR SALE $4.75M VIEW Sat 12.30-1.15pm AGENT Graeme Keats MOBILE 0414 95 7171 Community Room BAYVIEW 66/36-44 CABBAGE TREE • 1 Bed ground floor garden unit "Over 55’s" • Freshly painted & carpeted • Air Conditioned. Sunny north aspect. FOR SALE $199,999 VIEW Sat 2.30 - 3.00pm AGENT Michael Radford MOBILE 0416 000 018 P R I C E R E D U C T I O N NEWPORT 10/26 SEAVIEW AVENUE • Three bedrooms. Two bathrooms • Modern kitchen with a large adjoining balcony • Internal laundry with a second balcony FOR SALE $760,000 VIEW Sat 11.00-11.30am AGENT Graeme Keats MOBILE 0414 95 7171