A beach house on the Ben Buckler headland has sold for A$17.4 million.
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This is more than four times what the same property fetched in 2015.
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The mystery buyers of this laid-back coastal luxury home are a couple better known for their chicken than their real estate!
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Nando’s billionaire owner Richard ‘Dick’ Enthoven and his wife, Karen, are the buyers, according to a report by the Wentworth Courier.
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A quiet sale on a busy street
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The house sits at 148 Hastings Parade, in the stretch of North Bondi that is fast becoming a ‘billionaire’s row’, with Afterpay founder Nick Molnar, Australia’s youngest billionaire, living just up the road and Lorna Triguboff, the daughter of billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff, who is worth $32 billion, living further along.
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The sale of this four-bedroom beach house was completed on 20 June through a private treaty via Raine & Horne Double Bay.
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Ric Serrao handled the deal.
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Neither the agency nor the buyers have said much about the sale.
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The price itself is on the public record, which is how the details came to light.
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The mystery buyers
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Richard ‘Dick’ Enthoven and his wife, Karen, are the mystery buyers, according to the outlet.
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Richard is a South African billionaire who owns the Nando’s restaurant chain and the insurer Hollard.
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The settlement records show that the property is now registered in Karen Enthoven’s name.
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The beach house was designed by a leading Sydney architect and built by Pamment Projects, an award-winning builder.
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‘This extraordinary freestanding residence sets a new benchmark for refined beachside living, where laid-back luxury and design excellence exist in perfect harmony,’ the listing says.
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The house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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The house has changed hands only twice in 80 years, and the buyer gets a home built around how people actually live on the coast.
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The curated palette of European oak, timber and natural stone brings a beach-inspired aesthetic.
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The house is designed for year-round indoor and outdoor living and entertaining.
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It is divided into two separate indoor and outdoor zones, allowing a family to spread out without losing the feeling of being together.
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Soft, sandy tones keep the look relaxed, while the finishes remain polished.
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The north-facing backyard features a heated mosaic pool with jets, and both the front and rear alfresco areas catch the ocean breeze.
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The rear barbecue runs directly off the gas mains, making weekend cooking easy.
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The expansive ocean-view terrace, with its resort-style back garden, also makes the property perfect for buyers seeking a laid-back, luxurious home.
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Inside, every bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
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The main suite looks out over the water and features a freestanding bath and a rain shower.
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Skylights fill the custom study and the rest of the home with daylight.
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Zellige tiles and heated floors feature in the laundry and bathrooms.
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The house is designed with comfort and safety in mind.
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Daikin zoned air conditioning, an Escea gas fireplace, ceiling-mounted Sonos speakers and an alarm system are among its features.
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The Caesarstone kitchen has gas appliances, two Bosch dishwashers, an island breakfast bar with a wine fridge tucked underneath, and a full butler’s pantry.
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A rear gate opens onto the North Bondi golf course and its walking tracks, while the garage has room for three cars, plus storage or a man cave.
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Meanwhile, the Enthovens already own Greenoaks Cottage, a nine-bedroom 1850s mansion in Darling Point.
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They bought it in late 2019 for $18 million from Anne-Maree Kerry, a former Olympic gymnast, and Phil Kerry, the boss of recruitment firm K2.
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The couple also owned a waterfront home in Point Piper, which sold for $21.8 million to developer Barrie Nesbitt and his wife, Emma.
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It is not yet clear whether the North Bondi house is intended as a family home or a holiday escape.
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