IanFox
Reviews
"Eastern End or The Bluff"
Edgecliffe Esplanade has two distinct parts, The Eastern End (Super Valuable Premium Property) or the Bluff (western End more affordable every man's territory).
Great for
- Safety
- Little or no through traffic
- Great homes to renovate many with outstanding views
Not great for
- Five min drive to shops
- Local bus services only until you get to the Seaforth Roundabout
- Southerly Aspects dominate
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Beach Lovers
"After 15 years I should know"
I was lured to Seaforrth from Mosman 15 years ago because I could buy half an acre of land with a busted down house for the same price as a semi detached in Mosman. I had to drag my wife screaming across the Spit Bridge but we soon fell in love with the peace and space offered on the Northern Side of that dreaded Bridge. In fact we are quite happy to see the rest of the world stay on the southern side. We raised our family and renovated our home over the years and frankly would now not wish to live anywhere else. In fact we both work here in Seaforth for McGrath Estate Agents following a 40 year career in the City.
Great for
- Fast changing demographic where the majority of residents are now under 14 years of age.
- Heaps of property value growth potential, large blocks of land and solid old houses that can take renovation.
- A great bus system to the CBD aided by dedicated transit lanes that make the trip convenient and relatively fast.
- Bush and beach on doorstep, Manly Council parking is free for Seaforth residents.
- Mix of ages, stages, work, housing stock, hard to pinpoint a "type"
- Safe, low crime, no graffiti etc - far enough away from Manly Beach resort to be safe, but close enough to enjoy
Not great for
- Yep it's car centric but everywhere is these days
- Becoming expensive quickly
- Southerly aspects, extreme weather from time to time.
- Buses, not trains. It's pretty car centric, although there is a free mini bus that circuits in North Seaforth to Manly that is kinda sweet
- Expensive...it has been discovered. Renovated places in excess of $2 + million
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Beach Lovers
I'm an Edgecliffe Esplanade resident and I enjoy the cooling north easterly breezes in the heat of summer as well as a gorgeous easterly view out the heads over the Spit Bridge. Land parcels on the northern side of Edgecliffe Esplanade were originally subdivided as half acre (give or take) blocks. Not many still exist as the Manly Council development code allows subdivision to
600 m2 minimum lot sizes, provided a minimum 3 m wide access driveway to a main street frontage can be provided. The land on the southern side has 750 m2 minimum lot sizes and is fairly steep in the main. The Bluff end (my end) of Edgecliffe Esplanade, although not the most expensive part of the street is very friendly and safe for children as the traffic is local only with hardly any thru traffic to the North. My neighbours love to say hello and we have a street party each year in November.