Yes, yes I know. I sell property in Kirribilli, so I have a very strong bias here. But look at recent history. It’s such a fantastic location to call home that Scott Morrison squatted in Kirribilli House weeks after he lost the election. Let me explain why.
The park near the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli is a great place for taking your dog for a walk or just sitting in the sun. There’s also Milson Park in Kirribilli where there’s lots of green space to run and kick balls, palm trees, picnic tables, a playground and a water view.
2. Assortment of eateries
In your hunt for winter menu stand-outs try the wild boar ragu at The Botanist at 17 Willoughby St which has a seasonal Mediterranean-inspired menu and a creative cocktail list that includes, of course, a well-poured Botanist gin. Or opt for a simple spaghetti bolognese at the Kirribilli Village Cafe and Ristorante. Get takeaway coffee from the Flying Bear Cafe, Celsius Coffee Co which sits right next to Kirribilli Wharf, or Oski. Enjoy a hot chocolate at Coco Chocolate Kirribilli.
3. Pop-ups and paint jobs
A brightly coloured streetscape – like painting Blight St blue and purple and turning Burton St into a pedestrian zone with vivid paving along with striking street furniture – is part of an upgrade aimed at reviving the Kirribilli town centre might be dividing opinions but for many its a lovely juxtaposition to the history of our area. It’s part of a six month trial inspired by the suburb’s famous Jacaranda trees.
4. The jacarandas
Speaking of jacarandas, Sydney’s iconic purple flowers line the streets of Kirribilli. The spectacular canopies, which come alive each spring from late September, have been in Australia for more than 150 years since seeds were brought from South America to parts of Sydney. McDougall Street in Kirribilli is perhaps the most popular spot for social media-obsessed photographers, but there are plenty of quieter places tucked off the beaten track where you can take in the view without the crowds. Throngs of people descend on McDougall Street throughout October and November in the hopes of capturing a winning shot of the waterside avenue blanketed in violet blooms. Kirribilli’s Jacarandas are so well known that you can even take a walking tour through the suburb’s best streets, with guides pointing out the most stunning backdrops before strolling on to areas such as Lavender Bay and McMahons Point).
5. Sailing squadron options
At the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron they sail turn-of-the century wooden 18-footers. You might also enjoy the Sydney Flying Squadron in Kirribilli, the nation’s oldest open boat sailing club,
6. Surprising fishing spots
The shoreline at Kirribilli is worth a try for luderick with fresh green hair weed.
7. Proximity to Loreto Kirribilli
I mean if you have young daughters, there’s not a better school in Sydney. More than 400 years ago, their foundress, Mary Ward, predicted: “Women in time to come will do much.” And she’s been proven right. Established on the peninsula in 1908, it’s an independent Catholic school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, with an enrolment of more than 1000 students.
8. Million dollar marina upgrade
Boat ownership in Sydney will increase by 45 per cent by 2031, resulting in an additional 17,501 boats larger than 6m taking sail in the harbour over the next decade. A demand for berths for wider boats is behind upgrade plans for Kirribilli Marina. The commercial marina currently has capacity for one 24m boat, two 19.3m boats and twelve vessels up to 14m and under. The $950,000 project would involve dredging sections of Careening Cove, reconfiguring the marina, replacing a fixed jetty with a finger pontoon, installing two finger pontoons and relocating mooring piles.
9. Sydney’s finest real estate
There are hundreds of beautiful homes and apartments here, and demand is affected by supply, not so much market sentiment. For example, I set a new suburb record recently with the sale of a home on Elamang Ave; it sold for a $19.1 million. The waterfront property is a north-facing double-brick 1950s home on 626sqm of land with an upgraded jetty and pontoon.
10. The Ensemble Theatre
This local institution often shows Australian plays, and the team behind the scenes frequently support new playwrights.
There’s a lot to love about Kirribilli.
Talk to David about your Kirribilli property requirements now
David Gillan, Director
Ray White Lower North Shore Group
0411 255 914
david.gillan@raywhite.com
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