Buying in Neutral Bay & Cremorne.
Village shopping, harbour ferries and apartments with views, ten minutes from the city.
Village life close to the city.
Neutral Bay and Cremorne are two of the most convenient suburbs on the North Shore, and I know them very well. They suit professionals, downsizers and young families who want cafes, shops and an easy trip to the city.
Most homes are apartments, from 1930s blocks to modern buildings with harbour views, plus some Federation houses and semis on quieter streets. Cremorne Point is a small, leafy peninsula of homes and apartments surrounded by the harbour walk.
With so many apartments to choose from, the building, aspect and outlook make the biggest difference to value.
A neutral harbour and a pleasure garden.
Neutral Bay got its name in 1789, when Governor Phillip set it aside as a neutral harbour where foreign ships could anchor and take on water. The Aboriginal name for the area was Wirra-birra.
Cremorne takes its name from Cremorne Gardens, a pleasure ground opened on the point in 1856 and named after the famous gardens in London. The gardens did not last, and in 1905 the foreshore became Cremorne Reserve, now one of the best harbour walks in Sydney.
Military Road grew into the main shopping street, and ferries from Neutral Bay and Cremorne Point have long linked the area to the city.
The pockets I know.
These suburbs offer quite different options within a short walk.
Beaches, schools and getting around.
- Harbour and parks. Cremorne Reserve and the harbour walk, MacCallum Pool, Anderson Park and the Neutral Bay foreshore.
- Schools. Neutral Bay Public School and Redlands are local, with Wenona, Shore, Loreto Kirribilli and St Aloysius’ nearby.
- Shops and cafes. Military Road, Grosvenor Lane and the Neutral Bay village, plus the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne.
- Getting around. Ferries from Neutral Bay and Cremorne Point, and frequent express buses along Military Road to the city.
What I tell buyers here.
- Know the building. In older blocks, strata records, levies and planned works can make a big difference to the true cost.
- Aspect beats size. A smaller apartment with a north aspect and a view often holds value better than a larger, darker one.
- Parking adds value. A secure car space is a real advantage this close to Military Road.
- Watch what is planned. New development around Neutral Bay village can change views and light, so it is worth knowing what is approved nearby.
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