268 Old South Head Road, Watsons Bay NSW 2030
Independent property analysis

268 Old South Head Road, Watsons Bay NSW 2030

6 bed
2 bath
2 car
House
Moove indicative price
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How the numbers compare

Agent display price
Expressions of Interest Bu
AGENT LISTING PRICE / RANGE
$5.00m
Desktop Valuation
Moove fair buy

Property fundamentals

Property type
House
Bed / bath / car
6 / 2 / 2
Land size
Not yet checked
Features
Not yet checked
Kitchen
L-shaped kitchen (listing photos) · KITCHEN: 3.6m x 3.8m (floor plan)
Living / dining
LIVING: 5.9m x 4.3m (floor plan) · DINING: 3.1m x 3.8m (floor plan)
Parking
GARAGE (listing photos)
Title / easements
Not yet checked

Agent's description

A rare opportunity to secure a generous landholding close to one of Sydney's most tightly held coastal villages. This duplex offered as two residences, presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine the site and create a truly special home in a remarkable harbour and coastal setting.

With generous land, a prized Watsons Bay address and the lifestyle on your doorstep, the property offers an exceptional foundation for those looking to create a bespoke residence tailored to their vision. Explore the potential to transform the existing site into a dream home that takes full advantage of its position, scale and surrounds, subject to the necessary approvals.

Just moments from pristine beaches, harbour and ocean walks, celebrated cafés and restaurants, with convenient connections to Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD, this is an opportunity defined by land, location and possibility.

* Substantial combined landholding
* Two residences offered together
* Exceptional opportunity to create a dream home
* Scope to reimagine and transform the existing site (STCA)
* Prized Watsons Bay coastal position
* Potential to create a bespoke residence tailored to your vision
* Moments from beaches, harbour and ocean walks
* Surrounded by celebrated cafés and restaurants
* Convenient access to Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD

    What the agent's wording really means

    • “Scope to reimagine and transform the existing site (STCA)”The property is an older two-storey duplex on a large block that could be redeveloped or converted into a single luxury residence, subject to local council planning approvals. Council zoning, heritage controls, and allowable building envelope with Woollahra Council.
    • “Moments from pristine beaches, harbour and ocean walks”The home is located in Watsons Bay within walking distance of local beaches and coastal walking trails. Exact walking distances and access routes to nearby harbour beaches.

    Best fit for

    Who this property suits, and who it doesn't, based on reviewed listing information.

    Renovators: The existing duplex layout and dated finishes offer extensive scope for complete modernization or architectural reconfiguration.
    Investors: Two separate three-bedroom residences offer dual-income rental streams in a high-demand coastal location.
    Multigenerational households: Independent mirror-image three-bedroom dwellings allow extended family to live side by side with full autonomy.
    Buyers needing single-level living: The dwelling is configured over two storeys with all bedrooms situated upstairs.
    Downsizers: Substantial landholding and multi-level duplex footprint require significant maintenance.
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    Comparable sales

    Address Specs Sold Price Weight

    The guide price isn't always the real price

    The market is shifting fast. Some agents are underquoting to pull buyers in, while others overquote to win the listing. Either way, the advertised guide is an unreliable starting point.

    The system is a mess, and we're watching a large portion of buyers overspend on homes we know could have been bought for less, based on our conversations with the selling agents.

    Average Moove saving on this property
    $165,000
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    Saving estimate based on Moove client outcomes scaled to property value ($33k × estimated value ÷ $1m). Actual savings vary by property, market conditions, and buyer brief. Past results aren't a guarantee of future results.

    What still needs checking

    This brief summarises the property's listing information. The items below haven't been independently verified and should be checked before you make an offer.

    What this brief hasn't checked
    01Internal floor area: Total liveable m²
    02Year built / renovation date: Age and scope of works not confirmed
    03Title search: Easements, covenants, restrictions on use
    04Building condition: Structural, electrical, plumbing, waterproofing not inspected
    05Contract terms: Settlement period, deposit, cooling-off provisions
    06Zoning and heritage controls: Knockdown or extension (STCA) depend on local council rules. Check with a Moove Buyers Agent.
    07Home Inclusions: Ensure the listing description, the contract and what you see on site all match.
    08Suburb stats: Median and clearance figures are Moove estimates; verify via a Moove Buyers Agent
    What we'd still check before bidding or making an offer
    01Building and pest inspection: commission an independent report before you bid or exchange.
    02Contract and title review: have a solicitor check the title, easements, covenants and settlement terms.
    03Council planning check: zoning, heritage controls and DA history with the local Council.
    04Check inclusions on the contract: Don't assume everything you see at the open is included in the sale. Double check inclusions and any specific exclusions.
    05Inspect what the listing doesn't show and compare the building report to what you see on the ground.
    06What are they hiding? Notice recent repairs or maintenance? Take a look closer, ask the right questions and determine if there was a problem or it's just a refresh.

    Moove fills these gaps through inspection attendance, agent calls, solicitor review, and on-the-ground experience in the suburb.

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    Suburb context — Watsons Bay

    Median price
    $7.56m
    Median house price in Watsons Bay
    Number of sales
    Watsons Bay · last 12 months
    Avg days on market
    Average time similar homes took to sell
    Postcode
    2030
    Woollahra LGA
    Note: suburb stats above are Moove AI estimates - verify via a Moove Buyers Agent before relying on any information contained in this report.

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    Report last updated: 25 October 2026