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EXPLORE all the trends – from styling to sell, the importance of art, the latest design trends, the iconic feature wall and many other ideas including what’s the latest out there…. This section will help you dress your home, throw new ideas at you and inspire you to experiment with “tried and tested” guidelines that I’m sure will arm you with the best advice to sell your property and enjoy life.


Rushcutters Bay – Live, Love, Sell

06.04.17

Less than 3km from the CBD, this diminutive harbourside suburb is a favourite with executives, enamoured by its proximity to the city and the array of entertainment on offer in nearby Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Paddington and Kings Cross.

Live

Luxurious large-scale apartment developments such as Marina One sit side-by-side with some classically elegant buildings dating to the ‘20s and 30’s. All clamour for a glimpse across the park of the harbour beyond. Quaint local tennis courts overlook Reg Bartley Oval, a lush cricket pitch surrounded by a traditional white picket fence.

Rushcutters Bay 1 - Live, Love, Sell

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The Vibe Hotel sits overlooking the park, with its rooftop pool affording grandstand water views. On the southern side of the main highway, a former commercial pocket has been transformed into a unique enclave of luxury car showrooms including Sandersons Mercedes, quaint cafes and warehouse conversions.

Every amenity and cultural attraction desirable is within easy walking distance of this most charming and interesting urban address – a picturesque enclave where the refined meets inner city excitement.

Rushcutters Bay 2 - Live, Love, Sell

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Set in a protected pocket next to Darling Point, its most prized attraction is Rushcutters Bay Park, which meanders around the bay to the Cruising Yacht Club, where a host of luxury yachts are moored – you can even hire one for the day. Rushcutters Bay is apartment living personified – freestanding homes are like hens’ teeth.

 

Real Estate Sleep Out

22.03.17

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Real Estate Sleep Out – Monday 24 July 2017

On Monday 24 July 2017, I am joining the real estate profession and spending a night in a homeless kid’s shoes. I will be sleeping on Bondi Beach as part of Real Estate Sleep Out 2017.

On any given night in Australia over 44,000 young people are homeless. Please help me to raise funds for the ‘Youth off the Streets’ cause to allow these kids to have a chance and break the cycle of disadvantage.

I would greatly appreciate if you could show your support and make a donation to help this cause. If you would like to make a donation please go to my donation page at: https://realestatesleepout2017.everydayhero.com/au/georgia-cleary-sleeps-out

If you would also like to spread the word with your friends and family I would appreciate it.

I am also so proud of the BradfieldCleary team, as many of our team will be part of it and are doing a fantastic job raising money for this charity event!

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support, it means a lot!

The Taj Mahal…or a special night in?!

14.02.17

One of the most fantastic gifts of love was the Taj Mahal in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife!

Now while I have plenty of properties for sale that might be able to match that on certain levels, sometimes the most special way to express your love is through something simple!

Why not turn the day around into something fun and invite all your single friends over for a night of delicious food and laughter that will make everyone around you feel loved.  So instead of suggesting all the wonderful chocolates and flowers you could buy, I thought I would include a recipe that I love to make for the perfect dinner. This pasta is really easy to prepare and will fill everyone’s belly with love!  Top it off with your favourite white wine and enjoy the night in.

 

Zucchini flower, vongole and prawn pasta

300g orecchiette pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil, extra to drizzle

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes

200g peeled green prawns, butterflied

350g clams (vongole)

¼ cup white wine

300g cherry tomatoes, halved

4 zucchini flowers, flowers picked and stems thinly sliced

½ cup basil leaves

finely grated parmesan, to serve

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 15 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep warm.

Heat the oil in the same saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, chilli flakes and the prawns and cook for 2 minutes or until the prawns change colour. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the clams and the wine to the pan, cover with the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the clams start to open, remove with a slotted spoon and add to the prawns. Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to break down and give of their juice. Add the zucchini flower stems and cook for a further minute. Return the pasta, prawns and clams back to the saucepan and stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, stir through the picked zucchini flowers and the basil leaves. Serve with parmesan cheese and drizzle with extra oil.

Serves 4.

zucchini pasta (9 of 9)Image and Styling: Kirsten Jenkins

Potts Point – Live, Love, Sell

09.02.17

Located less than 2km from the CBD, this vibrant suburb is popular with executives, a young inner city crowd and plenty of the well-heeled who have moved from larger suburban homes in search of a more vibrant address.

Potts Point - Live, Love, Sell

Live

Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, Potts Point is often referred to as ‘Parisienne’ in its ambience, with its main tree-lined boulevard, Macleay Street, blessed with a traditional grandeur mixed with a chic urban buzz.

 

Love

Dining and coffee are two of Potts Point’s greatest attractions, with restaurants and cafes dotting virtually every one of its quaint streets. Challis Avenue is particularly vibrant, with a local favourite The Fish Shop (formerly Lotus) and the trendy authentic Italian eatery Fratelli Paradiso.

Macleay Street Bistro and fine dining The Butler (formerly Mezzaluna) are two of Potts Points favourites, the latter enjoying a stunning open deck setting gazing back to the city skyline. Most of Potts Points waterfrontage is devoted to the Garden Island naval base, although there are a few exclusive apartment blocks which enjoy direct access to the harbour.

 

Sell

Architecturally Potts Point is renowned for its beautifully preserved Art Deco apartment buildings as well as some grand Victorian terraces which are found primarily along Victoria Street. Prestigious contemporary developments punctuate the surrounding character architecture, such as Ikon, The Pomeroy and Rockwall Gardens.