Father and son team of Mark and Daniel Cook have joined McGrath Estate Agents in the leafy suburbs of St Ives in Sydney's Upper Norther Shore.

“This is another example of a considered and strategic decision to acquire well placed property management businesses and align our sales operation with the highest quality professionals who are dominant in the communities in which they operate," said McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath. 

At a Glance:

• McGrath St Ives will cover suburbs St Ives and St Ives Chase
• The office will complement the Wahroonga and Lindfield offices
• Between them father and son have 47 years of real estate experience

“We have long regarded Sydney’s northside as aspirational with a wide appeal to families wanting to experience a lifestyle in areas that offer great recreational facilities, yet be close to schools and other important infrastructure.

"The St Ives region we believe has great appeal with its distinctive village vibe, deep sense of community in a beautiful leafy setting, and importantly has the opportunity for capital growth over the next few years.” 

Anthony Meaker, Commercial Director for McGrath said both Mark and Daniel are outstanding area specialists

"(They) share our values of integrity, customer service and high performance," said Mr Meaker.

"Equally they are well known to our existing upper northside agents, who have the highest regard for the way they conduct their business and close rapport they have with an exceptionally loyal client base. 

“We are delighted to welcome Mark, Daniel and their team into the McGrath as we wish to expand our presence in this very important market, while also complementing our established offices in Wahroonga and Lindfield.” 

McGrath St Ives will focus on the key suburbs of St Ives and St Ives Chase. 

The Cook team have immersed themselves into the fabric of the St Ives community, with their real estate careers spanning 30 years for Mark, and 17 years for Daniel.

As Co-Principals of Richardson & Wrench St Ives, the Cooks have transacted some outstanding results on behalf of their clients over the past six months during the Coronavirus pandemic that includes:

• 18 Catherine Street, St Ives ($3.107 million);
• 80 Douglas Street, St Ives ($2.75 million); and
• 7 Coleridge Street, Pymble ($3.512 million). 

The Cooks will hit the ground running under the McGrath banner with eight new marketing campaigns for homes across St Ives, Turramurra, Gordon and Pymble. 

These include:

• 64 Catherine Street, St Ives;
• 21 Barra Buri Crescent, St Ives:
• 2 Waipori Street, St Ives 
• 218 Warrimoo Avenue, St Ives.

“This is a family dominated suburb that is seeing good buyer enquiry attracted to more affordable family homes on large blocks than nearby suburbs," said Mark Cook. 

"Its proximity to a choice of excellent schooling, is a real drawcard to families.

"In fact, St Ives North Public School and St Ives High School rank in the Top 10 in NSW."

Mr Cook said the proximity of St Ives to some outstanding recreational facilities that include Pymble Golf Club, as well as parklands and sporting clubs for school sports are very attractive to young families.

"We are seeing an upsurge of buyer interest that is being driven by affordability, with its proximity to nearby transport hubs and public transport.” 

Daniel Cook said there has definitely been a change in property styles in the area, with an added mixture of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments that offer a lower entry point to young families.

"This kind of diversity is also seeing the demographic evolving with a bustling village centre," said Daniel Cook. 

Mr Meaker said that McGrath St Ives would augment the newer offices in Castle Cove, Northbridge, Mosman and Willoughby in addition to the well established McGrath offices in Crows Nest, Forestville, Wahroonga and Lindfield, to round-out their dominance in Sydney’s northside suburbs. 

McGrath St Ives will open with a team of six in sales, and a rent roll of over 140 properties under management.

The office continues to be located 167 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. Phone: 02 9449 6255.

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