On the market for the first time in over 40 years, this historic 1854 Woollahra residence with Sydney Harbour glimpses has been sold by Mark Daley and Bob Guth of Bradfield BadgerFox.

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The cherished family home, known as ‘Roslyndale’, was originally designed by architect Frederick Clarke and built in Dutch Colonial Style. 

It was home to the late Frank McAlary, known as Sydney’s WW II celebration “Dancing Man”, and was up for auction following the 2021 passing of Frank’s widow Patricia.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, Mark Daley said there was a lot of interest in the home, with over 100 groups attending the opens during the 3-4 week marketing campaign.

Roslyndale sold prior to auction to a local family for undisclosed price above the guide of $15m. The almost 1,000sqm property last sold in 1978 for $425,000.

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“There was lots of interest but the potential building and renovation costs, along with time it would take for approvals because of the heritage aspect were limiting factors,” Mark explained to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“Last year’s strong market pace was unsustainable, and in general the market has returned to more normal levels, with good properties that tick all the boxes going well and the ones with a few 'wart's taking a bit longer.”

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