"Buyers here aren't influenced by affordability or rate shifts." Inside Gavin Rubenstein's latest luxe listing
When it comes to the upper echelons of Australian real estate, Wolseley Road in Point Piper is as blue-chip as it gets.
"The general market gives confidence," says listing agent Gavin Rubinstein, "but Wolseley Road is in a completely different league. Buyers here aren't influenced by affordability or rate shifts, they're motivated by scarcity, position and prestige."
Home to the country's most valuable properties, it runs along a glittering stretch of Sydney Harbour that regularly tops global lists of the world's most expensive residential streets.
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Perched across the top two floors of an exclusive boutique building of just two residences, the three-bedroom plus study home spans around 416sqm and commands uninterrupted views of the city skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
With Sydney's median house price now sitting at $1,550,563, this property will likely sell for a number of times that, proof, Rubinstein says, that the prestige sector is its own ecosystem.
"The sale of this home will show that Sydney's high-end market remains incredibly resilient," he says.
"Exceptional properties in world-class positions continue to achieve standout results."
Rubinstein, founder of The Rubinstein Group (TRG) and one of Australia's most recognised luxury agents, has built a formidable reputation for commanding the country's top-tier sales.
Known for his starring role, alongside view.com.au's property expert Simon Cohen in Luxe Listings Sydney, the hit Amazon Prime series showcasing Sydney's most glamorous real estate deals, Rubinstein has consistently set new benchmarks across the city's east.
His TRG team dominates in suburbs like Vaucluse, Bellevue Hill and Point Piper, representing a clientele of ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers. But even by his standards, 72B Wolseley Road is special.
"This will appeal to someone who wants the space and feel of a home without the maintenance that comes with it," Rubinstein says.
"It's secure, private and effortless, the best of both worlds. You're getting a true house alternative with world-class views and lock-up-and-leave convenience."
Where design meets discretion
Inside, the residence unfolds with a sense of calm sophistication.
Soaring 2.9-metre ceilings, travertine flooring, and full-height glass frame postcard-perfect harbour vistas, while a natural palette of stone and timber brings a grounded warmth.
The upper level is devoted to living and entertaining, anchored by a gourmet marble kitchen with Miele appliances, induction cooking and an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer.
A sunny side courtyard with built-in barbecue connects effortlessly to the kitchen, perfect for laid-back outdoor dining.
Downstairs, the master suite spans the width of the home, with a private terrace, walk-in robe, and luxurious ensuite with dual vanity, bath and frameless shower. Two further bedrooms each enjoy ensuites, terrace access and all of the bedrooms soak in million dollar views.
Other features include home automation, reverse-cycle climate control, a gas fireplace, a study, guest powder room, and commercial-grade lift access to all levels, including a secure double garage and private street-level entry.
Sydney's most exclusive lifestyle
Set just moments from Double Bay's cosmopolitan village, Redleaf Beach, and the Rose Bay ferry, the location combines absolute tranquillity with access to the best of Sydney life.
For Rubinstein, that balance of effortless living and prestige positioning is what defines the new era of luxury real estate in Sydney.
"The ultimate buyer here doesn't want to be managing lawns or maintaining a mansion," he says. "They want freedom, to lock up, travel, and come home to something extraordinary."
And extraordinary it is.
With its villa-like proportions, uninterrupted harbour panorama and address on Sydney's most exclusive road, 72B Wolseley Road proves that once again, that while the broader Sydney market may ebb and flow, the pinnacle of Point Piper continues to exist in its own stratosphere.
