The green dots in the photos point to an 'Art Deco Delight in Prime Locale', which sold prior to auction on 22 May 2026 for $770,000.
The advertisement described it as "nestled in the heart of the vibrant McMahons Point Village this refreshed, first floor unit offers a great first home, city base or investment in one of Sydney's most central and desirable neighbourhoods. Set in a small boutique block of only 4 with classic period charm and large communal rear gardens to enjoy. Offering a generous eat-in kitchen, separate lounge/dining area, bathroom/laundry, linen closet and large bedroom with modern built-in wardrobe, the unit is more than comfortable as is while offering scope to upgrade to taste. Surrounded by quality restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops - and conveniently located just minutes walk to the Harbour Foreshore, walks & parks, North Sydney CBD, ferry, rail and Metro - this is Sydney living at its finest."
My apartment is in the red-brick building to the left.
When I came back to Australia in 1985, I bought an almost identical apartment at Number 153, the building right next door, but soon began to think that this was not "Sydney living at its finest". It probably had a lot to do with the regrets I felt about my disappointing homecoming.
I was desperate to get away again and to "cut my losses" by selling the apartment to whoever wanted to experience "Sydney living at its best". I was ready to accept even an offer which was $15,000 below what I had paid only three months earlier. Luckily, the lady never came back with the money because the apartment has given me a steady rent income for forty years. As for its current value, it's comparable to next door.
Having been spoilt by the peace of "Riverbend", I could not live there again, but it's nice to know that as an investment it turned out well.
