19 Wrightson Avenue, Bar Beach

An Art Deco, Spanish Mission style Bar Beach trophy home has found its third owner after being relisted recently with a reduced asking price, seeking $4.4 million.

Natalie Tonks and Paula Ashcroft of Presence Newcastle secured the Wrightson Avenue sale at an undisclosed sale price. It had been listed with other agents who had sought $5.25 million last year.

Built in the 1930s, the five-bedroom house has undergone restoration and sympathetic renovations by architect Ian Easton, with interiors by Debra McKendry Hunt.

With rear and upper extensions, the property is adorned with intricate four-leaf clover and barley twist columns, arched leadlight windows, ornate fireplaces, and decorative ceilings. 

Some standout rooms include the office, library, and its preserved pink and green Art Deco bathroom complete fish mouth taps. There is a modern kitchen and an open plan living and dining area which opens out onto a Mediterranean-inspired garden with built-in oven and a pool.

Set on 602 sqm, the property has landscaping by Ian Moir.

It last sold for $575,000 in 2001.