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The benefits of upsizing in the Northern Beaches
The Benefits of Upsizing in the Northern Beaches
Yes, we all have our dreams. For some it’s winning the lotto, quitting our jobs and jumping on a private jet to travel the globe. However in reality, for many of us, our dream is simply having the luxury of a comfortable, safe and happy home for our family to grow and make memories in.
Maybe the demands of your growing family means you need more space? Perhaps you're on the hunt for a better lifestyle?
Heading for a sea change when also looking to upsize is one of the smartest things you could do. The Northern Beaches doesn’t just present itself as a place to get more space (both figuratively and literally), but drive just 40 minutes North of Sydney CBD and you will also find an area packed to the brim full of the following benefits:
- Value For Money
When comparing value for money between Sydney and property in the Northern Beaches, you can mostly expect to get a much more spacious or better quality home with the added benefit of private, off-street parking.
- The Community
Being in real estate allows us to meet all kinds of local and visiting people. We also know the community well and I know that there’s no place I’d rather be!
There’s an unspoken code of behaviour on the Northern Beaches that has, over time, knitted itself a supportive and friendly community of people. You will find the people in the Northern Beaches truly are warm and down to earth, with an undertone of purpose and pursuit of bettering themselves and others. With a range of interests from education, design, sport to surfing, business and art, there is no lack of determined people getting involved in a wide range of different careers and interests. These people widely range from young to older families, young and savvy business people, creative baby boomers and friendly retirees.
It is also no doubt that due to the more relaxed lifestyle, sea air and flourishing land that people are generally more stress-free . Yet there is a genuine pride and grit to improve theirs and other families opportunities which underpins a community with a great sense of purpose.
- Family
Moving to the Northern Beaches can provide your family with a wonderful and safe life. With plenty of parks and beaches there’s lots of activities for kids and teens to get into. From rugby, nippers, dancing and surfing there is something for everyone.
There is nothing better than waking up for a beach walk with the family, grabbing a coffee at the local cafe while the kids play in the park or down by the life guarded beaches then strolling home and having a truly relaxing weekend.
The kid’s love being able to walk to their friends houses, school, local shops and the beach. They and you will also love the fact that you can probably also get a dog with that new backyard!
- Health
You can be surfing one minute, sailing across Pittwater, popping off to your yoga class by the beach, swinging by the local organic fruit and veg store or walking along the coastline the next. There is no limits to healthy and active experiences here. With many locals living a healthy lifestyle, you will be soon too!
Eager to try it?
We suggest taking a day trip! Plan a drive down to the Northern Beaches with family or friends. Stop by Manly for breakfast and an early morning swim at The Boathouse on Shelly Beach. Feel free to visit us at Clarke & Humel Manly then continue the day exploring and driving further North. Have a look in Mark Tuckey or Manyara Home in Newport, go for a swim down at gorgeous Clareville, jump on the Patonga ferry for a 30 minute ride on sparkling Pittwater, get lost in Avalon’s boutique stores and have lunch (even a glass of vino) at Palm Beach’s Barrenjoey House. We know you will love it!
Bring on a life of variety, purpose and happiness, a place where the location and environmental effects swell you in... and one last thing, don’t be afraid of the distance! When you get home and are able to jump in the ocean, host next year’s Christmas, entertain your friends on the deck or watch your kids at nippers, the 40 minute commute is nothing. No one ever regrets moving to the Northern Beaches - that’s a fact and the very reason why they call it ‘God’s Country’.
