A black-clad house perched on a headland in Mona Vale has become a talking point for locals after being listed for $8.95 million, offering panoramic views from Warriewood Headland to the open ocean and a design intended to read more as a private coastal retreat than a suburban dwelling.
Designed by architect Matt Elkan, the multi-level property features expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames the surf and coastal horizon. Interiors combine polished concrete floors, bespoke joinery and timber and sandstone finishes, while open-plan living spaces flow onto several alfresco terraces, one fitted with a built-in barbecue.
The kitchen is finished with stone benchtops, custom cabinetry and high-end appliances, and the primary bedroom on the upper level opens to a private sunlit terrace with uninterrupted ocean views. Other features identified in the listing include multiple bedrooms arranged for privacy, a potential wine cellar and a double garage with internal access. The property sits on a dual-street frontage and is set within landscaped grounds.
The house is located on a stretch of Narrabeen Park Parade, where beachfront properties rarely come to market. For prospective buyers and neighbours, the location combines seaside amenities with regional access: Mona Vale and nearby Narrabeen offer ocean pools, surf breaks and coastal walking trails a short stroll from the property, while village-style cafés, boutiques and community sporting facilities are within the local corridor.
Transport links cited in the listing include the B-Line express bus service, which provides a direct route to Sydney’s central business district. Local schools and recreational options such as a nearby golf course and driving range were also noted as part of the lifestyle appeal.
Real estate agents and commentators have pointed to the combination of design, outlook and privacy as the reason properties on this headland are in demand and rarely trade. Neighbours who have visited or paused to look at the house described the feeling of the site in emotive terms, with one resident saying, "It's where you go to live the life you always imagined."
The listing situates the home within a broader Northern Beaches market that places a premium on coastal outlooks and indoor-outdoor living. Agents marketing coastal homes in the area have emphasised durable materials and design responses to the wind and salt exposure typical of headland sites, factors reflected in the use of glass, stone and timber in the Mona Vale residence.
The property is being offered at the listed price while the market for premium coastal homes continues to see selective activity driven by location, views and lifestyle amenities. The listing provides potential buyers with an example of how contemporary architectural detailing is being applied to achieve both spectacle and practicality on Sydney’s northern shoreline.