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'The Ridge' c.1861 - A Landmark Merewether Estate of Rare Heritage, Scale and Ocean-View Prestige
Commanding a private half-acre parcel in one of Merewether’s most exclusive coastal settings, The Ridge c.1861 is a landmark family estate of extraordinary provenance, presence and prestige.
Positioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac and moments from Merewether Baths, this beautifully restored residence captures sweeping ocean views, northerly sunshine and glittering city lights across an expansive 2,223sqm landholding. A rare fusion of heritage grandeur and contemporary luxury, the home showcases soaring 4.2m ornate ceilings, working fireplaces, exquisite cedar joinery and a sequence of elegant formal and informal living spaces designed for both refined entertaining and relaxed family living.
At the heart of the residence, a gourmet contemporary kitchen has been seamlessly integrated into the home’s timeless architecture, while French doors and expansive windows invite sea breezes, natural light and effortless connection to the wide verandah, established gardens and sprawling lawns beyond.
Accommodation is generous and beautifully appointed, with five substantial bedrooms upstairs capturing stunning outlooks, including a luxurious master retreat with dual walk-in robes and a heated-floor ensuite. Additional ensuited accommodation, a family bathroom, wine cellar, solar power, solar hot water, EV charging capability and extensive irrigation further enhance the home’s exceptional liveability.
Offering outstanding flexibility, the estate also features a triple garage with bathroom, kitchenette and separate-access office, together with a self-contained cottage ideal for guests, extended family, private work or additional lifestyle use.
Rich in Newcastle history and originally built for Edward and Augusta Merewether, The Ridge has been sympathetically renovated into one of the region’s most distinguished and tightly held family residences – a once-in-a-generation coastal estate moments from surf beaches, village cafés, boutique shopping and leading schools.
