I could not recommend Peter and Sandra's place enough. Myself and my boyfriend stayed in their self contained apartment on the property for 6 weeks in May and June. We were incredibly comfortable over this period and are happy and thankful to have had such a wonderful space to live in. The apartment is an oasis of calm, completely standalone from the main property with enough privacy to make it feel like a completely separate property. Peter and Sandra are so kind and were very responsive if we needed anything (which was quite rare). They were also kind enough to give us some amazing homemade cookies on arrival (and once or twice afterward!). When walking past the main house, you will occasionally bump into the two yorkshire terriers, Gin and Tonic, who are extremely friendly.
In terms of the apartment itself, the generous floor to ceiling height and brightly lit rooms made the space extremely liveable.
In addition to the wonderful architecture, the furnishings are all very high quality and stylish - it is clear that the space has been put together by an interior designer. The bathroom is a highlight with beautiful tiled floors and a brand new, large ceiling height power shower set elegantly into the corner of the room. The toilet and washbasin area are all new appliances set in expensive porcelain fittings.
The apartment has its own patio area with outdoor furniture in addition to a spacious private balcony with views of the reserve below. There is also access to the parkland which is a 2 minute stroll to what is essentially a private beach (Chinaman's beach). We often would sit out in the evenings and cook our dinner on the barbecue, before taking an evening stroll to the beach.
The property is located a 15 minute walk from nearby Mosman, a bustling town with many excellent shops, cafes and coffee shops. Buses to the city pass by on the Spit Road which is a five minute walk up the hill. It takes about 25 minutes once on the bus, which in itself is a great journey taking in harbour bridge and views of the Sydney opera house.
All in all, our overwhelming positive experience in Sydney was made possible by having our base in this gem of an apartment. We would come back in a heartbeat and are so glad Peter and Sandy made this space available!