Laffing Waters, Chips Rafferty's former Pittwater home listed

A Lovett Bay property once owned by the legendary actor Chips Rafferty has been listed for sale with $3.5 million plus hopes through Unique Estates.

The property, on Pittwater's western foreshore, was rebuilt the house into a modern residence cantilevered over the water by the retired businessman and yachtsman John Dunn and his wife, Bernice.

The couple had bought Laffing Waters for $550,000 in 1987.

Title Tattle recalls in 1949, Chips Rafferty and his wife, Ellen, bought the block for £1,205 and built their house.

Accessible only by boat, ferry or water taxi, the house has 180-degree views from every room, including the living room and the main bedroom suite, which has a sitting room and study. There's also a private deep water jetty and pontoon.

In 1998, the Dunns bought the neighbouring Sturdee Lane property for $350,000, extending the block to 2538 square metres.