Peter Tout-designed Avalon waterfront sold
Film producer Anita Jacoby and her accountant husband John Cary have finally sold their long-held Avalon waterfront for $3.8 million.
It achieved right in the middle of its $3.7 million to $3.9 million price guide that was offered through McGrath Avalon agent James Baker.
The redundant four bedroom home previously had a price guide of $3.85 million to $4.23 million with LJ Hooker's David Watson when it was listed heading into Spring.
Jacoby paid $206,000 for the 1021 sqm property in 1985 and commissioned award-winning architect Peter Tout to build the home about 20 years ago.
Still smitten with Pittwater she said recently that most people don’t realise how beautiful the peninsula is."
“I’ve been all over the world and Pittwater is world class to me.”
The media executive is best known for her work on Enough Rope, 60 minutes and The Gruen Transfer and was previously managing director at ITV Studios Australia.
The couple upgraded in the suburb in 2015, spending $5.7 million on six bedroom waterfront surrounded by tropical gardens.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
