“Prepare to be amazed, this is a once-in-a-lifetime
offering that must be seen to be believed.”
In a sad coda to the life of the Wright family’s
patriarch, Rob, the compound he’s lived in for the back half of his
life, and right behind his favourite wave Boulders, has
just been listed with three-mill plus hopes.
The joint at 5 Skennars Road,
Skennars Head was built on almost seven acres back when Skennars
was all rolling green fields and long before the place got turned
into a housing development, with crudely fashioned
boxes being schlepped to dumb Australians for a minimum $1.3 mill
buy-in.
Rob Wright’s house has views from Lennox to Broken Head and the
Cape Byron lighthouse.
The selling lit is compelling:
Prepare to be amazed, this is a once-in-a-lifetime offering
that must be seen to be believed.
With endless future potential (STCA), this exciting property
will delight whether you’re looking to update the current homestead
and grounds, create a striking statement residence or landbank for
future growth.
The existing brick and tile home is spacious and versatile
with a unique layout that will suit a wide range of owners. Four
bedrooms and two bathrooms await in the main residence with
multiple living areas that connect effortlessly to the outdoors.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and family room takes in spectacular
views over the property to the ocean beyond plus there’s a separate
living room complete with a cosy brick fireplace for those cool
winter nights.
Multiple covered patios and a wrap-around deck take full
advantage of the picture-perfect surrounds and will make
entertaining guests a true joy.
A double garage and a large 7.8×3.9m storage room add
functionality and there’s a two-bedroom, one-bathroom
self-contained studio with a kitchen, sitting area, balcony and
deck. Here, the expansive outlook will amaze while the addition of
this bonus living space is perfect for accommodating extended
family or visitors who come to share in this one-of-a-kind
property.
Depending on your vision for the site, there’s potential to
keep horses and create a dressage arena or even look to create two
separate homes that capitalise on this incredible locale (STCA).
Scenic national parks, coastal walks and renowned beaches are all
at your fingertips along with bustling shopping hubs, cafes and
entertainment options that are all just waiting to be
explored.
– Spectacular landmark property that must be seen to be
believed
– A rare 2.692-hectare offering with expansive ocean views to
Cape Byron
– Update, redevelop or land bank for future growth, the choice
is yours (STCA)
– Existing 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home with multiple living
areas on offer
– Open kitchen, dining and family room plus covered patios and
a wrap-around deck
– Your master bedroom boasts an ensuite and a walk-in robe for
added privacy
– A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio with more breathtaking
elevated views
The one-time world title contender Owen Wright, who is
thirty-four, has spent the last five years caring for his Dad Rob
even as he deals with the lingering effects of his own brain
trauma.
In a harrowing post on social media four months ago, Owen spoke
movingly about his Dad’s struggle as the pair sat side by side,
checking the surf at Boulders, a quirky rock-bottom wave just south
of Lennox, and a favourite wave of his old boy’s. It was Rob’s last
stop before going into a Dementia unit.
surfing all the way up until two years ago. And today we’ve come
down to Boulders to say see you later to Boulders, because we’re
off to the Home today. We’re taking him to the nursing home to get
some better care.”
“He’s surfed here forever. Every morning. He was still surfing
here three years ago. And five years ago he got diagnosed with
dementia. He hid it before that. He already knew before that, but
he hid it from us.
“But we found out about it five years ago and he was surfing all
the way up until two years ago. And today we’ve come down to
Boulders to say see you later to Boulders, because we’re off to the
Home today. We’re taking him to the nursing home to get some better
care.
“We fought pretty hard, didn’t we Poppy, to keep you out of
there. That was your wishes. You said that to me years ago, ‘I
don’t want to go in there. I don’t ever want to go into one of
those places.’ So we fought pretty hard to keep you out. And we did
pretty well, I reckon.
“Because the condition he’s in now is non-verbal, can barely
walk, doesn’t get out of bed much. You know, dementia can be pretty
messy and incontinence is a part of that, not knowing how to feed
yourself. Losing bodily functions. That’s something I wasn’t aware
of when this started. I thought it was just memory. And seeing how
far it goes is quite shocking, but we did our best to keep him out
of the Home for as long as we could.
“It definitely took a toll on me personally and emotionally, but
you do anything for your mums and dads. And I guess today is a big
day for us, hey Poppy? We’ll put you into the Home, get some care,
get some nurses around and maybe meet some new people.
“Anyway, what a journey mate, what a journey. So, it’s been a
pleasure. It’s been a wild ride, for sure.”
