“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.
“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.”