BEHOLD the Volendam, a grand house for sale on the waterfront at Daleys Point, with architecture reminiscent of a cruise ship.
House that looks like a cruise ship for sale in Daleys Point
Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate
Jess Verrender
11 Empire Bay Dr, Daleys Point.
A GRAND house on the waterfront at 11 Empire Bay Dr, Daleys Point, Volendam,is probably one of the most unique properties to hit the market on the Central Coast.
The name was inspired by the layout of the house which is reminiscent of a cruise ship.
"When my family migrated to Australia from Holland in 1950, we were on that boat and it was the last voyage that it ever did," vendor Ben de Boer said.
The balcony from the main bedroom is like the upper deck of a ship.
"When we left Holland there was a photo of us standing in front of that boat. A story was written about us because my parents protected a Jewish family during the war – they're now in America.
"We decided a few years ago that the house needed a name. Someone said that it looked like a big cruise ship, and I realised that the name Volendamwould be perfect."
All common areas face the water, with bedrooms at the back of the house.
With extensive deep waterfront views, a narrow corridor of eight bedrooms stretching along the top level of the house, internal lift, a winding staircase set against an enormously tall feature wall and a downstairs area that includes full wet-bar, home theatre, games room and gym, it is easy to get the cruise ship reference.
The downstairs "party zone" is where Mr de Boer, a car collector, has kept his cars. He also keeps a boat which he said is ideal given the location.
Downstairs is the "party zone", which includes a full wet-bar.
"It's rare to get deep water access for a boat like this," he said.
Upstairs on ground floor level are the main living areas, all open-plan, spilling out onto a balcony that overlooks Daleys Point and St Huberts Island.
Then if you head up to the top, there is a main bedroom that has its own large balcony and humungous ensuite.
"The balcony is totally private because it's higher than everyone else's houses," Mr de Boer said.
The perfect spot to get some sun from the privacy of your own bedroom, the main is as big as some people's apartments.
Behind the main there is a long corridor with enough bedrooms to house the Von Trapp family.
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"It's probably the most unique house I've seen," Mr de Boer said
"There are so many bedrooms, you could even block off part of the hallway and turn it into a separate apartment."
11 Empire Bay Dr has a price guide of $3.6-$3.9 million.
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