Kate Farrelly

Mike Faulkner has what he calls a “bad habit of getting bored”, so instead of a town house or a unit in a retirement village, the couple downsized to Pegasus, a 40-hectare estate in Berrima, now for sale.

Just 550 metres from the buzz of Bondi Beach, this leafy cul-de-sac address delivers a peaceful retreat without sacrificing convenience.

Castlecrag's unique architectural legacy may draw buyers in, but its nature-filled lifestyle and city convenience keeps them for the long term.

Set on four hectares of bushland, this extraordinary Cowan retreat pairs panoramic nature reserve views with landscaped grounds, abundant wildlife and complete privacy.

With elite schools, excellent transport links and a thriving community spirit, Strathfield has all the ingredients Sydney families are searching for.

From a dilapidated weatherboard cottage to a thing of quiet country splendour, Six Acres is a dreamy reimagining of a 125-year-old homestead.

Homes rarely hit the market in Clontarf – its mix of bushland, harbour access, city proximity and large homes are too good for locals to give up.

Once defined by Federation homes and quiet streets, Epping has been reshaped by the arrival of the metro, driving a wave of high-density development.

This renovated family home is stylish, welcoming and only two sets of traffic lights from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The lower north shore suburb wins people over for the long haul, with annual home turnover much lower than the Sydney average.