16A Giles Road, Palm Beach

AUCTION: 10:45 a.m. Saturday 17 February 2024 On-Site (will not be sold prior) Half a century ago the Duke dynasty enjoyed this grassy hilltop for countless sandy summers, weaving their way into the annals of Palm Beach history. A recent felling of pines reveals the startling plunging views they once enjoyed; Actual sands of Palm Beach, its adjoining coves, jagged headlands Rakino Island (in full) and the Gulf. The breadth of the land on this high-side northern row, its concrete drive and the original family bach will flummox with delight, those scouting dream-sites, but also those seeking a do-up bolthole for now. No need for phones at the beach with your own semaphore system - a towel on the deck will serve as "BBQ-ready" alert for those of your clan on the beach (a tip from Mrs. Duke). Nip through the east boundary onto the Crescent Rd Extension track, 8 minutes stroll to the beach via Hill Rd. We are excited to assist you take the baton from the Duke family, whose patent instruction to us is that they're "doing this once and doing it properly."