Northern Beaches Movers and Shakers: properties to watch

When the couple first moved in, they had a growing family and knew they needed more space. "We renovated and extended out the back, added an indoor outdoor al fresco area with a built-in gas BBQ, a whole new kitchen and additional bedroom," says Sally.

The whole home packs a punch. "It's quite unassuming from the outside but everyone who walks in says 'OMG wow'."

Now with four kids, aged two to eight, they are keen to upsize again but Sally says the location has been ideal for their lifestyle. "My husband and I both work in the city and this is really accessible to the city," she says. "We can walk the kids to school. I'm from Mudgee and the community feel here is not dissimilar."

t's up for auction on November 6 with Jill Rafferty from McGrath Collaroy, with a price guide of $2.8 million.

An opportunity awaits at 5 Malcolm Street, Narrabeen for someone who has a vision of what this property could be. Its key selling point is that it's a mere 50 metres to the beach.

Owned by the same family for five generations, it's currently a home combined with a hair salon.

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the property also has a separate garden studio with bathroom. If you don't want to knock it down and build your dream home, there is opportunity for an additional income stream because you can self-contain two bedrooms as separate accommodation with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.

Close to cafes and buses, this is set to be popular among those who want to be seconds from the sand and surf.

It's listed for auction on October 30 with Greg Duce of Stone Mona Vale with a guide of $3.3 million.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 11 Riverview Parade, North Manly is an example of luxe family living.

With a pool, terrace, wine cellar and butler's pantry, it's ideal for entertaining. Exuding contemporary style, it has multiple living areas and an office for those who want to avoid the commute and work from home.

Located in North Manly with a north-east aspect, it's walking distance to the beach, cafes, transport, Manly Wharf and parks.

It will be up for auction through Matt Brady of Belle Property Seaforth with a guide of $5 million.

The unique property at 14 Aitken Avenue, Queenscliff is bound to capture the imagination of those who can see its potential or who will fall in love with the P&O design and are looking for a sound investment. The upper and lower duplex is currently two homes, each featuring two bedrooms and sunroom/study.

However, there are many options with this property: you can leave it as is, or refurbish and flip, or convert it into a large home.

Its location is a cracker. Owner Steve Natilli, who works in building and property consulting, says: "It's in front of Manly Lagoon, a short flat stroll to the centre of Manly and you're literally 400 metres from the beach. Because it's a no through road, you don't get any traffic. It's a great space with a park out the front."

It's up for auction with Sean King of Whitehouse Freshwater on November 6 with a guide of $3.75 million.

You can own a little piece of history now that 59-61 Marine Parade, Avalon Beach is on the market.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is currently two self-contained two-bedroom apartments that can be consolidated into a single residence or can simply continue as a dual-income investment vehicle.

However, we expect that savvy developers will salivate at the fact it's on a whopping 3364 square metres of land across two separate titles. One block is currently vacant so the possibilities are endless if you want to build just minutes from the beach.

The property has had a long history, variously serving as a post office, dentist and surfers' digs. The piece de resistance is the landmark 1901 artist's studio perched on the top of the cliff, which has coastal views to die for. It's up for auction on October 30 through James Baker of McGrath Pittwater with a guide of $5.75 million.

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