A savvy land acquisition made more than 40 years ago is poised to deliver a substantial financial outcome for a Hendra family, though the person who made the original deal will not share in the proceeds.
The property at 63 Sefton Road in Hendra has been listed with a price guide of $3.99 million, according to information provided by Ross Drewe, whose family has owned the home since 1985.
The site’s value stems largely from its unusual size. The original owner expanded what was a standard 32-perch block to more than 44 perches by purchasing a strip of land from a neighbouring property. This strategic move created a 1,122-square-metre parcel – roughly equivalent to three modern residential blocks combined.
The single-storey home, constructed by Griffin and Knowlman in the 1970s, features two independent units built on a slab. Mr Drewe said his father made modifications to the residence after the family purchased it, including opening up the breakfast room with a servery hatch, skylight and glass door leading to the back lawn.
According to Mr Drewe, the lounge area features two large double glass doors overlooking the front lawn. He described it as a comfortable space where his mother spent time in her later years when mobility became more difficult.
The property’s positioning on the larger-than-average block provides green space with lawn and shrubs surrounding all four sides of the house, Mr Drewe noted.
Mr Drewe and his two siblings are proceeding with the sale following their mother’s death in 2024 and their father’s passing approximately four years earlier.
Ray White Ascot principal Damon Warat is handling the sale.
Published 25-January-2026
