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- 2025
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Coming home to Ballamac House
In this feature with View.com.au, Susan reflects on her vibrant childhood at Ballamac House, the changing face of Coogee, and what inspired her to return to the home now being reimagined by Central Element.
- May
- 2025
- Residential
- News
"Steeped in history, Ballamac House has stood as a Coogee icon in Sydney for over a century. For Susan Stuart-Jones, daughter of the late Dr. Reginald Stuart-Jones (1901-1961) - a renowned surgeon, racehorse owner and playboy, the households' memories are stronger than the walls surrounding it. Ballamac House was the backdrop to her extraordinary childhood filled with racing industry intrigue, rock legends rehearsing in the basement, and secret hideaways among its sprawling gardens."
Emily Raynor
Editor, View
"They saw it as a privilege to be involved," she says. "They weren't just looking at the financials, they respected the story of the house. Their plan was to preserve the original 1860s structure while adding a luxury development on the eastern part of the property, which is the prime ocean-view or 'money shot' section."
Susan Stuart-Jones
Former landowner and future Ballamac resident
As we breathe new life into Ballamac House, it’s been a privilege to connect with Susan. Listening to the extraordinary stories of former residents is a vital part of our process – it allows us to create lasting, authentic and enriching places that honour the past while looking to the future.
Ballamac House is a $130 million development that thoughtfully blends heritage restoration with contemporary luxury living. Designed by Central Element in partnership with acclaimed architect and heritage expert, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, with interiors curated by Mim Design and landscaping by JILA, these residences will embody coastal refinement and timeless elegance.
With construction now progressing towards final fit-out and completion, Ballamac House remains firmly on track for its scheduled completion in December 2025.
For more information on Ballamac House, visit www.ballamac.com.au
