Behind the doors of a music legend’s home where stars like Tom Jones once gathered

A private and tranquil Central Coast hideaway that was the home of the award-winning late singer and record producer Larry Page, is set for auction next month.

Famous for his role in 1960s music, Page managed The Kinks, who were known for the song, ‘You Really Got Me,’ and The Troggs, who achieved fame for the song, ‘Wild Thing’.

England-born Page spent his last years at 25 Townsend Avenue, Avoca Beach, and his widow has made the sad decision to sell in order to downsize following Larry’s passing about 18 months ago.

Sales agent Brent Pilkington from Stone Real Estate Terrigal said music legends, including icons Tom Jones and John Paul Young have been guests at the home, and many industry figures had visited Page over the years where they would play music they had created with Page.

Mr Pilkington said while there has been a lot of interest in the property because of Page, the home in its own right is amazing.

“If anyone wants absolute privacy on acreage that’s really close to the beach, then that’s what this offers,” he said.

“The home itself has just got a really lovely feel around it, and it’s all on one level, which definitely works with some buyers.

“They originally used recycled timbers throughout. A lot of the timber that’s used in there isn’t available to get anymore.

“So it’s a bit of a timeless design. Most people who’ve had a look at it have said that they wouldn’t really change too much about it, they would just leave it as it is.”

Set on a 10,604sqm lot, and designed by prominent local architect Max Thitchener, the four bedroom, two bathroom residence’s long list of highlights include a series of raked ceilings and columns, timber floorboards and a sprawling rear veranda.

“When they initially designed it, they designed it into almost like two halves,” Mr Pilkington said.

“So when you come into the entry foyer and on one side, you’ve got effectively quite a big living space, and then two bedrooms, and on the other side, it’s like a mirror of that.

“It’s got a big living space, and then another two bedrooms as well…. and you can shut the door between the two so they designed it so they could have guests over and the opportunity for privacy.”

The property will head to auction on October 11.

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