6 Dawson Avenue Brighton - James Buyer Advocates

6 Dawson Avenue, Brighton – Land First, House Later

This is a clear case of buying for the land, not the home. 6 Dawson Avenue sits in the heart of Brighton’s Golden Mile on 1,115 sqm of flat, north-facing land—precisely the type of canvas many high-end buyers have been waiting for. The current home? Serviceable, but not the draw. This is “bulldozer bait”—not in disrespect, but in reality. The block presents a rare opportunity: no trees, no heritage, and very few design constraints, making it one of the more buildable sites we’ve seen this year. You’re not just buying space, you’re buying freedom.

What’s particularly compelling here is how the land ticks boxes that other “development sites” miss. It’s not tucked away or compromised. It’s well-placed, flat, and proportioned for the kind of home buyers at this level expect. And while there are plenty of listings that flirt with potential, this one delivers it outright. That said, the value still hinges on context—there’s a number of unsold properties nearby with similar ambitions but smaller land or heritage overlays. This one feels better poised.

If you’re planning a long-term, high-quality build—or even weighing up a land bank play—this block deserves sharper consideration. We’re helping several buyers right now in the same price range make decisions between ‘fixer’ and ‘foundation’. Sometimes the best way to know if this is “the one” is to compare it against what it’s not.

Mal James
James Buyer Advocates
0408 107 988
mal@james.net.au
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