Estate Grounds & Property Stewardship
Northern Beaches, Sydney
Structured, subscription-based oversight for high-value coastal homes.
Where the standard was defined…
In the early 2000s, founder Shayne Allen was appointed live-in caretaker of Kahlúa in Palm Beach
one of the Northern Beaches’ most prestigious private residences.
Entrusted with full oversight, he managed presentation, coordinated specialist trades,
monitored coastal wear and maintained a standard where excellence was assumed.
That experience forged the stewardship philosophy that defines Pleasant-Street today.
Most property services focus on tasks.
We focus on standards and condition.
High-Value Homes Require Presence
Salt air degrades finishes.
Storm systems test drainage.
Irrigation fails quietly.
Moisture becomes mould.
Small issues escalate quickly when no one is observing them.
A Structured Monthly Plan
Step 1 :
Assessment
We walk the property and establish presentation standards and priorities.
Step 2 :
Stewardship
Visits Choose weekly or fortnightly presence. Hours are directed where they are needed most.
Step 3 :
Quiet Reporting
After each visit, you receive a concise update outlining work completed and observations.
A property walkthrough allows us to assess scope, exposure and presentation expectations.
Our Subscription Plans
Care Plan
$400-$1650 Per Month
Best for:
Smaller or medium-sized high-end homes
Owners who want consistent presence
Lawn, hedges, seasonal tidy & regular checks
Includes:
Weekly or fortnightly visits
Lawn & ground care
General tidy & presentation standards
Irrigation checks and visible condition reporting
Quick post-visit note
Stewardship Plan
$1650-$3450 Per Month
(Most Popular Tier)
Best for:
Medium or larger homes
Holiday homes/absentee owners
Owners who want deeper oversight
Includes everything in the Care Plan plus:
Deeper seasonal pruning and garden cycles
Storm checks after major events
Irrigation & drainage awareness
Minor maintenance within included hours
Detailed visit summaries
Estate Plan
$3450-$6500 Per Month
Best for:
Large properties
Fully managed estates
Owners travelling often
Includes everything above plus:
Priority scheduling
Trade coordination (plumber, pest, arborist, electrician)
Quarterly planning & preventative strategies
Pre-arrival and event preparation
Greater on-site presence
On-site assessment required prior to structured proposal.
Plans are customised after assessment.
We keep our client base limited to protect quality and response times.
About Pleasant-Street
Pleasant-Street is a Northern Beaches estate grounds and property stewardship practice established in 1998.
We deliver structured monthly oversight for high-value homes across Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Avalon and surrounding areas including Great Mackerel Beach, protecting presentation and anticipating issues before they escalate.
Discreet, consistent and detail-driven, our standard was forged at the highest level of coastal property care.
Please provide the details below so we can arrange an on-site visit.
Caretaking Experience. Discretion & Awareness. Structured Stewardship.