The five-bedroom property at 246 Penguins Head Road, which overlooks Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach and offers unrivalled northerly views over the Pacific Ocean, is scheduled for auction on December 8 with a guide price of $3.9 million.
Craig Hadfield of Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, who originally sold the property to Lopez 20 years ago, is selling the coastal masterpiece that sits on a generous 1,201sqm block with private beach access directly from the backyard.
“Culburra Beach has been my sanctuary, my place to dream and recharge,” Ms Lopez said.
“The views, the sound of the ocean, the connection to nature – it’s all been part of my creative journey.”
The property features an open-plan design that captures panoramic ocean views through the double-door entrance, with glass sliding doors and louvre windows allowing sea breezes and sunlight throughout.
The master suite includes ocean views, a walk-in robe and spacious ensuite, while the chef’s kitchen overlooks prime whale-watching territory.
A central courtyard with undercover entertaining areas, alfresco dining, and private stairs leading directly to the water completes the package, embodying the relaxed coastal lifestyle that has made Culburra Beach one of the region’s most sought-after communities.
Lopez’s legacy in Australian entertainment spans more than four decades, having co-founded and directed the NSW Schools Spectacular for 25 years – recognised as the world’s largest variety show.
She also co-created the Talent Development Project, which has launched the careers of numerous Australian stars, including Human Nature, Angus and Julia Stone, Sam Fischer, and country music sensations The McClymonts, Travis Collins and Morgan Evans.
“Everyone can be a star” was the inclusive vision behind her work, creating platforms for performers regardless of disability or cultural background.
Her Broadway Scholarship program has enabled talented young performers to study at prestigious institutions worldwide.
Lopez’s contributions to Australian entertainment have been widely recognised with an Order of Australia in 1999, an honorary doctorate from UWS in 2010, and the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music in 2012.
Located just 2.5 hours south of Sydney and 30 minutes from Nowra, Culburra Beach offers pristine beaches, waterways, and a thriving café and restaurant scene.
Mr Hadfield reports strong interest from Sydney buyers ahead of the December auction.
For Lopez, the sale represents the closing of one chapter as she prepares to move back to Sydney full-time, coinciding with the upcoming publication of her book chronicling the creation and evolution of both the Schools Spectacular and the Talent Development Project.
“The property has been more than just a holiday retreat, it’s been a place of reflection and rejuvenation following a career that has touched the lives of more than 190,000 students and 30,000 teachers across 42 years,” Ms Lopez said.
