Sentry Rock

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Sentry Rock, the Hawkesbury River log cabin that belonged to horse racing couple Bob and Wendy Lapointe, has finally settled.
It's been bought by Louise Cordina, chief executive officer of Cordina Farms, one of Australia's premier chicken meat businesses.
She's paid $4.5 million for the Appalachian Log Homes built residence which was a favourite getaway for the late Sydney stockbroker Rene Rivkin.
Rivkin built the home in the late 1990s with three bedrooms, but the Lapointe's have since renovated and expanded, adding an extra wing, after paying $1.45 million in 2011.
Rivkin would either fly or boat to the secluded riverfront some 60 kilometres north west of Sydney.
Ray White Windsor agent Peter Chidgey sold the home. 
Bob Lapointe imported Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Sizzler to Australia.
Cordina has been the CEO at one family ran Cordina Farms since 2010 having moved through the ranks after joining full time in 1996.
She is still looking for a buyer for her luxury waterfront at Wagstaffe on the Central Coast.
The Kevin Snell-designed home on 1960 sqm has 180 degree views from Ettalong to Brisbane Water.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Hawkesbury River log cabin Sentry Rock sold to Louise Cordina

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Sentry Rock, the Hawkesbury River log cabin listed by the horse racing couple, Bob and Wendy Lapointe, is under offer.
They had $5 million expectations through Ray White Windsor agent Peter Chidgey for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-spencer-124588930" target="_blank">Wiseman’s Ferry</a> retreat ahead of this week's scheduled auction.
They have owned the log cabin since 2011 when they paid $1.45 million for the retreat built by the late Sydney stockbroker, Rene Rivkin. 
It has been extensively expanded and renovated including a central spiral staircase which the Lapointe's imported from the United Kingdom.  
Rene Rivkin built it as a three bedroom house in the late 1990s but the Lapointes have added an extra wing.
Built by Appalachian Log Homes, the cabin was a favourite getaway for Rivkin, who used to fly or boat into the secluded riverfront location, set 60km North West of Sydney CBD.
"When Captain Arthur Phillip and his crew explored the Hawkesbury River in the 1780’s they came across a prominent, vertical slab of sandstone," the agent said.
"They gave this landmark the name Sentry Rock," he noted.
The Sentry Rock property is located on ten acres of flood free riverfront land with its main master craftsman built of Cypress log structure with cathedral ceilings and two separate bedroom wings.
All six bedrooms, four with ensuites, have views of the bushland and river. 
With no neighbours in sight on the Wisemans Ferry Road or on the other side of the river, the new owners will enjoy absolute privacy. 
The garden has an installed water fall and lily pond.
The riverside entertainment area comes with wood fired pizza oven, BBQ area and fire pit close to a sandy beach, boat ramp as well as a 33m x 7m munitions barge permanently moored for large deep water boat access.
The Lapointe's retain Muskoka Farm stud which is further down the road at Gunderman. 
Lapointe came to Australia when 26, later importing Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Sizzler.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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