A rundown house in Killarney Heights on Sydney's Northern Beaches, once owned by a man who lived in his front yard after his belongings filled the property, has reportedly sold for A$1.81 million. The sale highlights the property's development potential despite its unusual and troubled history, with the site having been the subject of a 2012 court case over unsafe hoarding conditions. It was one of the most-clicked auction listings in New South Wales in the week before selling, reflecting strong buyer interest in the 710-square-metre block.

The property was marketed for its renovation or redevelopment potential and features a family living area, large windows and upstairs bedrooms with a covered balcony. Former owner Joachim Ulrich had reportedly been living outside since 2004 after his house reached capacity, prompting neighbour complaints and a NSW Land and Environment Court case in 2012, where a judge noted he had built sleeping quarters and an outdoor living area in the front yard. The court found the accumulated items, including VHS tapes and kitchen appliances, posed a public health risk by attracting rats and mosquitoes; recent listing photos show the yard mostly cleared, though debris and worn interiors remain visible.