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The Alex Popov-designed Bellevue Hill home of the philanthropic art collector Ray Wilson has been snapped up before its September 9 auction.
Its listing, six years after the death of his partner, James Agapitos, was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alisoncoopes.com/">through Alison Coopes</a>.
Title Tattle expects the house, which was designed to showcase the pair's substantial art collection, fetched $4 million plus.
Wilson and Agapitos bought the 930 square metre Bellevue Road property in 1994 for $1.06 million.
Popov designed a two-storey house with whole-floor guest retreat.
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Wilson is off to The Residence, the newly completed College Street, Sydney complex. 
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Alex Popov-designed Bellevue Hill mansion sells pre-auction through Alison Coopes

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It's taken a year but Michael Hannan, of the publishing family, has sold his Potts Point penthouse for $2,975,000.
It’s in the Kingsclere building, the landmark 1912 Edwardian-style residential block.
It's a four-bedroom, 25-square apartment located on the corner of Macleay Street and Greenknowe Avenue.
The penthouse was marketed through <a href="https://www.rwebay.com.au/1017575/" target="_blank">Richardson &amp; Wrench agents Jason Boon and Geoff Cox</a>.
Hannan bought it in 2011 for $3.45 million from Paul Uren, of Goldman Sachs JBWere, and his wife, Jennifer, who had initially expected $4 million plus.
North facing and creatively rebuilt by Burley Katon Halliday and George Freedman, the penthouse was marketed as "offering glamourous New York inspired living in the heart of Sydney's uber chic Potts Point."
It's been available for rent at $1,950 a week because the doctor tenant has just bought closer to the Paris end of Macleay Street securing entreprenuer James Vaile's apartment on the corner of Rockwall Crescent for $3.6 million through Di Jones Real Estate agents Gary Sands and Jane Schumann.
It had traded at $3 million in 2011, with a subsequent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.darrylgordondesign.com">Darryl Gordon</a> redesign.
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Kingsclere, Potts Point penthouse sold

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Just maybe the seriously slow NSW coastal market is set to finally end its post-gfc depression.
The bellwether sale might be Villa Palma, the NSW mid-north coast holiday house of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.garthbarnettdesigners.com">interior designer Garth Barnet</a>t, which has been sold for about $1.6 million.
It's been bought by an expatriate London based banker who, perhaps aided by the currency shift, is ahead of the curve given lengthy local NSW buyer hesitation for any debt-laden second home acquisitions.
With views of Diamond Beach, a nature reserve and the hinterland, the Mediterranean-style Red Head house was designed for entertaining.
It has large, open-plan living and dining areas that flow out to terraces, courtyards and the swimming pool.
Its been fitted out with massive carved antique doors from India and stone works from Java and Bali and inlaid cabinetry from Morocco.
It was listed for sale at $1.85 million six months ago through Richard Cooper of Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay inconjunction with Bob Gould of Tallwoods Real Estate.
The property is about a 15-minute drive north of Forster, three hours north of Sydney.
"Villa Palma has been created for those who appreciate style, luxury and privacy," <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/doublebaybondibeach/properties/266522" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the marketing says</a>.
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Could Garth Barnett's Red Head villa sale be the bellwether for a NSW coastal home revival?

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New home sales fell for the first time in five months in July 2013, said the Housing Industry Association.
"There has been strong upward momentum to new home sales since the record lows plumbed in 2012. One monthly fall, while disappointing, does not really change the story," said HIA chief economist, Dr Harley Dale.
The HIA new home sales report, a survey of Australia's largest volume builders, showed that total seasonally adjusted new home sales fell by 4.7% in July, the first decline in total sales since a drop of 5.3% in February.
Detached house sales fell by 6.4% cent in July, which was also the first decline since February.
But sales of multi-units posted a monthly rise of 7.2% following a 17.5% in June.
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"What we need to observe over the remainder of this year is strong growth in new home sales volumes," commented Harley Dale.
"To date, what we have seen is a recovery from a very low base which takes sales volumes back to levels that are reasonable, but still well short of healthy.
"It remains the case that detached house sales are running well below long term average levels in four out of five mainland states.
"The aggregate multi-unit sales measure is in a similar position of under-performance," added Harley Dale.
In the month of July 2013 detached house sales fell by 4.2 per cent in New South Wales, 10.5 per cent in Victoria, 9.6 per cent in South Australia, and 10.8 per cent in Western Australia. Detached house sales increased by 12.6 per cent in Queensland in July following three consecutive months of decline.
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Queensland defies return trend of new homes sales fall: HIA

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South African hotel king Sol Kerzner is set to take over the management of the Hayman Island luxury resort in the Whitsundays, not quite the outright acquistion recently mooted by The Australian Financial Review.
It's tipped Kerzner International will take over as managers from early next year with the resort to operate under Kerzner International’s One &amp; Only brand after a three month refurbishment.
The One &amp; Only brand operates luxury resorts in locations including Mauritius, Dubai, South Africa and Mexico with expansion plans for China.
The official Hayman announcement is expected next week by Mulpha. The Kerzner International chief executive Alan Liebman is due to visit in September.
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Sol Kerzner set to revamp Hayman Island as One & Only resort

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Sydney never ventures too far from its rowdy rum days. Word is Paddington's iconic heritage-listed Juniper Hall could soon become a beer garden. It's the oldest surviving building east of the city by most records.
The two-storey Georgian Oxford Street mansion -  with two Norfolk Island pines in the grounds - dates back to 1824,  and the days of Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
It was ofcourse built from the proceeds of liquor - the pioneering entrepreneurial Robert Cooper, an ex-convict who made his wealth from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/32074079">gin distilling</a>.
It was last September when the NSW National Trust secured $4,551,000 from the well-known Moran healthcare family, who own a portfolio of heritage properties. Controversy had surrounded the listing as local residents petitioned to keep the National Trust property in public hands. It had been restored in 1988 with funds contributed by Amatil, the NSW Bicentenary Council and the NSW National Trust.
Neighbours were happy on hearing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/sydney-s-moran-family-takes-the-prize-as-national-trust-offloads-juniper-hall-for-%2445-million/2012092556804">the Moran's stated plan </a>as turning the historic premises into an art gallery to house the Moran Prizes, which are sponsored by the Moran Arts Foundation. They were also advised the first floor and attic would be converted into a private residence for one of the family members. "We are delighted that Juniper Hall will be restored by the Moran family, a family who have a dedicated passion for heritage and the arts,'' Brian Scarsbrick CEO of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) said at the time. But Andy Ruwald, co-owner of the Bucket List in Bondi Beach, has recently lodged two development applications with Woollahra Council effectively for an open air bar and restaurant on the front lawn of the property.
It has a maximum capacity of 350 patrons and consist of 20 tables, 40 benches and an island bar.
The neighbouring property, The Imperial Hotel recently completed an expensive renovation with a significant costs associated with sound containment.
The initial 248 Oxford Street, Paddington Juniper Hall application put to the Woollahra Council to use the front and rear gardens sought 8am to 11pm weekday and Sunday's and public holidays from 8am to 10pm.
The Moran family are renowned for restoring historic homes across Sydney including Redleaf in Wahroonga.
Family matriarch Greta Moran is actually a distant relative of Sarah Cooper, the wife of Robert Cooper.
But their heritage passion has occasionally been accompanied by neighbour-upsetting revenue desires - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/swifts-mansion-chatelaine-kerry-jones-raises-spectre-of-high-rise-for-darling-point-grounds-title-tattle/2012031553875">most recently at the Gothic home Swifts at Darling Point</a>.
The proposal highlights how residents and property investors can never take their neighbourhood for granted. Watching out for local council development applications is an almost weekly responsibility.
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Distilling entreprenuer seeks to turn Juniper Hall, Paddington grounds into a beer garden

Beachbreak at Casuarina has been listed for sale with&nbsp;$5 million plus hopes by the former&nbsp;Billabong chief Derek O&rsquo;Neill and his wife, Nikki.

The home and&nbsp;gardens are built over four blocks totalling&nbsp;2,911 square metres with direct beach access&nbsp;on the NSW far north coast just 30 metres away.

Its marketed by Unique Estates Australia as &quot;beachfront living at its most luxurious.&quot; The house space is about 815 square metres over two levels.

The 2005 Paul Uhlmann designed home has spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining options&nbsp;behind its&nbsp;formal&nbsp;entrance complete&nbsp;with&nbsp;Frangipani trees.

The main kitchen and living areas feature beautiful New Guinea Rosewood cabinetry, eight&nbsp;metre high ceilings, chocolate quartz tiles and a mixture of electric blinds and windows to maximise natural light and airflow.

Along with&nbsp;the&nbsp;spacious master suite,&nbsp;there are an additional three&nbsp;guest bedrooms&nbsp;upstairs&nbsp;as well as a fourth ensuited guest bedroom on the ground floor. 
 
The lock-up garage can park&nbsp;seven&nbsp;cars. The gardens comes with pool and firepit.

Having joined Billabong in 1992, O&#39;Neill left the struggling retailer&nbsp;in May 2012, replaced by&nbsp;former Target boss Launa Inman who left after 14 months.

Beachbreak listed by former Billabong chief Derek O’Neill and his wife Nikki

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Melbourne bookmaker Mark Read and wife Shari have secured $3.3 million for their Sunshine Coast acreage retreat at Cooroy Mountain.
Read, who’s been involved in the sports betting industry for about four decades, once run his business out of the property which was for sale on and off for three years.
It was last listed at $3.7 million.
The 11-year-old, double-story Queenslander homestead has 1,340 square metres of space across 16 rooms.
The 44-hectare cattle stud property, known as Beauty Falls, sits in the foothills of Cooroy Mountain in the Noosa hinterland.
Horse lovers will be attracted by its Olympic dressage arena, 18 seven-metre stables with four full-size horse boxes, separate tack room, wash bay and a 75-square-metre holding yard and water.
With 15 paddocks and a three-bedroom cottage, the farm improvements include a set of 125-head steel yards, loading ramp, veterinary handling crush, calf cradle and floodlights.
There were $7 million-plus hopes on its initial 2009 listing, which were reduced to $4,875,000.
“I cannot expect even replacement cost in the current market, but in my game you do not win on every race," Read said at the time.
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Take a tip: You do not win on every race as bookie Mark Read secures Cooroy Mountain sale

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The businesswomen Roxy Jacenko didn't get to sell her investment cottage, and former home, at 12 Nelson Street, Woollahra following its weekend auction listing.
She wanted $3.5 million, but like so many other prestige auction vendors faced buyer hestitancy.
She decided to list her investment property as she's been looking to purchase a commercial property to house her business, Sweaty Betty PR.
The 329 square metre property – with the two-bedroom, two-bathrooms was bought in 2006 for $2.8 million.
Interior designer Blainey North fitted out the double fronted, one story, residential home which was previously for sale in 2011 with a $3 million price tag.
According to Australian Property Monitors, there were just three sales over $1.9 million at Sydney weekend auction. They included $1.933 million in Willoughby for a renovated property last sold $590,000 in 1998. There was a $2 million sale in Mosman and a $2.3 million sale in Paddington. 
APM recently carried out a study of $2 million plus sales and found the highest proportion of $2 million plus sales were in:
<h3>Strathfield</h3>
<h3>Balmain East</h3>
<h3>Glebe</h3>
<h3>Darlinghurst</h3>
<h3>Birchgrove</h3>
<h3>Cronulla</h3>
<h3>Sylvania Waters</h3>
<h3>Randwick</h3>
<h3>St Ives</h3>
<h3>Wahroonga</h3>
 The APM report released in July found Strathfield's 37 sales reported of more than $2 million was more than the combined tally of Point Piper, Double Bay and Vaucluse.
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Roxy Jacenko stills seeks buyer for Woollahra investment cottage, as prestige buyers baulk

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Mandolong House, one of Mosman's most coveted heritage estates, has just got a bit larger.
Its $18 million buyer Markus Kahlbetzer has spent $3 million on an adjoining 700 square metre property from the Corbett family. It was once the orchard block of the heritage home.
The main house acquisition set a suburb record price for a non-waterfront residential property in early 2012.
Although set high on the slopes of Balmoral, Mandolong House had limited views which will possibly be improved with redevelopment plans likely to be sought by the pastoral family.
The house previously sat on 2,900 square metres of grounds with a north-south tennis court and pool.
The 1885 residence was transformed four years ago by architect William Smart of Smart Design Studio.
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion features a grand entrance hall, formal reception rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen and entertainment areas that open to wide terraces. There's also a self-contained pavilion for guests.
Markus Kahlbetzer's former home - the penthouse in the 1970s Stuart Murray-designed Elizabeth Bay apartment block Deepdene - remains for sale.
Set on the Elizabeth Bay Road loop, Deepdene stands between the waterfront properties of Oceana and historic Tresco. The architecturally iconic apartment complex was constructed by the builders A.F Little as five separate apartments.
Markus's pastoralist father, John Kahlbetzer acquired the penthouse in 1980, then finished his consolidation in 2006 with the purchase of two units costing $6.6 million from Fay Parker of Parker's Wines. The penthouse outdoor entertainment area was remodelled by landscaper William Dangar with a structure designed by architect Richard Goodwin.
Mandolong House was sold by Barry Roberts-Thomson, deputy chairman of Hutchison Telecommunications, and his wife, Victoria, <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/mandalong-house-listing-set-to-test-mosman-market-after-banking-bonuses-dry-up/2012022753564" target="_blank">and had initial $20 million hopes</a>. It previously lasted traded for $3,375,000 in 1989 from the Damon family, who had owned it for about 50 years. The house has had only four owners.
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Mandolong House (left) tennis court (centre) and new house purchase (right)
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Buying up the neighbours is nothing new in Mosman. Last December Property Observer wrote the high-flying recently retired Australian expat hedge fund trader Greg Coffey had consolidated <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/greg-coffey-gets-his-balmoral-residential-compound-title-tattle/2012120658334" target="_blank">a 4,400 square metre Balmoral compound</a> at a $17.8 million cost.
Mosman's biggest inland holding for many decades was Tregoyd. The seven-bedroom 1890s mansion was where Sir Tristan and Lady Antico raised their seven children on the 1.1-hectare consolidation, which included five separate houses, two tennis courts and a private rainforest. Tregoyd was built for Sir William Cullen, who was Chief Justice from 1910 to 1925. It was subdivided off in the late 1990s.
Easterly, a Federation house in Mosman, that sold for $8.75 million in 2003, is considered one of Mosman's most significant non-waterfront residential properties. The six-bedroom sandstone house stands on 2000 square metres. The Upper Spit Road residence comes with tennis court.
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Kahlbetzer's Mandolong House in Mosman expands to 3,600 square metres 

Buying into a masterplanned community often means committing to a vision still years from taking shape. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>, that vision is already visible.

Residents have moved into the completed first stage, landscaped spaces are established, and the next chapter is now underway. Stage 1 has been completed and settled, with Stage 2 now selling off-the-plan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> combines attainable apartment living with sustainability initiatives rarely seen at this price point, including rooftop solar, battery storage and a resident EV-sharing program.

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Located on Schofi​elds Road, just moments from Tal​lawong Metro Station and Schof​ields Train Station, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been designed to appeal to a broad mix of buyers, from first-home purchasers looking for a foothold in Sy​dney's property market to downsizers seeking a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been conceived as a thoughtfully planned masterplanned community that will evolve over multiple stages, with buyers now able to secure one, two and three-bedroom apartments within a neighbourhood that is already beginning to establish its identity.

One of the project's defining features is its focus on sustainability. Solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure have been incorporated throughout the development, reflecting a long-term approach to both environmental performance and everyday convenience.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the development's vision, with solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure integrated throughout the community.

That emphasis on future-ready living extends beyond the technology. Landscaped communal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and plans for a future retail precinct aim to create a neighbourhood where residents can access daily conveniences without travelling far from home.

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The apartments themselves have been designed with liveability front of mind. Rather than chasing maximum density, the focus has been placed on creating practical homes with generous natural light, usable layouts and strong connections to outdoor space.

Importantly, these design principles have been applied consistently across the one, two and three-bedroom apartment offerings.

The appeal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> is also closely linked to its location within Syd​ney's rapidly evolving north-west growth corridor. Over the past decade, major infrastructure investment has transformed the area, with new transport links, business precincts and community facilities reshaping suburbs like Talla​wong and Schofiel​ds.

The agent says buyers are increasingly recognising the area's long-term potential.

"Typical buyers that we're finding across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> especially are your first-home buyers, your investors, your upsizers as well as your downsizers," Hawes says.

Connectivity remains one of the project's strongest drawcards. Residents have access to both Tallaw​ong Metro Station and Schofi​elds Train Station, providing links to the Sydn​ey CBD, Norw​est Business Park, Macquari​e Park and other major employment hubs. Retail centres including Rous​e Hill Town Centre and Sch​ofields Village are also nearby, alongside schools, parks and future healthcare infrastructure.

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For Stage 1 resident Roji, it is the balance between convenience and comfort that has defined the experience of living at Kew.

"For me, it's a balance of quality and convenience," she says. "Everything I need is right here."

"If I wanted to catch the train, Scho​fields Station is just around the corner. Tallaw​ong Metro connects me to the city."

More importantly, she says, the development has delivered something that cannot be measured in floorplans or specifications.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> feels like home."

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As Stage 2 enters the market, that lived experience may be one of the project's strongest selling points. Buyers are not purchasing into an untested concept or a future promise. They are joining a community that is already taking shape.

Ongoing investment in transport, retail, healthcare and public open space continues to strengthen the appeal of Syd​ney's north-west growth corridor, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>'s established first stage provides buyers with a tangible sense of the community's future direction.

For a limited time, buyer can secure a new home at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> with just a $10,000.

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Kew Tallawong: A growing community taking shape in Sydney's north-west

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a> has received development approval for its 51-storey mixed-use tower at 153-157 Walker Street, North Sydney, set to be one of the tallest mixed-use residential-led buildings in one of Sydney’s most sought-after commercial and residential addresses.

Lodged as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a comprehensive public exhibition and submissions process, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/153-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">the project</a> will deliver 296 apartments, alongside a 170-room, luxury hotel, activated retail and significant public domain improvements.

Situated just 200 metres from Victoria Cross Metro Station, on one of the largest developable sites in North Sydney, the development will rise to 234 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in the suburb. With an end value of approximately $1.5 billion, the project responds directly to the NSW Government’s mandate to accelerate housing delivery in well-located, transit-connected areas.

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The apartment mix will cater to a broad range of buyers, with 65 studio and one-bedroom apartments, 139 two-bedroom residences, 35 three-bedroom apartments, 48 four-bedroom homes, and nine penthouses. Residents will have access to a dedicated amenity level on Level 33, featuring a swimming pool with views towards the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and North Sydney CBD, as well as a gym, library, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor entertaining areas.

The hotel will occupy the lower six levels of the building and include meeting and function spaces, a wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, swimming pool and sauna, further strengthening North Sydney's growing hospitality offering.

At ground level, the development has been designed to improve pedestrian connections through the precinct. More than 700 sqm of retail space will activate the street frontage, while a landscaped through-site link connecting Walker Street, Little Walker Street and Doris Fitton Park will provide new public open space with seating, paving and extensive native landscaping.

Freecity Group Co-Founder and Joint CEO Tony Sun said the project represents one of the most significant development opportunities currently available in North Sydney.

"This is one of the most significant development sites in North Sydney and it comes at a pivotal moment for the precinct," Sun said.

"North Sydney is undergoing a genuine transformation, and this project will contribute housing the city urgently needs while creating a landmark destination."

Executive Director of Development Michael Romano said demand for both residential and hotel accommodation would continue to strengthen as the Metro precinct matures.

"The structural demand for high-quality housing and hotel accommodation in North Sydney is compelling, and will only grow as the precinct continues to evolve around the new Metro station," Romano said.

Architectus has designed the tower, orientating the apartments to maximise views towards Sydney Harbour while introducing a sculpted façade intended to respond to light, wind and the surrounding skyline.

Architectus Principal Marko Damic said the design sought to create a tower that contributes to the public realm as much as the skyline.

"We wanted to design a tower that doesn't just sit in the skyline but actively participates and contributes to city life," Damic said.

First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> have celebrated the topping out of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf,</a> marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Syd​ney's most anticipated waterfront communities.

Located on Sydney's harbourfront at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, the project has now reached its highest structural point, with construction progressing strongly towards completion in 2027. 
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The milestone was celebrated on-site with project partners Phoenix Property Investors, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Versatile Construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, consultants and stakeholders, to recognise the collective effort behind the transformation of the historic waterfront site into a vibrant new residential, marina and lifestyle destination.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will deliver a mix of waterfront residences and terraces, complemented by a private 36-berth marina, waterfront dining opportunities and a revitalised foreshore designed to reconnect the community with the river's edge. 
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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said the project represented a rare opportunity to create the next chapter in Sydn​ey's long history of successful waterfront precincts. 
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"Throughout Sydney, some of the city's most sought-after addresses have emerged from carefully considered waterfront precincts such as Woolloom​ooloo Wharf, Walsh Bay and Breakfast Point," Brown said.

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"What makes these places so successful is that they become much more than residential developments," Brown said.

"They bring together homes, hospitality, marina facilities, public spaces and a strong sense of community in locations where future supply is incredibly limited."

Brown has long described absolute waterfront land in Sy​dney as "finite."

"Once these opportunities are developed, they are rarely replicated. That's why Syd​ney's waterfront precincts have consistently demonstrated strong demand and long-term value growth over many decades. 
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"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is one of the few remaining opportunities to secure a residence within a masterplanned waterfront community that combines direct water access, marina ownership opportunities and a genuine village lifestyle just moments from the Sy​dney CBD."

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PERIFA Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli said the project reflected a shared commitment to delivering exceptional places that create long-term value for residents and the broader community. 
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"The topping out milestone is a significant achievement for the Versatile Group and a testament to the collaboration between all project partners, consultants and contractors involved," Perilli said. 
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"Beyond the residences themselves, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will establish a new waterfront destination that celebrates the history, character and lifestyle of this unique location while creating a lasting legacy for future generations."

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Construction is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, with structural works now substantially complete across the precinct. Attention will progressively shift to the construction of the waterview terraces, apartment façades, services and interior fit-out works over the coming months. 
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With limited residences and marina berths remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> continues to attract strong interest from owner occupiers and downsizers seeking a premium waterfront lifestyle within close proximity to Putne​y Village, Rh​odes, Top Ry​de and the Syd​ney CBD. 
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As one of the last opportunities to secure a residence within a new masterplanned waterfront community on Sy​dney Harbour, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is expected to remain a highly sought-after address for years to come.

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Abadeen, PERIFA, top out Putney Wharf harbourfront precinct

Kew has long been regarded as one of Melbourne's premier residential suburbs. It's a location defined by its grand period homes, leafy streets and some of the city's most prestigious schools, yet it has often sat just outside the spotlight cast on neighbouring Hawthorn and Camberwell.

Increasingly, however, buyers are recognising that Kew offers much of what draws people to those suburbs, with a quieter residential setting, exceptional amenity and long-term owner-occupier appeal.

Within a few minutes' walk, residents can access Kew Junction, one of Melbourne's most established village centres. Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, boutique retailers and everyday services are all on the doorstep, with local favourites including Centonove, Adeney Milk Bar Cafe, and Frank &amp; Harri creating the type of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find in Melbourne's inner east. Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, Glenferrie Road's renowned shopping and dining precinct in Hawthorn and the retail, dining and entertainment offerings of Camberwell Junction are both just a short drive or tram ride away.

The suburb is equally well connected. Tram routes 48 and 109 provide direct access to the CBD, while High Street and Cotham Road connect residents to the wider inner east.&nbsp;Nearby access to the Eastern Freeway also places the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne Airport within easy reach, adding another layer of convenience for weekend travel.&nbsp;It's a rare combination of connectivity and tranquillity, where quiet residential streets sit just moments from some of Melbourne's most established shopping and lifestyle precincts.

For families, Kew remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held addresses. Carey Baptist Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton Girls' School and Genazzano FCJ College are all nearby, while the Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting clubs provide another layer of lifestyle appeal.

It's within this established pocket that developer Ricdanic is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wimba-ave-kew-9-11-wimba-avenue-kew-vic-3101">Wimba Ave</a>, a boutique collection of just 13 residences across two buildings named after its location on the tree-lined Wimba Avenue,&nbsp;within one of Kew's most prestigious pockets where homes have been known to sell up to and above $8 million.

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The residences prioritise the space that buyers are increasingly searching for but struggling to find in established suburbs. Living areas extend beyond five metres in width, ceiling heights range from three to five metres, and apartments open onto private gardens averaging around 125 sqm. Selected residences also feature balconies of approximately 60 sqm, while premium inclusions include Miele appliances, double-glazed windows, EV readiness, fully electric systems and a 7.2 NatHERS energy rating.

Architect Chris Idle says opportunities to deliver homes of this scale within established suburbs have become increasingly uncommon.

"There are very few opportunities to do these kinds of developments in leafy, established suburbs," he says. "To get this level of amenity, natural light, and architectural freedom in such a setting is extremely rare."

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The architecture draws on Kew's established character through the use of handmade Krause bricks, while landscaping by John Patrick introduces 23 plant species, including nine native varieties, creating an environment which focuses just as much on nature as it does the building.

Construction on Wimba Ave is well underway by renowned high-end builder Sinjen, with completion expected in late 2027. Prices start from $2.22 million.

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The enduring appeal of Kew's tree-lined streets and village lifestyle

"For me, it's the location." That was the first thing Chris pointed to when reflecting on why he and his wife Marita decided to purchase at Candela Ivanhoe, the under-construction new apartment development by Salter Brothers in the heart of the north-eastern M​elb​ourne​ suburb. ​

"We've lived here before… everything is here," Chris said.

"Our doctor is around the corner, there's dentists, pilates, everything we need, restaurants, fast food places, two train stations, Ivanhoe and Darebin, both in walking distance. You don't need anything else."

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Just 10 kilometres from Melbo​urn​e's CBD, Ivanhoe combines direct city connectivity with the amenity of an established village community. Residents have access to highly regarded schools, expansive parklands, public transport, and a thriving retail and hospitality precinct centred around Upper Heidelberg Road, all within a neighbourhood that has retained its leafy character despite its proximity to the city.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a> sits within the heart of this established landscape, positioned just moments from Ivanhoe Village and within walking distance of many of the suburb's most sought-after amenities.

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From Candela, residents can access cafés, grocers, wine bars, restaurants and essential services on foot, while Ivanhoe Station and Darebin Station provide direct connectivity across Mel​bour​ne. The development is also surrounded by some of the suburb's best-known lifestyle destinations, including Pinkie, Laurent, Enni, Docasa and Woodfire Pizza e Cucina, alongside Ivanhoe Plaza, Woolworths, pharmacies and specialty retailers.

Green space is another defining feature of the suburb. Darebin Parklands, Ivanhoe Park, Nellie Ibbot Park and the Yarra River trail network provide extensive opportunities for recreation, while Ivanhoe Golf Course and Ivanhoe Tennis Club continue to underpin the area's long-established lifestyle appeal.

The suburb's education offering further strengthens demand. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Mary Immaculate Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School have helped establish the area as one of Melbou​​rne's most sought-after schooling precincts, attracting families and downsizers alike who want to remain connected to the area.

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While location was the priority for Marita and Chris, the project itself also needed to meet their expectations.

"Whilst location was paramount, I was also looking at design of the environment and Candela ticked every box," Marita said.

"We're just thrilled with our choice."

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Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>, Candela Ivanhoe has been designed to complement its village setting, with an emphasis on generous floorplans, natural light and practical everyday living.

Residents will have access to a range of shared amenities, including a communal rooftop garden and dedicated residential lounge, complemented by a ground-floor café and lifestyle wellbeing centre, helping foster the sense of community already emerging among future owners.

That approach has resonated strongly with the market. More than 90 per cent of purchasers at Candela Ivanhoe are owner-occupiers, with buyers ranging from downsizers and second-home buyers to young families and first home buyers, creating a genuinely multi-generational community of grandparents, parents and children. It reflects a broader shift across Melbo​​urne's apartment market, where buyers are increasingly prioritising neighbourhood quality, lifestyle amenity and long-term liveability.

Currently under construction by Ironside, Candela Ivanhoe comprises 58 apartments. Candela Ivanhoe is scheduled for completion in the coming months, and residents can move in from September. One to four bedroom residences, prices from $649,000 and limited opportunities remaining.

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Jonathan Chancellor

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