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The former Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has an offer for his 90 hectare farm in the Atherton Tablelands.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-livestock-qld-malanda-7813198" target="_blank">He quietly listed the farm in April last year for $1.55 million</a>, with the marketing by Elders agent Susan Bucknell suggesting the owners were looking for a quick sale.
It's taken over a year, and it is not the first time the listing has been under offer, so here's hoping the offer turns into a signed contract.
Spread over three titles in Malanda, the farm was bought by Hockey and his wife, investment banker Melissa Babbage for $625,000 in 2003.
Surrounded by established gardens, the estate comes with a renovated, two bedroom, single bathroom Queenslander.
The couple have an investment portfolio of four properties across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Last year Hockey sold off a seperate 41 hectare farm in Malinda for $600,000 which he bought for $520,000 in 2010. Their Forrest, Canberra bolthole recently fetched $1.151 million.
The Hockey's retain a house in Sydney’s Hunters Hill, which was bought for over $3.5 million more than a decade ago. They also own a six-bedroom house in the coastal village of Stanwell Park in Wollongong in NSW, which was purchased for $782,500 in 2002.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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The first couple on 2016's House Rules were Fil and Joe, who have a 1950's weatherboard house in Melbourne.
Their mortgage is $568,000, which will be their prize if they win the Channel 7 competition.
During their 22 years of marriage, the pair have renovated several houses together.
The oldest team in the competition, Melbourne’s Fil and Joe bring with them a wealth of experience.
“Our first renovation was a 1920s Californian bungalow more than 20 years ago,” says Joe, who counts painting as his biggest strength.
“It’s a cycle; we buy a house, we change it, we look at it and go, ‘Let’s sell it! It’s time to move on.’”
But Fil, 45, and Joe, 48, bit of more than they could chew when they bought their current 1950s weatherboard.
It’s practically unliveable and a giant mortgage has left them with no money for renovations.
“The kitchen isn’t workable, the roof has holes in it and the ceiling leaks,” Joe says.
The whole kitchen slopes on an angle, which means every minute we’re walking through we have to close the drawers as they continuously fall open.
The home has a view from the deck where you can see the river.
Fil, who currently works at a wooden toy store, has a keen eye for design and spends her spare time reading design magazines.
She’s hoping House Rules will be the catalyst for turning her hobby to a career. “I’m hoping to start a new phase in my life. I would love to do this full time.”
Joe, an accountant, will be keeping a close eye on both the budget and Fil, who admits she’s a keen shopper. 
The second house transformed on air on this seasons House Rules was South Australian parents Michelle and Brooke.
The third house renovated on this year's House Rules series was Team NSW Nancy and Daniel, who's rundown 60's house lies halfway between their parent's homes.
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Experience the key for House Rules couple Fil and Jo 

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A property in Millers Point, not part of the NSW Government sell off, was passed in this week.
It was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-millers+point-122544878">passed in at auction </a>on a vendor bid of $1.9 million for the 1882 Kent Street home.
The middle terrace in the revived three Carlson Terrace row was built in the Italian villa style of architecture.
The 99 sqm offering is located at the door of Observatory Hill and offers harbour views over Darling Harbour and Barangaroo from its rooftop terrace.
The home with elaborate parapet and cast iron roof balustrades has three bedrooms, one bathroom, a granite kitchen and walled courtyard.
Di Jones listing agent Elodie Fabre is still negotiating with a few buyers.
The home previously traded for $910,000 in 2008 before the renovation.
The property was privately owned when they purchased and it was before the Labor, the Liberal governments started releasing the other properties.
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Millers Point terrace passed in

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The LJ Hooker agents behind the closure of their franchise in Glen Waverley have two of their Narre Warren properties listed for auction.
Judy Thanh Truc and her husband Joseph Ngo, who are at the centre of controversy after there were irregularities found in a LJ Hooker franchisee trust account, have listed the homes through Ray White.
Homeowners and tenants are said to have lost millions of dollar from the couple who were named LJ Hooker's "Best Team of the Year 2015", according to their now-offline website.
Six LJ Hooker offices in Melbourne have been closed and their franchise agreement has been terminated.
Jane Garrett, Consumer Affairs Minister said that Consumer Affairs Victoria had placed caveats on the two properties, to ensure the sale proceeds are retained as required.
Both are worth more than $1.5 million.
The move comes after Garrett earlier froze the trust funds from the franchises, the records of which are now being examined by CAV.
The two Cranston Close homes have been only owned for a few years.
The first was bought in 2014, when they paid $1.35 million for the sprawling contemporary family home with tennis court and built in playground.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-narre+warren+north-122627030">It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms,</a> two kitchens, home office and a cinema room.
The second was bought only last year, and is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-narre+warren+north-122626722" target="_blank">just two doors down</a>.
Bought in August, the $1.65 million home offers similar privacy on a one acre plot.
At the end of the circular driveway sits the five bedroom home with grand entrance portico.
Each of the five bedrooms have ensuites, there's a teenage retreat upstairs and a large upstairs open entertaining patio.
There is no word on the asking price for the two homes, but they are both available through Ray White Noble Park/Springvale agent Allison Grant for an in room auction on June 8.
Barry Plant, head of the Victorian estate agency that bears his name and which is in talks with LJ Hooker about creating a joint venture company, said the Melbourne trust fund missing millions matter would not affect their ongoing talks. 
 
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LJH trust fund couple's Narre Warren homes for June auction

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Developers Aoyuan and Ecove have responded to the demand for larger apartment, creating two luxurious two-storey 'sky homes' in their landmark ONE30 Hyde Park project.
An amalgamation of four already substantial three bedroom apartments, each 'sky home' is 286 sqm in size with an internal staircase, media room, wine cellar and two balconies.
Both have quality Gaggenau appliances, timber flooring, high ceilings, natural stone bathrooms, marble kitchen benchtops and secure parking.
The super-sized apartments on floors 28 and 29 and 33 and 34 come with <a href="https://one30hydepark.com.au/apartments/" target="_blank">price tags of $8.8 million and $8.9 million.</a>
Last year a 277 sqm penthouse at One30 Hyde Park sold for $9.72 million.
Designed by Bates Smart architects, the building offers one bedrooms from $1.15 million, two bedrooms from $2.19 million and three bedroom apartments from $3.89 million.
Construction company Built have already started demolishing the existing office building at 130 Elizabeth Street to make way for the 38-level residential tower.
The building is due to be completed late 2018 to earn 2019.
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ONE30 Hyde Park super sizes sky homes

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Martinsell, the stately Barossa country estate owned by the Downer political dynasty family has been sold to Peter and Marijan Bulley.
The property had been in the family since 1974, sometimes referred to as Downer Manor.
It was the home of Downer's late parents Lady Mary and Sir Alick and sold following Lady Mary's sudden death in 2014.
Sir Alick died in 1981.
Oren Klemich of Klemich Real Estate secured the $1.9 million sale after having expectations of around $2 million.
The 1901 home, one of the Barossa's grandest abodes comes with 4.85 hectares of sauvignon blanc grapes, which are contracted to Grant Burge Wines.
There's also a chicken run, an old apple packing shed with red gum timber beams and a shearing shed.
Alexander Downer and wife Nicola live in London where he is our High Commissioner.
The Downers last year sold their Mount George family home to move to London.
For Mr Downer, his appointment as Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in March last year was a homecoming, of sorts.
He lived in the official residence — Kensington’s Stoke Lodge — when his father, Sir Alick Downer, was High Commissioner from 1964 to 1972.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian's Mansion Australia section.
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Downer family sell Barossa estate Martinsell

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Sydney's most mediterranean property is possibly La Joie de Vivre, a lavish French provincial mansion at Bayview.
A fresh marketing campaign to sell the luxury home is underway by the former freight tycoon Gregory Poche and his wife, Kay van Norton.
They paid <a href="https://www.redproperty.com.au/buying/NSW/Northern-Beaches/Bayview/House/1P1502" target="_blank">$10 million for the home in late 2003</a>.
The spectacular northern beaches residence with unashamed opulence is now relisted with $6.5 million price expectations through Red Property agents James Economides and Kerry-Anne Nielsen with a June 17 expressions of interest marketing campaign.
Up its semicircular drive, La Joie de Vivre, meaning the 'joy of living' in French, oozes luxury from every angle, with 24-carat gold filigree balustrades and grand foyer.
Perhaps tarnished after appearing on the hit Network Ten reality television show, the Bachelor, the home has sat unwanted on the market for nearly three years.
The 130-square Minkara Road residence overlooking Pittwater and the Pacific was built for Beirut industrialist Agob Dellalian who first sold it for $7 million in early 2003.
Set on a massive 4091 sqm land parcel, the home features a grand formal dining room, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
It's nestled among spotted gum trees with views from its floor to ceiling windows. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.  
 
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La Joie de Vivre, Bayview back on market

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The grand Federation mansion Harelands in Kew has been listed with $12 million to $15 million hopes.
Listed through Prue Jones of RT Edgar Hawthorn, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-120337933" target="_blank">5 Willsmere Road</a> was designed by leading architectural firm Ussher and Kemp and has 11 bedrooms and six bathrooms.
Entry is via a regal reception hall and the lower level features a drawing room with oak panelled ceiling, a verandah running round the house, a rumpus room and a wine cellar.
There is also a seperate and renovated two bedroom cottage and original one bedroom unit on the 2671 sqm land parcel.
Built around 1903 for a family with four sons, it was taken over in the 1950s by Melbourne Legacy as a children's hostel.
Saved from developers in the 1980's, it has since been restored and used as a home and a surgery by its doctor owner.
The home last traded for $539,000 in 1985.
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Kew Federation trophy Harelands listed

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Hawthorn East is the fastest growing rental suburb in Victoria, according to Investar's latest suburb report.
The suburb seven kilometres East of Melbourne's CBD has had a one year change of 16.66 percent on its studios or one bedroom units.
It's closely followed by St Kilda, whose two bedroom houses have seen a change of 16.16 percent.
  
1. Hawthorn East, VIC - Studio and one bedrooms - Median rent: $350 - One year change: 16.66 percent
2. St Kilda, VIC - Two bedroom house - Median rent: $575 - One year change: 16.16 percent
3. Brunswick West, VIC - Two bedroom townhouse - Median rent: $430 - One year change: 13.15 percent
4. Geelong, VIC - Two bedroom unit - Median rent: $360 - One year change: 12.5 percent
5. Sale, VIC - Two bedroom unit - Median rent: $250 - One year change: 11.11 percent
 
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Hawthorn East is Victoria's fastest growing rental suburb: Investor poll

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The Bondi house long embroiled in a battle over its unslightly rubbish hoarding was pulled from its scheduled auction last night.
It wasn't that the Bobolas family came up with the funds to repay Waverley Council, but rather some sheriff's paperwork that wasn't quite right.
It was expected to fetch $2 million plus purely for the 553 sqm plot.
Local residents were unimpressed on the mid-afternoon news that the postponed auction means more weeks or months of stinking stacks of rubbish.
Raine &amp; Horne agent Ric Serrao said the postponement was advised when the sheriff's lawyers checked all the accompanying legal paperwork.
The hoarders has been a 26 year saga between the family and the Waverley Council.
The Bobolas family managed to stop the early 2015 sale when it was listed in February by stumping up $180,000 for cleaning and legal bills.
But Waverley Council released a more recent statement suggesting the family now owes a further $160,000 with legal costs still accruing.
Waverley Council have lodged four local curt writs on the title, the most recent being for over $43,000 court judgement in April.
More than $350,000 of Waverley ratepayers money has been spent trying to control the tonnes of rubbish.
The home has been in the Bobolas family name since they paid $15,000 in 1973.
The new owners when it is sold will have the responsibility of disposing of the rubbish left behind.
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Bondi hoarder home pulled from auction

Avant Townhomes is adding to Ivanhoe’s family-sized housing options with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/three-82-ivanhoe-382-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Three 82</a>, a collection of just 16 four-bedroom townhomes on Upper Heidelberg Road.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/intrapac-property">Intrapac Property</a> townhome division has taken a contemporary approach to the traditional family home, pairing larger floorplans with the lower-maintenance format of a townhouse.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/arcadia-studio">Arcadia</a>, with landscaping by Landsite, the homes feature generous open-plan living and dining areas that connect directly to outdoor spaces, with layouts also designed to maximise natural light and privacy.

Natural stone is used throughout the interiors, including in kitchens that pair stone surfaces with bespoke cabinetry, considered storage and SMEG appliances.

The four-bedroom layouts include built-in wardrobes and a main bedroom with its own ensuite, while family bathrooms service the additional bedrooms. Each home also includes a lock-up double garage and intercom entry.

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Energy efficiency has been incorporated into the design through solar panels, double glazing and reverse-cycle heating and cooling, with the homes targeting 7-star energy ratings.

Rather than incorporating extensive communal facilities, Three 82 has been conceived around private residential amenity, with the 16-home scale keeping the focus on individual homes and their own indoor and outdoor spaces.

The development is located at 382 Upper Heidelberg Road, around one kilometre from Ivanhoe Village's cafés and retail and a short drive from Eaglemont Station and Ivanhoe Station.

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Several of Ivanhoe's established schools are also nearby, including Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar and Ivanhoe Grammar School. The address also provides access to the suburb's parklands and the wider Yarra River corridor.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/nelson-alexander">Nelson Alexander</a> has been appointed to handle sales.

Construction is underway and progressing well, with Three 82 currently tracking toward completion in Q2 2027.

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Three 82 brings boutique four-bedroom townhome collection to Ivanhoe

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has secured a prime Newstead site from fellow developer Fraser, subsequently lodging plans for The Silo, a major mixed-use residential project in Newstead designed around a new public laneway linking the James Street precinct with the wider Gasworks and Newstead neighbourhood.

Proposed for the corner of Chester and Morse streets, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau^Proberts</a>-designed project places its strongest emphasis at ground level, where retail, landscaping and a new cobblestone pedestrian connection would open the site to the surrounding neighbourhood. The design team describes The Silo as “more than a residential building”, positioning the development as an extension of Newstead’s public realm rather than a standalone apartment tower.

“A new cobblestone laneway and landscaped connection between James Street and Gasworks unlock a missing pedestrian link, improving walkability and stitching together two of Brisbane’s significant urban destinations,” Bureau Proberts said in its Urban Design Report.

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The Silo is planned as a mixed-use development incorporating apartments alongside a bar and centre activities including food and drink outlets, indoor sport and recreation, office and retail uses.

Architecturally, Bureau Proberts has conceived the building as a collection of vertically expressed, stepping forms rather than a single uniform tower. The composition rises from an articulated podium before being broken by a triple-height landscaped recreation level, with the upper section becoming more compact before terminating in a landscaped rooftop garden.

The project's name and architectural language draw directly from Newstead's industrial history. Patterned off-form concrete is proposed as the principal façade material, complemented by slender metal rod balustrades and extensive planting. The cylindrical and vertically ribbed elements give the building its silo-like expression, while curved balconies and planted edges introduce a softer subtropical layer.

“The Silo reinterprets its robust forms, scale and materiality through a contemporary subtropical architectural expression, creating a building that acknowledges its industrial legacy, while responding to the way the precinct is occupied today,” Bureau^Proberts said.

The recreation level is one of the defining breaks in the tower. Plans include a lap pool, mature subtropical planting and shared resident facilities within an elevated communal garden. Landscaping continues through the podium and onto the rooftop, where a further garden forms what the architects describe as a “subtropical crown” to the building.

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At street level, the development has been designed to establish a more permeable block. Retail and hospitality tenancies address the public realm, while landscaped pedestrian spaces lead into the new laneway connection. Renders in the design report show the proposed “Silo Lane” as a substantial opening through the podium, framed by cylindrical concrete forms with cascading planting above.

The Silo continues Graya's move into larger apartment developments after building its reputation across high-end residential projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Graya buys Frasers Newstead site, plans The Silo between James Street and Gasworks precincts

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wickton">Wickton</a>’s completed Linacre Rise development in Hampton is giving Bayside downsizers the opportunity to move into a spacious apartment near the beach, with the developer covering stamp duty for a limited time.

The 27-residence development has been designed for buyers who want to simplify their living arrangements without giving up the space, warmth and quality associated with a long-term family home. Most apartments have already been secured by Bayside locals, leaving a select collection of two and three-bedroom residences and penthouses available.

Two-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.275 million, three-bedroom residences from $2.25 million and penthouses from $3.375 million, with the completed homes available to inspect and move into now.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/linacre-rise-hampton-8-10-linacre-road-hampton-vic-3188">Linacre Rise</a> occupies an elevated position on one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>’s quiet, tree-lined streets, around 250 metres from the bay and 500 metres from Hampton’s village centre. Its setting gives residents access to the beach, local cafés, shops and Hampton Train Station while retaining the feel of an established residential neighbourhood.

Architecture and interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a> draw on the warmth and permanence of traditional brickwork, with the building integrated into terraced landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick</a>. Ground-floor apartments are elevated above the street and include private garden courtyards, while several upper-level residences have generous balconies and outlooks toward the bay.

Inside, the residences favour natural materials and generous proportions. Herringbone-pattern European oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, premium joinery and Swiss V-ZUG appliances are among the key inclusions, while integrated storage has been incorporated across kitchens, bathrooms, studies and living areas.

The kitchens have been planned as practical spaces for both everyday use and entertaining, with substantial island benches, detailed cabinetry and adjoining dining and living zones. Full-height wardrobes, plush bedroom carpeting and carefully considered lighting reinforce the residential character Wickton sought to retain for buyers moving from larger homes.

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A Linacre Rise purchaser said the completed apartment had delivered the space, outlook and construction quality they had been seeking.

“The unit is very light, has views to die for over the bay, all construction materials and fittings are premium quality, we have secure parking for three cars, EV charging at very competitive rates, the neighbours are friendly and there is just a lovely ambiance about the place,” the purchaser said.

Environmental features include solar panels, shared electric vehicle charging stations, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation, double-glazed windows and water-efficient fixtures and appliances.

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The development was built by Balmain &amp; Co, with Wickton managing the broader development process through its in-house team.

For downsizers, the project’s completed status removes much of the uncertainty associated with buying off the plan. Purchasers can inspect the finished apartments, understand their outlook and proportions, and move in without waiting for construction to conclude.

The remaining selection includes north-oriented balconies, corner configurations and penthouses with elevated bay views. The developer-paid stamp duty initiative is available for a limited time, with potential savings of up to $200,000 depending on the residence purchased.

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Limited-time stamp duty offer at completed Linacre Rise apartments in Hampton

Luxury apartment buyers have long prioritised design, space and finishes, but increasingly they're placing equal importance on something less tangible: how easily they can live without relying on a car.

At <a>Richmond Square</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> believes that convenience begins beyond the apartment itself, with the mixed-use precinct earning a near-perfect Walk Score of 99.

The development has been planned around the idea that some of the most valuable amenities aren't contained within a building, they're the restaurants, cafés, parks, transport connections and daily conveniences that can all be reached on foot.

Located just behind Swan Street and Church Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/richmond-square-1-wiltshire-street-richmond-vic-3121">Richmond Square</a> places residents within one of Melbo​u​rne's most established lifestyle precincts while offering a quieter residential setting removed from the busiest thoroughfares. East Richmond Station is moments away, trams run along both Swan and Church Streets, and the MCG, Melb​​ourne Park, Yarra River trails and the CBD are all within walking distance. At the same time, the precinct itself will introduce a curated mix of dining, retail, hospitality and wellness offerings, creating a destination that extends well beyond its residential buildings.

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For Fortis, that combination of location and scale was what made the site unique.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a> is one of Melb​o​urne's most established and distinctive inner-city neighbourhoods, with a rare combination of dining, culture, recreation, public transport and proximity to the CBD," the developer said.

"The opportunity at Wiltshire Street was particularly compelling because the site sits slightly removed from the activity of Swan and Church Streets while remaining only moments from everything that makes the area desirable."

Rather than developing a standalone apartment building, Fortis consolidated 15 individual properties to create one of the larger development parcels assembled on Mel​b​ourne's city fringe in recent years. That allowed the team to deliver a genuine mixed-use precinct comprising 107 residences across Wiltshire House and Carmine House, premium office space, hospitality venues, retail, wellness offerings and a future 57-room hotel.

"The scale of the site allowed Fortis to think beyond a standalone apartment building," the developer said.

"Richmond Square could be planned as a complete lifestyle precinct, bringing homes, workplaces, dining, retail, hospitality and wellness together around a series of activated public spaces. The aim was to create a destination that feels connected to Richmond rather than separate from it."

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The emphasis on walkability has also resonated with buyers.

Interest has been strongest from established owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers from Richmond and Melb​ourne's inner east who want to remain close to familiar restaurants, workplaces, family and social networks while moving into a more secure, lower-maintenance home. The project is also attracting Mornington Peninsula and interstate buyers seeking a Melb​ourne residence they can lock up and leave between visits.

Many are looking for generous living spaces, room to entertain, quality finishes and confidence in the project team, but location remains one of the biggest deciding factors.

"For many buyers, Richmond Square provides a way to simplify the practical side of home ownership without reducing the quality of their lifestyle," the sales team said.

"Location is also a major driver of interest. Buyers can remain connected to the CBD, major sporting events, the arts centres, local restaurants, cafes and bars and their family while living in a private and secure residence that is easy to lock up and leave for weekends or longer periods away."

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The residences themselves have been designed with that buyer in mind. Award-winning architecture practice SJB and interior designers Hecker Guthrie have created spacious two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses that prioritise generous living areas, natural light, bespoke joinery and private terraces. Above, a rooftop sanctuary by Acre includes landscaped lawns, bookable dining rooms, barbecue facilities, wellness spaces and panoramic views across the CBD, the MCG and Port Phillip Bay.

Fortis believes Richmond Square reflects a broader evolution in apartment living, where the surrounding neighbourhood becomes just as important as the residence itself.

"Richmond Square introduces a different proposition: generously proportioned residences within a genuinely mixed-use, hospitality-led destination," the developer said.

"The project's location and Walk Score of 99 further support a lifestyle where residents can complete many everyday journeys without relying on a car."

Fortis has assembled an experienced team that includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/hecker-guthrie">Hecker Guthrie</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a> and builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hacer-group">Hacer Group</a>, reflecting the developer's commitment to creating projects with enduring design quality and meaningful connections to the communities in which they sit.&nbsp;

Richmond Square is an expression of that philosophy, bringing together homes, workplaces, hospitality and wellness within one of Me​lb​ourne's most walkable neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

Construction is now almost complete, providing purchasers with growing confidence ahead of its expected September 2026 completion.

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Walk Score of 99 places Richmond Square at the heart of Melbourne's most connected lifestyle

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	<li data-end="170" data-section-id="1o77v31" data-start="21">Walker Corporation has lodged plans for a second major residential development in the Maroochydore City Centre, a 29-storey tower known as Celeste.</li>
	<li data-end="327" data-section-id="1lb0y6t" data-start="171">The Plus Studio-designed proposal at Lot 30 Sunshine Coast Parade would deliver 208 apartments, including four four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.</li>
	<li data-end="487" data-section-id="za720" data-start="328">The application comes as Walker doubles down on Maroochydore following the strong sales campaign at SOL by Walker, where the first tower is nearing sell-out.</li>
	<li data-end="634" data-section-id="5sovec" data-start="488">Walker is a key partner in the transformation of the Maroochydore City Centre, which is expected to ultimately deliver at least 4,000 new homes.</li>
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Walker Corporation is doubling down on Maroochydore following the successful sales campaign at its first residential project in the emerging CBD.

The national developer has filed plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celeste-30-sunshine-coast-parade-maroochydore-qld-4558">Celeste</a>, a new 29-storey apartment tower at Lot 30 Sunshine Coast Parade, just metres from its under-construction SOL by Walker development.

The plans, prepared by Plus Studio, would see 208 apartments delivered across a 100-metre tower on the 2,376 sqm site, which fronts Sunshine Coast Parade, First Avenue and Future Way within the Maroochydore Priority Development Area.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 36 one-bedroom apartments, 48 two-bedroom apartments, 72 two-bedroom apartments with an additional multipurpose space, and 48 three-bedroom apartments.

The upper levels would be capped by two four-bedroom sub-penthouses and two four-bedroom penthouses, taking the total apartment count to 208. The preliminary yield study also provides 262 car spaces, 114 resident bicycle spaces and storage for each apartment.

It represents Walker's next major residential move in the new Maroochydore CBD after the success of SOL by Walker, its $220 million two-tower project nearby.

SOL launched to market in early 2025 and has since seen strong demand, particularly from local owner-occupiers. By February this year, Walker said the first SOL tower was nearing sell-out, with a strong waitlist also emerging for its recently released penthouse collection.

Construction is already underway on SOL, with the first tower expected to be completed in late 2027 and the second to follow in early 2028.

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<h2 data-end="2518" data-section-id="1b2dyo5" data-start="2459">Celeste to rise 100 metres over Maroochydore City Centre</h2>

Celeste would take a different form to the twin 19-storey buildings at SOL.

Plus Studio has designed a single 100-metre tower above an activated podium, with the architecture responding to the site's prominent position and three street frontages.

The podium would incorporate commercial tenancies and public art, with sweeping façade elements wrapping the street edges. The scalloped concrete podium has been inspired by the patterns created in sand at low tide, while extensive landscaping would continue vertically through the tower.

The ground level plans show three commercial tenancies addressing Sunshine Coast Parade alongside the residential lobby and landscaped public realm. The podium would then accommodate several levels of car parking before the residential tower rises above.

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Plus Studio said the tower had been designed to maximise views from each apartment, taking in the Maroochy River, Sunshine Coast hinterland, Cotton Tree and Maroochydore Beach and ocean.

Those views have also shaped one of the project's key features, with Walker proposing to put the primary resident amenity on Level 29 rather than lower within the building.

The rooftop would feature a 284.9 sqm pool area with an infinity edge, along with a cold pool, spa, sauna, 93.2 sqm gym, sunset lounge, BBQ and dining areas, pool deck and private dining space. Cabanas and day beds are also shown across the recreation level.

The two penthouses would extend across the upper levels and each feature private terraces and plunge pools.

<h2 data-end="4202" data-section-id="v5f4ix" data-start="4160">Walker's growing Maroochydore footprint</h2>

Celeste further reinforces Walker's commitment to the transformation of Maroochydore City Centre.

Walker is one of the key partners delivering the new CBD alongside Sunshine Coast Council and SunCentral Maroochydore, with the broader 62-hectare Priority Development Area occupying the former Horton Park Golf Course and surrounding land.

The precinct is ultimately expected to accommodate at least 4,000 new homes as Maroochydore evolves into the Sunshine Coast's principal commercial and residential centre.

When SOL secured approval in February 2025, Walker Managing Director and CEO David Gallant described it as the "first of many residential projects" the company planned for the Maroochydore City Centre.

Celeste now provides the clearest indication yet of what comes next.

The site sits immediately within the new CBD, with the design report identifying Sunshine Plaza and surrounding parkland within walking distance and Maroochydore Beach around a five-minute drive away.

For Walker, the timing of the application comes as its first residential bet on the new CBD appears to have been vindicated.

SOL has progressed from planning approval to construction while its first release has approached sell-out, giving Walker confidence to push ahead with another 208 apartments and take its residential pipeline in the Maroochydore City Centre to around 450 dwellings across the two projects.

Celeste remains subject to planning approval, with the architectural material describing the scheme as a preliminary yield study that may change through the assessment process.

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