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A semi-detached commercial building in Port Fairy, Victoria is under contract having been listed with $1.25 million hopes.
The two bedroom property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-duplex+semi+detached-vic-port+fairy-122200018" target="_blank">20 Bank Street</a> was built in the late 1800s and is currently occupied by the Italian restaurant L'Edera.
It was offered for sale as an unregistered plan of subdivision with separate titles expected to be issued shortly. 
The property was listed by Robertson Port Fairy agents Paul Ross and Di MacKirdy. 
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1800's commercial property in Port Fairy under contract

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The entreprenurial Shark Tank Australia judge Andrew Banks is looking for a buyer for his Beverly Hills mansion, someone willing to part with US$17.495 million. (AUD $22.99 million)
Banks has somewhat disappeared from Sydney's eastern suburbs scene since selling Villa Veneto at Point Piper in 2011 for $52 million, however he remains important enough in Los Angeles for the Variety website to write about his listing. 
The Aussie headhunter turned film producer is looking to double his money, having paid US$9.18 million for the seven bedroom European-style mansion four years ago. Banks is based in Los Angeles, where his two children moved to live. Banks emigrated to Australia from Britain in 1972 and had initially pursued a career on the stage, having worked as an actor in The Old Tote Theatre Company.
<a href="https://www.theagencyre.com/for-sale/808-n-alpine-drive-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">Entering the 10,522 sqm remodelled home</a> through a two-story foyer with two curving staircase, there's grand formal rooms including an elegant dining room, a family room and a music room with wet bar.
The master suite comes with its very own sauna, fireplaces and private terrace. There's also a home office, gym/yoga studio, a theatre and an elevator.
Tall privacy hedges surround the swimming pool and spa area, which is accompanied by a pool house - also with its own sauna - and an outdoor kitchen.
A guest house lies at the rear of the grounds. 
James Harris, David Parnes and Marisa San Antonio, all with the Agency, hold the listing.
Banks co-founded the recruitment company Morgan &amp; Bank in 1985 and then two decades later human resources company Talent2 International.
He got a taste for the big screen after producing American drama film Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter in 2014 and went on to become founder of production company Lila 9th Productions.
During the inaugural season of Shark Tank, Banks invested in Bottlepops, Synxsole and the Hamdog. He is also behind the fast-growing, LA-based education technology company which has ABCmouse.com and other innovative educational resources for young children. Andrew became the first member of the International Board of Age of Learning.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Shark Tank's Andrew Banks lists Beverly Hills trophy home

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A 740 sqm commercial offering in Armidale has been listed for sale at $1.25 million.
Previously traded at $925,000 in 2012, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-armidale-117673739" target="_blank">110-114 Beardy Street</a> has been marketed as a blue chip investment.
The building has three shop frontage on a high foot and vehicle traffic street. 
The property is listed by Shane Kliendienst at Uphill &amp; Schaefer Real Estate, Armidale.
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Regional Armidale property listed at $1.25 million

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An architecturally designed building in Subiaco, Western Australia is under contract.
The seven-year-old residential and commercially zoned property has 190 sqm of floor space.
The sale comes with council approved permits for a residential space, local shop, medical centre or offices.
It is currently used as an exhibition centre. 
Paxton Head agents Jennifer Lowe and Michael Hoad had the listing of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-other-wa-subiaco-118477643" target="_blank">316 Rokeby Road</a>.
The property on 323 sqm traded for $495,000 in 1999.
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Perth building offered for mixed-use

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Pic-a-Pine Park, an equine complex in Sutton Forest has been listed at $2.5 million.
The facility includes 23 stables, eight of which are indoors, equine walking machine, separate posts and rail yards, irrigation to all paddocks from the dam and equine swimming facilities. 
Spread over 20 hectares, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-sutton+forest-119770079" target="_blank">271 Exeter Road</a> also includes a single bedroom flat with one bathroom.
Damien Ogilvy and Matthew Anstee at Raine &amp; Horne, Southern Highlands have the listing. 
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Morella, the unliveable Mosman mansion perched above Chowder Bay that has sat idle for 15 years, has been listed for sale.
More than $7.3 million is being sought for what remains of the home built in 1939 for the Parer family.   Executors of the estate, McGirr Lawyers have instructed LJ Hooker Lower North Shore agents Geoff Smith and Richard Harding to put it to September 29 auction.
It will be welcomed by the many disgruntled nearby neighbours who have periodically called the police to the long abandoned property whenever it was occupied by teenagers at night.
Morella could return to be one of Mosman's most noteworthy residences, with its position upon the Taylor Bay Walk, but it would take a huge renovation. 
After it was designed by architect Eric Nicholls, who was Walter Burley Griffin's partner, the 1943 edition of Australian Home Beautiful magazine devoted six pages to its sandstone grandeur. 
“An immense circular loggia is built out from the central hall facing the water,” the article said.
“Its short Corinthian pillars support an equally huge open sun deck reached from the bedroom above.
“Then beneath this, for the site of the house slopes steeply down to the water, excavation has been made for the building of a ballroom across the entire front of the house.”
The home on its 865 sqm block is listed as a heritage item under Mosman’s Local Environment Plan.
It was built for Leo Parer, who was a director of the Stanford X-Ray company, and his wife Helena.
They lived there with their three children, Anthony, Mariana and Sarita.
In 2005 when NSW Heritage met with Anthony Parer the cost of fixing the home was estimated as in excess of $1 million, which Parer advised the family did not have.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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A Tathra coastal property on the Sapphire Coast has been listed for $1.95 million through Tathra Beach Real Estate
The 1,012 sqm property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-tathra-122643538" target="_blank">5 Beach Street</a> has the already established licensed restaurant Cliff Place located on the top level.
The lower level has warehouse or factory space.
There's a 15 vehicle car park, a loading dock and dual access.
The B2 local centre zoning allows for top-level living and expansion of the existing cafe. 
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The majestic landmark Theatre Royal in Lithgow is listed for sale.
Built in 1920, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-lithgow-109299941" target="_blank">Theatre Royal</a> measures 768 sqm and offers future owners returns as a fine dining, entertainment and reception venue. 
The theatre features a 411 seat Mezannine level with the original projector boxes, a full size screen, a timber stage, dressing rooms and a sunken dance floor. 
There is a full size commercial kitchen and an equipped bar on each level, servicing the 150 seat restaurant. 
The building has a 54 space carpark, air conditioning, CCTV, natural gas and state of the art lighting, laser and sound systems. 
Jamie Giokaris at LJ Hooker Lithgow has the listing 
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Lithgow's 1920's Theatre Royal listed

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Perth real estate agent and one of the favourites to win Richie's heart on The Bachelor is currently in a battle with her ex-fiancee on how to divide their property assets.
They currently have two properties in Nikki's home town of Northam, totalling just shy of $1 million.
The first property was bought in 2007, and cost the then couple $540,000.
It's a four bedroom, two bathroom home, which was leased in December 2015 through Nikki's real estate agency at $500 a week.
They then paid $406,000 in 2013 for a slightly smaller three bedroom, two bathroom home.
It was too listed for rent at Howlett and Lawrence First National for $435 per week in December 2015.
Nikki has owned a home independently since 2008, when she paid $350,000.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home has been leased consistently for $390 a week since June last year.
If Gogan is to be the last one standing with a rose, she's likely to head to Strahan's impressive portfolio.
He bought his Cloverdale for in 2008 for $420,000 and subdivided the vast 1040 sqm parcel.
He spent around $300,000 on building a new home at the rear, with local agents suggesting the two properties are now worth around $1 million in total.
Picture courtesy of Network Ten.
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Bachelor favourite Nikki Gogan battles with ex-fiance over property portfolio

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Elevation 183, taken from its 183 metres elevation above sea-level, has been listed in Queensland's Mowbray with $1.35 million hopes.
The one bedroom, two bathroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-mowbray-122607362" target="_blank">76 Spring Creek Road</a> offers views of the Coral Sea and Port Douglas.
Down the 450 metre concrete driveway sites the 1,100 sqm new build set on a vast 54 hectares.
The property has an in-ground pool, low maintenance gardens, 180,000 litre water tanks, underground power, communication lines and a utilities shed.
Tony McGrath Real Estate Port Douglas agent Callum Jones has the listing.
The property last traded for $665,000 in 2009.
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Elevation 183 in Queensland's Mowbray listed

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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