National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 52-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

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Eloc, the weekend property offering at 50-52 Bay Street, Brighton fetched $4,925,000 post-auction.
The Buxton agency price guidance had been $4.7 million plus for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-brighton-123379162" target="_blank">1874 home with extensions</a> on its 1760 sq m block.
There were just the two bidders before it was passed in at $4,710,000 through Barb Gregory at Marshall White
It cost $660,000 in 1998.
The home with rendered Victorian facade, painted a light olive, has white cast-iron lacework, timber posts and a set of bluestone steps at each end.
Eloc is believed to be the work of Windsor Hotel architect Charles Webb.
It was built for a member of the prominent pioneer Cole family, hence its backwards name. 
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Eloc, the Brighton trophy home sale

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The prominent Brighton home, Lee-Blair, opposite the bay at 72 Esplanade, has been listed with high $5 million hopes.
It has been the home of legal power couple Mitzi and George Gilligan since 2003.
Former Melbourne Lord Mayor Sir Bernard Evans is believed to have been the architect of the home.
Set on a 998sq m block, the home features soaring ceilings, bay windows, bevelled glass french doors and polished floorboards.
Offers close October 4 with Hodges Brighton, agent Julian Augustini. 
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Lee-Blair, Brighton trophy home for sale

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Following the buy back of his Brighton trophy home, former Aussie cricketer Shane Warne has sold his other Brighton home, Camden.
Reportedly priced between $5 million and $6 million with JP Dixon's Paul McKenzie and Marcus Gollings, the home has a purchaser's caveat lodged on title documents.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-123354734" target="_blank">four bedroom manor</a> is modelled on a Mediterranean villa and features a home office, designer kitchen and heated swimming pool.
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It's just 100 metre from the foreshore.
The cricket legend will be moving back into <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-122625206" target="_blank">Melville, the Brighton trophy</a> that he previously shared with ex-wife Simone Callahan.
He sold the home nine years ago in 2007 for $8.8 million and is rumoured to have spent $14 million plus.
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The couple had bought the home for $3.6 million in 2000 and renovated extensively. 
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Shane Warne's Brighton merry-go-round continues

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Chinese investors have been forced to sell a multimillion-dollar trophy home in Brighton after being caught breaching foreign investment rules.
The owners of 73 Roslyn St, a five-bedroom mansion with a court and pool, were forced to put their $5.6 million home up for February auction. No resale price has yet emerged.
The Herald Sun reported the ATO has focused on a group of migration agents in Sydney and Melbourne as it widens enforcement activities.
From December last year, foreign owners who buy Australian real estate outside the rules will now lose their windfall profits when they are forced to sell — and will be hit with a penalty of 10 per cent of the purchase price.
But these vendors got to keep the estimated $900,000 profit they made on the sale — and avoided a $560,000 fine.
Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer confirmed a Brighton home was one of 30 the Government had so far ordered to be sold after an investigation found the owners had breached foreign investment rules.
She said the value of the property ordered to be sold had so far reached $78 million.
The Brighton property was owned by a Mt Waverley-based company, Jin Ding International Investments Pty Ltd, which was incorporated in December 2012.
The officeholders and beneficiaries are named as Beijing-born Bai Jingwei, Zhang Jie and Zhu Yuhuan.
The house was sold under orders from the ATO and FIRB in February having been bought for $5.6 million several year's earlier.
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Foreign investment breach sees Brighton trophy sold

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Test cricket legend Shane Warne has listed his Brighton home because he's boomeranging back to a former Brighton home.
There's been recent speculation Shane Warne bought back his former Brighton mansion, Melville (above) for $14 million plus, with his McLuskys Lawyer's conveyancing paperwork now confirming his August 3 acquisition.
The Herald Sun reported the spin king's redundant Brighton home came with price hopes of $5 million to $6 million.
The house has been restored since his purchase in 2014.
The Herald Sun reported JP Dixon director Jonathan Dixon completed the secret resale to Warne, but would not comment on the details. The sale took place when Warne was in the UK on his cricket commentary commitments.
His agency has Warne’s Kinane Street home, Camden (below) for sale.
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There’s a putting green, a trampoline and waterfall features with pool.
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<div>Melville, the former six bedroom luxury home of cricketing grea is a single-level Victorian mansion, that features a fully tiled auto-clean pool and spa, mod-grass tennis court and four car garaging within its formally landscaped 3014sqm grounds.</div>
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<div>A bedroom wing has a poolside master domain and an entertaining zone set beyond a central water-feature courtyard.</div>
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<div>The recently sold listing was being handled by Dixon inconjunction with Harcourts Brighton agent Chris Bevan.</div>
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<div>Warne with ex-wife Simone Callahan sold Melville for $8.8 million in 2007 to locals who on-sold to the recent vendors for $10.1 million in 2009.</div>
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The celebrity couple had paid $3.6 million for Melville in 2000 reportedly spending that amount again on a major renovation and extension.
It was one of homes which has made his name synonymous with luxury Brighton homes.
His price peak was when historic Kilkerran, which sits on a 2,202 square metre estate, fetched $10.85 million in 2013.
Warne had paid $8.55 million for the heritage listed home in 2009, which he shared with partner Simone Callaghan and their three children before the couple split in 2010.
Warne's current abode, Camden cost $3.95 million in 2014 when bought from the managing director of International Management Group, Martin Jolly, and his wife Martine who had paid $1.8 million in 2000 for the then new Mort Higgins-built home through Kay &amp; Burton agent Ross Savas. 
Shane Warne tweeted tonight: ‏<a href="https://twitter.com/ShaneWarne" target="_blank">@ShaneWarne</a>  13 minutes ago "Morning followers, just saw some more ridiculous &amp; rubbish reporting online, the reports are laughable actually ! Have a great day / night."
While Warne did not identify the said report, it is likely another article published today that he had eyes for one of the current crop of Bachelor contestants, the 28-year-old blonde Kiki.
Kiki, a former Playboy model who’s now vying for Bachelor Richie Strahan’s affections, reportedly insists that she and the 46-year-old champion former cricketer are just friends.
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Shane Warne boomeranging back to former Brighton home, Melville

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A securely leased retail investment in Brighton, Victoria is expected to fetch $2 million.
The shop at 4/10 Church Street is currently leased to hair salon chain Toni &amp; Guy at $92,472 per annum on a five year lease.
It comprises a 122 sqm retail space which forms part of retail and residential complex. There's also five car spaces and two street frontages.
Available through Teska Carson agents George Takis and Michael Ludski, the property is set for September 2 auction.
George said the location of the retail space is key to the sale.
"Church Street is renowned Australia wide for its broad cross section of retail offering which includes Coles and Woolworths, Witchery, Flight Centre, Country Road, Sportsgirl, Nike and the major banks, among many others, along with its intimate village atmosphere."
He said in recent years Brighton had emerged as one of the most sought after bayside residential locations in Melbourne with many new developments contributing to the vibrant local community.
"The area also attracts a large volume of visitors annually captivated by its cosmopolitan feel and the numerous and diverse retail and entertainment precincts, including those located in Church and Bay Streets."
"This combination of factors, along with forecast population growth, offers exceptional potential for businesses and future development in the area,’’ he said. 
 
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A contemporary Brighton home struggled for bids at weekend auction, but found a buyer post-auction.
The home at 1 Laburnum Court was designed by architect Martin Friedrich to be his own home. It was sold by him at $2,925,000 in 2014.
Buxton Brighton auctioneer John Clarkson took an opening bid of $3 million, which was followed by a vendor’s bid of $3.05 million.
The Laburnum Court home passed in at auction but sold later at an undisclosed price to a professional couple moving to the bayside area for the first time.
The four bedroom home had price expectations of $3.2 million-plus.
It was one of 677 auctions across Melbourne this week, recording an 75 percent clearance rate, according to CoreLogic.
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<div>The former six bedroom luxury home of cricketing great Shane Warne in Brighton, Melbourne, has been listed with expectations of around $15 million.</div>
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<div>The home, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-122622586" target="_blank">32 Middle Crescent Brighton</a>, is a single-level Victorian mansion, features a fully tiled auto-clean pool and spa, mod-grass tennis court and four car garaging within its formally landscaped 3014sqm grounds.</div>
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A bedroom wing has a poolside master domain and an entertaining zone set beyond a central water-feature courtyard.</div>
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<div>The listing is being handled by Harcourts in Brighton agent Chris Bevan.</div>
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<div>Warne with ex-wife Simone Callahan sold Melville for $8.8 million in 2007 to locals who on-sold to the current vendors for $10.1 million in 2009.</div>
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The celebrity couple had paid $3.6 million for Melville in 2000 reportedly spending that amount again on a major renovation and extension.
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Melville, Shane Warne’s former Brighton home relisted

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The parents of My Kitchen Rules star Zana Pali are selling the Brighton home that featured throughout the recent television series.
Ms Pali and her husband Gianni Romano were known as the married lawyers from Victoria.
The home, located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-122362238" target="_blank">59 Sussex St</a>, is where the couple scored high marks for their Albanian pita with beetroot hummus entree and crumbed calf livers main during the instant restaurant rounds.
The five-bedroom family home is owned by her parents, Zen and Ramo Pali.
Kay &amp; Burton’s Stewart Lopez has price hopes of $3.4 million-plus.
The kitchen where they prepared their winning dishes features a calcatta marble island bench, high-end Smeg appliances, such as a built-in coffee machine.
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One of New Street, Brighton's oldest properties has stood the test of time and has been rewarded, with a $2.95 million weekend sale.
New Street land sales took off when the railway extension and the tram from St. Kilda arrived in the 1860s, with <a href="https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/110-new-street-brighton-352381/" target="_blank">110 New Street Brighton</a> long regarded highly.
Marshall White agents Kate Strickland and Gerry Gordon secured the sale at the February 20 auction.
The property had last traded for $1.85 million in 2008. 
The renovated and extended 1888 Victorian cottage honours its architectural heritage, with the original slate roof and the brick chimney it's oldest exterior features.
Despite the renovation, the Baltic pine floors and original fireplaces have been maintained.
The 883 sqm family home has four bedrooms, three living areas, two bathrooms and a study.
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