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

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

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Fitzroys’ Chris James and David Bourke have just sold <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/171-173-high-street-kew-vic-3101-2014319305" target="_blank">171-173 High Street</a> for $4.175 million under the hammer, on behalf of private vendors that had owned the site for over 50 years.
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James said the property is in the prime section of the High Street, Kew commercial precinct, at the junction of Cotham Road, and with an ASX-listed tenant tenants attracted more than 100 enquiries throughout the campaign. 
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The Grounds of Kew in Melbourne will be the first apartment project in Australia to have its own private putting greens.
Each of the four courtyard apartments will have the option to install their own private greens.
The courtyards range in size from 237sqm – 271sqm.
The Beulah International development will feature 20 luxury residences, with prices starting from $1,415,000.
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Award-winning landscaper Paul Bangay has drawn inspiration from the grand estates and gardens of Kew to create a private playground for each ground floor residence.
Beulah International general sales manager Jamie Baldwin said Kew is home to one of Melbourne’s oldest established golf clubs, which has 1,300 playing members.
“This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for residents, as they can practise their putting skills before playing down at the local club,” he said. 
Beulah has partnered with Australian professional golfer and PGA Member Craig Spence, who has provided guidance on how to achieve the best possible private putting green experience in the residences, and will host a putting masterclass at the display suite next month. 
Spence has played 14 years on world tours including a US PGA tour and Europe and won the 1999 Australian Masters. 
Spence said having access to a personal practice putting green is a dream opportunity. 
“So much so, that even Tour Professionals in the US are putting in private putting greens,” he said. 
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Drawing inspiration from Sackville Ward’s grand mansions and Federation Architecture, The Grounds will only be four levels high. 
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A Kew home, built in 2016 with the dream mancave by Anderson Homes boss Laurie Anderson, was snapped up before its scheduled weekend auction.
It was the 2017 Master Builders Association Victorian runner-up for home of the year which left the judges, like the buyers, impressed by the home’s hydraulic raised driveway.
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The vast 320 sqm basement space came with video golf driving range, bar with beer on tap, wine cellar, plus workshop complete with car turntable and its automoted driveway ramp.
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Anderson Homes-built Kew mancave home tops weekend auction listing sales

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Kenilworth, a large Queen Anne-style residence at 23 Barry Street, Kew has been sold.
Marshall White agent Doug McLauchlan sold the five-bedroom home at a private mid-week auction earlier this month, in conjunction with Greg Sinclair Property.
The property had $7 million to $7.7 million price hopes.
It reportedly subsequently sold for $7.1 million to the sole bidder at the private auction.
It was the Kew home of the Melbourne QC Garry Bigmore and his wife, Helen.
The Queen Anne home on an 1800 square metre estate was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-126870610" target="_blank">built in 1896</a>, still retaining its generous proportions, soaring ceilings and original fireplaces, the property has been restored by Beverly Usher.
It comes with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, grand formal living spaces and a versatile lower-level games room.
 
 
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Kew's Kenilworth sold at $7.1 million

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Prized landholdings with development potential in Melbourne’s inner-eastern suburbs continue to attract premiums, with a High Street, Kew site the latest to change hands.
A local developer picked up the 526sqm concrete display yard at 226-232 High Street with an attractive Commercial 1 zoning for $4.5 million.
Chris James and David Bourke of Fitzroys negotiated the off-market transaction.
The site has a wide 15.4-metre frontage to High Street, in a central position in the Kew retail and commercial centre across from local icon Toscano’s, neighbouring Bank Australia and close to other major banks, supermarkets, specialty food and beverage offerings, and Kew Junction.
The site offered existing holding income from an outdoor advertising agreement of $30,600 per annum.
James said the purchaser has completed a number of successful developments across Melbourne and would look to utilise the site for a mixed-use project.
He said the ongoing introduction of medium and high-density residential developments and a growing office population in Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs of Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew had stimulated the retail precincts throughout the region, including Kew Junction, Glenferrie Road and Camberwell Junction.
“Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell are proving particularly attractive to developers for boutique project opportunities, underpinned by strong demand due to the area’s retail and lifestyle offering, the presence of a number of Melbourne’s leading private schools and multiple public transport options.”
More than 2,000 apartments are currently in the pipeline through Melbourne’s inner-east.
A Mayston Street site in neighbouring Hawthorn East recently sold with a permit for 33 apartments and four townhouses, and major Chinese player Dahua Group has a 1,980sqm four-level mixed-use project with 345 apartments in its pipeline in the suburb.
According to Fitzroys’ Walk the Strip report, “Whilst the Victorian shop-and-dwelling that dominates many of our strip centres ensured the activation of mixed uses through these locations in the past, it is the more recent revolution of medium density mixed-use retail/ residential developments that has further accentuated the extended trading cycles of these centres and added to their vibrancy.”
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Developers continue to prize Melbourne’s inner-east

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A Walpole Street, Kew home set in lush gardens designed by Rick Eckersley has been listed for December 2 auction.
T<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-126865150" target="_blank">he 84 Walpole Street offering</a> has $3.7 million to $4 million price expectations.
The home once featured in House &amp; Garden.
The four-bedroom tuck-point brick 1928 home retains period detailing and contemporary renovation.
Marshall White’s James Tostevin has the property,
The house which sits on extensive bluestone foundations is said to have been built for the Mayor of Kew.
It has views to the Northern and Dandenong Ranges. 
The comparable property details are given as: 
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1 21 Swinton Av KEW 
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$4,200,000
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  05/2017
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2 37 Wellington St KEW
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$4,000,000
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  08/2017
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3 29 Oak St HAWTHORN         
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$3,900,000
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  05/2017
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Rick Eckersley gardens in Kew home set for auction

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There are $7 million to $7.7 million hopes given for the Kew home of the Melbourne QC Garry Bigmore and his wife, Helen.
They have listed the Queen Anne home, Kenilworth, an 1800 square metre estate.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-126870610" target="_blank">Built in 1896</a> and retaining its generous proportions, soaring ceilings and original fireplaces, the property has been restored by Beverly Usher.
It comes with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, grand formal living spaces and a versatile lower-level games room.
Set on 1810 square metres, the property includes a self-contained, two-bedroom apartment and a pool.
The property will go to auction on December 6 through Greg Sinclair Property.
The comparable sales were suggested as:
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   5/2017
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2 18 Coleridge St KEW 
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1896 Kew trophy home, Kenilworth listed for sale

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Omro, a period home in Kew, sold under the hammer last weekend for $2,425,000.
Five bidders competed for the 1910 Edwardian mansion, which was once home to the Mayor of Kew. 
The four-bedroom house with a spa at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-kew-126503290" target="_blank">230 Cotham Road</a>, on the corner of Davis Street, secured $125,000 above reserve.
The Edwardian home sits in the exclusive Sackville Ward precinct.
It has four bedrooms plus spacious study.
The living area features high ornate ceilings.
Jellis Craig agent Alastair Craig said a young family, who were overseas, won the keys with its school zone status a big attraction.
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Former Kew mayor's home sold under the hammer

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A five bedroom Kew house has sold for $5.58 million making it Melbourne’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-kew-126210698" target="_blank">5 Stoke Avenue</a>, the property is European-inspired with a northern rear aspect.
Built in 2007 the property last sold for $1.379 million in 2004.
It features a media room, with potential to become a home cinema, as well as formal sitting and dining room with gaslight fireplace and window overlooking water feature.
Downstairs is the guest bedroom with ensuite as well as laundry and powder room.
The granite kitchen features Miele appliances and opens to a formal garden with an outdoor gazebo dining area.
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Upstairs is the main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite as well as three further bedrooms, or two plus a study, both with ensuites.
Other features includes double garage and remote gates.
Kew and Balwyn shopping options are minutes away as well as parklands and the Outer Circle trails.
The property was offered through Marshall White agents Sophie Su and Daniel Williams.
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Five bedroom Kew house sold for $5.58 million

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A four bedroom Kew house has sold for $4 million making it Melbourne’s most expensive sale last weekend at auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-kew-126011582" target="_blank">37 Wellington Street</a>, the 792 sqm property is built in the English style.
It last sold in 2007 for $2.12 million.
It features an entrance hall that leads to a sitting room with a open fire place and separate formal dining room.
There is also a meals area with an open fireplace adjacent to the gourmet kitchen with stone benches and European appliances.
The living areas leads to the north-facing garden.
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The main bedroom has its own walk-in robe and ensuite with views of the city along with three other bedrooms with their own built-in robes.
Other features includes a garden shed and three car off-street parking.
The property is in close proximity to Kew Junction shops and trams.
The property was sold through Marshall White agents Nicholas Franzmann and Mark Sproule.
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