An entity directed by HSN's Rafi Assouline and Rebel Property's Allen Linz has filed plans for an impressive new precinct in Woolloomooloo.

The major mixed-use development would transform a prominent William Street site into a new residential village anchored by affordable housing and a large public park.

The proposal, submitted as a State Significant Development Application, covers 164-172 and 174-194 William Street, a 6,398 sqm site between Forbes Street and Dowling Street on the southern edge of Woolloomooloo.

Designed by fjcstudio in collaboration with Bangawarra, Studio Bright and Tribe Studio Architects, the scheme would deliver 227 apartments across four residential buildings ranging in height up to 18 storeys, alongside retail space, public domain improvements and a new publicly accessible park.

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It's another design scheme for Rebel, who took <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-rebel-property-group-takes-woolloomooloo-precinct-to-nsw-government">concept plans to the NSW Gov late last year</a>.

The latest plans will be a mix of 167 build-to-sell apartments and 60 affordable apartments, with the affordable housing component representing 15 per cent of the project's gross floor area. The apartment mix includes 12 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, 89 three-bedroom apartments and 13 penthouses, while the affordable housing component would comprise 42 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments.

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Rebel Property is seeking to take advantage of the NSW Government's infill affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP, which provide additional floor space and height in exchange for the delivery of affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years. The planning pathway allows a 30 per cent increase in floor space ratio and building height where 15 per cent of the development is dedicated to affordable housing.

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At the centre of the development is a 1,356 sqm sunlit public park designed to become a new community gathering space at the gateway to Woolloomooloo. The park would be complemented by a network of pedestrian laneways connecting William Street with the surrounding streets, improving permeability through what is currently a largely impermeable block.

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The design team says the public domain has been heavily influenced by the site's topography and Aboriginal cultural heritage, drawing on the escarpments, gullies and landscape characteristics that historically defined the area before urbanisation. The landscape design has been developed in partnership with First Nations consultancy Bangawarra.

The project would be delivered across four separate buildings. The William Street East and William Street West buildings, designed by fjcstudio, would contain the majority of the apartments. Melbourne-based Studio Bright has designed the Forbes Street building, while Tribe Studio Architects is responsible for the Dowling Street building.

Rebel had secured approval for the concept plans late last year.

Joel Robinson

First look: HSN, Rebel, advances Woolloomooloo precinct plans

A locally heritage-listed furniture showroom on Water Street is set to become the centrepiece of a new mixed-use residential development as local developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> seeks approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lotus-on-water-street-290-water-street-fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Lotus on Water Street</a>, a 15-storey project on the Fortitude Valley side of Spring Hill.

The proposal spans 290 Water Street and 137-141 Warry Street, combining several properties into a 2,869 sqm site that sits between Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and the rapidly evolving Victoria Park precinct. Keylin's plans would deliver 132 apartments alongside new retail, hospitality and commercial space, while retaining and repurposing the historic Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom that fronts Water Street.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-teece">Jackson Teece</a>, Lotus on Water Street comprises a 12-storey residential tower rising above a three-storey podium and communal rooftop terrace. The development includes 76 apartments classified as multiple dwellings and a further 56 units proposed as short-term accommodation, designed to be flexibly used as either accommodation or permanent residences. The apartment mix comprises six one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom homes.

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Residents would have access to an extensive rooftop recreation level spanning more than 1,200 sqm of communal open space. Plans include a pool, gym, sauna, infrared sauna, yoga area, library, private dining room, barbecue facilities and landscaped entertainment spaces, making the rooftop the project's largest shared amenity offering.

At street level, the proposal focuses on the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings along Water Street, where 518 sqm of retail and commercial space is planned across shop, office and food and drink outlet uses. A permeable residential lobby would be positioned between the retained heritage buildings, creating a pedestrian connection between the historic streetscape and the new tower behind.

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The heritage retention strategy is central to the scheme. The development application notes that the Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom and adjoining heritage buildings will remain, with only non-significant structures on the site earmarked for removal under a previously issued Heritage Exemption Certificate. Levels one and two of the new podium are recessed behind the heritage façades to maintain their prominence within the streetscape.

Jackson Teece has drawn inspiration from the site's manufacturing history when designing the podium. The planning documents state that the façade incorporates perforated metal screening that references the woven and rattan furniture historically produced on the site. Cascading and climbing plants are integrated throughout the podium to soften the building's presentation and screen parking levels behind. The landscape strategy also informs the project's name, Lotus on Water Street, drawing on the historic Spring Hollow waterholes that once ran through Spring Hill and the blue water lilies associated with Meeanjin, Brisbane's traditional name.

The proposal also incorporates the neighbouring property at 141 Warry Street, currently occupied by a healthcare service. The existing building would remain, with nine dedicated parking spaces allocated within the new development to support its ongoing operation. In total, Lotus on Water Street proposes 117 car spaces, including 110 resident spaces and seven visitor bays, alongside 100 bicycle spaces.

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The site sits within the Spring Hill East Precinct of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan and is positioned around 650 metres from both Fortitude Valley Station and Exhibition Station. It is also within walking distance of the King Street precinct, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Quarter and Victoria Park, which is earmarked to become a major venue precinct ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Planning documents describe the location as a key gateway between Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley and highlight the area's increasing importance as new transport infrastructure and Olympic-related investment reshape Brisbane's inner north. The development team argues the project will contribute additional housing supply while activating a section of Water Street that has historically received less investment than other parts of the Valley.

Keylin has become increasingly active across Brisbane and southeast Queensland, assembling sites in strategic inner-city locations. They are currently selling and delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oria-spring-hill-447-gregory-terrace-spring-hill-qld-4000">Oria Spring Hill</a>, just over 140 apartments due for completion in 2027.

Keylin plans heritage-led Lotus on Water Street apartment development in Fortitude Valley

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

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As he contemplates buying in the south of Italy, chef Stefano Manfredi has listed his custom-built NSW mid-north coast retreat.
It’s a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-way+way-131556338" target="_blank">corrugated iron-clad beach house</a> designed by Luigi Rosselli at Way Way.
It comes with northerly views across the valley to the ocean at Scotts Head and up the coast to Nambucca Heads.
The home features four bedrooms as well as a separate studio.
The origins of Way Way House started around 20 years ago with friends who surfed.
Their brief to Rosselli was a holiday house for two families — one for Manfredi and the other for his then brand manager Sally Hunter.
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Manfredi says it has been a holiday house, permanent residence, writing and ­creative retreat.
“The big sky view — and the sheer distance one can see — heightens the experience of the house at every turn,” Manfredi says.
“The view is a constantly changing picture.
“The house works well in all seasons, with doors and windows flung open in summer as well as warm and cosy during winter.
“It’s a house that’s the perfect place to entertain and be sociable as well as providing space for solitude and relaxation.”
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There’s a chef-designed kitchen with concrete benchtops, plus a mezzanine level directly above, which Rosselli nominates as one of his favourite features of the house.
Manfredi is busy seeing the finishing touches being applied to his upcoming venture, Italian diner ­Pizzaperta at the grand Sydney Coliseum — a monolithic $100 million enter­tainment venue at Rooty Hill.
Marcus Lloyd-Jones of Modern House has advised that there is a $3.3 million asking price for the 3.3 hectare ridge-top holding.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
 
 
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Emerging South Sydney Rabbitoh star and NSW Blues Origin debutant Cameron Murray has become a first home buyer.
The second-rower has opted for the beach, spending $1.25 million on an apartment in Clovelly.
He bought it just after his recent 21st birthday.
The ground-floor unit, which comes with a private courtyard, was sold through Alexander Phillips and David Tyrrell at Phillips Pantzer Donnelley.
Last traded for $1.22 million in 2016, its spans 90 square metres including two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
It is set on the prized north-east corner in a block of four just 100 metres from the beach.
Murray played in the midweek game which saw the NSW Blues defeat the Queensland Maroons 26-20 in the State of Origin decider.
Murray has contributed to South’s season as they seek to get back on track.
Following the 2018 season, where he played 25 times, he signed a new three-year deal.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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There's been a $4.5 million sale in Canberra's Forrest.
The Tasmania Circle home's upper level can see the flag fluttering atop Parliament House.
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The five-bedroom home on 2110 square metres also has views of Lake Burley Griffin and Black Mountain Tower.
The grounds come with a north-south tennis court and solar-heated pool and spa.
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It was offered by Dr Spiro Patios and his wife Nina, who have owned it since paying $3.7 million in 2010.
The home, built in 1998, was initially listed in 2017 at $5,195,000. Luton Properties agents Richard and Sophie Luton sold the home.
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Forrest, ACT trophy home sold for $4.5 million

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Elwin, the vastly extended 1880s Brighton home, has been sold for $11.8 million to Samantha Ruthven, the wife of Justin Ruthven, the managing director of IBISWorld.
Last traded for $5,125,000 in 2010, Elwin had an initial $13 million price guide after a modern extension was added to the original red brick home.
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Buxton Brighton Real Estate agents Halli Moore and Sonja Sendin handled the marketing.
Elwin was built for Edward a'Beckett, the first pupil on the Melbourne Grammar School roll, who was a portraitist after studying at the Royal Academy London.
The contemporary extension is connected to the original home by a double storey, glazed linkway.
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The Buxton agency sold the Ruthann's nearby Brighton home ahead of this weekend's scheduled auction.
It was listed with $2.5 million to $2.7 million hopes, although the ANZ's price predictor website Realas suggested it was only worth $1.9 million.
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IBISWorld boss Justin Ruthven upgrades in Brighton

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Porky Beach Retreat, a King Island getaway off the coast of Tasmania, has been listed for sale with $2.5 million hopes.
It sits on the west coast of King Island, on the Bass Strait isle between Cape Otway and north-west Tasmania.
The property was bought four and a half years ago by Alexandra and Russell Quigley who moved from Queensland.
They completely changed the home, which was a holiday house when they bought it.
Now the four bedroom home features an outdoor sauna handcrafted with imported red cedar timber from Canada by local artist Anthony Fanning. It includes an Estonian-made firebox. 
It's also the only beach house on the island with a full commercial kitchen.
Ruralco agent Garry Sutton has the listing in conjunction with Pride's Charlie Clemons.
Sutton said it's definitely the best coastal house on King Island and is likely to be bought by a mainland buyer.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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King Island's Porky Beach Retreat listed

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Nova FM’s Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and wife Lisa have bought in Rose Bay, quietly securing a six-bedroom Mediterranean-style 1940s villa that was listed on the market for the first time in two decades.
The three-level home with a grand circular staircase and verandas on each level was bought in late April with initially suggestions it cost around $6.5 million.
It has now emerged they paid $6.35 million.
With a pool and spa, the home last traded off-market in 1999 when bought by recruitment industry veteran Gerry Davis and wife Virginia, for $1,465,000.
Earlier this month the Wipflis finally sold their Queens Park workers cottage for $2.4 million to chef Nigel Ward.
This article was first published in The Daily Telegraph. 
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Nova FM's Wippa buys in Rose Bay

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The Blue Mountains trophy home, The Highlands at Leura has been listed for sale.
It is the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1911 summer house built in the arts and crafts style for the once famous Fay’s shoe family.
Purcell Property agent Brenden Purcell has a $2 million to $2.2 million guide for the 2793 square metre Lachlan Street estate which was initially set in Paul Sorensen-designed gardens.
“With the owners relocating overseas it is time for a new story,” Purcell said.
It first sold to solicitor Barney Utz in 1939 and was last in the headlines when sold in 1997 for $448,000 by Lord Andrew Battenberg, also known as Andrew Charles Lee.
There was silly chatter of Battenberg being the illegitimate son of Prince Philip, but this was officially denied by the Duke of Edinburgh’s office.
There have been 12 sales at Leura above $2 million, the most recent for Eulara when $2.1 million was paid.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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The Highlands, Leura trophy with colourful history listed

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Byron Bay-based model and swimwear designer Olive Cooke and her fiance, Henry Tervenski, have bought their first property together.
They’ve recently settled on a building block in Epiq Lennox, the masterplanned housing development in Lennox Head, located between Byron Bay and Ballina on NSW’s north coast.
They’ll no doubt be looking to Tervenski’s building skills as he works for a local building company.
They paid $320,000 for the 600 square metre land holding, having committed to the purchase two years ago.
Cooke, who is originally from Western Australia, might seek a mid-century modern home after her recent trip to Palm Springs, the home of the architectural movement.
“After seeing so many photos, I needed to see Palm Springs with my own eyes,” she told her 278,000 followers.
“She didn’t disappoint, well and truly, every bit the palm tree dotted mid-century modernism, architectural dream I had envisioned,” Cooke posted.
The couple got engaged in Hawaii, having met over 15 Margaritas.
“We are not traditional so are just planning a huge party for 2020, a day to celebrate love with all your favourite people,” Cooke, who runs swimwear label Cooke &amp; Kin, said.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Model and swimwear designer Olive Cooke buys Lennox Head building block

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Recently departed senior Coles executive George Dymond is selling his luxury Brighton home.
Dymond, who was previously the merchandise director at the supermarket giant until earlier this year, paid $3.99 million for the Atkinson Pontifex-built entertainer in 2014.
Set on 1,115 square metres, the home has five bedrooms and a study across its two levels.
In the grounds is a salt-water solar heated swimming pool and a self-contained summer house with windows of walls.
Nick Johnstone Real Estate Brighton agents Kris Barker and Matt Cleverdon have $4.9 million to $5.39 million hopes at its July 27 auction.
Dymond spent two decades at Coles before turning to independent consultancy six months ago. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Former Coles exec George Dymond lists luxury Brighton home

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Stuart and Nicole Patterson, founding partners of Pattersons Insurerbuild, Australia's largest specialised insurance repairer, have emerged as $9.6 million buyers in Portsea.
The weatherboard house had been a holiday home for the Langford family for more than seven decades. 
The family is descended from Clements Langford, a noted master builder and philanthropist.
He was involved in the construction of the spires of St Paul’s Cathedral in the city.
Set on a 1,410 square metre clifftop parcel, the original family home comprises three bedrooms, a bunk room, open plan living with fireplace and a verandah with sea views.
Liz Jensen and Gerald Delany from Kay &amp; Burton Portsea sold the property. 
Stuart Patterson is the managing director of the company that was founded in 1996. 
The Pattersons city home is a luxury Toorak mansion that cost $15.6 million in 2016. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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