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>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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Beauxbatons Manor, the castle-like residence just outside of the Dandenongs in outer Melbourne, has hit the market for the first time in over 16 years.
The stately home in Sassafras, near Olinda some 45 kilometres east of Melbourne, last traded for $1.18 million in 2003.
Now the 2,550 sqm estate is up for sale with a suburb record guide of $2.6 million to $2.86 million through Bell Real Estate Olinda agents Corinne Sukroo and Jo Hirst.
Through a main entry with wide stone stairs, flanked by bronze Hellenistic sculptures, past garden rooms, conifers and a pond, is the front porch, with Gothic influenced windows, doors and pointed arches.
Immediately is the central timber and cast iron stairway. 
On the ground level is two master suites, each with their own ensuites, split by a casual sitting room with fireplace and bar nook, with French doors leading to a terrace with garden views.
The main living space is upstairs. There's original wood panelling in the living and formal dining rooms. The dining room features a Trompe l'oeil painting spanning a whole wall.
There's a further two bedrooms on this level, as as well as a mezzanine alfresco patio. Up the stairs is a cinema room. 
Sassafras' biggest residential sale came two years ago when a four bedroom home on 7,685 sqm sold for $2.3 million.
 
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Beauxbatons Manor, Sassafras estate hits the market 

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A landmark family home occupying one of the largest riverside positions in Bicton, Perth has hit the market for the first time in 32 years. 
It has been offered by Cheryl Stewart and Margaret Henderson of Central Estate Agents Subiaco with over $3.85 million hopes.
The five bedroom, three bathroom home is sitting on an 800sqm block at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-bicton-128993702" target="_blank">3 Crewe Street.</a> 
The ground level comprises formal sitting room, dining room, two family rooms, kitchen and meals area overlooking gardens. 
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Level two consists master suite opening onto verandas and four additional bedrooms plus study. 
The fourth level of the home offers open plan studio with river views. 
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Other features include lower level basement with cellar, pool double garage and river views. 
The home is located within close proximity to the Swan River, the Point Walter Reserve and Blackwall Reach round to East Fremantale. 
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Bicton, Perth riverside trophy home hits the market 

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A custom built beachside home in Mount Eliza, Victoria has hit the market with $3.85 million hopes. 
The five bedroom, two bathroom house is sitting on an 816sqm block <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+eliza-133338210" target="_blank">3 Rendlesham Avenue</a>. 
Sitting on an 816sqm block, the  home comes with gourmet kitchen, two living zones, entertaining terrace and gas-heated pool. 
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Other features include open fireplace, treetop views over busload reserve, handmade stone feature walls, and remote double garage.
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Located within the Ranelagh Estate, the house is just a short stroll to the Ranelagh Club, the beach and the village. 
Nicholas Lynch of Nicholas Lynch Real Estate has the listing. 
 
 
 
 
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Mount Eliza trophy home with views of bushland reserve hits the market 

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An architect designed home on the Victoria's Surf Coast has hit the market with $3.1 million to $3.3 million hopes.
The three bedroom, two bathroom house is situated at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-torquay-133384302" target="_blank"> 261 The Esplanade, Torquay</a>. 
It was built by local builder John Walker and designed by Wolveridge Architects Melbourne.
Situated on a 984 square metre allotment, the home consists 3 bedrooms on the upper level, study or home office, and kitchen with custom bentop tops.
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The living spaces include lounge/media room with open fire place, and dining and living room opening out onto entertaining area.
Other features include in-ground pool, wine cellar, high ceilings and extensive storage.
The master built home was short listed in the 2013 Victorian Architecture Awards and has been featured in architecture magazines internationally.
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Its location is within close proximity to the Whites Beach, golf course and clubhouse. 
Tim Carson and Steve Menegazzo of McCartney Real Estate Torquay have the listing. 
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Surf Coast home listed for over $3 million 

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A trophy home in Mornington, Victoria has hit the market for the first time in over 40 years. 
It has been listed for sale with $3 million to $3.3 million hopes. 
The three bedroom, two bathroom house is situated on two titles at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mornington-133041834" target="_blank">4-6 Morell Street</a>. 
The home comes with kitchen with granite benchtops, dining and living areas, master suite and two additional bedrooms. 
Other highlights including undercover outdoor entertaining areas, storage rooms, double garage, lawns and green gardens. 
The well maintained home lies within a 100m walk to the beach and main street. 
Leanne William and Vicki Sayers of RT Edgar Mount Eliza have the listing.
A virtual 3D home tour is available. 
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Mornington trophy home offered for the first time in over 40 years

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An oceanview residence set on the Forresters Beach reserves with direct path to sand has been listed for sale. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-forresters+beach-132835410" target="_blank">Forresters Beach Road residence</a> has been listed through Belle Property estate agent Cathy Baker whose price guide is $5.5 million. 
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home can be viewed by appointment, with expressions of interest closing on March, 30. 
The master ensuite is located on the top floor with a study, private terrace, and walk-in robe. Meanwhile, all the other bedrooms have either walk-in or built-ins.
Indoors, the mezzanine design showcases the home's high ceilings and generous living areas. There is a family room, fireplace in the lounging area and a home theatre.
The 746 sqm residence features ocean views from nearly every vantage point with its gallery of glass-wrapped living spaces which extends outside to a sheltered entertaining terrace.
There is also a heated pool, spa and water feature at the back with direct pathway to the beach. 
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This beachfront reserve was last listed but not sold in 2015 for 126 days.
The property was last sold in 2010 for $3.2 million through private treaty by PRD Nationwide. 
There were five five-bedroom houses recently sold in Forresters Beach, according to <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/65-forresters-beach-rd-forresters-beach-nsw-2260" target="_blank">Realestate.com.au</a>. 
Last month, a similar five-bedroom, three-bathroom house located behind the reserve at Yumbool Close sold for $950,000. 
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Heartwood Farm, a 61.17 hectare property,  has just hit the market in Rose Valley on the South Coast.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/128-alne-bank-lane-rose-valley-nsw-2534" target="_blank">Lane Bank Lane homestead</a>, famous for its exotic finger limes which are on the menu at high end Sydney restaurants Catalina and Monopole, has been listed through Ray White estate agents Neil Campbell and Roida Harper whose price guide is above $6 million. 
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property dates back to 1878, when it was predominantly used for dairy farming, said co-agent Ray White Gerringong sales agent Mr Campbell.
”There’s a lot of interest in Gerringong and of course sustainable farming and Heartwood Farm focuses on creating a sustainable environment, with a well advanced native timber forestry project and three orchards of native Australian finger limes,” he said.
Owners Kim and Fiona Manley said there were multiple revenue streams from local dairy agistment, holiday rentals, wedding/event opportunities, finger limes and the hardwood timber project, or simply a magnificent lifestyle property.
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“We live in the eastern suburbs but we ended up falling in love with the South Coast. So we bought Heartwood Farm over 10 years ago when our boys were young and they had a rich outdoor childhood here. Dirt bikes, beaches, swimming in dams and getting muddy! We would hit the road after Saturday sport and be here in an hour and a half," Ms Manley said.
“We feel very blessed to have created this life balance for our family and with the sustainable plantations that will be here for many generations to come. I think Heartwood Farm would suit a buyer who is looking for a beautiful lifestyle farm with an appreciation of natives and sustainability. You could also run cattle or horses here too. There really are so many options, but for us the time’s right to downsize, as our sons are older now and we want to travel more. For us, it’s time for another chapter.” Ms Manley said.
After they purchased the property the  Manleys partnered with Landcare Australia to plant over 4000 native seedlings, with the help of local school children in Kiama, to restore and regenerate the land  around Ooaree Creek which runs through the property and valley.
Ten years ago, the Manleys started their long term sustainable forestry project, planting thousands of native Australian hardwood species, including Red Cedar, Silky Oak and Quandong.
These highly valuable trees now standing over five metres tall are prized by those in construction, furniture industries for their quality beautiful hardwoods.
In 2013 they also planted  their first native Finger Lime orchard. The soil and climate were a perfect match for Finger Limes and they have since added two more orchards, always using biodynamic farming methods.
Ms Manley said the farm-  which has its own water resources – was spared by the recent fires.
“We were very lucky that’s for sure. Rose Valley is unique , as it’s nestled between the mountains and the sea and has i’s own lush microclimate. It has always been valued by the local dairy farms.”
Over and above the timber plantation, Finger Lime orchards and land regeneration ,  they have made further capital improvements to the house and property , with a house and deck extension, a tennis court,a rainwater irrigation system for the orchards, additional shed and barn, extensive drainage, rock walling and road works.
The Heartwood Finger Limes are sought after by chefs for their unique  flavour and texture.
"We have relationships with the chefs from Quay , Cirrus and many others who truly appreciate this unique native fruit and where and how they are grown.
When there is extra fruit we sell at our local farmers market in Kiama. Foodies love them with their unique texture and pop of flavour. Some are zingy lime and others like grapefruit.They are known as the caviar of the citrus world.”
The harvest normally runs from January to June, with an opportunity to export overseas frozen fruit.
The property was last sold in 2007 for $3.1 million, and $335,700 in 2003. 
 
 
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Lush South Coast farm bursting full with opportunity

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A family residence sitting on a 1,358sqm block in Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland has hit the market with over $2.65 million hopes.
The five bedroom, four bathroom house is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-fig+tree+pocket-132942282" target="_blank">23 River Park Place</a>. 
It comes with lounge/dining area, two living rooms, study, kitchen, entertaining terrace and landscaped garden with pool. 
Built by Tabrizi Home Builders, other features of the home include six metre high void, Ronan and Erwan pendant lights and manicured lawns. 
The house is located close to riverfront parks, boat ramp, buses and Fig Tree Pocket State School.
Alex Jordan and Frazer Watson of McGrath Estate Agents Paddington have the listing. 
 
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Fig Tree Pocket trophy home hits the market 

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Mole End, a former boat house in Kew that hit the market with $5.5 million to $6 million hopes has been sold. 
Originally Macaulay's Boat House on land purchased in 1887, it is now one of three remaining boat houses and the only residential boat house in Kew. 
The five bedroom, two bathroom house is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-133055314" target="_blank">8-9 River Retreat</a>. 
Sitting on a 4,276sqm block, the c1890 home comes with formal sitting and dining, family room, meals and sunroom,  rumpus room and kitchen. 
Other features include outdoor living space, cellar, off-street parking and river's edge pontoon. 
Michael Wood and Hamish Tostevin of Marshall White Boroondara had the listing. 
 
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Mole End, Kew former boathouse sold

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Kulumadau, a grand Ascotian residence in the heart of blue-chip Ascot, Queensland has hit the the market for the first time in 60 years. 
The Queenslander at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-ascot-133118434" target="_blank">30 Ormond Street</a> has had only 2 owners since it was built in the 1930s. 
The double story house sits on three separately titled lots totalling 1215sqm with swimming pool, established gardens and side access to the garage.
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It comprises four bedrooms, formal and casual dining/living, and timber entertaining deck off main living area.
Other highlights include original timber flooring, stained glass windows, VJ panelling and high ceilings. 
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There’s potential to renovate the lower-level self-contained accommodation which would flow out to the pool.
The home is situated within walking distance to leading schools, cafes, Oriel Park and public transport.
Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm has the listing. 
The property goes to auction on April 4 on-site with award-winning auctioneer Haesley Cush.
 
 
 
 
 
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