Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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The Walden pairs house-scale living with North Sydney connectivity

The ACT will become the first jurisdiction in Australia to abolish stamp duty for all first home buyers, with no income caps and no property price thresholds from 1 July.

The move, announced as part of the ACT Budget, completes a key election commitment from the Barr Government and removes what Chief Minister Andrew Barr described as one of the biggest barriers to entering the housing market. The reform forms part of the ACT's long-running transition away from transaction taxes and towards a broader-based property tax system.

"This budget marks a major milestone in our long-term tax reform program," Barr said, adding that the government had maintained a sustained focus on removing barriers to home ownership. He said stamp duty had long been one of the largest upfront hurdles facing buyers and that from July, "that barrier is gone" for first home buyers in the Territory.

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The changes come alongside a range of measures designed to encourage new housing supply, including support for the delivery of so-called "missing middle" housing such as terraces, townhouses and low-rise multi-unit developments.

The announcement has renewed debate around whether the ACT's approach could provide a blueprint for improving housing affordability nationally.

New research from OurTop10.com.au, conducted by Primara Research, suggests the Territory's decade-long reform agenda has produced outcomes unmatched elsewhere in Australia.

While stamp duty costs have increased by an average 67 per cent nationally over the past decade, the ACT has recorded growth of just 15 per cent, the lowest increase of any jurisdiction.

The Territory has also emerged as one of the strongest performers on housing delivery. Based on population-weighted housing targets, the ACT is sitting less than one per cent behind its target. Victoria is the next closest at seven per cent behind, while the national average sits 25 per cent below target. New South Wales is tracking 39 per cent behind.

The latest reform removes one of the final barriers facing first home buyers in Canberra.

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The average Australian home buyer currently pays $61,714 in stamp duty. In the ACT, that figure is $38,399 despite the Territory having the third-highest median house price in the country.

Until now, the ACT's first home buyer concession scheme only applied to purchases up to $1.02 million, around $51,000 below Canberra's median house price of $1.071 million. In practical terms, many first home buyers were unable to access the median-priced home without losing the concession.

From July, those restrictions disappear.

Every first home buyer in the ACT will pay no stamp duty, regardless of income or purchase price.

Canberra remains one of Australia's most expensive housing markets, with dwelling values increasing 82 per cent over the past decade. However, that growth ranks only 11th among Australia's 15 major housing markets, suggesting affordability pressures have been less severe than in many other parts of the country.

Simon Ma, CEO of OurTop10.com.au, said the latest reforms recognise that many first home buyers have simply outgrown thresholds set years ago.

"Many first home buyers aren't just looking for a way onto the ladder, they want a home their family can actually live in," Ma said.

"In a market where the median house price is over a million dollars, a concession scheme that cuts out at $1.02 million was never going to get them there.

"Removing the ceiling entirely means ACT first home buyers can now pursue the home they actually want, rather than limiting themselves to a price point designed for a very different market."

Whether other states follow remains to be seen. But at a time when most jurisdictions are struggling to improve affordability while also increasing housing supply, the ACT has quietly become the national test case for both.

15% stamp duty growth. Just 1% off the national housing target. Zero stamp duty for FHBs. Is the ACT the blueprint for the great Australian dream?

ACT abolishes stamp duty for first home buyers

A rooftop pool and spa overlooking the Brisbane CBD, private dining spaces, expansive landscaped gardens and a residents' lounge are set to crown <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/callista-on-park-west-end-49-mollison-street-west-end-qld-4101">Callista on Park</a>, the final residential building within Brisbane's West Village precinct.

The rooftop amenity collection has been designed as an extension of the lifestyle already established throughout West Village, providing residents with a series of indoor and outdoor spaces that capitalise on the building's elevated position above West End.

A swimming pool and heated spa form the centrepiece of the rooftop offering, surrounded by landscaped gardens developed through a collaboration between developer Sekisui House and ASPECT Studios. The design incorporates expansive lawn areas surrounded by English garden-inspired planting.

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Residents will also have access to two barbecue and outdoor dining areas positioned to take advantage of views across Brisbane's skyline, neighbouring Mollison Park, and the surrounding inner-city landscape.

For larger gatherings, the rooftop includes a private dining room centred around a substantial stone island bench, complete with a full kitchen and a 10-seat dining table set beneath four-metre-high ceilings. The space has been designed to overlook both the rooftop gardens and the Brisbane CBD skyline.

A separate residents' lounge provides an additional indoor retreat connected to the broader rooftop amenity offering, creating another space for residents to work, relax or entertain guests.

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The attention to detail extends beyond the rooftop.

Upon arrival, residents will enter through a lobby featuring a bespoke ceiling light installation developed in collaboration between Sekisui House and Alcorn Middleton Architecture. The arrival experience is complemented by private resident mailboxes and carefully considered interior finishes designed to reflect the premium positioning of the building.

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The amenity offering forms part of Callista on Park, the final residential release within the decade-long transformation of the former Peters Ice Cream Factory site into West Village, one of Brisbane's most established mixed-use communities.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, Callista represents the most premium residential offering within the masterplanned precinct.

Construction is now entering its final stages, with scaffolding beginning to come down and completion expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Prices for the three-bedroom plus MPR apartments start from just over $2.6 million.

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Callista will mark the final opportunity to purchase within West Village, where residents have direct access to more than 35 retail, dining, wellness and medical operators including Harris Farm Markets, Woolworths, Function Well and Goodlife Health Clubs, Metro Arts, and a growing collection of restaurants and cafés.

Located just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD, the precinct also places residents within walking distance of South Bank, West End's dining scene, riverfront parklands and major public transport connections.

For Sekisui House, which has delivered more than two million homes globally, Callista serves as the concluding piece of the West Village masterplan, bringing together the precinct's heritage character, parkland setting and emphasis on walkability in a final collection of larger-format residences.

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Rooftop pool, private dining and skyline gardens to crown West Village's final apartment release, Callista on Park

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/wahroonga-nsw-2076">Wahroonga</a>’s enduring appeal has long been tied to its balance of bushland, established amenity, and access to some of Sydney’s most respected education and healthcare institutions.

Along Fox Valley Road, that combination is becoming increasingly sought after by buyers looking to remain connected to the Upper North Shore lifestyle while prioritising walkability, wellbeing, and convenience.

Developer Capital Corporation's initial vision of a 62-hectare site on Fox Valley Road was that they could create their own walkable community, bordered by&nbsp;more than 25 hectares of bushland and adjoining Coups Creek.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-residences-at-wahroonga-estate-169-fox-valley-road-wahroonga-nsw-2076">The Residences at Wahroonga Estate</a> draws directly on the area’s natural landscape, with walking trails and green corridors linking into sections of Lane Cove National Park. The surrounding network of bushwalks, cycling tracks, and reserves reinforces the suburb’s long-standing reputation as one of Sydney’s most nature-oriented residential pockets, while still maintaining close ties to village retail and transport infrastructure.

The address places residents within minutes of Wahroonga and Turramurra villages, where cafés, local grocers, boutiques, and everyday services support a highly localised lifestyle. Popular nearby venues including The Fox Café and Breeze Valley Café provide easy options for morning coffee or casual dining, while longstanding retailers such as IGA Wahroonga Fresh and Novella Fine Books continue to anchor the area’s village character.

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Healthcare access remains one of the defining locational advantages of the estate. Sydney Adventist Hospital, known locally as The San, sits directly adjacent and is one of the largest and most respected private hospitals in New South Wales. The hospital precinct incorporates specialist medical services, radiology, physiotherapy, and outpatient care, contributing to growing buyer demand from downsizers and owner-occupiers seeking long-term convenience and peace of mind.

Research commissioned by Capital Corporation found that health and wellbeing considerations are increasingly influencing downsizing decisions, particularly among buyers wanting to remain within familiar neighbourhoods while accessing medical infrastructure more easily.

Education has also historically underpinned demand across Wahroonga and the broader Upper North Shore. The estate sits close to several of Sydney’s leading private and independent schools, including Knox Grammar, Abbotsleigh, Barker College, Pymble Ladies’ College, Ravenswood School for Girls, and Loreto Normanhurst. Co-educational options including Wahroonga Adventist School and Sydney Adventist School further strengthen the area’s appeal to established families looking for long-term schooling pathways within a tightly held catchment.

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Transport connectivity supports the suburb’s liveability without compromising its quieter residential character. Wahroonga and Turramurra train stations provide direct rail access into the Sydney CBD, while the nearby Pacific Highway and M1 motorway strengthen links across the North Shore and broader metropolitan area. At the same time, the heavily treed streetscape and low-density character continue to distinguish the precinct from more urbanised parts of Sydney.

The Residences at Wahroonga Estate forms the first stage of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/capital-corporation">Capital Corporation</a>’s broader masterplanned vision for the precinct, delivered alongside the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/group-gsa">GroupGSA</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a>, the development integrates landscaped communal spaces including a pet-friendly Green Spine, resident lounge, BBQ pavilion, and direct bushland access, reinforcing the project’s focus on outdoor connection and community-based living.

Now under construction by Gold Star iCIRT-rated builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/dasco-australia">DASCO</a>, The Residences at Wahroonga Estate will deliver a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments priced from $990,000, with completion anticipated in 2027.

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Capital Corporation to cater to Upper North Shore downsizers by creating walkable community at The Residences at Wahroonga Estate

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La Joie de Vivre, the Bayview mansion that was the first house to be used on Australia's The Bachelor television series, has finally been sold after 622 days on the market.
The larger-than-life home was where chiropractor Tim Robards found love with Anna Heinrich.
The grand Minkara Road home <a href="/news/bayviews-la-joie-de-vivre-record-price-falls-back">last traded for $7.05 million in 2016</a> when it was sold by retired transport magnate Greg Poche and his wife Kayvan.
They made a substantial loss on the Minkara Road property, having paid $10 million back in 2003. 
The current longtime vendors are freight tycoon Clive Thomas and wife Lee, apparently secured around $9 million late last week.
They bought it when they were moving to Sydney where their company, C.T. Freight is headquartered, but have since returned to the Gold Coast.
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When it sold in 2016, the then selling agency RED Property <a href="/news/red-property-donate-bayview-bachelor-home-sale-commission-to-charity">donated their $141,000 commission to charity</a>.
But no such generosity from the current agent Darren Curtis.
The vast French provincial-style mansion is inspired by the grand chateau's of the Loire Valley.
La Joie de Vivre sits on a private 4,090 sqm landholding with views across Pittwater to the ocean from its three levels and its sandstone terraces.
It is appointed with 24-carat gold filligree balustrades, parquet floors and arched French windows.
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The home has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a six car garage, a library, home gym and a temperature controlled wine cellar and tasting room.
Outside there's a commercial grade kitchen, resort-style pool, championship tennis court and a guest cottage.
Apparently there were mutiple parties interested despite is having lingered sadly unwanted for so long.
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Bayview's La Joie de Vivre, the original Bachelor house, finally sells

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A Bayview property, with water views across the Ku-ring-gai Chase parkland, has been listed for sale.
Located at 8 Barcoola Place, the residence is situated on a vast 5,980 square metre block.
It features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large pool, tennis court, double garage, and outdoor terrace.
The house has 340 square metres of internal floorspace.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the asset can be viewed via an online virtual tour.
Built in 1980, it previously sold in 2002 for $11,680,000
Ben McNamara and Sasha de Bilde, from Stone Real Estate Mona Vale, has the listing.
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Bayview house on six hectare block listed for sale

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A Bayview, Northern Territory mortgagee home has been sold at auction for $472,000.
The townhouse last sold for $770,000 in 2013.
As a result this current sales marks a $298,000 loss for the vendors.
George Vrodos of Property Shop marketed the property.
Situated at 3/7 Latrobe Street, Bayview, the abode was previously listed on market for varying durations in 2016/17 seeking $740,000.
The three bedroom two bathroom townhouse sold at auction on October 5.
It was listed as a rental in 2010 and 2012 seeking $650 per week.
Featuring a paved yard and a pool, the home is located in a small complex of three.
Set on 420 square metres, the abode was built in 2004.
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The median sale price for a home in <a href="/developments/bayview-nt-0820">Bayview, NT</a> is $366,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.
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Bayview, NT mortgagee home sold for $300,000 loss

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La Joie de Vivre, the Bayview mansion that was the first house to be used on Australia's The Bachelor, has been listed for sale.
The larger-than-life home was where chiropractor Tim Robards found love with Anna Heinrich.
The grand Minkara Road home <a href="/news/bayviews-la-joie-de-vivre-record-price-falls-back">last traded for $7.05 million in 2016</a> when it was sold by retired transport magnate Greg Poche and his wife Kayvan.
They made a substantial loss on the property, having paid $10 million back in 2003. 
The current vendors are freight tycoon Clive Thomas and wife Lee, who were moving to Sydney where their company, C.T. Freight is headquartered.
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When it sold in 2016, the then selling agency RED Property <a href="/news/red-property-donate-bayview-bachelor-home-sale-commission-to-charity">donated their $141,000 commission to charity</a>.
The vast French provincial-style mansion is inspired by the grand chateau's of the Loire Valley.
La Joie de Vivre sits on a private 4,090 sqm landholding with views across Pittwater to the ocean from its three levels and its sandstone terraces.
It is appointed with 24-carat gold filligree balustrades, parquet floors and arched French windows.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2019/3/20/Bay3.jpg" alt="">
The home has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a six car garage, a library, home gym and a temperature controlled wine cellar and tasting room.
Outside there's a commercial grade kitchen, resort-style pool, championship tennis court and a guest cottage.
Christie's International agent Darren Curtis is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bayview-130787558" target="_blank">marketing the home</a> as one of the Northern Beaches grandest residences. 
Curtis is pointing to other local sales:
6 Captain Hunter Road $10.8m
6 Cabarita Road $12.95m
76 Hudson Parade $12m
1740 Pittwater Road $10,98
1792 Pittwater Road $9.25m
1756 Pittwater Road $7.75m
 
 
 
 
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Bayview's La Joie de Vivre, the original Bachelor house, is back for sale

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The Dawson twin brothers shared the same Sydney neighbourhood in the early 1980s.
It was during the time when Lyn Dawson, the wife of the recently charged Chris Dawson, went missing in 1982.
The brothers owned in Bayview just two doors from each other on Gilwinga Drive — Chris at number 2 (pictured above) and Paul at 6 (pictured below).
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The Dawsons each bought more than 4000 sqm of land on a Cambridge Credit housing subdivision to build large homes, which were completed around 1980.
Chris and Lyn paid $33,500 for their 4165 sqm parcel in 1976. Paul had paid $31,500 for 4060 sqm the same year, when with wife Marilyn they moved from the nearby Warriewood.
Both their wives were registered on the title. Chris transferred the property solely into his ownership in 1984, pursuant to court orders.
It was the same year Paul and Marilyn sold for $295,000. In 1986 Chris then sold his home for $285,000.
Paul’s former home last sold for $2.05 million in 2015, while Chris’s one-time house fetched $2.4 million just last year.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Dawson twins both had homes at Bayview in the early 1980s

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A resort-style home in Sydney’s northern beaches has been listed for sale. 
It has been offered by Ray White Palm Beach agent Noel Nicholson with a price guide of $8.2 million to $9 million.
Positioned across a 1,517 square metre parcel of land, the 610 square metre home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bayview-129889666" target="_blank">1903-1905 Pittwater Road, Bayview</a> comes with six ensuite bedrooms, stone-topped kitchen, multiple living/dining zones, games/sports room and home theatre.
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Other features include alfresco terrace, lush lawns, wine cellar, mosaic tiled pool, and triple garage.
John and Jenny Bassetto secured the 1,517 square metre parcel of prime land to create their dream home.
The couple recruited architect Paris Spana to design a six-bedroom, six-bathroom double-storey home which takes full advantage of the spectacular Pittwater views.
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Nicholson said he’s been blown away by the early level of interest in this extraordinary property.
“Having said all that, this house is designed for raising a family and enjoying the privacy and quiet of just sitting and looking at the view of kayaks, boats and paddle boarders or the stunning outlook down to Lion Island,” he said.
“Architecturally designed to take full advantage of a level double block and spectacular Pittwater views, this is a remarkable residence by every standard.”
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="/developments/bayview-nsw-2104">$1.9 million</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
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Resort-style Paris Spana-designed Bayview trophy home

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Walker House, the luxury Bayview home of Chinese property developer Richard Gu, has new owners. It sold just hours before its scheduled recent mid-week auction.
Gu had paid $7.95 million for the home less than 12 months ago.
Walker House, completed under the ownership of the Walker family in 2007, had an $8.5 million guide through LJ Hooker Avalon agent Claudio Macolongo who was under instructions not to reveal the price or buyer.
The home with a 20 metre wet edge pool and championship size tennis court was based largely on the groundbreaking 1946 Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, California.
It has five bedrooms, five separate living zones, a gym, steam room and spa. Walker House was influenced by the designs of Richard Neutra and Frank Lloyd Wright.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
  
 
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Richard Neutra-inspired Walker House, Bayview sold

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Walker House, the contemporary coastal Bayview home influenced by the designs of Richard Neutra and Frank Lloyd Wright, is set to be traded for the second time in just over 12 months.
Set high within bushland with views across Pittwater, the striking five bedroom home swathed in glass has five separate living zones including a library, office, cinema and rumpus room.
Having set a street record when it sold early last year for $7.95 million, <a href="https://avalon.ljhooker.com.au/house-in-bayview-nsw-2104-au-mz8f58#.WqXNcZNuYWo" target="_blank">the Lentara Road home</a> was designed with modernist lines, synonymous with influential American architects.
The home was based largely on the groundbreaking 1946 Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, California.
It was completed in 2007 when under the ownership of the Walker family, who paid $1.4 million for the 4,140 sqm land parcel in 2001.
Greg and Karen Walker commissioned Northern Beach architect Ray Fitz-Gibbon.
The Walker's sold the newly completed home for $5 million in 2009.
A decked terrace features a 20 metre wet edge lap pool and spa, while a championship size tennis court sits on the parcel. 
There's a gym and a steam room.
LJ Hooker Avalon Claudio Marcolongo, who is taking offers until May 22, says north facing properties of this quality, dimension and pedigree are rare.
It has a guide of $8.5 million.
It has been listed surplus to its Chinese entrepreneur's needs.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Walker House, Bayview set for second sale in just over a year

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The former City of Sydney lord mayor Nelson Meers and his wife Carole are set to emerge as Point Piper buyers.
It is set to be be registered at $16 million, a tad higher than Domain's estimate of $15 million plus.
The purchase followed their Bayview home sale six months ago for $4.55 million.
Set on Buckhurst Avenue, the harbour front apartment was an investment for John Roth and his wife Jillian Segal, who bought it new in 2011 for $11.6 million.
The deal was done by LJ Hooker agent Bill Malouf.
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Nelson Meers' $16 million Point Piper purchase

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Bayview is the most expensive locality in Northern Territory to purchase a house, according to a recent Investar report.
The property investment report says that the median price of a four bedroom house in Bayview is $900,000.
This is followed by Muirhead with $725,000 and Humpty Doo and Lyons with $700,000.
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Suburb
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
Postcode
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
Bedrooms
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
Current median price
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Bayview
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0820
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$900,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Muirhead
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0810
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$725,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Humpty Doo
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0836
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$700,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Lyons
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0810
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$700,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Howard Springs
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0835
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
3
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$672,500
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Johnston
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0832
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$629,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Farrar
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0830
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$600,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Durack
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0830
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$599,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Rosebery
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0832
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$590,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="99">
Karama
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
0812
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4
</td>
<td valign="top" width="122">
$572,500
</td>
</tr>
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A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nt-bayview-122084038" target="_blank">3 Perth Street</a>, Bayview (above) has been listed for $925,000.
Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nt-bayview-121962614" target="_blank">21 Latrobe Street</a>, Bayview (below) has been listed for over $950,000.
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