National property developer Goldfields has secured permit approval and appointed Victorian residential builder Ironside to begin work on The Brightly, an 11-storey, wellness and lifestyle-focused mixed-use development in Richmond.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has partnered with Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 (DREP 1) as co-investor and delivery partner in the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-brightly-9-15-brighton-street-richmond-vic-3121">Brighton Street project</a>.

With architecture and interiors by design practice Cera Stribley, The Brightly will feature 100 apartments, a resident-only wellness space, elevated dining experiences including a private dining room and a rooftop garden lounge, and ground-floor retail designed to integrate with Richmond’s local character.

The wellness space will feature a hot magnesium pool, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and a vitamin-infused drinking station for refreshment and rehydration.

The Brightly’s focus on wellness extends to the rooftop landscaped by award-winning landscape architect Jack Merlo. It will feature canopied retreats and panoramic views of the Melbourne CBD and Richmond Hill treetops. Residents can also host guests with a private bookable dining space on the rooftop garden lounge and an indoor option on the first level.

Cera Stribley’s architectural vision drew inspiration from the surrounding area, using the flowing form of the train lines to shape the façade and create a dialogue between the building and Richmond’s rich history. The design features a four-level podium lined with lush greenery, honouring the suburb’s character and streetscape through its scale and materials.

There will be a choice&nbsp;of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, along with 19 exclusive sub-penthouses and penthouses, for prospective purchasers.

Lachlan Thompson, Goldfields’ CEO, said The Brightly will define a new kind of urban luxury for Inner East living.

“By drawing on Richmond’s vibrant mix of culture and hospitality, we’ve combined a lifestyle centred on wellness,” Thompson said.

“Its proximity to Melbourne's sports and entertainment precinct, the CBD, parks, and public transport makes it a prime location for both young professionals and those seeking a lifestyle change. What we’ve created is something remarkable - it’s real, it's Richmond, and it’s refined."

Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 Fund Manager, Jason Howes, said the Brightly is a high-quality investment in a high demand area with limited residential stock expected to be added in the coming years.

“Partnering with Goldfields, we are delivering a project that will redefine lifestyle focused urban living, offering residents exceptional design and amenities in one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs,” he said.

Onsite demolition is underway, with construction set to commence in April 2026 and completion targeted for late 2027. The Brightly will launch to market in mid-2026.

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Goldfields greenlit for The Brightly, Richmond apartment development

The Allan Labor Government has revealed the remaining 23&nbsp;Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres as part of their plan to try and encourage development around some of Melbourne's most connected suburbs.

The new zones includes&nbsp;four smaller ‘neighbourhood centres’ to plan for more modest growth.

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	<li>Five are connected to the new Metro Tunnel and are now experiencing more services: Caulfield, Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman (neighbourhood centre), and Dandenong stations.</li>
	<li>Eight are along the Frankston Line, which has recently returned to the City Loop: Hawksburn, Toorak (Beatty Avenue), Armadale (High Street), Malvern (Glenferrie Road), Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh, and Mentone stations</li>
	<li>Four are along the Sandringham Line, which will see an increase in services later this year: South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor and Elsternwick stations</li>
	<li>Three are on the Belgrave/Lilydale Line and benefit from five-minute peak services on average between Ringwood and the city: Blackburn, Nunawading, and Mitcham stations</li>
	<li>Two neighbourhood centres on the Alamein Line: Ashburton Station, plus a combined centre for the two closest stations on the metropolitan network Riversdale &amp; Willison stations</li>
	<li>One neighbourhood centre, Toorak Village, is a built-up area along the Route 58 tram.</li>
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The <a href="https://spatial.planning.vic.gov.au/activitycentre/">draft maps</a> will now be subject to detailed community consultation.

A similar process occurred for the first 10 pilot Activity Centres, with clear changes made as a direct result of this community consultation.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/50-new-train-and-tram-zone-activity-centres-to-encourage-new-apartment-development-across-melbourne">50 new ‘train and tram zone’ activity centres to encourage new apartment development across Melbourne</a>

The final train and tram zones will set clear expectations on where new homes can go, cutting out delays, uncertainty and red tape and getting homes off the ground. The remaining two in inner-Melbourne that cover the entire Local Government Areas of Melbourne and Yarra, will go through a separate process.

In the immediate ‘core’ the plans allow for more homes in taller apartment buildings.&nbsp;Some cores have heights of six storeys, while others have up to 20 storeys, only when it is in line with those councils’ planning work.

Eligible buildings across the core will be ‘deemed to comply’ with planning rules and be exempt from VCAT review. Applications in the core that exceed the specified height of the site are not eligible for this fast-tracked pathway.

In the walkable catchments that surround the core, the plans propose gentler height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses. Heritage and landscape overlays will stay in place.

Inner catchments, representing up to a five-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of four storeys, or six storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm, while outer catchments, representing up to a 10-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of three storeys, or four storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm.

By 2051, train and tram zones will help deliver more than 300,000 new homes, with final plans for all 50 new centres expected to be completed by mid this year.

“We want more Victorians to have the opportunity to live close to public transport, their loved ones, and the things that matter to them,"&nbsp;Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said.

“Whether it’s making it easier to build homes close to public transport, townhouses in our inner suburbs, or family homes with a backyard, our planning reforms are all about giving more Victorians real housing choice.

“While we’re focused on giving more young Victorians the opportunity to have a home of their own, the Liberals are blocking them from being built. They oppose more homes near transport, jobs and services.”

Toorak and South Yarra earmarked for greater density as VIC Gov releases final Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres

Glen Waverley’s housing shortage is set to be closed by 50 per cent with the approval of 795 new apartments which will rise from a former carp park in the heart of the suburb.

The plans, lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> and now approved by the Victorian State Government Development Facilitation Program, will transform the 6,114 sqm carpark at 281 Springvale Road, into an $800 million, mixed-use residential and commercial development in the metropolitan activity centre.&nbsp;

“281 Springvale Road has received planning approval for a mixed-use, high-density development that will provide much needed homes in Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, including affordable housing," Sunkin's GM of Property and Development Lloyd Collins says.

"We worked closely with key stakeholders, the Department of Transport and Planning, Suburban Rail Loop Authority and Monash City Council to achieve an integrated design with an activated retail ground level that will add to the success of Glen Waverley.

Glen Waverley’s population is projected to grow by 9 per cent by 2031, with an additional 1,600 dwellings required to &nbsp;service the area.

Around 1,000 sqm of the former carpark has been retained by Monash City Council for a new Civic Plaza, creating a central meeting point and public transport link for the local community. &nbsp;

Sunkin Property Group acquired the site from Monash City Council in 2024. The site will remain open as a public carpark until development commences.

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UAE developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada</a> is continuing to unveil its billions of dollars of residential development it is set to deliver in Australia.

Following on its plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/arada-pitches-castle-hill-apartment-plans-ahead-of-2026-launch">431 apartments in Castle Hill</a>&nbsp;and the 2025 bail-out of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co so it can build its own developments, Arada&nbsp;has sought the NSW Government's approval for three towers in the Campsie town centre.

The project, dubbed One Campsie, has been designed by Woods Bagot and will deliver 346 apartments to Beamish Street across three interconnected towers rising 24, 32, and 39 storeys.

According to the Woods Bagot Architectural Design Report, the design seeks to “redefine the urban experience of a rapidly transforming town centre,” delivering housing above an activated ground plane that integrates civic and commercial uses. The design adopts a three-part vertical composition, stepping and articulating the tower to reduce visual bulk and respond to its varied urban interfaces.

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At street level, the scheme places significant emphasis on public domain upgrades. A new civic plaza is proposed opposite the Orion Theatre, alongside a landscaped pocket park and a through-site pedestrian link connecting Beamish Street to Campsie Street and Ninth Avenue. The Urban Design Justification Report states that the proposal “builds on Council’s Master Plan by applying a place-led urban design framework that responds to the site’s unique conditions and enhances pedestrian experience and public benefit.”

The documents note that the development aligns with the Master Plan’s intensification strategy for sites within walking distance of the Metro station, while seeking to retain solar access to key public spaces. As outlined in the Urban Design Report, the proposal delivers “intensification within walking distance of the Metro Station while retaining solar access to key parks."

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Woods Bagot’s design narrative also draws on local history and Aboriginal cultural context. The Architectural Design Report references engagement with Wangal Country and the Cooks River landscape, seeking to embed a connection to Country through material selection, planting, and public art integration. The broader vision, as described in the report, is to create a building that functions as a “community catalyst, not only as a place to live, but as a vibrant destination for work and play that brings people together, supports local culture, and contributes meaningfully to the civic identity of Campsie.”

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Located at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, the site occupies a key stretch of Beamish Street, Campsie’s traditional high street, characterised by fine-grain retail, multicultural dining, and proximity to civic infrastructure including the Orion Theatre and Canterbury Civic Centre. The proposed civic plaza and pocket park aim to strengthen this interface, formalising connections between retail frontages, public transport, and community facilities.

If approved, One Campsie would mark one of the tallest and most ambitious additions to the suburb’s skyline, reflecting the broader shift toward higher-density living around transport nodes in Sydney’s middle-ring centres.

First Look: Arada files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre

Syd​ney builder-developer Scion has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a 22-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/96-anzac-avenue-west-ryde-nsw-2114">96 Anzac Avenue, West Ryde</a>, marking a significant step in the transformation of the Victoria Road gateway precinct.

Designed by Turner, the proposal would replace an ageing two-storey commercial building with 145 apartments and 29 co-living rooms, above ground-floor retail and three basement levels of parking.

The 3,149 sqm site sits just 150 metres from West Ryde train station, at the edge of the suburb’s retail core and diagonally opposite Anzac Park. It occupies a prominent corner with frontages to both Anzac Avenue and Victoria Road, positioning it as a key transition point between established residential neighbourhoods and the commercial centre.

The scheme is being advanced under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway as a State Significant Development, alongside a concurrent rezoning to lift the site’s height and floor space ratio controls.

Turner says in the Architectural Design Report that the proposal "responds to a unique opportunity to support the revitalisation of West Ryde through the delivery of a landmark development that combines high-quality residential offerings with enhanced public realm and active ground plane uses.”

Scion will be pushing height almost five times higher than what had been pitched for the site before.

Turner says the increased scale aligns with Council’s strategic direction for the precinct, including the West Ryde Town Centre Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the Draft Masterplan (2021), and the West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023).

“The increased height and density proposed aligns with Council’s evolving strategic direction for the precinct, as outlined in the Draft Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the 2021 Draft Masterplan, and the broader West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023), which collectively call for higher density, transit-oriented development and design excellence."

Turner describes the vision as establishing “a contemporary, mixed-use development that contributes positively to the West Ryde town centre.”

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The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s gateway role along Victoria Road and its proximity to Anzac Park and surrounding heritage elements, including the Sydney Water pumping station opposite the site.

The design process also incorporated consultation around Connecting with Country principles. The design report outlines engagement with Cultural Heritage Consultants Artefact and Aunty Julie, a Burruberongal woman of the Darug Nation, informing planting selection, materiality and potential public art opportunities.

Turner says the scheme aims to optimise the site’s capacity while balancing yield and amenity.

“The proposed scheme seeks to optimise the site’s potential by balancing yield, amenity, and urban integration. It will deliver a high-quality, mixed-use precinct that supports West Ryde’s ongoing transformation into a connected, accessible, and liveable centre."

Scion recently completed the build of its own development, The Sterling in Lane Cove. They are currently building Chatham in West Ryde, just 500m from the new proposal. Those 62 apartments will complete later this year.

First look: Scion pitches tower plans for West Ryde

Bellevue Hill

Dreamers of owning a property in Bellevue Hill might soon have a chance to enter the market at a lower entry point compared to the sprawling estates the harbourside suburb is known for.

And the opportunity is set to arise on Fairfax Road, one of Bellevue Hill's most exclusive streets, near the Packer family's 1.2 hectare Cairnton estate.

Plans have been lodged by the Sutherland Shire-base Nivana Group, who are seeking to turn a 1930s, Art Deco low-rise at 3 Fairfax Road into a three-level apartment project, designed to fit into the eclectic mix of houses that line the Eastern Suburb’s streets while adapting and creating something new in the locale.&nbsp;

Designed by Sydney locals MHN Design Union, the $5.5 million development will see just four three-bedroom apartments developed, and one four-bedroom penthouse.&nbsp;

"The unit mix is consistent with market demand and represents a wide range of apartment buyers, users, and typologies,” MHNDU said in their design statement.&nbsp;

“It will suit the demographic mix of families, retirees, and down-sizers living within the surrounding area, while the layouts are flexible and adaptable to allow for future conversion if needed.”

An attempt has been made to minimise the bulk and scale of the building, with the architects utilising a bi-partite form that incorporates an articulated facade and adequate setbacks between neighbouring buildings. The masonry building will feature regular openings, deep reveals, columns and solid panel walls to provide a rhythm of light and shadowed elements against a white textured render, along with clear glass and light bronze metal trims and detailing.

<img alt="Render of the Bellevue Hill project. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1f9da763-9f34-444a-8ce5-f6f785ff6873" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202022-12-19%20at%205.13.06%20pm.png?VersionId=zFkhMp4mkpPI4QIz9EZd5GtREBP8BxIa" />Render of the Bellevue Hill project. Credit: MHNDU

Low retaining walls and landscaping soften the barrier along the street footpath, with curved concrete walls signalling the entrance to the building.&nbsp;

Generously sized, each of the apartments include expansive balconies or terraces, with the floorplans designed to maximise solar access and cross flow ventilation in all the living spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living spaces also take advantage of view lines to the east and north.&nbsp;

Just two apartments will grace the first two levels of the building, each with three-bedrooms and three-bathrooms. Benefitting from access to the private garden area at the rear of the site, the apartments will also benefit from direct access to two swimming pools which are located at the front of the site.&nbsp;

The penthouse apartment will feature four-bedrooms and four en-suited bathrooms, along with various private outdoor covered terraces, including one adjoining the living area facing the cliff and rear garden, one at the front of the apartment and one from the master-bedroom.&nbsp;

“The proposed floor space represents a desirable outcome for the ordered growth within the area, with minimal impact on the amenity of existing neighbours," the report continued.

“The private open areas of the apartments are deep enough to be comfortably furnished, while also being long to accommodate a variety of outdoor uses.”

All apartments are provided with plenty of internal storage areas within the apartment, including a laundry/linen cupboard with space for a washing machine, dryer and tub, with additional secured storage provided within the one-level basement, which will also accommodate space for parking.&nbsp;

Volker Klemm have handled the landscaping designs for the project, with deep perimeter planting proposed. Maximised across the ground floor where possible, the landscaping will not only provide significant screening and privacy, but also create a leafy oasis for residents to relax and unwind among.&nbsp;

Located just under four-kilometres from the Sydney CBD, future residents will also be near to the Double Bay town centre, which is a short 200-metre stroll from the site, with the Eastern Suburbs neighbourhood well connected to a range of convenient amenity, including schools, hospitals, restaurants and recreational offerings.&nbsp;

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Designed by Sydney locals MHN Design Union, the $5.5 million development will see just four three-bedroom apartments developed, and one four-bedroom penthouse

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First look: Boutique apartment plans lodged for Bellevue Hill

With over 15 years development experience across Sydney&#39;s eastern suburbs, RnB Property Group have taken to the sought after Bellevue Hill for their latest project.

Drawing inspiration from the original building&nbsp;which laid claim to the 49 Drumalbyn site before the recent development, Palomar will deliver just&nbsp;eight&nbsp;residences to the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;enclave.

RnB say Palomar evokes a timeless romance, with the development curated with&nbsp;Mediterranean-style architecture.

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The built form comprises a white brick-finish fa&ccedil;ade, with arched bronze windows encompassing some of the most impressive north harbour aspects.

The residences will include three-bedrooms, with state-of-the-art finishes and a modern Australian sensibility that brings a unique quality of design and luxury to the enviable pocket.

Bathed in northern light, Palomar also incorporates expansive gardens and terraces, featuring floral terrazzo tiles, stone-clad exteriors and lush oasis-inspired landscaping.

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Stepping inside Palomar, the interiors are coloured with an earthy palette, complimented with organic textures.

An organic minimalism is featured throughout Palomar&#39;s kitchens, comprising honed limestone bench tops, splashbacks of handmade Spanish tiles, powder-coated white and bronze lattice cabinetry, as well as fully integrated Gaggenau appliances.&nbsp;

Construction is set to wrap up later this year on the boutique&nbsp;project, with 1st City Agent, Yaron Foghel saying the respect the developers and architects have paid to the existing heritage of the building is something that truely sets Palomar apart.

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&quot;The design of Palomar, with the&nbsp;white bricks and organic materials really&nbsp;respects&nbsp;the original building design,&quot; he said.

&quot;While they&#39;ve created a brand new building, they&#39;ve kept the same name and overall look of the original building.&quot;

Foghel said they had a number of local downsizers taking up stock at the Bellevue Hill project, along with international buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore.

&quot;We&#39;ve seen high interest particularly from expats, as well as local downsizers&nbsp;who are&nbsp;looking to stay maintain the exclusive&nbsp;eastern suburbs address, while enjoying the luxuries of apartment-style living.&quot;

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Mediterranean-inspired apartments set for Bellevue Hill

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A new apartment in the Bellevue Hill block The Viceroy has been listed by Gavin Rubinstein from Ray White TRG.

It is a whole-floor apartment with 264 sqm on title.

There are district views from the four bedroom, four bathroom apartment.

The apartment is the last available in the block of seven at 2/46 Bellevue Road.

There is lift access from the basement’s parking for two cars.

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Sales of settled apartments have ranged between $2.3 million and $6.2 million, with the top floor unit exchanging just before Christmas.
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The whole floor apartment is the last available in the block of seven at on Bellevue Road.

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Final apartment in Bellevue Hill's brand new luxury development The Viceroy has been listed

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Bellevue Hill ranks as the priciest suburb with its median rent for houses at $1,875 a week.
The Rock in Sydney was the dearest location for apartment rentals, according to CoreLogic.
Sydney took all the top 10 suburbs in both lists.
There is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-422769938" target="_blank">$3800 a week rental currently on offer</a> in Bellevue Hill at Latimer Road (above).
Houses                                                                    
NSW Bellevue Hill Woollahra $5,316,587 $1,875   
NSW Northbridge Willoughby $3,811,426 $1,800    
NSW Vaucluse Woollahra $5,471,853 $1,795                
NSW Clovelly Randwick $3,160,606 $1,750                 
NSW Double Bay Woollahra $3,994,114 $1,735            
NSW Rose Bay Woollahra $3,696,415 $1,700              
NSW Dover Heights Waverley $4,133,440 $1,675         
NSW Mosman Mosman $4,041,599 $1,650                  
NSW Balgowlah Heights Manly $2,934,921 $1,573       
NSW Potts Point Sydney $5,866,920 $1,525               
 
Units
NSW The Rocks Sydney $2,025,499 $1,050
NSW Tamarama Waverley $1,564,541 $920
NSW Huntleys Cove Hunters Hill $1,370,826 $900
NSW Millers Point Sydney $1,810,199 $875
NSW Darling Point Woollahra $2,292,686 $848
NSW Haymarket Sydney $994,160 $828
NSW Milsons Point North Sydney $1,620,837 $800
NSW Cremorne Point North Sydney $1,439,944 $795
NSW Double Bay Woollahra $1,360,699 $770
NSW Pyrmont Sydney $1,153,278 $770
 
 
 
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Pricey Bellevue Hill ranks as Australia's dearest rental suburb

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The former Channel 9 boss David Gyngell and his television presenter wife Leila McKinnon have bought back in the Sydney market.

Their $4.5 million Bellevue Hill purchase came a year after they pocketed $8.4 million from the delayed settlement sale of their Dover Heights home.

The couple spend most of their time these days in the Byron Bay hinterland, ­enjoying family life and attending to a Northern Rivers tourism property empire, focused around the Hotel Brunswick.

The Sydney bolthole was bought by a company directed by the pair, the same company which owns a Bondi investment apartment.

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Gyngell and McKinnon are expected to use the luxury apartment in the 1900s residential block Villa Rossmore as their Sydney base.

Marketed as a stunning residence with house-like propositions, the apartment spans 200 sqm with its own manicured private garden.

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The sale is the biggest in Villa Rossmore since mid-2017 when Alceon Group founding partner Morris Symonds spent $5.5 million on his four bedroom duplex-like apartment.

Gyngell, the son of the late legendary Channel 9 boss Bruce Gyngell, had bought the clifftop oceanfront Wentworth Street, Dover Heights home for $1.15  million in 1998 when it was a 1940s cottage.

His sister Briony Fitzgerald and mother Anne helped design the mansion after its $1.5 million 2014 rebuild, which was then ­featured in Belle magazine.

“Every room, including the bathrooms, captures views of the ocean, coast or harbour in the distance. On a clear day you can see from Palm Beach to Wollongong,” the ­magazine reported.

Their off-market buyers in the deal, done a year before its settlement, were Adam and Alex Somerville from North Bondi, who are in the business of retirement villages.

The media couple retain their renovated Bondi Beach investment property.
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Gyngell and his TV presenter wife Leila McKinnon have bought back in to the Sydney market.



Former Nine boss David Gyngell buys Bellevue Hill penthouse

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Transport industry veteran Ron Murray of Murray's Coach fame has found the buyer of his long-held Bellevue Hill home in just two days on market.
Murray, who has been executive chairman of Murrays Australia which he began as a retail travel agent in 1966, has owned the Spanish Mission style Fairfax Road home since 1997 when paying $1.95 million.
It sold after having a guide of $6 million.
Entry to the home is through the front yard, past manicured hedges and flower gardens to the colonnaded entrance.
There's a formal living area with a gas fireplace and a home office which opens to the main and side courtyard.
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There's also a formal dining space which connects with the marble kitchen and adjoining sitting area which meets a rear conservatory.
All living spaces open to the private swimming pool courtyard on the 695 sqm block, the focal point of the home.
There are four bedrooms in total, three on the second level including the master suite with its own walk in wardrobe and ensuite. The fourth bedroom is on the ground level.
Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier had scheduled a December 19 auction.
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Murray's Coaches boss Ron Murray sells longtime Bellevue Hill home

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Transport industry veteran Ron Murray of Murray's Coach fame has listed his long-held Bellevue Hill home.
Murray, who has been executive chairman of Murrays Australia which he began as a retail travel agent in 1966, has owned the Spanish Mission style Fairfax Road home since 1997 when paying $1.95 million.
Now it has a guide of $6 million.
Entry to the home is through the front yard, past manicured hedges and flower gardens to the colonnaded entrance.
There's a formal living area with a gas fireplace and a home office which opens to the main and side courtyard.
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There's also a formal dining space which connects with the marble kitchen and adjoining sitting area which meets a rear conservatory.
All living spaces open to the private swimming pool courtyard on the 695 sqm block, the focal point of the home.
There are four bedrooms in total, three on the second level including the master suite with its own walk in wardrobe and ensuite. The fourth bedroom is on the ground level.
Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier has a December 19 auction.
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Murray's Coaches boss Ron Murray lists longtime Bellevue Hill home

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Now back in Sydney, Chris Pongrass, the chief executive of the Sydney Kings, has put down roots in Bellevue Hill.  
He was appointed CEO at the NBL club just over a year ago having spent six years with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
He’s paid $2.1m for a newly renova­ted unit. Last traded for $1,363,000 in 2014, the 120sqm, three bedroom, two bathroom unit was sold through Ray White Double Bay agents Warren Ginsberg and Claudia Brunker.
The sale for Alexandra and Dean Joffe, the mortgage broker, was sec­ured in less than two weeks. There have been 15 three-bedder sales so far this year, with prices ranging from $1.4m to $2.7m.
Pongrass, a UTS graduate, started his career as a paralegal at Harry Triguboff’s Meriton Group.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Sydney Kings chief executive buys in Bellevue Hill

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A Bellevue Hill trophy home, known as Killoran, has come onto the market, listed for July 9 auction.
Located at 14 Victoria Road, the residence features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a double garage.
It is situated on a 1,062 square metre block.
It last sold in 1999, for $3,295,000.
Ric Serrao and Alex Lyons, from Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay, have the listing.
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Bellevue Hill's Killoran listed for sale

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Runway model Roberta Pecoraro and her boyfriend Jono Friend are set to upsize.
They secured $915,000 for their one bedroom Bellevue Hill apartment they bought for $820,000 in 2018, their first purchase together.
They tidied the kitchen up a touch, but nothing in the way of a major renovation of the top floor apartment in the Art Deco block Reddington.
Now they have their sights set on the beach. Friend has his fashion brand's flagship store, DearFriend, in Bondi, while Roberta's stylist sister Jess also resides near the beach.
Agent Charles Stevens of McGrath Coogee secured the sale.
“We were going off market for the first week and during that time we had someone come through that made an offer of $915,000,” Stevens said of the fact it was initially not marketed. “Then it went live on the market, but they ended up selling to that first person who came through it.
“Essentially, it sold to the first person who came through it in its first week on the market.” 
Pecoraro exploded on the modelling world after a featuring in Australian Fashion Week 2017.
This article first appeared in The Saturday Morning Telegraph.
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