Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pdg-corporation">PDG</a> has unveiled its vision for the former Water Tank Site in Ivanhoe, which would see it transformed into a thriving residential neighbourhood, complete with a 2000 sqm public park.&nbsp;

Delivered in partnership with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/development-victoria">Development Victoria</a>, the proposal would transform the prominent corner of Bell Street and Upper Heidelberg Road into a connected community comprising two residential buildings, generous public open space and shared amenities.&nbsp;

The vision includes 287 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with a minimum of 10 per cent allocated to affordable housing, alongside a 2,000-square-metre publicly accessible park featuring a children's playground, activity lawn, indigenous planting, timber climbing logs, seating areas and a rock gathering circle.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, the proposal draws on the site's industrial heritage, using a robust architectural language that references the former water tank through expressive structural elements and durable, self-finished materials.&nbsp;

Extensive landscaping has been woven throughout the development, creating a living landscape that strengthens connections to nature while responding sensitively to the surrounding neighbourhood. Two residential buildings ranging from three to 12 storeys are linked by a landscaped forecourt, creating a welcoming arrival experience and improving pedestrian connections through the site.&nbsp;

Residents would also enjoy more than 1,000 square metres of communal open space, including barbecue and dining facilities, vegetable gardens, landscaped seating pavilions and a dedicated coworking space.&nbsp;

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the vision reflected an opportunity to transform one of Ivanhoe's most recognisable sites into a place that balanced housing, community and landscape.&nbsp;

"This is an opportunity to reimagine an important site and create a neighbourhood that delivers lasting benefits for Ivanhoe," Giuliano said.&nbsp;

"We're creating much more than new homes. The vision brings together affordable housing, quality architecture, meaningful public open space and shared places that encourage people to connect, while respecting the site's history and its place within the local community."&nbsp;

Development Victoria’s Executive General Manager Precincts, Niall Cunningham, said the application is an important step for the government-owned site.&nbsp;

“This is about delivering more homes in a well-connected location, along with public open space that the Ivanhoe community will benefit from for years to come,” Cunningham said.&nbsp;

PDG was selected as development partner in late 2025 following a competitive tender process.&nbsp;

A planning submission for the project is currently being progressed through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, with positive early engagement from both Banyule Council and the Department of Transport and Planning.

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PDG unveils plans to transform landmark Ivanhoe Water Tank Site

Shane Wilkinson's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pace-development-group">Pace Development Group</a> has lodged plans for a major residential precinct on the former Presentation College site in Windsor, with an eight-building masterplan ultimately rising to 10 storeys.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/167-dandenong-road-windsor-vic-3181">167–187 Dandenong Road</a> spans a substantial 19,027 sqm site and is being progressed across six stages, with the first residential stages comprising 170 homes across four buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>.

Stage Two will deliver the bulk of the initial housing, with Building A comprising 81 apartments and Building B 49 apartments, both rising to six storeys.

Stage Three will deliver a further 40 homes. The heritage Nagel Building, identified as Building C, will be converted to 12 dwellings, while a new five-storey Building D will comprise 28 apartments at the Hornby Street and Dandenong Road corner.

The 170 homes across Stages Two and Three will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including townhouse-style dwellings.<img alt="First look: Pace plans landscaped housing precinct on former Windsor school site" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="83c56e3e-dfb9-4e12-b172-c3f18513ec32" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Article%20Feature%20Image%20%28Grid%29_9.png?VersionId=xRcRpSZsxX.UX_NDDGcRZktw7HVrzx7u" />

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The longer-term masterplan points to considerably greater density across the site.

Indicative plans show Building E accommodating around 80 dwellings across up to 10 storeys, while Building F is earmarked for around 120 dwellings and also up to 10 storeys. Building G is planned to range between four and 10 storeys, however its apartment yield is yet to be determined. That means the masterplan currently identifies at least 370 dwellings across Buildings A to F before any apartments within Building G are counted.

Across the 1.9-hectare site, that represents an indicative density of at least 194 dwellings per hectare, with the final figure to increase once the yield of Building G is established.

Pace is pursuing the project through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, with Urbis lodging a combined Section 96A planning scheme amendment and planning application on behalf of the developer, which secured the site earlier this year.

The application seeks detailed approval for Stages One, Two and Three, alongside approval of the broader masterplan framework that will guide the later residential stages. Stage One will see an existing heritage building adaptively reused for a wellness and fitness-related facility, while the broader precinct will retain several significant heritage buildings and established trees as part of the redevelopment.

A minimum 10 per cent affordable housing contribution is proposed across both the initial residential stages and the later masterplan stages, delivered through a discounted rental model.

The project comes immediately after a major change to the site's planning controls.

The site was rezoned to the Housing Choice and Transport Zone through Planning Scheme Amendment GC285, gazetted on July 22, 2026, and now sits within the inner catchment of the Windsor Station precinct under the State Government's Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.

While the new controls identify large sites within the inner catchment for buildings of up to six storeys, Pace's masterplan pushes height to 10 storeys in parts of the site, with the taller buildings concentrated toward the centre and along the Sandringham railway corridor.

Lower-scale built form is proposed toward the site's more sensitive residential and heritage edges, with Buildings A and B generally stepping from three storeys at their interfaces to six storeys at upper levels.

Cera Stribley's masterplan breaks the development into a collection of separate buildings rather than a continuous built form, with landscaped spaces, new pedestrian links and a new publicly accessible road forming part of the precinct.

The planning report says the development will create new pedestrian connections to Elm Place and along the railway corridor, as well as a new publicly accessible road linking Elm Place with Dandenong Road. The proposed buildings will occupy around 54 per cent of the site, leaving a substantial portion available for landscaping, communal areas and permeable surfaces.

Urbis said the scale of the project reflected the site's strategic location close to Windsor Station, tram services and the Chapel Street Activity Centre, with the former school campus identified as a significant opportunity to increase housing supply on an underutilised inner-Melbourne site.

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First look: Pace plans landscaped housing precinct on former Windsor school site

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jl-place">JL PLACE</a>'s Veil Brighton is approaching its final months of construction, with the nine-townhouse development at 17 Rooding Street expected to complete in December 2026.

The milestone is bringing the boutique project closer to becoming a finished part of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brighton-vic-3186">Brighton</a> streetscape, with much of Brighton's everyday amenity within a short walk.

Palace Cinema, Coles Supermarket and North Brighton Station are all around five minutes on foot from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/veil-brighton-17-rooding-street-brighton-vic-3186">Veil</a>, alongside numerous cafés, restaurants and bars. The station provides a direct rail connection toward Melbourne's CBD, while Bay Street and the wider Brighton retail and dining network add to the range of services accessible without relying on a car for every trip.

"The location was fundamental to the project. Brighton is an established suburb where many buyers already have strong connections to the area and want to remain close to the people, places and amenities that form part of their everyday life," the developer said.

"Veil sits in a highly walkable part of Brighton, with a Walk Score of 90/100."

For buyers looking to right-size within Bayside, that level of walkability adds to the appeal of a more manageable way of living. Everyday shopping, dining, entertainment and public transport can be accessed without relying on the car for every trip, while residents remain connected to the places and routines that make Brighton familiar. It allows buyers to simplify day-to-day life without giving up the convenience, amenity and connections they already value.

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As completion approaches, the architecture, landscaping and material palette are progressively becoming visible on site, giving prospective purchasers a clearer view of the finished development beyond its plans and renders.

Veil comprises nine townhouses, predominantly three-bedroom homes with between 2.5 and 3.5 bathrooms, two car spaces and, depending on the residence, study areas and private outdoor space. Selected homes include a bedroom on the ground floor.

Veil occupies a middle ground between detached housing and apartment living, retaining private gardens, storage and secure parking within a more manageable residential format.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/schmidt-pang-architects">Schmidt &amp; Pang</a> designed the architecture around natural light, ventilation, privacy and practical use of space. From Rooding Street, the façade has been composed to read as a cohesive residential building rather than nine individual townhouses, with landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick Landscape Architects</a> integrated throughout the site.

Inside, natural stone, oak flooring, integrated joinery and brushed nickel finishes establish a restrained material palette, while kitchens include Miele appliances and substantial storage such as pantries. Walk-in robes and dedicated study spaces have also been incorporated across the collection.

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The project team said the planning of the homes has been informed by how the spaces function for both daily routines and larger gatherings.

"Our new homes owners at Veil have enjoyed the attention to detail in creating efficient layouts that use every space well. Hosting Christmas lunch and large family gatherings is an ease when care is taken to consider how people really live and entertain."

Private landscaped gardens extend the living spaces outdoors, while secure basement parking and bicycle parking are provided below. The homes have also been designed to achieve a 7-star energy rating, supported by double glazing, high-quality insulation, natural ventilation, LED lighting, water tanks and water-efficient fittings. Each residence is backed by a 10-year building guarantee.

Veil is being built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/jeniton">Jeniton</a>.&nbsp;Limited-time stamp duty savings are also currently available on selected purchases at Veil, adding another consideration as the project moves toward completion.

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Veil Brighton nears completion in one of the suburb's most walkable pockets

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic Property Group</a> has recorded 134 sales worth just over $400 million in two months of pre-release activity at The Riversdale, as the developer brings its $750 million South Brisbane riverfront project to the broader market.

The sales represent more than 60 per cent of the project's 213 apartments, with Mosaic reporting the majority of purchasers have been local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-riversdale-by-mosaic-south-brisbane-91-montague-road-south-brisbane-qld-4101">The Riversdale</a> will rise 39 storeys from its north-facing site at 91 Montague Road, delivering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments alongside a collection of Mosaic's premium Masterpiece Series Sky Homes.

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The early buyer response comes ahead of the wider evolution of the northern end of Montague Road, where The Riversdale will be one of the first major residential projects delivered within an emerging riverfront precinct.

Directly adjoining the development is a planned 7.1-hectare mixed-use precinct, set to introduce new residences, parkland and public realm along the river's edge. The Riversdale's position directly on the Brisbane River gives it a relationship with the waterfront that Mosaic says cannot be replicated by future buildings within the precinct.

The site is also the result of a years-long pursuit by Mosaic. The developer first earmarked the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/south-brisbane-qld-4101">South Brisbane</a> property in 2018, reflecting what Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan has described as a deliberately patient approach to acquiring development sites.

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"We aren't opportunistic," Monahan previously told Apartments.com.au.

"Every site purchase is carefully considered. As seen with Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane, it can take years to eventuate. There are sites we're looking at now that we may not secure for several years."

Designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau Proberts</a>, The Riversdale has been shaped around the qualities of the riverfront site, with apartments oriented to capture northern light and uninterrupted Brisbane River views.

Generous floorplans and expansive balconies extend the living spaces towards the river, while natural materials and a restrained interior palette have been selected with longevity in mind.

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Residents will have access to a level of amenity more commonly associated with world-class hotels and private members' clubs, with almost 3,000 sqm dedicated to wellness, connection, recreation and everyday convenience.

At ground level is a business lounge, private meeting rooms and dedicated workspaces. Mid-tower is a wellness sanctuary featuring magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, sauna, steam room, infrared therapy facilities, a Pilates and yoga studio, and a commercial-grade gymnasium.

Crowning The Riversdale is a rooftop featuring a 35-metre swimming pool with lap lane and spa, outdoor dining and seating terraces, firepit lounges and views of the city, river and Mount Coot-tha.

A private members' club-inspired retreat offers private dining rooms, a whisky lounge, media rooms and immersive entertainment experiences. Completing the amenity offering are two hotel-style guest suites and a resident-exclusive electric vehicle fleet and car-share program.

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The Riversdale sits at the northern end of Montague Road between South Bank and West End, around 1.3 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, providing access to the city's major cultural, dining and recreation precincts.

It becomes Mosaic's largest Brisbane project to date and adds to a pipeline already under construction across the city.

In Brisbane, the developer is currently delivering The Bedford and The Carter at Kangaroo Point, both of which are approaching sell-out, with a further four projects being delivered on the Gold Coast. Mosaic has completed more than $2 billion in projects since 2012 and has a further development pipeline exceeding $2 billion across South East Queensland.

Early works are underway at The Riversdale, which will be delivered by Mosaic's in-house construction division. Completion is anticipated in late 2029, with remaining apartments priced from $1.98 million.

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Mosaic records more than $400m in two months at South Brisbane's The Riversdale

Lender, fund manager and apartment developer Princeton has completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/marque-rockdale-602-608-princes-highway-rockdale-nsw-2216">Marque Rockdale</a>, the first new apartment development in South Sydney to provide its owners with a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, the most comprehensive insurance available for a new apartment building.

The policy has been a key consideration for prospective purchasers of the 58 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, strategically located between&nbsp;Rockdale Plaza and Rockdale Station.&nbsp;

Buyers have also been drawn to the fact that it is one of few new apartment developments delivered in the suburb in the last 10 years, and the only one located on Princes Highway to be set well back from the street to reduce noise. There's also a communal rooftop, a rarity in the suburb, complete barbecue facilities, landscaped seating areas, a children's play zone and herb gardens.

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Ray White Projects’ Matt Otway said buyer enquiry reflected the increasingly diverse and cosmopolitan population that has made Rockdale home.

“We’re seeing strong interest from a broad mix of buyers, including young professionals and people who have rented in Rockdale and the surrounding suburbs and now see Marque as an opportunity to buy a brand-new apartment in an area they already know,” Otway said.

“Proximity to the CBD and Sydney Airport is another key advantage particularly for buyers working in these locations who want the added convenience of living close by.”

Investors have also been attracted to the project, with rental yields of more than five per cent, which is considered a strong result for the Sydney market.

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Adding another layer to the buyer proposition is Marque's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy from Resilience Insurance, making it the only new apartment development in Rockdale to offer the cover.

The policy protects apartment owners against major structural and waterproofing defects for 10 years following completion, giving Marque purchasers cover until early 2036 at no additional cost.

The likelihood of defects emerging has also been mitigated through the Technical Inspection Service (TIS), which saw independent experts inspect the building at various stages throughout construction to identify potential issues during the build, rather than after the fact.

SDSS, which provided the TIS, consistently ranked the construction quality at Marque, undertaken by iCIRT-rated builder Coplex, among the best across its extensive portfolio of projects.

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Otway said the LDI had become a major drawcard for buyers, particularly given Rockdale has seen relatively little new apartment development over the past decade.

"Rockdale hasn't had a lot of new apartment buildings in the last decade, and has never had a project with 10-year defect insurance," Otway said.

"Marque presents a truly rare opportunity at an affordable price point, so well connected to the Sydney CBD."

One-bedroom apartments at Marque start from $735,000.

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Real Housewives of Sydney’s Matty Samaei has sold the Bellevue Hill duplex she owned with former finance Michael Stathakis.
The penthouse was listed by Raine and Horne Potts Point’s Jeremy Clinton with a price guide of $4 million to $4.4 million.
The couple bought it for $4,451,000 in 2016 when they were still together.
The two duplex residences were on the market with different agents in 2018 with a combined guide of $9 million to $10 million. 
The second space was sold keenly to the same buyer.
Set high on the crest of Bellevue Hill, the penthouse comprises three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and multiple indoor and outdoor living and entertaining areas. 
Designed by DKO Architecture, the home features two levels of living space plus a lower ground floor utility area with home office, storeroom and double garage. 
The property is situated close to Bellevue Hill village shops, schools, Double Bay and the harbour. 
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Real Housewives of Sydney’s Matty Samaei sells Bellevue Hill duplex

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A Bellevue Hill contemporary home has recently been sold. 
The Kulgoa Road property was sold by the US-based Gwyn family. Rhys Gwyn is a former managing director at Goldman Sachs.
It was listed with an asking price of $6.5 million to $7 million. 
The home comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, and open plan living. 
It also features include fifth bedroom or media room, landscaped garden, swimming pool, and double garage. 
Inspired by landscaped surrounds, the home is situated close to Bellevue Village, Cooper Park and Double Bay. 
It had until recently been rented for $4850 a week.
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Gwyn family's Bellevue Hill mansion sold 

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The Ng family have secured $7.1 million for their Bellevue Hill home.
It was designed by Huw Turner of Collins and Turner architects.
All four bedrooms have ensuites at the 64 Boronia Road listing which was initially listed by Sotheby’s International’s agent Michael Pallier.
The home was initially listed with a guide of $7 million.
The land cost $2,700,000 in 2008 when bought by the property consultant Leonard Ng and his wife, Virginia.
This is the third time they tried to sell the home in the last 4 years. First in 2017 and later in 2019.
During both campaigns the home was unsucessful at auction and later taken off market.
It had an idential price guide in it's 2019 marketing campaign.
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Ng family secure $7.1 million for Bellevue Hill home

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A Bellevue Hill home has sold for $4 million at auction - some 33% over the selling agents price guide.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-132080318" target="_blank">165 O'Sullivan Road</a>, the residence came onto the market as part of a deceased estate.
It had been held by the same family for 92 years.
It features two bedrooms, and a single bathroom, a federation-style verandah, and large level lawns.
The 553 square metre block overlooks Woollahra Golf course.
Despite it selling for substantially more than expected, at $7,233 per square metre, buyers agent Rodney Mcloughlin noted it was under the median price per square meter for Bellevue Hill (which is approximately $8,700 per square metre).
The suburb's outright median house price is $5.6 million, making it Sydney's second most expensive suburb behind only Darling Point. 
Michael Pallier, from Sydney Sotheby's International Realty Double Bay, listed the property.
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Bellevue Hill deceased estate listing sells for $4 million

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Jeweller and sculptor Robert Clerc and wife Samara have listed their Bellevue Hill home after completing its stunning renovation.
The society couple paid $3.75 million for the dated 1960s home when the freestanding, two level property was described as a renovation project during its 2015 marketing.
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The Bellevue Hill trophy home had been the long-held home of the late Veronica Strasser, widow of the property developer Sir Paul Strasser, the father of modern property development in Australia.
Now the four-bedroom abode has a marketing campaign that hails it as reminiscent of mid-century mansions in the Hollywood Hills. Indeed it now looks something akin to a Slim Aarons poolside setting.
The resort-style swimming pool is flanked by private alfresco areas that open from the glass-walled living and dining spaces.
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There are new floorboards, a state of the art Carrara marble kitchen, as well as a second kitchen, and four designer ensuite bathrooms.
Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay agent Jane Schumann and son Samuel have the listing with $7 million hopes.
Clerc’s previous homes include an 1830s Double Bay cottage sold for $5.54 million. The picturesque Mort Cottage with white ornate gables on Ocean Ave was modernised by Thomas Jacobsen Architects.
Clerc gained international attention when he was commissioned to create a two-tonne steel sculpture of a scarab beetle for singer Tina Turner’s boyfriend, Erwin Bach.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Jeweller Robert Clerc lists Bellevue Hill home after designer renovation

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The Bellevue Hill trophy home Oculus has been listed for sale with $15 million hopes following a full scale renovation.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-132322490" target="_blank">distinctive curved home</a> was originally built in the 1960s by architect Frank Fox.
It was later renovated and remodelled by Tzannes Associates in collaboration with interior designers Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent &amp; Pyke Interior Designs.
Landscape design guru William Danger lent his hand to the 940 sqm Victoria Road gardens.
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Oculus went on to win a Commendation in Residential Architecture Houses at the NSW Australian Institute of Architecture Awards following the works.
"Bellevue Hill residence as reimagined by Tzannes Associates explores the existing potential of a distinctive, perhaps even iconic, 1960s Frank Fox house," the jury citation read.
"It embraces its eccentricities and deftly resolves its many compromises and shortcomings to create a home suitable for 21st century living."
"The jury felt the architect and client, in collaboration with their builder, are to be commended on the finely detailed and drafted conservation and adaptation of a challenging and idiosyncratic 1960s building – one of many buildings of this period which may not enjoy legislative heritage protection but are worthy of preservation."
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Last traded for $6.7 million in 2008, Oculus kept a number of key architectural elements from Fox's design.
"The residence was extensively remodelled in a manner sympathetic to its mid-century character," Tzannes Architects advised.
"New external elements are carefully integrated within the existing envelope.
"Except a small extension to the living room terrace, the footprint and the form of the building remain original."
The circular geometry and partly domed roof opens the home to natural light.
A cantilevered steel canopy features above the curving form of the upper balcony. Timber blades have been designed to reduce heat gain in summer and maximise sunlight in the winter. 
An internal lift connects the two levels.
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Oculus has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a state of the art timber and stone island kitchen that opens through concealed sliding doors to the open plan living and dining areas.
A Hills Fig tree sits in the landscaped grounds where there's also a swimming pool.
Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier has the listing.
It is being offer at $15 million by Jillian Gower, wife of former Goldman Sachs partner Philip Moffit.
 
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Modernist Bellevue Hill trophy Oculus hits the market

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An apartment in The Silchester, the 1920s Spanish Mission apartment block in Bellevue Hill, sold at auction this month for $4,501,000.
It was bought by Clem Kennedy, the director of C.R. Kennedy &amp; Co, Australia's leading importer and distributor of photography, cinematic and camera equipment.
Its tipped the family might be upgrading within the block.
The three bedroom apartment with covered alfresco entertaining balcony is the largest apartment at 215 square metre.
Sally Hampshire at Laing + Simmons Double Bay sold the apartment on behalf of Clara and David Lewis, one of the three brothers who owned Masterfoods.  
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It is the former apartment of revered conservationist, the interior and floral designer Dame Helen Blaxland.
Dame Helen moved in during in late 1960s and stayed until she relocated to a Camden Park cottage in 1983.
She had previously called Glen Rhoda in Woollahra home, although it was dubbed Brush at the time.
The Wallaroy Road property, set in a 1205-square-metre garden with a magnolia as old as the 1863 house, had Professor Leslie Wilkinson adaptions after it traded at £4500 in 1940. Shortly after she gave William Dobell his first portrait commission at the house.
Blaxland's engineer husband, Gregory, was a descendant of the Blue Mountains crossing explorer Gregory Blaxland, and the Downer family from Adelaide.
The Blackland's sold Brush in 1968 for $74,000 to Leon and Margaret Fink.  
Following the example of the National Trust's founder, Annie Wyatt, Dame Helen is best known for establishing the National Trust women's committee in 1961 which raised funds and awareness of the importance of retaining and maintaining colonial homes. She collaborated with Max Dupain to photograph threatened heritage homes in the an exhibition titled, No Time to Spare.
The National Portrait Gallery historian Sarah Engledow wrote of the decisive and effective nature of the women involved in the committee – "impatient with obstacles, disdainful of bureaucrats and focused on results".
In 1978 Tamie Fraser, wife of the Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, established the Australiana Fund to acquire works of art and furniture for the Lodge, Kirribilli House, Government House and Admiralty House. Blaxland became foundation chairman.
On moving into the official residences, Tamie Fraser had been surprised, "there was not even a salad bowl of Gough Whitlam's".
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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Apartment in Bellevue Hill 1920s The Silchester block sold for $4.5 million

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Bellevue Hill was officially the most expensive suburb in 2018, with the highest median house price of $5.4 million.
Units come in cheaper, with a median price of just over $1 million in 2019.
To see the current median unit price in Bellevue Hill, <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/The%20harbourisde%20locality%20in%20the%20Woollahra%20Council%20LGA%20is%20bounded%20by%20Sydney%20Harbour%20to%20the%20north,%20Double%20Bay%20to%20the%20east,%20Edgecliff%20to%20the%20south%20and%20Rushcutters%20Bay%20to%20the%20west.%20%20The%20Darling%20Point%20median%20unit%20price%20has%20jumped%20over%20%241%20million%20in%20the%20last%20five%20years.%20%20For%20the%20current%20median%20unit%20price%20in%20Darling%20Point,%20click%20here." target="_blank">click here</a>. 
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The pricey harbourside suburb has long been home to Sydney's elite given its proximity to some of the country's best schools.
Part of the Woollahra Council LGA, Bellevue Hill is bounded by Rose Bay to the north, Bondi Junction to the south, Double Bay to the west and North Bondi to the east.
Living in Bellevue Hill
Transport
Bellevue Hill is located five kilometres from the Sydney CBD. The nearest train station is Bondi Junction.
There's the ferry service nearby at Rose Bay, while buses 326, 327, 386 and 387 pass near the area.
Schools
Living in Bellevue Hill puts property owners in the closest areas to some of the best schools in the country.
The revered Cranbrook School and The Scots College are located in Bellevue Hill.
 
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What you need to know about buying an apartment in Bellevue Hill

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The longtime Bellevue Hill abode of financier Jim Byrnes has been sold.
Buyers were initially advised of a $6.8 million price guide before a change in agents to Bill Malouf at LJ Hooker, who is understood to have secured $6.2 million.
It is the residence where bullets were fired into the five-bedroom family home in 2012 in a dramatic drive-by shooting.
The reports of the drive-by noted three bullets were fired into the home, with one lodging in a wardrobe.
The property was last sold in 2004 when $4.5 million was paid by Byrnes’ wife, Gina.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.  
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Financier Jim Byrnes' Bellevue Hill home sold

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McGrath chief executive Geoff Lucas has sold in Cremorne after he recently bought in Bellevue Hill where he secured half a Palladian villa.
It has been bought by a young family relocating from the CBD.
Lucas had previously listed his Wonga Road property (above and below) in early 2018 when it failed to sell.
It had been listed with <a href="/news/wonga-road-cremorne-offering-by-former-mcgrath-executive">$6 million to $6.6 million hopes</a> in February 2018.
This time the auction guide was around $6 million.
No price reveal has been offered by the estate agency which ignores industry calls for better price disclosure of results to assist the market being as well appraised of prices in the lead up to the busy spring sales season. 
A Nine Entertainment website gushed its undisclosed sale price at above the $6 million reflected market "bouyancy."
Domain noted the team at McGrath Lower North Shore - Mosman has now sold five properties since <a href="/news/mcgrath-pursuit-of-strengthened-profitability-sees-end-of-lower-north-shore-franchise-arrangement">the turmoil of the agent departures</a> and currently has one property for sale.
Rival agents suggested a $6.25 million sale had been secured by Lucas.
<div class="listings-tabs__link-wrap">Lucas had paid $3,425,000 for the home in 2005, snapping it up pre-auction after just 12 days.</div>
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<div class="listings-tabs__link-wrap">The house was designed by Marchese Partners with interiors later updated by Scott Weston. </div>
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He owns 1/100th and wife, Nicola the 99/100ths. She runs a Chatswood child care centre.
The Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill duplex (below) was bought after being passed in at June auction at $5.825 million.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom Mediterranean-style mansion (above and below) was built in 1992 on its 725 sqm block with views over Royal Sydney Golf Course to the harbour and the ocean. 
The Briggs family had bought it for $3.525 million in 2002.
The property comes with pool and tennis court, which is shared with the neighbour.
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It was listed for Sothebys auction in April last year with overly ambitious $7 million to $7.5 million price guidance.
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After a stint at Sonoma Bakery, Lucas returned to McGrath, the ASX listed company in February, last year as its chief executive.
Its shares were <a href="/news/mcgrath-estate-agents-trading-at-all-time-low-of-19-5-cents">trading at record 19.5 cent lows mid-week</a>, but rising to close Friday at 20 cents.
 
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