A new 25-storey apartment tower proposed for Mercer Street would push Geelong’s western gateway skyline higher, with Morphy Birrell Property Group lodging plans for a project directly beside one of the city’s most significant heritage streetscapes.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">FK</a>-designed development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/65-67-mercer-street-geelong-vic-3220">65-67 Mercer Street</a> has now been referred to Victoria’s Planning Minister. The site sits opposite the Geelong rail corridor and immediately south of the heritage-listed St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and Ashby Hall precinct.

Rather than compete with the neighbouring ecclesiastical buildings, the proposal adopts a sculpted podium intended to reference the materiality and scale of the heritage context. Planning documents note the design draws cues from the “dark stone brick” church and surrounding masonry buildings, while the tower above transitions into a softer, curved form oriented toward Corio Bay and the Geelong waterfront.

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The development forms “Stage 5” of Morphy Birrell Property Group’s broader Mercer Street precinct strategy, following the completion of the 21-storey Miramar tower on Cavendish Street and several additional approved redevelopment stages nearby. Planning consultants Ratio said the proposal “represents an exemplary development outcome” aligned with the strategic ambitions for Central Geelong’s continued urban renewal.

The mixed-use project would replace an existing low-rise commercial building and surface parking area on the 3,320 sqm corner site. FK’s urban context report describes the proposal as a residential development comprising apartments, resident amenities, commercial space, and integrated landscaping positioned to maximise bay views and northern sunlight access.

Renders show a deeply articulated tower with curved balconies stepping above a lower masonry podium that frames a landscaped forecourt facing Mercer Street. The design intentionally preserves sightlines toward the adjacent church buildings, with the podium scaled to reinforce the heritage edge before the tower recedes upward.

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The planning report highlights the site’s strategic location within 400 metres of key Geelong destinations including Cunningham Pier, the Geelong Station precinct, Deakin University, and the convention centre. Bus services run directly along Mercer Street, while the Corio Bay foreshore sits around 100 metres north of the site.

The proposal arrives amid accelerating redevelopment across central Geelong, where planning policy continues to encourage higher-density housing close to transport infrastructure and the waterfront. Mercer Street in particular has emerged as a focal point for taller apartment development due to its proximity to Geelong Station, the bay, and major civic infrastructure.

Joel Robinson

Morphy Birrell Property Group targets 25-storey Geelong tower beside landmark church precinct

Development giant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hamton">Hamton</a> and joint venture partner Hostplus have revealed the next residential stage of their $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan, lodging plans for 512 more apartments within the precinct on surplus racecourse land at 110 Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds.

The proposed development, dubbed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trackside-house-110-wilson-street-moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Trackside Gardens</a>&nbsp;in the planning application, follows the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/first-look-exclusive-hamton-and-hostplus-reveal-sixth-stage-of-moonee-valley-park-masterplan">recent unveiling of the sixth-stage Cox Place Precinct</a> and continues the long-running transformation of the Moonee Valley Racecourse into one of Melbourne’s largest urban renewal projects.

Positioned on the north-eastern edge of the racecourse adjacent to CityLink, Trackside Gardens will comprise three residential buildings rising between 61.8 metres and 86.4 metres within a heavily landscaped precinct shaped by Hamton’s Nature Based Cities framework.

The project forms part of the broader Moonee Valley Park redevelopment being delivered by Hamton, Hostplus and the Moonee Valley Racing Club, which is reshaping the 40-hectare racecourse site into a mixed-use neighbourhood with housing, retail, commercial space, hotels, parkland and community infrastructure.

Trackside Gardens sits separately to the recently proposed Cox Place Precinct, a five-building stage comprising around 1,100 residences, two build-to-rent buildings, two build-to-sell towers, retail, office space, and a hotel overlooking the racetrack. Together, the projects continue to accelerate housing delivery across the precinct.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> with landscape architecture by Tract, Trackside Gardens has been conceived as a botanical-style residential precinct prioritising canopy planting, communal green space, and vertical landscaping.

“The architectural vision for the proposed development centres around buildings in a botanical park setting that champions the important role of nature,” the planning submission states.

“The proposal incorporates principles of biophilic design, with landscape and environmentally sustainable development influencing the ultimate design response of the buildings and prioritising the ground plane to ensure a high amenity for both occupants and visitors.”&nbsp;

Trackside Gardens will deliver 512 apartments across the three buildings, alongside 518 basement car spaces and 523 bicycle spaces. Around 20 per cent affordable housing is proposed across the broader North East Precinct, equating to around 158 dwellings.&nbsp;

The affordable housing component will be concentrated within the Wilson East building, while the remaining apartments are expected to be delivered as build-to-sell residences.

Trackside Gardens has been designed around Hamton’s Nature Based Cities initiative, founded by Executive Chair Paul Hameister OAM in partnership with the University of Melbourne, Urbis, Ark Resources and Tract. The initiative promotes integrating higher-density urban development with significant biodiversity, tree canopy and landscape outcomes.

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A comprehensive landscape strategy would introduce deep soil planting, vertical greening, communal gardens, and new pedestrian links throughout the site.

Planning documents state the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Buildings rating, a 7.5-star average NatHERS rating, and “Exemplary” Nature Based Cities certification.&nbsp;

The proposal joins an expanding pipeline of approved and proposed buildings within Moonee Valley Park, including the recently launched Eveline apartments and the approved Grandstand North and South towers.

Hamton has increasingly focused on precinct-scale, nature-led communities across Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, with projects spanning Hawthorn, Kew, and Moonee Ponds.

Hampton unveils Trackside Gardens, latest stage of $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan

The Paul Gedoun-led <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Group</a> has achieved another milestone in its $1 billion transformation of Rainbow Bay on the southern Gold Coast with the completion of the company’s third project in four years, the $160 million <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a> residences.

Delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a> and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker Architects</a>, Esprit buyers have now moved into the 94 apartments across two interconnected buildings at 217-227 Boundary Street.

The successful settlement of Esprit marks another astounding chapter in the S&amp;S story, which launched its highly successful Flow apartments three years ago and created its own ultra-luxury branded fingerprint on an area craving new luxury residences.

Most early purchasers have secured gains of well over $1 million since the project launched in 2021.&nbsp;

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S&amp;S Projects Founding Director Paul Gedoun said the completion of Esprit reflects sustained demand for premium apartments in tightly held coastal locations.&nbsp; 
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“Esprit has attracted buyers seeking a combination of quality design, considered amenity and a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate,” said Gedoun.

“We identified some years ago that Rainbow Bay is a unique market where supply of luxury residences is limited, and we see the settlements in Esprit further underpinning this thinking - that for both owner-occupiers and investors.”&nbsp;

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A key feature of the development is ‘Club Esprit’, a 1,000sqm residents-only rooftop level combining wellness and recreation, believed to be a first for the Gold Coast, and which is fast becoming a signature of the S&amp;S brand.

Positioned to capture views across Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay and the Tweed River, the rooftop includes a 25-metre lap pool, gym, yoga lawn, sauna and steam facilities, ice bath, private dining spaces, outdoor cinema and landscaped areas for residents.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a> Director Jayde Pezet, who led the sales campaign for Esprit and S&amp;S’s Flow and Awaken apartments, said the project’s performance reflects both the strength of the product and the depth of demand for premium apartments on the southern Gold Coast.&nbsp;

“In some cases, we’ve seen values double since launch, which is a clear reflection of how tightly held Rainbow Bay has become and the level of demand for well-executed projects in this market,” said Pezet.&nbsp;

“Buyers recognised early what S&amp;S Projects was delivering here, and that conviction has been rewarded as the project has progressed towards completion.”&nbsp;

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Esprit offers a mix of two- three and four-bedroom apartments and sits within walking distance of the beachfront, cafés and local amenities, reinforcing its appeal as both a lifestyle and investment destination.

The project is the third completed by S&amp;S Projects in Rainbow Bay, following Flow Residences and Awaken Residences, which together have contributed to the suburb’s emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after coastal pockets. &nbsp;

S&amp;S Projects is continuing its investment in the area with Radia, a $215 million development currently under construction.&nbsp;

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Gedoun said the completion of Esprit signals continued confidence in the southern Gold Coast market.&nbsp;

“We’ve seen strong interest in well-located, high-quality apartments, particularly in areas where future development opportunities are limited."

“That’s been a key factor in the performance of Esprit and the broader Rainbow Bay market”.

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Owners move in as Esprit completes at Rainbow Bay

Few developers can boast a portfolio across South East Queensland's luxury markets quite like <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic Property Group</a>.

The builder-developer, founded in 2004 by Managing Director Brook Monahan, has projects in planning, on the market, and under construction, from Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach to Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane.

With a pipeline exceeding $2 billion, Mosaic remains highly selective when it comes to development sites, having spent years refining its strategy around feasibility research and product planning. The group is set to continue growing into 2026 and beyond.

In Brisbane, Mosaic currently has three projects in the market. It is in the final release stage at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford</a> in Kangaroo Point, which is approaching complete sellout ahead of its late 2027 completion.

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Designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, The Bedford comprises 128 two- and three-bedroom residences. A selection of ultra-luxury Masterpiece Series Skyhomes, positioned across the top levels, offer expansive floor plans and sweeping views of the river and city.

High-end inclusions, such as natural stone benchtops, bespoke cabinetry, and Miele appliances, feature throughout all apartments, alongside the Rooftop Recreation &amp; Retreat Sky Terrace. This includes a resort-style pool with sun deck and loungers, spa, cold plunge pool, sauna, steam room, private dining room with a full kitchen, residents' lounge, multiple barbeque and relaxation zones, an outdoor viewing deck, and landscaped gardens with water features, all oriented to sweeping city and river views.

A gym with indoor and outdoor zones, and a golf simulator, further enhances recreational choice within the building.

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A defining feature of the development is its integrated mixed-use component, which will deliver Kangaroo Point's first major supermarket, alongside a café and liquor store, bringing long-awaited convenience to the peninsula.

Monahan says The Bedford represents the culmination of a near-decade-long journey, after first identifying the A-grade Prospect Street site in 2016. While they came close to acquiring it at the time, the site was ultimately purchased by Woolworths' development arm, Fabcot. The opportunity resurfaced in 2024 when the site, vacant for nearly three decades, was brought back to market.

Monahan says Mosaic projects often begin years before any formal plans are drawn. Their new South Brisbane development is no exception, with the site first earmarked in 2018.

"We aren't opportunistic," Monahan says. "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."

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A similar story unfolded at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter</a> in Kangaroo Point, opposite The Gabba. Like The Bedford, it is also approaching sellout of its 125 two- and three-bedroom apartments. The majority of sales are attributed to returning customers and referrals, with a balanced mix of investors and a strong majority of owner-occupiers.

BDA Architecture was again engaged to design the 22-storey building, which will feature a suite of wellness and lifestyle amenities, including a golf simulator and cinema, a commercial-grade gym, and a rooftop recreation level with a pool, steam room, sauna, cold plunge, teppanyaki bar, private dining spaces, and landscaped terraces.

Construction is on track for completion in mid-2027.

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Mosaic's latest offering is its most ambitious yet, boasting a rare, north-facing riverfront position on Montague Road in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-riversdale-by-mosaic-south-brisbane-91-montague-road-south-brisbane-qld-4101">The Riversdale by Mosaic</a> is a 39-storey tower comprising just over 200 residences and Masterpiece Series Sky Homes. Designed in partnership with Bureau Proberts, it will feature nearly 3,000 sqm of genuine, internationally benchmarked six-star, hotel-style amenities, including a wellness precinct, pool, gym, massage and treatment rooms, cinema, golf simulator, and extensive outdoor dining areas across a two-level rooftop deck.

Early works are underway, with full construction expected to commence in the second half of 2026, and an anticipated late 2029 completion.

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Since 2012 alone, Mosaic has completed more than $2 billion in projects and is set to deliver another $2 billion worth of developments, comprising hundreds of luxury apartments, each defined by Mosaic's signature standards of quality, detail, and delivery.

"We never arrive, there is no finish line," says Monahan. "Our ambition is to keep evolving what luxury means, creating design- and lifestyle-led residences in incredible locations, places people genuinely aspire to and want to live, homes that are loved deeply and endure long beyond their moment."

Mosaic's Midas Touch

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> (Urban) has broken ground at Keira Place, its new major mixed-use residential precinct in the heart of Wollongong CBD.

Held at 120-122 Smith Street, the groundbreaking marked the commencement of construction on Stage 1 of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, with the opening of the new display suite. 
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Keira Place is a State Significant Development that will deliver new housing supply, affordable homes and inclusive living options within walking distance of Wollongong’s CBD, coastline, transport, hospital and education precincts.

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Stage 1 is now under construction and will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, along with activated ground-floor retail and commercial space. 
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Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the groundbreaking represented a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected Urban’s long-term commitment to regional cities.

“Today’s groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong’s city centre,” Elias said. 
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“Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection.”

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Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Member for Wollongong said Keira Place is exactly the kind of development Wollongong needs – delivering new homes close to transport, employment and services, while supporting the continued growth and renewal of the CBD.

"This project reflects the Minns Labor Government's commitment to increasing housing supply in well-located areas." 
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Wollongong Lord Mayor Cr Tania Brown said Keira Place would deliver lasting community benefits for the city. 
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"Keira Place is a welcome addition to Wollongong's CBD delivering new housing, affordable homes and activated street-level spaces that will benefit our community for years to come," Brown said. 
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"Urban Property Group's investment reflects the confidence that quality developers have in Wollongong's future, and I look forward to seeing this precinct come to life."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>, with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/dko">DKO,</a> Keira Place prioritises liveability and long-term performance, with landscaped shared spaces, generous apartment layouts and a pedestrian-friendly streetscape along Smith Street. 
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Residents will have access to landscaped podium areas, communal rooftop amenities with views to Mount Keira and the Wollongong skyline, and convenient ground-level retail.

The development will have 10-year Latent Defects Insurance by Resilience Insurance.

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Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD

Bellevue Hill

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Belhaven, the Bellevue Hill trophy home of businessman Stephen Johns and wife Michele Bender, has come down from the listing website with strong whispers it's finally sold
The Victoria Road home, updated by Howard Tanner, had around $25 million plus hopes. It has apparently instead sold at an underwhelming $22 million.
Johns, the Brambles chairman, paid $4.5 million for the home in 1989. 
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It was built for the Sunday Times newspaper owner and showbiz entrepreneur Hugh “Huge Deal” Macintosh. From 1942 to 1948 it was run as the Belhaven Babies Home.
Belhaven has been redundant since Johns paid $16 million for the Darling Point apartment of Silicon Valley software billionaire David Doyle.
The unit in the Burley Katon Halliday designed project was minimalist in design.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Brambles chairman Stephen Johns accepts offer for his Bellevue Hill home, Belhaven

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The Hogs Breath Café licensees Mark Allen and Amanda Richardson have sold their Bellevue Hill home, with plans to downsize from their large family home.
Spanning two storeys on a 684 square-metre Fairfax Road block, the six-bedroom, three-bathroom property complete with a cocktail bar and a library sold ahead of next weekend's auction.
Allen and his wife Amanda Richardson were expecting $4.5 million to $5 million through Ben Collier at The Agency.
The couple paid $4.05 million in 2015<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-126222878"> </a>home, since adding a glass balustrade around the infinity pool and painting throughout.
Allen owns several Hog’s Breath Cafes, including one on the Gold Coast and another at Brighton Le Sands, and is also a director and shareholder at Stone &amp; Wood Brewing Company.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Hogs Breath Café licensees sell in Bellevue Hill

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Sutton car dealership executive Scott Sutton has listed his luxury Bellevue Hill home.
Sutton, an heir to the Suttons Holden fortune, paid $5.3 million for the home in 2015.
The home which began as a 1960s Harry Seidler designed abode has hit the market through Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay daughter-mother sales team, Denise and Gillian Cameron.
No word on his plans after the September 7 auction.
The Bennelong Crescent home comes with a modernist refurbishment enhancing the harbour views across to Manly from its three levels.
Seidler started the design, but the client could never agree, so it did not proceed as intended. 
The home with double-brick and concrete slab construction has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a self-contained apartment.
Wide alfresco terraces flow to the landscaped gardens and heated pool.
Sutton recently sold a nearby Cranbrook Road building block parcel for $6 million to hedge fund boss Russell Aboud and his wife Lucinda.
He had approved plans for an Xpace Design home with pool on the 845 sqm parcel that cost him $4.2 million in 2014.
Sutton has quietly got on with family business in recent times, a far cry from 2005 when he was splashed across the front and social pages when he was dating his former girlfriend, model Michelle Leslie.
Bellevue Hill is a hive of sales activity. 
Finance entrepreneur Clive Isenberg, the managing director of Octet Group, and wife Jennifer have just settled on a $6,025,000 Victoria Road home.
The 1920's home is set to be demolished and rebuilt.
Developer Peter Zhu is the rumoured buyer of a recent $5.5 million off market through Raine &amp; Horne agent Patrick Cosgrove.
It was the offering of former lawyer and Minerva Capital Partners founder Andrew Stals and wife Gillian who paid $3.6 million in 2011.
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Scott Sutton lists luxury Bellevue Hill home

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The Brambles chairman Stephen Johns and economist wife, Michele have secured the onsale of their redundant Darling Point apartment.
It's been sold for $7 million having been bought on delayed settlement terms for $6 million.
They have instead spent $16 million on a nearby penthouse.
However their Bellevue Hill home, Belhaven (above) remains unsold, five months into its Sotheby's listing.
The Victoria Road residence comes with $25 million to $27 million hopes.
Belhaven dates back to 1919 when it was rebuilt by Sunday Times newspaper owner and showbiz entrepreneur Hugh “Huge Deal” McIntosh.
It has been called home by Resch’s brewing scion Arnold Resch and controversial businessman Leslie Owen Bailey, who ran it as the Belhaven Babies Home.
Set on 2,100 sqm, the three storey home with eight living areas on the entry level alone has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a sun room, library, two studies and a rooftop terra
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Their giant 17-hand bronze horse sculpture in the grounds by the American sculptor Deborah Butterfield weighs 750kg, and is off to their new apartment overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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It took a whole day to get it into Bellevue Hill with a crane, the former group ­finance director for Westfield recalled recently.
Stephen has owned the five-bedroom Victoria Road mansion for 29 years.
Their $16 million Darling Point penthouse was bought from the Silicon Valley software billionaire David Doyle who paid $7.1 million in 2000, a record breaking apartment sale in Sydney's eastern suburbs at the time.
The penthouse in the Burley Katon Halliday designed project was minimalist in design comprising 456 sqm of internal space, 103 sqm of terraces and 12 sqm of rooftop garden.
It comes with a private gym, study, maid's suite, home theatre and large terrace.
Doyle, who co-founded Quest Software, a Nasdaq-listed company which was sold for around $1 billion, was the backer of Neil Perry's restaurant, Rockpool Bar &amp; Grill.
The Johns' redundant L'amarre, New Beach Road apartment, which sold to Nahid Olfatpour, was bought for $6 million from Robin White, widow of the late arts patron, Ron White.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Brambles chairman Stephen Johns sells redundant Darling Point apartment

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Lesli Berger, managing director of the Berger family’s commercial property firm, Fivex, and his wife Kirsty have sold their Bellevue Hill home having traded up.
Having bought the Bellevue Hill mansion of developer Kemmori “Alex” Yasumoto and his wife Sacha for around $13.5 million, the Bergers listed their <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-125554838" target="_blank">nearby Latimer Road home</a> of the past decade.
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The couple have renovated the six-bedroom home with swimming pool since they bought it in 2007 for $4.85 million.
It was set for a late June auction with $6.4 million plus hopes through Elliott Placks and Ashley Bierman, of Ray White Double Bay, who sold the home before the auction.
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Lesli Berger lists Bellevue Hill home

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The Tudor-style Bonnington in Bellevue Hill, the home of the late businessman Neville Christie, has sold for over $20 million.
It had a $20 million guide through Richardson &amp; Wrench agent Michael Dunn, who said there had been considerable interest in the property ahead of its mid-week expressions of interest campaign close.
Built in the 1930s, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-125459770" target="_blank">six bedroom home </a>was designed by acclaimed architect F. Glynn Gilling.
The result is the highest house sale in the suburb since the nearby Leura mansion set a suburb record at $30.8 million in<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/bellevue-hill-trophy-home-leura-sets-suburb-record-at-30-million-20151110-gkukto/"> late 2015</a> when it sold on delayed settlement terms to businessman and yachtie Wilson Lee  and his wife Bayou Wu by the Allen family.
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The grand home with a stately entrance hall and formal areas sits on over 2,200 sqm of the Victoria Road dress circle.
It has a wide sandstone entertaining terrace that has panoramic harbour views across the city skyline to the harbour.
The sale comes after another $20 million plus sale in the nearby Darling Point.
 
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Bonnington in Bellevue Hill sells for over $20 million

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A grand 1930 Spanish residential house at Bellevue Hill has been sold for $8 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-125318974" target="_blank">8 Rupertswood Avenue</a>, the 677 square metre property is situated in a cul-de-sac.
It is currently owned by the Harding family and it had once belonged to actress Toni Collette.
It last sold in 2009 for $6.35 million, again in 1998 for $2.665 million and in 1995 for $1.275 million.
The property was built in 1928.
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Floorplan features formal and informal living areas with views of the surrounding landscape.
Kitchen features Wolf gas appliances along with five oversized beds, three baths and an atrium that overlooks the front garden.
Other features includes swimming pool and two parking spaces.
The property was offered through Ray White agents Elliott Placks and Evan Williams.
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Emma Kemeny, founder of Australia's largest independent liqour retailer Kemeny's, has sold her long held Bellevue Hill home. 
She's owned the three level home for nearly three decades, having paid $1.75 million in 1990.
Set on the exclusive Bulkara Road dress circle, the Spanish mission style home combined with Art Deco finishes comes with four bedrooms.
The home offers harbour and city views from its outdoor living areas which overlook the saltwater swimming pool.
The home sold after 11 days on the market.
Emma runs Kemeny's with her sons Andrew and Gabriel. 
The retailer celebrated its 55th year two years ago. 
 
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Emma Kemeny sells Bellevue Hill home

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Gas entrepreneur Angus Karoll and wife Sonia have purchased Goodsall House, the 1920s Professor Leslie Wilkinson designed home in Bellevue Hill.
They quietly secured the Victoria Road home for $9.1 million after it had been expected to fetch around $10.5 million. 
Wilkinson was commissioned in 1929 to design the alterations and additions to the bungalow which included a lower ground level.
It is now a six bedroom, five bathroom home privately set amid 1,070 sqm of exotic gardens.
Ray White agent Elliott Placks sold the home to the couple who are the third owners in three years.
Architect Nick Tobias and author wife Miranda Darling paid $6,765,250 for the home in 2006.
They sold the home for $9 million in 2015 to former Man Investments Australia chief executive Jamie Douglas and wife Heather, the current vendors.
Angus and Sonia have just pocketed nearly $11 million from the sale of their 1850s Darling Point apartments known as Prudhoe.
Ray White Double Bay agents Elliott Placks and Ashley Bierman negotiated the deal.
Karoll secured development approval to add a fourth floor to Prudhoe designed by architect Michael Suttor.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
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Gas entrepreneur Angus Karoll buys Goodsall House, Bellevue Hill

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Rona at Bellevue Hill, which was the big springtime prestige listing, nears year-end still for sale.
The 1880s Bellevue Hill hilltop estate joined the already plentiful harbourfront offerings, including John Symond's $100 million plus Wingadal at Point Piper, the Fox trucking family's Elizabeth Bay Spanish Mission home, Boomerang and Elaine at Double Bay which the Fairfax family have been seeking to sell for the past three years.
The modernised Rona, a Victorian Rustic Gothic Revival style abode has been home for the past 12 years to the property developer Terry Agnew and his wife, Kyril. 
Rona remains listed through veteran agent, Bart Doff at Laing &amp; Simmons Double Bay inconjunction with Ben Collier whose is departing McGrath Estate Agents after 23 years.
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He has two days to add it to his personal annual sales tally which came in at $278 million in 2015, up from $216 million in 2014. McGrath's 700 agents sell $7 billion plus annually.
McGrah's Central Coast agent Mat Steinwede ranks as the group's top seller, with his recent sales including more than $7 million record secured by property developer Jason Gazal for a three-year long Pacific Street, Wamberal property listing.
Sydney's eastern suburbs star performer has been - as far as taking public credit - Alexander Phillips at the Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agency which looks set to narrowly fall short of a record $1 billion in sales this year. 
Phillips' personal tally has risen from $200 million in 2013 to $390 million last year.
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Altona was the big Sydney sale when the Point Piper harbourfront fetched $61 million plus in mid-November, with its selling agents yet to take credit.
The CoreLogic report, Best of the Best 2016 detailed Point Piper's median house price as $6.62 million. 
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