Gold Coast developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/big-projects">Big Projects</a> has secured approval for its second Mermaid Beach project.

The developer, currently selling <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-frederick-mermaid-beach-2265-gold-coast-highway-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Frederick in Nobby Beach</a>, has secured approval for its next project just 1.5 kilomnetres up the road.

The new development, dubbed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glenelg-residences-2462-2472-gold-coast-highway-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Glenelg Residences</a>, has been designed by BDA Architecture and&nbsp;will have just under 100 apartments across an 11-storey building&nbsp;at 2462–2472 Gold Coast Highway, on the corner of Glenelg Avenue just under 300m from the future Mermaid Beach Light Rail stop.

The apartments, a mix of two- and three-bedrooms, will sit above a retail-focused ground plane and under extensive rooftop resident amenities.

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BDA said in its planning submission that the project is intended to support the area’s transition toward higher-density, mixed-use living. “This project offers the opportunity to generate appropriate higher-intensity development within the future Light Rail corridor of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>,” the submission noted.

At ground level, Glenelg Residences will include eight retail tenancies designed to activate the street frontage, complemented by a basement bar offering an additional hospitality element. Above, residents will have access to a rooftop amenity deck featuring an infinity pool, hot and cold plunge spas, day beds, and barbecue facilities.

The architectural approach adopts a restrained material palette of brick, textured concrete, and integrated landscaping, with cantilevered concrete frames and cascading planting intended to soften the built form. BDA described the design as aiming to create “a memorable sculptural mid-rise mixed-use building” that responds to both its coastal setting and urban context.

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The approval comes as the City of Gold Coast continues to plan for significant population growth, with regional targets requiring more than 100,000 new high-density dwellings by 2046.

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Big Projects, led by Matthew and John Barrett, is part of a growing cohort of developers that deliver construction in-house, providing a high level of confidence to prospective purchasers.
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Big Projects secures approval for Glenelg Residences in Mermaid Beach

Sherpa Group is ramping up its investment in the southern Gold Coast by lodging a development application for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-viver-87-griffith-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Flourish Viveré</a>, a new $350 million project in Coolangatta.

The move comes after the group’s $27 million acquisition of the 2,029 sqm site on the corner of Griffith and Warner Street, last year.

They will develop 194 apartments across a 26-storey tower, which will become Sherpa’s largest project to date.

Viveré will be the next chapter in the Flourish story, following closely behind Amargo, Oasis, and the Avenues in Palm Beach, as well as Symphony in Brisbane, all designed to deliver affordable housing in lifestyle-rich locations, giving locals a real chance to secure a residence close to the beachfront.

The HAL Architect-designed project will offer a diverse range of residences, from one-, two, and three- bedroom apartments to the premium Canopy range to luxury penthouses.

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“The Gold Coast is undergoing a period of immense growth, with more people drawn to the incredible 
lifestyle that’s available, leading to strong growth in property prices,” said Christie Leet, founder of Sherpa 
Group.

“Our goal at Sherpa is to ensure locals are not priced out of the market in prime locations, which is why we 
created the Flourish collection.

“Flourish Vivere will form the next chapter in our portfolio, and we are so excited to be lodging the DA, marking our first project in Coolangatta.”

A signature of the Flourish developments is the communal rooftop. Flourish Vivere will showcase a private resident’s lounge, outdoor dining with barbecues and pizza ovens, heated pool, fully-equipped gym, and a wellness centre with sauna and steam room.

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The project is strategically located to offer a walkable lifestyle, with the Strand shopping centre, cafes, restaurants, shops and the beach, all just a short stroll away.

“We have meticulously planned Vivere to build on the Flourish legacy, creating a truly special project,”&nbsp;Leet added.

“Wellness, lifestyle and community are at the forefront of every decision we make, and that has not 
changed for Vivere.”

With the DA now lodged with the Gold Coast City Council, Sherpa has moved quickly to secure LPS Group as the builder, offering buyers a level of certainty that is rarely seen in today’s market.

Sherpa has delivered 16 residential projects over the past seven years with a pipeline of $1 billion, with more under construction.

Sherpa takes Flourish brand to Coolangatta, lays plans for Flourish Vivere 

S&amp;S Projects is boosting its investment at Rainbow Bay to more than $1 billion after the prolific Gold Coast developer acquired a new site for $20.25 million and immediately laid plans for a new luxury apartment project in the sought-after precinct.

The site, which is the company’s fifth acquisition at Rainbow Bay in the past four years, will be home to the company’s largest project to date after delivering 3 sold-out projects and construction progresses on Radia worth a combined $215m. 
S&amp;S Projects is currently finalising plans for its latest strategic acquisition, a 1,518 sqm site located 209-213 Boundary Street in Coolangatta, with a development application expected to be lodged within weeks.

The luxury residential development will build on the company’s highly successful projects at Rainbow Bay, comprising Flow, Awaken, Esprit and Radia, with Radia currently under construction by Hutchinson Builders.

“We have been unflinching in our commitment to Rainbow Bay and the transformation we have helped drive in this incredible part of the Gold Coast, which is among the city’s most desirable residential locations,” said S&amp;S Projects founder and director Paul Gedoun.

“Our fifth project will reflect the best of what we have done so far to create a lifestyle precinct that is second to none.”

The latest development, which has yet to be named, is proposed to accommodate 88 luxury apartments in a design that will immerse residents in a unique wellness lifestyle that expands on the legacy of S&amp;S Project’s earlier developments at Rainbow Bay.

The development will feature an expansive rooftop garden and wellness centre with a resort- style pool, among a host of lifestyle amenities planned for residents.

“Rainbow Bay, with its beautiful, protected beach and alongside one of the world’s best surf breaks at Snapper Rocks, is the natural wellness heartland of the Gold Coast,” said Gedoun.

“We are taking every advantage to create a truly unique rooftop wellness experience with a natural feel for residents, offering stone features throughout and an underlying theme that emulates a botanical garden.”

The latest acquisition comes as S&amp;S Projects is at the completion of Esprit and construction continues on Radia, which are part of their significant portfolio undertaken by the company at Rainbow Bay since 2022.

The $215 million Radia, which comprises 38 apartments, is currently the flagship development by S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay which is expected to be completed in 2027.

Jayde Pezet, of Pezet Matheson, which has managed sales and marketing for S&amp;S Projects across their Gold Coast portfolio, emphasised the developer’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.

“S&amp;S Projects continue to elevate the benchmark of luxury with each development," Pezet said.

“We have worked with S&amp;amp;S on their 4 other projects in Rainbow Bay and their approach reflects a team that is constantly learning, refining, and pushing the standard higher.

“Their hyper-local knowledge and deep expertise within the luxury property sector are what truly set them apart, allowing them to deliver projects that feel both globally sophisticated and authentically connected to their coastal environment”

S&amp;S Projects plans to officially launch its latest project at Rainbow Bay in the second half of this year.

“As we embark on our largest project yet, we have pulled out all stops to create another landmark development that truly reflects the relaxed southern Gold Coast lifestyle,” Gedoun added.

S&S buys $20m Rainbow Bay site for fifth beachside apartment project

Japandi, an emerging design trend that combines Scandinavian functionality with Japanese rustic minimalism, remains relatively untested in Australia’s residential development market.

As developers look to differentiate their projects and offer something distinct to buyers, Brisbane-based developer Lantona has embraced the hybrid style for its recently launched Toowong apartment project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/koya-residences-6-josling-street-toowong-qld-4066">Koya Residences</a>, with early response to the design proving positive.

Lantona entrusted Red Door Architecture and interiors practice Luma Design Co with delivering the Japandi brief. The approach blends Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, emphasising warm, restrained interiors, natural materials and clean lines. Drawing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi (beauty in imperfection) and the Scandinavian principle of hygge (comfort and cosiness), it creates serene, uncluttered and sustainable living environments.

These design principles are expressed throughout the Josling Street development, both in its exterior form and across the 40 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences within.

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Koya reflects a deliberately scaled approach, with the five-storey form designed to align with the surrounding residential streetscape rather than dominate it.

“Koya is conceived as a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings. Every decision, from material selection to spatial planning, has been guided by long-term liveability and enduring relevance,” the developer said.

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Positioned within an established inner-west neighbourhood, the development sits near riverfront parklands and the Bicentennial Bikeway, while remaining within walking distance of Toowong Village and multiple public transport options connecting to the CBD, St Lucia and West End.

Lantona said the location was central to the project’s conception, pointing to Toowong’s balance of green space, transport access and proximity to major education institutions.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> combines river access, walkability, immediate CBD connection and a strong educational presence. That balance made it the obvious setting for Koya.”

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Communal amenity is concentrated on the rooftop, where a shared retreat will include a pool, dining areas and outdoor spaces oriented towards neighbourhood and city views. The design allows for both private use and small gatherings, extending the living environment beyond individual apartments.

Koya enters the market at a time when smaller-scale developments are becoming less common in established suburbs, with many recent projects in the suburb shooting for the sky.

In a nod of confidence,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brisbane-builders">Brisbane Builders</a>&nbsp;has already commenced construction on the building, which is slated for completion in early 2027. Keenan &amp; Byrne is marketing Koya.

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A completed Castle Hill apartment development is returning to market with an uncommon level of financial backing, positioning it as one of the more secure options for buyers in Sydney’s north-west.

Skyview in Castle Hill, originally developed by Top Place and now overseen by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, is being relaunched following a full remediation process. Central to its repositioning is a substantial financial reserve designed to provide ongoing protection and reduce uncertainty for incoming purchasers.

At the core of this offering is an $11 million bond secured during the project’s remediation phase, negotiated by former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler. With less than $4 million required to complete the works, approximately $7.2 million remains in reserve, with around 15 years left on the term.

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Rather than a typical insurance-backed structure, the remaining funds are held as cash, creating a readily accessible financial buffer should any future building issues arise. The structure is intended to provide buyers with an added layer of certainty, differentiating the development from more conventional apartment offerings.

Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure provides a level of security not typically seen in apartment developments.

“The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers,” Huxley said.

“Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind.”

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The remediation process has now been completed in full, with no active rectification orders or outstanding directives linked to the project on NSW Government registers. This outcome reflects the broader tightening of building oversight across the state, while also highlighting the project’s transition into a completed, compliant asset.

In a market where many buyers remain cautious about apartment quality, initiatives like this are designed to restore confidence, giving purchasers greater certainty and a stronger sense of security in their investment.

Equitifund has since acquired the remaining apartments and is managing their reintroduction to the market. With the works finalised and a significant financial reserve in place, the project now presents with a markedly different risk profile compared to its initial release.

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Beyond the added security, the development is positioned in one of Castle Hill’s more established pockets. The Gay Street address places it within close proximity to Castle Towers, one of the country’s largest retail centres, as well as Castle Hill Metro Station, which now connects directly to the broader Sydney Metro network.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said buyer demand in the area continues to be driven by access to transport and amenity.

“Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre,” Hamblett said.

“There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living.”

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The apartments also enter the market at a relatively accessible price point for the area, with two-bedroom configurations starting from $995,000 and rental demand for similar stock reaching around $900 per week. This combination of pricing, connectivity, and completed status is expected to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors seeking lower-risk entry into the Hills District apartment market.

For eligible buyers, a limited 3.50 per cent p.a. two-year fixed interest rate is currently available through Equitifund’s lending partners, providing an additional layer of affordability.

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Castle Hill apartments offering unmatched buyer protection through dedicated fund

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Moelis joint managing director Chris Wyke has spent a record $5.1 million on his weekender near Berry.
The UK-bon businessman has emerged as the buyer of Kerseydale in Broughton Vale, setting a record for the area.
The 4.2 hectare, 1920s farm had its homestead completely transformed in to a Hamptons-style homestead in 2012, before it was made the cover of Shoalhaven Amazing Homes Magazine.
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Now a classic white weatherboard, the one level property wrapped in verandahs has five bedrooms, including a 35 sqm parents retreat with its own lounge, ensuite with spa and custom fitted dressing room. There’s a custom kitchen and oak home office, as well as a further four bedrooms.
In the grounds is a championship size clay tennis court, constructed by the same company used for the Sydney 2000 Olympic tennis courts at Homebush. It commended by tennis players Ken Rosewall and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. 
Accompanying the court is a tennis pavilion and function-style space configured to host over 70 guests with floor to ceiling glass doors and a Jarrah bar.
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There’s a nine metre, solar-heated Quartzon negative edge pool with adjoining spa near the pavilion.
Away from the homestead is a number of equestrian facilities, including three stable blocks and tack room, as well as a dressage arena, upgraded and resurfaced in 2017 with Soiltex surface.
Wyke is based in Walmer House, the $7.2 million Wollstonecraft mansion bought under his wife, Tennis NSW director Anna’s name in 2015. 
Chris worked in investment banking for JP Morgan and UBS in London, Singapore and Sydney before joining Moelis in 2009. He was made joint chief executive officer earlier this year along side Julian Biggins, having been managing director for over a decade.
 
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Moelis joint chief Chris Wyke buys $5.1 million South Coast weekender

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Willow Farm, the longtime Berry retreat of writer Amy Willesee (of the famed media family) and her writer husband Mark Whittaker, has been ­sold.
The homestead is 100 years old and is set in its own valley along with a farm stay and a yoga shala.
South Coast Prestige Properties selling agent Carrie Bond had a price guide of $5.5 million.
It was Amy’s mother Carol Willesee who initially ran a herd of Murray Grey cattle at the former dairy after its 2003 acquisition.
The family will stay in the area, but focus more on writing. The duo wrote Love And Death In Kathmandu.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
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Willesee media family sell Berry's Willow Farm

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Natalia Bradshaw is selling Pachamama, her Berry district retreat, as city life calls for the international curator of contemporary art.
The 12ha Wattamolla estate, 15 minutes from Berry and five minutes from Kangaroo Valley village, comes with mountain and countryside views.
It has four bedrooms and three fireplaces. The Wattamolla Rd grounds have two swimming holes, two waterfalls and a sunset firepit.
Belle Property Berry agent Gary Dale has the listing.
Wattamolla has seen five sales in the past two years ranging from $1.35 million to $2.7 million. Its top sale was $3.2 million for 200ha in 2012.
Bradshaw, who moved to Australia in the 1980s from Canada, has worked at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Gallery of NSW.
She is chair of the University of NSW’s Art &amp; Design Advisory Council and trustee of the Australian Museum Foundation.
She became an art adviser in 2004 for private, corporate and public collections.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Willow Farm, the longtime Berry retreat of writer Amy Willesee (of the famed media family) and her writer husband Mark Whittaker, has been ­listed for sale.
Since 2014, the 65 hectare grass-fed sheep and cattle farm has been a popular wedding venue with party shed and bookings year round, but especially September to May.
The homestead is 100 years old, set in its own valley, along with farm stay and a yoga shala.
South Coast Prestige Properties listing agent Carrie Bond said her vendors “love of gardening is the creative force behind the flower beds, orchards and landscaping”.
The rambling country gardens feature roses, hydrangeas, magnolias and a jacaranda.
There are old dairy doors covered in ivy and pergolas dripping with wisteria.
The grounds come with a freshwater creek, ­orchard, veggie garden, a chook run, plus a pond with an island.
It was Amy’s mother, Carol Willesee who ran a herd of Murray Grey cattle at the former dairy after its 2003 acquisition.
The then Botany-based couple took on the farm after Carol, a former model and actor, and ex-wife of television journalist Mike Willesee, died in 2006 from the rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
It seems Whittaker and Willesee have decided it’s time to write and travel some more.
The duo wrote Love and Death in Kathmandu: A Strange Tale of Royal Murder in 2003.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Berry's Willow Farm listed by writers Amy Willesee and Mark Whittaker

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Professional surfer Owen Wright is selling Ahimsa, his redundant tree-change Berry district retreat.
The Culburra Beach-born wave rider used the property as his refuge while he was recovering from a career-threatening injury.
In late 2015 Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury just before the Pipeline Masters event in Hawaii.
Wright has listed his tree-change escape at Brogers Creek Road, Brogers Creek, since he has moved to the north coast of NSW, where he lives with partner, singer Kita Alexander, and their son.
The property offers privacy, views and private creek frontage.
The one-bedroom home sits in a cleared patch on the 2.39 hectare holding, with a full wall of bi-fold doors opening out to the large ironbark deck.
The kitchen offers a servery window on to the covered deck area.
Even the shower can be open to the outdoors.
Other than the cleared land around the house, the rest of the property is natural rainforest.
Wright, who purchased the Brogers Creek property in 2016 for $765,000, has called it his “little piece of heaven on earth”.
It’s also been used by his sister, fellow professional surfer Tyler.
Ahimsa has been listed by Kate Morgan of Ray White Gerringong without public price guidance.
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The nearby property Boya, a late 1990s, one-bedroom 55sqm house on 8.6 hectares on Wattamolla Road, Woodhill, sold for $1,370,000 last month.
In early 2017, Wright made a return to professional competition, 15 months on from the head injury.
Wright also owns a three-bedroom apartment in Thirroul, which he bought for $605,000 in 2012.
He has owned in Byron Bay since 2010, when he paid $975,000 for a 1930s Federation home, architecturally designed by Running Dog Design.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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The Channel Nine chief executive Hugh Marks has spent $4.075 million for a retreat in the Berry hinterland.
It comes as he is announced to lead the Nine-Fairfax merged media company which sees Nine own 51.1% and the weakened Fairfax at 48.9%. 
The family's Shoalhaven weekender is a contemporary, architect-designed residence at Broughton Vale.
Yeramba is set on 40 hectares with about half cleared for livestock.
Much of the rest is natural bushland with a permanent creek, waterfall and rock pools.
It was sold by former NEC and Hewlett-Packard boss Alan Hyde and his wife Joanne.
The marketing of the TDDP Architects-designed home indicated it was "developed on ecological and sustainable principles."
Nick Dale of Belle Property Berry secured the $4.075 million sale. 
The Berry district residential price record was set at $4.75 million last December when Bond University chancellor Annabelle Bennett and her husband <a href="/news/former-solicitor-general-of-australia-david-bennett-buys-berry-weekender">David Bennett, QC</a>, bought a 20-hectare retreat from a Macquarie Group executive.
Marks, who was appointed to Nine’s top job in late-2015, has been appointed as the next chief of the Nine Fairfax merged media entity under the chairmanship of Peter Costello.
Mark advised the merged "marks a truly momentous development for Nine’s future."
The existing Nine television and digital businesses, to be known as NEC will become the proprietor of the historic Fairfax mastheads as well as the new majority owner of Domain (60%) and the Macquarie Radio Network (54.5%). 
The transaction Nine will also move to 100% ownership of Stan.
His property purchase, without the precise price, was revealed last weekend by Fairfax Media.
He has been based in Artarmon where he bought his Californian bungalow for $765,000 in 1998.
Last year he spent $2,015,000 on a three-bedroom investment <a href="/news/channel-nine-boss-hugh-marks-buys-neutral-bay-pad">Neutral Bay</a> pad.
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Hugh Marks, the new Fairfax boss buys Berry weekender

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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-lifestyle-nsw-berry+mountain-7927978" target="_blank">Glenworth</a>, Berry Mountain set on 98.8 acres, has been sold for an undisclosed amount to an undisclosed buyer last month.
Marketed as "possibly the most prestigious, stately residence in the district" it is placed in a unique location on Berry Mountain, overlooking Berry and beyond to the sea (pictured above).
Glenworth is a Victorian two storey home (pictured below) built in 1880 by James Wilson, the esteemed first mayor of Berry.
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With extensive outbuildings and sufficient shedding to store all forms of farm machinery, this property is both residence and a rural holding that is divided into 7 grazing paddocks.
Two small creeks emerge from sources on the property upon which a 2nd dwelling, previously a caretakers cottage, set well apart from the main holding resides, providing the opportunity to create a private home for visitors or holiday letting.
Glenworth was previously held by one family for 67 years.
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Berry Mountain trophy home, Glenworth sold

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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie have completed their property re-shuffling, having settled on a historic homestead at Berry.
The couple been buying and selling at Kirribilli and recently sold their former Berry home to upgrade.
They've settled on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-berry-127483950" target="_blank">Mananga Homestead</a>, the 1890s property which has a history stretching back to the times of agriculturist David Berry, the suburb's namesake.
It had been ran as a successful bed and breakfast accomodation before the purchase. Over the years it has also lent itself to holiday letting and has been used as a family home.
Overlooking the farms and hills of the South Coast, Mananga has seven bedrooms. There is a country kitchen.
It has been restored since it last traded for $1.25 million in 2003, but maintains some of its original features such as its high ceilings, ornate cornices, hardwood flooring and fireplaces.
A wide wrap around verandah with undercover entertaining area overlooks water features, the manicured lawns and established gardens.
The original dairy with rustic hand hewn timbers, a silo and horse paddocks sits on the near two hectare parcel.
Carrie Bond at South Coast Prestige Properties Kiama sold the home in just 26 days.
The Quinn's recently flipped their Kirribilli townhouse for $3.45 million, having bought it just 15 months earlier for $2.6 million.
They were downsizing at the time, having sold their former Kirribilli home for $7.2 million.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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Matthew Quinn and wife Julie buy historic Berry, Mananga Homestead,

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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie have scored quick buyers for their Berry weekender, with intentions of upgrading in the NSW South Coast town.
The Berry property, once known as Gladys, spent just 22 days on the market, well down on the town's 86 average.
The Quinn's paid $710,000 for the 1880s country weatherboard.
It has since been restored the heritage home.
The four bedroom quintessential cottage sits in 1070 square metres of gardens.
Carrie Bond at South Coast Properties agent secured the quick sale, though without revealing its sale price.
She described the home as one of the historic village's finest residences, having once accomodated Australian nun Mary McKillop.
Up in Sydney the couple's renovated two bedroom Kirribilli home has been quickly sold too, fetching $3.45 million, just over a year after they paid $2.6 million.
McGrath Neutral Bay agents Nigel Mukhi sold the home.
Quinn was managing director of Stockland for 13 years and is currently a non-executive director of Regis Aged Care, CSR Limited and Landcom, and chairman of Class Limited and Carbonxt Group Limited.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Former Stockland boss scores quick Berry sale

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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie are selling their Berry weekender, seemingly set to upgrade on the NSW South Coast.
Previously dubbed as Gladys, the home is an <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/%20%20https:/www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-berry-127816542" target="_blank">1880s country weatherboard,</a> which has been restored by the couple who paid $710,000 four years ago.
The quintessential cottage with colonial heritage sits in 1070 sqm of private sanctuary-like gardens.
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It is being marketed by South Coast Properties agent Carrie Bond as one of the historic village's finest residences.
The home once accomodated Australian nun Mary McKillop, who has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a number of impressive entertaining areas.
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The listing coincides with the marketing of the couple's Kirribilli terrace, which they've only owned for just over a year.
They're looking at flipping the luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment which cost them just over $2.6 million in late 2016.
McGrath Neutral Bay agents Nigel Mukhi and Jordan Black.
Quinn and Julie were downsizing at the time, selling their nearby four level waterfront for $7.2 million.
Quinn retired from Stockland Group in 2012 as one of the longest-serving chief executives in the property sector.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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