Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a> has made a striking debut on the Gold Coast, officially unveiling its $250 million COMO development in Varsity Lakes, a lifestyle-driven residential project anchored by an extensive rooftop wellness and activity precinct.

Having recently launched to market, construction has already been fast-tracked by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a>, ensuring momentum continues on what is set to become a landmark residential address for the growing Varsity Lakes community.

Located at 22 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences designed for modern living. However, it is the project’s rooftop amenity offering that sets COMO apart.

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Designed as a dedicated wellness and recreation hub, the rooftop will feature a 25-metre lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and multiple pickleball and paddleball courts - amenities rarely seen in boutique apartment projects.

Residents will also have access to a sauna and plunge baths, while landscaped gardens and relaxation zones will provide tranquil spaces overlooking sweeping panoramic views across the Gold Coast skyline.

The rooftop precinct has been designed to function as the social and wellness heart of the development, encouraging residents to embrace an active, balanced lifestyle within their own building.

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Red &amp; Co director David Laverty said the amenity offering was central to the project’s design from the outset.

“Amenities were at the forefront of our decisions,” Laverty said.

“Buyers today are looking for more than just an apartment - they want a lifestyle that promotes health, connection and balance.

“The rooftop at COMO has been designed to be the epicentre of that lifestyle, with a suite of wellness and recreation facilities that are quite unique for a boutique development of this scale.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the residences prioritise liveability, featuring spacious layouts, 2.7-metre ceilings and high-quality finishes throughout.

The development sits beside Bond University, placing residents within walking distance of education, retail and dining options within the vibrant Varsity Lakes precinct, including Robina Town Centre, Varsity Lakes Train Station and a range of leading schools.

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Laverty said the location was a key driver behind Red &amp; Co’s decision to bring the project to the Gold Coast.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/varsity-lakes-qld-4227">Varsity Lakes</a> was a clear choice for us to invest in as it’s a lifestyle hub that seamlessly blends lakeside living with urbanity,” he said.&nbsp;

“Como will capitalize on this great location, delivering a project that not only creates premium homes, but a lifestyle defined by community, wellbeing, and connectivity.”

Red &amp; Co has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects in Brisbane in recent years, with COMO marking the company’s first major Gold Coast development.

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Red & Co unveils amenity-rich Como development in Varsity Lakes

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.

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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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Darlinghurst

Due to its proximity to the CBD, Darlinghurst has long been a popular hub, with its streets lined with a colourful array of characters over its time.&nbsp;

Darlinghurst's transformation over the last decade has resulted in a coveted postcode that is genuine in style with a sophisticated edge.&nbsp;

Kings Cross projected the suburb into the spotlight, becoming a home to Sydney’s night-life, and while much of the Cross’ night-life has been replaced, the boutique shopping and day time dining that fills the streets still holds Darlinghurst as enviable place to live.&nbsp;

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Whilst the Cross's character has been somewhat lost; Darlinghurst still is visibly a place of character and ideas, and increasingly is home to the next generation of personalities.&nbsp;

Persona and character are still ingrained in the original buildings that line the leafy streets with 349 Liverpool Street set to be the stage for the next influx of characters.&nbsp;

Sydney-developers Toohey Miller has lodged a development application for the 685 sqm site, with plans to demolish the existing residential building for a new seven-storey apartment building.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned architects, Woods Bagot, the residences will stay sympathetic to the site’s history and heritage, with plans to craft a modern interpretation of an art deco building, delivering 14 two and three-bedroom.

Two apartments will sit across each floorplate, spanning from 95 sqm to 150 sqm, with the level six apartments benefiting from a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and seating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In keeping with surrounding roof terraces, the proposal celebrates the crowning space with a communal resident’s space as well, complete with dining and seating space in addition to the covered amenity space across the ground level.&nbsp;

The building palette is derived from the site through native planting, sandstone materiality, and detailing reminiscent of the original buildings that surround it.&nbsp;

Whilst the glimmer of The Cross has diminished, a resilient sparkle remains through natural metals, the most polished of which adorns the entrances of the buildings.

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The 1970's was a particularly hedonistic period of Darlinghurst's history; filled with the character's that have become urban legends and colourful stories of questionable behaviour.

It was during this period that the terrace houses that once occupied the site succumbed to a particularly damaging fire, destroying all structure.&nbsp;

Remnants of these houses and the fire itself are traced through the contrast in brickwork of the adjoining apartment buildings, while a clear outline is preserved and made visible through the open balconies that flank the proposal.&nbsp;

The other remnant of the original terrace houses is the raised ground level that the terrace houses once sat upon which has to been preserved to create a dialog with the surrounding terrace houses.

In a nod to the original rhythm of Liverpool Street, a continuation of the sandstone fence that marks the boundary and entrance alignment is continued at the face of the new proposal.&nbsp;

“From the first glimpses of the site, this sits the building within the cadence of Liverpool Street at a human scale,” the development application says.&nbsp;

As an interpretation of the apartment buildings that surround, 349 Liverpool Street marks its entrance with a strong vertical element.&nbsp;

“Seen as a continuation of the sandstone materiality, this is an opportunity to identify the building through interpretive art or by overlaying the stories of the characters that once resided in the area.”

The proposed design maintains the original ground plane to preserve this visible link to the terrace houses that once occupied the site while the open breezeway also allows for natural light and air through the length of the building.

In collaboration with Dangar Barin Smith, the landscape design and plant selection for the proposal not only contributes to the liveability of the residences, but also speaks to the origins of the site pre-settlement.

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Toohey Miller to build art-deco apartments on Darlinghurst heritage-conservation site

The Sydney-based developer Hansen Investment Group Australia (HIGA) has launched their loft apartment product in their contemporary $80 million East Sydney collection in Darlinghurst.

Easy Sydney, a rare new apartment building in the sought-after inner-city suburb filled with grand terraces and older apartment buildings, has been designed by the high profile design teams at&nbsp;MHNDU and Lawless Meyerson.

They&#39;re developing the five-level block of 27 on&nbsp;the site of the former Aston Martin dealership, with the heritage features being retained as part of the project.

There&#39;s been appetite from downsizers, given the location&#39;s proximity to the city.

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HIGA chose the site due to its location on the fringe of Hyde Park at&nbsp;22-38&nbsp;Yurong Street,&nbsp;which puts it in to the category of a 15 minute city, a term coined by&nbsp;French professor Carlos Moreno.

According to Moreno, each 15-minute city should fulfil six&nbsp;social functions&mdash;living, working, supplying, caring, learning and enjoying. It reduces residents&rsquo; environmental footprints by boosting green initiatives, creativity and wellbeing at a neighbourhood level and reducing travel, urban density, pollution and loneliness.

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The loft product, known as Stanley Lane Lofts, just off the hotspot Stanley Street, lined with bars and restaurants, will have&nbsp;mezzanine spaces,&nbsp;classic steel-framed windows&nbsp;and steel-framed kitchen islands, and terrazzo floors in the classic bathrooms.&nbsp;MHNDU has reimagined the original 1930s art deco saw-tooth warehouse, creating a canvas for living and entertaining. Lawless &amp; Meyerson have handled the interiors, complete with&nbsp;double-height spaces, exposing the warehouse&rsquo;s original steel trusses for a contemporary edge.&nbsp;

The one-bedroom loft apartments start from $1.65 million, and the two-bed plus study lofts are priced at $2.8 million. The entry level price for the one-bedroom apartments&nbsp;start from $1,275,000.

HIGA chose the site due to its location on the fringe of Hyde Park at 22-38 Yurong Street, which puts it in to the category of a 15 minute city, a term coined by French professor Carlos Moreno.



HIGA launch loft collection at East Sydney apartment development in Darlinghurst

Sales of trophy apartments continued in Sydney despite the elevated lockdown restrictions.

There was a $3.3 million sale of a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Harry Seidler&rsquo;s Horizon building.

The panorama includes Sydney&rsquo;s Harbour, Bridge, Opera House, and the CBD skyline from its 23rd floor.

It sold in February 2020 at $2.4 million.

It was sold by Richardson &amp; Wrench Elizabeth Bay.

There were 685 auction results for apartments and townhouses across the capital cities over the past week, with a 68 percent success rate, according to CoreLogic.

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Sydney had 79 percent success rates for the 291 apartment auctions.

Melbourne had a 63 percent success rate from 343 apartment and townhouse offerings, on what was Melbourne&#39;s second busiest weekend this year.

Melbourne&#39;s top apartment sale was $1.68 million in Port Melbourne.

The three bedroom apartment has views across the waters of Port Phillip Bay spanning from Williamstown, past St.Kilda and down towards the Mornington Peninsula.&nbsp;

It last sold at $935,000 in 2007.

The complex has an in-ground swimming pool and a gymnasium.

There was a $3.3 million sale of 2302/184 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst on the weekend

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$3.3 million Horizon, Darlinghurst trophy apartment tops weekend sales

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The cinematographer Tom Black has bought a one bedroom Darlinghurst apartment for $550,000.

It is set on William Street.

It was sold by Nuri Shik of Laing+Simmons who had given a $555,000 guide.

The 37 sqm space was listed by theatre director Alex Galeazzi who had paid $150,000 in 2012 for the apartment in the 1926 complex, Barkley Apartments, a renovated block of 10. 

The block's architect was Henry E. White who designed theatres, including the State Theatre and Capital Theatre along with the Palais in St Kilda in Melbourne.

Born in New Zealand in 1876, the Depression marked the end of White's architectural career.

The Australian Dictionary of Biography noted White died in 1952 at Kings Cross, Sydney, and while he had reputedly earned over £1 million in architectural fees, had his sworn estate for probate at £1147.

William Street was once envisaged as a chance for one of Sydney's grandest residential boulevards when conceived by architect John Sulman.

The apartment had been a recent periodic rental, last advertised in 2019 at $430 a week, and styled for sale by Natalie Fryer of m2 property presentation.

The 24 year old first time buyer secured shared rooftop patio space in the Art Deco complex where the previous highest apartment sale was $485,000 in 2015.

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Cinematographer Tom Black has paid $550,000 for a 37 sqm Darlinghurst apartment space

Cinematographer Tom Black buys $550,000 first home Darlinghurst apartment

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Just days after celebrity chef Bill Granger closed his Darlinghurst cafe, the vacated space has been listed for an October 22 auction.
The corner shop, along with a seven-room boarding house, last traded in 1999 at $960,000. The listing is under instructions from HoganSprowles, the administrator of its Mittagong-based landlord company.
Granger has been in Liverpool St since 1993, with his last registered lease struck in 2013 at $103,000 a year.
Bill and his wife Natalie Elliott live in London with their three daughters after selling at Bronte for $3.4 million in 2014 and in Tamarama for $6.4 million in 2016.
The international chain operates locally at Surry Hills and Bondi, where its move into the Toga-built project came shortly after it closed in Woollahra in 2014.
The whispers are that Toga wants Bills at its latest project, The Hunter in Double Bay, but nothing has been signed.
“There’s been a lot to grapple with these past few months and we think it’s best to close Darlinghurst for a while to focus on Surry Hills and Bondi,” Granger’s Instagram posting advised.
“Obviously, there are lots of restrictions that make life that little bit tougher. Restaurants are not made for social distancing!”
The inopportune marketing by Colliers still suggests the property offered an “ideal ­defensive mix of tenancies” ­despite Bills’ closure.
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Bill's Darlinghurst building up for grabs as Bill Granger departs

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A four bedroom sub-penthouse in Sydney's Darlinghurst has been listed for sale via expressions of interest. 
It has been offered by Alison Cooper from Agency by Alison Cooper - Double Bay.
The 492sqm apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-darlinghurst-134189422" target="_blank">1601/227 Victoria Street </a>is located in Top of the Town, an iconic building designed by Marchese Partners. 
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The home comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, media room plus study, triple garage and storage room. 
It also features soaring ceilings, glass walls, internal laundry and panoramic views of Sydney's harbour skyline. 
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The building offers pool, gym, sauna, 24 hour concierge and building manager. 
The expressions of interest campaign for the home closes September 9. 
 
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Darlinghurst sub-penthouse with Sydney harbour views hits the market 

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Powerhouse litigator Amanda Banton is set to emerge as the mystery purchaser of one of Darlinghurst’s last decrepit Victorian terraces.  

Word is after the uninhabitable five-bedroom Surrey St home sold for $4.6m that Banton engaged William Smart Architects to work on the restoration investment project.

The home attracted 18 registered bidders at its BresicWhitney auction despite needing $2m plus in renovation work. There were three bidders at $4.6m for the 278sqm property with 7.6m frontage.

The hoarder home, offered with rooms cordoned off with danger tape, last tra­ded in 1976 at $43,000.

Darlinghurst had 40 sales over the past year at a $1.9m median, according to ­realestate.com.au.

The Rose Bay-based lawyer has just kicked off her new Martin Place legal firm, Banton Group specialising in insolvency and litigation.

Her partners have made significant recoveries for clients, including $200m plus against Lehman Brothers and $215m against Standard and Poors.

Banton Group recently acted successfully on a pro-bono basis to represent a ­grieving family excluded from the class action in the MH17 appeal.

The article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.  

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Corporate lawyer Amanda Banton buys $4.6 million Darlo dump

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A Darlinghurst offering, a former 1930s Printers Lane electricity substation, was passed in on a $3.5 million vendor bid when auctioned yesterday through William Manning at McGrath Double Bay.
With a facade likened to the ­Tardis from the Dr Who television series, it had traded at $1.1 million in 2013 before its transformation into a three-level home on its 57sqm footprint by Tribe Studio.
It won the Greenway Award in the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Awards.<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-darlinghurst-133867134"> </a>
Meanwhile, the home known in rarefied architectural circles as House Eadie (pictured below) by Tribe Studio has been listed for sale.
It is a modernised herit­age-listed Surry Hills 1890s workers’ cottage.
The six-month 2011 project was led by Hannah Tribe and Ricci Bloch.
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The aim was a house that was at once toddler-friendly and also a great house for entertaining adults.
Set behind a wrought-iron picket fence, and under its Colorbond Surfmist roof, the 114sqm double-fronted home was bought for $770,000 in 2008 when dilapidated.
The price guide for the High Holburn St home is $1.85 million through Williams Phillips at BresicWhitney.
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One architectural review suggested the house was “aggressively ­unpretentious”. But that doesn’t sound like an agent’s spiel.
The next Eadie House is set for Bundeena.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Two Tribe Studio trophy projects in Darlo and Surry Hills listed

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A luxury Darlinghurst apartment with Harbour Bridge and Rushcutters Bay views has been sold for $2.9 million.
It sold through Bresic Whitney agents Di Grundy and Darren Pearce who had a $3 million buyers' guide for the Taylor family. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-darlinghurst-133257042" target="_blank">Kings Cross Road apartment</a> is located on the 16th floor of the Engelen Moore-designed Altair building. 
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property features a wall of glass separating the entertaining terrace from the living room.
The 145 sqm of north-facing space has a flexible floorpan with study space, a contemporary kitchen, and bedrooms with balconies. 
There are also has two car spaces.   
The property was last sold in 2013 for $1,635,000 and previously sold for $1,375,000 in 2006. 
 
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Altair, Darlinghurst apartment with Harbour Bridge views sold for $2.9 million 

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A three-bedroom, three-bathroom Darlinghurt Republic penthouse has been sold for $6.5 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-darlinghurst-133277234" target="_blank">50 Burton Street</a> property has over 570 sqm space.
It has direct lift access via the lobby or from its two-car secure parking.
The top floor apartment was last sold in 2008 for $5.77 million. 
Designed by Burley Katon Halliday (BKH), the apartment has landscaped private outdoor areas on four sides.
It features wall to wall glass, heated limestone floors and smart home automation. 
 
 
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