JWLand has completed the final residential stage of its Lyneham precinct, Northbourne Village, with De Burgh now welcoming residents who have begun settling into their new homes.

A selection of the 350 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments remains available within the two-building <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a>, which occupies a prominent position along Northbourne Avenue.

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The apartments at De Burgh have been configured to prioritise natural light, privacy, and usable outdoor space, with ground-floor homes featuring private courtyards and upper-level apartments opening to generous balconies. Double-glazed windows are standard across the development, supporting acoustic comfort and improved energy performance.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, while all residences include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning integrated with app-based controls, allowing residents to manage lighting and climate remotely. These inclusions reflect a broader focus on durability, efficiency, and everyday functionality rather than short-term finishes.

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Shared amenity is delivered through a resident gym, rooftop garden, lounge spaces, parcel lockers, and landscaped communal areas that connect De Burgh to the wider Northbourne Village environment.

Nick Babic, Marketing Project Manager at JWLand, said the completion of De Burgh gives buyers a level of certainty that off-the-plan purchases cannot always provide.

“There’s no need to wait or play guessing games. You can come and see the spaces firsthand, and genuinely picture yourself living there today. That includes not only the apartments, but the amenities as well. It’s easy to imagine enjoying a coffee in the central courtyard or spending time with other residents in the lounge.”

The completed status of the project aligns with strong buyer demand for finished stock, particularly among first home buyers, young professionals, and downsizers seeking certainty around timing and cost.

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With pricing ranging from $463,000 to $1.588 million, much of the offering sits within reach of buyers looking to enter the Inner North apartment market.

De Burgh’s location underpins its buyer appeal, positioned approximately 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD, with direct access to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands, Sullivan’s Creek parkland, and the established hospitality and retail precincts of Lyneham and Dickson.

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Canberra's newest apartment building: JWLand completes De Burgh at Northbourne Village

One of Victoria’s largest private developers, Central Equity, has commenced construction on Palmera, its $1 billion luxury residential development at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast, appointing Tier 1 builder Multiplex to deliver the project.

The fast-track to construction is being undertaken ahead of Central Equity officially launching the project to market.

The company says the move reflects its confidence in both the calibre of its offering and the Gold Coast’s long-term fundamentals, underpinned by one of Australia’s strongest growing economies, continued population growth and sustained infrastructure investment.

A diversifying employment base across health, education, professional services and tourism has helped insulate the local economy from volatility, while limited new supply in established coastal locations continues to support demand from owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking long-term lifestyle value.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a> is being constructed in the prestigious Northcliffe residential neighbourhood on an expansive 3,239 sqm site. It is located at 18 Garfield Terrace near the Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the patrolled Northcliffe surf beach, situated between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

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Offering a mix of spacious three-bedroom apartments over 52 levels, Palmera is designed to deliver a full suite of premium residences to buyers looking for the ultimate coastal lifestyle that the Gold Coast has to offer.

The project’s premium apartments will deliver northern views across the Surfers Paradise beachfront and extending all the way around to Burleigh Heads and beyond.

Palmera will be crowned by its top four levels, being a limited collection of penthouses and skyhomes that further elevate the residential offering through generous proportions and uninterrupted panoramic views.

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The appointment of Multiplex as the builder represents a major milestone for Palmera and cements Central Equity’s commitment to the Gold Coast after delivering more than 85 residential projects over the past four decades. It will be the 20th project collaboration between Central Equity and Multiplex.

“The commencement of construction at Palmera marks a major milestone for the project, with Tier 1 builder Multiplex appointed to deliver the development in the highly sought-after Northcliffe residential precinct on the Gold Coast,” said Central Equity Executive Director Karl Kutner.

“Our commitment to commence immediate construction is in line with our resounding confidence in the Gold Coast over the long term. The city has evolved and proven to be one of Australia’s most dynamic and resilient property markets in recent years.”

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Multiplex, one of Australia’s largest builders, has been shaping skylines and delivering iconic projects around the world since 1962. In that time, the Tier 1 global contractor has delivered projects with a combined value of more than US$130 billion.

“Having worked with Multiplex on many previous developments, we are pleased to be extending our relationship further with Palmera,” Kutner added.

“Multiplex brings an unparalleled depth of experience to ensure that Palmera fulfils the vision we have laid out for this strategic location and is delivered to the highest standards,” he said.

Multiplex Regional Managing Director Michael Sinclair said Multiplex was delighted to be aligning with Central Equity yet again.

“Central Equity is creating a stunning new addition to the Gold Coast skyline, and we look forward to bringing their vision to life with a world-class construction team and program. We are proud to be working alongside Central Equity on our 20th project together.”

Palmera has been designed by Marchese Partners, with interiors by DBI.

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Residents will have private access to extensive, state-of-the-art amenities, featuring two large pools including a generously scaled, family-friendly pool with safe shallow zones, and a 25-metre lap pool facing the western side, ensuring maximum sunlight all day.

Also available exclusively to residents is a sauna, magnesium pool, yoga studio, expansive gym, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ and dining areas. Residents will also be welcomed by concierge and luxurious entry foyer.

Located on Garfield Terrace in Northcliffe, Palmera enjoys a prime coastal position just moments from the patrolled Northcliffe beach and the G:link light rail, providing effortless connectivity along the Gold Coast’s beachfront suburbs, linking the Gold Coast University Hospital in the north with Nobby beach and Burleigh Heads to the south once the extension completes later this year.

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Central Equity unveils Palmera on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise

The idea of a low-maintenance forever home located close to the city were the two driving factors behind a recent purchaser’s journey at Murcia, the under-construction East Brisbane apartment development by Sarazin.

Last year, Lois and her husband purchased a two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room (MPR) apartment in the new building, which is being constructed by Hutchinson Builders and is on track for completion in late-2027.

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The couple’s number one priority was to remain within easy commuting distance of the city for work. Murcia is positioned alongside the new Cross River Rail, with Woolloongabba Station just 300 metres from the front door.

They are currently living in their Annerley unit, which they have owned for several years, after recently moving out of their inner-city apartment, located on the very same street as Murcia.

“We had watched the development for a long time, and when construction activity began, that’s when we felt confident to buy,” Lois said.

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The timing also made sense. By moving back into their Annerley unit, they are able to save money ahead of settlement, while looking forward to returning closer to the city once Murcia is complete.

“We see Murcia as a forever home, as opposed to an investment, or something we need to appreciate massively in value and move on from in a few years,” Lois said.

“We secured an apartment large enough to grow a family, so we’re expecting to call Murcia home for a very long time.”

The couple plan to grow their family, but without the added maintenance demands of owning a standalone house further from the city. Working with Sarazin and architect HAL, they were able to slightly tweak the floorplan, converting the two-bedroom plus MPR layout into a functional three-bedroom apartment.

An added bonus was the recently revised communal space plans, which now incorporate a dedicated working-from-home area, complete with work pods, and shared desks.

“It means the third bedroom doesn’t have to become a part-time office and part-time bedroom,” Lois said, adding that residents have the benefit of working from home without actually being inside their apartment.

The rooftop wellness amenity was another standout compared to living in an established complex or a house. A signature feature of Sarazin developments, the rooftop will include a full gym, hot and cold plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, and a hotel-style pool with cabanas.

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Buyer journeys can vary significantly, from purchasing in the established market to buying new, or choosing between houses and apartments. Lois said they knew immediately that buying off the plan was right for them.

“We wanted something new, with less maintenance, and we weren’t quite ready to make the full financial leap straight away. The timing and deposit structure gave us the flexibility we needed.”

Designed by HAL Architects and inspired by the Spanish city of Murcia, the development takes a Mediterranean-influenced approach to architecture and landscaping, with a strong emphasis on shared spaces.

“The design feels considered, the amenities support how we actually live, and the location keeps us connected to the city without feeling right in the middle of it.”

Murcia is Sarazin’s second development in the area, following the completion of Silk One just up the road in 2022. They have several more projects coming to market in Woolloongabba ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympics.

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Close to the city, built for the future: Inside a growing family’s move to Murcia in East Brisbane

While most developers are aiming high across the Gold Coast, John Kearney’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a>&nbsp;has scaled back its plans for its Kirra Beach project.

As first reported by Apartments.com.au in April 2025, Immerse <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-immerse-projects-plan-new-apartments-at-kirra-beach">lodged plans for 105 apartments</a> on its 2,026 sqm Haig Street site.

The developer has now revised the proposal, reducing the 14-storey building to nine storeys and cutting the total number of apartments from 105 to 65.

The new scheme will also feature a broader mix of apartments. It will comprise 23 two-bedroom units, 17 three-bedroom units, and 25 four-bedroom apartments, the latter a configuration that was not included in the original proposal.

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The building will rise to a compliant height of 29 metres, aligning with the Building Height Overlay.&nbsp;

The built form incorporates three basement levels accommodating 197 resident car parks and 13 visitor spaces, alongside storage and servicing areas. Level two is dedicated in part to communal amenity, including a lap pool along the western boundary, pool deck, spa and cold plunge pools, gym, work-from-home and meeting spaces, and landscaped areas designed to enhance privacy and outlook.

The typical floorplate will have eight apartments per level.

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The subject site is currently occupied by two 1970s-era walk-up buildings, Giraween and Caribbean, comprising 14 apartments.

Immerse Projects, led by building veteran John Kearney, who also heads construction firm Greyburn, has become increasingly active in the Kirra and broader southern Gold Coast market. The group recently completed Rhyhthm Kirra Hill on Garrick Street. They have another site locally, on McLean Street, which has approved plans for 58 apartments.

First Look: Immerse favours four-bed apartments in Kirra Beach switch

The development wave is continuing in the affluent suburb of Woollahra following last year’s planning reforms introduced by the Minns Labor Government.

In early 2025, the NSW Government implemented significant changes to its Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, altering planning controls to allow greater density for new apartment projects within an 800-metre walking distance of stations and town centres in the Woollahra Local Government Area, overriding existing local controls. Buildings are now permitted to rise up to six storeys within 400 metres of a station or centre, or eight storeys where affordable housing is incorporated, and up to four storeys within the 401 to 800 metre radius, which can increase to six storeys with affordable housing.

Since then, a significant number of development applications have been lodged, and numerous sites have transacted, some at record highs, with the increased density provisions now working in favour of developers.

Lower North Shore developer Abadeen are behind the latest project. They are planning a six-storey residential building at 101–115 Edgecliff Road, on the border of Woollahra and Bondi Junction.

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The proposal would replace a trio of interwar flat buildings on the amalgamated 1,514 sqm site, which has three street frontages to Edgecliff Road, Adelaide Street and Australia Lane.

Importantly, as noted in the documents, the project represents a 200 per cent increase in bedroom density, from 32 bedrooms to 66, rather than a significant increase in the number of apartments, which will rise only slightly from 28 to 29.

The scheme proposes four one-bedroom units, 13 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom apartments. The submitted planning documents note that, based on market research and background analysis, one of the primary target markets will be downsizers seeking to remain in the local area while moving out of larger freestanding homes they no longer require.

“This allows for new housing supply opportunities beyond just the subject site,” the Design Report by architecture firm Squillace states. The current unit mix comprises 24 one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom units.

The top level of the new development will feature a rooftop deck with a pool, barbecue facilities, integrated seating, and a communal vegetable and herb garden.

“Providing these facilities is beneficial in encouraging increased interaction between occupants, which in turn fosters a greater sense of community,” Squillace’s report notes. The firm adds that the vegetable and herb garden, in particular, offers social value, with volunteering opportunities creating further interaction among residents.

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Squillace describes the intent as delivering additional housing supply while maintaining the heritage character of the Fletcher Precinct.

“Our objective is to design a high-quality benchmark building that enables considered additions and the adaptive reuse of the existing three brick residential flat buildings,” the architecture firm states.

The site is located within a heritage conservation area, with all three existing buildings identified as contributory items in the Woollahra Development Control Plan. Rather than pursuing wholesale demolition, the proposal retains the primary brick façades and tiled pitched roof forms along Edgecliff Road and Adelaide Street. New upper-level additions are set back from the existing parapets and articulated with horizontal and vertical shadow lines to provide visual separation.

“The proposed design seeks to retain the primary brick façades and roof forms to the street, demonstrating how existing building fabric can be preserved while increasing housing density within conservation areas,” the report adds.

Prior to Christmas, around <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/rose-bay-apartment-market-fires-up-with-200m-in-new-developments-filed">$200m of new projects</a> were filed in Rose Bay alone, within the Woollahra LGA.

The suburb of Woollahra is subject to the most change in the Woollahra LGA, with the&nbsp;Minns Labor Government to deliver&nbsp;Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade, enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/woollahra-nsw-2025" target="">Woollahra</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/edgecliff-nsw-2027" target="">Edgecliff</a>&nbsp;stations.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/next-stop-woollahra-train-station-delivering-up-to-10-000-new-homes-in-the-heart-of-sydney">Next stop Woollahra train station - delivering up to 10,000 new homes in the heart of Sydney</a>

First Look: Woollahra development wave continues as Abadeen plots six-storey apartment block

Heritage Home

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Ravenford, a two storey historic home in the NSW Northern Rivers town of Grafton has hit the market for the first time in over 20 years. 
It has been listed with a price guide of $410,000 by Adam Crawley from McKimms Real Estate Grafton. 
Built in around 1880, the original house was owned by Captain George Greenaway – a well known river boat captain.
The second owner of Ravenford, WH Henson purchased it in 1898 and had converted it to an even grander two storey residence with bay windows by 1900.
Nestled on a 530 square metre block, the weatherboard home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-grafton-131640638" target="_blank">36 Villiers Street </a>comprises four bedrooms, living areas, sitting room, two kitchens, verandahs and garden. 
Other historical features of Ravenford include ornate pressed metal and polished timber ceilings, window furnishings and paint schemes. 
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There is a semi-separate flat can be accessed by a different door or internally. 
Ravenford is both Heritage (local) and National Trust (national) listed and listed also with the Society of Architects (national) in their list of most significant buildings in Australia.
It was featured in Historic Places of Australia: Volume 2 by Australian Council of National Trusts.
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The location is within two city blocks of most of the CBD. 
The home had been listed at one point in 2017, and was described as being no longer needed by the owners.
 
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Heritage listed Grafton home hits the market

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Macquarie, the oldest farm and oldest continuing residence west of the Great Divide, has been listed for July 5 auction.
The 1820s convict barracks and the homestead, built a few years later, have been restored by Paul and Bonny Hennessy, who became just the third owners of the property in 2012.
When the Hennessys secured the property, the homestead was uninhabitable.
Since then they have employed more than 250 tradespeople and labourers.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://raywhiteemc.com/properties/rural/nsw/bathurst-2795/mixed-farming/2115294" target="_blank">The 1150 acre Macquarie</a> is situated 12 kilometres south-east of Bathurst at The Lagoon.
With its early Colonial/Georgian homestead, Macquarie contains part of the original 1000 acre land grant to Lieutenant William Lawson by Governor Lachlan Macquarie as Lawson’s reward for his contribution in finding a way across the Blue Mountains.
Lawson was to become fond of Macquarie and in his honour renamed Discovery Farm after him, apparently following a Vice-Regal visit during one of Macquarie's tours of inspection.
Macquarie, in it’s 200 years of colonial history, has only had two owners prior to the Hennesseys.   
It had remained in the Lawson family until 1918 when it was sold to the McKibbin family.
One of the McKibbin's was Tom McKibbin who lived at Macquarie with his wife, Edith.
A colourful character, Tom was an Australian Test cricketer n the 1890s whose 1896 tour of England saw his bowling action the subject of some controversy.
Bill Marshall and Pat Bird at Ray White have the listing.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Early 1800s Macquarie farm at Bathurst listed for July auction

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Parkmore, a historic 1891 Victorian mansion in Rosebud, the seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, has finally sold after numerous attempts.
The grand six-bedroom Victorian home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-rosebud-128521190">741-743 Point Nepean Road </a>sold for an undisclosed price having revised price hopes of $2.6 million to $2.8 million during its most recent sales campaign.
The property passed in at auction last July.
Positioned opposite the beach, last year McEwing &amp; Partners Mornington agent Quentin McEwing saw two bidders compete for the property before it was passed in at $3,175,000.
The heritage listed manor had an initial guide of $2.7 million to $3 million which was amended to a price guidance of $3.2 million to $3.5 million before the auction.
It was listed in 2017 with $3 million to $3.3 million price guidance.

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It last sold at a suburb record $2,825,000 in 2016 when bought by the property developer Robert Kampf.
Directly opposite a long sandy stretch of beach, thehouse comes with three living/dining rooms, a modern kitchen, wine cellar/cantina, six bedrooms, and an array of verandas and patios.
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Other features include heated swimming pool &amp; spa, fireplaces, sash windows and ducted heating and cooling. 
It is within short walking distance to the McCrae Plaza, the yacht club, restaurants and cafes.
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It is listed by Quentin McEwing and Marcus Gollings from McEwing &amp; Partners Real Estate.
The suburb's median house price sits around <a href="/developments/rosebud-vic-3939">$560,000</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
Rosebud was raked in late 2017 as the cheapest place to buy on the Mornington Peninsula. 
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Median house
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<th rowspan="1" colspan="1">
Annual growth
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<th rowspan="1" colspan="1">
5 year growth
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Dromana</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$685,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Blairgowrie</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$856,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">15%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Tootgarook</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$553,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">86%</td>
</tr>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Sorrento</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.3m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">30%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">92%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Safety Beach</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$720,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">81%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rye</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$643,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">87%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rosebud</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$526,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">83%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Portsea</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.86m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">0%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">82%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Martha</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$935,750</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">19%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Eliza</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.1m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">22%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mornington</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$805,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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Source: Domain Group House Price Report, December quarter 2017 
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Historic Rosebud offering Parkmore finally sold

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Rosemount House, the historic Norwood property in Adelaide, has been listed for sale.
The property, which is currently leased to the highly regarded Montessori Early Leaning Childcare, dates back to the 1850s when it was built for W.C. Buik, the mayor of Kensington and Norwood in the 1860s.
Buik was the director of the Adelaide &amp; Suburban Tramway Company and a member of the Legislative Council.
The property was extensively remodelled in the 1940s in the Inter-War mediterranean-style for Dr Cooper.
The original bluestone mansion was reworked, extended and then entirely rendered.
It now spans 535 square metres and comprises 11 main rooms and a cellar on its 2,690 square metre corner parcel.
Bernard and Charles Booth at Bernard Booth Adelaide have a price guide of $4.75 million to $5 million for its November 21 auction.
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Historic Rosemount House in Norwood listed

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Situated in wide, tree lined Melbourne Avenue, close to Parliament House, an elegant heritage listed Forrest home has been listed for sale.
It has been sympathetically extended by architect Paul Bradley while retaining its rich historic character.
Designed by the Melbourne architectural firm Oakley and Parkes, it was constructed in 1927.
The original part of the home at 25 Melbourne Avenue has been thoughtfully maintained with an added architect designed extension.
It has a total floor area of 340 square metres.
Brickwork of the extension blends seamlessly with the original Canberra red brick and terracotta roof tiles provide uniform coverage.
Tasmanian Oak flooring extends throughout the original home. From the entry, double, glass panel doors open into the spacious living room, high, batten ceilings, picture rails and the slow combustion fireplace add to the ambience of this tranquil room.
Cedar sash windows are furnished with Roman blinds and frame the outlook over the front garden. 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.allhomes.com.au/ah/act/sale-residential/25-melbourne-avenue-forrest-canberra/1317487905511" target="_blank">It is for sale at $2.95 million</a> through Luton Properties Dickson. 
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1927 Oakley and Parkes-designed Forrest home listed at $2.95 million  

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The historic Caroline Chisholm cottage in East Maitland, which remains the only remaining property directly linked to the pioneering social reformer, has been sold for $320,000.
The Heritage Council of NSW notes the Mill Street property is the only surviving building in NSW directly associated with Chisholm. 
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<div>The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/3-mill-street-east-maitland-nsw-2323-2013950165">three-bedroom home</a> was built as two terraces between 1831 and 1835.</div>
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<div>It was rented by Chisholm in 1842 to be converted into one residence to house homeless immigrant women.</div>
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Chisholm, who was immortalised on the $5 note from 1967 to 1991, never lived in East Maitland.
The heritage-listed property with the original sandstone walls, original shingle roof under the iron roof and exposed beams in the lounge room later become Maitland's first hospital, and was known as the Maitland Benevolent Asylum.
It fetched $42,000 in 1994.
It last traded in 2010 for $256,500.
Tammy Allen, of Richardson &amp; Wrench East Maitland, had a price guide of $330,000 to $360,000.
 
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East Maitland's Caroline Chisholm trophy home sold

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Kokoda Property founder Mark Stevens has emerged as the $4.95 million buyer of Refinery House, a riverfront home in Brisbane's New Farm.
Refinery House was the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-new+farm-124109242" target="_blank">only stand-alone residence</a> created during the 2004 transformation of the heritage-listed CSR sugar refinery.
Set in the Cutters Landing precinct, the home last traded in 2004 when Margot McKinney, one of Australia’s best fine jewellery designers, and husband Peter Kedwell paid $2.5 million from developers Mirvac.
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Featuring exposed brick, timber beams and cast-iron columns, the 600 sqm home in private landscaped gardens has four bedrooms and a climate controlled wine cellar.
The home was advertised by LJ Hooker New Farm agent Brett Greensill as having the potential to rival some of the finest Brownstones of New York or London
Stevens, a former director at Jeans West, founded Brisbane-based Kokoda Property in 1997.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian property section.
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Refinery House, heritage CSR site home sold

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The Strathmore house that featured in the cult film, The Castle has moved a step closer to heritage protection.
It's a long shot, but the Kerrigan's home from the 1997 film, The Castle, could still be saved from demolition by its “social significance”. 
Described as arguably Australian film’s most recognisable home, the Strathmore home, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, faces the wrecking ball.
The classic Australian film of 1997 celebrates the triumph of the Kerrigans over the impending compulsory acquisition.
“This is not a house, it’s a home," was how the status was put in the High Court proceedings.
The house at 3 Dagonet Street attracts visitors knocking on the door and asking to speak to Darryl.
Set next to an airport, it was up for rental recently at<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/3-dagonet-street-strathmore-vic-3041-10654818" target="_blank"> $380 per week</a>.
Moonee Valley City Council confirmed a planning application for the construction of two dwellings was lodged in late May.
But the home at 3 Dagonet Street could be added to the heritage overlay of the Moonee Valley planning scheme, if the property is deemed significant for inclusion.
Moonee Valley councillor Narelle Sharpe has sought this week a report to investigate the potential for the site to be covered by the overlay based on “strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social and cultural reasons”.
She said the film, starring Michael Caton, Stephen Curry and Eric Bana, was probably the most iconic movie ever made in Australia, and that the outcome would be good for the community.
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Council officers will need to seek interim protection in order to take out a heritage assessment of the site, The Moonee Valley Leader reported.
 
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A Victoria Street, Potts Point landmark terrace - one of the few with views over Woolloomooloo Bay - has been sold for $5.55 million.
<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/55-victoria-street-potts-point-nsw-2011-2012939166" target="_blank">The historic freestanding four level residence</a> at 55 Victoria Street dates back to the 1870's, set on the side of the McElhone stone stairs that since 1870 have connect Potts Point with Woolloomooloo.
It last sold in 2000 to the Moloney family for $1.5 million when offloaded by film producer Rebel Penfold Russell who paid $465,000 in 1983, then had to battle the adjoining Victoria Point development project.
It is one of Sydney's earliest heritage protected terrace homes. In the 1870s when number 55 was constructed on a steep, narrow parcel of land extending from Victoria Street to Brougham Street the area to the north was still largely covered with gardens and bush.
The area was described at the time as the "Regent's Park of Sydney".  It was built for Charles Elouis. The rate books indicate that in 1931 the Catholic Women's Association occupied the place. Alice Elouis was still alive but it became a boarding house known as Rosmoyne Flats.
In 1935 the title transfer of John Peza.
<a href="https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045161" target="_blank">NSW Heritage records</a> show it appears that he continued the use and that the subsequent owners Hamilton (1949-51) and Blok (1951-70) occupied and managed the place as a boarding house and flats.
In 1970 Victoria Point Pty Ltd acquired it for redevelopment. The site then became associated with one of Sydney's most protracted and notorious development disputes involving passionate battles over the rights of tenants and the future of the city fringe. 
The six bedroom, three bathrooms had been listed by VanWhite agent Vanessa White and Richardson &amp; Wrench.
It is the street where battles raged against developers.
The historic terraces might have saved, but the high-rise development got built post-green bans.
The magic of Victoria Street - with the sunlight filtering through the plane-tree-lined Parisian-style strip - has pretty much survived.
It was among the first of the inner-city earliest heritage listings, though not until the 1980s. The initial ones were made on the 1962 County Register, including Elizabeth Bay House, University of Sydney Main Building and Victoria Barracks, Paddington and St. Paul’s College at Sydney University.
The earliest Register of the National Estate listings date from 1978, and were mainly a re-listing of the existing National Trust lists, including Tranby in Glebe, Juniper Hall in Paddington, Rockwall in Potts Point and Cleveland House in Surry Hills.
State statutory listing in the inner city began in 1979 with the making of a Permanent Conservation Order No. 6 over Elizabeth Bay House, followed in the same year over Rockwall, Tranby and over Tusculum in Potts Point.
In 1981 a permanent conservation order was applied to Boomerang at Elizabeth Bay, followed by the terraces at 197-201 Albion Street, Surry Hills and over the terrace at 55 Victoria Street, Potts Point. 
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Potts Point terrace sold at $5.55 million

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The heritage listed former aged care facility, Darling House at Millers Point fetched $7.7 million at auction taking the proceeds for the NSW Government to over $120 million.
Another 10 offerings were sold. Other sales included a terrace at 60 Argyle Place, built in 1845, which sold for just short of $3.2 million, and an 1885 four-storey terrace on Lower Fort Street sold at $3.125 million.
The Darling House property is the latest, and most expensive freestanding offering, from the 50 houses that have been offloaded so far by the government.
Most have been Georgian terraces row houses. Some 293 government-owned properties in Millers Point and The Rocks, are set for sale after Treasury estimated it would cost up to $100 million to restore and maintain them.
Darling House sold through McGrath agent Richard Shalhoub inconjunction with Savills International.
The first sale in August 2014 saw a four storey terrace on Kent Street sold for $1.91 million, which got flipped 10 months later for $2.52 million.
The cheapest sale came in September when a two bedroom property on Kent Street sold for $1.55 million.
The record single terrace sale was on Lower Fort Street, where the five bedroom, 1879 Pointview in Milton Terrace fetched $6.67 million in December last year.
The Darling House sale set the benchmark for a freestanding home in the government selloff.
The previous freestanding record in the government sales saw the 1830's freestanding heritage listed Grimes Cottage on 410 sqm sell last year for $4.23 million.
The proceeds of the sell off of former social housing historic terraces is being directed towards new housing estates in outer Sydney suburbs. 
Shayne Harris and Robert Lowe of Savills marketed Darling House as having five more bedrooms and bathrooms than Grimes cottage.
Set on 760 sqm, the early 1840's home, with 1990s extension, had a price guide of $5.5 million to $6 million.
It was formerly known as the Rocks Cottage Type Hospital, the standalone house offers 10 bedrooms, 10 ensuite bathrooms and picturesque gardens in a quiet enclave.
It has a sandstone façade, a cantilevered Victorian verandah, a large entertainers deck and a separate office.
McGrath was appointed by Government Property NSW in January as the exclusive agent to market the sale of up to 50 terrace properties at Millers Point by June 30, 2016.
The next tranche of 12 Millers Point properties go to market through McGrath.
McGrath Edgecliff sales agent, Richard Shalhoub, said overall it was a very successful night with all 11 properties selling.
"I believe the results are reflective of the continued strength of the Millers Point market.
"There was healthy bidding on the majority of properties with an overall consistent flow of buyer activity.
"The sales were diverse in both price and style of property which catered to a wide buyer market looking to purchase in Millers Point," said Mr Shalhoub.
The 10 other Millers Point properties were auctioned with the following results: 
20 &amp; 22 Kent Street: Neighbouring two and three bedroom residences, sold for $1.985 million and $1.78 million respectively. 
28 Kent Street: The four bedroom two storey terrace sold for $2.46m million. 
46 Kent Street: Known as ‘Chelsea House’, this five bedroom, two storey terrace sold for $2.525 million. 
38 Argyle Place: A four bedroom residence, sold for $2.92 million. 
40 Argyle Place: A three bedroom terrace, sold for $2.75 million. 
60 Argyle Place: A wide three bedroom terrace, sold for $3.175 million. 
51 Lower Fort Street: Known as ‘Wendovir’, this four bedroom property sold for $3.125 million. 
63 Lower Fort Street: The three bedroom residence in Vermont Terrace sold for $2.555 million. 
71 Lower Fort Street: A three bedroom two storey residence, sold for $2.56 million.
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