Brunswick’s civic heart continues to consolidate around the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, where a growing cluster of cultural institutions, recreation facilities, and public infrastructure has created one of the inner north’s most defined community hubs.&nbsp;

Within this evolving precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/saxon-street-by-milieu-brunswick-31-saxon-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Saxon Street by Milieu</a> introduces new housing directly alongside the civic anchors that shape daily life in the suburb.

At 31 Saxon Street, the project sits immediately beside Brunswick Baths and within moments of Brunswick Library and Town Hall, longstanding institutions that support both community services and everyday amenity.&nbsp;

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Next door, the newly delivered Balam Balam Place arts precinct has emerged as a central piece of Merri-bek Council’s cultural strategy, bringing together creative studios, exhibition spaces, maternal and child health services, and community programming in a purpose-built civic facility. Together, these destinations have reinforced the surrounding blocks as a focal point for public life in Brunswick.

This part of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> forms a key pocket within the suburb’s designated Major Activity Centre, where long-term planning has prioritised walkability, civic investment, and increased housing supply close to transport and services. The surrounding street network reflects that strategy, with compact blocks, established retail corridors and active transport links supporting a lifestyle that is largely navigable on foot.

Within a few minutes’ walk, Sydney Road delivers one of Melbourne’s most recognisable streets, known for its long-running mix of independent retailers, international dining venues and everyday convenience. Tram routes along Sydney Road provide frequent connections south toward the CBD and north through Brunswick and Coburg, while Jewell Station on the Upfield line sits within roughly a ten-minute walk, offering direct train access into the city.

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Active transport also plays a significant role locally. The nearby Upfield Bike Path forms a key north–south cycling corridor linking Brunswick through Parkville and into the central city, reinforcing the area’s reputation as one of Melbourne’s most accessible inner-urban neighbourhoods for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

The surrounding civic cluster extends beyond cultural infrastructure. Siteworks, a nearby creative hub supporting artists and community organisations, adds to the concentration of cultural activity in the immediate area. Educational institutions such as Brunswick North Primary School, Brunswick Secondary College and RMIT’s Brunswick campus are also within easy reach, contributing to the suburb’s diverse resident base spanning families, students and professionals.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-clements-burrows-architects">Jackson Clements Burrows Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> and landscape architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, the nine-level building has been shaped to respond to the surrounding streetscape, with lower levels aligning to the street and upper storeys stepping back to soften its scale and improve solar access.&nbsp;

Curved balcony forms reference nearby heritage architecture, while the development’s public realm improvements include a widened footpath along Saxon Street to strengthen pedestrian connections between the precinct’s civic sites.

Sustainability also underpins the project’s approach. The building is designed to operate entirely on electric infrastructure supported by rooftop solar, with an average 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating and EV-charging readiness across the development. Shared resident amenities will include a landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue and covered dining areas intended to encourage informal interaction between residents.

Saxon Street marks developer Milieu's fifth project in Brunswick and continues its focus on design-led infill housing across Melbourne’s inner suburbs.&nbsp;

Construction has commenced through reputable builder Manresa, who will complete the project in 2027.

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Saxon Street by Milieu connects residents to Brunswick’s cultural and civic core

Within <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;takes a different approach to larger residences, moving away from the constraints of a single level.

In Grand Residence 3.05, known as the Lustre, plays out across two levels, with a mezzanine configuration that is uncommon in apartment living.

Lustre is a four-bathroom residence where the layout creates a clear distinction between shared and private zones, with uninterrupted views toward the Dandenong Ranges extending the sense of openness from the main living areas.

Entry is to the primary living level, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas are arranged as one continuous space. Timber flooring runs throughout, with a fireplace set within the living zone. Full-height glazing brings in natural light, supported by double glazing that improves thermal performance.

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The kitchen is configured as both a working and social space. A large island bench provides seating, while a walk-in pantry extends storage beyond typical apartment expectations.

Gaggenau appliances, including a 900mm gas cooktop and 600mm oven, are integrated into a layout that connects directly to the adjacent dining and living areas, and outward to the terrace. This balcony includes a built-in BBQ, reinforcing the apartment’s capacity to accommodate larger gatherings without compromising internal space.

A dedicated laundry room, powder room, and a wine cellar area sit discreetly off the main living zone, ensuring that functional requirements are resolved without encroaching on primary living areas. The master suite is also located on this level, designed as a retreat with a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite that includes double vanities, a bath, and a dedicated dressing table.

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The mezzanine level introduces a second layer of living, rather than simply additional bedrooms. Two large bedrooms with built-in robes are positioned alongside a central bathroom, while a secondary lounge and study area create a self-contained zone suited to children, guests, or extended family. A large storage room further supports long-term usability, addressing a common shortfall in apartment design.

This separation of levels is central to how the residence functions day-to-day. It allows the lower level to operate as the primary entertaining and living space, while the upper level provides privacy and flexibility. The result is closer in feel to a townhouse or standalone home, but with the benefits of apartment living, security, and low maintenance.

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Candela is close to 80 per cent complete, with Ironside delivering construction ahead of its expected October 2026 completion. The development comprises 58 residences, with a strong owner-occupier profile and a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and loft-style townhouses.

Candela has exclusive access to private amenities, including a residential lounge and rooftop terrace. A charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre are located on the ground level, designed to foster community connection and extend the living experience beyond individual apartments without competing with the scale of homes like Lustre.

Candela, positioned in the heart of Ivanhoe Village, reinforces the practicality of the address. With a Walk Score of 90, residents are within immediate reach of cafés, retail, parklands, and Ivanhoe Station, while also benefiting from proximity to established schools and healthcare services.

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Inside Lustre: Grand Residence 3.05 at Candela Ivanhoe

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a> is being shaped around a simple but increasingly rare premise in apartment development: that the built environment should actively support residents’ wellbeing.&nbsp;

Located on the former ABC Studios site on Gordon Street in Melbourne’s south-east, the new neighbourhood sits on an expansive 11,740 sqm site neighbouring the heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate, whose gardens date back more than 140 years.

Rather than positioning wellness as an add-on amenity, the development integrates it into the physical planning of the site. Architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is arranged across six low-rise buildings set within extensive landscaping designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, with more than 40 per cent of the land dedicated to gardens and green space. Walking trails, pocket gardens, and mature trees are threaded between buildings, creating a network of green corridors that encourage residents to move through the precinct on foot and spend more time outdoors.

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Milieu has intentionally framed these gardens as an extension of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. More than 16,000 new plants will be introduced across the site, with species carefully selected to protect and complement the area’s ecological significance. The approach focuses on strengthening existing environmental conditions while establishing new habitats that support native wildlife, reinforcing the role of the landscape as both an active ecosystem and a defining element of daily life.

A private resident gate will provide direct access to the historic grounds during opening hours, allowing residents to move seamlessly between the development’s landscaped gardens and the estate’s expansive lawns, lakes, and mature trees. The project’s gardens will also be maintained by the same gardeners responsible for Rippon Lea, reinforcing the visual and ecological continuity between the two landscapes.

Complementing the landscape is a dedicated wellness hub designed to support everyday health and recovery. Residents will have access to a gym alongside yoga and Pilates studios, while mineral pools and infrared saunas provide spaces for relaxation and restorative wellbeing. Shared lounges, workshop spaces, and pet care facilities expand the concept of wellness beyond fitness, creating opportunities for social connection and community interaction within the precinct.

Environmental performance is another key component of the project’s wellbeing focus. Elsternwick Gardens will be entirely fossil-fuel-free, with homes designed to operate on renewable electricity rather than gas. Passive design strategies, including cross-flow ventilation, high-performance insulation, and thermally broken double glazing, are intended to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy demand. Solar photovoltaic systems will power common building services, while rainwater harvesting will help irrigate the extensive landscaping across the site.

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Milieu Founder and Managing Director Michael McCormack says the scale and setting of the project allowed the team to take a different approach to urban apartment living.

“This site represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build something truly special,” McCormack says.

“Through that process, we arrived at a design that centres on a fully realised natural landscape – a series of private, interconnected gardens that encircle the homes and extend seamlessly from Rippon Lea Estate.”

Elsternwick Gardens will comprise three residential offerings, Gordon Place, Ripponlea Terrace, and The Garden Pavilion, each designed for owner-occupiers and shaped around high-quality interior design by Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O., and Flack Studio. The first stage, Gordon Place, includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed with a strong focus on indoor-outdoor living and sustainability.

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Milieu recently appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brady-constructions">Brady Constructions</a> to deliver the project, marking a key milestone for the development. The appointment follows the demolition of the former studio buildings on the Gordon Street site, with construction progressing toward the delivery of the nature-led community.

Situated between the established villages of Elsternwick and Ripponlea, the development balances its garden setting with strong urban connectivity. Residents will be within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, and local retail, while nearby train and tram connections provide quick access to Melbourne’s CBD and the beaches of Elwood and St Kilda.

With construction underway and the first residents expected to move in by early 2027, Elsternwick Gardens represents a growing shift in apartment development toward environments that prioritise wellbeing as much as density or location. By placing landscape, sustainability, and shared spaces at the centre of the design, Milieu is positioning the project as a residential neighbourhood where wellness is not just promoted, but built into the structure of everyday life.

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Elsternwick Gardens' wellness-first design strategy

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

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The Nick Scali boss Anthony Scali has continued his weekender splurge amid his booming furniture retail business.
Anthony spent $9 million on the Iluka Road dress circle at Palm Beach earlier this year, expanding his footprint on the exclusive street to three properties.
And now he’s emerged as a buyer in Byron.
Opting for the hinterland, Scali has paid $4.2 million for a 53.4 hectare in Wilsons Creek.
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It had been marketed earlier this year as a unique hinterland estate with Byron Shire’s best views, with 270 degree panoramic views from the private property near Mullumbimby.
The three bedroom home was built on the top of the mountain ridge, in around 8,000 sqm of landscaped surrounds which include a 12 metre pool.
The three bedroom pavilion style home was built from Oregon and blue stone.
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There’s also a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house with separate spa room.
It sold with concept plans to turn the home in to a world class resort style home. 
Scali’s Sydney home has been on the Point Piper waterfront Wunulla Road since 2008.
 
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Nick Scali boss Anthony Scali buys Byron weekender

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Walkley Award winning political cartoonist Paul Zanetti and wife Michelle have listed Eldorado, their Gold Coast hinterland estate.
The couple had the Tallai home built in 2004 with inspiration of modernist homes in the Bel Air Hills and Palm Springs in the Hollywood Hills.
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They paid $170,000 for the four hectare parcel on The Panorama in 2001.
The home has four bedrooms and a living space with a modern wet bar and a double-sided open fireplace separating it from the dining room.
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The living room flows to the wrap around terrace which leads to the swimming pool and cabana, also with a bar.
Queensland Sotheby's agents Isaac Genc and Kelly Hutchinson have the listing.
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Zanetti won the Walkley Award for the best editorial cartoon at the age of 23.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Award-winning cartoonist Paul Zanetti lists Gold Coast hinterland home

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Hollywood stunt doubles Scott McLean and Raelen Chapman are selling Nikkini Estate, their sprawling Gold Coast hinterland property.
The couple, who have appeared as stunt doubles in the likes of a number of Star Wars films, The Matrix Movies and The Hangover Part II, have <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-currumbin+valley-130200038" target="_blank">called Currumbin Valley home</a> for the last four years.
It was the during the aftermath of the Hangover Part II which inspired the move to Currumbin Valley as McLean suffered severe brain damage during the 2010 filming.
He was doubling for Ed Helms, who played Stuart in the hit film.
McLean was required to lean out of the window of a moving vehicle when his head smashed into a truck. 
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They moved from their beachside Coogee unit in 2015 to the acreage to help McLean's recovery. They scored $2.7 million for the three bedroom apartment they paid $2.2 million for three years earlier.
They paid $3 million for Nikkini Estate in 2015 when buying from entrepreneurs Shaun and Donna Williams, successful property developers who run landscape design projects.
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Set on 3.5 hectares with mountain ranges backdrop, the main homestead has four bedrooms.
Attached to the main home are guest quarters, while a granny flat sits separate in the grounds.
The property features staged gardens, an 18 metre swimming pool, work sheds, a number of swimming ponds, a concrete dam with turtles, native fish and crayfish and a seven year old hoop pine plantation.
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Nikkini Estate goes under the hammer on February 3 through LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent Mishy Canning.
Canning advises the property is be highly suited to become a health/yoga retreat, wedding venture, boutique organic fruit and vegetable store or cafe.
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A Scenic Rim lifestyle property in the Queensland hinterland has been listed for sale.
The home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-blantyre-129843290" target="_blank">175 Blayney Road</a> was designed and built to Category Five rating commercial building standards by its vendors, Ken Curtis and wife Barbara.
Ken has been involved in large-scale commercial construction, working on the likes of Hayman Island and even the Hinze Dam.
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The hotel-style grand residence in Blayney spans 1,020 sqm and has four bedrooms.
It was built with a concrete tilt-up construction and feature cyclone proof glass. The 1,200 sqm of roof iron was designed to capture 1,260 litres of water.
The open games and bar area look out over the 100 sqm open lounge and dining area, which open to a covered alfresco entertaining deck and patio. They adjoin the 25 metre self-cleaning swimming pool.
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There are six natural dams on the near 19 hectare estate, which currently houses around 25 head of cattle a year.
It is also home to an active organic orchard of 36 assorted fruit trees.
There's a purpose-built, above-ground veggie and herb gardens, as well as a helipad.
RE/MAX Regency agent Lisa Psaras is marketing the home.
 
 
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Luxury Scenic Rim, Queensland hinterland home listed

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A five-bedroom architecturally designed Jollys Lookout property has sold.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-jollys+lookout-129268938" target="_blank">948 Mt Nebo Road</a>, the property sits on 21 hectares and offers views to Moreton Bay and the Glass House Mountains.
The $4.1 million cliffside mansion sale came on Saturday pre-auction through Joseph Lordi, of Sotheby’s International.
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<div class="__domain_group_fe_co_listing_recommendation_experiments___3_2_1" data-renderizr-id="fe-co-listing-recommendation-experiments_1">Designed by Dion Seminar Architects, the Asian-influenced home features imported large timber doors, 140-year-old imported polished teak timber floors and a landscaped courtyard with stone monuments and water features.</div>
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The residence comes with a home theatre with an automated blackout ceiling and retractable walls as well as a commercial grade kitchen.
Property Observer featured the home in its <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/design/cool-off-with-queensland-s-hottest-infinity-pools" target="_blank">hottest infinity pools</a> story in 2013.
Jollys Lookout is located 35 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
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Luxury Jollys Lookout trophy home sold

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Cintamani, the redundant Noosa hinterland weekender of US-based music producer and songwriter Mike Chapman, has sold for $4.25 million through Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Eric Seetoo and Tom Offermann.
Chapman bought for the 35 hectare property just over a decade ago for $8 million. He was willing to take $5.7 million last year.
Cintimani was built by Austrian tennis champion Thomas Muster in the mid-1990s, so of course features a championship tennis court.
Is it a replica of centre court at Flushing Meadows in New York, home of the US Open. The net posts were once installed at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
The single level, five bedroom retreat offers over 1,400 sqm of living space.
The music room and studio were sure to be a driving force behind Chapman's purchase, who famously helped pen Tina Turner's hit song Simply the Best.
Muster paid $1 million for the parcel in 1994 and sold his newly built home for $7.6 million in 2002 to Stephen Walker, the co-founder of debt collection agency Collection House, and his wife Sue.
Offermann indicated the iconic Noosa country estate was selling for substantially less than replacement costs.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
 
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Cintamani, the Noosa hinterland trophy estate, sells

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Professional surfer Wade Goodall and wife Jane are selling their Byron Bay hinterland home.
But they're not venturing far from <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bangalow-128745214" target="_blank">their current Bangalow base</a>.  
The couple, who have two daughters Violet and Jane, have recently secured a larger block just nearby where they are going to a build a new house.
McGrath Ballina agents Braden and Andrea Walters have a guide of between $1,075,000 to $1.15 million for its August 4 auction.
Wade, who was born in Bangalow, began surfing after watching VHS videos of his father.
He was signed to Billabong when he was 11, spending over 15 years with the popular surf label before he broke both his legs in quick succession.
He has been an ambassador with fashion label Vans.
The couple previously had a 1980s beach house at Moffat Beach.
When moving down from the Sunshine Coast to Bangalow, Goodall said "I’m surrounded by the most beautiful green hills and there’s waves every day".
Back in 2014 they spent $300,000 on a 690 square metre Palm-Lily Crescent land parcel, set some 13 kilometres inland from the Byron Bay coast.
Their home was built in the classic Queenslander style, set behind a white picket fence.
The modern family home with timber floors and white decor features a rear and front verandah.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a stone bench kitchen and a study nook.
Bangalow house prices have ranged from $700,000 up to $1,695,000 this year. 
A tightly-held original Bangalow farmhouse, built around 1910 for the Fowler family, sold last weekend at $1.23 million through Elders agent Duncan Lorimer.
The cottage on a 9133 square metre Fowlers Lane holding came with a $950,000 to $1,045,000 price guide.
Steven Dover set the $4,575,000 record price in 2011.
This article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Maleny House, a contemporary Sunshine Coast hinterland home that featured on ABC's Dream Houses Australia, has hit the market.
It is offered for the first time since it was constructed nearly a decade ago.
Queensland Sotheby's agents Adrian Kirwan and Hannah Dodds are marketing the home which Brisbane couple, banker Robert Hadley and his wife, Anne commissioned from their then base in Romania.
The design of the home, set 40 kilometres inland from the coast in picture-postcard lush dairy country, merges contemporary Australian design with a Japanese-inspired cultural aesthetic.
Steve Guthrie and Lindy Atkin from <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://vimeo.com/48923897" target="_blank">Noosa-based Bark Design Architects</a> designed it on the 2,000 square metre block at Wootha which had been bought in 2005.
"We just stumbled on this block of land and we couldn't resist," Robert Hadley recalled, adding they had been inspired through the years by designs of Lindsay and Kerry Clare, Adrian Poole, John Mainwaring and Glenn Murcutt. 
After living in cities for 15 years across three different countries, the couple had decided that they wanted a quieter life.
It was built with the wabi-sabi design approach by local builder Nathan Quail.
The wabi-sabi design is described as one of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete, with characteristics including asymmetry, roughness, modesty and intimacy.
"It has a simple beauty, an Asian aesthetic with an Australian touch," Robert explains.
"We were interested in the Zen philosophy of tranquiility and simplicity in the garden and the house overall.
Over the 16 month build, the couple only visited the site twice.
"We trusted our architects and they delivered," Anne said.
Robert and Anne communicated with architects Stuart Guthrie and Lindy Atkin by e-mail.
"The brief that Robert and Anne gave us was incredibly detailed," Guthrie recalled when the design was aired on the popular ABC series in 2012.
"Sometimes have a brief which is a single A4 page but this was a substantial document."
"It was an amazing brief," noted Lindy.
Maleny House was inspired by houses the couple have lived in throughout the world. They've also called Singapore and Amsterdam home before settling back in Australia.
Featuring modernist architecture of the mid 20th century, Maleny House is made up of a series of inter-connected pavilions.
"The layout of the house is essentially a central courtyard," says Atkin.
The living pavilion on the ground level contains the kitchen, dining and lounge area. Two of the three bedrooms sit upstairs.
"The kitchen is the heart of the house," Atkin suggested.
A glass framed floating walkway leads to the master bedroom which features sliding shojis which screen a large void to the living area below.
On the opposite side of the courtyard is a separate pavilion, which homes a guest room as well as a study or music room, enclosed in certified plantation-grown plywood to enhance acoustics.
Screens and walkways blend the structures comprised of glass, space-grey Australian corrugated steel and reinforced concrete.
A gabion wall, handcrafted by a stonemason, partially screens the home from public view. 
Walls in the home slide away to meld indoor and outdoor spaces.
Despite being solidly anchored the earth below, Maleny House floats above the ground, and has uninterrupted views across the Glass House Mountains National Park and as far as Moreton Bay.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Maleny, Sunshine Coast trophy home featured on ABC's Dream Build listed

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Now happily-based in Melbourne's Camberwell, former Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown and beauty therapist wife Kylie are selling their redundant Gold Coast hinterland home.
The property was bought in Kylie's name for $2.5 million in 2013 in Brown's penultimate season at the Lions.
There are two dwellings across the 2.3 hectare estate. One is the main Hampton's inspired home, the other an American-style barn.
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The main residence has four bedrooms, while the barn has a further three bedrooms, a kitchen and living area and a rumpus room upstairs.
The lower level of the barn is an entertaining lounge with a full bar. Complete with Brown's prized big V jumper having in a framed wall cabinet.
A sandstone-edged swimming pool sits off the wrap-around verandah of the main home.
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It is set for June 24 auction with 30 groups of people having inspected the home in the past two weeks
Brown won three AFL premierships over his long 14 year career at the Lions where he was a two-time All Australian and a Coleman Medallist.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
 
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