There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Kirribilli

Award-winning, sustainable developer Stable Properties is set to take on a rare new development in&nbsp;one of Sydney’s most prestigious enclaves.

Stable, led by founding directors&nbsp;Ed Horton and Danny Flynn, have created a point of difference in the development space, looking to&nbsp;restore and redefine existing buildings and heritage properties.&nbsp;

Finalists in the Property Council of Australia’s Awards for Best Heritage Development, are seeking to recycle&nbsp;a dated mid-century red-brick building in the exclusive suburb of Kirribilli.&nbsp;

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Taking up a prime corner site at 20 Waruda Street, the project will look to keep in with the surrounding 20th Century Art-Deco architecture, with the current building kept intact, restored to provide a modern facade, along with additional and extended floorspace.&nbsp;

Designed by Nettleton Tribe, a clearly defined two-storey base forms a podium which integrates the steep sloping topography of the site, along with defining the public domain and improving the streetscape character.&nbsp;

Seven whole-floor, three-bedroom apartments will be delivered across the project, with each residence generously proportioned, spanning 233 sqm.&nbsp;

Each of the apartments will feature solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers, making it one of the first sustainable high-density development, with next generation smart technologies set to be included as well.&nbsp;

Oriented and designed to maximise on the sweeping southern views, each residence will extend to expansive balconies which take in the Sydney Harbour, The Opera House, the Sydney CBD and the Harbour Bridge.

“This size of apartments, together with their quality and sustainable characteristics, is rare and as a result, will add further to the product diversity in this precinct, supporting identified demand,” Nettleton Tribe said in their application plans.&nbsp;

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“Demand for large three-bedroom-plus apartments, to replace impressive family homes, particularly from the Upper North Shore, is growing and market availability is rare and limited.”

“These apartments will fill this gap and add to apartment diversity within the immediate area.”

The proposed architectural language, being conscious of the sensitivities within the Heritage Conservation Area of Kirribilli, is contemporary with an emphasis on simple expression of forms and materials.

A layering of elements add texture and visual interest to the facade, while a considered palette creates a juxtaposition to the adjacent buildings.&nbsp;

Previously Stable developed The Burcham in Rosebery, the regeneration of the old Wrigley’s factory.

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Stable, led by founding directors Ed Horton and Danny Flynn, have created a point of difference in the development space, looking to restore and redefine existing buildings and heritage properties

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First look: Stable Properties lodge plans for new Kirribilli apartments

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Art collector Lisa Paulsen and her husband, retired shipping executive Egil Paulsen, have listed their waterfront Kirribilli apartment.
The have expectations of an $11.5 million record for the three-bedroom apartment set in a block of six.
The north-facing waterfront apartment with boat facilities on Elamang Avenue apartment cost $5.5 million in 2014.
David Gillan, of Ray White, has scheduled a December 3 auction.
Kirribilli’s apartment record is $10,796,400 for an apartment bought by PNG expat Ingrid Richardson, an associate of former PNG prime minister Peter O’Neill, two years ago.
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Art collector Lisa Paulsen lists Kirribilli luxury apartment

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The Kirribilli apartment of the MAFS star Cameron Merchant, was sold post-auction earlier this month. 
The one bedroom had been passed in at $875,000 at its lacklustre June auction.
Merchant, who is still with his now-pregnant wife from the Channel Nine show Jules Robinson, got just the two bids.
Jordan Black and Nigel Mukhi, from DiJones Chatswood, had the listing.
Their discussions appeared serious as he stared down the prospect of a serious loss on his investment.
Negotiations continued for 80 minutes after the auction.
The pair married properly after the 2018 series concluded.
Merchant bought the property for $941,000 in 2017, before he took part in the Channel Nine experimental show.
At the time he was working for cricket bat brand Spartan and was playing first grade cricket for Manly.
He was expecting to make a loss on the one bedroom Fitzroy Street unit, with around $900,000 being sought in its pre-auction price guidance. 
The mildly art deco Nottingham block has 12 units with its last one bedroom sale last December at $900,000.
The pair are said to be looking to upsize together.
Merchant also owns an investment apartment in Dee Why he bought for $720,000 in 2014.
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Married at First Sight's Cameron Merchant sells Kirribilli apartment

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His heart has long been at Collaroy Beach but increasingly it appears Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler’s head is in Kirribilli.

The NRL legend, who played more than 300 first grade games including two premiership wins, bought a two-bedroom Federation-style harbourfront apartment in Kirribilli for $3.1 million.

Agent chatter on the lower north shore cannot confirm if Hasler and his wife Christine will leave behind the northern beaches home they have lived in since 2014 to downsize in Kirribilli.

But one thing is certain, the harbourside suburb is an attractive investment for the footy coach.

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Hasler bought a five-bedroom Victorian terrace in prestigious Carabella St, Kirribilli in December 2014 for $5.01 million and flipped it 18 months later after a thorough renovation for $6.2 million.

His latest investment in Holbrook Ave is in the 1918 boutique block The Walder and features high ceilings, oak floorboards and a bay window overlooking the harbour across to the eastern suburbs.

But it is unlikely Hasler will leave behind his long-term home right on the sand at Collaroy Beach, a postcode he shares with fellow NRL legends Matty Johns and Greg “Brandy” Alexander, and which is nice and close to the Sea Eagles training grounds.

Hasler bought the beach house in 2014 for $2.82 million and built up a retaining wall, which has allowed the home to survive storms.

 

 
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A Kirribilli apartment has smashed the suburb record, selling for nearly $10.8 million.
The apartment, which sold quietly off-market recently, had been asking $8.5 million when it was marketed in 2015 (above and below). It sold for $10,796,400
Set in the Kirribilli Grande complex on the dress circle Kirribilli Avenue fronting the harbour, the apartment sits on the ground floor of the block of just eight.
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It has uninterrupted views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in their entirety.
Built in the early 2000's, the apartment has three bedrooms, including a master with a walk in wardrobe, and two bathrooms.
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The open plan living area opens to a garden. 
It features a music and TV entertainment system, integrated inside and out. 
McGrath North Sydney agent Nigel Mukhi is credited with securing the sale which topped the previous high, set in the same building when a 250 sqm three bedder a few floors up sold for $8 million in 2016.
That sale only bettered the record a few months earlier, again in the Kirribilli Grande complex, when a similar size unit on the floor above sold for $7.65 million.
 
 
 
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The Edgewater, Kirribilli unit once owned by the late king of television variety, Graham 'Gra Gra' Kennedy has snappily sold for $3.35 million. 
The waterfront apartment block offering at 6/25 Waruda Street was sold by investor Elizabeth Stuart who was expecting $3 million.
It was 1984 when the television industry legend bought into the Waruda Street block. Kennedy, the six-time Gold Logie winner who died in 2005, sold in 1993 for $750,000.
It had been his Sydney bolthole after selling his Viret Street, Hunters Hill riverfront home for $820,000 in 1987 and then buying in the Southern Highlands at Canyonleigh.
At the time Kennedy dismissed reports of a departure from Sydney to his home town, Melbourne, one suggesting he was missing "the weddings and the restaurants."
"I think they might have meant I miss the wide streets," he told me.   
For a time the apartment block was celebrity city for ex-Melbournites as other owners included fellow television entertainer Daryl Somers and Peter Faiman.
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Edgewater, Kirribilli unit once owned by late king of television Graham Kennedy sold for $3.35 million. 

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Tiny offerings were popular at weekend auctions with big prices outlaid. 
A New York-style studio pad in St Kilda, with compact vogue styling, fetched $346,000.
The chic studio at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk990290" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-128431886" target="_blank" title="www.realestate.com.au">18/33 Grey Street </a>(top) had a $220,000 plus price guide with a $240,000 reserve.
The 46 sqm studio space has been a $290 a week rental.
It last sold at $140,000 in 2003.
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In Sydney a one-bedroom harbour front apartment in Kirribilli sold for $1,875,000 (below).
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Listed for the first time in more than 50 years, the 60 sqm apartment, with sunroom, last sold for about £8000.
The <a id="x_mcntLPlnk302195" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-kirribilli-128440198" target="_blank">2/11 Waruda Street offering</a> in The Venetian had a panorama encompassing the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
There were 701 auctions held in Sydney returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 55.8 per cent. 
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Sydney's highest sales included <a id="x_mcntLPlnk884472" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-cremorne-128387406" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">50 Ellalong Road, Cremorne</a> (below) which is reported to have sold for $4,125,000.  
The brick four bedroom 1930s Art Deco house on 720sqm has polished timber herringbone floors, high ceilings, large bay windows and ornate period lead light window.
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The highest preliminary clearance rate was recorded in Adelaide where 72.7 per cent of the 44 reported auctions were successful.
In Melbourne the Australian cricketer Peter Siddle sold his Parkville investment at weekend auction securing some $120,000 above his reserve.
The two-bedroom pad at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk291489" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-parkville-128413806" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">202/228 The Avenue</a> came on the market with its first bid of $900,000.
Bidding swept past the reserve, with the second floor offering knocked down at $1 million to one of the two downsizer bidders (below). It sold to an owner occupier in her 50s.
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Siddle had lived in Arcadia, the Fender Katsalidis-designed apartment set on the fringe of the Royal Park Golf Course for four or five years after purchasing it in December 2008.
“We were training at the MCG back then," the bowler told the Sunday Herald Sun.
"The access to the airport and with all the parks around it’s a nice area to be in,” he said.
The Parkville apartment last sold for $575,000 in late 2008, reflecting six percent annual price growth. It features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large open-plan layout that flows to a balcony overlooking parkland.
The agent Lou Rendina had been quoting $800,000 to $880,000 for the flat that had been last available to rent when advertised at $560 a week in 2013.
Siddle and wife Anna Weatherlake are currently building in bayside Black Rock.
In nearby Hampton, the childhood home of Shane Warne was passed in at auction when offered for the second time in less than 18 months (below).
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The auction only saw vendor bids that topped out at $1.45 million for the three-bedroom house at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk29603" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/229-thomas-street-hampton-vic/property-details-buy-residential-11870149/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">229 Thomas Street, Hampton</a>.
The bungalow was bought as an investment for $1.55 million after it passed in at April auction last year. It has been rented since at $1000 a week. 
Nick Johnstone agent Alan McGillivray said an offer matching the vendor bid had been received, but no sale had yet been achieved.
Its price guidance was $1,350,000 to $1,485,000.
It’s where the spin king spent his first years before relocating with parents Keith and Brigitte in 1976, aged seven.
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Melbourne was the busiest city for auctions, with 988 homes going under the hammer, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 58.7 per cent.
Kevin Brogan, the CoreLogic auction analyst noted over the same week last year, there were 1,129 auctions held in Melbourne, returning a clearance rate of 71 per cent.
National auction volumes increased significantly over the week with 1,991 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, up from just 904 last week when auction volumes were lower due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
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The preliminary national clearance rate was 56.9 per cent this week. 
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_0" align="left">Sydney</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_0" colspan="2">36 Windsor St, Paddington NSW 2021, 4 br House, PPD</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_0">$4,280,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_1" align="left">Melbourne</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_1" colspan="2">42 Mayston St, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, 4 br House, Marshall White Boroondara</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_1">$3,200,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_2" align="left">Adelaide</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_2" colspan="2">10 Elderslie Av, Fitzroy SA 5082, 5 br House, Klemich Real Estate</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_2">$1,426,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_3" align="left">Brisbane</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_3" colspan="2">282 Kent St, Teneriffe QLD 4005, 4 br House, Ray White Rural</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_3">$2,125,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_4" align="left">Canberra</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_4" colspan="2">7A Elder St, Braddon ACT 2612, 4 br House, LJH Dickson</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_4">$1,450,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_0" align="left">Sydney</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_0" colspan="2">11/56-58 Warialda St, Kogarah NSW 2217, 1 br Unit, ELD</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_0">$490,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_1" align="left">Melbourne</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_1" colspan="2">907/18 Mt Alexander Rd, Travancore VIC 3032, 2 br Unit, Pagan</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_1">$292,500</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_2" align="left">Adelaide</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_2" colspan="2">82A Clairville Rd, Campbelltown SA 5074, 3 br House, BP Adelaide</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_2">$356,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_3" align="left">Brisbane</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_3" colspan="2">8 Margaret St, Rochedale South QLD 4123, 3 br House, R&amp;H</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_3">$440,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_4" align="left">Canberra</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_4" colspan="2">2 Dallachy Pl, Page ACT 2614, 2 br House, RW Canberra</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_4">$425,000</td>
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The images of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the French President Emmanuel Macron looked fantastique last week on the lawn at Kirribilli House.
But are taxpayers getting value for money, when these days the home is used principably for dinners and press conferences?
With views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, both Kirribilli House and the neighbouring Admiralty House, there for the Governor-General's pleasure, rank among the city's most prestigious real estate. 
The Gothic Revival residence has been the Prime Minister's Sydney home since the 1930s, but I'd suggest Treasurer Scott Morrison's budget tonight ought signal one or maybe both homes should be sold. Let them just entertain in Canberra at The Lodge and Government House.
It was last flagged in 2004 when the then Federal Opposition leader Mark Latham foreshadowed that he would sell the harbourside mansion.
John and Janette Howard stayed put.
At the time it elicited speculation it could fetch around $50 million which would be handy revenue, but more importantly send a stocktaking message.
Even had Malcolm and Lucy opted to downsize from their Point Piper harbour front, the question still needs to be asked.
While it might not go down well with those who politicians who like icons, the Federal Government should not be Sydney-centric.
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Icon homes ought be considered for government selloff at Kirribilli 

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The former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie have snappily sold their renovated Kirribilli terrace for $3.45 million.
It's a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-kirribilli-127738714" target="_blank">quick flip for the couple</a>, who only paid $2.6 million in late 2016.
McGrath Neutral Bay agent Nigel Mukhi had a guide of $2.9 million. After 90 groups went through and it sold to downsizers from Pymble.
The Quinn's are also selling their Berry weekender, an 1880s country weatherboard, which has been restored by the couple who paid $710,000 four years ago.
They're set to upgrade and base themselves in the South Coast village.
Quinn stepped down from Stockland Group in 2012.
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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie are on the move again in Kirribilli.
They've listed<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-kirribilli-127738714" target="_blank"> the luxury terrace</a> bought just 14 months ago, deciding they will likely spend most of their time at Gladys, their 1880s Berry cottage which cost $710,000 in 2014.
The two bedroom, two bathroom apartment cost $2,602,000 having had a guide of $2.45 million.
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It's now back up for sale through McGrath Neutral Bay agents Nigel Mukhi and Jordan Black.
Quinn and wife Julie were downsizing at the time, selling their nearby four level waterfront for $7.2 million.
Quinn retired from Stockland Group in 2012 as one of the longest-serving chief executives in the property sector.
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