A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

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First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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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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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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Tiny spaces getting big prices at weekend auction

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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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