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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Joel Robinson

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

Portsea

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Seabird, the Mornington Peninsula weekender of embattled bikie lawyer John Voitin has been sold.
Voitin built the property in 2000 after paying $150,000 for the 1,235 square metre block in 1999.
The four bedroom, architect-designed home features a limestone open fireplace that adjoins a sunroom with wet bar.
Glass walls open to the pavilion style entertainment deck which meets the tennis court in the private garden.
A bikie taskforce police raided his former business in 2018.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Portsea weekender of bikie lawyer John Voitin sells

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Moonya, the Portsea trophy home on the Mornington Peninsula clifftop, has sold.
There had been a guide of $20 million to $22 million to secure the property, so likely to be the peninsula's second biggest sale, only behind the $26 million Ilyuka in 2010.
Moonya, on 2,800 square metres over two titles, features a six bedroom Hamptons-style home.
There's a two level tennis pavilion next to the tennis court and a swimming pool in the Paul Bangay gardens.
The tennis court block was offered unsuccessfully last summer as separate holding.
An accountant has placed a caveat on the property following its sale, but just who will emerge as the buyer remains shrouded in secrecy.
Peninsula Sotheby's agents Rob Curtain and Danielle Veins secured the deal for the vendors, Zenith Interiors co-founder John Fisher and wife Jenny.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Portsea trophy home Moonya sold

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Moonya, the Portsea trophy home and one of the Mornington Peninsula's finest properties, has hit the market.
Listed with a guide of $20 million to $22 million, a sale at that price would make it the most expensive home since Ilyuka sold at Portsea for $26 million in 2010, a Mornington Peninsula record.
It's been listed by John and Jenny Fisher, the founders of international furniture company Zenith Interiors. 
The clifftop is set on 2,800 square metres over two titles, with the tennis court block having been offered unsuccessfully last summer as separate holding.
The sprawling Hamptons-style home has six bedrooms, a home office and a gym.
The master is located on the second level, complete with its own walk in wardrobe, ensuite, sitting room and ocean facing balcony.
There's a two level tennis pavilion next to the tennis court and a swimming pool in the Paul Bangay gardens.
Peninsula Sotheby's agents Rob Curtain and Danielle Veins have the listing.
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Portsea trophy home Moonya listed with $22 million hopes

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The property spruiker turned media magnate in the making, Antony Catalano and wife Stefanie have spent $5.6 million to buy back at Portsea, on the Mornington Peninsula.
It was marketed as Portsea's ultimate beach house.
The private estate on 2,330 square metres has a contemporary five bedroom home with a separate study and parent's retreat.
The open plan kitchen, living and dining area opens to an alfresco deck that meets a signature oval swimming pool.
A full size mod grass tennis court and trampoline are located in the manicured grounds. 
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Peninsula Sotheby's agents Rob Curtain and Patrick Sinn secured the sale. 
Catalano, the former boss of the Domain, recently spent $30 million off the plan for one of the penthouses in Tim Gurner's St Kilda project St Moritz.
Earlier this year he bought the Australian Community Media's portfolio of 160 regional newspapers.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Former Domain boss Antony Catalano buys back into Portsea

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Stuart and Nicole Patterson, founding partners of Pattersons Insurerbuild, Australia's largest specialised insurance repairer, have emerged as $9.6 million buyers in Portsea.
The weatherboard house had been a holiday home for the Langford family for more than seven decades. 
The family is descended from Clements Langford, a noted master builder and philanthropist.
He was involved in the construction of the spires of St Paul’s Cathedral in the city.
Set on a 1,410 square metre clifftop parcel, the original family home comprises three bedrooms, a bunk room, open plan living with fireplace and a verandah with sea views.
Liz Jensen and Gerald Delany from Kay &amp; Burton Portsea sold the property. 
Stuart Patterson is the managing director of the company that was founded in 1996. 
The Pattersons city home is a luxury Toorak mansion that cost $15.6 million in 2016. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Insurerbuild partners emerge as $9.6 million Portsea buyers

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Management consultant Chris Livitsanis has sold his Portsea home, without water views, for almost $6 million.

<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/28-wildcoast-rd-portsea-vic-3944" target="_blank">The architect-designed home</a> was built after he bought the vacant building block in 2015 for $900,000.

It is understood to have sold to pharmaceutical and medical cannabis consultant Con Tangalakis.

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The home was designed by architect Dominic Piccolo as a five-bedroom, six-bathroom house.

It came with an initial $6.2 million to $6.4 million price guide through Liz Jensen at Kay &amp; Burton.

The Australian Financial Review dubbed Livitsanis a "house flipper".

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Livitsanis's prior's weekender Dreamweaver, the Portsea back beach offering that fetched $3.5 million having been passed in at 2014 auction on a $3.5 million vendor bid.

It had been on and off the market over the past two years with an asking price of $3.5 million.

The two-storey Cheviot Road home with gas and solar-heated lap pool and spa plus championship Modgrass tennis court was sold to Arthur and Effie Charlaftis.

He is the former REA Group chief operating officer.
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Medical cannabis consultant Con Tangalakis buys at Portsea

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The former Australian cricket captain turned commentator Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have bought in Portsea.
The couple paid $3.51 million for the home, close to Fishermans Beach which had a $775,000 build in 2009.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom will be a weekender from their home on Brighton’s “golden mile”, which they bought for $10 million in 2013.
The two levels home has a resort style heated pool and spa along with in-ground trampoline and basketball practice area on its 1,068 square metres.
It was sold by Sothebys who struggled to find a buyer with the property listed for more than 300 days.
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Ricky and Rianna Ponting buy Portsea weekender

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The priciest Victoria long weekend auction offering was a Portsea listing with $2.8 million to $3 million hopes, but it was passed in with out any bid from buyers.
The modernised five bedroom, two bathroom <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/50-franklin-road-portsea-vic/property-details-buy-residential-12300197/" target="_blank">50 Franklin Road home</a> sits on a 1300 sqm holding.
It last sold for $1.8 million in 2015 with a new kitchen, with cool room, a loggia with bbq, plus the rear garden pool and cabana among its subsequent renovations.
It has an epicurean kitchen with Caesarstone island, Miele and Smeg ovens, integrated dishdrawers and freezer, a butler’s pantry and restaurant style cool room fit for a master chef.
There was bore water for the gardens.
RT Edgar agent Ilze Moran placed a $2.8 million vendor bid at the onsite auction.
It was sold later on the weekend at an undisclosed price.
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Franklin Road, Portsea trophy home sold post-auction

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A Portsea bathing box cum boatshed is set to break the bathing box record in Victoria.
The box, number 8 at Point King Beach, has a guide of $450,000 to $495,000 for its January 20 auction.
Liz Jensen and Lorna Duffy at Kay &amp; Burton Portsea are conducting the marketing.
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The listing photos shop a deep beach box, littered with paddle boards, bodyboards, a kayak and lifejackets.
It has an exposed insulated roof.
Bathing box number 1, just further down the beach, is <a href="/expert-insights/buying/bathing-box-1-point-king-road-portsea-listed-for-australia-day-auction">up for auction on Australia Day</a> with a guide of $300,000 to $330,000.
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Boatshed 8 Point King Beach, Portsea listed with high hopes for January auction

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A bathing box built in the early 1960s on Point King Beach at Portsea has hit the market.
The box, with a small deck and steps leading to its entrance, maintains its original wooden features, including a rear bench and shelving.
It has been <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-other-vic-portsea-130147850" target="_blank">offered publicly for the first time</a> by Ilze Moran and Warwick Anderson from RT Edgar Portsea. 
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They have a set a potential guide of $300,000 to $330,000 for bathing box 1 Point King Road at its Australia Day auction.
The most recent sale on the bay was in April last year when <a href="/news/brighton-bathing-box-plus-cranbourne-north-sales-among-weekend-auction-records">one of Brighton's newest beach boxes</a> sold for $337,000.
Another offering further down the Portsea beach is where <a href="/expert-insights/buying/boatshed-8-point-king-beach-portsea-listed-with-high-hopes-for-january-auction">bathing box number 8</a> has been listed with a $450,000 to $495,000 guide for its January 20 auction.
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Portsea sales have neared $1 million.
The Portsea boatshed was sold for close to $1 million <a href="/news/portsea-boatshed-sells-for-just-shy-of-1-million">by the Boykett family</a>.
Changing hands for the first time in almost 70 years, boatshed 17 Fisherman’s Bend Foreshore had been listed with an asking range of $910,000 and $1 million in mid-2018.
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Kay &amp; Burton secured <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-portsea-129683114" target="_blank">the sale of the boatshed</a>, which is not connected to power or water.
The buyers were local holidaymakers.
The last Fisherman’s Beach sale by Kay &amp; Burton was in 1991.
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The last confirmed record price was when Portsea boat shed 23 fetched a record $615,000 in late 2015.
Set at the foot of the track to Shelley Beach it had been tightly held for over four decades.
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