Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

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Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

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A Northern Territory apartment has popped in tenth place in SQM's nationwide top ten discounted properties as a new entry. The two bedroom unit, 13/83 Aralia Street, Rapid Creek, NT was first listed for $349,000 in the beginning of 2015. 
According to SQM, after a year on the market, the vendor knocked this price down to a more comfortable $280,000 in February 2016 and has since cut a further $30,000 from the price to list at $250,000. 
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One of the two Wombarra homes central to an ongoing saga concerning disgraced trade unionist leader Kathy Jackson and her partner Michael Lawler, the former Fair Work vice-president, is for sale.
The house at <a href="https://www.raywhite.com/nsw/wombarra/1455507/" target="_blank">30 Dam Road</a> is owned by the Sydney barrister suffering from dementia, David Rofe. The cul-de-sac home was bought in June 2014 for $1.35 million by Rofe, who lives with a ­dedicated carer in Sydney, and the house has now been deemed irrelevant to his needs.
The house, which sits side by side with the home of Jackson, now has a price guide of between $1.4 million and $1.5 million through Ray White’s Mattias Samuelsson for its May 21 auction.
Ms Jackson was revealed as being included in one of Mr Rofe’s wills two years ago, and could receive up to 10 per cent of his estimated $30 million estate.
Ms Jackson’s home is the subject of claims by the Health Services Union after the Federal Court found she had rorted $1.4 million as national secretary of the union. 
The union is battling Mr ­Lawler, who also placed a caveat over the home.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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The long-time Surry Hills terrace of the veteran art dealer Rex Irwin has been listed for sale.
It ties in with his intended late 2016 retirement, after having turned 75.
He remains until then at the Olsen Irwin gallery in Woollahra, with his business partner, Tim Olsen.
Irwin, who was born in India in 1941, studied in England where he went into the wine trade.
It was in the early 1960s that he turned to art.
The purchase of the three level Surry Hills terrace came in 1968 costing $10,000.
The three bedroom, two bathroom Mort Street property goes to auction on May 9 through John Knott at Laing &amp; Simmons Woollahra who has given $1.75 million price guidance.
It is likely to sell to a family who want proximity to the primary and secondary schools. 
"I want to find a cottage on the South Coast," he said.
"Something like a former school house where I can just read.
"There will be no book coming from me," he proclaims.
His lasting artist/gallery relationships have been with the local painter, Nicholas Harding and internationally with the German-born, British painter, Lucian Freud.
He laments modern art selling saying it had become far less personal.
"I've tried changing with it, but maybe I am of the past.
"The art buyers have seen the work on the website, they come in, say that it is marvellous and then pay with a card.
"In day past I'd make a pot of coffee and have a conversation."
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Art dealer Rex Irwin lists Surry Hills terrace

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Louise King, who sought to mine the world's largest gold deposit in Russia with then merchant banker, Malcolm Turnbull, has still has her Narrabeen beachfront listed.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-narrabeen-122185478" target="_blank">It went to auction last weekend</a> when passed in on a $6 million vendor bid.
Built in 2010, the resort style family home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, home theatre and a gym.
Set on a level 825 sqm, the property features an all-weather outdoor entertaining haven with wood fireplace, a large designer pool and a jacuzzi amid tropical gardens.
King, who was born, Melnikoff, in Australia of Russian aristocracy, paid $5 million for the property in 2013.
King had previously been married to well-known mining magnate Ian Macnee, who collaborated with the Turnbull merchant bank.
Prior to her split with Macnee, the three had worked closely together on a Russian gold mining project in Siberia.
Louise has written a book about the experience which is yet to be published.
Louise sold her company Labstaff, the world's first scientific employment agency and is now spearheading Recruitment Academy.
Nathan Tse of McGrath Manly has the property.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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The veteran television producer, Peter Abbott - who was the original voice of Big Brother - has listed his Neutral Bay home.
Abbott's TV producing portfolio includes Big Brother, Dancing with the Stars and Top Gear Australia.
He was briefly working on on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 
Abbott, who has more than 30 years production experience in Australia, bought the property for $3.25 million in 2013.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-neutral+bay-122333578" target="_blank">The five Shellcove Road bedroom home</a> goes to auction May 7 through McGrath Mosman agents Scott Thornton and Nick Gittoes.
Set on on 990 sqm land parcel, the property features a top level master suite with a home office, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
The agents are marketing the home as where "beauty meets modern." 
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Veteran television producer Peter Abbott lists Neutral Bay home

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LA-based actor Simon Baker might have a new neighbour at his Bondi Beach bolthole, or perhaps move to secure three quarters of the top floor of his lowrise apartment complex.
One of the other two apartments with rooftop patio has just been listed through Raine &amp; Horne agent Hannah Bouskila for May 5 auction.
Set on the Ben Buckler peninsula in an art deco building of just seven,<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-north+bondi-122355678" target="_blank"> the 69 sqm apartment offering has two bedrooms, two bathrooms</a> plus its all important 66 sqm roof terrace. 
Baker's adjoining three bedroom apartment spreads over 135 sqm and takes up half of the roof, fitted with a covered bbq kitchen.
It is a near beachfront $2.63 million Bondi bolt hole which Baker purchased in 2014.
It's unsure whether Baker has seen the auction board sign that went up this week in front of the two storey block on Hastings Parade.
You'd imagine he'd have been called by his buyer's agent Janne Sutcliffe.
Prices on the headland parade have ranged between $1.2 million and $2 million over recent weeks. 
The Logie award winning actor is regularly spotted enjoying the beach lifestyle at Australia’s most famous beach when ever he's here from LA.
A sale to Baker would further increase the longtime Mentalist stars eastern suburbs property portfolio.
He paid $6.5 million last July for a Bronte hillside home having lived in LA with his wife Rebecca Rigg and their three children since the mid 1990's.
He also owns in the Byron Bay hinterland.
The 45-year-old Baker has turned director, preparing for his forthcoming film, an adaptation of Tim Winton's disturbing novel Breath which he will star in and co-produce.
The coastal Australian setting has seen Baker film at Bronte Beach.
Baker wouldn't be the first to start on a complete top floor aquisition of an apartment block in North Bondi.
There was also former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes secured two top floor apartments for around $5.5 million, which adjoined his earlier $1.6 million acquisition.
The chairman of Caledonia Investments Michael Darling and wife Manuela Darling-Gansser paid $14 million for an entire Ramsgate Avenue apartment complex in 2011.
Sold by retired IT entrepreneur Neill Miller, Darling then commissioned son-in-law and architect Nick Tobias to design the family compound project.
The plan was for the Darling's to live in an apartment which covered the whole top floor, with the lower floors converted to a recreation space for his children and grandchildren.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Neighbouring beach pad to actor Simon Baker listed

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Retired publicans Peter and Kalli Winter have their modern Georgian-inspired, East Melbourne terrace listed for sale.
The two level <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/180-hotham-st-east-melbourne-vic-3002" target="_blank">180 Hotham Street</a> terrace includes three interconnecting living rooms, one opening to a courtyard.
There are three bedrooms.
The couple, who once owned Fitzroy’s Provincial Hotel, reportedly expect between $5 million and $5.5 million.
When is a pre-purchase building inspection a must?  What do they entail?  How does one interpret the results?  What defects can be fixed and which ones should prompt you to walk away. Jarrod McCabe, associate director, Wakelin Property Advisory and Peter Alexander, building inspector, Safehome Building Inspections present a webinar for Victorian home buyers on April 20. <a href="https://wakelin.com.au/inspection" target="_blank">Click here to register</a>.
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Modern East Melbourne Georgian-style trophy home

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The Somers beachfront offering steeped in book publishing history didn't secure its next chapter when auctioned yesterday.
It was listed by Elizabeth Lane, research author and daughter of Penguin Books co-founder Richard Lane.
There was a $3.4 million vendor bid for <a href="https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/property-details-52-54-The-Promenade-Somers/359956#.Vwn9ZDZ96AI" target="_blank">52-54 The Promenade</a>, with the seven bedroom Mornington Peninsula home now having a $3.75 million asking price through Iain Carmichael, of Jellis Craig, in conjunction with Kay &amp; Burton.
The early 1990s Young, Lehmann Architects-designed home sits in low maintenance two acre gardens by the landscape designer David Wood.
Ms Lane has maintained thousands of Penguin books - with their bright orange spine - as well as diaries and other memorabilia, which she intends to gift to the University of Melbourne library following the sale.
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A trophy home estate has been listed in Narre Warren.
The equestrian estate is at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-narre+warren+north-121990850" target="_blank">291-297 Harkaway Road</a>.
It is rural living priced at over $9 million, a property created by a master builder.
The home is spread across 100 squares of living space and is seven-star rated, so it offers luxury combined with a low carbon footprint.
There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms, fully serviced art studio, dressing room and formal and informal living with French oak flooring, Horus Art Italian tiling and valley views from every window.
The self-contained indoor pool and entertaining area has won many awards.
The interior French provincial styling has a twist of the Parisian décor, and flows into the 8ha grounds, planted with thousands of fruiting and ornamental trees.
For the horse and animal lovers the property, neighbouring Balmoral Estate, is fully catered for with stables and crushed sawdust yards. A concrete ramp from the stables leads to a full ménage and fencing is property wide.
The whole 20 acres is watered from the dam and tanks and there is over 600,000 litres of water storage.
Thousands of trees have been planted over the past years, including Crepe Myrtles, Crab Apples, Oak trees &amp; Ornamental Pears to mention a few.
Kristen Turner of Peake Real Estate has the offering.
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Narre Warren equestrian estate listed

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Anytime fitness co-founder Jacinta McDonell has listed her Balmain home.
McDonell, who oversees a gym empire of 420 clubs across Australia paid $3.3 million in 2014 for the Terry Street home.
McDonell is looking to head east for the kid's schooling.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-balmain-122269330" target="_blank">Set on a 348 sqm block</a>, the reinvention of a double-fronted sandstone residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
A heated mineral pool is met by an entertainers terrace with a built in barbecue and a self contained guest cottage.
Cobden &amp; Hayson agent Matthew Hayson is expecting $3.5 million at its April 28 auction.
She made a recent Byron Bay hinterland purchase, spending $2.1 million for Ammamead last October.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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