Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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The Easter break's special Victorian auction treat - a bathing box on the Rosebud foreshore - went wanting, when it failed to sell with just the one bidder at its onsite weekend auction.
"You could start with a bid of $1 million if you like, but I won't move it to Sorrento," the Mornington Peninsula auctioneer Stephen Wilson told the crowd.
There was a $200,000 opening bid.
"It's the best boatshed and position in Rosebud," Wilson said.
Then the auctioneer placed a $225,000 vendor bid.
"You can go fishing ..you can go swimming, but here you don't need to even get sand in your feet," he said.
Just the one higher offer took the top bid to $230,000 when <a id="LPlnk30240" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-129412790" target="_blank">boatshed 82A</a> was put to auction on Saturday afternoon.
Post-auction the top bidder was told there was a $280,000 reserve price.
Some years ago it had a $345,000 asking price.
Located at the beach end of Rosebud Parade, not far from the busy cafes on Point Nepean Highway, <a id="LPlnk250717" href="https://www.norrisre.com.au/index.cfm?pagecall=property&amp;propertyID=3311136" target="_blank">boatshed 82a</a> is the closest bathing box to the pier.
With the leasehold holding is a 8m x 4m boat shed constructed of brick and a colourbond roof that dates back at least 70 years.
The smaller Rosebud boat sheds for sale start from $85,000.
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It was the quietest Easter since 2012 with just 378 homes taken to auction across the combined capitals, according to CoreLogic.
There were limited city auctions over Easter, but coastal agents across the country endeavoured to find buyers ahead of the upcoming winter hibernation.
A newly constructed four bedroom Blairgowrie home didn't find its weekend buyer either on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula.
<div>It was passed in on a $2 million vendor bid with the marketing having sought $2.2 million.</div>
<div>Set on a 688 sqm, the residence at <a id="LPlnk878221" href="https://www.melbournesothebysrealty.com/property/blairgowrie-34-charles-street" target="_blank">34 Charles Street</a> with 61 squares of space has views across Port Philip Bay.</div>
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It was designed by siblings, architect Elise Ross and construction by local luxury builder Simon Ross with plenty of use of timber, American Oak flooring, Silvertop Ash panelling and Blackbutt decking.
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"It is a family passion-project by the Ross family," Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty listing agent Hamish Opray said, noting there was a "sophisticated Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic throughout."
The three level floorplan incorporates distinct, self-contained living zones serviced by an Italian imported hydraulic lift.
There is a solar-heated glass tiled pool.
Sydney had the priciest weekend auction offering which was a vacant block at <a id="LPlnk949594" href="https://djwproperty.com.au/property/20-macintyre-crescent-sylvania-waters-nsw-2224/" target="_blank">20 Macintyre Crescent, Sylvania Waters</a>, billed as having the potential to be a holiday home.
It was an 808 sqm building block with approved plans for a luxury residence with an extra wide 30m water frontage with deep water mooring facility to accommodate vessels up to 28mertes in length plus dry dock and jet ski facilities.
The house plans have been designed by Rabi Moussawel of RM Designers.
“The vision was to design a house which made the owner feel like he was on holidays every day of the year," Moussawel said in the marketing.
"From the moment you enter the house you experience the luxurious double height ceiling space like a hotel foyer.
"This luxury home is alive with ocean drama, swaying palm trees, quiet sunrises, and flamboyant sunsets.
"It is a rare architectural masterpiece, connecting outside with inside and enjoying spectacular, unobstructed views of the water.
"Fish in the morning, swim during the day and jet ski in the afternoon.... why travel when you are already on holidays.”
DJW Property agent John Basa said it was it was passed in at $3,965,000, below its reserve price of $4.1 million.
Its last sale was in 2009 when the 1965 home was bought for $2,315,000, having sold pre GFC at $2.9 million in 2004.
Realestate.com.au advised the NSW clearance rate, based on 97 auction results over the past week, sat at 59 percent.
South Australia also secured a 59 percent success rate over the past week from 29 results.
Queensland had a 33 perecent clearance rate from 39 results.
There were two offerings at 1770, the small town promoted as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, near Gladstone where explorer Captain James Cook briefly landed in May 1770.
A detached architect-designed duplex at <a id="LPlnk616864" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-seventeen+seventy-130810014" target="_blank">4a/4b Orton Court </a>failed to sell.
With ocean views over Bustard Bay, the duplex offering was the winner of 2014 Queensland Master Builders Association award after being constructed in 2014 by Gibson Homes.
"No expense was spared in construction using corrosion resistant materials to ensure low maintenance," its PRDnationwide marketing advised.
"The properties were passed in," PRD agent James White said. They have been $3000 a week peak season asking rentals.
Orton Court is named after Captain Cook's clerk Richard Orton whose earlobes were slashed during the drunken night when Cook's crew anchored in Bustard Bay. 
A 1770 entry level home set amid tropical gardens also did not sell at <a id="LPlnk45130" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/628-captain-cook-drive-seventeen-seventy-qld/property-details-buy-residential-11083832/" target="_blank">628 Captain Cook Drive</a> though PRD. 
The classic holiday home comprised two bedrooms, open plan kitchen and living room with a large sunroom and balcony area, to capture the views. 
It last sold at $210,000 in 1991.
Victoria's success rate was put at 58 percent with just 26 results.
Rosebud was among the busiest auction locations.
A three bedroom one bathroom house, listed through Paul Cunnington and Tullie Roberts of Barry Plant, was sold at an undisclosed price.
Situated at <a id="LPlnk852269" href="https://www.barryplant.com.au/property/599338/79-first-avenue-rosebud/" target="_blank">79 First Avenue</a>, the home had come with a price guide of $520,000 to $570,000.
Set on 385 sqm, the renovated home last sold in 2008 for $290,000.
Another Rosebud property, marketed as a "grand weatherboard ready for a makeover" was pulled from auction.
The four bedroom one bathroom house set on 760 sqm, had a price guide of $520,000 to $550,000 through Barry Plant.
Situated at <a id="LPlnk782957" href="https://www.barryplant.com.au/property/599619/14-hayes-avenue-rosebud/" target="_blank">14 Hayes Avenue</a>, the listing noted the property had the potential to be subdivided or become a two unit site.
The median price for a home in Rosebud is $605,000, according to CoreLogic, with the median days on market before a sale at 32 days. 
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Rosebud bathing box fails to sell at Easter auction

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Parkmore, a historic 1891 Victorian mansion in Rosebud, the seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, has finally sold after numerous attempts.
The grand six-bedroom Victorian home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-rosebud-128521190">741-743 Point Nepean Road </a>sold for an undisclosed price having revised price hopes of $2.6 million to $2.8 million during its most recent sales campaign.
The property passed in at auction last July.
Positioned opposite the beach, last year McEwing &amp; Partners Mornington agent Quentin McEwing saw two bidders compete for the property before it was passed in at $3,175,000.
The heritage listed manor had an initial guide of $2.7 million to $3 million which was amended to a price guidance of $3.2 million to $3.5 million before the auction.
It was listed in 2017 with $3 million to $3.3 million price guidance.

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It last sold at a suburb record $2,825,000 in 2016 when bought by the property developer Robert Kampf.
Directly opposite a long sandy stretch of beach, thehouse comes with three living/dining rooms, a modern kitchen, wine cellar/cantina, six bedrooms, and an array of verandas and patios.
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Other features include heated swimming pool &amp; spa, fireplaces, sash windows and ducted heating and cooling. 
It is within short walking distance to the McCrae Plaza, the yacht club, restaurants and cafes.
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It is listed by Quentin McEwing and Marcus Gollings from McEwing &amp; Partners Real Estate.
The suburb's median house price sits around <a href="/developments/rosebud-vic-3939">$560,000</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
Rosebud was raked in late 2017 as the cheapest place to buy on the Mornington Peninsula. 
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Dromana</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$685,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Blairgowrie</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$856,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">15%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Tootgarook</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$553,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">86%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Sorrento</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.3m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">30%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">92%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Safety Beach</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$720,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">81%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rye</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$643,500</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">87%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rosebud</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$526,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">83%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Portsea</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.86m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">0%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">82%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Martha</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$935,750</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">19%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Eliza</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.1m</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">22%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mornington</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">$805,000</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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Source: Domain Group House Price Report, December quarter 2017 
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Historic Rosebud offering Parkmore finally sold

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A family home in the Lockhart Drive Estate in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula has been listed for $1.85 million hopes.
It has been offered by Flynn &amp; Co Real Estate Rosebud. 
The home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-130162298" target="_blank">27 Lockhart Drive</a> sits on 4118sqm and has four bedrooms, open plan living spaces, a theatre room,  kitchen with full butler's pantry, wine cellar, and alfresco area with outdoor kitchen. 
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Other features include automatic gates, travertine stone flooring, high square set ceilings, ducted heating, heated flooring through the master ensuite, and double garage plus additional double carport. 
It is within easy reach of the Rosebud Country Club, shops and wineries.
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="/developments/rosebud-vic-3939">$610,000</a>, according to CoreLogic.  
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Rosebud trophy home listed at $1.85 million

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Parkmore, a historic 1891 Victorian mansion in Rosebud, the seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, failed to sell at weekend auction.
McEwing &amp; Partners Mornington agent Quentin McEwing saw two bidders compete for the property before it was passed in at $3.175 million
The heritage listed manor had an initial guide of $2.7 million to $3 million which was amended to a price guidance of $3.2 million to $3.5 million..
It was listed last year with $3 million to $3.3 million price guidance.
It now comes with a price guidance of $3.2 million to $3.5 million.
It last sold at $2,825,000 in 2016 when bought by the property developer Robert Kampf.
Directly opposite a long sandy stretch of beach, the<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-128521190" target="_blank"> 741-743 Point Nepean Road</a> house comes with three living/dining rooms, a modern kitchen, wine cellar/cantina, six bedrooms, and an array of verandas and patios.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2018/6/4/rosebud%202.jpg" alt="">
Other features include heated swimming pool &amp; spa, fireplaces, sash windows and ducted heating &amp; cooling. 
It is within short walking distance to the McCrae Plaza, the yacht club, restaurants and cafes.
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It is listed by Quentin McEwing and Marcus Gollings from McEwing &amp; Partners Real Estate.
The suburb's median house price sits around <a href="/news">$560,000</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
Rosebud was raked in late 2017 as the cheapest place to buy on the Mornington Peninsula. 
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$685,000</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Blairgowrie</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$856,000</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">15%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">84%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Tootgarook</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$553,500</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">86%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Sorrento</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.3m</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">30%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">92%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Safety Beach</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$720,500</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">16%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">81%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rye</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$643,500</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">18%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">87%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Rosebud</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$526,000</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">83%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Portsea</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.86m</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">0%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">82%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Martha</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$935,750</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">19%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mount Eliza</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$1.1m</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">22%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">Mornington</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">$805,000</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">17%</td>
<td class="igc-table-cell" rowspan="1" colspan="1">91%</td>
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Historic Rosebud offering Parkmore fails to sell

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Parkmore, a historic 1891 Victorian mansion in Rosebud, a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, has been listed with suburb-record breaking hopes.
The heritage listed manor has a guide of $2.7 million to $3 million for its July 21 auction.
It last sold at $2,825,000 in 2016 when bought by the property developer Robert Kampf. 
Directly opposite a long sandy stretch of beach, the<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-128521190" target="_blank"> 741-743 Point Nepean Road</a> house comes with three living/dining rooms, a modern kitchen, wine cellar/cantina, six bedrooms, and an array of verandas and patios.
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Other features include heated swimming pool &amp; spa, fireplaces, sash windows and ducted heating &amp; cooling. 
It is within short walking distance to the McCrae Plaza, the yacht club, restaurants and cafes.
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It is listed by Quentin McEwing and Marcus Gollings from McEwing &amp; Partners Real Estate.
The suburb's median house price sits on $561,000, according to CoreLogic. 
 
 
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1890s Rosebud trophy home, Parkmore offering

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Rosebud always has plenty of bathing boxes on offer.
Just last month $77,000 was paid for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-rosebud-122107510" target="_blank">box 159</a>.
The rather large box 188 sold in October this year at $99,000.
A beach box at Rosebud is now for sale for $39,950.
<a href="https://www.norrisre.com.au/index.cfm?pagecall=property&amp;propertyID=3039620&amp;realestate=97_Rosebud_Foreshore_ROSEBUD_VIC_3939" target="_blank">Located at 97 Rosebud Foreshore</a>, the property (pictured above) is directly opposite a hotel close to the Motor Boat Harbour.
The property is offered by Norris Real Estate agent Gary Clode.
The freshly painted Box 122 wants $90,000. 
There was a $20,000 in 2009 of box 97.
The colourful box 164 sold for $22,000 last year. In 2015 box 153 fetched $31,000.
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Cheap Rosebud beachfront boxes for sale

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A Rosebud beach house sold at weekend auction for $505,500.
The weekend sale was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-123171414">2 Spray Street, Rosebud</a> (above). Shane Fox at Ray White sold it. 
The two storey three bedroom had fetched $390,000 in 2014.
Property Observer went looking for five more than could be bought at less than half a million on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Another in Rosebud is available, with YPA Estate Agents agent Chris Fahl asking between $440,000 and $480,000 for a three bedroom, one bathroom home.
Last traded for just $72,000 in 1997, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-123148958" target="_blank">12 Kennington Road</a> (below) in Rosebud is set on 679 sqm and a short walk to Port Phillip Bay.
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A beach house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud+west-123404694" target="_blank"> 9 Swans Way</a> (below) in Rosebud West is on the market for $430,000 with Basso Real Estate agent Paul Basso, having last sold for $295,000 in 2010.
<img src="/images/2016/08/26/beach2.jpg" alt="">
The renovated three bedroom investment property was bringing in $330 a week, which would show a rental yield of 3.99 percent for the new buyer.
YPA Estate Agents Sheree Hay is asking for offers between $430,000 and $470,000 for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rye-123225954">1 Hackworth Road</a> (below) in Rye.
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It's a three bedroom, one bathroom home on a corner allotment with a wood fire pizza oven in the back yard.
It last traded for $286,000 in 2008.
Just touching the $500,000 barrier is this three bedroom, single level home in Safety Beach, which only traded last year for $350,000.
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-vic-safety+beach-123434298" target="_blank">38/113 Country Club Drive</a> (below) is priced at $499,000 through YPA Estate Agents Ben Nutbean and Jade Springer.
<img src="/images/2016/08/26/country.jpg" alt="">
Back to Rosebud, where Darren Sadler at Eview Property Group wants offers over $475,000 for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-123189394">28 Sunningdale Road </a>(below)<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-rosebud-123189394">.</a>
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Last sold in 2010 for $375,000, the three bedroom, two bathroom renovated family home offers an open plan living area with large back yard. 
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