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

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

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

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

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

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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The grand dame of Australian cooking, Beverley Sutherland Smith secured $3.3 million at weekend auction for her Melbourne home which comes with kitchen where she hosted her iconic cooking school for the past five decades. 
The Mt Waverley offering was a 2,200 square metre garden estate with 1960s house with pool and court.
It was in the 1967 that foodies began attending one of Australia's first cooking schools at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/29-regent-street-mount-waverley/Property-Details-buy-residential-8892422" target="_blank">29 Regent Street</a>.
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Even American boxer George Foreman filmed a commercial for his electric grill at the house which was auctioned through Stockdale and Leggo. 
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Cooking school pioneer Beverley Sutherland Smith sells Mt Waverley home

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The property industry veteran Lyn Shaddock and his wife Jan recently snappily sold their Werai retreat, The Folly, after just four weeks on the market. 
Shaddock, chairman of Growthpoint Properties and Calibre Capital, listed the 4.7 hectare property with $2.45 million hopes with Margaret McCauley Real Estate along with <a href="https://www.cjpbowral.com.au/properties-for-sale/rural/rural-detail/TheFolly" target="_blank">Angus Yuill of Campbell Jones Property</a>.
The four bedroom, three bathroom house was built after the land was bought for $500,000 in 2001. 
The Greenhills Road property with irrigated cold climate gardens fetched $2,285,000. There is a barn built of Northern River hardwoods with mezzanine loft.
 
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The Folly, Werai sold in NSW Southern Highlands

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A private investor has purchased a 10,384sqm Queanbeyan site for $22.3 million. 
Currently Kmart Queanbeyan take up 5,176sqm and holds a 20 year lease which will continue until 2032. 
The sale was negotiated by Ben Stewart, Daniel McGrath, Andrew Palmer of Knight Frank, on behalf of vendor LaSalle Funds Management Limited.
Ben Stewart said the property forms a central presence on the local precinct’s pedestrian circuit.
"The new Queanbeyan Hospital is located approximately two blocks to the North, with both low and medium density housing located approximately 100 metres away, forming the fringe of the town centre," Mr Stewart said.
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Kmart's Queanbeyan site sold 

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The Chevron Renaissance shopping centre at Surfers Paradise has sold to private investment company Precision Group for $73.2 million.
The centre has 13,127 square metres gross lettable space with car parking for 299 vehicles.
The centre features a Coles supermarket.
Max Brenner and Liquorland are among the 57 specialty tenants.
There are 20 commercial office suites.
Simon Rooney and Chris Key at JLL were appointed by Arena to sell the Chevron Renaissance.
Colliers recently noted, with the completion of the light rail mid-way through last year came renewed interest in Surfers Paradise with a swag of recent leasing deals for both retail and office space.
The EG Funds owned buildings, The Forum and Paradise Avenue have generated a flurry of recent deals totalling 1,098sqm of retail and 500sqm of office space leased.
Colliers agent Jason Martin (left in pic) said rates in the centre range from $600 to $800 per sqm.
Colliers agent Ed Howard said in the last six weeks, approximately 500 square metre of office space has been taken in three deals in the Forum including a 314 square metre full floor lease on Level 4 to marketing group XL Marketing. 
"The promotional rate for both the Forum and Paradise Avenue is asking only $280 + GST gross (including outgoings) per sqm per annum, PLUS rent free incentives making this space some of the best value for money offices available in the city."
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Surfers Paradise Chevron Renaissance sold for $73.2 million

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The former fashion designer Jodie Boffa and her ad executive husband Matt McGrath have downsized their Palm Beach retreat to a 1970s home close to the beach. 
They secured $7.2 million from the former mining executive Geoff Plummer and his wife Linda for their hillside double block.
Boffa and McGrath, chief brand officer at Network Ten, had bought the 1,770 square metre property in 1998 for $1.75 million
It became the holiday rental,The Paramount.
David Edwards, of LJ Hooker Palm Beach, secured the sale.
The couple have spent $3.7 million closer to the beach. <a href="https://palmbeach.ljhooker.com.au/2YWF6Z/26-palm-beach-road-palm-beach" target="_blank">It had been listed with $4.3 million hopes</a> late last year.
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Nearer the beach, but 70s Palm Beach downsize for Jodie Boffa and Matt McGrath

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The three-bedroom apartment at 9/45 Wolseley Road, Point Piper sold at weekend auction for $4.1 million.
With 202 square metre internal space, it was sold to a publican by Stephen McMorrow of McGrath Edgecliff.
The unit, with 14 square front balcony, sold for $1 million over reserve, the level set after one sold for $2.95 million last year. It, set four floors below, was snapped up pre-auction.
There had been a 2010 sale of 7/45 at $3.75 million for a renovated apartment. The block's two storey renovated penthouse secured a $4.5 million sale in 2013.
There was an unusually high 10 registered bidders at the dress circle offering. 
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The whole-floor apartment last traded in 1968, reportedly bought off the plan for $93,750 by Veronica and Arthur Laundy snr, the founder of the Laundy Hotel Group. 
It was bought by Arthur Laundy jnr's nephew, Peter De Angelis.
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Publican buys dress circle Point Piper apartment from publican

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Following on from community engagement about the Plaza car park in Port Macquarie, the local council wrote to the NSW Minister for Lands seeking an opportunity to negotiate the sale of the Plaza Car Park site.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council wrote to the NSW Minister for Lands seeking similar terms those given to Woolworths.
The NSW Government then opened an expressions of interest (EOI) process <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://pmhclistening.com.au/plaza-car-park-future-commercial-use/photos/12124" target="_blank">for the site</a> with a very tight deadline.
“It will be very difficult for any company other than Woolworths to meet the deadline for submissions, given the amount of information required for a professional, detailed development design,” said Mayor, Councillor Peter Besseling advised.
“This process has clearly been designed to “tick a box”, for the government to be seen to meet a commitment to the community. It is not designed to get the best possible development outcome for the foreshore and is a token effort at best.”
“When the previous Labor government rammed through mining decisions just prior to the last state election, there was outrage.
"Now this (Liberal) government is trying to do exactly the same thing with our public foreshore.”
“Council intends to put forward an expression of interest, to keep the foreshore in public hands and to make sure that the community wishes to see a pedestrian friendly, interactive, commercial space that caters for parking are met,” said Councillor Besseling.
It has been especially galling that the Plaza car park reserve is Crown Lands for which council is the current trust manager. 
In 2010 a Foreshore Master Plan was developed which included this site.
Following significant community engagement, a draft Plan of Management was sent to the Minister for approval and placed on public exhibition but was not adopted.
The plan was changed and again placed on public exhibition by the State Government in March 2012.
Community concern has been expressed that a supermarket development on the land may not be the best and highest use of this important site.
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Woolworths wants Port Macquarie crown land car park

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The Vincent Hotel in Albert Park has had its leasehold sold by Colliers International agent Pat Connolly to the Dixon Hospitality Group.
It follows the group’s acquisitions of the Wayside Inn in South Melbourne and Station Hotel in Footscray in 2014, sales were also negotiated by Mr Connolly.
The Vincent Hotel was established as the Red Eagle Hotel by JB Leech in 1889. It was, and still is, one of the largest hotels in the inner suburbs of Melbourne.
The hotel’s name was changed to The Nest in 2005, then The Vincent in 2012. It hosted Kylie Minogue's 21st birthday.
Michael Dixon, of the Dixon Group, said the new owners intended to offer a relaxed dining atmosphere with a heavy emphasis on quality functions.
The group’s executive chef Josh Rudd has launched a new menu.
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Vincent Hotel leasehold sold to Dixon Hospitaility

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Three Melbourne hospitality premises leased by chef George Calombaris have been listed for sale by his landlord and business parter, George Sykiois.
They host Calombaris’ restaurants Gazi, The Press Club and The Press Club Projects.
Located at 2 Exhibition Street and 52 &amp; 72 Flinders Street, the sale comprises three titles on one long term lease to Calombaris' flagship businesses, under the Made Establishment banner.
There are reported expectations of around $9 million.
Mr Calombaris' popular restaurants are returning about $420,000 net annual rent.
The move has come not long after Calombaris engaged March Studios to undertake a $3 million refurbishment of the three tenancies.
The expressions of interest process closes June 25.
CBRE in conjunction with Fitzroys have secured early interest already been from private owners in the area as well as syndicates of doctors and lawyers looking to place their funds into a secure long term investment.
 
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The Press Club and Gazi premises for sale

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Mining heiress Sarah Louise Fudge has sold Spicer House, Woollahra for $5.5 million.
Her landmark home in Woollahra was listed $5 million plus hopes given her relocation to Hollywood. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-woollahra-119554003" target="_blank">The 1886-era residence Spicer House</a> was bought in May 2011 for $5.5 million from Kate Turner of the Heartland Motor Group.
The renovated house - done by Paul King - was offered through Di Jones agents Gary Sands and Jane Schumann.
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