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

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

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The car racing property developer, Ash Samadi allegedly owes 19 tradies and businesses more than $900,000 from work on his Surry Hills residential/hotel project, Botanik.

Samadi, who races a $680,000 Audi, <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/01/23/18/32/high-flying-developer-owes-nearly-one-million-dollars-tradies-claim" target="_blank">was exposed on last night's A Current Affair</a>, who spotted him coming out of Bunnings Clovelly wheeling a wheel barrow needed for one of his latest projects.

Builders, carpenters, electricians, and pavers are among those who say Samadi owes them collectively a $911,200 at Surry Hills.

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The liquidator's report advises that the company advised there were cost overruns on the project, "with a former director making unauthorised approval of a number of contract variations who had ignored the protocol of pre-seeking the consent to cover overruns from the Samadi Immobilier Trust."

Ash Samadi was described by the liquidator as a "shadow or de facto director."

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Confronted by A Current Affair, Samadi said the alleged complaints would have to be settled in court.

Rather than head off in his Mecedes Jeep, he alighted a bus towards the Junction, albeit without an Opal card.

One business did take on the Samadi Trust in court and won a judgement for $29,000, however, the Immobillier company where Samadi was a former director has been placed into liquidation and the money owed never paid.  

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The Samadi Group have four projects in Surry Hills, three next door to each other on Elizabeth Street, and the other nearby on Foveaux Street.

Samadi lives in a $16.5 million home in Sydney's Point Piper, which was briefly listed for sale last year. It was passed in at $16.5 million. It was bought in his mother's name.

The Samadi Immobilier company has made loans to Samadi, with a loan from his mother totalling just over $5.55 million. 

There is accordingly $5.95 million owing to creditors arising from the liquidation of the Samadi group.

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The liquidator noted the complex arrangements, suggesting that as far as he was aware, there is no formal contract between the company and the owners of the Surry Hill development properties.

"Despite this the company may have a 'quantum meruit' claim against those entities. Quantum meruit is an action for payment of the reasonable value of services performed where there is no formal contract," liquidator Gavin Morton at Morton's Solvency Accountants told creditors.

Established in 1988, the Samadi group was formed as a small family business. 

Designed by Brenchley Architects and Quattro Interiors, the Botanik building was listed last year for sale through Miron Solomons, Gus Moors and Matt Pontey of Colliers International with a price guide of over $25 million.

Last year the SMH reported Apartment Hotels had signed a 10-year lease in the new development at 533-535 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills.

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It comprised 22 high-end apartments comprising a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and two ground-floor retail tenancies and a rooftop terrace area with 15-metre pool and other facilities.

The operators have also committed to spending a further $1.7 million on furniture and fit out in the newly developed building, the newspaper reported.

It is next to the apartment block where the Samadi Trust cancelled its off the plan sales to prior buyers. 

Some of the apartments are currently <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-surry+hills-126103530" target="_blank">for sale through BresicWhitney.</a>

 
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ACA exposes Ash Samadi allegedly owing nearly $1 million on Surry Hills project

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Melbourne-based comedian Libby Gorr and her TV producer partner Stewart Burchmore have bought back in to the Sydney market, after having scored a windfall result for their former North Bondi home earlier in the year.
The couple have scored a $1.58 million Surry Hills terrace. 
BresicWhitney agent Charles Touma had listed the home at $1.65 million.
In May they sold their North Bondi property for $3.23 million, which had been an investment since they moved to Melbourne in 2013.
They bought the three level Goodlet Street home which came with a $1,000 a week rental guidance.
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Set on a tight 73 sqm, the home has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a private deck with paved courtyard off the living space. The master bedroom in the attic has district views.
The sale came with approval for alterations and additions to the two storey dwelling, including a ground floor rear extension and a new first floor rear addition.
Its estimated work cost is around $150,000.
Their former North Bondi home that fetched $3.23 million was more than double what they paid back in 2007.
They secured the three bedroom home in 2007 for $1,605,000. It had been a nice $1,350 a week rental since their move to Melbourne four years ago.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agent Jason Pantzer had an initial guide of $2.7 million and had four bidders all above the signalled $2.9 million reserve on auction day.
Gorr, growing up in Murrumbeena, got her big break with Andrew Denton's ABC sports comedy program Live and Sweaty, where her satirical character Elle McFeast emerged in 1991.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
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Comedian Libbi Gorr and TV producer husband buy Surry Hills terrace

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The Surry Hills office of Uber Eats has been sold by the former Wallaby David Lyons.
The Victorian terrace at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-nsw-surry+hills-502100154" target="_blank">98 Foveaux Street</a> is a mixed-use office space.
It changed hands for $3.525 million. It had been bought for $1 million in 2011 with Lyons buying out his syndicate parter in 2016 at $861,000.
The sandstone Victorian terrace has potential for a home/office/showroom.
Nestled between Riley and Crown Street, the property comprises open plan living with options for gallery/office featuring terrazzo tiled floors.
The third level features front and huge rear outdoor terrace areas with potential to extend and enclose subject to council approval.
The zoning is B4 Mixed Use, allowing an array of usage rights.
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It is on a land area of 180 sqm. 
The selling agent was Dominic D'Ettorre of D'Ettorre Real Estate.
 
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Uber Eats HQ sold in Surry Hills

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NINE chief information officer Mat Yelavich and wife Alicia have spent $3,375,000 in Kensington having sold their Surry Hills home.
They've bought a 1920s Queen Anne style Federation manor that backs onto the Australian Golf Course.
The four bedroom, one bathroom home is set in an 800 square metre private garden oasis featuring established gardens, dining terrace and a swimming pool.
The couple have left Surry Hills where they sold their Goodlet Street terrace after having $1.85 million hopes through BresicWhitney agents Christopher Breedon and Ivan Bresic.
The narrow two bedroom home cost them $827,500 in 2012.
Yelavich has been at Nine since 2010 and was made CIO in in 2015.
He previously worked at Al Jazeera in Qatar and BSkyB in London.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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NINE executive Mat Yelavich sells in Surry Hills

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Architect Ian Moore's own award-winning Surry Hills warehouse has been listed with a $3.1 million asking price. 
The nifty <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-warehouse-nsw-surry+hills-126186086" target="_blank">84 square metre Prospect Street</a> property has been listed by Marcus Lloyd-Jones at the Modern House agency.
It's known as the Strelein Warehouse, being also home to Moore's partner Tess Strelein.
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The former 1895 grocery warehouse was bought by the couple in 2008 for $950,000 from artist Jon Plapp who had paid $29,750 in 1978.
It was rebuilt in 2010 and won 16 national and international awards.  
<div class="notes-source">The main street façade re-interprets the original home but in steel rather than timber. </div>
The two level, one bedroom residence - with 150 square metre internal space - takes advantage of its two street frontages.
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Internally a 1.7 metre height difference between Prospect Street and Chapman Street is used to create the tall volume of the living space and its floor-to-ceiling wall of books.
The entire house is decked out in black and white tones.
The kitchen occupies the half level above, overlooking the living area.
The home was listed in 2013 for six months but failed to find a buyer at $2 million through BresicWhitney.
 
 
 
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Ian Moore's Strelein Warehouse for sale

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A sweeping trend across Sydney's inner east suburbs are sales of dilapidated terrace.
In need of full renovations of at least a couple of hundred thousand dollars, the homes are still fetching $1.5 million plus.
The latest to hit the market is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-surry+hills-126699394" target="_blank">terrace on Reservoir Street</a> that hasn't traded in over three decades.
Last sold for $85,000 in 1985, the three level terrace isn't completely run down.
A transformation had begun but was never finished, so there are newer elements to the attic and staircase.
BresicWhitney Darlinghurst agents Lincoln Westerman and William Phillips have set a buyers guide of $1.5 million for its November 18 auction.
Last month another Surry Hills terrace, in a state of almost disrepair with missing ceilings, sold for $1.6 million in five days.
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Another dilapidated Surry Hills terrace hits the market

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Nine Entertainment chief information officer Mat Yelavich and wife Alicia have sold their Surry Hills home.
The renovated<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-surry+hills-126366594" target="_blank"> Goodlet Street terrace</a> was listed at $1.85 million, hoping to more than double their money on the home that cost him $827,500 in 2012.
Featuring exposed brick, the narrow home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attic retreat and a rear outdoor area.
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BresicWhitney Darlinghurst agents Christopher Breedon and Ivan Bresic secured the sale at an undisclosed price.
Yelavich has been at Nine since 2010 and was made CIO in in 2015. Last year he took over the CIO responsibilities at Mi9.
He previously worked at Al Jazeera in Qatar and BSkyB in London.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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Nine Entertainment CIO sell in Surry Hills

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A Surry Hills terrace, completely dilapidated with missing ceilings and floors, has sold for $1.6 million.
It had a $1.5 million price guide and only spent five days on the market through Bresic Whitney Darlinghurst agents Darren Pearce and Romany Brooks.
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The wide terrace, which was a four bedroom, two bathrooms house, is set on a 150 sqm Waterloo Street parcel in the heart of Surry Hills.
It was advertised as having limited access for inspections.
Recently $70,000 was spent on installing beams to support the ceiling and staircase.
Rubbish and household items were also removed in the process.
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The home had been vacant for the last decade, with neighbours complaining about rubbish pile up.
In Darlinghurst another dilapidated terrace - although not quite as much as this one - fetched $1,855,000 at its weekend auction.
Property Observer set up a video of the auction which can be seen here.
 
 
 
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Surry Hills dump sells for $1.6 million after five days

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One of Surry Hill’s landmark buildings has been listed by The City of Sydney through CBRE in a move that will help reactivate the iconic Oxford Street commercial strip.
The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property-profile/1-5-flinders-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010" target="_blank">1-5 Flinders Street</a> property is a freestanding building on a 350 sqm landholding in the heart of Taylor Square. 
It was built in 1910 and was previously known as the ‘T2’ building. It has had a number of uses over the years, including a Commonwealth Bank branch and bar venue.
The property, which has a net lettable area of 923 sqm, is recognised by its unique exterior pattern, which is a result of City Of Sydney’s 2012 “Streetware” programme. The pattern is an urban Aborignal artwork that is reflective of the building’s position within Taylor Square.  
The building is being marketed by CBRE’s team of Nicholas Heaton, Gemma Isgro and Michael Khouri.
Isgro said the sale represented an outstanding opportunity to be part of Oxford Street’s resurgence as a popular retail, commercial and residential destination. 
“The future of this property has the potential to redefine Oxford Street, bringing new life to one of Sydney’s most loved and renowned streets,” Isgro said. 
Khouri said the property would attract strong interest from hospitality groups looking to capitalise on its prime inner-city position. 
“The freehold nature of the building will also be of interest to owner occupiers looking to secure 100% ownership of their head office, as well as investors keen to acquire a slice of prime Sydney city fringe real estate.” 
The property is being offered for sale via expressions of interest closing October 25.
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Iconic Surry Hills building T2 put on the market

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Developer TOGA is calling for architects to compete for the final design on Sydney's Surry Hills Shopping Village.
The City of Sydney endorsed TOGA's planning proposal for the redevelopment last month.
TOGA will extend James Street between Marriott and Baptist Streets to create a double-storey retail precinct.
A second through-site link will connect the site east to west, with a new 500sqm inner-city park.
Crown Street’s retail strip will be extended south.
Fabrizio Perilli, TOGA Development &amp; Construction CEO said architectural firms will be asked to design a mixed-use development with more than 170 apartments and 9000sqm of commercial and retail space.
“This project presents the unique opportunity to design a vibrant mixed-use precinct and transform a piece of local history into a welcoming neighbourhood with an intimate connection to popular Crown Street and the broader inner-city area,” he said.
“Surry Hills Shopping Village will be rejuvenated into a lively destination attracting local residents and visitors to its thriving retail scene and pedestrian-friendly configuration.
“A mix of apartment and townhouse-style housing within the new development will provide important new housing options for a range of people, including families, looking to be closer to amenities and transport,” Mr Perilli said.
“We are thrilled to begin the design excellence process to realise our vision for the project as a vibrant local shopping and living precinct."
A selection of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two-storey townhouse dwellings are expected to be included within the final design.
The design excellence competition will be run in accordance with the City of Sydney’s Competitive Design Policy and will be judged by a panel of property industry experts later this year.
Construction is anticipated to commence in 2018.
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