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 52-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 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 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

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

Trophy Sale

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The yoga devotee Eriko Kinoshita has sold her beachfront home in Newport for about $8 million.
The retreat had $11 million plus hopes on its initial listing last October, which were revised to $10.8 million expectations a year into its marketing.
The three bedroom Myola Road home - a fusion of timber, copper, bronze, steel and concrete surrounded by Japanese-style gardens - was designed by the local architect Peter Stutchbury about a decade ago. 
The 1150 sq m block cost $750,000 in 1992. Kinoshita co-founded Yoga Aid International with husband Clive Mayhew.
It was marketed as a residence of zen-like simplicity and serenity.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Peter Stutchbury designed Newport trophy home sold

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Australian tennis legend Wally Masur and wife Susan have bought in Manly, spending $5.5 million on a former guesthouse.
Built in 1895, the iconic three bedroom beachfront has been recently refurbished to showcase its period features.
It has 280 sqm of luxury, open-plan living which flows out to a Travertine entertaining terrace. 
It previously traded for $4 million in 2013. Last year they sold their grand Balgowlah trophy home, Lendalyn, a 1927 Tudor manor estate for $4 million.
The Wanganella Street landmark estate is a double block 1244 square metre holding with manicured English country style gardens.
Masur is a tennis coach and television commentator, having achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 15 in October 1993.
He retired from the professional tour in 1995, having won three singles titles and 16 doubles titles. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Tennis champion Wally Masur buys in Manly

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Reverie, a private oasis overlooking Logans Beach, near Warrnambool has been sold.
It came after being offered with a revised $1.8 million asking price by Sergio Masini and wife, Kerri.
The home curves in a gentle arc with the 34-metre-long glass facade fronting the ocean, offering ocean views from almost every room.
It was built by the children's author Paul Jennings and his then wife, Clair overlooking a whale nursery.
Last traded for $1.35 million in 2010, the 4.8 hectare Hopkins Road holding comes with a private cave, rock pool, and sandy beach.
It was listed through Penny and Nick Adamson of Charles Stewart Warrnambool.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
 
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Riverie, Warrnambool trophy home sold

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Rosebery, the Hawthorn house remembered as the long-time home to former deputy prime minister Jim Cairns and his wife, Gwen, has been sold again. This time to developers, Hudson Harlem for $6.1 million.
With impressive rose bushes on its front turning circle, the four-bedroom house, set on a 1,658-square-metre Wattle Road holding, was owned by the Cairns couple between 1956 and 1981, when sold for $225,000.
Cairns, who had a lead role in organising the 1970 anti-Vietnam War moratorium protests, was treasurer and deputy prime minister in the Whitlam government in the early 1970s.
The 1880s Victorian home at 21 Wattle Road was the bustling campaign headquarters throughout the Labor left-winger's career. 
Gwen died in 2000 and Jim in 2003.
Wattle Road, first known as Weinberg Road, is an early street in Hawthorn and marks the location of a farming settlement established by a group of German immigrants in the 1850s. Rosebery was reportedly constructed by the Vogt family.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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Rosebery, the Hawthorn home sells as townhouse development site

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Economist Heather Ridout, who sits on the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and her lawyer husband Peter, have finally sold having reduced their sale price expectations for their Mosman home.
The Little Street house came with $7.75 million to $8.5 million hopes through LJ Hooker Lower North Shore agents Bernard Ryan and Geoff Smith.
<a href="https://mnb.ljhooker.com.au/2KS4F6N/3-little-street-mosman" target="_blank">Set in vast 1,220 sqm gardens,</a> the five bedroom home was initially listed with $9 million hopes in January this year.
The family Federation with revived interiors from Espie-Dods has a number of stately formal rooms that open to a traditional terrace through French doors.
A lower level billiard rooms spills out to the level lawn, courtyard and in-ground swimming pool.
The gourmet marble kitchen and informal living spaces reside under a soaring cathedral ceiling.
The couple are keen to downsize given their children have long left the nest.
Records show they bought the home for $1,025,000 back in 1984, having sold their Clifton Gardens home for $875,000 the same year. 
In 1988 they paid $210,000 for a Pearl Beach weekender, just before the 1990 recession hit. They offloaded the home for $205,000 four years later.
Heather has been a member on the Reserve Bank Board since 2012 and her present term will end February next year.
She spent most of her career as chief executive of the Australian Industry Group.
Ridout was dubbed the 21st member of Cabinet during the leadership of former prime minister Kevin Rudd.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Heather Ridout sells in Mosman

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The Port Douglas trophy home, The Edge has been sold according to whispers from the Whitsundays.
Its the long-listed Charles Wright designed home floating off the side of Flagstaff Hill.
It was marketed as a <a href="https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/portdouglas/properties/island-point-road-port-douglas-4877-queensland" target="_blank">masterpiece in design and engineering achievement</a>.
The recent interest came after asking price was amended to $5 million through Barbara Wolveridge at Raine &amp; Horne Port Douglas Mossman.
Designed like an outdoor shell with cantilevered roof, the 555 sqm single level home comes with two bedrooms and a wet edge pool.
It was built for the late Sydney industrialist Peter Graham and his wife Claire who were captivated by the views over the Coral Sea and tropical rainforest mountains.
The Edge won the far North Queensland Eddie Oribin Award for building of the year at the 2015 AIA Architecture Awards.
Fresh whispers also suggest Craig and Connie Kimberley, whose family founded the Just Jeans Group, are close to a sale of their Port Douglas mansion Kalimna which had been listed through veteran agent Tony McGrath. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section. 
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The Edge, Port Douglas sold

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The federation residence at 167 Clarke Street, Northcote, (above) has sold for $4.3 million pre-auction, $760,000 above the previous record for the suburb. 
It sold to a local upsizing young family.
The renovated home comes with sweeping city views and alfresco entertaining areas.  
It was the Melbourne suburb's first house sale above $4 million.
There's another house on Rucker’s Hill at 215 Clarke Street seeking a similar price.
It is being sold conjunctionally by Jellis Craig Fitzroy and Brace Real Estate.
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Northcote $4.3 million record house sale

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Radio star Kate Ritchie and her husband, the former NRL player Stuart Webb, have bought a Southern Highlands retreat for weekends away from their coastal eastern suburbs home.
They paid $1.75 million for Fallow Field, located in Burradoo's exclusive Golden Triangle.
The rambling farmhouse had been in the Tinkler family ownership for 50 years.
Set down a private, tree lined driveway, it has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a formal lounge and a large mud room. Not that it is a farm, rather a sprawling 0.6 hectare garden estate.
There the main residence plus an 1800s built, 170 sqm carriage house with an 85 sqm upstairs hayloft complete with exposed timber beams and original hardwood flooring.
The lifestyle property spent over 300 days on market before the selling agents Ben Olofsen and Scarlett Laplanche of McKillop Property secured the recent sale.
They had a price guide of $1.75 million to $1.87 million.
She joins other thespians in the Highlands perhaps bumping into Robyn Nevin, Judy Davis and Noeline Brown.
Kate, who has spent decades portraying Sally Fletcher in Home &amp; Away, kicked off her interest in portfolio when she bought a two bedroom Bellevue Hill unit for $355,000 in 2000. It is currently up for rent at $400 a week asking rental.
The two time Gold Logie award winning actress then bought her three bedroom Randwick home that cost $990,000 in 2003.
Prior to her extended retirement from Home and Away in 2008, Ritchie shared the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous role in an Australian drama series with fellow original cast members Ray Meagre and Norman Coburn.
She returned to the show in 2013 for two months, reprising her role as Sally Fletcher in the show's 25th anniversary year.
Ritchie appeared in the second series of Underbelly, her first TV drama role since leaving the popular Palm Beach programme.
She currently co-hosts Kate, Tim &amp; Marty, the number one rating national drive show, on Nova.
Ritchie married Webb, the former Roosters, Rabbitohs and Dragons hooker in 2010 in a countryside outdoor wedding at Quamby Estate in Tasmania.
The couple have a two year old daughter, Mae, who was the inspiration behind her new children's book 'I Just Couldn't Wait to Meet You, which was released earlier this year.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Radio star Kate Ritchie buys Fallow Field, Burradoo

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A refurbished 1950s home in Seaforth has sold for $4.1 million.
The house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-seaforth-123454338" target="_blank">4 Abernethy Street</a> was purchased along with a jetty, boatshed, sandstone harbour pool and pontoon. 
The three-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom house sits on 1,728 square metres of land. 
The median house price in Seaforth is $2.2 million according to CoreLogic.
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Seaforth waterfront fetches $4.1 million at auction

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The romantic Woollahra residence, Listowel listed with $16 million plus hopes by retired printing businessman Costa Vrisakis and his wife Despina last September disappeared from websites this week.
It is thought to have been sold for $16 million plus.
It was built in the early 1930s for the well known Sydney family, the Cobcrofts on its 2776 square metre holding to a design by Spain &amp; Cosh architects.
Back then just lawn, later coming with a tennis court.
As glamourous venue for fashion shoots and celebrity weddings over more recent times, including Rachael Finch and Michael Miziner, it has much much admired. Title Tattle remembers many late 1980 parties when I am sure I met a Minogue there.
Listowel, on Edgecliff Road, fetched $1 million in 1980, probably the first off-harbour Sydney trophy home to do so. The Vrisakis family have been there 35 years having paid $1.5 million.
Woollahra's record was a Rush Street compound sold for $16 million in 2008 which was bought by Rosanne Williams, partner of John Grill, from the oil and gas engineering firm Worley Parsons.
During the prior Pagent family ownership, the Rush Street terraces had been extensively renovated by architect Alexander Tzannes.
McGrath agent Ben Collier took it to September auction last year, with it then also going to open listing with several eastern suburbs agents.
Meanwhile Singaporean billioniare Ronald Ooi has also finally sold the historic Clyde Cottage in Woollahra for just shy of $13 million after transforming it into a contemporary home.
Ronald paid $4 million for the Queen Street heritage residence that was the childhood home of opera star Dame Joan Sutherland.
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