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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A block of nine apartments sold on the weekend following a makeover in Vaucluse for $10.4 million.

The three storey complex at 8 Marne Street has 15 bedrooms.

The selling agent Paton Jamieson advised the 1970s block had undergone a recent transformation so generous depreciation benefits were available.

The whole block on a 576 sqm block was traded in February last year at $7 million, and at $5.75 million in 2015.

It has 3x1 bedroom apartments, plus 6x2 bedroom apartments and 7x single lock-up garages.

When sold last year its gross annual income was put as $251,000 with an estimated market gross income of $288,600 after a rental reversion opportunity to increase rents to market at lease expirations.

It came with a NLA of 513sqm.

The Orcades coplex is located close to the Vaucluse Village in a pet friendly community.

Some apartments had ocean views.

McDonald Industries had been preparing to sell the apartments separately with pricing from $899,000 for the one bedroom apartments and the two bedroom apartments from $1,095,000.

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A block of nine apartments has sold in Vaucluse for $10.4 million

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Canberra was the standout performer for another week with over 80 percent of weekend auctions being successful.
Adelaide’s clearance rate took a hit as the city entered into lockdown during the week, reducing from an 80 percent final clearance rate last week to a 41 percent success rate this week with many auctions withdrawn.
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There were 1,791 homes scheduled for auction across the nation's combined capital cities this week and of the 1,442 results collected so far by CoreLogic, 73 percent have reported a successful result.
This week’s volumes were not only higher than last week’s 1,728 auctions held, but the highest number of auctions held since April.
 Preliminary figures indicate that the clearance rate weakened over the week, after last week’s higher preliminary figure of 75 percent, which later revised down to 70 percent at final figures. 
One year ago, a much higher 2,612 homes were auctioned, when a lower 68 percent cleared.
In Melbourne, volumes increased over the week with 632 properties scheduled to go under the hammer, of the results collected so far a preliminary clearance rate of 77 percent was recorded. 
This was higher than both last week and last year’s clearance rate, however volumes are only half of that seen last year. Last week, 604 Melbourne homes were auctioned recording a final auction clearance rate of 69 percent and last year a 70 percent clearance rate was achieved across 1,221 auctions.
It was the last weekend with Melbourne auctions to be held with only 10 bidders allowed to attend an auction or home inspection.
There has now been an easing of coronavirus-related rules, from midnight Sunday, to allow 20 people at a private inspection as long as social-distancing rules are met. 
Up to 50 people will also be able to attend an auction held outside under the new rules that were introduced.
Melbourne’s top reported weekend sale was $4 million in Malvern (top and below), having come with a $3.9 million to $4.2 million Marshall White price guide.
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The four bedroom contemporary home behind its 1890s facade at 46 McKinley Avenue last traded in 2003 prior to its 2008 Canny Homes rebuild at $1.17 million.
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There were 807 Sydney homes taken to auction over the week, preliminary figures show that 76 percent sold, lower than last week’s preliminary figure of 76 percent when volumes were a higher 840. 
Sydney’s final clearance rate came in at 71 percent last week, "so it’s likely this week’s will be similar," CoreLogic noted.
 One year ago, 940 Sydney homes were auctioned returning a final clearance rate of 76 percent.
Sydney prestige sales included a $16.6 million house in Vaucluse. Wendouree, a Vaucluse house listed through Sotheby's for the first time in eight decades, was the nation’s top sale.
There was also a $11.01 million sale through Sotheby's in Bellevue Hil, which was $1.5 million above the reserve.
The four-bedroom home on 830 sqm, at 29 Kambala Road, Bellevue Hill, attracted six registered bidders. 
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Sydney recorded another strong week of auction clearance rates, with preliminary result of 75 per cent of property selling under the hammer on Saturday.
The headline came from Vaucluse where the auction record was broken for the first time in over a decade.
It had been held a $23 million purchase of the Bellevue Hill mansion Le Manoir in 2009.
But now the former home of the late Japanese billionaire Akihito Terada holds the accolade, selling for $24.6 million, some $10 million over reserve.
The 2009-built home (pictured in title), last traded for $11.7 million in 2013.
Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier marketed the Vaucluse Road home on 1,085 sqm which has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a tennis court and an indoor/outdoor heated lap pool.
The purchaser was a young local Chinese family that had never bid at auction before.
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Sydney's strong auction clearance rate comes from 630 auctions, down from the forecast 843 homes expected on Friday.
Melbourne's auction market remains dried up with the 49 properties going under the hammer. Just 14 sold.
Across the smaller auction markets, both Adelaide and Canberra saw strong clearance rates of above 77% while Perth struggled and Tasmania saw zero auctions.
 
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Sydney auctions clear 75 per cent with record $24.6 million Vaucluse sale

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Sydney saw a preliminary clearance rate at 72.2 per cent after 435 reported results were received.
Of these, 67 properties withdrawn from auction and there are further results yet to be be advised from the 610 scheduled auctions on Saturday in Sydney.
One of the big sales saw a non-harbourfront Vaucluse semi (above and below) sell for $5.5 million.
Domain reported the two-bedroom home at 10 Coolong Road, on the market for the first time in 45 years, was knocked down to near neighbour, estate agent Alexander Phillips.
There were nine registered parties who took the bidding at the Sotheby's auction to $2 million over reserve.
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CoreLogic figures had a 72.4 per cent clearance from the 562 reported results of its 679 scheduled auction tally.
It was up on the previous week's preliminary 70.4 per cent rate which was revised down to 65.9 per cent after late results.
Canberra saw a preliminary clearance rate of 89 per cent after 65 reported results of its 74 scheduled sales.
It was 64 per cent in Adelaide and 61.9 per cent in Brisbane.
There were only 13 auctions scheduled across Victoria on Saturday, with in-person auctions resuming in regional Victoria.
An older-style home in Edithvale sold under the virtual hammer with 84 Rae Avenue fetching $963,500.
It sold to a developer, Domain reported.
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Sydney auction success rates sits in the 70s

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Sydney’s auction market saw a preliminary clearance rate of 70.9 per cent.
Some 284 results had been reported, following 449 scheduled auctions, of which 56 were withdrawn from sale. 
Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions on auctions and inspections saw the preliminary clearance rate fall to 53 per cent, according to Domain.
There were 139 scheduled online auctions, with 63 reported results and 46 withdrawals.
Of the online auctions that went ahead, the clearance rate was 67 per cent.
Canberra continues to be the standout performer with 87.8% of auctions successful this week at preliminary collection. The city does only account for a small portion of overall auctions however.
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Optus chief exec Kelly Bayer Rosmarin and her CBA banker husband Rodney Rosmarin are selling their Vaucluse home.
They’re selling the Brian Meyerson-designed home they bought for $4.5 million in 2012, just as the five Sydney property boom began.
The 2009-built home near Parsley Bay, set in 800 sqm of Peter Fudge gardens and with interiors from Shellee Gordoun, has five bedrooms, a gym and a heated pool.
Laing + Simmons Double Bay agents D’Leanne Lewis and Jacob Hannon are asking between $7.2 million to $7.3 million for what they describe as the “quintessential Vaucluse home”.
Rosmarin took the top job at Optus from outgoing boss Allen Lew in April, having joined the telco as deputy CEO just over a year earlier.
Rosmarin and Beyer have owned a luxury Bowral weekender since 2009 when they paid $2.25 million for a 1915-built manor.
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Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin lists Vaucluse home

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Star Entertainment Group boss Matt Bekier is moving on from Vaucluse.
He and wife Melinda have listed their renovated 1930s European-style home they paid $4.05 million for in 2012, shortly after Bekier departed Tabcorp where he was their chief financial officer.
Now they're asking $7.5 million for the seven bedroom, five bathroom home with swimming pool through Raine and Horne agents Sam Schumann and Luke Hogan.
The sale comes with approved plans from Weir Phillips Architects which would see a top floor redesign, accessed by a spiral staircase through the centre of the home.
The plans are also for a renovation of the outdoor entertaining space, as well as providing lift access and additional parking.
The Bekier's have owned a beach house down in Callala Bay, near Jervis Bay, since paying $1.1 million in 2014.
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Star Entertainment boss Matt Bekier lists in Vaucluse

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Star casino chief Matt ­Bek­ier and his wife Melinda snappily sold their seven-­bedroom, five-bathroom Vaucluse home mid-week. 
It had been listed with a $7.5 million to $8.2 million guide by Raine &amp; Horne agent Samuel Schumann.
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It seems it happened so quickly the agency hadn’t quite updated the open for inspection web notifications, so hopeful attendees were still turning up yesterday.
The three-level house last traded in 2012 for $4.05 million when sold by former rugby league player-turned hotelier Steve Bowden.
The home was bought shortly after Bekier departed Tabcorp, where he was CFO.
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Fairview’s prior owners include art dealer Marlene Antico.
It now comes with $667,000 approved plans from Weir Phillips Architects that would see a top-floor redesign, accessed by a spiral staircase as well as a lift.
The Bekier’s have owned a beachfront house at Callala Beach on Jervis Bay since 2014 that cost $1.1 million.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Star Entertainment boss Matt Bekier sells Vaucluse home in 10 days

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Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith has spent $6.6 million on a family home in Vaucluse.
The four-bedroom, six-bath home was inspected by Smith and his wife Dani Willis in late May, having been leasing nearby.
Danny Doff of Laing and Simmons Double Bay secured the sale which Smith and Willis will renovate extensively.
The house, which has an inground pool, gym, steam room, four-car garage, 400-bottle wine cellar and travertine-tiled outdoor entertaining terrace with a built-in BBQ and wine fridge, last traded in 2005 for $3.22 million.
It also has views out towards Sydney Harbour. Prior to buying the home, the Smiths had been renting in the area, having sold the Coogee apartment they had owned since 2011.
Smith had other reasons to celebrate this week, marking his return to training with a cheeky Instagram post.
Fully padded and wearing a helmet, he told his two million followers: “First hit in the nets in 3 months. Good news...I remembered how to hold the bat.”
Smith and the Aussie team haven’t played a competitive game since their one day international win over New Zealand in mid-March. The series was cancelled shortly after due to the pandemic.
The couple add the Vaucluse house to an already-crowded property portfolio, which also includes homes in Balmain, Birchgrove, Marrickville and Sans Souci.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith buys Vaucluse home

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There has been a $900,000 loss taken on a non-harbourfront Vaucluse listing.
The knockdown home on the high side of prestigious Carrara Rd fetched $10.9 million midweek via private treaty, having sold a year ago at $11.8 million to the Grunberg family from North Bondi.
The single level home, on its 728sqm cul-de-sac block, had ­previously been the abode of ­Michael Caredes and his wife Fylia for 44 years.
The resale price, after 50 days on the market, reflects a 7.5 per cent price drop, at the lower end of the worse case COVID-19 price collapse forecasts. The $900,000 decline comes after its $765,000 stamp duty purchase outlay, plus its 8.25 per cent mortgage rate.
Laing and Simmons agent D’Leanne Lewis handled both sales.
The property, which has views of the Harbour Bridge across the 1930s hospital dormitory building on the Strickland House estate, comes with a 1950s height covenant from a neighbouring Vaucluse Rd home.
Up the other end of Carrara, another non-waterfront sale has been done at $7.5 million, less than the $10.85 million sought on its initial 2018 listing. The house is set on 600 sqm above the Hermitage estate.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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