Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

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Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

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Prestige Vaucluse agents are finding it hard to get buyers to turn up to invitation-only inspections.
With 25 listings, and prices falling, agents hoped to get a call from KISS breakfast co-host Jackie “O” Henderson, who has sold her $6.5 million home.
“I haven’t left home for 13 days,” Jackie O said from her Bondi Beach rental before going off-air for a fortnight.
She missed out last year at a $5.8 million Vaucluse auction.
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The top-rating breakfast radio co-host Jackie “O” Henderson sold her matrimonial Vaucluse home on Friday night ahead of its planned Monday online auction.
It’s apparently fetched a tad above its $6.5 million price guide with buyers agent Ed Flitcroft of Chalk Road negotiating the acquisition for a local family.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2018 by Henderson and her husband, photographer Lee Henderson.
Jackie O previously told listeners on The Kyle &amp; Jackie ‘‘O’’ Show that she is “sad to let go because it is such a lovely home’’. Now renting at Bondi, she missed out last year on a $5.86 million Vaucluse auction offering.
With 940 scheduled auctions, before the coronavirus onsite auction ban, most vendors have gone private treaty or withdrawn altogether. The auctioneers did a great job yesterday with the estimated 150 going ahead online. The auctions were typically running late and long, one taking 45 minutes and another with 67 bids.
There was drama at a Ray White auction when a bidder lodged a virtual bid some $200,000 higher than intended into the online bidding system. The bid was undone by auctioneer James Keenan and that bidder went on to be the $1.41 million Newtown underbidder.
Hunters Hill saw a $3.375 million sale, the highest reported success, where the McGrath auctioneer Edward Riley needed to deviate from his regular positive script about the proximity to cafes.
“Make no mistake they’ll be back,” he added.
Just two bidders competed but over 130 tuned in to the auction, which had three interruptions with technical glitches.
“Not everything always goes smoothly ... but there’s plenty of people interested in what is happening in the market.”
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
 
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Jackie O sells former Vaucluse matrimonial home

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Radio host Jackie O’s matrimonial Vaucluse home been listed with a $6.5 million price guide ahead of its March 31 Ray White auction.
She vacated the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 9 Cambridge Avenue home when she separated from her husband, photographer Lee Henderson in 2018.
The couple who'd been married for 18 years had transformed the home after they bought it <a href="/news/nsw/2day-fms-jackie-o-buys-family-home-in-vaucluse-with-five-bedrooms">for $2.7 million in 2012</a>.
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Woollahra Council records indicate dwelling house alterations and additions; a new swimming pool; and a new front fence and landscaping works costing $430,000 were approved in late 2012. In 2015 works for further alterations and additions including rear dormer to the attic and boundary fencing were approved at a $350,000 cost.
There is now 350 sqm internal space.
The rear garden has a children's cubby house of their only daughter.
The Domain website currently gives its price estimate as between $4.27 million to $5.45 million based on the estimate from APM of comparable sales data in the area.
It suggests the house is estimated to be worth around $4.86 million.
The realestate.com.au does not give a price estimate in accordance with their practice that once a listing goes live the estimate is de-activated.
Domain are bearish on Vaucluse's median price calculating it as down 7.5 percent in 2019 from $5,230,000 to $4,840,000.
Realestate.com.au calculate Vaucluse has 37 properties for sale. 
They put the median Vaucluse property price over the last year at $4,779,590 for houses.
The Bondi based renter has yet to be known as buyer although she missed out last year on a $5.86 million Vaucluse auction offering.
The Vaucluse home images show her walk-in still having her clothes, half empty racks of shoes and some jewellery along with Hermes and Chanel shopping bags.
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Jackie O seeks $6.5 million for former Vaucluse matrimonial home

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The recently departed Westpac boss Brian Hartzer and wife Georgiana are selling their Vaucluse mansion.
They desire to downsize.
The US-born banker bought the home after returning to Australia following a two year stint in London with Royal Bank of Scotland.
It was secured for $12.75 million just a few months before he was announced as chief executive at Westpac Group, replacing the retiring Gail Kelly.
The Michael Dysart-designed trophy home was bought from ISS Australia chief executive Dane Hudson.
The 1,230 sqm private estate that features 765 sqm of internal living space across its three levels, each accessed by internal lift has been listed by Brad Pillinger at Pillinger Real Estate with reported $20 million hopes after its refurbishment.
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There are five ensuited bedrooms across the separate parents, children and guest wings, although it is now overly spacious with several of their children now staying near or on campuses.
The living spaces comprise formal lounge and dining areas, a family room, a library, media room, rumpus and home office. In the gardens, designed by Jane Coleman, is a gas-heated swimming pool.
The home is crowned with an observation deck with views across the harbour.
There is a Pittwater’s weekender, a charming sandstone home, but the couple are set to find a city bolthole.
 
 
 
 
 
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Former Westpac boss Brian Hartzer lists Vaucluse home

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Fashion designer Kit Willow has yet to sell her Vaucluse home which was listed for auction last month. 
The redesigned 1930s home came with revised $5 million auction hopes through Laing &amp; Simmons agent D’Leanne Lewis.
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Earlier this year Willow and her husband, property developer Mark Podgornik, had anticipated pocketing $5.8 million.
The home now has a $4.6 million to $4.7 million guide.
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The couple had bought the house in 2010 for $2.1 million followed by a two year renovation creating the three-level residence with a glass-fronted living area and a separate au pair suite.
Willow is now asking between $4.6 million and $4.7 million.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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Fashion designer Kit Willow's Vaucluse home yet to sell

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Fashion designer Kit Willow has relisted her Vaucluse home with a less ambitious price hope than earlier this year.
The redesigned 1930s home is scheduled for November 18 auction with $5 million hopes through Laing &amp; Simmons agent D’Leanne Lewis.
Earlier this year Willow and her husband, property developer Mark Podgornik, had anticipated pocketing $5.8 million.
They had bought the house in 2010 for $2.1 million.
There was a two year renovation creating the three-level residence with a glass-fronted living area and a separate au pair suite.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
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Fashion designer Kit Willow relists Vaucluse home at reduced price

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Clive Rabie, the managing director at software giant Reckon, is selling his European-style Vaucluse home.
The Michael Suttor-designed Wentworth Road home was built in 2000.
The four-bedroom home underwent a renovation and extension in 2013, including a new glass roof.
A heated swimming pool and spa sit in the gardens.
Ray White TRG agents Gavin Rubinstein and Brad Hillier have the trophy home listing.
Rabie and wife Kerry have also listed their Gerroa weekender, on the south coast.
Overlooking Seven Mile Beach, “Kiamanzi” has a price guide of $3.9 million to $4.1 million through Belle Berry agent Gary Dale.
On a 588 square metre block, the home was built to showcase the beach and mountain views.
The couple are selling to be closer to their children overseas.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Reckon boss Clive Rabie lists Vaucluse home

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Lyndi Adler, wife of former FAI chief Rodney Adler, appears to have decided to possibly stay at the couple's Vaucluse estate.
Late last year they listed the Olola Avenue property which they had bought for $6.5 million in 2002, and put on hold their plans to stay and renovate.
The home was listed with a reported $16 million plus price tag through LJ Hooker agent Bill Malouf, however they've now pulled the home from formal marketing and this month lodged $5.2 million plans to extend their seven bedroom mansion.
Set over the 2,100 square metre parcel, they anticipate a dual occupancy family compound.
Sydney based architect and interior designer Rooz + Rooz Design have drawn up plans which include adding a basement garage for four cars.
It will come with lift access to the reconfigured kitchen, living and dining space on the ground level along with the billiard room.
Two more master suites are to be created.
There will be eight bedrooms in total and will also be getting a new tennis court.
The Adler's aren't the only ones to pull their home at the top end of the Eastern Suburbs market.
A few doors down, the Vaucluse home of Jordana Sharon-Zipser, wife of hipages co-founder Roby Sharon-Zipser, has come down off listing websites after they were asking $7 million.
They paid $8 million just over 12 months ago.
The street's highest recent sale was $17 million when Reddam House founder Graeme Crawford and his partner Ian McLeod sold to Balmain Group chief Andrew Griffin.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
 
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A Vaucluse French Provincial-style home located close to the beach has hit the market. 
It has been listed by Mark Allan from Mark Allan Property Consultants, some 12 years after the $3 million building costs estimate was approved by Woollahra Council. 
The Wentworth Road home was originally designed by award winning Bill Watson of Daybreak Architects and built by Expertise Building and Construction.
It features vintage French chandeliers, gold plated fixtures and fittings, selected fine art and imported furniture.
With the Master application of Feng Shui by Simone Engelman, the home was redone by designer Ruth Meli 10 years ago and has a glass-fronted infinity pool inspired by the design of a hotel pool in Capri. 
On a 762 square metre allotment near the park and local beaches, the home comprises four bedrooms, fully stocked library or home office, formal living and separate dining, open plan kitchen and family area, wine cellar and home cinema. 
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Other highlights of the home include hand-painted walls, landscaped internal courtyards, custom glass windows, and secure parking for six cars.
It features underfloor power and data, solar panels, C-Bis technology and Bang Olufsen remote surround sound inside and out.
It is within close proximity to boutiques, shops, cafes and the Rose Bay ferry to Circular Quay, Milsons Point and Barangaroo.
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French Provincial-style trophy home in Vaucluse listed

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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-131386806"></a>Ganeden, the long-time Vaucluse trophy home of lawyer John Landerer, founder of Landerer and Company, has hit the market with $60 million hopes.
The sprawling home <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-131386806" target="_blank">on the dress circle Wentworth Road</a> is reminiscent of hotel with its resort-like facilities, such as an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, gym and cinema.
There's even an in-house function centre.
There are seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, three kitchens, two internal lifts and car garaging for 20 cars.
The limestone compound, which comprises two residences, sit in landscaped gardens from Paul Bangay.
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The vast limestone compound has belonged to Landerer for over three decades.
He started buying up the now mega-mansion in 1988 when he and his wife Michelle paid $5.2 million for the home of David and Agnes Ross.
He had plans to rebuild and in the mid-1990s he bought the two houses behind and commissioned architect Stephen Gergely to build Ganeden. 
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Now his land holding totals 2,400 sqm.
Only external pictures of Ganeden have been marketed on listing websites through Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier. The other mystery is the vendor commission set to be paid on any sale.
It won't challenge the non waterfront record of La Mer, the modernist home that was sold for $70 million in 2015 by James Packer and then wife Erica.
 
 
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