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

Vaucluse

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A Lippmann Partnership renovation - which was once a fisherman’s cottage - failed to sell at weekend auction.
Marketed as a clever and eco-friendly design, with most materials being recycled, the three bedroom Davies Avenue had $2.5 million hopes through Ballard agent Alan Fettes.
It came with sound-proofed timber panels which created a sleek aesthetic.
A bank of skylights kept the fresh air circulating but closed in wet weather, thanks to sensors.
The two-storey home comes with open gallery like spaces with soaring double-height ceilings.
The extensive use of glass achieves a dramatic light-box effect complemented by unique industrial design elements.
A private courtyard with heated pool and BBQ sit on the 232 square metre grounds.
It is close to Parsley Bay and Gibsons Beach.
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Lippman Partnership-designed Vaucluse house fails to sell

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Occupying a prized 1,005 sqm block, a north facing Vaucluse house with harbour views remains listed for sale. 
The expression of interest campaign closed on Friday.
Sprawling across a double block, with an exceptional 33.5-metre wide street frontage, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-128393310" target="_blank">the 86 Hopetoun Avenue home</a> features views of Sydney Harbour across a tropical landscape.
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The first floor features free-flowing formal and informal living rooms, terraces overlooking the swimming pool, modern kitchen, study, powder room, laundry room and a spacious master suite.
The lower level comes with five bedrooms, three ensuites, an additional family bathroom plus a large private outdoor courtyard garden/outdoor entertaining space with access to the pool.
A self-contained apartment, with independent access, features a kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. 
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Extra features of this home include secure lock garage, cellar and reverse-cycle air-conditioning.
It located within walking distance to Parsley Bay Reserve a popular harbourside beach, historic Vaucluse House, Sydney’s premier schools, and a short stroll of Watsons Bay and Vaucluse villages.
The suburb's median price sits on $4.75 million, according to CoreLogic.
 
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86 Hopetoun Avenue, Vaucluse trophy home remains listed

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Aussie cricketer Nathan Lyon is selling up his Vaucluse investment apartment.
The Test veteran, currently playing cricket in England, paid $1.1 million in 2015.
It is in a 1970s built complex, which he quickly leased for $800 a week, showing an initial yield of 3.78%.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-vaucluse-128555194" target="_blank">The Diamond Bay Road apartment</a> has been listed by local agent Brad Pillinger who was advising inspects that more than $1.2 million was being sought at its July 3 auction.
Lyon, who holds the record for most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spinner, made his debut in the Australia Test team in 2011.
The 30 year old from Young in the South West Slopes region of NSW, made an immediate impact on debut, taking a wicket with his first ever Test ball.
He went on to take five for 34 on and became only the 15th Australian bowler to take five wickets in their debut innings.
Lyon was being sledged this week in the UK after the recent ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.
It was in a warm-up match against Sussex in Hove when walking the sidelines as 12th man Lyons was being queried by English fans if he had sandpaper in his pockets.
“Nah mate, just the Ashes,” Lyon responded.
Lyon began his career as a member of the ground-staff team at the Adelaide Oval after finishing a four-year apprenticeship at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Last year Nathan Lyon's split with his longtime Sutherland Shire partner Mel Waring after finding love with Perth-based estate agent Emma McCarthy.
Photos of McCarthy and Lyon kissing in a car before the start of the third Ashes Test in Perth surfaced with the breakdown of the long-term relationship leaving Waring “devastated”.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.  
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Cricket star Nathan Lyon lists Vaucluse investment 

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A Vaucluse five bedroom mansion with harbour views on a 777 sqm block has been listed for sale.
It is offered by Monika Tu and Barbora Marcinkova from Black Diamondz. 
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It had last sold at $10.2 million in 2005.
<a href="http://www.blackdiamondz.com.au/listing/459_unrivaled-opulence-in-a-blue-ribbon-setting18954954" target="_blank">Situated at 16 Kings Rd, Vaucluse</a>, the house comes with five double ensuite bedrooms, huge marble kitchen, cinema and established gardens.
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Additional features include large swimming pool and spa, underground sauna &amp; bathroom, Lavish bathrooms, dedicated gymnasium, solar panel roof, Wet bar, and ducted reverse a/c. 
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Vaucluse mansion with harbour views for sale

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Designed by celebrated architect F. Glynn Gilling and built circa 1934, a Vaucluse harbourside house with views from both levels has been scheduled for auction on June 5.
It is listed by James Ball and Clint Ballard from Ballard.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-128328598" target="_blank">Located at 53 Towns Road</a>, Vaucluse, the lower level features formal and casual living zones onto lush garden, while the upper level features a parent retreat and children's wing.
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It comes with six bedrooms, double sized living room, formal dining, home office and library. 
Other features include the home gym, guest powder room, ducted air, underfloor heating.
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Set on 1,075 square metres with dual street access and forever views over the city's harbour icons, it is moments to Kincoppal and Kambala Schools, world-class waterfront dining, boutique beaches and harbour villages.
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Vaucluse harbourside trophy house to go under the hammer

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Prominent Sydney restaurateur Kingsley Smith and hotelier wife Natasha Stanley secured $8.45 million when their Vaucluse home went to weekend auction.
The busy couple, who own Paddington's historic London Hotel as well as China Diner in Bondi, paid $5.01 million for the home in 2014. 
They left Woollahra where Stanley sold her designer residence for $8.6 million a year earlier.
The Vaucluse property was custom-built by architect Ian Poole for the former owners, US-based expats Dov and Lara Mowszowski.
It has six bedrooms, separate guest accomodation, a study and a heated infinity edge swimming pool amid manicured gardens. 
McGrath Group had a guide of $8 million.
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Restaurateur Kingsley Smith secures Vaucluse sale

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Warren Ginsberg, from Ray White Double Bay, finished last week in a flurry with a trifecta of sales on Friday to seal four contracts in four days to the value of $11.2 million.
A timeless residence at <a id="m_-6465388716788642138LPlnk206200" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=50+Olola+Ave,+Vaucluse&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D50%2BOlola%2BAve,%2BVaucluse%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1521758800931000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHU-QvA3-p123qQh9kayfvOYYUydA"> 50 Olola Ave, Vaucluse</a> received significant interest, with 132 enquiries across three weeks (pictured below).
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Ginsberg said he was happy with the quick nature of these premium sales.
“For three out of the four sales last week, the average time on market was 17 days giving confidence the market is still strong,” Ginsberg said.
“We’ve seen double-digit growth for many years now, so it was inevitable a general price decrease was looming, however I’m confident the market can still offer great returns based on the low days on market.”
The Studdy family sold <a id="m_-6465388716788642138LPlnk118069" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=480+Old+South+Head+Rd,+Rose+Bay&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D480%2BOld%2BSouth%2BHead%2BRd,%2BRose%2BBay%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1521758800932000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkuKY4EXKz1Ot9_JBF0gWVsXwvKg"> 480 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay</a> (pictured below).
 
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“As a mortgage broker, I’ve seen the average time on market up to 40 days in some instances and for Warren to exchange within half that time and exceed our asking price by 13 per cent is really incredible,” Oliver Studdy said.
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Quick Olola Avenue, Vaucluse sale

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The Vaucluse home of David and Clare Mulham, of the Rich List Roche family, has found a buyer at around $11 million.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agent Alexander Phillips was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/52-coolong-rd-vaucluse-nsw-2030" target="_blank">the Coolong Road </a>buyer.
The daughter of Bill and Imelda Roche bought the five-bedder in 2008 for $9.6 million from Ailsa and Patrick Crammond, managing director of Southern Cross Financial Advisers.
Phillips' Paddington terrace - bought in 2014 for $4.465 million - will be rented out.
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Roche family member sells for $11 million in Vaucluse

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Tracey Bartholomew, the wife of big punter, Sean Bartholomew, has sold their Vaucluse abode.
Around $12 million has been secured through Ray White agent Gavin Rubinstein. It has been bought by Julia Yu, the Pyrmont-based gold mining company director.
It was last sold in 2013 for $8.8 million after being designed by architect Michael Suttor with interiors by Cameron Kimber in 2011.
It came with huge travertine island kitchen, with Gaggenau combiset cooktop, three ovens, two Miele dishwashers, Liebherr twin fridge/freezers, butlers pantry and walk in pantry with dumb waiter to garage.
The three-level residence is on a 1056-square-metre block with a heated pool and gardens by Paul Bangay.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Punter Sean Bartholomew secures Vaucluse sale

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Phoenix Acres, the harbourfront Vaucluse property belonging to Singapore businessman CK Ow, has stayed in the hotel business, with hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz and wife Debbie pinpointed as the likely mystery buyers.
The locally based couple, who lived in the next bay along just a kilometre away, are thought to have snapped up the home for around $67 million.
It had hopes of bettering Sydney's $71 million record price.
It was still the second highest price in 2017.
Mr Ow, chairman and chief executive of Singaporean hotel owner and developer Stamford Land Corporation Limited paid $7,0001,000 for the six bedroom home 22 years ago.
Set on 3731 sqm, the home on The Crescent comes with championship tennis court, resort-style pool and an English-style pub.
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<div>In 2003 The Australian wrote his four residences - in Sydney, London, Singapore and New Zealand - all have their own English pub.</div>
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 His taste in cars run to a Ferrari 360 Spider and three chauffeured Rolls-Royces with the OW1 registration.</div>
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 Likened by an easily enraptured The Straits Times of Singapore to American Donald Trump, Ow was described as seeming to be a reclusive poster boy for ostentatious excess. </div>
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<div>Ow says he is selling Vaucluse because he no longer spends much time there.</div>
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"Sadly, I do not spend sufficient time there to enjoy this jewel of a property as my travels take me to many other far reaches of the world."
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“My Vaucluse home is magical and irreplaceable. It is more than just a waterside home. It’s a sea-side resort, self-sufficient with all country club amenities,” Mr Ow said in a statement.
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The Schwartz purchase has seemingly prompted the listing of Loch Maree, their Michael Dysart-designed home that they paid $24 million for in 2014.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-127308342" target="_blank">Loch Maree Place home</a> (below), which has undergone an extensive renovation, now has $32 million hopes.
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It has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, separate guest accomodation, home theatre and a rooftop which is accessed by a new high speed glass lift.
There's also a championship tennis court, golf driving range, boat house, boat ramp and harbour front pool on the 2,586 sqm waterfront parcel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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