<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

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<p>Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.</p>

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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.

Joel Robinson

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

<p>For all its prestige, Roseville hasn't seen many new apartment developments that genuinely cater to the suburb's owner-occupier market.</p>

<p>Most new projects on Sydney's North Shore have focused on increasing supply, but Aqualand Prestige's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/boronia-by-aqualand-roseville-2-4-larkin-street-roseville-nsw-2069">Boronia</a> is taking a different approach.</p>

<p>The 111-apartment project on Larkin Street has been designed around a buyer who already knows the area, whether they're downsizing from a nearby family home, upgrading from an older apartment, or moving into the suburb to be closer to schools and transport.</p>

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<p>Boronia is the first project from Aqualand Prestige, the boutique residential division of Aqualand, the developer behind projects including AURA in North Sydney and Blue at Lavender Bay. The project is being delivered in partnership with Phoenix Property Investors.</p>

<p>Rather than trying to maximise density, the focus has been on creating apartments that feel much closer to a house. There's a strong weighting towards larger three-bedroom residences, alongside a limited collection of four-bedroom duplex-style sky homes, a product that's rarely delivered in apartment projects on the Upper North Shore.</p>

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<p>Architecture firm Woods Bagot has designed the building to sit within Roseville's established tree canopy rather than dominate it. The building steps down the site with deep balconies, generous setbacks and a material palette of masonry and natural stone that reflects the suburb's established character.</p>

<p>"The forms float among the canopies along the Larkin Street ridge to maximise the outlook across the green sea of the treetops," Woods Bagot Principal Jason Fraser said.</p>

<p>"The architecture is deliberately simple and understated, so that the detail, the craftsmanship and, above all, the landscape can be the hero."</p>

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<p>The same approach continues inside.</p>

<p>Interiors by COX take inspiration from the surrounding bushland of Lane Cove National Park, using natural stone, timber and handcrafted finishes throughout the residences. Kitchens feature Gaggenau and Bosch appliances, while the penthouse collection includes upgraded stone finishes and bespoke detailing.</p>

<p>"We wanted the homes to feel like an urban retreat, where the boundary between inside and out simply dissolves," COX Director Brooke Lloyd said.</p>

<p>Landscape architecture by Ground iNK extends that connection outdoors, with mature tree planting, deep soil landscaping and retained established street trees helping the development blend into one of Sydney's leafiest suburbs.</p>

<p>Residents will also have access to landscaped communal gardens, a wellness centre and outdoor spaces designed more as an extension of their own homes than traditional apartment amenities.</p>

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<p>The location is another reason Aqualand Prestige believes Boronia will resonate with buyers.</p>

<p>Roseville Station is around a five-minute walk away, placing Chatswood just one stop down the line, while the Sydney CBD remains within easy commuting distance. The suburb also sits within the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development precinct, where planning changes are encouraging more housing around existing rail infrastructure.</p>

<p>Despite those planning reforms, opportunities to secure a new apartment in Roseville remain relatively limited, particularly developments aimed at owner-occupiers rather than investors.</p>

<p>Aqualand Prestige Executive Director Wayne Xiong said Boronia was designed for buyers intending to stay for the long term.</p>

<p>"These are homes built for decades of living rather than for the moment," Xiong said.</p>

<p>"Whether buyers are downsizing, raising a family or simply seeking more space, they're choosing the scale and craftsmanship of a fine house in a suburb they love, with the ease and connectivity modern life calls for."</p>

<p>Boronia's two-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.79 million, three-bedrooms from $2.49 million, penthouses from $2.85 million, and four-bedroom duplex-style Sky Homes from $4.5 million.</p>

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Aqualand Prestige launches Boronia to undersupplied Roseville apartment market

<p>For most new apartment buildings, the Owners Corporation starts life with little more than a bank account and the first quarterly strata levies.</p>

<p>At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/9-gay-street-castle-hill-9-gay-street-castle-hill-nsw-2154">9 Gay Street</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, it starts with around $7 million in reserve.</p>

<p>It's an unusual legacy of what was once one of Sydney's highest-profile apartment remediation projects. When the development, originally known as Skyview and built by disgraced developer Top Place, came under scrutiny by then NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, an $11 million remediation bond was negotiated to ensure any building defects could be fully rectified.</p>

<p>The building underwent an 18-month remediation program, during which around $4 million of that bond was spent bringing the building up to the standard it should have been in from the outset.</p>

<p>After extensive inspections, all active rectification orders have been lifted. What's more, around $7.2 million remains secured for the Owners Corporation for the next 15 years.</p>

<p>In a twist few would have predicted, what began as a significant concern for purchasers has left the building with something almost unheard of in the apartment market: a multi-million-dollar financial reserve from day one.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a> Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure offers buyers a level of certainty that is difficult to replicate.</p>

<p>"The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers," Huxley said.</p>

<p>"Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind."</p>

<p>The apartments themselves have been designed with a focus on practical, contemporary living. Interiors feature Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms, 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and ducted heating and cooling throughout.</p>

<p>Residents also have access to a range of shared amenities, including two rooftop barbecue areas, a swimming pool, children's playgrounds, secure building access, storage cages, and visitor parking.</p>

<p>The location continues to be one of the project's strongest drawcards. Castle Hill Metro Station sits virtually on the doorstep, providing direct connections across Sydney's expanding Metro network, while Castle Towers offers extensive retail, dining, entertainment, and service amenities within walking distance.</p>

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<p>The building, now named after its location at 9 Gay Street, comprises a diverse mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments starting from just under $600,000.</p>

<p>Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said demand in the Hills District continues to be driven by buyers seeking convenience and connectivity.</p>

<p>"Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre," Hamblett said.</p>

<p>"There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living."</p>

<p>On top of the long-term protection afforded by the remaining $7.2 million bond, Equitifund is offering a limited-time stamp duty rebate on selected apartments.</p>

<p>Eligible purchasers can also secure finance options, including a 3.99 per cent two-year variable rate, loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 per cent, and interest-only lending options through EquitiCredit.</p>

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Why this Castle Hill apartment building starts with a $7 million advantage

<p>For much of the past few years, conversations about Australia's property market have centred on the rapid growth seen in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3004">Melbourne</a> has followed a different trajectory.</p>

<p>That relative underperformance is now encouraging some buyers to reassess the city, particularly those willing to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on quality property in established locations, along with the long-term growth prospects of a city expected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s most populous.</p>

<p>John Bekiaris, Research &amp; Market Insights at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Projects by Equitifund</a>, said Melbourne's current position is attracting increasingly sophisticated purchasers.</p>

<p>"Melbourne continues to present one of Australia's strongest long-term investment stories," Bekiaris says.</p>

<p>"While other capital cities have experienced stronger recent growth, that relative underperformance is exactly what's attracting sophisticated counter-cyclical investors."</p>

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<p>Equitifund isn't just commenting on Melbourne's property market, it's investing in it.</p>

<p>The Sydney-headquartered capital partner has taken over the remaining apartments at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/victoriana-melbourne-20-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">Victoriana</a>, the recently completed glass-encased development opposite Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's tightly held St Kilda Road precinct.</p>

<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, Victoriana places residents between one of Melbourne's most recognised parklands and the CBD, offering oversized two and three-bedroom apartments aimed at owner-occupiers seeking a genuine alternative to a traditional family home.</p>

<p>The development comprises 232 completed residences alongside a suite of resident amenities, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped entertaining areas, resident lounges, EV charging, secure basement parking and a concierge-style arrival experience.</p>

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<p>The apartments have been designed with owner-occupiers firmly in mind.&nbsp;Open-plan living and dining areas flow onto generous balconies framing views across Albert Park Lake, Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne skyline.</p>

<p>Kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and generous preparation space. Bedrooms include built-in robes, while bathrooms feature full-height textured tiling. Hardwood flooring and ducted air conditioning complete residences designed for long-term living.</p>

<p>Rothelowman's architecture takes its cues from the landscape opposite the site. Sweeping horizontal glazing references the movement of Albert Park Lake, while generous balconies and expansive glazing strengthen the connection between the apartments and the surrounding parklands. The result is a building designed to deliver the scale and amenity expected of luxury apartment living, while offering the larger floorplans increasingly sought by owner-occupiers.</p>

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<p>The location is one of Victoriana's defining characteristics. Positioned on Queens Road, residents are directly opposite Albert Park Lake and within easy reach of Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne, St Kilda Road and the CBD. With few comparable development opportunities remaining in the precinct, buyers are increasingly placing value on outlooks that are unlikely to be interrupted by future construction.</p>

<p>Greg Huxley, Founder of Equitifund, believes those qualities become even more valuable over time.</p>

<p>"Premium real estate has always rewarded buyers who take a long-term view," Huxley said.</p>

<p>"Victoriana represents the kind of asset that's increasingly difficult to recreate today, particularly in an established location like Queens Road."</p>

<p>He said rising construction costs are also changing the way buyers assess completed developments.</p>

<p>"When you combine an irreplaceable location with thoughtful architecture and premium finishes, you create something that becomes increasingly difficult to reproduce as construction costs continue to rise."</p>

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<p>According to National Sales Director Ben Hamblett, enquiry has been driven largely by Melbourne downsizers and buyers upgrading from smaller apartments.</p>

<p>"Interest in Victoriana continues to build, with strong buyer focus on the larger owner-occupier residences within the development," Hamblett says.</p>

<p>"Enquiry is increasingly driven by local buyers who recognise the rarity of what's on offer: park-facing apartments in an established neighbourhood where new development opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. At Victoriana, the view is not just a feature; it's an appreciating asset in its own right."</p>

<p>He said interstate enquiry has also strengthened as buyers reassess Melbourne's position within the national property cycle.</p>

<p>"Melbourne currently stands as the most compelling entry point of any major Australian capital, and discerning buyers are beginning to recognise what those who move early always understand: the best opportunities are taken before the price rise confirms them."</p>

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Why now is the time to buy in Melbourne's premium apartment market

<p>Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.</p>

<p>While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.</p>

<p>A new Colliers report, <em>Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions</em>, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.</p>

<p>The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.</p>

<p>Construction Skills Queensland's <em>Horizon 2032</em> report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.</p>

<p>The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.</p>

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<p>Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.</p>

<p>"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.</p>

<p>"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."</p>

<p>Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.</p>

<p>"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."</p>

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<p>Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.</p>

<p>Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.</p>

<p>Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.</p>

<p>The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.</p>

<p>Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.</p>

<p>"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.</p>

<p>"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."</p>


Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

Wahroonga

<p>Plans for Capital Corporation’s apartment project on the site of the Seventh-day Adventist Church site, Wahroonga Estate, have been given the green light by Ku-ring-gai Council.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lodged on behalf of the Adventist Church, the plans were approved for&nbsp;136 - 144 Fox Valley Road, following extensive planning, community engagement and modification.</p>

<p><img alt="Render of the proposed apartment building at Wahroonga Estate " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="17db0d75-bdc8-447c-95df-ed7e26045dc0" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Wahroonga%20Estate_View_03.jpg?VersionId=f1_7KBhs9OC_c0d_cyN3gwbC7c9UAL05" /><em>Render of the proposed apartment buildings at Wahroonga Estate.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Set to form an integral part of the regeneration of the 64.2-hectare site on Sydney’s North Shore, 177 apartments will be delivered across four low-rise buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Designed by architectural consultancy firm, GroupGSA, the energy-efficient buildings aim to be visually interesting, contemporary and sympathetic to the surrounding area, with the building’s interiors also benefiting from designs by Coco Republic.&nbsp;<br />
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Ranging from four to six-storeys, the buildings will be constructed across two stages, with 143 apartments set for the first stage and an additional 34 in the second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>26 one-bedroom, 95 two-bedroom and 56 three-bedroom apartments will be delivered across the project, with a new two lane access road set to be built as well, providing an entry point to a shared basement.</p>

<p>The apartments will be located within the approved concept plan’s building envelope, just off Fox Valley Rd, with the DA approval coming 12 years after the State Government approved a Part 3A plan for the site, which included the expansion of the Sydney Adventist Hospital and a range of residential, commercial and higher education developments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Render of the proposed apartment building at Wahroonga Estate " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f6d0effb-9ab0-4fda-9a2b-2b3df2b118a3" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Wahroonga%20Estate_View_04.jpg?VersionId=FC5lTQiQTiq9dmlUuY0q0ckrQBkO7LlL" /><em>Render of the proposed apartment buildings at Wahroonga Estate.</em></p>

<p>The entire Wahroonga Estate is divided into five neighbourhoods and includes 31.4 hectares of environmental conservation land.</p>

<p>Jim Hunter, Director of Capital Corporation, said the planning process was inclusive of the Council and community feedback to ensure the needs of the local area were met.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The project has been years in the making. We carefully considered feedback from the community and made many amendments in response,” Hunter said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The collaborative approach we took with Council and the community ensured we are delivering a plan that meets the needs of the local community and this was evident in the amount of feedback received.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>A review of initial plans resulted in the reconfiguration of the residential development’s footprint, along with the addition of landscaping and open space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;“We are thrilled with the result and we are excited to bring this project to market in early 2023,” Hunter added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Render of the proposed apartment buildings at Wahroonga Estate" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="20af84a5-79d1-4293-9633-a6c56ab81a18" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Wahroonga%20Estate_View_02.jpg?VersionId=heKTii97LHAbm7dq8vBesCP8NEG4INYj" /><em>Render of the proposed apartment buildings at Wahroonga Estate.</em></p>

<p>The proceeds from the development will also unlock funding for reinvestment into facilities, new educational hubs and other community assets within the Wahroonga Estate precinct.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Established in 1991, the Australia-owned Capital Corporation established themselves amongst the Sydney development scene as one of the pioneers of the Norwest Business Park, completing 47 buildings within the precinct.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group has also recently completed a string of developments including the Esplanade in Norwest, Parklands Estate in Rouse Hill, Veridian in Kogarah, along with Stages One, Two and Three at the $1 billion Woolooware Bay Town Centre in the Sutherland Shire.&nbsp;</p>


The entire Wahroonga Estate is divided into five neighbourhoods and includes 31.4 hectares of environmental conservation land.

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Capital Corp given green light for Wahroonga Estate apartments 

<p>Wahroonga Gardens, a collection of brand-new, three-bedroom townhomes in Wahroonga in Sydney&#39;s upper north shore,&nbsp;are proving popular with homebuyers looking for a more affordable property option.</p>

<p>Delivered by Developcorp, the boutique development has just 10 residences, with prices starting from $1.42 million.</p>

<p>Recent sales data from SQM Research shows the median house sale price in Wahroonga is around $1.96 million.</p>

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<p>Fresh and inviting, Wahroonga Gardens provide contemporary townhomes, designed to blend with the residential character of the surrounding area.</p>

<p>Contemporary interiors are filled with natural light, featuring flexible living spaces perfect for any family&rsquo;s changing needs.</p>

<p>The free-flowing layout and outdoor balconies are ideal for entertaining family and friends, and boast a welcoming feel thanks to timber flooring and a warm palette.</p>

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<p>According to the developer, each townhome features quality fittings and superior detail, including 40mm stone benchtops and quality stainless steel appliances throughout.</p>

<p>Situated on Sydney&rsquo;s Upper North Shore, Wahroonga is characterised by tree-lined streets, premier schools and the boutique shops and restaurants of Wahroonga village.</p>

<p>Residents are well connected and within 500-metres to Waitara Station, meaning Westfield Hornsby is one stop away. The Sydney CBD is around a 40-minute commute by train.</p>

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<p>Residents will have easy access to the north coast and Sydney&rsquo;s west through&nbsp;the M1 and North Conex Motorways, Pacific Highway and Pennant Hills Road.</p>

<p>Barker College, Abbotsleigh, Loreto Normanhurst and Knox Grammar are within close proximity to Wahroonga Gardens, as are a number of public, selective and independent schools.</p>

<p>Residents also have nearby access to a number&nbsp;of parks and recreation areas in Berowra Valley Regional Park and Ku-ring-gai National Park. The&nbsp;exclusive Pymble Golf Club&nbsp;is located nearby.</p>

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Wahroonga Gardens, a collection of brand-new, three-bedroom townhomes in Wahroonga, are proving popular with homebuyers looking for a more affordable property option

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Wahroonga buyers look to townhomes to save over $500k on a new property

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<p>Artist Ursula Laverty, the widow of the Peter Laverty, the former director of the Art Gallery of NSW, has listed her Wahroonga home.</p>
<p>The four-bedroom home, set on a 2255 sqm Eastern Rd block, was designed by the modernist architect, Sydney Ancher for the couple in 1952.</p>
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<p>Offers for the home close September 4, with McGrath agents Amanda Robertson and James Sutton. Their price guide is $3.5 million to $3.85 million.</p>
<p>There’s an artist’s studio on the block — the couple met at Winchester School of Art in England.</p>
<p>From 1952 to 1971, Peter Laverty held several positions at the National Art School, where he introduced photography as a course. From 1971 until 1977 he was as the Art Gallery of NSW.</p>
<p>“These were very enjoyable times in my life, but being a full-time painter is the most fulfilling of all,’’ he recalled a few years before his 2013 death.</p>
<p>As newlyweds, Peter and Ursula moved into the house designed for them by their architect friend.</p>
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<p>With a skillion roof, plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows and a large studio, it was on what had been an orchard. There was a dairy over the back fence.</p>
<p>An old persimmon tree and the blossoms on pear and plum trees in springtime inspired some of Peter’s paintings.</p>
<p>All three of their children went to art school, including daughter Fabia Tory, who published a memoir in 2016, A Book of Not Forgetting.</p>
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1950s Wahroonga modernist home by Sydney Ancher listed 

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<p><span>A Federation style home in Wahrooga has been sold for $3.91 million, $410,000 over the reserve price. </span></p>
<p><span>It was sold by David Walker and Belinda Edwards of Ray White Upper North Shore. </span></p>
<p>Nestled on a 1,416sqm block, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-133769486" target="_blank">12 Kintore Street</a> home comes with a substantial second level bedroom wing, granny flat and designer pool.</p>
<p><span>It comprises five bedrooms, formal lounge, open plan casual living, dining and TV area, and marble topped kitchen. </span></p>
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<p><span>The home also features steel framed arched windows, over-height ceilings, double garage and Federation facade. </span></p>
<p><span>It is situated within distance to bus, rail, village and Wahroonga public school. </span></p>
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<p>“The local family who purchased the property saw it as a blank canvas and an opportunity to deliver their dream home on one of Wahroonga’s best streets, ", Walker said. </p>
<p><span>"This property had 18 registered bidders and the five active parties drove the price up and up, way past reserve." </span></p>
<p><span>The property last sold in 2014 for $2.04 million. </span></p>
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Wahroonga trophy home sold for $3.91 million

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<p>A five-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Wahroonga has sold for $3.5 million. </p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-133269802" target="_blank">Burns Road property</a> features wraparound entertainer's terraces, with level lawn area behind a sliding security gate.</p>
<p>The ground has a natural stone, gas heated and glass wrapped pool. </p>
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<p>The 1,098 sqm property has two levels showcasing a lounge room, a family or media room and a large dining area adjoining the kitchen. </p>
<p>Built in 2016, it was last sold for $3.06 million through Ray White Upper North Shore in 2017. </p>
<p>A five-bedroom, three-bathroom house on Morris Avenue sold earlier this month for $2,420,000, and a five-bedroom, five-bathroom property also on Burns Road sold for $8,350,000 last week, reports Realestate.com.au.</p>
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Five-bedroom Wahroonga house sold for $3.5 million

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<p>Lexington, a Wahroonga family estate surrounded by 2,061 sqm of established gardens in the Upper North Shore of Sydney has been sold. </p>
<p>It has been sold for $3.05 million by Suzie Stathakis of DiJones North Shore Wahroonga. </p>
<p>The four bedroom, three bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-133436502" target="_blank">42 Bundarra Avenue, Wahroonga</a>.</p>
<p>Built in the 1930s, the full brick home comes with open family space, French provincial inspired kitchen, and paved alfresco. </p>
<p>The home comes with include wood burning fireplace, lawns, pool, and double lock garage plus carport. </p>
<p>The home is located in the Waitara Public school catchment.</p>
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1930s Wahroonga trophy home sold for $3 million 

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<p>Redleaf, the grand 1899 Howard Joseland-designed residence at Wahroonga, proudly sitting on 5000 square metres, has been sold for $8 million plus.</p>
<div>It didn't get near its close to $10 million initial expectations through Christies International.</div>
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<div>It was one of the earliest homes designed by the respected British-trained architect after he arrived in Australia.</div>
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<div>Joseland installed a sweeping verandah around the two-storey brick-and-shingle structure to capture the cooling summer breezes.</div>
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<div>Initially it was on a six hectare lot, when the solicitor Walter Parish of the Sydney legal firm Parish Patience and McIntyre, built on what was then known as Lane Cove Road.</div>
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<div>The showpiece Federation arts and craft style house has been listed with $10 million hopes by the Moran healthcare family.</div>
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<div>Greta and Doug Moran paid $38,400 for the property in 1967 and then returned it to a single-family home with 10 bedrooms for their seven children Kerry, Linda, Peter, Shane, Barbara, Brendan (deceased) and Mark.</div>
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<div>In 1970 the couple reportedly added the cottage next door for $40,000, an adjoining block the following year for $35,000 and and vacant block in 1984 for $130,000 to create what the 5000-square-metre offering.</div>
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<div>Doug and Greta Moran were driven by a desire to preserve Australia's heritage as well as look after the health of Sydneysiders.</div>
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<p>It was the family’s first major home restoration in a portfolio that still includes Darling Point’s Swifts, Camden’s Study Park, Darling House at Millers Point and Paddington’s Juniper Hall.</p>
<p>Greta, who was credited as being the administrative powerhouse of the family operation, is now based in the luxury Moran retirement living community at Vaucluse.</p>
<p>She is a direct descendent of one of colonial Sydney's most colourful early settlers, Robert Cooper who was transported after being caught smuggling fine French silks, cognac and ostrich feathers during the Napoleonic wars. Later pardoned, Cooper built Juniper Hall, a fine early Sydney building on Oxford Street.</p>
<div>Redleaf's 1899 design was considered avant-garde in its time.</div>
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<div>William and Rose Parish sold it to the Crane family in 1916 for 600 pounds. Arthur Crane died in the 1930s at Pevensey on nearby Ada Avenue.</div>
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<div>After many changes in ownership it was left to the Sisters of Mercy in 1948 by Violet Yuille, widow of the Dr Alan Yuille.</div>
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<div>It was in 1999 when the heritage architect Clive Lucas from architects Lucas Stapleton &amp; Partners undertook its award-winning restoration, the trades being careful not to trample the hundreds of camellias planted in the grounds.</div>
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<div>Over the decades, bits had been added on especially in the years it been used as a home for elderly nuns. </div>
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<div>The home had also escaped extensive modernisation which transformed many other old homes in the area after World War II.</div>
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<div>The panama-hat wearing Lucas removed the four bedrooms that had been built on to the verandah, blocking off the breeze and light.</div>
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<div>Underneath, Lucas discovered the old footings, which had been quarried from sandstone on the site.</div>
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<div>The billiard room saw Lucas remove a false ceiling, the behind it covered by seven coats of paint, was the original cedar ceiling. </div>
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<div>Greta shared with Lucas a passion for William Morris designs so they used his wallpapers, designs and fabrics and restored the original colour schemes.</div>
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<div>Simple headlight with flowers such as hollyhocks and sunflowers survived. Cosy inglenooks around the fireplaces and seats in the big bay window were given new life.</div>
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<div>The Wahroonga house won the Greenway Award for Conservation from the NSW Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, </div>
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<div>At the time Greta said it had been like re-discovering the house and on its completion Mrs Moran was asked how does it feel to live in a period piece?</div>
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<div>"It seems normal to us. I grew up living in my grandmother's house. Maybe I haven't progressed with the times. In a plain white box I would never feel comfortable, I like colour." </div>
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<p>Tim Smith, director of heritage operations at Heritage NSW, says recent studies of community attitudes to Federation homes confirm not only do the homes retain their value over time, but investing in their restoration only increases their market appeal.</p>
<p>The photo (above) is from the book, Our Beautiful Homes N.S.W., edited and introduced by Michael Cannon.</p>
<p>As said in the book "Barristers and solicitors were well represented as owners of houses in the new architectural styles." </p>
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Moran family's Redleaf, Wahroonga sold for $8 million plus

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<p>Redleaf, the Wahroonga residence built for W. G. Parish, is set to be listed this autumn with $10 million hopes by the Moran heathcare family matriarch Greta.</p>
<p>It was the family’s first major home restoration in a portfolio that includes Darling Point’s Swifts, Camden’s Studley Park and Paddington’s Juniper Hall.</p>
<div class="in-content-ad">The grand 1899 Howard Joseland-designed residence is set on close to 5000 square metres in the Federation arts and crafts style.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">It was built for solicitor Walter Parish<span> of the Sydney legal firm Parish Patience and McIntyre on what was known as Lane Cover Road.</span>
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<div class="in-content-ad">It was left to the Sisters of Mercy in 1948 by Violet Yuille, widow of the Dr Alan Yuille.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">Greta and Doug Moran paid the church $38,400 for the property in 1967.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">They returned it to a single-family home with 10 bedrooms for their seven children Kerry, Linda, Peter, Shane, Barbara, Brendan (deceased) and Mark.</div>
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<br>Heritage architect Clive Lucas undertook its 1999 award-winning restoration.</div>
<p><br><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2018/6/15/Redleaf%204.jpg" alt=""><br><br><span>The 1899 design was avant-garde in its time.</span></p>
<p><span>The house is now rare for the high integrity of its interiors, particularly the living area and the kitchen wing, prominent flying gables with half-timbered effects, over projecting bay windows with leadlight casements and arched porch with stone trim.</span><br><br><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2018/6/15/Redleaf%205.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p class="p1">The photos located above are from the book, Our Beautiful Homes N.S.W., edited and introduced by Michael Cannon.</p>
<p class="p1">As said in the book "Barristers and solicitors were well represented as owners of houses in the new architectural styles." </p>
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Moran family's Redleaf, Wahroonga set for autumn listing

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<p>A heritage listed home in Wahroonga has been sold by the Loxton family for $2.32 million.</p>
<p>Last sold in 2013, the home built in 1962 to a design by architect Russell Jack sold for $1.9 million.</p>
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<p>It won the Wilkinson Award for Outstanding Architectural Merit in 1963.</p>
<p>Tim Fraser of Di Jones marketed the house.</p>
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<p>Situated at <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https:/www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-131290502" target="_blank">36 Cleveland Street</a>, the property sold to a local family for $120,000 over reserve.</p>
<p>It traded in 1988 at $710,000.</p>
<p>Known as Jacobs House, it was designed for the former High Court judge Sir Kenneth Jacobs.</p>
<p>Said to be designed to Sir Ken’s specifications, the pavilion-style house sits on a 1,534 square metre Cleveland Street holding.</p>
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<p>Wahroonga on Sydney's north shore is well known for its grand homes.</p>
<p>Malto Ende, the 1901 manor built for public servant Alfred Newmarch, remains listed for the first time in a generation.</p>
<p>Newmarch, who paid 240 pounds for the block, was the son of the late Major Henry Newmarch, of the Bombay Staff Corps.</p>
<p>For many years he held the position of accountant in the Master in Equity's Department, Sydney.</p>
<p>Newmarch purchased the then acre block from a syndicate of parliamentarians: John Fitzgerald Burns, the former postmaster-general, George Withers and Robert Burdett Smith.</p>
<p>In 1910 Malto Ende, translated to remote land, became the boarding house for Eldinhope School for Girls, run by the Hooke sisters.</p>
<p>It sold in 1918 to mining geologist Chas G Gibson and wife Hilda for 3000 pounds.</p>
<p>In 1949 the property became part of the Knox Grammar School estate after it sold for 4850 pounds. It was divided into flats for housing staff.</p>
<p>The last time the home traded was in 1993 when it was bought by investment banker Ian Maxton and his wife Susan.</p>
<p>They paid $1.03 million for the home since renovated in keeping with its Federation pedigree.</p>
<p>Set within 2,600 square metre lush gardens, with pool and tennis court, Chadwick Real Estate agents Lynette Malcolm and William Zhang who initially had $8.8 million guide, and then sought $7.8 million.</p>
<p>The family room with original wood fireplace and soaring high timber-clad ceilings opens through French doors to a sandstone alfresco terrace.</p>
<p>A music room adjoins the formal lounge.</p>
<p>There are five upstairs bedrooms. The master has a private balcony, walk in wardrobes and a limestone ensuite.</p>
<p>One of the bedrooms has an adjoining home office.</p>
<p>There's a guest wing with a bedroom living space and an art studio.</p>
<p><em>This article first appeared in </em>The Weekend Australian.</p>
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