<p>S&amp;S Projects is boosting its investment at Rainbow Bay to more than $1 billion after the prolific Gold Coast developer acquired a new site for $20.25 million and immediately laid plans for a new luxury apartment project in the sought-after precinct.</p>

<p>The site, which is the company’s fifth acquisition at Rainbow Bay in the past four years, will be home to the company’s largest project to date after delivering 3 sold-out projects and construction progresses on Radia worth a combined $215m.<br />
S&amp;S Projects is currently finalising plans for its latest strategic acquisition, a 1,518 sqm site located 209-213 Boundary Street in Coolangatta, with a development application expected to be lodged within weeks.</p>

<p>The luxury residential development will build on the company’s highly successful projects at Rainbow Bay, comprising Flow, Awaken, Esprit and Radia, with Radia currently under construction by Hutchinson Builders.</p>

<p>“We have been unflinching in our commitment to Rainbow Bay and the transformation we have helped drive in this incredible part of the Gold Coast, which is among the city’s most desirable residential locations,” said S&amp;S Projects founder and director Paul Gedoun.</p>

<p>“Our fifth project will reflect the best of what we have done so far to create a lifestyle precinct that is second to none.”</p>

<p>The latest development, which has yet to be named, is proposed to accommodate 88 luxury apartments in a design that will immerse residents in a unique wellness lifestyle that expands on the legacy of S&amp;S Project’s earlier developments at Rainbow Bay.</p>

<p>The development will feature an expansive rooftop garden and wellness centre with a resort- style pool, among a host of lifestyle amenities planned for residents.</p>

<p>“Rainbow Bay, with its beautiful, protected beach and alongside one of the world’s best surf breaks at Snapper Rocks, is the natural wellness heartland of the Gold Coast,” said Gedoun.</p>

<p>“We are taking every advantage to create a truly unique rooftop wellness experience with a natural feel for residents, offering stone features throughout and an underlying theme that emulates a botanical garden.”</p>

<p>The latest acquisition comes as S&amp;S Projects is at the completion of Esprit and construction continues on Radia, which are part of their significant portfolio undertaken by the company at Rainbow Bay since 2022.</p>

<p>The $215 million Radia, which comprises 38 apartments, is currently the flagship development by S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay which is expected to be completed in 2027.</p>

<p>Jayde Pezet, of Pezet Matheson, which has managed sales and marketing for S&amp;S Projects across their Gold Coast portfolio, emphasised the developer’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.</p>

<p>“S&amp;S Projects continue to elevate the benchmark of luxury with each development," Pezet said.</p>

<p>“We have worked with S&amp;amp;S on their 4 other projects in Rainbow Bay and their approach reflects a team that is constantly learning, refining, and pushing the standard higher.</p>

<p>“Their hyper-local knowledge and deep expertise within the luxury property sector are what truly set them apart, allowing them to deliver projects that feel both globally sophisticated and authentically connected to their coastal environment”</p>

<p>S&amp;S Projects plans to officially launch its latest project at Rainbow Bay in the second half of this year.</p>

<p>“As we embark on our largest project yet, we have pulled out all stops to create another landmark development that truly reflects the relaxed southern Gold Coast lifestyle,” Gedoun added.</p>


Joel Robinson

S&S buys $20m Rainbow Bay site for fifth beachside apartment project

<p data-end="268" data-start="86">Japandi, an emerging design trend that combines Scandinavian functionality with Japanese rustic minimalism, remains relatively untested in Australia’s residential development market.</p>

<p data-end="545" data-start="270">As developers look to differentiate their projects and offer something distinct to buyers, Brisbane-based developer Lantona has embraced the hybrid style for its recently launched Toowong apartment project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/koya-residences-6-josling-street-toowong-qld-4066">Koya Residences</a>, with early response to the design proving positive.</p>

<p data-end="1014" data-start="547">Lantona entrusted Red Door Architecture and interiors practice Luma Design Co with delivering the Japandi brief. The approach blends Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, emphasising warm, restrained interiors, natural materials and clean lines. Drawing on the Japanese concept of <em data-end="855" data-start="844">wabi-sabi</em> (beauty in imperfection) and the Scandinavian principle of <em data-end="922" data-start="915">hygge</em> (comfort and cosiness), it creates serene, uncluttered and sustainable living environments.</p>

<p data-end="1200" data-start="1016">These design principles are expressed throughout the Josling Street development, both in its exterior form and across the 40 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences within.</p>

<p data-end="817" data-start="541">[smartcode_project:default project_id=150787 project_image_fid=366229]</p>

<p>Koya reflects a deliberately scaled approach, with the five-storey form designed to align with the surrounding residential streetscape rather than dominate it.</p>

<p>“Koya is conceived as a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings. Every decision, from material selection to spatial planning, has been guided by long-term liveability and enduring relevance,” the developer said.</p>

<p>[smartcode_project:default project_id=150787 project_image_fid=366243]</p>

<p>Positioned within an established inner-west neighbourhood, the development sits near riverfront parklands and the Bicentennial Bikeway, while remaining within walking distance of Toowong Village and multiple public transport options connecting to the CBD, St Lucia and West End.</p>

<p>Lantona said the location was central to the project’s conception, pointing to Toowong’s balance of green space, transport access and proximity to major education institutions.</p>

<p>“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> combines river access, walkability, immediate CBD connection and a strong educational presence. That balance made it the obvious setting for Koya.”</p>

<p>[smartcode_project:default project_id=150787 project_image_fid=366230]</p>

<p>Communal amenity is concentrated on the rooftop, where a shared retreat will include a pool, dining areas and outdoor spaces oriented towards neighbourhood and city views. The design allows for both private use and small gatherings, extending the living environment beyond individual apartments.</p>

<p>Koya enters the market at a time when smaller-scale developments are becoming less common in established suburbs, with many recent projects in the suburb shooting for the sky.</p>

<p>In a nod of confidence,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brisbane-builders">Brisbane Builders</a>&nbsp;has already commenced construction on the building, which is slated for completion in early 2027. Keenan &amp; Byrne is marketing Koya.</p>

<p>[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=150787]</p>


Japandi-inspired Koya Residences launch in Toowong

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<p>A completed Castle Hill apartment development is returning to market with an uncommon level of financial backing, positioning it as one of the more secure options for buyers in Sydney’s north-west.</p>

<p>Skyview in Castle Hill, originally developed by Top Place and now overseen by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, is being relaunched following a full remediation process. Central to its repositioning is a substantial financial reserve designed to provide ongoing protection and reduce uncertainty for incoming purchasers.</p>

<p>At the core of this offering is an $11 million bond secured during the project’s remediation phase, negotiated by former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler. With less than $4 million required to complete the works, approximately $7.2 million remains in reserve, with around 15 years left on the term.</p>

<p>[smartcode_project:default project_id=147685 project_image_fid=359134]</p>

<p>Rather than a typical insurance-backed structure, the remaining funds are held as cash, creating a readily accessible financial buffer should any future building issues arise. The structure is intended to provide buyers with an added layer of certainty, differentiating the development from more conventional apartment offerings.</p>

<p>Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure provides a level of security not typically seen in apartment developments.</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 data-end="884" data-start="551">[smartcode_project:default project_id=147685 project_image_fid=359135]</p>

<p>The remediation process has now been completed in full, with no active rectification orders or outstanding directives linked to the project on NSW Government registers. This outcome reflects the broader tightening of building oversight across the state, while also highlighting the project’s transition into a completed, compliant asset.</p>

<p>In a market where many buyers remain cautious about apartment quality, initiatives like this are designed to restore confidence, giving purchasers greater certainty and a stronger sense of security in their investment.</p>

<p>Equitifund has since acquired the remaining apartments and is managing their reintroduction to the market. With the works finalised and a significant financial reserve in place, the project now presents with a markedly different risk profile compared to its initial release.</p>

<p>[smartcode_project:default project_id=147685 project_image_fid=359137]</p>

<p>Beyond the added security, the development is positioned in one of Castle Hill’s more established pockets. The Gay Street address places it within close proximity to Castle Towers, one of the country’s largest retail centres, as well as Castle Hill Metro Station, which now connects directly to the broader Sydney Metro network.</p>

<p>Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said buyer demand in the area continues to be driven by access to transport and amenity.</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 data-end="1889" data-start="1564">[smartcode_project:default project_id=147685 project_image_fid=359145]</p>

<p>The apartments also enter the market at a relatively accessible price point for the area, with two-bedroom configurations starting from $995,000 and rental demand for similar stock reaching around $900 per week. This combination of pricing, connectivity, and completed status is expected to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors seeking lower-risk entry into the Hills District apartment market.</p>

<p>For eligible buyers, a limited 3.50 per cent p.a. two-year fixed interest rate is currently available through Equitifund’s lending partners, providing an additional layer of affordability.</p>

<p><em>EquitiCredit Pty Ltd ACN 676 363 769 holds ACL 559289 and provides credit assistance. Finance is arranged through EquitiCredit and funded by its lending partners. Interest rates are subject to change and eligibility criteria apply. Terms, conditions, fees and charges may apply. This is not financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. Prospective buyers should seek independent financial advice.</em></p>

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Castle Hill apartments offering unmatched buyer protection through dedicated fund

<p data-end="236" data-section-id="18vtkcf" data-start="134">A State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal for the Kurnell Peninsula is now on public exhibition, setting out a plan to deliver up to 4,300 homes alongside new retail, tourism and public open space on a 210-hectare coastal site.</p>

<p data-end="643" data-start="460">The proposal, backed by the Minns Labor Government, would transform a former sand mining area along Captain Cook Drive into a mixed-use precinct delivered over approximately 20 years.</p>

<p data-end="844" data-start="645">In addition to housing, the plan includes more than 7,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, new community facilities and approximately 116 hectares of open space, equating to more than half the site.</p>

<p data-end="844" data-start="645"><img alt="Kurnell" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ce1c6567-1df0-4de0-9fe5-a76be0367834" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-04-13%20at%209.11.51%E2%80%AFAM_0.png?VersionId=dbbTmYaJvROA5fkQbgaxis8cmFwtpB5_" /></p>

<hr data-end="849" data-start="846" />
<h2 data-end="902" data-section-id="ony3l3" data-start="851">Rezoning framework enables mixed-use development</h2>

<p data-end="1094" data-start="904">The rezoning application seeks to amend planning controls under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts—Central River City) and the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015.</p>

<p data-end="1356" data-start="1096">Its primary objective is to enable a broader range of land uses across the site, including residential, employment, tourism and community uses, while also formalising environmental protections and land management outcomes .</p>

<p data-end="1597" data-start="1358">The proposal has progressed through the state-led rezoning pathway after being identified as a project of regional significance, supported by several years of technical studies and agency consultation .</p>

<p data-end="1713" data-start="1599">Development would occur in stages, aligned with the progressive closure and remediation of the existing sand mine.</p>

<hr data-end="1718" data-start="1715" />
<h2 data-end="1768" data-section-id="krwii9" data-start="1720">Master plan structured around three precincts</h2>

<p data-end="1955" data-start="1770">The accompanying urban design report outlines an indicative master plan that divides the site into three primary precincts, anchored by a town centre in the western portion of the site.</p>

<p data-end="2150" data-start="1957">The town centre is planned as the first stage of development, located on land that has already been remediated. It is intended to accommodate higher-density housing, retail, and community uses.</p>

<p data-end="2150" data-start="1957"><img alt="Kurnell" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4bfd5873-4847-4105-b220-0a30c96f5573" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-04-13%20at%209.20.09%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=7aVaSsZLAc6mElSH4g6Ct5bGsNxZcnPL" /></p>

<p data-end="2300" data-start="2152">Additional precincts extend toward Bate Bay and Boat Harbour, with built form responding to environmental conditions and proximity to the coastline.</p>

<p data-end="2490" data-start="2302">The design framework identifies distinct local character areas, with the master plan structured to reflect “unique natural qualities” across the site.</p>

<hr data-end="2495" data-start="2492" />
<h2 data-end="2544" data-section-id="1vitwqn" data-start="2497">Open space forms core of the design approach</h2>

<p data-end="2660" data-start="2546">A key component of the proposal is the allocation of approximately 116 hectares to open space and ecological land.</p>

<p data-end="2676" data-start="2662">This includes:</p>

<ul data-end="2846" data-start="2678">
	<li data-end="2702" data-section-id="d96caj" data-start="2678">Three district parks</li>
	<li data-end="2723" data-section-id="17y6uz6" data-start="2703">Nine local parks</li>
	<li data-end="2741" data-section-id="14hui00" data-start="2724">Sports fields</li>
	<li data-end="2778" data-section-id="ts7psx" data-start="2742">Coastal and ecological corridors</li>
	<li data-end="2846" data-section-id="agduax" data-start="2779">Two kilometres of publicly accessible beachfront along Bate Bay</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="2982" data-start="2848">The urban design report positions this open space network as central to the structure of the development, rather than ancillary to it.</p>

<p data-end="3116" data-start="2984">It is intended to support ecological regeneration, provide recreational amenity and create a connected network across the peninsula.</p>

<p data-end="3342" data-start="3118">The plan includes north–south ecological corridors, expanded wetland systems and pedestrian and cycling links designed to connect residential areas to the coastline and open space areas .</p>

<hr data-end="3347" data-start="3344" />
<h2 data-end="3381" data-section-id="ql66rt" data-start="3349">Housing mix and affordability</h2>

<p data-end="3467" data-start="3383">The proposal includes approximately 4,300 dwellings across a range of housing types.</p>

<p data-end="3563" data-start="3469">This includes high-density apartments, medium-density housing, townhouses and seniors housing.</p>

<p data-end="3688" data-start="3565">Affordable housing provision is identified at approximately 240 dwellings, alongside a smaller component of social housing.</p>

<p data-end="3872" data-start="3690">The master plan emphasises housing diversity, with the intent of accommodating a range of household types and age groups within the development.</p>

<p data-end="3872" data-start="3690"><img alt="Kurnell" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d4baba4d-b5b0-4a86-bcad-5d319b036184" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-04-13%20at%209.11.59%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=udYFz0q8tjEPR3pmKLHRSFRJN4dKakPO" /></p>

<hr data-end="3877" data-start="3874" />
<h2 data-end="3919" data-section-id="rgckdv" data-start="3879">Built form controls and height limits</h2>

<p data-end="3994" data-start="3921">Proposed building heights across the site range from three to 12 storeys.</p>

<p data-end="4173" data-start="3996">These controls are set out within the rezoning application and are intended to manage visual impact, maintain view corridors and ensure compatibility with the coastal landscape.</p>

<p data-end="4387" data-start="4175">Floor space ratios and height limits are applied across different parts of the site to reflect varying environmental conditions and proximity to open space and the coastline .</p>

<p data-end="4543" data-start="4389">Higher density is generally concentrated within the town centre, with lower-scale development toward the coastal edge and environmentally sensitive areas.</p>

<hr data-end="4548" data-start="4545" />
<h2 data-end="4588" data-section-id="1minlda" data-start="4550">Retail, tourism and employment uses</h2>

<p data-end="4688" data-start="4590">In addition to residential development, the proposal includes retail, commercial and tourism uses.</p>

<p data-end="4704" data-start="4690">This includes:</p>

<ul data-end="4896" data-start="4706">
	<li data-end="4775" data-section-id="1jrun76" data-start="4706">Approximately 7,000–9,800sqm of retail and commercial floor space</li>
	<li data-end="4803" data-section-id="10kyifw" data-start="4776">A full-line supermarket</li>
	<li data-end="4830" data-section-id="fz1hdg" data-start="4804">Food and beverage uses</li>
	<li data-end="4896" data-section-id="1aqg2fj" data-start="4831">Tourism accommodation, including hotel and short-stay options</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="5045" data-start="4898">The proposal also identifies employment outcomes, with the development expected to support jobs both during construction and in ongoing operations.</p>

<p data-end="5137" data-start="5047">These uses are concentrated within the town centre and key activity areas across the site.</p>

<hr data-end="5142" data-start="5139" />
<h2 data-end="5172" data-section-id="162x2kt" data-start="5144">Infrastructure and access</h2>

<p data-end="5279" data-start="5174">The proposal includes upgrades to Captain Cook Drive, which provides the primary access to the peninsula.</p>

<p data-end="5362" data-start="5281">These upgrades are intended to improve traffic flow and support emergency access.</p>

<p data-end="5405" data-start="5364">The transport strategy also incorporates:</p>

<ul data-end="5529" data-start="5407">
	<li data-end="5433" data-section-id="fanquy" data-start="5407">Internal road networks</li>
	<li data-end="5469" data-section-id="o6y80y" data-start="5434">Walking and cycling connections</li>
	<li data-end="5529" data-section-id="jgraft" data-start="5470">Proposed public transport routes and bus stop locations</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="5718" data-start="5531">The rezoning report includes detailed analysis of transport, flooding, and infrastructure requirements to support the staged development of the site .</p>

<hr data-end="5723" data-start="5720" />
<h2 data-end="5769" data-section-id="14urh3" data-start="5725">Environmental and cultural considerations</h2>

<p data-end="5923" data-start="5771">The site is identified as having environmental and cultural significance, including areas of ecological value and Aboriginal archaeological sensitivity.</p>

<p data-end="6002" data-start="5925">The proposal includes measures to protect and enhance these areas, including:</p>

<ul data-end="6230" data-start="6004">
	<li data-end="6056" data-section-id="1pzyouo" data-start="6004">Retention and regeneration of coastal vegetation</li>
	<li data-end="6100" data-section-id="bjn2vz" data-start="6057">Strengthening of biodiversity corridors</li>
	<li data-end="6148" data-section-id="1bpeyoj" data-start="6101">Protection of riparian systems and wetlands</li>
	<li data-end="6230" data-section-id="lg0cka" data-start="6149">Integration of cultural interpretation and recognition of Indigenous heritage</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="6409" data-start="6232">The urban design report also outlines opportunities for incorporating Indigenous cultural elements into public spaces and landscape design.</p>

<hr data-end="6893" data-start="6890" />
<h2 data-end="6908" data-section-id="w7rk5f" data-start="6895">Next steps</h2>

<p data-end="6997" data-start="6910">The proposal is currently on public exhibition, with submissions open to the community. Feedback received during this period will inform the Department of Planning’s assessment of the rezoning.</p>

<p data-end="7223" data-start="7106">If approved, the rezoning would establish the planning framework for future development applications across the site.</p>

<hr data-end="6893" data-start="6890" />
<h2 data-end="6908" data-section-id="w7rk5f" data-start="6895">What the NSW Government says</h2>

<p>Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the planned closure of the sand mine and remediation of the Kurnell Peninsula presents an exciting opportunity to transform the area.</p>

<p>“This proposal envisions a vibrant new beachfront community with thousands of new homes, jobs and great open space in the Sutherland Shire. I encourage the community to have their say during the public exhibition period. Feedback from the community will play an important role in the assessment of the proposal.”</p>


Sydney's newest beachfront city: NSW Gov to unlock 4,300 new homes on Kurnell peninsula

<p>A long-awaited transformation of a former industrial site in Holroyd has been given the green light, with the NSW Government approving the $1.2 billion Crescent Parklands masterplan that will deliver more than 1,200 new homes just south of Parramatta.</p>

<p>The State Significant Development approval clears the way for a large-scale mixed-use precinct at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-crescent-street-holroyd-nsw-2142">1 Crescent Street</a>, replacing an underutilised site with a coordinated residential community anchored by new open space, retail, and commercial uses.</p>

<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> for WA-based developer Tiberius, the approved scheme comprises seven buildings arranged across two precincts. In total, the development will deliver 1,227 apartments, including 201 allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 2,500 sqm of retail and 5,000 sqm of commercial space within a mixed-use podium.</p>

<p><img alt="Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver 1,200+ homes in major Holroyd transformation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1cc82dd2-8184-4b86-8665-90653147820d" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Crescent%20buildings.png?VersionId=2ZmVDc_Rfc4AzQ6ShzZJlvdZnACLerVM" /></p>

<p>The project is structured as a masterplanned precinct rather than a standalone tower. Buildings 1 to 4 will rise from a shared podium with shop-top housing, while Buildings 5 to 7 are positioned closer to the northern park interface as residential flat buildings. The built form has been carefully modulated to balance density with amenity, with the design resolving building separation, solar access, and wind impacts at a precinct scale.</p>

<p>A significant focus of the design is the activation of Crescent Street and the integration of public domain. The submission notes that “individual townhouses [were] removed for community based functions to Crescent Street to increase activation and surveillance,” reinforcing a more urban and publicly engaged street edge. Retail, commercial tenancies, and resident amenity spaces are concentrated along this frontage and within the podium to support day-to-day activity.</p>

<p>The landscape strategy underpins the project’s identity, with a network of pedestrian connections, landscaped corridors, and open spaces linking the site internally and to its surroundings. The design prioritises permeability, delivering “increased uninterrupted flow between spaces for pedestrian access” and improved connections through to the adjoining parklands.</p>

<p><img alt="Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver 1,200+ homes in major Holroyd transformation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="19282454-ab2f-4e2c-866f-4b35cf4283d4" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Crescent%20masterplan.png?VersionId=JQdWGYI5B5R1lzmK4omYOp_8KLPkT4Bv" /></p>

<p>Buildings within the western precinct are oriented toward the park, shaping a residential offering defined by proximity to open space. The design describes this approach as creating apartments “immersed in nature with apartments facing the park,” positioning the landscape as a central organising element of the masterplan.</p>

<p>The broader architectural response addresses both infrastructure and context, with taller elements capturing long-range views toward Parramatta while setbacks and separation distances mitigate impacts on surrounding residential areas. Sustainability initiatives, including solar optimisation, cross-ventilation, and integrated landscape systems, are embedded across the scheme.</p>

<p>Located approximately one kilometre south of Parramatta CBD, the 3.6-hectare site is bounded by Crescent Street, Woodville Road, and Holroyd Sportsground. It benefits from strong access to public transport, including nearby bus routes and train stations, and sits within a rapidly evolving corridor earmarked for increased residential density. The design also strengthens connections between surrounding green spaces, including Holroyd Sportsground and Parramatta Parklands.</p>

<p>The approval follows several years of planning, including a rezoning process that enabled significant uplift in height and density across the site. With determination now secured, Crescent Parklands is positioned to play a major role in delivering new housing supply within Greater Parramatta’s growth area.</p>


Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver over 1,200 homes in major Holroyd transformation

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 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>
<p>This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.</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>
<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%202.jpg" alt=""><br><br></p>
<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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<p><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%203.jpg" alt=""><br><br></p>
<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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Russell Jack-designed Wilkinson Award winner at Wahroonga sold 

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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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