A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

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First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Wahroonga

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A mid-century influenced residence nestled on a lush Wahroonga block has been listed for sale.
The Ed Lippmann-designed house has been listed through Jesse Zammit from Belle Property with $4.6 million to $4.8 million hopes.
With 365 square metres of internal space, the four bedroom, four bathroom Hillcrest Street offering, set just off Water Street, has been listed by Amanda and Norman Mighell. 
The couple purchased the property in 1998, then re-built in 2001 with the assistance of specialist Japanese garden designer, Ken Lamb of Imperial Gardens. 
Its grand six metre atrium entrance features a Japanese internal courtyard complete with pond and waterfall.
The rear garden, that features an 11 metre pool, comes with an irrigation system sourced from  a 30,000-litre underground concrete water storage. 
The interiors too have a distinct Japanese elements including the Shoji screens between rooms.
The 1,015 square metre cul-de-sac offering had been initially listed with $4.9 million hopes.
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It's an easy stroll to the station, a selection of Sydney's best private schools, parks, and village shops.
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Nestled on a 1,015 square metre block, the home situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-129836658" target="_blank">4 Hillcrest Street, Wahroonga </a>comes with three bedrooms, self-contained parent's retreat/office/fourth bedroom, family room with adjoining meal area and kitchen, and separate formal dining overlooking the Japanese styled gardens.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Ed Lippmann-designed Wahroonga home listed with $4.6 million hopes

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Alueria, the Wahroonga home of architect Charles Bruce Dellit, acclaimed for his design of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, has been listed for sale.
The 1920s home is an example of the Inter-War Mediterranean movement, one of the few remaining homes of its style on the upper North Shore.
Alueria, preserved with its Italian Renaissance-style intact, is up for sale for the first time in a quarter of a century. It last traded for $765,000 in 1993.
Set on a 1,855 sqm Fox Valley Road parcel, the double brick, five bedroom home with symmetrical facade is accessed through an entry comprising circular arches, tapered columns and a loggia.
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The formal living room with four metre high ceilings and rated timber detailing features three sets of French doors topped by semi-circular fanlights and a fireplace.
There's a fireplace in the formal dining room. Sandstone terraces overlook the swimming pool and half-size tennis court.
Downstairs there's a separate bedroom that was originally a maid's room.
Chadwick Real Estate agent Penelope Prior has the listing with around $3 million being sought.
Dellit would host soirees in the home's ball room, which is now the lower-level family entertaining area and library.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
 
 
 
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Norman Mighell, managing director of IT services business Interlink Corporate Services, and his wife, Amanda, are downsizing from their Japanese-inspired home.
The four-bedroom Wahroonga home designed by architect Ed Lippmann in 2001 has been listed with $4.6 million hopes for its December 8 auction.
Nestled on a 1,015 square metre block, the home situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-129836658" target="_blank">4 Hillcrest Street, Wahroonga </a>comes with three bedrooms, self-contained parent's retreat/office/fourth bedroom, family room with adjoining meal area and kitchen, and separate formal dining overlooking Japanese styled gardens.
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Additional features include store room/cellar, remote controlled security door, swimming pool, home theatre and balconies with views. 
It's within a 10-minute walk to transport, and close to private schools, parks, and village shops.
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-129836658" target="_blank">$1.9 million</a>, according to CoreLogic.  
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The long-held Billyard Avenue house, home of the late Australian journalist Francis James was passed in at a weekend auction.
It was passed in at $3.35 million, when the only bidder raised his bid from the opening $3 million offer at the onsite auction.
It was offered for sale by his 100 year old widow, Joyce.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-128583430" target="_blank">Billyard Avenue</a> house, Te Whare where encyclopedias lined the many bookcases, dates back to the 1910s. 
James paid £5,950 in 1956 when he was the editor at The Anglican, a publication of the Church of England, working there alongside his wife. 
James, a journalist, was most well known for being imprisoned in China accused of being a spy in 1969.
He spent four years in the prison before being expelled from the country after his old Canberra Grammar school friend, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, lobbied for his release.
James was born in 1918 in Queenstown, Tasmania, the son of an Anglican minister.
Luschwitz Real Estate Pymble agent John Luschwitz and Stephen Sales had offered an initial price guide of $3.8 million.
It was briefly listed for $659,000 in 1994, shortly after James' death, by his wife who has only recently moved into aged care.
Set in 2320 sqm park like grounds, the five bedroom home is an original farmhouse built in the arts and craft style, with slate roof and wide return verandah.
It has been listed as a heritage item under the local council since 2015.
Alterations and additions are permissible outback, as the heritage listing relates to the facade.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Wahroonga home of the late Francis James passed in

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Architect Charles Bruce Dellit's own home, Aleuria at Wahroonga on Sydney's upper north shore, has been listed for sale.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-128729870" title="www.realestate.com.au">Wahroonga</a> home is on the market for the first time in 25 years.
It was built in 1928.
Aleuria is most known for having the winning 1929 design of the Hyde Park Anzac Memorial, which is currently undergoing major works.
Aleuria was built during the inter-war Mediterranean movement, with classic Italian renaissance elements.
It has been listed by Chadwicks Real Estate agent Penelope Prior who is quoting a $3.5 million price guide.
Locals suggests Dame Nellie Melba approached the owner to buy his house. Courtesy: State Library of NSW.
Prior said the famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba tried to buy the four-bedroom estate that sits on 1838 square metres.
It has been owned by Sheelagh and Timothy O’Brien for the past 25 years.
There have only been three owners of the property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/38-fox-valley-rd-wahroonga-nsw-2076" target="_blank">38 Fox Valley Road</a>.
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Architect Charles Bruce Dellit's home Aleuria, Wahroonga listed

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The long-held Wahroonga home of the late Australian journalist Francis James has been listed for sale for the first time in six decades by his 100 year old widow, Joyce.
James, a journalist, was most well known for being imprisoned in China accused of being a spy in 1969.
He spent four years in the prison before being expelled from the country after his old Canberra Grammar school friend, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, lobbied for his release.
The Billyard Avenue house, Te Whare dates back to the 1910s. It comes with a price guide of $3.8 million.
James paid £5,950 in 1956 when he was the editor at The Anglican, a publication of the Church of England, working there alongside his wife. 
James was born in 1918 in Queenstown, Tasmania, the son of an Anglican minister.
It was briefly listed for $659,000 in 1994, shortly after James' death, by his wife who has only recently moved into aged care.
Set in 2320 sqm park like grounds, the five bedroom home is an original farmhouse built in the arts and craft style, with slate roof and wide return verandah.
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It has been listed as a heritage item under the local council since 2015.
Alterations and additions are permissible outback, as the heritage listing relates to the facade.
Luschwitz Real Estate Pymble agent John Luschwitz says it is ready to renovation following its <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-128583430" target="_blank">July 21 auction</a>. 
In 1960 the ailing Anglican Press was caught in a controversial takeover battle between the Packer family's Consolidated Press and Rupert Murdoch's Cumberland Newspapers, which culminated in front page reports of a brawl in which the Packer's forces attempted to occupy the building to secure the all important printing presses.
At James's funeral, Sir Marcus Loane, the former Archbishop of Sydney, described Francis James as a born entertainer, and a real mischief-maker who revelled in controversy.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
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Wahroonga home of the late journalist Francis James listed

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The bridal designer Lisa Gowing's Wahroonga home now has a price tag of $3.05 million.
She shares the lavishly designed Clissold Road property with her husband, Ocean Group Consulting director David Bird.
Since the 936 sqm property was bought in 2010 for $1.15 million, Gowing has transformed the five-bedroom home into a Hamptons-style residence with swimming pool.
McGrath agent Alex Mintorn continues its marketing after its unsuccessful auction campaign.
Gowing's couture gown designs have dressed celebrities including actor Deborra-Lee Furness.
Gowing, whose made-to-order and ready-to-wear gowns are known for their luxurious detailing and fabrics, opened her first showroom at Pymble in the late 1990s.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph. 
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New price tag for bridal designer Lisa Gowing's Wahroonga home

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It wouldn't happen in the wedding world, but bridal designer Lisa Gowing's Wahroonga auction offering was pushed back two weeks from yesterday's scheduled onsite event.
It was the lavishly designed Clissold Road property she shares with her husband, Ocean Group Consulting director David Bird.
Since the 936 sqm property was bought in 2010 for $1.15 million, Gowing transformed the five-bedroom home into a Hamptons-style residence.
It comes with a swimming pool. It's within Wahroonga 'Bush' School catchment.
It was listed with an initial $2.75 million guide through McGrath agent Alex Mintorn.
There's keen buyer interest, but none of the parties have yet secured their finances.
"The upper North shore market has come out of the school holidays with the market still a little sleepy," he said.
He reckons there will be a sale prior to the re-scheduled August 26 auction.
Towing's couture gown designs have dressed celebrities including actor Deborra-Lee Furness, former Olympian Libby Trickett and television newsreader Georgie Gardner.
Gowing, whose made-to-order and ready-to-wear gowns are known for their luxurious detailing and fabrics, opened her first showroom at Pymble in the late 1990s.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Bridal designer Lisa Gowing's Wahroonga auction pushed back

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A family estate at Wahroonga has been sold for $2.6 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-124603614" target="_blank">7 Wyeena Close</a> the property was offered for the first time in 66 years.
It has a classic mid century modern design influenced by Harry Seidler.
It features a vast family room, lounge and dining around a standstone fireplace as well as an outdoor alfresco entertaining area with a garden at the rear.
There are five bedrooms, three of them having built-in wardrobes, and two bathrooms.
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It is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac address marketed with opportunity to subdivide.
The property was offered through McGrath agents Alex Mintorn and Domenic Maxwell.
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Wahroonga mid-century design estate sold for $2.6 million

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Award winning hedge fund manager Angus Cameron has listed his 1936 built Wahroonga home with a price guide of between $7.25 million and $8.25 million.
Cameron, who has a business opportunity on America's west coast, paid $4.45 million for the 5560 sqm estate in 2012.
The <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house/nsw/upper-north-shore/wahroonga/334888" target="_blank">1930's Lucinda Avenue</a> home comes with a championship sized tennis court, 15 metre swimming pool and a putting green.
A den complete with wet bar leads to the library, pool room and wine cellar.
Alex Mintorn at McGrath Wahroonga has set a March 11 auction date.
The last big money sale in the suburb came late last year when Toyota dealership owner Mark Fitzgerald and wife Wendy paid $7.5 million for the trophy home, Newahglen.
It was the second highest residential sale in the suburb, only topped by a $9.2 million sale in 2014.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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