Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe friends Natalie Khoei and fellow University of NSW architecture student Shadi Kord invested $200 apiece to launch their online fashion and accessories business both own Bellevue Hill mansions purchased for $48.5 million and $22.75 million respectively While Kord bought her property in August last year the rags-to-riches story has just been capped off by Khoei’s own trophy home acquisition SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Bellevue Hill sold for $8.85m at auction last night Builder Danny Aron bought an old house for $7.5m in 2021 and put two new semis in its place — one of them sold at auction last night for an incredible price The residence at 86B Bellevue Rd, Bellevue Hill fetched $8.85m “It’s the highest price for a semi in Bellevue Rd,” says Gavin Rubinstein who shared the listing with partner agent Evan Cheung with five active at Damien Cooley’s auction rooms and it was very strong bidding … it just goes to show what can happen when you have a quality build in a good location.” ‘Why I paid $1m over reserve’ The semis are built to the highest quality knew how to make the most of the 653sqm block with each of the four-level semis being built to the highest standard with spectacular views towards the city skyline One of the semis will be retained by his family No wonder the home was popular — it offered four bedrooms marble and timber finishes and a private pool An internal lift will take the new owner — a local downsizer — to the rooftop terrace perfect for watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks Says Rubinstein: “Four of the five active bidders were local Chinese buyers so it helped that Evan is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. the co-owner of Australian online fashion brand Meshki bought the six-bedroom mansion on Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill in mid-March She purchased the home for a confirmed price of $48.5 million The stately home spans a 1567-square-metre block and has views of treasured Sydney icons the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge It was previously owned by Australian filmmaker Warwick Ross and his wife Margot Ross The Rosses bought the property in 1996 for $3.27 million The property was listed with McGrath Double Bay’s Luke Hogan and William Manning garnered fame and fortune after founding Meshki with her business partner Shadi Kord in 2013 Hot Property: Rooftop pickleball courts and spectacular ocean vistas Tarocash co-founder seeks buyer for Point Piper trophy home Around the world: modern log cabin the perfect fusion of luxury and artisanal craftsmanship The friends started the fashion brand with just $400 – $200 each – while studying architecture at the University of New South Wales They started designing and selling a full fashion range in 2015 “We realised there was a gap in the market for pieces that are unique and luxurious yet accessible,” Khoei told Forbes in 2021 Since gaining popularity with the likes of US singer and actor Jennifer Lopez and models Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner Meshki has more than 3 million followers on Instagram the business reported an annual turnover of $69 million and a net profit of $11.7 million almost double the $5.9 million profit of the previous year They also ship to more than 190 countries worldwide Khoei’s purchase of the Bellevue Hill home makes the business partners neighbours Kord and her husband, Bayan Fanaeyan, of Le Baus men’s fashion label, bought a designer Bellevue Hill residence in August 2024 for $22.75 million. The house was previously a 1920s-built bungalow owned by Investors Mutual chief executive Damon Hambly and his wife, homewares businesswoman Philippa Haydon.  The six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence set across three levels was completed in 2017, and includes formal and informal living areas, a swimming pool and home gym.  Ray White Double Bay’s Elliott Placks had listed it for $23 million before it sold. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate A high profile media and business couple have had their glitzy $27million mansion raided by organised crime detectives Heavily armed officers from NSW Police's anti-gang taskforce executed a no-knock warrant on a Bellevue Hill home in Sydney's east on February 6 The property is owned by former A Current Affair bureau chief Stephanie Jandegian and her entrepreneur husband Garrett on February 6 first reported by The Australian's Margin Call column was conducted as part of a joint investigation between the Organised Crime Squad and the NSW Crime Commission Police seized a mobile phone and documentation during the raid Investigations under Strike Force Candice are ongoing No arrests or charges have laid been laid against the Jandegians and there is no suggestion that they are the primary targets of the taskforce It's understood the home was raided due to the couple's alleged affiliations with others who are being pursued by a broader investigation Daily Mail Australia does not suggest that either Stephanie or Garrett Jandegian committed any wrongdoing Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Jandegians for comment The couple are well-known in Sydney's eastern suburbs for the lavish birthday and milestone parties they throw for their two children They made their fortune through Mr Jandegian's alkaline water venture Aqualove which he co-founded in 2017 before stepping away from Ms Jandegian is currently an advisory board member for the Starlight Foundation after spending years in the spotlight on Australian TV screens She was a 2008 contestant on Network Ten reality show So You Think You Can Dance and spent four years as A Current Affair's Sydney bureau chief before leaving Channel Nine in 2020 Mr Jandegian is director for rapid antigen test and PPE business Pharma Soul which enjoyed strong demand during the Covid-19 pandemic The Jandegians purchased their two storey Bellevue Hill mansion in 2022 after it went on offer at an eye-watering $27million in what was widely acknowledged as that year's biggest acquisition in Sydney's most expensive postcode The country-style mansion with five bedrooms a pool and tennis court was formerly owned by ex-ASX chief Dominic Stevens Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' William and Kate honour selfless devotion of Britain's wartime heroes as they lead.. who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a.. the head of his family office was busy preparing his own distinguished trophy home for the market back in Australia chief executive of James Packer’s family office Consolidated Press Holdings and his wife Sylvia have listed their exquisite Rose Bay home with a price guide above $90 million In what could be one of the top sales for the year and set to smash the suburb record by almost double the waterfront estate in one of the most tightly held pockets of Sydney is a sight to behold the 1039-square-metre parcel of verdant land is almost unmatched has no immediate neighbours on either side and frames Sydney’s iconic sights picture perfectly The Myers are selling due to the extensive and increasing international travel demands of Lawrence’s executive role as a specialist high net-worth advisor for his wealthy clientele the 51-year-old holds an impressive list of roles as well as being the boss of Packer’s family office The accountant is also a deputy chairman of Breville a board member of fund manager VGI Partners and is also a trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW Foundation albeit not substantially updated since it was built in 2013 and yet has had a bullish run in sales over the years in a testament to the calibre of the home and the Rose Bay market How Sydney’s property market was transformed in my 12 years of Title Deeds Russell Crowe’s harbourfront apartment quietly on offer for $42m to $50m Crazy Australian price rises: Bellevue Hill Surfers Paradise chalk up massive gains in 90 days Bellevue Hill mansion described as a 'masterpiece' for sale with $48m price guide Billionaire James Packer sells stunning LA mansion for $93.5 million Australian retail entrepreneur and billionaire Brett Blundy and his wife Vanessa sold it to the Myers who moved over from Dover Heights for circa $50 million in a deal that remains under wraps between the two parties Blundy purchased the designer residence for $33 million when it was newly built in 2013 from technology investor Neill Miller and his wife Katherine The Millers consolidated the property after buying the original block for $7.75 million then the adjoining block for $3 million in 2005 when they commissioned the acclaimed architects to design the home The home is now being sold through Steven Chen of The Agency and Brad Pillinger of Pillinger through an expressions of interest campaign It comes as James Packer sold his Beverly Hills mansion on Monday for $93.5 million after upgrading within the area to the tune of $174 million earlier this year Former Telstra and IBM executive David Burns and his wife Edwina have listed their beautifully restored Turramurra home with a price guide of $13 million as they look to their next project Wongala has had a new lease on life thanks to the Burns family who have renovated the entire property While original features such as the original working fireplaces and ornate ceilings have been left intact modern features and finishes have been added including underfloor heating who purchased the property for $7.875 million from the Watts family have the pedigree for restorations given they sold heritage-listed residence Coppins designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin Wongala is being sold through Tim Fraser of Di Jones through an expressions of interest campaign closing 30 May Meshki co-founder Natalie Khoei has emerged as the $48.5 million buyer of the Bellevue Hill manor that is the suburb’s top sale of the year to date and Sydney’s second top trophy sale for the year so far The 31-year-old daughter of Iranian immigrants purchased the six-bedroom four-bathroom French-provincial mansion from filmmaker Warwick Ross and his wife Margot a former journalist before it was launched for an international marketing campaign The Rosses purchased the six-bedroom house for $3.27 million in 1996 It is quite the upgrade for the millennial rag trader who has had a meteoric rise since Khoei and her business partner Shadi Kord chipped in $200 each to start a business that listed accessories for sale on Instagram Meshki, which means “black” in Farsi, is forecast to make $300 million in revenue, more than double the $120 million it made in the 2023-2024 financial year, according to The Australian Financial Review. Khoei is now neighbours with her co-founder Shadi Kord and her husband, Bayan Fanaeyan. The couple also bought in Bellevue Hill last year, purchasing a 1920s bungalow for $22.75 million from Investors Mutual chief executive Damon Hambly and his wife, homewares businesswoman Philippa Haydon, who bought it in 2010 for $3.7 million and commissioned a rebuild by celebrated architect Luigi Rosselli. It sold through William Manning and Luke Hogan of McGrath Double Bay. The $48.5 million Bellevue Hill manor sale is the second highest trophy sale this year. have sold their Bellevue Hill mansion in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for about $50 million with multiple buyers vying for the grand mansion on Kambala Road Top agents say the hefty deal is a sign of the improving sentiment across Sydney’s top end which has picked up momentum after a subdued close to 2024 Read MoreLuxury propertySalesLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles Bellevue Hill has sold for $45m to buyers believed to have links to their billionaire neighbours The Bellevue Hill home of hardware tsar turned property developer Fedor Czeiger and his wife The couple had bought the four-bedroom French Riviera-inspired residence on a 1,252sqm block at 28 Victoria Rd for $6.25m in 2012 from the estate of the late Lady Sonia McMahon But now a caveat on the title reveals it’s been snapped up by Yi Dong and Moquan Dong who are believed to have links to the owners of the neighbouring 774sqm property the wife of billionaire property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee The developer and his wife were in the news just last month for clashing with Mid North Coast locals over their plans to carve up a rare 400ha bush block for housing — the locals say it should be national park Sonia Kruger’s secret $20m payout The buyer is believed to have links to billionaire property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee Bellevue Hill is a 1,252sqm block previously owned by the late Lady Sonia McMahon an inquiry investigating The Star Entertainment Group’s suitability to run its Sydney casino was told Mr Lee was a high roller who spent nearly $100m gambling on a prohibited Chinese debt card the couple had their vast network of Australian assets — including their $40m Point Piper mansion and a range of their investment properties — frozen as the tax office pursued them for more than $272m The off-market deal on the Czeiger mansion is understood to have been negotiated last week with no agents involved MORE: Real reason Hemsworths moved to Byron Bay The sale was an off-market deal negotiated between the neighbours Well placed sources say it was a deal done privately between the neighbours The Czeiger family reportedly immigrated from Romania to Sydney’s east and built their hardware business from the ground up with Fedor’s son Steven Czeiger now operating seven Sunlite Mitre 10 stores MORE: Lewis Hamilton’s secret $250m empire exposed Another big off-market deal recently was 5 Fitzwilliam Rd believed to have sold in the early $16m range The off-market transaction was just one of several big deals in Sydney’s east in recent weeks with the McGrath Double Bay duo Luke Hogan and William Manning behind several but sources say they’ve sold 5 Fitzwilliam Rd Vaucluse — the home of Bluegum pharmaceuticals CEO Brett Ditchfield and his wife That’s more than three times the $5.21m they bought it for 10 years ago Hogan and Manning were also behind the second biggest sale of the year — close to $50m for Kambala Rd Bellevue Hill home of filmmaker Warwick Ross The five-bedroom, six-bathroom, four-car-space house was newly built to a plan by Tobias Partners with landscaped gardens by Myles Baldwin Design, which explains the marked increase in value since the Jacobsons bought it, in Natalie’s name, in 2017 for $8,625,000. Set on about 1300 square metres, the property bathes in north-westerly sun and has breathtaking views of Sydney’s skyline and Rose Bay. The three-level home blends Mediterranean elegance with modern luxuries and features, including a state-of-the-art gym, cellar, infrared sauna, cinema and tennis court. In 2019, Warren was appointed chief executive of Camp Australia, a national provider of out-of-school-hours care and holiday care; it operates across Australia and employs more than 1000 educators. He is also a director and president of the Outside School Hours Council of Australia. The couple is looking for a new home to put Natalie’s creativity to work. The Bellevue Hill property is being sold through Ashley Bierman of Ray White Double Bay and could be one of the top sales for the suburb this year so far. Sleep in a jail cell in this historic property for sale in country Australia Melbourne property is so much cheaper than Sydney’s, families relocate to save millions Architect’s Flemington home sells for $1.95m with ‘knockout punch’ bid Bellevue Hill recorded its top sale of the year when filmmaker Warwick Ross and his wife Margot, a former journalist, sold their French provincial-style manor for about the $50 million price guide through William Manning and Luke Hogan of McGrath Double Bay before it was launched for an international marketing campaign. The couple had bought the six-bedroom house in 1996 for $3.27 million. The long-time Manly home of First Pharma director and executive chairman Andrew Howden and wife Julie has sold for about the $22 million guide after five days on the market, local sources say. Set on 697 square metres, the Watershed Architects-inspired masterpiece has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four car spaces. With picture-perfect panoramic views, the home was bought by the Howdens in 2013 for $3 million. It was sold through Jake Rowe of The Agency Northern Beaches. The property tested the buyer pool again on Bower Street after Dubbo-based rich-lister Wes Maas and his wife, Emma, recently traded in the prized location above Shelly Beach. Nearby, former Colgate-Palmolive executive Dorset Sutton and his wife, Jenny Lim, sold their waterfront home overlooking Little Manly Cove for about its last price guide of $11 million. The couple, who purchased the home for $4 million in 2005, have been passionate environmentalists in the area over the years and were downsizing from the property. In Byron Bay, television presenter Shelley Craft and her real estate agent husband, Christian Sergiacomi, have sold their latest project, Pietra, off-market for $6.5 million, settlement documents reveal. The couple completely transformed the 1980s brick house in Suffolk Park, inspired by the rustic charm of a Tuscan countryside villa. Set on a whopping 2906 square metres, they purchased the three-bedroom, three-bathroom house for $1.8 million in 2022. The buyer was represented by prominent Sydney buyer’s agent Oliver Berger, who declined to comment when contacted. Back in Sydney, John Ryan and his wife, Mary, directors of sewer and water construction company Mystold, are downsizing from their absolute waterfront Lavender Bay penthouse with price expectations above $20 million. The couple purchased the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property for $5.85 million in 2012. With spectacular panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, the home boasts an oceanfront swimming pool and its own private deep waterfront marina berth. The dual-level property is in a boutique block of two that is being sold in an expressions-of-interest campaign through Steven Chen of The Agency and Kevin Whelan of Kevin Whelan Property. Lendlease chief executive Tony Lombardo and his lawyer wife, May Chen, have sold their Elizabeth Bay house for $13 million. The 1890s-built residence known as Keadue was built by architect John Bede Barlow for grazier and politician James Macarthur Onslow, who sold it in 1922 for £750 to then prominent lawyer and racehorse breeder Arthur Bowman. It last traded in 2021 for $8.5 million when purchased by Chen. Approval for a renovation was granted by council last year to a design by architect William Smart, but rather than undertake the rebuild it has been listed with The Agency’s Ben Collier. Bellevue Hill mansion Godsall House has hit the prestige market with a price guide of more than $25 million giving trophy shoppers a chance to own one of the homes designed by acclaimed architect Leslie Wilkinson The founding dean of architecture at Sydney University Wilkinson’s 1920s and ’30s designs are coveted by the who’s who of the harbour city who counts Brooke Shields’ Blue Lagoon and Yahoo Serious’ Young Einstein as among his credits has sold his mansion for close to the $50m price guide Award-winning film producer Warwick Ross whose first big break was the 1980 classic The Blue Lagoon has sold his stunning Bellevue Hill mansion ahead of a mega international campaign McGrath Double Bay’s Luke Hogan and William Manning are understood to have negotiated a deal late Friday night on the six-bedroom residence at 78 Kambala Rd for close to the $50m guide It’s the second most expensive sale of the year, behind the $55m paid for the Rose Bay home of recycled shopping bag tycoon Frank Qiang Gengh and his wife Juanjuan Zhao The agents for the Bellevue Hill mansioin are known to have had a couple of parties keen but the speed of the transaction has shocked observers Both declined to comment on any of the details though it’s believed the purchaser was a local client of Cohen Handler buyer’s agents Simon Cohen and Isabella Lucas ‘Gold mine’: Govt move could double value of your home The snappy sale follows the Wentworth Courier’s story on Thursday that the impressive home was set to be launched in a $66,000 campaign to a local and international audience through McGrath’s partnership with Knight Frank and their private office networks in New York Ross was a production assistant in the Brooke Shields film and went on to produce the Yahoo Serious comedies Young Einstein a former journalist and legal correspondent with the Financial Review since 1996 when it was purchased for $3.27m they did a major restoration and renovation of the grand home on a 1567 sqm block — including adding the Hollywood-style pool — and the garage with studio above in 2008 with their focus increasingly on their winery Portsea Estate on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula they’ve opted to sell the Bellevue Hill property level lawns and vast terraces with views over the harbour MORE: Real reason why the Hemsworths moved to Byron Bay crystal chandeliers and arched French doors Scholtes ovens and a Gaggenau gas stovetop while an opulent main suite with dressing room ensuite and study opens to a terrace with harbour views There’s also luxurious guest accommodation plus an au-pair suite and a triple garage with guest parking Scots College and Cranbrook School are both close by MORE: Scary flaw turning Aussie homes into ‘hotboxes’ The marble kitchen features Scholtes ovens and a Gaggenau gas stovetop The master suite also opens to a terrace with harbour views Warwick was born and educated in Hong Kong and moved to Australia as a teenager He worked on the Brooke Shields hit The Blue Lagoon straight out of the prestigious film school at the University of Southern California before notching up Aussie feature film credits including Roadgames; Squizzy Taylor and The Return of Captain Invincible His involvement in the Yahoo Serious comedies in the mid 1980s and early 1990s propelled him to further national and international success MORE: ‘Gold mine’: Govt move that could double value of your home Ross was involved in Yahoo Serious’ Young Einstein And with actors Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins in 1980 film The Blue Lagoon Young Einstein was the most successful film Warner Bros and Village Roadshow had ever released in Australia to that point Then in 2013 his cinema documentary Red Obsession featuring Russell Crowe and exploring the rise of China against the backdrop of France’s most famous wines won two Australian Academy Awards (AACTA) for best documentary film and director His 2021 feature documentary Blind Ambition about four Zimbabwean refugees who form their country’s first ever team to challenge for the coveted title of World Wine Tasting Champions won Robert de Niro’s prestigious TriBeCa Film Festival in New York MORE: Most stolen items in Aussie homes revealed The home in the Eastern Suburbs enclave of Bellevue Hill comes with all the bells and whistles, including an entertainer’s backyard complete with championship tennis court, swimming pool and cabana. The property, 45 Kambala Road, Bellevue Hill, is set on a 1200 square metre block and has been described as a ‘masterpiece’ by one of the selling agents David Malouf of Highland Double Bay. “It really is a masterpiece,” Malouf enthused, noting the design and craftsmanship of the build. “You really couldn’t replace the home for what it cost today.” Designed by BKH Architects, the palatial home offers vast formal and informal zones and outdoor living spaces over three levels alongside world-class materials and finishes. “Intuitively created to impeccable standards with absolutely no expense spared, this extraordinary near-new residence offers every conceivable luxury with vast formal and informal living zones,” the listing said. Lifestyle blogger pays $43.5m for Bellevue Hill house that sold last year for $30m Bellevue Hill is king among the ten most expensive suburbs in Australia E-commerce entrepreneurs snap up dealmaker’s $42m Bellevue Hill home “Sublime living and dining zones offer incredible space to relax and entertain, while a chef’s marble island kitchen is designed as both a high-performance workspace and a place of beauty.” Distinctive black and white marble has been used extensively throughout the home, including the floors, a circular staircase, and the stunning main kitchen, which features a butler’s pantry and high-end appliances. Each of the bedrooms has its own marble en suite while there is another full bathroom and two powder rooms, all finished to the highest standards. Among the five bedrooms is a palatial master wing with dressing room and deluxe en suite. The outdoor areas are just as important, with the north-facing backyard hosting a fully lit tennis court, solar-heated swimming pool and cabana. A full-sized gym with steam room and sauna, rumpus room with a full bar, internal lift access and secure garaging for up to seven cars completes the home. The home is being sold via expressions of interest which close March 17. Malouf, who co-listed the home with Alex Lyons of Raine & Horne Double Bay, said the buyer’s guide is $48 million. Domain’s House Price Report for December found Bellevue Hill retained its top spot on the list of the 10 most expensive suburbs in Australia, with a median house price of over $8.5 million. The commandment “love thy neighbour” takes on a whole new meaning in Sydney’s eastern suburbs where over-the-fence acquaintances can be the source of untold wealth – at least if you live in one of Australia’s most expensive suburbs low-key Bellevue Hill residents Beijing-born Yi Dong who own a grand home on blue-chip Victoria Road lodged a purchaser’s caveat on the house next door tipping into the $2 million club for the first time – but agents say they are still a good buy Bellevue Hill now has Australia’s fifth-most expensive unit market according to the latest Domain House Price Report The suburb’s median unit price was $1.68 million in December last year but gained $320,000 in the 90 days to the end of March It still offers far better value for money than neighbouring suburbs like Rose Bay and Double Bay, says real estate agent Richard Faludi of Raine & Horne Double Bay. Live next door to the prime minister: How much does it cost to be neighbours with the PM? Why so many landlords are forced to sell their properties Hobbit-inspired home nestled within the sand dunes blends seamlessly with its surroundings “Whereas you can buy an apartment in Bellevue Hill for $25,000 to $30,000 per square metre, so that’s significantly less.” Faludi attributes Bellevue Hill’s rapid price rises to more positive buyer sentiment following the RBA’s recent rate cut, as well as expectations that the rate-cut cycle will continue. Faludi expects the median unit price to continue increasing as buyers’ borrowing capacities increase with new rate cuts.  “The eastern suburbs only go in one direction,” he says. “[The price] goes up and then gets a new benchmark, and then it stays at that level, and then it goes up again.” Embed this tableBellevue Hill was not the only suburb that posted massive price gains over the March quarter. Median house prices in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast increased by $305,600 (10.6 per cent) to a record $3.2 million. Surfers Paradise and Mermaid Beach are the only Queensland suburbs with a median of $3 million or more. Local agent Katrina Keegan of Coastal says the growth is not surprising. “New projects of all kinds have come into fruition and are settling a lot of the new beachfront stuff,” she says. “Surfers Paradise always sees a high growth coming out of December, January and February. It’s always been picked as the number one time to buy and sell. There are more properties on the market than at any other time of the year in that first quarter, and there are also more transactions.” 4 Baths4 ParkingView listing Central to the increased demand are buyers purchasing holiday homes in Surfers Paradise as a “cheaper” alternative to holiday rentals or resorts. Keegan says this recent shift has had the most significant impact on market dynamics, citing strong sales in the $2 million to $4 million price bracket. “You’re looking at what you’re paying per night in some of these apartments, and sometimes it is cheaper to buy a holiday home,” she says. “This drives the competition up, and pushes prices up as well.” Steep price rises aside, Surfers Paradise is still better value for money than the Northern Beaches and Cronulla Beach in Sydney, Keegan says. “You wouldn’t even scratch the surface of what you could buy [in Sydney] compared to what you can buy [in Surfers Paradise],” she says.  2 Baths1 ParkingView listing As prices continue to grow across the nation more and more suburbs are achieving the $1 million median including outer-city suburbs and towns once known for being affordable have reached $1 million after chalking up $92,500 growth in three months This milestone was a long time coming, says local agent Jake O’Connor of The Agency Illawarra.. “We’ve seen some extraordinary prices down here, especially along the waterfront,” he says. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing “We’ve certainly attracted interest from buyers out of the area … and there are not many houses left, not many lots of land left to rebuild.”  In the last few years, O’Connor has seen an influx of Sydneysiders looking for an affordable sea change. “Our most competitive sales are your younger family,  your second-home-buyer couples who have been looking to upsize,” he says. O’Connor says a budget of $1 million is the “bare minimum” required to purchase a house in Wollongong today.  “You’re looking at older homes, three bedrooms, one bathroom, double lock-up garage or an extra bathroom in there somewhere, and they might need renovating, or they might need a little bit of work,” he says. Fashion stylist and personal shopper Natalie Jacobson has just sold her Bellevue Hill mansion for circa $43m and she and hubby ‘Wazza’ are already planning their next one The Bellevue Hill mansion for fashion stylist and personal shopper Natalie Jacobson has sold for circa $43m And the word is she and hubby “Wazza” are already planning their next one The five-bedroom recently completed three-level home at 16 March St on a 1278 sqm block came with a resort style heated magnesium pool championship-grade tennis court with lighting It had been listed with Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman and Elliott Placks with a $46m guide for just short of three weeks White Fox couple’s $150m spending spree The recently finished designer mansion at 16 March St came with a championship tennis court The three-level home has extraordinary views It’s understood private equity investor Nick Speer and his wife snapped up the incredible residence in a deal on Saturday night via buyer’s agent Simon Cohen of Cohen Handler The deal smashes the previous street record of $25.2m last January for a home across the road bought the March St home for $8,625,000 in 2017 and rebuilt to a Nick Tobias design on the 1278 sqm block MORE: Trashed: Secrets of bizarre Aussie mansions The home was on the market for less than three weeks Master builders The Construction Connection with KA Design Studio completed the rebuild with interiors by Matter + Made and landscape by Myles Baldwin Design There were multiple formal and informal living spaces designed for ultimate entertaining and a sun-drenched terrace with integrated barbecue The parent’s retreat city skyline views and across to Rose Bay towards Manly MORE: Unliveable home sells $500k above reserve The durability of Cosentino’s ultra-compact Dekton surface and its ability to retain its natural colour blend were key factors in the success of the design Choosing a single material for multiple surfaces not only streamlined the design process but also enhanced the sense of uniformity and elegance throughout the home 28 Apr 2025 • 4m read • View Author Situated in an exclusive Sydney enclave, Bellevue Hill House is a masterpiece by Walter Barda Design, led by architect Adrian Walter Ball, with interiors by Stanwix Studios under the direction of Kirsten Stanwix-Bookallil. This project, with its contemporary craftsmanship and neutral base, is a testament to the power of quality materials and a design that envisions life, allowing interior and exterior spaces to flow in perfect harmony. One of the outstanding features of Barda House is the way the materials create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. According to architect Adrian Walter Ball, “the design of the tiles, which fold towards the pool area, creates a smooth transition that enhances the overall aesthetic”. This detail, far from being purely functional, is a statement of intent: seamless, uninterrupted spaces that enhance the aesthetics of a contemporary home. From the pool to the floors and staircase, the choice of materials is not only about aesthetics, but also about performance and durability. “Using the same material for the indoor and outdoor flooring helps to blur the boundaries between spaces, creating a continuous flow that visually expands the area,” explains Ball. The choice of tiles for the staircase, for example, was also driven by safety concerns: “The tiles on the staircase not only provided an elegant look, but also ensured safety through their non-slip properties. The consistent use of the tiles throughout the staircase integrated them seamlessly into the overall design.” Similarly, the wall cladding created a smooth dialogue: “For the walls, the tile cladding added texture and depth, complementing the wooden floor,” explains the architect. For interior designer Kirsten Stanwix-Bookallil, this material continuity was key to enhancing the sense of spaciousness: “The client wanted as much garden as possible, so it was important that the interiors flowed effortlessly to create a sense of space. The use of the same tile throughout the house and pool area provides a smooth transition that is not consciously noticed, but is undeniably felt.” The importance of looking at materials holistically For the interior designer, the versatility of Cosentino’s materials played a crucial role in the final design: “When Adrian introduced me to the product, I really liked its versatility and the variety of colours and finishes.” Cosentino: A versatile and durable range of materials The love affair with Cosentino’s ultra-compact Dekton surface was immediate. According to Ball, “the durability of the material and its ability to retain its natural colour blend were key factors in the success of the design”. Its resistance to environmental conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensures minimal maintenance and long-lasting aesthetics. Stanwix-Bookallil highlights the versatility of the material in a variety of applications: “We have used it in showers, on floors and in the pool. It is incredibly versatile and offers practical, durable performance that we are very happy with.” Choosing a single material for multiple surfaces not only streamlined the design process, but also enhanced the sense of uniformity and elegance throughout the home. It was also important to select materials that met safety and durability standards, especially for the pool. Ball emphasises, “Having access to research-backed information to support testing against Australian standards was critical to ensuring compliance and safety.” Every detail, from specific test procedures to certifications and approvals, was meticulously documented to ensure the project met the highest quality standards. Barda House is the realisation of an architectural vision where design, functionality and quality are seamlessly intertwined. The careful selection of materials, the attention to detail and the pursuit of a timeless aesthetic make this project a benchmark in contemporary residential architecture, as is characteristic of the studio’s previous work. Architecture/ Design: Adrian Walter Ball (Walter Barda Design)/ Kirsten Stanwix-Bookallil (Stanwix Studios) Application: Flooring, Cladding, Swimming Pool, Staircase, Shower Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. The suburb retains top spot, even after a 3.3 per cent dip in the median house price compared to last year, when it was also number one. Bellevue Hill is the only suburb in Australia with a multimillion-dollar median that starts with a number eight. The top ten, according to Domain’s House Price Report (December) have a combined median of $55,669,000. Mosman and Barangaroo, along with Bellevue Hill, also experienced cooling medians. Unsurprisingly, all of the magic ten are in New South Wales, and some have experienced double-digit median increases, to land them in elite territory. North Bondi had the greatest price growth of the top ten, lifting 26.3 per cent over 12 months. Meet Sydney’s teenage trophy home shoppers spending millions – in cash This Sydney suburb is just 3.2 per cent shy of a $10 million median house price In Rose Bay, a penthouse on the market through Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, typifies the best of this suburb, where the median is $6 million. Bronte was top three last year,  but this year, according to Domain figures, there were not enough transactions to extract a median house price. 3 Baths1 ParkingView listing Interior designer Maree Conley of studio Conley and Co Double Bay, designed this, her apartment, to be luxurious and elegant, the listing explains. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing The scene is set by a sparkling pool and district views, with bright, modern interiors throughout. 4 Baths4 ParkingView listing The property covers three levels and has been treated to an elite renovation. Note the cabana by the pool. Bliss. One of Australia’s most famously expensive suburbs, Bellevue Hill’s median house price is now a cool $9,687,500, having risen by $339,062 over the past 12 months, according to the latest Domain House Price Report. What $25 million can get you in the heart of Suffolk Park Watsons Bay: Life here’s ‘not like being in Sydney at all’ 90 days was all it took to add $305,000 to the median house price in this Sydney region It really showcases the creme de la creme of Sydney’s and Australia’s real estate,” says Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell “It really does show the premium buyers are willing to pay to be in an elite suburb that has large homes and great coastal location,” she says Bellevue Hill has exploded in popularity amongst buyers in the past few years due to its location, despite many houses not having waterfront views, says local agent James Dunn of Richardson & Wrench Double Bay. “People are now realising that [Bellevue Hill] has a great lifestyle with easy access to everything,” he says. “You’ve got access to Bondi and the beaches that way, as well as golf courses in Rose Bay and Royal Sydney [in Bellevue Hill]. It’s got easy access to the city as well. You can walk down to the ferry or take the train in Bondi Junction,” he says. “You feel like you’re in the bush somewhere and not in the middle of the city.” 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing Unlike other prestige Sydney property markets like Vaucluse, Bronte and Mosman, Bellevue Hill offers more land size in a central location, attracting buyers who spend more time working from home, says real estate agent Di Wilson of Ray White Double Bay. “The proximity to everything, in terms of the beach, the harbour, the city, it definitely warrants that price point,” she says. Since the pandemic, Dunn has seen prices in Bellevue Hill escalate year on year, and he expects it will continue to do so. In 2020, Dunn had a 680 square metre house listed on Lennox Street for $6 million. When it returned to market in 2021, it sold for over $7 million. In early 2024, a house on the same street sold for more than $9 million. Several houses currently on the market are expected to sell in the $10 million-plus range, he says. 3 Baths4 ParkingView listing “Point Piper is meant to be the peak [of Sydney’s prestige property market], especially on Woolsey Road, but [Bellevue Hill properties] are probably getting up to a similar rate per square metre.” While there is not enough data to calculate the median house price of Point Piper compared to Bellevue Hill, Dunn says there have been homes that have achieved Point Piper-level prices. “There are more properties that come on the market in Bellevue Hill in comparison to Point Piper, but if you’re seeing some of the prices that are being achieved in Bellevue Hill – $80 million for non-waterfronts, $45 million on Cranbrook Road for a non-waterfront. That’s pretty phenomenal results. 4 Baths4 ParkingView listing 49 Balfour Road, Bellevue Hill NSW 20233 Beds2 Baths1 ParkingView listing Powell says while it may be possible for Bellevue Hill to pass the $10 million median house price by the end of 2024, it’s more likely to occur over the next calendar year. “We’ve got to remember we do have momentum loss across our housing market, and those premium locations are seeing softer conditions relative to the more affordable areas, so they’re seeing slower rates of growth relatively.” NSW 20233 3 2For SaleFor Sale | $9,250,000Luxurious Two-Level Penthouse With Spectacular Views And Entertaining TerracesCommanding one-of-a-kind positioning with arguably Bellevue Hill's finest vantage point this designer penthouse is magnificently crafted and renovated to deliver premium opulence and comfort Intelligent design and glazing allow both levels to frame the 180-degree harbour-to-Bondi views a breathtaking backdrop for the lavish living and dining area and both full-width entertainer's terraces The entry level flaunts an entirely self-contained suite with a kitchenette and private terrace access Swathes of thoughtfully selected marble grace the interiors with an aura of sophistication leading into a remarkable master suite with a room-sized walk-in wardrobe Set in a building of timeless elegance with a private entry and double garage with a car lift this blue-chip property overlooks Royal Sydney Golf course while only a short stroll from Cooper Park and close proximity to Bondi - Dual-level house-sized apartment (550 sqm) in boutique block of 3 - Super White Marble kitchen with ILVE oven & gas stovetop integrated Miele dishwasher & large step-in pantry - Ducted Daikin Air-conditioning throughout - Jetmaster gas fireplace with Bamboo Carrara mantelpiece - Master bedroom suite features juliette balcony and opulent walk-in-robe - Luxury decorative lighting by Kelly Wearstler & Kate Spade - Spacious media room/office with bespoke cabinetry & desk - Master ensuite with Candana Julia Bath 1956 centrepiece - Carrara swathed powder room & vast built-in hallway library - Prestigious exclusive setting with buses to Bondi Junction 385 New South Head RoadDouble Bay, 202802 9327 7971 19-23 Hall StreetBondi Beach, 202602 9327 7971 chief product officer of sleep device giant ResMed has emerged as the deep-pocketed buyer of the Bellevue Hill estate established by late Westfield co-founder John Saunders paying $23.75 million for the mansion in Sydney’s eastern suburbs The health equipment executive acquired the Cranbrook Road estate from Mr Saunders’ billionaire daughters Betty Saunders-Klimenko and Monica Saunders-Weinberg EverBlu Capita founder Adam Blumenthal and his wife Annabelle Shamir have sold their Bellevue Hill trophy home to Monaco-based expats in a late-night deal for about $43m The six-bedroom, five-bedroom mansion at 96 Victoria Rd was listed just three weeks ago in an expressions of interest campaign with a $45m guide via Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman and Elliott Placks with Pillinger’s Brad Pillinger Independent sources say it’s now sold for about $43m with buyer’s agent Simon Cohen representing the purchasers He wasn’t available to comment on their identity but the sources advise they’re entrepreneurs Olivia Skuza and Heath Wells who will return to Australia in the New Year The couple are co-CEOs of e-commerce platform NuORDER Newtown’s Hub Theatre sells for $25m MORE:Westfield heirs sell late brother’s mansion it’s still a nifty profit for the savvy couple who’d paid $30m just three years ago in 2021 They’d bought the 1492sq m prestige pad from luxury home flipper Stephanie Conley-Buhre and venture capitalist Oskar Buhre who in turn had paid property investor Richard Scheinberg $17.1m for it in 2018 For the recent Wentworth Courier House of the Week Bierman said: “It’s a privilege to bring this house to market everyone who’s owned it has gone on to purchase incredible trophy homes in the east so it’s quite the good luck house in that respect.” The Conley-Buhres went on to buy nearby Alcooringa which they recently flipped for a $50m profit and Scheinberg upgraded to the exclusive Rona estate for $58m the grand dame features a long list of entertaining spaces inside and out The home was previously owned by luxury home flipper Stephanie Conley-Buhre Bierman had hinted at the time that the property may not be long on the market “This home has been touted off-market for a period of time “We felt that it was probably the right time to put it on the market “These homes are very appealing to the expat market and international buyers right now,” Bierman had added The sale comes just three months after the couple sold their Rose Bay penthouse for about $14.9m, down from the $18m they’d hoped for when it was first listed a year ago NSW 20235 6 7For SaleExpressions of InterestFlawless Craftsmanship World-Class FinishesFlawless craftsmanship state-of-the-art design and world-class finishes unite in this magnificent family masterpiece to deliver what is undoubtedly one of the area's finest homes on an impressive 1,200 sqm parcel of land (approx) Intuitively created to impeccable standards with absolutely no expense spared this extraordinary near-new residence offers every conceivable luxury with vast formal and informal living zones and a spectacular north facing entertainers' backyard with a championship tennis court swimming pool and a cabana in private sun-drenched surrounds and award-winning gardens Sublime living and dining zones offer incredible space to relax and entertain while a chef's marble island kitchen is designed as both a high-performance workspace and a place of beauty Highlights of this sublime residence include a palatial master wing steam room and sauna as well as internal lift access and secure garaging for seven cars -Inspired creation by the highly acclaimed BKH Architects -Palatial proportions feature vast formal and informal zones -Effortless flow to sun soaked alfresco entertainment spaces -6 full bathrooms in total plus 2 powder rooms -Formal/informal lounge with gas fireplaces -Barovier & Toso Imported Italian crystal chandeliers & wall lights -Gardens designed by the esteemed Myles Baldwin In conjunction with Highland Property Agents The wealthy daughters of late Westfield co-founder John Saunders – Betty Saunders Klimenko and Monica Saunders-Weinberg – have sold their Bellevue Hill home for about $24 million as trophy hunters seek to strike a deal ahead of the market shutdown over Christmas The property, which is the estate of their late brother Mark Saunders, first hit the market in April this year with a $30 million guide. But earlier this week the Saunders sisters met the market and sold the long-held home for just under $24 million Kieran Lahey & Anna Lahey have listed their incredible Bellevue Hill ‘slice of paradise’ for February auction who created beauty brand Vida Glow a decade ago have listed their incredible Bellevue Hill ”slice of paradise” for February auction Brazilian-born Anna launched what’s become a multi-million-dollar business at the age of 25 in 2014 after being inspired by an ingestible collagen product during a trip to Japan have four children together and are now rumoured to be moving overseas four-bathroom residence with basement garage for three cars on a 702sqm block at 2 Cranbrook Rd for $8.37m in 2019 The property appeared on Million Dollar Listing Sydney this week indicating they’ve signed up with TRG founder Gavin Rubinstein $1bn plan for Intercontinental hotel site The resort-style pool area looks incredible Five bedrooms and room for the whole family but given that the Bellevue Hill market has boomed in the past five years they’re probably looking to treble their money The five-bedroom home at 22 Cranbrook Rd — owned by the late Westfield heir Mark Saunders — sold recently for circa $24m preliminary marketing describes the home as a “state-of-the-art reinvention” that “created a slice of paradise” It offers luxurious open-plan living and dining areas spilling to outdoor entertainment areas that include a resort-style pavilion with full bar and kitchen lush landscaped gardens and a glass-fenced swimming pool The Boheme penthouse is pitched as “Bondi’s best penthouse” with views of the beach but also the harbour and city skylne The interiors have been completely redesigned Also planning a February auction is Macquarie Bank executive David Baldwin who has listed his Boheme penthouse at 701/63 Hall St the 400sqm three-bedroom residence has 270-degree views taking in the beach but also the harbour and city skyline There’s a huge wraparound entertainers’ terrace with floor-to-ceiling glass to enjoy the magnificent outlook Records show Baldwin bought the penthouse for $12.51m in November but since then he’s gutted the interiors and it now offers the best finishes With Proptrack showing Bondi Beach apartment prices going up 10.4 per cent last year alone The most recent comparable is the nearby Aya penthouse for $22m in September party at the back’ has been lodged just outside Bondi Junction with Woollahra Municipal Council.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eA business at the front and party at the back style of residential development has been lodged just outside Bondi Junction with Woollahra Municipal Council.\u003c/p\u003e--\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositive Investment Enterprise an asset manager and developer with several projects including Kew Bondi nearby lodged this application on a steep block under the entity Kew Drumalbyn Pty Ltd.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building designed by MHNDU in consultation with Atlas Urban had three storeys on the front Bellevue Hill.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the rear there were six storeys 40 carparks and two swimming pools with landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would replace three older unit buildings with 24 apartments in total on the combined 2697sq m site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"dMM92iaTXENku7j5YHDq3\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/s3hJ7qu9ClRgKNYeXjM5e/418d12ffbb861ee3d808979f1e9d5bae/Copy_of_Editorial_Mid_800x450_-_2024-08-21T164348.389.jpg\" alt=\"a long and flat two storey looking building with driveways to the side native australian trees at the front and a modern finish.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/s3hJ7qu9ClRgKNYeXjM5e/418d12ffbb861ee3d808979f1e9d5bae/Copy_of_Editorial_Mid_800x450_-_2024-08-21T164348.389.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ The new front of the property at 80-84 Drumalbyn Road replaces three strata-titled residential flat buildings and associated structures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposed building will appear as two to three storeys to Drumalbyn Road with a stepped storey appearance to the rear appropriately following the steepness of the site,” the report by GSA Planning said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It will incorporate modulation pergolas and a varied palette of high-quality materials which will add visual interest and complement the character of the streetscape.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposal will replace existing older residential flat buildings on the site with an elegantly designed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NSW Government this year released proposed changes to legislation for low and medium-rise housing which included the Woollahra Municipal Council area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis included taller and denser apartments surrounding train stations and local centres which particularly impacted Edgecliffe and Double Bay.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook party at the back’ has been lodged just outside Bondi Junction with Woollahra Municipal Council lodged this application on a steep block under the entity Kew Drumalbyn Pty Ltd The building designed by MHNDU in consultation with Atlas Urban had three storeys on the front 40 carparks and two swimming pools with landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith This would replace three older unit buildings with 24 apartments in total on the combined 2697sq m site “The proposed building will appear as two to three storeys to Drumalbyn Road with a stepped storey appearance to the rear appropriately following the steepness of the site,” the report by GSA Planning said which will add visual interest and complement the character of the streetscape “The proposal will replace existing older residential flat buildings on the site with an elegantly designed The NSW Government this year released proposed changes to legislation for low and medium-rise housing which included the Woollahra Municipal Council area This included taller and denser apartments surrounding train stations and local centres which particularly impacted Edgecliffe and Double Bay council was against this decision and had hit the State Government’s five-year housing target by 70 per cent in 2022 and were on track for the 10-year target Chateau de Benelong listedStephen Nicholls Bellevue Hill is for sale in an expressions of interest campaign Described as “one of Sydney’s most iconic residences”, the impressive three-storey structure is at 12 Benelong Cres, Bellevue Hill and there are expectations in the $13m-$15m range via Paul Biller and Ben Torban of Biller Property who bought it for the auspicious price of $5,928,888 in May Mansion close by Hugh Jackman rental has $10m guide A magnificent palazzo-style terrace is the perfect place for entertaining The family had recently emigrated from China at the time Built by designer Lesley Santy in 1977 in the Hollywood Regency style Chateau de Benelong had a major reno in 2011 a magnificent palazzo-style terrace is the perfect place for entertaining and its attractions include a heated mosaic-tiled pool and cabana There are four large travertine and mirror bathrooms and three powder rooms The stylish interiors include grand hallways The lavish master suite features a dressing area large ensuite and balcony with sweeping views And you’ll need to employ a couple of cleaners — there are four large travertine and mirror bathrooms and three guest powder rooms Former fashion designer turned lifestyle influencer Stephanie Conley Buhre always had her eye on Bellevue Hill’s Spanish Mission mansion Alcooringa “I was living up the road when I first fell in love with the house,” she said Read MoreLuxury propertySalesAFR WeekendLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles A rumoured result of about $42 million is yet to be confirmed by Pillinger’s Brad Pillinger and Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman, but returns a sizable capital gain for three years of ownership. A well-placed source says the buyer is Monaco-based expats Olivia Skuza and Heath Wells, co-founders of the business-to-business platform NuORDER, however that could not be confirmed by buyer’s agent Simon Cohen. Skuza and Wells, originally from Adelaide, founded the company in 2010 as an e-commerce platform for the wholesale fashion industry. The couple is expected to return to live in Sydney next year. Shamir was just 30 when she paid $30 million for the house in 2021 from lifestyle blogger-turned-trophy home flipper Stephanie Conley-Buhre, returning a $12 million uplift in value since. Blumenthal was the EverBlu Capital founder who resigned in 2022 after he was found to have engaged in market rigging and breaching directors’ duties by the corporate regulator. A civil settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission early this year resulted in an almost $1 million fine and partial financial services ban, but allowed him to own a financial services business. Edwina Forest, co-founder and creative director of cult fashion label Aje, is selling her 1930s penthouse in Elizabeth Bay for $8.5 million to $9 million. The type of property where prices are falling most right now 32 more suburbs hit a $1 million median in the past 3 months Australia’s last capital city with a median price under $600k: Pack your bags for Darwin The four-bedroom spread was last seen in the 2022 issue of Vogue Living following a consolidation of two apartments and a renovation by Forest and her French photographer husband Felix Forest. The company-title penthouse atop the Spanish Mission-style building on the loop at Elizabeth Bay Road last traded for about $7 million in 2022 when sold by Wolfgang Krueger, executive director of the billionaire Kuok family’s Shang property development group. Forest has listed it with Richardson & Wrench’s Jason Boon. Medicinal cannabis industry boss Matt Cantelo has good reason to smile this week after he sold his Vaucluse joint for about $26 million. The exact result remains undisclosed, but it was most recently listed with PPD’s Alexander Phillips with a $23 million guide and scored a good uplift in sale price from there. It sold in conjunction with Sotheby’s Michael Pallier, who had previously listed it with $30 million hopes. The Palm Springs-inspired residence last traded in 2018 for $19.5 million when sold by Goldman Sachs’ former director Karl Mayer and his wife Tania. Cantelo, the chief of Australian Natural Therapeutics Group is increasingly based in Byron Bay, of course, where his company Doobie Investments bought a mid-century style house for $5.6 million. Emma Lane has joined the crowded ranks of cash buyers this year, paying $8.5 million for the Manly penthouse atop the Ocean Royale building at North Steyne. The four-bedroom pad was sold by developer Colleen Nichols, who in the 1990s developed the landmark building opposite the beach, and still owns the penthouse next door. Lane’s purchase (in her name only) comes as she and Tom Lane, of the Oroton fashion accessories family, are also selling their Byron Bay luxury retreat Copperstone with hopes of more than $37 million, topping their $33.6 million North Coast record result of last year. Earlier this year their Southern Highlands property Highground sold for $14.5 million to former V8 Supercars driver Paul Weel and his wife Emma. Lane’s purchase marks a return to Manly after a lucrative five years since they sold their beachfront home on Little Manly Beach for $15.25 million to the corporate interests of US-based retirement village developer Andy Hoffman. Former young rich list-er Dave Greiner has sold his Caringbah South home for $8.7 million. Greiner’s personal wealth has soared since he bought the waterfront house with a private jetty as a 30-year-old in 2008 for $3.75 million. Greiner and his Campaign Monitor co-founder Ben Richardson emerged from relative obscurity in 2014 when they debuted on the AFR Young Rich List after they sold a large stake in their online marketing company to venture capital fund Venture Partners, putting the firm’s value at more than $500 million. Greiner purchased a block of apartments and a duplex on Cronulla’s oceanfront reserve at The Esplanade in 2018 for about $28 million amid plans to build a home across the site. Meanwhile, he and his wife Renee last year bought a house in the same area for $6.55 million. Shane and Peter Bernard bought Greiner’s Caringbah South designer home. Peter is co-owner and director of digital content company Stain Productions and the AI-supported brand and digital marketing agency Sella Technologies. house-flipping her way up the trophy home market chain but her latest deal is set to put her in the top of her class after she sold her Bellevue Hill home for about $80 million but it is about $50 million more than she paid for it in 2021 when it was sold by medico Louis Klein and his wife it had sat on the market for six years with a slew of agents trying to sell it it was sold with no marketing and after a no-expense-spared redesign and renovation by Conley-Buhre A caveat on title confirmed the sale and revealed the buyer as overseas-based expat Hannah Chapman Agents say Cohen is already showing Conley-Buhre new trophy homes in Bellevue Hill on behalf of a mystery “friend” Alcooringa was built about 1929 in the Spanish Mission-style by graziers Mary and Hugh Taylor It was later the Tunisian consul until 1965 when property developer Maurice Moubarak bought it for £55,500 He sold it in 1993 for $2.9 million to the Kleins In an interview with Home Beautiful magazine this year described how the house had been neglected for nearly 40 years when they bought it the floorplan covered more than 2000 square metres and included a ballroom a self-contained caretakers cottage and some of the best views from Bellevue Hill What you should have bought to make the most money from real estate Australians are making a median of $326,000 from selling their houses The figures that show why building costs are no longer going through the roof The renovation and restoration was inspired from a trip to Spain to source ideas and finishes An independent source who saw the property completed described it as the most extraordinary trophy home with the highest level of finishes and a floor plan that has been opened up to the views The daughter of the late aviation pioneer and philanthropist John Conley, Conley-Buhre previously owned another house on Victoria Road she bought in 2018 for $17.1 million. A renovation and new garden later, it sold three years on for $30 million to Annabelle Shamir, the 30-year-old wife of dealmaker Adam Blumenthal Settlement will reveal if Alcooringa tops the estimated $80 million sale last year of Elizabeth Bay’s Spanish Mission residence Boomerang by the family of billionaire Lindsay Fox, which ranks as Sydney’s fifth most expensive house sale. Bellevue Hill’s trophy estates have seen exponential growth in the past year. The Federation mansion Leura sold for $76 million a year ago, making businessman Wilson Lee a $46 million capital gain in the eight years he owned it. It was not improved during his ownership. Leura was purchased by flower businessman Leo Lynch, who did well on his previous Bellevue Hill home: he bought it for $9 million in 2014 and sold it for $61.5 million last yeardom. He had rebuilt the house entirely. EverBlu Capital founder Adam Blumenthal and wife Annabelle Shamir have sold their Bellevue Hill mansion for about $42.5 million less than a month after the six-bedroom home hit the trophy market in Sydney’s eastern suburbs The sale price is understood to be a couple of million under the initial $45 million guide, but still a hefty 43 per cent gain on the headline-generating $30 million the couple bought the house for in June 2021 Cranbrook School is currently under investigation after allegations surfaced concerning abuse within its walls A recent report highlighted claims of a toxic culture drawing attention to the school’s handling of such issues The issues that persist at Cranbrook School and the system shows a vicious cycle The abuses experienced at Cranbrook School was recognised by the royal commission and the school with past failings While many schools have worked hard to improve their practices and policies as former students recall a culture of silence surrounding abuse that was often overlooked or ignored by staff If you have been a victim of sexual abuse at Cranbrook School at Bellevue Hill or any other school in Australia and would like support with your claim At Chamberlains law firm we give our client’s the opportunity to explore what their claim might be worth Our aim is to achieve an acknowledgement of the wrongs committed against our survivors and financial settlement through civil abuse action in the courts that meets our clients’ individual circumstances There is no perfect settlement and there are never guarantees in litigation but we will fight hard to ensure we get the best outcome we can for you *This article was prepared with the assistance of Sarah Hayman If you have any questions or concerns about Cranbrook School contact our Injury & Abuse Compensation Director Jon May on 02 6188 3600 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time personal shopper and influencer Natalie Jacobson and her husband Warren are selling their stunning Bellevue Hill trophy home with price expectations above $46 million four-car-space house was newly built to a plan by Tobias Partners with landscaped gardens by Myles Baldwin Design which explains the marked increase in value since the Jacobsons bought it The Jacobsons redesigned the home following their purchase of the property in 2017.Credit: Jamie Brown the property bathes in north-westerly sun and has breathtaking views of Sydney’s skyline and Rose Bay The three-level home blends Mediterranean elegance with modern luxuries and features Warren was appointed chief executive of Camp Australia a national provider of out-of-school-hours care and holiday care; it operates across Australia and employs more than 1000 educators He is also a director and president of the Outside School Hours Council of Australia The couple is looking for a new home to put Natalie’s creativity to work The Bellevue Hill property is being sold through Ashley Bierman of Ray White Double Bay and could be one of the top sales for the suburb this year so far Bellevue Hill recorded its top sale of the year when filmmaker Warwick Ross and his wife Margot sold their French provincial-style manor for about the $50 million price guide through William Manning and Luke Hogan of McGrath Double Bay before it was launched for an international marketing campaign The couple had bought the six-bedroom house in 1996 for $3.27 million The long-time Manly home of First Pharma director and executive chairman Andrew Howden and wife Julie has sold for about the $22 million guide after five days on the market The Manly house overlooks the water.Credit: the Watershed Architects-inspired masterpiece has five bedrooms the home was bought by the Howdens in 2013 for $3 million It was sold through Jake Rowe of The Agency Northern Beaches The property tested the buyer pool again on Bower Street after Dubbo-based rich-lister Wes Maas and his wife recently traded in the prized location above Shelly Beach former Colgate-Palmolive executive Dorset Sutton and his wife sold their waterfront home overlooking Little Manly Cove for about its last price guide of $11 million who purchased the home for $4 million in 2005 have been passionate environmentalists in the area over the years and were downsizing from the property television presenter Shelley Craft and her real estate agent husband The couple completely transformed the 1980s brick house in Suffolk Park inspired by the rustic charm of a Tuscan countryside villa three-bathroom house for $1.8 million in 2022 The buyer was represented by prominent Sydney buyer’s agent Oliver Berger directors of sewer and water construction company Mystold are downsizing from their absolute waterfront Lavender Bay penthouse with price expectations above $20 million three-bathroom property for $5.85 million in 2012 With spectacular panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House the home boasts an oceanfront swimming pool and its own private deep waterfront marina berth The dual penthouse is an absolute waterfront property on Lavender Bay.Credit: The dual-level property is in a boutique block of two that is being sold in an expressions-of-interest campaign through Steven Chen of The Agency and Kevin Whelan of Kevin Whelan Property Lendlease chief executive Tony Lombardo and his lawyer wife have sold their Elizabeth Bay house for $13 million The 1890s-built residence known as Keadue was built by architect John Bede Barlow for grazier and politician James Macarthur Onslow who sold it in 1922 for £750 to then prominent lawyer and racehorse breeder Arthur Bowman It last traded in 2021 for $8.5 million when purchased by Chen Approval for a renovation was granted by council last year to a design by architect William Smart but rather than undertake the rebuild it has been listed with The Agency’s Ben Collier the property bathes in north-westerly sun and has breathtaking views of Sydney\\u2019s skyline and Rose Bay The couple is looking for a new home to put Natalie\\u2019s creativity to work The buyer was represented by prominent Sydney buyer\\u2019s agent Oliver Berger who sold it in 1922 for \\u00A3750 to then prominent lawyer and racehorse breeder Arthur Bowman but rather than undertake the rebuild it has been listed with The Agency\\u2019s Ben Collier We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country The Scots College and Rose Bay harbourfront are all within walking distance of this beautifully renovated family home which comes with two generous living zones plus a landscaped garden with a pool There’s a host of high-end finishes to admire from the main-bedroom en suite lined in honey onyx marble to the poolside cabana with a drop-down TV With a brief to capitalise on the serene northerly views over the Noosa Valley Golf Course and hinterland Reitsma and Associates has designed a polished yet minimalist single-level abode showcasing board-form concrete swaths of glass and oversized timber doors The 5648-square-metre property includes a home office The impressive views from the bay to the Yarra River complement the plush interiors of this 65th-floor retreat gleaming marble and sophisticated design result in living spaces with a wow factor The luxe home has “an extraordinary sense of height and space” Tuscan-inspired living gets an upgrade here with meticulously chosen finishes including an elegant living-dining room with wallpaper mural a sunny family room with a marble-clad kitchen this three-level house designed by Nicholas Saunders intrigues Curved walls are used to define the glamorous elevated living-dining space while a sunken family lounge opens to a balcony Treetop and city views and river glimpses are the star attractions Boasting a coveted location close to Chevalier College and Burradoo Park this striking Tziallas Architects-designed residence features soaring raked ceilings polished concrete floors and a single-level floor plan A wood-burning fireplace keeps the living spaces cosy in winter while a pool and deck framed by landscaped gardens is the ideal summer retreat Spanning a house-like 307-square-metres in Witherington this whole-floor apartment comes complete with harbour views and a double lock-up garage an elegant living room opening to an enclosed balcony separate living and dining rooms and two sunrooms This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission We\\u2019ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country There\\u2019s a host of high-end finishes to admire The luxe home has \\u201Can extraordinary sense of height and space\\u201D eat-in kitchen with a butler\\u2019s pantry This article was originally published by Reproduced with permission this time snapping up a Bellevue Hill house for $43.5 million The purchase follows the property flipper’s recent sale of her nearby Bellevue Hill mansion for about $80 million Both deals – under the advice of Cohen Handler’s Simon Cohen – are a masterclass in the steep capital gains that can be made in Sydney’s high-end real estate market The newly purchased residence of Conley-Buhre and her husband – venture capitalist Oskar Buhre – is known as Monkton. It’s an Espie Dods-designed home that last sold 18 months ago for $30 million by veteran investment banker Tim Burroughs and his wife Judith. Lawyer and Uber Carshare senior executive Sarah Druce, wife of stockbroker Keiran Horth, had exchanged to buy the property in February last year but didn’t settle on it until a year ago. Its resale for 45 per cent more than she paid translates to a $1,125,000 capital gain each month she owned it. Druce had not listed Monkton for sale, but well-placed sources familiar with the deal say she was tempted to sell after an unsolicited offer by McGrath’s prestige agents William Manning and Luke Hogan on behalf of Conley-Buhre. Manning declined to comment when approached for this story, but his sale marks a triumphant return to the McGrath agency, where he started in real estate almost 30 years ago. Monkton comes with a pedigreed list of former owners on title. In the 1920s it was owned by High Court judge Sir Dudley Williams, who sold it in 1958 to British Conservative MP Lord Angus Maude of Stratford-upon-Avon. Insta-glam: Millennial rag trader buys $22.7m Bellevue Hill home One-bathroom home in Sydney's Bellevue Hill sells at auction for $7.95 million Bellevue Hill unit smashes expectations with $3.25 million sale price At the time, Lord Maude had come to Australia on the invitation of the Fairfax family to be editor of The Sydney Morning Herald. More recently, Burroughs, who was appointed to the Westpac board early last year, purchased it in 2001 for $8.9 million. Conley-Buhre, the daughter of the late aviation pioneer and philanthropist John Conley, did even better on her former home, a Spanish Mission-style residence known as Alcooringa. She purchased it in 2021 for $28.5 million and undertook a dramatic upgrade before selling it for $80 million. It sold to Aussie expat Hannah Chapman, whose purchase incurred a $5.5 million stamp duty. Sydney’s highest-profile accountant, Anthony Bell clearly sees investment potential in the Rose Bay harbourside, given he has ploughed $9,657,000 into the Rosewater building opposite Rose Bay Marina. The Bell Partners chief purchased the four-bedroom spread from architect Andre Heyko-Porebski and his wife Louise after it was listed by Ray White Double Bay’s Thomas Popple. It is one of eight in the north-facing block and upstairs of the $9.75 million pad purchased last year by Susan Balagiannis, of the Reserve Hotels family. Don’t expect to see Bell in the building. He remains based on the Dover Heights clifftop, where, in 2017, he purchased the home of his mate, Seven’s star presenter Larry Emdur. The Southern Highland’s largest private landholder has struck again. Peter Crown, the tech investor who bought the Hume Coal mining site aggregation for $100 million in 2021, has quietly purchased one of the oldest farms in Sutton Forest for $38.5 million. Newbury Farm is a 400-hectare property founded in 1822 thanks to a land grant to Sydney’s first harbour master, Captain John Nicholson. It has been owned by the Simpson family, of MinterEllison law firm fame, since 1936. Edward Telford Simpson, the second of three generations at the helm of the law firm, purchased Newbury Farm in 1936 for £859.14. It later passed to his son, also of MinterEllison, Philip Simpson and his wife Caroline, the daughter of newspaper proprietor Sir Warwick Fairfax. Following Philip’s death in 2008, Newbury Farm has been owned by the couple’s four children Edward, Louise, Alice and Emily. Crown’s purchase, in a company name, takes his total holdings in the Southern Highlands to 1290 hectares, of which 780 hectares were sold by Hume Coal in 2021 after the state’s Independent Planning Commission knocked back a proposed coal mine by Korean steel giant POSCO. Finally, the Centennial Park property “Formentera”, owned by former J.P. Morgan senior executive Annabelle Mooney and Novotech chief financial officer Rob Speedie, is up for sale with a $20 million guide through The Agency’s Ben Collier. The six-bedroom residence on Lang Road was previously called “Sibylla” by the late doyenne of market research Liz Dangar after she undertook a redesign in the 1990s in the Italian Renaissance style. It last traded in 2021 for $12.5 million, when car dealer Paul Warren and his wife Elizabeth sold it when they decamped for Palm Beach. Bellevue Hill’s trophy home market has been in a race up the price chain in recent years, and in no small part thanks to high-end traders like Stephanie Conley-Buhre and Leo Lynch. Shamir made headlines in 2021 when the then 30-year-old purchased her Victoria Road home for $30 million from Conley-Buhre, the fashion designer-cum-trophy home flipper. At the time it was a brief ownership by Conley-Buhre, who had paid $17 million three years earlier to property investor Richard Scheinberg, who was then upgrading to his $58 million Rona estate. It all gives a brief glimpse of just how values have tracked in Bellevue Hill since 2015 when it was a big deal to set a $30.8 million record. That house, Leura, resold last year for $76 million, to Lynch, no less. Shamir’s selling plans come as sources say the couple have been looking at to buy back in their former stomping ground Bondi Beach, where they sold in 2021 for $11,235,000 to recruitment boss Jason Johnson. Blumenthal’s selling plans come amid a troubled time for the EverBlu Capital founder given his recent civil settlement with the corporate regulator after an investigation found he engaged in market rigging and breached directors’ duties. The agreement struck between the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Blumenthal amounted to an almost $1 million fine and partial financial services ban, but allows him to own a financial services business. Inside Melbourne’s first $100 million house that’s set to smash records Scammers are using AI to impersonate mansion owners Among those to have done well from Bellevue Hill in recent years is flower businessman Lynch, who sold his designer digs on Kambala Road (a runner-up address if ever there was one) for $61.5 million, only to spend $76 million on nearby Leura. And Conley-Buhre struck her own buy-sell sales combo of almost $130 million earlier this year when she sold her home, Alcooringa, for about $80 million (that’ll be $51,000 per square metre) to buy Monkton for $43.5 million. Pillinger’s Brad Pillinger and Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman are set to launch Shamir’s 1440-square-metre property after the holidays end this weekend, translating to a $31,000 per square metre. “Compared to recent sales the price guide is modest,” Pillinger said. Only in Bellevue Hill. The penthouse in the Quay West building at The Rocks has sold for $9.8 million to the corporate interests of billionaire Paul Tieck and his son Jason. The Mirvac-built landmark building has seen a flurry of high-profile deals this year, most notably when the long-held apartment of the late, great comedian Barry Humphries sold for $6.1 million. And in July freight tycoon Clive Thomas paid $7.35 million for the sub-penthouse, which adjoins the $5 million pad he’s owned since 2012. The Tieck family made their fortune when the late Norman Tieck sold his no-frills supermarket chain Franklins for $33.6 million in 1979. Norman’s sons Paul and Gary run the family office, Gwynvill Group, and were ranked 47th on this year’s AFR Rich List 200, worth an estimated $2.7 billion. The three-bedroom spread is in the north-west corner of the building, according to recent marketing by Ray White’s Michael Lowdon, and next door to the penthouse once home to the late philanthropist Paul Ramsay (now owned by his business development director Sam Savchenko). As school resumes, agents are looking forward to the last clear run to list and sell for 2024. Cue a renewed sale pitch for the Double Bay waterfront apartment of stockbroker John Bowie Wilson and his wife Sally. The architect Michael Suttor-designed spread with Nick Tobias interiors – one of three in the Gladswood Villas triplex – was first listed last year for $21 million. It returns for what Raine & Horne’s Martin Maskin describes as the “high teens”. Also up for grabs is the Queens Park home of tourism expert Andrew McEvoy and his wife Alison, with a $5.5 million guide by PPD’s Debbie Donnelley. The Luxury Escapes chair and former Tourism Australia boss paid $2.45 million for the five-bedroom house with a pool in 2010, and renovated it the following year. Finally, Stewart Wallis, AO, former chief of Leighton Holdings, and his wife Gwen are selling their Southern Highlands property, Cockatoo Hill, for $11.5 million to $12.5 million. The 40-hectare property hosts an extraordinary art collection, unsurprisingly given the couple’s prominence in the arts world, but Ray White’s Gene Fairbanks said none of it is included in the price. Instead, buyers will have to make do with the seven-bedroom residence, equestrian facilities, indoor pool, tennis court and garaging for 15 cars. husband and wife Anabel and Andrew de Saxe have taken the keys to a $20 million mansion now that their off-market purchase made days before Christmas last year has finally settled The couple and their children have upsized to the six-bedroom four-bathroom Rupertswood Avenue address purchased from former owner chipping in $200 each to start a business that listed accessories for sale on Instagram In the decade since that business has grown somewhat reported an annual turnover of $69 million in last year’s financial report almost double the $5.9 million profit of the year prior And while Meshki is a familiar name among its three million followers on Instagram Australia only accounts for about a third of its revenue with the bulk of it coming from overseas markets it is perhaps little surprise to see Kord and her husband lodge their names on title records this week to a designer Bellevue Hill residence for $22.75 million The house was previously a 1920s-built bungalow owned by Investors Mutual chief executive Damon Hambly and his wife who bought it in 2010 for $3.7 million and commissioned a rebuild by celebrated architect Luigi Rosselli five-bathroom residence set across three levels was completed in 2017 and includes formal and informal living areas Ray White Double Bay’s Elliott Placks had listed it for $23 million before it sold It’s not a bad step up from the Double Bay pad Kord the Ocean Avenue apartment is set to go to auction on September 12 with a $3.9 million guide through Ray White’s Warren Ginsberg Meshki’s success follows a similar trajectory as another local online rag trader that makes the most of online influencers for its marketing owned by millennial husband and wife Daniel and Georgia Contos who share an appreciation for high-end property Sydney's floating mansion for sale has to be seen to be believed ‘It’s on the outskirts’: The only three Sydney regions where house prices are less than $1m Peak Sydney: House bought in 1978 for $325,000 resold for more than $80m Lining the pockets of online traders like White Fox and Meshki is Australia’s fondness for buying new clothes According to the Australia Institute think tank Australians buy an average of 56 new clothing items a year long owned by corporate interests linked to former High Court Judge Mary Gaudron and her family is for sale for the first time since about 1970 The 1886-built Victorian Italianate residence was for decades run as the Verona Boarding House but more recently converted into a single residence founded by Gaudron’s former husband Ben Nurse and of which the director is Gaudron and her daughter Julienne Gaudron’s daughters Julienne and Danielle have listed it with Sotheby’s Harriet France who has set a guide of $5.5 million ahead of the September 3 auction Still in legal circles, criminal lawyer Brett Galloway has sold his Watsons Bay home well ahead of the scheduled August 20 auction after it was discounted from its initial $5 million guide. Belle Property’s Daniel Gillespie had revised the guide to $4.5 million after a week on the market, adding “Must be sold – Don’t miss out” to leave buyers in no doubt he was a seller. Gillespie refused to reveal the result, but an independent source suggested it was closer to $4.7 million. Galloway’s decision to sell comes amid his own cost-of-living pressures. In May, he was served an eviction notice by the Sheriff, but secured an 11th hour stay in the Supreme Court, and it has a mortgage of more than $4 million on title. Mark Ryan, a former adviser to Paul Keating and long-time adviser to the Lowy family, and his wife Deborah are shooting for a Paddington suburb high on their Paddington terrace. Ryan purchased the four-level terrace for $2.52 million in 2003, a year after he played a key role establishing the Lowy Institute for International Policy. In 2018, he became inaugural executive director of the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas, but left four years later at billionaire Neilson’s request. Ray White Double Bay’s Elliott Placks has listed it with a $16.5 million guide. Paddington’s house price record is under review after Brompton House exchanged for $14 million last year to art adviser Richard Thompson, but it never settled, forcing the house back to the market. ASC chairman Damian Roche set the $13.5 million benchmark last year. The four-level terrace in Paddington has a swimming pool and a double lock-up garage. Photo: Domain Ali Mohammed's Positive Investment Enterprise is continuing to bolsters its apartment development pipeline in Sydney's most affuleunt harbourside suburbs Positive Invest, who is behind the luxury Rose Bay apartment development Kew Hillcrest, has filed plans for its rare three-lot amalgamation at 80-84 Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill three and four-bedroom apartments across a six-level building The building however presents as two levels street from street which will cost nearly $34 million to construct has been designed by MHNDUnion who says the apartment mix is consistent with market demand and would suit the demographic mix of couples retirees and downsizers living within the surrounding area The Urban Design Report submitted by Atlas Urban suggested Bellevue Hill lacks the right type of housing in the right location "age in place." They said it's an area of a well-established wealthy and increasingly elderly community adding that much of the housing stock is mid-20th century walk-up buildings "[There's a] limited provision of new housing in residential streets surrounding the centre [of Bellevue Hill]," the report noted "The subject site is part of a precinct of R3 medium residential apartments while on the far side of the gully is R2 low-density housing "Many of the houses in the area are large and include private tennis courts and swimming pools The apartments help to bring density and activation to the area and provide housing diversity." There will be a communal resident area in the new development with a lounge and a tiered terrace that runs down to a swimming pool On the same level is a three-bed plus MPR apartment that has its own pool There are four apartments proposed on levels one The three-bed apartments range in size from 118 sqm to 189 sqm the larger ones with a fourth bedroom or an MPR Renowned landscape architecture firm Dangar Barin Smith said the landscape design for 80-84 Drumalbyn Road incorporates a carefully selected planting palette designed to effectively deal with the differing micro-climate sensitivities of the site "The front landscape exists in very limited natural light due to the oversized Fig Trees on the council verge This area requires plantings that are conducive to low light conditions and forest floor/rainforest plant communities A range of exotics are suggested where appropriate in conjunction with natives to ensure a long-term evergreen appearance and the prevention of weed growth." Currently on the site is three residential flat buildings with brick facades and hipped tile roofs "The existing buildings are effectively enclosed brick boxes without access to outdoor spaces," Atlas Urban said We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home The Bellevue Hill deceased estate sold $1.85m above the $13.75m reserve The Bellevue Hill deceased estate of two euthanasia campaigners has sold for nearly $2m above the reserve at auction The five-bedroom, three-bathroom Salisbury Rd, Bellevue Hill mansion was owned by the late antiques dealer and Austrian baroness Angelika Elliott who accompanied her terminally ill husband to Switzerland to end his life on his own terms in 2007 He’d been 79 and stricken with bone marrow cancer — his story helped change the laws in Australia Family slashes apartment price Bellevue Hill was the late couple’s dream home Angelika Elliott looks at a photo of herself and late husband Dr soon after she travelled to Switzerland with him in 2007 for voluntary euthanasia which had a $12m guide ahead of the midweek auction fetched a whopping $15.59m via Bob Guth of Bradfield BadgerFox With auctioneer Jake Moore of Cooley’s presiding and 10 registered bidders with bidding down to $5000 increments at the end The price guide had been $12m and the reserve was $13.75m With 10 registered bidders and five fighting over the home It was Guth who sold the pair of semis on the site to the couple in 1988 for $1.05m Mezzapica & Perrie to design the French provincial-style residence Mrs Elliott revealed Dr Elliott’s final statement to a 2008 federal Senate inquiry into euthanasia laws: “Just as in my life I have been an independent and capable person so I want the same in my death – I want to exit this world free with my head held high.” The impressive designer home of billionaire coal baron Quentin Flannery and his wife And given the current enthusiasm for newly built homes TRG founder Gavin Rubinstein and Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman already have interest at $20m in the four-bedroom four-bathroom residence with double garage at 3 Ginaghulla Rd They’ve already had 30 groups through in an off-market campaign and it’s now set for a December 4 auction non-executive director of Omega Oil and Gas Ltd is the 37-year-old son of the coal baron and Queensland businessman Brian Flannery Melbourne’s ‘poor imitation’ of Gavin Rubinstein The interior design of the home resembles a gallery with a steel spiral staircase the centrepiece The upper level features formal entertainment spaces and a fireplace Quentin and Kim are upgrading to larger unrenovated home at 1 Wentworth Rd recently settled in Kim’s name for $31.75m which was previously owned by mining industry owners Mei Peng and Zhian Zhang the owner of the mining exploration firm Australia Hualong While the Flannerys have a job ahead of them in Wentworth Rd they’ve have already done the work at their former home “This is the third time I’ve personally sold this house,” says Rubinstein “The second time it had a cosmetic renovation by the Blacks [serial renovator Juliet Black and radiologist husband James] who are notorious for flipping houses in Bellevue Hill and this time it’s completely brand new and finished to the highest standard.” The property has the aura of a Mediterranean villas There are custom-built cabinetry and high-end appliances throughout the property has the aura of a Mediterranean villa The interior design of the home resembles a gallery with a steel spiral staircase the centrepiece and custom-built cabinetry and high-end appliances throughout The upper level features formal entertainment spaces and a fireplace along with a luxurious Showing results 1 - 42 of 458 developments Soaring building costs amid a runaway housing market make property flipping a brave way to try to make money But there are big capital gains to be made for those with the money to back it house flipper and wife of former Dow Chemical boss and now Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games president Andrew Liveris The Bellevue Hill house will be sold to Paula Liveris after 45 years of Bray family ownership.Credit: Domain Less than a year ago Liveris purchased an architect John Suttor-designed house in Bellevue Hill for $28 million from Diana and the late Michael Bray who had owned it since 1978 when Michael was the local mayor At the time a source close to Liveris said the purchase was to be an investment for the Point Piper-based Liveris making good on her previous property flipping forays in New York as the couple took in the Paris 2024 Olympics Liveris’s plans for the battleaxe block of 1669 square metres landed with Woollahra Council proposing to demolish the 1947-built house to make way for a luxury residence set across two and three levels designed by Polly Harbison Design with a swimming pool Plans are with council proposing to demolish the John Suttor-designed house to make way for a $14.7 million residence.Credit: Domain Given an estimated build cost of $14.7 million and $1.88 million stamp duty on the purchase the project is expected to total at least $44.5 million which should help form some idea of how much she wants to sell it for once it’s complete like tech billionaire Scott Farquhar and fashion designer Camilla Freeman-Topper It is fair to say Alexander Michael is somewhat of a maverick among architects even by the standards of his fellow professionals he was once known as “silo boy” after he purchased a decommissioned nuclear missile silo north of New York and converted it into a private home He paid $US160,000 for it in 1996 and sold it in 2018 for $US750,000 to a doomsday prepper The Edmund Blacket-designed Presbyterian Church in Darlinghurst sold for $5.94 million.Credit: Domain that he built from shipping containers on a hilltop in Kangaroo Valley and sold to Seven’s co-host of The Morning Show Larry Emdur in 2020 for $2.15 million Architect Alexander Michael has landed on his latest home project a landmark sandstone former church in Darlinghurst.Credit: Marco Del Grande And having recently sold the Potts Point terrace he long shared with his late partner he has found suitably interesting digs into which he will create his next home The landmark sandstone church on the corner of Palmer and Stanley streets has had a colourful history since it was built in 1856 by colonial architect Edmund Blacket for the Presbyterian Church Jodhi Meares founded the bikini fashion label Tigerlily in the cavernous space and in more recent years it was home to the local Pentecostal church known as C3 Church Long owned by real estate agent Peter Long it was listed with BresicWhitney’s Shannan Whitney Marc and Gillie Schattner are the renowned public artists behind Rabbitwoman and Dogman.Credit: Edwina Pickles Public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner have form when it comes to property flipping so it is notable to see the internationally renowned sculptors buy a Victorian terrace in Potts Point known as Jersey for $8.6 million Jersey is a Victorian terrace in Potts Point sold for $8.6 million to Marc and Gillie Schattner.Credit: Domain best known for their hybrid characters Rabbitwoman and Dogman first landed on high-end title records in 2015 when they paid $3.9 million for a house in Bellevue Hill It was renovated and sold less than a year later for $5.75 million Having pocketed a $1.5 million capital gain they went to Centennial Park paying $6.5 million in 2017 for a Federation mansion and selling it after another do-up for $12 million in 2021 to Grant Samuel’s former boss Guy Fergusson Since then their Sydney home has been in Woollahra where in 2021 they bought the designer digs of New York-based former Macquarie banker Alan James and Jennifer Fletcher for $10.5 million No sign of the artist couple’s Woollahra residence on the market Peter Brooks made his debut on the now defunct BRW Rich List in 2011 after he sold a part of his soft-drinks company More than a decade later he has taken to high-end property paying $11 million in April last year for the Darling Point duplex of the late heritage architect Ian Stapleton The Darling Point residence of Peter Brooks is for sale with a $17 million guide.Credit: Domain What was two apartments has since been gutted leaving the internal space to be reconfigured into a single residence flush with high-end finishes the Mosman-based Brooks has returned the property to the market ahead of an August 31 auction and a $17 million guide Liveris\\u2019s plans for the battleaxe block of 1669 square metres landed with Woollahra Council proposing to demolish the 1947-built house to make way for a luxury residence set across two and three levels designed by Polly Harbison Design with a swimming pool which should help form some idea of how much she wants to sell it for once it\\u2019s complete he was once known as \\u201Csilo boy\\u201D after he purchased a decommissioned nuclear missile silo north of New York and converted it into a private home that he built from shipping containers on a hilltop in Kangaroo Valley and sold to Seven\\u2019s co-host of The Morning Show Larry Emdur in 2020 for $2.15 million it was listed with BresicWhitney\\u2019s Shannan Whitney paying $6.5 million in 2017 for a Federation mansion and selling it after another do-up for $12 million in 2021 to Grant Samuel\\u2019s former boss Guy Fergusson No sign of the artist couple\\u2019s Woollahra residence on the market Congratulations to Guan Cheng Tao, the former St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill student who last year made the HSC Distinguished Achievers List. A year later he has bought his first Sydney home – finance-free. His parents Bai Yun Niu and Yong Sheng Tao must be proud, so much so that they may have even chipped in on the $19.75 million residence. Tao’s new digs, settling to his name this week, are not quite the student accommodation many readers once knew. Instead of beds on milk crates and door frames as clothes hangers, this is a grand six-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion in Bellevue Hill with a pool and self-contained quarters. Pocketing the proceeds is investment banker and former Rothschild managing director Colin Richardson and his wife Helen, who had listed it with Laing+Simmons’ D’Leanne Lewis. Richardson bought it in 1998 for $1,485,000 back when he was recently appointed adviser to the billionaire pastoralist Kahlbetzer family, then headed by the late agribusinessman John Kahlbetzer. It’s a role he maintains for Kahlbetzer’s sons Markus and Johnny. Still with our teenage cash buyers, the corporate interests of 19-year-old Xinyue Xue has paid $7.9 million for a whole-floor apartment in Point Piper sold recently by Raine & Horne’s Mark Yeats. Xue’s purchase of the three-bedroom garden apartment comes just a few months after she also purchased her first home, a starter’s pad in Chatswood’s Altura building for $2.5 million. Investor pays $1.7m for Bellevue Hill unit to charge $1000 rent a week How to turn $28.5m into $80m: The world of flipping trophy homes Xue is coming from Mosman where her mother Maggie Ying Yu owns a $20 million mansion she bought in 2019 from her brother-in-law Wilson Hui Xiong Xue, known as the “shoe king” of China and was until 2018 honorary president of the Beijing-linked lobby group Australian Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China. Incidentally, Xue’s purchase comes as Yu and her uncle Wilson have jointly established a not-for-profit organisation called Bridge & Town aimed at promoting reconciliation and education between cultural groups. Not everyone paying cash is so young. Georgia Gazal is 31, and has paid $9.6 million for a four-bedroom house with a pool in Rose Bay. Records for the sale have been wiped from property portals, but it was listed with Bradfield BadgerFox’s Mark Daley on behalf of colorectal surgeon Professor Michael Solomon and his wife Amanda. It wasn’t Gazal’s first home. The daughter of rag trader Michael Gazal was in her mid-20s when in 2019 she purchased a terrace in Paddington for $2.9 million, cash. It was sold recently for $4,825,000 by Ray White’s Randall Kemp and Jack Taylor. Of course, not all of this week’s Millennials are buyers. The Terrey Hills luxury acreage Angophora Lodge owned by 25-year-old Yinqi Bao is back up for sale through BlackDiamondz’ Monika Tu and Phillip Sheh. Bao was just 21 when she bought it for $10 million cash on Christmas Eve in 2020. The guide is about $20 million thanks to a lavish refurbishment and with encouragement from last year’s record $24.5 million purchase of the nearby Charlotte Park by star cricketers Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc. Any interest rate moves, or lack thereof, are unlikely to worry Junjie Ma, who at 34 has purchased the $24.8 million Northbridge home of Jill and Andrew Swan, head of Asian equities at MAN GLG. Ma is the director and owner of Ruizean Holdings, the local arm of a London-headquartered financial services company. Her new digs is an eight-bedroom residence designed by Tobias Partners that was commissioned by the Swans. It was listed a year ago with Forbes’s Ken Jacobs with bullish hopes in the high $20 million range. Finally, Stephanie and Jeffrey Mueller, the latter of whom owns Lowes retail empire with his sister Linda Penn, have paid $38.5 million for a contemporary house in Rose Bay, no finance required. The Muellers’ new digs was a six-year construction project for property developers and investors Maxine and David Pacanowski to a design by Studio Johnston architectural firm with a pool, internal lift, a central courtyard and sensational harbour views. It previously traded in 2015 for $6,825,000. Mueller and Penn are the children of the late entrepreneur Hans Mueller, a refugee from Europe with an inspiring, rags-to-riches story. He arrived in Australia in the wake of World War II with no money and few prospects, but managed to open his first menswear store in 1948 and in 1981 bought the retail chain Lowes. By the time Mueller died in 2018 Lowes had 200 stores nationwide. No sign yet what the Muellers plan to do with their Vaucluse home of more than 30 years.