All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 1 Perched high above the southern tip of Stanwell Park Beach sits this charming seaside cottage With only steps from your door to the sand along with panoramic views extending up the pristine beach to the dramatic cliffs beyond Listing agent Mattias Samuelsson from Ray White Helensburgh said Kallaroo Avenue is one of the most sought-after addresses on the entire Northern Illawarra coastline "This is exemplified by number 15 having only changed hands once in 77 years making it a genuine once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Mattias said The character-filled cottage offers a quaint and comfortable lifestyle two bathrooms and a sundrenched entertaining deck - the perfect place to enjoy a barbecue with friends or alfresco meals with the family while appreciating the beach vistas The single-level home opens out onto a large grassed backyard with manicured gardens and a secure studio - ideal for a home office "Wake up to views of the sun rising over the ocean and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of waves washing up on the shoreline This beachside home offers a truly serene lifestyle," Mattias said "Each and every day the beach views offer you something unique and just as beautiful as the day before Watch the surfers carving through the waves dolphins playing and whales making their way along the coastline all from the comfort of your living room." Stanwell ParkSet on a generous land size of 1518 square metres with a 20-metre frontage there is ample space for parking cars Embrace the relaxed coastal lifestyle with swimming picnics in popular parklands and the iconic Seacliff Bridge all available only moments from your doorstep you will undoubtedly spend many summer days enjoying the renowned surf breaks natural lagoons and patrolled swimming," Mattias said "The beach is also dog friendly so even your four legged family members can enjoy it with you." Stanwell Park offers a community-based village lifestyle by the sea with easy access to Sydney and Wollongong and all that the Northern Illawarra has to offer I enjoy highlighting businesses and events in our community through features and special publications and have been doing so for more than 21 years. If you have a story for me email ndavey@austcommunitymedia.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Get the latest property and development news here Find out what's happening in local business tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Land which once was home to Canberra hospitality business Pialligo Estate has been listed for sale and has had a "flood of interest" in only 24 hours suppliers and clients - more than $6 million Savills real estate agent Nick Butler thought the 13,684 square metre property would go for more than $30 million There had been 50 expressions of interest in the first day of the listing from Canberrans and Sydneysiders The property for sale includes three pavilions which was owned by Braddon-resident John Russell Mr Butler said the wedding side of the business was thriving View +16 PhotosPictures supplied"The business itself that was attached to Pialligo was very healthy," he said "John [Russell] had other other business interests .. I don't believe the business operations of Pialligo Estate were what led to the mortgagee in possession." He said the business had a $3.5 million profit before interest The location was "a little slice of country on the doorstep of the city and of the airport" "There's been no expense spared in the construction of the pavilion there and it's very well appointed to handle a lot of weddings "It's my understanding the venue hosted 150 weddings in the last four months "We've got the ability to cater for very large weddings and even down to small private dining rooms Besides the inherent value of the land and commercial buildings Pialligo Estate also had a lot of sentimental value for Canberrans "In terms of the brand equity of Pialligo Estate I've had a lot of people who I know in Canberra everyone's got a very strong attachment to the site," he said and is accepting expressions of interest until May 26 The front gate at Pialligo Estate after being closed. Picture by James CroucherLiquidators RSM Australia took over Pialligo Estate Operations on April 8 and have said creditors including 110 wedding clients 200 staff and 170 suppliers are unlikely to get back their money The business owed $4.1 million to the Australian Taxation Office It also owed money to federal and ACT government departments Liquidator Frank Lo Pilato said Mr Russell blamed the estates decline on a "domino effect of events" Correction: This article has been update to clarify it is Pialligo Estate Operations Ptd Ltd that has been liquidated Lanie is an ACT politics and health reporter at The Canberra Times. She previously worked as City Reporter and was a trainee for the masthead. You can contact her at lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au or lanietindalejourno@protonmail.com. Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service Your exclusive preview of David Pope's latest cartoon Join our weekly poll for Canberra Times readers We've selected the best reading for your weekend Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The family of a convicted methamphetamine cook have succeeded in their bid to secure cash from the sale of their beachfront home which was seized as a proceed of crime but bought with a joint Lotto win The former de facto partner and three children of Andonios "Tony" Stavrianakos argued in the Supreme Court of Western Australia that he bought the division one prize-winning ticket in 1999 with money contributed by all of them so he held the $869,444 boon on trust for the entire family The court found the family of a convicted meth cook was entitled to proceeds from the sale of their home which was funded by a lotto win.Credit: Jim Rice The prize money was used to buy new cars and invest in properties including $550,000 towards a house overlooking the ocean in the northern Perth suburb of Kallaroo police raided the home and found a meth lab a freezing notice was served on the father preventing him from dealing with the house because it was "crime used property" He was found guilty in 2010 of manufacturing drugs after a two-day trial After the State of WA accepted that Stavrianakos' ex-partner and their three children hadn't any involvement in his criminal conduct Justice Paul Allan Tottle ordered on Thursday they should be handed the proceeds from the sale of the home after mortgagee ANZ Bank was paid what it was owed The former de facto partner and three children of Andonios \\\"Tony\\\" Stavrianakos argued in the Supreme Court of Western Australia that he bought the division one prize-winning ticket in 1999 with money contributed by all of them preventing him from dealing with the house because it was \\\"crime used property\\\" After the State of WA accepted that Stavrianakos' ex-partner and their three children hadn't any involvement in his criminal conduct These are the suburbs where you are just about guaranteed to find a bargain the NSW suburb with the cheapest median price for 2018 was San Remo on the Central Coast which had a median house price of $465,000 over a 12 month period The northern lake town is less than ten minutes from beaches at Budgewoi and Norah Head and being close to the M1 Motorway is only an hour from the North Shore of Sydney San Remo was sold for $455,000 to a Sydney couple Local agent Max Manning of Wiseberry Wyong has specialised in selling San Remo property for nine years and said that the majority of buyers were either first home buyers or investors He recently sold a neat and tidy three-bedroom home at 29 Kallaroo Rd to some first home buyers who he said were “ecstatic” with the purchase “There is quite a high turnover in the area simply because you can get more bang for your buck here,” he said The property at 29 Kallaroo Rd included a brand new outdoor spa “A lot of first home buyers will get into the market in San Remo There is also a lot of interest from the Sydney market simply because you can get some much more for your money.” Mr Manning recently sold a renovated three-bedroom property at 45 Iluka Ave for $455,000 to a Sydney couple who were looking at escaping the rat race 45 Iluka Ave was renovated and styled nicely Of the top ten cheapest suburbs on the list for NSW including Charmhaven with a median price of $483,000 Chain Valley Bay ($487,500) and Mannering Park ($497,500) Two Western Sydney suburbs also made the cut – Willmot with a price of $487,500 and Emerton at $500,000 Here is the complete list of the cheapest NSW suburbs to buy for under $500,000 (data over a 12 month period to November 2018): 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. 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