A boss for the Packer family appears to be following in James’ footsteps after making a $90 million play for his 200-guest Aussie mansion A Rose Bay mansion with links to James Packer has hit the market with hopes above $90m The five-bedroom residence in Bayview Hill Rd is the home of Lawrence Myers chief executive of Packer’s family office Consolidated Press Holdings has incredible views of the Harbour Bridge from nearly every room — even the bathtub and gym There’s also a spectacular wet-edge pool with spa and cabana RELATED: Packer’s $93m record deal exposed The house was designed by David Walker and Peter Janks The spectacular wet-edge pool has a spa and cabana The 1,100 sqm of internal space flowing to the outdoors can host parties of more than 200 guests and an executive office on the entry level is big enough for boardroom-scale meetings with three of them opening to balconies facing the harbour Panelbeater snaps up $450m shopping centre was bought from billionaire businessman Brett Blundy in 2018 though reports at the time put it in the $43m-$45m range MORE: Chilling reason home builds abandoned There are views of the Bridge from almost every room The lower ground cinema has seats for 10 people It adjoins a harbourside pathway to Queens Beach and there’s an eight car garage with a turning circle The current Rose Bay record is $55m for a Bruce Stafford-designed six-bedroom residence at 12 Dumaresq Rd The Bayview Hill Rd residence is for sale via The Agency and Pillinger James Packer recently sold his Beverly Hills mansion for $94m The listing came in the same week that James Packer sold his Beverley Hills mansion for $93.5m. 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. who created Coogee’s landmark clifftop castle is now offering his sleek Rose Bay compound with blockbuster harbour views The Rose Bay home is split into three private yet connected family residences SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Former toy importer-turned-commercial property investor Orazio Camuglia was just seven years old when he arrived in Australia from Castiglione di Sicilia an Italian hilltop town in the Sicilian province of Catania where he’s ready to return to his Italian birthplace leaving behind his Rose Bay mansion in Sydney’s eastern suburbs which he and wife Yolanda have just listed with a price guide of $85 million that equates to more than 47 million €1 homes Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Two of Sydney’s most prestigious private schools will phase out co-education in their junior campuses bucking the trend of independent schools shifting to having girls and boys taught together which is co-ed in primary and a single-sex girls’ school from year 7 told parents last week it will stop accepting boys in its junior school principal Erica Thomas said the school had for years “struggled to secure significant numbers of boys” at its primary campus despite offering kindergarten scholarships Kincoppal-Rose Bay told parents last week it will phase out co-education in its junior school first enrolled boys in its junior school in 1914 Thomas said the final intake of boys entering kindergarten will be in 2028 Private boys’ school Shore has also confirmed it will no longer enrol girls at its preparatory kindergarten-to-year 2 Northbridge campus from next year Shore’s prep school has been co-ed since 2003 The decisions by the two high-fee schools come amid a rush of single-sex private and Catholic schools switching to co-ed with all-boys institutions Newington and Cranbrook preparing to admit girls from 2026 Shore principal John Collier says the school will no longer accept girls’ enrolments at the Northbridge kindergarten-to-year 2 campus after years of declining demand Shore headmaster John Collier said parents are increasingly anxious to enrol their children in a kindergarten-to-year 12 school where they do not need to switch after primary years Kincoppal and Shore are among a few private schools to offer co-ed in primary and single-sex education in high school The King’s School runs a co-ed junior campus and boarding school at Moss Vale “What we’ve seen over many years is the gradual decline [in girls’ enrolments],” Collier said Collier said the school has fewer than 10 girls enrolled in years 1 and 2 this year “Parents want a long-term proposition for their daughters and many are opting for high-quality girls’ schools in this area.” He said a major concern was having enough girls to have strong social and friendship groups and that girls’ enrolments had steadily declined over the past decade the school announced it would stop offering co-ed at its kindergarten-to-year 2 campus but backlash from parents meant the decision was reversed there is absolutely no demand for co-education,” Collier said A Shore spokesperson said the kindergarten-to-year 2 classes will transition to “an all-boys structure” from next year and the early learning centre will remain co-educational They said the decision was well-received among parents Kincoppal-Rose Bay will phase out co-ed in its junior school.Credit: Louie Douvis the school said its board’s decision to phase out co-education in primary came after “extensive consultation The final intake of boys entering kindergarten will be in 2028 with the last co-ed year to graduate in 2034 “We are fully committed to the 38 boys who are currently enrolled in kindergarten to year 6 as well as all those who are enrolled to commence in future years,” Thomas said in her letter to parents “We have made considerable efforts to increase the number of boy enrolments by offering the strongest calibre of teachers introducing scholarships to attract boy enrolments and endeavouring to build year 7 pathways with a range of schools increased competition from other schools and the removal of year 7 pathways have contributed to low enrolments of boys and a poor outlook for the enrolment of boys for the foreseeable future “To secure a high school place in many independent schools boys are often required to take a place in primary.” Thomas said the school first enrolled boys in 1914 and male enrolments ranged from less than 10 per cent to 30 per cent during its history The school now has 280 students in its junior school Both schools have struggled to reach gender balance in the junior schools, and in 2019, Kincoppal announced it would offer 30 scholarships for children entering kindergarten and years 1 2 and 3 in an attempt to increase male participation both schools have applied via the state government’s planning portal to increase student numbers Shore has approval to increase capacity by 450 students as part of campus upgrade plans but a school spokesperson said its “current ambition is to add only another 26 students Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Two of Sydney\\u2019s most prestigious private schools will phase out co-education in their junior campuses which is co-ed in primary and a single-sex girls\\u2019 school from year 7 principal Erica Thomas said the school had for years \\u201Cstruggled to secure significant numbers of boys\\u201D at its primary campus Private boys\\u2019 school Shore has also confirmed it will no longer enrol girls at its preparatory kindergarten-to-year 2 Northbridge campus from next year Shore\\u2019s prep school has been co-ed since 2003 The King\\u2019s School runs a co-ed junior campus and boarding school at Moss Vale \\u201CWhat we\\u2019ve seen over many years is the gradual decline [in girls\\u2019 enrolments],\\u201D Collier said \\u201CParents want a long-term proposition for their daughters and many are opting for high-quality girls\\u2019 schools in this area.\\u201D and that girls\\u2019 enrolments had steadily declined over the past decade there is absolutely no demand for co-education,\\u201D Collier said A Shore spokesperson said the kindergarten-to-year 2 classes will transition to \\u201Can all-boys structure\\u201D from next year the school said its board\\u2019s decision to phase out co-education in primary came after \\u201Cextensive consultation \\u201CWe are fully committed to the 38 boys who are currently enrolled in kindergarten to year 6 as well as all those who are enrolled to commence in future years,\\u201D Thomas said in her letter to parents \\u201CWe have made considerable efforts to increase the number of boy enrolments by offering the strongest calibre of teachers \\u201CTo secure a high school place in many independent schools boys are often required to take a place in primary.\\u201D Both schools have struggled to reach gender balance in the junior schools Kincoppal entering kindergarten and years 1 both schools have applied via the state government\\u2019s planning portal to increase student numbers but a school spokesperson said its \\u201Ccurrent ambition is to add only another 26 students Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories The bricks flow from the front podium into the entry corridor containing another wall of Petersen Kolumba bricks followed by a wall of excavated sandstone lit up and protected by glass 10 Apr 2025 • 4m read • View Author Creating a glamorous, contemporary home that maximises amenity and takes advantage of its exceptional views overlooking Sydney harbour and the city skyline – that was the challenge relished by Eaton Molina Architects (EMA) with Rose Bay House.  Working generally within the approved silhouette (of an original DA approval by Stafford Architecture), EMA substantially reworked the design, the modified approval optimising spatial planning and maximising the home’s incredible harbour and city outlook. Having lived in their house for some years, this knock down rebuild project aimed to fill in the blanks that were missing from the owner’s original dwelling, to produce a beautiful, high-tech home with generous amenity, complete with a glass-fronted, cantilevered swimming pool. Externally, the home’s clean lines and strong base creates a significant and unique street presence for this four-storey, five-bedroom home. Its light grey palette reflects urban minimalism at its best, complete with black highlights in the glazing suite, joinery and trims.  The handmade Petersen Kolumba™ brick podium, in dark and moody K57 tones, is the hero of the palette, and is paired with a concrete-look render, Sculptform powdercoated metal cladding and Vitrocsa black anodised glazing suites. “Our clients were underwhelmed with the thought of using sandstone on the front; they wanted something that was smart and stood out from the crowd. All of the houses in the street have a sandstone podium base, so it was refreshing to put a different material on the table and get it across the line,” says Jake Eaton, director at EMA. Jake has long been an admirer of Petersen Kolumba bricks, ever since architect Peter Zumthor worked with Petersen Tegl in 2000 to create a brick with a unique thinner and longer profile for the Kolumba Art Museum, which opened in 2007.  The bricks flow from the front podium into the entry corridor containing another wall of Petersen Kolumba bricks, followed by a wall of excavated sandstone lit up and protected by glass, which leads to the internal lift. Rose Bay House is an immaculately designed, modern home whose redesign has left no stone unturned. Many years in the making, it was incredibly rewarding for EMA, their clients and the whole project team to see the design finally realised and executed to such a high level of detail and quality.  Architecture + Interiors: Eaton Molina Architects (original DA by Stafford Architecture) Landscape Architect: Tanya Woods Landscape Architecture 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. thanks to a new state government housing policy The total deal for the five houses was $75m Property owners within 800m of 171 nominated sites around NSW are sitting on potential gold mines all thanks to a new state government policy to encourage apartment development The policy could potentially double the value of homes and in one case in Sydney’s east a vendor who “couldn’t get a nibble at $8m” for nine months has now sold his humble property for $16m all railway stations or shopping centres close by public transport are revealed in the second stage of the State Government Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy These new laws will override existing council regulations concerning height and floor space ratio for housing development The policy changes planning controls within 800m of well-located shops services and transport hubs to allow low and mid-rise housing of up to six storeys high the lower Hunter and Newcastle and Illawarra-Shoalhaven on the south coast Real reason Hemsworths moved to Byron Bay Rose Bay had most recently been operating as the Rose Bay Family Medical Centre Some of the earliest to benefit are five homeowners in Dover Rd which is close by one of the nominated sites — the Rose Bay Town Centre The five have sold their properties for a total of $75m to an apartment developer in a deal negotiated by Alex Lyons and Ric Serrao of Raine and Horne Double Bay The pair couldn’t discuss the $75m price tag when contacted due to a confidentiality agreement though the mega sale is the talk of Rose Bay and other reliable sources confirmed it The rumoured purchaser was Fortis Property Group which director Charles Mellick confirmed when contacted saying simply: “We’ve purchased the site on long settlement terms which will provide enough time for approvals and the commencement of construction.” Mellick also confirmed that the new housing policy was the motivation hinted at the deal in a Facebook post on the weekend MORE: Real reason Hemsworths move to Byron Bay “Our office just sold a site last week … we had one client who had been trying to sell their house for nine months … he couldn’t get a nibble at $8m which property records show is a three-bedroom house on a 544sqm block that had been operating as the Rose Bay Family Medical Centre The four other blocks in the $75m deal range in size between 496sqm and 546sqm and are just regular rundown homes Serrao said of the policy: “It is real gold if you’ve got an unrenovated house on a large block of land.” But he said there would be both winners and losers with the losers those homeowners wanting to sell that fall just 20m from the designated sites He also said residents near the new development sites could expect increased traffic policy documents say: “The NSW Government is committed to supporting a choice of well-designed and sustainable homes in well-located areas within walking distance of shops Property values obviously vary in different areas though insiders say homeowners across the state could benefit from the new policy by negotiating with developers MORE: Most stolen items in Aussie homes revealed MORE: ‘Nothing like it’: New resort a car lover’s Nirvana MORE: Surf legend Mick Fanning: ‘Why I’m selling beach house’ A Rose Bay beachfront has sold for about $55 million clocking a record for the suburb in Sydney’s blue chip east and firing the starter gun on the harbour city’s 2025 trophy home selling season The hefty price was achieved for the Dumaresq Road beachfront owned by recycled shopping bag businessman Frank Qiang Geng and Juanjuan Zhao who initially shopped the five-bedroom mansion around for $75 million off-market in June last year before meeting the market with a $55 million guide have offered their Rose Bay penthouse in Sydney’s east just two weeks out from Christmas with a price tag of $19 million Read MoreLuxury propertySalesLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles then three in a weekStephen Nicholls buyers are beating down the doors at Atlas Prestigious eastern suburbs developer Fortis got the green light for a boutique apartment block called Atlas in Rose Bay in May 2022 There were just a dozen luxury units on offer at 5-13 Spencer St and this one had a lot going for it — Fortis’s good name but also built by Lords Group and designed by award-winning architects MHNDU with interiors by the acclaimed designers Alexander & Co The gardens are by the respected landscapers Dangar Barin Smith But the east’s wealthy empty nesters have been spoilt for choice in Rose Bay over the past few years and even the best offerings can be slow to move off the plan Beauty empire founders list ‘slice of paradise’ Gun agent Alex Lyons says: “This is the highest quality new development I have seen in a long time.” though a ground floor unit with a pool was snapped up quickly for $10.8m But that’s all changed with the project being completed and Raine and Horne Double Bay gun Alex Lyons and Ray White Double Bay’s Di Wilson have the job of offloading the remaining stock this is the highest quality new development I have seen in a long time The renderings are good … but apparently the finishes have to be seen to be believed Full-height windows and sliding doors fill the living areas with natural light now complete we expect to be sold out shortly.” This week’s sales have included $8.5m for unit 10 The apartments feature top-notch finishes engineered oak floors and custom joinery with Wolf and Subzero appliances Full-height windows and sliding doors fill the living areas and bedroooms in natural light Open-plan living areas flow to a large entertainer’s balcony with two seating zones to accommodate extended family gatherings Interiors are by the acclaimed designers Alexander & Co The sales included a penthouse and two sub-penthouses The four units still remaining include a four-bedroom penthouse with a price guide of $10.8m-$11m and three three-bedders priced at $6.5m-$7m; $8.8m-$9.5m and $10.8m-$11m Atlas is close to Rose Bay Village and the harbour foreshore with transport a short flat walk away but we don't want to lose you.\"}],[\"$\",\"div\",null,{\"className\":\"notfound-page__text-block\",\"children\":\"We recently updated the way we organise our articles 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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 The development arm of grocery giant Woolworths has fought hard to activate the site after an unanimous decision by the Woollahra Municipal Council to reject the planning proposal The developer appealed that decision and received gateway determination this year Fabcot acquired the two sites in 2019 and 2020 for a total of $27.35 million “This boutique development of luxury oversized apartments is ideal for the local downsizers who wish to remain in their local community and now have the added convenience of a Woolworths supermarket downstairs,” planning documents said The construction value of the project is estimated to be more than $58 million The PBD Architects-designed project at Rose Bay is aimed at creating architecturally designed owner-occupier luxury apartments with the services retail and infrastructure that would create a liveable community The development would comprise 13 apartments above a small-format Woolworths The development application is for the demolition of the existing buildings to make way for shoptop housing and a new grocery store at ground plane Woolworths has also revealed plans for a dual tower shoptop build-to-rent play in Brisbane’s inner-north The proposal comprises 456 apartments rising 20 storeys including a two-level podium with elevated subtropical urban commons and rooftop recreation terraces It is earmarked for the 5570sq m site of a former heritage landmark in the urban renewal precinct of Albion where you’re weaving through the CBD and seriously questioning why you thought your Gucci mules could handle the mileage (they couldn’t) The one that’s a little under the radar with a full schedule of PR catch-ups and meetings it’s the kind of place that makes you feel looked after the second you walk in I had my room key in one hand and a glass of sparkling in the other (they offered both water and wine easy to get to Bondi to catch up with friends and about 20 minutes to the airport when it was time to head home I didn’t expect to enjoy the area as much as I did and it doesn’t feel the need to show off about any of it We arrived with every intention of making the most of it maybe even a gallery stop if we were feeling motivated And then we found ourselves on the rooftop at the InterContinental and just enough distance from the rest of the city to make you forget you’re still in Sydney We’d tell ourselves we’d head out later Tomorrow turned into… maybe next time We did venture out for the important things Morning walks through Point Piper down to Rose Bay were non-negotiable which felt like it was mostly locals swimming laps or squeezing in a dip before work and exactly the sort of beach you want when you’re not in the mood for a crowd We grabbed coffee afterwards and wandered along the promenade doing the usual “imagine living here” chat as we passed house after house with views better than the last Saturday morning was reserved for Baker Bleu That focaccia sandwich lives rent-free in my head We sat and ate it on a nearby bench while watching dogs do their laps of the park It was the type of weekend wholesomeness I’m after on my weekends these days The rest of the time we drifted through Double Bay mainly because I couldn’t resist buying something I somehow convinced myself I needed new sneakers where I accidentally bought earrings – these things happen Neil Perry’s neighbourhood spot that’s about a minute’s walk from the hotel It’s one of those places that just gets everything right without making a scene about it and everything we ate was the kind of good that makes you sit back for a second before you talk about it we wandered next door to Perry’s wine bar and full of locals — basically the kind of spot you hope to stumble into but never usually do which makes sense because Perry seems to have Double Bay completely sorted We also spent a few evenings in The Bar at the InterContinental It’s got this old-school charm about it with bow-tied bartenders and martinis mixed at the table We found ourselves back there more than once usually as a nightcap before heading upstairs We popped in for a matcha latte in the morning and ended up back again for dinner on our last night It’s reliable in the best possible way and easy service when you’re not in the mood to make a fuss We did make it to Surry Hills for a drink one afternoon we looked at each other and decided we were ready to head back You can absolutely get things done if you need to you realise you’re somewhere you’d rather stay I’ll leave the Gucci mules at home and keep my schedule wide open By entering my email I agree to the STYLE Privacy Policy (we won't share your data & you can unsubscribe at anytime) The Rose Bay home of one of Sydney’s most prominent families has hit the market with an $18m price guide The grand eight-bedroom residence at 770 New South Head Rd listed for a forthcoming auction via Paul Biller and Adar Barhaim of Biller Property has harbour views and is on the market for the first time in more than a century artistic director and founder of the Australian World Orchestra though he’s now based in Paris with his wife Hidden victims of 87pc council rate hike with the impressive view from the Rose Bay property The property has hit the market after more than 100 years in the Briger family The property consists of two dwellings and a self-contained studio was a ballet dancer in the 1950s and the first Australian to dance with the Swiss Ballet was a deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1976 and the Mayor of Waverley from 1993-94 the renowned conductor Sir Charles Mackerras Biller says he already has interest at the $18m guide with those interested recognising the development potential of the property that currently comprises two separate dwellings with independent living spaces that make it ideal for multi-generational living or dual-occupancy and her granddaughter (Alexander’s daughter) Charlotte Briger at the age of 18 months at the Rose Bay home in 2019 The late Andrew Briger with his young family in the 1970s There’s an additional self-contained studio which would make an ideal teenage retreat or guest wing Biller also has in his books the six-bedroom Watsons Bay home on nearly 1000sqm of independent aviation professional and yachtie Linda Goodard Biller says: “We must have the most luxury stock on the market at the moment in the eastern suburbs.” Credit: AAPA police officer has had a narrow escape and had to fire his gun at an offender who was trying to run him down with a car A broad search is underway after a police vehicle was rammed and shots were fired following the pursuit of a stolen car through Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs early on Saturday morning Officers initiated a chase after following the dark-coloured Audi A1 along Old South Head Road Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The vehicle was seen stopped a short time later on Sir Thomas Mitchell Road and as an officer approached the hatchback on foot the vehicle was driven at the officer who then fired his gun in a bid to stop the offender from hitting him The police vehicle was the allegedly rammed and the hatchback was driven away No police officers were injured in either incident Police have confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Double Bay on Friday night before being located at 6.30am on Murriverie Road and has been preserved for forensic examination Inquiries are continuing into the identity of the driver Police are asking for anyone that may have been in the vicinity of Old South Head Road between 4am and 6.30am and has relevant information CCTV or dashcam vision which may assist investigators to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T The property at 1 Fernleigh Gardens was the home of Qantas’ former top frequent flyer, the late Mel Gottlieb, who died last year aged 84. Gottlieb bought the home for $430,000 in 1984. The property with harbour views was guided at $8 million. McGrath Double Bay agent Craig Pontey declined to reveal the reserve but said it sold for “well above” it. Of eight registered bidders, only five were active. The winning buyers outbid other owner-occupiers and developers from Rose Bay, Bellevue Hill and Vaucluse. The auction began at $7 million and bids rose in increments from $100,000 down to $15,000. It was one of 838 auctions scheduled in Sydney on Saturday. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 54.8 per cent from 739 reported results across the week, while 215 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. Pontey said properties such as Fernleigh Gardens were in great demand, as they offered development opportunities and superb views. “We are seeing great activity, with plenty of buyers,” he said. Where Sydney house prices are under the most downward pressure The Melbourne couple who finally hit at auction – and the Sydney vendor who wanted out This $5 million renovator is in one of Australia's ritziest suburbs In Dulwich Hill, a one-bedroom unit sold under the hammer for $710,000 to a first-home buyer in her 20s from Sutherland Shire. The property at 12/13-17 Myra Road was guided at $600,000 and had a reserve of $635,000. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing The first-home buyer attended with her parents and only inspected the property for the first time on Saturday morning five of them active and all first-home buyers – from Dulwich Hill and Marrickville – bar one investor The auction began with an opening bid of $580,000 before rising in increments from $10,000 to $3000 Adrian William’s Namir Mikha said that despite an oversupply of properties on the market A-grade homes in the inner west were still transacting at a high level “One- or two-bedroom properties that are suitable for first-home buyers are moving quickly,” he said Mikha said most buyers were awaiting an interest rate cut: “Every second person is telling me they want to wait until a potential cut next year.” an architecturally designed house sold under the hammer to a young family for $3,796,000 The five-bedroom, four-bathroom Michael Dysart-designed property at 21 Karoo Avenue had a guide and reserve of $3.2 million. 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing After the auction opened at $2.5 million, three out of five registered bidders raised the price in increments from $100,000 to $1000. The parties included a young family, a developer and an out-of-area homeowner. “The developer dropped out of the race at $3.2 million, and it was then down to the family and out-of-area homeowner, who both loved the property’s architecture,” said Jessica Cao of Ray White Upper North Shore. “The buyers will restore the home, which has made the vendor happy.” The vendor moved into a nursing home. Michael Dysart was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2013 for significant service to architecture. His 1970s residential designs are known for their split-level layout, exposed beams and timber decks. Cao said it was rare to find an architecturally designed property in East Lindfield that had a pool and harbour views. “There are probably only 20 houses in the suburb that have water views. Karoo Avenue is also very tightly held.” She said most properties in East Lindfield sold in the lead-up to Christmas. “There are fewer homes on the market, so it’s going to become very imbalanced soon. More stock will come onto the market in January and February, but it’s usually a quiet period.” In Wolli Creek, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit sold under the hammer for $825,000 to an owner-occupier moving back to Sydney from Melbourne. 1 Bath2 ParkingView listing The property at 703/4 Brodie Spark Drive was guided from $700,000 to $770,000. Richardson & Wrench Wolli Creek and Rockdale’s Nick Atanasovski declined to give the reserve. The four registered bidders all raised their paddles. They included a local investor and two first-home buyers from Redfern and Oatley. The opening bid was $710,000. From there, bids rose in increments of $10,000 and $15,000. The property was called onto the market at $800,000, with vendor instructions to sell. The home last sold for $668,000 in 2018, records show. 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 Catalina restaurant, the Rose Bay institution celebrates 29 years in business and turns 30 years old in two weeks time in September 2024. Come and take a look at what the current menu is like and how they managed to achieve this milestone. And do the pelicans still visit? I had no idea that it was a fundraising platform and during the 30 years they have raised $110 million. Charities, schools, hospitals, rotary and sporting clubs, community groups, as well as research foundations and surf lifesaving clubs buy the books and resell them and receive 20% of the proceeds of every Entertainment Group membership they sell. The three charities that have raised the most since 1994 are The Cancer Council, The RSPCA and The Animal Welfare League. At Catalina, there is a 3 course set menu available for $150 a person as well as a 6 course tasting menu available for an introductory price of $180. We are having 3 courses today at lunch. There is also the option to add on caviar, oysters and more snacky style appetisers. I also try the Gnocchi Ripeni, a stuffed gnocchi and a vegetarian dish that isn't a runner up prize. The enormous gnocchi balls sit on a bed of butternut pumpkin puree with spiced hazelnuts with semi dried cherry tomato halves and Calabrian chilli oil. But once you cut into them you'll taste the sun dried tomato “nduja” which is actually vegetarian and made without any meat at all but tastes just like an nduja. A revelation. Because we are here for an Entertainment event the dessert is not off the regular menu like the rest of lunch, but it is a rendition of a dessert made for a charity event for the Jane McGrath foundation. It's a rose and raspberry cake with white chocolate mousse wrapped with a pink rhubarb tuile and a scoop of white peach sorbet. It's light and refreshing and perfect for serving after a big meal. But of course I make room for a single chocolate petit four! So tell me Dear Reader, do you tend to order 2 or 3 courses? Is there a restaurant that you like that has been open for many decades? Lyne Park, New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029 EverBlu Capital founder Adam Blumenthal has sold a Double Bay development site earmarked for whole-floor luxury apartments for a $2.6 million loss after owning the site for less than 24 months It is the latest among a string of divestments by Blumenthal after the Federal Court last year found the high-profile stockbroker had engaged in market-rigging and ordered he pay an $850,000 penalty in a civil judgment It is a far cry from the $2.85 million the Muellers paid for the prestigious address in 1993. The palatial home is set on 930 square metres and is the only house on the street with a tennis court and indoor swimming pool, according to selling agent Paul Biller of Biller Property. The Muellers have already made a move to Rose Bay after they paid $38.5 million for a contemporary house with no mortgage last year. Not a bad upgrade for a discount retail brand owner. Jeffery and his sister Linda Penn, who still own Lowes, have done well for themselves after their humble beginnings. They 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. He opened his first menswear store in 1948 and in 1981 he bought the retail chain Lowes. By the time Mueller died in 2018, Lowes had 200 stores nationwide. Also in Vaucluse, the buyer of a $52 million home that sold in October has emerged on title records as Zhang Wen, a director of China’s food, beverage and medicine giant Goubuli Group, which has co-operating agreements with Blooms Health Products and the Gloria Jeans franchise. Trevor Matthews, the former AMP director who recently stepped down as chair of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, and his wife Michele have listed their lush Palm Beach weekender with a guide of $28 million. What cost-of-living crisis? Ex-Woolworths exec sells Mosman home for $19m ‘Really unknown’: Sydney suburbs that home owners never want to leave Secret suburb with cheap beachfront property sees prices rise by 191 per cent over five years The Swell has had a complete redesign since the Matthews purchased the almost 1000-square-metre block on the northern beaches, one of only five properties on the street with dual access, for $5 million in 2014. The couple have added two luxury homes at either end of the dress-circle block with panoramic views of the beach. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom property has automated blinds, curtains and lighting as well as underfloor heating throughout. The property has a gas-heated wet-edge pool. It is being sold through Peter Robinson of LJ Hooker Palm Beach. Meanwhile, The Matthews’ Mosman home Yoorma is still on the market. Walsh Bay Partners chairman Arun Abey has emerged as the buyer of a Kirribilli apartment with knockout views of Sydney Harbour in the tightly held Greencliffe complex. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property sold above the $10.5 million guide, sources close to the deal say. Selling agent Richard Shalhoub of McGrath Millers Point declined to comment. A former director of The Smith Family, Abey was awarded a Queen’s Birthday Honour in 2019 for his significant contribution to the financial planning sector, and to the community. Born to parents of Indian origin in Sri Lanka, Abey bought the deceased estate of the late Dr Siri Kannangara, a distinguished figure in sports medicine and a cherished member of the Football Australia family. He paid $3.2 million in 1999 for the harbour unit. Dr Kannangara joined the medical staff of the Australian national youth teams two years after emigrating from Sri Lanka in 1977. He went on to serve as the physician and consultant for the Australian Olympics teams at the Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney Games. Property developer Chris Rose, of First Quadrant Properties, and his dietitian wife Laekin are hoping to fetch $25 million for their sensational refurbishment of their circa 1915 Edwardian manor in Mosman. The pair have spent between $7 million and $8 million on bringing the home into the 21st century with high-end finishes in every corner of the 1431-square-metre property. They have not only breathed new life into the facade, but they have also extended the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house from the back. They also added a two-storey guest house with a commercial gym behind a new pool, all replacing what once was a tennis court. It’s an impressive turnaround for the Roses, who purchased the home in 2019 for $7 million. The keen boating family has upgraded to a waterfront property. Closer to the water in Mosman, developer Abadeen has snapped up a block of four apartments a stone’s throw from Balmoral Beach. Abadeen executive chairman and founder Justin Brown, a Balmoral resident, inked the deal before Christmas Day within the price guide of $18.5 million to $20 million, according to selling agent Brendan Warner of Raine & Horne Mosman. Abadeen’s latest purchase will be the site of luxury apartments with house-like proportions. It will mark the fourth development for the company within 12 months. The block of four was sold by a syndicate of investors who had done little to the units other than maintain them since they purchased the block. The four homes were rented out for between $1000 and $1600 a week since 2015. Rose Bay has a price guide of $55m in an expressions of interest campaign A businessman who’s made his fortune from recycled shopping bags has listed his Rose Bay mansion at a $20m discount from six months ago Frank Qiang Geng, who was an economics professor in Asia before creating his sustainable materials business, and Juanjuan Zhao had $75m hopes when the modern waterfront trophy home with gun barrel views at 12 Dumaresq Rd was quietly listed back in June they’d just exchanged on the Point Piper mansion Rockleigh the long-held waterfront home of medico specialist Philippa Harvey-Sutton NASA plans 3D printed ‘Moon rock’ homes The price was $75m in June when it was quietly listed the property has appeared on realestate.com.au and it’s understood Michael Pallier of Sotheby’s and Brad Pillinger of Pillinger have a $55m price guide in the expressions of interest campaign the pale pink home on a 1284sqm block at Wolseley Rd which cost the Harvey-Suttons just $325,000 in 1978 is the second-most expensive house sale this year and is yet to settle he’s no doubt keen to offload his current digs in Dumaresq Rd fairly promptly especially since Rockleigh is likely to be knocked down and rebuilt MORE: Stubborn Aussie neighbours back in the spotlight MORE: ‘Selfish b*tch’: Neighbour’s act sparks fury Acclaimed architect Bruce Stafford designed the six-bedroom six-bathroom Dumaresq Rd four-storey residence which has direct access to Dumaresq Reserve and the waterfront Living areas open an infinity pool and views over the harbour the city skyline to the Harbour Bridge and North Sydney MORE: ‘Pray’: Expert’s horror advice for Aussies head to waterside Steyne Park for family-friendly activities galore Ditch the generic presents for something artisanal and locally crafted this year with 100-plus stalls selling everything from homewares and plants to sweet treats and snacks There'll also be live entertainment while you shop and a raffle with prizes from neighbourhood businesses grab a bite from the food stalls and keep the little ones entertained with carnival attractions there'll be a concert featuring artists Hugh Sheridan supported by a carols band and performers from Kambala School Find out more about the Double Bay Christmas Festival at the website A prime development site in the heart of Rose Bay one row back from the beach and in the village is expected to attract a swell of residential developers 13 owners have banded together to offer the 1,377 sqm site at 730-738 New South Head Road and 2-10 Collins Avenue through McGrath Double Bay agent Craig Pontey "We have got together as a collective collaboration of like-minded owners wanting to sell," Pontey says "There are five extra large townhouses one three-bedroom apartment and six shops with underground parking all being offered in one line” Pontey says that with the current demand for luxury apartments being exceptionally strong the site will allow for "many apartments with fantastic Harbour views in a very convenient location." The site is bounded by three street frontages, New South Head Road, Caledonian Avenue and Collins Avenue, Rose Bay "It’s a very high-profile corner site," Pontey added Rose Bay is starting to see demand increase in new apartments Historically, the new apartment market in Rose Bay has been virtually non-existent leaving locals with limited options: either relocate from the suburb they love or downsize to an older apartment in a building constructed decades ago The new apartment market is beginning to flourish Rose Bay has emerged as the most searched suburb in the Eastern Suburbs over the past three months on Urban.com.au There was a 48 percent increase in searches from June to July with last month’s search volume reaching its highest level since April 2023 Read more: Downsizers finally start to get their chance in Rose Bay as new apartment supply grows 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 A Sydney dream home that took six years to build during Covid has sold to the owner of Lowes Menswear for $40m A Rose Bay dream home that took six years to build during Covid has sold to the co-owner of Lowes Menswear The buyer of the five-bedroom “architectural masterpiece” designed by Studio Johnston at 1 Rawson Rd hit the market at the start of May in an expressions of interest campaign via Biller Property’s Paul Biller and Ben Torban The sold sticker went up in July and since then the purchaser has been a mystery until this week’s settlement records have revealed the Muellers paid $38,500,000 for the stunning home Jeffrey Mueller co-owns the iconic Lowes brand with his sister Wallabies great lists Highlands home for auction The property took nearly six years to rebuild Don’t be surprised if the Muellers’ current residence in Serpentine Pde that records show was purchased in December 1993 for $2.85m appears with the Biller Property team soon being one of few properties in the neighbourhood with a tennis court The Rawson Rd property had previously been owned by company director David Pacanowski and his wife who bought an old-style five-bedroom home on the 679sqm block for $6,825,000 in late 2015 with the intention of rebuilding But the project took nearly six years and in that time They lived in it for several years while they worked out the type of home they wanted got their approvals sorted — there was a Land and Environment Court battle — and then set to work MORE: Israel Folau’s $1.2m record smashed The new home was designed by Studio Johnston There are iconic Sydney Harbour views at every turn MORE: Flatmates reveal savvy side hustle ‘Time capsule’ sells $300k over reserve but because it took so long — Covid also delayed us — and now our son has moved to Byron and we just don’t need such a big house.” The home has five bedrooms and five-bathrooms Biller said at the time: “This is a turn-key home with unparalleled elegance and craftsmanship with iconic Sydney Harbour views at every turn.” It’s the views that David Pacanowski says he’ll miss the most “The views are number one ….and the finishes are just unbelievably good,” he said “The joiner quoted us three months but it took 18 — you won’t find a crooked join in the house “The staff we had here were brilliant; we’ve known the builder for a very long time.” Would he do a massive construction job again but it’s not on my mind to do another development,” he says “Building through Covid was a nightmare and there’s so much red tape to go through — what you need to do is ginormous and time consuming and it costs a lot of money for a site to sit there for six years and not be used.” MORE: $130m mystery over ‘Elton John’s Aussie home’ The InterContinental Double Bay hotel is set to be replaced with a $1 billion lifestyle precinct that its owners believe will be the “final piece of the puzzle” that transforms one of Sydney’s most salubrious suburbs into a global destination are submitting the project’s development application to Woollahra Council on Thursday The proposed development has been considerably upsized from the original $700 million project As Fortis prepares to take the wraps of its new Rose Bay apartment project Atlas the luxury apartment developer is plotting another in the same suburb Earlier this year Fortis, the development arm of financier and investment manager Pallas Group, snapped up a prime double site on Ian Street, just two rows back from Rose Bay Beach They're planning a $16.5 million development, continuing their push into supplying new apartments to downsizers in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. There is just one two-bedroom apartment planned and 11 three-bedroom apartments across the low-rise, five-level building designed by MHN Design Union Dickson Rothschild prepared an Urban Design Study for the sloping 2,038 sqm site that is a short walk from the beach, the Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, and Rose Bay village They said the predominant pattern of development in this residential area book ended by New South Head Road and Old South Head Road is a transition from lower density single dwellings to medium density residential flat buildings "The report demonstrates that given the site’s accessible location and both the existing and emerging pattern of development in the area that a residential flat building is appropriate for the site "The design of the building has responded to the site orientation context and topography to provide generally north-west facing units which maximise amenity to balconies and living/dining spaces The proposed development is considered consistent with the desired future character of the area and is supported from an urban design perspective." The three-bedroom apartments start from 130 sqm of internal space and range in size up to 202 sqm not including the balcony that opens off the open plan kitchen The roofop penthouse features a significant rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen The proposed development is just 600 metres from Atlas, Fortis' other Rose Bay apartment development which will be welcoming buyers in the coming month Fortis has had a busy 12 months or so across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane 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! Founder of EverBlu Capital Adam Blumenthal and wife Annabelle Shamir have sold their Rose Bay penthouse in Sydney’s east almost a year after it was first listed with $18 million hopes in September 2023 The apartment sold ahead of its scheduled auction for an undisclosed price understood to be about $14.9 million – above the apartment’s recently discounted $14.5 million auction guide Ray White Marine is moving its Sydney headquarters to the prestigious Rose Bay Marina in November 2024 coinciding with the peak Sydney summer boating season This transition from Elizabeth Bay marks a major milestone in the company’s growth and reflects its expanding footprint in the global marine industry The move comes after years of success at Sydney City Marine and Elizabeth Bay Marinas over the past 10 years Ray White Marine’s team has expanded rapidly driven by a substantial increase in new vessel orders and larger brokerage vessels sold by the Ray White Marine Asia-Pacific team The new location at Rose Bay Marina will provide a spacious and modern environment for their client base and cater for larger vessels with berthing for up to 40m which is rare in Sydney’s elite Eastern Suburbs area “Our team is really excited about the move we have been in talks for a few years about a larger footprint in Sydney,” CEO of Ray White Marine “Rose Bay and Point Piper Marinas are the ideal fit for our products being Ferretti Group “Joining Ned O’Neil and the marina management team at Rose Bay Marina represents a great new chapter for us leading into summer.” The new Sydney headquarters complements Ray White Marine’s other interstate offices Airlie Beach (The Whitsundays) and Viaduct Harbour (Auckland) This expansion solidifies Ray White Marine’s presence as a true leader in the luxury marine industry The team is scheduled to open the new office in early November welcoming clients and affiliate partners to showcase the enhanced facilities and European-influenced fit-out News Sitemap has announced its expansion into Rose Bay Marina marking an exciting new chapter for luxury boating in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs COBLI is introducing two flagship offerings: the PRESTIGE 420 residents of Sydney’s East can enjoy the COBLI model which redefines boat ownership by offering a premium hassle-free experience with equity returns Owned by the founders of Eyachts and TMG Yachts COBLI exclusively delivers world-class European brands directly to the Australian market—ensuring no price inflation or compromises on quality our owners take great pride in their vessels,” explains Sarah Stevenson “They want an experience that combines luxury and ease allowing them to make lasting memories with friends and family without the typical responsibilities of boat ownership high-end boating on the latest models.” With bases already established at The Spit in Mosman and The Quays Marina in Pittwater “The facilities at Rose Bay Marina are second to none,” says Marnie Ebeling “Its location provides seamless access to Sydney Harbour’s iconic destinations from tranquil bays to vibrant waterfront hubs and a welcoming marina atmosphere—it’s the perfect gateway for Eastern Suburb residents to enjoy the boating lifestyle.” offering discerning owners the perfect blend of luxury the PRESTIGE 420 provides an unmatched boating experience Ideal for both day trips and overnight stays this six-share syndicate offers the ultimate in relaxation and entertaining on Sydney Harbour the Axopar 45 Sun Top represents the pinnacle of modern day boating and versatile social hubs—including an innovative bow lounge—this vessel is designed for thrilling performance and unforgettable adventures on the water Whether cruising the Harbour or entertaining family and friends the Axopar 45 delivers exceptional functionality COBLI continues to deliver on its commitment to luxury and accessibility with two more Lagoon catamarans set to launch in Pittwater later in 2025 as well as an additional Axopar 29 Sun Top Each offering promises the unparalleled convenience of COBLI’s walk-on combined with meticulously managed ownership and a three-year term that maximises equity returns To find out more and register for the first opportunities at Rose Bay Marina, visit cobli.net Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" The top 20 Aussie home sales of 2024 tallied a mind blowing $1bn It’s been a bumper year for top-end sales across the nation with a second record-breaking $130m deal and several real estate offices reporting record-breaking turnover The top 20 sales total a mind-blowing record $1bn “I think it’s been fantastic,” says Double Bay prestige agent Brad Pillinger who was involved in three of the nation’s top sales: $130m (no “In general it’s been a very good year with our offices reporting a record circa $3bn in turnover,” he said partly due to the number of Sothebys offices increasing across Sydney MORE: What do Aus’ biggest radio stars do with their millions? The Point Piper mansion ‘Elaine’ on New South Head Road was the nation’s highest property sale for 2024 at $130m The Sotheby’s boss reports a dip in sales after July with a “5 to 10 per cent gap between where the buyers were and the sellers were “Things picked up big time and we’ve had a lot of sales a very strong end to the year,” Pallier said “The US election coincided with the dollar dropping and a low dollar is very good for us with people transferring money from American dollars which is of course linked to the Hong Kong dollar “And the second thing was that the stockmarket rallied so buyers had more money if they sold their shares.” Buyer’s agent Simon Cohen, whose company Cohen Handler has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, also reported a record $1.6bn in deals MORE: Wild reason these homes cost as little as $35k who introduced the purchaser in many of the nation’s biggest transactions over 2024 The top buyer’s agent says property prices are softening for homes priced up to $20m and what happens in 2025 is “entirely dependent on interest rates” Tech billionaire Scott Farquhar has sold his Point Piper beachfront mansion for exactly $130m sources confirmed exclusively to News Corp in October He’d broken the national house price record when he bought the crumbling home for $71m in 2017 from JB Fairfax via Pillinger and Ken Jacobs of Forbes Global Properties matches the previous $130m national house price record MORE: Countries that will pay you $140k to move there 120-122 Wolseley Road Point Piper in Sydney A pale pink home in Point Piper that last traded for $325,000 in 1978 came in at No 2 with its circa $85m sale via Pillinger and Pallier in June Particularly unspectacular from the street it’s owned by medical specialist Philippa Harvey-Sutton who inherited the property from her mother but it’s understood the buyers are Frank Qiang Geng a businessman who made his fortune from recycled shopping bags is now listed with Pillinger and Pallier with a $55m guide That’s a $20m discount on the $75m dream price when it was quietly listed six months ago a trophy home for sale in Bellevue Hill in Sydney Food blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre’s $80m sale of the Victoria Rd Spanish Mission-style residence Alcooringa sold by Ray White Double Bay director Ashley Bierman in August with Cohen introducing the expat buyer Hannah Edwards A late entry, courtesy of Herald Sun reporter Sarah Petty, is news a showstopping Toorak mansion has just sold in the vicinity of $70m making it the biggest residential sale in Victoria and the fourth largest nationwide in 2024 The six-bedroom house at 2 Macquarie Rd was first listed for sale in March with a $75m-$82.5m price tag before it was slashed to $70m-$75m earlier this year Industry sources revealed it has finally changed hands for around $70m before the end of December also making it the third-largest residential sale in Victoria ever recorded It sits behind cryptocurrency casino boss Ed Craven’s purchase of a St Georges Rd ‘ghost mansion’ in 2022 for $80,000,088 and ex-MessageMedia founder Grant Rule’s of another St Georges Rd historic home in 2023 for $74.5m While Forbes Global Properties director Michael Gibson declined to comment on the Toorak mansion’s sale price Property records reveal the stately home was sold by Sue Lord An artist’s impression of One Circular Quay A second sub-penthouse sold in recent months Two more subpenthouses sold for $60m and $70m in December MORE: 44 Australian suburbs you can buy on $95k wage The waterfront home of Dawn Lincoln-Smith which last traded for £19,500 in 1958 when with her late husband Paul Lincoln-Smith the former chairman of Magnum Gold and Magnum Resources sold in November through Michael Pallier of Sotheby’s and Highland Double Bay Malouf director David Malouf Coolmore Australia boss Tom Magnier sold his circa 1904 Queen Anne Federation-style mansion on a 984 sqm block to Briana and Ben Voltz Melbourne based co-founder of e-commerce marketing tech company rokt in March It had been listed with Ken Jacobs of Forbes since October RELATED: ‘Pray’: Expert’s horror advice for Aussies Stephanie Conley-Buhre and her venture capitalist husband Oskar Buhre snapped up this Espie Dodds-designed five-bedroom mansion on a 1,252 sqm block in September through McGrath Double Bay’s William Manning and Luke Hogan It was owned by veteran investment banker Tim Burroughs and his wife Judith MORE: $1bn move to immortalise Princess Di, INXS EverBlu Capita founder Adam Blumenthal and his wife Annabelle Shamir sold their trophy home in early November to Monaco-based e-commerce entrepreneurs Olivia Skuza and Heath Wells who will return to Australia in the New Year The six-bedroom mansion at 96 Victoria Rd was listed for just three weeks with a $45m guide via Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman and Elliott Placks with Pillinger’s Brad Pillinger The Federation mansion of investment banker and Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham set a new Mosman house price record when it sold on the quiet for $40 million via Michael Coombs of Atlas in August It last traded more than 25 years ago when sold by John and Patricia Gerahty for $6.05m One of the family homes cost £13,500 in 1959 the other $2.35m in 2014 … the site was sold in March to a developer who’s now planning to build a dozen luxury apartments Fortis Group director Charles Mellick confirmed the $40m purchase of the 2000 sqm site “We’re planning 10 to 12 large apartments,” Mellick said “I’m on my way to New York now to meet with a Chicago-based designer who will be doing the interiors and MHNDU will do the exterior It was an amazing outcome for the Adamson family siblings retired geologist Mark Adamson and his sister He had no comment about the sale when contacted A Toorak mansion owned by businessman and whiskey baron David Prior sold Melbourne’s second-highest price for the year in February Designed by architect AJ Ainslie in the 1920s the impressive five-bedroom digs on a 3000 sqm block feature an Art Deco-inspired swimming pool and spa Kay & Burton’s Ross Savas and Jamie Mi managed the sale Savas described it as “one of the most iconic homes in Melbourne” It’s still half the price of the Melbourne record of $80m set in August 2022 for 29-31 St Georges Rd The 10-bedroom mansion owned by late billionaire David Hains sold in March after getting a $5m haircut from initial hopes The Albany Rd gem spent close to a year on the market before the sale which is tipped to be followed by a $10m-$20m renovation Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello handled the listing with a buyer referred by Kay & Burton’s Andrew Sahhar Hains was a noted horse breeder with notable mounts including Melbourne Cup winner Kingston Rule but made his money as the founder of Portland House Group hedge fund A Rose Bay dream home that took six years to build during Covid sold in July via Biller Property’s Paul Biller and Ben Torban The five-bedroom “architectural masterpiece” designed by Studio Johnston at 1 Rawson Rd hit the market at the start of May Company director David Pacanowski and his wife bought an old-style five-bedroom home on the 679 sqm block for $6,825,000 in late 2015 with the intention of rebuilding These amalgamated apartments sold in February The sale of two amalgamated apartments at 15a Dumaresq Rd for $35m by McGrath Paddington’s Luke Hogan and Frazer Watson stunned the locals in February Records show criminal lawyer Chris Watson and his wife Diane Barr-Watson bought one of the homes for $1.15m in 2003 and the other for $2m in 2012 The amalgamated property apparently needs a complete overhaul but its waterfront location and uninterrupted Bridge and Opera House views encouraged the buyers a newly built home at Fairy Bower with 180-degree panoramic ocean views smashed the Manly house price record by $10m in what’s the second-highest result ever on the northern beaches The incredible Madeleine Blanchfield Architects-designed residence the co-founder of mortgage broker Smartline had a $35m guide when launched to the market two weeks earlier and sources advise it’s achieved very close to that The deal was negotiated Michael Clarke and Cherie Humel of Clarke & Humel Billionaire coal baron Quentin Flannery and his wife Kim bought the unrenovated home of mining industry owners Mei Peng and Zhian Zhang the owner of the mining exploration firm Australia Hualong via Michael Pallier and Spencer Sun of Sotheby’s with Simon Cohen and Tom Penfold of Cohen Handler The Flannerys sold their home at 3 Ginahgulla Rd Bellevue Hill recently for circa $22m via TRG founder Gavin Rubinstein and Ray White Double Bay’s Ashley Bierman The owners of Vaucluse’s famous “Rockpool” were given a big present at Easter in April — the waterfront home sold more than $5m above the $25,275,000 that Marissa Campion daughter of the late property developer Bob Rose who sold it in conjunction with Luke Hogan of McGrath points out the home had an extensive internal reno The other thing that made it special was its pool in the rocks below arrived with a stick of gelignite in the 1950s A crumbling Rose Bay beachfront sold in April for this huge price despite the owner doing little to it since buying it for $147,000 more than half a century ago The five-bedroom house on a 676 sqm block sold via Michael Pallier of Sotheby’s Beverley Freedman had bought the house with her late husband She’s moved to a $14.5m duplex on the beachfront nearby bought from businessman Robert Champion De Crespigny The buyer is aged care provider Jonathon Kontopos The latest Toorak sale edged this Mosman entry off the top 20 list ZRL Capital director Enquan Zheng paid cash for the designer home of former pet food company boss David Grant and his wife Lerida via Michael Coombs and Bo Zhang of Atlas in March The six-bedroom “architectural masterpiece” had a pool and “million-dollar” harbour views Tequila Don Julio celebrated the Australian launch of their limited-edition rosé with an opulent waterfront soirée at the iconic Catalina Rose Bay The event turned the venue into “Rosado Bay” for the day inviting some of Aus’ most familiar faces (and plenty of our pals!) to take their PTO—Party Time Off—in style The guest list was a who’s-who of Aussie celebrity and fashion elite kept the party going as guests danced the afternoon away against a backdrop of Sydney Harbour’s stunning sunset views Attendees enjoyed exclusive Tequila Don Julio Rosado cocktails a pink grapefruit and lime juice concoction served over shaved ice a champagne-infused pink grapefruit and agave delight We’re drooling just reminiscing about it Check out all the highlights in the gallery above This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Rose Bay has a $14.5m price guide for a forthcoming auction A luxury Rose Bay penthouse that came to market last September with $18m price expectations has returned with a big discount The four-bedroom penthouse at 720 New South Head Rd, owned by entrepreneur Adam Blumenthal and crowning Rose Bay’s new Opus building is now listed with a $14.5m price guide for a forthcoming auction via Highland Double Bay Malouf director David Malouf in conjunction with Raine and Horne Double Bay principal Ric Serrao The home was listed with other agents previously and pitched as “Rose Bay’s finest penthouse” Covid masterpiece sold for $40m Aussie John wants ‘dream price of $240m’ Among its features are a private rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and spa The residence has been meticulously crafted with high-end finishes using a palette of pale timber natural stone and marble coupled with high tech inclusions throughout co-founder and chairman of Everblu Capital as well as cannabis company Cresco Pharma had the foresight to buy the two level-four apartments off-the-plan at 722 New South Head Rd three years ago for a total of $11.5m Among its features are a private rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and spa which is the ideal spot for entertaining with an even more enviable backdrop the pair acquired the apartments in the same year they dropped about $30m on a Bellevue Hill trophy home bought from fashion designer-turned-lifestyle blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre in mid 2021 MORE: ‘Nonsense’: Joe Biden’s bizarre approach to paying off home loan .The property returns to the market with a substantial discount The state-of-the-art kitchen has Gaggenau gas appliances and an integrated Sub-Zero fridge that grand Victoria Rd home also joins a Southern Highlands retreat in High Range bought in 2020 for just under $4m — along with a slew of commercial properties owned by the enterprising pair said to be worth in the tens of millions of dollars The joinery in the open-plan living area is a beautiful feature The state-of-the-art kitchen has Gaggenau gas appliances and an integrated Sub-Zero fridge Its spacious open-plan living and dining area has deep grain oak joinery a premium gas fireplace centrepiece as well as a full-width balcony overlooking Rose Bay Beach the landmark views capture both the Harbour Bridge and Opera House How $325k home became Sydney’s most expensive a vast island breakfast bar joins Gaggenau gas appliances an integrated Sub-Zero fridge and freezer plus a Vintec wine fridge The main bedroom has a designer dressing room elaborate ensuite as well as access to the north-facing balcony with the second bedroom Each room has big windows and custom built-in wardrobes Additional features of the penthouse include ducted airconditioning lift access plus secure parking with a double car stacker the property is close to all the sought-after boutiques and eateries of Rose Bay MORE: Inside the best homes of the NRL’s biggest stars SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Boathouse Group’s Rose Bay Marina site has been in a state of flux over the past year. First there was a name change to Rose Bay House and a new menu influenced by Turkey; now the carte is back to more standard-issue coastal Australian and Mediterranean. Seafood with super yacht views is still the main game, as signified by the grotto-fabulous decor with shell-encrusted mirrors borrowed from the Little Mermaid’s boudoir, but now you can also tear off hunks of pita to dunk in labne topped with sweet roasted peppers, or stack up little plates of hummus, taramasalata and cured salmon pastirma. Pan-fried snapper comes with crushed potatoes and caper butter, and chicken cotoletta with fennel-seed aioli satisfies anyone just after schnitzel with a liberal squeeze of lemon. For maximum marina vibes, request a table on the terrace and the seafood platter, loaded with oysters, squid, thick prawns and battered barramundi. The RoverEnglish-channelling bar bistro specialising in comfort and seafood. SagraOld favourites given a smart, seasonal spin. Restaurant KaBuckle up for a cross-cultural adventure at this intimate 10-seater. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items