All property owners in Melbourne’s blue-chip Toorak (with a median price down 26.7 per cent) and Sydney’s glitzy Vaucluse (down 17.2 per cent) can do is watch on in envy as modest South Coogee outstrips them with a stellar price rise of 14.6 per cent. That’s a whopping $560,559 gain in the space of just 12 months. South Coogee? Yes, the modest eastern beachside suburb that was always considered a poor cousin to Bondi and Bronte has snatched the crown of the fairest of them all by enjoying the biggest price gain in the country over the past year. “A lot of people have been priced out of Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly and see they can buy something in South Coogee a lot cheaper,” says Zach Carter of PPD Real Estate, who’s just sold a two-bedroom apartment at 7/58 Denning Street in South Coogee with panoramic ocean views for an undisclosed amount. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing “You get a little bit more value for your money but there’s not much of a supply of houses as it’s only a small pocket of Sydney whereas other nearby areas like Maroubra and Randwick are big suburbs with a lot more supply The median house price in South Coogee has now reached $4.4 million, according to the latest Domain House Price Report, which charts national property price movements. It’s eclipsed Coogee at $4.325 million, but is still lower than North Bondi’s $4,477,500. National house prices rise: Sydney labelled 'untouchable' capital city, Adelaide hits $1m Crazy Australian price rises: Bellevue Hill, Surfers Paradise chalk up massive gains in 90 days Sydney sellers have stopped overpricing their properties 4 Baths3 ParkingView listing 46 Gregory Street, South Coogee NSW 20344 Beds3 Baths3 ParkingView listing However, the price jump also reflects South Coogee’s growing popularity as a family-friendly, relaxed beach lifestyle suburb, in contrast to Bondi’s body-beautiful brand. Justin Hemmes’ buzzy Coogee Pavilion has also lifted the profile of the beach, which now has a lot more good restaurants and cafes, while Randwick City Council last year approved a $111 million redevelopment of the Coogee Bay Hotel. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing “It is a beautiful area for young families, with the beach lifestyle and proximity to some of the top schools, and access to the city,” said Warren Ginsberg of Ray White Double Bay, who’s currently selling a four-bedroom resort-style house at 7 Marian Street, South Coogee, with an auction buyer’s guide of $4.25 million. “It represents better value than Bondi and Bronte. There’s also a lot of good renovations going on in the suburb, and some newly built properties, which pushes prices up.” Ginsberg just sold a brand-new semi at 39 Mount Street for $6.8 million, when the agency was guiding $5.7 million, and then sold the adjoining semi, number 39a, the same day to the underbidder for just under $6.8 million. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing In stark contrast, some of Australia’s most prestigious suburbs have experienced almost unprecedented price falls. In Toorak, where the median price has slumped by more than a quarter to $4.25 million, Nicole Gleeson of Kay & Burton Stonnington says there are still some properties going for record prices. “But it feels very unsettled at the moment,” she said. “It’s more just about sentiment and it’s very hard just now to predict how things are going to work out with the economy, interest rates, land tax and the election. People are still moving in slow motion.” She has a three-bedroom townhouse on the market at 5b Yarradale Road, Toorak, through an expressions-of-interest campaign. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing In Sydney, Vaucluse has experienced the largest price decline. Local agent Steven Zoellner of Laing + Simmons Double Bay, who is auctioning a four-bedroom semi at 2/104 New South Head Road, agrees that the economy is to blame, affecting higher-priced suburbs disproportionately. “There’s been a correction in the luxury market, and it’s to do with uncertainty in the economy, high interest rates, and businesses not doing as well,” he said. “There’s also less overseas immigration with the people who’d usually buy houses. So it’s just a different market. “South Coogee’s price movement could be price-related as less expensive suburbs haven’t been as affected but, as soon as interest rates come down again, we should see a change.” 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 Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe have settled into their long-rumoured Sydney base taking the keys to a $14.75 million ocean-view home in South Coogee in the harbour city’s eastern beaches The Australian Financial Review’s Street Talk column first hinted at the coastal move in February this year 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. A local council waited patiently for over 20 years for the death of an eccentric artist and teacher to connect a world-famous coastal path Ellen Waugh OAM, who died in January this year just two months shy of her 100th birthday, had resisted dozens of multi-million dollar offers from property developers to purchase her waterfront South Coogee home in Sydney's eastern suburbs Ms Waugh entered into an agreement in 2002 to offer Randwick City Council the 'first right of refusal' over her home which she had lived in since her father built it in the 1930s The only change to the property over the years had been the installation of an inside toilet which paid almost $5million for the property last month plan to demolish it in order to link the coastal walkway between Coogee and Maroubra walkers are forced to take a 10-minute detour off the coastline to Malabar Road It means that the coastal path will now run uninterrupted from North Bondi to Malabar once work is projected to be complete in the next couple of years Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said that the walkway connection will improve access to the iconic Randwick City coastline for millions of people every year 'By connecting the walk between South Coogee and Lurline Bay we’re progressing our goal of uninterrupted public access to the coastal walk,' he said Mr Parker revealed that the council would name the newly-created walkway in Ms Waugh's memory 'The late Ellen Waugh was a luminary of the Australian art scene who cared deeply for her local community,' he said 'Naming this iconic walkway after her is a fitting recognition of an extraordinary legacy.' Her nephew Joseph Waugh told the Sydney Morning Herald his much-loved 'crazy aunt' loved the coastline and had criticised the council for allowing the construction of concrete and glass properties on the cliffs. 'We have photos in albums of her standing on cliffs that have been turned into concrete swimming pools,' he said. 'She loved the rock pools, and sketched them. 'She had an interest in conservation and all sorts of things, like going on weeding expeditions and bush regeneration.' Randwick City Council is in talks with golf courses south of Malabar about possibly extending the coastal path all the way to La Perouse, to ensure it runs uninterrupted down the entire eastern suburbs peninsula.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... 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The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home features multiple living areas spread across three levels and a custom Italian Poliform kitchen with a cantilevered island and Gaggenau appliances. An enormous master suite with dressing room, en suite and private terrace is found on level one while the remaining bedrooms are scattered throughout the other levels.  One of the bedrooms is located on the home’s ‘ocean level’ beside a second kitchen, bathroom, living room, home office and media room, making it ideal as a self-contained apartment for inter-generational living. $20 million penthouse sale in Sydney's Coogee achieves a suburb record Sydney oceanfront mansion makes rental debut with $6500 per week price tag Eastern suburbs local splashes $3.32m on Coogee pad with knockout views Outdoors, you will find an infinity edge pool, sauna, outdoor shower and main entertaining terrace featuring an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and outdoor shower. A lift services each level of the home, which also houses a double garage, additional parking for two cars, wine cellar, C-Bus home automation, retractable awning, automated blinds and security system. The property last changed hands in June 2008 for $4.8 million when the current owners reportedly purchased it as a shell after the home’s builder went bust. This time a guide of $17 million – $18 million has been set. James Ball of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty is handling the sale via expressions of interest which close February 22. Penny Sharpe says ‘mystery’ debris sent for testing and beaches not closed as there were so few balls More ball-shaped debris has washed ashore at Sydney’s Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra and Cronulla beaches, the New South Wales government has confirmed. The office of the acting premier, Penny Sharpe, told Guardian Australia on Wednesday that “small numbers of balls” – some only pea-sized – had washed up on the four beaches in the past few days. These balls had been cleaned up and sent for testing and, as there were so few pieces, none of the beaches had been closed, Sharpe’s office said. Read moreA spokesperson for Randwick council said it had inspected all beaches in the area after it was alerted to ball-shaped debris on South Maroubra and South Coogee beaches “An inspection of all beaches in the area on Monday morning found only a small number of balls at South Coogee,” they said “Council staff found none of the material on Randwick City beaches during morning inspections on Tuesday or Wednesday and all beaches in the area remain open.” They said council staff were inspecting the beaches daily The Sutherland and Waverley councils were contacted for comment Dee Why and South Curl Curl beaches in Sydney’s north remained closed on Wednesday after marble-sized “grease balls” were discovered on nine beaches in the area on Tuesday The Northern Beaches council said it had reopened Queenscliff North Steyne and North Narrabeen beaches on Wednesday morning Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Sydney’s beaches have been plagued by debris balls in recent months but the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Sydney Water and the government maintain they cannot work out where they are coming from Addressing the media on Wednesday afternoon Sharpe confirmed an EPA investigation was ongoing while the government had also been working with various agencies as to whether there had been “pollution events” – but none had been identified Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Unidentified ball-shaped debris washed ashore at nine northern beaches including Manly Photograph: Northern Beaches council“This is a phenomenon that’s not being seen anywhere else in the world,” she said but they’re different depending on the beach.” Sharpe said she had “full confidence” in the EPA but I’m not going to put the blame at the feet of the EPA here,” she said “This is an odd situation that remains a mystery that we’re getting to the bottom of.” Thousands of pieces of spherical debris washed up on many eastern suburbs beaches Those balls were initially widely reported to be “tar balls” comprising crude oil until testing coordinated with the EPA revealed they were consistent with human-generated waste – or “likely lumps of fatberg” More ball-shaped debris washed up in Kiama in November, before green, grey and black balls washed up on Silver beach at Kurnell, in Sydney’s south, in early December. The EPA said on Tuesday the balls that washed up on Sydney’s eastern suburbs beaches in October were found to consist mostly of fatty acids and petroleum hydrocarbons. But the regulator said testing could not “pinpoint a source” or identify what caused them to form, because “there was no source sample available for comparison”. The EPA said analysis of the balls that washed up in Kiama found they had a similar composition to those that washed up on the eastern beaches and it was “still awaiting” the final results of the Kurnell debris. The co-founder of HR onboarding software Flare have taken the keys to one of the most striking clifftop mansions at Sydney’s eastern beaches which was also the home of late Wallabies winger and property developer Alan Cardy the Cohens paid $18.55 million for the contemporary tri-level mansion Their purchase was confirmed by recently updated settlement documents Read MoreLuxury propertySalesLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles Wild 5.5 metre swells hammer the eastern NSW coastline causing damage to key walkways and closing beaches Locals in Sydney’s east woke on Wednesday to discover some of the city’s most famous beaches and coastal walkways battered and damaged by huge overnight swells Clovelly and Cronulla beaches were among the areas smashed by 5.5 metre swells Bondi’s world-famous Icebergs pool was hit hard by the wild surf. Some glass fences above the pool were broken and railings mangled. The wreckage of a large water tank washed up on the beach nearby. Read moreSam Bebb, the operations manager at Wylie’s baths in Coogee said they got “lucky” compared with Icebergs due to their amenities being more elevated “The worst … is some broken seating on the pool deck and damage that we haven’t quite been able to assess to the fence line surrounding the premises,” Bebb said Waverley council workers remove a large water tank from Icebergs pool that washed up on Bondi beach Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPWylie’s has been closed for swimming since Sunday A Waverley council spokesperson said infrastructure at three beaches was damaged overnight and they would remain closed on Wednesday as staff cleaned up A spokesperson for Randwick city council said beaches in their area would also remain closed on Wednesday as workers assessed damage at Coogee beach and along the coastal walk Waves smashed through the doors of Coogee Surf Club tore through handrails at South Coogee and deposited large amounts of sand over the steps and rainbow walkway Waves hit Icebergs pool as large swells sweep into Sydney’s Bondi beach on Wednesday Photograph: Mark Baker/AP“These conditions are risky even for experienced surfers there’s an additional risk of large debris in the water,” veteran Randwick city council lifeguard and well-known surfer Moffatt urged the community to stay out of the water on Wednesday evening when more large swells were expected to hit A section of the Cronulla esplanade has been cordoned off with parts of the concrete walkway cratering from 4-metre waves as civil crews inspected the damage wrought overnight Brick walls also buckled under the pressure of powerful waves at Bronte Bayside council in Sydney’s south shared photos of extensive damage on Wednesday of broken footpaths fallen debris and crushed bike lanes at Dolls Point as workers furiously tried to make sure the traffic flow was safe Approximately 20 properties in the suburb were flooded Several beaches in the city’s north that are popular with tourists Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters Some adventurous swimmers still braved the conditions on Wednesday morning dipping into an ocean pool overlooking Cronulla beach rock fishing and boating in affected areas NSW police advised people to stay out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas NSW State Emergency Services (SES) warned there was a risk of high tides on Wednesday night and asked people to avoid areas exposed to coastal erosion The SES received 17 reports of properties with coastal erosion on the NSW Central Coast The forecast on Wednesday was for heavy swells to continue for most of this week along the NSW and southern Queensland coasts Waves up to 6.3 metres were recorded at the Eden wave buoy on Tuesday morning and 5.1 metres at Batemans Bay in the afternoon A 5.9 metre wave was registered at the Port Kembla buoy early on Wednesday morning Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Let’s get this out there right up front – according to Highland agent Edward Reid say it is “one of the best houses they’ve ever seen” You can understand their enthusiasm; this is an expansive place where the windows are filled with blue-water views and a recent renovation is first-class airy flow are just some of the big-ticket items There’s something to see almost everywhere here whether it’s that gorgeous water vista or the sublime elevated family room five bedrooms complement the comprehensive amenity the main with a superb marble en suite and pillowtop views of the blue generous sea-facing balconies are heartbreakingly fine To the rear of that brilliant family room you’ll find another paved terrace wrapping around two sides Down below is a great green grassy yard and size and style; this is a serious home,” Reid says this architect-designed residence forges a distinctive connection with nature showcasing the tranquil seascape across four cascading levels “The home masterfully blends indoor-outdoor living envisioned as a sustainable and modernist entertainer’s haven,” the agent details terraces and balconies embrace the fresh sea breeze all leading to the sparkling edge of the pool.” Space and luxury define this magnificent home situated on a 1689-square-metre block and unfolding over 450 square metres of internal space “The graceful foyer introduces the elegant and refined interiors featuring a grand living zone with soaring ceilings and a splendid marble kitchen,” the agent says “Full-height stacker doors open to a hardwood deck Designed as a modern and luxurious interpretation of a traditional beach house this Gartner Trovato masterpiece maximises its ocean views which stretch from Bilgola Beach to North Head “The main living area showcases breathtaking sunrises and sunsets,” the agent says the illuminated headlands and Bilgola rockpool enhance the vista; on special occasions fireworks sparkle along the coastline down to the city.” and comes to market for the first time in 40 years “The vendors were captivated by its distinctive circular architecture when they moved in finding it both futuristic and timeless,” the agent says “The expansive terrace has served as a sanctuary a perfect spot for watching countless sunsets and city lights twinkling like stars on the horizon.” this family residence is defined by luxurious materials and high-end finishes “Its intentionally raw exterior features recycled brick and dark standing-seam aluminium cladding and a dark moody finish on its solid timber entry door,” the agent says a glamorous architectural aesthetic unfolds with exposed steel beams and a curved glass wall overlooking the pool.” Let\\u2019s get this out there right up front \\u2013 according to Highland agent Edward Reid say it is \\u201Cone of the best houses they\\u2019ve ever seen\\u201D There\\u2019s something to see almost everywhere here whether it\\u2019s that gorgeous water vista or the sublime elevated family room To the rear of that brilliant family room you\\u2019ll find another paved terrace wrapping around two sides size and style; this is a serious home,\\u201D Reid says \\u201CThe home masterfully blends indoor-outdoor living envisioned as a sustainable and modernist entertainer\\u2019s haven,\\u201D the agent details all leading to the sparkling edge of the pool.\\u201D \\u201CThe graceful foyer introduces the elegant and refined interiors featuring a grand living zone with soaring ceilings and a splendid marble kitchen,\\u201D the agent says \\u201CFull-height stacker doors open to a hardwood deck \\u201CThe main living area showcases breathtaking sunrises and sunsets,\\u201D the agent says fireworks sparkle along the coastline down to the city.\\u201D \\u201CThe vendors were captivated by its distinctive circular architecture when they moved in finding it both futuristic and timeless,\\u201D the agent says \\u201CThe expansive terrace has served as a sanctuary a perfect spot for watching countless sunsets and city lights twinkling like stars on the horizon.\\u201D \\u201CIts intentionally raw exterior features recycled brick and dark standing-seam aluminium cladding and a dark moody finish on its solid timber entry door,\\u201D the agent says and a curved glass wall overlooking the pool.\\u201D If you lingered, though, you’d be handsomely rewarded with a brilliant home where an inspired design combines industrial heft with airy flow to create a little masterpiece. Perhaps the best thing is that the house allows its stunning locale full reign, an acknowledgement that competing with the surrounding beauty is a forlorn exercise. Rather, the home opens up to the ridgelines and escarpments and rainforest – the spectacular hangar-style glass at the east end can fold all the way up at the touch of a button. “It’s pretty amazing,” says Di Jones agent Kate McCullagh. “The views are extraordinary and the house stands high and proud in that landscape.” While there’s that robust edge – steel trusses, soaring space, timber beams – there’s no shortage of luxury here either, from the polished stone floors to the timber panels that confer warmth and flair. Avalon Beach: This idyllic beach ‘burb ‘hasn’t changed too much in the past 50 years’ 14 of the best homes for sale in New South Wales Luxury acreage in Uralba wows with next-level infinity pool The accommodation brings smooth style too. “All of the bedrooms feel like suites,” McCullagh says. There’s a separate studio, plus a spring-fed plunge pool. The property is completely off-grid and utterly out of this world. It carries a guide of around $4.95 million. 3 Baths3 ParkingView listing Anchored to the cliffs with a 14-metre frontage, this architectural triumph offers panoramic views from Wedding Cake Island to Bondi and beyond. “With lift access from a triple garage, the home features every indulgence, including a cinema, wine cellar, and a penthouse-style master suite,” says the agent. “Designed to embrace its coastal setting, the three-storey home boasts glass walls and a heated pool with a custom water slide and viewing window.” 6 Baths2 ParkingView listing Morning coffees on the oceanfront terrace, cooled by gentle sea breezes, perfectly embody the refined coastal living offered by this Burley Katon Halliday masterpiece. “With its sleek pavilion-style design, the tri-level residence exudes the charm of a Mediterranean high-end villa,” says the agent. “Seamless indoor-outdoor flow unfolds, from the heated pool and cabana to the expansive top-floor master retreat with sweeping coastline views.” Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. 5 Baths4 ParkingView listing Redesigned for the modern era in collaboration with Cubic Property Group, this family home, built in 1982, now offers luxury living at its finest. “The solid double-brick construction and quality foundation inspired the current owners to renovate sustainably rather than rebuild, carefully preserving original features like the marble foyer and grand staircase,” notes the agent. “Beyond the interiors, lush level gardens surround a sparkling swimming pool and spa.” 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Commanding the top-floor position in the 1911 Craigie Lea landmark, this character-filled apartment balances classic charm with low-maintenance comfort. “The bay-fronted living room, with stained-glass accents, frames sweeping views of the Lane Cove River, which continue across the wraparound balcony,” says the agent. “With a garden entertaining area and waterfront access included on the title, it promises an idyllic peninsula lifestyle.” 1 Bath− ParkingView listing Floating above Pittwater’s shimmering waters, this quintessential beach house offers a private retreat within a boat-access-only community, with near-direct access to a private beach. “The split-level design boasts three bedrooms, two capturing sublime water views and one framing lush greenery,” says the agent. “A wraparound water-facing balcony and sandstone fireplace create inviting spaces for cosy winter nights and laid-back summer days.” You can understand their enthusiasm; this is an expansive place where the windows are filled with blue-water views and a recent renovation is first-class. Marble accents, a striking stone hearth and a splendid, airy flow are just some of the big-ticket items. There’s something to see almost everywhere here, whether it’s that gorgeous water vista or the sublime elevated family room, drenched in sunlight, looking like a dream. On the entry level, five bedrooms complement the comprehensive amenity, the main with a superb marble en suite and pillowtop views of the blue. While the broad, generous sea-facing balconies are heartbreakingly fine, the rear entertaining area, garden and pool are no slouches. To the rear of that brilliant family room you’ll find another paved terrace wrapping around two sides. Down below is a great green grassy yard and, up above, seemingly floating over everything, is the saltwater pool. Absolutely divine. “Light, position, size and style; this is a serious home,” Reid says. 5 Baths2 ParkingView listing From its privileged oceanfront location, this architect-designed residence forges a distinctive connection with nature, showcasing the tranquil seascape across four cascading levels. “The home masterfully blends indoor-outdoor living, envisioned as a sustainable and modernist entertainer’s haven,” the agent details. “A series of decks, terraces and balconies embrace the fresh sea breeze, all leading to the sparkling edge of the pool.” This ‘gorgeous’ French-inspired homestead in the Southern Highlands could be yours Dee Why: This Sydney suburb is a family-favourite Kogarah: The medical precinct is the lifeblood of this suburb 5 Baths3 ParkingView listing Space and luxury define this magnificent home, situated on a 1689-square-metre block and unfolding over 450 square metres of internal space, enhanced by a brand-new extension. “The graceful foyer introduces the elegant and refined interiors, featuring a grand living zone with soaring ceilings and a splendid marble kitchen,” the agent says. “Full-height stacker doors open to a hardwood deck, pool, cabana and level lawns.” 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing Designed as a modern and luxurious interpretation of a traditional beach house, this Gartner Trovato masterpiece maximises its ocean views, which stretch from Bilgola Beach to North Head. “The main living area showcases breathtaking sunrises and sunsets,” the agent says. “At night, the illuminated headlands and Bilgola rockpool enhance the vista; on special occasions, fireworks sparkle along the coastline down to the city.” 3 Baths4 ParkingView listing This iconic landmark, nicknamed The Spaceship House, is as unique as it is cherished, and comes to market for the first time in 40 years. “The vendors were captivated by its distinctive circular architecture when they moved in, finding it both futuristic and timeless,” the agent says. “The expansive terrace has served as a sanctuary, a perfect spot for watching countless sunsets and city lights twinkling like stars on the horizon.” 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing Brand new and exquisitely bespoke, this family residence is defined by luxurious materials and high-end finishes. “Its intentionally raw exterior features recycled brick and dark standing-seam aluminium cladding and a dark, moody finish on its solid timber entry door,” the agent says. “Inside, a glamorous architectural aesthetic unfolds with exposed steel beams, a stunning marble kitchen, and a curved glass wall overlooking the pool.” Reporting by Christine Chen in Sydney; Editing by Alasdair Pal and Kim Coghill Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved has sold to the Finder co-founder and CEO Fred Schebesta the co-founder and CEO of the comparison website has been revealed as the new $16.85m ’king’ of a seaside ‘castle’ The 39-year-old, who went from working in a Pizza Hut call centre as a university student to running a business employing 450 staff in 80 countries and now has a net worth of $214m, was this morning posting pictures of a sunrise at his new Bunya Parade, South Coogee home New $20m home in market starved of listings $100m Point Piper home ‘not for sale’ The castle has five bedrooms and five bathrooms It also featured in the latest series of Foxtel’s hit show Mr Inbetween co-founder of comparison website Finder.com Owned for the past 16 years by former Macquarie Bank executive director Laurie Macri and his wife Christine it sold on May 21 — but the purchaser was a mystery until yesterday’s settlement The Marcis had bought the property from former 2GB owner and ad guru John Singleton in 2005 for $7.5m it was listed with Ballard Property’s Clint Ballard and James Ball Finder is now a global fintech worth over half a billion dollars with its Finder app now popular around the world The spectacular residence was designed with no expense spared by Renato D’Ettorre in the 1990s The previous South Coogee record price had been $10.55m set last year by a rundown clifftop house at 1 Wolseley Road The Bunya Parade residence built from sandstone steel and plenty of glass features five bedrooms with jaw-dropping ocean views Described as one of the most private oceanfront properties in the eastern suburbs all the rooms face away from the street towards the ocean ADDITIONAL REPORTING — Matt Bell 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. by admin@savagebull.com.au on January 10 The South Coogee Bowling Club have undertaken a number of exciting new initiatives in a bid to increase membership and improve the look of the club The South Coogee Bowling Club has undertaken a number of exciting new initiatives in a bid to increase membership and improve the look of the club A small club situated in the eastern suburbs of Sydney they rely heavily on volunteers to run their bowls and the general maintenance of the club The board recently made the decision to partner with Gary and Filomena Di Paola to introduce ‘Bistro On The Greens’ who worked with the Di Paolas for 10 years as sous chef at Bankstown’s La Piazza describes the Bistro on the Greens menu as “simple accessible for everyone and perfect for sharing.” the restaurant has been fully booked most nights and has added a new layer to the South Coogee establishment The slick dining room interior paired with a fresh new menu and the hard work of the Board of Directors has attracted a new younger demographic looking to play barefoot bowls and enjoy the social aspect the sport can bring Some of the latest high-profile barefoot bowlers to try their hand have included players from the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Sixers Cricket BBL and WBBL teams The club increased their barefoot bowls numbers by 50% in 2017 on the year before as a result of the new initiatives put in place and the hard work of volunteers South Coogee will continue to work on improving their barefoot bowls events to increase numbers further in 2018 and will have improved facilities in their favour to help attract new bowlers The club has built a good relationship with local council & government to make improvements with Coogee local member Bruce Notley-Smith recently attending the unveiling of the Steve Murray deck which the club received a grant from the local member to build South Coogee also just received a grant through the Community Building Partnership for $10,500 for the instillation of solar panels All the improvements over the past six months has resulted in the club increasing their bar trade by 220% and gaming by 156% which in turn has helped support the purchasing of new outdoor furniture windows and installation of new roofing and guttering Plans are in place to put on some tournaments in 2018 and are introduction of new programs with the help of Bowls Australia Contribution by Brett Hughes – Regional Bowls Manager (Sydney)  30th April 2025 Rising Stars Named for 2025 National Development SeriesThe future of Australian bowls will be on full display this 26th April 2025 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championships: Final day recapAustralia’s Jack McShane has been crowned the 2025 World Bowls Indoor 25th April 2025 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championships: Day 5 wrapAustralia still remains in the hunt for a gold medal at Subscribe to Bowls Australia's official e-newsletter This castle-like home on Bunya Pde in South Coogee is out of this world a legendary eastern suburbs “castle” with jaw-dropping ocean views an infinity pool and epic interiors has come up for sale The private fortress on Bunya Pde in South Coogee also has sandstone battlements MORE: Inside Karl Stefanovic’s waterfront mansion Nicole Kidman leads celebrities moving to this NSW region Zac Efron cermets Australian move with NSW buy The spectacular residence was designed with no expense spared by Renato D’Ettorre in the 1990s It has been owned for the past 16 years by former Macquarie Bank executive director Laurie Macri and his wife Christine They purchased the property from former 2GB owner and ad guru John Singleton in 2005 for $7.5m Listed with Ballard Property’s Clint Ballard and James Ball it is now being marketed with a $15.5m-$17m guide A sale within this range would be more than enough to eclipse the $10.55m South Coogee suburb record set last year by a rundown clifftop house at 1 Wolseley Road There is a high-end kitchen with Gaggenau appliances ducted airconditioning and hydronic heating Mr Ballard said it was hard to go past the Bunya Pde home for buyers after an “exceptional coastal home” The high-end kitchen has a butler’s pantry The rooftop terrace is one of the many entertaining spaces “The connection between the house and water is like being on a boat,” he said The real estate agent added interest had already been strong from buyers including from a number of expats looking to return home to Australia Outside there are multiple entertaining areas including a rooftop terrace capturing 360-degree-views The property also won an RAIA NSW Commendation Award for its unique design For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link] We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24 The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders It was a magical reminder of just how close to the ocean action you can be when you’re lucky enough to call Sydney’s east-coast cliffs home. It offers a rare opportunity for intergenerational family living, a redevelopment into one palatial trophy home, or the option to renovate and sell the secondary dwelling – a two-storey, three-bedroom home. The main dwelling is not unlike an ocean liner with its dizzying proximity to the sea and its ship-style railings wrapping around multiple balconies and decks. Designed by Philip Cox in the late ’80s and later updated by Alexandra Kidd Interior Design and Bellevarde Constructions, the home captures a truly jaw-dropping panorama sweeping across the Pacific Ocean over Wedding Cake Island to Bondi and out to Malabar. The parents’ retreat on the top floor boasts the most elevated outlook, enjoyed through a curved picture window which is echoed in the main living room at entry level. But the clever floor plan means just about every room claims shimmering views. ‘A collector’s item’: The team behind The Calile Hotel designed this rare gem for sale The Byron region: What’s better, the coast or hinterland? Dover Heights: The cliff-side suburb with jaw-dropping views In the bathrooms and stairwell, porthole windows follow the nautical theme, while down at pool level, the sauna has a picture window and the spa is perched almost on the cliff’s edge. Well equipped for entertaining, there’s a cocktail bar tucked between the lounge and dining room, and a kitchenette in the poolside cabana, plus a party-sized terrace. There’s also a soundproofed home theatre currently deployed as a music studio. The main kitchen features marble countertops and Miele appliances, with space for casual dining and access to the front courtyard. With such an impressive home and sensational views, it would have been understandable if Cardy had overlooked the garden; on the contrary, it’s yet another highlight of this surprising property. Landscape architect Chris Nicholas was tasked with adding colour, texture, scent and a Moroccan flavour to the front courtyard, and he dutifully created a lush entry oasis, bathed in sunlight and sheltered from the breeze. “This is the biggest waterfront offering this year, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure 29 metres of absolute oceanfront across two titles,” says agent Alexander Phillips of PPD Real Estate. Perched midway between Coogee and Maroubra beaches, the property is a short drive from the airport, the Prince of Wales Hospital and UNSW. This feature is part of a Domain Exclusive Package.  Link copiedShareShare articleIn short: NSW Police have charged three Macarthur FC players including captain Ulises Dávila over an alleged betting scandal.The three players were allegedly involved in the manipulation of yellow cards during A-League games.What's next? The players have secured bail and will appear in court at a later date.Three players from A-League side Macarthur FC have been charged over an alleged betting scandal. Captain Ulises Dávila, Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus were charged after the NSW Police Organised Crime Squad Gaming Unit launched an investigation into the alleged manipulation of yellow cards during football games for gambling purposes. Police will allege detectives discovered midfielder Mr Dávila, 33, had been allegedly taking instructions from a man — believed to be in South America — to organise yellow cards to occur during certain points in A-League games. Ulises Dávila was arrested by detectives in South Coogee on Friday morning. (AAP: Jeremy Ng) The alleged offending occurred during games between November 24 and December 9 last year. Mr Dávila received a yellow card during Macarthur FC's game against Melbourne Victory on November 24 and another yellow card during his side's match against Sydney FC on December 9. Failed attempts to allegedly control the number of cards issued during games happened between April 20 and May 4 this year. Detectives executed five search warrants across Sydney on Friday morning, arresting Mr Dávila in South Coogee. Three players have been charged with numerous offences. (Supplied: NSW Police) Police will allege a senior player paid junior players $10,000 for giving away yellow cards, acting under instruction of an organised crime figure in South America. Assistant Commissioner Fitzgerald said the money was insignificant compared to the impact the actions of these players has had on the integrity of the game. "While $10,000 may seem a lot of money to a young sportsperson, we will advise that is incredibly insignificant when you consider the damage that being charged with this offence and conviction results in. "We will allege that these instance in November and December 2023, that these players betrayed the trust of their supporters." Police said in addition to the three players arrested on Friday morning, they are looking for another player who is currently out of the state. NSW Police State Crime Command's Organised Crime Squad Detective Superintendent Peter Faux said investigators had not identified any betting in Australia, but "predominantly in South America". "There's multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars being paid out in respect to the game we are alleging this occurred in," he said. Police executed five warrants across Sydney this morning. (Supplied: NSW Police) Superintendent Faux said he wanted to make it clear that there was currently no other evidence or indication that any other club within the A-League is involved. Mr Dávila has been charged with a number of offences, including two counts of engage in conduct that corrupts a betting outcome of an event. Mr Lewis, 27, and Mr Baccus, 32, have been charged with offences, including participate in a criminal group. All three have been granted bail to appear in court at a later date. Mr Dávila plays as an attacking midfielder and is the first Mexican to sign with English Premier League club Chelsea in 2011, and has previously played for Wellington Phoenix. He recently signed on for another two years at Macarthur FC. Macarthur FC said in a statement the club was "shocked" by the arrests "Integrity of our game is a foundation pillar and we will work closely with all relevant agencies on this matter," the club said. Detectives from the organised crime squad are working with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, Sports Integrity Australia, Football Australia, Australian Professional Leagues and the NSW Crime Commission. Our live coverage of the press conference is over but stay on this story and the ABC News website for more updates. Copy link17 May, 2:11amFri 17 May 2024 at 2:11amMacarthur FC says it is 'shocked' over the arrests of playersThat is the end of the press conference with NSW Police. Macarthur FC has just released a statement in response to the arrests of three of its players. "The club is shocked and aware of the arrests of three A-League players by NSW Police as a result of international law enforcement coordination focused on betting corruption related to alleged yellow card manipulation in games," it said. "Integrity of our game is a foundation pillar and we will work closely with all relevant agencies on this matter. "The club will make further comment if and when is required." Copy link17 May, 2:09amFri 17 May 2024 at 2:09amPolice concerned 'principals would have left our shores'To end the press conference, the assistant commissioner says this: "Any influence from crime figures within New South Wales or overseas in influencing young sportspeople to engage in conduct that you would like to think is abhorrent to their own code of ethics, we would like to state that there is no evidence of other players involved from other clubs," he says. "We took action today because we were concerned that the principals involved in this matter would have left our shores in the coming days and weeks, and that is what brought us to take this action as quickly as we wished." CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Seven shots were fired from a high-powered firearm into a South Coogee unit resulting in two Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang members being charged over the public place shooting Police were called to a unit on Gregory Street about 8pm on May 27 after reports seven shots were fired into a unit Police arrest one of the Hells Angels bikies.Credit: NSW Police Officers from the Eastern Beaches police area command established a crime scene at the property and found damage to the exterior of the unit Detectives set up Strike Force Auberson to investigate the shooting They arrested a 41-year-old man at a house on Farnsworth Avenue in Campbelltown about 12.30pm on June 2 A semi-automatic high-powered rifle found by police.Credit: NSW Police police allegedly found a semi-automatic high-powered rifle fitted with a scope and a quantity of drugs which will be forensically examined The man was taken to Campbelltown police station and was charged with firing a firearm at a dwelling-house with disregard for safety and the owner of a vehicle not disclosing the identity of a driver and/or passenger police arrested a 31-year-old man at Wauchope Crescent in South Coogee The man was taken to Maroubra police station where he was charged with firing a firearm at a dwelling-house with disregard for safety The 31-year-old was refused bail to appear at Waverley Local Court on June 7 Inquiries continue into the investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here The man was taken to Campbelltown police station and was charged with and the owner of a vehicle Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens positioned directly across from the water in South Coogee – it could be replaced by something far more glamorous The property at 5 Ahearn Avenue recently hit the market with approved plans for a four-storey mansion which would be built where the current three-bedder stands The new residence would have panoramic ocean views A home gym and a four-car garage would also be included James Ball from Ballard Property said the listing had a price guide of $3.8 million Mr Ball said the finished product would be valued at about $7 million to $8 million The listing describes never-to-be-built-out ocean views “Your investment is very protected there,” Mr Ball said He suggested a four-storey residence on the block would have views stretching up to Ben Buckler He said interest had mainly been from eastern suburbs residents Sydney property market records fastest rebound in decades How Dolans Bay came up trumps as Sydney's top suburb for water views Upgraders from more expensive pockets like Bronte and Clovelly had been eyeing the property carefully seeking bang for their buck on the waterfront the same property in a suburb like Bronte would likely be worth between $5 million and $6 million He said most buyers had expressed plans to knock down the existing house and build a more contemporary dwelling after a transition period “There have been a lot of people looking to live in the property for a couple of years and save up the … capital again Alexander Phillips from Phillips Pantzer Donnelley said buyers already living in South Coogee were in the mix too “There has been lots of interest among people who want to build their own house because you get what you want and to get on the water for around $4 million is very hard to do,” Mr Phillips said He said the home’s approved plans were a significant plus for buyers and also noted the rarity of such listings in South Coogee “There are probably four sales a year [like this],” he said Mr Ball said while the home had no structural issues Mr Ball said more buyers recognised the appeal of South Coogee real estate in general “People are pushing further and further south for affordability,” he said The median house price in South Coogee is $2.405 million That’s considerably less than the median in Bronte about 4 kilometres north The Ahearn Avenue residence last sold in mid-2010 for $3 million So far this year, South Coogee’s highest sale belongs to a house with development potential on Denning Street Set back from the coastline on an elevated block it also sat on a 417-square-metre patch of land The result pales in comparison to the suburb high of $8.5 million, set in September 2015 for a chic four-bedroom house on Alexandria Parade overlooking the water. Wallaby legend Owen Finnigan’s family home in South Coogee has sold $1m over its price guide prior to auction and bizarrely almost exactly $5m more than it had cost 28 years ago Finnigan and his three siblings grew up in the six-bedroom residence on a 587sqm block at 14 Phillip St enjoying many summers in the backyard pool and relaxing on the balconies with ocean views Former Wallaby’s home up for auction Mystery buyer of $11.2m house revealed arrived with nothing 50 years ago from Ireland saved up to buy the property in 1993 for $526,000 He came home and told wife Josie that he’d paid too much or the bad news?” (see full Irish tale below) It’s now sold for $5,525,000 via McGrath Coogee principal Mark McPherson who received a $5m offer last night and 16 more offers from four enthusiastic parties before the deal was done Owen Finnigan forces his way through the French defence in the 2nd Test Australia V’s France at Stadium Australia in 2002 Australia defeated France 31-23 winning the series thought he’d paid too much back in 1993 when he paid $526,000 said the buyers were a local family from Coogee “These buyers sold their semi and then missed out on a property in Clovelly at the beginning of Covid and have been renting ever since,” he said they fell in love with it … it’s the traditional Aussie family home with a north-facing back yard and pool in the right place.” While they may have almost exhausted their renovation budget because of the hefty price they had to pay They’re probably feeling a bit like Pat felt after his purchase 28 years ago McPherson relays the story that the well-known and well-liked Irish family who can’t believe the price they’ve achieved and are very sentimental about it Pat came home to Josie and said ‘Do you want the good news or the bad news?” “Josie said: ‘Just tell me the bloody news “Pat said: “The good news is you have a house in South Coogee; the bad news is that I paid $525,000 more than I wanted to pay for it!” Owen Finnigan played as a flanker or lock for the national team with his career highlight in 1999 when he scored an injury-time try as Australia won the Rugby World Cup Finnigan is now the CEO of the Kids’ Cancer Project Australia A South Coogee family that includes six doctors cashed in under the hammer with a $5.48m price on what was an otherwise quiet Saturday of auction activity due to the federal election turned up for the auction on Fowler Cres and bidding kicked off at $4m The auction was one of about 500 scheduled across Sydney this week with a large share held earlier in the week to avoid clashing with the voting MORE: NRL legend scores ex-teammate’s $7.5m home The new fear driving auctions behind closed doors It was the first time the six-bedroom house on 676sqm was up for sale in about 45 years It was being sold by the relatives of the elderly owner but selling agent Phillip Elmowy of Ray White-Maroubra said the price was well over expectation A similar property a few doors down sold a few months ago Mr Elmowy attributed the higher than expected price paid on Saturday to the large block and the home’s position on the east side of Fowler Cres The zoning and frontage were suitable for duplex development but the builders interested in the site dropped out of bidding once the offers passed the $5m mark “(Owner occupier) families could take a bit more of longer view with it they could put a bit more in,” Mr Elmowy said adding that the result was indicative of a strong trend in the current market “The best properties are still selling very well,” he said The buyers were a local couple understood to be planning some minor cosmectic changes Ray White chief auctioneer Alex Pattaro said buyer demand was varying considerably across different properties “Buyers are looking for that dream home and they’re prepared to spend on the top properties,” he said “The second and third tier properties are slower to sell There is less urgency to commit to them and the sellers who are struggling with these properties are often hoping for last year prices.” The buyers beat out 11 other registered bidders Results from all of this week’s scheduled auctions will be finalised early next week but preliminary indicators suggested only about half the properties actually sold under the hammer The bulk of the properties that did not sell were withdrawn from auction before bidding could take place – usually a sign there were not enough bidders to justify an auction Last week’s auction clearance rate of 53.8 per cent was the lowest since the first Covid lockdown in April 2020 when on-site auctions and open for inspections were banned for health reasons A clearance rate below 60 per cent has historically correlated with a fall in Sydney home prices Last month the median price of a Sydney home dropped 0.1 per cent The trend of “top tier” properties defying the slowing market was also apparent in the inner west A grand Federation-style home built in 1905 sold under the hammer earlier this week for $5.01m after attracting 10 bidders at auction It was the first time the property was up for sale in close to 35 years The sellers were friends who bought the property together in the 1980s It was configured as two self-contained homes and the sellers were reported to have liked the property because it allowed them to live near each other Selling agent Randall Kemp of Ray White-Woollahra said one of the attractions for bidders was the dual income earning potential for investors “We are finding good quality homes like this are performing really well and we are getting exceptional results in our core market,” he said “The home was so sought after as it has so much charm and character while being a blank canvas with amazing potential.” The buyers were two brothers who were planning to use the property in a similar way to the sellers after doing some renovations This clifftop home in South Coogee features a unique design that makes the most of its waterfront location and stunning views The four-storey home is located at the water’s edge in Lurline Bay and boasts 270-degree views of Sydney’s coastline The property is modern in design and the architect has used floor-to-ceiling windows and glass balconies to ensure the views remain uninterrupted Some of the more luxurious features include the heated saltwater swimming pool There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms in total The saltwater pool boasts a spectacular ocean view an impressive outdoor kitchen and a rooftop terrace There’s no need to walk up and down the stairs of this towering abode because it also features a lift Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure no view is obstructed South Coogee is between Coogee and Maroubra and offers a beach lifestyle just 15km from Sydney’s CBD It’s rare to have a house like that’s right on the cliff’s edge come up for sale, according to listing agent Naider Hotait of Ray White The contemporary kitchen has all the modern appliances a top chef would need “This sort of home is very hard to come by,” he says “The property has one of the highest points in the street which means you have views from Maroubra all the way to Bondi.” The vendors have been living in the home since 2010 when they purchased it for $7,125,000 and are now moving on after nine years The home is calling for expressions of interest before 24 May THE OWNER of a house where his wife was found dead at the foot of the stairs has put the home back on the market for $6.8 million-$7 million Mr Giovanni “John” Angius bought the home at 2 Denning St for $6 million in June last year before relisting the four-bedroom property just six months later for $7.5 million to $8 million The price was soon revised and dropped by almost $1 million The property belonged to his estranged wife Mrs Laura Angius and became part of a multimillion-dollar family legal dispute between the father and son after Mrs Angius was found dead in 2012 and left an unsigned will in an exercise book The court heard that the family had been at odds over who would be the beneficiary over Mrs Angius’ $40 million estate the house was sold through a public administrator and bought by Mr Giovanni “John” Angius despite his son Robert bidding against him MORE NEWS: WHERE HOUSE PRICES GROW $2000 A DAY MORE NEWS: SYDNEY’S MOST EXPENSIVE DUMP The property went to public auction in June 2017 and the home sold for $2 million above the reserve At the time, Robert Angius told The Sunday Telegraph about the dispute between him and his father “He’s buying the house with the money I’m supposed to be inheriting,” Robert Angius said When The Sunday Telegraph arrived at the auction Robert was involved in a heated altercation with the executor and the family accountant in a park opposite the house Mr Angius Snr is the current owner of the house Views from the multimillion-dollar property Despite Mr Angius Snr shouting to the crowd at the 2017 auction “Someone understand me — my wife never wanted to sell this house She never wanted to die here,” — he is now selling the home which he built And while selling agent Sunny Sun of Biller Property remained tight lipped on the reasoning behind the listing he said the vendor felt like the house was “too big for just one person.” the home has received a lot of interest — yet it still remains on the market and for a lower price guide It was Mr Angius Snr who found his 79-year-old wife’s body in January 2012 and an inquest delivered an open finding A high-profile member of the Alameddine crime family has been arrested in Sydney’s east after allegedly being on the run from police for more than a month detectives attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command executed a search warrant at a unit on Bundock Street in South Coogee as part of an unrelated investigation Ahmad Alameddine was arrested by police in South Coogee on Tuesday.Credit: NSW Police Ahmad Alameddine allegedly jumped from a window of the unit and over a nearby fence Detectives continued the search while other officers including Traffic and Highway Patrol officers searched for Alameddine when they were finishing the search warrant Alameddine came back to the unit before he saw police and fled on foot Alameddine was arrested near Gumara Street about 2pm over allegations of serious firearm-related offences and a drug-related offence He was taken to Maroubra police station for questioning before being transferred to a hospital under police guard for treatment of a foot injury He was later returned to Maroubra police station where the four outstanding warrants were executed Alameddine was charged with five offences including acquiring a pistol while subject to a firearms prohibition order carrying a firearm in a manner likely to injure a person or property acquiring ammunition subject to a prohibition order hindering and/or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty and entering land not prescribed without lawful excuse The matter was mentioned in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday Alameddine fled from a home at Greenacre when police arrived to speak with him as part of an ongoing firearm investigation who were allegedly at the house with Alameddine were arrested at a service station on Waterloo Road and taken to Bankstown police station The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. A high-profile member of the Alameddine crime family has been arrested in Sydney\\u2019s east after allegedly being on the run from police for more than a month. About 9am on Tuesday, detectives attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command executed a search warrant at a unit on Bundock Street in South Coogee as part of an unrelated investigation. While police were conducting the search, Ahmad Alameddine allegedly jumped from a window of the unit and over a nearby fence. Officers engaged in a short foot pursuit, however, the 33-year-old could not be found. Detectives continued the search while other officers including Traffic and Highway Patrol officers searched for Alameddine. According to police, when they were finishing the search warrant, Alameddine came back to the unit before he saw police and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Alameddine was arrested near Gumara Street about 2pm over allegations of serious firearm-related offences and a drug-related offence. He was taken to Maroubra police station for questioning, before being transferred to a hospital under police guard for treatment of a foot injury. He was later returned to Maroubra police station where the four outstanding warrants were executed. Alameddine was charged with five offences including acquiring a pistol while subject to a firearms prohibition order, carrying a firearm in a manner likely to injure a person or property, acquiring ammunition subject to a prohibition order, hindering and/or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty, and entering land not prescribed without lawful excuse. The matter was mentioned in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday. He was refused bail. On August 3, Alameddine fled from a home at Greenacre when police arrived to speak with him as part of an ongoing firearm investigation. Later, two women aged 28 and 35, who were allegedly at the house with Alameddine, were arrested at a service station on Waterloo Road and taken to Bankstown police station. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . two luxury home listings are expected to set new records in the lead up to Christmas Two coastal properties set to sell in Sydney’s eastern suburbs are expected to recalibrate price records in South Coogee and Bronte in the lead-up to summer where a vast oceanside block of two amalgamated properties is about to hit the prestige market While a formal price guide is yet to be set local real estate sources predict the 1732-square-metre landholding will land well above $20 million 2 Denning St, South Coogee A FATHER and son became ­opponents in a $6 million bidding war yesterday over the house where their wife and mother was found dead in a pool of blood in 2012 Giovanni “John” Angius has been involved in a bitter legal dispute with his son Robert over a $40 million fortune ever since his wife Laura ­Angius was found dead at the foot of a staircase The pair went head-to-head over the four-bedroom former family home at 2 Denning St in South Coogee Robert Angius made the opening bid of $4.6 million via an agent beating his son and another would-be buyer a victorious Mr Angius Snr shouted to the stunned crowd: “Someone understand me — my wife never wanted to sell this house Ray White agents Augusto Gerocarni and Randall Kemp said they were stunned Mr Angius Snr had turned up Mr Gerocarni said: “I’ve never seen him before The family dispute began after the couple separated in 2010 Robert sided with his mother while his sister Jenny aligned with her father Mr Angius found his 79-year-old wife’s body in January 2012 and a subsequent inquest delivered an open finding Auctioneer Jason Andrews selling the property Robert remembered his mother had written a new will in an exercise book attained through a series of property deals but Robert climbed a tree and entered the house retrieving the will tucked between two books in the garage where his mother told him he would find it It’s the legality of the unsigned will that has been the subject of ongoing court cases The house was sold through a public administrator Robert on the stairs in the house where Laura was found The agents said they were surprised when Robert made the opening $4.6m bid That was immediately countered with a $4.7m bid by a woman standing with John Angius who identified herself as granddaughter Gabriella Bidding continued until Mr Angius spoke up with a $6 million bid As everyone filed down the stairs — the same stairs where Mrs Angius had fallen — Gabriella said: ‘My grandfather is very happy The Art Deco apartments at 1 Wolseley Road Architect Tony Corkill and his wife Sarah didn’t just fall in love with South Coogee and buy on the ocean front they decided to make the eastern suburbs a better place who died on November 11 after having a severe stroke in February who ran a newspaper called the Randwick Rag in the 1980s and passed away from cancer in 1995 owned their stunning Art Deco apartment block for 31 years Now the block — a two-bedroom apartment with views to Wedding Cake Island and two one-bedders above — at 1 Wolseley Road, South Coogee has hit the market with an $8 million price guide for a December 19 auction via the Sotheby’s managing director Michael Pallier Power couple snaffle $16.1m trophy After a distinguished career as an architect in the 1960s and early 1970s in England Sweden and New York City — where he met and married Sarah in 1973 — Tony brought his bride and one-year-old son They fell in love with an oceanfront home at 3 Wolseley Road which cost the couple the grand sum of $92,000 in 1976 the same year that Tony established his architecture firm The Corkills loved their clifftop home so much that they became Coogee crusaders with Tony initially planting his own garden with natives like banksias and melaleucas but then working with Randwick Council on the now treasured coastal walk to replace the overgrown lantana with the Australian plants he’d missed so much while overseas and their children Morgan and Edan in the early 1980s Morgan and Sarah circa 1991 at 3 Wolseley Road especially of the waves and the cliffs at South Coogee a 2ha park that was threatened by development and is now the much-loved Fred Hollows Reserve and also the campaign to save the Art Deco Randwick Ritz cinema remembers tagging along with his mum and brother Morgan when they doorknocked Mel Gibson to support a campaign “I was only nine years old at the time and we’d just watched Max Max,” Edan said “Mum got him to put his name forward to save the Randwick Ritz and she ran a front-page story in 1984 “I’m sure it all helped and I’ve still got the autograph: ‘All the best A former manager of the Randwick Ritz between 1981 and November 1987 says front page story definitely had an impact The front page story in the Randwick Rag in 1984 that helped save the Randwick Ritz Tony Corkill having lunch on the balcony at 3 Wolseley Road with Wedding Cake Island in the background “Sally was a very intelligent woman and the newspaper carried a lot of weight in the day,” Stone said “It certainly had a big influence in getting the message across: The Ritz was an icon and still is now.” It was in 1989 that Sally changed her name to Sarah and became editor of the Architecture Bulletin Tony jumped at the opportunity to buy the Art Deco apartments next door at 1 Wolseley Road for $776,000 — a better location with nothing to the north and no chance of being built out The family lived in the two-bedroom apartment downstairs and one of the top-floor one-bedroom apartments Edan remembers an idyllic existence that included ocean swims off the rocks as kids One of Tony Corkill’s drawings of waves crashing on the rocks outside 1 Wolseley Road with Wedding Cake Island in the distance in 2016 “The location is amazing … from the balcony you can literally see the point where the water hits the rocks and also Wedding Cake Island,” he said she wanted her ashes sprinkled on Wedding Cake Island so my brother and I went out on a two-person surf ski,” Edan said “All the more reason it’s going to be hard to say goodbye.” Also finding it hard to say goodbye is Tony’s second wife who is the head of investment banking at the Sydney branch of the Bank of China who he married in 2007 after he moved to Shanghai The views can be never built at as nothing can be built next door Steps lead down to the apartments at 1 Wolseley Road They lived at Wolseley Road together for a decade from 2010 Coogee and the environment that Tony has created,” she said “When friends come to visit from Shanghai or Melbourne Coogee is a real gathering place for all of our friends “My favourite thing is the long lunches we’ve had on the deck.” A Rose Bay waterfront mansion is set to hit the market neighbours and multiple other sources advise The 1,125 sqm property is at 14 Tivoli Ave the Michael Suttor-designed home bought by Coverforce insurance broker for $45m via BlackDiamondz principal Monika Tu in 2021 Mansion sells for $1.6m less than six months ago Win your own QLD paradise for $2 Rose Bay sold for $45m in 2021 and is already partially demolished to make way for a new $18.6m mansion The rear facade of 14 Tivoli Ave can be seen to the left of Villa Florida Villa Florida has already been partially demolished and a new $18.6m mansion is set to rise on the 1300 sqm property Records show 14 Tivoli Ave to be in the name of residential and commercial property investor Orazio Camuglia Only one other property has sold for $100m That was the one bought by Farquahar’s co-founder at Atlassian The records don’t indicate when Camuglia purchased 14 Tivoli Ave but it’s understood he initially bought half of it and the rest later He and wife Yolanda feature in a 2007 newspaper report about their legal fight over a neighbour’s proposed development threatening their harbour view Orazio and Yolanda Camuglia commissioned Coogee Castle when they owned the property between 1988 and 2003 Finder.com.au founder Fred Schebesta is the current owner of 14 Bunya Pde The report said they’d bought their Rose Bay apartment for its view of the harbour Yolanda even went to [Woollahra] council to find out about people building in the area affecting the view as their property has a stunning harbour view The Camuglias have spent many years renovating the property with a gym on the waterfront and a jetty among the highlights Among their property investments has been Coogee Castle They’d bought the original home at 14 Bunya Pde for a striking rebuild and it sold for $8.2m to adman John Singleton in 2003 selling it for $7.5m to the former Macquarie executive and Australian Turf Club chairman Laurie Macri and his wife Macri sold it for $16.85m to Finder co-founder Fred Schebesta in July D’Ettore also designed Italianate House in Surry Hills for Camuglia’s nephew which sold for a suburb record-breaking $11.5m in 2020 through Ben Collier of The Agency MORE: Win your own Qld island paradise for just $2 A South Coogee apartment block sold for $10.55m at auction on Saturday setting a new suburb record and capping off an extraordinary $49m worth of sales in four days for the agent The Art Deco block of a two-bedroom apartment, with two one-bedders above, on the oceanfront at 1 Wolseley Road was the home of the late architect Tony Corkhill but with 13 registrations and up to eight of them competing for the rare property with a lounge and deck overlooking the ocean it went way beyond expectations The lounge of the two-bedroom apartment has beautiful ocean views “The bids were coming from all over the place starting with $100,000s all the way up to $9m and then $50,000s,” Pallier said who had the Sotheby’s director James McCowan acting for them were a local family who intend to convert it to a single home but some wanted to demolish it and others wanted to build apartments,” Pallier said The previous record had been the Seaside Parade home of medico Stephen Simmons and his writer wife Carla Also on the list is Wednesday night’s $17.5m sale of a Vaucluse waterfront Liza Marrero says everybody in her beachside community loves her 'big beautiful' pet staffy-pitbull but neighbour William Hoy might not agree Hoy's mother certainly regrets 32kg Bonita ever meeting her three little terriers Bambi The first time Orini Hona's lap dogs encountered Bonita the 59-year-old ended up on her back and Hoy found himself spending the next three months in prison Bonita finished that fateful engagement with a trip to the vet after Hoy stabbed her near the right shoulder causing a wound that required stitching Exactly what happened when Bonita met Bambi Chessie and Phoebe outside their owners' homes is now the subject of legal action in which Hoy is charged with serious animal cruelty Hoy claims Bonita broke free from her leash and bounded towards his mother - knocking her over - and began biting at her dogs Ms Marrero insists Bonita was at all times restrained and that Ms Hona only fell when she became entangled in her own dogs' leads 'Get this f...king dog off me' he grabbed a quill-tip pen from a jar kept in a cabinet near his front door and ran to her aid While Hoy says he stabbed Bonita once to protect his mother and her dogs Ms Marrero reckons he repeatedly knifed her pet for no reason who is on a disability support pension due to mental health problems sat in the public gallery of Downing Centre Local Court on March 30 as Ms Marrero gave evidence against him The 25-year-old was represented by solicitor Matthew Lorkin who last June secured bail for his client after he had spent three months on remand in Long Bay prison Hoy and Ms Hona became Ms Marrero's next-door neighbours when mother and son moved into a Housing NSW apartment block at South Coogee early last year who gave her evidence through a Spanish interpreter told the court she bought Bonita as a pup for $250 and by the time she was one she was 'big' 'Everybody knows her and loves her,' she said who she described variously as as 'very small' 'the three little dwarfs' and 'like chihuahuas' 'If she saw them it was through the window or the balcony,' the 50-year-old said 'When I come home they come close to me and they bark Ms Marrero said she was taking one-year-old Bonita for a walk and was near the gates of her unit when Ms Hona came outside with 14-year-old Bambi Ms Hona became entangled in her dogs restraints Ms Marrero said Hoy then came running from his unit armed with 'some sort of knife' and began stabbing Bonita in the right shoulder 'The son came out and started stabbing without any reason,' she said 'I told him to stop and he just didn't want to stop I was trying to protect my dog and he kept on going.' Ms Marrero told the court that rather than Ms Hona calling her help she had encouraged Hoy to hurt Bonita 'He kept on stabbing her and I kept saying stop" and the mother was saying "Kill the dog" and so he kept stabbing her,' Ms Marrero said Ms Marrero said when she called police on her mobile phone Hoy fled back inside his unit received stitches and was returned to Ms Marrero that evening Hoy was arrested and spent three months in custody Ms Marrero denied Bonita had broken free of her leash Mr Marrero also denied she had paid a fine to Randwick Council for having Bonita off her leash on the day of the incident When Mr Lorkin put it to Ms Marrero that Bonita had suffered only one wound she said: 'She was given a lot of stitches Several times Ms Marrero called Mr Lorkin a liar and denied telling lies herself Magistrate Glenn Bartley repeatedly had to warn Mr Marrero to confine her evidence to answering questions 'This is not a TV show,' he said at one point Ms Marrero said since the stabbing she only took Bonita for a walk when it was necessary and the dog still feared Hoy's presence 'Thankfully she's OK now but if she hears his voice she probably wee herself,' she said 'Of if she sees him she starts to dribble and shake.'    Hoy has pleaded not guilty to committing a serious act of cruelty to an animal with the intention of causing serious pain an offence which carries a maximum penalty of five years' jail He has pleaded not guilty to two lesser back-up charges of committing an act of aggravated cruelty and committing an act of cruelty on an animal The case was adjourned until November when Hoy and Ms Hona will give their version of events Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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South Coogee is on the market with a price guide of $7.1 million A SOUTH COOGEE house at 3 Edgecliffe Ave that architect Avril Jackson designed and built for herself is on the market for $7.1 million — and she doesn’t have plans to move very far Ms Jackson is the current owner of the property next door at 3A Edgecliffe Ave which she also designed and will move into has four-bedrooms and looks over Wedding Cake Island Coogee Beach and North Maroubra Headland from all levels There are many modern features on offer including lift access to all four levels Ms Jackson runs her own architecture studio and is known for her use of sustainable materials in her projects She spoke to Realestate.com in 2016 and said she designed the South Coogee home to be environmentally friendly SIGN UP FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE “I wouldn’t describe it as completely green but we have low-E glass to control heat flow and deep balcony overhangs to protect the internal areas from summer sun,” Ms Jackson said “Our stairwell and kitchen area are used as a ventilation stack where hot air rises and can escape through windows and doors at the top — we are hoping the way it is designed will allow a lot of cross ventilation and we won’t need to use the air con much.” Selling agent Clint Ballard of Ballard Agency said the house has been a labour of love “From conception to delivery — it took seven years,” Mr Ballard said Mr Ballard said the home has attracted interest from local and overseas buyers “We have had some interest from the States and Hong Kong,” he said “The southeast has become a favourite because it’s not too busy and there is good access to the airport.” There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server There is an issue between Cloudflare's cache and your origin web server. 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Additional troubleshooting resources Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareThe Lion and the Buffalo's Better than Sex Ramen dish with Thesauri Baerii caviar.SuppliedSTIX team brings cocktail bar, upmarket eatery f(x) with caviar service to Green SquareFancy a spoonful of Kaviari Oscietre with your scrambled eggs The biggest news for the Beluga obsessed this month – short of Black Caviar making an unlikely spring racing comeback – might be found down by Sydney's eastern beaches Fried buttermilk chicken on ciabatta with green chilli yoghurt shallots and Black River Siberian Caviar.SuppliedAdvertisementThe Lion and the Buffalo Tomislav Martinovic is the consultant chef behind the cafe's caviar project and given his reputation for pushing boundaries at his hatted but now closed Tomislav restaurant a peek at the upcoming menu opens with a breakfast sandwich filled with a prawn and bug meat sausage sauce gribiche and Black River Oscietra ($29) Ricotta dumplings in a chickpea miso butter sauce with fermented onions salmon roe and Royal Baerii.SuppliedThere is also a fried buttermilk chicken on ciabatta with green chili yoghurt shallots and Black River Siberian Caviar ($27) and ricotta dumplings floating in a chickpea miso butter sauce with fermented onions The seven-year-old Lion and the Buffalo has a loyal following for its "Better than Sex Ramen" dish which they are dressing up with dollops of Thesauri Baerii caviar ($36) who worked at molecular gastronomist Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant in Britain will draw inspiration from his former boss by pairing caviar with white chocolate ice-cream drizzled with saffron syrup and topped with freeze-dried mandarin 203 Malabar Road, South Coogee, thelionandbuffalo.com.au news and the hottest openings served to your inbox It is a strong result for the couple’s glamorous home three weeks ahead of the scheduled auction and well above the $6.25 million purchase price of just two years ago. The couple listed their Sydney home last month through McGrath’s Bethwyn Richards following their purchase for almost $4 million of a knock-down-rebuild in Maroubra. DA-approved plans for the couple’s forever home on the oceanfront site on Lurline Bay are expected to be lodged with council after settlement. The sale of their South Coogee home comes a month after the birth of the couple’s second daughter Indi Rae, a sister to their 17-month-old Ivy Mae. The family of four won’t be left without a Sydney bolthole, however. As well as Warner’s Matraville investment apartments, records show Candice Warner bought a Maroubra apartment last September for $830,000. The two-bedroom apartment was promptly leased out in November for $675 a week. Bethwyn Richards confirmed she had sold the couple’s South Coogee home on Friday evening, but declined to reveal the sale price. A local source said it sold above Warner’s $7 million bottom line. The five-bedroom home set on an elevated position above Wolseley Road with panoramic views to Wedding Cake Island had scored some cosmetic improvements since it was last sold in early 2014 by property developer and former Secret Millionaire Carly Crutchfield. The three-storey home includes a vast open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, separate rumpus and media rooms, swimming pool, basement garage and a self-contained studio. During Crutchfield’s ownership it was best known as a celebrity rental playing host to Kylie Minogue, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and the cast of the Geordie Shore reality television show. South Coogee’s housing market has enjoyed booming price rises in the past 12 months, rising 21.6 per cent to a $2.25 million median house price, according to Domain’s chief economist Dr Andrew Wilson. The suburb’s median house price is up 47.2 per cent over the past five years. but there was no sign of a cool change at the auction of a South Coogee house on Saturday Rapid-fire bidding from two local families saw the renovated four-bedroom home sell for $115,000 above reserve The property at 100 Bundock Street was one of 801 Sydney homes scheduled to go under the hammer on the first Saturday of the autumn selling season Domain Group had recorded a clearance rate of 65 per cent from 482 reported results More than 40 people gathered in the sunny backyard of the 604-square-metre property to watch as two of three registered bidders battled it out Bidding opened at $3.3 million and went up in $25,000 jumps to $3.4 million after which it mostly rose in $10,000 increments as the two families went back and forth The house sold for $3,615,000 to a local family who recently sold in the area “For a house with no garage, on a busy street, the price is getting up there,” said selling agent Angus Gorrie of McGrath Coogee particularly in the current market which he described as “more patchy than last year” The result was a street record and well above both South Coogee’s median house price of $2.4 million and Coogee’s median of $3 million It was also more than $2.3 million above the $1,306,000 records show it last traded for in 2005 Mr Gorrie said the big backyard had been a key drawcard for families and other attractions  included the property’s rear-lane access and previously DA approved plans for a three-car garage and studio The bubbles were flowing after the auction with vendors Harry and Leanne Kourt pleased with the “fair market price” and looking forward to their next chapter – downsizing While they’ve made multiple improvements to the property over the years they’re ready to say goodbye to their home of more than a decade “Our view is that the bigger the house … the more expensive it is to run and the harder it is to maintain It’s more costly and downsizing is more efficient,” said Mr Kourt “Our kids [are in their 20s] and increasingly outside Sydney … we love Coogee and want to stay but it’s time we got moving to a smaller property.” Auctioneer Adrian Bo said while the market had certainly “hit a bit of a peak last year” there was still good demand for high-quality houses “Investor stock has really stalled due to the challenges around lending house [prices] have held up better,” he said “The eastern suburbs market for the $2.5 million to $4 million range is still performing well and in the north shore the $2 million to $3 million price range is going good.” there was a lengthy two-man race for a two-bedroom terrace on the market for the first time in 33 years Bidding on the deceased estate at 130 Carrington Road The bidding crawled up in $5000 increments to $1.59 million as two first-home buyer couples vied for the keys The two couples then dropped to $1000 bid increments with the home eventually selling – a whopping 51 bids later – for $1,641,000 The result was $41,000 above the $1.6 million reserve “Both couples had caps at about $1.6 million, and really stretched themselves trying to edge the other out,” said selling agent Richard Movsessian of Coastline Agency will be moving straight in as they have no spare funds to renovate.” Meanwhile on the lower north shore, two families went head to head for a four-bedroom house at 65 Arabella Street, Longueville which was built in 2002 Bidding kicked off at $6.5 million and the house was called on the market at $7.31 million It sold under the hammer for $7.41 million The property, sold through Simon Harrison of Belle Property Lane Cove The block last traded for $1,605,000 in 1999 a tightly-held home in Beverley Hills sold for $235,000 above reserve to an investor who had never set foot inside the property Four of five registered bidders battled for the four-bedroom home at 3 Jordan Avenue on the market for the first time in 65 years Bidding opened at $900,000 and three bids later hit the $1 million reserve. The house was nabbed by a buyer’s agent for an investor in Hong Kong, for $1,235,000. It sold through Hayden Duncan of McGrath St George It was a different story in nearby Belmore on the market for the first time in 30 years Bidding on 17 Belmore Avenue opened at $750,000 and three of four registered bidders made offers on 334-square-metre block before it passed in Selling agent Trevor Le Breton of Tim Mutton Estate Agents was negotiating with multiple parties post auction and confident the property – which has R3 zoning – would sell in the coming week It was a battle of the first-home buyers for this deceased estate on the market for the first time in almost 35 years Bidding started at $1.1 million and all three registered bidders made an offer with the price rising $40,000 above reserve before the hammer fell The house, sold through Catherine Murphy from The Agency North It was snapped up by a growing family from Kilara keen to get into the local school catchment Ms Murphy said the 746-square-metre block was entry-level buying for the area SOLD $1,394,000 Pyrmont 803B/24 Point Street 1 bedroom Buyers hooked on harbour views pushed the price of this 64-square-metre apartment almost $300,000 above reserve Bidding opened at $1 million and reached the $1.1 million reserve two bids later The strong start saw just four of 12 registered bidders make offers before the hammer fell While selling agent John Zheng of LJ Hooker Pyrmont received strong interest from overseas buyers in Sydney for Chinese New Year celebrations it was a local couple who secured the keys The property last traded for $534,000 in 2000 A first-home buyer couple who recently returned home from Europe beat out investors and established home owners for this 221-square-metre property The auction kicked off with a bid bang on the $1.2 million price guide and went up steadily in $20,000 and $10,000 jumps as four of six registered bidders went back and forth The house sold through Rhonda Yim of Belle Property Annandale for $55,000 above the $1.26 million reserve. Records show the house last sold for $545,000 in 2006. The vendors sold asbecause they are relocating to the Central Coast.