The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house set on more than 2320 square metres has just undergone a major transformation, expanding on the original 1914 cottage. Positioned in one of the most prestigious streets in the suburb, the recently renovated property blends Hamptons elegance with the warmth of a Colorado ski lodge. The home now boasts a long list of features, including a gym, a steam room and a state-of-the-art 600-bottle cellar and a rear deck overlooking the 16-metre pool and the private grounds. The Wheatleys purchased the heritage-listed home, known as Te Whare, in 2019 for $2.58 million from the family of the late Australian journalist Alfred Francis James where he lived until he died in 1992. James, who was a lifelong friend of Gough Whitlam, was renowned for his imprisonment in China in 1969 on suspicion he was a spy. It was only after a tick of approval from the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2021 when the Wheatleys were able to expand on the cottage, turning it into a luxury two-level property that spans 690 square metres of living space. Simon, who was the head of real estate investment banking for Goldman Sachs in Australia and New Zealand, is now a director and founding partner of Carpe Diem Partners. The company specialises in property funds management. Kim was first elected to Ku-ring-gai Council in 2021 then elected as deputy mayor last year. The councillors voted unanimously to oppose a state government plan for increased density in the area but proposed their own alternative plan. Their property is scheduled to go to auction on Saturday, April 26. It is being sold through Lynette Malcolm and William Zhang of DiJones Upper North Shore. Meanwhile, founding partner of Australian financial services outfit Barrenjoey Gavin Buchanan and his wife Janelle are trading their Bellevue Hill home with a price guide of $16 million. Planetrees: 100-year-old former timber mill transformed to a green oasis just listed Jervis Bay: Where you can have the coastal lifestyle without the bustle of crowds 8 of the best luxury homes for sale across the country Located in one of the most in demand streets of the suburb, the property is set on 720 square metres of land and has panoramic views of the harbour, Royal Sydney Golf Club and the ocean. The elevated five-bedroom, four-bathroom house spans three storeys with level lift access and is nearby to Bellevue Road’s village shops and cafes. The Buchanans purchased the property more than 10 years ago for $6.35 million, under Janelle’s name, after offloading their Bronte pad for $3 million earlier that year. Before joining Barrenjoey as a group chief financial officer and group treasurer, Gavin was deputy chief financial officer and group treasurer at Challenger where he spent almost 14 years. The Zimbabwe-born 55-year-old has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and wealth management gained in a range of companies, including Barclays and UBS. It is scheduled to go to auction on Wednesday, May 7. The former home of renowned boatbuilder Bill Barnett in McMahon’s Point is back on the market after it traded just eight years ago for $8.3 million. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom has been untouched since Francesco Fonte and his wife Aurora purchased it. The couple have turned their suburban cleaning business into a multimillion dollar facilities services provider, Assetlink. While there is no price guide because of the property’s uniqueness, the original waterfront is expected to sell above $10 million as it was the last available waterfront in the suburb when it came onto the market eight years ago and is the same case again today. Records show Barnett bought the property in 1941 for £300 from milkman Henry Kent. Barnett’s home and boatshed soon followed and from there he established his business and reputation. The 700-square-metre property comes complete with a boatshed built in 1941 by Barnett himself where he crafted champion yachts, including two America’s Cup challengers. It is being sold through an expressions of interest campaign with a forthcoming auction to be set by Christian Percuoco of Belle Property Crows Nest. Former Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran and his wife Nine’s Today executive producer Kendall Bora are set to list their stunning Berowra Waters weekender with a guide of $3 million. Known as Sunny Corner Cottage, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Hawkesbury River waterfront home next to the famous Peats Bite has had a complete Tamsin Johnson-redesign since the couple purchased it for $1.75 million in 2021. The couple, who are relocating overseas, rent the boat-access-only home for $1200 a night on Airbnb and it has been featured in Belle Magazine as ‘one of Australia’s most luxurious houses.’ It’s being sold through Zakir Abdallaoui of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty. 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 Relish an effervescent drop in the sun at the Sparkling Wahroonga Food and Wine Festival March 2 in Wahroonga Park amid boundless shady trees on the Upper North Shore this inviting community event unites dozens of NSW wineries and artisan makers and producers for a feast set to engage every sense imaginable On the agenda are 30 renowned wineries, with the likes of De Beaurepaire Wines, Hungerford Hill and Peterson House offering a tantalising selection of sparkling There's also the chance to indulge in creative spirits as top-tier distillers like Remnant Whisky Co and Bondi Liquor Co showcase their wares to thirsty visitors Alongside craft brewers Six String Brewing Company and Norths Collective, you'll have an incredible array of gourmet cuisine to explore. Get a tasty slice from Lucio Pizzeria bold American-style meats from Smokey Sue's BBQ or Spanish-inspired grazing treats from Tapasman all-day entertainment will take over the park with community bands gracing the rotunda stage with jazz If you'd like to get a head start on proceedings a tasting package for $38.50 includes a wine tumbler and five tasting tickets Get along with the family for epicurean cuisine and sunshine We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Ku-ring-gai Council deputy mayor Kim Wheatley and her husband Simon have just listed their large Wahroonga estate with a guide of $12m which is expected to test the prestige market and nip at the heels of the suburb record Their Billyard Ave home is the first prestige property to come to market at that price point since April last year was elected deputy mayor last year and is chair of the Heritage Reference Committee She has brought her love of history and preserving property to the renovation of their five-bedroom home Freight boss’s $45m mansion sells It presents as a century-old cottage from the street but opens up to a large modern house with open-plan kitchen five bathrooms and 690sqm of internal accommodation Favourite spots are the open living area with statement double-sided fireplace and the deep entertaining veranda with outdoor kitchen off the back of the house The couple paid $2.58m for an original 1914 cottage in 2019 before undertaking a major expansion and renovation and adding the pool Roosters star snaps up North Bondi investment pad presents as a century-old cottage from the street But it’s a large two-storey residence with five bedrooms and five bathrooms at the rear Simon Wheatley said the old cottage was once the home of the late Alfred Francis James the eccentric publisher and polymath who was rescued from a prison in China by his former schoolmate turned leader of the Oppostion Gough Whitham in 1971 said the home has the warmth of a Colarado ski chalet coupled with popular Hamptons elegance and will be a litmus test for the prestige end of the market MORE: $234k a year: The tradie ‘to blame’ for housing crisis “There hasn’t been much activity at the high end but the market is solid and the sheer scale and aspirational aspect of this property will draw buyers,” she said The Wheatleys are looking to downsize now that only one of their three children are at school and hope to stay in the area Wahroonga’s record is $14.5m for a house in Water St which sold in September 2022 The top price for prestigious Billyard Ave is $13,588,000 for a home that sold in March 2023 Number 65-67 Billyard Ave goes to auction on Saturday April 26 MORE: Hidden public school premium costing parents $3m third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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With the popularity of the breed on the rise will be offering drafts of ready-to-join heifers at two sales later in the year Mr Sherry said the Wahroonga Belmont Red female is a great mother with high levels of parasite resistance "Our purebred breeder herd isn't generally treated for ticks whereas our crossbred commercial breeder herd which has been decreasing in numbers over the years to make way for our expanding registered herd Mr Sherry said this natural resistance along with the ability to handle the heat and humidity and foraging ability make the Belmont Red "an ideal choice for any breeder chasing a low maintenance herd" The majority of Wahroonga heifer drops are mated as yearlings at 13 to 15-old yearling bulls in single sire mobs Through their involvement with the Northern Genomics program the Sherrys have found the weight of these heifers is 280kg when 50 per cent of the mob is cycling "We try to have them around that weight when we introduce the bulls in early January for a restricted joining period We've cut down this join over the years to 63 to 70 days at present." Mr Sherry said the Belmont Red is ideal for any breeder chasing a low-maintenance herd Picture suppliedLast year the Sherrys held underweight heifers over for the season and conducted a fixed-time artificial insemination program in mid-December using some of the semen they'd collected from bulls sold at the Belmont Red Association of Australia sale A mop up bull was in with them for 42 days Lighter or younger heifers that have failed to conceive or have not been joined are the only animals that may be given a chance the following summer if the Sherrys can carry them "Once a heifer has calved they're expected to reconceive and raise a calf any wet breeder that is empty when the herd is annually preg tested is culled." For several years the Wahroonga herd had sat at 400 to 450 registered females being joined each year The Wahroonga breeders are run in open Ironbark forest country with natural grasses and are supplemented with a urea block containing phosphorus from weaning until the season breaks to have them in a body condition score of three before calving "Last year's preg testing results were back by 15pc with no easy answer as to why An article written by Dr Geoffry Fordyce during the year suggested it was a widespread occurrence in the Northern parts of the state." The Sherrys are in the midst of expanding their purebred Belmont Red herd while decreasing the size of their crossbred commercial herd Picture suppliedA conversation with long-time Belmont Red breeder Peter Schmidt saw the Sherrys purchase 112 Alawoona registered cows with young calves at foot "This will boost our numbers significantly We'll need to sell off most of the remaining commercial females to make room for the new additions." The Sherrys will offer registered heifers at the Central Coast All Breeds Sale at the Mackay Showgrounds on Saturday and at the Belmont Red Association of Australia Belmont Annual Bull and Female at CQLX The heifers selected for these sales will be ready to join and will be fully vaccinated with 7-1 THIS IS BRANDED CONTENT FOR WAHROONGA BELMONT REDS Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Former Goldman Sachs real estate investment banking head Simon Wheatley and his wife Ku-ring-gai Council deputy mayor Kim have listed their stunning house in the blue ribbon suburb of Wahroonga with a guide of $12 million five-bathroom house set on more than 2320 square metres has just undergone a major transformation The Wheatleys have just finished a major transformation of their heritage-listed Wahroonga property.Credit: Positioned in one of the most prestigious streets in the suburb the recently renovated property blends Hamptons elegance with the warmth of a Colorado ski lodge The home now boasts a long list of features a steam room and a state-of-the-art 600-bottle cellar and a rear deck overlooking the 16-metre pool and the private grounds The Wheatleys purchased the heritage-listed home in 2019 for $2.58 million from the family of the late Australian journalist Alfred Francis James where he lived until he died in 1992 who was a lifelong friend of Gough Whitlam was renowned for his imprisonment in China in 1969 on suspicion he was a spy It was only after a tick of approval from the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2021 when the Wheatleys were able to expand on the cottage turning it into a luxury two-level property that spans 690 square metres of living space Ku-ring-gai councillor and deputy mayor Kim Wheatley.Credit: Brook Mitchell Their property is scheduled to go to auction on Saturday It is being sold through Lynette Malcolm and William Zhang of DiJones Upper North Shore founding partner of Australian financial services outfit Barrenjoey Gavin Buchanan and his wife Janelle are trading their Bellevue Hill home with a price guide of $16 million Located in one of the most in demand streets of the suburb the property is set on 720 square metres of land and has panoramic views of the harbour The Buchanans purchased the Bellevue Hill property for $6.35 million.Credit: four-bathroom house spans three storeys with level lift access and is nearby to Bellevue Road’s village shops and cafes The Buchanans purchased the property more than 10 years ago for $6.35 million after offloading their Bronte pad for $3 million earlier that year Before joining Barrenjoey as a group chief financial officer and group treasurer Gavin was deputy chief financial officer and group treasurer at Challenger where he spent almost 14 years The Zimbabwe-born 55-year-old has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and wealth management gained in a range of companies It is scheduled to go to auction on Wednesday The former home of renowned boatbuilder Bill Barnett in McMahon’s Point is back on the market after it traded just eight years ago for $8.3 million The two-bedroom, two-bathroom has been untouched since Francesco Fonte and his wife Aurora purchased it. The couple have turned their suburban cleaning business into a multimillion dollar facilities services provider, Assetlink Bill Barnett’s former home and boatshed at McMahon’s Point.Credit: While there is no price guide because of the property’s uniqueness the original waterfront is expected to sell above $10 million as it was the last available waterfront in the suburb when it came onto the market eight years ago and is the same case again today Records show Barnett bought the property in 1941 for £300 from milkman Henry Kent Barnett’s home and boatshed soon followed and from there he established his business and reputation The 700-square-metre property comes complete with a boatshed built in 1941 by Barnett himself where he crafted champion yachts It is being sold through an expressions of interest campaign with a forthcoming auction to be set by Christian Percuoco of Belle Property Crows Nest Former Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran and his wife Nine’s Today executive producer Kendall Bora are set to list their stunning Berowra Waters weekender with a guide of $3 million The Hawkesbury River waterfront home has been redesigned by Tamsin Johnson.Credit: two-bathroom Hawkesbury River waterfront home next to the famous Peats Bite has had a complete Tamsin Johnson-redesign since the couple purchased it for $1.75 million in 2021 rent the boat-access-only home for $1200 a night on Airbnb and it has been featured in Belle Magazine as ‘one of Australia’s most luxurious houses.’ It’s being sold through Zakir Abdallaoui of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty who was the head of real estate investment banking for Goldman Sachs in Australia and New Zealand is now a director and founding partner of Carpe Diem Partners The company specialises in property funds management Kim was first elected to Ku-ring-gai Council in 2021 then elected as deputy mayor last year The councillors voted unanimously to in the area but proposed their four-bathroom house spans three storeys with level lift access and is nearby to Bellevue Road\\u2019s village shops and cafes The former home of renowned boatbuilder Bill Barnett in McMahon\\u2019s Point is back on the market after it traded just eight years ago for $8.3 million two-bathroom has been untouched since Francesco Fonte and his wife Aurora purchased it The couple have turned their suburban cleaning business into a multimillion dollar facilities services provider While there is no price guide because of the property\\u2019s uniqueness Records show Barnett bought the property in 1941 for \\u00A3300 from milkman Henry Kent Barnett\\u2019s home and boatshed soon followed and from there he established his business and reputation including two America\\u2019s Cup challengers Former Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran and his wife Nine\\u2019s Today executive producer Kendall Bora are set to list their stunning Berowra Waters weekender with a guide of $3 million rent the boat-access-only home for $1200 a night on Airbnb and it has been featured in Belle Magazine as \\u2018one of Australia\\u2019s most luxurious houses.\\u2019 It\\u2019s being sold through Zakir Abdallaoui of Sydney Sotheby\\u2019s International Realty Rooted, resilient, resonant: Off-grid family living amongst the rugged Australian landscape 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. Masterplan development experts Capital Corporation has revealed Wahroonga Estate their latest masterplanned community that sets a new benchmark for contemporary living in the picturesque Upper North Shore suburb The first stage of the unique development - The Residences at Wahroonga Estate - has now been released offering a rare opportunity to experience refined apartment living in an unparalleled natural setting Comprising 132 apartments across three mid-rise buildings The Residences seamlessly blend modern sophistication with lush With a range of thoughtfully designed one to four-bedroom apartments The Residences apartments cater to a diverse range of lifestyles and preferences We recently caught up with Capital Corporation Director “The Residences offers the pinnacle of luxury, featuring north-facing apartments with uninterrupted views of the Australian bushland, ideally situated in the heart of one of Sydney’s most iconic suburbs," Hunter says Wahroonga Estate offers a truly unique connection to nature. Residents will enjoy direct access to the Coups Creek bushland, which links to the renowned Lane Cove National Park and an extensive network of bushwalks and nature reserves The development also features a pet-friendly green spine providing dedicated spaces for exercise and relaxation over 8,000 sqm of private landscaped gardens and a dedicated dog wash bay further enhance the outdoor lifestyle The boutique residents’ lounge provides a sophisticated space for both relaxation and productivity it includes a boardroom-style table and kitchenette The Residences have already attracted strong interest particularly from Upper and Lower North Shore locals seeking to downsize while maintaining a high standard of luxury and convenience Construction of The Residences is set to commence later this year Capital Corporation has established itself as a leader in delivering large-scale, master-planned communities across both urban regeneration and greenfield sites. Their impressive portfolio includes the transformation of WOOLOOWARE Bay Town Centre at Cronulla Sharks’ Shark Park and the creation of Lovedale Farm and golfing destination in the Hunter Valley Most recently, their success with ‘Bond’ at Bondi Junction, a high-end apartment development atop the revitalised Bondi Junction RSL Club further highlights their commitment to excellence A new lifestyle-driven development in the heart of the Upper North Shore is offering low-maintenance luxury for buyers seeking a peaceful place to call home The Residences at Wahroonga Estate is an architecturally designed collection of 132 stylish apartments that integrate all the best elements of its leafy Sydney address There is nothing off the shelf when it comes to luxe living at The Residences Developed by Capital Corporation and designed by award-winning architects GroupGSA the development is a rare opportunity to purchase in the prestigious neighbourhood “The Residences stand out as a truly special project blending the finest aspects of Upper North Shore living with luxurious amenities,” says Capital Corporation Director The Residences at Wahroonga Estate offer a range of premium apartments and garden residences – including one three and four-bedroom options – in a building nestled among sprawling gardens "We're getting a lot of buyers who are local and love the area but want to downsize,” Hunter says "They love the offering at Wahroonga Estate for that reason.” Hunter says there's no question that Upper North Shore buyers are looking for more when it comes to their new homes which is why including luxury amenities were a strong focus Taking inspiration from the surrounding area residents will have access to beautiful garden courtyards and a large private landscaped area with a barbecue pavilion for entertaining guests With The Residences’ landscaping merging into the adjacent natural Coups Creek bushland it offers direct access to sections of Lane Cove National Park The Residences is pet-friendly and features a dog wash bay as part of the apartments’ communal area Hunter adds that there's also an opportunity for special upgrades with buyers able to install their own private infrared sauna within their apartment “We've collaborated with a wellness company to offer buyers the opportunity to integrate their own personal wellness room into their new apartment It's an industry-first initiative that will really improve the quality of apartment living." Stunning architecture and interior design from a renowned team of creators Wahroonga has long been one of the Upper North Shore's most sought-after suburbs Wahroonga house prices grew by 9.2% in the 12 months to May 2024 PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty says the area offers a "beautiful lifestyle" in convenient proximity to the Sydney CBD "You've got access to a lot of really beautiful parks in the area so you get that feeling of more nature living without necessarily having to be too far away from the thick of things," Flaherty says The Residences takes designer living to the next level The area is also home to one of Sydney's largest private hospitals Wahroonga Village – with its train station fashion boutiques and homeware shops – is also close by The Residences at Wahroonga Estate is a terrific option for families too and St Leo's Catholic College all in the direct neighbourhood Designed by award-winning architects GroupGSA The Residences features an elegant modern aesthetic with a curved facade that complements the leafy landscape Set in a suburb known for its iconic family homes on larger blocks the apartment designs are spacious and luxuriously finished – with floor-to-ceiling glazing and many apartments capturing sunlight from the north “Coco Republic has been furnishing luxury homes on the North Shore for the last 20 years and they have applied their signature design touches to our apartments." There is a choice of two bespoke colour schemes both using soft timbers matched with natural tones Buyers can hear from the Coco Republic and GroupGSA design team about their design inspiration at a Meet the Creators event which will be held on the 23 June To learn more about The Residences at Wahroonga, visit the website, enquire below or visit the display suite at 189 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. The Residences at Wahroonga Estate is a boutique collection of premium new apartments and garden residences coming soon to Sydney’s Upper North Shore close to the bustling villages of Wahroonga and Turramurra Select from a range of architect designed 1 2 or 3 bedroom layouts designed to maximise views of the tree canopy and leafy ridgeline through floor to ceiling glass windows The Residences is the first stage of the re-imagined master planned community of Wahroonga Estate proudly developed by Capital Corporation and designed by international award-winning architects Group GSA with bespoke interiors by Coco Republic A popular acai takeaway cafe in Sydney has been temporarily closed after dozens of customers allegedly fell ill with food poisoning Blue Lemon Acai in Wahroonga was given a prohibition order on Friday by the state health authorities which forces the business to close until further notice About 45 people were allegedly affected by the outbreak after purchasing the frozen treats from the cafe in the city's north over the last two weeks The business owners said they are assessing the complaints 'We have been operating in Wahroonga for 10 years and take great pride in serving our friends and the local community the healthy products we make with love every day,' they said in a statement reported by the Daily Telegraph 'We are devastated by the news of people getting ill and have undertaken a full review of the situation The owners said they were aware of 16 complaints though some appeared to be from 'fake' accounts NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said the government was aware of 45 reports alleging people had become ill after eating at the business. Three of those had required hospital treatment, she said. 'In the interests of public safety, a prohibition order was issued by my department through the NSW Food Authority on the Wahroonga located business Blue Lemon Acai,' Ms Moriarty said in a statement. '(This) follows a large number of complaints by customers alleging food-borne illness symptoms after consuming acai-based frozen desserts.  'The order was put in place to reduce any further public health impact and will close the facility until further notice.' Acai is made from powdered acai berries native to Brazil that are mixed with frozen fruit, often banana and blueberries, to form a desert similar to ice cream. Equipment is also often used which resembles traditional soft serve machines.  Samples from the store were taken by officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with the results expected in 10 days. 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Interior designer Judith Bruce says the suburb’s proximity to trains and top schools – Abbotsleigh and Knox Grammar School sit at its centre – was a major drawcard for her family, along with the charming shopping village. “It definitely feels like a village; you get to know the storeowners by name, you get to know the coffee shops, so it feels like a smaller community rather than a bigger shopping centre,” Bruce says. “I can’t go anywhere without running into people I know.” Known for its character homes and big blocks, many with pools and tennis courts, Wahroonga is a magnet for families with teenagers, but is also popular with downsizers moving into existing apartment blocks or buying into luxurious new developments. Clontarf: Natural beauty and a family-friendly atmosphere Byron Bay: Why this coastal region is ‘a magnet for affluent buyers’ This gateway town to the Blue Mountains has something for everyone 4 Baths4 ParkingView listing Newly completed, this substantial family home sits on a level, 1410-square-metre block with a pool in the north-facing back garden. Highlights include double-height ceilings and herringbone floors in the living room. there remain some impressive stories of multimillion-dollar property flips from those who need it least Take this week’s $12 million house sale in Double Bay owned by the investment company of dental entrepreneur David Penn Penn purchased the house three years ago for $7.75 million and glamorously redecorated it He listed it with Sotheby’s Michael Pallier for $12 million Such savvy flipping may have inspired the Penn’s Point Piper neighbour An almost one-hectare block with a rundown three-bedroom house in North Wahroonga but with approval for subdivision into three lots The property was part of an investment by Denny’s boutique development and lending business Central Real Capital which has helpfully offered vendor finance to the buyer It is listed with DiJones’s Sam Outch and BlackDiamondz’s Eric Leung and comes as Domain figures show the median house price in Wahroonga has jumped 48 per cent in five years What is not for sale anymore is Denny’s Point Piper residence. This is the one he bought in 2020 for $19.5 million and quietly offered to buyers late last year with hopes of $50 million. Renovate or sell? How a Melbourne homeowner made the ‘tough decision’ Are energy-efficient homes more valuable? The answer is yes – by an extra $112,000 Is now the time to buy in Australia’s most-loved tree-change areas? Despite an offer of $46 million to BlackDiamondz’ Monika Tu and Jad Khattar, Denny has opted not to sell it because he couldn’t find an apartment in Double Bay with good enough harbour views to replace it. Denny, who founded the AAA Autos car dealership in Prague before he sold a majority stake for $320 million in 2014, is ranked on the AFR Rich List 200 with an estimated worth of $755 million. Jennifer Hershon, whose late husband Michael Hershon was the boss of bra business Berlei Hestia, settled on $17.5 million downsizer digs in Woollahra on Friday. It was a cash purchase by Hershon of the freestanding villa with showroom-style garaging for five cars and Will Dangar gardens after it was sold by Sotheby’s Clint Ballard on behalf of aged-care business couple Allan and Beverley Simpson. Hershon is cashed up from the $30 million sale of her Bellevue Hill mansion last year, which was bought by another cash buyer Chuting Zhang. Hershon did well from the sale of her Bellevue Hill home given it quadrupled in price in the 21 years she owned it. It last traded in 2002 for $7.15 million when sold by former Watch Gallery director Tony Koo. Corporate heavy hitter and Sydney Rugby Union president Phil Garling and his wife, retired restaurateur Mary Garling, have put their Berry farm, Mill Run, up for sale, given downsizing plans locally. When Garling isn’t attending to his corporate duties, among them chair of Waste Services Group, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Holdings and renewable energy consortium ACEREZ, he is attending to his 31-hectare cattle farm near Seven Mile Beach. The Garlings purchased the property as largely land and forest in 2013 for $925,000, and a decade ago built the six-bedroom homestead with a swimming pool, spa and 6000-bottle cellar. It is listed with Belle Property’s Jane Zwar with an $8.5 million guide. Meanwhile, up the hill in Robertson, the 44-hectare property Ridgeview has sold for $7.5 million to corporate interests linked to anaesthetist Joanne Momsen and Simon Cathcart, the co-founder and executive director of pay-tv operator Fetch TV. Still with the film and television industry types, producers Darren Dale, of Blackfella Films, and Alastair McKinnon, of Matchbox Pictures, have purchased a grand Victorian terrace in Surry Hills for $5.3 million. It was an off-market purchase from medico Dick Quan, who in turn purchased it in 1995 for $455,000 from the late editorial cartoonist Bill Leak. The Kirribilli apartment owned by Chinese film and television star “Rebecca” Wang Yan and her high-roller real estate tycoon husband Wang Zhicai is back up for grabs for $3 million after it failed to sell two years ago with a $3.1 million guide. The Wangs are not familiar names in Sydney but have long been high-profile figures in China: she for her high-profile film career, and he for his status as one of China’s early billionaires to cash in on the real estate redevelopment market in Beijing in the 1990s. The couple married in 1997 when she was 23 and riding high on the success of her part in the television series My Fair Princess II. The year they married, they purchased a three-bedroom apartment new in the Dr Stanley Quek-developed Craiglea building at Kirribilli for $755,000, but they reportedly returned to live in Beijing soon after. Wang previously listed the apartment in 2022 for $3.1 million, but it never sold. Not helping the campaign at the time were capital works in the building set at $2500 a quarter. Milson Real Estate’s Phil Bell said the capital works are nearing completion. The property goes to auction on June 15. Collaborative Community Projects NDIS Carer Support & Respite Community Development Home Newsroom Rockhampton youth service celebrates milestone which has helped guide thousands of young people to a brighter future Carinity Wahroonga has marked 30 years of providing free psychological therapy to help young people through issues such as anxiety Breanna Packer received counselling from Carinity Wahroonga therapists while suffering from depression anxiety and self-harm during a “dark phase” in her early high school years The 26-year-old recalls the empathy of the “beautiful people” at Carinity Wahroonga who supported her and “paved the way” to better mental health “I’m grateful to have had the support at a time when I was very low It’s very important to have someone help you through your battles,” Breanna said “During our life we have some struggles but it’s important to know there is support available I’m thankful for the help Wahroonga gave me in taking that first step.” Breanna went on to complete a diploma in counselling She now works as a high school chaplain and is studying for a psychology degree at university Carinity Wahroonga currently provides long-term therapeutic intervention to young people Carinity Wahroonga works towards assisting young people to “gain as much ‘normalcy’ in their life as possible” “The children who attend our centre usually display significant problems in all areas of functioning They have observable difficulties in identifying regulating and managing their emotions,” Program Coordinator Janine Haddon said “They have great difficulty with relationships with people in their lives “We observe them being able to build and sustain relationships and be able to partake in ‘ordinary’ childhood activities such as friendships and sporting activities – simple things that we all take for granted,” Janine said “Our biggest desire for these children is that they are able to grow up and lead full and productive lives without ongoing difficulties and that there is a discernible break in the generational violence that often is their story “It is our hope that once the children leave therapy they are able to function better in all areas of their life The Wahroonga therapists and I feel privileged to be able to make such a positive impact on these children’s lives.” Of all the centenarians who currently live in Carinity aged care communities ANZAC Day is a special time of reflection for Carinity Colthup Manor aged care resident and Vietnam War veteran A church ministry which aims to empower struggling families and "create something truly transformational" for the Moreton Bay community is being funded by Carinity’s Collaborative Community Projects Carinity acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Queensland and their connections to land We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today co-educational Uniting Church School for children from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 Knox and Wahroonga Prep have strong historical links as Uniting Church schools with many shared programs and opportunities for our girls and boys I look forward to welcoming you to Wahroonga Prep Take a virtual tour of our Wahroonga Prep campus to learn more about our teaching and learning Phone: (02) 9489 3921Fax: (02) 9489 3234Email: admin@wahroongaprep.nsw.edu.au Philosophy and teaching:Learn about Wahroonga Prep's philosophy. Design Credit The Sydney school where a 10-year-old boy died after becoming trapped under a lift on Wednesday has said it is "sad to confirm the tragic" loss of a "beautiful student" All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services rushed to St Lucy's School on Cleveland Street in Wahroonga about 2pm on Wednesday Police said they arrived to find the boy trapped under a lift Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW tried desperately to rescue the boy and remove him from where he was trapped St Lucy's School said it was cooperating with investigating police and was not able to make any further comment "We ask for privacy and space for our staff and families to grieve at this difficult time as we remember our beautiful student," it said "St Lucy's is a primary and secondary school for children with disabilities." 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between $12.5m and $13m there were three bids,” Fraser said Famous Seidler home sells after 130 days $100m mum and son list $25m home The tennis court and pool are among the attractions The house was a new build by Felton Homes in 2020 and the owners were anaesthetist Dr Woods and his wife the great location close to schools and rail and the 840sqm of accommodation,” he added “We are seeing a resurgence of expats returning to Sydney which is helping to drive these prices,” Fraser said “The eventual buyer was an expat returning from Hong Kong and there was a mix of local and international bidders for this property.” The underbidder was a local family looking to upgrade The previous record for Wahroonga was $13m set in early 2018 for a six-bedroom house on 4096sqm of land also with a tennis court MORE: NRL WAGs’ home idea delivers $3.3m payday Sydney property prices tipped to fall 18 per cent Glenn McGrath’s massive payday from property ‘mistake’ 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 The six-bedroom, five-bathroom family estate at 23 Westbrook Avenue had multiple living quarters, including a bedroom for the family dog, and drew a crowd of 200 at auction on the weekend. Seamless outdoor living space was added as well as a two-level area that could be rented out separately or used for guests. Alongside the glamour of the infinity pool there is even a chicken coop and vegetable garden for sustainable living. Three registered, all families looking to upsize in the area, and all three made offers. Bidding opened at $7.6 million with bids of mostly $100,000 and $50,000. A total of 19 bids were placed until the final bid of $9.1 million secured the grand estate for a young family upsizing from the area. While the price met the reserve, BresicWhitney’s Guido Scatizzi declined to share the exact figure. Scatizzi said that, within the price range, there was not much of this calibre that was comparable. ‘These buildings tell a story’: The rise of adaptive reuse in multi-residential living Australian house prices hit record high of $1.113 million Are build-to-rent projects a good example of how to keep Australia’s rent prices in check? “This is a very good house … these buyers knew that, if they didn’t find this, they had to wait a lot of time to find something of this calibre.” The vendors are also a multigenerational family and are looking to move into an even larger home. The buyers can’t wait to move in. They also have a dog and “loved that [pet] room”. The house last traded for $3.7 million in 2015, records show. The property was one of 667 scheduled auctions in Sydney at the weekend. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 68.3 per cent from 420 reported results, while 96 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. In Concord West, at 14 The Drive, a three-bedroom, single-level red brick house sold for $3.03 million – about $330,000 above its $2.7 million reserve. 1 Bath3 ParkingView listing Auctioneer Edward Riley said the pace of the auction was so frenetic it was done and dusted within five minutes. “There was an opening bid of $2.5 million. The next bid was $2.7 million and then literally, it was like rapid fire: $2.8 million, $2.9 million, $3 million. Then … it was $1000, $10,000, $1000, $10,000. And we were done,” Riley said. Nine registered to bid, all mostly young families, but, due to the aggressive and fast-paced nature of the bidding, only two were able to participate. Selling agent Dib Chidiac from the eponymous agency said the vendors were extremely happy as they had reached their reserve by the second bid. “We bought the auction forward by a week because of the demand and interest that we had,” Chidiac said. The buyers are a young upsizing local family looking to renovate and extend. In Cremorne, a two-bedroom apartment located at 4B/37 Reynolds Street sold under the hammer for $1.88 million. Seven registered and four made offers on the well-maintained unit with beautiful views. The interest was from a mix of downsizers and young professionals. Bidding opened at $1.45 million and went up in a mix of $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000 bids until it went above the guided range of $1.5 to $1.6 million. It sold $330,000 above reserve for $1.88 million. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing BresicWhitney’s selling agent Shabina Kamal sold the tightly held unit. Kamal said the main drawcard of the property was the enclosed balcony. “[The balcony] was quite oversized and had beautiful views over Middle Harbour. So that, combined with the price, was very attractive.” Elsewhere, at 21 Church Street in Randwick a four-bedroom semi, devoid of furniture and virtually staged for the photos, sold bang on reserve for $2.5 million. Five registered to bid and three actively bid, all owner occupiers. Bidding opened at $2.1 million below its $2.2 million guide and went up in $50,000, $10,000 and $5000 increments. It sold for $2.5 million to a first home buyer couple with a baby from Double Bay. 2 Baths− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing Selling agent Natalie Field from McGrath Coogee said all the interested parties were excited to have the opportunity to add value and make the home their own. “You definitely have to do work to it before [moving in], which affected a lot of people who were happy to do that; young families that really just want to put their own spin on it,” Field said. The vendor was a 91-year-old woman, over the moon with the result. PRD’s chief economist, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, said the weekend clearance rate of 68.3 per cent was quite low for Sydney. “The only reason why I’m saying it is low is because we have had the cash rate stable for quite a while now. And there isn’t any indication that the cash rate might be going up,” Mardiasmo said. “They are taking their time a little bit in terms of finding the right property … we still have the demand, but it’s more of a cautious demand and buyers are much more sticky right now.” The home featured in the hit Hollywood flick Goosebumps – When Good Ghouls Go Bad One of Wahroonga’s most important properties – Hazeldean built as the grand guesthouse of the North Shore in 1898 and painstakingly transformed by John and Stella Dennis into a landmark family home has come to market with $12m-$13m expectations Hazeldean on 3422 sqm of land with championship tennis court heated swimming pool and spa and two self-contained apartments is a Queen Anne mansion designed by Varney Parkes It was built for holidays and honeymoons before the Blue Mountains became popular and it had 35 rooms and large grounds MORE: Inside Popstar Amy Shark’s epic new beachside home ‘Metro-fication’ hits home prices hard Fashion guru buys own home at auction In 2000 Hollywood movie makers used the house to make the children’s film “Goosebumps – When Good Ghouls Go Bad” from the author R.L.Stine and starring Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown from the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy) When the Dennis’s purchased the Burns Rd property in 1997 it was divided into nine apartments verandahs carved up into bathrooms and boarded up fireplaces The couple engaged heritage architects and began the exhaustive process of turning the vast property into a family home The home has been restored to its original grandeur MORE: Aussie suburbs set to boom in 2024 Elon Musk’s $60m ‘special place’ he can’t get rid of End of an era for Gallipoli vet’s home They discovered original embossed wallpaper from Belgium in the hall and richly decorated lathe and plaster ceilings under layers of paint In 2002 the house won the Ku-ring-gai Heritage Restoration Award but the couple kept improving and added a new roof of Welsh slate in 2015 John is chairman of the Variety Children’s Charity and formerly worked as managing director of Australian Structured Finance Restoring this property has been his passion A north-facing deck overlooks the pool and there is covered parking for four cars Christopher Lloyd in a scene from Goosebumps – When Good Ghouls Go Bad shot in the home Hazeldean is a short level stroll to the train station in their own wings were regularly offered to visiting school families as the four Dennis children attended the nearby private schools said she already has good interest from local families wanting to upgrade it is attracting families with children at the nearby schools,” she said According to PropTrack the median house price in Wahroonga is $2.7m that’s steady over the past 12 months with 194 houses sold Expressions of interest close on November 18 MORE: Shock as first ever The Block winner finally resells Hot spots for Sydney first home buyers Sydney’s ‘suburban’ unicorn up for grabs Ku-ring-gai Council has given the approval for plans to build residential apartments at the Seventh-day Adventist Church site (SAH). The project, known as the Wahroonga Estate, will include 177 apartments across four low-rise buildings and will be part of the 64.2 hectare site on Sydney’s North Shore. The DA approval comes 12 years after the State Government approved a concept plan for the site which included the expansion of SAH and a range of residential, commercial, and higher education developments. The Wahroonga Estate is divided into five neighbourhoods and includes 31 hectares of conservation lands, with the apartments located within the approval building envelope off Fox Valley Rd. According to Capital Corporation Director Jim Hunter, the project is expected to deliver 26 one-bedroom apartments, 95 two-bedroom apartments, and 56 three-bedroom apartments. “The project has been years in the making. We carefully considered feedback from the community and made many amendments in response,” Mr Hunter said. “The collaborative approach we took with Council and the community ensured we are delivering a plan that meets the needs of the local community and this was evident in the amount of feedback received.” The project will include 177 apartments spread over four low rise buildings. The site is currently being used as a temporary car park and also has two older style residences which will be demolished. The apartments will be designed by architectural Group GSA with interiors by Coco Republic, and aim to be energy efficient and contemporary with the surrounding area. “We are thrilled with the result and we are excited to bring this project to market in early 2023.” The project will be built over two stages. “This is a considerable milestone for the Church as the proceeds from the development will unlock funding for reinvestment into facilities, new educational facilities, and other community assets within the Wahroonga Estate precinct.” Woollahra, one of Australia’s most tightly held suburbs with generational wealth, is located five kilometres from the CBD in Sydney’s east, and is known for its timeless, tree-lined suburban streets and village-style shopping areas. realcommercial.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. Ku-ring-gai Council has given the approval for plans to build residential apartments at the Seventh-day Adventist Church site (SAH) will include 177 apartments across four low-rise buildings and will be part of the 64.2 hectare site on Sydney’s North Shore The DA approval comes 12 years after the State Government approved a concept plan for the site which included the expansion of SAH and a range of residential The Wahroonga Estate is divided into five neighbourhoods and includes 31 hectares of conservation lands with the apartments located within the approval building envelope off Fox Valley Rd According to Capital Corporation Director Jim Hunter the project is expected to deliver 26 one-bedroom apartments We carefully considered feedback from the community and made many amendments in response,” Mr Hunter said The project will include 177 apartments spread over four low rise buildings the project aims to deliver 143 and 34 apartments in a mixture of configurations with outdoor living The site is currently being used as a temporary car park and also has two older style residences which will be demolished The apartments will be designed by architectural Group GSA with interiors by Coco Republic and aim to be energy efficient and contemporary with the surrounding area “This is a considerable milestone for the Church as the proceeds from the development will unlock funding for reinvestment into facilities and other community assets within the Wahroonga Estate precinct.” one of Australia’s most tightly held suburbs with generational wealth is located five kilometres from the CBD in Sydney’s east tree-lined suburban streets and village-style shopping areas Wahroonga is the heritage-listed home of the late Australian journalist Francis James owned by the late journalist Francis James is up for sale for the first time in 62 years James’ 100-year-old widow, Joyce, who recently moved into a nursing care residence, is selling “Te Whare”, their five-bedroom house at 65-67 Billyard Ave he was accused of spying in China and was imprisoned in 1969 after his long-time Canberra Grammar School friend The weatherboard home has a large veranda out the front original farmhouse with slate roof and wide return veranda the 2320sqm park- like grounds have subdivision potential Selling agent Stephen Sales of Luschwitz Real estate Pymble Fifty groups attended the first inspection on Saturday “Mainly people who have admired the house for years attended and a couple of potential buyers are thinking of restoring it to its former glory,” Mr Sales said so you have to keep the facade but that’s what everyone loves about it The property has been owned by Mr James and his widow wife since 1956 “It’s in original condition ready for renovation I think the most appealing is the veranda and the size of the land.” the house was on the market for only seven days in 1994 The original home was named “Handsworth” when it was built in 1915 a Maori phrase meaning “The house in the Sun” Mr James purchased the home in 1956 for 5950 pounds Francis James was a journalist who was held captive for four years by China’s communist government after accusations of being a spy a wing was added to the western side of the house installed gravel pathways and established vegetable beds that are still visible today A premium lifestyle property complete with tennis courts sold for $9.5 million in Wahroonga at auction on Saturday The six-bedroom grandiose home at 16 Braeside Street generated huge interest with 91 groups shown through the address during the campaign After several $100,000 and $50,000 bids it sold for $9.5 million Selling agent David Walker from Ray White Upper North Shore said the buyer will be moving from Seaforth “This is a really good indication that the market for good properties is still there,” he said The property last traded for $5.9 million in 2017 This was one of 811 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Sydney on the weekend Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 67 per cent from 534 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate sold their four-bedroom home in Newington at auction on Saturday The family home at 5 Ottey Avenue is located within a suburb best known as the location of the Athletes Village during the Sydney Olympics of 2000 Six registered to bid and three actively bid on the house Bidding opened bang on $2 million and within two $50,000 bids it was on the market Bids of $50,000 were placed until hitting $2.3 million Then came varying bids of $10,000 and $15,000 until the final bid of $2,450,000 closed the deal for local construction company owner John Morris and Rogelie Morris Selling agent Ania Aquino from McGrath Strathfield said the vendor “It’s obviously a very life-changing moment because they are retiring,” she said The Parnabys will be downsizing to a waterfront apartment in Wentworth Point the purchaser is moving from the same building “It’s a changing of guards kind of scenario The buyers live in the same building that these owners are downsizing to,” said Aquino The property last traded for $973,000 in 2013 In Paddington, a dilapidated property located at 38 William Street sold for $2,715,000 Selling agent Catherine Dixon from PPD Real Estate said despite the price of construction there are still some buyers with an appetite to do their own thing “I would have thought that with the price of construction over the last couple of years people would have been shying away from unrenovated properties but that doesn’t seem to be the case,” she said Dr Shane Oliver said the clearance rate of 67 per cent shows there is still demand “[Immigration has] led to a shortage of properties Which is a source of support for the property market but the high interest rates are working in the opposite direction,” he said PRD’s chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said the clearance rate is surprising due to the steady cash rate “I would have thought that it would be higher to show that we are going back to that strong Sydney market,” she said Mardiasmo believes this is connected to the Australian household savings rate being under 5 per cent “So there could be some reservations in regards to purchasing power The six-bedroom grandiose home at generated huge interest with 91 groups shown through the address during the campaign \\u201CThis is a really good indication that the market for good properties is still there,\\u201D he said The family home at is located within a suburb best known as the location of the Athletes Village during the Sydney Olympics of 2000 \\u201CIt\\u2019s obviously a very life-changing moment because they are retiring,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s a changing of guards kind of scenario The buyers live in the same building that these owners are downsizing to,\\u201D said Aquino a dilapidated property located at sold for $2,715,000 \\u201CI would have thought that with the price of construction over the last couple of years but that doesn\\u2019t seem to be the case,\\u201D she said \\u201C[Immigration has] led to a shortage of properties but the high interest rates are working in the opposite direction,\\u201D he said PRD\\u2019s chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said the clearance rate is surprising due to the steady cash rate \\u201CI would have thought that it would be higher to show that we are going back to that strong Sydney market,\\u201D she said \\u201CSo there could be some reservations in regards to purchasing power But on the weekend, a landmark Brisbane estate captured the nation’s top spot with a mega transaction. The most expensive sale at auction in Australia on October 5 was 122 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park, which went for $5 million. The estate spreads 1650 square metres and includes a Spanish Mission-style mansion overlooking vast, manicured grounds. From its bougainvillea-draped terraces, to the city views, romantic timber staircase and modern flourishes, the property marries the old world with the new and doesn’t scrimp on high-end detail. “Upon entry you are greeted by wisteria framed arches, the original solid mahogany door, art deco wallpaper and a vintage 1930’s glass display cabinet,” the listing explains. “The interior of the home is a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary design.” The agents behind the campaign were Sarah Hackett and Lauren Marmotta. The unthinkable happened at the auction for this suburban home 97-year-old Aussie sells $2.3m home she's lived in since she was three Buyer had no idea he'd just paid seven figures for this home The country’s second-highest sale on the weekend belonged to Sydney. The Wahroonga home, which transacted for $4.55 million, is eco-smart and reuse rain water. It is also fitted with solar panels. 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing The glass encased pool has a leafy outlook, in a suburb on the coveted upper north shore. Pello Upper North Shore agents Caitlin Hardy and Alex Mintorn handled the deal. but residents new to the suburb quickly discover there are also plenty of enticements on offer for those whose school days are a distant memory The charming village shopping centre is a prime example where the locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to a daily caffeine fix Pastadelli and The Butcher’s Block are among the offerings that line Redleaf and Railway avenues with the latter also doubling as a dinner venue You’ll find eclectic homewares and jewellery at Road Less Taken The Possibility Project and the Tara Dennis Store; women’s fashion at Fetts; all your favourite authors at Novella Fine Books; and gorgeous flowers at Flower Infusion Then there are everyday conveniences including a pharmacy It’s the closest thing you’ll get to a high street in Sydney who grew up in the area and owns Wahroonga Pharmacy in the village “All of the other shopping centres on the upper north shore are on the highway so there’s a feeling of transiting through them because there’s no central hub,” he says “Wahroonga Village is off the highway and less of a thoroughfare I have worked in other places and the bit I really like about Wahroonga is that you very much have a regular clientele so I know most of my clientele on a first-name basis.” A secluded estate across two hectares on the market in Galston Berrima: the Southern Highlands village proving its more than just a tourist spot Green Square: How this $13 billion investment is changing the face of Sydney If they’re not shopping or visiting eateries in the village you’ll often find the locals enjoying the suburb’s lovely parks and gardens including the annual food and wine festival scheduled for October 31 this year Jubilee Park in North Wahroonga has playing fields an off-leash dog area and a mountain bike track McGrath Wahroonga agent Alex Mintorn says residents have access to generous swathes of communal green space and many live on large blocks with swimming pools and tennis courts “Wahroonga is known for its big blocks and its proximity to some of the state’s best private schools including Knox “We get a lot of buyers from the lower north shore looking for more land and local buyers who are upsizing into an acre plot We also get buyers from the eastern suburbs looking for more value.” Prices start at around $3 million for an unrenovated home and range up to $13 million for a premium estate multi-million-dollar restoration and rebuild has turned this 1940s estate into one of the suburb’s finest properties mineral pool and gardens by Charlie Albone Set within walking distance to Knox and Abbotsleigh, 50 Ada Avenue has multiple living spaces including a home theatre McGrath Wahroonga’s Alex Mintorn is selling the home in conjunction with Belle Property Mosman’s Tim Foote, taking the home to auction on September 15. They give a price guide of $11.5 million – $12.5 million. Plans for the apartment project have been lodged with the Ku-ring-gai Council. It is planned for a 1.85ha site at 161-163 and 167-169 Fox Valley Road. The site neighbours the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga Seventh-day Adventist Church, the San Clinic, Wahroonga Adventist School and Fox Valley Community Centre. The site is part of the Wahroonga Estate, an area of land acquired by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1898. The development, to be built next to Coups Creek and abutting the Wahroonga Adventist School, splits the residential mass into four buildings. The first building, spanning 4000sq m, will comprise 41 apartments ranging from one to three-bedrooms across its six storeys. It will sit closest to the Sydney Adventist Hospital, with its southern side will face the rear of the Wahroonga Adventist School. A similarly scaled second apartment building will also offer 41 apartments across six storeys while a third, larger, 6600sq m building will comprise 61 apartments. A smaller fourth building of 4-storeys and offering 35 apartments will be built on a neighbouring site fronting Fox Valley Road. The church has also enlisted management and delivery service company Johnstaff to oversee project management, cost management and construction services on the project. The residential development forms the last piece of the Wahroonga Estate redevelopment concept masterplan which the church has developed over a number of years. The masterplan was identified by the NSW government as a state significant development in 2009. Since its approval, a number of key elements have been delivered including the expansion of the San and a new hospital entry intersection, relocation and expansion of the Wahroonga Adventist School and construction of the new Parkway San Clinic. Under the masterplan, 31ha of bushland—50 per cent of the site—will be protected along Coups Creek. Pending approvals, Capital Corporation has earmarked commencement of the residential estate for mid-2022. The developer is also well advanced on a project it is undertaking under a joint venture partnership in Bondi. Capital Corporation has been enlisted by Bondi Junction RSL to deliver 80 apartments and a 2000sq m club on Ebley Street. In Woolooware, the developer has partnered with investment group Aoyuan International to build 255 apartments and an 18,000sq m retail centre. 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consent for the upgrade of Archdale Walk excessive carparking and a lack of information.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a statement of reasons for approval conducted a site inspection and received a written submission from Ku-ring-gai Council.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe facility was built in the 1960s and HammondCare announced the long-term contemporary integrated health campus in 2022 when the plans were submitted.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeringah Hospital was deemed no longer fit for purpose so the new facilities could provide additional housing and specialist care to the area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStage 1 of the redevelopment was approved in 2012 and completed in 2016 on the western side of the site Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays 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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 commission was called in to make a decision on the application after the Ku-ring-gai Council objected to the proposed development The Neringah Hospital plans show the demolition of the hospital building and kiosk on the east of the site and the construction of two buildings up to five-storeys at 4-12 Neringah Avenue South Bickerton Masters drew up the plans for 57 self-contained units The council’s key issues with the plans were around a lack of land-owner consent for the upgrade of Archdale Walk excessive carparking and a lack of information the commission found HammondCare was consistent with the existing strategic planning framework for the area “It will provide services and infrastructure to meet the needs of an ageing population and create opportunities for further establishment of health and support networks,” the commision said The issues raised by the council were acknowledged and would be managed through the conditions of consent The facility was built in the 1960s and HammondCare announced the long-term contemporary integrated health campus in 2022 when the plans were submitted Neringah Hospital was deemed no longer fit for purpose so the new facilities could provide additional housing and specialist care to the area Stage 1 of the redevelopment was approved in 2012 and completed in 2016 on the western side of the site creating 54 aged care beds and a specialist dementia-care facility These Stage 2 plans would create a health campus and seniors housing to meet the needs of the aging northern Sydney population—the number of people living in the region aged over 80 years is expected to double by 2036 The Moran family have sold their Wahroonga home to the Fitzgerald family Moran Health Care Group co-founder Greta Moran has sold one of the upper north shore’s grandest estates in a secret deal The landmark Redleaf Estate occupies four titles and sold for $8 million to Leesa and Paul Fitzgerald CoreLogic reveals the purchase was broken down into $5.8 million for the house and $2.2 million for the three other titles forming the property It marks the first time Redleaf has changed hands since the Moran family bought the Wahroonga home in the late 1960s the landmark estate is the product of several acquisitions made by Greta and her late husband Doug The 1899 home was built by English architect Howard Joseland in the Arts and Crafts Federation style It was transformed into its current form in 1996 after the family enlisted Clive Lucas to undertake an award-winning restoration The residence has five bedrooms and retains period features such as decorative ceilings It also features grand spaces including a dining room and billiards room Greta Moran with her late husband Doug Moran in 2000 The home retains much of its character charm and appeal five lock up garages and sprawling grounds as well as the potential to add a swimming pool There is a secondary house with a further three bedrooms Christie’s International’s Darren Curtis said despite launching the property during COVID-19 there was plenty of interest from cashed up buyers “The significance of the estate meant that it could create is own market as buyers knew that if they missed out there was not going to be another one like it,” he said Mr Curtis said the sale was underpinned by strong confidence the prestige market has seen in the past few months “We’ve seen strong demand particularly from expats returning home and looking to take advantage of the weak Australia dollar,” he said The Moran family has owned the property for around 50 years The Moran family own some of Sydney’s finest properties including a Gothic Revival home called Swifts in Darling Point and Juniper Hall in Paddington The family oversees one of Australia’s largest nursing home groups with a strong focus on Sydney The sale comes as former Young and Rubicam chief creative officer Jonathan Teo prepares to take his Northbridge home to auction next month with McGrath’s Rose Farina The hillside home is described as a “Zen oasis” and has been owned by Mr Teo for the past 16 years after he sold his former home in Tamarama to actor Toni Colette Artist and creative whiz Jonathan Teo is selling his Northbridge home who took three years to find the Northbridge property said it almost felt like it was in a different part of Sydney “This place reminds me of Avalon and Palm Beach but we’re so close to the city,” he said The creative whiz is now after a family home with a large garage he can convert into an art studio He was mostly recently an artist in Berlin at the invitation of the German government Plans for Capital Corporation’s apartment project on the site of the Seventh-day Adventist Church site, Wahroonga Estate have been given the green light by Ku-ring-gai Council the plans were approved for 136 - 144 Fox Valley Road Render of the proposed apartment buildings at Wahroonga Estate Set to form an integral part of the regeneration of the 64.2-hectare site on Sydney’s North Shore 177 apartments will be delivered across four low-rise buildings 95 two-bedroom and 56 three-bedroom apartments will be delivered across the project with a new two lane access road set to be built as well providing an entry point to a shared basement The apartments will be located within the approved concept plan’s building envelope, just off Fox Valley Rd, with the DA approval coming 12 years after the State Government approved a Part 3A plan for the site, which included the expansion of the Sydney Adventist Hospital and a range of residential commercial and higher education developments The entire Wahroonga Estate is divided into five neighbourhoods and includes 31.4 hectares of environmental conservation land said the planning process was inclusive of the Council and community feedback to ensure the needs of the local area were met We carefully considered feedback from the community and made many amendments in response,” Hunter said “The collaborative approach we took with Council and the community ensured we are delivering a plan that meets the needs of the local community and this was evident in the amount of feedback received.”  A review of initial plans resulted in the reconfiguration of the residential development’s footprint along with the addition of landscaping and open space  “We are thrilled with the result and we are excited to bring this project to market in early 2023,” Hunter added The proceeds from the development will also unlock funding for reinvestment into facilities, new educational hubs and other community assets within the Wahroonga Estate precinct Established in 1991, the Australia-owned Capital Corporation established themselves amongst the Sydney development scene as one of the pioneers of the Norwest Business Park completing 47 buildings within the precinct “You can have a nice big backyard on a quiet street,” says Alex Mintorn of McGrath Wahroonga. “It’s safe for kids to go out roaming the streets on their bikes. They can walk to school and the village is the closest thing you’ll find to an English high street in Sydney.” Twenty kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, Wahroonga is a magnet for families with school-aged children. The leafy neighbourhood is renowned for its impressive range of education options, including Knox, Abbotsleigh and Wahroonga Public School, also known as The Bush School. Mintorn says this year’s work-from-home wave has shifted the demographics in Wahroonga. Traditionally, most of his entry-level and mid-level properties would go to out-of-area buyers from the lower north shore, inner west or eastern suburbs, while prestige homes were usually snapped up by people already living nearby. Over the past few months, the tables have turned at the top end of the market as buyers from different parts of Sydney have decided lifestyle trumps proximity to the CBD. “Because they’re working from home, they don’t need to be next to the city,” he says. “They’re moving out here to get a bigger yard, a change of pace and a change of lifestyle. They’re reprioritising how they live.” Schooling isn’t the only area in which Wahroonga residents are spoilt for choice. The suburb boasts green spaces galore. It’s a melting pot of architectural styles, too. Elegant Federation-era homes are concentrated east of the Pacific Highway. The suburb’s footprint spread north and west in the mid-1900s, delivering a swag of striking modernist designs, often fringed by bushland. More recently, older houses have been demolished to make way for high-end new residences. Near the highway, there’s been a surge in townhouse and apartment developments. “There’s so much variety and everyone is very house-proud,” Mintorn says. “There’s no bad street.” Wahroonga is sometimes referred to as the turnoff suburb for its position at the Sydney start of the M1 motorway to Newcastle. Pennant Hills Road also starts in Wahroonga. The new NorthConnex tunnel recently opened, linking the M1 at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills. Wahroonga station sits in the heart of the village, alongside an assortment of cafes, a supermarket, florist and specialty boutiques. The Butcher’s Block cafe is one of Wahroonga’s most successful culinary exports, having spread its industrial-chic wings to Granville and Barangaroo, too. Sydney’s largest private hospital is located in the suburb’s south. Angela Wilson grew up in Wahroonga and moved back to the suburb before this year’s lockdowns. Wilson runs an event company, Elite Events, and a property staging company, Billie Bloom Staging. She says she loves the neighbourhood’s proximity to the Central Coast. “I spend a lot of time at Avoca Beach, which is only an hour away,” Wilson says. “I’ve noticed a lot of people moving to the upper north shore this year to be closer to the Central Coast beaches. Wahroonga is by far the busiest I’ve ever seen it.” this home on a 1012-square-metre block is set over three levels including a generous deck overlooking the pool and entertaining zone The lush surrounds imbue the house with an air of tranquillity McGrath Wahroonga takes the home to auction with a guide of $1.6 million. This is probably not the page you’re looking for “It’s got a real English village feel to it, with its local shops and village atmosphere,” says David Walker, director at Ray White Turramurra-Wahroonga “There are a lot of character properties in the vicinity of the station and the village.” Wahroonga has architecturally noteworthy properties from a range of eras colonial revival and Federation bungalow styles The area is also a hotbed of mid-century modernism Water Street and Billyard Avenue are among the prettiest tree-lined streets in town Walker says the suburb is popular with families who want to be close to the neighbourhood’s excellent schools so there are big backyards with plenty of space for swimming pools Adults are catered for with a selection of wine bars “Things people feel like you only get closer to the city.” Wahroonga is 22 kilometres north-west of the central business district The express train to the city takes about 35 minutes There has also been a construction boom near the highway as rezonings have paved the way for apartment developments Carol Lockyer moved from Neutral Bay to Wahroonga three years ago when she was pregnant with her first child “We just wanted some space and some greenery and everything you need when you have a new family,” Lockyer says they have modernised their three-bedroom home while still retaining its 1920s charm “You drive through the streets of Wahroonga and you feel like you’ve stepped back in time I’ve spent a lot of time walking up and down the streets pushing a pram 23 Scullin Place There’s a lot to love about this single-storey L-shaped house with a spacious study that could even work as a fifth bedroom A covered deck near the pool is ideal for entertaining It’s headed for a June 8 auction through Chilton Real Estate 33 Wongalee Avenue Young families and downsizers are expected to take an interest in this full-brick home in a quiet pocket in the suburb’s south The floors and main bathroom have been updated There’s a $1.1 million-to-$1.2 million price guide for the June 20 auction, with Ray White Turramurra-Wahroonga leading the campaign. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe The Wahroonga price record on Sydney’s upper north shore is up for grabs with the listing of historic residence Redleaf which has joined the prestige market with a $17 million-$18 million guide Spanning almost 5000 square metres across four titles Redleaf was previously owned by Greta Moran The Moran family purchased Redleaf – built in the 1960s by English architect Howard Joseland – and oversaw an award-winning heritage restoration in the 1990s 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. The longtime Wahroonga home of the late controversial journalist Francis James THE long-time Wahroonga home of the late Australian journalist Francis James has failed to sell at auction when the only bidder raised his bid from the opening $3 million offer at the onsite auction where magpies warbled in the trees above SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE the five bedroom home is an original farmhouse built in the arts and craft style It was offered for sale by his 100 year old widow Luschwitz Real Estate Pymble agent John Luschwitz and Stephen Sales had offered an initial price guide of $3.8 million It was briefly listed for $659,000 in 1994 by his wife who has only recently moved into aged care Te Whare where encyclopedias lined the many bookcases James paid £5,950 in 1956 when he was the editor at The Anglican was most well known for being imprisoned in China accused of being a spy in 1969 ● MORE NEWS: SUBURBS WHERE YOU CAN RENT FOR CHEAPER ● MORE NEWS: THE MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN THE WORLD TO RENT ● MORE NEWS: WHERE CELEBRITIES ARE BUYING He spent four years in the prison before being expelled from the communist country after his old Canberra Grammar school friend It has been listed as a heritage item under the local council since 2015 Alterations and additions are permissible outback as the heritage listing relates to the facade As the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off in Sydney on Friday some prestige selling agents on the upper north shore were toasting a new house price record of $13 million for the district The timing of the Wahroonga house sale prompted local speculation that it marked the highest – and first – high-end sale during this year's annual lunar holiday celebration when prestige shoppers from China are known for visiting Australia Read MoreNSW residential propertyLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles A timeless classic known as ‘Wahroonga’s White House’ has sold at auction for the first time since it was built in 1968 Details of the result are being kept under wraps but it is understood a handful of buyers registered for the chance to buy MORE: Four rare hotels could fetch more than $60 million The property at 17B Billyard Ave They did not release a price guide for the property in the lead-up to the auction preferring to offer buyers a list of comparable sales Mr Luschwitz said it was an impossible property to offer a price guide on and an auction was the best and most transparent way to sell the property However the end result has been withheld at the request of the executors of the late owner’s estate The owner lived there until shortly before his death in hospital last year He was the last surviving member of his immediate family – his wife Mr Luschwitz told the North Shore Times when the property came to market “He (the owner) built it as a grand home 52 years ago and it is still a grand home today.” Industry sources have revealed the property sold under the hammer for well over $5 million The property is a feast of old-style Hollywood glamour with a mix of Rhode Island and Palm Springs thrown in the three-storey home has a lift and more than 1000sqm of internal living space The fully tiled pool is gas heated and there is a separate self-contained guesthouse in the grounds Other features include media room/home theatre Carrara marble Miele kitchen and eight-car garage and workshop Roseville has notched up some impressive sales results in the past 12 months The latest Market Trends report shows the suburb’s median house price has grown by 12.4 per cent to $2.81 million The median unit price in Roseville is now $1.055 million representing a 12-month growth rate of 22.7 per cent Low stock levels and strong demand are continuing to drive solid prices “There is still a lower volume of properties and it’s still pretty strong out there,” he said there are 33 properties for sale in Roseville at the moment – 20 of these are stand-alone houses and the remainder are apartments Among them is a renovated five-bedroom house on 1060sqm, at 16 Merlin St. It is due to go to auction on November 21 at 1.15pm Mr Farquhar and colleague Virginia Byrne have set a price guide of $3.8 million “It’s a beautiful home and great for a family,” Mr Farquhar said High quality updates and additions to the original 1930s home were completed this year Features include Carrara marble kitchen with island bench and butler’s pantry The grounds are designed by Myles Baldwin for privacy and include granite-paved terraces overlooking the new mosaic-tiled pool Lane Cove is another suburb where houses are tracking well in price growth The suburb’s median house sale price now sits at $2,352,500 which represents a 12-month price growth of 11.2 per cent Houses are in even shorter supply than in Roseville – according to realestate.com.au 22 of the 94 properties on the market are houses No. 66 Centennial Ave, Lane Cove The 1195sqm property is architecturally designed over a single level and spans an extraordinary 45 metres in length A pond separates the lounge and dining and a courtyard off the kitchen with edible herb garden beds vendors Rod Treadwell and Francie Chung call their ‘food court’ The property is due to go to auction on November 28 with a price guide of $3 million to $3.3 million SIGN UP HERE FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER the former director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales has listed her Wahroonga home Offers for the home close September 4 with McGrath agents Amanda Robertson and James Sutton MORE: Watmough buys back into the northern beaches Abstract artist sells grand Paddo terrace There’s an artist’s studio on the block of the artist couple who met at Winchester School of Art in England he held several positions at the National Art School where he introduced photography as a course From 1971 until 1977 he was as the Art Gallery of New South Wales “These were very enjoyable times in my life but being a full-time painter is the most fulfilling of all,’’ he recalled a few years before his 2013 death Peter and Ursula moved into the house designed for them by their architect friend plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows and a large studio An old persimmon tree and the blossoms on pear and plum trees in springtime inspired some of Peter’s paintings All three children went to art school including daughter Fabia Tory a 1901 federation home on Bourke Street in Launceston has had many lives in its long history All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt's a now a short-stay accomodation run by Launceston couple Anthony Crawford and Leeroy Gorman had fallen in love with Launceston's architecture and had hoped to buy an investment property here They searched for five years until they came upon Wahroonga which had been on the market for several years it had fallen into disrepair and had sat empty for years READ MORE: Terry's Shed having major impact for MND patients in Launceston Canberra is full of new builds and cookie-cutter homes and two were very taken by Launceston's well preserved streetscape of Federation homes and art deco buildings Leeroy Gorman and Anthony Crawford at Wahroonga "Living somewhere where all of the homes have a story to tell that history and eclectic mix of architecture in one town is really lovely and was something so different to where we came from in Canberra," Mr Crawford said They started restoring Wahroonga as soon as they bought it drawing on old photographs of the original house and expertise from Heritage Tasmania Mr Crawford said Wahroonga was significant because it would have been one of the first houses on Bourke Street READ MORE: 'It ripped her leg to pieces': Greyhound dead after dog attack The council sold a bluestone quarry in 1900 and the house would have been built between 1901 to 1905 by a man called Thomas Rawson The bluestone from that quarry is the same stone used to build Sacred Heart Church whose spire appears from one of house's bay windows One of the most significant residents of Wahroonga was Phyllis MacDonald who moved to Launceston from the mainland with her partner The spire of Sacred Heart seen through one of the windows Mr Crawford said Mrs MacDonald lived in Wahroonga from 1930 to 1970 "Phyllis sort of realised how difficult it was for women to move to a small town at that period and she started a club called the Ionian club," he said "It was a club specifically for ladies moving to Launceston wanting to meet other other ladies in town." What started as a social club in Launceston turned into club with chapters all of the world and for their 70th anniversary this year the Ionian club held their celebrations at Wahroonga where it all started READ MORE: 'I already knew it was gone': thousands lost to cryptocurrency scam Mrs MacDonald also ran a finishing school for girls "That's a a really significant part of the history of the house and something that people love to talk to us about which is their experience with Phyllis which is always a really positive one," Mr Crawford said Wahroonga on Bourke was on a former bluestone quarry Mr Gorman said: "We've really made some special friendships because of its significance and history." READ MORE: 'Right people' the priority as George Town return from recess Their dream is to collect enough photographs of the women at the finishing school and their debutante photos for an exhibition where former students could reminisce on early years and see how the house has transformed They said being a part of Launceston's history made them feel privileged and grateful particularly as Phyllis MacDonald was so connected to the community Their restoration work continues and both hope it will be a place to share with people who "appreciate history" and a "warm and atmospheric aesthetic." Our journalists work hard to provide local This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: Follow us on Google News: The Examiner Charmaine is a journalist at The Examiner. She's interested in social, political and environmental issues. Got a story? 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