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Issue 12 October 2017

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Offering... Fresh Places To Call Home

On 88 Heavenly Acres 15 mins from Noosa Beach

‘Cintamani’ 430 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah

Cintamani commands an incomparable Noosa dress circle location with an absolutely mesmerising panorama of Noosa Heads capturing the coastline north to Double Island Point, meandering waterways of the Noosa River and lakes dotting the valley floor below. A secure gated entry statement opens to a long private driveway wending its way through botanical gardens, welcoming you into the absolute splendour of this extraordinary 88 acre estate.

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6 ensuited bedrooms, study, ducted A/C Helipad & grand slam tennis court Separate staff quarters, cold room, buggy garage

Cinema, gym, aerobics studio, billiard/pool room Infinity edge lap pool, spa, BBQ pavilion

NOOSA’S HOME OF PRESTIGE PROPERTY

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Eric Seetoo 0419 757 570

5449 2500

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Offering... New Horizons

Noosa’s Number One In Grand Design Its indisputable. The jewel in the crown on Noosa Hill, with sweeping filtered water views is an Annette Warner-designed grand residence of unrivalled luxury on 1,320m2 of north facing elevated waterfront land.

The new build was born out of a desire to embrace nature and the alluring northerly aspect with its backdrop of Laguna Bay, Noosa River and the North Shore coastline, by cantilevering concrete beams, to effectively hover over the natural environment.

The entrance with its smoked European oak-framed pivot door and honed natural limestone floors from Oman, is reminiscent of a boutique hotel. Take the lift and note the two over-generous loggias which blur the indoors and out. Be overwhelmed by the organic fluidity, form and function, and the sense of serenity which is enhanced by the quality of natural light. Fall in love. Instantly.

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Web ID: 2803 Tom Offermann 0412 711 888

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Offering... New Horizons

North-facing Noosa Waters At It’s Best

33 Masthead Quay, Noosa Waters

With a resort feel throughout and signature design elements of stone, glass, polished timber floors and curved walls this north-facing waterfront residence at Noosa Waters is truly the height of luxury.

The ground floor has lofty ceilings and you can drink in the expansive views across the canal from the generous open plan dining and living areas.

Upstairs are four bedrooms and d three bathrooms. The master suite has a spa, raked ceilings and bi-folds opening to a balcony and water views. The guest suite has a balcony looking over the pool. Two more bedrooms share a family bathroom.

The residence flows beautifully, is perfect for entertaining and located in a quiet cul-de-sac of Noosa Waters, recognised by many as one of Australia’s premier waterfront housing precincts.

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5449 2500

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Offering... New Horizons

Noosa's Ultimate Waterfront Address

29-31 Wyuna Dr, Noosaville

Rated HIA Queensland home of the year for 2014, this Paul Clout designed & built home graces over 800m of luxury living. The home is designed to capture the imagination & explores the limits of engineering & design. The structural elements are predominantly concrete & steel to allow for extensive spans & gravity defying cantilevers. These materials are embellished with complex timber, stone & glass details displaying quality workmanship. The result is an expansive home with vibrant appeal that enables seamless integration of indoor & outdoor through internal courtyards & an interlaced pool & pond design.

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• 1228m land size, over 45m of river frontage • Self-contained caretaker wing

• Sparkling 25m infinity lap pool • Two boat jetties

NOOSA’S HOME OF PRESTIGE PROPERTY

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Web ID: 2656 John Dover 0412 714 404

5449 2500

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Contents Editor’s letter

Cubberla Homestead, Queensland, page 28

Hyams hideaway, noosa Hill waterfront, daylesford charmer

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Pittwater real estate has attained a new level of sophistication

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the humble brick is morphing into a thing of beauty

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inventive marketing of new york properties is spruiking lifestyle

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Home owners are digging deep to maximise space and value

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Equestrian estates are attracting families with niche needs

in the wa capital, prestige properties have been quietly changing hands

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buyers are clamouring for a berth on the ever-changing waterfront

the off-the-plan city penthouse market is soaring to new heights

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art in venice, space in chelsea, and keith richards’ manhattan pad

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a malvern home built in the 20s was influenced by walter burley griffin

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troy tindill, founder of design concept company vEla

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Editor turi condon Contributing editor jonathan chancellor Interiors editor david meagher Art director shireen nolan Writers rosanne barrett Elizabeth redman joel robinson milanda rout Penny durham Chief sub editor deirdre livolsi Picture editor christine westwood Advertising frankie lipman gosh kattel

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o n t H E c o v E r the view from Pittwater House in clareville, a pavilion-style home designed by louise nettleton and built in 2011 amid zen-like gardens

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i often look at a home from the street and wonder what is behind the front door. but have you ever wondered what’s underneath? rosanne barrett finds theatres, car elevators, the expected wine cellar, and an unexpected kids “giant toy box” where a hidden floor in a melbourne home creates another layer. surging property prices are increasingly prompting owners to use every bit of space, including what is under their homes. with strict limits on height, burrowing down may the last resort when owners want to expand. in our cover story, jonathan chancellor finds the weekender is very much back in vogue. sydney’s beautiful Pittwater has re-emerged as a favoured location for both family homes and for those looking for a luxurious weekender where they can find stunning views, privacy and plenty of boating facilities if they prefer sailing to the surf. the old waterfront shacks have nearly disappeared, with the suburb record sitting at $20 million. from laid-back waterfronts we move to the new inner-city skyscrapers, with sydney and melbourne competing for the highest-priced penthouse. the record was set last year when an off the plan penthouse in sydney’s opera residences at circular Quay sold for $27 million. now, writes joel robinson, new projects have seen asking prices step up another level, with an ambitious $40 million price tag for the penthouse in the proposed muse apartment project in melbourne. meanwhile jamie durie turns to design, crediting iconic architect frank lloyd wright with reinventing a material that has worked well in los angeles – and globally – and one that he believes helped give the city a little more soul. wright believed america should have its own brick, not one borrowed from Europe, and created a series of textile concrete blocks with indigenous motifs and patterns still seen in some of his la designs. in our interiors section, Penny durham writes about a project in sydney’s mosman where the site had a chequered history, with previous owners failing to build there. However, the new modernist mansion – for which a view expert was engaged to make the most of the harbour-to-heads expanse – has lived up to the location’s promise. we hope you enjoy this edition of Mansion.

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A Vantage Point Like No Other

For Sale

Inspect

2808/127 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW

Expressions of Interest

By appointment

Acclaimed New York architect Aya Maceda has transformed this 292m2 two-storey penthouse within the prestigious ‘Highgate Apartments’ into a breathtaking contemporary showpiece. Commanding an awe-inspiring harbour and city panorama, this haven of space and light enjoys a dress-circle location near Barangaroo.

Exceptional resort facilities, smart home automation, vast living space and a state of the art entertainer’s kitchen make it a magnificent inner city offering.

Contact Darren Curtis 0406 761 840

Travis Reeve 0414 347 713

Martin Ross 0404 984 984

Tim Breckell 0411 731 133

Luxury

sydneysiders love summers at Hyams beach, 200km from the city, where the white sands are one of the south coast’s biggest drawcards. only 15 houses line the beach, and they’re rarely offered for sale.

Exclusive cyrus street, which fronts the beach, has just secured a record $3.5 million result, through south coast properties agent craig mcintosh. the brand new home, only completed in June, was built by tim clout. it has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large front deck, covered walkways and a swimming pool. the property traded at $1.7 million in 2014 as a vacant 880sq m land parcel. mcintosh suggests the home would have excellent holiday rental potential, with comparable properties in Hyams beach generating more than $110,000 per annum in income. the previous top sale on cyrus street was 10 years ago when Elandra, a seven-bedroom home seven doors along, fetched $3.44 million.

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Just the ticket wunulla and wolseley roads command the limelight when it comes to point piper prestige home sales, but higher in the dress circle are wyuna road and wentworth street. western sydney wanderers co-owner paul lederer and his wife Eva have listed their John suttor-designed home on wyuna. they bought it in 1992 for $2.8 million from businessman charles scarf and his wife maria, who moved to wentworth street and had michael suttor update their home. laing + simmons double bay agent bart doff is marketing the lederers’ home for a november 1 auction, with $16 million to $17 million price guidance. on two levels, it has four bedrooms, four marble bathrooms, two kitchens, a home cinema, a wine cellar and a heated pool. outdoor terraces look out over rose bay and shark island, with views to Vaucluse and manly. the point piper harbourfront record stands at the $61.8 million paid for altona last year, with non-waterfront prices hitting $39.9 million in 2015 when mandalay sold on the hillside.

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kharkov in bellevue Hill, which dates from 1914, has been transformed into an artful 21st century home. architectural firm collins and turner has juxtaposed the classic with the avant-garde, starting from the beresford road entry. a striking cantilevered frameless glass lift set in an exposed sandstone cliff wall leads to the five-bedroom home, which was modernised in 2012. there are a number of formal living areas, and the lounge has a gas marble fireplace and interiors restored by designer donald campbell. retractable glass doors open to stone-paved terraces with harbour views, while the attic retreat takes in bondi. an 18m lap pool comes with a bronze and black cabana, and there is an outdoor kitchen, shower pod and mirrored periscope skylight. alison coopes at agency by alison coopes has the listing.

A new waterfront home on Natasha Avenue at Noosa Hill has been cleverly designed by Annette Warner to take in as much of its inland Sunshine Coast surroundings as possible.

It has effectively been built on concrete beams to hover over the tropical natural environment of Laguna Bay and the Noosa River.

Set on a 1320sq m parcel, it has a private lift, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two loggias. The dining space overlooks a plunge pool and sun deck.

The home is being marketed by Tom Offermann at Offermann Real Estate, who says it is among the most exquisitely designed houses he has taken to market in Noosa.

Its $6.25 million asking price will comfortably double the street record, set when the same property sold for $2.8 million in 2003, well ahead of the new build.

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Coastal haven a capricorn coast headland retreat overlooking keppel bay and Great keppel island has been listed with $15 million-plus hopes. mount Haven estate at Emu park, 50km east of rockhampton and 660km north of brisbane, has two homes on its 80ha oceanfront parcel. one sits on the higher plateau commanding views over the ocean, the other on the lower plateau. savills Gold coast agents christopher Jones and wayne Holmes are handling the offering, which comes with approval potential for tourism ventures or a retirement community. “there is no doubt that mount Haven offers one of the most significant opportunities to own a large parcel of remarkable australian coastline,” Jones says.

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a Gold coast home at paradise waters that was updated in 2015 by architect iain Halliday has been listed for sale.

John Houston, executive chairman and founder of asX-listed tech company Ypb Group, and wife Frances brought in Halliday to oversee the extensive refurbishment. the sydney-based couple had been prepping the four-bedroom home for their future permanent residence before business commitments intervened. set on the commodore drive dress circle in the paradise waters estate, the palatial three-level waterfront residence features two studies, a rooftop-level gym and a home theatre. a hotel-style swimming pool with bar and cabana sit in a landscaped alfresco area. the home offers direct access to the broadwater, with a private pontoon, boatshed and ramp. christie’s international agent martin ross is marketing it with michael kollosche of kollosche prestige agents. they’re asking $7.95 million.

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Elegant Showpiece in a Prime Harbourside Position 178 Hopetoun Avenue, Vaucluse, NSW Architect designed by Michael Suttor less than 20 years ago, this opulent family home is set to a glistening Sydney Harbour backdrop and exudes timeless elegance.

Cascading over three levels all with an indoor/outdoor flow, the home is characterised by grand proportions, light filled interiors and resort style living. This contemporary masterpiece occupies a premier position featuring 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a 9 car garage with dual street access only footsteps to Gibson’s beach. It’s enviably located within a stroll to historic Watsons Bay and convenient to vibrant Rose Bay and the iconic waves of Bondi Beach.

For Sale

Inspect

Expressions of Interest

By appointment

Contact Ken Jacobs 0407 190 152

Elliott Placks 0402 149 917

Luxury

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Height of indulgence

Quaint country cottages outside capital cities are becoming more popular. they’re typically timber, and usually within an hour or so from town, which allows owners to visit most weekends. recently the daylesford cottage of david bromley, one of australia’s most successful artists, and his fashion designer wife Yuge was snapped up in just 17 days. the early 1900s dwelling, which had a price guide of $1.7 million, was a character-filled family retreat displaying the couple’s creative touch. the bromleys bought the sevenbedroom home in 2013. it was sold

by Hockingstuart daylesford agent nathan skewes. daylesford, 110km north-west of melbourne, sits in the foothills of the Great dividing range in Victoria and is well known for its historic cottages.

Goodman House, an 1890s residence relocated to camp street from nearby Hepburn springs around 100 years ago, sold recently for $1.41 million. the grand 1860s two-storey trophy home mount stuart House sold earlier this year for $2 million, as did italian Hill, one of Victoria’s finest private garden estates, for a record $2.05 million.

the penthouse atop the Highgate apartments in sydney’s historic millers Point has been listed for sale. the 290sq m, two-storey penthouse fitted with smart home automation has been transformed by acclaimed new York architect aya maceda. according to maceda, the design pushes the open plan idea where walls are broken down across the entire entertainment floor. the apartment has a harbour and city panorama from its series of terraces.

“Views are strategically revealed through the sequence of spaces, from the framed view of the opera House at the foyer, the harbour panorama

from the living spaces, the bridge seen through the glazed fireplace and the reflections of the opera House on surfaces as you turn your back to get a drink at the bar, to the expansive views from the bed and the shower,” maceda says. the upper level has three ensuited bedrooms, the master with its own dressing room. christie’s international agent darren curtis is marketing the 28th-floor apartment with travis reeve of Vanguarde. the price guide is $13 million to $14 million. last year, business council of australia president Grant king and his wife Jenny paid $6.25 million for the two-level penthouse next door.

Iluka, a luxury holiday rental on Queensland’s Hamilton Island, has been listed for sale at $4.25 million. The residence was designed by leading Whitsundays architect Chris Beckingham, with the brief that it should accommodate two families. The property has five bedrooms, two separate lounges and even two outdoor showers.

The infinity-edge black pool looks like a billabong.

It fetches up to $1900 a night in peak season and is booked out for the next three months. During Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, a minimum eight-night stay reaps around $16,000. Wayne Singleton at Hamilton Island Real Estate is marketing the property as the ultimate in luxury and privacy.

Beckingham, a Buddhist architect, also designed the Whitsundays’ largest mansion. It spans two amalgamated blocks next door to the late Beatle George Harrison’s former holiday home.

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‘Redhall’, an historic Federation estate

For Sale

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Prominent 4,915m² landholding, Wahroonga NSW

Expressions of Interest

By appointment Wednesday and Saturday 10:00-10:45am

One of Wahroonga’s most significant 1900’s estates and largest landholdings, Redhall is a grand, meticulously preserved two-storey Federation manor nestled amid lovingly tended grounds with a pool and tennis court. Held by just two prominent families, the home accomadates up to seven bedrooms and a multitude of living spaces. Just 400m to the village and station, it offers some scope for modernisation and possible subdivision (STCA).

Contact Darren Curtis 0406 761 840

Martin Ross 0404 984 984

TIMELESS

When superior vision meets attention to detail, exceptional things happen as evidenced by this extraordinary Queenslander on 2,655m2 in beautiful Taringa.

TARINGA 19 Goldsbrough Road

INSPECT Saturday 10:30 – 11:15am

The original home, circa 1920, was fully renovated in 2011. The aim was to retain every classic feature while uplifting the home to meet the demands of modern day living. These generous north-east facing decks overlook beautiful established gardens and the bush surrounds. A full size tennis court and in-ground pool encourage family fun for all ages. The fully equipped kitchen features a collection of designer Miele, ILVE and Liebherr appliances and butler’s pantry. There are six large bedrooms serviced by four immaculate bathrooms. Beyond the home, the spoils of this sought-after suburb are at your fingertips.

6 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR

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AUCTION Saturday 18 November 2pm, on-site

Ann-Karyn Fraser 0419 708 094 PLC-OP3731_MN_A

WATERMARK Encompassing 494m2 of expansive living space, this sub-penthouse occupies an entire floor in the riverfront Watermark Residences, a coveted residential enclave.

KANGAROO POINT 901/21 Pixley Street

INSPECT Call for inspection times

A sweeping open plan layout across this single level design incorporates an extensive use of glass to create a constant visual connection with the commanding views. This unhindered floor plan along with the extra large balconies encourage an entertainer’s lifestyle with a stylish backdrop for all occasions. Wide hallways from the entryway evoke a sense of prestige and provide a fantastic blank canvas to display your curated artworks.

A collection of quality kitchen appliances are fitted including an integrated Miele dishwasher and Liebherr fridges and freezers. Renowned for its luxury resident amenities this superb lifestyle property is close to the ferry, bike paths, walking tracks and major bus lines with direct routes to the city.

4 BED 3 BATH 4 CAR + SHARED POOL

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FOR SALE By Negotiation

Matthew Hackett 0407 761 071 PLC-OP3731_MN_B

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PENINSULA drEAmS Once a laid-back enclave combining the attractions of bushland and water, Pittwater is now a magnet for discerning buyers seeking stylish homes and upmarket amenities pittwater’s prestige property market recently saw the sale of one of its most impressive trophy homes. cooinda, set on Avalon’s exclusive Stokes point, sold for close to $13 million. offered by LJ Hooker mona Vale selling agent Lachlan Elder, it stands as pittwater’s highest sale since 2003. cooinda’s buyer, builder Robert Yazbek, has signalled that he will use it as his weekender. but Elder notes that in the current digital age weekends are getting much longer for his prestige buyers: “The old Friday night to Sunday afternoon weekenders are becoming Thursday to Tuesday nowadays – and why not, I say.”

Looking out to palm beach and beyond towards Lion Island, the five-bedroom home has been transformed by architect Rosalie Stollery since it traded for $6.5 million in 2006.

Stollery says the design emerged from the location itself, where water laps over sandstone and against the sandstone sea wall. The elements were borrowed and extended into the house. ponds encircle the home, a huge wet edge pool appears to flow into pittwater and the house sits on a sandstone podium.

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Opposite: The view from the 1960s house in Avalon designed by Doug Snelling. This page: The home’s living area (top) and the pool

The sloping 1630sq m parcel leads down to a 30m frontage with a sandy beachfront, boatshed and sheltered deep-water berthing.

Elder says top-end buyers look for aspect, access, quality, privacy, value and boating facilities. The sellers had kept a 20.3m boat, choosing sailing over the surf.

Shacks no more. The unsophisticated pittwater of the past is fast fading, though a remaining Riverview Road, Avalon, cottage is being marketed as a rare opportunity due to its prized 1160sq m parcel.

Riverview Road had the first hint of a mega-mansion transformation in the 60s when a vast home designed by douglas Snelling, one of the most accomplished interpreters of california modern design, was built for the late office construction tycoon Arthur Little. The Tiki-style home is now up for sale at $13 million through Ray white agent noel nicholson.

The home was first sold in 1993 at $2 million and most recently sold for $9.65 million in 2006. Set in tropical gardens on a 4200sq m parcel, it has a billiard room with bar opening to a central terrace with pool that overlooks the water. There’s also a 3000-bottle cellar.

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down by the water is a rare three-berth boathouse with bathroom and kitchenette. the jetty can accommodate a 21m vessel. the rising costs of mooring boats at a yacht club or marina is motivating buyers to look for a waterfront with a berth and jetty. there’s a likelihood that the nearby 1915 cottage, which has been coveted by passing boaties for the past 10 decades, could see a jetty installed, according to lJ Hooker avalon beach agents andrew mappin and david watson. it stands as the last remaining undeveloped site among top-end stokes Point residences. offered with plans drawn up by architect drew Heath, it has a price guide of $3.4 million to $3.7 million. marara, marketed as Pittwater’s largest deep waterfront, has $25 million hopes through unique Estates agent nicolette van wijngaarden and lJ Hooker agents david watson and claudio marcolongo. overlooking careel bay, the 12,685sq m holding with 119m of sandy beach has been listed by Peter Higgins, co-founder of broker mortgage choice. He bought the property on cabarita road, avalon, for $15 million in 2003 then added another block costing $3.2 million. it was priced at $40 million in 2010. the property is for sale for only the second time in 80 years. it comes with a bungalow dating back to the ownership of gynaecologist sir Herbert schlink, who died in 1962. His wife, gynaecologist meg mulvey, died in 2001. the couple had met in 1945, when bertie was 62 and meg 28. He was chairman of the royal Prince alfred Hospital for 28 years from 1934, and founder of the royal australasian college of surgeons. they were knockabout times attracting the likes of australian actor chips rafferty. He had a deep waterfront bushland retreat at lovett bay that still comes with rafferty’s display wall near a barbecue made from his leftover beer bottles. accessible only by water, laffing waters, home of rafferty (otherwise known as John Goffage) and his wife Ellen dates back to the late 1940s when the rugged movie star paid £1205 for the land and built the home amid towering gums. the now modernised residence, set on an expanded 2538sq m block, last sold in 2015 for $3.25 million through agent deborah cullen. the buyers, from the inner west, secured their boat licence immediately after signing the contract. but some are just content to secure a Pittwater cameo outlook rather than a prized position on the water’s edge. many do this from Palm beach and whale beach, looking west into the setting sun.

Facing over Pittwater is a classic beach-style home built in 2016 on bynya road with gardens designed by landscape architect Julian brady of site design. on three levels, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home has views across Pittwater from its heated pool and several balconies and terraces.

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The rising costs of mooring boats at a yacht club or marina is motivating buyers to look for a waterfront with a berth and jetty. But some are just content to secure a Pittwater cameo outlook rather than a prized position on the water’s edge

From top: 1915 cottage on Riverview Road;. Pittwater House at Clareville; the view from Bynya Road, Palm Beach.

christie’s international agent ken Jacobs has the listing in conjunction with lJ Hooker Palm beach agent Peter robinson, with $6 million to $6.5 million expectations. offshore properties – at lovett, taylors and Elvina bays – are typically weekenders sought by those who want to feel the spray in their face as they make the trek. Elder notes that some secure similar prices to those on the mainland but spend longer on the market.

Pittwater House on Hudson Parade, clareville, designed by louise nettleton, remains for sale, having been first listed mid last year. built in a pavilion style with grand open-air spaces to maximise light, ventilation and the water views, it is set in 1400sq m of Zen-like gardens among central sandstone courtyards. the five-bedroom residence, built on the level block in 2011, comes with a waterside west wing, with the kitchen, dining and living rooms, which were part of the footprint of the original building. lJ Hooker Palm beach agent michael king is marketing the home. “they built it to retire to,” he says. “obviously it is a property that could suit multiple age groups, both families and retirees.” the quickly sold cooinda sits just two doors down from Pittwater’s record-holder Finisterre, the 7000sq m waterfront estate that sold for around $20 million in 2002 to the late winemaker and sailing enthusiast bob oatley. rosemount wines’ founding patriarch and his wife Valerie bought the rendered 1920s house from beer baron descendant John toohey and his wife, anne. the sale ranked as sydney’s third-highest residential sale behind the much celebrated harbourside homes altona at Point Piper and boomerang at Elizabeth bay.

Finisterre had previously traded in 1981 for $1.66 million when sold by lady Gladys Humphreys, the widow of channel ten chairman sir kenneth Humphreys, who had paid $231,735 in 1976. the top end of the market has stuck close to sydney prestige market movements, says christie’s international agent ken Jacobs. “when all is averaged out, the ebbs and flows would fit reasonably close to sydney prestige market movements,” he says. “the main market remains family homes, with a mix of weekenders and buyers securing a home with a view to retirement now or in the future.” mcGrath avalon agent Jonathan Fletcher – currently marketing boatanica, a deep waterfront home in clareville designed by architect richard cole – says he’s increasingly receiving inquiries from successful entrepreneurs aged 40-plus who live locally and abroad.

He says the Hudson Parade home fits their demands for blending modern and natural themes to create a relaxed resort lifestyle. set on 1300sq m, the four-bedroom residence with home office features expanses of glass that open to the entertaining areas. the listing has $10 million hopes, having cost $7 million-plus to construct.

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WORLDCLASS One of Brisbane’s most iconic homes, this timeless waterfront estate is poised on nearly 2,000m2, with a deepwater mooring and private pontoon.

RABY BAY 5 Grenoble Place

INSPECT Call for inspection times

Showcasing the finest craftsmanship, this indulgent home offers 12,000 square feet of remarkable finishes across two levels. This unparalleled position captures panoramic bay views. A collection of versatile living areas both formal and casual make up the lower level, culminating in a seamless transition to waterfront outdoor entertaining spaces. The state-of-the-art kitchen welcomes the chef of the home with in-laid mahogany cabinetry, stone benchtops and butler’s pantry. An exquisite home cinema, an American style mahogany paneled office, a gym overlooking the tiled pool, wine cellar, steam room, and so much more complete this amazing residence.

5 BED 6 BATH 5 CAR + POOL

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing 20 November

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Brick renaissance to say architect Frank lloyd wright was prolific is a dramatic understatement. to start a design career at the age of 19 and produce such challenging material, with so much visual amplification in such dull surroundings, displayed an unparalleled talent for distilling, then mimicking, mother nature’s portfolio. but at the turn of the century, lloyd wright’s courage, coupled with an undisputed arrogance, made his body of work truly iconic. when i first started living in los angeles 10 years ago, i found it an empty city driven by narcissism – a multicultural stew seasoned with broken dreams and filled with plywood/stucco houses on flying red carpets. i decided to set out on a mission to dig a little deeper, scratch away the candy-apple nail polish and search for a potential architectural soul to this city. and i discovered a forgotten wealth of soulful design history delivered by someone who could only be described as the James brown of la’s architectural history. a handful of wealthy silver-screen thespians, and the suits who supported them, were willing to let wright and his colleagues experiment with medium and form in ways never attempted before, leaving behind a labyrinth of design that was suffocated by the indulgent lava of the eighties.

Even at the beginning of his career, it wasn’t enough for wright to work with the common brick used by his peers. it was his natural

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instinct to innovate and improve not just the shapes we live in and the way they make us feel, but the materials we create them with, so that the inhabitant is visually seduced by every detail. wright believed america should have its own brick and that it should not be borrowed from someone else’s culture. the americas have a deep history that at the time had not been translated into or architecturally represented in 20th century us suburbia. Had Pleasantville lost its way in the push for mod-con living? did the industrial revolution cloud homeowners’ ability to explore their heritage? wright’s idea was to change all that, and he created a series of textile concrete blocks that proudly displayed iconic indigenous american motifs and designs. they were as beautiful on the outside as they were on the inside. imagine this: just five years into his career, in 1923, wright built a house with no frames using a brick that could allow light and air to flow through the dwelling when needed. it offered incredible thermal and acoustic qualities, possessed surprising compactible and tensile engineering benefits, and had a finish dressed and ready for both interior and exterior use.

He then went on to experiment with stained glass window designs as well as furniture, providing truly 360-degree service. some called his practice controlling, even arrogant, as it left clients no room to add their own touches.

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Far left: Frank Lloyd Wright’s textile block Millard House, known as La Miniatura.

Main picture: The grand hallway of Wright’s Ennis House.

Top: Two contemporary examples of decorative brick,

by Architects EAT (left) and James Russell Architect (right).

Bottom right: Exterior of Ennis House.

wright would be pleased to know that there is something of a brick and breezeblock renaissance taking place, following on from renewed interest in all things mid-century. architects are having a field day, playing with various styles of decorative bricks and breeze blocks, creating transparency and translucency within the built form. breeze blocks used en masse look phenomenal, like a lace veil, softening the hard face of architecture and casting dappled light and geometric shadows.

How did the humble brick morph into a versatile and artistic design material? contemporary brick products are very much focused on style and elegance, uniting form and function in an array of colours, shapes, textures and finishes. there is a definite movement in architecture towards exploring innovation in building surfaces and the way materials can be ornamental and decorative. they are being reinvented as more versatile and dual purpose. it’s another way to infuse creativity, self-expression and individual style into our dwellings. so many other attributes of this form of construction work not just for the australian climate, but globally. we need to open our minds to using this type of product in various ways – for structural walls, feature walls, indoor/outdoor finishes, fences, free-draining retaining walls. You name it, it’s all good. we have been conditioned to walk on polished concrete and live within finely plastered walls, but there’s something about the warmth, the patterns, the play of light and shadow, the ventilation and the rugged, tactile nature that these textile blocks, breeze blocks and contemporary bricks deliver that can’t be replicated in any other medium. it’s one that deserves to be used with courage and abundance today. we need to look to our past to uncover some of the thoughtful design our previous masters spent time considering rather than always resorting to the fast and furious temporary systems we are faced with today. scot ZimmErman; JamEs coombE; tobY scott

i admire his passion and his thoughtful approach as he considered every detail on behalf of owners. the textile blocks that were created and then used in just four iconic homes in la were, as i see it, his greatest unsung heroes. they’re now mimicked all over the world – including by me. From a practical point of view, moulding these blocks out of concrete means that any shape, density, or engineering requirement can be accommodated from the start and then replicated for all to enjoy worldwide. intelligent design shared with a generous spirit and intention is the only way to true progression. the millard House, affectionately called la miniatura as it was quite a small, vertically designed format, is one of my favourites. i admit i had a secret obsession with purchasing this house and shamefully, after two years of hesitation, i was gazumped by another alien who recognised its hidden value. the storer House is another gem. Perched just above sunset boulevard in Hollywood Hills west, it is now owned by the creators of mel Gibson’s Lethal Weapon franchise, which pulled big numbers back in the 90s before netflix was born. the house boasts custom windows, and both permeable and solid blocks – some of them backlit on even the front gate to show off the material’s inherent diversity.

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Main image: The Dakota building on Central Park West. Top: Penthouse with expansive outdoor entertaining space.

Below: Basketball star Allan Armonk’s home has a court that can host large events

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Try before you buy with the ever-increasing number of multi-million dollar properties for sale in new york, as in other global cities, buyers are becoming more discerning. the challenge of differentiating one property from another has given rise to several new marketing techniques. Evening champagne and caviar onsite events are giving way to inventive subliminal marketing techniques intended to simulate the lifestyle experience each property offers. yoga classes are being held in a property’s yoga/meditation room to showcase the amenity offerings. sponsors of new developments are distributing free tickets to shakespeare in the Park events – the park being within a property’s direct view. and newly released movies are being shown in a residence’s screening room, with one developer unabashedly featuring a film in which several scenes were actually shot at the property. this approach relies heavily on co-branding opportunities with production companies, yoga studios, private jet companies and art dealers. the focus is on selling a lifestyle rather than just the property itself. new condominiums are also offering exclusive concierge services and a focus on the wellness amenities that are

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important to millennial buyers. it’s no longer just the name architect or top designer – the lifestyle strategist is being offered to would-be buyers as a key player in the project’s development team. we host presentations for invited guests at the properties we are showcasing so our clients gain a deeper sense of its unique features, along with a broad print and online media campaign to get prospective buyers in the door. we have also hosted dozens of private lecture events featuring illustrious guest speakers discussing cutting-edge topics of interest, such as advances in western medicine through the incorporation of age old Eastern practices, and the future of wellbeing and healing techniques.

Providing added value to people’s lives is what differentiates a property from the competition. we have recently sold several properties with this approach – and the fall season is just beginning.

Dolly Lenz heads New York-based Dolly Lenz Real Estate and last year sold more than $US500 million worth of luxury US and international homes. dollylenz.com

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Exceptional clifftop hideaway Campbells Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Behind the enigmatic frontage of this 3665m2 property lies an exquisite Oriental-inspired paradise. A private world of luxury and tranquillity with sweeping gulf views.

Crafted to an exceptional standard, the home features herringbone parquet floors, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, high timber-beamed ceilings, superb lighting and central air conditioning. Formal and family living spaces open to a courtyard with rock garden, swimming pool and self-contained cabana (with sauna and wine cellar), making entertaining so enjoyable. Additional spaces include a study area, home theatre and library area and the four bedrooms all have ensuite bathrooms.

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Private access to the beach is by cable car (inclinator), or stairs.

10 minute drive to Takapuna, with cafes and restaurants.

Second office off the large 4 car garage has room for a gym.

High value chattels are available to be sold with the home.

Do not settle for ordinary when a sensational heaven awaits.

Kash Srini +64 27 293 2204 k.srini@barfoot.co.nz Barfoot & Thompson Beach Haven +64 9 482 5428 For sale by negotiation www.barfoot.co.nz/605368

what lies beneath Building underground is fast becoming the new way for owners of prestige homes to add space as well as value story by rosa nn E Ba r r Et t

From the street, it is a picturesque and unobtrusive home in the sought-after sydney harbourside suburb of rose Bay. But what lies beneath is an entire storey with 150sq m of living space – equivalent to the average area of a mid-century australian suburban home – that includes a full home theatre and enough garaging for at least eight cars. around the country, prestige homes that may seem like standard residences conceal hidden depths: an 8000-bottle cellar tucked away behind the entryway; a car lift and garage beneath the front lawn; even a false floor that acts as a giant, residence-wide toy-storage zone. australia’s sky-high property prices are increasingly prompting homeowners to capitalise on their existing land area and make the most of all their available options to maximise living space – and that means burrowing down. renovations are expected to grow to more than 40 per cent of australia’s building industry by 2020 and residents in the nation’s most valuable suburbs are choosing to build under the homes they already know and love.

Builder david moses, whose company Horizon Habitats undertook the rose Bay build, says homeowners choose to excavate because they are limited in the number of storeys they can create above ground. “sydney has just unbelievable property prices, so everyone is trying to get as much house as they can on the block of land they own to maximise the utility,” moses says. “any square metre of Vaucluse and Bellevue and rose Bay, any square metre you can get, people want to build. You’re pretty limited on how high you can go, so you’ve got to go down.

“Hiding things underground needs careful planning and foresight to make that habitable space habitable for the long term.”

He says the rose Bay home was built around the garaging requirement – the Porsche-loving owners needed space for eight vehicles and a car lift to allow access – and the remaining three levels were built around that base. “it’s not just somewhere you park your car,” says moses. “[the owner] is a collector of all things Porsche. He was looking for a garage, but also in the garage, collects a lot of memorabilia. there is also the home theatre.” above the surface, the steep and wide block accommodated a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home. the ground floor spills out to a swimming pool and entertaining area that flows from the openplan kitchen and dining area. another major underground project, in sydney’s Bellevue Hill, was also driven by a garaging problem. the solution was to dig underneath the garden to create a new garage and turntable for the cars, then build a roof over the garage, and replace and re-landscape the garden. although the digging creates multi-storey residences, moses says the $50,000 to $80,000 price of an elevator is a costeffective way of linking areas in the home – in terms of a renovation, the cost is up to $10,000 per square metre. in Victoria, the mills house by austin maynard architects extended an inner-city melbourne weatherboard terrace to create more light and expand the storage space to hide the mess generated by a busy home with a child. the result is a three-bedroom, twostorey home with a hidden floor that functions as a “giant toy box”.

Project architect natalie miles says eschewing wall cupboards for 450mm of underfoot storage provided not only room to hide clutter but also returned space to the width of the terrace home. “we were able to use it to define the spaces without dividing them up with walls or cabinetry,” she says. “that new floor level 26

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Opposite page: The belowground level of a Rose Bay home includes a theatre and garaging for eight cars.

Above and left: Mia Casa on Bribie Island has a wine cellar that flows out to a living area.

Clockwise from right: The extension created for a home in Melbourne added toy storage space that doubles as bench seating for adults

creates the toy storage box from the space. There is a sunken living room by removing the toy box.” north of Brisbane on the sculpted grounds of Bribie Island, mia Casa was built over 180 pylons driven into the sands. The southeast Queensland home was the state’s master Builders’ Association house of the year. Spread over 2000sq m, the mancorp-built property includes an 8000-bottle wine cellar tucked away under the stairs. mancorp owner mark Forster says that in keeping with its airy “resort-style living” brief, the cellar flows out to an openplan living area where the owners can entertain while looking out across the waters of Pumicestone Passage.

“It’s very liveable – it’s typical Queensland,” he says.

In the Sydney suburb of Chippendale, Smart design Studio transformed an industrial block into a 1200sq m private home of soaring pre-cast concrete and brick. Underneath the light, airy Indigo Slam – home of gallery owner Judith neilson – is a brick cellar with the capacity for 1400 bottles. With its arched vaulted brick ceilings, it offers a warm and discrete alternative to the expansive spaces of the main home.

Project architect nicole Leuning says they saw it as “something that would be very dark and subterranean and a contrast to the main living spaces. It feels like a traditional, almost church-like space.”

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or serious horse lovers, living in the inner city and driving out to the countryside for regular riding practice can become a chore. when families have children who are keen equestrians, it can make more sense to move out to an acreage where luxurious residences on grand grounds are complemented by top-class horse facilities.

Equestrian estates around the country offer stables, paddocks and arenas alongside spacious family homes, but the best properties can be tightly held. now, as the melbourne cup approaches, a number of lifestyle properties well equipped for equestrian pursuits have hit the market. spring is often a busy season for trading expansive estates when the gardens look their best, sydney sotheby’s international realty agent Harriet France says. as a horse rider herself, she knows equestrian estates can be a niche market. Buyers – whether pleasure riders, or competitors in dressage or showjumping – need to appreciate the costs involved. “someone who just wanted to be close to the beaches and have a bit of space might not need

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the extravagance of arenas,” France says. “It’s quite a bespoke build.”

France is marketing a five-acre (2ha) equestrian estate in duffys Forest on Sydney’s northern fringe, around 20km from the cbd, by expressions of interest. She says it is rare for a property such as this to be available so close to the city. It includes a five-bedroom home with 25m pool, plus stables, paddocks, an arena for dressage or showjumping, and a yard for horse training. buyers are also looking for a central location as competitive riders want to be close to freeways, France says.

Further north on the central coast, wellequipped estates become available only a few times a year, central coast Select Properties agent tony Gilmour says. buyers fall into two groups. the first – which includes Gilmour – is families with children who love horses. the other group includes adults who enjoy riding later in life.

Prices for these central coast hinterland properties can top $5 million. Some are available for between $1 million and $2 million if buyers are willing to invest in upgrading.

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Gilmour has listed a grand estate in Somersby on 23 acres (9.3ha) with expectations of $5.25 million. the property features two four-bedroom homes, as well as a pool, landscaped grounds, and horse paddocks and facilities.

In brisbane, horse lovers can stay even closer to the cbd. buyers who have been driving to visit their horse on agistment often decide it makes sense to live somewhere they can have a horse at home, ray white rural Queensland director Jez mcnamara says. “they want to have the horse in the backyard,” he says. “they want to be able to go for a ride in the afternoon.” eight kilometres from brisbane’s cbd, offers around $6 million are being sought for cubberla, an eight-bedroom home with stables, day yards, a sand dressage arena and a feed/float shed. on the outskirts of Perth, buyers are getting value for their money, says elders rural real estate agent kris teakle. She fields interest from the city’s elite western suburbs, the eastern states and overseas, and is currently marketing two estates in the Swan Valley.

Opposite: Cubberla Homestead, Qld. Top: Horseback, a commercial facility in Main Ridge, Victoria.

Above: Somersby, and River Run

“It’s quite unheard of that two big properties come on the market at the same time,” she says. “those sorts of properties are very tightly held.” river run has a five-bedroom residence plus paddocks, dressage arena and barn complex, while belvoir’s homestead and function centre can host weddings and events and also has horse facilities. the homes wouldn’t be suitable as weekenders. Says teakle: “there’s definitely maintenance involved.”

In Victoria, properties such as the commercial equestrian facility Horseback on the mornington Peninsula “absolutely never” come up, says kay & burton Flinders agent Prue mcLaughlin.

A horse enthusiast herself, she expects the buyer of 356 Shands road main ridge to be either a young family with equestrian interests or an Asian investor who would install a manager. the property includes top-class horse facilities as well as a cellar door and private five-bedroom residence, and is listed in conjunction with Aqua real estate with expectations of $8 million to $8.8 million, including the business.

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Above: Fraser Road, Applecross.

Above right: View Street, Peppermint Grove

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Staking a claim Perth has secured its highest residential sale in six years with $21.5 million paid for a property sold by the creasy mining family to the long-time ikEa franchisee alan tribe and his wife, marisa. the exclusive home on 4045sq m on chidley way, mosman Park, was designed by architect robert cann and built by multiplex in the mid1980s. it boasts grand proportions and striking architectural features. sharon creasy, former wife of millionaire mining prospector mark creasy, had $30 millionplus hopes when the home was first on the market in 2013. mark creasy had bought the mansion in 1995 from the late multiplex construction boss John roberts for $8 million – at the time the highest price paid for a wa property. the state – and briefly the national – record remains with the $57.5 million secured in 2009 by iron ore heiress angela Bennett for her sprawling riverfront mansion on saunders street, mosman Park. agent willie Porteous secured the sale to mining entrepreneur chris Ellison.

Bennett had originally wanted about $70 million when the property was placed on the market two years beforehand, having reputedly knocked back an offer of $50 million from the roberts family in 2007. the palatial estate, perched high on 7567sq m

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of riverfront land, includes three self-contained residences, a tennis court, gymnasium, cinema, pool, boathouse and private jetty.

Ellison, who amassed his fortune over more than 25 years in mining through his stake in mineral resources, moved from applecross. He has since expanded the mosman Park holding to 8800sq m. at the time, the record price for a Perth house stood at $23 million, paid in 2007 by then mirvac executive director adrian Fini for a mansion on Bindaring Parade, claremont.

Perth’s second-highest ever sale remains that of the mansion on watkins road, dalkeith, which was built for the 1980s entrepreneur alan Bond and sold in 2011. mining entrepreneur steve wyatt and his wife sue bought the seven-bedroom riverfront mansion for $39 million from businessman Barry Patterson, who was chairman of sonic Healthcare from 1999 to 2010 and previously held gold mining interests. mack Hall of mack Hall real Estate secured the sale. the property, set across six titles totalling 6417sq m, had traded in 1999 for $9.5 million, which stood as Perth’s record until 2006. Gold mining magnate ross atkins bought it in 1993 from the Bond family trust company armoy Pty

ltd for $7.3 million, selling it six years later to Patterson following extensive renovation. wyatt and Ellison set up crushing services international, which built and operated orecrushing plants for mining companies.

Porteous has been setting records since the early 1980s. He sold the most expensive house in australia on Jutland Parade, dalkeith, in 1979 for $2.15 million. theatre entrepreneur michael Edgley sold the property as he crossed australia to buy the Hunters Hill trophy home Garden reach for a then sydney record of $1.25 million. agents say that 2017 has been quiet in Perth, with Jody Fewster at acton commenting that most of her vendors wanted off-market sales. “the market is picking up, although it’s still a buyers’ market,” says Porteous, at william Porteous Properties international. “things are selling and buyers are slowly but surely coming out of the woodwork.”

Porteous has listed a Peppermint Grove offering for spring marketing, with hopes of fetching $11 million-plus. the home on View street last traded in 2010, just after it was built by award winning architect Gary keen. He blended design elements of american, Georgian, French and indonesian aesthetics to create a vast five-bedroom, five-

bathroom home on 1460sq m. the grounds feature a fully tiled italian Bisazza pool, mini basketball court, fully equipped gym and separate pool house. the second-highest sale of 2017 has been a $10.5 million property on duncraig road in applecross. sold by alisha caratti, having been transferred into her name by her father allen in 2003, it was bought for $4 million from businessman stan Perron in 1999. caratti sold the riverside home to property developer michael oosterhof and his wife Frances in June. the pricey southern Perth suburb of applecross is the site of some of australia’s most extravagent riverfront homes. one, at 49 the strand, was sold in may this year by Greg and roberta Hunt for $6.9 million to na ni and Bo wang. the area, which takes its name from the applecross peninsula on the northwest coast of scotland, is on the southern side of the swan river. the suburb record has stood since 2011, when a four-bedroom home on duncraig road sold for $13.25 million. the $1 million mark was first passed in 1988. the $1.025 million home has not traded since that sale. a riverfront estate located on the prestigious majestic Peninsula at applecross never sold. it had been offered in 2011 with an asking price of $25 million, with hopes of setting a record for Perth’s southern suburbs. the 2004 home on 2508sq m was designed by allan mcdonald with a strong influence from us architect addison mizner, who is synonymous with Florida’s Gold coast and famous for his use of spanish, moroccan and italian influences. the latest listing in applecross is a home on Fraser road designed by robert chambers, which is for sale at $6.9 million through ian Hutchinson south Perth agents ian Hutchinson and sharon walsh.

Built in 2003 and continually refurbished over the past six years, it is set on 1160sq m and has direct access to lucky Bay. the home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a master suite featuring his-and-hers dressing rooms, Hamptons-style living spaces and a balcony with swan river views. the outdoor entertaining terrace and swimming pool also look out over the iconic river.

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Left: Yeronga riverfont.

Above: Waterfront at Chelmer.

Below: The pool and dining room at Ivy St, Indooroopilly

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Going with the flow Brisbane estate agent Jason Adcock says his buyers mostly want riverfront access. He has a fivebedroom, 440sq m designer Yeronga riverfront, complete with pontoon, attracting serious attention.

Set on 910sq m, and last traded for $2.95 million in 2006, the home’s main living area with its built-in timber bar has windows that extend the height of the two storeys. Bifold doors open to the river-facing deck with pool.

In a tight market, Brisbane riverfront homes secured a healthy sales tally last year. Some 47 buyers spent a total of $150 million for a spot on the river, up on 2015’s $125 million. Upstream was busier than down, and $35 million was spent on the north side versus $115 million on the south.

The average riverfront house price sits comfortably above $3 million. This year will see further price escalation, especially given the $18.48 million sale of a three-level clifftop home at kangaroo Point. The sale, by City motor Auctions Group boss Angelo Russo and wife Sandra to Chinese buyers, eclipsed the previous Brisbane record of $14 million when Australia’s

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richest woman, Gina Rinehart, bought on the river at Hawthorne in late 2014.

Peak activity, with 50 sales, came in 2004, according to the 2017 Johnston dixon river report. “we still have some way to go to revisit the halcyon pre-GfC and 2011 floods debacle days for the river market, but we seem well on our way,” agent Josephine Johnston-Rowell advises. “most of the mining boom high flyers that drove the premium market so hard last decade are gone.” The void is being slowly filled by Chinese buyers, emerging e-entrepreneurs, and a spike in expats. “Expect a slow but steady recovery,” tips Johnston-Rowell.

Place Bulimba agent Sarah Hackett says only a few people ever get to own riverfront homes. “with only around 400 homes on the riverfront out of the 19,000 from East Brisbane to Bulimba, it is a rarity to own a riverfront home.”

She says the river breezes are a big attraction, but it’s also about the views and being connected to the lifestyle the Brisbane River offers.

“The beauty of having a river view is that it’s ever changing, with beautiful boats passing by,

the sailing club practising on a Saturday morning and party boats cruising on sunset,” Hackett says.

The Brisbane River, the longest in South East Queensland, is lined with some of the state’s most impressive homes. According to a recent Urbis report, in the two years to June 2017 just 34 riverfront homes within the inner north and inner east of Brisbane changed hands, while almost 5800 non-waterfront properties had sold.

Urbis suggested the situation is unlikely to ease, with these properties tightly held and with very limited new supply on the horizon.

Hackett says the inner riverfront entry level price now sits at $2 million plus.

“In the 5km ring of the CBd, entry level would be above $2 million towards the high $2 millions,” she says, adding that the closer to the CBd the higher the rate per square metre. “Entry level rarely comes onto the market, so if buyers are looking for an opportunity they will need to be patient.”

Jason Adcock at Adcock Prestige is marketing the biggest riverfront on offer. The Chelmer home is set on a vast 3120sq m parcel with a 40m river frontage featuring its own private pier and jetty.

The stately five-bedroom home with 750sq m of living space was designed and built by knowlman mcdonald Builders on the river’s edge. A tennis court, swimming pool and separate sauna are included in the landscaped grounds.

A common feature of newer homes fronting the river is an infinity pool, with living areas at the back of the house, away from the street.

In Indooroopilly, a newly built home with all the luxury fittings has hit the market. It was designed by RealSpace Creative and inspired by the work of architect frank Lloyd wright.

Sandstone from Gosford Quarry was used in the construction. The architectural design took 18 months and the build three and a half years.

The 1225sq m riverfront home over two titles totalling 1500sq m has five bedrooms, each with a Calacatta Oro marble ensuite and private balcony.

An internal lift services all three levels, which include a six-car garage, office, gym and library.

The v-max inspired theatre with surround sound and cocktail bar is among the impressive amenities. A 10m infinity edge pool with pavilion fronts the water, with a 7m pontoon and treehouse pavilion. Ray white new farm agent matt Lancashire has the listing, which is likely to far surpass the suburb record set in 2010 when a riverfront on neulans Road sold for $6.25 million.

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Room at the top melbourne’s off the plan penthouse market is set to challenge sydney and regain the mantle of the nation’s apartment price record. the record was set late last year when one of the off the plan penthouses in the 20-storey opera residences on macquarie street at sydney’s circular Quay, sold for $27 million. the complex will be on the site of the old coca-cola amatil building, where another apartment in the same project has been sold for $26 million. the two sales topped the apartment record set in 2015 by melbourne’s australia 108 development, where a penthouse sold off the plan for $25 million. now the southern capital has ambitions to take back the crown. there are two serious contenders. the proposed muse development on the corner of toorak road west and st kilda road has a twolevel penthouse priced at a record-breaking $40 million-plus. and across town, sapphire By the Gardens has an ambitious price attached to its two-level penthouse: expect to pay $29 million for the 650sq m apartment on Exhibition street overlooking the royal Exhibition building and surrounding carlton Gardens. details on the muse apartment are scant but it is expected to include more than 1000sq m of space. it will sit atop the 14-storey luxury block being developed by devitt Property Group, which has lodged plans with melbourne city council. the building will feature a 24-hour concierge, a 20m lap pool, spa, gym, sauna and club lounge. Each of its 45 apartments will span more than 200sq m and will come with garaging for at least three cars. sapphire By the Gardens’ penthouse includes 10 car spaces for a “luxury fleet of cars”, and the developers have signalled that $5 million has been set aside to customise the project’s design, layout and finishes – including a futuristic kitchen designed by celebrity chef shannon Bennett. the restaurateur, who runs the renowned Vue de monde in melbourne’s rialto, has said he will work with the buyer on the fitout of the 60 to 70sq m kitchen. it will come with its own meatageing cabinet and a miele dialog oven – which won’t be widely available generally in australia for a number of years. the 57-storey building’s penthouse will span the entire top floor, and have five bedrooms and six bathrooms. around 80 per cent of the 345 apartments in the s P setia Berhad Group project have already been snapped up, with the towers set to be finished by 2021. the development will connect to melbourne’s newest luxury five-star hotel, the 65-storey shangri-la, via a sky bridge designed to resemble a sapphire. orchard Piper is putting the finishing touches on its $20 million super penthouse in the toorak project washington street. the penthouse is surrounded on all four sides by garden and city views. the master bedroom suite has a sitting room with access to individual dressing rooms and ensuites, and a gym with sauna that opens to a vast terrace with private north-facing pool.

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a study and bar with additional club seating and a 1300-bottle wine room is located off the formal living spaces.

Jolson, the architects, have been working with international design collaborators on washington street, with hand-blown glass finishes from Venini and lindsay adelman lighting. the six-residence development will be styled with contemporary italian furniture curated from Poliform.

the highest sale in the past year occurred when the mirvac Group sold the Grand Pavilion penthouse at its Eastbourne project, which overlooks the city’s Fitzroy Gardens, for close to $14 million. melbourne’s priciest penthouse settled sale remains the $19.36 million paid for an 11th-floor apartment at 150 clarendon street, East melbourne. it was sold in 2008 to a Hong kong holding company directed by margaret lou, a little-known businesswoman who was born in tianjin, china. in 2013 there were ambitious hopes for melbourne – specifically Port melbourne, where the median unit price is $675,000 – when developer Elias Jreissati sought $20 million for his bespoke foreshore penthouse. the offering, now asking $18 million,

comprises 1040sq m over three levels atop the Hmas lonsdale building. designed by architects karl Fender and nonda katsalidis, the rouse street property is one of the largest in melbourne, boasting five bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a kitchen on each level. there’s a rooftop garden with enough space for 100 guests, where owner (and political benefactor) Jreissati and his wife colleen have played hosts to many influential political figures. the apartment, which cost $3.75 million in 2003, features interiors by leading melbourne architect/designer Jarrod Haberfield of molecule.

Jreissati, who is the chairman of the Bensons Property Group, has listed the apartment with Bensons Property Group agents John alexandru and rachael Bath, who are marketing it as melbourne’s most iconic waterfront penthouse.

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Art lover’s dream an ideal space for lovers of italian art, history and culture is now available in san marco, one of Venice’s most prestigious residential districts. the highly decorated apartment’s main floor has extensive grand reception rooms housing several 18th-century murals by rococo pastellist Pietro antonio Perotti, who exhibited at the royal academy and lived in london between 1772 and 1775. “i love the spectacular wall paintings and the beautiful original loggia, and that it has a private entrance,” says ann marie doyle, director of Venice sotheby’s international realty. “it is a wonderful location on one of the most prized squares in Venice – campo santo stefano.” in the 18th century, the campo was one of Venice’s main bullfighting arenas.

However, these events came to an abrupt end in 1802, when a seating stand collapsed, causing the deaths of many spectators. the palazzo, which dates from the 15th century with later additions, has an ordinary-looking exterior. to the rear of the ground-floor entrance are storage rooms and a second entrance that leads directly to the rio del duca canal for easy boat access. “we are seeing a lot of interest from

clients who want a manageable space with historic features,” doyle said. within its 1000sq m, the apartment has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. a mansard floor with access to a second terrace on the roof could provide further accommodation. the property would benefit from some updating, but san marco maintains its property values well. “the more usual trappings of luxury residential real estate are not applicable in Venice,” doyle says. “However, outside space and water access are key amenities in this area and this property offers both.” according to doyle, the Palazzo was once home to the French consulate. the property is located in the historic town centre, where designer boutiques abound along with several fine jewellers.

Just to the south are the conservatorio di musica and the Gallerie dell’accademia. diagonally opposite the apartment is the church of santo stefano, which houses many paintings, including some by tintoretto and Paolo Veneziano.

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Proximity to shopping, a leafy street location and a personal spa are just some of the highlights of the newly built st. luke’s House in chelsea. and in an area where most houses share walls, this spacious stand-alone is a rarity. “to have a home that is wide, fully detached and with parking is unheard of in this area,” says Jake russell, director at london-based real estate firm russell simpson. there are four reception rooms in the 372sq m-plus home, and the main drawing room has an italian marble Queen anne bolection fireplace. there’s also a study with a bronze fretwork screen and studded tV wall. both rooms offer access to the limestone patio. a master suite takes up the second floor, with additional bedrooms on the third floor. the basement has an entertainment room, a billiards room and bar, and a wellness room with an adjoining steam room. there is also a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

Price: £13 million ($22 million).

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rolling stones guitarist keith richards has relisted his duplex in manhattan’s Greenwich Village with a slightly lower price tag. asking $us11.995 million ($15.3 million), the apartment is now with douglas Elliman’s adam widener, John Gomes and Fredrik Eklund. sotheby’s international realty was previously handling the sale. richards, 73, and his wife Patti Hansen, 61, bought the co-op for $us10.5 million in 2014. when it first hit the market last year it had a price tag of $us12.23 million. the three-bedroom apartment, on Fifth avenue and 8th street, was renovated in 2011 by architect Joe serrins. it has a 14m-long living, dining and entertainment space, an open staircase with a leather-wrapped bronze handrail, a master suite with two walk-in closets “completely outfitted to showcase fashionable garments”. Plus there are three private terraces with views of the city and washington square Park. built in 1929, the 27-story building was originally a luxury hotel. it has a full-time doorman, laundry facilities and storage.

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Located 435m above sea level and privately set within 2 security gates, the 11.9 acres of land command huge 180 degree mountain range views. The main entrance to the home is truly magnificent, with a clear long view from the double door entry way, stretching through the home, and taking flight off the mountain shelf to the western ranges. The two bedroom guest house, “The Villa Mandalay”, is separately located away from the main residence, it is fully self-contained and equally as impressive. Conveniently located only 25 minutes to the M1 motor way, within 1 hour easy drive to both Brisbane and Gold Coast international airports, and only minutes to the amenities at Canungra Village and Tamborine Mountain - This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a unique luxury acreage property within the Scenic Rim/Gold Coast Hinterland.

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In Griffin’s footsteps blue chip Haverbrack avenue, malvern, is among melbourne’s finest residential addresses. but the stately houses of varying period-style architecture on large blocks are fast disappearing. now 9 Haverbrack avenue has been listed with demolition approval ahead of its november 2 auction through andrew Hayne at marshall white.

Price guidance for the sun-drenched fivebedroom family home on 1485sq m is $9.1 million to $10 million. it is being marketed as an opportunity for multiple dwellings after stonnington councillors voted against pursuing heritage orders. the 1924 home was designed by the young architect Fred ballantyne, the first articled pupil in the melbourne office of acclaimed couple walter burley Griffin and marion mahony Griffin. two years before, the ballantyne family had suffered a double tragedy when his father, George, succumbed to cancer and his 10 year-old sister, Euphemia Jean, died after a chimney fell on her 36

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during an earth tremor when the family resided at nearby ochilton, on Glenferrie road. as a diversion, Fred and his brothers took their mother, bessie on a six-month tour of the us and while in chicago, Fred visited some of Frank lloyd wright’s houses. He met walter burley Griffin’s elderly father and marion’s architect cousin, dwight Heald Perkins. back in melbourne in 1923, ballantyne resumed his father’s business, erecting houses as designer and builder. these included a new u-shaped residence built in the Prairie school style at 9 Haverbrack avenue for his mother. timber floors flow through the wide entrance hall to a spacious study, formal dining room, and sitting room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. it enjoys private garden outlooks with a northern aspect. the home last sold in 1992 for $800,000. there are just two dozen homes on the avenue, which crashed through the $1 million

barrier in 1988. six have not come to market since the 1980s or earlier. the seven sale prices over the past four years have ranged from $4.395 million to $11.2 million, averaging $7.75 million. the tightly held house at 11 Haverbrack, sold last year, holds the avenue’s record price. on a 1514sq m parcel, it was designed by sJb architects. the avenue’s most recent sale was a reputed $9 million-plus paid by Ego and natalie seeman. they bought a minimalist, brutalist offering from former st kilda Football club vice-president david strange and his wife tracy, who runs the destination banner and bus scroll business trambanners. the couple had commissioned architect david watson and aGusHi builders to construct the home within gardens by Jack merlo. they owned the original period house for a decade before subdividing it, building the family home eight years ago and selling the vacant half. an allan Powell-designed home within Paul bangay

gardens built there is currently for sale with $8.5 million to $9.25 million price guidance. the original Haverbrack was an 1854 homestead on 20 acres built for colin campbell, a pastoralist, politician, author, educationist and cleric. Just 20 years after melbourne was founded, campbell erected a small pre-fabricated house he had imported from England, the first malvern dwelling on the east side of Glenferrie road. it had iron doors that the Tabletalk magazine wrote was for “added protection from warlike natives”. during the recent heritage consideration, architectural firm lovell chen acknowledged that the 1920s ballantyne house was “of some interest historically”. but they concluded “its minor role within the body of Griffin-influenced work was reflected in the fact that the house has not previously been identified for a heritage control”. indeed ballantyne, who died in 1988, sadly appears in the Dictionary of Unsung Architects.

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double-width vacant site on a hill in mosman, on Sydney’s lower north shore, with views straight out to the Heads and middle Harbour: it had dream house written all over it.

Yet even this gift of a site posed its challenges, and a modernist mansion designed by South African-based SAoTA, along with Australian architects in association Tkd, is the third recent attempt to build there. with a low profile on the street side, the house proceeds in a series of horizontal planes with spaces that flow from indoors out, down the hill to a large lawn and pool, and past gardens and courtyards filled with greenery. The view, of course, is king, and huge uninterrupted windows soak up every inch of it.

“I think one of the more striking characteristics is that you don’t see the doors and windows because they’re stacked back into cavities, receding out of frame of view,” says philip olmesdahl, a director at SAoTA. “I think that’s unique, that the house manages to open up to such a substantial degree. But the transparency on the view side is also unique.” concrete, granite and sandstone are the main materials, both inside and out, warmed with limestone and timber. Interior design

by Alexandra kidd design continues the natural palette, with plush fabrics and touches of brass, leather and linen.

“The primary palette is a cooler grey, knowing there’s so much warmth in the house from the northeast orientation and the skylights,” says John Rose, principal at Tkd, which had responsibility for site analysis, documentation and approvals.

This involved assembling a large team of consultants, including a view expert.

The project was the first collaboration between SAoTA and Tkd; they are now on their fourth and fifth – testament to a harmonious match.

The bedrooms are on the top level and the living spaces one floor below at an elevation that creates the illusion of solitude, when in fact there are houses on all sides. This was anything but a chance result.

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remove the foreground houses as much as possible from the view,” rose says. “that was quite important – that you feel that you’re not part of the streetscape or laneway that’s between you and the view.” the site has what rose calls “a very chequered history”. two previous owners wanted and failed to build townhouses. the last one deeply excavated the site to build a house, but miscalculated. in his design, the living areas would have had no view. He gave up and sold the four-lot site, half of which the present owners bought. the three-storey hole left behind posed challenges for the saota/tkd team, because height allowances depend on existing ground level and it was something of a saga – olmesdahl refers to it as “a journey” – getting the da past council. an 800mm height concession allowed the house to keep its view while also allowing the neighbours behind to retain theirs. the mosman house’s confident horizontal slabs are a recognisable style trademark of saota, which has designed residential and commercial projects in 33 countries (this is the first in australia). “the clients had seen a number of projects of ours and had a particular aesthetic that was muscular, about strong horizontal lines, slabs that are quite weighty, and that’s where the concrete solution made a lot of sense,” olmesdahl says. but he says what really connects the firm’s residential portfolio is liveability. “we’re trying to create a warmer and more textural and liveable contemporary building,” he says. “we take great efforts to make our projects more comfortable and generous in the way people can live in them. i think a lot of modern buildings are very alienating and cold and difficult to harmonise with lifestyle. that’s overcome by the use of warmer materials – more robust, less precious materials. we try to stay away from high-gloss marbles and finishes that find their way into high-end retail and hospitality. we use finishes that are a bit more tactile and more natural. “we want to know that from the kitchen one can comfortably spill into lounge rooms and on to terraces. south african and australian living have some parallels – there’s a lot of outdoor living. we think that approach connects most of our projects.” one example of this more natural style is the granite flooring, which has curved edging and markedly wide grouting rather than a tightly joined, machined look. the clients saw this style on a trip to cape town to inspect other saota homes, where they also saw what would become the house’s other outstanding feature: a kitchen bench made from a slab of raw granite, polished on top and with cabinets carved in one side. “they saw the granite block and flooring in the house of one of saota’s principals in cape town, a house that hadn’t been photographed,” rose says. “the block was quarried, transported, and put in situ once the living level slab was poured, and had to be protected as the rest of the house was built around it – there was no way to get it in later. “it’s a wonderful concept and they rightly feel it’s quite a unique piece. when you’re in the house everybody gravitates to it.”

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Clockwise from above: The entryway and the view beyond; the primary palette is a cooler grey; the polished top of the granite kitchen bench; the bench in situ – the house had to be built around it; one of the bathrooms, expressing the clients' preference for strong lines and weighty materials

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ela is a space to experience honourable design that is sensibly produced. we have collaborated with local and global creatives from the fashion, architecture and art world who understand our passion for design and quality craftsmanship. all of our pieces at vela celebrate a modern way of living and are teamed with respected design that will last for generations. my father was a mechanic for a racing team and my mother worked for a wallpaper business, which meant my weekends were often spent redecorating, or working on cars, boats or the house. when i was growing up i was fascinated by the effort that goes into creating something of quality. as i grew older my love of sailing came to the fore, and i spent more time building boats and redesigning sails. my passion for design never wavered and i always had an idea that i would return to working in design in this current form. when opening vela, i wanted to ensure that i could create pieces of the highest quality and to support local production. our Queensland workshop employs a team of 20 talented craftsmen and we can deliver in four to six weeks. at present our focus is on vela in woollahra, and upholding our ethos of quality and short lead times.

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