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A couple who love the work of Luigi Rosselli have bought a home with DA-approved plans by the star architect for $16.5m, and listed their current Rosselli-designed palace with a $23m guide.

Mystery has surrounded the purchasers of the Arts & Craft home in Wallaroy Rd, Woollahra, since its recent sale prior to auction via Alex Lyons and Hannan Bouskila of Raine and Horne Double Bay, after just three weeks on the market.

The vendors for the six-bedroom home on a 910sqm block with the treasured approved plans were Forbes Chambers barrister and legal academic Stephen Odgers SC and his wife Saraswati Sundrum.

The agents have been tight-lipped about the purchasers, leaving it neighbours to spill the beans that Investors Mutual CEO Damon Hambly and his wife Philippa Haydon had won the keys.

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Not surprisingly, the current Hambly-Haydon six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence on a 900sqm block at 16 Suttie Rd, Bellevue Hill — already stunningly transformed by Rosselli — appeared on realestate.com.au yesterday.

The marketing spiel advises: “Steeped in rich history as one of Bellevue Hill’s first homes, this c1920s residence has been transformed into a show-stopping family sanctuary by renowned architect Luigi Rosselli.

“Crafted with the finest artisan materials, this is a timeless presentation of form and function for large or extended families to embrace.”

It comes with the signature Luigi Rosselli central staircase spiralling between four floors with hand crafted steel rail and gardens by another master, Will Dangar.

Ray White Double Bay principal Elliott Placks and colleagues Adam Reichman and Ashley Bierman have the incredible property scheduled for May 2 auction with a $23m price guide.

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A Darwin couple have listed their turnkey elevated home with pool for sale after four years of enjoying the city-fringe sanctuary.

One of the owners said the home at 23 Graham St, Stuart Park, was fully renovated and ready for the next owners to move right in.

“It’s all designer finishes and high spec inside,” he said.

“But it’s also a classic elevated house so it still has that Darwin charm about it.

“Every room you’re in, you’re looking out at the palm trees.”

The homeowner said the property was in the perfect position.

“It’s a pretty large block of land, so it’s a little escape from the world around you,” he said.

“We’re super close to the city – I can ride my bike to the city – but we’re far enough away that we don’t feel like we’re in the thick of it.”

The home sits on a 1140 sqm block with in-ground pool, garage with store room and established landscaping.

Upstairs, the home has timber floors and open spaces.

“There are big, beautiful louvres throughout so in the dry season the house is all opened up and fresh,” the owner said.

“But because the inside is renovated and modern, you can close the house up and just relax on the couch in the airconditioning.”

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There is an open plan living, dining and kitchen space with timber floors and banks of louvres.

The updated kitchen has stone benchtops, modern appliances and an island bench.

The three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, louvres and split-system airconditioning, and there is a renovated family bathroom.

Downstairs, there is a laundry with cabinetry, a storage room with built-in cupboards, undercover entertaining space and a carport.

Next to the pool there is another renovated bathroom with toilet and shower.

The owner said he and his husband have loved hosting friends and family at the home.

“We’ve been in the Territory for five years and had a steady streaming of visitors,” he said.

“We love sharing this space with them.

“I really like the outdoor area, the pool in particular – it’s a really nice place to have barbecues and pool parties.

“We had family from France come over and stay for a couple of months.

“They loved it here and lived in the pool.

“My little nephew was devastated when he found out we were selling the house.”

The property is walk distance to Stuart Park Primary School and close to cafes, the CBD and weekend markets.

PROPERTY DETAILS

Address: 23 Graham St, Stuart Park

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Carparks: 4

Auction: Wed, April 24, 6pm

Agents: Andrew Harding, 0408 108 698, Evie Radonich, 0439 497 199, Ray White Darwin

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Want for nothing in this stunning resort-style Oakbank home that offers an enviable lifestyle for both human and horse.

The acreage estate at 99 Peacock Rd South has hit the market following an impressive transformation.

Sue Pearce and her son Steve, with the help of the team at DJK Architects, have taken a run down block and turned it into something truly breathtaking in the heart of the Adelaide Hills.

“We’ve had some experience in the past with buying and renovating properties and we stumbled upon this site in Oakbank that had a decrepit home on a property that was in a bit of a state,” Mr Pearce says.

“It was in a really peaceful, magical spot and we saw a lot of promise in the site and became very excited about the idea of embarking on our first new build from the ground up.

“We designed it to really capture the amazing views of the surroundings, and incorporated all of the things that we’ve learned over our journey of transforming other homes.

“The home really is designed to offer that ultimate Hills lifestyle year-round, so in summer it’s cocktails by the pool and in winter it’s a hearty red around the fire pit or by one of the two fireplaces indoors.

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“Plus there are walking trails around the area and we back onto Cobb’s Hill Estate winery and there are a number of other amazing wineries nearby.

“You’re five minutes from Balhannah so there’s that convenience, but here it’s totally peaceful and tranquil, with no road noise and all you hear are the birds and in winter the gentle trickling of a winter creek that runs alongside the property.”

The home sits on a 5.75ha allotment and has four bedrooms, a home office, a 700-bottle cellar and a central open-plan kitchen, living and dining area that opens out to a terrace that flows to a sparkling pool with a sun deck.

High 4.3m cathedral ceilings give the home a sense of grandeur and space, while outside you’ll find a horse arena, stables, shedding, a bore and fenced paddocks.

“It’s very much a turnkey property with everything done, not just with the house but the entire property,” Mr Pearce says.

“No expense has been spared, and we really designed it to offer a contemporary feel with a Hamptons twist.

“It would make a great equestrian property because it has an Olympic-sized horse arena and stables and it’s well laid out with runways and the rest of it, but it would also be perfect as a lifestyle property for people who want a few animals or kids buzzing around on motorbikes.

“We’ve never lived somewhere so tranquil and we’re so proud of it.”

Expressions of interest for the home close at 11am on Monday, April 22, unless it sells before then.

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More developers are teaming up with major builders to make it easier for home buyers to get into the market, as the housing crisis shows no signs of improving.

DVLP Projects has partnered with project home giant Metricon as their preferred building partner to launch a 29-lot subdivision in Moggill, in Brisbane’s west.

The partnership will offer buyers a range of different home designs for each lot, as well as giving them access to the balance of Metricon’s design suite.

Their first project is The Plateau at Moggill, an elevated estate, with a leafy backdrop, offering generous, level homesites within walking distance of the new Moggill Village precinct and school.

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The developer, John Demnar of DVLP Projects, said teaming up with Metricon made sense for this project, as it made it easier for homebuyers to navigate the build process.

“By partnering with Australia’s largest home builder, we are able to provide a lot more upfront information and guidance, which ultimately streamlines the process and gives our buyers a lot more confidence in moving forward,” Mr Demnar said.

“By having pre-selected homes for every lot, it simplifies the selection process for the purchaser and provides them with a range of house designs and sizes to suit their budget.

“Instead of buying a block of land and then spending weekend after weekend navigating display villages, talking with different builder sales representatives, and sifting through what is or isn’t included with various builder quotes, buyers in The Plateau will have a consistent level of build information when selecting a block of land and will have upfront pricing for the homes they are considering for that specific lot.”

Mr Demnar said that if their clients had a pre-selected builder, they were welcome to build with them and were not locked into any one builder.

He said the approach of developers working with builders was becoming a smarter option on smaller infill projects in the current market as it allowed for better quality control and certainty from a delivery perspective, as well as ensuring the overall streetscape and quality of product was managed.

Fpr this project, Mr Demnar has taken it one step further and engaged with Plungie to develop custom pool packages for all buyers.

Only 23km from Brisbane’s CBD, Moggill is a quiet, leafy, family-friendly neighbourhood with generous blocks, parklands, and a strong community focus that creates a village experience for those lucky enough to call it home.

The suburb is a mix of acreage living and suburban infill development that complements the past and provides a tranquil setting for those looking for a blend of lifestyle and amenity.

Serviced by two large neighbourhood centres, there are also multiple child care centres, public transport options and various public sporting facilities close by.

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The leafy southern Gold Coast suburb of Elanora has surpassed its beachfront neighbours to become the city’s strongest performing house market.

PropTrack’s quarterly home values report shows house prices in Elanora climbed $187,500 since last year, and $70,200 over the past three months alone, bringing annual growth to 17.5 per cent.

A typical house in Elanora now costs $1.26m.

The results put growth in the once-sleepy hotspot just ahead of the surrounding suburbs of Palm Beach (median house price $1.62m) and Tugun ($1.25m).

Recent big sales in Elanora include a renovated canalfront home sold under the hammer for a suburb-record $3m in February, and the contemporary house influencer Ellidy Pullin once shared with her late partner, Olympic snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, which was snapped up for $1.76m in March.

Elanora homeowners Lisa and Graeme Potter moved from Sydney in 2022 with their two children, Ethan, 9, and Hunter, 8, in order to take on their first major renovation.

The six-bedroom, four-bathroom home on a 652 sqm lot at 1 Element St is on the market with Josh Willatt, of McGrath Palm Beach, and goes under the hammer on April 11.

The family had originally set their sights on trendy Palm Beach, but were won over by the larger lots and better value for money just back from the beachfront.

“The only reason we’d heard of Elanora was my son is a mad skater and we’d been to the Elanora skate bowl many times when we were visiting the Gold Coast for holidays,” Ms Potter said.

“It was definitely not on our radar at all, but with Palm Beach being so pricey and the block sizes quite a lot smaller, we went a bit further out and found our gem.

“Elanora is a wonderful spot with such big block sizes but still that proximity to the ocean. I think it offers the beach lifestyle without having to be so jammed in. You have a lot of privacy here.”

The Potters spent 18 months renovating the 2015-built home in spectacular Mediterranean style, inspired by their travels in Greece.

As the owner of fashion accessories brand Ace and Jet, Ms Potter said the property was designed to also serve as a photoshoot location.

“I was often paying to have content created at other shoot locations, so I said to Graeme, ‘let’s create beautiful little pockets throughout the home where we can shoot products’.

“We have niche walls for a white backdrop, then the barn door which leads into a mini courtyard area, where it is very aesthetic, very light, bright and Mediterranean, which is very of the times right now,” she said.

Raw Designs was enlisted to create a stunning alfresco area including a patio modelled from a holiday snap Ms Potter took in Mykonos, while the refurbished home was brought to life by Productiv Builds.

“We’ve been obsessed with Greece for a long time. This was a very expensive labour of love but we have really loved our time here and the only reason we are selling is that we have come to realise the house is just a bit too bit for us,” Ms Potter said.

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Outside, latte poles cover the patio, leading onto a magnesium pool and beautiful tiled outdoor shower, and there’s also an air-conditioned double garage with epoxy floors.

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An iconic part of Geelong’s history, the two-storey home is a visionary transformation of the old Pix Cinema, a 1970s mecca for fringe and surfing movies.

Many of the cultural centre’s original features remain, including decades-old oregon trusses with original joinery and steel bracing.

The two-storey home cleverly blends these elements while cutting-edge design and technology, natural materials integrate contemporary and modern convenience factors.

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Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer has listed the home at 23B Elizabeth St, Geelong West, with price hopes from $1.495m to $1.595m.

For the vendors, this is one of their favourite features of the home.

“We love the way the original timber trusses and rough brick walls integrate with the slick modern surfaces and technology and my wife particularly loves the patterns the sunlight makes shining through the skylights and glass dividing walls,” the vendor says.

Many of these components are evident from the moment you walk through the front door – where a single flight of blackbutt hardwood stairs leads to the main room of the house – an executive living and entertaining zone that expands on to a stunning tiled terrace framed in plants.

The open-plan living, dining and kitchen are softly illuminated by skylights which have open-and-close electronic shades and sensors to automatically close if rain falls. A red brick wall adds warmth and texture, and blackbutt flooring extends throughout.

The kitchen features a stone island bench, an integrated double-door refrigerator, Siemens appliances including double ovens, an espresso machine, and a Sirius induction cooktop.

The low maintenance nature of the home is a definite drawcard, the vendor says.

“There is nothing to tend to outside the four walls of the building so we can just lock up and go when we feel inclined.”

The bedroom zone includes the kingsize master suite with a spacious marble-tiled ensuite that has underfloor heating, double vanity, and herringbone floor-to-ceiling tiles in the walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms also include built-in robes, one with balcony access with skyline views.

The property’s location, close to shopping and dining options and Sparrow Park, was a drawcard for the buyers.

“When planning our move into Geelong we decided we wanted to be within walking distance of Pako St and public transport and hopefully near parkland for our whippet Charlee to run in. 23B ticked all those boxes and when we saw its transformation, we knew we wanted to live there.”

So much so that while they are selling, they are only moving next door.

“We are extremely happy living here and are only selling because we have purchased the other Pix townhouse to gain a bit more storage area. There is no way we would leave the old cinema we really feel so connected to.”

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More than three quarters of Victorian tenants are in extreme rental pain and the “contagion is spreading”.

Suburbtrends’ April Rental Pain Index scored 386 areas across the state at or above 75 — more than three quarters of the state.

Balwyn in Melbourne’s east was ranked the worst, but was one of four to receive the worst possible rating for tenants at 100.

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The Index assessed 507 regions across Victoria, attributing areas with a rental pain index score based on lease cost increases, affordability against income and vacancy rates.

Castlemaine, northern Clayton and eastern Mornington joined Balwyn on the worst list.

SuburbTrends ounder Kent Lardner said these regions had massive increases in their typical rents, more than 35 per cent of their average household income was going towards lease commitments and vacancy rates were nearly all under 1 per cent.

Suburbtrends defines rental stress as tenants earmarking more than 30 per cent of their income to pay their lease commitments.

“That’s why these four locations are scoring 100, but that contagion is spreading,” Mr Lardner said.

At present most tenants in Victoria were not having to spend more than 30 per cent of their income on rent, but Mr Lardner said that wouldn’t last for much longer.

“Victoria on average will tip past the 30 per cent mark in a matter of a month or two at this rate,” he warned.

Mr Lardner added that Victoria’s relatively solid pipeline of new dwellings over the past 15 years had subdued the effects of the tightening rental market more than other states where it had been more acute, like in Queensland and Western Australia.

But he noted the number of new homes hitting the market now was “drying up”, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed the state’s new home approvals remained at concerningly low levels in February with fewer than 3000 new houses given the nod and 159 new apartments ticked off.

Belle Property Balwyn head of property management Chris Johnson said while the rental market was tight in Balwyn, it was like that everywhere.

Mr Johnson said he had seen more landlords selling their properties due to changes in compliance and minimum standards imposed by the state government combined with increased land taxes.

“A lot of the land parcels around here are quite large and worth a lot, so that land tax is significant,” he said.

Similarly, Your Home Hunter founder Wendy Eva-Scott said for any rentals that were even “remotely desirable,” she was seeing 20 to 30 groups of tenants lining up at inspections.

“(The state government) needs to make some changes to make it more appealing for investors to own a property because I really think that will create more stock,” she said.

WORST AREAS FOR MELBOURNE RENTERS

Rank – Area – Rental Pain Index

1. Balwyn – 100

2. Clayton – 100

3. Mornington – 100

4. Burwood East – 99

5. Sandringham – 98

6. Beaumaris – 98

7. Doncaster East – 98

8. Templestowe – 98

9. Keyborough – 98

10. Doveton – 97

WORST AREAS FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA RENTERS

Rank – Area – Rental Pain Index

1. Castlemaine – 100

2. Bairnsdale – 99

3. Warrnambool – 96

4. Maryborough (Ballarat) – 95

5. Loddon (Bendigo) – 95

6. California Gully (Bendigo) – 95

7. Wodonga – 94

8. Numurkah (Shepparton) – 94

9. Creswick (Ballarat) – 94

10. Alexandra – 94

Source: Suburbtrends

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