Sanctuary Cove, one of Australia’s most prestigious addresses, is currently enjoying a surge of interest. Ray White Sanctuary Cove has recently added an extra $10 million in property deals to its ledger. While the Gold Coast may be the place to spot a property bargain at the moment, the diverse residential hub of Sanctuary Cove is playing by its own rules. Offering a complete lifestyle, with restaurants, shopping and health spas, the development’s clever infrastructure has lead to an unwavering demand. Sanctuary Cove Realty and the Ray White Surfers Paradise successfully merged earlier this year to form Ray White Sanctuary Cove. Since the two have joined forces they have sold a string of lavish homes, including a 110 sq m home which sold for $4.4 … Continue reading →
Jennifer Lopez, J. Lo or Jenny is rumoured to be buying another block: this time, a $17,995,000, 15,037 sq ft mansion in the Hamptons. The luxurious change of locale has been mirrored by J. Lo’s soon-to-be ex Marc Anthony, who has reportedly rented a vine-covered Italian Renaissance villa in West Hollywood at $23,800 per month. J.Lo’s new digs feature seven bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, an elevator servicing three living levels, two living quarters in structures detached from the main building and seven fireplaces, gym, cinema room, studio, massage room, sauna, mud room. A library with built-in bookshelves is lined with bleached and waxed white oak panels. Similarly bleached and white is the custom kitchen cabinets which are topped with white marble. From the kitchen, French doors, … Continue reading →
Just 6.5 kilometres west of Melbourne’s CBD you’ll find Banbury Village, a landmark address with all the convenience of a contemporary urban lifestyle in a culturally rich location. The boutique Vesta Release will be on sale from 8 October. The Vesta Release comprises a range of architecturally designed 3 and 4-bedroom homes, beautifully finished with a stunning catalogue of features designed to make life simple. From the stone kitchen benchtops, glass splashbacks and European appliances to the stunning landscaped gardens, the detail is immaculate. Each home has generous living areas and room to park two cars, while the space dedicated to public parks and gardens, including the iconic Beaurepaire Reserve, rivals the best innercity neighbourhoods. Rainwater tanks and other environmental initiatives which are part of … Continue reading →
Mount Rothwell Estate, a historical bluestone mansion just outside Little River is on the market for the sixth time in 139 years. The grand family home is situated at the foot of the iconic You Yangs, with incredible views across the Brisbane ranges, Macedon ranges and the Melbourne skyline. The house has quite a history. It was built in 1873 by Robert Chirnside, and stood then as a stately and magnificent home. Chirnside’s uncles, Thomas and Andrew Chirnside, lived close by in a mansion in Werribee Park. The hand-painted ceilings and walls are the work of the American artist Clay Beeker. These special details may be the only remaining in a Victorian residential home. The home has 22 rooms including grand halls, a billiard room, … Continue reading →
Kent Lardner of PriceFinder reviewied the top 50 median priced suburbs in Australia and uncovered some of the best locations to extend and renovate. By targeting smaller and potentially under-capitalised homes, we have listed down some suburbs that could offer builders and keen renovators good options for adding value. The ‘value added’ for those properties tested and selected for our list ranged from $180,000 to more than $350,000. The PriceFinder Estimates tool was used to compare the potential value added from one extra bedroom and one extra bathroom. Our list below was derived by finding those suburbs with the greatest price difference as a result of extending. Using the same approach, investors could uncover many other suburbs with similar value and add potential not featured … Continue reading →
‘The Shop’ from popular TV show The Renovators is now ready for auction. Situated in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Marrickville, the shop-turned-home is in the heart of the blossoming Marrickville arts and crafts hub. The Shop, built in 1915, is a former general store and fast food restaurant. It has undergone an incredible transformation – from a surprisingly kitchen-less, tiled, baby blue with royal blue trim establishment, to a clean, open-style home with rustic characteristics – like a beautiful timber breakfast bar. The home features a tasteful open-plan kitchen, which runs on to a spacious living area and a generous entertaining deck, which opens on to a landscaped garden and sizable back yard. There are three generous bedrooms, a luxuriously appointed bathroom and private off-street … Continue reading →
The Renovators’ ‘Sixties Suburban’, originally a fibro house that had a red-brick veneer added in the 1960s, is now up for auction. Situated in Castle Hill, a north-west suburb of Sydney, the home is close to the extensive Castle Towers shopping centre and main roads, despite being described as ‘whisper quiet’. The split-level home comes fully-furnished with understated décor, chosen to appeal to a broad range of potential buyers, and includes items such as LG kitchen appliances and a blackboard for children. Features include four bedrooms, two with built in robes and the master bedroom boasting a walk-in-robe and en-suite with double shower. The fourth bedroom is on it’s own lower level and has its own courtyard. The main bathroom, which has been described as … Continue reading →
Dr Kylie De Boer, CEO of Sydney IVF, is selling her harbour side apartment for over $2.8 million. “Our client has a very busy schedule, and wanted a low maintenance show piece to accommodate a large family…and she got it with this property,” says Agent, Tamea Walls. The Waterfront Reserve residence boasts spectacular views over the yacht-studded foreshores of Sydney Harbour. One of only three residences, the two level home includes 380 square metres of living space and boasts four generous bedrooms with terraces, two and-a-half bathrooms, as well as a private North facing pool, numerous alfresco entertaining areas, and parking for two cars. “In my opinion this residence is ‘the pick’ due to the fact it faces north to get the … Continue reading →
The Quays is a landmark $350 million iconic apartment development on the waterfront at NewQuay, Docklands. Launched in February 2011, the South Tower is almost sold out with buyer demand exceeding expectations. Following this outstanding success, the last release – The North Tower represents the final stage to buy into The Quays. Designed by international award winning architects McBride Charles Ryan, The Quays seamlessly fuse harbourside ambiance with inner city sophistication and the indulgences of a modern luxury resort, offering a diverse mix of individually crafted one, two and three bedroom residences. Providing residents with extensive and diverse facilities, The Quays creates a vibrant social hub. The ground floor features a café and Providore by Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali coffee fame, a Health Club … Continue reading →
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former managing director of the International Monetary Fund and the man who was tipped to be the next president of France denied all allegations, but much of the scandal has focused on real estate. Just where did Strauss-Kahn spend his privileged house arrest? The notorious womaniser rented a five-floor, 6804 sq ft Franklin Street townhouse during his trial. This New York hideaway was an elegant place to contemplate the state of his political career. The luxurious townhouse is not usually an option for those facing house arrest. Regardless, interest in the property has experienced an exponential increase since Strauss-Kahn’s scandalous stay. The disgraced French economist and his wife have recently returned to Paris. Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld was spotted welcoming the couple … Continue reading →
