An award-winning residence (above) on the Brisbane River sold under the hammer for $3,050,000 at last weekend's auction.

Ray White New Farm principal Matt Lancashire said there were four registered bidders. 

The 105 Ryan Street, West End home was designed by Conrad Gargett Riddel,.

The striking family residence is a quick bike ride to the West End markets, South Bank, art galleries, parks and trendy cafes.

Set on a 683sqm riverfront allotment, the three-level family living comes with four spacious bedrooms, large living zones and gallery and entertainment deck with plunge pool. 

Additional features include polished concrete and reclaimed timber flooring, grid-connected electricity, solar panels and rainwater storage.

The Mosman prestige market is going from strength to strength, with another $20 million listing in the exclusive lower north shore suburb.

The Carrington Avenue home last traded for $15.6 million when it was bought by Brehn Nominees, a company directed by AGEIS co-founder Stephen Jankelowitz. It was Mosman's biggest sale in the 2013/14 financial year.

Jankelowitz bought it from retired shipping executive Edil Paulson and his art collector wife Lisa, who built the home back in 1996, three years after paying $1.25 million.

The six bedroom deep waterfront estate on nearly 1,800 square metres has gardens running down to the water where there's a fully equipped boathouse, slipway and jetty.

Featuring a grand sandstone driveway and reflection pond upon entry, the home has a formal room with an open fireplace, a custom fitted home office and a harbour view study.

A loggie-style entertainers terrace overlooks the Bisazza mosaic tiled swimming pool.

Simeon Manners agents Mark Manners and Richard Simeon are taking their VIP guestlist through the home.

2018 has seen records tumble in Mosman. First former Foxtel chief Richard Freudenstein sold his mansion for around $23 million, before Sydney Swans chairman, Moelis investment banker Andrew Pridham paid $25 million for the waterfront estate Hopetoun.

A Lindfield renovated Federation home in an east side walk to rail position is set to go under the hammer on August 26.

The 1913 home has been listed by Scott Farquhar and Toby Markos from McConnel Bourn Lindfield.

Set on a 1190 square metre of level land, 14 Dangar Street comes with four to five bedrooms, family room integrated with kitchen, living with fireplace, alfresco entertaining area, and media lounge.

Additional features include soaring decorative ceilings, timber floors, corbel archway, tiled pool and spa, and established level gardens and lawns.

It is within walking distance to Lindfield rail for easy commute to city and private schools, and a stroll to Newington Prep, local shopping and Swain Gardens.

The suburb's median house price sits at $2.73 million, according to CoreLogic.

The penthouse atop the newly completed The Englefield has hit the market with a $3.8 to $4.1 million price guidance.

The 300 sqm apartment has 360 degree views of the city, with terraces along three sides.

It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wine cellar and a library.

The apartment crowns the whole top floor of the boutique block of just seven.

Woods Bagot designed The Englefield, inspired by Englefield House, the grand 19th century mansion that once presided over the area.

Developers Perri Projects engaged renowned landscaped Paul Bangay to create the surrounding gardens.

Marshall White agent Marcus Chiminello is marketing the apartment with a $3.8 million to $4.1 million price guide

"The level of quality craftsmanship, design integrity and fastidious attention to detail of this apartment is unmatched by anything else I’ve seen in the market at the moment," Chiminello said.

A former British Consul's home at Kenmore has been listed for September 9 auction.

The 12 Gladesville Street offering is a 1763 square metre property.

It has housed the England cricket team on numerous occasions and, as rumour has it, also welcomed Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

Ray White Toowong agent Kris Matthews said the home had six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

"This grand-style property is the biggest to go on sale in Kenmore for at least the last five years,” Matthews said.

"The spaciousness available with two kitchens, a huge entertaining area and extensive renovations since 2005, make this property a gem that’s held its character.”

The property was lived in by a British consulate for 32 years.

Its granny flat was built in response to 9/11, to allow two Australian Federal Police officers to live on-site.

A Sovereign Islands architecturally designed home in with views of Broadwater and hinterland is on the market with a price guide of $5.98 million.

The waterfront home has been offered by Edin Kara and Ali Mian from Ray White Sovereign Islands. 

Nestled on 1260 sqm land, the house at 7 Brittanic Cresent comes with five oversized bedrooms.

There is also a study, media room, multiple formal and private lounges, and dining and outdoor areas overlooking the Broadwater and hinterland.

Additional features include soaring ceilings, chandeliers, Miele appliances, and landscaped gardens.

With 37 metres waterfrontage and 20 metres pontoon, it is minutes' walk from Paradise Point Shopping Village, restaurants, shops and parklands.

Sovereign Islands is an island estate situated in the middle of the Broadwater surrounded and the estate offers landscaped parks, 24-hour security and waterways.

A long held Yamba trophy home sold for $700,000 at auction last weekend.

Located at 62 Yamba Road, Yamba, is a historical cottage with waterway frontage.

It came with views of the Yamba Marina.

Set on a 1423 sqm block, the four bedroom two bathroom home features living spaces with access to deck space on three sides of the home.

It has a gazebo overlooking the waterway.

The home has timber flooring throughout.

It is just a 15 minute walk from the CBD.

The listing was sold by Daniel Kelly of Ray White.

One of Longueville's largest residential estates, Minembah remains listed for sale.

The trophy residence has 180° views across Woodford Bay to the city skyline from 1 Woodford Street.

It has a private elevated setting on a 2080 sqm parcel of land with landscaped gardens. 

The five-bedroom home was designed by early Sydney architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson in 1887.  Minembah was altered in the 1930s when the brickwork was rendered and a classical entry portico added.




The house features a wide sandstone verandahs.

The house has a wide entry hall, formal sitting and dining rooms, study/library, huge family room, gourmet marble kitchen (with walk-in pantry), casual dining area, drinks bar/pantry, main bedroom (with dressing room and large ensuite)

It also has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room, laundry, basement cellar and under house storage.

Di Jones Real Estate listed it in late July.

Marketed as Carlton's best kept secret, an apartment in Station Mews has been scheduled for forthcoming auction.

It comes with a $1.4 to $1.5 million price guide.

The 107 Station Street, Carlton offering is set at the front behind original factory walls.

The home opens to living and dining zones with double-height north facing windows & ceiling, adjoining the kitchen, laundry and bathroom.

Featuring timber stairs leading to three double bedrooms, the homes is being marketed as a 119 sqm inner-city haven.

It is situated within a residential development of six.

Nicholas West of Nelson Alexander has the listing which last sold in 2003 for $610,000.

Aloha, a Spanish Mission-style Elsternwick home built by the Reece plumbing family has been listed for sale with a $2,395,000 asking price.

Built in the mid 1920s, the home is described as Miami-style. It comes with the first Italian mosaic tiles imported into Australia in the downstairs powder room.

A restoration maintained the many glamous features from the era, including its classic terrazzo porch, the lead light windows and doors, Degue-designed light fittings and a copper Arts and Crafts fireplace.

Aloha is etched above the covered carport at the three bedroom St Georges Road address which has been restored since last sold at $480,000 in 1998.

Its first floor was originally built as a dance studio, which is now two bedrooms, a living area, kitchenette, bathroom and a terrace balcony for entertaining.

Rodney Morley and Rochelle Butt at Rodney Morley Real Estate have the listing. There have only been three owners with the Reece family selling in 1974 for $444,500.

The company was created by Harold Reece who sold plumbing products from the back of his truck. His first store was in nearby Caulfield with the company now having more than 450 outlets nationally.

This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 

A timber cabin getaway in the Tallarook ranges has been listed for auction.

It goes to onsite auction on October 6.

The property is at 470 Ennis Road, Tallarook, which is five kilometres off the Hume Freeway.

The property offers a native timber freehold area of 27.5 hectares (68 acres).

On the property there is a single room timber cabin. 

It is adjoined by a timber deck and it has its own portable toilet.

There is also a rainwater tank and portable solar system.

The cabin structure was originally built by people with interests in the caravan industry.

The vendors said it is has been a ‘glamping’ destination.

“We have now bought our farm near Hamilton in the western district, so we are now five hours distant, hence we are offering 470 Ennis Road for auction sale,” the vendors said.

Selling agent Bart O’Sullivan of Pat Rice & Hawkins said that the property offers unique lifestyle opportunities.

“This property will be popular as an artist’s retreat, for a hobby builder or handy person, for a family for recreation, or just as it stands as a lifestyler’s retreat,” he said.

“The existing timber cabin will be fine for roughing it at weekends or holidays with many additional building sites where a more permanent home could be built with the Mitchell Shire permits while rainwater tanks and a decent scale solar system would look after the services.

“This is a real one out of the box property with an unrestricted view from the Tallarook Plateau and its escarpment at about 400 metres above the surroundings that really must be experienced.

“I am expecting that auction offers will begin from $200,000.”

A Tyabb property next to an airport with hangar space for eight aircraft has been listed for sale.

The 62 Stuart Road acreage also comes with a three-bedroom house. 

The 2 hectare property has a $1.38-$1.5 million price guide through Harcourts JT & Co agent Dowler.

It has direct access onto the taxiway.

The airport is used mainly for recreational and training purposes.

Tyabb's median house price is around $542,500, according to CoreLogic figures. 

A luxury penthouse in Cronulla has sold off the plan for $7.5 million — a new apartment price record for the area.

The local buyer secured the penthouse in Ozone Residences.

The boutique development with views of the Pacific Ocean is being developed by LEDA Holdings and Rebel Property Group.

They commissioned Vic Lake Architects, the architectural firm that has designed numerous luxury residences along the Cronulla coastline.

Ozone's two penthouses are two levels with 227 square metres of floor space.

Selling agent Greg Gilbert of Greg Gilbert Projects said the complex was popular market for downsizers.

A waterfront Gold Coast home in Carrara has sold prior to auction to a Chinese investor. 

The property at 44 Fitzwilliam Street property fetched $1.47 million.

Sam Guo of Ray White said the property was targeted at both the Australian and Chinese market.

It was advertised through Chinese social media and newspapers.

“The home was listed with another agent previously but didn’t sell as it was overpriced,” Guo said.

"Both parties were very happy with the outcome.”

He suggested the Gold Coast market is very stable, and any good, well priced property in a great area will sell.

A Hamptons style five bedroom Avoca beach-house has been sold prior to auction for $3.55 million.

It was sold by Stewart Power and Nicole Jackson from Harcourts Avoca Beach late last month.

The house at 60C Cape Three Points Road comes with spacious north-facing living over two levels, entertaining decks with vistas, gourmet kitchen, master suite and other four bedrooms.

Additional highlights include timber floors, high raked ceilings, in-ground heated pool, double garage, and double off-street parking.

The house features vista comprising sweeping beach and ocean views along pristine sands from Avoca Surf Club all the way to North Avoca.

It has direct access to Ascot Avenue, about 300m walk to the beach. 

The suburb's median house price sits at $920,000 according to CoreLogic. 

It had last traded at $3.52 million last year. 

The two level penthouse atop Woolloomooloo's Crown Gardens has sold for $6.25 million.

The apartment, that last traded for $2.7 million in 2001, spans 460 sqm of the north east corner of the resort-style block.

The lower level of the apartment holds the living and entertaining areas.

There's a state-of-the-art kitchen, lounge room and a large outdoor terrace with Weber gas barbecue.

Upstairs homes the three bedrooms, as well as a walled courtyard. 

Lifestyle Property agent Rohan Alexander sold the apartment which has just been leased at $3,000 a week.

It was built as a primary residence.

The second, more traditional home was built later.

The Oast house is the only one on mainland Australia, according to agent Helen Harris from Chapman Real Estate.

The vendors are off to Queensland.

Horningsea Park, the intact early Georgian house built for Battle of Waterloo veteran and pastoralist settler Lieutenant Joshua Moore, has been listed for sale for the first time in 20 years.

The 1839 heritage-listed, convict built mansion overlooks a housing development. 

It was once the rental home in the 1840s to the explorer Count Paul Strzelecki, credited as discovering and naming Mount Kosciusko.

Horningsea Park was one of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's large pastoral grants made following the establishment of Liverpool in the 1810s.

The 500 acre property was granted to Moore conditional on 50 acres being cultivated within five years.

The Moore family sold Horningsea in 1855 to clear debts from the 1840s depression.

The derelict house was classified by the National Trust of Australia in 1976, and saved from demolition after intervention from the Minister for Planning with a permanent conservation order coming in 1983. 

Offers over $3 million are being sought by Ray White Macarthur agent Brendan Lappan for the 9089 square metre holding which comes with massive Bunya pines and Moreton Bay Figs.

Dr David Webster, company founder and managing director of WebIT/ListOnce and wife Samantha plus their three school age children, have called Horningsea Park House home during which they installed an extension designed by heritage architect Howard Tanner.

This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 

Landscape designer Rick Eckersley has listed Musk Cottage at Flinders on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula through RT Edgar.

It is Eckersley's 12-year labour of love on Musk Creek Road, having paid $2 million in 2006.

Rick, who grew up on a cattle and wool grazing property in Macarthur, in the Western District, studied at Burnley Horticultural College as a mature-age student.

He worked for Berwick City Council for three weeks, before leaving to start his own landscaping business.

The four hectare weekender was bought when it was almost entirely mown lawn with Eckersley wanting the garden "to look like a Fred Williams painting".

Using mostly Australian plants, it is a low-maintenance private garden, but also the test bed for his business, with Scott Leung and Myles Broad having shared credit for the garden's design.

Open Gardens Victoria's spring season of events launched last weekend with the opening of the garden at Musk Cottage.

The four-hectare spread includes dramatic sweeps of contrasting plants - think black-trunked ironbarks under-planted with wave-pruned privet and linden trees juxtaposed with lomandra.

it is both the private garden of leading designer Rick Eckersley and the test bed for his Melbourne practice.

In establishing Musk Cottage in 2008, the aim was a sustainable, low-maintenance, quintessentially Australian.

Scott Leung, who with Eckersley and Myles Broad, shares credit for the garden's design.

"Rick calls it 'the mongrel garden' as it's such a mix of ideas," laughs Leung.

The garden evolved from bare paddocks and a dam. The original kit-style home and studio were given an internal refit and a red roof, while a new art studio, painted lime green, was added for Eckersley's painting and sculpture work.

Scale is key to the garden's impact - the generous swathes of grasses, the vast organic-shaped deck and high, vine-clad pergolas seem a perfect fit with the big skies and rolling hills of the landscape.

Sinuous paths and a snaking boardwalk over the wetlands offer avenues of exploration as one area flows into the next.

One of the signature plantings of the garden is a geometric grid of black ironbarks (Eucalyptus sideroxylon var rosea) whose trunks punctuate wave-pruned sweeps of Tuscany privet (Ligustrum vulgare "Buxifolium").

Closely planted lemonscented gums (Corymbia citriodora) flank the path leading to a hilltop area that is one of Leung's favourite spots to look over the valley garden.

Another is the sunken fire pit, where a seat-height wall is studded with empty bottles and LED lights.

This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.