Maritana, an iconic 1920's sandstone waterfront home in Elvina Bay is now on the market.

It has been offered by Lachlan Elder from LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

Situated on 2,380 sqm of north facing land, Maritana at 61-63 Douglass Estate comes with five bedrooms, living and entertaining spaces, verandahs, established gardens, and Tuscan inspired terraces. 

Other highlights include 52 metres of frontage to Pittwater, boat shed and Pittwater vistas.

Elvina Bay is a quick 5-minute boat ride to Church Point and from here a 45-minute drive to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The property was last sold for $6.25 million in 2007. 

Maritana was built in the 1920's for the Gibsons of retailers Foy & Gibson.

It traded at $324,000 in 1983 when then Mudgee pastoralist-cum-furniture-maker Antony Loneragan and his wife Elaine bought it from the Hemery family.

After being refurbished by Dermer Bennet, the home sold for $1 million in 1992.

Despite the roller coaster share price, Anthony Eisen the boss of the controversial by now pay later lender, Afterpay has bought on Wategos Beach at Byron Bay.

It's the holiday home previously rented by the likes of Kate Moss and Elle Macpherson, who paid $14,000 a week.

It was sold by Boorowa farmer Charlie Arnott, of the Arnott’s Biscuits family to the boss of the ASX-listed payday lender.

This week, Kim Kardashian promoted the digital lender which has been attracting the supervisory interest of the Australian Senate and banking regulators given debt vulture accusations. 

Arnott bought the Marine Parade property in 2009 for $5.5 million from Sausage Software founder Steve Outtrim.   

Overlooking Wategos Beach, is the epitome of a classic beach house.

Set on the exclusive Marine Parade, The White House has been designed to frame the expansive ocean views from its elevated north facing location.

Four of the five bedrooms have ocean views, while the hub of the home is the second level open plan living and dining area which opens out to a large ocean facing entertaining deck.

The top floor of the striking tri-level home is occupied by the master retreat which has its own ensuite and private balcony, also facing the beach.

The White House sits a few houses down from the Byron Bay record breaker, which has stood since 2006.

Sydney developer Danny Goldberg paid $16 million for Wategos House, a six bedroom beachfront set on 1,500 square metres opposite the popular Rae's on Wategos restaurant.

Boorowa farmer Charlie Arnott, of the Arnott’s Biscuits family, secured around $7.6 million.

Known as The White House, it was listed in September 2017 with initial hopes of $8.9 million, and sold after 90 days on the market by Ruth Gotterson, of McGrath, but the deal then fell through.

Eisen was found late last month as the replacement buyer.

This article was first published in The Daily Telegraph. 

A resort-style home in Sydney’s northern beaches has been listed for sale. 

It has been offered by Ray White Palm Beach agent Noel Nicholson with a price guide of $8.2 million to $9 million.

Positioned across a 1,517 square metre parcel of land, the 610 square metre home at 1903-1905 Pittwater Road, Bayview comes with six ensuite bedrooms, stone-topped kitchen, multiple living/dining zones, games/sports room and home theatre.

Other features include alfresco terrace, lush lawns, wine cellar, mosaic tiled pool, and triple garage.

John and Jenny Bassetto secured the 1,517 square metre parcel of prime land to create their dream home.

The couple recruited architect Paris Spana to design a six-bedroom, six-bathroom double-storey home which takes full advantage of the spectacular Pittwater views.

Nicholson said he’s been blown away by the early level of interest in this extraordinary property.

“Having said all that, this house is designed for raising a family and enjoying the privacy and quiet of just sitting and looking at the view of kayaks, boats and paddle boarders or the stunning outlook down to Lion Island,” he said.

“Architecturally designed to take full advantage of a level double block and spectacular Pittwater views, this is a remarkable residence by every standard.”

The suburb's median house price sits at $1.9 million, according to CoreLogic. 

Avon Court in Hawthorn has been formally listed for sale after being offered privately earlier this year with $45 million to $50 million price hopes.

The 2025 square metre nine bedroom mansion on a 4,250 square metre holding last sold for $19.8 million in 2014 in an off market purchase by the Du family from Kew.

The anti-underquoting marketing laws introduced by the Andrews Government in May last year means it has now a disclosed $40 million asking price.

The 4645 square metre property shares a side fence with ex-Australia Post boss Ahmed and Dionnie Fahour’s matrimonial Hawthorn mansion which was listed with $40 million to $44 million earlier this year, without success through Marshall White.

The 18-20 Shakespeare Grove offering has been described by RT Edgar agent Helena Chow as “one of Melbourne’s finest”.

It has been sold many times over recent years.

Autobarn boss Garry Dumbrell paid $20,250,000 in 2009 when it was sold by the former Richmond Football Club president Clinton Casey and his wife, Leslie.

Avon Court had traded for $5.7 million in 2003 with a rumoured $9 million or more spent on building two new wings, a cinema, gymnasium, sauna, 10-car garage and replacement tennis court.

This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 

One of Perth's most prized homes has hit the market at Mosman Park.

The walled Chidley Way riverfront reserve mansion was built by Burswood Casino founder Dallas Dempster in the 1980s.

Much traded in the last decade, it has been offered by eye surgeon Phillip McGeorge and wife Katherine who have transformed the home since their $11 million acquisition in 2012.

The McGeorge's undertook a two year renovation at the home which is largely limestone and glass.

A 25 metre lap pool runs along the front of the home which William Porteous at William Porteous Properties International Dalkeith is seeking offers around $16 million.

The McGeorge's bought the home on Chidley Point from the property developer Luke Saraceni who had paid $16 million for the home in 2008.

Its earlier owners included stockbroker and mining company investor David Rigoll; the Firepower boss Tim Johnston and wife Sandra; and Lorraine Copley.

Perth's top sale this year has been the Taj on Swan site in Peppermint Grove for $17 million to businessman John Gillett, a former Moran Health Care executive.

The highest house sale was when the Seven West media tycoon Kerry Stokes spent $11 million on an inbetween home in Dalkeith.

He bought the home of mining company chairman Dr Wolf Martinick as a bolthole while he rebuilds his longtime riverfront mansion.

This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.

A contemporary Hawthorn East home from award-winning Fiona Lynch amidst Amanda Oliver gardens has just been sold for $4.15 million. 

It has been sold by Tim Picken and Rebecca Edwards from Kay & Burton Hawthorn. 

Set on a 915sqm block, the single storey house at 46 Leura Grove comes with four bedrooms plus study, lounge room with fireplace, family dining area and living room opening to BBQ deck, and Carrara marble kitchen. 

Additional features include a solar-heated pool, ducted heating/cooling, electric blinds, travertine, and Oak flooring plus extra-wide remote-control double garage.

It is close to Camberwell Junction, Tooronga Village shopping, Burke Road trams, Auburn South Primary School and Auburn High plus prestige private schools including Bialik and Scotch Colleges.

The property had last sold for $1.62 million in 2007 before the renovation.

The suburb's median house price sits at $2.1 million, according to CoreLogic. 

A Toorak modernist home designed by popular mid-century architect Anatol Kagan has hit the market.

Located at 4 Theodore Court, Toorak, the home is for sale through an expressions of interest campaign ending December 10.

It has a price guide of $3.75 - $4 million.

The property is located six kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.

Last sold in 2007, the 1956 home went for $1.45 million.

The house also features a rooftop terrace.

Just 200 metres from Sorrento beach a one story four bedroom beach house was sold.

Located at 32 Newton Avenue, Sorrento the four bedroom three bathroom home was sold for $2.7 million.

Set on a 794 sqm block the property is neatly contained within a white picket fence.

The home also comes with its own self contained studio which can act as a guest house.

Recently remodelled the property is open plan and "invites indoor and out door living in any season"

Featuring hydronic heating, a double garage, gas heated in-ground pool with water feature, oak floors and fireplaces the home also comes equipped with a Sonos sound system..

The home contains three bathrooms.

NBN director Michael Malone, who was the co-founder of internet service provider giant iiNet, has listed Aberdeen, his Southern Highlands retreat.

Malone paid $4.65 million for the 43 hectare estate in 2014, shortly after retired from the company he set up in 1993.

He bought the sprawling Fitzroy Falls property from Rex Airlines founder Michael Jones and wife Michelle. 

The country manor, with Paul Bangay gardens, has been listed through Richardson & Wrench Bowral agents Michael Maloney and Hamish Robertson.

In the grounds there's a floodlit tennis court, a pavilion with heated spa, barbecue and pizza oven, as well as a veggie garden, chook pen and orchard. 

There are eight paddocks and a timber barn and shed. It has previously been an Angus operation.

A tri-level architecturally designed home on Miami beachfront reserve is for sale.

Located on 36 Marine Parade, Miami the listing describes the home as a stunning residence that leaves people spellbound.

Entering the house through the copper entrance door the grand lobby greets, adorned with quality travertine flooring, a tranquil water feature, soaring ceilings and modern architectural staircase the home if fitted out.

The Blue Dog Beach House positioned at the crest of Tropicana rise has sold.

Taking in full beach and ocean views the four bedroom three bathroom trophy home recently sold for $3.75 million.

Located at 20 Tropicana Rise, Castaways Beach the Queensland house was designed by Aboda Design Group.

Inspired by the Hamptons in New York the finishes and design are of high quality.

Featuring French Oak floors, high ceilings and a steam room, the pool is set high so the views are visible during a swim.

Situated 10 minutes from Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street, the home is outfitted with solar power.

This homes value has more than tripled since 2013 when it sold for $995,000.

A beachfront Forresters Beach retreat is for sale.

Situated at 88 Kalakau Avenue, Forresters Beach the home comes without a price guide.

Set on 582 sqm the two bedroom two bathroom house has uninterrupted ocean panoramas over two levels.

The open plan design is described as "embracing magnificent ocean views."

Featuring heated floors, stone finished kitchen features and a Jacuzzi the beachfront home comes with a number of alfresco areas.

The home last sold for $2.2 million in 2016.

Located near shops, cafes, public transport links and Erina fair, the home is set on a tiered parcel of land.

A Culburra Beach home a stroll from the water has now been listed with a February 2 auction on the cards, if not sold prior.

located at 141 The Lake Circuit, Culburra Beach the home features dual street frontages.

Set on 870 sqm the three bedroom two bathroom house has an over-sized double lockup garage.

The two story open plan home has multiple living and lounge rooms.

Featuring an upper verandah and a rear yard the house has a separate area fit for a barbecue.

The property is situated near shops, public transport links and schools.

Simmon Horauf, co-founder of Play Communications, and his wife, Lisa, have listed their contemporary weatherboard beach house with a price of $3.9 million to $4.25 million. 

It has been offered by David Edwards and Danielle Forde from LJ Hooker Palm Beach. 

Set a two-minute walk from Sandy Point Beach, the beach house situated at 3B Iluka Road, Palm Beach comes with master suite, four additional bedrooms, living area with open fireplace, chef's kitchen, and ample attic storage space.

Other highlights include lush lawns, saltwater pool, underfloor heating, built-in undercover BBQ and garden shed.

It's within close proximity to Sandy Point beach, Palm Beach boutiques, restaurants and cafes. 

The suburb's median house price sits at $2.85 million, according to CoreLogic. 

A Sovereign Island waterfront mansion sitting on a double block of 1,458sqm is now on the market with the price of $9.88 million.

It has been offered by Edin Kara and Ali Mian from Ray White Sovereign Islands.

The mansion at 55 Knightsbridge Parade West offers over 52 sqm of water frontage, views of the Broadwater, Coomera river and Hinterland, and a large 30 sqm pontoon for the yacht.

Spreading over 4 levels plus a rooftop, it comes with 7 king sized bedrooms, multiple formal and informal living and dining areas, game room, gym, library, two studies and two attics.

There is an eight person lift servicing all levels including its roof top.

Other highlights include vacuum maid, C Bus smart wiring, LED lighting and multi zoned ducted air conditioning.

All exterior windows double glazed and copper clad for extra protection from the salt.

A Castaways Beach home completed just 12 months ago has hit the market.

The home on David Low Way in the Noosa Dunes complex was designed by building designer Chris Clout after the former four bedroom home traded for $865,000 in 2013.

Spanning three levels with a curved facade, the home has four bedrooms and a home office.

The open plan main level flows to an alfresco area with a 17 metre Enviroswim fresh water lap swimming pool.

The top floor master bedroom retreat with freestanding bath also opens to an outdoor terrace with ocean and coastal views.

Only bushland separates the home from the beach.

Dowling Neylan Real Estate agent Karen Harman has the listing.

The Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page has secured the sale of one of the Main Beach apartments in her boutique M3565 building.

The $5.5 million sale ranks as the highest price paid for a beachfront apartment in the Gold Coast this year.

The four-bedroom, fourth-floor apartment (above and below), had been initially priced at $7.85 million.

The apartment on level five has been re-listed at $5.75 million.

Page, the wife of Harvey Norman executive chairman Gerry Harvey, paid $15.5 million in 2007 for the 882sq m block at 3565 Main Beach Pde.

The project was designed by Sydney architect Virginia Kerridge.

The luxury residences hit the market in July 2017.

When they hit the market, Page announced she was keeping the penthouse crowning the development of six units.

A Kirribilli apartment has smashed the suburb record, selling for nearly $10.8 million.

The apartment, which sold quietly off-market recently, had been asking $8.5 million when it was marketed in 2015 (above and below). It sold for $10,796,400

Set in the Kirribilli Grande complex on the dress circle Kirribilli Avenue fronting the harbour, the apartment sits on the ground floor of the block of just eight.

It has uninterrupted views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in their entirety.

Built in the early 2000's, the apartment has three bedrooms, including a master with a walk in wardrobe, and two bathrooms.

The open plan living area opens to a garden. 

It features a music and TV entertainment system, integrated inside and out. 

McGrath North Sydney agent Nigel Mukhi is credited with securing the sale which topped the previous high, set in the same building when a 250 sqm three bedder a few floors up sold for $8 million in 2016.

That sale only bettered the record a few months earlier, again in the Kirribilli Grande complex, when a similar size unit on the floor above sold for $7.65 million.

Australia’s most expensive house, Fairwater, which sold for $100 million earlier this year, was bought mortgagee free.

The Double Bay harbourfront mansion sold to the tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and his wife Annie in September.

The only official name on title is Mike's. The transfer document doesn't specify the price.

The title document affirms its Double Bay location, despite reports by the former Fairfax Media newspapers that the property was located into Point Piper.

It was on the market for three weeks through Christies International agent Ken Jacobs.

The second-most expensive house, Rona in Bellevue Hill, sold in October, for $58 million. 

The Cannon-Brookes family had already taken the keys to the property ahead of its initial extended settlement terms.

“We love the idea of raising our four young children in this historic property, filling the house and gardens with love and laughter through the years,” they said on its purchase.

Fairwater is the largest privately-held property on Sydney Harbour at 1.12 hectares.

It comes with an 1881-built residence designed by architect John Horbury Hunt.

Built for stockbroker Francis Edward Joseph, it last traded in 1901 for £5350 when purchased by Sir James Oswald Fairfax, grandson of The Sydney Morning Herald co-founder John Fairfax.

It was listed by the executors of the estate of the late Lady (Mary) Fairfax, who died in 2017, aged 95.

Lady Fairfax briefly contemplated gifting her mansion to the people of NSW. 

In 1996 Lady Fairfax announced a trust of seven was being established to oversee the estate's future. 

Lady Fairfax, who later declined to confirm her intended gift, had moved into Fairwater with her husband, Sir Warwick in 1969.

During her decades the Fairwater grounds had been regularly opened for charitable fundraising occasions, including the East West Foundation, the Australia Ireland Fund, the Opera Foundation Australia (founded by Lady Fairfax) and the Cochlear Implant Centre, Sydney. 

At one dark stage in the Fairfax annuls, the mother of fallen media boss Warwick Fairfax, suggested after he lost the newspaper empire, that she might have had to sell part of the grounds to pay the land tax and its upkeep.

"Fairwater is safe but what is Fairwater without the garden, it's just another big old house," she said amid the 1990 company stockmarket turmoil. 

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar, who owns the unencumbered neighbouring home, Elaine, were ranked equal 11th and 12th on this year’s Financial Review Rich List, worth $5.16 billion.

Yamala, the sprawling hillside estate set high above Daveys Bay Beach at Frankston South, has been listed for sale.

The 19th century built stately English-style manor is steeped in history, having previously been the country retreat of Sir John Madden, former Chief Justice and lieutenant-governor of Victoria.

It was also once owned by the Lord of the Manor of Loxton.

Yamala dates back to 1854 when William Woolley acquired 42 hectares of land overlooking the beach.

He built a smaller four bedroom house in the 1870s before selling not long after to Madden, who was based in the mansion Cloyne in St Kilda.

The Maddens, who extensively extended the Woolley house, sold the 13 hectare property to restaurateur A.J Lucas for £16,100 after Sir John's death.

Built of solid stone, the mansion has 17 rooms. There are six bedrooms, a study, self-contained former servants' quarters, a sunken drawing room with pressed leather wallpaper a bar built in the early 1900's to replicate London's Savoy Hotel.

The entrance pillars and landscaping is the work of architect Walter Burley Griffin, who undertook a makeover in the late 1920s.

In the grounds is a renovated Roman-style saltwater, solar-heated swimming pool and spa, accompanied by a limestone poolhouse. A path leads directly from the home through the gardens to Daveys Bay Beach.

The initials of each of the former owners are inscribed on a stained glass window on the ground floor.

Yamala has a $5.3 million to $5.83 million guide. It last traded for $2.9 million in 2012.

Harcourts Mount Eliza agents Jayme Wallison and Ben Crowder are marketing the home in conjunction with Community Real Estate.