Seabell, one of the earliest homes ever built in Palm Beach, has been listed for sale.

The Pacific Road estate was home to the late former civil engineer Laurie Seaman.

Seaman's grandfather built the sandstone home in 1918 when there were only four other houses on the hill overlooking Palm Beach and Pittwater.

Built with stone quarried on site, the striking three level classic sandstone cottage on 2,070 sqm still features its large sandstone fireplaces, original hardwood floors and beamed ceilings.

There are five bedrooms, a home office and a freestanding artists' studio.

A number of dining terraces capture the views.  

The gardens, which featured on Burke's Backyard, have been expanded over the years.

Laurie opened the gardens for groups of senior sand disabled people who couldn't visit parks and reserves.

He would walk them through the meandering paths and over the drawbridge that he installed.  

Ray White Palm Beach agent Noel Nicholson has a guide of $5 million for its August 29 auction. 

Billionaire Computershare co-founder Chris Morris has sold his renovated Art Deco Middle Park trophy home.

It is believed to have sold between $12 million and $13 million.

The Beaconsfield Parade property on 925 square metres was an Art Deco block of flats before Morris converted it to a family home.

He commissioned Chamberlain Javens Architects to create the three storey property with four bedrooms, five bathrooms and formal and informal living and dining areas.

In the gardens is a swimming pool and a self-contained apartment above the garage.

It sold through Kay & Burton South Yarra agent Michael Armstrong and Cayzer's Geoff Cayzer with interiors by Kerry Phelan Design Office,

Morris founded share registry company Computershare with his sister Penelope Maclagan in 1978.

This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 

Fitness First founder Tony de Leede is seeking to sell his redundant luxury Mermaid Beach home for the third time.

The Bondi Beach-based fitness pioneer is seeking offers over $6 million for the Hedges Avenue mansion.

Set on 405 square metres, the 2007-built home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an entertaining area with fireplace and a built in barbecue that adjoins the swimming pool.

Of course there's a home gym and a steam room.

Conal Martin at Kingfisher Realty Burleigh Heads is marketing the property.

De Leede paid $7.3 million for the property in 2009 when buying from Lisa Frawley, the wife of the former Romafree executive director Mark Frawley.

It has been a $2,800 a week rental in recent times.

De Leede founded Fitness First in 1993.  

This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.  

Claremont House, an original home in Claremont, Tasmania currently trading as a registered hotel has hit the market with a price guide of around $4.5 million. 

Cam Rogers of Nest Property Hobart and Farzin Hesari of Link Business have the listing. 

After a $2.6 million restoration over a 10 year period, Claremont House at 12 Lady Clark Avenue began trading in 2015 with the first three of its 10 accommodation rooms, The Tower Suite, Maids and Lady Clark rooms. 

The Darling, Bond, Convict and Servant's rooms opened in 2017, while the final two first floor rooms opened for hire in 2018. 

The Darling and Bond room within the south wing of the main house feature private ensuite bathrooms and views over Mount Wellington.

The Convict and Servant's rooms located within the c1840 servant's residence share a bathroom and communal kitchenette.

Claremont House comes with an approved plan for a 20 room extension to the original home for the uses of residence, short stay accommodation, long term accommodation, events and functions as well as restaurant with 24 hour liquor license.

The restaurant known as Bilton's had leased the 60 seat restaurant on the property until March 2018. 

Set on five acres, the Chauffeur's Cottage in the back left corner is currently utilised with a passive income of $300 per week.

Claremont House holds a 1308 square metre car park with dual access points including access for double-decker buses and larger vehicles. 

Former ABC chairman Justin Milne and Anna Cicognani have pulled Erinagh, their Rozelle home, from its weekend auction.

It instead now comes with a $5.19 million asking price.

The original late 1800s farmhouse and period cottage, which the couple joined together over their near two-decade ownership, had been heading to auction with a guide of $4.8 million.

They paid $1.15 million in 2000. Cobden & Hayson Balmain agents Danny Cobden and Samantha Elvy have the listing.

The couple plan to spend more time in the Southern Highlands.

This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 

One of the 10 mid-century homes in the 1966 Pettit + Sevitt display village at St Ives has found its latest owner.

The five-bedroom $1.8 million home on Staddon Close had been substantially altered by its past five owners.

But its neighbour, known as the Courtyard House, goes to an August 17 auction.

With just two owners ever, it retains its original internal floorplan with a sympathetic fourth bedroom extension made in the 1980s.

The home was part of 2014’s Sydney Living Museums Australian Houses Tour, at which time its architect Ken Woolley took visitors through the home. Woolley has since died.

It’s been listed through Savills agent James Yahl by Eleanor and Phil Johnson who hold $1.54 million hopes.

This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.

A Norman Park dual level family home with views across the Brisbane River and city skyline has hit the market with over $2.9 million hopes. 

The property with dual street frontage has been listed by Sarah Hackett and Ally Edmonds from Place Bulimba.

Nestled on a 671 square metre allotment, the riverside home at 37 Wendell Street is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac position and surrounded by million dollar homes.

The ground level comes with grand family room with high ceilings, private entertaining area, ensuited bedroom, and additional two bedrooms.

The top level comprises formal dining and living area, front balcony, gourmet kitchen and master retreat with river and city vistas.

There is a roof area with a party/viewing deck.

It is located moments away from schools, shops and other amenities and 1.5 kilometres to the CBD .

The newly appointed NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has sold her Lavender Bay family home.

The Bay View Street property had a price guide of $11.5 million.

Beazley bought it in 1989 for $1.3 million.

There were 45 inspections in the first week.

The elevated family home comes with panoramic views of the waters, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

It comprises five bedrooms, modern gas kitchen, lounge, dining room, library, and court gardens.

It's just a stroll to McMahons Point Village with boutiques, restaurants and bars, Lavender Bay Ferry, buses, and North Sydney Station. 

Ravenford, a two storey historic home in the NSW Northern Rivers town of Grafton has hit the market for the first time in over 20 years. 

It has been listed with a price guide of $410,000 by Adam Crawley from McKimms Real Estate Grafton. 

Built in around 1880, the original house was owned by Captain George Greenaway – a well known river boat captain.

The second owner of Ravenford, WH Henson purchased it in 1898 and had converted it to an even grander two storey residence with bay windows by 1900.

Nestled on a 530 square metre block, the weatherboard home at 36 Villiers Street comprises four bedrooms, living areas, sitting room, two kitchens, verandahs and garden. 

Other historical features of Ravenford include ornate pressed metal and polished timber ceilings, window furnishings and paint schemes. 

There is a semi-separate flat can be accessed by a different door or internally. 

Ravenford is both Heritage (local) and National Trust (national) listed and listed also with the Society of Architects (national) in their list of most significant buildings in Australia.

It was featured in Historic Places of Australia: Volume 2 by Australian Council of National Trusts.

The location is within two city blocks of most of the CBD. 

The home had been listed at one point in 2017, and was described as being no longer needed by the owners.

A two bedroom penthouse within the iconic Mont Clair in Darlinghurst has hit the market.

It has been offered by Anthony Birdsall from Laing Real Estate Elizabeth Bay. 

Built in 1938, Mont Clair is Heritage listed by the City of South Sydney and is included in the Royal Australian Institute of Architect's register of Twentieth Century Buildings of Significance.

Occupying the 6th floor, the north facing apartment at 61/347 Liverpool Street comprises two bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen, and spacious living area. 

Other highlights of the apartment include mosaic tiled floors in the kitchen and bathroom, Art Deco features in bathroom and dish drawer.

The building features refurbished Art Deco foyer, lift access, and shared rooftop garden with outdoor furniture and views of the CBD, Sydney Harbour and Darlinghurst,. 

Located in vibrant Darlinghurst, it is only a short walk to the city, harbour foreshores, shopping precincts, cafes, and restaurants.

The auction preview opens July 31. 

A contemporary home with uninterrupted water and park views in Brighton, Victoria has hit the market with a price guide of $6.1 million to $6.6 million.

It has been listed for sale via expressions of interest by Kate Strickland and Andrew Campbell from Marshall White Bayside. 

Set on 984 sqm of land, the three level home at 34 Roslyn Street comprises five living zones, five bedrooms, a study or teen retreat, five bathrooms, gym, swimming pool and kitchen. 

Custom-crafted by Format Group, it features double-height foyer with American lighting, glass wall on one side of the swimming pool, sliding doors, Montana grey dolomite benches and integrated fridge-freezer. 

The main bedroom is a parkside retreat with leafy views and granite ensuite. 

Children's bedrooms come with their own ensuite or bathroom and study nook.

Other highlights include three-car garage, home theatre equipment, five balconies, full-height doors and 6-6-star energy rating. 

It is near schools, Were Street Village and Church Street.

A new Lilyfield home with the integrated circa 1880 Nanny Goat Hill farmhouse has hit the market with a price guide of $2.5 million.

Simon Pilcher and Trent Conlan of Pilcher Residential Annaandale have the listing. 

Set on a 291 sqm level block, the home at 21 O'Neill Street comprises three bedrooms, living and dining opening to deck and garden, Deluxe island kitchen, front formal lounge, and New York style laundry. 

Other features include breakfast deck, underfloor heating in two bathrooms, and rear access parking with motorised gate. 

It had last sold for $1.75 million in 2016. 

It is located just 450m to light rail, 750m to Orange Grove Public School and just a few minutes's drive to both Leichhardt and Rozelle village.

Torri, an architect designed twin villa home in Boya, Western Australia is on the market with a price of middle to high $900,000's.

It has been offered by Patrick Harper from The Agency. 

Nestled on an elevated 4,384 sqm block, the retreat at 700 Coulston Road is set well back from the street with picturesque vistas.

It offers two private accommodation wings separated by a covered alfresco dining area.

The main villa comprises master bedroom, open plan family and dining room, modern kitchen, and entertaining balcony overlooking the garden. 

The second villa comes with two bedrooms, outdoor entertaining area with Japanese bathtub, and outdoor covered dining area.

Other features of Torri include landscaped gardens, tiered lawns, and a large shed or studio. 

The property has previously operated as a boutique short-stay guest accommodation. 

The location is only 20 minutes from the Perth CBD.

A two bedroom top floor apartment within the iconic Mont Clair in Darlinghurst has hit the market.

It has been offered by Anthony Birdsall from Laing Real Estate Elizabeth Bay. 

Built in 1938, Mont Clair is Heritage listed by the City of South Sydney and is included in the Royal Australian Institute of Architect's register of Twentieth Century Buildings of Significance.

Set on the 6th floor, the north facing apartment at 61/347 Liverpool Street comprises two bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen, and spacious living area. 

Other highlights of the apartment include mosaic tiled floors in the kitchen and bathroom, Art Deco features in bathroom and dish drawer.

The building features refurbished Art Deco foyer, lift access, and shared rooftop garden with outdoor furniture and views of the CBD, Sydney Harbour and Darlinghurst,. 

Located in vibrant Darlinghurst, it is only a short walk to the city, harbour foreshores, shopping precincts, cafes, and restaurants.

A modern Northwood home built on land dating back to before the suburb got its name, has been listed for sale.

The four bedroom Private Road home (above and below) sits on 665 sqm that was once part of the Northwood House Estate, an early land purchase in the area.

The three level home features a number of living and dining spaces which opens to the outdoors.

An alfresco deck overlooks the leafy garden.

Belle Property Lane Cove agent Simon Harrison for an August 31 auction with a guide of $3.9 million.

It is being sold by Guy Freeland, who sits on the board of directors at UTS Insearch, and his wife Lyn, a retired occupational therapist.

They paid $3.5 million for the home in 2008 but are now set to downsize given their kids have flown the nest.

The home sits on land that was once the original Northwood House Estate.

Northwood House, which was built a few doors down on Private Road, was the first house built in the area. The suburbs name derives from Northwood House.

It was a substantial sandstone residence built in 1878 for Jane Davy.

It was designed by the Architect, Edmund Blacket (best known for his designs of The University of Sydney and St Andrews Cathedral).

Mrs Davy bought the 34 acres of land in 1874 and later added another 11 acres to her holding.

After Mrs Davy's death in 1903, the home and estate (divided into 48 blocks) were put on the market.

Northwood House was purchased by Mr. Abdul Wade from Bourke NSW, who used it as a depot for his camels.

Mr Wade lost the home in a poker game.

A number of prominent families have owned Northwood House since then. During World War II, it was used by the owners as a school for mentally-handicapped children.

A new three-level home with Swan River views in Mosman Park, Western Australia is currently under offer.

Vivien Yap and Phoebe Shi of Ray White Dalkeith/Claremont have the listing. 

Built in 2015 by Seacrest Homes, the home at 2 Masson Mews comprises five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, open plan living, home theatre and pool.

The gourmet and chef-style kitchen is completed with Gaggenau and Miele appliances plus fully-equipped butler's pantry. 

The open-plan living area offers Swan River views and combines with an alfresco entertaining area featuring outdoor kitchen and swimming pool.

The upstairs comes with master suite with lounge area and river views, and three minor bedrooms all with private ensuite.

There is another fully equipped guest suite with kitchenette and ensuite.

Other highlights of the home include separate study, polished veneer built-in furniture, elevator, and custom glass door. 

Positioned with views of the Swan River, it is only moments from Leighton Beach, restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops. 

It was auctioned on-site on July 27. 

Osborne House, one of Williamstown's oldest homes, has hit the market.

The two storey stuccoed stone house, built in the 1850s, is one of just a handful of houses built pre 1860s in the suburb south west of Melbourne.

Osborne House was constructed by John Lamont with a two level verandah supported on masonry side walls and superposed, square-section column pairs, forming a porch like portal at the centre.

In 1,010 sqm grounds with established Pepper trees, Osborne House nine principal rooms, including a formal reception and five bedrooms.

There's also a walk down wine cellar.

Raine & Horne Williamstown agents Rosemary Jamonts and Nathan Smith have a $3.5 million guide for its September 14 auction.

The home, which hasn't traded hands for three decades, was used as a school for a long period last century. 

The heritage Coogee residence, Smithfield Grande, has been listed for sale.

Built in 1883 as an Italianate mansion, it currently comprises 12 one bedroom, one bathroom apartments.

Gavin Rubinstein and Oliver Lavers of Ray White are marketing the listing.

Situated at, 88 Brook Street the listing says "it presents the opportunity to purchase as is, renovate further or restore this historic estate to its original grandeur and beauty".

Featuring soaring ornate ceilings and period fixtures, each apartment features a different layout.

The property has only changed hands four times over the past 136 years.

Set on 1,100 square metres, when fully leased it has a gross income of $307,000 according to the listing.

Steps to Coogee Beach, village shops, cafe, parks and buses, it also has parking for 12 cars.

It is for sale in one line with an auction set for September 2.

The premises at 247 High Street, Fremantle is set to go under the hammer this month.

The house lays claim to the legendary status of being “the real birthplace of the first automatic tote board”.

Lived in by English-born Australian inventor and entrepreneur, Sir George Julius, the four-bedroom home was originally built by businessman and shipping agent James Lilly in the 1890s.

"It has a great history,” according to Peter Vickridge, who was born in the home in 1948 and grew up there.

“My mother, Betty Miller, at one time met Lady Julius who fondly relayed how she had stood in the garage holding a hurricane lamp while her husband George tinkered with leather belts and wooden pulleys while he worked on a vote counting machine that was later (in New Zealand) to become the totalisator.

“I really appreciate what the current owners have done with the house. It’s fair to say my father didn’t have much sense of style, so there were a few styles throughout the property, according to the decade in which the decorating was done, but it now looks the best it has for many years.”

Shirley Hayes has owned the property since 2002.

“I love everything about the house, but glorious views over to the Fremantle Harbour are to die for, just this morning I was watching the sun glisten…You can see the ocean from the front and side of the house and the sunsets and city lights at night give the place a wonderful ambience.”

Noel Rogers, at Ray White Applecross, added the history doesn't stop with the tote board invention.

Sir George's granddaughter, Wendy Whitely, went on to marry famous Australian artist Brett Whitely. 

More information can be found on the strange history of the tote board invention here.

The auction will take place on-site on August 17.