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The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

CONSTRUCTION on a residential development in the heart of Mount Louisa has started in a bid to support jobs and help Townsville surge ahead following the COVID-19 impacts.

Summerset Estate, an infill development off Banfield Drive set in an established neighbourhood, is the latest in Mendi Group’s property portfolio and will offer 95 residential lots.

Originally destined to be used for schooling, the site was bought from the state government in 2012.

Mendi Group managing director Jeff Doyle said now was the perfect time to get moving on the project with residential development considered to be the “best use” for the parcel of land.

Mr Doyle said providing employment opportunities and generating activity offered flow-on effects for local businesses.

The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

“I’ve had this approval for a while and we chose to do it now because it fits with our availability of construction crew, but it also fits with the need to employ people,” he said.

“We’re trying to generate jobs in Townsville given the current COVID situation.

“We’ll employ 20 people here throughout the construction, for the rest of the year. It will also keep another 25 to 30 people external to the site (in jobs) such as consultants, town planners and engineers.

“We’ve got a unique parcel of land because it is an infill. We can’t be compared to other developments so we’ve had a lot of interest since our boardings have gone up.”

The project will inject more than $40 million into the community and increase the value of the area.

Managing director of Mendi Group, Jeff Doyle at the site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

It is designed to complement existing housing, offering lot sizes between 390sq m and 865sq m close to existing amenities such as businesses, schools, parks and major road infrastructure.

Mr Doyle said it was important to be agile and adapt to changing circumstances, and to drive activity.

“We understand that COVID’s had a big impact on certain industries, but not so much the construction industry, so we consider ourselves lucky,” he said.

“We have also grabbed people from the hospitality industry and we have got some of them working in our business now.”

The first stage of the development is scheduled for release in October with construction to be completed by the end of 2021.

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The Wilberforce property of drag racer Jason Hedges is on the market.

Australian drag racing driver Jason Hedges has listed a palatial home regarded as one of the finest in Sydney’s west.

The 10.12ha Wilberforce estate is an entertainer’s paradise with a home theatre, rumpus room and a stunning deck.

It is also the ultimate man retreat, with the Krahe Rd residence featuring a 560sqm garage with games room, a car showroom, secondary shed and enough undercover parking for 23 cars.

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The home theatre is kitted out with the quality technology.

The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property being offered for the first time via private treaty with a $3.9-$4.1m guide.

Cutcliffe Properties agent Craig Donkin said the home known as Meadowgrove Farm, is one buyers could not look past.

“In my 24 years of selling real estate this would be of the one best homes I have ever come across,” he said.

“Everything is immaculate, the land is stunning and it is an expensive build.”

The garage has a bar with a drag car on display.

There is also enough space to work on multiple cars and park a motorhome.

Since coming to market a few days ago, Mr Donkin has been inundated with around 100 inquires from across Sydney.

“The phone has been off hook from not only locals, but also inner city buyers after more space because of coronavirus,” he said.

Hedges, who races under the Jason Hedges Racing banner, purchased the 10.12ha parcel in 2012 before building sparing no expense with the build.

The master built country-style home has a modern stone kitchen, open plan family room and three of the five bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms.

The family room and kitchen is the hub of the house.

The main bedroom is located far away from the other bedrooms.

The house also has a gigantic cinema with two rows of red couches, a rumpus room, study and an entertaining deck with a built-in spa and kitchen. Furthermore, the home has high ceilings, seven-zone ducted airconditioning, a fireplace, and a four-car garage.

The 560sqm garage is the stuff of dreams with a carport running down the entire length of the building, while inside has a workshop large enough to store a motorhome and work on multiple race cars at the same time.

The deck has a built-in spa.

The level property has a dam and a full bitumen driveway.

“With those polished floors, the garage would have to be one of the best ever built,” Mr Donkin said.

To top it off, the garage also a showroom with a drag car on display and a fully stocked bar. Behind the garage is a games rooms, as well as a three-bedroom studio with kitchen that could be used for guest accommodation.

There is also a four-door machinery shed which includes a John Deere tractor, ride on mower, farm ute and kids buggy.

Drag racer Jason Hedges built the home after purchasing the block in 2012.

High ceilings and a fireplace are among many features of the home.

A full bitumen driveway, landscaped irrigated garden, dam and a heated swimming pool round out the epic features.

With a $3.9m-$4.1m guide, Mr Donkin said the property offers exceptional bang for buck.

“If you went 30 minutes down the road to Dural, you would not be able to find a property of this size and condition for this price,” he said.

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110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie was designed by renowned mud-brick builder Alistair Knox.

A NATURAL haven designed by famed mud-brick craftsman Alistair Knox has hit the market in Anakie.

The sustainable hideaway showcases the pioneering designer’s work on a 1.98 hectare bush property that counts a kangaroo called Harvey among its regular visitors.

With a playground to rival some small suburban parks and a man cave, 110 Clarkes Road, Anakie is the perfect place to disconnect.

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Exposed timber and brick features inside.

The living area has a rustic feel.

Ray White, Lara agent Terry Cleary will take the two-bedroom, two bathroom mud brick house to auction on August 25, with a price guide of $710,000 a $759,000.

The rustic home features red brick flooring, reclaimed timbers and vast windows to frame views of the landscape.

A huge brick open fireplace is the centrepiece of the open-plan living zone, while the kitchen has an IXL combustion stove.

Clerestory windows draw in natural light.

The main bedroom comes with an open fireplace.

Large windows frame garden views in the sunroom.

Vendors John Sanders and Carol Brislane said the home’s warmth and natural setting drew them to the property.

They have savoured the serenity and native flora and fauna, while their grandkids got hours of entertainment out of the playground.

There’s hours of entertainment out here.

“It was very different and it had a lot of character, that’s what attracted us to it,” Mr Sanders said.

“It’s a real nature block, there are lots of birds.

“It was built by Graham and Heather Bird so we have called it Bimbimbi, which means place of birds.”

The late Mr Knox is considered a pioneer of modern mud brick design was awarded an honorary doctorate in architecture from Melbourne University for his contribution.

There’s no sense of neighbours here.

The native trees attract lots of birdlife

Mr Cleary said his homes had quite a following.

“It’s one of those properties, it may be rustic in design, but it’s just got a real warm, comforting feeling,” Mr Cleary said.

“It’s not going to suit everybody but the people that like it will really love it.”

The property includes a large outdoor entertainment area, a two-bedroom caravan with an annex for guests, three dams, a windmill and shedding.

The property has a man cave ready to go.

And three dams.

Mr Cleary said Anakie was popular for its rural lifestyle and location, within 30 minutes of Geelong.

“It’s a natural setting and if you want to disconnect from this crazy world it’s a good place to do it,” he said.

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A proposed 6.52ha seniors living development is for sale in Dural.

A 6.32ha senior living development blocked by the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2018 is back on the market with new DA approved plans.

Known as Wirrabara Village, the huge parcel of land at 3-5 Pellitt Lane and 9 Wiarrabara Road is offering developers the ability to build 136 residences.

The listing is set to land the developers a financial windfall upwards of $30 million after purchasing the site in 2017 for $12 million.

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The 6.52ha site is near the Dural town centre.

The initial development caused outrage within the Dural community, with the Hills Shire Council going to the NSW Land and Environment Court to stop the project. The court turned the plans down in 2018 over concerns about its impact on endangered and threatened species nearby, plus the location and access to infrastructure.

This followed the State Government signing off on plans for a four-storey 72-bed aged care facility, 117 assisted living units across two- and three-storey buildings, 37 independent living units and 80 apartments.

Artist impression of how the development will look.

A mix of townhouses, apartments and villas will be built.

The new Wirrabara Village will be much smaller with approved plans consisting of 97 houses, villas and apartments plus a 36-room residential aged care facility. There will also be community facilities, public and private outdoor spaces and parklands.

Colliers International national director Henry Burke, who is selling the site with his colleagues Eugene White and Guillaume Volz, said the site would tap into Dural’s ageing population.

“Population growth in the 65-84 age group (in Dural) will increase by 95 per cent by 2036 which further highlights the requirements for quality seniors living and aged care housing in the local district,” he said.

Wirrabara Village will be built over three landholdings.

A number of community facilities are included in the approved plans.

The listing ad describes the landholding as a never to be repeated opportunity in the Greater Sydney region due to recent changes in legislation that now prevent seniors development on Sydney metropolitan rural land.

Mr White said because of this opportunity, the Dural landholding will be popular with residential developers, aged care and seniors living operators and developers.

“It’s incredibly rare to find a large parcel of land with DA approval close to shops but away from main roads and thoroughfares in such a serene setting,” he said.

The DA also provides the purchaser with multiple staging opportunities and the opportunity to capture a wide buyer pool.

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4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

IN the market for a new home or an investment property in the Territory? Here are five of the best homes for sale right now.

35 Waters St, Rapid Creek

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 bar

Auction on August 18

This is a functional family home that been stylishly renovated over time.

Enter directly into the open-plan living/dining area that features a large bank of glass louvre windows and opens onto one of two covered alfresco entertaining areas that feature in the large backyard.

The generous family-sized kitchen is off the main living/dining area and features ample bench and cupboard space, including a large pantry, plus stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and double drawer dishwasher.

An under-stair study nook and bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a corner shower completes the lower level.

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

Upstairs, there are four oversized bedrooms and a second bathroom with a corner vanity, shower over the bath and separate toilet. There are built-in robes to all four bedrooms, which also split-system airconditioning.

Two covered entertaining areas provide plenty of alfresco living space, and the fully-fenced in-ground pool is surrounded by lush established tropical gardens.

There’s also a huge rear lawn for an active family lifestyle, a water feature and a garden shed in the backyard.

• Real Estate Central -Sascha Smithett, 0414 909 506 or Karl Secondis, 0455 666 000

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City

3 bed, 2 bathroom, 2 car

$559,000

Seize this incredible opportunity to buy into one of the most sought-after luxury apartment buildings in Darwin.

The immaculate executive apartment showcases stunning harbour views, and with only two apartments per floor, your privacy and security is assured.

The five-star complex also features a pool, gym multipurpose function room and childrens’ playground, and is easy walking distance to all Darwin CBD amenities including the mall and waterfront.

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City Picture: Real Estate Central

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

Enter into the main open-plan living/dining area where stunning wall-to-wall harbour views beckon you out onto the huge corner balcony.

You’ll cook up a storm in the premium modern kitchen that features quality appliances, and the large master bedroom is off the dining area.

A dressing area with built-in corner robe to the master bedroom, plus a stylish open ensuite with twin vanity, oversized shower and private toilet add a distinct five-star element to the apartment.

The dedicated study has access to a second balcony.

• Real Estate Central – Sascha Smithett, 0414 909 506 or Karl Secondis, 0455 666 000

69 Forrest Parade, Bakewell

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Offers over $395,000

Comfortable family living is a dream in this ground level home that combines a large open plan living with two undercover entertainment areas to relax and enjoy.

The yard is large with side access to the backyard. There is also plenty of room in the yard for pets and kids to play, and a huge shed.

The property is only walking distance to Bakewell Primary School, minutes from the Bakewell shopping complex and five minutes away from the Palmerston CBD.

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

The home is freshly painted and with new window features, and is airconditioned throughout.

There is a spacious open plan living area with adjacent dining area.

The kitchen features a breakfast bar and overhead cupboards, ceramic cooktop, stainless steel oven and dishwasher.

The master bedroom has built-in robes and a view of the rear yard, while the remaining queen-sized bedrooms feature built-in robes and airconditioning.

There are also full length front and rear verandas.

• Elders Real Estate – Trish McClelland, 0418 612 640

12/1 Dinah Court, Stuart Park

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

$365,000

Superbly positioned within the Tipperary Waters precinct, this three bedroom apartment offering generously proportioned interiors is sure to impress.

Situated in a contemporary low-rise complex of only twelve units boasting a resort style pool, there is a lot to like about this especially spacious apartment.

It’s not often that you will find a home only moments away from thriving local shops and eateries and minutes from the central business district, yet offers resort-style living all year around and precious tranquillity within its walls.

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

Surrounded by established tropical gardens and towering shady trees, this lovely apartment offers a spacious, cool and private sanctuary.

There is also a spacious private balcony where you can entertain guests.

• Elders Real Estate – Maria Georges, 0412 343 942

2 Broadbent St, Parap

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Offers from $599,000

This Parap property is an ideal home for first homebuyers, families or even investors, and now is the time to purchase in a popular central area at an affordable price.

Tiled and airconditioned throughout, this home also offers separate living and dining areas, with a great kitchen allowing you to cook and entertain at the same time.

The kitchen features large benchspace, a gas cooktop and ample storage and has been freshened with a modern feel.

2 Broadbent St, Parap. Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

2 Broadbent St, Parap. Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

2 Broadbent St, Parap Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

The master bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe and bedrooms two and three also offer built-in robes.

The main bathroom has a bath with a separate shower.

Outside is an undercover entertaining area overlooking a low maintenance yard, and there is an in-ground spa to the back of the property ideal for those warmer months.

With the CBD only a short commute away, quality schooling close by, and the redeveloped Parap swimming pool, Parap village, Saturday markets and a playground only metres away, this opportunity should not be missed!

• O’Donoghues First National Real Estate – Michael Keith, 0422 512 926

For more hot property deals, see the NT News’ real estate guide, out each Saturday.

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The massive painting on the left will be staying put.

An East Melbourne original is on the market for an avid collector.

And the architect-owned house at 63 George Street isn’t the only piece on offer.

The three-bedroom house, on the market with price expectations of $2-$2.2m, features a purposely commissioned artwork over 4m tall that is too tall to be moved.

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No. 63 George Street is in an enviable East Melbourne location.

A welcome sight to come home to.

“That will be a good present for the buyer,” joked Bekdon Richards Hawthorn associate Mark Kainey.

Artworks by various Australian artists line the walls of the hallway, entertaining spaces and bedrooms.

The two-storey home, owned by an avid art collector for the past four decades, is over 100 years old.

Can you guess which painting is too big to move?

A skylight ensures the kitchen stays warm and inviting.

More artworks, convenient book shelves and a Juliette balcony.

“It’s one of the original buildings of East Melbourne,” Mr Kainey said.

“There are so few homes in the area, and these properties are very tightly held.”

A private rooftop terrace sits alongside the main bedroom, linked to the lower level via a spiral staircase.

“What impressed me the most is the indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” Mr Kainey said.

An upstairs deck has been transformed into succulent central.

The deck has outlook over East Melbourne.

Timber ceilings are on display throughout the home.

The home hasn’t changed hands in four decades.

“The upstairs deck overlooks East Melbourne and is something to behold. It’s a great, quiet oasis.”

There’s also a spacious upstairs study with a Juliette balcony and timber ceiling panels.

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124 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and wife Ruth have sold the main river mansion they picked up at a bargain price two years ago on one of the city’s elite streets.

The sale of 124 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters was announced on social media over the weekend.

Further details on the price or the buyer are yet to be revealed.

The two-level residence at 124 Commodore Drive enjoys a wide water position.

The Tates paid $3.55m for the five-bedroom residence on a point position in August 2018.

That price was $550,000 less than the property fetched in 2015 and less than the $4m paid in 2007.

The house, which sits on an 1105sqm site at the end of elite Commodore Drive, was marketed at $5.5 million in 2016.

The Tates first put the holding to market in January for $4.55 million in a move designed to cash in on the $9.4m sale of an adjoining three-lot riverfront site.

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Improvements have been made on the property, pictured here in 2018.

A fresh push was made in early June when the property was marketed as a “rare and unique opportunity to secure this landmark and iconic Paradise Waters north-east facing point position, arguably one of the very finest positions on the Gold Coast”.

Improvements have been made to the house which has an open plan design and a tropical resort-style feel with enviable views of the city skyline.

Commodore Drive is regarded as one of the city’s elite streets.

The north-east facing site boats 50m of wide water frontage with a pool, manicured gardens, and a sandy beach where a jetty and pontoon cater for boat owners.

The Commodore Drive property is the ninth the Tates have owned at Paradise Waters since 2002.

They retain an apartment in one of the Kings Row buildings near the entrance to Commodore Drive.

The sale is the latest in a string of strong deals along main river during the COVID-19 period as buyers at the top end of town show confidence in prestige property.

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Jennifer Lawrence has taken a multimillion-dollar hit on the sale of her NYC penthouse. Picture: Realtor/NYPost

After searching for more than a year, actress Jennifer Lawrence has finally found a buyer for her New York City penthouse,

The multi-level condo is at The Laurel Building on Manhattan’s 67th St., and was last on the market for around $16.6 million (US$12 million).

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The building where Lawrence’s penthouse is located in NYC. Picture: Realtor

The stunning marble kitchen. Picture: Realtor

That is far less than the $21.6 million (US$15.6 million) she paid for it, according to property records via the NY Post.

The sale was reported but not yet recorded, according to StreetEasy, so we don’t know its final sales price.

Views from the coffee table. Picture: Realtor/NYPost

The “Hunger Games” and “Silver Linings Playbook” star bought the unit in 2016 through a company purchase, but The NY Post was the first to report her as its owner in October 2019, after she keeping it secret for years.

Room to entertain multiple friends, once we’re over lockdown. Picture: Realtor

Her secret penthouse also has a TV outside to enjoy on the warm summer nights. Picture: Realtor

A key-lock elevator directly into the penthouse, which opens up to a two-level abode with 12-foot ceilings.

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The lavish penthouse comes with a three-bedroom, and 4.5 bathrooms set across 380 sqm.

It features a stunning outdoor space that includes an outdoor kitchen, built-in ping-pong table and several entertaining areas.

Jennifer Lawrence during her promotion of the ‘Red Sparrow’ movie in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/John Phillips/Getty Images)

Inside, there’s a chef’s kitchen and an open dining/living room space divided by a two-sided limestone gas fireplace, with a hallway that separates the public and private spaces.

The 30-story building, which was built in 2005, features amenities like a paparazzi-proof garage, a concierge and a door man, a double-story gym with a lap pool, sauna, and steam room, and a double-height lounge, bike room and private storage.

What a view. Picture: Realtor/NYPost

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The Hollywood star also owns a flashy condo at popular celebrity hotspot in NYC at 443 Greenwich Street, which was built on the former bookbinding factory in popular neighbourhood of Tribeca.

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The houseboat docked at 5 Lock 5 Road, Paringa, is on the market. Pic: realestate.com.au

On the hunt for a home that offers a cruisy lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city?

Water-bout a houseboat?

A five-bedroom watercraft docked just outside of Paringa at 5 Lock 5 Road on the Murray River is on the market with a $275,000 price tag.

Ray White Berri Barmera Loxton principal Greg Cram, who is marketing the vessel with Teri Wenske, said it could be used as a permanent residence, holiday home or investment property.

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It has easy care new floor coverings and has been freshly painted throughout. Pic: realestate.com.au

There are five bedrooms, each of which has a queen-size bed. Pic: realestate.com.au

“It’s currently used as a hire boat (but) there is a marina … so if somebody wanted to live on the houseboat full time they could,” he said.

“The current owners have had it for 20 years and they’ve done a lot of renovations to it.”

The two-storey houseboat has a range of ‘ferry’ impressive features, including multiple entertainment decks and modern interiors.

It has an open kitchen, living and dining area that flows through sliding glass doors onto an entertainment deck with a new barbecue, ice chests and outdoor setting.

Each of the five bedrooms have built-in cupboards and queen-size beds, two of which can be zipped apart to create four singles.

Two of the queen-size beds can be zipped apart to create four singles. Pic: realestate.com.au

It has a combined bathroom and laundry with two toilets. Pic: realestate.com.au

Last but knot least, there is also an 8.8m by 7.1m upper deck with new sun protection canopy, as well as a swim deck with ladder.

Mr Cram said it wouldn’t last long on the market.

“We’ve got really strong interest in it,” he said.

“They’re more business people who have been looking at it, we’ve had a lot of inquiries from Adelaide people as well.”

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