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Family gem – 35 Weemala Rd, Northbridge.

A real test of the desirability of a family home comes with how well it serves its owners through the various stages of raising their children.

And for Kate Novakovic and her husband, their home has passed with flying colours.

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The couple had two small children in tow when they moved into their home in 2011, after returning to Australia from a stint working overseas.

In 2012 and 2016 they undertook renovations to the architect-designed, three-level home that has a sought-after northeast aspect and spectacular views across Middle Harbour.

Fast forward to 2020 and the couple have added another two children to their brood.

What a view!

The main bedroom.

They have loved every moment of living in their Weemala Rd home, and are deeply attached to the local community.

They don’t plan to leave the suburb when they sell, but are hoping to try their hand at a larger building project.

“We wanted a house with space and a yard and a pool, and this house has been perfect,” Mrs Novakovic said.

“It’s really light and warm throughout the year, and the versatility of the space has made it great with the kids.”

Sunny spot.

Outdoor living and dining.

The other big test came during the recent COVID-19 lockdown.

With a gym set up in the home’s lower level, the pool gas-heated for all-season swimming, a child-friendly yard with in-ground trampoline and plenty of internal living space inside and out, the family not only survived lockdown, but thrived in their beautiful home.

“It’s been awesome,” she said.

Family friendly.

The kitchen.

The lower level of the house also has a dedicated home office and guest room.

And then there’s the location. The peaceful and close-knit cul-de-sac is set one street back from the waterfront, and is within easy walk of Tunks Park.

Launching kayak at Fig Tree Point is a favourite family outing, and the local school has been a winner. The city is minutes away by bus or car.

The home is for sale by expressions of interest, with a price guide of $7 million. For more information contact Steward Gordon, from Ray White Lower North Shore.

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Andrew and Rob Gray of Graya, with Frank Licastro of Frank Developments, are set to create a multi-residential development called ‘Maison’ in New Farm.

LUXURY Brisbane home builders Graya™ and Frank Developments are delving into the world of multi-residential development.

Teaming up with friend and industry peer Frank Licastro, brothers Rob and Andrew Gray are set to create ‘Maison’ — a landmark building in New Farm, comprising just five exclusive sky homes.

The trio say they have naturally transitioned into the multi-residential space as they saw a gap in the market to create considered residences with the same characteristics of a home in addition to the lifestyle apartment living offers.

A render of Maison, 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image: Frank Developments.

The property moguls spent two years scouring for perfect the site to bring their vision to life before finding 60 Moray Street.

‘Maison’ will have five, full floor, four-bedroom residences with direct lift access, an abundance of natural light and cross ventilation plus sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline, river and New Farm.

The development has a private recreational deck for residences 1 to 4, which includes a swimming pool, sunbeds, a barbecue and alfresco and lounge spaces.

The penthouse will have its own private rooftop with a pool, barbecue area and open space for the owner to furnish to suit their needs.

It’s not the first time the three of them have worked together.

Frank Developments also collaborated with Graya to create the luxury home ‘Laurent’ in Paddington, which sold for $4 million last year.

“We have known each other for over a decade, since we started in the construction industry,” Mr Licastro said.

“We had been looking for the right site for well over two years and we found it on a beautifully square corner block in Moray Street, which allowed for three sides of light in our sky homes.”

A render of Maison, 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image: Frank Developments.

Graya™ director Rob Gray said Maison’s location and design would make it a landmark building that people would recognise for years to come.

“We were so happy when we found our site,” Mr Gray said.

“The corner lot makes the floor plans extremely efficient and liveable, unlike many of the dark and compromised floor plans you see time and time again.

“We feel many people are missing the market by not truly delivering what their end occupant wants in regards to design and lifestyle. We have long careers ahead of us, but we know this will be a flagship project that we have put everything we have into.”

The kitchen in the house, named Laurent, at 44 Reading St, Paddington, which sold for $4m. Picture: Scott Burrows.

Lead agent Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm said the developers had chosen one of the best river roads in New Farm.

“Moray Street is such a sought after address that people will pay a premium for,” Mr Lancashire said.

Designed by architect Joe Adsett, Maison is set to offer apartment living with the same spatial qualities and character of a home.

The nature-inspired development has landscaped planting wraps, which cascade along the curved façade, providing privacy for each residence.

Graya and Frank Developments built this house, named Laurent, in Paddington. Picture: Scott Burrows.

Development approval for the project was granted by Brisbane City Council last month without appeal within the Planning and Environment Court, which Mr Gray said was a reflection of the extensive community consultation undertaken in the lead-up.

Maison will be launching to the market in the coming weeks.

And we can expect more where that came from, with Mr Gray revealing Graya plans to go down the multi-residential path more often in the future.

Graya has built homes for Broncos captain Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla, former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore and rapper Example and his model wife, Erin McNaught, among other high-profile names.

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ALMOST $80 million in prime main river real estate has changed hands on the Gold Coast in the months since the COVID-19 crisis began, with two major sales bumping up the tally this week.

An unnamed buyer has signed a contract, believed to be shy of the $8 million mark, on a prime riverfront holding at 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise.

1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise is under contract for a figure close to $8 million.

The deal comes hot on the heels of the $12.5 million paid by a Melbourne couple for 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters which went unconditional on Tuesday.

Confidence at the top end of town is at an all time high, with local and interstate buyers lining up to stash their cash in bricks and mortar on the Gold Coast.

“We are having our best month in the past seven years,” said Amir Prestige principal Amir Mian, who closed the Cannes Ave deal with Alex and Victoria Fleri.

“We’ve done $52 million in sales in the last 10 days alone.”

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The 600 sqm residence is the biggest on Cannes Ave.

The house design was considered ahead of its time when built in 2000.

The enormous 600 sqm house, built in 2000, is the biggest in Cannes Ave with 42.3m of Nerang River frontage on a 1658 sqm block bordered on one side by parklands.

Records show the property was sold by Fengliu Wu, who acquired the estate at a cost of $3.888 million in 2012.

A rendered impression of Cannes Waterfront Living apartments now under construction.

Marketed as having future redevelopment potential, the prime parcel sits just up the road from the Cannes Waterfront Living project where 85 per cent of the 96 units have been sold as construction begins, with price tags ranging from $579,900 to $2.55 million.

“There was a lot of interest locally in [1-7] Cannes, as well as from Sydney and Melbourne, because it is a unique property with development potential,” said Mr Mian.

The recent sales add to a growing tally of $2 million-plus prestige properties directly fronting the Nerang River which were sold or settled between May and August.

249-255 Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters sold for $12.5 million.

Earlier this week, the $12.5 million contract on 249-255 Monaco Street established a new main river record, topping the $12.45 million sale of 15 Southern Cross Dr, Cronin Island in June.

A grand main river estate bordering the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens at 108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters was passed in at auction on Wednesday.

Two of the six registered bidders are now negotiating on the four-bedroom residence on 1833 sqm which has been listed for offers over $3.15 million.

108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters is listed for offers over $3.15 million.

Main river sales over $2m between May-Aug 2020

$12.5m 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

$12.45m 15 Southern Cross Drive, Cronin Island

$11.75m 1-3 La Scala Court, Isle of Capri

Circa $8m 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise

$5.7m 327 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

$5.5m 113 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters

$4.05m 26 Paradise Place, Surfers Paradise

$3.1m 85 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters

$2.885m 92 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri

$2.88m 72 River Crescent, Broadbeach Waters

$2.855m 25 Ipsley Drive, Broadbeach Waters

$2.85m 25 Cleland Crescent, Broadbeach Waters

$2.475m 27 The Promenade, Isle of Capri

$2.02m 100 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri

*Source realestate.com.au (off-market sales not included)

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Darius and Kayla Boyd with children, Willow and Romi. Pic supplied.

Brisbane Bronco Darius Boyd and his social media influencer wife Kayla have revealed a sneak peek of the dream home they are building in Paddington.

Named ‘Vogue’, the amazing house was designed by acclaimed architect Joe Adsett and is currently under construction with high-end builders, Graya.

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A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

Renders of the property show the couple will be able to entertain in style with a wraparound house design seamlessly integrating the inside and outside.

In a post to social media this week, Graya said; ‘The use of intricate latticework, green veils, and a neutral colour palette will create a relaxing and aesthetically beautiful space’.

A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

Records show the Boyds paid $1.205 million for the site on which the home is being built.

The home’s interior design will be done by Kayla herself, who has her own business, Row Interiors.

The Boyds are repeat clients of Graya’s, with their last home in Hendra also by the builder brothers.

A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

But this house, which is predominantly white, is very different to ‘Hendra House’, which was black and striking in features.

The retiring Broncos legend and his wife sold the property at 78 Harding Street for $1.86 million earlier this year, just weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Sam and Jess Van Deuren and their children Otis, 4, and Lexi, 3, are selling their Ocean Grove home. Picture: Peter Ristevski

A STRIKING house clad in bold black ‘dragon scales’ promises luxury living with river views in Ocean Grove.

The modern builder’s own home, finished earlier this year, has hit the market with price hopes of $2.1m-$2.3m.

Sam Van Deuren, from Vand Builders, and his wife Jess constructed the three-bedroom house at 11 Asbury Street West for their young family.

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11 Asbury St West, Ocean Grove is clad in distinctive steel shingles.

The living room upstairs has treetop views.

Black steel shingle cladding and 4m-high architectural windows framing the treetops are a standout feature of the home by Holman Design, which has been nominated for a Design Matters National Building Design Award.

The 605sq m property also has a swimming pool and spa, a winning outdoor entertainment area and a three-car garage.

Fletchers, Queenscliff agent Liam Rock said the high-end design stood out from the crowd in a great central location.

The maintenance-free Hybrideck extends from the outdoor entertainment area to the pool and spa.

The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, two ovens and an induction cooktop.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before in Ocean Grove,” Mr Rock said.

“It has got that contemporary glamour and the beach all in one, they’ve done an incredible job.

“They are great builders.”

He said the house was at the quiet end of Asbury Street, within an easy walk of the town centre, primary school and the Barwon River.

The property is close to the Barwon River.

A concrete render fireplace is the centrepiece of the main living room.

“The location is just so close to everything,” he said.

The house offers dual living zones and outdoor entertainment areas over two levels, with a balcony upstairs and poolside patio with a built-in barbecue accessed via a ground floor loungeroom.

Finishes include polished concrete floors downstairs, engineered oak flooring upstairs, quality kitchen appliances, bespoke tapware and pastel concrete vanities.

One of two bathrooms at the house.

The deck has views over the backyard and towards Geelong.

The triple garage with 3.2m clearance is ideal for caravan or boat storage.

An offset heat pump ensures the swimming pool stays heated all year, while a 15kW solar array and argon-filled double glazed windows promote sustainability.

Mr Rock said the property was already attracting attention as the top end of the Ocean Grove market continued to perform strongly.

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Property owner Antonia Scrivanich at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur. Picture: SUPPLIED

WHEN Countess Antonia Scrivanich first set foot on this Port Arthur property, she instantly knew it was a truly special part of Tasmania.

And since 2002 it has been her home.

Antonia says from that initial moment she was awe-struck by the beauty.

“I burst into tears when taking it in for the first time,” she said.

“It feels like the type of view that only millionaires are lucky enough to afford.

“I would have no hesitation calling it the best view in Lookout Road.

“It is most spectacular at dawn, especially around April and May.

“The sun streams in through my front windows in deep hues of red and blue — it is gorgeous.”

Wide water views.

Fabulously private.

Antonia’s acreage at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur stretches out across more than 14ha of elevated land with sweeping coastal and bushland views.

The large two-bedroom home features a Colorbond exterior and Hebel brick interior with double glazed windows and cross ventilation that helps the home feel comfortable all year around.

The property holds an air of grandeur with its high ceilings and a living space of epic proportions.

One of the bedrooms is located downstairs, while upstairs there is an impressive space with stunning blackwood flooring just waiting for the next owner to “make it what you wish”.

Petrusma Property senior consultant Kerri-Louise Hooper said the property’s view from its eyrie has “arguably the best vantage point of Port Arthur Historic Site’s Island” and it is positioned to never be built out.

“The view of the tumultuous coastline with its tremendous cliff faces, the Three Capes Walk and the ever-changing moods of the ocean is Mother Nature’s most exquisite piece of art,” she said.

“This is a unique and special offering; a slice of history and heaven in one.”

Fresh and fun interiors.

Place to lay your head.

Antonia has lived on Lookout Road for nearly two decades and while selling up and moving on can be stressful for any property owner, she is at peace with the idea.

“I will miss it, if and when I move,” she said.

“It is interesting, I just woke up one day and thought: what am I doing here? The sale of some nearby properties in the area was the inspiration for me to test the waters and potentially sell this property.

“I imagine the ideal buyer would be someone looking to escape the big city, the noise and their high-pressure job.”

No.171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur is listed with Petrusma Property and will be sold by expressions of interest.

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446 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, has been the most viewed house in Queensland and the fifth most viewed in the country this year

A country retreat in the rural town of Witta in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has topped a list of the ten most viewed homes in Queensland for the six months to June on realestate.com.au.

It also ranked number five on the list of most viewed homes in the country over the same period. The property, first listed in May for $785,000, is now under offer.

A five-bedroom Hamptons-style, new-build home at 12 Watson Street, Camp Hill, came in second on Queensland’s top ten list, and also ranked eighth with property hunters across Australia. After being listed in April it sold in June for $1.786 million.

Other properties that made the list range from a seven-bedroom Hollywood-style mansion in the Brisbane suburb of Chandler to a new-build coastal home within a boutique development on Hamilton Island.

Only one listing, 30 Arlington Street, Coorparoo, remains on sale, with five others having sold and the rest all under offer. Arlington Street went on the market in March and is seeking offers of more than $2.5 million.

Nerida Conisbee, the chief economist for REA Group, said the most viewed properties genreally tend to be in suburbs with good house price growth, and the fact that most were sold indicated that there was still money around despite COVID-19.

“It seems to be that people are looking for that escape or properties with room to move.”

She said the prevalence of the Hamptons-style home in Queensland’s top ten list was also no surprise as it is a firm house-style favourite in Queensland and New South Wales.

Yet location and looks are not the only things that can help boost a listing, Ms Conisbee said, a unique marketing campaign could also make all the difference.

“The most viewed house in Australia was in Sydney but it had the most amazing marketing campaign, with a guy doing a funny video,” she said.

THE TOP TEN MOST VIEWED HOUSES

446 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta
Under offer

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 car spaces, 4000 sqm

This Witta property is located within minutes of the pretty township of Maleny and is a circa 1920s Queenslander with three bedrooms. It has been sympathetically renovated to retain its character features, such as traditional fretwork, lead-light windows, polished floors, high ceilings and an internal brick wall. There is also a separate granny flat for visitors of could be rented out to holidaymakers. The former owners have created multiple garden rooms, one with an ornate bridge over a large pond and manicured Japanese box circular hedges. The inclusion of a chicken pen, vegetable patch and orchid house offers the perfect opportunity to live an idyllic country life, yet still be within striking distance of beaches and towns along the Sunshine Coast. Spread over 4000 sqm and with a price tag of $795,000, it is no wonder this property was a favourite. It was sold through Dee Bernhardt and Susan Brant of Brant and Bernhardt Property. Maleny.

12 Watson Street, Camp Hill

Sold

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 405 sqm

The quintessential Hamptons home, this bespoke new-build is spacious and opulent.

From its statement gabled and natural stone facade to its coastal-luxe interiors, the house appears flawless. It features luxury finishings, and a floor plan to suit a busy, modern-day family. It sold in June for $1.786 million through Denis Najzar and James Curtain of

Place Woolloongabba.

172-180 Somerset Drive, Miallo

Under offer

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 car spaces, 0.73ha

This two-level hilltop home with more than 300 sqm under cover is tucked among the trees in a native rainforest. Designed and engineered by celebrated architect Chris Vandyke, and built by an award-winning builder, the home has an outdoor terrace with a wet edge swimming pool. The property is a 20-minute drive from Port Douglas and an hour from Cairns International Airport. It was first listed in October 2019 at $1.15 million and is now under offer with Barbara Wolveridge of Sotheby’s International.

Most viewed houses Jan to Jun 2020 on realestate.com

48 Vista Park Drive, Buderim

Sold

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 1,558 sqm

A stunning tropical boardwalk and soaring front portico create a grand entry into the tiled reception foyer that flows into the open-plan living areas of this home among the trees.

In a private rainforest setting, it is a unique property and the sunsets that can be captured from the deck are some of the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer. The house was on the market in March and sold in June for $714,000 through Wayne Sweet of Stoke Realty..

652 London Road, Chandler

Sold

7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6 car spaces, 1ha

It’s no surprise this Hollywood-style home with its own helicopter pad made it in to the top five most viewed homes. The house, which was bought and renovated almost two years ago to be used as a set for films and TV series, had attracted international attention over the years. Decked out with Versace furniture and endless statues, the house was listed in March with Joseph Lordi of McGrath and was bought in July by a local family, who did not share the previous owner’s taste in decor. The contents of the property were sold at a separate auction on the grounds last month.

30 Arlington Street, Coorparoo

For sale

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces, 602 sqm

Inspired by a passion for New York’s penthouses and terrace homes, and infused with touches of Hamptons style, this house is a sprawling family new-build home from award-winning designer Tim Lowe and renowned local builder Sutcom Constructions. This house has it all for someone looking for space in a COVID-19 world. It even has a purpose-built home office with its own private entry and courtyard. The property is on the market for offers over $2.5 million through Denis Najzar and Savva Koulouris of Place Woolloongabba.

Hidden Cove 6 6 Acacia Drive, Hamilton Island

Under offer

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 car spaces, 322 sqm

Another option for those looking for a sea change or a high-return investment property, this new-build home in a boutique development of only 14 properties, offers privacy and exclusivity right on the beach. Boasting taking of $240,000 in its first year of rental income, the equivalent of 6 per cent returns, you can see why it was a popular listing. Hamilton Island one of Australia’s top ten holiday destinations. The property was listed at $1.9 million and is under offer with Wayne Singleton of Sotheby’s International.

262 Rainbow Street, Shorncliffe

Sold

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 506 sqm

A good-looking Queenslander is always a popular choice, so it’s no surprise this family entertainer attracted some attention. Without being too over the top, it is a solid, spacious family home which is close to Shorncliffe State school, St Patricks College, and is minutes from the waterfront. It sold in April in the middle of COVID-19 for $925,000 through Aarthi of Sandgate Real Estate.

6
8 Sirius Street, Coorparoo

Sold

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 car spaces, 809 sqm

This brand-new Hollywood Hills-inspired house was architecturally crafted and built by luxury builder Mati Constructions. Bursting with added extras such as a dog bath, full-size laundry chute, a gym, security system, ducted vacuum on all levels, gas fireplace, ducted air conditioning, hardwood floors …need I go on? The house sold in June for $3.05 million through Trevor Egan of Ray White, Bulimba.

10 Tiburtina Crescent, Seven Hills
Sold

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 427 sqm

Last, but not least, on the list is this five-bedroom Hamptons-style (yes, another one) home in Camp Hill. Potential buyers could probably not tear their eyes away from the Italian Carrara marble in the custom-designed kitchen with the ever sought-after large island bench. Or maybe they were take in by the herringbone-laid French oak flooring, wainscot panelling, skirtings, architraves and French pattern travertine tiling? Whatever they were looking at it hit the spot with someone who paid $1.545 million for the house in June through Steven Gow of LJ Hooker Avnu – Brisbane Inner South.

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Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA. Supplied.

THERE’S a huge push for locally grown and manufactured goods in the wake of COVID-19, and this property gives you the perfect opportunity to be the proud owner of an internationally renowned SA winery.

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Stonehaven Winery, at 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, has hit the market, offering a savvy investor the chance to own a 68.55ha business, established vineyards and all the trademarks and brands associated with the property.

On the market through Colliers International’s Agribusiness’s Tim Altschwager and Nick Dean, the property is the largest winery in the Padthaway region and features 36ha of merlot, verdelho, cabernet sauvignon and viognier vines.

“It is distinguished by its strategic location servicing the Limestone Coast zone, including other famous wine regions, such as Coonawarra, and its striking presence overlooking the Riddoch Highway,” Mr Altschwager says.

“Stonehaven Winery is a modern, well equipped facility capable of crushing 12,000 tonnes and features 10.7 million litres of stainless steel tank storage.

Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA

“The winery is supported by an architecturally-designed cellar door/function facility, an administration complex and a manager’s residence.

“The barrel store is temperature controlled with a capacity of over 10,000 barrels.”

The winery has a proud history of producing quality wines and was awarded the International Winery of the Year in 2001.

“Stonehaven Winery was commissioned in 1998 by Constellation Brands, the world’s largest wine company at the time,” Mr Altschwager says.

The winery is currently leased, with that contract expiring in June 2021. Mr Altschwager says the current tenant would consider an extension.

Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA

As well as the vines and winery infrastructure the property also features a 10.5 ha woodlot.

“There have been a few come on the market in recent times, but something of this standard in a highly recognised red wine producing region – it’s a very good asset,” Mr Altschwager says.

“It will attract a broad target market because it could be an existing vigneron who has a lot of vineyards and wants to go up the supply chain and process fruit for their own brand and market that way.

“It’s quite a large processing facility and it could also process fruit to go into the export market, so it’s a really good asset for that.

“As it is leased, investors look at buying in – it lends itself to quite a few different types of buyers.”

Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA

Mr Altschwager says the vineyard’s location is an enormous drawcard.

“It’s pretty close to Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and some really high profile good quality regions and the access to fruit is quite good, and it’s also not too far from the Riverland as well, so if someone wanted to pull fruit from other regions, they can too,” he says.

Stonehaven Winery is for sale by expressions of interest, closing Friday 18 September.

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Roosters star Jake Friend wants to be cashed up in time for the bargains he believes will be on the market next year. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images)

Sensing there will be a few bargains to be had next year, Roosters star Jake Friend has put his Randwick apartment with panoramic city skyline views up for sale.

The stylish two-bedder with two-bathrooms and double garage at 12/105 Frenchmans Road — which also has Centennial Park views — has a $1.5m price guide for a September 16 auction with LJ Hooker Double Bay’s David Malouf.

“I thought rather than increasing our debt, I’d rather have money to play with because there could be opportunities next year,” Friend, 30, told the Wentworth Courier in an exclusive interview.

“Because of the virus and people having to survive on Jobkeeper, if that does stop, people may have to sell.

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The living room opens to a covered veranda with an in-built barbecue.

A highlight is the city skyline view.

“It’s hard to tell, but for myself I prefer to be in less debt and have money to work with.”

CoreLogic records show Friend bought the apartment for $1.32m three years ago.

He and his fiance, Jenna Kallin, lived there for the first 18 months and then did a major renovation.

A few smart minor structural changes were ingenious.

They created a loft study or reading room, by adding a wall along the side of a stairwell.

And they improved the master suite by creating a walk-through wardrobe leading to the ensuite.

“And basically we updated everything,” Friend said.

The apartment has been extensively renovated since Friend bought it for $1.32m three years ago.

It now boasts up-to-the-minute luxury finishes.

“This was our first project, now it’s time to move onto the next one.”

The couple currently own and reside in Drummoyne — renting out the apartment for $1050 a week recently CoreLogic shows — but they’re now contemplating their next property move, possibly a house or a semi.

“We’re not sure yet,” Friend said. “We’ll see what we get for this, and there’s a bit of work to be done at Drummoyne so we’ll possibly do something there.

“But the goal is to get some money in the bank and see if any opportunities come up in the near future.”

Both bedrooms also open to a balcony.

There are two marble bathrooms.

Friend also owns the Randwick cafe High St Society, with two others: Underbelly actor Les Hill and mate Dave Martin, who also owns another eatery, Coogee Courtyard.

In April, there were reports indicating he was worried he may have to let some of the eight staff go because of the pandemic.

“It’s now ticking along nicely,” Friend said. “We’ve actually done pretty well, being across from the hospital during this period with plenty of nurses and doctors coming to visit.”

His contract with the NRL premiers runs out this year, but he’s confident of re-signing with them in the near future. “I’m hoping to over the next month,” Friend said.

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Interior designer Anna Spiro has put her Birkdale house on the market with agent Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

INTERIOR designer Anna Spiro has sold her Stradbroke Island beach pad in a surprise deal that even includes the cutlery.

The two-level home in Dickson Way, Point Lookout, was not even on the market when a local couple from Brisbane made an offer.

Inside the home interior designer Anna Spiro has just sold on Stradbroke Island. Picture: Tim Salisbury.

“I wasn’t really thinking of selling, but I was thinking of buying a new property over there with a view, as mine had no view,” Ms Spiro said.

“I called (a real estate agent) and within five days she had sold it, with everything.

The front of the home interior designer Anna Spiro has just sold on Stradbroke Island. Picture: Dolphin Real Estate Instagram.

“It was all a bit of a whirlwind and really did take me by surprise, but I am really excited about the new property I’ve purchased, which will be a fun new project for me.”

Ms Spiro plans to renovate her new property on the island, which will be a “bit different” to her signature bold and brave designs.

Think “more minimalistic, but still very cool and interesting” — if she can restrain herself, that is.

The Point Lookout Surf Club, sitting on the outcrop of South Gorge and Main Beach on Stradbroke Island. Photo: Kara Rosenlund.

Olivia Cole of Dolphin Real Estate, who found the buyer for Ms Spiro’s property, said she was still receiving enquiries about the three-bedroom home, which was within metres of Home Beach and Adder Rock.

“Anna mentioned casually to me that she might consider selling and within two days, I had six groups of buyers through and it was under contract within three days,” Ms Cole said.

Anna Spiro has put her Birkdale house on the market with agent Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

“There was a huge amount of interest in it. I mean, who wouldn’t want an Anna Spiro house?!

“It sold fully furnished, right down to the cutlery, and was decorated to within an inch of its life.”

Records show Ms Spiro bought the property for $635,000 in 2004.

The acclaimed designer has also just put her bayside family home of 10 years on the market.

Birkdale House at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale, is for sale.

The 1800s heritage property at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale, is open to top offers by 4pm on September 15 through Sarah Hackett of Place – Bulimba.

And if you happen to be a fan of the designer’s work, the offer comes with the chance to buy the house with part, or all, of the furniture included.

Ms Spiro, who designed boutique B&B Halcyon House, and Brisbane wine bars Mr Percival’s and Arc Dining, is known for blending bold colours with layers of textured materials, accented by signature pieces and her eclectic style is evident throughout the home’s interiors.

One of the bedrooms in the home Anna Spiro is selling at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale.

Yet aside from dressing up the home’s interiors, giving the house a coat of paint and replacing the roof after it blew off in very bad storm, the house is in its original condition and

maintains all its heritage features, which Ms Spiro said made it special and rare.

She said she fell in love with the house after stumbling across it by accident.

“I was lost and I ended up on Roger Street when I spotted the house. I was only young but I was just blown away by it,” she said.

Anna Spiro’s house is for sale with the option of buying part, or all, of the furniture.

“Ten years later I returned to the area and I saw it was for sale. That is when I knew I had to have it. It was fate.”

The laundry in the house at 27 Roger St, Birkdale.

The family homestead sits at the heart of a 2,213 sqm block at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens.

Original heritage features, including decorative breezeways, VJ walls, timber floors, casement windows, tiled mosaics, picture rails and lofty ceilings. have endured almost two centuries.

One of the bathrooms in the house at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale.

The property’s five bedrooms are split between the main residence and the guesthouse and walls of glass, French doors and louvred windows allow cool coastal breezes from the Bay to waft through.

Large wraparound verandas extend the indoor living spaces outside and run beside the home’s luxurious swimming pool.

Every nook of the house is perfectly styled in Anna Spiro’s signature fashion.

Ms Spiro said living at Birkdale House was like living in the country, despite the property being less than a 30-minute drive from the centre of Brisbane city.

There is even a chicken coop and the potential to start a vegetable garden for those who like the idea of living The Good Life.

This bedroom is a strong example of Anna Spiro’s flair for mixing bold colours with prints and textured fabrics.

Ms Hackett said the home was so impressive, it would take more than one inspection to fully appreciate the attention to detail.

“It’s just so much to take in because it’s a sensory overload,” Mrs Hackett said.

“You couldn’t capture it in one inspection, there’s that much beauty going on, and it starts from the moment you enter.

“I can’t wait to go back as an agent just because I couldn’t take it all in, and I’ve seen a lot of properties.”

The pool at Birkdale House.

Mrs Hackett said the property would most likely suit empty nesters or young families.

“But it doesn’t matter what age you are, her design is timeless,” she said.

Mrs Hackett said the gardens were just as important as the house.

“The home is all on one level and because its lowset, it’s really connected to the lawn space and everyone’s wanting lawn space these days,” she said.

The house has a wraparound veranda.

“I think gardens are really having a comeback now, particularly with what we’ve gone through. People are spending more quality time outdoors and (a garden) really completes the home.”

The property’s location on Brisbane’s bayside was also appealing because of the increase in working remotely since the advent of COVID-19, Mrs Hackett said.

The cottage sits on a large, 2213 sqm block.

Birkdale House is minutes from Waterloo Bay, leafy parklands and local shops. Birkdale train station is also near by. The property falls within Birkdale State School and Wellington Point State High School catchment areas, and is a short drive from Redlands College, Saint Mary MacKillop Primary School and Ormiston College.

Inside Anna Spiro’s house, which is for sale in Birkdale.

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