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Buyers are lining up to view this Croydon house that’s “a little bit different” — but they’ll have to wait a few weeks to get through the front door.

The retro house at 129 Dorset Road racked up more than 7200 views on realestate.com.au in its first 10 days on the market.

The was well above Victoria’s average of 1205 view per listing — remarkable given the property was listed with a $660,000-$715,000 price guide days into Melbourne’s stage four lockdown, during which physical home inspections are banned.

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Hocking Stuart Ringwood selling agent Travis Milton said the three-bedroom pad’s online popularity had translated to dozens of calls from buyers asking to come see it.

“You can only imagine how many people I’ve got ringing me saying, ‘I’ve got some time free tomorrow’,” he said.

“But we can’t get anyone through at the moment. I’m going to be a very busy boy when lockdown ends.”

Mr Milton said despite this roadblock, the owners of six years had opted to list the home now rather than wait until the end of stage four, in case anyone was willing to snap it up sight-unseen.

He said the 1986 build’s striking design by architect Hank Romyn was catching buyers’ eyes, thanks to its in-vogue “mid-century feel” that was enhanced by a curved floor-to-ceiling window.

“People like something a bit unique, rather than say a run-of-the-mill ’70s brick veneer house,” he said.

“It’s also on a lovely (965sq m) sized block, and you can walk to Croydon’s main street shops and the train station.”

A light-filled, split-level living and dining zone serves as the centrepiece of the home, featuring a fireplace, timber ceilings, and a galley-style kitchen with a walk-in pantry.

This space is flanked by bedrooms on either side, including a main with an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe.

Other standout features include a double garage, a large deck with a spa, and a sauna from the property’s previous life as a beauty salon.

The home’s affordable price point also made it attractive to first-home buyers and investors, Mr Milton said.

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The perfect pandemic pad has hit the market in West Footscray, featuring a slick home office, built-in bar, and mezzanine level with a “whisky bar” area and “PlayStation room”.

A cute California bungalow facade opens into a cool contemporary space that could almost be a warehouse conversion at 17 Hansen Street, on the market for $1.675-1.775m.

Village Real Estate agent Huss Saad said the three-bedroom property had been transformed by the sellers — who run Black Door Building — as their own home, so “no expenses were cut”.

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“Everything is finished to the highest of standards,” he said.

“At the back the ceiling height is just huge — it feels like a hall. It does have that industrial feel to it with an exposed brick chimney and polished concrete floors, which just top it off … they’re heated, which a lot of people don’t expect in the inner west.”

Mr Saad said the stylish pad was in his “top five” renovated homes he’d seen in the area.

“You don’t expect people to renovate a period home and give it that sort of industrial edge, whereas these guys have done that without ruining the front end of house,” he said.

“There’s a clear separation between old and new and it complements it perfectly.”

High-end materials used include the terrazzo concrete flooring, solid American oak cabinetry in the kitchen and bar, specifically sourced marble with pink flecks, and expanses of glass.

The versatile mezzanine has been set up with a bed, “whisky bar” and “PlayStation room”.

Professional landscapers created the incredible backyard with covered entertainment deck, while a location on a tree-lined street in the Kingsville Primary School zone topped it off.

Mr Saad said the couple worked from home, adding that dedicated home office spaces and nicely renovated, spacious homes were increasingly sought as COVID unfolded.

“In the last five or six months or so during COVID we’ve had a higher amount of people come to us and say ‘if isolation is going to be a long-term thing then we want to find the house that we can feel comfortable spending a lot of time in’,” he said.

“For properties like this, well renovated larger homes in the area, if anything prices are increasing, they’ve become more popular.

“There’s talk of the real estate market tapering off, but there are markets within markets and properties like this continue to be in demand.”

CoreLogic records show the property last sold for $640,000 in 2014.

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Key tenancies within a prominent Mermaid Beach commercial precinct including Sizzler, a medical centre and a former cinema have been advertised for lease.

The Sizzler space at 2506 Gold Coast Highway is being marketed as ‘The Best Retail Space in Mermaid Beach. First Time on the Market in 35 Years’.

Leasing agent Ricky Mahuika said he couldn’t comment on “whether they’re [Sizzler] staying or they’re going”, citing commercial in confidence.

Sizzler has long been a family favourite on the Gold Coast, offering buffet-style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner sessions seven days a week.

The Mermaid Beach outlet is one of nine Sizzler restaurants remaining in Australia, including Caboolture, Loganholme, Maroochydore, and Toowoomba in Queensland, Campbelltown in NSW and Innaloo, Kelmscott and Morley in Western Australia.

The 650 sqm restaurant has a high-profile position fronting the Gold Coast Highway with neighbours including KFC, a medical centre and pharmacy.

Listed as price on application, ‘Negotiable COVID-19 Rental Incentives’ are being offered for the stand-alone Sizzler site along with two neighbouring tenancies.

Also up for lease is the former Mermaid Cinema Centre, another landmark located at 2507 Gold Coast Highway.

First opened in the early 1980s, the complex was at one point the largest cinema in Queensland with five theatres seating up to 1600 people.

With McDonalds, KFC, Sizzler and the Putt-Putt Golf all nearby, the cinema precinct became a popular entertainment and dining hotspot for Gold Coast families.

The Mermaid Beach cinema closed in 2002, following the opening of new cinemas at Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre.

Tenancy on two 750 sqm movie theatres in original condition are now being offered for lease for the first time in 18 years.

Featuring the original layout and art deco styling, the space could be reconfigured for laser tag, south booths or other retail options, according to the listing.

A 821 sqm space at 1/2509 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach is also advertised for lease.

Allied health professionals have been named as suitable tenants to complement the existing Mermaid Beach Chempro Chemist and St George on Mermaid Beach Medical Centre, which opened earlier this month.

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More than 1100 Victorians have applied for the $25,000 HomeBuilder grants in the past week.

Despite the rapid uptake, even with Melbourne under a stage four lockdown, industry groups are warning they will need an extension of the federal government’s $680m scheme to avert a builder “bloodbath” as a result of COVID-19.

It comes as the state has expanded the list of specialist trades allowed to work between up to three sites a week from 22 to 46, now including bricklayers who were initially excluded.

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Since HomeBuilder’s Victorian web portal went online on August 10 it has received 1127 applications.

The State Revenue Office of Victoria has also confirmed 15,000 people have registered interest in the scheme in the past month.

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said the figures reinforced the program’s role in supporting the building and construction industry as well as young homebuyers.

“Victorians looking to access a HomeBuilder grant won’t need to worry they’ll miss out, with the State Revenue Office providing a blanket three-month extension to the construction commencement requirement,” Mr Pallas said.

Master Builders Association Victorian chief executive Rebecca Casson said the early numbers showed “how effective this grant could be over the next 12 months, if extended”.

“We’re dealing immediately with trying to keep our industry open day by day in Victoria, and that means issues like an extension of HomeBuilder become even more important in the future,” Ms Casson said.

“Every day of a scaled-down building and construction industry is an economic blow, so we’re looking to work with the federal and state government to extend the stimulus and speed up the process for concepts like HomeBuilder in Victoria or else the economic effects from these current restrictions will be felt for more years to come.”

The Master Builders Association’s national arm on Monday warned the industry faced a “bloodbath” if the scheme was not extended.

Federal opposition housing spokesman Jason Clare said the housing industry group predictions were a sign more needed to be done to save tradies’ jobs, reaffirming calls for more social housing to be built, more affordable rental homes to be built for frontline workers and an expansion of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Bricklayers have been joined by heritage specialists, insulation installers and landscape architects on the list of two dozen additional trades now cleared to move between up to three sites a week.

The update follows several tweaks to building industry restrictions that are keeping the pilot light on, including limiting new house construction to five people on site, and larger sites to 25 per cent of their workforce.

Building lobby groups are pushing to clarify the position of unskilled labourers and whether they will be able to commence working at a new home site if they have worked at another during Melbourne’s stage four lockdown.

HomeBuilder grants are available for those who sign a contract to build a new home for less than $750,000, or renovations between $150,000 and $750,000, between June 4 and December 31 this year. Further income restrictions apply.

Work must commence within six months of the contract being signed, after the Victorian SRO commissioner provided a blanket extension to the original three month timeline after COVID-19 forced Melbourne into a stage four lockdown earlier this month.

HomeBuilder applications can be made here.

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Shell Cove is undergoing a transformation with fresh amenities bringing a new level of harbourfront living.

A great project breathes new life into its location and wider region, while also pushing the boundaries of architecture and design. The Waterfront at Shell Cove is stamping its mark on the NSW South Coast.

Developed by Shellharbour City Council, with Frasers Property, the project is releasing the next stage in its vision for the future of Shell Cove – the harbourfront Nautilus building.

“The project to bring a publicly accessible piece of marine infrastructure that will become a landmark place and deliver a new level of amenity, not only for Shell Cove but for the entire South Coast Region, has been underway for more than 20 years” says Simone Dyer, Frasers Property Australia’s development director.

“And as a global property business, we bring a tier one development expertise to a regional location to deliver on the vision that Shellharbour City Council has for their region.”

Designed for living

The luxury harbourfront apartment building, Nautilus at The Waterfront shows how architecture and design can bring a ‘wow’ factor.

Comprising two buildings and positioned on a small headland fronting the 270-berth Shellharbour Marina, Nautilus features an organic, curved shape architectural design with views across the marina and out to the Pacific Ocean.

“Its continuous curve allows the majority of apartments to have a water-facing aspect and incredible, uninterrupted views,” says Dyer.

The interiors are designed to maximise the views too, with floor-to-ceiling glazed windows, many featuring dual balconies. Luxurious finishes complement the stunning vistas.

Life on the waterfront

Surrounded by a new 2.5km foreshore promenade and boardwalk, the harbourfront community is part of a major, coastal masterplanned residential and commercial development.

With a position fronting the harbour and the beach a short walk away, proximity to the water is a big drawcard. But attention to liveability and community amenities is a key factor in finding a great place to live, says Nerida Conisbee, realestate.com.au chief economist.

“If you are looking to move, water is a big factor,” says Conisbee. “But when you have a look at what people really want, it’s places that are walkable, with easy access to cafes and restaurants, and decent shops.”

Nautilus is part of a ‘walkable neighbourhood’ design for the area – where everything is at your fingertips within a short walk.

New local amenities, including Shellharbour Marina, town centre, foreshore dining and The Waterfront Tavern, library and community centre, harbourside parks, playgrounds and lookouts, are within a walkable distance. As are local natural wonders, such as Bass Point, Killalea State Park, Shellharbour South Beach, the Southern Highlands and the Pacific Ocean.

“It’s really a highly connected community with every amenity you could possibly ever need to live a really enriched lifestyle,” Dyer says.

“There are strong health benefits in being able to step out of your front door and have a really connected network of cycle paths, walkways to public open space, the boat harbour and beaches.”

There is also a local community development manager, as well as a place-maker to coordinate events for residents and the local community, such as markets, outdoor cinemas, pop-up library, book club, fitness classes and community gardens.

“When you do move to The Waterfront, Shell Cove, you can straight away build your social network – which is very important,” Dyer says.

A shore thing

A waterfront position is only as good as the supporting infrastructure around it.

Located just 90km south of Sydney’s southern suburbs and with easy access to Shellharbour, Wollongong and Sydney’s CBD, universities and trains, the location will appeal to owner-occupiers and weekenders alike.

“This project is very unique in terms of what is being provided,” Conisbee says.

“This area is a very popular region of New South Wales. It does have local job opportunities and there’s a lot of investment, which will really help maintain value.”

Dyers says that Nautilus will be a new landmark for the region.

“There’s nowhere really else on the eastern seaboard of Australia that I can think of quite like it,” says Dyer.

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A New York-inspired warehouse conversion in Byron Bay has sold for $1.8 million following hot interest among metro buyers.

A Sydney buyer looking for a regular coastal getaway snapped up the unique industrial residence, the first of its kind in the seaside hotspot.

“We haven’t seen anything like this in Byron before,” said Braden Walters, principal of Belle Property – Byron Bay/Lennox Head.

The former warehouse manager residence was transformed by the vendor, a builder who used his skills to give the space a dose on New York cool.

Polished concrete floors, exposed hardwood timber beams and high vaulted ceilings hit all the right notes for metro buyers.

“There was a lot of interest from buyers in Paddington and Surrey Hills where they’re used to these kinds of warehouse conversions,” Mr Walters said.

“It’s the perfect lock and leave holiday home.”

Listed for $1.75 million – $1.85 million, the bright, spacious 251 sqm layout has four defined spaces including an open kitchen, entertainment deck, garden and a loft area.

Alongside the residential component is an adjoining 182 sqm commercial space with kitchen, bathroom and a private courtyard.

A double lockup garage and extra parking space formed part of the deal which was done last week, the contract signed within 10 days of hitting the market.

With the Habitat retail precinct nearby as well as Stone & Wood Brewery, the light industrial hub, northwest of the town centre, is fast becoming a popular place to be, Mr Walters added.

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NOT in a million years did Susanne Nicholls think her little dog Squid, a Brussels griffon, would end up with a worldwide following of almost 400,000 when she started an Instagram account so relatives in the UK could keep up to date with their family’s cute new pup.

“I started Squid’s Instagram (@squidthegriff) after my sister suggested it. My initial reaction was ‘she has to be kidding’, I mean, only crazy people have accounts for their dogs … right?,” she says.

“But with my husband’s family living in the UK, it did make sense to use it as a way to update them on our newest family member.

“After six months, I posted a photo of Squid looking like he was a fluffy head on stick legs (pictured top right). Within 24 hours after posting, the ‘Dogs of Instagram’ page shared the photo and tagged us. After that, Moby, Jon Cena, Lili Reinhart and other large accounts have also shared photos of Squid.”

Along with Squid, 3, Susanne and husband Sam now have Pretzel, 1, another Brussels griffon, to keep them and their thousands of followers entertained.

Dressing up the pups in too-cute outfits, such as Squidmite jar and toast, is all part of the fun

“I love any outfit of Squid wearing mini Converse Chuck Taylor shoes,” Susanne says. “The shoes we use are actually keyrings, but because Squid is so small they are the perfect size for him.”

Squid’s Instagram has led to incredible opportunities along the way.

“We launched a Squid merchandise range and we have worked with brands such as Universal Pictures, Dyson and TikTok. Every day I am so appreciative that a small dog from Adelaide has brought such happiness to so many people.”

NAME Susanne Nicholls

AGE 31

WORKLIFE

For most of my professional career, I have worked in various positions in human resources. In my spare time, I also run the Instagram account for my pet dogs, Squid and Pretzel (@squidthegriff). Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would be managing a merchandise range and dogs Instagram account! It sure is a world away from my day job.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/BEST KNOWN FOR …

Being ‘Squid’s mum! I have run Squid’s Instagram page for just over two years and I have been lucky to grow a following just short of 400,000 followers. A highlight, which I am still pinching myself over, is that @Instagram posted about Squid in their #weeklyfluff feature which has received over a million likes and 32,000 comments. It is amazing to see how many people Squid has touched and made smile, not just in our house, but all over the world.

I’VE LIVED IN MY HOME FOR …

Three years.

MY HOME IS A …

1920s bungalow.

I LIVE WITH …

My husband Sam and our Brussels griffons, Squid and Pretzel.

I LOVE MY HOME BECAUSE …

It is the first home we have owned as a family and we have been able to make it our own, bit by bit.

BUT I STILL NEED TO …

Replace the corrugated ceiling in our kitchen/dining area and hatch a plan to prevent my plants from dying.

MY DECORATING STYLE IS …

As things I have accumulated over time. On reflection as I look around, it appears that I’m attracted to blue things. This wasn’t intentional … and I might need to reign it in before things get out of hand!

RECENT PURCHASE

A fiddleleaf fig which almost immediately started dropping its leaves … things aren’t looking good.

I COLLECT …

Artwork of my dogs. We are lucky enough to be gifted so many beautiful pieces of art of Squid and Pretzel from talented artists all over the world. I am still needing to find the perfect wall for them all to hang, but as there are so many, this might need to wait for our next house.

FAVOURITE ROOM

My favourite part of our home is the bathroom which we stripped and renovated about eight months ago. We must have visited every tile shop in Adelaide before we finally settled on black and white heritage tessellated tiles. I’m very happy with them!

WHEN WE FIRST MOVED IN …

The house was previously a long-term rental property so ‘low maintenance’ was the name of the game and the garden was completely paved. It was a fun project to create our little paradise, complete with a dedicated spot to hang my hammock on those warmer days!

HOME FAVOURITES

● Dogs
● My bookshelf / wine rack
●The garden

IN MY GARDEN I HAVE …

Mainly flowering native plants. This is to minimise water use but to also fill our vases with.

WHEN I GET HOME AT NIGHT …
I play with Squid and Pretzel, and cheers my husband who normally has a G & T or wine waiting for me.

AT WEEKENDS I LIKE TO …

Spend as much time out and about with the dogs as I can. We explore new areas and beaches together and try to get to any new cafes or restaurants (only dog friendly ones, of course).

MY FIRST CAR WAS …
A 2000 Toyota Corolla hatchback.

I LIKE TO LISTEN TO …

Classics like Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees, The Eagles …

AT THE MOMENT I AM READING …

Normally the Netflix guide (terrible I know).

FAVOURITE BOOK

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

CLEAN FREAK OR MESSY BESSIE?

It definitely depends on the day. If my head is chaotic, it normally means my husband is cleaning up after me.

ON MY WISHLIST IS …

More artwork, rugs and indoor plants!

WHEN I’M HOME I LIKE TO COOK …

Slow cooked pulled pork. It can keep you going for a few days and is so versatile.

FAV CAFE/RESTAURANT/ BAR

Gorilla Pizza, South Brighton. It’s my guilty pleasure. All their pizzas are yummy and they also have Adelaide’s best poutine.

FAVOURITE DRINK?

Has to be a glass of Charles Melton GSM on a winter’s night.

FAVOURITE FOOD/DISH TO EAT

Cheese platter on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

WHEN I WAS A CHILD I WANTED TO BE …

An egyptologist.

FAVOURITE SA HOLIDAY SPOT/OR ACTIVITY
I love Coffin Bay. So much so, we were married there two years ago. It has great fishing spots and the surrounding national parks are some of the best I’ve seen.

DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION

I would love to hike through Nepal. The culture, people and scenery all look incredible.

FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM

Pass.

SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS?

I would love to travel more … but that’s going to be on hold for a while longer.

MY NEIGHBOURS ARE …

Lovely! We are lucky to live in an area with so many nice people.

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT …

My two sisters. They are my best friends and I wouldn’t want to imagine life without them.

IF I COULD AFFORD IT I WOULD LIVE …

In Unley. Beautiful houses with the city on your doorstep.

MY GOAL FOR 2020 IS TO …

Keep calm and stop stressing.

HOME MEANS …

People I love and the memories we’ve made.

@smhomemag

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Tired of the conventional and looking for something a little different?

This medieval-style Hillbank home might be just the property you’ve been searching for.

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Reverend Neil Mathieson and Reverend Dr Ruth Mathieson bought the land in 2011 and in 2012 set about building their dream home – a medieval style stunner featuring plenty of exposed timber, soaring ceilings, exposed brickwork, cathedral-style windows and wrought iron.

“We were looking for a block of land and then we stumbled upon this and just thought it was amazing – we wanted to build something interesting on it,” Rev Mathieson says.

“We were at the Gumeracha Medieval Fair and we bumped into Timber Frames of Australia who had a stall up there and they do medieval framework and we just went ‘yes, let’s work with these guys’.

“I love Grand Designs and I love where they’ve done a big barn conversion but here we’ve been able to start from scratch but still have all the aesthetics of that time.”

The main frame was erected in December 2013 and the home was completed in 2016 – a process that was actually followed the very program Mr Mathieson had taken inspiration from – Grand Designs Australia.

“Like all Grand Designs properties, we just had setback after setback, so what was supposed to be a 12 month build turned into almost five years,” Rev Mathieson says.

“We’d never been in a home like this – some of the ideas came from some of the episodes from Grand Homes Australia.”

The home sits on a 780sqm allotment, offering three levels of luxe living, featuring up to six bedrooms and boasting a light-filled living area with a soaring cathedral ceiling.

Large spotted gum timber beams are a standout feature and add character, and the home is topped with red cedar shingles.

Its 5m-high arched window offers sweeping views to the coast.

“The timber frame, that’s what’s holding the house up, that’s the main skeleton and that was all done up in the Adelaide Hills,” Rev Mathieson says.

“When people come here, their reaction is generally “oh, wow!”

“We are very happy with it and I’m sad to be selling it – there’s a lot of me in that house.

“One of the things I love most about it is because it’s got so many natural products in it, it feels very restful. It’s just beautiful to sit in in the evenings.

“I looking back into the house from that large front window and looking at all the junctions of timbers – it’s just beautiful.

“It’s really nice to live there because it’s got lots of different areas, so with kids, you could retreat when you wanted to and there are lots of spaces to go.”

The home is on the market through Alpha Residential’s Tony Caruana and Samantha McKee.

It will be auctioned on Saturday, September 5, and has been listed without a price guide.

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FAMILY homes rarely come as impressive as this beauty in Rosetta.

The owner can wake up to stunning sunrises with a morning coffee on a choice of decks.

It has so much room for a growing or established family, a brilliant sunny aspect, and a bunch of impressive features – including one that you can’t see in the pictures.

Take a peek at the covered entertainment area and the steps that lead to a decked area. Take a closer look … below, there is a pool just waiting to be uncovered and reinstalled. Brilliant.

This large, family-sized house has a warm, homely feeling and so much to offer.

From the tranquillity of the setting to the privacy, the spectacular outlook to the peacefulness of the surroundings – it makes you want to stay put.

Built in 1971, the property boasts a commanding position overlooking Mona, the Derwent River, Mount Direction and surrounding suburbia.

At the front, it has a 180 degree uninterrupted view that needs to be seen to be believed. And to the southeast, it also has beautiful views of kunanyi/Mount Wellington.

This 291sq m executive home offers six or seven bedrooms if desired. There are three bathrooms and multiple living areas.

The home was architecturally designed to take in sunshine and warming daylight.

Importantly for the next owner, it has been maintained to a high standard.

Architecturally bright and airy, the house has a floorplan that caters for everyone’s needs.

The property size and the independent access to downstairs could be ideal to convert to independent living, subject to approvals.

Outside, the property is set on 2346sq m of land with flat to gently sloping grassed yards providing lots of room for the children or pets to play.

For the hobbyist or tradie there is a huge 17m x 6m garage and workshop with three-phase power and a wood heater.

This provides ample space to work away or enjoy your hobbies.

To accompany this, there is a three-car carport next to the house and there is ample off-street parking.

For the energy conscious, the property has 3kW of solar.

Properties like this don’t come along very often, it has so much to offer and should satisfy the most fastidious of buyers.

There is an opportunity to buy the adjoining 835sq m block at the front of the property, which has Marys Hope Road frontage if desired – contact the agent for details.

No.156 Marys Hope Road, Rosetta is listed with PRD Hobart and will be sold by expressions of interest.

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Former NSW Premier Barrie ­Unsworth and wife, Pauline have ­quietly sold their Mona Vale townhouse as they downsize locally.

They’ve had the abode for 14 years in the Max Delmege built project, Platinum by the Sea. The four bedroom townhouse cost $1.7m in 2006.

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The couple have been the longest owners in the row of five which hasn’t seen a sale since 2011 when two three bedders sold for $1.45m. Domain’s Nik and Karen Vuko secured the recent sale having offered $3m guidance.

Unsworth’s home, with an internal lift, has 430sqm on titles across its four levels.

The top level is the master suite, with walk in wardrobe, ensuite and sitting room. Its balcony offers ocean views.

It was after Neville Wran’s 1986 ­decision to quit politics that Unsworth was elected ALP leader. He just scrapped a win in the Rockdale by-election having moved from the Upper House and his Turramurra homebase. Unsworth’s time as Premier was short-lived as Labor lost the March 1988 election, and he retired from parliament in 1991.

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