232-240 Glenmore Rd, Paddington. NSW Real Estate. A mother and daughter’s ‘labour of love’ in Paddington is set to hit the market again after its record-breaking $14m sale fell through. Brompton House at 238-240 Glenmore Rd exchanged last June and a caveat on the title lodged last October still shows international art adviser Richard Thompson as the purchaser. However, it’s understood the sale’s not proceeding, and local sources advise the reimagined neighbouring residences will return to the market next week with the same agent that “sold” it last time, Maclay Longhurst, who’s since moved f ..read more

6 Pear Court, Burwood East, is being sold by Bernard Curry and wife Sonya. Actor Bernard Curry and wife Sonya are selling their mid-century-style Burwood East house where he has filmed many audition tapes including for Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky. The action thriller, co-starring Hollywood leading man Liam Neeson and Chinese megastar Fan Bingbing, recently wrapped shooting in Victoria. Curry is known for several other movie and television roles including Wentworth, Neighbours, Home and Away, My Life is Murder and Savage River. RELATED: Melbourne’s movers, shakers make flurry of big deals acr ..read more

14 Orley Ave, Stirling. Pic: realestate.com.au Heritage property enthusiast Martin Hamilton-Smith is the first to admit that he is not someone to shy away from a challenge. After all, he spent years in the cut and thrust of the elite military, before turning to South Australian state politics, where he served as the leader of the Liberal opposition and later as the Minister for Investment and Trade, Defence Industries and Veterans’ Affairs as an independent. So when the chance arose to restore a 170-year-old sandstone villa at 14 Orley Ave, Stirling, Mr Hamilton-Smith – alongside his wife St ..read more

1668 Riverdale Drive, Hope Island is going to auction. Hope Island luxury hits an all new high in a newly constructed five-bedroom home that comes complete with a glittering steam room, waterfront swimming pool, glass-walled wine cellar, and an underground basement with parking for up to 12 cars. Two years in the design and build phase, 1668 Riverdale Drive has seen no expense spared in its luxury design, boasting state-of-the-art finishes that range from imported marble and tiles to handmade Italian lighting, and custom cabinetry. The property from the street. Waterfront perfection. The ..read more

The front facade of the property at 367 Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda West, which is back up for sale. Daughter of billionaire Computershare founder Chris Morris, Hayley, is selling the waterfront pad she and husband Andrew bought less than two years ago. The seven-bedroom abode at 367 Beaconsfield Parade has been home to a litany of prominent Victorians, now listed with a $14m-$15m price tag. RELATED: Real estate guru Antony Catalano triples his money on mansion sale ‘Insane’: Vic slumps to second-worst state for landlords Crazy rich mansions: Battle heats up to beat $80m+ record Ms Lewis i ..read more

88 Elizabeth St, Geelong West. A big two-storey house described as a tribute to migrant living in Geelong West has been snapped up before going to auction. Everything about the two-storey brick house at 88 Elizabeth St showcased the movement of particularly southern European migration to the inner Geelong suburb during the middle of the 20th century. The substantial 1960s two-storey family home remains in almost original condition, with four bedrooms, three living rooms and balconies with views to the east and west. RELATED: Geelong buyers seize on rare chance in waterfront pocket Renovated ..read more

31 Myuna St, Leopold, is on the market for $1.25m to $1.35m after a major renovation. A luxury renovation by an interior architect more accustomed to working on multi million-dollar Melbourne mansions is poised to add more than $600,000 to the value of a Leopold home. Joshua Malcolm of Studio Jock turned renovator to transform his own original 1987 brick residence into a stylish sanctuary. His love of contemporary Californian minimalism heavily influenced the calming design set among landscaped gardens at 31 Myuna St, Leopold. RELATED: Edwardian East Geelong home sells $255 over reserve Chip ..read more

The top five suburbs in Brisbane for young families, where house prices fall below the city average, have been unveiled. Latest data highlights these sought-after areas, which not only offer affordability but also meet the criteria of parents prioritising living near good schools, parks, and entertainment options, along with convenient access to the CBD and public transport. A four-bedroom house at 1 Hallvard Cres, Augustine Heights sold for $775,000 Banyo in the city’s north was top-ranked, with a median house price of $872,00 and ratio of families to other homeowners of 27.7 per cent. Roun ..read more

1 Kelly Ave, Miami Forget modern coastal – this bold red house has a style all its own, inspired by the flamboyant tastes of its French owners. Francis and Michele Errera designed and built the rouge retreat 20 years ago, bringing the flavours of their native Bordeaux to the incredible headland position commanding ocean views from Burleigh to Coolangatta. Known simply as “the red house”, the quirky beachfront property has become a local icon and is attracting plenty of attention since hitting the market as the Erreras prepare to downsize. The property is on the market for the first time in ..read more

The statement back yard of 8 Oak Grove, Brighton. A circa-1890 Brighton house re-imagined as a family sanctuary and art gallery-like home is in the frame for a new owner. The five-bedroom residence at 8 Oak Grove is for sale with a $4.8m-$5.2m price guide. Kay & Burton Bayside’s Tony Ryan said that about a decade ago, the owners asked Pleysier Perkins Architects to design a renovation for the double-fronted abode, which remained sympathetic to its Victorian-era roots and optimised its northern orientation to let plenty of sunlight inside. RELATED: ‘Insane’: Vic slumps to second-worst sta ..read more