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21 McIlwain Drive, Mermaid Waters. TOWERING over its waterfront block, this Mermaid Waters home is one of grand proportions. Owner James Barry said it was big when he and wife Sandy Dykzeul bought it five and a half years ago…

Minembah at 1 Woodford St, Longueville. BEHIND the hedge at 1 Woodford St, Longueville — is one of the suburb’s most elegant and largest estates. Named Minembah, the property was built in 1887 and was designed early Sydney architect E.…

Apple Crate Shack AKA 60k House Designed by Hobart architect Andrew Kerr, AKA director. Picture: JORDAN DAVIS ARCHITECT Andrew Kerr was guided by needs, not wants when he set out to design and build a small home at Flowerpot. He…

The wind may be chilly, and the days short, but there are plenty of tasty morsels on offer to warm you up in Brisbane. July is Good Food Month, with a host of events planned until August 5, including the…

Lots to do — 8 Griffin Rd, North Curl Curl. THERE is no way to sugar coat it — this house needs a lot of work. A lot. But, even so, it has plenty going for it, including a level,…

Think of a renovated warehouse residence and the first things that come to our mind are exposed steel ducts, brick walls and a dash of concrete thrown into the mix. But this contemporary home nestled on the top floor of…

A single family home in Wilson, Connecticut, this modern residence was given a smart and elegant makeover to usher in light and a sense of cheerful joy. The current owners of the home took plenty of care while expanding it…

There comes a time when every home needs a makeover that accommodates changing styles and lifestyles. More importantly, it is the generational change that brings with it new requirements and the Goldtree House revamped and improved by Hartree + Associates…

When it comes to space-savvy additions in the bedroom, bunk beds are a favorite among homeowners. This is ever truer in case of kids’ bedrooms where you often need to find ways in which you can create multiple environments within…

A tiny restaurant with a lovely sitting area that is modest, a take away point and a view of the delightful streets outside is a task that is hard to pull off. Add to it the idea of integrating the…

AN ARCHITECT with a passion for horses and houses is preparing to sell his eco-friendly equestrian estate. An hour north of Melbourne, Somerset Park at 215 Tooborac-Baynton Rd, Tooborac, was the first of its kind when it was built in…

Melbourne Storm player Cheyse Blair has bought in Abbotsford. MELBOURNE Storm centre Cheyse Blair has bought his first home, close to the club’s AAMI Park base. The 26-year-old NRL player and his partner Tamara Wheeler benefited from not having to…

42 Hopkins St, McKinnon is up for grabs, with a $2.2-$2.42 million price guide. FLANKED by a 16m pool that flows into a 20-person spa, this contemporary McKinnon townhouse is set to make a splash. Follett & Co director Justin…

IN a “glut” of modern city apartments, heritage buildings are holding their own. With only 10-15 boutique heritage towers in Melbourne’s CBD, listings attract strong interest while owners are reluctant to sell. Michael Munson and his family have lived at…

A West Australian couple is building what is widely thought to be Australia’s first domed house made from bags of dirt.  Acutely aware of the high costs of homeownership but unwilling to give up on the Great Australian Dream, Kate…

WITH its horizon-edge pool, covered deck and leafy views, this St Lucia home was built to celebrate the Queensland outdoor lifestyle. The four-bedroom home at 59 Carmody Rd was built in 2005 and bought by the current owners, Santina Lo…

David and Sonja Zamperoni bought the house at 23 Logan St, Hamlyn Heights. Picture: Mike Dugdale A RENOVATED two-bedroom house on a quiet Hamlyn Heights street proved too good to resist for newlywed neighbours. David and Sonja Zamperoni bought the…

867 Glenferrie Rd, Kew, sold for an undisclosed sum — with a caveat against it from a company in the name of Mick Gatto’s wife. A PAIR of Kew mansions, including one with the interest of colourful identity Mick Gatto,…

A 2013-BUILT Plympton Park home offers modern living and indoor and outdoor entertaining options. The 65 Aldridge Ave home has three bedrooms, all set to the left-hand side. The master suite has a built-in robe and an ensuite with a…

Adding a dining area to the already tiny urban apartment feels like an extravagance at times. It is easy to understand why many homeowners struggle to create the perfect dining area in the small apartment where every square inch matters…