THEY swapped the bustle of Wavell Heights for this leafy oasis in Ferny Hills. Now Dave Cameron and Bernadette Logan are off on a sea change and are relocating to north of Newcastle in New South Wales. That means the Fernlands Estate house at 30 Woodtop Court, Ferny Hills is back on the market after nine years,…
Built circa 1905, this Federation semi-detached home has been recreated into a contemporary abode full of natural light and quality finishes. Tucked away in the popular Harney St right in the heart of Marrickville, the property at No. 6 has rear lane access and a classic facade with a neat front garden. Purchased as a dilapidated home in…
To mangle Mark Twain’s famous line, reports of Oxford Street’s death were an exaggeration. The Paddington stretch of the shopping strip was gravely injured when Westfield Bondi Junction opened in the early 2000s. It took years to recover. Now, peppered with trendy bars, restaurants, cafes and shops, Oxford Street is once again the pride of Paddo. “It’s…
When finance industry worker Amynta Wilson bought her house in 2013, it was a typical old two-bedroom terrace with small living and dining rooms, a kitchen that had seen better days, and an outside toilet and laundry. Today, it’s a showcase for what could be seen as the perfect renovation, with a third bedroom, airy…
Creating a dream home to accommodate a busy family of seven is no easy feat, but the McCarthys managed just that. Their Benowa Waters mansion has a long list of luxury inclusions, such as a 2500-bottle wine cellar and adjoining waterfront tasting room for the adults. And for the kids, the pool and tennis court were a…
The end of his marriage led Darren Hughes to the world of tiny homes. He was sleeping on the floor of a spare room in a home he shared with his ex-wife when he decided he wasn’t setting a great example for his children. He knew he’d be financially strapped so a tiny house, or…
Adelaide’s house prices are highly variable by region, but its latest slew of best-performing suburbs represents a surprising cross section of markets. According to CoreLogic, seven council areas featured in the top 10 suburbs for percentage price growth for the 12 months to December 2018, with all of the high-achievers recording double-digit growth for the…
It was falling in love with his now-wife that prompted architect Michael Roberts to move from Melbourne to Albany 25 years ago, but it didn’t take long for him to fall in love with his adopted city and the lifestyle it allowed him. Not only has Roberts raised a family in a supportive community and indulged…
STICKING to a budget is low on the list of Nick Crosland’s concerns when building lavish Gold Coast trophy homes. It is a hobby for the Highgrove Bathrooms boss so he likes to splash plenty of cash on the best products the market has to offer. “I didn’t get into building because I wanted to…
Nobody rings a bell when a property market turns, yet Rockhampton agents report hearing chimes after five years in the doldrums. The latest Domain data shows house prices fell by 3.2 per cent to $305,000 year-on-year in 2018, and unit prices by 2.8 per cent to $300,000. But the devil is in the detail —…