Darklight Designs has won several honours at the Design Matters National Building Design Awards for Old Ladies Club, a family home in Watermans Bay, Western Australia. The brief called for a fun, practical home for a couple raising three energetic boys, with gardens visible from every main room. The architect responded with a split-level pavilion design, a rumpus room opening onto a lawn, and parking tucked underneath, while keeping a mature street gum. The judges praised its clean planning and restrained materials.
A family is preparing to leave their Daisy Hill home at 11 Hillside Drive, a property the owner describes as a private resort. Owner Sophia says her children often spend afternoons in the lagoon-style pool and on the floodlit tennis court. The four-bedroom house sits on 2041 square metres and includes a studio, a fireplace and natural light. Business commitments have prompted the move. Sophia says her youngest children do not want the house sold and still hope to return one day.
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 17 Eddy Street in Hamilton is listed for sale with a price guide of $2.55 million to $2.75 million. The two-level design includes a ground-floor bedroom suited to guests or elderly relatives. The open-plan living area features a Miele kitchen and a covered outdoor terrace. Upstairs, the primary suite has a tiled en suite. The property sits in a quiet cul-de-sac near local schools and Gregson Park. First National Newcastle agent George Rafty is handling the listing, with an inspection set for Saturday, October 24, from 11.30am to 12noon.
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A contemporary family home built with Mount Gambier limestone is on the market at 431 Harvey Rd, Murgheboluc, for $2.7 million to $2.9 million. The five-bedroom house sits on a 41-hectare property and was designed with north orientation and cross-ventilation to stay comfortable year-round. The owners have added a 19kW solar system and a Tesla electric vehicle charger. A Cheminees Philippe fireplace provides the winter heating. Ray Rounds of Hayeswinckle Highton is handling the sale.
Memories of birthdays, barbecues and games of hide-and-seek mark a family home at Loganholme, now listed for sale. Will and his family bought the house for his parents, who later became regular carers for the grandchildren. The four-bedroom property has high ceilings, open-plan living and established gardens. It is listed through LJ Hooker Property Partners, with an auction set for Wednesday 21 October at 5.30pm at 25 Pinelands Road, Sunnybank Hills.
A five-bedroom, two-bathroom pole home in Calwell is designed to blend with its bushy landscape. The property features multiple decks, timber construction, and views to the Tuggeranong Hills and distant mountains. The home includes a main bedroom on the ground floor, a renovated kitchen, and lofts for children's bedrooms. The agent describes it as ideal for a young family, with natural separation between levels. The property is located on O’Connor Circuit, a sought-after street with elevated views.
Four sisters are selling 30 Dorchester St in South Brisbane, a property their family has owned for about 40 years. Known as The Dorchester, the 627 square metre home has a large upstairs residence and two self-contained two-bedroom flats downstairs. Selling agent Sarah Hackett said the flats could bring in an estimated $1200 a week in combined rent. The property has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and four carparks, and is within walking distance of South Bank and the Mater Hospital. Offers close at 4pm on Wednesday, November 4.
Former professional tennis player Maureen Pratt has listed her Croydon home at 65-69 Montana Parade, with a price range of $1.7m to $1.8m. The four-bedroom house sits on a 4192 square metre block and includes a tennis court, pool and a viewing platform overlooking the court. Pratt, who was once ranked among Australia's top 10 players, is downsizing with help from her daughter, Kerryn Pratt, a former professional player and sports journalist. Agent Louise Carrigg of Barry Plant said the home would suit a family that enjoys an outdoor lifestyle.
A Brisbane family is selling their designer home at 32 Ormond Street, Ascot, via best offer closing October 27. Realestate.com.au data showed Ascot was one of only two Brisbane suburbs where median house value rose over the September quarter, up $16,047 to $2,749,275. Owner Gary Beikoff said the suburb offers an established family feel close to the city. Selling agent Drew Davies said limited supply and strong buyer interest are keeping Ascot values steady while the wider Brisbane market normalises after rapid growth.
