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Plans for 19 high-end townhouses in prime Highton location
Civil works are underway for a development of 19 high-end homes on a beloved Highton 'frog hollow'. Up Property is the developer behind the $10m ARC Highton project at 2 Morven Court, in the suburb's Shoubra estate. The vacant property less than 1km from Highton Village will be subdivided into 19 lots under the plans approved by Geelong's council in 2024. The initial works will connect the 9361sq m site to the neighbouring road network, allowing construction of the homes to proceed over two stages. ARC Highton will consist of 19 townhouses, each on a separate freehold title, it's on street address and without ongoing body corporate fees. ARC Highton development manager Ben Cribb said the project was designed to suite a range of buyers. 'ARC Highton is a great project that we are incredibly proud of,' Mr Cribb said. 'It's a very high-end offering with quality architecture and premium interiors in a prime location. 'This is not a typical townhouse development; these are architecturally designed homes built for both growing families and discerning downsizers. 'These townhouses have super-generous outdoor spaces that defy typical expectations. 'Far from the cramped yards often associated with urban developments, these homes feature large, extensively landscaped backyards,' Mr Cribb said. Lot sized within the first stage of the project will bet between 330sq m and 500sq m, providing backyard space of between 110sq m, and 230sq m. 'This emphasis on outdoor living spaces provides residents with a rare opportunity for gardening, entertaining, and relaxation, blending the best aspects of a traditional house with the convenience of a modern townhouse,' Mr Cribb said. The development will be released in two stages, with nine dwellings in the first stage. Construction of the homes is expected to start once civil works are scheduled to be completed in November. Geelong real estate agency Gartland will handle the campaign marketing the development, expected to launch in October. The project is designed to appeal to young families looking to upside and downsizers seeking a more manageable, yet luxurious home. ARC Highton will primarily two-storey, three and four-bedroom layouts, with a select number of single-level options available. Up Property has a pipeline of projects in Geelong worth more than $500m, including other residential developments in Belmont, Highton and Geelong West, to commercial and mixed use projects in the central business district. Initial plans for 33 dwellings at 2 Morven Court was rejected by Geelong's council, before residents successfully fought an amended 27-dwelling development for the site at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, after raising $9000 in an online crowd-funding campaign to cover legal costs. The property was sold as a development site for $3m in 2019.
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4 hours ago
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Bondi sub-penthouse below Wallaby legend has $18m guide
A Bondi Beach sub penthouse has just been listed right below a penthouse bought for $23m by a Wallaby legend. Jason Little, who played 75 Test matches for the Australian rugby union team between 1989 and 2000 and is now the Goodman Australia chief, reportedly bought the penthouse in the Hall & Campbell last June when it was just a shell. It's expected it'll cost between $4m and $5m to fit out the 363sqm space. Now, with the boutique block of seven luxury apartments developed by Capitel and Rebel Property's Allen Linz and Eduard Litver finished, the display apartment is ready for viewing at 301/124 Campbell Pde via Caroline Fagerlund of SRM Residential. She has an $18m price guide. The four-bedroom 334sqm two-level residence offers open-plan spaces extending to large balconies orientated to capture views over Bondi Beach. Interiors are by the celebrated design firm Richards Stanisich, with oak, Travertine, and Astor Nickel trims throughout. The stunning residence comes with three car spots and has access to the Bondi Pacific's wellness facilities by the team from Bondi Beach Fit and Slow House. Hall & Campbell continues a strong legacy of luxury projects in Bondi over the past 15 years, such as Bondi Pacific and The Bondi. The biggest price paid in Bondi Beach is $32m, but that was for a consolidation of three penthouses in the Bondi Pacific next door. More relevant is the AYA penthouse in Hall St, which sold for circa $22m last September ... unlike Hall & Campbell, it's not even on the beachfront and you can't even see the beach.
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10 hours ago
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Influencer, 31, spotted with AFL star, 24, eight weeks after divorce
Tammy Hembrow has seemingly re-entered the dating scene, just two months after her seven-month marriage to Love Island Star Matt Zukowski ended. The influencer and fitness mogul, 31, was seen looking cosy with AFL player Bailey Smith, 24, after a lunch at the stylish Burleigh Pavilion restaurant, Rick Shores, on Saturday. Smith apparently flew up from Melbourne just to see Hembrow, a day after helping the Cats secure a victory over Essendon in Geelong. The cosy date The pair were caught laughing, smiling, and strolling arm-in-arm out of the glamorous venue, fully aware of the cameras capturing their chemistry. Eyewitnesses at the restaurant say Hembrow and Smith, who have a seven-year age gap, were anything but discreet and were seen making out for hours, the Herald Sun reports. Hembrow, who has built a $50 million empire with her activewear brand Saski and fitness app Tammy Fit, seemed unfazed by the paparazzi. She turned heads in a semi-sheer, white cropped tank top with a halter neck, worn without a bra. She paired it with baggy light blue jeans, heels, and a $5000 black Chanel Boy Bag. Her blonde hair was parted effortlessly in the middle, and she kept her jewellery minimal with just a few dainty gold pieces. Meanwhile, the AFL star, who's considered one of Australia's most eligible bachelors, kept it casual as well with an Adidas polo shirt, denim jeans, and his signature long hair tucked behind his ears. Hembrow's ex-husband responds It comes shortly after Hembrow's public break-up with Zukowski. The former reality star and podcaster, 29, told the Herald Sun he was caught off guard by how quickly things moved on. 'I heard about this and it's not a nice feeling,' he told the publication. 'We only broke up eight weeks ago. I just don't understand how someone can move on so quickly. It's been 48 days, and I'm still trying to work out how I feel as a person after committing in marriage to someone. I'm trying to focus on myself and heal.' He was seen today having a coffee on his own after the news broke. Zukowski, who married Hembrow in November 2024 during a lavish Byron Bay wedding featured in Vogue, previously opened up about the pain of his divorce on his podcast, ' Where's Your Head At?' 'There is no easy way to say this, I'm absolutely shattered to announce it, to be honest. But at the end of the day, we weren't right for each other, and in this relationship … I've learnt a lot about myself and what I need in a relationship,' he said. Following the weekend photos of his ex and Smith, he posted some cryptic life lessons on TikTok, like 'it shall pass' and 'focus on what you can control'. Hembrow's pre-date post With 17 million followers on social media, Hembrow has yet to comment publicly about her date but shared an outfit check on TikTok beforehand. She captioned the clip 'Happy weekend' and lip-synched to the lyrics, 'Last time calling me baby, last time calling me crazy'. 'I bet it was,' one commenter wrote cheekily on the post. In another outfit video since, one person shamed her for dating again so soon after her divorce. 'You can't be alone, can you gf?' they asked. 'He is like seven years younger,' quipped another. However, other fans defended her, with one saying, 'Can't a girl just have fun?' and another calling them 'the finest couple'. It follows Hembrow's emotional Instagram post about her divorce, where she said, 'Did I think this was going to happen? No. Did I want this? No. Obviously, when you marry someone, you do it thinking that it is going to be forever,' she said. 'I blame no one but myself.' She also mentioned she plans to be more cautious when choosing partners in future. The mum of three – Wolf, eight, Saskia, six, with her ex-fiance Reece Hawkins, and Posy, three, with ex-fiance Matt Poole – recently sparked fan speculation about a reunion with Hawkins after posting a TikTok with him and their kids. 'Whole gang's here,' she captioned the teaser, but quickly clarified, 'We're just friends,' after the internet blew up. Smith's blunt response As for Smith, the Geelong midfielder is also recently single, having quietly split from his previous partner Gemma Dawkins last year. When approached by a Daily Mail reporter when he returned to Melbourne on Sunday, after his date with Hembrow, Smith corrected them on how to pronounce her name. 'It's Hem- bro, not Hem- brow. F*****g hell, do your research,' he said. Asked if they are officially an item, he replied: 'What do you want me to say, mate? You're a grown man c***. That's actually f***ed up.'. The Tinder deal With the most Instagram followers of any AFL player, Smith recently signed on as the face of Tinder's new Double Date campaign. He featured on Tinder's TikTok, sharing that he's been 'trying out' the new feature, aimed at Gen Z, for a few weeks. 'I'm giving it a go with my best mate, so match with us and we'll see you in the group chat,' he said last month. Kristen Hardeman, Tinder Australia's Country Director, said about the collaboration, 'We know there are plenty of young, single Aussies that will be hoping to come across his profile on Tinder!' It's unclear whether Smith and Hembrow met on Tinder, but reports state she said last week she wasn't on any dating apps.
