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7NEWS
29-07-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
International buyers eyeing grand country estate after multi-million price drop
Loading content... A grand property in the Southern Highlands featuring multiple residences and equine facilities remains on the market. This follows the recent sale of another high-end property in the same suburb. The 38.94-hectare 'Paloma Estate' at 470 Fountaindale Road, Robertson recently experienced a drop in the asking price. The property features a three-bedroom main residence, a three-bedroom cottage and two self-contained studios. Cotality records show the property was listed for sale in early 2024, initially with a price guide of $40 million. The property is owned by former Crown chairman and chief executive John Alexander and wife Alice, who records show bought the property in 2010. The property is in her name. At the time, the property contained an original cottage, which the current owners renovated, before undertaking extensive work on the remainder of the property. Selling agent, Monique Napper from Atlas said there had been plenty of international buyer interest in the property, which has been featured in New York's Wallpaper magazine. Ms Napper said the current guide was in the low $30 million range, based on buyer feedback. Ms Napper said high-end lifestyle properties can take some time to find the right buyer. "It's an amazing property, a beautiful estate," she said. "It's like the 'Gaia' of the Southern Highlands... It has these beautiful studios, meditation studios, and amazing residences." Designed by Fearon Hay Architects and Myles Baldwin Landscapes, the property captures sweeping views. The estate is a fully self-sustaining property that runs 100 per cent off-grid. It features its own water catchment system and a solar battery plant that is claimed to be the first of its kind to be installed in Australia. Ms Napper said the property was "very secluded" in addition to being run off-grid. She said interested buyers liked the appeal of living 100 per cent self-sustainably. Meanwhile, the property features a main residence; a glass, concrete and steel build. It contains two luxe master suites with Italian marble ensuites; a northeast-facing living room with a fireplace; a private library wing; a third bedroom plus powder room; and outdoor entertaining areas with koi ponds and sculptural elements. There's also a gourmet kitchen. There's also a three-bedroom English countryside cottage with a glasshouse, orchard, and vegetable gardens. The property also contains a studio with two one-bedroom suites with ensuites; another studio that's suitable for use as an open-plan retreat for creative or meditative use; and equestrian facilities including six-bay timber stables, an arena, round yard, timber post and rail fenced paddocks, and six dams. Meanwhile, ' Linden Hall ', located at 166 McEvilly Road, Robertson recently sold for $26 million after an extended period on the market. Located on a hill with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside, the two-storey mansion sits on 186 acres. 'Linden Hall' had been the trophy home of former restaurateurs and Sydney developers David Graham and David Kunde. Co-selling agent, Lisa-Marie Cauchois from Drew Lindsay Sotheby's International Realty recently said she was unable to comment on the buyer, other than to reveal they were from Sydney. Ms Napper said while Paloma and Linden Hall weren't really comparable properties in many ways, this result was a positive for the high-end market in the suburb and region overall.
Canberra Times
29-07-2025
- Business
- Canberra Times
International buyers eyeing grand country estate after multi-million price drop
WATCH: What to expect for regional property markets during winter A grand property in the Southern Highlands featuring multiple residences and equine facilities remains on the market. This follows the recent sale of another high-end property in the same suburb. The 38.94-hectare 'Paloma Estate' at 470 Fountaindale Road, Robertson recently experienced a drop in the asking price. Read more: 'Emotion and momentum': Buyers vie for home in popular Coniston street The property has a current guide in the low $30 million range. Picture: Supplied The property features a three-bedroom main residence, a three-bedroom cottage and two self-contained studios. Cotality records show the property was listed for sale in early 2024, initially with a price guide of $40 million. The property is owned by former Crown chairman and chief executive John Alexander and wife Alice, who records show bought the property in 2010. Read more: 'Sellers were motivated': Buyers negotiate under the hammer for Wollongong apartment The 38.94-hectare 'Paloma Estate' at Robertson is on the market. Picture: Supplied At the time, the property contained an original cottage, which the current owners renovated, before undertaking extensive work on the remainder of the property. Selling agent, Monique Napper from Atlas said there had been plenty of international buyer interest in the property, which has been featured in New York's Wallpaper magazine. Ms Napper said the current guide was in the low $30 million range, based on buyer feedback. The property features a three-bedroom main residence, a three-bedroom cottage and two self-contained studios. Picture: Supplied Ms Napper said high-end lifestyle properties can take some time to find the right buyer. "It's an amazing property, a beautiful estate," she said. "It's like the 'Gaia' of the Southern Highlands... It has these beautiful studios, meditation studios, and amazing residences." Designed by Fearon Hay Architects and Myles Baldwin Landscapes, the property captures sweeping views. The property features equestrian facilities including six-bay timber stables, arena, round yard, timber post and rail fenced paddocks, and six dams. Picture: Supplied The estate is a fully self-sustaining property that runs 100 per cent off-grid. It features its own water catchment system and a solar battery plant that is claimed to be the first of its kind to be installed in Australia. Ms Napper said the property was "very secluded" in addition to being run off-grid. She said interested buyers liked the appeal of living 100 per cent self-sustainably. Meanwhile, the property features a main residence; a glass, concrete and steel build. Paloma Estate is a fully self-sustaining property that runs 100 per cent off-grid. Picture: Supplied It contains two luxe master suites with Italian marble ensuites; a northeast-facing living room with a fireplace; a private library wing; a third bedroom plus powder room; and outdoor entertaining areas with koi ponds and sculptural elements. There's also a gourmet kitchen. There's also a three-bedroom English countryside cottage with a glasshouse, orchard, and vegetable gardens. The property also contains a studio with two one-bedroom suites with ensuites; another studio that's suitable for use as an open-plan retreat for creative or meditative use; and equestrian facilities including six-bay timber stables, an arena, round yard, timber post and rail fenced paddocks, and six dams. 'Paloma' features a three-bedroom main residence, a three-bedroom cottage and two self-contained studios. Picture: Supplied Meanwhile, 'Linden Hall', located at 166 McEvilly Road, Robertson recently sold for $26 million after an extended period on the market. Located on a hill with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside, the two-storey mansion sits on 186 acres. 'Linden Hall' had been the trophy home of former restaurateurs and Sydney developers David Graham and David Kunde. Co-selling agent, Lisa-Marie Cauchois from Drew Lindsay Sotheby's International Realty recently said she was unable to comment on the buyer, other than to reveal they were from Sydney. Ms Napper said while Paloma and Linden Hall weren't really comparable properties in many ways, this result was a positive for the high-end market in the suburb and region overall.
Newsweek
13-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Mom Checks Baby Cam During Toddler's Nap—Can't Cope With What She's Doing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mom from Spain couldn't believe what she caught her toddler doing during her nap time. Loesje Brouns, based in Móstoles, Madrid, shared baby-cam footage to her TikTok, @ where she expected to see her sleeping. But, instead, 11-month-old Bella had different ideas; she is wide awake and waving directly at the camera. Still images taken from the baby-monitor camera of Bella up close. Still images taken from the baby-monitor camera of Bella up close. @ In the clip, you can hear Loesje laughing as the text overlay reads: "Hola hola estoy despierta mami," which translates as: "Hello, hello, I'm awake, mommy." Translated via Google Translate, Loesje told Newsweek that she put Bella down for a nap at around 1 p.m., but after a while, noticed that her baby had woken up. "She sat up in bed, started looking directly at the camera—which I thought was funny, so I started recording—and then she started waving at the camera," Loesje said. Nap time can be one of the most challenging parts of the day for toddlers and their parents. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that children between 6 and 12 months typically need two to three naps per day, but, as they get older, their sleep needs and patterns change. Frida Rångtell, Ph.D., sleep educator and scientific adviser at Napper, an app that helps babies sleep better, previously told Newsweek that a good night's sleep also starts in the morning. "To strengthen the baby's circadian rhythm, expose them to daylight during the day and reduce light exposure at night [to] help improve their sleep," Rångtell said. Separation anxiety, increased mobility and cognitive leaps—such as understanding how a baby monitor camera works—can also affect how easily a child goes down for a nap, or whether they stay asleep at all. Loesje's clip has gone viral on TikTok, amassing more than 3.9 million views and over 581,000 likes. Hundreds commented, with stories of their own toddler's bedtime antics. Translated from Spanish to English, one user wrote: "When my daughter starts playing instead of sleeping, I tell her to sleep from the bed and she says there's a girl in the camera, and no matter how much I explain to her that it's me, she doesn't understand, but she does listen to that girl the first time." Others found Bella's face so close to the camera hilarious. "It looks like a horror movie," another commented. "My reaction was to laugh a lot because it was the first time she waved at me through the camera to get me to come get her," Loesje said. "I thought it was very clever of her." If you have a family dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
As she turns 100, mother of siblings murdered decades ago says she will forgive, but not forget
The mother of a DeKalb County brother and sister who were brutally murdered decades ago is speaking for the first time since her children's cold case was solved. Surrounded by state and local leaders, as well as loved ones, Loueverette Napper was celebrated Sunday ahead of her 100th birthday. Earlier this year, her children's cold case was solved using DNA evidence. Pamela and Jon Sumpter were killed in their Stone Mountain apartment in 1990. In March, a DeKalb County jury found Kenneth Perry guilty of their murders. Loueverette Napper spoke in court following the verdict but hadn't spoken to the media until Sunday when she sat down with Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter. 'My daughter was a beautiful daughter, and my son was a very intelligent man. And someone just cut their lives short,' said Napper. Napper's son —and Pamela and Jon's brother — James has been by his mother's side through it all. 'It shows her endurance… her need to be around to see this happen," James Sumpter said. TRENDING STORIES: Student loan collections restart today. What Clark Howard says borrowers need to know Cobb County customer disputes spa's late arrival policy not listed in membership contract Brock Bowers returns to UGA to complete his degree As a mother, grandmother, and now centenarian, Napper says she's moving forward and choosing forgiveness—but she'll never forget. 'It's all over for him, but it will never be over for me,' she added. Napper's 100th birthday is on May 5. The City of Conyers, alongside Rockdale County, issued proclamations in her honor to mark the date. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Car, Driven by His Older Brother, Flips Into Creek
A mother and father are leaning on their Mississippi community for help after a car accident involving their three sons ended in the death of their youngest boy. Micah Braxton Lee Napper, 4, of Petal, Miss., was named as the deceased in an obituary, which listed the date of his death as April 28. Related: 'Okay Baby' TikTok Star, 2, Dies in Car Crash, Family Disputes Police Claim He Wasn't Properly Buckled In a GoFundMe set up by the child's paternal uncle, Mike Napper, the organizer said Joseph Paul and Michelle Pittman Napper's '16-year-old son, who was driving, is currently in the ICU.' 'Their 10-year-old son, who was a passenger, has been airlifted to another hospital for further treatment. Sadly, their 4-year-old son succumbed to his injuries and has passed away," Napper wrote. A photo of Micah swinging a bat while playing tee ball was included. According to a statement by North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brandon Odom, his team responded to a 'report of a single-vehicle accident with possible entrapment and injuries' in the 500 block of River Road shortly before 5:30 p.m. Once at the scene, firefighters found a silver vehicle that had left the roadway, entered a creek and landed upside down on the bank. Two of the victims, the 16-year-old and his 10-year-old sibling, were already outside of the vehicle, while the 4-year-old remained trapped inside. Related: 10-Year-Old Boy Hurt by Falling Debris from Philadelphia Plane Crash While Protecting Sister As crews worked to provide medical assistance to the older brothers, they pulled Micah from the vehicle. 'Tragically, the juvenile who was trapped succumbed to their injuries at the scene,' Odom said. 'The other two victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.' 'Due to their financial situation, they have no insurance and limited resources,' Napper said on the GoFundMe profile. 'They will need help covering funeral expenses and ongoing medical costs. Any support you can offer would mean the world to them during this unimaginable time.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As of Friday, May 2, the GoFundMe had raised just over $26,000, passing the $25,000 goal. 'Micah filled every moment with energy, joy, and love' in his short time on earth, his obituary read. The 4-year-old 'especially loved wrestling with his dad and older brothers — his laughter and enthusiasm leaving lasting impressions on all who knew him.' Micah's funeral will be held Saturday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. The Forrest County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the incident, Chief Odom said. Read the original article on People
