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The mid-1880s Newtown trophy home Raith, has been listed with record breaking hopes for the area near Geelong.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house sits on a 0.64 hectare block.
Situated at 2 Raith Terrace, Dale Whitford of Whitford is marketing the property.
It is on the market with a price guide of $6,750,000 to $7,250,000.
Located with walking distance of the Barwon River it has been renovated and extended to an high standard while retaining its period integrity.
Highlights include: bi-fold glass doors linking the family hub to north-facing private gardens; underground cellar; wrap-around verandah among a suite of heritage features; and zoned heating and cooling throughout.
Outdoors are twin four-car garages, a sweeping circular driveway, glass house with heated 25m lap pool, spa, sauna and gym and a three-bedroom guest house. 
The current Geelong record is over $5 million, set in March this year. 
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Newtown, Victoria trophy home Raith listed with record breaking hopes

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The Newtown residential house price record has been smashed with only the inner west suburb's second sale over $5 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-newtown-131115386" target="_blank">Australia Street warehouse conversion</a> had been on the market for around two and a half years, having initially sought $7.5 million back in April 2018.
Property Observer understands the mystery buyer, who engaged their solicitor to handle the purchase, will be gutting the home.
Set behind its original facade, the Roman redesigned warehouse spans two levels with almost 900 sqm of internal and external living space.
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It was originally built as a baker in the early 20th century.
The focal point of the home is the central courtyard and swimming pool, which opens from the six metre gourmet kitchen, dining and living space.
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There are six bedrooms upstairs, including a king-size master suite with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, as well as a second living area and a library.
The Agency's Brad Gillespie secured the sale on behalf of longtime owners Bob Miller and his wife Gay, who paid $650,000 for the home on 510 sqm in 1994. 
It topples the previous record, set by The Agency's Ben Collier last year.
He sold <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/110009-artist-tom-arthur-downsizes-to-balmain-after-record-5-05-million-newtown-sale" target="_blank">the former Masonic Hall on Station Street</a> for artist Tom Arthur and wife Sandra for $5.05 million.
It was bought WiseTech Global exec Brett Shearer.
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Newtown record smashed with $5.8 million sale

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More than $5 million has been secured by the Costa family for a five-bedroom mansion amid the family’s Geelong heartland. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-newtown-132163858" target="_blank">The 1-3 Whyte Court, Newtown</a>, property was sold by Suzanne Costa, one of Frank Costa’s eight daughters.
She bought it from the family for $2.3 million back in 2011. 
It sold to a local businessman with five children. 
The house was listed with a $5.8m price tag.
It features a tennis court and pavilion, gym and sauna.
 Frank Costa was responsible for creating one of largest service wholesaler of fruit and vegetables in the country.
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Costa family secures $5 million plus in Newtown

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A Newtown Victorian style villa has been sold for $3.28 million after it failed to sell at its recent online auction.
The Newtown offering attracted a top bid of $3,225,000 which was not enough to secure the four bedroom property which had actually come with a $3 million Ray White price guide.
The four bedroom, three bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-newtown-133182158" target="_blank">40a Brown Street</a>.
Set on a 286sqm allotment, the house comes with formal and casual living, Calacatta marble gas kitchen, and landscaped garden. 
Other features include wide frontage, fireplaces, entertainer's terrace and and attic storage. 
It is located close to station and Hollis Park with double parking on title. 
Shaun Stoker and Ercan Ersan of Ray White sold the property which was last sold in 2013 for $2.125 million. 
 
 
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Newtown Victorian style trophy home sold for $3.28 million

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It comes as no surprise that <a href="https://www.walkscore.com/AU-NSW/Sydney" target="_blank">Walk Score's list</a> rates Sydney as the most walkable large city in Australia. 
The waterfront city has also been deemed <a href="https://images.arcadis.com/media/0/C/0/%7B0C0BECF6-FA5B-49B2-B332-900D50833DEE%7DAAP_MOBILITY%20INDEX_spread.pdf?_ga=2.141593266.1201163471.1579477286-416334874.1579477286" target="_blank">the second most transit-friendly</a> in the country behind Brisbane and in-front of Melbourne. Sydney provides a wide range of transport with ferries, trains, metro and the recently welcomed light rail amongst the many options available. 
Opportunities to cycle have also risen as the city's biking infrastructure has improved in recent years. Significantly more councils have bike lanes with <a href="https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/getting-around/cycling/dockless-bike-sharing" target="_blank">stationless shared bikes</a> located and accessible across the city.
<a href="https://mobike.com/au/download" target="_blank">Mobike</a> and <a href="https://www.li.me/en-us/home">LimeBike</a> operate in multiple suburbs and can be tracked and paid on their website and app. LimeBike have, since late 2018, provided <a href="https://www.li.me/electric-assist-bike" target="_blank">electric assisted bikes</a> which has helped encourage more users. 
Sydney is also diverse, home to nearly 200 nationalities, and offers a unique cultural experience with its range of cuisine, museums, galleries, and beaches. 
These are all of metrics Walk Score takes into account when deciding the rankings for each of Sydney's neighbourhoods. Without further ado, here are the <a href="https://www.walkscore.com/AU-NSW/Sydney" target="_blank">top neighbourhoods</a>. 
<h2>1. Haymarket </h2>
Walk Score: 99 | Population: 5,365
"Haymarket is a Walker's Paradise", states Walk Score. "Daily errands do not require a car in Haymarket Sydney." 
Adjacent to Darling Harbour, Haymarket includes much of Sydney's Chinatown, Thaitown and Railway Square localities. 
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Amongst the neighbourhood's many perks, the proximity of restaurants, bars and coffee shops is highly regarded. There are about eight restaurants, bars and coffee shops, and people in the area can walk to an average of two restaurants, bars and coffee shops in five minutes. 
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Source: WalkScore 
<h2>2. The Rocks </h2>
Walk Score: 98 | Population: 683
This neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge, has a diverse cluster of people. Interaction mainly takes place at the open-air Rocks Market where street food and handmade items are sold. 
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Source: <a href="https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/the-rocks-night-markets" target="_blank">TimeOut</a>
The Rocks is home to Sydney's oldest pubs and many upscale harbour-view restaurants. 
This hub of culture is an urban stage of buskers who perform live along the harbour front promenade. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers local and international exhibits. 
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Source: WalkScore 
 
<h2>3. Sydney </h2>
Walk Score: 98 | Population: 14,287
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Source: WalkScore 
 
<h2>4. Ultimo</h2>
Walk Score: 98 | Population: 7,106
Located in the inner-city suburb of Sydney, Ultimo is only 2 km south-west of CBD. Broadway is amongst the many attractions of the neighbourhood as well as a range of heritage listed buildings. 
The corporate headquarters and Sydney studios of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) are located in Ultimo Centre which houses an auditorium and recording stood. TCS, NITV and Aurora are also located at Ultimo Centre. 
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Source: WalkScore 
 
<h2>5. Surry Hills </h2>
Walk Score: 97 | Population: 15,379
A constantly evolving area, Surry Hills is notorious for its in-trend scene and cafe culture.
Hip coffee joints, fashion boutiques and global eateries can be found in terraced houses on Crown and Cleveland streets.
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Source: <a href="https://www.piqsels.com" target="_blank">Surry Hills Cat Wall</a>
This trendy neighbourhood is home to pubs, wine bars, galleries and the Surry Hills Library. 
There is a Surry Hills Market held once a month where street food and vintage goods can be found. 
 
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Source: WalkScore 
 
<h2>6. Chippendale </h2>
Walk Score: 97 | Population: 4,069
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Source: WalkScore 
 
Following shortly behind are the following:
<h2>7. Millers Point </h2>
Walk Score: 96 | Population: 1,742
<h2>8. Darlinghurst </h2>
Walk Score: 96 | Population: 10,096
<h2>9. Newtown</h2>
Walk Score: 95 | 14,142
<h2>10. Rushcutters Bay </h2>
Walk Score: 94 | Population: 2,378
 
 
 
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Sydney's most walkable neighbourhoods

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Sydney's cheapest auction sale was $410,000 for a Newtown studio, one of just four reported weekend sales under $500,000.
The purchaser got a 39 square metre second floor corner position (pictured) overlooking King Street.
It was recently offered as a $430 a week rental, putting the sale at a 5.45 percent gross rental yield.
It had traded at $345,000 in 2014, at a slightly higher 5.8 percent yield. 
There were just three other reported sales where buyers got something in the $400,000s.
There was a two bedroom $446,000 Merrylands unit sold through Starr Partners. It last sold in 1999 at $215,000, so took around two decades to double in price.
A two bedroom Bankstown townhouse sold for $455,000.
There was a pre-auction $460,000 sale of a Potts Point studio, last sold at $36,500 in 1984.
The 27 square metre studio had city skyline views from its fifth floor Wylde Street vantage point.
The price guide had been $400,000 by McGrath agent Matthew Allerton.
A $382,000 Pemulwuy unit failed to sell.
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Newtown studio is weekend's cheapest sale

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A young couple edged out AFL Geelong Cats interest in a Newtown property at weekend auction.
Gary Ablett and teammate Gryan Miers were both spotted keenly watching the auction among the 50 onlookers in the crowd.
Buxton Newtown auctioneer Ben Riddle announced the property was on the market at $680,000.
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It sold for $720,000 under the hammer.
The couple who had been renting in Barwon Heads made a late play for the three-bedroom weatherboard house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-newtown-131466678">309 Autumn Street.</a>
The character home had been listed with price hopes from $655,000 and $695,000.
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Geelong Cats players show interest in Newtown offering

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HTL Property has announced the sale of the Coopers Hotel in Newtown following an off-market sales campaign.
The hotel on a 400 sqm block at 221 King Street last traded for $13.5 million in 2011.
For the 2018 financial year, the property had a $4.7 million turnover.
Turnover was balanced across food, beverage, gaming and wagering.
It has 21 electronic gaming machines and recently secured approval to expand the gaming room and midnight liquor licence with ‘early opener’ flexibility. 
It ranked #512 on OLGR Gaming Rankings list for the September 2018 quarter.
This sale represents HTL Property's fourth recent Inner City food and beverage transaction following the sale of the Salisbury Hotel, Bells Hotel and Bellevue Hotel.
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Newtown's Coopers Hotel sold off-market

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The gardening guru television host Brendan Moar has bought back into Sydney’s inner west.
Just months after selling in Camperdown, Moar has bought a Newtown terrace (pictured above).
Costing $1.88 million, it has been bought in partnership with showbiz mates.
Set on a 196 square metre block, it has a deep backyard full of potential, in what Raine &amp; Horne selling agent Michael Harris ­described as a peaceful pocket of Newtown.
Moar’s three-level Camperdown home, marketed as a poolside entertainer, fetched $2.5 million.
Decorated in an eclectic mix of tastes, it had traded at $1,265,000 in 2009 with its garden having been featured on Channel 10’s The Living Room.
Moar has twice been voted favourite male subscription television presenter at the ASTRA Awards, having appeared on shows including Foxtel’s Dry Spell Gardening.
Moar has been busy working on property projects on the NSW south coast, ­including a Lake Tabourie holiday accommodation project.
The progress of the lake house home fit-out was documented on Moar’s Instagram.
It is now advertised as a designer retro beach shack, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms capable of sleeping six guests with a floor mattress.
It says it captures the spirit and fun of classic Australian beach house life. Even a record player comes with the letting.
Moar also secured an aptly named property, Pelican Brief, a waterfront home on Burrill Lake — which seems set to be his next endeavour after paying $645,000 for it last October.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Gardening guru Brendan Moar buys Newtown home

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A former Newtown neighbourhood bakery, listed with $3.3 million price hopes, has been sold for $3.75 million by Alison Chamberlain and Stephen from <a href="https://lorriegrahamblog.com/original-finish/">Original Finish</a>.
They are downsizing and recalibrating their business.
The Hennings Lane has been a working upholsterer’s and antiques workshop for the last three decades. It sold pre-auctioned through William Phillips at BresicWhitney.
Content has recently been given for conversion into a home given its residential 2B zoning.
Set on a 292 sqm lot, the warehouse has painted brick walls and exposed steel and timber beams.
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Skylights flood the interiors spaces with light.
It comes with original barn doors as well as polished and painted timber floorboards.
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