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The New South Wales developer TOGA Group have officially broken ground at their long-awaited redevelopment of the Surry Hills shopping centre.

To be known as Surry Hills Village and due for completed in early 2024, the mixed-use development and precinct on the corner of Cleveland and Baptist Street will home 122 apartments and a 102-room hotel, as well as 12,000 sqm of commercial and retail spaces.

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SJB have designed the development in collaboration with development partners Iain Halliday and BKH, Aspect Studios director Sacha Coles and Studio Prineas architect and principal Eva-Marie Prineas.

The 12,000 square metres of commercial and retail spaces that will feature a Coles supermarket, specialty retail and parking for retail customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Around 50 per cent of the 122 apartments have sold. Apartment start at $875,000 for a 55 sqm, one bedder.

The 81 sqm two bedroom apartments are priced at $1.55 million and the 122 sqm three bedder is priced at $2.65 million.

There&#39;s been a mix of buyer types, from locals to&nbsp;international buyers who will be moving in once they&rsquo;re able to return home.

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The groundbreaking ceremony marked&nbsp;around five and a half&nbsp;years since TOGA paid nearly $95 million for the 1.2 hectare site in mid-2015.

TOGA managing director Allan Vidor AM was joined by Redfern local and Sydney&nbsp;Lord Mayor Clover Moore at an official ceremony marking milestone.

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Mr Vidor said the ground breaking marks the start of the much-anticipated regeneration of the iconic site. &nbsp;

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&nbsp;&ldquo;We are very proud to be leading the transformation of this important site that will be a catalyst for the future shape of Sydney&rsquo;s inner city. Our vision is to deliver a precinct that will celebrate the authenticity of the neighbourhood whilst also bringing the energy of new people and businesses to the suburb.&nbsp;

&ldquo;For our future residents, locals and visitors, we are creating a destination that will enrich the area, with exceptional dining and bars alongside some of Sydney&rsquo;s best providores within a new retail laneway, commercial office building and public park. In addition, the precinct will include a boutique 102 room hotel with roof top pool and bar making Surry Hills Village a truly unique, once in a generation project that the community will enjoy for many years to come&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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Lord Mayor Clover Moore said, as a Redfern local, she welcomes the revitalisation of the old Surry Hills shopping centre,&nbsp;bringing new life to the area and better serving the needs of the people who are living here.

Adam Haddow, SJB Architects director and a Surry Hills local, says because of the location of Surry Hills Village,&nbsp;near SJB&#39;s office, the team are hugely passionate about the significant project and the opportunity it presents for the neighbourhood.

&ldquo;Paying homage to the history of the site and building, while ensuring a blend of retail, residential, hotel and commercial space that feels at one with the street environment was a priority. We set out to revitalise the site and to create a space that locals can be proud of.&rdquo;

SJB have designed the development in collaboration with development partners Iain Halliday and BKH, Aspect Studios director Sacha Coles and Studio Prineas architect and principal Eva-Marie Prineas

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Surry Hills Village plans finalised as TOGA officially break ground

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Designer Rebecca Elms and her husband David have listed their modernised Redfern home.
They’re hoping for around $2.3 million for the transformed George Street residence that they bought in 2014 for $1,345,000 when it was a traditional Victorian terrace.
They reconfigured the home, opening up the ground living spaces which now open to the courtyard with barbecue.
A third level has also been added, with the fourth bedroom.
It now has 185 square metres of internal space on its 127 square metres holding.
BresicWhitney agents William Phillips and Michael Kirk have a September 21 auction.
The suburb’s 50-plus house sales this year have ranged between $910,000 and $3.3 million.
Elms opened a home and fashion store Elms on Surry Hills’ buzzing Crown Street in July last year.
It seeks to showcase Australian brands.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Designer Rebecca Elms lists modernised Redfern terrace

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The former Coachman Restaurant in Redfern, transformed in 1961 by well known restaurateur Wolife Pizem, has been listed for sale.

The property at <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/%20https:/www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-nsw-redfern-503233454" target="_blank">763 Bourke Street</a> has undergone a large scale renovation and refurbishment since the Russian Coachman Restaurant closed its doors in 2012.

It was back in the early 1960s when famous local restaurateur's Wolfie Pizem and Joseph Malek converted the 1820s built cottage into a restaurant, adding a kitchen and a bar.

It last traded for $500,000 in 2001 when sold by Diane Malek, the widow of the late Joseph.

The heritage-listed property, which was known as Roseheath Cottage, was built by hand by convicts for Thomas Campbell.

It was built on a consolidated 40 acre estate owned by nurseryman John Baptist. The 40 acres were subdivided in the 1880s, creating Baptist, Telopea, Boronia and Zamia Streets.

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The cottage was one half of a semi-detached pair. In 1915 the house was purchased by Samuel Goldstein, a shirtmaker, who used part of the building as living quarters and the other half as a ballroom.

Pizem and Malek named the restaurant The Coachman and it quickly became a regular haunt for local business people, in particular the rag trade.

It would go on to host a number of national and international celebrities.

The attached warehouse, which had an above ground pool that was used as a lobster tank, was demolished in 1967 to make way for a four storey apartment building.

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In 1995 the restaurant was renamed the Russian Coachman up until its closure seven years ago.

The property with exposed sandstone and a number of large fireplaces has around 500 sqm of indoor and outdoor space. It was listed for rent earlier this year at $195,000 per annum.

It is being marketed by CBRE agents Nicholas Heaton and Matthew Fenn as being suitable as a restaurant, creative office or childcare facility.

 

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Former Coachman Restaurant premises in Redfern up for sale

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The NSW Government has announced the shortlisted consortia seeking the contract to build Australia’s first social, affordable and private Build-to-Rent development.
There are three consortia set to tender for the opportunity to deliver around 500 new homes under this innovative new Communities Plus model.
They are:
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<li>·         Frasers Property and Hume Community Housing Association</li>
<li>·         Capella Capital, Lendlease Building and Evolve Housing</li>
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The departing Minister for Social Housing Pru Goward said there had been a strong market response to the Build- to-Rent project where the project will be built on state government land and after 40 years rental stream reverts to the government.
“The overwhelmingly strong response from the expressions of interest process tells us that Build-to-Rent will become an integral part of the Government’s social and affordable housing building program," she said.
“Build-to-Rent will bridge the housing gap in a market where more people than ever before are renting.”
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Around 70 per cent of the property will be build-to-rent units while the others will be affordable and social housing.
Communities Plus is the largest social and affordable housing initiative in Australia, delivering up to 23,500 new and replacement social and affordable houses over 10 years. 
The NSW Government will announce the successful proponent in the third quarter of 2019.
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NSW Government shortlists three consortia for Redfern build-to-rent development

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The Georgian style Redfern terrace of vintage antique store and florist Seasonal Concepts has been listed for sale.
The historic mixed use property at <a href="https://www.allhomes.com.au/commercial-sale/122-redfern-street-redfern-inner-sydney-176020502" target="_blank">122 Redfern Street</a> dates back to 1856 when it was built as a house.
In 1926 the backyard of the house was enclosed by an engineer and used as his workshop until the 1970s.
In the heart of the village, the property now comprises a warehouse style retail space and a two level private apartment above with a north facing rooftop garden.
The 145 sqm commercial retail space features soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. 
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The property has been ran as Seasonal Concepts since 2009, a few years after Ken Wallis and his partner TR Keller paid $570,000 for the space in 2006.
Wallis and Keller initially wanted to create a florist unlike any other in Sydney.
“We wanted to marry fresh in-season flowers with the contents of Grandma’s kitchen and Grandpa’s shed and present it with all the wonder that I experienced as a kid in the country,” Wallis says.
Baz Luhrmann sourced props for his adaption of the roaring 20s classic The Great Gatsby. 
LJ Hooker agent James Griffiths is marketing the property.
 
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The 1850s Redfern home of Seasonal Concepts for sale

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The City of Sydney council has spent $5.3 million to buy the 1882-built former Redfern Post Office at 119 Redfern Street, Redfern.
The former Redfern post office has been sold on a 4 per cent yield, but was offered vacant possession with the owner set to relocate in 2019.
Fairfax Media noted it was to be converted into an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural hub.
The two storey, Victorian Italianate building at 119 Redfern Street was sold by international architecture firm DKO, who paid $2.6 million for the property in 2014 when it was sold by Linc Energy founder Peter Bond.
He had paid $2,125,000 three years earlier when buying from celebrity publicist Max Markson.
Since the 2014 trade, the building has undergone a brand new refurbishment from DKO.
It was tipped to sell for around $5 million.
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Built in 1882 by colonial architect James Barnet, the four and a half storey corner clock tower and post office included a telegraph office, parlour, drawing room, three bedrooms, kitchen, a servant's room, bathroom, scullery, washhouse, fuel shed and two stall stables. 
In 1880, £3000 was provided for the erection of the Redfern post office, and then the Public Works added a clock tower for an estimated extra £700.
The building has 480 square metres of internal space on its 330 square metre Redfern Street block. 
When it sold in 2014, there were some who were looking at possibly turning the landmark building into a home.
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The building was sold by Australia Post in 2000 for $600,000.
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Graceland, the Cleveland Street boarding house in Redfern, has been listed for sale for the first time in over two decades.
Formerly known as Meath House and Illoura, the property at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/461-cleveland-street-redfern-nsw-2016-2014718038" target="_blank">461 Cleveland Street</a> last traded for $725,000 in 1996.
The grand three storey terrace is the tallest on the long street.
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It was built in the mid 1800s and was called home by Patrick Stanley, the four time mayor of Redfern.
The bright blue 485 sqm building is now a fully licenced 10 room, 20 person boarding house.
Fashion designer Melanie Greensmith also once called Gracelands home.
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She said it was full of musicians and artists, including singer-songwriter Tex Perkins. 
There's a two storey cottage on the rear of the 455 sqm land parcel which is currently leased at $750 a week until July 2019.
The boarding house is being offered as a going concern by TGC agent Scot Robertson, who has a November 17 auction.
Operated as fully-licensed budget accommodation, the house currently<a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/461-cleveland-street-redfern-nsw-2016-2014718038" target="_blank"> </a>returns about $190,000 a year gross.
 
 
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Redfern boarding house icon Graceland listed

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Celebrity manager Nick Fordham is selling the Redfern terrace he has renovated over the last eight year.
Fordham, who is the boss of the celebrity management business The Fordham Company, paid $1.4 million for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-redfern-129476326" target="_blank">William Street home</a> in 2010.
He's now asking $2.5 million for the 1880s colonial cottage that was renovated with recycled and reclaim materials (above and below).
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The home with dual level layout has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a media room and a master retreat.
Steel-framed doors open from the living area to a deck and private courtyard garden.
Cobden &amp; Hayson agents Matthew Hayson and Brigitte Blackman are marketing the home for a November 3 auction.
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Nick heads up The Fordham Company, whose clients include entrepreneur Mark Bouris, media personality Tony Squires and Nine presenter Julia Snook.
Fordham hit the headlines last year when he negotiated the move of client Lisa Wilkinson from the Today Show to Channel Ten's The Project after the gender pay dispute.
The Fordham's have a history with Redfern.
Nick's brother, 2GB radio presenter Ben Fordham, previously lived in Redfern. He <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/71459-radio-personality-ben-fordham-sells-redfern-terrace" target="_blank">sold the industrial terrace</a> last year for $3.2 million as he moved to the Lower North Shore with his family.
He retains an investment property which, having <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/78153-ben-fordham-lists-redfern-property-investment" target="_blank">failed to sell</a> late last year, became a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/79003-ben-fordham-seeks-tenant-for-redfern-development-after-auction-pulled" target="_blank">$1,800 a week rental.</a>
 
 
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Celebrity manager Nick Fordham lists in Redfern

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The former Redfern post office premises has been listed for sale.
The two storey, Victorian Italianate building at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-nsw-redfern-502959542" target="_blank">119 Redfern Street</a> is being sold by international architecture firm DKO, who paid $2.6 million for the property in 2014 when it was sold by Linc Energy founder Peter Bond.
He had paid $2,125,000 three years earlier when buying from celebrity publicist Max Markson.
Since the 2014 trade, the building has undergone a brand new refurbishment from DKO, and is now up for sale for around $5 million.
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Built in 1882 by colonial architect James Barnet, the four and a half storey corner clock tower and post office included a telegraph office, parlour, drawing room, three bedrooms, kitchen, a servant's room, bathroom, scullery, washhouse, fuel shed and two stall stables. 
In 1880, £3000 was provided for the erection of the Redfern post office, and then the Public Works added a clock tower for an estimated extra £700.
The building has 480 square metres of internal space on its 330 square metre Redfern Street block. 
When it sold in 2014, there were some who were looking at possibly turning the landmark building into a home.
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Colliers International are marketing the building that was sold by Australia Post in 2000 for $600,000.
Colliers agent Tony Crane, who sold the building to DKO, said to see a high quality renovation of a heritage building was rare.
"It’s extremely rare to see heritage buildings restored to this level while still retaining the original heritage façade," Crane said.
"Redfern has become a burgeoning hub for creative business and 119 Redfern Street is well suited to the area and for those who are looking beyond traditional, corporate space."
Earlier this year Redfern's popular Alchemy commercial spaces were listed for sale, however none of the five commercial spaces have yet to find a buyer.
The Alchemy, further down Redfern Street, comprises the busy restaurants Bart Jr, Fern St, Isaacs and Juan. Isaacs takes up two commercial spaces.
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Former Redfern post office for sale

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The American Dive-Bar styled, leasehold pub in Redfern featuring the popular House of Crabs restaurant, on the market.
The pub and restaurant featuring a ground floor bar, bistro, beer garden and function room located on 305 Cleveland Street, is being sold via a Ray White expressions of interest campaigns that ends July 25.
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Located close to CBD, universities, transport and amongst high density neighbourhood is has a strong lease until 2033 (including options).
It is marketed as "an excellent opportunity for a hands on operator to improve the operational efficiency of a popular business".
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