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Boutique property developers, Megara has been given the green-light on their $73 million Sorrento Plaza development by the state's planning commission.&nbsp;

The eight-storey residential building, Ora Sorrento will deliver a collection of luxury beachfront apartments, designed by the award-winning MJA Studio, in what is pitched to reshape and reform the 5,777 sqm site at 128-134 West Coast Drive.

Taking inspiration from the Sorrento coastline, Ora will take on a cascading architectural form, with organic shapes, natural materials and enviable ocean views.&nbsp;

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The Western Australia Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage consulted with the City of Joondalup to streamline the process, which will deliver 75 apartments across eight-storeys.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a statement from Megara, the existing planning framework was reviewed with the local community, which highlighted the need for it to be updated to better reflect local aspirations for the landmark site.

For those who treasure the coastal life, Ora is home, say Megara, with the project set to deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with exclusive four-bedroom penthouses.

Luxurious Swiss V-Zug appliances will be fitted out into each of the homes, as well as a number of sustainable initiatives, while the highly-sought after location will also bring along with it uninterrupted ocean views, which residents can enjoy from their balcony.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boasting an array of luxurious spaces and amenities, resident's will enjoy resort-style living with a heated ocean view pool, gym, residents’ dining room, cocktail lounge and wine cellar incorporated throughout the site.&nbsp;

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“Ora represents a rare opportunity to enjoy an enviable coastal lifestyle so many aspire to,” Megara say.

The plans also propose two food and beverage tenancies, a public plaza, a bottleshop, 80 public car parking spaces and four motorbike spaces on the ground floor, along with the lobby for the residential apartments.

Situated between Geneff Park and Sorrento Beach, Ora residents will be within walking distance to an array of convenient amenity and recreational pursuits, including Hillary's Boat Harbour, which features a collection of restaurants, cafes and shopping opportunities, along with boating facilities.&nbsp;

Megara are only taking registrations of interest currently, with the project set to launch to the market in the new year.&nbsp;

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Megara’s Sorrento Plaza redevelopment green lit 

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The Sorrento home which was the architecturally designed winner of 2017 HIA Victorian Housing Award for custom built regional homes has been listed for sale at $3.15 million.

Set in a lush coastal garden at 15 Rose Street, the home’s features include an eight metre long drystacked limestone wall which acts as a focal point of the living room which was undertaken by a local artisan stonemason

Its Kay &amp; Burton listing agent Liz Jensen notes from the Carrara marble bench tops to the parquetry oak floors, to the cabinetry and imported light fittings, that “high-quality materials are used to the greatest effect.”

The home comes with custom built sauna and wellbeing retreat/sitting room.

There are double glazed windows, hydronic heating, wood burning open fireplace, and reverse cycle air-conditioning.

The 680 sqm block cost $1.55 million in 2014.
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The Sorrento home was the winner of 2017 HIA Victorian Housing Award for custom built regional homes.

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Sorrento HIA award-winner listed for sale

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A new architect designed residence in Sorrento, Victoria has hit the market with $4.5 million hopes.
The five bedroom, four bathroom house is situated on a 950 sqm block at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-sorrento-133217642" target="_blank">190 Ocean Beach Road</a>.
It comes with kitchen with marble bench tops, living area opening to entertaining deck, rumpus room dining area and lounge area.
Other features include bar, heated pool and spa, high ceilings Bluestone tiles and double garage. 
The home is located close to the Sorrento Main Street, the Bay and Ocean Beaches. 
James Hallahan and Marty Fox of WHITEFOX Real Estate Stonnington have the listing. 
 
 
 
 
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Sorrento Main Street trophy home hits the market

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The Continental Hotel at Sorrento is under offer.
It was listed by the Di Pietro family with $15 million expectations last March.
<a href="https://www.continentalhotel.com.au/History.htm" target="_blank">The "Conti"</a> stands tall at its hillside 1-21 Ocean Beach Road position.
The four storey limestone building sits on a 3,580 square metre holding.
The hotel, freehold and business, was offered through Sothebys International agent Rob Curtain, in conjunction with CBRE.
The pioneer thespian and entrepreneur George Coppin built the mansard-capped hotel in the 1870s. The seaside spruiker shipped wealthy Melburnians to the Mornington Peninsula on his paddle steamers, and then put them on his tramway to stay at his Hotel Continental.
In 1890 the hotel was bought by Isaac Edward Bensilum for £6,000, the original cost of the hotel being £14,000.  
Bensilum who ran the hotel with his wife Nellie, built The Athenaeum in 1894.  
Owners and Licensees:
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1875 – 1890 
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George Coppin – licensee John Crawford 
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1890 – 1913 
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Isaac Edward Bensilum 
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1913 – 1921 
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T E Hawkins 
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1921 – 1923 
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L Fitzgerald 
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1923 – 1953 
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L De Vine 
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1953 – 1960? 
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N &amp; G Fernhead 
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1960 - 1990 
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tbc 
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1996 - current 
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Source: The Continental Hotel
It was on the toss of a coin - a choice between Australia and America - that Coppin sailed from Sussex on the Templar, arriving in Sydney in 1843 with his partner, Maria Watkins Burroughs, where he was to perform at the Royal Victoria Theatre on Pitt Street.
Coppin briefly owned the Clown Hotel, directly opposite the theatre, which failed as Sydney's first permanent musical entertainment venue, before he moved south.
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The Continental Hotel at Sorrento under offer

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Melbourne architects Chris and Genevieve de Campo have listed Amagansett, their Long Island-inspired Sorrento new-build.
It comes with price hopes of $3.5 million.
They paid $790,000 for the 1066 sqm vacant block in 2014 and went about building the five bedroom home.
Complete in the middle of this year, the home is accessed through the articulated cedar facade.
It forms a separate guest suite and garaging after which the lawned courtyard, swimming pool and entertaining areas are revealed.
The master bedroom, adjacent study, main lounge and dining space make up the living level.
The lower level comprises a further three bedrooms, a second lounge and another two bathrooms.
Chris said the family have enjoyed living in the eco-friendly beach house for the past few months but it's time to start another project on another vacant block on the Mornington Peninsula.
The couple also have a project in Tasmania.
Kay &amp; Burton Portsea agent Liz Jensen has the listing located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-sorrento-123759426" target="_blank">17 Boroondara Road</a>. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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Architects Chris and Genevieve de Campo list their Long Island-inspired Sorrento new-build

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The Sorrento beachside estate, Nee Morna has been listed for sale for the second time in around 100 years.
CBRE has been appointed to sell the property at 3106 to 3118 Point Nepean Road.
It has been listed by the Lipe family headed by New York-based banker, Alex Lipe.
It comprises a 1909 mansion built in 1909 positioned on a clifftop landholding spanning 16,866sqm.
The property, which is expected to attract interest above $20 million, consists of four titles.
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CBRE's Mark Wizel has suggested in addition to residential, wider development opportunities such as an aged care facility, hospitality and/or some form of conferencing/business facility would also be logical outcomes for the property.
Offers close on Nee Morna Estate on February 28 with interested parties invited to acquire the whole of the estate or one or more of its individual lots.
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$20 million plus expected by the Lipe family for Sorrento mansion, Nee Morna

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A Melbourne strip retail at Sorrento has been sold for $3.71 million at weekend auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-sorrento-502246230" target="_blank">157-163 Ocean Beach Road</a>, the property is at the heart of the beachside destination.
It is a Commercial Zone 1 landholding of 554 sqm on a major corner with over 200 car spaces available.
There is strong holding income from two retail buildings, Happy Days Sorrento and Patrick's, totalling $103,941 per annum with no further options after 2019.
There is potential to create a mixed-use development with views over Pioneer Memorial Gardens.
It last sold in 2004 for $1.5 million and $475,000 in 2000.
It was offered by CBRE Melbourne Strip Retail Investments in conjunction with Jellis Craig.
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Sorrento shops sell for $3.71 million

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 Two freestanding commercial buildings on Sorrento’s busy Ocean Beach Road are set to go under the hammer in early March.
The 554 square metre landholding at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-sorrento-502246230" target="_blank">157-163 Ocean Beach Road</a> may attract strong interest given its passing income, position adjoining a council car park and potential as a mixed use.
The agent offering the property, CBRE’s Sandro Peluso, said Sorrento had emerged as one of the state’s strongest housing markets in recent years.
“House prices in Sorrento have grown by 17.43% in the past three years, underlining investor confidence in the stability and growth potential of the suburb,” Peluso said.
“Furthermore, opportunities on this stretch of Ocean Beach Road don’t come up regularly, especially ones with such outstanding corner street exposure, development potential and short term income security.”
The property currently provides two income streams totalling $105,105 per annum, with two short-term leases in place.
Peluso said the state government’s $750 million-plus Peninsula Link project, which opened in 2013, had made the area an increasingly attractive location for permanent residents, rather than just the region’s traditional holidaymakers.
The property will be offered for sale via a public on-site auction on March 11 at 12:30pm.
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Sorrento retail sites to go under the hammer 

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Sorrento's Nee Morna, one of Victoria's most historic estates, is tipped to have been bought by BRW Rich Lister and property developer Andrew Buxton for $18.1 million.
After the sale sign came down, it has been reported by Domain that Buxton had secured the clifftop home on the Western Sister headland.
It had only been on offer for the second time in around 100 years.
Built in 1909 on a landholding spanning 16,866 sqm, the Federation home has eight bedrooms and five living areas.
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Nee Morna, which means 'laughing water' in the language of the Bandjin and Dijru people, was sold by New York stockbroker Alex Lipe who restored the mansion.
The land had once been controlled by politician and entertainment entrepreneur George Coppin.
Andrew Buxton co-formed MAB, a leading Australian property development company, with his brother Michael.
 
 
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Sorrento's Nee Morna rumoured to have sold to BRW Rich Lister Andrew Buxton

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A contemporary four bedroom Sorrento, Queensland house has been listed for $1.55 million plus.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-sorrento-125239426" target="_blank">135 Campbell Street</a>, the 800 sqm property is practical and offers a wide variety of options for living and entertaining guests.
Featuring an oversized media room or additional living area that is separated from the living and dining areas.
Four bedrooms are available as well as an office and resort-style bathrooms.
Meanwhile the master bedroom features a walk-in robe, water views and double vanity ensuite.
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There is also an east-facing outdoor patio and large covered alfresco that overlooks the waterway.
The property also has a new pool, solar hot water and panels.
The property is offered through Lucy Cole Prestige Properties agents John Cole and Lucy Cole.
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