Everything we know about Deborah Hutton’s South Coast build

Location

Hutton’s build is located in the South Coast suburb of Wombarra, which is located 20 kilometres north of Wollongong. Hutton has previously shared her love of the area, describing her heart to be “at home here.” In a video posted to Instagram, she says “I’m putting every ounce of my soul constructing and building a home for us to live in a place that makes my heart smile.”

Hutton first purchased the block in in 2021 for an impressive $5.6 million. Located on the cliffside Lawrence Hargrave Drive, the block came with a double-story brick home, which was knocked down to make way for the new property.

In an Instagram post, Hutton shared that “We had such a beautiful experience in that house and it’s a shame we couldn’t have renovated it,” before explaining that the structural elements of the house are “no longer safe.”

“We’re in our little rental now but it was this moment of gratitude for that beautiful little red bricker that we lived in for nearly three years,” she concluded.

Exterior

Designed by Sydney-Based architecture firm, Walter Barda Design, the new build is certainly no beach cottage, with the plans revealing what looks like a sprawling five-storey beachside mansion. Further images revealed a nautical-style black and white exterior with plenty of tropical foliage to provide privacy.

One of the more unique aspects of the new build is that it seems to be split across two distinct interconnecting properties. The first section of the home is positioned on the road level, towering over the neighbouring properties before descending into the second part of the home further down the hillside. The home is being built by Toki Construction.

Interiors

Hutton has shared that her plan for the interiors of the home has evolved during the planning process.

“I started off with a really warm coastal palette. just really simple – neutral,” she said in a video posted to her Instagram.

“It’s evolved over time…and it’s turned into this sort of Anglo-Indian sort of British Colonial feel with lots of greens coming through the palette, which is really interesting for me as that was not something I was every drawn to but i’m loving where it’s going.”

At the beginning of her build journey, Hutton posted a picture of what she envisioned for the interiors, specifically highlighting the ceiling. “Loving the exposed rafters in the ceiling…” Hutton wrote alongside the image on social media.

Before making the move to the South Coast, Hutton lived in a stylish Hamptons inspired beach house in Bronte. She sold the home in 2021 for $9.85 million, after deciding that she wanted a lifestyle change.

“Covid, in many respects, has done a lot of things to a lot of people in terms of the way they think they want to live,” she said. “I don’t have to live in Sydney to work so I’m just wanting to get out of the madness…I’m just ready for a different energy,” Deborah told to Wentworth Courier in 2021.

You can see the home’s full listing on realestate.com.au.

Inside Deborah Hutton’s former Bronte home

We might not know what the inside of Hutton’s new South Coast home will look like but if her former property in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat. Before Hutton decided to sell lovely Bronte beach pad, Home Beautiful caught up with the media personality to talk about her interior design style and renovation tips and tricks. You can read the full interview below.

What was your brief for this home renovation?

“My brief was a timeless, classic house that looked like it been here for some time, so in 30 years it still feels beautiful.”

And what was your style starting point?

“The Hamptons was the original inspiration. And then it was sort of coastal – it was a bit Palm Beach. But I look at the home now and I think it has a Colonial influence, a little of St Barts.”

Have you renovated a home before?

“No, I renovated a bathroom – that’s it! As in, I just retiled something. I’ve never done anything like this before.”

What was the best thing about the building process?

“It was fast, efficient and fabulous! The builders worked six days [a week] and I moved to a rental home next door, so I project managed from right next door.”

How did you find the process of choosing fixtures and finishes?

“Ah look, I enjoyed some if it. I loved [some of] it, I should say! But I found some of it really tedious. There were so many details to consider and it was a bit challenging at times.”

Did you have any must-haves before you started renovating?

“Oh, absolutely! The first must-have was the ceiling detail [in the upper level living room, dining room and kitchen]. I also wanted weatherboard – to me, that is Hamptons, that says beach style.”

You have such beautiful artworks throughout your home – can you tell us a bit about your collection?

“I’ve been collecting for years. I was a bit paranoid when I was moving into this house that I wouldn’t be able to hang all that much – but, funnily enough, I managed to find plenty of wall space. There were only two pieces that didn’t really work and I’ve gifted them away.”

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Who stays here?

Rachel and Ryan Carr of ‘The Block’ fame, pictured with their children Everleigh, eight, Mila, seven, and Tommy, four, plus Charlie the family’s Cavoodle.
Do you get out here very often? “It’s a holiday rental and it’s bookeed up constantly, so we try to block out time to stay. Since our TV show “Holiday Home Makeover’ aired earlier this year, it’s been mayhem.”
What’s your festive style? “Every year we do a different tree theme, but I like to keep things quite traditional when it comes to Christmas. I’m a red, green, gold and silver girl.”
What’s your favourite feature? “Definitely the Cosentino stone – the kitchen benchtop is five metres long; it’s a real showstopper. We also have the stone on the wall in the living room. Everybody walks up to touch it and asks, ‘What is it?’”

Fresh from their stint on The Block in 2022, they “had the taste” for renovating and decided the time was right to create their own family escape.

The couple set their sights on the South Coast of New South Wales as it was “so accessible and so beautiful” and found their dream property just eight minutes from Berry and five minutes from Seven Mile Beach, offering “the best of both worlds”.

The home itself, a ’90s suburban build with a boxy layout, didn’t put them off. With its brick veneer walls, floral feature tiles, and matching drapes and bedspreads, the original house was a true example of Australian vernacular style. They loved the nostalgia, but could see fresh finishes and a more inviting floor plan in its future.

“I think where Ryan and I work well together is we don’t necessarily see a property as it’s currently standing. We see how we can change it,” says Rachel. “It had a triplecar garage connected to the home by a brick wall and we thought, ‘We can knock down this wall and it’s going to give us the extra rooms we need’.”

Renovating with three young children is challenging enough – add a film crew and an hour-and-a-half drive from their Sydney base, and it becomes a logistical marathon. Channel 9 greenlit their project as a new television series, Holiday Home Makeover, but the doting parents were determined not to be away from their kids again.

WE LOVE…well-dressed walls

“The wallpaper was a last minute choice, as I felt the bedrooms needed a bit more character,” shares Rachel, who had motifs custom-made by Olive et Oriel to tone with the paint colours in the bedrooms. “Each design tells a story about the overarching style; the main bedroom wallpaper is olive leaf. The designs are linen, so there’s a beautiful, tactile layer.”

Dado rails from Swadlings Timber & Hardware underscore each motif. “We love working with mouldings, so try to incorporate them in all of our designs,” she says. For wallpaper inspiration, head to oliveetoriel.com.

What followed was a 14-week sprint of renovating and filming. “We were driving back and forth every day,” recalls Rachel. “We wanted to have someone with the kids the whole time.

The makeover began in 2022, though the television series didn’t air until mid-25. “It’s funny, in the opening scenes you see our kids, and Tommy is only two, but he was actually four when the show came out,” says Rachel. In each episode, viewers watched as they transformed a perfectly ordinary home into Cinque House – a modern Mediterranean-inspired holiday retreat that feels as though it’s always belonged.

“When designing, we tried to create a hybrid between a luxury hotel and a home,” says Rachel.

“People come and stay and they say, ‘Oh, you must have built the house around the kitchen,’ because of the way we’ve done the rendered rangehood canopy over the beautiful Smeg ‘Victoria’ oven. It looks like it’s been there for 50 years,” says Rachel.

Now, the Carrs have exactly what they set out to create – a place to make memories. Whether they’re at their home in ‘The Shire’ or holidaying here and awaiting Santa’s arrival, it’s sure to be special. “The countdown’s already started for Christmas,” says Rachel.

The house will twinkle with lights, Ryan will smoke the ham and the family will settle in to watch Home Alone on Christmas Eve. “We try to make it as magical as possible.”

SOURCE BOOK
Interior design Rachel & Ryan Carr, The R&R Design Co, rachelandryan.com.au
Architect Neate Projects, neateprojects.com.au
Builder The R&R Design Co with Armstrong & Co Projects, armstrongandcoprojects.com
Landscape design & construction The R&R Design Co with Trim Your Bush Landscaping, 0432 672 918.
Joinery Carrera by Design, carrerabydesign.com.au. Stay Cinque House, cinquehouse.com

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Leading up to its November 2025 auction, the property was reportedly the most-viewed home in the country, and the event itself attracted a crowd of 200. Six serious bidders – including the model couple – vied for the impressive estate, yet it was passed in at $5.9 million.

Negotiations continued behind the scenes, and Isabelle and Harri went on to secure the five-bedroom residence with two wings, open-plan living, entertaining deck, pool and rainforest outlook, all extensively documented on social media during the design and build process.

The final sale price has been kept under wraps and marketing agent Christina James of Amir Prestige told RealEstate.com.au “they didn’t want to be showy”. Motivation to make the mansion their own clearly wasn’t lacking, with Isabelle telling the property site they “had that unspoken ‘this is it’ moment” when they walked through the home.

Ellie Watson’s Gold Coast home: From vision to completion

Thousands followed along on social media as lifestyle entrepreneur Ellie Watson documented the building process for her new home on the Gold Coast. It’s been described as “a Mediterranean-style build with mid-century and modern Australian influences” and she shared the impressive five-bedroom property with husband Alex, their two children, Bowie, 5, and Zimi, 3, and their dog, Oatly. 

Ellie rose to fame in the earlier days of Instagram as Ella Bullen (before she took Alex’s surname), creating recipes for Elsa’s Wholesome Life. We watched as Ellie shared mood boards, selected materials and got excited about the process of creating the couple’s dream family home. The final furnishings were still being unboxed in December 2024, before brands they worked with started sharing glossy footage of the home’s final reveal in January 2025. 

Less than a year later, in October 2025, it was revealed they letting the home go. The founder of fashion and lifestyle company The Wholesome Store had some surprised reactions to the listing. “People are a bit shocked we’re selling,” Ellie shared with RealEstate.com.au. So, why is the family moving on so soon? “We built it with the intention of it being our dream home, but I loved the creative process, so we’re keen to do it again,” she added.

Surprise or not, this famous one-of-a-kind find was a real-estate dream, with finishes that are modern, minimalist and very on trend. 

Nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland, the pair purchased the piece of land in 2021 before undertaking a lengthy process to bring their vision to life. They worked with designer Luke Holmes, builder Arluca Construction and interior designer Mi Zepp Studio to turn it into a reality. 

“The design was inspired by European architecture – especially Italy and Spain – but with modern Australian and mid-century influences,” Ellie told Domain. “We were really hands-on throughout the process – ordering samples, visiting the site and making final design decisions.”

The result is The Valle Casa, a modern Mediterranean style home that’s instantly recognisable as the place where the family did birthday cake bake-offs and videos sharing their lives. 

Now, it’s set to become the home of Isabelle Mathers and Harri Musumeci, whether that’s for now or forever.

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Who lives here?

Jessica Nguyen, cook and creative, her husband Liam Condon, a lawyer, their two-year-old son Jamie, and two chihuahuas, Marlo and Pabla, aged 11 and 9 years old.
How would you describe your Christmas decorating style? “Vintage maximalist.”
What is your table styling must-have? “I always start with a colourful tablecloth and I gravitate to patterns and prints, especially stripes or ginghams.”
Any tips for stress-free hosting? “I love letting my guests serve themselves from big share dishes. You want to be socialising and present at the table, not stuck in the kitchen.”

When Jessica was made redundant from her role in beauty PR in 2020, she pivoted to her lifelong love of cooking and swiftly built an online fan base eager to absorb her recipe ideas and tabletop styling advice. She takes an all-fun, no-fuss approach to gatherings, favouring large share platters and batches of ready-to-pour cocktails.

In the warmer months, she loves to entertain on her back deck under the lush wisteria vine. “The home’s previous owners were apparently the second largest importers of Italian wine in Victoria, and they created the beautiful backyard that feels a bit Italian-esque,” Jessica explains.

Jessica and Liam, a lawyer, purchased their two-bedroom property in 2019, a year after getting married. “It was the first house we saw, and I loved its aura and Edwardian charm, with high ceilings and stained-glass windows,” says Jessica, who covets the character of traditional English interiors and the layered, joyfully detailed spaces masterminded by interior designer and Home Beautiful favourite, Anna Spiro.

Despite its stunning bone structure, the terrace’s surfaces were drab and devoid of colour. And the kitchen? Tiny. Yet that hasn’t deterred her from entertaining. “It’s still unrenovated, but the small space forces me to work smarter,” says the level-headed cook. “It did come with a large 90-centimetre five-burner Italian stove that I love.”’

A self-proclaimed maximalist and devotee of colour and pattern – dopamine decorating at its best – Jessica has reinvented the home one clever DIY project at a time. “I lived like a renter for the first couple of years, but then something clicked in 2021 when I painted what is now my son’s bedroom and shared home office. It gave me the confidence to do more.”

Since then, she has transformed beige spaces with her nifty brushwork and a palette of elegant hues – buttery yellow, minty sage and duck egg blue – bringing personality to every corner. She has sewn ruffled curtains, hung Roman blinds, and swapped out knobs, handles and light fittings to create new looks with minimal fuss, attributing her DIY prowess to her mum and a creative childhood filled with crafting and cooking.

Driven to inspire others in the form of beautiful meals, welcoming spaces and memorable moments, Jessica bubbles with energy every festive season. Even her Christmas gift giving is meaningful and handcrafted with care. “This year, I definitely want to go down a more sentimental gifts route for people, so I am going to handmake batches of my chilli oil and bottle them,” she says about the vibrant red cooking condiment that went viral in 2020. You can bet that each glass jar will be artfully wrapped with a colourful flourish, adding more joy under the effervescent creative’s already brimming Christmas tree.

Jessica Nguyen’s Christmas living room

The cheerful home of Jessica Nguyen is styled with pieces that have been collected over time. Handmade paper garlands hang from the ceiling light above the rug, both from Leonard Joel Auctions.

With a mantel and surrounds painted in soft yellow, the fireplace is a focal point in the living room. It’s hung with striped Christmas stockings from Bonnie & Neil, with two bone-shaped stockings for the family’s beloved pooches.

WE LOVE…kid-friendly decor

To team with Jessica’s vintage maximalist festive style, she made the Vandoros paper chains that are draped throughout the house, plus a cute hat for puppy Snuffy. Jessica loves their retro look and kid-friendly status. “Paper, felt and fabric decorations are great from a practical and safety point of view when you have a young toddler around,” she says.

Jess Nguyen’s Christmas dining table

This area is the “heart of the home” alongside the kitchen, which Jessica describes as small and humbling: “It makes me work smarter and not harder. It’s about maximising space, and changing the position of things to create more bench space.”

The dining table is dressed with handmade crackers wrapped in Vandoros ‘Nutcracker Stripe’ paper, vintage Blue Willow by Churchill plates, Bonnie & Neil linen napkins, Reliquia ‘Cascais’ cups, Maison Balzac wine glasses and Coast to Coast Home ‘Remy’ cutlery.

“I’m Vietnamese, so for Christmas, we tend to do really beautiful, fresh Vietnamese salads with seafood, plus the traditional dishes” Jessica.

“My favourite room is definitely the living and dining area; it’s really the heart of the home,” says Jessica. “And the deck, because it’s just where everyone gathers.”

Outdoor Christmas dining

The garden may be compact but it’s green and inviting, with vintage plant stands found through Facebook Marketplace. “We’ve added fairy lights to the backyard, and vines grow on the brick walls. It’s a great spot for hosting. It’s small but cosy and everyone always has a fun time out there,” says Jessica.

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The location? Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The date? June 13, 2026.

The oceanfront venue had reportedly been reserved by another couple, but not anymore. The superstar singer and her NFL fiancé have allegedly struck a sweet deal to make it the setting for their big day.

The venue itself is as storied as it is stunning. Originally built in 1868 as a seaside hotel, it closed in 2003, was demolished, and then meticulously rebuilt to preserve its original look. Reopened in 2010, Ocean House now stands out for its buttery yellow façade and grand Victorian-style architecture.

The famous couple were said to be planning the ceremony at Swift’s own Watch Hill home, but as the guest list grew, Ocean House became the more practical – and still perfectly convenient – option, just a stone’s throw from her estate.

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It was Paul who inspired Jamie to pursue horticulture more than 25 years ago; they’ve been friends ever since.

Stonefields is described by Paul himself as his “life’s greatest work” and on the real estate listing as, “a landmark of Australian garden design”. Paul shares the home with husband Barry McNeill and their cocker spaniel Ruby.

Where is Paul Bangay’s Stonefields?

Set on 16 hectares in Denver, between Kyneton and Daylesford in Victorian spa country, the sprawling property features a Tuscan-inspired villa, symmetrical formal hedges, oak trees, a rose garden, a solar-heated lap pool and even a resident peacock, named Harold. It’s considered by some to be the Versailles of rural Victoria.

Stonefields was previously advertised with a price guide of $8 million to $8.8 million, which didn’t include The Farmhouse — existing guest accommodation with four bedrooms just 100m from the main house.

Jamie and a consortium of investors pitched to buy the off-market Farmhouse as well, resulting in a sale of more than $11 million in February 2023. The offer, clearly too good to refuse, ultimately did not settle according to reports.

The current price guide

Real estate agents at Marshall White Stonnington are asking for expressions of interest, and the price guide is now $6 million to $6.6 million. Sure, it’s a discount, but unless you’re a progidious landscaper or have scissors for hands, the garden maintenance costs are likely to be astronomical.

According to real estate records, Paul bought Stonefields in 2004 for $320,000, when the property was bare paddocks — a blank canvas. It’s now a flourishing private estate with a series of bucolic garden ‘rooms’.

“I knew what I wanted straight away,” Paul told Domain.com. “The feeling of different spaces.”

Over two decades, Paul created a living masterpiece through experimentation, and Stonefield’s gardens have inspired books and private tours.

His designs are always influenced by his world travels, namely to the Middle East and Europe. “The style is classic but I try to give it a contemporary edge. I don’t like it to be too pastiche.” 

Even though Stonefields is complete and established, its legacy holds endless potential. And Paul is ready for his next project, likely to be a walled vegetable garden.

“As a designer… you like to think you can retire, but you can never extinguish that passion inside,” Paul says on his website. We can’t wait to see what he and Barry accomplish.

Stay at The Farmhouse at Stonefields 

While we wait to see what’s next for Stonefields, it’s still possible to stay at the wisteria-laden Farmhouse, which has been open to guests for some time.

Set 100 metres from the main house at Stonefields with four bedrooms, a wood-fire heater and proximity to the gardens and Paul’s rare British White cattle, it’s the perfect country getaway. Pack your bags.

Take a closer look at at The Farmouse here.

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And now, he’s about to make his honorary Aussie status even more official with a major new home on the way. The star is set to kick off construction on his Tweed Valley property, about an hour from Byron Bay.

Work is planned to begin in February 2026, with completion slated for September. And this won’t be just any home – the Down to Earth with Zac Efron host has ambitious plans to create one of the healthiest houses on the planet. Built with hemp and guided by sustainable designer Joost Bakker, it’s sure to be pretty special.

Here, we look at how Zac Efron ended up living the eco-conscious Aussie life – and what we know so far about the star’s headline-making build.

From LA to Australia: Zac Efron’s home timeline

Zac Efron is settling into Australia with his dream home being built in 2026. We follow along, from his arrival to plans and construction.

March 2020: Zac Efron moves to Australia

Zac Efron reportedly left the US in March 2020 to ride out the coronavirus pandemic in Australia – and it didn’t take long for him to settle in. By mid-2020, he was spotted in Byron Bay with local waitress Vanessa Valladares, who was later confirmed as his girlfriend. At the time, he was renting a $22 million mansion in the area, signalling that his stay might be more than a temporary escape.

December 2020: Zac Efron buys land near Byron Bay

In late 2020, Zac snapped up the block of bushland he’s now preparing to build on. The idyllic, off-grid parcel in the Tweed Valley, NSW, reportedly cost him around $2 million – a hint even then that his Australian chapter was becoming long-term.

January 2021: Zac Efron lists his LA home

By early 2021, Zac was ready to loosen his real-estate ties to Los Angeles. He put his LA home on the market for $7.8 million, seven years after purchasing it for $5.8 million – another sign his life was shifting firmly toward Australia.

April 2021: Living the nomadic life

Throughout 2021, Zac divided his time between filming locations and still hadn’t put down permanent roots. He even spent a stint living out of a caravan, posting “Home sweet home” alongside his lavish new ride. His growing love for Australia also inspired Season 2 of his Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron, which went on to air in 2022.

“[Zac] moved out there towards the beginning of the pandemic [and] genuinely fell in love with it,” showrunner Michael Simkin told Tudum. “He’d been there a lot for press and tours and traveled there personally, and he now has a group of friends and a community out there.”

Despite his relationship with Vanessa Valladares (above) being confirmed as over by this time, Zac still wanted to stay in Australia. Radio host Kyle Sandilands, who has been seen spending time with the actor, confirmed the rumours on The Kyle and Jackie O Show: “[There was] no drama. It’s done. He’s back to work.”

June 2021: Zac Efron sells his LA home

After spending about six months on the market – and undergoing a price drop – Zac’s LA home finally sold for around $6.85 million, further cementing his shift toward life in Australia.

2021–2025: Planning Zac’s dream eco‑home

Any build of a new home – especially one this ambitious — takes time. Between 2021 and 2025, the wheels turned behind the scenes as Zac Efron and his designer Joost Bakker laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be one of Australia’s boldest eco‑homes (to rival Jamie Durie’s future home).

In that time, Joost and his team experimented with regenerative building materials and sustainable design strategies that challenged conventional homebuilding. The planned residence – dubbed “Zac’s greenhouse” – will sit on Zac’s 128‑hectare bush property in the NSW Tweed Valley, between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.

The home has been designed to use hemp throughout – for insulation, internal walls, joinery, rugs, curtains and even the mattress Zac will sleep on – plus oyster‑shell‑bonded hemp bricks instead of traditional concrete or timber.

Bakker says the goal is simple but visionary: Build what Efron asked to be “the most healthy home on the planet” – one that sits lightly on the earth and even helps regenerate its surroundings.

That includes a rooftop “living soil” base – 100 tonnes of soil on a flat roof – designed not just for insulation but as a living foundation for plants, helping create habitat rather than destroy it.

February 2026: Building begins

With council approval in hand, and the designs finalised, the plan is for construction to begin February 2026 with a $2.65 million build cost. Completion is slated for September 2026, assuming everything stays on track.

If all goes to plan, the result could be far more than another celebrity home — it may become a blueprint for low‑carbon, sustainable living in Australia.

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With the festive season meaning a large gathering of the clans – either with her husband James’ family in the country or with her Sydney-based relatives – the celebration is always based on the traditions from her childhood.

“Everything I do has been informed by my mum. When I was a little girl she entrusted me with setting the table, starting with picking flowers from the garden to place in vases. Now it is my absolute joy to create a beautiful table for loved ones. We always hang stockings and my children, Andrew and Charlie, love putting up the tree – some years it’s a real one, other times we use an artificial tree from my favourite store, Lily Pond in Geelong.”

Who lives here?

Television presenter, Catriona Rowntree, her husband, sheep and grain farmer James Pettit, their sons Andrew, 16, and Charlie, 14, four cats, one Sheepdog, eight chickens, Paul Bangay’s rooster Neil, and “too many” sheep
Your best decorating tip? “If you see something you like in a magazine, rip out the page and show it to whoever might be able to bring it to life. Trust their creativity and anything is possible.”
Do you have a signature Christmas dish? “I’m a cook with L-plates. A surprise and delight for me is that my children love my baking – especially the triple-chocolatebrownies – so that’s all that matters.”

Trimmed with decorations that Catriona purchased on her travels for Channel Nine’s Getaway program, the tree is the sparkling centrepiece. “This year I’m focusing on pink and red,” she says, adding that the family also puts a lot of thought and effort into presents. “Everyone enjoys the fun of unwrapping a gift, so we avoid vouchers!”

The rituals of the season enhance Catriona’s love of her life in the country. “I’m a city chick who moved to the country and I love every detail of my life here,” she says.

WE LOVE…pretty practicalities

With her predilection for French Provincial style, Catriona says it’s sometimes tricky to balance her desire for pretty with her husband James’ wish for practical. But both can prevail, and such is the case with their rangehood trim. Armed with a photo of a scalloped trim that she saw in Provence, Catriona asked her carpenter to recreate the detail. The result brings joy and preserves practicality. For French Provincial style, see xavierfurniture.com.au

Putting her stamp on the bluestone cottage, originally built around the 1860s and where the family now lives, was important to Catriona. “When I started dating my husband and first saw the house, it was derelict, sitting in a dirt paddock with huge cracks in the walls. But eventually, I realised it doesn’t have to be anything it is not, and so I leaned into the character of the Australian worker’s cottage.”

To create the couple’s family home, Catriona sought help from Lindy Irons of About Interiors and took advice from interior designers Adelaide Bragg and Anna Spiro. The old guest house, which Catriona named Auchterarder after her grandfather’s hometown in Scotland, got a new lease on life, as did the stone barn, originally built in the 1870s.

When it came to the garden, she befriended landscape design guru Paul Bangay, who lives close by. “Now when he wants to change something in his garden, he calls and says, ‘bring the ute’,” shares Catriona.

Plants and cuttings from his property, as well as from other local friends, mean her garden now has “pink silene blossoms for days, masses of roses and always something in flower. We haven’t spent a fortune on the garden, but we have many beautiful gifted pieces,” she says.

Elsewhere, Catriona has indulged her love of faience pottery, richly detailed Manuel Canovas fabrics and “lucky charms” such as wheat motifs in reference to the farm. “Much to my husband’s chagrin, if I see something I love, I just grab it,” she says.

Hence, armfuls of blue and white tiles from Portugal have been carried home in her luggage, as well as delicate French homewares from the late Doris Brynner’s collection for Christian Dior. Auction houses are also a source of immense delight for Catriona, and among her recent, most-prized acquisitions are the late artist Mirka Mora’s handpainted door stops, which she purchased from Leonard Joel.

Every piece in my home has a story behind it and is most definitely travel-influenced.” Catriona

Thanks to her frequent visits to Asia, Catriona says she is feng shui-obsessed and loves to keep everything neatly arranged in baskets and cupboards. One of the most utilised and much-loved rooms in her home is the mudroom – a practical space that the presenter prettied up by stencilling the floor. “I’ve also stencilled the chicken coop,” she confesses with a laugh.

The mudroom does double duty as a pantry as well as her flower-arranging room and she fills the sink with blooms from her own garden or from local florist Georgie Stanton before transferring them to vases.

While Catriona acknowledges it was a challenge to move from the city to the country, it is one she has embraced with enthusiasm and the home she has decorated so elegantly is now her sanctuary.

It’s all about that beautiful community we certainly landed on our feet where we live.” Catriona

Source book

Interior design About Interiors, 0419 418 423, and Adelaide Bragg Interiors, adelaidebragg.com.au
Joinery SCLK, sclk.com.au

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Jamie added to the The Daily Telegraph: “We received an unexpected offer in the mid $30 million and are now warming to the idea of spending some time on our hobby farm with the kids while they are young.” The hobby farm being a 30-hectare property in the Byron Bay hinterland.

If the sale lands anywhere near that figure, it will represent a remarkable return. The two-year construction journey was documented on Channel 7’s Growing Home, airing in 2024, with a number of major sponsors signing on to help bring the complex build to life. The property itself – perched high on a coveted Avalon escarpment – was reportedly purchased in 2015 for $2.275 million, with the couple said to have contributed just $3 million of their own funds to the project, a surprisingly lean outlay given its size and engineering demands.

Sustainability sits at the core of the concept by Durie Design, with architecture by Silvester Fuller, from the top-tier eco-friendly materials used throughout to the intricate off-grid renewable energy system powering the home. Add to that Jamie’s landscaping flourish: a soaring vertical “Jurassic garden” planted with mature trees craned in from off-site, and greenery integrated through the building.

Jamie, his partner – singer-songwriter Ameka Jane – and their two children, daughter Beau, 4, and son Nash, 2, had only recently settled into the completed home, with the final furnishings installed and glossy magazine shoots wrapped, when the decision to sell was made. The property has now been listed with a guide of $33 million.

But the mega-mansion’s journey has been anything but smooth. Jamie’s early plans to bulldoze the original 1960s cottage and replace it with an expansive eco-home sparked fierce backlash among locals. Northern Beaches Council reportedly fielded more than 50 objections, prompting revised plans that reduced the number of trees to be removed from 17 to 11. Approval finally came through in 2022. As Durie told The Daily Telegraph at the time: “I can tell you right now, if you want to lodge a DA in Avalon it will be the most harrowing thing you have done in your life.”

Now, after years of controversy, construction and anticipation, the house that survived it all may soon be one of the Northern Beaches’ biggest sales of the year. Keep an eye on the Belah House real-estate listing with James Baker from McGrath Pittwater-Avalon for updates.

Once the house is sold, don’t expect a quiet retirement from the gardening guru. Jamie and his family are heading to the country, but he’s far from finished with luxury eco-homes – he’s already developing a world-first 3D-printed concrete house for Season Two of his series, Future House. Hopefully this one comes with a little less backlash along the way.

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“We currently have our own home up for sale. We completed the renovation on this one just before we went on The Block. And to be honest, it’s like our dream home, but we’re just 10 years too early,” the couple told Mamamia.

“Our plan was to see how we go on The Block and if we made any money on the show, we would have loved to have stayed living there. However, we are still in limbo with The Block house, so we thought best to sell it and move on. Sad.”

The home, which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, has been listed between $1.75 and $1.925 million on realestate.com. The couple have already renovated the home in a Hamptons-inspired style that suits the local Mornington area.

While Emma and Ben seemed to be having a successful journey on this year’s season of The Block, everything fell apart at the auctions, when their home passed in at $20,000 below its $2.99m reserve.

With their Block home still not sold, the couple’s decision to sell their own home is an understandable one. Fortunately, their challenging end to the Block doesn’t seem to have put them off renovating a property in the future, with the couple telling Mamamia, “we would love to either do another renovation or a brand-new build. For either option, you’ll be seeing a lot more home reno love on our Ben and Em Instagram.”

We’re excited to see what the couple do next.

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“The moment we exchanged, I was flooded with emotion (actually, I cried a lot.) Having never sold a home before, it was bittersweet – so much excitment for our growing family’s next chapter but also a sense of sadness to say goodbye,” she wrote.

“We’ve had so many significant and special life memories in this home. We brought out baby girl from the hospital when she was born to this home. We grieved Mat’s mum in this home. We laughed, cried and danced a lot in this home. So excited for us to find our forever home for our family of five.”

Eleanor has always had an eye for transformation. She shaped beauty culture for a decade through her platform Gritty Pretty (now closed), and recently launched skincare line Haleau Beauty. She also applied her discerning style closer to home — reinventing a rundown 1920s cottage in Terrigal with the kind of quiet luxury only someone fluent in beauty could achieve.

Eleanor and husband Mathew’s freshly renovated cottage, which sits on an extensive 1500 square metre block, went to market with an asking price of about $1.65 million. While the final price hasn’t been revealed yet, we’re excited to see what the beautiful home sold for.

The historic four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has farmhouse-style French doors, an established garden and level lawn, and it backs onto a bush reserve. Originally built in 1926 by Mackinley Pickett, descendant of the Picketts Valley family, who first settled in the area in the 1800s, the 100-year-old home has been lovingly restored with Eleanor’s discerning style. New cladding, new and restored timber floors, a herringbone-pattern brick patio and colonial-style windows, brass tapware and generous storage all elevate this stunning home.

The grounds

The flat 1500 metre square property  is brimming with citrus trees, including finger limes, as well as bananas and loquats, mature magnolias, frangipanis and purple wisteria.

For Eleanor, the garden is the true magic of the property. “Our kids absolutely love running through the garden and running through the vegetable garden, eating mulberries off the tree,” she says in a video she posted on Instagram. With its mix of established trees, productive raised beds and wide lawns, the garden carries the romance of acreage. “We just love that the whole property has this beautiful acreage feel without the acreage maintenance.”

A facelift

Eleanor and husband Mathew moved out of their Freshwater apartment in late 2020 and up to the Central Coast, where they both grew up and still have family. They discovered this unoccupied, rundown cottage on an old fruit orchard. The purple fibro house with red iron roof was dilapidated, but the couple fell in love with its ‘bones’ and sprawling garden.

Once a jumble of fibro and tired finishes, MacKinley Cottage is now a coastal-country gem with fresh white walls, natural timber, and generous windows that capture leafy views. With its ornamental vine-covered pergola, it’s the kind of garden that encourages barefoot play and long afternoons outdoors.

Mid renovation, Eleanor and Mathew’s builder, Luke, discovered wood rot in a small area of the cottage that included the current office and laundry, so those sections were demolished and reframed, and new piers were erected underneath that part of the structure.

Sydney-based interior designer Folk Studio pulled together a modern farmhouse design for the new laundry. Meanwhile, underneath the “very questionable carpet” throughout the rest of the home, as Eleanor described it in an interview with Inside Out, beautiful original hardwood timber floors were uncovered in one area of the house.

Why now?

“They love the space they’ve got, but now they would like a bit more,” explains Real Estate agent Matthew Farrugia, with LJ Hooker Terrigal, who is selling Eleanor and Mathew’s home. He says the Central Coast property ladder typically goes two ways from a house like MacKinley Cottage. “People either want more land and space, or something closer to the beach with views,” he says.

Matthew confirms that the house is just a stone’s throw from Jen Hawkins, who bought a $6 million Central Coast “knockdown” nearby in 2022.

Speaking of his client’s next step, Matthew says “they’re looking for that two-and-a-half-acre big home, more of a farm land sort of feel, maybe some chickens and some farm animals for the kids to enjoy. Just that next step in the similar lifestyle”.,

For Eleanor, though, the move might be bittersweet. Commenting on Instagram, where she posted a video about her Terrigal house sale, she says it’s “the most special home, filled with lifelong memories – now ready for her next chapter with new owners”.

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The couple bought the property in an off-market deal in November 2024 and had a delayed settlement which was recently revealed on property records a year later. The previous owners held it for almost three decades and paid just $990,000 for it, so the area’s property prices have certainly boomed in that time period. The settlement of the home is perfect timing as Pat and Becky Cummins are back from their stint in London for Pat’s cricketing commitments.

Family time is as important as ever as the couple welcomed a daughter to their brood, Edi, who was born in February 2025. She joins big brother Albie, 4, who was born in 2021. The captain of the Australian cricket team is currently recovering from a back injury but has hopes to return to playing in the second Ashes Test in December, with some rest points during the series.

The family currently live in a five-bedroom Victorian home they bought in 2021 for $9.3 million. With Becky having a background in interior design, no doubt the pair have big plans to put their own spin on their new place. 

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“It breaks our hearts but unfortunately we have decided to let go of our beloved Jimmy Doo Farm,” they shared on Instagram on November 9, 2025. “Now that our lives are based here in Byron Bay it’s just proven to be really challenging for us to get there as often as we would like being so far away.”

Orginally known as Krystal Forscutt by the Australian public, the former influencer gained a following after appearing on one of the earlier seasons of Australian Big Brother in 2006. Since then, Krystal has proven her chops in the building and interior styling game, working alongside Neil who has also put in the hard yakka. Together, they’ve established Futureflip as “a multi-award winning design and construction company, specialising in luxury new homes across Sydney and the South Coast”.

The couple’s other well-known stays are Bunker Byron and Banks at Byron, both in Byron Bay. Their signature aesthetic is minimalist and industrial, with poured and polished concrete, softened with timber. 

So while they’re selling Jimmy Doo farm, they still have a lot happening. The parents-of-three have held the property for the past four years, having announced “we bought a farm” on May 20, 2021. They shared their times at the picturesque place with their many followers, as well as making it available for people to stay. The spacious retreat sleeps up to 16 people and is close to all the go-to NSW winter holiday destinations, including Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher. 

Just as you’d expect from the experienced builders, the farmhouse is impressively designed. It’s cosy and charming on the inside, with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and all the modern conveniences of a luxury snow stay. Outside, there’s an expansive hardwood deck with a hot tub, sauna, pizza oven and barbecue to enjoy alongside the view.

Despite their other properties being equally impressive, this is understandably a hard one for them to let go of. “Some of our most treasured family memories have been made here over the years and to say it will be missed is a massive understatement but we know that it’s time for us to set her free…” they shared. 

The auction will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and is listed with Nick Kirshner.

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Inside Bec Judd’s Arthurs Seat home

Bec unveiled the stunning “country ranch” on social media with interiors by her own design studio, RJ Home. The transformation was shocking, and all completed in a mere 3.5 months. “I just had a very clear vision,” says Bec of the feat. “I wanted to create a modern Australiana bush vibe, that was anchored with stunning stones we hadn’t seen before.” Her signature modern aesthetic is evident throughout, from the stylish interiors to the carefully curated finishes. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat is now a far cry from the modest, uninspiring brick home that once stood in its place.

Outside, the landscaping is just as jaw-dropping as the interiors. Working alongside Nathan Burkett Landscape Architecture and The Melbourne Builder, Bec ensured the property’s natural beauty took centre stage. A sprawling alfresco entertaining area and a circular plunge pool complete the picture, creating a luxurious yet relaxed escape. “Nathan is a brilliant creative,” Bec gushes. “When you give a creative free rein to do whatever they want, you bring the best out of them. And that’s exactly what Nathan did. He’s used the undulating hills and the curves in the property to really dictate his design and you can see that through the circular connecting elements of the garden, from the pool to the central olive tree to the curved out firepit area.”

What were your goals with this renovation?

Bec: “It’s a 70’s flat roof house but I wanted it to have an Australiana bush vibe with, like I said, accents and flair and gorgeous stone. To get that bush vibe we also used a timber veneer all over the joinery which was also layered with a VJ. So lots of texture, lots of layers. I wanted everywhere you looked to feel textural, and to feel like there were elevated design elements throughout.”

Where did you get inspiration from?

“I think I probably got it from me. I just had a very clear vision.”

What were your must-haves?

“A gorgeous huge, modular sofa. The Trit House one from Tolv is absolutely stunning. A big dining table which was anchored by a stunning ‘Bell’ lamp as well. I wanted one big island bench and all of the appliances to be integrated. I hate seeing chords so everything had to be hidden. The kettle, the microwave, the fridge, the air conditioning unit – everything was integrated. The only appliance I left on the bench was the Sanremo ‘Cube’ coffee machine, which we had custom powder coated in River Gum Beige by Dulux. That is a stunning coffee machine and deserved to have pride of place on the kitchen bench.”

What should people ask when designing a holiday home?

“You’ve really got to think about entertaining and where you’ll be spending your time as a family. Will you be having other families and guests visiting? If so, where are they going to sit? What does the family dynamic look like? Where are they going to eat? Where are you going to entertain? Even with the pool, make sure there’s enough room in the pool to accommodate the maximum amount of people you can have staying in the house. It was really getting that flow through the house right, having the bedrooms away from all the entertaining and just kind of thinking about the context in which we would use the house and bringing that to life so it’s all seamless when you’re using the house.”

Favourite material and favourite furniture?

“I went into Signorino and selected their ‘Patagonia’ quartzite which is this incredible lilac, grey and taupe with some gold veining through it, so really beautiful to style with. So I anchored the living spaces with that and then built a beautiful warm, light oak palette around that. We did a thicker farm leg on the island bench to give that country feel. And beautiful oak flooring and of course we accentuated that Australiana bush vibe with gorgeous oak pieces from Trit House, like the Ethnicraft dining table and sideboard.”

What advice would you give to other renovators?

“My number one tip is to make sure you choose from selections that are already in the country if you want to do something quickly. I always choose fixtures, fittings and appliances that are already in the country and I managed to complete this project in about 3.5 months. That was because I went for fixtures, fittings, appliances that were already in stock, in the warehouse, in Victoria.”

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The newly built apartment features sea views and luxurious contemporary interiors. An open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is the designated heart of the home, opening out onto a protected balcony with views of the ocean. The kitchen boasts a luxurious stone island, premium Miele appliances, and a spacious butler’s pantry, while two of the three bedrooms are complemented by sumptuous ensuites.

Beside its beachside location, the apartment’s big drawcard comes from its resort-style amenities, including a pool, steam room, yoga garden, gym, private lounge, concierge, in-residence dining, housekeeping, 24-hour security and valet. The Mondrian Residences even offers a courtesy car that will take you to and from the airport.

Despite these services and the attractive beachside location, the couple are reportedly wanting to make the move back to Sydney to be closer to family. Before their move to the Gold Coast, the family called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home and completed a stylish renovation of their former family home.

With the couple’s elegant taste, we’re excited to see where their next move takes them. You can find the full listing on realestate.com.au.

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The vacant site opened them up to a world of new build possibilities but it was the vistas of surrounding plains and bays that sealed the deal. “We drove to the top of the hill and got a glimpse of the view… That was enough for us,” says Kirsten.

Who lives here?

Model Kirsten Stanley, her husband, AFL ruckman Rhys Stanley, and their three children, Jagger, seven, Sloane, five, and Hudson, two.
What do you love most in the home? Kirsten: “The open-plan living space where we can all enjoy spending time together as a family. We love watching the kids run around in that room.”
What’s on your Christmas menu? “Christmas ham, prawns, crayfish (if we’re in WA), homemade gingerbread houses and pavlova.”
Favourite Christmas tradition? “Santa sacks around the fireplace, the kids making milk and a plate full of carrots for Santa and the reindeer, and our glazed Christmas ham.”

Kirsten and Rhys Stanley’s new build process

Every part of the build process was inspired by the locale, from the open design of the family home to the material palette. And with Tanya Love-Hallihan, principal of Studio Hallihan, at the helm, this organic beauty took shape.

After a delay due to Covid, construction began in February 2022, aided by the couple’s clear vision. They imposed a strict “no white walls” rule, with a European take on farmhouse style that infused the space with warmth. Of the must-haves, Kirsten lists “large windows, open-plan kitchen for entertaining and hardy materials to handle a busy family”. A generously sized north-facing window, with a built-in day bed across the base, maximises views underneath a vaulted ceiling that stretches up to 6.4 metres.

Those soaring heights certainly come in handy at Christmastime, allowing for a tall tree and strategic placement of baubles. “The kids seem to take as many decorations off as they put on, especially Huddi, so we need to put the majority of them up high and out of reach,” admits Kirsten.

The flexibility of the space is something that Kirsten and Rhys appreciate most. The home’s design suits them in this season of life but will also grow with them, nurturing all the stages to come. This is especially true during the holidays. For now, the focus is on an unbridled excitement for Santa Claus, while for Kirsten the greatest gift is simple: “The pure joy the kids experience and seeing it written all over their faces.”

Inside Kirsten and Rhys Stanley’s Christmas traditions

This year will ring in their second Christmas in the home, where festivities begin with a family outing.

“We have a few local Christmas tree growers so we go and cut down a tree with the kids,” shares Kirsten, who adds that this adventure creates memories while enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection they’ve fostered in the home. “The smell of a natural tree adds a nice touch to the festive season.”

While the family didn’t have a chance to do the annual hunt for a real tree at the time of Home Beautiful’s visit, it’s still a special part of their traditions.

Kirsten says they often spend Christmas Day at her family’s holiday home, but they still love to entertain in the summer months.

Guests spread out in the spacious kitchen, living and dining area, starting off with platters on the island bench before moving on to “dinner around the dining table and wines in front of the fireplace”.

Leaving treats out for Santa Claus

Christmas and Santa Claus are synonymous in Kirsten and Rhys Stanley’s household. As such, the respective model and AFL ruckman notice exclusively nice list behaviour from their young children in the months leading up to the day.

Decorating the Christmas tree

Kirsten prefers a palette of greens and golds. As such, a fairly traditional festive scheme of warm whites, sparkly golds and soothing neutrals mixes in with tactile touches befitting the modern farmhouse style.

The ‘Noelle’ LED Christmas tree is paired with gold ‘Noelle’ baubles and drop baubles, in a vintage finish, all from Provincial Home Living, as well as an assortment of ‘Lucia’ decorations from Mediterranean Markets.

But Kirsten and Rhys Stanley are not adverse to trends. An oversized bow graced their front door last year (tied by Rhys who has an unexpected knack for this task), and the children each paint a bauble for the tree every year.

The Christmas table setting

The dining table feels abundant, draped in L&M Home’s ‘Terrace’ tablecloth in Oatmeal. This creates a neutral base for an assortment of festive cheer.

A mix of Robert Gordon ‘Haven Heart’ tumblers and the family’s own wine glasses are ready for tipples. Each place setting features a set of Robert Gordon ‘Nest’ plates beside ‘Nolan’ cutlery in Soft Gold from Country Road. L&M Home’s ‘Riviera’ striped napkins in Jade are neatly clasped in ‘Haven’ napkin rings from Country Road.

Tour Kirsten and Rhys Stanley’s modern farmhouse

Where better to await a visit from Saint Nick than a daybed? The custom design by Studio Hallihan stretches across the length of the vast window, taking in views that stretch to the horizon. “Anchoring these views… was our core design objective,” says Studio Hallihan principal and interior designer, Tanya Love-Hallihan, who adds that they create an effect like a large artwork of slow-moving colour.

“Creating a home with views was always part of the plan. We think about how lucky we are every day” – Kirsten Stanley

Living

An organic palette grounds the home and deepens the connection between the interior and exterior. “Our materials were selected for their tactile qualities, natural imperfections and resilience,” says Tanya. Timber beams from Simply Oregon highlight the vaulted ceiling, while a dramatically veined Calacatta Viola marble from Artedomus graces the kitchen island and benchtops. Even the timber coffee table from MCM House is topped with a generous slab of travertine. This palette of natural materials is at once rustic and luxe, tactile and elegant.

An earthy colour palette complements the rural appeal, including the olive green MCM House sofa, topped with ochre-toned cushions and a ‘Matteo’ wool and silk lumbar cushion from L&M Home. “Stone washed linen, heavy woollen textures and classic stripes provide a timeless design and textures that sit comfortably in the rural property,” says Tanya of the soft furnishings. Beyond the living room, the MCM House ‘Galleria’ armless dining chairs in Caramel Rattan maximise views of rolling hills.

Hallway

Tactile touches abound with a custom plinth from Friday Crafted and the family’s console table.

Sloane’s bedroom

The ‘Beatrix’ bedhead from McMullin ensures Sloane will nestle all snug in her bed. Society of Wanderers’ linen curtains softly filter sunlight on walls finished in Porter’s Paints Moonstone, with a band of Himalayan Salt above.

Jagger’s bedroom

It’s a blue Christmas thanks to walls in Porter’s Paints Newport Blue, complete with built-in niches for beloved books.

The ‘Luella’ bedhead from Heatherly Design adds a classic touch, paired with the ‘Sumba’ wall light by Faro Lab from Lighting Collective. But the most exciting feature is the presents, all wrapped and stacked on the bedside table.

Guest bedroom

Soft florals envelop the guest bedroom thanks to the Thibaut ‘Rosalind’ wallpaper in Beige.

These warm tones are complemented by luscious layers of linen. This includes the ‘Aspen’ blanket in Natural from In The Sac and ‘Etro’ cushions in Toffee from L&M Home.

Main bathroom

Subtle variations in the ‘Rosso’ mosaic tumbled tiles from Gather Co add movement beside Astra Walker tapware.

Source book

Architecture & interior design: Studio Hallihan, studiohallihan.com.

Builder: Homes by NH, homesbynh.com.au.

Joinery: Windsor Kitchens, windsorkitchens.com.au; Hammer & Stone, hammerandstoneworkroom.com.

The farmhouse: Stay up to date on Instagram @thatfarmhouse_

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Where does Robert Irwin live?

At just 21 years old, Robert has embraced the global spotlight but the norm for him isn’t waking up in a plush L.A penthouse or New York apartment. He’s usually rising bright and early at his family’s base at Australia Zoo, in Beerwah on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. “Robert and his family live right here at Australia Zoo,” says the zoo’s official bio.

Life at home in the zoo

Living at the 1200-plus animal strong zoo means sharing the property with everything from chickens to crocodiles. Robert shared his morning routine: “I usually get woken up as the sun comes up, let the chickens out and collect their eggs … By that time, I can start to hear the lemurs waking up too!” he said. “I live at the zoo, so my job is technically 24/7.”

From ballroom moves to reptile shows

Robert may have won over hearts internationally, but his home turf remains at Australia Zoo, where he’s continuing his dad’s legacy. In a 2025 interview Robert reflected: “It’s where I feel his energy and his passion more than anywhere else.”

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It was reported that the couple, whose children have grown, were no longer in need of such a large estate and were ready to downsize. While their new penthouse apartment might be grander than most apartments, it’s certainly a downsize from their former 3214-square-metre estate.

The penthouse apartment is located on the top floor of a harbour view apartment block locally known as ‘The Castle.’ Positioned at the end of Mosman’s Curraghbeena Point, the apartment offers panoramic views of Sydney Harbour from its interiors and private rooftop terrace.

Inside, their apartment features an open-plan layout with a sunny kitchen and living area, four bedrooms with private balconies and a spacious media room. The exteriors are just as impressive; this building is made of heritage-protected sandstone and features a recognisable turret.

The building was originally built for the extended family of federal member of parliament Henry Hastings Willis, and over the years has been used as a private home, hotel, boarding house and artist community.

According to the AFR, Lisa and Peter purchased the home from Susan and Mark Luby, the former CEO of Alesco Corp. The Luby’s purchased the couple of 2.85 million in 2003.

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Who lives here?

Alyce Tran, co-founder of In The Roundhouse and brand strategist at LTK Australia.

What do you love most about it? “I like how there are clearly defined zones, so if I’m working from home or in my bedroom I feel away from the rest of the house.”
What are your go-to festive table colours? “I tend to stick with pinks and greens but I’m loving rich bold colours at the moment. I’m styling with our latest collections.”
How do you help guests feel instantly comfortable? “Hand them a drink and give them something to do so they’re not awkwardly hovering while I run around.”

Some might say hustle is Alyce’s holiday tradition. “I’ve grown up in a household where the Christmas period has always been really busy for my family,” she shares. “My parents had a strawberry farm, and summer is strawberry season so it’s a really busy time. I think one year my mum moved Christmas for our entire extended family. She was like, ‘We’re going to work on Christmas Day ’cause we have to, and we will just move the day.’”

That pragmatic streak extended to Alyce and her home search. “I was in a small LA terrace before this and I just wanted to have more space, more light,” she explains. It was mid-2021, and the pandemic had encouraged her to slow down, much like it did for all of us. “Spending time at home became more of an emphasis because prior to this I was just working like a crazy person.”

Initially, Alyce considered properties needing renovations. “I was very seriously thinking about going down that route.” But hearing friends’ warnings about the challenges of building, she decided against it. Then she found an idyllic turnkey residence.

Located in a vibrant inner-Sydney suburb, it was exactly where and what Alyce realised she wanted. “I thought, ‘Okay, well everything is kind of done.’” It offered an elegant foundation and she’s since added her own touch through furnishings. “It wasn’t like everything was bought for this house,” she explains. “There were just some things from Jardan, others I’ve had for a long time.”

Her space displays an intuitive way with colour, though Alyce downplays any styling talent. “When I look at the interiors of houses that have been done by someone, I don’t think by any stretch of the imagination my house is styled,” she says. “It has things in it, versus someone who’s had their house styled by Smac Studio or Tamsin Johnson or Phoebe Nicol – someone with training in this space.”

As 2025 draws to a close, her workdays are ramping up with new In The Roundhouse releases that aren’t overtly festive but embrace the silly season’s hues. “Every colour scheme will be covered,” she shares. “We have traditional colourways, like green and white, red and white. Then we have things that are more Northern Hemisphere festive vibes, like those darker, richer colours.”

The tastemaker may have many plates spinning, but at home she’s low-key. Her favourite spot to relax? “I very rarely go downstairs,” she says. “I just watch TV in my bed.” And when the retail rush is over, she’ll be ready for a break. “It’s a sense of relief,” she says.

Dining area

In the playfully polished dining space, a custom-made Lucy Wheen table is paired with McMullin ‘Henrietta’ chairs while a pink petal-shaped Murano glass chandelier adds a romantic glow. When it comes to decorating, Alyce mixes fun festive touches with fresh florals from the markets. “If you don’t know what you’re doing with flower arrangements, like me, just keep to block colours in one type,” she suggests. Steering away from traditional Christmas tones, Alyce prefers to play off what’s new and inspiring at In The Roundhouse, such as their latest Romeo + Jules collaboration.

Living room

When guests visit, Alyce’s living room is where they naturally gather. It’s a playful mix of collected pieces and curated colour. A bright yellow Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ loveseat anchors the space, while soft pink accents – like in the Rick Carlino artwork above the fireplace – add a gentle, feminine touch.

The coffee table is styled with colourful books and fresh blooms, alongside In The Roundhouse’s ‘The End’ side plates and green and striped spoons, blending function with effortless style.

Bedroom

In one of the bedrooms, soft lilac tones create a serene retreat. The ‘Hatepe’ photographic artwork by Derek Henderson features a captivating sea of hydrangea heads, its hue echoed in the bed cover from The Bespoke Linen Co. A Hay bedside lamp and an Aphrodite statue from Mercer & Lewis sit alongside other collected pieces, adding sculptural elegance and texture.

We love… fashion as decor

It’s fun when fashion finds its way into interiors, and for style devotee Alyce, it feels only fitting. Her bed is dressed with ‘Remnants of Chanel’ cushions from The Bespoke Linen Co., handcrafted by textile artist Melise Smith using the iconic brand’s signature tweeds. Each limited-edition piece gives new life to Chanel’s past collections.

Wardrobe

In Alyce’s wardrobe, Chanel, Fendi and Loewe bags sit like stylish friends beside Bottega Veneta sunglasses and heels that would make any fashion lover weak at the knees.

Bathroom

Simplicity meets luxury in the bathroom with a mirrored cabinet, marble vanity and white finger tiles. A Loewe product and fresh florals elevate the space.

Office

Alyce’s light-filled office is a calming space where work and style go hand in hand. “I spend about a day a week on In The Roundhouse. Some is spent at home, on small shoots or at our warehouses,” she says.

Terrace

Outside, the dining table is laid for summer with In The Roundhouse’s wicker dining set, matching glassware and beige-and-white cutlery.

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Their much-loved home, Ingleneuk, is an architectural delight. It’s a Federation beauty that was built in 1903, perched high above the harbour. It’s set on 3,214 square metres of manicured gardens designed by Will Dangar. Both history and heart combine here. It’s where Lisa and Peter raised their three children – sons Jake and Louis, and daughter Billi – who are now grown and living their own lives.

Over the years, the estate has played host to everything from intimate family barbecues to glittering parties, with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.

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A home of grandeur

On the market for only the second time in its 122-year history, Ingleneuk comes with a $23 million price guide. Renovated under the eye of renowned heritage architect Clive Lucas, the transformation was award-winning, balancing heritage charm with contemporary elegance.

Inside, the home is filled with light and intricate leadlighting adorns the front entrance, while hardwood floors meet marble accents.

The entertainer’s kitchen has welcomed guests ranging from celebrity cook Nigella Lawson to the couple’s many media-world friends. Formal lounge and dining rooms are warmed with twin fireplaces, while the parents’ retreat offers a sunroom, dressing rooms, ensuite and private balcony with uninterrupted harbour views.

The grounds

Beyond the walls, Ingleneuk has equally impressive landscaping. A full-sized tennis court, heated pool and spa with cabana, and wide verandahs looking out to the harbour make it the perfect place to entertain. The former coach house outside was reimagined as a home theatre, gym or teenage retreat, while a current DA allows scope for a new triple garage, studio and garden room.

Why now?

With their children grown, the high-profile couple reportedly no longer need such a vast estate. What they leave behind is a home that has been the place of birthdays and milestones, with a fresh new chapter lying ahead.

On the market

Lisa and Peter’s long-time family home in Cremorne, Sydney, has been sold through Brad Pillinger (Pillinger) and Monika Tu (Black Diamondz).

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Who lives here?

Model and TV presenter Kate Waterhouse, her husband Luke Ricketson, an ex-Roosters player and insurance company principal, their girls Sophia, 11, and Grace, nine, turtle Waddles and Cobberdog Ricky.

How are you spending your summer holidays this year? Kate: “We’re dividing our time between Sydney and the Southern Highlands. We love having a mix of beach days then heading to the family farm for a country escape. It gives us the best of both worlds.”
Favourite Christmas rituals? “The girls love decorating the tree together and making pavlova. We also always watch a Christmas movie on Christmas Eve – it’s a tradition we all look forward to.”
What is your Christmas decorating style? “Classic and timeless, with a hint of sparkle.”

Kate and Luke settled on the property in 2021. “The solid structure, incredible light and sense of openness drew us instantly,” she says. “And, being so close to the beach, I could instantly imagine it as somewhere for our family to make memories.” But only after some serious help. The kitchen was sequestered, with no connection to the view or living areas. While some parts of the home were open, others were cut off, with an awkward flow between spaces. And the ’80s surfaces had seen better days, so Kate called on interior designer Phoebe Nicol to elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.

“We needed a home that could withstand the chaos of everyday life while still feeling considered,” says Kate. “We wanted spaces that flowed seamlessly, with the living areas connected to the outdoors.” And the look? “Coastal, yet classic – light, airy and timeless. I wanted it to feel inviting and relaxed, but also elevated, with textures and beautiful natural finishes.”

Phoebe inverted the floor plan, shifting the living areas and main bedroom suite from the ground floor to the first, “so they could take full advantage of the view. That single move completely transformed the experience of the home,” she says. “It was about bringing in light, enhancing flow and giving a sense of ease.” The bathrooms, laundry and a rumpus room are now on the ground floor.

“For the finishes, we drew inspiration from European interiors, with neutral palettes, textural layering and heritage details,” says Phoebe. “Materials were selected for their tactility, beauty and timeless appeal.” Sandy-hued ‘Ariana’ limestone flooring from Teranova is a hero element. “It’s a beautiful stone with subtle warmth that lends a sense of luxury without being flashy,” says Phoebe.

French wash wall finishes lend a soft tactility, while accenting architectural details such as the arches, architraves and skirtings. “They bring depth and subtle texture without overwhelming the space, creating a sun-washed quality that complements the coastal light,” says Phoebe.

The designer chose other materials for their ability “to patina and age gracefully”. Tonal and soothing, the palette of driftwood, sandy hues and stone echoes the location. “It was important that the home felt calm and cohesive. The restrained colour emphasises form, texture and light,” says Phoebe. Similarly, the furnishings celebrate natural materials – linen, leather and seagrass – which “patinate and soften over time”.

And while the pool remains a firm favourite for the couple’s young daughters in summer, for Kate, a bracing morning ocean swim across the road is “the best way to start the day”.

Dining area

In the dining space, Os de Mouton slip-covered oak dining chairs from The Vault skirt the custom table that Phoebe designed for the dining area. For Kate, the lead up to Christmas is all about spending time together. “There’s such a sense of joy, family and tradition,” she says. “Everything slows down and we focus on being together.” An Adairs ‘Pine Cashmere’ wreath salutes the season, but the celebratory pièce de résistance is Kate’s tablescape.

Beginning with a ‘Siena’ jute table runner and ‘Flower’ jute placemats as the base, height is added with short and tall ‘Ruffle’ Christmas trees in Gold, a sculptural ‘Paxos’ vase, and ‘Goldie’ taper candles in Lemon held aloft in ‘Festive Bow’ candle holders, all Adairs. ‘Catalina’ crockery, gold-rimmed ‘Florence’ coupés, ‘Christmas Tree’ wine glasses and a ‘Laguna’ footed bowl, also all from Adairs, complete the look.

We love… joyous tablescaping

Sophia and Grace enjoy creating the celebratory tablescape in preparation for the family’s long Christmas lunch. “It’s become a bit of a tradition that they add something special to it, whether it’s place cards or homemade decorations,” shares Kate. “This year, when it comes to Christmas decorations, I’ve been loving Adairs. I got decked out with the tree, Christmas decorations and tablescapes. They’ve literally got everything, so they’ve got me in the festive spirit!” In keeping with her home’s warm, earth-drawn palette, Kate selected decor with the natural hues of woven rattan, offset with crisp white and pops of glistening gold. For inspiration, head to Adairs.

Kitchen

“I love our kitchen,” says Kate. “It’s the heart of the home and where we spend so much time together.” Shaker-style joinery in Resene Buttery White offers plentiful storage, while the butler’s pantry keeps the room clutter-free. Swathes of luxurious Carrara marble on the benchtops and splashback elevate the practical space, which is equipped with an Ilve ‘Nostalgie’ cooker, a Whispair ‘Monte Carlo’ concealed rangehood and a wide Shaws ‘Edgworth’ fireclay sink, all from Winnings. A traditional bridge-style Perrin & Rowe ‘Ionian’ mixer tap and pot filler, both from The English Tapware Company, doff their hats to Kate’s timeless style. Nearby, an antique sideboard, artwork and rush stool, all from The Vault, offer the final, classic flourish.

Living

Phoebe designed the inviting ribbon of sofa in the living area and teamed it with a vintage slatted lounge chair by Hans Brattrud from Studio Gardner and a ‘Clam’ stool by Arnold Madsen. ‘Axol’ coffee tables from MCM House are heaped with books, a Moroccan vase and papier-mâché bowl, both Watertiger, and an alabaster head of Hygeia from Mercer & Lewis. A 1940s-style hammered iron floor lamp from The Vault and bespoke sconces, designed by Phoebe, illuminate the tactile finish of the custom-coloured French wash on the walls by Porter’s Paints. The artwork is ‘Postcard 6 (3 Holes)’ by Dean Cross and Alvaro Barrington in 2023 from Station Gallery.

Main bedroom

The lamp and bedhead in the bedroom are are custom-designed by Phoebe. A Society Limonta bedcover and Wedgwood vase from Ondene offset a stool, bedside tables and art from The Vault, with a rug from International Floorcoverings.

Walk-in robe

Phoebe designed the pendant in Kate’s dressing space.

Bunk room

“It brings me so much joy knowing it will be filled with laughter and memories,” says Kate of the bunk room, with chair from The Vault.

Main bathroom

An ‘Alberto’ sconce from Bloomingdales Lighting joins a Carrara marble vanity top in the bathroom. The Kaldewei ‘Saniform Plus’ bath is from Harvey Norman.

Laundry

This utility space has a Thomas O’Brien ‘Piaf’ sconce from Bloomingdales Lighting, Astra Walker ‘Olde English’ tapware and a Shaws sink from Winnings.

Alfresco

A ‘Rowe’ sun lounger and ‘Malfy’ outdoor umbrellas, all from MCM House, welcome family and friends in the lush poolside backyard, where Sophia and Grace love cooling off with a splash. Beyond the home’s exterior walls in Porter’s Paints Old Church White, tall palm trees evoke the feel of a tropical holiday and hint at the coastal frivolity that awaits the family at Christmastide.

Source book

Interior design: Phoebe Nicol, phoebenicol.com.
Landscape design: Edwina Stewart, edwinastuart.com.

Additional copy: Julia Fairley. Styling assistant: Amy Morrison. Photography assistant: Anna Hamilton. Hair and makeup: Noni Smith.

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Why is Lily Allen’s home so controversial?

Lily Allen and David Harbour separated in February 2025, after four years of marriage. But with the release of Lily Allen’s fifth studio album, West End Girl, headlines quickly honed in on the home and its potential role in the divorce.

The album opens with Lily recounting how she and David purchased the house, singing “And now we’re all here, we’ve moved to New York… And you’ve found us a brownstone, said ‘You want it? It’s yours’.” Across 14 tracks, Lily explores the collapse of her marriage, with claims of infidelity, including allegations that David cheated on her in the very home they have now listed with The Gambino Group.

The garden room

The late-19th-century townhouse is now on the market for more than $12 million (AUD). And it’s easy to see why, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, situated in an enviable area of New York’s Brooklyn borough. The living room, which Lily Allen calls “the garden room”, is a whimsical wonder. Detailed crown mouldings are finished in bright green, complementing the fantastical Zuber wallpaper.

The deep green themes comtinue, with an oversized sofa and two armchairs. “We have this double-sided sofa, which means David and I can argue and be sort of looking at each other and relaxing at the same time,” said Lily in her Open Door video tour with Architectural Digest.

Even the fireplace is green. While the shade complements the other predominant hues in the room, the style is in stark contrast. Boxy and modern, it’s juxtaposed with the traditional and ornate stylings seen elsewhere in the space, adding visual interest.

Lily Allen’s Plain English kitchen

David told Architectural Digest that Lily admitted, early in their relationship, that she had always wanted a Plain English kitchen and that’s exactly what she got with this room. The style itself is a stunning blend of English, American and Italian influences but it is underpinned by a strong sense of functionality.

“We wanted somewhere to feel like the central engine of the house,” Lily told Architectural Digest. Between the plentiful storage, large central island and generous dining table, there’s so much space for the family to gather in. In the video, Lily explains that the children complete homework while she cooks, before adding in a rather poignant and foreboding way, “everyone abandons me.”

The ceiling rose is original to the building and has been highlighted with a showstopping chandelier. All that glitz and glamour is brought back down to earth with checkered upholstery on the custom built-in banquette and dining chairs. The result is a kitchen that is at once homely and stately.

Ornate and decorative moulding appears all throughout the home. Wainscoting follows the wall up the staircase, across from the banister which is equally detailed. Every doorway features generous architraves.

Lily Allen and David Harbour’s suite

Lily dubbed the bedroom the “bed-womb” given its enveloping, pink palette. The windowless space is colour drenched in a light pink hue, creating a cocooning effect.

The bedroom leads to the main ensuite. The space is generous, featuring a fireplace, armchair and coffee table, as well as a built-in bath and ornate vanity with mirror. To the side, is a smaller bathroom with a shower inside.

Controversially, the flooring of the main ensuite is carpet. While this is common in many traditional English bathrooms, it’s certainly not something that the general population enjoys. Unfortunately, we’re unlikely to find out whether the new owners will keep this feature.

All of the tapware in the main ensuite is in the shape of a swan, as per David’s wishes. The vanities are copies of commodes in Versailles.

The tiger-print media room

“This was a real brain child of my wife,” David says of the media room. Lily had said she wanted a wall-to-wall tiger print carpet and then decided to continue that pattern across the seating as well.

The courtyard and sauna

At the end of the garden, two small structures are almost entirely obscured by greenery. One houses a Finnish sauna while the other housese a cold plunge pool. They were built by Swelter House.

See the full listing here.

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Listed through HF Richardson Property, expressions of interest close on 11 November. “This has been an incredible property for the vendors and their family,” real estate agent Matt Poustie says. “It’s only due to growing work commitments outside the Geelong area, and future farming endeavours interstate, that they’ve decided to sell.”

‘Strathmile’ is a country estate just 10 minutes from Geelong, 30 minutes from the beach and an hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Featuring vast lawns, several dams and 13 main paddocks, it’s surely provided the Hawkins kids, Arabella (Belle), Primrose (Mimi) and Henry, with an idyllic childhood. Mimi is a keen equestrian.

For Tom and Emma, it’s been a return to their own roots. Emma also grew up riding horses on a hobby farm in nearby Deniliquin, and Tom’s family has a 3000-acre mixed-purpose farm in the NSW Riverina. They’ve embraced rural life, with Tom telling the ABC last year, “There’s a few things in life that are important to me… The three ‘Fs’ in my life, which are family, farming and football, and I think I’ve got them right in that order.”

Tom runs Angus cattle, and recently joined the Nutrien Ag Solutions livestock team. He inspired fellow Geelong Cats players to take on farming, with Jeremy Cameron and Rhys Stanley securing acreage in the last few years, as well.

“There’s always so much to do when you’ve got land — it’s never-ending — so we’re doing it in stages,” Emma told Country Style in 2022. “Stage one was to establish the landscaping and garden… When we moved in, there was no landscaping at all — it was a house in a paddock. We would be watching TV and we’d see a cow or a sheep come up to the window!”

The price guide for the 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is $5.35 to $5.85 million, Matt told Home Beautiful. With enormous picture windows, a crackling wood fire and a sprawling deck, Strathmile is real estate heaven.

“The views from the homestead across the rolling hills to Mt Moriac are absolutely incredible,” describes Matt. “The landscape is just gorgeous and, overall, it’s a very pretty farm — and so close to Geelong!”

Take a tour of Tom and Emma Hawkins’ beloved farmstead.

Kitchen and dining

Living and family rooms

Bedrooms

Bathroom and laundry

Gardens and exterior

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And Nicole has relocated a lot, along with husband, Adam, and daughters Nawal, 20, and Neve, 19. The family lived in Dubai and London before settling back in Australia almost a decade ago. “London was a great place for the girls to grow up,” she says.

“It’s a very cosmopolitan city. People say Sydney’s a melting pot, but London is a melting pot on steroids.” After an extensive search Down Under, Nicole and Adam found the perfect blank canvas of a house, just 200 metres from where Nicole grew up.

“When you move enough times, you know what you want,” she says. “I knew straight away I could make this house my own. There was something magical about it.”

The renovation

The modern five-bedroom manse was reduced to its bare bones and reimagined with timeless, Nicole-approved finishes — with help from architecture and interior design firm Felton Studio.

Nicole was drawn to the studio’s portfolio, attention to detail and that it is a family-run operation. “They’re just the nicest people to deal with,” she explains. “You hear these horror stories about renovating, but I would do it again tomorrow.”

Nicole coveted a formal entertainer’s home but also wanted guests to feel they could kick off their stilettos and flop onto the Baker sofa.

“I envisioned interiors that were classic in design, with dark timber floorboards and beautiful wainscoting — almost like a Dior showroom,” she explains. “But at the same time, I wanted it to feel ‘young’, and a home anyone would feel comfortable in.”

Adding the layers

To achieve this, Nicole layered her home with treasured, often edgy, artworks and décor, collected over her many years of globetrotting. The family room features an artwork by the English painter, Endless. “It’s of Queen Elizabeth, but her name is Lizzie Vuitton, and she’s poking her tongue out,” describes Nicole.

“I bought it from a street artist in London who delivered it to my house with a bandana over his mouth — it was just in a cheap frame. He was this young, cool kid, and was so excited that I’d bought it. He was eventually picked up by a big gallery, and his works are now worth a fortune.”

The colour scheme in the formal dining room was inspired by a pastel Limoges dinner set Nicole and Adam received as a wedding gift.

“I had spotted the set years earlier in Paris and dreamt one day it would take pride of place in my dining room,” she told Home Beautiful earlier this year. “I then matched the six colours to some linen fabric to create the chairs.”

So, when Nicole spotted gorgeous hydrangea photographs by Rachel Levy in a gallery in London, she knew they’d complement the palette perfectly. Also elevating her elegant dining room is the Swarovski chandelier Nicole sourced while living in Dubai.

Then, there’s the resplendent rug that sits between the formal dining and lounge, which Nicole bought in Beirut. It pops alongside a pink Troy Emery silky draped sculpture. “People comment every time they see them,” she says.

“We have framed, antique butterflies on the wall, which I bought from Portobello Road in London. I remember speaking to the girl who was selling it; it was from her great-grandfather’s collection. He was a Belgian lepidopterist.

It’s the memories, stories and places attached to these pieces that make a house a home,” explains Nicole. “While they might not mean something to everyone, they mean a lot to me.”

How Nicole lives

Yes, Nicole and Adam’s home is pretty from every POV, but it’s also highly functional. With a six-metre kitchen island bench and wide double ovens, the kitchen is a foodie’s dream.

“I’m the type of person who will either cook for the two of us, or cook for 24,” laughs Nicole, who hosts a cooking channel on YouTube with fellow Housewives, Krissy Marsh and Victoria Montano. “I do a lot of vegetarian salads.”

With a background as a professional event planner, Nicole doesn’t entertain by halves. “We had a foam party for Neve’s 13^th in the backyard; we’ve hosted 150 people for a sit-down dinner in a marquee. We even had a sushi train on the island bench once!”

Adam, on the other hand, does not cook. “He’s a very good cleaner,” quips Nicole.

While the couple have toyed with the idea of selling the house — and they’re currently based in New York, launching health brand BonPatch in the US — only a real-estate unicorn could inspire them to up sticks permanently.

“What we have is very hard to replicate, so it would have to be a very special property to replace this,” says Nicole. “I really do love my home.”

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Moments from the famous Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, this coveted piece of waterfront real estate is now on the market for the first time in over 30 years.

Despite never actually owning the property, Garland and Minnelli’s residence there made it a local landmark. The two reportedly lived here while Minnelli was working at the Cape Cod Melody Tent, and the home continues to sport Garland’s celebrity name among locals.

The 464sqm, two-storey property sits on a third of an acre with views of Hyannis Harbour and Nantucket Sound. It also boasts a wrap-around front porch from which you can take in the sublime scenery.

The phenomenal views continue from several indoor vantage points, including the living room and main bedroom, with their large bay windows. The interiors are styled with traditional coastal themes, complete with white-painted ceiling beams, timber flooring and stone fireplaces.

Blue floral upholstery, white linen and cane accent pieces evoke Diane Keaton’s on-screen Hamptons hideaway and re-enforce the property’s seaside style.

The sprawling home features seven bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths over its two levels and private wing. The main bedroom is a spacious retreat, with panoramic views of the harbour and a cosy sitting area.

The listing for the home is held by Paul Grover Real Estate. See more photos here.

Hyannis Port is famous for providing New England’s elite with a holiday hideout. It is most renowned for being the location of the Kennedy Compound: the family’s long-time summer residence, and the base for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

Over the years, the region has attracted a number of celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Meg Ryan, and Carly Simon.

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Rivalling Kate Winslet’s home in The Holiday, the quintessential country cottage has provided a haven for the 43-year-old actress for nearly 20 years. Seeking an escape from “intense” London life, Miller purchased the home when she was just 25 for an undisclosed amount. Now, it’s hitting the market again for an asking price of £1.95 million (approx. $4 million).

The Tudor cottage dates back to the 16th century, with its characteristic cream exterior, dark timber beams, and prominent thatched roof. The home was later extended in the 1970s, and has once-again made all-the-more enchanting thanks to Miller’s stylish touch.

Guided by Miller’s friend and film director, Gabby Dellal—who Miller described as having “the best taste of anyone I’ve ever met”—the Alfie actress transformed parts of the cottage into a magazine-worthy retreat. A combination of raw timber furnishings, original heritage features, and contemporary artworks, this idyllic cottage caters to the wildest English countryside fantasies.

The best of both worlds, the property, in the Toweridge hamlet in Buckinghamshire, is only an hour out of London. Set amid wildflower meadows on nearly an acre of land, it’s the picture of both seclusion and style.

See Sienna Miller’s Country Cottage

Inside Sienna’s rural retreat is the picture of rustic farmhouse style. With 1920s Crittall doors opening on to the patio, the combined kitchen and informal dining area is flooded with light and views of the surrounding wildflower gardens. Miller, an avid cook, revealed to Architectural Digest that her “favourite thing” about the home is a Lacanche range cooker.

A larger formal dining space sits beneath double-height ceilings and a gallery landing (which Miller calls her ‘Juliet balcony’), where Miller’s daughter Marlow and her friend reportedly put on plays.

The cream and blush-coloured interiors offer an additional warmth to spaces filled with antique furnishings.

For a relatively small, 178sqm family home, the property contains a total of five bedrooms (plus a converted outhouse flat), four bathrooms and three living areas. The main sitting room offers an open hearth fireplace, with ceiling beams and original wooden floorboards.

The smaller of the living rooms, which Miller, her partner, Oli Green, and their two children, use as a TV room, is hidden away in the older section of the house, with low ceilings creating a cave-like cosiness.

The first floor, reached via an original timber staircase, contains three bedrooms and a bathroom. The main suite is a dream retreat, complete with artistic personal flourishes, like Maison C wallpaper. (Described by Miller as featuring “dancing witches”.) Double French doors open up to a private balcony, which still offers enough privacy to soag in the room’s free standing tub while enjoying the fresh, country air.

Outdoors is just as dreamy, with designer gardens and a refurbished shed that has been converted into a granny flat. “[This is] where I send my friends who are madly in love because it’s very romantic,” Miller shared during her 2022 AD home tour.

Tucked away on a private family estate with no other cottages, spare a game keeper’s dwellings down the lane, Sienna Miller’s former home will be an idyllic retreat for dreamers.

See the full listing here.

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The property served as Burgess’ escape from city life, while also marking a new chapter in her independence after the end of her marriage to rugby player Sam Burgess. Speaking to Domain, Burgess described buying her first home for herself and the couple’s two children, Poppy, aged 8, and Billy, 6, as a “big step”.

Since then, the social media influencer has shared plenty of photos of the family enjoying their life at the property, from family Christmas on the patio to climbing trees in the garden.

However, as busy life returned to normal, Burgess’ dream of renovating the home never eventuated. After leasing the property, Burgess has finally decided to sell, explaining, “We are a single-income family, completely, which is why I’m selling, which does break my heart.”

Nabbing the four-bedder for $1.7 million in 2021, the property known as ‘Acre Hill’ is now headed for auction with an asking price of $1.9 million.

Inside Phoebe Burgess’ Burradoo Villa

Sitting on four hectares of land, Acre Hill offers a taste of provincial charm in semi-rural NSW. The earth-toned villa is secluded at the end of a winding, tree-lined driveway. Set among paved patios, hedged boundaries separate the home and its outdoor entertaining areas from rolling green lawns and trees beyond.

Boasting the best of country living—including a pony paddock and sprawling gardens—the property is also mere minutes away from the cosmopolitan amenities of Bowral.

“It’s like a mini farm in the middle of this incredibly beautiful, highly sought-after land,” Burgess told Domain. “There’s a bore, there’s gardening, there are chooks, and then you can change in an instant and be out the door to some of the best schools in Australia, or to eat at one of the amazing cafes or restaurants.”

Indoors, the house offers open space living, dining and kitchen areas, with views out to your own Southern Highlands Eden.

While four well-sized bedrooms sit on the upper level, the ground floor has an additional study and sitting room for work or recreation. A Smeg oven and six-burner gas stove will also appeal to those making use of the home’s generous kitchen.

A generous laundry and mudroom is the bridge between inner and outer worlds. The perfect family home, Burgess describes its accompanying lifestyle of chook-feeding and fairy garden exploration as “busy in the most wholesome way.” The property’s real estate agents, Atlas Southern Highlands, also noted the potential for building a tennis court or pool on the spacious grounds.

With wood-fired heating in the living area, the cosy atmospheric charm of this Highlands retreat is complete.

View more photos and details of the Acre Hill listing at Domain.

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While previous iterations of The Bachelor were filmed in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Hunter’s Hill, the Golden Bachelor has nabbed a truly supreme piece of Australian real estate for its premiere season.

The Golden Bachelor Australia mansion, 2025

The first season of The Golden Bachelor Australia was filmed at Sydney’s historic Tresco mansion in Elizabeth Bay.

The elite suburb in Sydney’s east is renowned for its historic, sandstone properties and unmatched harbour views—and the Tresco house is no exception.

Designed by prominent architect Thomas Rowe, the mansion was built between 1867 and 1883 with the aid of Italian stonemasons. The colonial-style home maintains much of its sandstone facade, as well as other period features, including a turned timber staircase.

In many ways, the 3600sqm property appears tailor-made for The Golden Bachelor, with a multi-tiered lawn area and private gazebo creating the perfect backdrops for the reality show’s private moments. Then there’s the panoramic water views.

The house itself boasts 13 rooms, including formal dining and living rooms. The home maintains a heritage aesthetic, with antique fireplaces, chandeliers and hardwood floors throughout.

There are eight bedrooms, with an additional two studies and a ‘maid’s quarters’. Meanwhile, the original stables have since been converted into a cellar and a study.

We don’t know if the home’s private ocean pool will make an appearance on the reality show, but in case you were wondering—yes, it has one.

How much is The Golden Bachelor mansion worth?

Dubbed “Sydney’s most distinguished historic waterfront estate”, the Tresco mansion used in The Golden Bachelor Australia last hit the market in 2024 for an asking price of $110-$120 million.

This was the second time the property was listed by its owner, Janette Waterhouse, a member of the prominent Australian horse-racing family and daughter-in-law to bookmaker Bill Waterhouse.

The previous asking price, during the COVID-19 pandemic, was $50 million. The incline in the price may appear steep, however, the Wentworth Courier reports Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar spent $130 million on a nearby property in December 2022, which lacked Tresco’s waterfront access.

Janette and her ex-husband David Waterhouse bought Tresco in 2004 for only $11 million. Prior to that it was owned by the Anstee family, who purchased it from the government for $9 million in 1997.

See more images of the iconic Tresco house, here.

The Golden Bachelor Australia is set to premiere on Channel 9 on October 20, 2025.

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Sitting on nine acres with private lagoon access, the gated property is the picture of seclusion for the celebrity couple and their two children, Frankie Violet, aged 5, and Hendrix, 3.

The former Miss Universe and her ex-footballer husband reportedly purchased the property in 2021 in order to be closer to Hawkins’ parents on the New South Wales north coast. Realestate.com.au reports the pair had plans to knock down the existing structure and build a new home with the aid of Wall’s construction company, J Group Projects. However, a development approval is yet to be secured.

Hawkins and Wall are said to have vacated the property in favour of renting in town with their two children.

The couple is also currently building an ocean-front property in Whale Beach, after knocking down the previous home once owned by opera singer Joan Sutherland. Hawkins and Wall previously sold their $20 million dollar home in the Sydney suburb of Newport in 2019.

See Jennifer Hawkins’ Terrigal Home

The elegant manor home offers a nod to old world glamour, with a columned entryway and lush surrounding gardens. Nestled amid eucalypts and a manicured, rolling lawn, the property boasts nine acres of greenery between the Scenic Highway and Terrigal Lake. While the elevated house offers views out to Avoca beach, the property also allows for walkable access to the lagoon shore from the back yard.

The two-storey home contains seven bedrooms, with the master including a private balcony and water views.

Sun streams in through the home’s east-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows in both the main bedroom and living spaces.

The home is equipped with wood-burning fireplaces in its open formal and casual living rooms. Hardwood floors sit underfoot on the home’s lower level, with high ceilings and French doors adding to the light and airy appeal.

The kitchen combines the old and new, with stone benchtops and a roomy butler’s pantry paired with an induction cooktop and double ovens. The formal atrium-style dining room completes the elegant interiors, providing the perfect light-drenched corner to take in the morning.

Meanwhile, the four bathrooms come with grand views of their own, still with ample privacy in the tree-lined property.

The Terrigal property was listed in October 2021, with real estate agent Mat Steinwede at McGrath Terrigal. The price is available on request. You can view the full listing here.

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