Jon Ruwolt
A Historic House in Point Piper
The twin story of a Historic House in Point Piper: The former 'Ashik' (pre-WW1), at Buckhurst Avenue, Point Piper (in Arts and Crafts...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Kylie's $8m. Federation buy
Pop princess Kylie Minogue has put down roots in Melbourne after more than 30 years in London, splashing $8m on a luxury home in the...
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emmajuliet
- Feb 12, 2022
- 5 min
Another Federation House Renovation: Blog 4 Bathrooms
The original bathroom had been renovated in the 1990s, and does not contain a toilet. The laundry, a large room, had a haphazard layout,...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
'Home', the grand old lady of Brisbane’s past
Story by Tony Moore Brisbane Times DECEMBER 31, 2021 Before the year is out, 'Home' at Kangaroo Point, the house that came to symbolise...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Nov 28, 2021
- 4 min
Floors, Windows and Lights
Another Federation House Renovation - Blog 3 Lock Down Lock down, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, put a halt to many of our planned...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
Saving Queen Anne 'Seacroft'
Embarking on a historically-sensitive renovation project is a tough task for anyone, but throw a TV crew and health issues into the mix...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
Haberfield Federation home Windsor Lea
A Federation-style home in Haberfield is being sold for the first time since it was built about 110 years ago: Story by Jonathan...
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emmajuliet
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
Restoration of a Heritage House
Part Two Heritage status Local significance My enquiries Our plan Our new home was given heritage status due to its historic and...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
Brisbane's Lamb House SOLD
Lamb House, Brisbane's heritage-listed, riverside mansion, sold to Racing Queensland's Steve and Jane Wilson Story by Phoebe Hosier ABC 5...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Jun 5, 2021
- 4 min
Heritage Qld mansion Kurrowah
Known as ‘Kurrowah’, this historic Brisbane residence sits on Dutton Park’s largest land holding, with expansive views towards Mt...
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Jon Ruwolt
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
Verona, Appian Way
Appian Way is one of Burwood's most prestigious streets, leafy and tree lined, with a community owned central area as well. This...
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emmajuliet
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Another Federation House Renovation Challenge
Sandstone plinths, harlequin patterned privacy screen and timber details were reinstated on the front verandah.
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Jon Ruwolt
- May 17, 2021
- 1 min
Federation Perfection
The first house built on the street, Essendon's Kia Ora Ra revels in its Federation style with leadlight windows, fireplaces, ceiling...
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Jon Ruwolt
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
Two sophisticated Federation heritage landmarks
'Blair Lodge' 42 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, Queensland 4007 also known as 1 Eden Lane Hamilton Qld 4007 'Blair Lodge' is a landmark...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Feb 28, 2021
- 3 min
Queen Anne Design
Saint Kilda - 8A St Leonards Avenue St Kilda, Vic 3182 - Ramornie, 49 Mangarra Road, Canterbury VIC 3126 These two properties, recently...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Heritage Holiday Home?
Story by SHARON KELLEY, 16 FEBRUARY 2021, About Regional One of Bega’s historical Gems: Bismarck House The official opening of this...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Nov 17, 2020
- 6 min
A Tale of three Mansions
Fintry, 101 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW Birida, 108 Brown Street, Armidale NSW St Cecilia, 2 Callary Street, Peterborough, SA 1....
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Jon Ruwolt
- Oct 19, 2020
- 5 min
Loving their Queenslanders
When it comes to homes, Queenslanders love a Queenslander. - From a story in the NT News by Lisa Hughes, Real Estate Editor, October 12,...
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Jon Ruwolt
- Oct 4, 2020
- 4 min
Renovation in Context
On the market - a largely original Federation home at 42 Iluka Road, Mosman NSW, and
Albert and Middle Park Renovations
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Jon Ruwolt
- Oct 3, 2020
- 1 min
Brisbane's most expensive home
Wingfield Ave Pty Ltd, a company owned by Gina Reinhard, Australia's richest woman, bought a palatial riverfront Queenslander at Aaron...
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