This estate looks like a country retreat, but it’s hiding three homes, a city view and a surprise upstairs chalet.

Set across 7.7ha in Hurstbridge, 110 Heather Ave, is a rare multigenerational haven with skyline views, three fully self-contained living zones, and a renovated interior that blends rustic warmth with modern ease.

Now for sale with $2.1m-$2.3m price hopes, the 11-bedroom, five-bathroom property is already drawing big crowds and even bigger reactions, thanks to its breathtaking hilltop setting, poolside entertaining zone and floorplan designed for blended or extended families.

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Jellis Craig Eltham sales consultant Rex Calvitto. said the home is tailor-made for big or blended households who don’t want to compromise on privacy, or on location,

“You’ve got that seamless family set up with completely independent living zones, and when people arrive, they walk out onto the deck and just stop. That view makes people pause. It really is something else,” Mr Calvitto said.

The view stretches from the Kinglake Ranges on one side to Melbourne’s CBD on the other, offering an unexpectedly dramatic outlook for a property just an hour from the city.

And that’s just one of the estate’s headline features.

The main residence includes eight bedrooms and four bathrooms across two spacious levels, with multiple living areas including a rumpus room, fireside lounge, meals zone and a flexible upstairs retreat.

Soaring cathedral ceilings and rich timber textures add warmth, while modern updates, including a brand-new stone kitchen with make it ready for 2025 living.

Mr Calvitto said that balance of rustic character and modern comfort is resonating with buyers.

“The vendors have kept the warmth of the home but updated it for today’s lifestyle, it’s move-in ready, but still feels like a country homestead,” he said.

Connected to the main home is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, ideal for a teenager or live-in guests, while a fully separate two-bedroom flat on the property offers added flexibility for relatives, long-term visitors or even potential bed and breakfast use.

And when it comes to entertaining, the layout delivers.

From the elevated wraparound deck — which greets visitors upon arrival — you can see the alfresco area, lawn and pool, all while still connected to the home’s heart.

“The indoor-outdoor flow is seamless,” Mr Calvitto said.

“You can be prepping dinner inside while watching the kids in the pool. In summer, it’s set up perfectly for barbecues, long lunches, and relaxed entertaining, every space talks to each other.”

The estate also includes two large sheds (one with a gym and office), established gardens, auto gates, and ample water storage.

But the Jellis Craig Eltham agent it’s the rarity of the land and the skyline that’s truly making waves.

“Properties like this almost never hit the market. The response has been huge,” Mr Calvitto said.

“We’ve had strong enquiry, great traction on the video campaign, and high engagement online. It’s not just another lifestyle listing, it’s one that stops people scrolling.”

Even the upstairs master suite, with its pitched ceilings and treetop views, has been catching buyers off guard.

“There’s something chalet-like about it,” he said.

“It’s private, peaceful, and the kind of space you don’t expect until you’re standing in it.”

So far, interest has ranged from young families looking for future-proof room to grow, to tree-changers, business owners, and downsizers with adult children or elderly parents.

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Across continents, the dream of homeownership is colliding with a harsh new reality: the escalating impact of climate change.

What was once a sound investment is becoming a precarious gamble in a growing number of regions. From submerged coastal villages, to fire-ravaged landscapes, the global property market is witnessing the emergence of ‘climate abandonment zones’ — geographic areas where climate change is driving residents from their homes.

Mortgage lenders, once focused on credit scores and income, are now scrutinising climate risk with unprecedented detail, with many institutions pulling back due to the growing threat of floods and fires. And this ripple effect is seeing homeowners facing unaffordable insurance premiums or outright policy cancellations.

However, it’s not all doom and gloom. A powerful wave of innovation is sweeping across the sector, driving new approaches to building, insuring, and planning for a more climate-resilient future. From pioneering architectural designs to cutting-edge climate technology, here’s how the market is beginning to adapt to a warming world.

Building smarter: The rise of climate-adaptive architecture

We’re past the point of asking IF climate change will impact the way we live. The urgent reality of a changing climate is rapidly driving the rise of climate-adaptive architecture, a dynamic approach that moves beyond static design to create buildings capable of intelligently responding to environmental shifts.

This isn’t just about ‘green building’; it’s about engineering structures that can actively adjust to conditions like extreme temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and even rising sea levels.

“The era of building without considering climate impacts is over,” ESG Strategy chief executive and sustainability professional with 20 years experience Lee Stewart said.

“Architects and developers worldwide are integrating climate-resilient design principles from inception, shifting focus from merely mitigating damage to actively adapting structures to withstand future environmental impacts.

“In regions prone to wildfires, such as California or parts of Southern Europe, this means designing homes with fire-resistant materials like concrete, steel, and fire-rated external claddings.”

In these fire-prone areas, ember-proof vents, non-combustible landscaping, and defensible spaces around properties were already becoming standard, Mr Stewart said.

“In intensely hot climates, passive design is paramount: optimal building orientation, deep eaves for shading, cross-ventilation, highly insulated walls and roofs, and even green roofs or reflective coatings to reduce heat absorption and drastically lower cooling costs.”

He said in areas where flooding was common – such as in the Netherlands and Bangladesh – other measures were needed.

“Elevated foundations, sacrificial lower levels designed to be flooded without structural damage and materials impervious to water are increasingly common,” he said.

“Innovative designs include homes on stilts that allow water to pass harmlessly underneath, or structures with integrated flood vents to prevent catastrophic pressure build-up.”

Adaptive architecture isn’t just a smart investment anymore, it’s quickly becoming a baseline requirement if you want to access insurance at all.

“These designs are not just about survival – they’re about creating more comfortable, energy-efficient, and ultimately, more insurable homes,” Mr Stewart said.

“For banks and insurers, the appeal of these designs is clear: properties built with these protective features make them more stable investments because they’re less likely to suffer significant damage from extreme weather.”

Tech for resilience: Smart home innovations

The convergence of climate science, artificial intelligence and technology is ushering in a new era of home tech to help provide innovative solutions for property resilience and sustainability.

Intelligent building platforms leverage technology to optimise building operations and reduce energy consumption, directly contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

Avani Solutions is company that provides sustainability and carbon reduction solutions for the real estate industry, and its chief executive Nicolette Maury said these platforms gave owners control over their energy use and “respond dynamically to weather, occupancy, and grid signals”.

“This not only cuts emissions but makes buildings more financially resilient, reducing exposure to peak energy costs, grid instability, and carbon liabilities,” Ms Maury said.

Empowering property owners to monitor and manage energy usage, these platforms integrate various building systems, optimising heating and cooling and even detecting potential hazards such as leaks or unusual temperatures. Advanced sensors can track everything from indoor air quality to water consumption, promoting resource efficiency. 

Beyond individual homes, PropTech (Property Technology) solutions are empowering urban planners and developers with AI-driven data analytics and simulation tools to design smarter, more resilient communities.

“We see three key shifts underway: smarter design, smarter retrofits and smarter operations,” Ms Maury said.

“It’s tempting to focus on flashy new builds, but the real opportunity is in making existing buildings smarter and more resilient.

“We’re already working with large portfolios in Australia to retrofit buildings with active energy controls. These upgrades go beyond sensors — they connect HVAC and lighting systems directly to the grid and onsite renewables, creating real-time flexibility.  Retrofits that add intelligence and control can lift performance fast. That’s what makes a building more defensible in a changing climate and more attractive to investors too.”

Rethinking risk: New insurance models and data-driven strategies

The traditional insurance model, which was reliant on historical data, is now struggling to keep pace with the unprecedented frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters. In response, the insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation, embracing advanced data analytics, predictive modelling and AI to better assess and price premiums.

“Traditional insurance models have struggled to keep up with the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related events,” Pearl Lemon Properties head of property investment Charles Whitehead said.

“This challenge is pushing the industry to adopt more data-driven strategies.”

Advanced data analytics and predictive modelling are becoming key to assessing climate risk more accurately. Insurers are developing sophisticated platforms which can identify localised climate trends and forecast the likelihood of future events down to individual property addresses.

This allows for more accurate risk assessment and, crucially, empowers homeowners with specific information about their vulnerabilities and coverage options.

“I also think the rise in parametric insurance solutions is of special interest,” continued Mr Whitehead.  “These metrics-based policies, which pay based on pre-established parameters of wind speeds or rainfall levels, do away with the need for extensive damage surveys and hasten the recovery process after a disaster has occurred.”

There’s also a growing global push for ‘risk reduction’ incentives whereby insurers might offer lower premiums to homeowners who invest in resilience measures, such as installing fire-resistant roofing or elevating critical electrical systems. This paradigm shift moves towards a more proactive, rather than purely reactive, approach to climate risk management.

“These shifts represent a significant move toward a more proactive and data-orientated approach to managing climate risk,” Mr Whitehead said. “As the industry continues to evolve, these innovations lay the ground for a more sustainable homeowner and insurance future.”

Planning for change: Managed retreat and community-wide adaptation

While technological and architectural innovations can protect many properties, some regions face risks so severe that long-term habitation may become unfeasible.

This leads to the complex, and often contentious (but increasingly necessary) concept of ‘managed retreat.’ This is not about forced evictions, but rather a coordinated, voluntary process to permanently relocate people and assets away from areas deemed critically vulnerable to climate hazards.

“Climate resilience is now core to any property investment strategy,” said Rethink Group founder and chief executive Scott O’Neill.

“Managed retreat highlights the need to consider not just location, but longterm liveability and regulatory outlook. And as risks become clearer, investors are moving capital into safer growth corridors: areas designed with better infrastructure, sustainable construction and lower climate exposure.”

Alongside managed retreat, there’s a growing international focus on broader community-level adaptation, including building protective infrastructure including seawalls and levees, restoring natural barriers such as wetlands and mangroves, and implementing strict new building codes and zoning laws that account for future climate projections.

“Adaptability adds value,” commented Mr O’Neil.

“New builds in lower-risk areas offer more than compliance, they provide future rental appeal, lower operating costs, and resilience against environmental disruption. Property investors are now assessing climate overlays, zoning changes, and government policy direction as standard practice, factoring in not just yield, but future security.”

Globally, governments and communities are grappling with how to facilitate such transitions. And while the challenges are immense, this burgeoning wave of innovation, coupled with a growing global understanding of climate risks, offers a pathway forward.

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Almost a dozen South Australian suburbs and towns have been identified as hotspots for house price growth in a new national report.

Hotspotting’s Winter 2025 Price Predictor Index highlights Australia’s 50 ‘supercharged’ areas where rising sale numbers are expected to lead to future price growth.

Of the 11 supercharged areas across SA, seven were in metropolitan Adelaide while the remaining four were regional areas.

Ingle Farm in Adelaide’s north, which has a median house price of $735,000, was one of the supercharged areas, with sales climbing steadily from 40 to 64 over the past six quarters.

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Lands Real Estate agent Matthew Lipari said prices would continue rising as demand increased over the next six to 12 months.

“It’s in high demand at the moment because it’s got a really attractive price point,” he said.

“There’s been a lot of development in the area over the past 10 years too.”

Mr Lipari said it attracted a wide range of buyers, from those looking for their first home and young families to developers and investors.

“We have older vendors in the area who have lived in Ingle Farm for 20, 30, 40 years and they’re moving out then we’ve got younger buyers moving into those properties,” he said.

While many were rushing to the area for affordable homes, Mr Lipari said some househunters were already priced out.

“There are lots of buyers that we’ve met at auctions or opens multiple times and they’re being priced out of the area,” he said.

“Even some developers are being priced out too.”

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Christies Beach, Munno Para West and Somerton Park were also among Adelaide’s supercharged areas, while Port Pirie South, Encounter Bay, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln were those identified in SA’s regions.

Hotspotting director Terry Ryder said Adelaide continued its run as one of the most stable growth markets in the country.

“Adelaide has been rising longer than any other and continues to deliver despite a small drop in quarterly sales,” he said.

“The number of rising markets has dipped slightly, but consistent performers are up.

“That means more areas are seeing sustained buyer activity – a key indicator of future price increases.”

SA’s supercharged areas

(Suburb.town, median price, quarterly sales)

Christies Beach – $808,750 – 28, 32, 34, 41, 46

Encounter Bay – $725,000 – 32, 44, 46, 43, 75

Ingle Farm – $735,000 – 40, 41, 48, 62, 60, 64

Modbury – $775,000 – 23, 24, 27, 42, 43

Munno Para West – $640,000 – 49, 63, 69, 72

Port Augusta – $279,375 – 37, 40, 59, 73, 71

Port Lincoln – $530,000 – 54, 69, 58, 76, 86

Port Pirie South – $366,500 – 18, 20, 24, 27, 28, 28, 35

Prospect – $1,305,000 – 26, 33, 33, 66, 70

Seaton – $970,000 – 27, 34, 42, 50

Somerton Park – $2.3m – 10, 19, 21, 24, 29, 42

Source: Hotspotting

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The Block 2025’s new TV trailer has hit the screens offering a sneak peek of the new batch of Blockheads while also revealing a special first for the reality show as the countdown to the 21^st season’s begins.

The first look trailer shows host Scott Cam and Shelley Craft “back on the road” each driving a big red truck on route to the “heartland”, which this year is the popular tree-change town of Daylesford, Victoria.

“This year, we’ve packed up the whole shebang, and we’re heading for somewhere special,” Cam begins.

“That’s right Australia, I found a cracker of a country town you’re going to love and we are rolling in for a truckload of fun.”

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And in a Block first, he also announced the Blockheads will be building from scratch.

While showcasing images of school children, bushland and winding roads, the voiceover says: “Australia, a new adventure is calling.

 “On the edge of a picture perfect town … a Block like never before.”

Elsewhere, judges Marty Fox and Shaynna Blaze appear, as well as a shirtless horse riding Darren Palmer, which Marty questioned if he was the Man From Snowy River.

The trailer also offers a first glimpse of the Blockhead teams taking part – which include Emma and Ben, Cam and Han, Robby and Mat, Alicia and Sonny and Britt and Taz.

Rumoured to air in August, filming of the hit reality renovation program began in March and wrapped earlier this month.

This year’s Blockheads built five homes which have formed a new neighbourhood within Hygge Property’s Middleton Field new housing estate, located at the regional town’s eastern entry point.

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Filming took an additional week this year than previous seasons.

Many local businesses are set to feature in the series including homeware stores, the local pub, as well as wine and a deli, with many Daylesford locals anticipating visitor numbers to the picturesque town will soar once the show hits TV screens.

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Hollywood is reportedly paying the Royal Family to film the latest Marvel superhero movie next to Windsor Castle.

Marvel Studios, owned by Disney, is shelling out millions of pounds to shoot scenes for “Avengers: Doomsday” in Windsor Great Park, The Sun reports.

The entertainment company has paid a fortune in location fees to erect its sets next to Windsor Castle in Berkshire — with the money going towards maintaining the park.

King Charles, who is Ranger of Windsor Great Park, is said to have been made aware but is set to be on his Balmoral estate in Scotland during filming.

Windsor Great Park is owned by Crown Estates and the King gets 25 per cent of its annual profits.

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While the exact fee is not known, a source told The Sun: “Several million pounds is chicken feed to Marvel when their movies make billions.

“But the money will go to the upkeep of Windsor Great Park so the King of course has a keen interest.

“Some of the profits of Crown Estates make their way to the Royal Family so it’s a win-win for everyone.

“The Royal Family may even be persuaded to pop by and have a look at Thor in action.”

According to planning documents, filming will involve up to 300 crew and cast members.

Although the scenes to be shot at Windsor and the actors involved in them are being kept under wraps, the files show one set is listed as Luke Cage’s House and the other is Annie Reynolds’ House.

Cage is the alter-ego of Power Man with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin, while Reynolds is thought to be a new character as the mother of Sentry.

Exclusive photos show a 1960s-style US house for Cage that has already been built.

The blockbuster boasts an all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Sir Ian McKellan returning as Magneto.

The Royal Family has a keen interest in film. Charles is patron of the British Film Institute and appeared at the premiere of “Gladiator II” last year.

Prince William has been President of BAFTA since 2010.

In 2023, William and Kate took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to meet the cast and crew of Lord of the Rings telly spin-off “The Rings of Power”, being filmed in Ascot.

The Princess of Wales has previously revealed Prince Louis’ favourite superhero is Marvel character Spider-Man.

Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” is the second highest grossing movie of all time, raking in more than $4.1 billion.

Parts of this story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.

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