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Top three homes in Sydney to see this weekend

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There's a waterfront pad, a colourful boutique apartment , and a trendy warehouse conversion on offer. Double Bay A private harbour berth for your launch and direct access to summer playground Murray Rose Pool are the standout features of this three-bedroom home. The big main bedroom is in the distinctively curved north -western facade of the art deco building , which houses eight apartments in total. Double Bay village is a stroll away from the luxury-laden residence. Agent Peter Starr of McGrath Edgecliff has set the price guide at $3.8 million and will take the property to auction on August 26. The main bedroom enjoys a north-west aspect. Photo: Supplied See more photos of 2/5 Gladswood Gardens here Mosman 4/28 Rickard Avenue, Mosman . Photo: Supplied Just a stone's throw from Taronga Zoo, harbourside walks and ferries, this oversized, high- ceilinged apartment retains the charm of its boutique block with contemporary comforts to boot. The communal gardens are a pe...

Hinds County Courthouse -- Jackson MS

Long Description: Stylized Art Deco Sphinxes decorate the exterior of the grand Hinds Co. Courthouse in downtown Jackson MS , which was added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1986. They are located on the second tier of the courthouse facade , framing the figure of Moses, the Giver of Laws, on the top tier of the courthouse. For more on the architectural details of the Hinds County Courthouse see the NRHP Nomination Form here: (visit link) "The Hinds County Courthouse is located at 407 East Pascagoula Street between South Congress Street and South President Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The Hinds County Courthouse and jail is a five-story and basement, 90' by 196', nine-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped plan, Art Deco style structure with its principle facade facing north . The Hinds County Courthouse functions are housed in the basement and on the first three floors. The jail is located on the fourth and fifth floors. A modern jail facility has been...

CA Legislature to Force Bay Area to Loosen Land Use Rules for Housing

The California legislature is responding to spiking Bay Area rents by moving bills that would force cities to loosen restrictive land use rules that have impoverished renters and created massive profits for apartment owners. Year-over- year apartment rents at the end of March 2016 were falling hard in the Bay Area, with annual percentage decreases of 15% in Redwood City, 13% in Santa Clara, 8% in Palo Alto, and 5% in Oakland. But prices stabilized after the election of President Donald Trump ignited a new technology stock price boom , and have recently begun to take off and spike to new all-time-highs over the last 12 months. But the most recent Zumber survey found that Bay Area one- bedroom apartment rents rose by 2 percent in July. San Francisco  has the most expensive rent in the state at $3,450, followed by Mountain View at $3,060, and Redwood City at $2,970. The least expensive area rents were Vallejo at $1,270, followed by Napa at $1,540, and Santa Rosa at $1,550. The fear...

Top 10 Airbnb Accommodations In Zakynthos, Greece

1. Kaliva Treehouse Did you ever want to live in a tree house when you were a child? Well, now is your chance! Kaliva Treehouse is a safe place to stay and experience the happiness of smelling fresh air , every night and climbing up a tree, every day. It’s located just 5 minutes from town, in a very quiet place. From here, you can have access to restaurants, beaches, and clubs, within 10 minutes. This is a great choice for couples because the atmosphere in the treehouse is very romantic. Kaliva Treehouse provides a mosquito net, free wifi, speakers, electricity, with lights, a fridge, a chemical toilet with a curtain, a washbasin and mirror, shelves, and hangers. The host is very friendly and helpful and will help you with any information you need. This treehouse is located in a beautiful garden, with trees and two friendly dogs and it also has a hammock, where you can relax and maybe eat some delicious fruit from the garden. Kaliva Treehouse Price : from 35 USD per night Number of Gue...

INXS: Never Tear Us Apart

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Michael Hutchence , Paula Yates and their daughter Tiger Lily " alt="INXS: Never Tear Us Apart" src="http://cdn.mamamia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/289387-michael-hutchence.jpg" width="316" height="421" /> Michael Hutchence , Paula Yates and their daughter Tiger Lily As 1,974,000 Australian’s tuned in to watch the first episode of the telemovie INXS: Never Tear Us Apart , last Sunday night, many were left wondering about Michael Hutchence ’s daughter Tiger Lily , now 17, and what she’d make of the movie based on the father she’s never known. Here’s a glimpse into the private life of Michael Hutchence ’s only child. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily was just 16-months-old when her famous father Michael Hutchence was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Double Bay. The rocker died under tragic circumstances that day in November 1997. Tragically her mother Paula Yates died a short time later in September 2000 when Tiger Lily was just f...

the latest London skyscraper on the cityscape

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One Park Drive is the latest addition to the London skyline – an eye-catching skyscraper from the architects behind the Tate Modern extension . At 58 storeys high, it will be one of the tallest residential towers in London. So views from the building will be out of this world. The stunning skyscraper will enjoy a waterfront location in Canary Wharf. And while residents on the lower floors may not benefit from city views, they’ll still enjoy their spot overlooking the dock. Read more: Five new buildings have been granted listed status , including a London cabbie’s shelter and a ‘hobbit house’ The cylindrical building will be architecturally impressive. Circular towers are rare due to the challenges they pose to architects and interior designers , but  Architects Herzog & de Meuron have risen to the challenge and designed the building using an intelligent internal grid system . The grid system means that rooms aren’t awkwardly curved, as you might expect from a cylindrical tower, b...

Hong Kong luxury suites: Over-the-top hotel opulence - CNN

Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — In a city where the housing price per square foot is more than $1,400, space is the ultimate Hong Kong luxury . The only place you can really stretch out? A hotel suite, of course. Sure, you'll pay for the privilege. But, rest assured, hotels know how to spoil guests who are visiting Hong Kong . The best suites in town not only include an enormous floor plan , but also must-have harbor views and the odd cinema, personal chef and rooftop Jacuzzi or two. If you're looking to splurge, these are a few of the most amazing suites in Hong Kong: InterContinental Hong Kong The Presidential Suite terrace at InterContinental Hong Kong . InterContinental Hong Kong sits on the edge of Victoria Harbour, on the Kowloon peninsula . On the top floor of the hotel, the Presiden...

This week's planning applications submitted to Kirklees

Here are the latest planning applications decided by Kirklees Council this week. Almondbury Applications submitted: S Ervine - c/o Agent, Installation of raised decking to rear at 47, Mountfield Avenue, Waterloo, Huddersfield Alex Paling, Work to TPO(s) HU2/73 at 318, Almondbury Bank , Almondbury, Huddersfield Ashbrow Applications Submitted: D Humphreys, Installation of first floor front and single storey rear extensions at 19, Woodside Lane, Fixby, Huddersfield Frank Marshall Estates, Discharge condition 12 (landscaping) on previous permission 2016/92866 for installation of six industrial units with office accommodation, formation of car parking and service yards and associated works at Mamas And Papas Warehouse, Colne Bridge Road , Colne Bridge, Huddersfield Thomas Jenkins, C/O Agent, Outline application for new detached dwelling at14 , Netheroyd Hill Road , Fixby, Huddersfield Conditional Full Permission Steve Wilford, C/O Agent, New single storey rear extension and a...