FEATURE
Always Home
Designer Corey Ashford and artist Jason Penfold felt right at home in their rental – so they bought it
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It’s no secret we’re fans of Corey Ashford’s elegant foodinspired homewares – and his partner Jason Penfold’s natural history art. Which is why we were extra keen to visit the home they’ve made together in their Richmond former rental. Inside, every item is chosen with care –and Ashford’s luxe designs are road-tested in real-world conditions. Including attentions from a curious dog.
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Home Visit with Corey Ashford & Jason Penfold
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Koi Dessert Bar
100 Queen Street, Melbourne
At the first Melbourne outpost of Sydney’s Koi Dessert Bar, you’ll find more than 150 meticulous and intricate cake creations for sale daily.
Highlights include the Strawberry Pillow, with fresh lychees, almond sablé, raspberry jelly and a strawberry and lychee mousse, and the Nomtella with hazelnuts, espresso mousse, caramel ganache and a dark chocolate brownie.
Co-owner Reynold Poernomo was a contestant on Masterchef Australia’s seventh season back in 2015, where he quickly earnt the nickname “dessert king”. In 2016, he opened Koi Dessert Bar with his family, followed by Koi Dessert Kitchen, and a flagship Koi restaurant and bar – all in Sydney.
Now, nearly 10 years later, the Melbourne shop takes up four shopfronts at Queen & Collins. Inside, there’s a production kitchen, a large room for guests to enjoy their cakes with tea or espresso, and a chef’s counter that will soon hold multi-course dessert degustations. – AP
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Waverley Mills 150th Anniversary Plaid
Weaving together sustainability and style since 1874, Waverley Mills in Launceston is the last mill of its kind: Australian-owned and still spinning wool and cotton into luxury products on-site after 150 years. This limited-edition scarf and throw capsule range celebrates the milestone with a special plaid inspired by archival patterns. Designed by creative duo Bernabeifreeman and crafted from single-source 18-micron Tasmanian merino wool, it’s a cosy reminder of the label’s history. – GC
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IN THE DIARY
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks at Estonian House
When you buy a ticket to watch your favourite band, it’s likely your concert money is going straight to big corporations. At this two-day event, Arianominated band Cash Savage and the Last Drinks take control of every aspect to ensure all profits benefit the local music industry. With a line-up featuring a number of Aussie acts, booking fees will go to selected charities, while band members will serve drinks and even mop the floors. – CDQ
August 23–24 / 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West / lowandtight.com
Photo: Arianna Leggiero
THREE OF A KIND
Aussie-made sriracha READ ME
Fitzroy 1974
When a young Robert Ashton hit the streets of Fitzroy with a camera in the early ’70s, he didn’t have a plan. But the resulting images –of Greek cafes, pubs, artist studios, commission flats and the characters who inhabited them – would become Into the Hollow Mountains, Ashton’s document of inner-city life at that time. In Fitzroy 1974, those photographs have been beautifully remastered with accompanying words by notable Australians including Helen Garner. — DC
$59 99 / hardiegrantgift.com.au
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Four Pillars Bloody Pinot Noir Gin
Last year, Four Pillars released a Bloody Pinot Noir that sold out in under a week. This year, it’s back for a blink-and-you’ll-miss it second release. Like the distillery’s cult-favourite Bloody Shiraz gin, it’s made using grapes from Yarra Valley wineries. A rich ruby in colour, but brighter than its shiraz counterpart, it has a fruity profile with rhubarb, rose petals and strawberry notes. — LBB
$84 / fourpillarsgin.com
What’s likely the world’s most popular sriracha brand, Huy Fong, is out of stock (again). Not to worry – there are plenty of local brands making their own excellent versions of the hot sauce. Ultra Culture’s rendition is zested up with ginger and lime juice. Indigenous-owned company Mabu Mabu’s sauce stars native ingredients like pepperberries. And the medium-heat take from Three Blue Ducks is made in Byron Bay. — CT
HOME MAKER
Nonna’s Grocer
Almost everyone who’s seen one of Nonna’s Grocer’s produce-inspired candles has lifted it to their nose for a sniff. And while the hyper-realistic natural soy wax candles look like they’re fresh from the market, they haven’t smelt like it – until now.
The brand’s lemon, orange and tomato candles have been relaunched with their own signature fragrances. But co-founders and sisters Isabel and Madeleine Hoy haven’t taken the fruits at face value. “Think of produce getting picked from a tree or pulled from the earth and then used in the kitchen,” Madeleine says. “There’s definitely a marriage between the garden and the kitchen in the concept.” — AJ
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INSTITUTION Andrew’s Hamburgers
144 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Andrew’s has had locals covered since 1939, long before wasabi mayo, guacamole and other fancy fillings had ever reached our shores. These days the store is owned by Greg Pappas – the nephew of founder Andrew Georghiou. He can be seen working the grill most days, or else smiling from the photo-clad walls, with his arm around the many celebrities who’ve dropped in for a burger.
The menu’s mainstays are chicken, steak and the classic minced beef, seasoned only with salt and pepper. You might also be tempted by a souvlaki or a classic side, like potato cakes, dim sims and spring rolls.
Known for: Sandwiches made the old-school way, like your local fish’n’chip shop used to do. Make sure to: Add your choice of egg, bacon, onion, tomato, cheese, pineapple or beetroot. Locals say: There’s a reason Andrew’s has been around for so long. Don’t forget: To call ahead on Friday lunchtimes. — NC
Photo: Arianna Leggiero
SNACK BAR STREET STYLE
By Audrey Payne
Helly Raichura’s Enter Via Laundry changes its menu twice a year and curates each one around a different cuisine. The Indian fine diner recently launched a Parsi menu – dishes include Irani kheema bun (lamb mince in green spices with brioche) and oombariyu (smoky quail and root vegetables cooked in an earthen pot). 507 Nicholson Street, Carlton North / entervialaundry.com.au
Cameo, the Ritz-Carlton’s 80th-floor bar, has launched a happy hour on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm, with cocktails priced between $20 and $25. They’re accompanied by abalone katsu sandos, a sea urchin and crème fraîche tartlet, and other bar snacks priced $14 to $18 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne / cameobar.com.au
Pidapipo and chef Tom Sarafian have brought back the ashta gelato they first collaborated on last October. It’s served in a waffle cone and covered in sliced pistachios and is available at all Pidapipo stores –including Windsor – until the end of August. 85 Chapel Street, Windsor / pidapipo.com
The Sustainable Coffee Company has released Coffee for a Cause to support Oz Harvest, promising a classic Brazilian flavour profile of caramel, hazelnut and peach. For every kilogram sold, $4 will be donated to the food rescue organisation, funding meals for those in need. sustainablecoffeecompany.com.au
Andrew McConnell has plans to open a new venue where 28-year-old restaurant Becco currently operates. The yet-to-benamed restaurant will open in 2025. In the meantime, McConnell’s Trader House will open a temporary outpost of Morning Market – the European-style grocery-cafebakery launched during the pandemic –in the space. 25 Crossley Street, Melbourne / traderhouse.com.au Read the full story for each dot point: broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/series/snack-bar
Toorak Road, South Yarra
Name: Kirsty Boskemper-Irwin Age: 33 Occupation: Fashion designer Tell us about your outfit today. I’m really casual today because I’m moving house. The blazer is from my label, Boskemper Studio, then I just have a hoodie on and my favourite black jeans, which are from Nobody. The cute little French Mary Janes are from Sezane and I bought my bag in Tokyo – I wish I could remember where! My sunnies are from Vehla and jewellery from Mejuri. How do you describe your style? I like to have a mixture of femme and masc. I hate when it’s ever too far one way.
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Often dubbed one of Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs, South Yarra is set for a major refresh with the development of the current ghost town that is the Jam Factory building. It will be going up to 26 storeys with a swanky five-star hotel in the works.
MEDIAN PRICES & RENTS SOUTH YARRA Houses, $1.860m Units, $548,000 Houses, $828 pw Units, $575 pw
Source: Data based on sales
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WHERE CHEFS EAT
Pamella Tomio From Lona Misa in South Yarra
Words by Audrey Payne
Photo by Ashley Ludkin
Lona Misa head chef Pamella Tomio comes from a hospo family. Growing up in the south of Brazil, she spent a lot of time at her mother’s industrial kitchen and started a restaurant with her brother when she was just 21.
Tomio moved to Australia in 2019 and worked as head chef at Rustica bakery before joining Lona Misa, the Latin-inspired vegan restaurant led by creative culinary partners Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters) and Ian Curley (French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar).
We caught up with Tomio for the lowdown on her favourite spots in town right now.
What’s your go-to for a quick takeaway? I love to eat locally. I am always trying new spots around work in South Yarra or at home in the south-east. My favourites are Huff Bagelry or poke bowls from Poke On –I try different combinations each time.
And for a drink and snacks? I can’t go past Lui Bar, on the 55th floor of the Rialto Tower in the CBD. It has beautiful panoramic views of the city skyline and a great ambience. The bar serves innovative cocktails with precision and flair.
If it’s a special occasion, where do you go? Atria in the Ritz-Carlton. The service is always spot on, along with the menu.
What if you’re looking for inspiration?
I typically find inspiration by reading books as I can refer to them at any time. I have two on the go currently: The Flavour Thesaurus, as it inspires me with unusual pairings and chemical compositions on food, and Fermentação à Brasileira, which helps me to learn about fermentation. Both go hand in hand to create dishes and bring to life my vegan creations.
Where do you go for a big meal? I always love a big bowl of pho from Saigon Mamma in Carnegie – you can’t go wrong.
If you’re recommending a spot for a first date? Oshan. It’s a hidden gem in South Yarra with amazing Japanese-Brazilian fusion food. Despite the unique pairing, the service is exceptional, and it boasts a beautiful range of sake.
If you have visitors from out of town? A visit to Prahran Market and South Melbourne Market is a must. We can wander around, there is so much variety there and it’s easy to pick a few good snacks to share. Food markets are a big part of Melbourne’s culture. What’s the best spot – other than Lona Misa – for vegan food? I don’t necessarily eat at other vegan restaurants, but I always like to try vegan options when I dine out. La Lapa at South Melbourne Market is a great spot as they have many vegan options, including an Italian-style doughnut.
On the rare occasion that I travel north side, I head to Tammy’s Borek at Preston Market. The mother-daughter duo who own the takeaway shop have a great selection of plant-based Turkish pastries like gozleme, borek and zucchini fritters that I always enjoy on the go.
What’s your go-to hangover food? Pizza from 458 in Murrumbeena. It’s my local and the fungo pizza is my favourite. Where can you find your favourite dessert or sweet treat? The brownies at Noisette in Port Melbourne are a must-try. Ruben’s Deli in Armadale is also a great option – the cheesecake is phenomenal. Bucket list restaurant? I don’t have a specific restaurant, but if I could travel back to my home country of Brazil, my bucket list food destination would be Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais. Despite being Brazilian, I am yet to visit. It’s known for its rich culinary heritage and variety of local ingredients.
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MORE THAN A FEELING
Words by Leta Keens · Photos by Natalie Jeffcott
Buying a home generally involves a few unknowns –there’s the house itself, let alone the neighbours and the suburb. Jason Penfold and Corey Ashford managed to bypass all that – they’d already been renting their place for two years before striking a deal with the landlords to purchase it.
“They’d lived here for 30 years before us, and we had a lovely relationship with them,” Ashford tells Broadsheet “It felt like they were choosing to pass their home to us, and it’s an honour to have it.”
The couple, who’ve been together eight years, knew as soon as they saw the Richmond cottage that it was right for them. “We were living in an apartment at the time, and both instinctively felt this was the next chapter for us,” says Ashford, a lifestyle designer and Dinosaur Designs alum whose luxe food-inspired creations range from incense holders to cutlery.
Now that the house is officially theirs, they’ve started making the odd change, including doing some painting. Penfold is an artist who works with natural history under the moniker Violet Eyes Entomology and collaborates with museums in Australia and overseas. He describes himself as “pretty handy – my sleeves are always metaphorically rolled up”, so he’s the one doing much of the practical work.
“The fact that I get to put my hands to work in our house is really grounding – I feel very lucky and grateful.”
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Names: Jason Penfold and Corey Ashford
Live: In a two-bedroom terrace in Richmond
Since: 2020
With: Atlas the whippet *
Can you describe the vibe of the place and your approach to decorating it? CA: Relaxed, and we try to make it as welcoming as possible. We live pretty busy lives, so coming home we want it to be as chill as possible. We’re both bowerbirds, so could very easily fill it to the brim. But we try to curate and edit, and have objects made by [people] we love, or from a holiday that we went on together. Every piece we have evokes a memory or feeling.
JP: We’ve made a space that works for us. It’s a hideaway, but it’s also an invite for people – it can be exactly what we want when we want it.
With both of you working in art and design, what’s it like to set up a place together – do you have the same aesthetics? JP: Sometimes we go, “This colour doesn’t work
for me.” It’s in the small choices that our differences really show. With the bigger ones, for some reason, we’re always on the same page without even talking about it – our ideas are really connected and cohesive.
CA: We’re like a Venn diagram – we have differences, but then there’s a section where we meet in the middle, and that’s where the harmony is. We see things differently, but not in a bad way – it’s just that Jason might see beauty in a feature I’m overlooking because I’m focusing on something else. That’s what keeps it exciting. We keep pushing each other and growing and challenging each other.
Do you like having your own pieces around? CA: Most things I make it’s because I want something and it’s not available. I don’t make anything that I wouldn’t have in my own home or wouldn’t use myself. I sit with designs for quite a while and live with them before releasing them to the world.
JP: No, because I’d rather have a healthy boundary between my home and studio, and not have the two worlds cross over.
What’s your favourite room in the house? JP: It’s not a room, but I want it to be a destination – it’s the backyard. We’re in talks with a landscape designer, and plan to make a space that’s really active.
CA: The front room of the house – it’s where I do most of my work when I’m working at home, and it’s so beautiful to be able to sit at the desk looking out the window, watching everyone on the street, and the sun move throughout the day. It gives you enough of a sanctuary that you can rest and recoup, but also allows you to watch the world go by.
And your favourite object? JP: I’m going to say Corey!
CA: My first answer is also Jason, but then it’s a beautiful big quartz crystal that he found. We keep it in the lounge room, and it has a lot of spiritual energy behind it.
Where are your favourite places to buy art and homewares? CA: In terms of art, we like to buy directly from artists as much as possible. We do get a lot from auction houses – Leonard Joel is our go-to. We have pieces that we found in Paris flea markets and vintage shops, and then ones by Mud ceramics and Dinosaur Designs – it’s that mix of old and new for us.
JP: We have some really sleek, timeless pieces from MCM House. We like anything that doesn’t have a time stamp on it.
What do you love about your neighbourhood? JP: Everything we require for our day-to-day life is, at most, a 10 -minute drive away. I think accessibility makes for a happy human.
HOME OF THE WEEK
Taking luxe to the next level
Words by Maria Harris
This brand-new three-level townhouse, on one of Black Rock’s top streets, pushes the envelope for luxury.
The luxe feel here goes beyond its highend fittings and fixtures, which are top-ofthe-range. Externally they range from the commercial-grade cladding to the hand-laid cobblestone driveway and double-glazed windows. Internally, oak floorboards, fullheight doors, strategically placed skylights and metres of imported marble maintain the high standards.
The luxury of space is another thing altogether. Families who want room to move, entertain and have friends to stay should feel right at home here.
Beyond the bedrooms and bathrooms –including two en suites – this home has a study, a cinema with private bar and powder room, a rumpus room, a lift, a solar-heated pool, a north-facing outdoor entertainment area and a six-car basement garage.
If your idea of sport goes beyond lazing by the pool, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club is over the back fence. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the borrowed landscape
without any of the maintenance. Living on the boundary also gives owners the chance of joining a neighbourhood players’ group.
Back inside, the entrance hall goes past the guest bedroom (with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite), the study and the powder room, before opening to the full-width living-dining-kitchen area with views of the pool.
Glass sliders open to the covered deck and outdoor living zone.
As kitchens go this is a beauty. All-white, thick stone benches with burnished brass tapware heave with a full suite of premium Gaggenau appliances. Then you move to the butler’s pantry, with more marble and on to the laundry, also marble.
Take the stairs or the Italian-made lift to the first floor, where the main bedroom at the front has a walk-in wardrobe and opulent en suite.
Two more bedrooms share an equally impressive central bathroom. On the same floor, the rumpus room opens to a balcony overlooking the golf course.
The basement is an entertainment hub with a deluxe theatre, marble bar, wine cellar
and powder room. Also in the basement, the garage should suit the most fastidious car owners. The ramp was designed by a traffic engineer to ensure it can be used by a sports car. The lowest point here is 2.25 metres, which leaves plenty of room for high vehicles with roof racks.
This home has intercom-controlled gates, digital entry, security, alarm, and energy-efficient heating and cooling. It’s also close to schools, Black Rock village, the beach and walking and cycling tracks.
Black Rock
63b Ardoyne Street
$3.95 million-$4.345 million
4 3 6
Expressions of interest: Close August 27
Agent: Kay & Burton, Matthew Pillios 0408 145 982
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WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
“This is unparalleled luxury living on the green! Swing into this brand-new Point Architects masterpiece, offering every amenity you could desire.”
NEED TO KNOW
The highest recorded house price for Black Rock (past 12 months) was $6.325 million for 277 Beach Road in October 2023.
$3.433 million
56 Ardoyne Street, February $3.4 million 1 Prospect Grove, February $4.1 million
247 Beach Road, November 2023
Matthew Pillios Kay & Burton
LIKE A LOCAL
Chadstone
By Sasha Murray
Chadstone Shopping Centre – known affectionately as “Chaddy” – is undoubtedly the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Chadstone. Technically, the complex is no longer in Chadstone (it’s now a part of Malvern East), but the two will be forever linked in the minds of Melburnians.
You can easily lose a day to shopping. There are more than 500 stores, including Acne Studios, July and Australia’s first Canada Goose outpost. But there are also plenty of food and drink stops where you can refuel. Start the day with coffee at Industry Beans’ light-filled flagship cafe and roastery. While the core blends here are roasted in Fitzroy, each month the Chadstone team creates one unique single-origin for espresso and two for batch brews.
Grab brunch here (the potato nest with a porcini-dusted egg, mushrooms and truffle oil is an essential) or head to kiosk-style spot AU79 for Asian-inspired dishes, buttery pastries and even a mimosa or two. For something heartier, check out Cinque Terre – a casual Italian restaurant from Lee Ho Fook’s David Mackintosh – or Vietnamese banh mi bakery Phuoc Thanh.
For an afternoon pick-me-up, grab a scoop from Piccolina Gelateria. The gelato store’s Chadstone outlet is inspired by the unseen inside of a pozzetti (the stainless steel pots used to store gelato) and the coils used to keep them cool. Made of mirrored stainless-steel tubes, the shiny kiosk is impossible not to engage with.
Chadstone is also home to newcomer Pastore, a 50-seat Italian diner with modern Australian flair. It’s located within Hotel Chadstone, but the menu reads nothing like a typical hotel restaurant. Instead, the focus is on woodfired cooking and house-made pastas including a fire-licked osso bucco ragu piped into cannelloni and a saffron spaghetti scoglio with mussels and prawns. The wine list comprises Australian takes on Italian varietals, while the cocktails marry Italian spirits with local botanicals. Afterwards, head upstairs to Altus Rooftop Bar.
Outside of the centre, there are several casual Asian eateries worth checking out too. Korean restaurants Danji and Busan Chicken both have exceptional fried chicken; Fragrant Malatang is the place for hotpot; and Ippo specialises in sushi.
A relatively small suburb in comparison to neighbouring locales Malvern East and Mount Waverley, Chadstone is an unsung hero in the real estate space. Median house prices here have risen 4.4 per cent in the June 2024 quarter.
Average Age 35
Median Weekly income $1,991
Clockwise from top: The Social Quarter at Chadstone Shopping Centre, photo Casey Horsfield. AU79, photo Amy Hemmings. Pastore, photo Jake Roden. Industry Beans, photo courtesy venue
“Chadstone home-owners have some heavy hitting amenity within arm’s reach, with the namesake shopping centre plus an abundance of parks, reserves and Gardiners Creek. It’s a suburb that’s undergone significant growth, but in my opinion still has a long way to go.”
Top: Scotchmans Creek trail, photo Casey Horsfield. Right: Industry Beans, photo courtesy venue. Below: Piccolina, photo Casey Horsfield
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OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Words by Joanne Brookfield, Richard Cornish & Shae Wiedermann
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WHAT OUR PROPERTY EDITOR SAYS
Hampton 2 Porter Street
$2.6 million-$2.8 million
4 2 2
Auction: 12.30pm, August 24
Agent: Marshall White, Campbell Butterss 0432 735 385
“There’s increasing talk that Melbourne’s underperformance is priming the city for a strong rebound. History tells us that rapidly rising prices in other capitals will, in time, mean a sharp uplift here.”
$5.811 million
Hawthorn East
50 Anderson Road
Sold by Kay & Burton*
*As reported on August 10, 2024
This large, modern two-storey house is set on a street corner and backs onto Boss James Reserve, with its copse of mature trees, giving a sense of sanctuary, light and space. Downstairs, the home has a resort-style feel, with the open-plan living and kitchen area seamlessly opening onto lush gardens, a covered outdoor entertaining area and a pool. Upstairs is the lofty sleeping zone, with a main bedroom boasting a walk-in wardrobe, an en suite and a private courtyard. Port Melbourne 51 Farrell Street
$1.95 million-$2.1 million
3 3 1
Contact agent Agent: James Nicolaou, James Nicolaou 0413 007 314
This ultra-contemporary house is only moments from Bay Street. Suited for lowmaintenance living, it has three compact floors. At the top is the main bedroom, which has an en suite, walk-in wardrobe and city views. The middle floor has a laundry, central bathroom and two additional bedrooms. The open-plan kitchen-living-dining area on the ground floor connects to a courtyard.
Auction: 12.30pm, August 24
Agent: Marshall White, Fiona Ansell-Jones 0410 325 240
Behind the classic white picket fence lies a lovely, large, renovated Edwardian house. On 780 square metres, the hedged rear yard offers privacy, a large deck and a sports court for maximising enjoyment of all the northern light, which also floods the open-plan living zone. The interiors boast high-end appointments, such as a Zip tap and gas log fire, plus a flexible-use retreat space.
Auction: 11am, August 24
Agent: Kay & Burton, Glenn Bricker 0419 359 047
Close to schools, shops and transport, this low-maintenance set-up on almost 360 square metres provides sleek modern interiors, ideal orientation for the paved barbecue courtyard and a flexible, spacious floor plan. Over two light-filled levels, this builder’s own residence has the option of a main bedroom on each floor, a gourmet kitchen and corner sliding stackers that open up the living zone.
Alice Stolz Domain property editor
Brighton East
215 Were Street
$3.2 million-$3.5 million
5 3 2
Contact agent
Agent: Marshall White, Ben Vieth 0404 084 793
This family home is designed for enjoying an al fresco lifestyle by the azure heated pool and spa in the north-facing backyard. A covered terrace includes built-in fans, a barbecue and a fridge. The bells and whistles include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, cinema screen and underfloor heating.
Glen Iris 57 Vincent Street
$2.5 million-$2.75 million
4 2 3
Auction: 11am, August 24
Agent: RT Edgar, Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777
This comfortable single-storey house is a minute’s walk from Harold Holt Swim Centre. It features vaulted ceilings, large windows and a spacious covered entertaining area. With hardwood flooring and modern kitchen and bathrooms, this well-positioned property is ready to move into.
BLACK ROCK 260A BEACH ROAD
Providing an exceptional setting for an outstanding beachside lifestyle, this sophisticated home boasts luxury finishes, the ease of a private lift and an incredible rooftop terrace with inspiring water views. Featuring a choice of living areas and a Carrara/Miele kitchen, it includes a heated pool, reverse-cycle heating/cooling and comprehensive security.
Brighton
145 Male Street
$4.7 million-$4.9 million
4 3 2
Auction: 12.30pm, August 24
Agent: Buxton, Stefan Whiting 0411 473 153
This Victorian house has had a recent renovation. At the front are the original rooms –a main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, a formal sitting room with fireplace, and two more bedrooms. The rear extension includes a downstairs dining area and sunken lounge with a cast-iron wood heater.
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EOI
Closing 5:00pm 27th August 2024
Agent Michael Cooney 0418 325 052
Agent Archer Cooney 0408 886 271
View Wednesday & Saturday 2-2:30pm
Office Beaumaris 9589 6077
Web 260abeachroadblackrock.com
LUXURY
Words by Richard Cornish & Kay Keighery
Elwood
9 Broadway
$4.9 million-$5.1 million
5 4 4
Auction: Noon, August 24
Agent: Chisholm & Gamon, Sam Gamon 0425 702 574
Zen Architects went to town to ensure this property was perfect for positive family living. The two-storey house is spacious, flexible, boldly individual and bright, the self-contained bungalow is a boon, and bountiful kitchen gardens sit ’twixt the two, so you get nurtured by nature and spoilt by design. The entertainment deck has a fab ambience. Polished concrete floors add pizazz, and extras such as solar panels and hydronic and in-floor heating augment the progressive vibe.
18 Kintore Street
$5.3 million-$5.8 million
5 3 2
Auction: 1pm, August 24
Agent: Jellis Craig, Mark Josem 0488 856 736
The fairy-tale facade here should have fans of the Queen Anne style swooning. Step beyond it for a delightful exhibition of period and contemporary features. The main bedroom has all the trappings, the formal lounge features an ornate fireplace and the informal hub opens to a protected terrace with a barbecue and heating. Linger on the latter for observing backyard play while engaging in sizzling socialising. Walk to Camberwell Junction shops and eateries.
Parkdale
180 Beach Road
$5 million-$5.5 million
4 2 2
Auction: 11am, August 31
Agent: Nick Johnstone, Bert Geraerts 0418 514 090
You can enjoy breathtaking views stretching from Mount Martha to the You Yangs from almost every room in this stunning, modern two-storey beachside house. The home seamlessly integrates with the outdoors through skylights and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to the poolside deck and a balcony on the first floor. Exceptional features include double-glazing, an ethanol fireplace, marble-lined bathrooms, and stainless steel benchtops in the kitchen.
3 Iona Avenue
$8.8 million-$9.3 million
5 4 6
Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, August 22
Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358
It’s a modern take on your classic mansion and it’s a car collector’s dream. Suitably situated on blue-chip ground, this capacious house offers basement garaging for six cars under one flowing level flaunting five living areas and five bedrooms in a desirably zoned arrangement. The detailed finishes and cut-above appointments establish a refined air. While the introductory garden fashions a formal first-impression, the paved courtyard serves admirably for casual entertaining.
Camberwell
Toorak
Expressions of interest Close 3 September at 5pm
Viewing As advertised
Alex Schiavo 0419 239 549
Campbell Kilsby 0402 212 093
Shantelle Francis 0422 862 821
