Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - October 19, 2022

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

OCTOBER 19-25, 2022

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It’s that time of year again when the equine and sartorial enthusiasts align for a season of punts, cheers and hats. Yes, the spring racing carnival is upon us and this year, racing fans will be back at Flemington in person, and some may well be attending for the first time. Our cover star, VRC ambassador Christian Wilkins, says this year’s updated rules for Fashions on the Field – doing away with the male and female categories – will attract a new crowd to the track. This week’s edition is all about spring – so even if you’re not off to the races, we have you covered. ●

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Back on track T he Valley holds a special place in the heart of racing expert and presenter Lizzie Jelfs.

The boutique Moonee Valley course is where her love affair with Australian racing began, with Fields of Omagh first winning the Cox Plate in 2003. This year, more than two decades later, Jelfs returns to The Valley as race ambassador.

The 46-year-old, who was born in Oxford, England, and followed her life-long love of horses to the other side of the world, says it will be emotional to have racegoers back in the stands on October 22 after the pandemic affected the past two spring carnivals.

“It’s really special to be involved with The Valley and the Cox Plate,” she says. “It’s the race that really got me hooked on Australian racing.

“When I first came over here I worked for Lindsay Park, working with Tony McEvoy. I’d come out from England, I didn’t know a lot about racing, I just loved horses.

“I got the opportunity to ride a horse called Fields of Omagh; he had an injury so I was the lightest one and they wanted to keep the lightest person on him all the time to keep the weight off his legs.

“I’d ride this lovely horse and you grow an affection and connection when you work with a horse one-onone for a long time.

“He was working into this big race called the Cox Plate and that’s when I noticed everyone was talking about racing.

“I couldn’t believe how big it was in Melbourne because it’s not like that in England. It’s not on the front pages of the paper or on the news.”

With its amphitheatre style and intimate design, The Valley has been home to some of racing’s biggest moments. “It’s unique, and everyone

With racegoers back, commentator Lizzie Jelfs believes this year’s Cox Plate is set to thrill.

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who visits The Valley for that particular weekend of racing, it’s one they never forget,” Jelfs explains.

“You look at the champions that have won the Cox Plate – Winx, Makybe Diva and go back years to absolute champions like Kingston Town.

“I think it’s the uniqueness of the track; Field of Omagh was a better horse at that track. It takes different types of athletes to be able to perform there.

“I feel like it’s the enthusiasts’ race, the purists’ race. It’s the race we all watch because of the great horses that have won it in years gone by and the horses that will continue to win it in the future.”

The respected analyst joined Seven’s racing coverage earlier this year and is aware of her impact on the next generation.

“Recently at Randwick, there was a little girl with her parents and she was just looking at Emma Freedman and I doing the races,” Jelfs says.

“And I bet you she was thinking, ‘That’s so cool. How did they get there? How can I do that?’

“You can’t be what you can’t see, so I hope we show what’s possible.

I’m from a non-racing family, I have followed my passion for loving horses, worked hard and that’s how I’ve ended up in this position.”

This Cox Plate could be even more memorable for Jelfs, who is connected with English trainer Annabel Neasham.

“When we talk about female trainers, Gai Waterhouse has never won a Cox Plate. Annabelle’s got potentially three runners in the race and she’s got [champion jockey] Jamie Kah on one of those horses,” she says.

“They would be the first female trainer-jockey combination and Jamie could be the first female jockey to win the Cox Plate.

“It’s a really good year to be involved.” ●

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hristian Wilkins still remembers walking into Flemington’s invitation-only Birdcage for the first time on Derby Day after finishing year 12, swept up by the excitement of the track and, of course, the fashion.

Now the 27-year-old model, social media inf luencer and TV personality joins the Victorian Racing Carnival as its newest ambassador; spruiking the updated Fashions on the Field competition categories of Best Suited and Best Dressed – where almost anything goes.

The all-inclusive categories are open to everyone, but certainly pitched to a younger crowd who may not have entertained the idea of heading to the track or entering the competition. It’s the era for ditching stereotypes and ruff ling the feathers in the Birdcage and beyond – and Wilkins is excited.

“The VRC is an institution that is prepared to move with the times. That is a good thing,” he says.

“They want to create a place where acceptance and inclusion is important.”

Wilkins is all about bringing back the trackside hype to Flemington, with plenty of queer cheer to

be had, and to most of all encourage the LGBTQI+ community to tap into their sartorial f lamboyance at FOTF. According to Wilkins, when it comes to honing your look for Best Suited or Best Dressed, it all comes down to wearing what makes you feel comfortable. Known for mixing and matching his attire, he has always liked fusing feminine and masculine silhouettes in the name of fashion. At the track, that can be pairing trousers with a dress.

“Fluid dressing is about removing the traditional gendered parameters,” Wilkins says. “When dressing for the Best Suited category, I think it’s about finding colours, shapes and textures that are outside of the traditional masculine-shaped threepiece suit. Personally, it makes me think of a gorgeous off-the-shoulder suit I wore a few years ago to Derby Day.” Not all tradition is lost at Flemington, with the dress code in the members’ areas remaining unchanged – for now. Die-hard Fashions on the Field entrants will have outfits and millinery custom-made, with many gowns and ensembles

“Conversations have shifted in Australia about what it means to be gender fluid and accepted.”

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inspired by international runway trends, while others dip into vintage archives.

“Once you’re at Flemington and around likeminded people all there for the fashion and excitement it’s hard to not get excited,” Wilkins says. “There is nowhere else in Australia where people put so much effort into their looks. I love fashion and any form of self-expression and in Australia the Spring Racing Carnival is the pinnacle of those two things at the races.”

Newly signed to LA modelling agency Other People’s Children, Wilkins is also looking beyond his latest partnership with the VRC to expand his work opportunities.

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“Modelling is something I’d like to do more of, and hopefully some great things will happen now that I have an agency on board,” he says.

In 2020, Wilkins appeared as a contestant on Australia’s Dancing with the Stars, and soon after made his acting debut in the Stan series Eden, which was filmed in Byron Bay. Last year, he was named the first male ambassador for Pantene and has built his social media presence working with Binge, Grey Goose, Australian Star Logies and ModelCo. He also appears regularly for E! Entertainment as their fashion and style expert.

Accompanied by his TV entertainment reporter father Richard Wilkins, Christian attended the TV Week Logie Awards held on the Gold Coast in August, stepping out on the red carpet in a sheer dress. He copped some criticism but has learnt to not take notice of the negative comments.

“I was lucky to be very supported from a young age by my parents with my identity,” Wilkins says.

“My parents never made me feel I had to question myself and I never did, and through that support I was able to form a sense of identity.”

The trolls continue to surface from time to time – especially when Wilkins posts a beauty regimen on TikTok or wears a party dress – but, for the most part, he’s happy to be an inspiration for those struggling with gender identity.

“I love what I do and I love what I wear, and if I am able to create visibility for other LGBTQI+ community, then that is all the better,” says Wilkins, who is bringing his stepsister Estella and his older sister Rebecca to Oaks Day. He counts Australian queer designers Alix Higgins and Erik Yvon among his favourites, while Gucci, Schiaparelli and Jean Paul Gaultier hit the spot internationally. How you go about f luid dressing at the track comes down to doing what suits you, he says.

“I love colour, sparkles and structure. We are seeing some really beautiful textiles at the moment with amazing textures. Gloves are making a big comeback, and very exaggerated proportions, a la Jean Paul Gaultier and Mugler, which are just phenomenal,” Wilkins says.

“But most of all, I would say wear whatever feels comfortable and have fun. Conversations have shifted in Australia about what it means to be gender f luid and accepted.

“It’s a privilege that we are heading in the right direction to allow people to feel able to talk about what is important to them. We are accepting that we are all unique people, and just because we’re different doesn’t mean we’re bad people.” ●

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Hard to Reach Places, Melbourne Fringe.

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pring could just be the best time of the year for events in our city and surrounds. If you’re not one for giddying up, there are a bevy of other festivals, shows, exhibitions and more to celebrate the season. ●

So Soiree, Melbourne Fringe not a program for kids,” says Nicole Warren, from the City of Stonnington, which has put this extravaganza on as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

The pop-up garden bar “has got a beautiful European feel”, she says.

A must-see show? Up Late With Kate, a Kate Bush tribute show.

The rest of the Melbourne Fringe Festival includes 450 shows which are there for the picking.

Not off to the races? These events are a safe bet for springtime fun.

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Melbourne Queer Film Festival

At Open House Bendigo, “there is an opportunity to think about the symbiotic relationship between our natural environment and the built one”, says executive director and chief curator Fleur Watson.

She says the program looks at some of the new buildings in the city as an invitation to think “about what it means to design on country”.

The festival, showcasing local and international films, is now in its 32nd year. The opening-night movie is Private Desert, which also kicks off the MQFF’s spotlight on Brazil.

Meanwhile, the big Australian movie, according to chief executive David Harris, is The Longest Weekend. “It’s going to be a cult classic about three siblings who come back to their family home to reconcile with their father,” he says.

Uýra: The Rising Forest closes the festival, coinciding with the Trans Day of Remembrance, to be held on the rooftop of the Victorian Pride Centre.

But it’s not all about celluloid. “The bar on the rooftop will be where audiences can socialise and meet the community, with music,” Harris says. “We’ll also be activating at ACMI, the spiritual home of MQFF, and at its Hero bar.” There will also be a dedicated space for “rainbow families”, he says. ●

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Imagine walking through Prahran when you stumble upon an enchanting little garden bar (in Grattan Gardens).

There, a vintage caravan dishes up cute cocktails while you listen to the DJ sets and – if you like – head to a nearby show, featuring cabaret, burlesque, comedy and other delights.

This is So Soiree.

“The program is broad in style, so there’s a show for everyone – we’ve got some late-night cheeky shows, and we’ve got more family-friendly ones with broader appeal at the 6pm time slot, although this is definitely

More to explore Titanic: The Musical \ Starring Anthony Warlow in the dazzling Melbourne Town Hall. November 4, 5 and 6 ● titanicmusicalinconcert.com.au Front Beach, Back Beach \ A public art event sprawling across the Mornington Peninsula.

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There’s a new walkway in the city – an extension of Timothy Lane – created by the arrival of the Voco hotel, though Google Maps hasn’t caught on yet.

At the sixth-floor landing pad, the reception, clad in moody blue, grey, ivory and gold, hints at stylish things to come. The 252 rooms in the 380 Melbourne skyscraper are part of a casual but smart hotel brand.

A spiral staircase leads up to the Blacksmith Brasserie and bar, which overlooks the rooftop pool, but the city views steal the limelight.

Sleep soundly under luxe bedding made from recycled plastic bottles and sustainably farmed linen.

A getaway in a shiny new hotel is a fun way to reconnect with the city.

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Those who miss the rattle of trams, the buzz of people, the grand streets and the colourful lanes might want to get reacquainted. Several new hotels have opened while other favourites have been spruced up. Here are three of the latest cool places to stay in, or very close to, the city this spring. ●

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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Perfect for: those who like the romance of the past with today’s comforts Equity Chambers wing. The modern rooms have the usual mod cons with carpet patterns inspired by the facade. There are leather wardrobe handles – a nod to vintage luggage.

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It’s heart-warming to see beautiful old buildings revived and reinvented.

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen opened between lockdowns in the restored Equity Chambers building.

The 1930s romanesque and gothic pile has been polished up by architects Bates Smart, who added a discreet six-level extension for the 244-room hotel and a 16-level tower.

Tapping into the laneway zeitgeist, the entrance is on Little Queen Street. The heritage public spaces are the highlights here. Luci restaurant (headed by chef Sam Moore) occupies the former grand banking hall.

A modernist staircase winds around the original lifts. The art deco Douglas Club cocktail bar spreads over two rooms facing Bourke Street.

To enjoy the historic back story, check into the heritage suites in the

It’s easy to imagine how the other half lives after checking into South Yarra’s Lyall Hotel. It reopened in September after a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation – just in time for its 20th anniversary.

Owners Rowina and Peter Thomas were inspired by their travels around the world.

“It’s the rebirth of an icon,” Rowina says. “It really offers a sense of place.”

Tucked into a residential street in South Yarra, the hotel has 49 rooms

with stylish interiors by DKO Architecture. The Japanese-style furniture was designed by Rowina and made locally.

Previously apartments, the suites now have one large living-sleeping area and a dressing room-bathroom.

Gorgeous fabrics from Warwick are used.

“We decided to go for a more luxurious pitch and create beautiful spaces that people want to stay in,” Rowina says.

THE LYALL \ 16 Murphy Street, South Yarra ● thelyall.com

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ustralians have had a long love affair with al fresco living and the outdoor room, but that passion has moved to a whole new level in the past few years, especially after COVID-19 swept the nation.

As the weather heats up, more of us are spending time and money creating an outdoor living and entertaining space that is welcoming and stylish, says Pru Morgan, the manager of Cosh Living’s store in Richmond.

“Australians have always enjoyed an indoor-outdoor lifestyle – gathering with friends and family outdoors in good weather is at the heart of how people come together,” she says. “But outdoor living has been even more appreciated since the pandemic and the lockdowns.

“People have realised how outdoor living spaces can be a cherished escape, and they’ve become true extensions of our home.”

Cosh Living’s range of Australian and European-designed outdoor furniture and accessories include everything you need to create the perfect spring entertaining space.

Staff have design backgrounds and can use this knowledge to help customers envision what they can create within their outdoor space.

“Teak remains popular because it is the best-quality outdoor timber and beautiful to touch,” Morgan says.

“Softer, rounded shapes are popular, and this summer, we are also seeing a lot of earthy themes and neutral base colours warmed up with terracotta and greens.

“They are colours that work with nature and that add a hint of warmth and luxury to any outdoor setting.”

Considering an upgrade? It’s worth making a couple of investments before summer rolls around.

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great for hosting. This style allows you to host large groups of guests with ease and then return the table back to its everyday size.

“The Addis looks fantastic with a mix of both chairs and benches, which come in handy as you can squeeze more people around the table,” she explains.

When it comes to relaxing after lunch, a modular sofa is ideal for creating a full seating area to accommodate your guests.

Choose one that is big enough to lie on or to host a gathering, and add accent chairs.

The extra-soft outdoor cushion filling makes the Nodi sofa a supremely comfortable option, as well as one of the most adaptable.

Each module is sold separately, so you can configure a sofa to suit your space, and there is a wide range of durable outdoor fabric options to choose from.

“You can leave the sofa cushions out in the rain, and it won’t matter,” Morgan says. “If you spill red wine, you can simply hose down the cushions – it’s incredibly low maintenance.”

In Australia, sun protection is paramount in any setting, and if you haven’t got a fixed awning, then a cantilevered umbrella, like the Jardinico Caractere Side Pole Umbrella, is a stylish choice.

“A cantilevered umbrella can tilt in different directions and be wheeled to the poolside or over your outdoor table – wherever you need shade,” says Morgan.

On a relaxing weekend or a warm spring evening, life doesn’t get much better than having a drink with friends, and having the right set-up will ensure all that’s left to do is send out the invitations. ● SARAH MARINOS

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK BRIGHTON \ 36 NORMANBY STREET 4

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Perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that Brighton has to offer, with a resort lifestyle and a high level of amenity, this striking home fills all the family requirements.

A leisurely wander westwards takes you to the beach and Middle Brighton Baths. A few steps in the opposite direction, and you are in the shopping and cafe precinct of Church Street.

The two-storey house is on about 1030 square metres with a north-south, Modgrass, floodlit tennis court, swimming pool and secluded garden.

On the ground floor, several living areas sprawl over multiple levels with soft grey and white marble floors reflecting the light that pours in through floor-to-ceiling glass. Double doors open from the large lounge, with gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry, to the front garden. On the other side of the marble entry a fitted office has doors to a balcony.

It’s a home that welcomes the outdoors. The dining and kitchen area has stacker doors to the rear garden and, to the side, and forming an L-shape, are another living area and a family area that opens to the outdoor entertainment area with barbecue and cabana.

The kitchen is geared for easy entertaining with a 900-millimetre Miele oven, stone benches and ample storage. Also on this floor are a bathroom and a fitted laundry opening to a private drying courtyard.

In the basement, a home theatre or games room shares the space with the four-car garage.

A grand steel and timber staircase leads to the bedroom floor. Here, the main bedroom suite is luxuriously spacious with a balcony overlooking the court and pool and a large walk-in wardrobe.

The en suite is trimmed in marble and has a deep bath and twin hand basins. Each remaining bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en suite and two of the three have access to the balcony.

The blue-chip address is zoned for Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary College and is close to Firbank and other independent schools. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domain.com.au

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It’s not just a house for sale here. With a bar in the rumpus room, a garden-ensconced pool, a golf net and a chicken coop, you get a social, swimming, swinging, eggs-forbreakfast lifestyle thrown in. Next door to the Chevy Chase Estate, the pile provides suitably stately company, with the regal, red-brick,1930s build gloriously extended by McKimm, and presentation contemporary-chic throughout. Most of the living goes down toward the rear of ground level, where the kitchen-dining-living hub opens to the entertainment terrace, and the rumpus room and concluding studio have glass sliders to the garden and pool area. Peaked in homage to the facade, the skylight-endowed ceiling over the hub and extending to crown the terrace creates an architectural wow factor. ● KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Marshall White, Kaine Lanyon 0411 875 478 Price: $4.7 million-$4.9 million Auction: 2.30pm, October 22

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Occupying the sizable second storey of this revamped period residence, the main bedroom suite perfects the art of parent pampering; with the sleeping chamber residing under a domed ceiling set with skylights, a study nook, a walk-through wardrobe, an exemplary en suite and exclusive access to the front balcony. Below, one or two bedrooms (one with en suite and the second currently amalgamated with the lounge, but we’re counting it due to ample living space), aforesaid lounge, laundry and an open-plan kitchen, dining and family area fashion a fine spread. The lounge has a gas fireplace. Step out from the open-plan area for an awning-sheltered, Modgrass deck addressing a private and sunny backyard with a heated pool. Storage abounds, while plentiful extras tweak the living experience. ● KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Jellis Craig, Max Mercuri 0431 043 723 Price: $3.1 million-$3.3 million

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Beautifully detailed and immaculately presented, this beachside home offers relaxed and sophisticated Hamptons-style living. The wisteria-draped entry leads to living areas on one side and bedrooms on the other.

Panelled walls and an art deco ceiling recall an earlier era while glossy dark-timber floors contrast with crisp white walls, plantation shutters and finely crafted marble-topped cabinetry. Double doors across the entire rear wall open to the pool and garden. Upstairs, the angles of the roof have been lined with tongue and groove timber to make a sophisticated multipurpose room. Also included are a cottage-style studio with heating and cooling, and a workshop with three-phase power. The house is a short walk from the beach and zoned for Beaumaris primary and secondary schools. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON

Agent: Buxton, Wesley Belt 0418 310 753 Price: $2.5 million-$2.7 million Forthcoming auction

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Dreaming of a contemporised California bungalow to call home? This could be your wake-up call. Sitting pretty on a large allotment, the extended and renovated abode courts period aficionados with leadlight bay windows, panelled ceilings and open fireplaces whilst simultaneously massaging modern sensibilities with a chef’s kitchen, tiled bathrooms and space for chilling out-of-doors. Columned pillars announce the facade. The ground level comprises lounge and dining rooms, three bedrooms (or two plus study), two bathrooms, a storeroom, laundry and blended kitchen, meals and living areas benefiting from northwest orientation. Exit through the meals area for the main deck and through the living area for a mini-deck heralding the brick-paved, greenery-bound backyard. Two further bedrooms upstairs auger well for teen seclusion. ● KAY KEIGHERY Agent: Nick Johnstone, Nick Johnstone 0414 276 871 Price: $2.5 million-$2.7 million Auction: 1pm, October 29 DOM A IN REV IEW

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BRIGHTON 6 Wilson Street A MODERN MANSION MASTERPIECE -

3 lift-accessed levels of superlative style and family luxury Lounge, home office, expansive living/dining, epicurean kitchen Poolside entertaining with outdoor BBQ kitchen and timber pergola 5 stunning ensuite bedrooms, dream kids’ rumpus room A stroll to Church Street and close to elite schools

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Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Jesse Lorenz 0403 142 119 Maria Hunt 0413 187 188

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GISBORNE 191 McGeorge Road ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MEETS LUXURIOUS COUNTRY LIVING Evoking the tranquility of the nearby mountain range and offering innate luxury on an indulgent level, this architectural residence perfectly unites its period Queenslander origins with bespoke country relaxation over 10 sprawling acres (approx).

AUCTION 5th November 2022 VIEW By Appointment

03 5348 1700 Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135 Ashlee McKee 0448 169 383

GUIDE $4,000,000 - $4,400,000

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BRIGHTON 2/52 Black Street THE PINNACLE OF LUXURY IN BRIGHTON – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE Offering peace and beauty in the heart of Brighton, FiftyTwo Black is a collaboration of worldrenowned designers including Nicholas Day and Jack Merlo, with New York's Gregory Tuck and Meg Sharpe. With graciously house-like proportions, this unique collaboration has been designed with a private and elevated lifestyle in mind. RH branded furnished residences, the first in Australia. Only one available, enquire now to move in within 4 weeks.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEW Contact Kyle Spinks for details

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Kyle Spinks 0418 555 333 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Maria Hunt 0413 187 188

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MIDDLE PARK 141 Richardson Street SUPERBLY LOCATED VICTORIAN WITH NORTHERN ORIENTATION With a delightful façade of red brick adorned with tessellated tiles and iron lace as well as a rear northern aspect that's perfect for the modern floorplan, this ideally located and comfortable Victorian has enormous potential to further improve or renovate into a modern masterpiece (STCA).

Comprising a wide 7.4m approx. frontage and a ROW at the rear, lounge with iron fireplace, kitchen and dining zone and delightful paved yard. Three generous bedrooms with robes (two with fireplaces) are served by a central bathroom, separate toilet and laundry.

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David Wood 0418 315 114 Will Wood 0439 546 789

BRIGHTON 70 Dendy Street

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LIVE IN LUXURY, RENOVATE OR REDEVELOP Occupying a large blue-chip corner with the benefit of 2 street frontages,this 4-bedroom grand example of period architecture presents large family living opportunities right away or redevelop into 1, 2 or 3 luxury residences (STCA).

ELSTERNWICK 111/483 Glen Huntly Road

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MODERN, NORTH-FACING AND QUIETLY POSITIONED AUCTION Saturday November 5 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

Maria Hunt 0413 187 188 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Jesse Lorenz 0403 142 119

- Bright living/dining with room to relax - Deluxe Miele kitchen, stone benchtops, dishwasher - 2 bedrooms with robes, 1 with ensuite - Large partially covered terrace - Concealed European laundry, s/s air con, Engineered floorboards

FOR SALE VIEW See website for details

Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Moses Habib 0450 011 922 Ava Markland 0424 918 221

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ST KILDA 14/3 Alfred Square

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SMARTLY RENOVATED, SUPERBLY LOCATED A beach-bar balcony relishing unobstructed park and sea views lends a holiday feel to everyday life in this beautifully presented, first-floor apartment. This newly renovated apartment is within close proximity to the main St Kilda attraction, sandy beach and vibrant Acland Street.

Kyle Spinks 0418 555 333 Nicholas Peters 0422 393 709 Paul Hack 0418 328 055

AUCTION Saturday November 5 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

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GISBORNE 223 McGeorge Road

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“Gunyah” – Top of The Block where position is everything.

Set on 10 acres, this seven star fully furnished luxury farmhouse enjoys extraordinary panoramic views of Mount Macedon and the surrounding ranges.

Epitomising the very best of country living, this exceptional lifestyle property sets a high bar with palatial proportions, huge living, entertainer’s kitchen with top of the range Smeg appliances, butler’s pantry and mudroom, two master bedroom suites, 3 additional bedrooms, a ‘must have’ second living room, media room and home office curated to perfection with bold and glamorous design choices.

This timeless residence effortlessly blends heritage features with beautiful luxury inclusions in a position that is perfect, all within 45 minutes’ drive from Melbourne CBD and only 20 minutes to Melbourne Airport.

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By Appointment Only Sean Parker 0412 387 477 sean.parker@mrsir.com.au

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.

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THE DEAL The best house on The Block by a country mile.

House Two 197 McGeorge Road, Gisborne Marty Fox 0438 808 859

Kim McQueen 0417 116 657

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Proudly Macedon Ranges

Proudly TCC Real Estate

225 McGeorge Road

Masterfully crafted with a focus on sustainability and pure luxury, this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural country estate reveals an all-encompassing connection between building and landscape with enviable northern views over Mount Macedon.

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Encompassing 13.10 acres/5.304Ha (approx.) of garden and pool surrounds, it offers a beautiful unity between classic Queenslander architecture and extraordinary contemporary design, inviting a peerless refined sense of indulgence and family function.

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Acreage, Views & Luxury Country Living Auction Saturday 5th November 2022 Kirrily Evans 0498 317 638

Inspired by the natural setting, the home's free-flowing layout reveals five bedrooms and three bathrooms (underfloor heating), with engineered Oak floors, high ceilings and banks of northern glass continuing throughout the palatial entertainer's domain.

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Peter Mussared 0409 937 862

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Here, the gourmet kitchen and accompanying butler's pantry echo the eucalypt hue from the neighbouring ranges, hosting a full complement of high-end appliances, including a Smeg 900mm range stove, Vintec wine fridges and integrated coffee machine.

Breathtaking vaulted ceilings soar above the living and dining zones, enveloping the space in brilliant northern light, complemented by beautiful mountain scenes through floor-to-ceiling glass and the glow of a gas fireplace. The bay-windowed main suite is a luxurious and relaxed domain with a deluxe walk-in robe and lavish ensuite, complete with a vast twin shower, freestanding bath and underfloor heating.

An expansive wrap-around veranda envelops the home in alfresco options with several access points, overseeing the solar-heated swimming pool, kitchen gardens and dam with a tiny sustainable house offering possible additional revenue.

Entirely off the grid with a 7-star energy rating, an independent Red Earth Energy 50kW solar farm with battery storage, geothermal heating and cooling, and a Kingspan filtered 250,000 litre water tank.

This exceptional estate also provides ample parking and work-from-home solutions, all just 45mins from Melbourne and 5-mins from town.

TCC Real Estate, Shop 7/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne VIC 3437 | 03 5428 8895 | www.tccrealestate.com.au

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0422 234 644 0431 043 723 0414 616 575

9-11 Clarendon Place, South Melbourne

4A Simon Gowling Max Mercuri Marcus Varrasso

Auction: Saturday 29 October at 10.30am Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

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0422 234 644 0431 043 723 0414 616 575

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