Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - March 15, 2023

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

MARCH 15-21, 2023

NGAIIRE

SINGING WITH THE ORCHESTRA

LIBBI GORR

ON TOUGH TALK & TOUGHER TIMES

SHOP HEAVEN

TAKING ON THE PROJECT GEORGIE TU N N Y & SA R A H H A RRIS

B AY S I D E & P O R T P H I L L I P

A NEW GEELONG POP-UP

C o mp i l e d b y J E M I M A H C L E G G

The editor’s desk

PARKER BLAIN

Taking over from someone who is almost synonymous with the role they do is no easy feat. Adam Lambert taking over from Freddie Mercury springs to mind, or perhaps Sarah Ferguson taking over from Leigh Sales. So, when Carrie Bickmore announced she was leaving The Project, all eyes were on the two women taking permanent seats on the panel. They are our cover stars, Georgie Tunny and Sarah Harris, two outstanding journalists who found they are more alike than they first realised. They told us about their friendship and how they are navigating their new roles. ●

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OUR COVER \ Georgie Tunny and Sarah Harris.

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t’s been a big couple of months for Ngaiire. Back in November, about 5000 punters packed into the Sydney Opera House forecourt to hear the singer perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This month, she joins forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a gala gig at The Arts Centre.

Given this sudden shift in scale (Ngaiire is more used to playing intimate concerts with her modestsized band) you could forgive her the odd flash of nerves.

“I don’t know if you’ve ever jumped out of a plane,” Ngaiire says. “But there’s a moment of you going, ‘oh my god, oh my god’, and then just surrendering to the free fall.

That’s exactly how it felt, playing with the orchestra.”

She is still buzzing from the November gig, which she describes as a “pinch me” moment. Certainly, there’s a dreamlike vibe to colliding the worlds of classical music with Ngaiire’s left-field brand of R&B. It’s the esoteric meets the establishment.

“You’re taking these two different camps, melding them together and seeing if anything will stick,” she says. “You’ve got the orchestra, who are used to reading everything that’s in front of them, and then you have my band, who are very much play by feel and very groove orientated.

You have to make those elements sing together.”

Did Ngaiire – who is known for her spectacular stage outfits – feel the need to expand her presence, given the size of her new backing band?

“I definitely feel like the orchestra commands something within me that I’d never really accessed before,” she says. “I almost respect what I’m doing a lot more.”

It’s possible she is also finding a way to more easily be herself on stage. She was crippled by shyness as a child, she says, so much so that her mum had no idea her daughter could sing until she walked into Ngaiire’s first gig.

Her time to shine MUSIC Ngaiire is taking her soulful songs to

a new level, performing them with the MSO. Wo r d s M Y K E B A R T L E T T

To spend half an hour with Ngaiire today is to be taken with how free, frank and funny she is, which should be no surprise to anyone familiar with the lyrical honesty of her latest album, 3. But it is still a little jarring – and a little wonderful – to find someone so determinedly human behind the flamboyant performer.

“I think at the start, I wanted my costumes to be bigger and louder and bolder, to be a kind of armour for me going out on stage. As I’ve gotten older and started performing songs like Him, it doesn’t matter what I’m wearing. I almost don’t want to have anything else other than me and a piano. It has to be honest and direct.”

That directness might finally be connecting Ngaiire with a larger audience. The PNG-born star rose to fame on Australian Idol in 2004, but went on to make music that, unlike the usual post-reality TV pop, refused to be pigeon-holed.

“It has had its challenges, being an artist who doesn’t like to be categorised. But I think that’s essentially what creativity should be.

You should be able to experiment and discover and explore.”

Does she feel, having fronted two state orchestras, like she might have finally broken through?

“Yeah, after the Sydney Symphony show, I felt like I could die the next day and be happy,” she laughs.

Ngaiire hopes her new audience gets a sense of how transformative these shows have been for her.

“I hope that what they go away with is how much it means for someone like me as a Papua New Guinean … who has never felt like she’d fit into any kind of mould.

“But on top of that, I hope that they go away feeling that life is a little lighter for them. If I can do that for a portion of the audience, then my job is done.” ● NGAIIRE X MSO \ Hamer Hall, Saturday March 18. ● mso.com.au

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The start of a beautiful friendship Georgie Tunny and Sarah Harris have formed a close bond while working on The Project.

Georgie Tunny and Sarah Harris.

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COVER STORY

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oining The Project as its newest panel host this year, Sarah Harris, formerly of Studio 10, has found her Melbourne family. She’s bonding over dinner and board games at co-host Waleed Aly’s house while also getting to know fellow Queenslander and millennial sidekick Georgie Tunny.

While Tunny and Harris haven’t spent much time on set together, they bond at airports in between flights, the occasional wine in hand and a cheery vent about how they keep up the energy working such long days.

“We hadn’t worked together before, and it’s one of my favourite times of life and career so far,” says Tunny, who moved back to Melbourne last year with her fiance, theatre star Robert Mills.

“Sarah is such a beautiful human; so talented and generous with her time. We can chat about anything personal or work-related, and being a fellow Queenslander, we have this spiritual connection, and our bond is down pat.”

Harris, a mother of two who commutes to Melbourne from Sydney every Thursday to Sunday, is getting used to the juggle.

“I see Georgie as my little sister,” she says. “I am 10 years older than her, but we have the same news backgrounds and she’s such a gun at her job. I think the fact we’re both relaxed, hard-working and easy-going gals makes a sweet combination for a friendship too.”

She has swapped a 4.45am alarm clock start for evening television, and is finally out of the jet-lag fog.

“I used to do four-hour live television every morning, so switching the day and flipping my schedule wasn’t easy, but I am at the equaliser stage now,” Harris says.

Before working together on The Project, Harris and Tunny were social media friends.

“I met Sarah at the Logies a few years ago; she’s good friends with my fiance,” Tunnny says. “We had known of each other and would always send messages to one another commenting that I loved what she did here or there, and she’d do the same back.

Our friendship was always online, but now we get to do it real life, which is the best thing ever.”

Tunny, is now a regular host on The Project and admits she’s living her best life, having recently interviewed Grammy Award-winning pop star Sam Smith while in Adelaide, and actor Orlando Bloom.

to pick up a cue when Tunny has forgotten a word mid-interview – which she says is usually as simple as an “and” or “then”.

And, Tunny says, “The more that I am in a studio with Sam Taunton or Sarah, I know how to read their looks and it’s helpful when interviews don’t go well or timing is wrong.

“There will be those heart-beating moments but it’s about trusting your co-hosts – and getting to know them before the show and outside of it.”

Harris and Tunny are career journalists with a sixth sense for news that comes naturally to them. Tunny originally moved to Melbourne in 2017 to work on ABC News Breakfast, and it was during

“We hadn’t worked together before, and it’s one of my favourite times of life and career.”

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“The Sam Smith interview was a pinch me moment,” she says. “I was like, how is this my job? And Orlando Bloom, well I was such a Lord of the Rings nerd and loved Legolas, and love British crime shows ... to hear him say my name was weird but so cool at the same time.”

Tunny says it’s her “people by proxy” approach to interviewing that makes her relatable on camera. “I treat my interviews like I am at the pub having lunch with them. In the case of Orlando Bloom, I’d be like, so tell me about the time you got murdered in Midsomer Murders.”

Nothing is off limits between the hosts either. Harris is always there

this time that an avid television viewer got in touch.

“Robert [Mills] slid into my DMs and told me he loved watching me on “brekkie”‘ and asked if I needed a tour guide,” Tunny says. “I had been in Melbourne for six months and didn’t know anyone, so I took him up on the offer.”

Harris says being able to get into investigative news stories again is a thrill of the new gig.

“The Project is snappier and a slicker show to be part of,” she says. “We cram a lot in an hour and it’s high energy and high stakes.

“Being able to get back on the road and my teeth into stories to do juicy

interviews again is great; it’s a dream job for me.”

Some say it’s a new era for The Project – a show that has tapped the youth market since 2009. But since the departure of big names such as Lisa Wilkinson, Carrie Bickmore and Peter Helliar, all eyes are watching what might happen next.

“I know that the new team is often referred to as the changing of the guard, but I say it’s the audience that is changing,” Tunny says.

“Nobody really knows what will appeal to younger audiences now, and I think it’s still a market we are all trying to figure out.

“It’s the TikTok generation, but people continue to do them a disservice. Young people are still smart, they do have an attention span to look at long-form stories but they like news bites too.

“I think critical analysis is key with the younger generation and our show does that well because we love to have a discussion about big topics.

“I feel other news shows miss that boat entirely,” she adds.

Back in Sydney, Harris’s sevenyear-old son just noticed Mum on a billboard and asked her if she was a celebrity now.

“Being a parent has changed my focus in life. I want to make my boys proud but I don’t really think they know what I do,” Harris says.

“I don’t get much from seeing myself on a billboard; I just want my kids to know their mum has worked her guts out to provide for them and make sure they are happy.

“I am separated and, as any working mum in media knows, you don’t get to have it all, all at once. ● THE PROJECT \ 6.30pm weeknights and Sundays, Network Ten.

Wo r d s JA N E R O C CA ● Ph o t o K R I S T O F F E R PAU L S E N

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SHOPPING

Feels like home

Emma Hawkins of Homegrown Kids.

A cosy pop-up shop featuring local online brands is set to open in Geelong.

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nline shopping for beautiful, locally designed and crafted products boomed during the early days of COVID-19 and has continued to grow in popularity.

Female-led Australian brands, in particular, resonated with shoppers stuck at home with time to stop and consider their shopping habits, the provenance of the products they were purchasing and the power of supporting local labels.

Now a dynamic group of creatives is joining forces to give their loyal

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customers – and a new audience – the chance to see, touch and experience their products in an immersive, home-like setting.

Emma Hawkins’ stunning baby and children’s wear label Homegrown Kids has been available exclusively online for four years but will be available for the first time in the unique store in Geelong, which is open for two weeks from March 20.

She will be joined by other brands: Iris & Wool, an Australian fashion brand producing luxury designs from

100 per cent merino wool; In Good Company, a high-end Armadale furniture and design company; Carlotta + Gee, offering high-quality linen, bedding, and homewares; PHYLLi Designs, creating boutique custom-made and ready-to-wear hats; and Nonna’s Grocer, a concept studio which has a range of fruitinspired candles.

“We want people to feel excited to go shopping and be in the world again,” Hawkins says. “There’s nothing like being able to see and feel a product with your own hands and eyes and to hear insights directly from the people who made the item.

“We’ve carefully curated this immersive experience and brought together our favourite like-minded

brands, in the name of reinvigorating IRL [in real life] shopping.

“This is a group of female-led, small Australian brands that all have drive and all want to deliver the best and most unique products to their client base.”

Georgie Cavanagh, co-founder of Carlotta + Gee, is responsible for bringing the brands together for the concept store at The KO Creative Studio in Geelong, just an hour from Melbourne.

“We are an e-commerce business however it is so important we have a connection with our clients. This is why we have been so committed to bring this experience of a concept store to life,” Cavanagh says.

PHYLLi design founder Laura Hall says visitors can book ahead to have a custom hat made on location. She says customers value sustainability “as well as how the product wears over time”.

Iris + Wool creator Emily Riggs, says consumers are becoming more conscious of where they shop “The customer wants to know what they are wearing and where it has come from, and rural businesses like mine are in a great position to be able to do that,” Riggs says.

The Concept Store is also collaborating with stylist Fleur Wood, child sleep consultant Bianca Burge and interior designer Rebecca Jansma to present a series of free workshops centred on the themes of comfort, style and home.

“I will be hosting our baby sleep workshop with expert Bianca from Plan B Sleep Consulting,” Hawkins says. “I love that we are including workshops on top of our shopping experience ... it gives people a chance to connect, learn and take more than just our products home.

“They take home an experience and knowledge, too.” ● THE CONCEPT STORE \ The KO Creative Studio Geelong, March 20 to April 2 ● theko.com.au

EVENTS

Broadcaster Libbi Gorr is back tackling tricky topics.

Wo r d s JA N E R O C CA

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ibbi Gorr is talking and texting at the same time, sending me a photo of her bathroom wallpapered in a new palm tree Catherine Martin print.

It’s the renovation the media personality has been able to focus on since departing the ABC Radio Melbourne and Victoria Weekend programs in December 2021, after a 15-year tenure.

Gorr took a leap of faith to do what felt right when she quit the AM dial to pursue other creative outlets, but it also aligned with the sudden death of her brother in October of the same year.

Now she’s easing her way back into the limelight, doing what she does best – starting conversations.

As the host of Bold Conversations taking place at Malthouse Outdoor Stage, Gorr invites special guests to discuss everything from their career choices to life’s big questions.

This week she turns to good friend Julia Zemiro to take part in a panel discussion titled My Favourite Failure, which also includes Australian philosopher Peter Singer, comedian He Huang and First Nations comic Dane Simpson.

On March 28, she stirs the proverbial with an insightful discussion titled Young People Shit Me, Old People Shit Me. Panel guests include Osher Gunsberg, Gardening Australia presenter and author Mary Moody and new comedy talent Scout Boxall.

“Leaving the ABC as a contract broadcaster was a difficult thing to do, but it was time.”

Speaking boldly “The aim of the show is to work out who would I want to start a conversation with. I made a list of people I would want at a dinner party and it steamrolled from there,” Gorr says.

“The guests had to be people who had something to say, who could provoke but with an outcome that was still uplifting and progressive.”

Gorr says her departure from her ABC role forced her to practise what she frequently urged her listeners to do.

“Sunday mornings revolved around a lot of conversations in how to empower yourself,” she says.

“Leaving the ABC as a contract broadcaster was a difficult thing to do, but it was time. When I look back at everything I have done in my career to this point, I feel proud and what had to come next had to be fulfilling, because I am not done yet.

“I had my kids in my 40s, so there’s a good chance I’ll be working to the age of 73 like other Australians as we adapt to this contemporary work life,” Gorr says.

She knows the power of a conversation and its ability to heal. But so, too, is taking time to do the other things that matter in life.

“We needed to finish the home renovation – we had never done that before,” she says.

“I also had a lot of healing to be done after losing my brother. I see everything as a bonus in life, but the rupture that the loss of a sibling brings, you don’t get over these things. It is still fresh for me.

“I discovered all the things I urged the listeners to do and to be resourceful over the years, that it was time for me to do that for myself.

“You can’t be on the wireless and pretend to be Oprah on crack dishing out advice ... when shit hits the fan in your own world, you can’t pretend you don’t need to take the time – you need to do it.” ● LIBBI GORR’S BOLD CONVERSATIONS \ Malthouse Theatre, until March 28. ● malthousetheatre.com.au

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LIFEST YLE

A word to the wise Wo r d s JA N E R O C CA

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hen it comes to life coaching and business leader mentorships, chances are those paving the way have had a life changing event that inspired their new career path.

Former Triple J metal show host Andrew Haug, who cranked it to 11 from 2001 to 2011, saw a life coach just before departing his high-profile media job on air, and again after the sudden death of his father in 2015.

It led him to think about becoming a life coach himself and starting his own business in Melbourne.

“It is easy to go and see a therapist, and while there is nothing wrong with that, I really felt the benefits of being with a coach because I felt accountable and it’s action-based – that’s what I needed,” says Haug who has interviewed everybody from Ozzy Osbourne to Metallica.

“In 2010, I was holding on to a job that kept me busy 80-plus hours a week … and I saw a coach because I was burning out.

“Then the network turned to me to say ‘you’re out’.

I hadn’t done anything wrong. They just said ‘next year is your last one on air’.”

Instead of wallowing in misery, he turned his internal suffering into something positive. He studied at the Life Coaching Academy for two years and was on his way to helping others.

He also runs a 24-hour metal radio show online.

“We aren’t trained doctors, and you can’t be everything to everyone,” Haug says. “I’m interested in getting the body moving and with that comes mental health and wellness.

“I work with people who are sick of feeling like shit, burning out from working too much and eating

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“I explain to all my clients that by understanding your story, you understand your power.”

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crap and don’t want to do that anymore. We celebrate their weekly wins; I call weekly and we work out a program that suits each individual.”

Tory Archbold led one of the country’s biggest communication brands, Torstar, working on projects including launching Zara in Australia and helping make Seafolly Australia’s No. 1 swimwear brand.

Even Drew Barrymore was on her client list.

She now works as a business coach. Her company, Powerful Steps, helps those who run small or large businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

“As I entered my 40s, I wondered what was next in life,” Archbold says. “I work with people in leadership positions, those who have left corporate jobs and want to start up a dream business.

“Because this is what I did for the past two decades of my life, I give them a platform to make their dreams come true.”

Cherry Dipietrantonio, from season five of Real Housewives of Melbourne, is a yoga teacher who also works in nutrition coaching. She runs her own business in Melbourne and has been open about her struggle with an eating disorder.

“I like strength, fitness and cardio, and they complement each other,” she says. “I became a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach and most of my clients come to my classes … It’s a sharing space where others can release anything that is holding them back.”

Archbold’s aim is to turn her clients’ negative mindset into one of empowerment – whether they are a board member or a small-business owner.

“I explain to all my clients that by understanding your story, you understand your power,” she says.

“And everyone wants to see a mentor that has lived experience – and I have that tool kit.” ●

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A morning jog along the sand or even a daily dip in the bay are all possible here, given the proximity to Brighton’s renowned beachfront.

The weatherboard detail on the facade of this classic Edwardian home doesn’t hurt when it comes to a nostalgic nod to coastal living, either.

A substantial renovation by Musk Architecture Studio has certainly created the opportunity for a family to live a quintessentially Australian outdoor lifestyle. A fully tiled, solar-heated swimming pool, grassy play area and full-width upper-level balcony providing shade from the northwesterly sun for the al fresco dining area below it make entertaining a year-round possibility.

Triple glass stackers allow the outdoors into the ground floor living area, which is overlooked by a sleek and glossy white kitchen, finished with Neolith countertops and fitted with a Bosch induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher. A large, square polished concrete island in darker hues not only provides a stylish contrast but a bespoke meals area, which is in addition to the separate dining room.

Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, along with a dual-vanity bathroom that also has a bath. Up the stairs, you’ll find another two bedrooms, a second bathroom and a separate study that allows for some quiet work away from the rumpus room that is also up here.

While period details, such as timber fretwork, classic sash windows, original open fireplaces and, of course, the soaring ceilings typical of the era remain, the renovation has created an “as-new” home, complete with wide-board American

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ELEGANCE WITH CONTEMPORARY EASE, SHOWCASING AL FRESCO LIVING

Helpful high-tech conveniences include a watering system for the low-maintenance, landscaped garden and autogated parking, with a shed, storeroom and laundry also making daily life easier. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD property@domain.com.au

Agent: Buxton, David Hart 0417 541 933 Price: $3.3 million-$3.63 million Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, March 28

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to the amalgamated kitchen, dining and

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family areas, where glass doors cut a

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corner to the deck, terrace and productive

space for lounging around, taking in the

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backyard. You’ll find two bedrooms on the ground level and another two (including

Bring bathers, bathrobes and perhaps

fundamentals and bright, capacious

the en-suited main) on the first floor.

a kaftan because life here likely involves

interior, the owners of this domain have

Upping the ante for studious types, there

swimming, swanning about and serving up

given it a complete overhaul, updating

are nifty study nooks on both levels. ●

signature cocktails. Blitzing contemporary

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As expected, the extras are bountiful. ● KAY KEIGHERY

excellence, the Martin Friedrich-designed

The outdoors have also benefitted from

dwelling puts forth refined family living with

their efforts, with he responsible for the

plenty of impetus to show it off to guests.

immaculate lawns and she given due

pool-and-spa scenery. The main bedroom suite occupies about half of the first floor.

Initially attracted by the sturdy 1950s

fixtures and adding life-enhancing tweaks.

equipped barbecue area and plenty of

The two-storey floor plan works a charm.

credit for the beaut border planting, deck-

Agent: Belle Property Sandringham,

Walls along the north side of the build are

Agent: Marshall White,

draping vines and kitchen-garden beds.

Andrew Solomon 0449 928 636

predominantly glazed. Glass doors in the

Matthew Pillios 0408 145 982

The L-shaped facade draws one in. Off

Price: $2.25 million-$2.45 million

kitchen, dining and living area retract to

Price: $5.35 million-$5.75 million

the foyer, the lounge room has a cutaway

Auction: 11am, March 25

the L-shaped terrace, where there’s an

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respite and the other leading down to an

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sit-in bay window, panelled walls, fireplace

old-school backyard. While the bathroom

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is fully updated and the kitchen has

and fortified floor that provides a plumb-

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modern appliances, there’s still plenty of

level base for the billiard table. A bay window and fireplace woo in the central

Painted in white, this free-standing

scope here for new owners to hone things

Imagine growing up here! As it’s been

lounge, while glass doors in the strikingly

Edwardian stages straightforward family

to their liking. ● KAY KEIGHERY

standing high on Hampton Hill since

modern hub part to the terrace, deck, pool

living in an open-hearted fashion. You

1908, no doubt more than a fortunate

and lawn backyard. Head upstairs for the

get a flowing array of spaces in a single-

few can tell that tale. Majestic then and

glorious main bedroom suite. ●

level format, with a toss-up situation for

now, Ronaldson affords century-defying

the main bedroom and airy, open-plan

living due to architectural extensions by

living. The bathroom has a double vanity,

Robert Harwood Architects furthering and

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flattering the original build. Princesses,

Agent: Hodges,

The laundry is large. The living area has a

Agent: Nick Johnstone,

young and old, will fall for the fairytale

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fireplace in a feature wall. Two sets of glass

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facade. Festooned with leadlight and

Price: $4.8 million-$5.2 million

doors in the living area open to decks, with

Price: $1.8 million-$1.9 million

stippled walls, the foyer ensures gracious

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one north-oriented and good for al fresco

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admission. The games room invites with a

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a glass shower and a partitioned toilet.

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David Wood 0418 315 114 Stephanie Evans 0420 215 919

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ASPENDALE 48 Bowman Street RARE ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT OPPORTUNITY IN PREMIER POCKET Offered for the first time in four decades, this unrivalled beachfront property provides a once in a lifetime opportunity, nestled amongst the sand dunes in Aspendale’s most exclusive residential enclave. Commanding breathtaking views from both levels across Port Phillip Bay, this 82sq family home is set on 939m2 with 25.7m beach frontage, offering endless possibilities. Develop, build your dream home or renovate in this sought after, tightly held pocket (STCA.)

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ASPENDALE 8 Hearle Avenue ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT, UNSURPASSED LUXURY Taking advantage of its premier coastal location with spectacular uninterrupted views across the bay, this stunning beachside haven by LOWE boasts an impressive 23.5m of absolute beach frontage. Wake up to breathtaking bay views across both levels, and enjoy the exceptional attention to detail, timeless finishes, multiple living/entertaining zones, study, sleek Miele kitchen, luxury bathrooms with walk-in showers, swimming pool & provision for a lift. An unbeatable lifestyle pocket, stroll to cafes, restaurants, schools & the train station.

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xx 03 9583 3246 Garry Donovan 0419 588 660

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BRIGHTON EAST 248a South Road A CONTEMPORARY TRIUMPH FOR FAMILY LIVING This exquisite residence, with 3 lift-accessed levels, offers a life of luxury with its stunning visual impact, top-notch quality, and spectacular sense of scale. Impeccably crafted to optimise space and natural light, the home features a living room, home office/bedroom, upstairs kids’ zone with retreat and a downstairs main suite to rival a 5-star hotel. The family/dining zone and culinary kitchen serve as a captivating centrepiece, flawlessly integrating with a poolside terrace creating a glamorous setting for entertaining and unwinding.

AUCTION Sat 25 March at 12:30pm VIEW See website for details

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Fiona Zhang 0430 598 889 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Moses Habib 0450 011 922

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ST KILDA 8/12 St Leonards Avenue A PRIVATE OASIS IN THE HEART OF ST KILDA Located in the tightly-held St Leonards Development by renowned architect Nonda Katsalidis, this modern apartment offers a tranquil yet exciting lifestyle base. Positioned on the first floor, it features a light-filled living/dining area that opens to a covered north-facing terrace, a well-appointed kitchen with privacy bar, two bedrooms with built-in robes, and a striking bathroom. Additional highlights include a car space and storage cage. Enjoy the convenience of living in the midst of the action while also having a quiet retreat to come home to.

AUCTION Saturday March 25 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

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John Manning 0416 101 201 Will Johnson 0449 131 648 Sam Inan 0433 076 999

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MIDDLE PARK 301 Richardson Street

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THREE BEDROOM RENOVATED VICTORIAN Enjoying one of the districts finest locations, this brilliant two-level Victorian home features contemporary comforts and a spacious open-plan living area. Featuring three generous bedrooms, a well appointed kitchen, and a sunny northern garden perfect for alfresco entertaining.

ST KILDA EAST 31 Jervois Street

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A FANTASTIC FRAMEWORK FOR RENOVATION AUCTION Saturday 25th March 1:30pm VIEW As Advertised or By Appointment

Hidden away behind a picket fence, this doublefronted Victorian on approx. 310m2 with an extrawide frontage offers enticing blank-canvas prospects for enhancement, rear expansion or a complete rebuild (STCA).

David Wood 0418 315 114 Stephanie Evans 0420 215 919

John Manning 0416 101 201 Jesse Lorenz 0403 142 119 Will Johnson 0449 131 648

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Elwood 40 Shelley Street

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‘Nesbury’ Inspired Renovation In Blue-Chip Locale With significant street presence on one of Elwood’s best streets, “Nesbury” an Art Deco residence, has recently been completely transformed into a stunning, stately 4/5 bedroom sanctuary that will be sure to impress. Finished in soft, muted tones echoing Elwood’s enviable position by the bay, the magnificent 4-5 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home occupies a substantial corner allotment of approx. 805sqm just metres to the foreshore. With established hedging, ‘Nesbury’ cascades across two uncompromising levels with accommodation including a vast open plan living/ dining zone with glorious pool and sundeck views plus a fully equipped kitchen with exquisite stone benchtops and walk-in pantry. Outside, a pavilion with outdoor kitchen takes care of summer entertaining and is the perfect spot to relax as the kids play in the pool. A spectacular curved staircase leads to the home’s primary sleeping accommodation featuring a palatial master suite. An ensuited guest bedroom downstairs plus a home office/5th bedroom offers additional flexibility of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy.

Expressions of Interest : Close Monday 20th March 2.00pm Guide: $5,950,000 - $6,500,000 Contact: Torsten Kasper 0428 454 181 Carolyn Clarke 0414 944 933

Port Melbourne 8 Canberra Mews

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An Inspiring Renewal with Parkside Prominence Capturing the idyllic nature of this parkside cul de sac, this premium 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom town residence has undergone the complete contemporary renovation to create a compelling connection of indoor/outdoor prosperity. Hallmarked by a cutting edge set of bi-fold glass doors that allow for the seamless transition between inside and out and welcome in a wealth of natural light, this renewed residence showcases stylish living and dining areas (concealed study nook), a parkviewing balcony, a stunning kitchen (Smeg induction cooktop) and an entertainer’s deck in the north-west facing rear garden. Ready for your immediate enjoyment, this outstanding home includes timber floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, security and an auto garage with rear roller door (extra parking). Beacon Cove precinct.

• Impressive high-quality renovation throughout • Park-viewing balcony from main bedroom suite • Timber floors, security system and heating/cooling, • Auto garage with flexibility of extra lawn parking • In prized Beacon Cove precinct near Station Pier

Auction: Guide: Contact:

Saturday 25th March 2.00pm $1,875,000 - $1,950,000 Jon Kett 0415 853 564 Mel Fredricksen 0497 942 933

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Exceptional Family Space in a Prized Parkside Locale Auction: Saturday 25th March at 10:30am Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

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Offering peace and beauty in the heart of Brighton, FiftyTwo Black is a collaboration of world-renowned 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.

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