Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - March 22, 2023

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

MARCH 22-28, 2023

NANKERVIS & ZEMIRO RE A DY TO ROCK AGA IN

BALLET

ADAM BULL’S FINAL CURTAIN

GEORGIA MAQ LIFE AFTER CAMP COPE

FOOD & WINE MELBOURNE’S FAVE FESTIVAL

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

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The editor’s desk

ASHLEY LUDKIN

Car trip games with my Dad were always about music. He’d whistle a song and I had to guess the name, or quiz us on rock music trivia (being a muso, he knew his stuff). Years later, Dad insisted we watch a new TV show called RocKwiz. Host Julia Zemiro took the stage at the Espy and her energy was infectious. Her chemistry with quiz-master Brian Nankervis made for laughs, as did the often quirky rock nerds playing the game. It was cancelled in 2019, much to our cover stars Zemiro and Nankervis’ dismay. But, the show is back! The pair spoke about its return and their enduring mateship. ●

LUCKY LORNE \ The Lorne Hotel is now home to

FRESH PERSPECTIVE \ Book a staycation at the newly

Victoria’s most anticipated restaurant opening of

revamped Ovolo Laneways in the city. You can even

the year. Totti’s Lorne will serve its famous woodfired

request room 303, which was styled by The Block’s

bread and hero local produce. ● merivale.com

Neale Whitaker. ● ovolohotels.com

THE EDIT Things we love about Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Brian Nankervis and Julia Zemiro.

Photographed by John Tsiavis

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SOFT GLOW \ Prahran Square is hosting free

DO IT YOURSELF \ Good news for health nuts – Blitz

Candlelight Concerts on March 25 and 26. Night one

Bar, Melbourne’s first self-serve acai bar, has opened

focuses on Aretha Franklin and night two is for tunes

on Glenferrie Road, Malvern, with more than 20

from your favourite films. ● prahransquare.com.au

toppings to choose from. ● blitzbar.com.au

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EVENTS Celebrate all things culinary at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Adriatic, paired with a five-course degustation.

Or, for just $48 in Windsor, Tokyo Tina is serving a snack, beer or sake and a bowl of “rubbish ramen”, made using produce otherwise destined for the tip.

If you’re thirsty, there’s an Offal Magnum Party happening at Cremorne newcomer Lilac Wine, or head to Collingwood to chat to local whisky producers over tastings at the Victorian Whisky Festival.

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Culinary travelling

Feast your soul T

he Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) is uniting the city through culinary events and experiences over a packed, 10-day program from March 24 to April 2.

The Signature Chef Series, which is once again bringing international celebrity chefs to Melbourne’s kitchens, may be sold out but there is still plenty of deliciousness to be had by all. ●

The MFWF hub The MFWF hub is at Fed Square this year, with free, walk-in entry.

Here you’ll find The Convenient Store, a curated Japanese convenience store-meets-Brooklyn bodega with products ranging from cherry-blossom Tokyo lamingtons and To Be Frank panettone hot-cross buns to ferments from Korean chef Jung Eun Chae, a spicy Sichuan-style lamb sandwich by Lee Ho Fook and Slurpee cocktails.

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On the first weekend of April, hit up Baker’s Dozen and Celebrity Sausage, also in Fed Square.

The first will bring together some of Melbourne’s best bakers, patissiers and viennoiserie masters selling oneoff treats. Celebrity Sausage will see a line-up of stars present their dream sausage on Baker’s Delight bread.

Street party Drewery Lane will transform into a street-food party on Friday, March 31

and Saturday, April 1, when restaurant BKK teams up with Phed Mark from Bangkok, alongside local Thai faves Soi38 and DoDee Paidang.

Phed Mark co-owner and YouTube celebrity Mark Wiens will be on-site when Phed Mark fires up its famed pad kra pao (stir-fry with holy basil).

Also on offer will be: BKK’s chicken curry puffs, vegetarian som tum (papaya salad) and mango sticky rice popsicles; Soi 38’s larb ped (minced duck salad); and DoDee’s tom yum noodle soups.

Entry is just $10, including a drink on arrival. Walk-ins welcome.

Splurge or save For $453 a person, Venetian Vineyards at Il Bacaro will explore vino from the Dolomites to the

Travel to Colombia via South Melbourne when the Berbeo Bros, Juan and Sebastian, share their childhood memories through smoky, slow-cooked meats, empanadas and ceviche.

Or perhaps you’d like to head to the Philippines over the first weekend in April, when Filipino food and culture will be celebrated at Melbourne’s historic Mission to Seafarers in Docklands.

Pre-order seafood kamayan plates or pay $10 general admission for Filipino food vendors, calamansi cocktails and entertainment.

There will also be cooking demonstrations and conversations with Filipino YouTube star Erwan Heussaff and photographer and cook Luisa Brimble.

Walk and bite If you agree that diversity is the spice of life, the Westside Wanders are a fantastic option. These hosted food crawls will take small groups to three different venues in Melbourne’s western suburbs, with a bite at each.

At the time of writing, tickets are still available to Ascot Vale, Werribee, Aintree, Caroline Springs and Moonee Ponds. ● MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL \ March 24 to April 2. ● melbournefoodandwine.com.au

MY MELBOURNE

THE MOOD LAB

Georgia Maq

These are the punk musician’s favourite things about her city.

Nick & Nora’s cocktail and champagne bar

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80 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE

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elbourne punk band Camp Cope, who rose to fame thanks to their no-holds-barred anthems, have called it a day.

Led by Georgia Maq, the trio made the announcement to fans via Instagram last month, confirming that, after eight years together and three albums, they are done.

They played their final show at the Brunswick Music Festival this month. Fans came for one last hurrah and to high-five their achievements – which included an ARIA nomination for 2018’s How to Socialise & Make Friends – while their latest album, Running with the Hurricane, peaked at No. 11 on the ARIA charts and is nominated for the Australian Music Prize.

Camp Cope always tackled the big topics and advocated for more support for women in the music industry. We’ll have to wait and see what Maq does next, though she recently played a solo show at the Sydney Opera House, which was recorded as a live EP. We asked Maq to share her favourite things about living in Melbourne. ●

so much time at the park and

tasted dumplings better

appreciating how lucky we

than the ones they have

are to have it.

here. I visit this restaurant once a week without fail.

The Footscray Hotel St Kilda Pier

I’ve been to this fancy little cocktail bar once and

48 HOPKINS STREET,

absolutely loved it.

FOOTSCRAY

PIER ROAD, ST KILDA

This is the last true pub left

A friend and I stumbled upon

in Melbourne.

this place by accident. We

I ended up spending over $100 on a few drinks and some bread, but me and a

They’ve got a jukebox,

walked to the end of the

friend I went with kept

cheap bar, pool table, a killer

boardwalk and there was a

saying to each other, “This

playlist always on rotation,

penguin hang-out spot. They

is why we work.” God, it’s

iconic decor and the loveliest

spend the day swimming and

worth it.

bartenders in the world. I

doing whatever penguins do

love this pub.

and at night they come and

Footscray Park

hang out on the rocks.

Dumplings & More 40 MARIBYRNONG

You can walk around and look at the beautiful little

BOULEVARD, FOOTSCRAY

96 HOPKINS STREET,

freaks – just make sure you

Ever since we, the

FOOTSCRAY

don’t touch them or use

community of Footscray and

The best vegetarian and

flash photography. ●

Maribyrnong, almost lost our

vegan menu items I’ve ever

beloved Footscray Park to

had in my life.

Melbourne Victory soccer club, we have been spending

I’ve travelled to every continent on Earth and never

GEORGIA MAQ \ Latest EP Live at Sydney Opera House now streaming on Spotify.

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LET THERE BE ROCK COVER STORY Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis are

back with a much-anticipated new series of RocKwiz.

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t’s been seven years since RocKwiz left our TV screens, but co-hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis never fully unplugged the amp when SBS hit the kill switch in 2016. Instead, the dynamic duo kept the live show on the road, selling out theatres from Melbourne to Darwin.

Now the duo is back, with an eight-part revival of RocKwiz on Foxtel – proof that rock ’n’ roll trivia is here to stay.

They’ve swapped the sticky carpet of the Gershwin Room at The Esplanade Hotel for the gloss of a former Channel 7 studio in South Melbourne. And yes, they’ve even got the band back together – with the original backstage crew through to wardrobe on the set.

“When this offer came through to do the new show with Foxtel, we did ask ourselves, ‘Could it work if it’s not filmed in a pub?’ ” says Zemiro, who lived in Fitzroy when RocKwiz was at its historic peak. “We had the opportunity to tweak a product we know so well, and it felt like a good time to bring the TV show back.

“The Espy has changed a lot since we started filming in 2006, and we did think, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice to make this in a location where there isn’t just one toilet for everyone?’ ” she says, laughing.

Her friendship with Nankervis has blossomed too – there are family dinners when planets align, and a shared love of the stage and comedy that is the glue that holds. Their chemistry on and off camera is buoyed by a fine mix of improv, a cheeky sense of know-it-all and excellent timing.

“Brian and I circled one another for years before we met,” Zemiro says.

“I didn’t know his vibe or he mine, but when we did the live versions of RocKwiz, we realised we have a similar energy and humour.

“Brian has become like a big brother to me, and as an only child, that’s kinda cool.”

The “RocKwiz Orkestra” is back – there’s original stalwart Peter “Lucky” Luscombe (musical director and drums), Clio Renner (keyboard and backing vocals), Bill McDonald (bass guitar), and Olympia (lead guitar and backing vocals).

“Clio is a beautiful extra voice and we often give her a solo moment,” Zemiro says. “Olympia came on the show as a guest years ago. We loved her first album and took her on tour with us. On the panel she was funny and can play a million instruments.

She did RocKwiz Salutes Eurovision with us too.”

Brian Nankervis has just finished a Pilates class with his wife when he takes my call. Until the show’s re-boot, he had swapped music trivia titbits for core strength to stay strong.

Heading back to the former Channel 7 studios on Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, to make the new series took him back to the mid-’90s, when he worked there as a regular warm-up artist for shows including Jimeoin, The Micallef Programme and The Adventures of Lano & Woodley.

“I filled in for a guy who was unwell on the Jimeoin show in 1995 and I used music trivia on the crowd. It’s sort of been going ever since,” Nankervis says. “Producer Peter Bain-Hogg gave me a call in the mid-2000s to say that Renegade [production company] was looking to make a pilot for a new music trivia show. He asked me to help nut out a format. And here we are.”

Nankervis wrote all the music trivia for the first two seasons of RocKwiz, but also works alongside

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writer Michael Ward of Mad as Hell fame to f lesh it out. Ward has been an initiated “RocKwiz Brains Trust” member since the end of 2005. These days, the pair write the questions and share them in a round-table discussion with Zemiro, the band, Bain-Hogg and executive producer Kenny Connor.

“Sometimes, opinions might be confronting and that’s okay. Everyone has one on the show and shares it,” Nankervis says. “I guess when you spend hours working on something and have someone say, ‘Nah, it doesn’t work,’ well, yes, it can be a bit unsettling, but we move through things very quickly when it comes to writing the show.”

The new season features Vance Joy, Jimmy Barnes, WILSN, Tina Arena and Meg Mac. The comedy, trivia and live music format is a chance for local acts to strut their stuff, while international touring acts have long desired to come on the show – from Martha Wainwright to Billy Bragg.

Nostalgia kicks in when Zemiro recalls the late Australian blues diva Renee Geyer coming on the show in 1999 singing It’s a Man’s World and then again in 2007 to duet with Roman Tucker, covering Nick Cave’s Henry Lee. The late Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett also appeared on the panel in 2006 and again when she teamed with Chris Cheney to sing Stray Cat Blues in 2010. Both these female powerhouses stirred the greatest audience reactions.

“I was so lucky to be so close to Renee and have her on stage. Her recent passing made me go back and watch those episodes. Two pioneering women in music, they both lifted the roof of the Gershwin Room like no other artist,” Zemiro says.

For Nankervis, it’s the fact they make a show that focuses heavily on local music that stirs all the feels.

“We don’t want to stop at one new season at Foxtel, and certainly hope there’s more,” he says.

“Eleven years was an incredible run on SBS, but when it finished, we felt frustrated because we had so much more to give. The show was kicking goals and now we hope to maintain that momentum.” ● ROCKWIZ \ Available for streaming on Foxtel.

“We realised we have a similar energy and humour. Brian has become like a big brother to me, and ... that’s kinda cool.”

JULIA ZEMIRO

Brian Nankervis and Julia Zemiro.

JOHN TSIAVIS

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BALLET

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he Australian Ballet’s esteemed principal dancer, Adam Bull, will retire in June after 22 years with the company – a bittersweet departure for a boy from Melbourne’s western suburbs who turned his dream into a reality and took on the global stage, performing in Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Spartacus.

“Ballet wasn’t in my family,” says Bull, who grew up in Laverton with his netball-loving sister Kylie.

“It was my grade one teacher, Mrs Kip, who saw something in me and encouraged my parents to take me to a dance lesson.

“We found a suburban school in Werribee and I took to it like a duck to water. Classical ballet wasn’t a thing out west; it’s definitely not what the boys did.”

From eating honey sandwiches in the car after school while his mum Marlene drove him to ballet classes as a primary student, to being dropped off by dedicated father Gary to dance for three hours at Dance World 301 every Saturday, Bull knows his dream was made possible by a family who encouraged him every step of the way.

“My parents made a sacrifice to let me do this,” he says. “As a kid, you don’t think about what they do for you until you’re older. Mum would sew my costumes and the sequins on my jacket for my dance solos, too.”

Bull joined the Australian Ballet with former artistic director David McAllister in 2002.

“We were his first intake from the Australian Ballet School. He gave me some early opportunities in my career [for] which I am ever grateful,” he says.

“In my second year I danced the lead in La fille mal gardee. I was given the opportunity to rise to the occasion and that is how the momentum began for me as a dancer.”

During Bull’s first year with the company, he recalls being a waiter in Swan Lake – holding a cup for the entire season and watching the then-lead dancers in awe.

“I would stand for three hours holding cups, and five years later I was cast as the lead in Swan Lake,” he says. “Being a principal dancer for 16 years has been a huge honour. I got to dance all the ballets I ever wanted to, and my body held out for me.”

As one of the top dancers, he performed under the stars at The Australian Ballet’s “pas de deux in paradise” at the qualia resort in Far North Queensland, last October.

The three-day event involved a performance under the stars.

It was truly a pinch-me moment for Bull.

The Laverton boy who rose to the top of the Australian Ballet is hanging up his shoes.

The stuff of dreams

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“I am 41 now and the cruel thing about ballet is that you have a timeline and not many get to my age and can still dance,” he says.

“Artistically, I am at my peak, but my body can’t do what younger dancers can pull out these days.

“I brought experience, maturity and artistic depth and more than 20 years’ experience. It’s amazing

how I went from being a young boy with a big dream who actually made it happen.”

Bull will perform in Don Quixote from tonight, and will hang up his shoes after Paragon in June. ● DON QUIXOTE \ Arts Centre Melbourne, March 15-25 ● australianballet.com.au

“Being a principal dancer for 16 years has been a huge honour. I got to dance all the ballets I ever wanted to, and my body held out for me.”

ADAM BULL

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A quiet seaside town with plenty to see, do and consume.

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Be enchanted

ention Yamba in conversation and you’re likely to be told that it’s like “Byron Bay 20 years ago”. While there’s some truth to that – Yamba is certainly smaller and more laid-back than the Byron of today – it doesn’t capture all that’s unique about this charming coastal town.

The town on the NSW North Coast has evolved a fair bit from what it was 20 years ago. It is still sleepy enough – many restaurants don’t open between Sunday and Wednesday – but these days you’ll find more sophisticated culinary offerings and more shops to peruse between stints of lying on the beach with a book.

Yamba boasts several gorgeous protected beaches, with surf for all levels (and one with an ocean pool), prawns galore, great fishing, many restaurants and a pub with arguably the most spectacular view of any in Australia. It sits 90 minutes south of Byron Bay and just over an hour from Ballina Airport.

The boutique hotel The Surf Yamba has been transformed from a 1980s motel into a breezy,

Once a 1980s motel, The Surf Yamba is now a luxurious art deco boutique hotel.

luxurious, art deco wonder, complete with terrazzo floors and a rooftop pool, deck and lounge. It has sweeping views from Main Beach to Angourie, and they’ll even lend you e-bikes and foam surfboards.

You can walk to most of the town’s eateries from The Surf. Following an early-morning dip in Main Beach’s ocean pool (adjacent to the hotel), wander down to the Surf Club kiosk for coffee and avo toast right on the beach or head to the nearby hidden

gem, Beachwood Cafe, for a delicious Turkishinspired breakfast.

The Pacific Hotel, perched high and watching over Main Beach like a benevolent being, serves unbeatable sunset views with a side of pub fare.

Karrikin is the spot for a more upmarket dinner of local seafood, while Sassafras is great for casual pizza and pasta. For cocktails, there’s Bar Paradiso.

Yum Yum Angourie Cafe and General Store – a rambling old house with fantastic food, a courtyard and rooms chock-full of books and board games – is an excellent place to get cosy when it’s raining.

While we’re at it, if the rain is really coming down – as it has been known to do in this part of the world – hit the impossibly quaint, ’70s singlescreen cinema, browse the beautifully curated gift shops or get involved in tenpin bowling and other games at Bowlo Leisure Centre.

In terms of other activities, take your pick.

Humpback and southern right whales can be observed between May and October. One of the

best vantage points is Lovers Point at the Pippi Beach headland, plus there’s kayaking on the Clarence River, yoga at Free the Coconut and a surf beach to suit every wind direction.

On Wednesdays, the Yamba Farmers and Food Market is on at the Whiting Beach car park from 7am to noon. Go for fresh fish and Ashby sourdough.

The neighbouring town of Angourie is far smaller than Yamba, but packs a punch. Drive 10 minutes south for its stunning Blue Pools (park at Spooky Beach), its singular beloved cafe and its scenic coastal walk through Yuraygir National Park.

Or, travel half an hour north to hit Iluka, which is renowned for having one of the only beachfront rainforests in the southern hemisphere.

Part of Yamba’s appeal is that it invites a slower pace of life while encouraging outdoor adventure.

It’s equal parts grounding and enchanting, familyfriendly and romantic. If you’re looking for a quiet seaside town brimming with things to see and do, this is the place. ●

Choosing to live in a community with wellbeing at its heart means you can continue living the way you want. The Alba is an Australian Unity lifestyle community, designed specifically for older people.

A unique blend of easy living apartments and aged care suites, support and services can be tailored as you need them. All designed with our award-winning Better Together® philosophy at its heart.

Call 1300 794 970 or visit thealba.com.au

The Alba, 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne

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A DV ER T IS IN G F E AT UR E

RETIREMENT LIVING

Growing demand for spacious retirement

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iscerning downsizers considering independent retirement living are placing an increasing premium on space, in addition to securing prime locations and convenience.

In response to this trend, one of Melbourne’s most desirable and convenient retirement living communities, The Crescent Brighton, has created a larger apartment type.

The Crescent’s position, amenities and services have proved highly attractive to Bayside retirees since it raised the bar for independent retirement living in the suburb 20 years ago.

Positioned opposite Brighton Grammar, it’s near the beach and Church Street shops.

It is OneToAnother’s first retirement community. Founder Richard Buxton imagined The Crescent when he couldn’t find anywhere for his ageing parents to continue to enjoy their lifelong bayside location and community.

OneToAnother managing director Samantha Buxton says she frames every detail at The Crescent with one question: “Are we creating a place that we would like to live in?”

Classically styled, the three-level community is set in mature landscaped gardens and has a fulltime manager. Its facilities include a

Artist’s impression

bistro and dining room, lounges, private dining room, art studio, library, wellness centre with gym, and a guest suite.

Now, local retirees have snapped up The Crescent’s first four larger apartments designed by the awardwinning architecture studio Cera Stribley, with internal spaces of 120 square metres.

They are priced from $2.1 million.

“Having the right location, community, social life, security and services has always been important for people who choose to move to The

Crescent,” Buxton says. “However, some prospective residents want to maintain generous living proportions for retirement.”

The new apartment type comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study and a spacious open living, dining and kitchen area.

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“These apartments are completely new; we are starting with a bare shell after consolidating two one-bedroom apartments,” Buxton says.

The Cera Stribley-designed interiors have high-quality finishes, including porcelain benchtops and tiling, wool carpets and timber joinery in a neutral palette.

The designers have carefully considered finishes and fittings to meet residents’ changing needs.

“We’re building flexibility into our apartments so we can continue to help residents age in place,” Buxton says.

To make life easier for residents, there are easy-to-use door and cupboard handles, oven and cooktop controls, easy-to-access and maintain appliances, and the latest interactive technologies.

Induction cooktops have easy-touse control knobs, ovens feature pyrolytic self-cleaning, double dishwasher drawers are easy to load and offer flexibility for smaller loads, sensor lighting ensures safe access to and from the bathroom at night and a Zip tap delivers safer boiling water.

An interactive screen provides residents with easy access to emergency calls, internal community messaging, event and building information, news and radio stations.

Residents can access extensive services, including dining in the bistro or meal delivery to their apartment, cleaning, allied health visits, 24/7 emergency monitoring, and day and night support staff.

In addition to upscaling apartment sizes, The Crescent has recently updated its bistro, lounge and bar.

“When you move into The Crescent, you get more than just a property, you also get a community with extensive facilities to use as an extension of your home and the lifestyle that provides,” Buxton says.

“Residents here know they will live in a supportive, secure environment,” she adds. “Now they can have larger residences, too.” ● LIZ McLACHLAN

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FEATURE HOUSE ALBERT PARK \ 94 VICTORIA AVENUE 3

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The vendors of this double-level Victorian terrace purchased it almost a decade ago when it was in original condition. Engaging the services of Matt Gibson Architects, they undertook a substantial renovation.

“They wanted to bring the home into the modern era whilst retaining the stunning period features,” says agent Ben Manolitsas. “The attention to detail is evident.”

Victorian details, such as the particularly ornate bespoke cornicing and decorative ceiling, grand arches and fullheight bay windows, are showcased in the front rooms, while 190-millimetre-wide oak floorboards flow through to the modern, sun-drenched rear living and dining zone.

From here, bifold windows and doors lead to an entirely private, paved al fresco zone with a remote awning. A built-in bar provides additional options for entertaining in the evenings or lazy Sunday brunches, while landscaped gardens create a green buffer between the home and the secure garage, which is accessible via Cowie Lane.

The kitchen boasts a curved marble bench, abundant storage and Fisher & Paykel twin ovens and an integrated fridge-freezer. Also on this level is a renovated bathroom, European laundry and under-stair storage.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, the main with a balcony and fireplace, plus a second bathroom and a powder room. Exclusive touches include imported, custommade robes and Japanese tiles.

“It’s a soothing, crisp white interior palette enriched with marble,” Manolitsas says of the overall aesthetic.

Given this approximately 237-square-metre allotment

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is in the heart of Albert Park, placing it “literally a stone through away” from the village, bay and all the other lifestyle

“A STRIKING MODERN TRANSFORMATION BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT

advantages that Albert Park has to offer, Manolitsas says

MATT GIBSON METICULOUSLY MERGES EXQUISITE PERIOD BEAUTY WITH

this impressive family home will appeal to “a wide range of

CONTEMPORARY FUNCTION AND REFINED LUXURY.”

buyers, families and also downsizers wanting to be close

BEN MANOLITSAS – AGENT

to all amenities – anyone who appreciates convenience and quality.” ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD property@domain.com.au

Agent: Marshall & White, Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626 Price: $3.7 million-$3.9 million Auction: 10.30am, April 1

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claims the front balcony, and both it and

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main bedroom on the ground level and

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the second minor-open to the en suite/

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the format of the first floor well-suited

bathroom. Past the bathroom-laundry

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combo on the ground level, the open-plan

for older children. The dining room has

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area kicks off with a black-and-white

an open fireplace and a show-stopping chandelier. Amalgamating spacious

This semi-detached Victorian terrace

kitchen and concludes with stacker doors

If your house-hunting checklist

kitchen, dining and living areas, the hub

house sustains period grace while meeting

to the deck. Saunter to Ripponlea Station

includes historic gravitas, large-family

connects with the large deck, from which

modern expectations. The living area is

and enjoy free admission to Ripponlea

accommodation and a backyard up

it’s a couple of steps down to a lush lawn

open-plan, the main bedroom has an en

Estate. ● KAY KEIGHERY

for entertaining and exercising, this

patch and the terrace-bound pool. ●

suite, and a slim deck addressing a paved

enhanced Edwardian could be your idyll.

courtyard makes for a low-maintenance

The deep introductory garden affords

backyard where you can pop a table down

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the opportunity to take in the detailed

and dine al fresco. Iron lacework painted

Agent: Jellis Craig,

facade, from the terracotta roof spines

Agent: Biggin & Scott,

in black flatters the facade. The bedroom

Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188

to the bases of the verandah columns.

Angelos Stefanis 0402 232 399

off the entrance hall has a marble-mantled

Price: $1.5 million-$1.65 million

Inside, you’ve got bedrooms and living

Price: $3.4 million-$3.74 million

fireplace. Upstairs, the main bedroom

Auction: 1pm, April 1

areas on both levels, with the en suite

Auction: Noon, April 1

BRIGHTON \ 9 NEWBAY CRESCENT

the lounge enticing in all seasons. At the

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and double vanity. Punctuated by the

rear of the ground level, the spacious

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piano-like presence of the curved island

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kitchen-dining-family area mirrors that multi-paned approach, with the windows

bench, the kitchen, dining and living hub

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opens to a sun-loving deck, lawn and

Chandeliers and chevron floors reinforce

here framing aspects over the barbecue

the sophisticated living on offer here.

terrace, lawns and pool enclosure. Head

This double-fronted old-timer is refreshed

role in the allure here, with trams, buses,

Mock Georgian up front and light-filled

upstairs for the main bedroom with a

throughout, so buyers can put their feet

Balaclava station, St Kilda Primary School,

throughout, the two-storey abode

massive walk-in wardrobe and full en suite,

up and enjoy the benefits. Picket fencing

William Street Park and Carlisle Street

serenades large and discerning families

a second with en suite, and the others

introduces the weatherboard facade. All

shops within walking reach. ●

with six bedrooms (or five plus a study)

sharing a neat bathroom. ●

three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes

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and a fine spread of social spaces … then blows a sealing kiss via the feature-rich

parking space. Location plays a major

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and ornamental fireplaces. The central lounge doubles as a home office and

backyard that includes a pool. Formal

Agent: RT Edgar,

could become a fourth bedroom with the

Agent: McGrath,

lounge and dining rooms branch off the

Tracy Tian Belcher 0402 007 882

addition of a door. Adjacent to the powder

Josh Stirling 0432 071 806

entrance foyer. Multi-paned, floor-to-

Price: $4.5 million-$4.8 million

room, the bathroom has a free-standing

Price: $1.7 million-$1.85 million

ceiling windows and a gas fireplace make

Auction: Noon, April 1

bath, walk-in shower, toilet, closet laundry

Auction: 10am, April 1

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

193 Canterbury Road, St Kilda West

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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

Simon Gowling Max Mercuri

0422 234 644 0431 043 723 DOM A IN REV IEW

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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.

AUCTION Saturday 25th March at 11:30am

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xx 03 9583 3246 Garry Donovan 0419 588 660

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ELSTERNWICK 6/20 College Street

2a 1b 1v

PRIVATE LEAFY TRANQUILLITY Whisper-quiet in its own private leafy tranquillity, this renovated two bedroom villa is dressed to impress with an inviting lounge, fabulous stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances, casual meals area, two huge bedrooms with BIR's, sleek bathroom with European laundry and back/front gardens.

Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Moses Habib 0450 011 922 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

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ELWOOD 3/8a Dickens Street

2a 1b 1v

CHARM & SPACE IN PICTURESQUE GARDEN SETTING AUCTION Saturday April 1 at 1:30pm VIEW See website for details

Step inside and be greeted by a generous living room, complete with an adjoining covered verandah. The stylishly updated kitchen is fitted with quality appliances, while the massive main bedroom and 2nd bedroom share a beautifully finished bathroom.

John Manning 0416 101 201 Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

www.belleproperty.com/st-kilda

AUCTION Saturday April 1 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

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ST KILDA 41/13 The Esplanade

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RENOVATED TO PERFECTION ON THE WATER’S EDGE No expense has been spared in the stunning renovation of this beachfront apartment, where quality is at the core of the deluxe designer style on offer. Feast your eyes on the jaw-dropping bay views from the living, bedroom and balcony, complete with built-in ledge for evening drinks.

FOR SALE VIEW See website for details

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Kyle Spinks 0418 555 333 Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686 Paul Hack 0418 328 055

www.belleproperty.com/st-kilda

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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.

CONTACT Alex Bragilevsky 0478 401 247 | Kelgend Winters 0439 434 449

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AUCTION Saturday

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 park-viewing balcony, a stunning kitchen (Smeg induction cooktop) and an entertainer’s deck in the northwest 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:

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Saturday 25th March 2.00pm Contact Agent Jon Kett 0415 853 564 Mel Fredricksen 0497 942 933

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