Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - April 26, 2023

SUCCULENT SECRETS

THE MASTERCHEF JUDGES SPILL

EVENTS

THE WRITERS FEST IS BACK

FASHION

HOME TALENT GOES NATIONAL MUSIC

NEW ARTISTS TO LISTEN OUT FOR

Mood Sofa, Lounge Chairs, Loft Rug & Roots Side Tables by Tribu

It’s no secret that MasterChef Australia has been wildly successful since its inception in 2009. Though the UK series was first, there was something about the Australian version that captured the eyes of the world, leading to other countries, including France, the US and India, developing their own takes on the Aussie show. Even after our cover stars Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo took over judging duties in 2020, the show’s popularity here and abroad held strong. We spoke to the trio about the upcoming new season, and asked them to share their Melbourne food secrets. ●

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BOUGIE BRUNCH \ The team behind Hemingway’s Wine Room and Bar Bianco has opened a new venture in South Melbourne. Clementine promises a fresh take on daytime dining. ● clementine3205.com.au

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Things we love about Melbourne

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Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo. Photographed by Tina Smigielski

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BUBBLE UP \ This Mother’s Day, go all out and book a table at Society’s Lillian Brasserie. It’s presenting a four-course special menu for $99 per person, plus $55 glasses of Dom Perignon. ● societyrestaurant.com

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Reading the room

BOOKS Why Melbourne Writers Festival is shunning tradition.

Writers’ festivals tend to thrive on controversy. Usually, the outrage stems from the choice of guests or a careless remark from a panel, but the furore over this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival came from a simple change of date.

Festival director Michaela McGuire says she was taken aback by the ferocity of the response when the new dates were announced last year.

“I was slightly surprised by the reaction because it seemed obvious to me that you need venues to be able to host a festival,” McGuire says.

The availability of larger spaces was a key factor in the decision to move the much-loved festival from its traditional August slot to a new home in May.

This year, the festival makes a longawaited return to the Melbourne Town Hall for a handful of supersized events that wouldn’t have been possible later in the year.

While other writers’ festivals –notably the Bendigo Writers Festival – were unhappy about the resulting clash of dates, McGuire says our state’s busy calendar means clashes are inevitable.

“We are really lucky to have such a vibrant literary culture here in Victoria,” she says. “There are 39 writers’ festivals planned across Victoria this year alone and several of those go for multiple weekends.”

Still, there’s no doubt MWF is the largest, and McGuire felt the need to find big names to fill the Town Hall.

The result is a starry lineup, including actor Sam Neill, Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka, music legend Paul Kelly and lauded foodie Alison Roman, all of whom will be engaging with this year’s theme of, “I’ve been away for a while”.

While some of the guests have had their own brushes with outrage –Alison Roman will address her brief “cancellation” after some 2020 remarks – the real controversy this year will be about what matters most to your average Melburnian: books or footy.

The MWF Big Debate: Sport vs Literature will see some of our wisest and wittiest minds wrestle with the dilemma in an evening organised by one of the festival’s First Nations curators, Ellen Van Neerven.

Van Neerven, whose new book Private Score tackles sport from a queer and Indigenous perspective, says the topic feels very personal.

“Growing up, I found my voice in two ways – through playing sport and also through writing,” Van Neervan says. “I’ve sometimes felt I had to separate these two parts of me, where I would have to choose between … football training or going to a literary event.”

According to them, Melbourne is the one city in Australia where the age-old divide between jocks and book lovers could be resolved.

“I think it’s much more fluid here than in other places, so I’ll be very interested to see the outcome of the debate,” they say. “I think it might get a little boisterous.”

McGuire agrees, while admitting that she – like many literary folk –does have a blind spot about sport.

She says those with a similar affliction may prefer to check out American writer Benjamin Dryer, whose new book Dryer’s English is catnip for grammar nerds.

But, ultimately, there’s no going past the opening-night gala.

“Opening night is a really beautiful mixed bag of authors,” McGuire says. “And being at the Town Hall this year, it’s just going to have such a beautiful sense of occasion.” ●

MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL \ May 4-7.

● mwf.com.au

Words MYKE BARTLETT

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COVER STORY

MasterChef Australia is back, so we asked the ever-knowledgeable judges for their foodie favourites around our city.

Words JANE ROCCA ● Photo TINA SMIGIELSKI

Season 15 of MasterChef Australia is almost here –this time with fewer contestants and a shorter season, but still packed with the essential ingredients that make it a reality TV favourite.

The trio of judges also return to this Secrets and Surprises -themed show. Chef Jock Zonfrillo, restaurateur Andy Allen and food critic Melissa Leong are ready to assess the dishes created by 18 contestants.

“We always strive to get better as judges, and when you feel comfortable with your colleagues, you do get better at your job,” Allen says. “The more occasions the three of us come together in the studio, the more relaxed and ourselves we are, and that’s when we are at our most entertaining and honest.

“However, the show is always about the food, the competition, and it’s the growth of the contestants that matters most.”

Andy Allen

Quick meal in Melbourne

I am a huge bakery fan and you will always find me on a Sunday at Falco Bakery on Smith Street, Collingwood, for their sandwiches and cheeseburger pies. The owner, Casey Wall, puts a Big Mac sauce on it and it’s just superb.

Favourite CBD food destination

Definitely Serai. Modern Filipino cooked over fire in Raceway Lane. The food is well done, not overthought or complicated. It’s really delicious, tasty food. It’s nonpretentious in the way they deliver food and give service.

Long-lunch destination

I love Gimlet for a long lunch; I simply love their dining room. The food is always solid and the service impeccable. The wine list and cocktails are on point. They make it a comfortable environment and you are welcome to stick around.

Furthest you’ve travelled for an ingredient

I went wallaby hunting on Bruny Island a few years ago and fell in love with wallaby. I then organised the guy who hunts for them to send them to me to use at Three Blue Ducks every week – that meant I had to go to the Virgin terminal and pick it up at 4.30 in the afternoon – the biggest pain

Paring the competition back doesn’t mean there’s less money up for grabs. The 2023 MasterChef Australia winner walks away with $100,000 in the bank.

“We usually start the season with 24 contestants, and paring it back to 18 has given us a chance to connect with the contestants from the get-go,” Allen says.

Zonfrillo says this season, which airs from May 1 on Ten, will feature “the realest of home cooks” seen yet.

“What you will also see are some of the most genuine people to hit your screens this year – brutally honest, refreshingly normal and without ego. The cast will without question touch the hearts and inspire every viewer young and old. I can tell you that I cried many tears this season and so will you.”

The Melbourne based judges – who film the show at the Showgrounds each year – shared where they shop and dine when they’re not entertaining at home. ●

in the arse when you’re prepping the kitchen, but well worth it because it’s as good as it gets.

Best grocers in Melbourne

For seafood I love The Fish Shop on Smith Street. The way they prepare and store fish is second to none [and they] have a great range too. The butcher, Meatsmith is across the road and I also pop in there for meat. I can’t go past Queen Victoria Market either.

Melissa Leong

Quick meal in Melbourne

I’m a huge fan of Bar Lourinha. You can always rely on cracking snacks while seated at the bar, soaking up the warm, buzzy atmosphere.

Top food destination

Lune Croissanterie – because why bother with anything less than perfection? Spring Street Grocer –impeccably curated produce, plus gelato on the way out. Tipo 00 – a spot at the bar with a glass of wine and a bowl of the best pasta going, is my idea of happiness.

Fave grocers in Melbourne

LaManna, a Melbourne institution, and the same goes for Mediterranean Wholesalers.

Furthest you’ve travelled for an ingredient

Some of the best salt I’ve tasted

comes from Piran, which lies on the Istrian coast in Slovenia. I didn’t go there specifically for it, but you bet I bought some back.

Jock Zonfrillo

Quick meal in Melbourne

Tipo 00, Serai, Akasiro, Marion, and Di Stasio Carlton are currently on high rotation.

Top food destination

Tipo 00, Serai, Di Stasio Citta, and Miznon are all just down to earth but extremely delicious. For a quick meat fix go to Pantre in Melbourne Central and ask for the $58 wagyu steak sando. Or, if you want a killer steakhouse try Meatmaiden. If, of course, you want something glam then don’t miss Gimlet or Vue de Monde.

Long lunch

Minamishima – I think this is one of the world’s best restaurants and every time I eat there, I am absolutely in the hands of Minamishima San, who makes bites that bring tears to my eyes.

Local food shop

Gertrude Grocer in Fitzroy, Morning Market in Fitzroy, Boccaccio in Balwyn, Mediterranean Wholesalers in Brunswick and, of course, the Queen Victoria Market and South Melbourne Market are just excellent. ●

Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo.

In the eyes of the world

FASHION These local designers are showing off at Sydney Fashion Week.

Words JANE ROCCA

Melbourne fashion designers are heading to Sydney to woo international buyers at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week in the name of greater global reach. We spoke to some of those with high hopes and fabulous collections.

Erik Yvon

Drawing inspiration from his Mauritian background, genderneutral fashion designer Erik Yvon heads to Sydney for a third time.

He made his fashion week debut as part of the Next Gen show in 2021, held his first solo show in 2022, and this year brings 32 looks along.

He collaborates with Melbournebased ceramicist James Lemon for print development, and turns to the volcanic origins of his homeland for a graphic point of reference.

“Collaborating with James ... is a great opportunity to turn his works into prints,” he says. “There is a lavaflowing aesthetic that comes through my collection plus an ash-inspired print and the gooey lava effect.

“Last year’s collection was very bright and happy. I’d say this year, the mood is stronger; darker and bolder colours with dark intentions.

“Reaching to buyers internationally is really important,” Yvon adds, “and heading to Sydney is essential if you want to expand as a brand.”

Joslin

Independent label Joslin is finally on schedule with an off-site runway show in 2023, with lockdowns and supply-chain issues now in the past.

The brand has just turned five and its founder, Elinor McInnes, couldn’t be happier she’s reached the pivotal business milestone.

“We are in the middle of growing our international business and the ability to show our buyers the

garments on the runway is so special,” she says. “We aren’t taking a minute of this opportunity for granted.”

Before she launched Joslin, McInnes worked in the plus-sized and mature-aged women’s category.

“I try to incorporate that experience into Joslin,” she says. “We want to be ageless and worn by everyone. We make sizes available up to an 18, with plans for a 20. We are proud of that, and we have a 43 per cent return rate for those 14-plus.”

Joslin will be showing evening and event wear at AAFW, and working closely with the Indian makers behind Isabel Marant’s iconic hand-knitted embroidery too.

“We have had a lot of success in [US chain] Neiman Marcus and appear in nine stores, but we don’t have a physical store in Europe or UK,” she says. “That’s our next step.”

Nadia Bartel

Now in its third year, Nadia Bartel’s Henne might be a quintessential Melbourne brand, but she’s taking her label to the international market this year – returning to AAFW for a second time.

“I have been attending Australian Fashion Week for years as a guest, and know how incredible it is for stylists, make-up artists and designers and that’s why I want my brand there, too,” Bartel says.

“This year we’re bigger and better –we’re a mix of essential and timeless, but we introduce some edgy urban too. It’s a nod to the ’90s, more sheer and more daring silhouettes.”

Others from Melbourne include Karla Spetic (think suit shift dresses with cut-outs, and swim) and modest fashion label Asiyam, a Next Gen Winner in 2022 that brings painterly patterns, pleated ambition and billowy sleeves to the runway. ●

Joslin.

TRAVEL \ BALLARAT

A cultural revolution

If you’re not impressed by the beautiful artwork, the huge, plush beds and the stylish bathrooms, the intriguing rainbow of colours at Hotel Vera in Ballarat is sure to win you over.

Choosing colour combinations like these takes a strong creative spirit, which is exactly what hoteliers David Cook-Doulton and Martin Shew have in spades.

Their highly individual but thoughtful renovation of one of the city’s grand Victorian gold-rush mansions has put Ballarat firmly on the design map. Inspired by the hues of the surrounding localities, the hotel has already been shortlisted for colour and lighting awards. Add a very special theatrical restaurant and a Michelin-trained chef at the weekends and Ballarat is definitely on the must-visit list.

The folks at Vera are also keen for guests to explore the revitalised Art

Gallery of Ballarat, try the city’s fascinating range of masterclasses or indulge in its quirky distilleries, breweries and foodie haunts.

Arriving at Vera after a battle with Melbourne’s Friday traffic is a balm for frazzled nerves.

Cook-Doulton is on hand to show me around the hotel that has been named after his grandmother. His previous project with his partner was the Hotel Ernest (named after his grandfather) in Bendigo.

The reception is a welcoming, book-laden lounge with a fireplace and comfy sofa. Period details have been sensitively restored while the furnishings add a contemporary, edgy twist. Little telltale signs of the past have been left – it’s hard to believe the reception was once a medical operating theatre.

The Smeaton suite (one of seven), where I’m staying, has soothing canola-leaf coloured walls, a super-

sized bed and a greenhouse-inspired bathroom – all the bathrooms are gloriously spacious, with double showers and Salus creams.

Dinner is one of the big attractions at Hotel Vera after chef Derek Boath relocated his hatted restaurant Underbar here.

Boath – who has worked at top restaurants around the world, including a stint at three-Michelinstarred Per Se in New York –wows 14 diners with a 10-course degustation menu at the restaurant,

which opens only on Friday and Saturday nights.

The maestro and his crew take centre stage as diners sit around a chef’s table with a scattering of additional tables.

Service is like a choreographed performance and the food is a finely tuned culinary concert, from amusebouche and chawanmushi to King Ora salmon. Dessert isn’t forgotten with three sets of sweet treats.

Foodies will be happy to know that Underbar’s former Ballarat premises are now the casual Pencilmark Wine Room, run by Boath and sommelier Anthony Schuurs.

The next morning, I meet director Louise Tegart for a tour of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Tegart has revived the gallery in recent years and is busy making sure the collection reflects current issues.

Most rooms are organised thematically, which creates some inspiring moments. While the Lindsay artists are well represented (the family is from nearby Creswick), there is an effort to focus on women, Indigenous and emerging artists.

After a quick lunch at popular Johnny Alloo, I set out for Mount Pleasant’s Kilderkin Distillery.

Its small-batch Larrikin gins are vapour-infused with native botanicals. With evocative names such as Sunburnt Country, Scoundrel and Lola (after historical identity Lola Montez), there’s a gin for everyone, the team says.

Another sign of change in Ballarat (a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art) are the workshops with local makers and the Rare Trades Centre masterclasses – and right there is my next excuse to return. ●

● visitballarat.com.au

LEON SCHOOTS

This gold-rush city has had a modern makeover.

Words MARY O’BRIEN

VERA HOTEL

Hitting the high notes

MUSIC Meet three rising stars of Melbourne’s music scene.

Words JANE ROCCA

Melbourne music-makers have always received high praise and our music scene has been envied around the world for decades. And, thanks to up-and-coming talent, it looks to stay that way. Here are three Melbourne musos to watch.

Gena Rose Bruce

Melbourne indie singer-songwriter Gena Rose Bruce returns with her second album, Deep is the Way (released with Remote Control records).

It’s not every day you can make a wish list of potential collaborations and discover that American musician Bill Callahan of Smog fame has heard your music and agrees to co-write, lending a hand on the new album.

Bruce was born in Mitcham and lives in bayside Elwood. After losing a retail job, she was inspired to enrol in a horticulture course while also pursuing a music career.

Inspired to make music after listening to Melbourne singer Maple Glider, Bruce opens her heart supported by lush arrangements.

“I was supposed to be on tour in 2020,” Bruce says. “Instead, I focused on making a new album.”

WILSN

Melbourne soul singer and songwriter Shannon Busch, who goes by the stage name WILSN, sings a duet with Josh Teskey on her debut album These Days Are Over

It was an inevitable coming together, given she spent early 2020 on the road opening for The Teskey Brothers in Europe.

The VCA jazz graduate learned to play the piano as a child and her music taste was steered by a jazzloving father and jazz-musician older brother.

The title track on the album reflects the crossroads where she swapped her desire to sing pop for soul and went back to her roots.

“I was undecided [about] my genre for so long,” Busch says. “I tried pop, but did a full 360 after coming off The Teskey Brothers tour and after seeing there were huge rooms full of soul lovers who wanted music like this. I trusted my gut.”

Born in Gippsland and raised in Geelong, she has alled Melbourne home for 10 years.

Check her out before she starts to pack out venues and scale up. You can catch a glimpse of her on the panel of RocKwiz ’s new season on Foxtel.

Memphis LK

Up-and-coming Melbourne producer Memphis LK has released her debut EP Too Much Fun to the acclaim of critics.

She’s the offspring of music royalty (she’s Paul Kelly’s daughter) and merges underground dance beats with dreamy vocals.

Her song Letters in Concrete was streamed over 500,000 times on Spotify and now she’s showing us her musical prowess by using Ableton software to make her electronic dreams come true.

“I feel lucky because I have grown up with music all around me and it’s always been a huge part of my life,” Memphis LK says. “I was never made to feel music couldn’t be a career path.”

Inspired to make electronic music after listening to artists such as Four Tet and Burial, Memphis is moving to London to give the overseas market a crack. “It’s something I wanted to do before the pandemic, so come April that’s where I’ll be.” ●

GENA ROSE BRUCE

WILSN

MEMPHIS LK

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FEATURE HOUSE

BRIGHTON EAST \ 12 BROWN STREET

Designed for a large family that wants the best out of life, this resort-style, builder’s own home offers an escape from the busy world into a sanctuary of luxury, comfort and excellent design.

Throughout the house, the warmth of timber outlines doors and windows and features in dramatic ceilings, accent walls and robust barn doors.

At ground level, the home caters to current work practices with an office and a study. The main bedroom is also here, with a luxurious en suite, soaker bath, twin basins and deep walk-in wardrobe.

The sunken living room at the rear has a stunning timber cathedral ceiling and a picture window to the pool. Beside it, the dining area opens to a large covered al fresco zone equipped with fan cooling, a pizza oven and a barbecue. Beyond is the solar-heated pool with a day-bed pavilion, and to complete the fun zone, there is a designer cubby with a climbing wall.

The timber and white 2pac kitchen has European appliances, an induction cooktop, a butler’s pantry and a view of the atrium garden.

On the first floor, a huge family and billiards room has a convenient kitchenette and, in a touch of whimsy, a bookshelf conceals the entrance to the children’s wing. As well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there are two sizeable storerooms on this level.

Pale polished concrete floors are fitted throughout the first floor with carpet in the living room and upstairs.

Built by Holstein Design & Build, the house is about 650.3 square metres on a block of approximately 945 square metres. Double-glazed windows and external doors are faced with cedar inside and matt-black aluminium outside.

The house also has a mirrored gym or second garage, hydronic in-floor heating, eight-camera CCTV, alarm and video intercom. Contributing to the home’s six-star energy rating are 50,000-litre underground tanks and 11-kilowatt solar panels.

The address is zoned for Gardenvale Primary School and Brighton Secondary College. Several independent schools are close by and the beach is just a short distance away. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domain.com.au

Agent: Jellis Craig, Nick Renna 0411 551 190

Price: $3.4 million-$3.7 million

Expressions of interest: Close 3pm, May 9

FINAL WORD

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“YOU WON’T OUTGROW THIS SPACIOUS, LUXURIOUS HOME IN A VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION.” NICK RENNA – AGENT

4 3 2

Situated between Royal Melbourne Golf Course and Half Moon Bay, this contemporary home is well sited for an active and enjoyable lifestyle. The house’s elevated position allows bay views, and it is within walking distance of Black Rock village. On the ground floor, a bedroom with an en suite is at the front. At the rear, the living, dining and kitchen area opens via stacker doors to a patio and rear garden. The kitchen has a large fitted butler’s

pantry and Neff appliances. On the first floor, the main bedroom, incorporating the curve of the house, comes with a walk-in wardrobe and stylish en suite. The two children’s bedrooms share the family bathroom and retreat. The property has in-slab hydronic heating, air-conditioning, an EV charger and double glazing. ●

BEVERLEY JOHANSON

Agent: Ray White, Tom Grieve 0417 377 586

Price: $2.25 million-$2.4 million

Auction: 10.30am, April 29

BRIGHTON \ 7 CHAVASSE STREET

3 2 2

Leafy greenery announces the simple yet striking red-brick facade of this twostorey abode. The interior is recently and comprehensively renovated. Along with the garage, laundry and powder room, the ground level stages an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area wherein dark timber floors and dark frames on windows and doors create a calming, oriental feel. Glass sliders on either side here create an indooroutdoor flow, with one set opening to an entertainment deck flaunting a barbecue

and pizza oven and the other to a garden nook with a sit-awhile seat. Upstairs, all bedrooms have Juliet balconies; the main has a compact en suite, and the remainder share a bathroom and a powder room. Stroll metres to Church Street shops and Middle Brighton station. ●

KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Nick Johnstone, Jack Johnstone 0426 241 841

Price: $2.455 million-$2.7 million

Auction: 1pm, May 6

ST KILDA \ 2/19 HERBERT STREET

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Three bedrooms, a splendid location and a market-entry price range, make this pad hot property. Opposite the St Kilda Botanical Gardens, the ground-floor, 1960s apartment in a small, brick block affords comfortable living with scope to improve. Big windows ensure the interior is bright. Two of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The bathroom has a bath, a shower and a separate toilet. In keeping with the bedrooms, the lounge sports new carpet, while the kitchen is in pretty-much

original condition. There’s a communal laundry, and a car space comes as a boon. Along with dress-circle proximity to those lovely, social-use gardens, you’ve got buses, trams, bars, cafes, supermarkets and the beach an easy walk away. ●

KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Belle Property St Kilda, John Manning 0416 101 201

Price: $580,000-$620,000

Auction: 10.30am, April 29

BRIGHTON EAST \ 7

4 2 3

Holding middle ground on a big block, with lawn in front and more of that cosying up with the pool and entertainment terrace out the back, this Californian bungalow has matured to offer swish living fit for discerning families. A boned gable and squat columns render the facade classic. Enter to a hall giving on to the lounge, the main bedroom (with full trappings) and the second bedroom, with a built-in wardrobe and desk. Segue on for open-plan living,

laundry, separate toilet and then two bedrooms, a study nook and a bathroom in a contained wing. Glass doors in the living area part to the travertine terrace, where a solid canopy set with skylights and a fan encourages all-weather usage. Extras include a barbecue, oak floors, plantation shutters and solar panels. ●

KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Marshall White, Matthew Pillios 0408 145 982

Price: $3.15 million

Private sale

ROCHESTER TERRACE C1868

• Directly opposite St Vincent Gardens whilst walking distance to all of Albert Park’s amenities

• Double garage parking via Bevan St

• Awe-inspiring right from the bluestone threshold, the residence retains soaring 3.5m ceilings with decorative plaster work, the typical Victorian arch and original master joinery

• Spectacular main bedroom with park, city and sunset aspects

P o r t M e l b o u r n e 49/15 beach Street

A Wealth of Lifestyle with Bay Glimpses

• Once in a lifetime chance to create your statement home (STCA)

• Currently in an easy to enjoy condition with updated kitchen and bathroom, twin living rooms, office and hydronic heating for modern comfort

A B C

In an exclusive lifestyle address with resort-style amenities, this exciting 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom town residence is your independent slice of beachside bliss with bay glimpses. Enjoying its own private entrance on Dow Street with a paved alfresco courtyard, this urban residence features 2 quality ground floor bedroom suites and an upstairs entertaining zone with a spacious classic kitchen (Bosch dishwasher) centered around the fabulous living and dining areas Indulge in the holiday atmosphere with use of the tennis court, swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna, while being comforted by reverse cycle air conditioning and secure undercover parking (2) Ultimate position, between Bay Street and the beach.

Note: Potential for 3rd level extension (Subject to Council Approval)

• Highly sought after bay views

• Private entry via Dow Street

• Amenities – pool, tennis court, gym

• Potential for upstairs extension (STCA)

• A heartbeat to the Bay Street café scene

Auction: Saturday 6th May 12.00pm

Guide: $1,100,000 - $1,175,000

202/30-32 Rooding Street Brighton

Final Penthouse in Brighton's best selling development

Set in a secluded location of Brighton, the final Penthouse at “Awaken by Skelton” is bathed in light from its eight skylights and dual balconies with city views. This premium Penthouse boasts home-size dimensions plus all the extra benefits that only come with a brand-new development including private electric vehicle charging.

For Sale

Price $3.55m - $3.65m

Contact Gareth Macleod 0483 145 943 Lucia Guselnikov 0401 999 554

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.

CONTACT

Alex Bragilevsky 0478 401 247 | Kelgend Winters 0439 434 449

www.fiftytwoblack.com.au

Within a charming Art Deco block surrounded by gardens the dedicated entry leads to the interior featuring a living and dining room with air conditioning, an updated kitchen with generous storage, two bedrooms with built-in robes, and a modern

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209 Humphries Road, Frankston South

A hidden oasis of old-world grace paired with a suite of contemporary upgrades, circa-1910 ‘Tullamore’ enchants with its unbridled elegance and timeless lifestyle appeal. Set down a long private driveway on over an acre of parklike gardens with a swimming pool, guest cottage and subdivision potential (STCA), the main house is flanked by sweeping wraparound verandas inviting afternoon G&Ts as the sun goes down.

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VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Saturday 6th May 11am – 1pm

233-246 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick

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