Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - November 01, 2023

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The Forever House Inside designer Rachel Donath’s century-old family home

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This issue we’re reminded of the joy of getting outdoors – thanks to creative couple Evi O and Andrew Grune, authors of Day Trip Melbourne. And the comforts of staying inside – especially the kind of thoughtfully appointed space that furniture designer Rachel Donath calls home. See our cover feature for her ideas on slow decorating (and maintaining grown-up spaces with kickabout-loving kids).

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Back Chat with Mick Harvey PAG E 7

The Block PAG E 1 0

Home Visit: Rachel Donath PAG E 1 5

Neighbourhoods: South Yarra

“When we first viewed the house, it was pretty run-down. It wasn’t dirty or anything, but it was very old. Even so, it smelt like sunlight.”

Home Visit with Rachel Donath

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Creative Couples: Evi O and Andrew Grune PAG E 2 0

Property Listings PAG E 2 4

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Prawn homewares Keep your eyes peeled for the new wave of crustacean-motif decor. Sydney label Maison Balzac’s handblown glass prawn cocktail coupe is pretty in pink.

Bonnie and Neil’s collab with Greek-Australian cookbook Peináo produced seafood table linen (with a generous spritz of lemon). Meanwhile, Melbourne-based Mollusc House stocks marine-themed vintage wares, plus playful handmade clay incense holders – your choice of cooked or peeled. — JW

Maison Balzac maisonbalzac.com

Colt Dining 9A Main Street, Mornington 9 Bonnie and Neil bonnieandneil.com.au

Mornington is known for many things: scenic views, sprawling beaches, a coastal town atmosphere and now Colt Dining, a 95-seat Australian restaurant by renowned Melbourne chef Matt Fallon (ex-Rare Hare and Du Nord).

Its ’70s-inspired design – with booth seating, dark timber tones, walls of vinyl and pops of bright orange – brings an elevated feel to the peninsula hotspot. Head in for plates of barramundi wrapped in steamed kelp; Otway shiitake mushrooms cooked over charcoal flames with pumpkin-seed miso; and crispy yabby toast.

Plus there’s a burnt banana custard tart and holy basil ice-cream sandwich for dessert. To wash it all down, go for the Spanish olive and caperberry Dirty Martini, or perhaps the Gimlet with rhubarb and homemade lemon curd.

Alongside a focus on locally foraged ingredients, music also takes centrestage, with 5000 records to choose from and DJs spinning tunes on the weekend. — GG

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Jewish International Film Festival

After four years at Northcote bakery All Are Welcome and Monforte Viennoiserie in Carlton North, pastry chef Jesse Clarke decided preserves are more her jam.

Now the fruit of her labour is Jam Haus, a glitzy line of small-batch preserves made by hand in Clarke’s certified home kitchen in Seaford. Using seasonal Victorian produce, flavours include pear and Tasmanian mountain pepper jam; mandarin and stem ginger marmalade using mandarins grown in Mildura; and minimal intervention rhubarb (grown by Cranbourne Valley Produce) and lemon thyme jam. — GG

We all love a peek inside other people’s houses.

As founder of the online mid-century design archive Modernist Australia, Patricia Callan is more practised (and professional) at this than most.

Her new book is a visual journey through abodes that ooze timeless style, exploring modernist house design that’s been adapted for present-day living – inside and out. Get a glimpse into 21 Australian homes, including some designed by the period’s heavyweights: Anatol Kagan, Alistair Knox and Ernest Fooks. — SV

JIFF is back with another line-up of feature films, documentaries and shorts celebrating Jewish culture – including 55 Australian-premiere flicks from 19 different countries. The program includes Israel’s top-grossing movie of the year – the witty rom-com Matchmaking – and a look at one of second-wave feminism’s leading figures in Erica Jong: Breaking the Wall all. Closing the festival is The Jewish Nazi – the story of the Belarusian Jewish boy who became “Hitler’s youngest soldier”, tracing his journey from wartime Europe to suburban Melbourne. — GG

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Until Nov 29 / Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick and Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn / jiff.com.au

HOME MAKER Comet Syrups Pita Dixon has been making syrups for a decade, both at home and in bars as a beverage manager. His new Comet syrups are couched somewhere between humble cordials and upscale cocktail starters, all featuring punchy base flavours subtly heightened with interesting botanicals. “I like to think about it more as an ingredient than a syrup,” Dixon says.

The resulting flavour combos – like raspberry and lemon myrtle, hibiscus and lemongrass, and grapefruit and quandong – are ideal for cocktail-bar-style home mixing and in slushies, ice-cream, jelly or icy poles. — EJ drinkcomet.co

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Name: Finn Watt Age: 21 Occupation: Account coordination and customer care at Birkenstock What are you wearing today: I’m wearing a shawl cardigan from a Korean online store called Lewkin. I have this dress but it’s very short so I’ve tucked it into my jeans, which I got from an op shop. I like to upcycle, but I didn’t do the fringe myself. The bag is Freitag from Keoma and I really like its sustainable feel. My shoes are a discounted style from Birkenstock. How would you describe your style?

It really depends on the day; I like to go all different ways. Today it’s a mixture of a preppy look with a streetwear aspect that’s a bit more grunge.

Keki Milk Bar, a cosy dessert shop specialisspecialis ing in souffle pancakes, has opened on La Trobe Street. Pancakes at the 28-seater are available in flavours like matcha, tiramisu and raspberry white chocolate. Each stack is topped with a custard-y mascarpone Keki cream made using chef Wookjin “Jin” Jang’s top-secret recipe.

350 La Trobe Street, Melbourne / @keki.milkbar The East Malvern Food and Wine festival is on Sunday November 19 at Central Park. The free event offers wine tastings, local craft beers and goods from local producers. Central Park (Corner of Wattletree Road and Burke Road), East Malvern / @emfwfestival

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Pastry chef and Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School director Kirsten Tibballs has released a new cookbook, Chocolate All Day: Recipes for Indulgence – Morning, Noon and Night ($49.99).

In it the self-professed “chocolate queen” will teach you recipes including a chocolate babka knot and a rocky road chocolate cake. Out now through Murdoch Books Warragul is now home to Messmates Dining, a restaurant focused on Gippsland produce and with a design inspired by European wine bars.

The kitchen is led by Jodie Odrowaz (ex-Vue de Monde) and her partner Michael Clark.

An ever-changing a la carte menu will feature dishes like King George whiting crudo with bit bitter orange and celery, sourdough focaccia with cheese curds from Yarragon and chocolate torte with cultured cream. 15 Palmerston Street, Warragul / messmatesdining.com

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Ex-Brae chef Damien Neylon recently took over the kitchen at CBD spot Parcs. The fer fermentation-focused wine bar and restaurant, which closed suddenly back in June, reopened mid-October. While previously the food offering was made up of casual dishes designed for sharing, Neylon’s takeover offers three new menus per sea season (one early in the season, one mid-season and one later on), each with four or five set courses.

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CHARMING CLIFTON HILL Combining Victorianera homes and modern apartments, this suburb has diverse real estate options.

Its leafy streets, proximity to parks and vibrant community contribute to an appealing, liveable neighbourhood.

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MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES CLIFTON HILL

1 bed unit, $385k 2 bed unit, $636k 2 bed house, $1.351m Source: Data based on sales within the last 12 months

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Mick Harvey Words by Jo Walker

The long-time Nick Cave collaborator talks documentary-making and the St Kilda underground.

There’s a scene in the new doco Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party that shows – at least in illustrated form – a young Mick Harvey sitting on the bonnet of a speeding car, hooning down St Kilda Esplanade like some low-budget Mad Max stunt.

For the guitarist and long-time Nick Cave collaborator (the two met and formed The Boys Next Door at Caulfield Grammar), the 1970s and ’80s were a wild time, and frequently brutal. But the music they made – and continue to make – still packs a mighty punch.

Harvey acted as music supervisor and producer for the film, which stitches together archival footage and interviews with cartoons for a scrappy punk-zine retelling of how a high school outfit transformed into The Birthday Party, one of Australia’s most influential, and infamous, bands.

He’s philosophical about reliving the story on the big screen; it’s “already a public thing”, he says.

Still, some mystery remains.

“Apart from it being extremely abrasive music, the only thing I do wonder is what on earth we really thought we were doing?” he tells Broadsheet.

“We felt at the time like we were making an impor important statement about music, and about what you could do with a band, and what could be inspired in people. And we felt that we were achieving some of those things. But in hindsight, it’s hard to determine the specifics.”

The film shows the band gigging in Melbourne, recruiting post-punk prodigy Rowland S Howard, doing time in a dreary, drug-infused London bedsit and – among changing line-ups – recording The Birthday Party (1980), Prayers on Fire (1981) and finally Junkyard in 1982. There’s also time for a move to Cold War Berlin and a very stressful incident filming a music video in a burning Melbourne rubbish dump.

For Australian fans, there’s a special nostalgia in glimpses of the late ’70s/early ’80s Melbourne underground scene, which Harvey remembers

extending to Richmond and Carlton as well as St Kilda’s iconic Crystal Ballroom, which also hosted local bands such as Models, Dead Can Dance and Hunters & Collectors.

“There was a promoter who started using the Seaview Hotel in St Kilda, which is also called the George Hotel. Or the Seaview Ballroom or the Crystal Ballroom. It’s all the same thing. It’s just very confusing and has many names.”

Harvey remembers a particular triumph returning from the band’s first London jaunt and playing to a capacity room heaving with new fans. “By the time we came back from the first year in England, and we played our return show at the Ballroom downstairs, it was sold out. We probably didn’t know many of those people. All of a sudden it had become something else,” he says. “I remember when I was told how many copies Junkyard sold – and it was something quite modest really, about 15,000 copies worldwide – I was like, ‘Wow, who are these people buying our record?’”

Though the film ends with The Birthday Party, Harvey’s career doesn’t. He was a pivotal member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds until 2009, and has a prolific solo career as well as a string of high profile collaborations with musicians such as PJ Harvey and Clare Bowditch. He just got back from a European tour with Mexican singer Amanda Acevedo promoting their album, Phantasmagoria in Blue, and he’s soon set to kick off some Australian dates.

“Somehow I’ve kept going, I’m not quite sure how,” Harvey laughs. “It’s a bit like that with people in music. Unless you get disrupted by practical circumstances, if you’re able to continue making music, you tend to just keep doing it. You don’t really ‘retire’ like Billy Joel! That’s something you shouldn’t do if you’re real about it.”

Mutiny in Heaven is screening at select cinemas across Melbourne. See birthdaypartymovie.com for details.

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Five of the Best Facials in Melbourne for Glowing Skin

SHINE SKIN AND BODY If you’re as obsessed with Dr Pimple Popper as the rest of the world, then you’ll understand the value of Shine’s popular extraction facial. Your skin will be assessed and double-cleansed before a facialist commences half-an-hour of dedicated blackhead squeezing. Warning: it’s not comforta comfortable, but it’s super-effective. (And you’ll be cosy under a doona.)

Here there are no tools for extractions, just fingers – they say tools are harsher on the skin, and can potentially scar. A post-ex post-extraction steam is followed by some high-frequency therapy for an excellent all-round facial. 323 Swan Street, Richmond

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M E L A N I E G R A N T With a clientele including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jennifer Aniston – and studios in LA and Paris – Sydney’s Melanie Grant has earned follow followers for her “signature glow”. Bespoke corrective treatments include the cult Custom Skin Health Facial – tailored around the needs of your skin – using techniques like ultra-fine diamond microdermabrasion, peels, dermal boosters, massage, masking and LED light therapy. Treatment rooms are sleek and minimalist, accented with fresh flowers and soft blankets on the beds. 1208 High Street, Armadale

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JAMES VIVIAN This cult Toorak clinic is your best bet if you’re looking for more than just a one-off treatment and want a long-term facial relationship. You’ll start with imaging to identify any areas for improvement and point your therapist in the right direction. They have almost everything you could imagine on offer, from Pico, Clear and Brilliant, and Dermapen (for collagen and elastin production) to Mezotix, IPL and laser vein therapy (to target redness and visible vessels). The best bit?

They’ll recommend an entire home treatment plan, so the work doesn’t stop in the treatment rooms. 2 2D Wallace Avenue, Toorak

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A P R I L B RO D I E April Brodie travels between Sydney, Melbourne and London to treat her dedicated clientele and has a waitlist a mile long. But once you’ve tried her Buccal Fusion Facial, you’ll know why. Brodie dons a pair of gloves to go inside your mouth and release TMJ tension (in the joint that connects your jaw and skull) while doing facial lymphatic drainage. You’ll see what she calls a “natural botox effect” within 90 minutes. That sounds like a big promise, but we’ve tried it and can vouch for the results. Brodie mostly offers her Melbourne services in a private suite at the Pullman Hotel.. 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne

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THE BLOCK 2023

The Block’s five houses on Hampton East’s Charming Street have shown how uninspiring clinkers can be transformed.

Words by Jemimah Clegg

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f you venture from the heart of Melbourne into the city’s “middle ring”, you’re bound to find leafy streets filled with Californian bungalows, sturdy Edwardians, and a bevy of newer builds from recent decades.

But, overwhelmingly, these suburban avenues and crescents feature the humble clinker – that mid-century marvel we have only recently come to fully appreciate for its architectural and aesthetic charm.

And charm is the perfect word, really, to describe the five such brick houses renovated for this year’s season of longrunning reno show The Block.

The show has returned to its old stomping ground in 2023, with the homes sitting side-by-side on a curved stretch – actually named Charming Street – in the bayside suburb of Hampton East, about 17 kilometres south-east of the CBD. The original houses were relics of a bygone era, cute and comfortable, but lacking in modern style and amenity. All that has changed as five couples from around the country have transformed them into family homes with form and function – each with a unique interior design philosophy.

This year, the usual catch-cry of “the biggest Block ever” was swapped for a more prudent attitude, after last year’s Tree Change season saw contestants struggle with budgets and inclement weather while putting blood, sweat and many tears into the simply huge properties in Gisborne South.

Arguably, it has meant the 2023 contestants have been able to flex their creativity even more so than those in the past.

The homes were not only smaller, but also a little easier to pull together, with the teams receiving plans for the entire homes up front – rather than room-by-room, week-by-week.

From tonal, “Japandi” design, to pop art-inspired styling, the homes have personality and warmth, while challenging the way we think of contemporary Australian living. They are alluring, inviting and, well, charming.

THE BLOCKHEADS Kyle & Leslie The married couple from Western Australia tried out for The Block many times, even though they were renovation rookies – Kyle is a firefighter and Leah an education assistant. They say they can handle anything.

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Leah & Ash The Queenslanders are no strangers to getting their hands dirty, with three small kids and a business. Ash is a builder and Leah a first-aid trainer and they have done many a reno in their time, personally and professionally.

Kristy & Brett The project manager and safety advisor from South Australia know their way around a building site, even though the married couple has never actually renovated their own house – besides a spruce-up of the bathroom.

Steph & Gian The childhood sweethearts from NSW are both just 27, but don’t let those baby faces fool you. Steph is the first architect to compete on the show and she and Gian (a tech start-up worker) have also renovated their own home.

Eliza & Liberty These sisters from Victoria could be the least experienced contestants the show has ever seen. Still, the personal assistant and advertising integration producer have drive and quiet determination – and stellar organisational skills.

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NOTES FROM THE DOMAIN PROPERTY EDITOR Leave it to The Block to reinvent the idea of suburbia. The blond-brick houses snuggled into the mild-mannered suburb of Hampton East personify a style of architecture that dominates Australia.

Often unrenovated, these postwar houses are the types of properties buyers can overlook, such is their prevalence.

However, all that’s likely to change with the rejuvenation of these homes on Charming Street. Quite simply, there’s so much to love.

These houses are brilliant examples of what you can do when it comes to modernising clinker-brick homes that can appeal to a broad market.

Young families? There are so many options when it comes to using the numerous bedrooms.

And Hampton East and the surrounding areas have parks galore and wonderful local and independent schools that are easily accessible.

Downsizers? Come on in and enjoy living that is legitimately low maintenance (the only thing you need to bring when you move in is yourself, that’s how fully furnished these homes are).

Investors? With Melbourne’s population expected to smash more than 10 million by 2051, it’s hard to think you could go wrong in a bayside suburb just 17 kilometres from the city.

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Agent: McGrath St Kilda, Josh Stirling 0432 071 806 They say a good story is one that begins with a “hook” – a sentence to pull you in and make you want to read further.

It seems the same can be said of interior design; walking into this home we are hooked by its arcs, swerves and curves.

From the white, rounded wall with fluted detail in the entrance, to the arched linen

and laundry doorway just ahead, it’s clear from the beginning there are more enthralling twists to come.

To the living and dining areas, there are smooth edges and neutral-toned furniture accented by khaki green, mustard and gold touches. On the other side of that curvaceous wall, a gas fireplace sits neatly in its scallops, perfect for settling in on a chilly night.

The real hero in this story is revealed in the kitchen. Its island bench is curved, yes, but not on the sides, as would be expected.

Instead, the stone has been etched out in a semi-oval shape at its centre, highlighting timber underneath and making space for a breakfast bar.

Timber cabinetry and sleek black appliances (including a Vintec wine fridge and

Dekton steam ovens, warming drawers, cof coffee machine and more) sit behind the island, while another arched doorway leads to a butler’s pantry.

Walk up the stairs and rays shine through two VTECH skylights in the roof pitch. A landing leads to the bedrooms and main bathroom, the latter of which has a curved, fluted glass shower screen and overlapping, ovalshaped wall tiles in earth-toned terrazzo.

The two kids’ bedrooms are pretty in sage and bold in navy, respectively, but it’s the main bedroom that sets the imagination alight.

There is texture everywhere, from the ivory boucle furniture in the giant sitting area to the arched popcorn-wall bedhead.

More arches sit behind in the walk-in wardrobe-dressing room, which leads to the en

suite, where two vanities are each perched on semi-domed tiled walls – between them is the entrance to the shower.

Just when you thought this plot could not twist further, you find a surprise downstairs and out the back.

Yes, there’s a beautifully landscaped garden with a round above-ground pool and well-appointed al fresco area, but the huge guest accommodation (which houses a bedroom, bathroom and Pilates studio) is jawdropping. What’s more, it has its own entry to the street at the side of the main house.

What an ending.

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Leah & Ash House 2, 16 Charming Street, Hampton East $2.5 million-$2.75 million 5

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Agent: Buxton, Halli Moore 0403 777 661 Bright, bold and brimming with retro flair is this wonderfully mixed bag of lollies. We catch a peek of the twisting stairwell as we pause in the entry hall to see the study/bedroom. A grey marble fireplace and pink, teal and marigold accents hint at what is to come.

Through to the living room and a showstopping pastel pink wall surrounds the fireplace, while the remaining smoky-grey walls allow the vibrant colour in the artwork and furniture to pop in contrast.

Two steps – tiled in green, white, black and pink – resemble liquorice allsorts and lead to the sunken dining-kitchen area. The kitchen island is also clad in lolly-esque tiles – thin, pink and reminiscent of musk sticks.

Dark cabinetry encases the kitchen appliances and continues into the butler’s “nook”, which houses a hot-pink espresso machine.

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Agent: Belle Property Brighton, Sam Inan 0424 717 913 In the 1950s, homes usually had separate kitchens, dining and living areas. It made sense at the time; no one wanted to see how the proverbial – or actual – sausage was made, and the home cooks (let’s face it, usually women) were keen to play hostess.

By the ’90s, Australians had gradually moved toward open-plan living and the three rooms became one large space.

Thirty-odd years later and things may be changing again – at least they are in this home, which has a bold and unusual separate lounge room.

From the moment we step through the front gate, it’s immediately apparent how private this house is. The front yard has a high fence and tall plants, creating a welcoming outdoor lounge area.

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Up the winding stairwell lined with retro photography is a large second living room and study area. The two kids’ rooms feature curved walls used to make little dreams come true – one has a “stage” with curtains that open and shut, and the other has a rock-climbing wall.

Also on this floor is a spacious bathroom – with powder-blue sinks and a corrugated bath inside a huge walk-in shower – and the grand main suite. Its scalloped ceiling, dramatically furnished walk-in wardrobe and en suite tiled in grey diamond mosaics make it an opulent retreat.

Downstairs and out to the backyard are more creative (and confectionery-inspired) tile choices in the al fresco area, with mintgreen marbled “KitKat” tiles on the bench, which houses a barbecue and pizza oven.

There is also a self-contained studio with a black marble bathroom and a Murphy bed.

A towering Himalayan cedar tree makes this home feel established, and ready to entice its next sweet tooth.

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The largest home on The Block, it sits on the bend of Charming Street, allowing the property to have two street entrances.

Blond timber herringbone floors lead from the entry hall to the kitchen and dining, which opens onto the front deck. The kitchen is sleek with white cabinets and handles. The maroon and white marble island bench anchors the space.

Then comes the separate lounge room. A large walkway with a two-way fireplace that takes you to this quiet and cosy, yet roomy, space. We imagine lounging here in peace – the clattering of pots and pans a room away and out of earshot.

In the north-westerly backyard, a paved patio houses a barbecue and pizza oven.

There’s also a in-ground pool, a lush garden and grassed area.

Upstairs are the two kids’ rooms, and a main suite with skylights and a fireplace.

The home also has self-contained guest quarters accessible from the second street entrance – separating it from the rest.

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Steph & Gian House 4, 20 Charming Street, Hampton East $2.5 million-$2.75 million 5

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Agent: Ray White Sunbury, Marin Durkovic 0419 999 401 You don’t need to have travelled to Japan or a Scandinavian country for the design term “Japandi” to make absolute perfect sense as a way to describe the vision for this house.

Neutral is one word for the palette here, but don’t mistake it for a synonym of boring – it is anything but. Plastered beams feature throughout each ceiling in the home, adding a point of texture and intrigue.

A clever flip of the original layout puts the dining room when the kitchen would have been – on a higher level than the lounge and actual kitchen.

When they say Japandi, they mean it. Lantern pendants in beautiful beige sit subtly above the dining table on the mezzanine, while a nib wall hosting an inset fireplace separates the space from the sunken lounge.

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Agent: Jellis Craig Brighton, Nick Renna 0411 551 190 If you’ve ever visited the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, you’ll know the cosy feeling of staying in a log cabin, curled up by the fire, perhaps with a glass of red. A cabin it is not, but the warmth and wistfulness of this house could easily sit in the oak-lined peaks of north-eastern United States.

The entry is around the side, where a timber-slatted enclave surrounds the glass front door. A grand foyer to the right of the staircase leads to the guest suite and the powder room and laundry.

The grandness kicks up a notch on the other side of the stairs. Opposite the spacious dining area is a superbly laid out kitchen with a gigantic island bench.

From its plentiful storage to its perfect work triangle (or, more accurately, rectan-

The kitchen is minimal – most of the business of cooking and preparation can be done behind it in the butler’s pantry.

Outside are two entertaining areas – a pizza oven and a cosy nook for the winter, and a pool for the summer.

Also on this level is a guest bedroom and another bedroom/study. Coffee and taupe tones are present throughout.

Upstairs are two kids’ rooms styled in sage and terracotta that would inspire even the most reluctant to consider the pitterpatter of small-human noise. A functional and similarly hued Jack-and-Jill bathroom separates them.

I challenge any lover of the sartorial to walk into the main suite and its simply monumental dressing room-wardrobe not to gasp. Audibly gasp … even squeal.

Everything has been considered here.

Back to the front, and a impressive, mature magnolia tree gives more gravitas to the home’s skilful design – no matter which cultural aesthetic you’re fond of.

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gle) between the sink, the fridge and the two ovens – one on the wall and one a part of the tangerine-hued Smeg range and hood.

A butler’s pantry leads to the laundry.

Down two steps to the living room and its circular fireplace. Out sliding doors to the left is a winter al fresco area – almost another room, really – with overhead heating and a rustic dining table.

Back into the lounge and a rust-coloured modular couch divides the space to create a comfy spot with pops of cobalt blue.

Out another set of sliding doors is the pool, a bar table and a lounge. Guest accommodation opens up to the pool area with timber-framed bifold doors.

Upstairs, the bedrooms come off a large retreat – as does the main bathroom with mint-green sinks and large terrazzo tiles in rust, mustard and slate.

The main suite has a dressing room, a fireplace and a moss feature wall in the en suite – if that doesn’t say “mountain lodge” then nothing else does.

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THE FOREVER HOUSE Words by Sanam Goodman · Photos by Hilary Walker

Symmetry, vintage finds and lighting just like at her grandma’s place helped furniture designer Rachel Donath turn a centuryold Edwardian weatherboard into a peaceful family retreat. It’s full of well-loved pieces that aren’t going anywhere.

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s founder and creative director of her eponymous furniture label, Rachel Donath knows a thing (or 10) about good interior design. What started out as a lockdown venture sourcing vintage pieces for herself and friends has now grown into a brand with global reach, seeing Donath source antiques, collaborate with artisans, and – most recently – design her own collections.

“I wasn’t sure I’d be able to produce something that other people wanted. When it came to designing my own pieces, I started with a small collection based on iconic works of mid-century designers and it sold out instantly,” Donath tells Broadsheet. “It was such a shock to me! I wasn’t expecting it.”

The brand has grown massively since it was founded just three years ago, but Donath’s ethos of small-batch production, sustainability and working closely with artisan communities has remained. Her furniture, objects and antiques can now be found in all sorts of homes from New York to Noosa. And of course they take pride of place in her own house in tranquil inner-suburban Melbourne. * Name: Rachel Donath Lives: In a double-fronted weatherboard house in Caulfield North Since: 2011 With: Her husband, three sons and daughter

* What made you fall in love with the house when you first saw it? There were a few things that really stood out to me. Firstly, I’ve always loved an older house and that old style of architecture. This might sound crazy to some, but I also loved that it was very symmetrical from the front. I’m obsessed with symmetry.

When we first viewed the house, it was pretty run-down. It wasn’t dirty or anything, but it was very old. Even so, it smelt like sunlight. It just reminded me of a holiday home – it had such a good energy about it.

Even though there was bright yellow carpet and paint falling off the walls, I could have comfortably stayed there that night. I felt instantly safe.

Have you made any changes since you moved in? The house was in its original condition when we first bought it – crazy wallpaper and all. We gutted the entire place originally to make it more liveable, and last year we finished renovating it properly. The place has a heritage overlay so we’ve maintained the facade. We had to get council approval for everything, but I respect that. I get why.

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I was involved in every single decision with the renovation, right down to every knob and every fitting. We put custom steel windows and doors in, so we’ve got this really gorgeous view of the backyard. We planted trees out the back – they were little babies when we put them in and now they’ve grown into massive trees. We centred the back door to the front door, so when you walk in you can see right through to the end of the house and into the garden, which is something I really wanted.

the dining table even before we bought the house, and it’s huge. I didn’t have any space for it when I first bought it, but I knew that one day I’d have a big family. So I just bought it and stored it in my parents’ garage, then when we renovated the house we built the living room to fit the table. This table is not going anywhere.

And that’s the way I think about furniture. Once it’s in its place, it’s there forever.

I also look for pieces that are unique to me and reflect who I am as a person. Of course,

When it came to decorating, I was, and still am, very slow to add things. I’ve got to love them.

Because once I love something, I love it forever.

We put in a second storey, which was the biggest obstacle for us because of the heritage overlay. We had to be really creative so that it was hidden from the street front. We put the staircase in the back of the house and built into the roof space, so it looked really intentional and not like an afterthought.

What was your approach to decorating?

When it came to decorating, I was, and still am, very slow to add things. I’ve got to love them. Because once I love something, I love it forever.

Every piece of decor in my house is part of a collection of very loved pieces. I purchased

a lot of my own collection is in my home, and a lot of my collection pieces have been designed with my home in mind. Like the fireplace screen that was made to fit my fireplace. It’s all been made for me.

How would you describe the vibe of the house? I would say it’s very calm. It’s minimal, it’s pared-back and every little detail has been carefully considered. It’s got a beautiful flow from space to space. Even though we’re not north facing, our skylights and windows make the space sunny and light. Life is so hectic, so I wanted to make this house a retreat away from it all.

What’s your favourite room? The central area of the house is probably my favourite room. It’s often the noisiest room, though, because there are so many people around.

I like to retreat to my bedroom where it’s nice and quiet. When nobody is home you’ll find me in the central area.

Have you got a favourite item in the house? It’s so hard to choose. I love my lighting.

When it came time to do our lighting plan I said to myself, “I don’t want a single downlight in this house.” We had to get downlights in areas like the kitchen, but we rarely turn them on.

My grandma’s house was always lit with beautiful lamps, and I’d just instantly relax as soon as I stepped foot in the door. Lighting makes such a difference to the overall feel of the house.

We’ve got the Charlesworth pendant and wall lights all over the house. They’re all so timeless.

I also love my own pieces. We’ve got these beautiful linen chairs with contrasting piping that are so comfortable to sit on. At the end of the day, at the end of the week, I just sit there and exhale.

What’s it like looking after the house with kids? I’ve got three boys who love to kick balls around the house. My kids know that Mum cares a lot about her house, so they’re probably a little more gentle than kids who haven’t been brought up around Murano glass! They’ll tell their friends not to run around the house because I’ve got sculptures that aren’t attached to anything.

Then again, it’s a house with kids in it.

It’s often much messier than I’d like it to be, and there are marks on the walls and marks on the roof. I don’t want it to be sterile – people do live here.

What’s the neighbourhood like? We live right opposite a gorgeous park with a tennis court and three play areas. It’s got a walking track and a lake, so we spend much of our time there. The area has some really great cafes. We’re close to the city but also close to Bayside, so we get the best of both worlds.

Most of the people on our street have kids, so they’ll often play cricket together at the end of the road. It’s got a lovely suburban feel.

Where’s your favourite place to source homewares and art? I love auction houses.

And antique stores and flea markets.

Even before I started my business, that’s where I would go for inspiration. There’s a piece of art in my son’s room that’s one of my favourite pieces, and I found it at a flea mar market for $10. You can find such special pieces, especially in regional Victoria and out in the country. And the markets give you such a good feel for the community.

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SouthYarra

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South Yarra exudes opulence.

Stately mansions, art deco flats and contemporary residences coexist, creating an exclusive housing tapestry enriched by historical landmarks and modern architectural marvels.

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ptly named for its riverside location, South Yarra is a dream for lazy weekends spent shopping and eating. And on the blocks bounded by Yarra Street, Toorak Road and Chapel Street there’s a lot to shop and eat.

Don’t let the name fool you – Prahran Market is actually in South Yarra. Start your day there with a croissant from Q Le Baker (it’s worth the line), before stocking up on produce for the week.

Next stop is Green Cup for an acai bowl or smoothie.

You’ll definitely be sold on the peanut butter, which is lucky because it’s available in take-home tubs. While you wait, head next door to vegetarian cafe Jumi’s for a coffee (where there are plenty of options for a longer breakfast as well).

Over on Domain Road, take a leisurely walk around the Tan and refuel afterwards with breakfast at Gilson. Anyone who lives in South Yarra will tell you – that’s how the locals do it.

Wherever you start your day, make your next stop the shops. Choose from high-end favourites like Scanlan Theodore and Zimmermann, cult homewares outlets like Hommey or consignment stores like Secondo. If you’re in the market, bridal brand Kyha’s only Melbourne store is on Chapel Street. And if you get peckish, there’s always Rustica – for the best chicken sandwich on the south side, followed by a serious offering of sweets.

At night, head to casual Japanese diner Pink Ginger on Murphy Street or long-time Chapel Street staple Kanpai if you want to eat like a local. Whatever cuisine you’re feeling though, you’re likely to find it in South Yarra. You can never go wrong with Dainty Sichuan or Pacific Seafood BBQ House.

Lona Misa is a haven for vegans and Stella is on hand for an Italian feed (with cocktails to match). Post dinner, continue the relaxing vibes with an arthouse (or blockbuster) film at the luxe Palace Cinema Como – bonus points for splurging on the Palace Platinum experience.

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Carla Fetter Jellis Craig “South Yarra is surrounded by the best amenity in Melbourne from shopping and parks, to restaurants, bars and transport. The streets are lined with gorgeous period homes as well as some exceptional modern properties.”

Clockwise from top: Hommey flagship store, photo Arianna Leggiero; Green spaces, Chapel Street, Toorak Road, photos Amy Hemmings

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CREATIVE COUPLES

Evi O and Andrew Grune Words by Benjamen Judd · Photos by Jiwon Kim

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ew things test a relationship more than a road trip. Especially if it’s somewhere you haven’t been before. But to float the idea as a date when you’re still in the courting phase?

It’s a bold move. For interdisciplinary artist Evi O and her photographer partner Andrew Grune, it was tinged with destiny.

The Sydney-based couple have just launched the fourth book in their adventure-seeking series – Dog Trip Melbourne – which comes quickly on the heels of Day Trip Melbourne: 52 Nature Adventures, published earlier this year. Inside the latter is a detail-rich collection of maps, destinations, insights and photography inviting you to step outside the boundaries of your familiar street and discover one of 52 bushwalks located within a 130-kilometre radius of the Victorian capital.

“I met Andrew on Tinder,” explains O as she, Grune and their whippet Henri settle into a library-slash-meeting room inside the renovated office space that O shares with fellow creatives.

“He dog-fished me: in his profile photo there was a really cute poodle. And when we met, the poodle wasn’t there anymore. He was this cool art director in all black, but the dog was gone.”

Grune had just arrived back in Australia from London where he had been carving out a career as an art director. The plan, says the 38-year-old, was to stay in Sydney long enough to have a break, sharpen his skills as a photographer so he could do more of his own shoots, and get back to London as fast as possible. “Back in London I was work working in fashion,” Grune says. “I had my own store and I was always telling filmmakers or photographers what I needed, but I wanted that skill myself.

Then Covid happened and I met Evi.” Mystery of the missing dog aside, the pair were keen to pursue something more serious. Lockdowns meant traditional date ideas – movies, dinner – were forbidden, so instead they headed into nature.

On one trek, O and Grune came across a red car that had been abandoned in the forest, she recalls.

“We both wanted to explore it more. And in a lot of ways, that red car symbolises the Day Trip series.

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us and it doesn’t matter if it was a red car or a plant.

Being out in your own backyard still had a sense of adventure and that is really refreshing. I mean, we were also in love so that was mixed in, but it was still so beautiful.”

Love is just part of the process that transformed the experience from a romantic getaway into a publishing deal. At the start, Grune says, their pitch was entirely different. “I wanted to shoot hotels.

Evi wanted to shoot the big things: the Big Prawn, the Big Banana … But our publisher said, ‘It’s been done.’ Then she suggested daytrips.”

Fifty-two of them, specifically. Where they should lead and what they should look like took a few turns, but ultimately it was exploring the natural world that inspired them. Growing up in the Indonesian city of Surabaya, O says she was surrounded by concrete. So when she moved to Australia, she was excited to see how abundant nature was. “My first bushwalk experience came after a friend gave me a bushwalking book she had written. I then went on that Wedding Cake Rock walk [south of Sydney] and I just loved it.

The endorphins, being out in nature, the animals – even the bugs.”

Grune says the daytrip concept perfectly balanced the diametrically opposed elements of his and O’s personalities. In his own words, he is the world’s biggest homebody. “Evi is the biggest extrovert I’ve ever met and I’m probably the biggest introvert she has ever met. It’s a good mix.”

When it came to tracing out the trails for their Melbourne book, the pair relocated south for three months, staying in various locations including Marysville and Chewton before settling in Fitzroy. The most impressive detail they discovered was Victoria’s diversity of landscapes: everything from the coastline to alpine regions, goldfields and volcanic plains.

Their advice for a successful daytrip? “Good company,” Grune says. “And a reward at the end, like a view that makes you go ‘ooh’.”

Dog Trip Melbourne and Day Trip Melbourne are out now through Thames & Hudson.

“Being out in your own backyard still had a sense of adventure and that is really refreshing.”

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Alice Springs, NT

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n Dreamtime folklore, the land of the Arrernte people, surrounding and including Alice Springs (Mparntwe), was built by giant caterpillars.

The MacDonnell Ranges, which frame the city to the east and west, have a loping rock formation creeping along the low mountain peaks which calls to mind the region’s soft-bodied totem, creating a watchful, protective rim around the town. A stay in Alice Springs is a rewarding experience, with opportunities to learn about the art of the Central Desert, and connect to Country in spectacular desert surrounds.

But first, food. Start the day at local go-to The Goods, which offers a hearty menu that includes four types of jaffles and a must-have ricotta, chai-roast pear and pistachio on toast. Head to pizzeria Bella Alice by Italian chefs Alberto Pasquetti and Antonio Favale for dinner. Enjoy the signature Mother Earth pizza – made with a mozzarella base, fresh fior di latte, mushrooms, truffle oil and aged parmesan – but leave room for tiramisu.

The Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters is a five-minute drive from the centre of town, set around a large and inviting swimming pool, and complete with a spa, wading area, cafe and bar, and large fitness centre. Breakfast is served at Tali, where resident chef and omelette savant Owen is both deft on the pans and a keen storyteller. Ask for traditional bush flavours and you might get a slather of his off-menu bush tomato chutney.

Fifty kilometres outside of Alice Springs, you’ll find the quartzite walls of Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye), an 80-metre-high gorge formed by ancient seabeds more than two billion years ago. It’s beautiful to visit at any time of day, but if you time your trip for noon, when direct sunlight enters the chasm and lights up its walls for 90 minutes, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular natural light show.

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LUXURY Words by Joanne Brookfield & Kay Keighery

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Expressions of interest: Close 3pm, November 9 Agent: Marshall White, Melissa Grinter 0409 805 035 The largesse on display here is befitting of its golden-mile location. Close to elite schools, shops and the beach, the property hosts a regal, two-storey dwelling and backs that up with a backyard designed for entertaining. The ground level has a study and both formal and informal living areas. Glass doors in the informal area part to a terrace and barbecue deck addressing landscaped gardens and a pool with spa. Up the statement staircase are the five bedrooms.

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Auction: 11.30am, November 11 Agent: Jellis Craig, Sam Hobbs 0404 164 444

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, November 14 Agent: Kay & Burton, Ross Savas 0418 322 994

Be transported back to the ’60s in this personality-packed pad. A recent makeover pays homage to the original ambience while bringing all up to modern standards – the use of pale tones is working blond-on-blond magic. The ground floor presents a compact office and open-plan living with three exits to the north-facing yard. The first storey adds a retreat, a bathroom/laundry and three bedrooms, counting the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

On a tree-lined street close to the beach, Fitzroy Street and public transport, and not far from Albert Park Lake, is the updated Warrawee. Retaining century-old features (think facade and grand ornate ceilings), B.E Architecture and landscapers Eckersley have transformed this double-level family home. The sleek lines of the interiors are reflected in the rear courtyard, which features an integrated concrete dining table and a mains-gas barbecue kitchen.

This 1920s English-style mansion offers the best of both yesteryear and today. “The interiors have been modernised by renowned designer Stuart Rattle to deliver lavish living with a sense of privacy and sophistication,” the agent says of the opulent home that sits on about 1504 square metres in the heart of Toorak. It includes formal and informal rooms, fitted study, butler’s pantry and cellar, while outside a heated swimming pool is surrounded by an entertaining terrace.

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Statement of historic grandeur

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Words by Anders Furze

W H AT T H E A G E N T S AY S

Ben Vieth Marshall White

Kiora is a residential landmark in Brighton.

This magnificent property, instantly recognisable from South Road, has a storied history dating to c1890. The original home of its architect, John Russell Brown, the estate subsequently took on a life of its own, serving as everything from an independent school in the early 1900s to the home of 20th century Melbourne’s most notable families.

It’s not hard to figure out why – among other highlights, Kiora boasts the largest known skylight in a residential property in Melbourne. It’s now on the market for the first time in almost 40 years and will no doubt appeal to those wanting to reside in a landmark piece of Melbourne history.

This is one showstopper of a mansion. At over 1345 square metres, this palatial home and its grounds have been a seaside entertaining retreat for over a century. A distinctive octagonal hall is instantly recognisable from the street. That sizeable skylight sits above the triple-height octagonal void, which is adorned with several decorative features of its construction period – think tessellated key-tiled floor, timber panelling and a

cast-iron balcony. Beautiful bay views await from the tower.

There are five large living and dining rooms throughout the mansion. Downstairs, the billiards room has an open fireplace and the grand gallery is surrounded by a verandah. A formal dining room has its own fireplace and the original butler’s pantry. A magnificent library adds even more sophisticated charm. The rear kitchen has European appliances and flows into the family room and meals area to the rear of the property.

There are two bedrooms downstairs, both of which have separate entrances to the two updated bathrooms. A rear covered al fresco area overlooks the backyard.

You’ll find another living room with a fireplace and another verandah upstairs. This is where the remaining four bedrooms can be found, all circling the octagonal void. The front-facing main bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and en suite.

The Edwardian magnificence manifests itself in details throughout. High ceilings with intricate cornices tower over proceedings, and many windows are works of art in

their own right, hosting hand-painted depictions of coast and country.

All of this also comes with an adjacent, separately titled 1930s brick home, which adds approximately 732 square metres of land, leading to a total parcel size of around 2000 square metres.

This property has four bedrooms and rear access from Cavendish Place. The new owners could rent out this adjacent property or plan a fresh transformation (STCA).

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“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a home steeped in history, adorned with incredible design features and positioned in the perfect location.”

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The highest recorded house price for Brighton (past 12 months) was $31.6 million for 39 Seacombe Grove in November, 2022.

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Now Selling.

3 & 4 bedroom premium bayside Townhomes surrounded by 4 hectares of parkland with resort-style amenity.

Private resort-style amenities:

9.3 ha walkable precinct:

• Indoor lap pool

• 3 ha conservation park

• Outdoor resort style pool

• 1 ha park with playgrounds & BBQ areas

• 2 x gymnasiums

• Home to the new Highett library

3 or 4 bedroom Townhomes from $1,614,000

• Yoga room

• 5 mins from Sandringham beach

3 bedroom Loft Apartments from $1,401,600

• Wellness area

• Moments from Westfield Southland

• Cinema

• On Highett Road retail precinct

• Private dining room and kitchen

• Next door to Woolworths • Across from Highett train station

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Stefanie Palazzolo 0434 369 683 highettcommon.com.au

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Spacious townhomes in parkland setting Words by Liz McLachlan

Sunkin Property Group has released a limited collection of three and four-bedroom townhomes in Highett Common, one of Melbourne’s greenest urban renewal projects.

Renowned architects ClarkeHopkinsClarke have designed the two and three-level homes to sit harmoniously in landscaped pedestrian mews and link to four hectares of parkland.

Scott Jessop, head of sales and marketing at Sunkin Property Group, says buyers will enjoy easy connectivity to green spaces and amenities, including resident-only pools, multiple gyms, wellness spaces, private dining and lounge, and a new community library.

The $600 million precinct integrates three hectares of preserved grassy woodlands and a new one-hectare public park.

Notably, Highett Common clinched three accolades at the 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia): best apartment development (Victoria), best eco-friendly apartment development and best apartment landscape design.

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HIGHETT COMMON highettcommon.com.au Highett 37 Graham Road 3 From $1.164 million Developer: Sunkin Property Group Architect & interior designer: ClarkeHopkinsClarke Landscape designer: Tract

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The townhomes draw elements of nature inside through palettes of timber, stone, glass, pure wool and refined metals. Gentle, organic textures are layered to fill open spaces with character and warmth. The carefully curated spaces integrate luxury features, including high ceilings, full-height windows, timber flooring, polished stone and customised wood-grain veneers.

For exercise and connection, the residents have a fully equipped gym, wellness spaces for yoga and group fitness, and both indoor and outdoor pools. The private dining rooms and expansive lounge areas enable residents to host friends and family for larger social events. Also on the doorstep are the new Highett Library and the nature trails that run through the reserve.

Sales: CBRE, Stefanie Palazzolo 0434 369 683

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'Kiora' 81 & 83 South Road, Brighton 6 A

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'Kiora' c1890, a landmark home with 6 bedrooms, 5 large living and dining rooms on 2,077sqm (approx). This Victorian Boom-era mansion is spectacular on so many levels, a generational estate offered to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 14th November at 3pm Viewing

By Appointment Contact Ben Vieth 0404 084 793 Simone Howell 0419 542 978 John Bongiorno 0418 328 056

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6 Glyndon Avenue, Brighton 5 A

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Yorande c1918, is an elegant and private hideaway on 1,174sqm (approx.) of land. This five-bedroom and spacious study home is enhanced by north-facing outdoor living.

The refined interior includes formal lounge with bay windows and fireplace, leading to open-plan kitchen/living/dining. This fabulous home has no heritage or single dwelling overlay.

Expressions of Interest Close Monday 13th November at 12noon Viewing Saturday 12-12.30pm Contact Ben Vieth 0404 084 793 Simone Howell 0419 542 978

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123 Roslyn Street, Brighton Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 14th November at 3pm

Contact Matthew Pillios 0408 145 982

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Ash Howarth 0415 756 764

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Dahli Woosnam 0435 505 309

34 Champion Street, Brighton Expressions of Interest Close Monday 27th November at 5pm

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Contact Andy Nasr 0422 029 324 Simon Monnier-Penny 0404 283 551 Tas Bartels 0448 121 929

1 Meek Street, Brighton Private Sale Viewing As Advertised

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Contact Kate Strickland 0400 125 946 Rina Ma 0477 773 333

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17 Mariemont Avenue, Beaumaris Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 21st November at 5pm

Contact Kate Fowler 0418 418 385

Viewing Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

Robin Parker 0409 336 282

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Contact Campbell Butterss 0432 735 385 Stephen Smith 0423 266 231 Dahli Woosnam 0435 505 309

100 Martin Street, Brighton

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Auction Wednesday 1st November at 6pm

Contact Ben Vieth 0404 084 793

Viewing Wednesday 5.30-6pm

Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

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marshallwhite.com.au

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A 4 B3 C 2 D 1 Expressions of Interest Close 14 November at 5pm Viewing By appointment Contact Will Maxted Angie Swindon Stephanie Shafik

0451 105 900 0425 736 737 0418 515 255

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'BLUE BAY' 3520 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO

Expressions of Interest Invited Viewing

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Contact Liz Jensen Gerald Delany

0418 446 228 0418 355 337

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25 Kilburn Grove, Mount Martha

A Showcase Mount Martha Residence With Bay Views A showcase elevated family residence nestled amongst lush greenery and boasting bay views and a tennis court on a plentiful 1,669sqm, this 6 bedroom family entertainer ticks all the ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� main bedroom with ensuite and WIR, separate family room plus 3 further spacious bedrooms ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� living area and bathroom. Featuring a 4-car garage, spacious balcony deck, utility room, in-ground trampoline, Bocce court and a raised veggie garden. Ideally located just a short stroll down to South Beach and the charming Mount Martha Village, discover the ultimate Peninsula lifestyle in this wonderful beachside family home.

AGENTS David Urquhart Ken Oliver

0418 386 836 0412 327 003

AUCTION Sunday 19 November at 12pm OPEN TO INSPECT Saturday 4 October 1pm - 1.45pm Sunday 5 October 1pm - 1.45pm

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EDITHVALE 5 Waters Edge Place AN ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT DREAM Serenely set amongst the sand dunes, this impressively proportioned family entertainer delivers the absolute beachfront dream, exclusively positioned within footsteps of Edithvale Village. Discover breathtaking uninterrupted views across the bay, private access to the sand, three exceptional living zones + study, high ceilings, hardwood floors, quality finishes, 4 car basement garage and provision for a lift. Unrivalled in lifestyle and location, with the convenience of shopping, cafés and the train station at your fingertips, your coastal paradise awaits.

AUCTION Saturday 11 November at 11:30am

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xx 03 9583 3246 Garry Donovan 0419 588 660

belleproperty.com/mentone/

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ELWOOD 1/107 Ormond Esplanade LIVING LARGE BY THE BAY WITH LOCK-UP GARAGE This beachfront apartment offers more than just a home; it's a gateway to bayside living. Located in a small boutique block with a secure entry, it features a spacious living room with a gas heater, a separate dining area by a gas fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with built-in robes, a modern bathroom, and an extra room that can be a study or third bedroom. Enjoy bayside recreation daily, and with Elwood Village just a block away, you have first-class dining and shopping experiences practically on your doorstep.

belleproperty.com/222P459991

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AUCTION Saturday November 18 at 10:30am 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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BRIGHTON EAST 158 Dendy Street PARK AVENUE LUXURY IN BRIGHTON The thoughtful detail that has gone into the restoration and renovation of this c1938 single storey brick residence is almost unprecedented in Brighton. The front section of the dwelling retains much of its classic character, from exquisite ceiling rosettes to intricate architrave work, while the rest of the residence has replicated the bygone feel to an elite and flawless standard.

FOR SALE VIEW See website for details

03 9596 7055 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Maria Hunt 0413 187 188

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HAMPTON EAST 18 Charming Street THE CROWNING JEWEL OF 'CHARMING' STREET Originally built in the 1950s, this 4-bedroom + studio, 4-bathroom home on The Block has undergone a stunning transformation. It now represents the epitome of designer living, offering spaciousness and luxury that caters to every family's needs. With multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, a pool, and a lavish master bedroom suite, House 3 by Kristy & Brett is the crowning jewel of Charming Street. belleproperty.com/222P459572 40

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03 9596 7055 Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Sam Inan 0433 076 999

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ST KILDA 7 Kipling Street

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A PEACEFUL RETREAT WITH A BIG BACKYARD • Living and dining, modern open-concept kitchen • Main bedroom with dedicated home office space, central bathroom • Fireplace in the 2nd bedroom, access to attic storage in 3rd bedroom • Timber deck and expansive rear garden

AUCTION Sat Nov 18 at 12:30pm VIEW See website for details

John Manning 0416 101 201 Will Johnson 0449 131 648 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

www.belleproperty.com/st-kilda

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Port Melbourne 805/147 beach Street

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Prized Beachfront and City Skyline Indulgence Right on the beachfront, this spacious, light filled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom security apartment offers an unparalleled lifestyle of coastal luxury. Perfectly positioned on the 8th floor, this haven delights with breathtaking views and sunsets over the beaches and waters of Port Philip all the way to Arthur’s Seat, accompanied by sweeping panoramic city vistas. This enviable entertainer features a magnificent open-plan living and dining area connecting to three bay-viewing balconies; a modern kitchen, an oversized bayviewing main bedroom and superb north facing balcony. This lifestyle apartment is complete with European oak floors, ducted heating/cooling, lift access, resort-style pool, storage cage and 2 side-by-side secure basement parking spaces. Immediate access onto the bay trail.

• Sensational sand, bay and city views • 4 distinct balcony terraces • European oak floors • Two T side-by-side secure basement car parks • Seconds to the beach For Sale: Contact:

$3,400,000 Jon Kett 0415 853 564 Mel Fredricksen 0497 942 933

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22 Charming Street, Hampton East

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Nick Renna Connor Harvey Aqil Saibo

0411 551 190 0431 686 454 0434 148 809

9-11 Gladstone Avenue, Aspendale

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Continue the story or start your own in this absolute beachfront location Mark Staples Calvin Reid

Expressions of Interest: Closing Thursday 16th November at 5pm Inspect: Wed 4.15-4.45pm, Sat 1.15-1.45pm

0411 527 174 0413 878 860

26 Berry Street East Melbourne 4

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Stunning Victorian Residence with Unrivalled Elegance and Tranquility Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, 26 Berry Street stands as a true testament to the grandeur of Victorian architecture and modern luxury. A double block spanning 433 sqm, this home is steps away from Yarra Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Outdoors, an inground pool shimmers, complemented by a private garden. Inside, a formal lounge overlooks a serene courtyard and pond. A separate dining room, well-appointed kitchen, and casual sitting area flow seamlessly.

View Thursday 2nd November 5.00pm - 5.30pm Saturday 4th November 1.00pm - 1.30pm Private Sale Contact Paul Caine 0407 393 900 Peter Hannon 0447 393 012

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For Sale | G01/74 Well Street, Brighton Contact Darren Blair 0404 928 420 Michael Paproth 0488 300 800

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