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he grunting of trucks and workmen shouting over drills wakes me most mornings in my inner-city apartment, but I don’t mind an iota. It’s for the greater good. I back onto the Botanic Gardens and on its lip are works for the new Anzac Station, part of the Metro Tunnel. Chit-chat in the lifts between residents has speculated on what the new station will do to property prices. Wise real-estate investing is a marathon, not a sprint, so although property prices have previously rocketed along like Usain Bolt in full flight, the new wave of large-scale infrastructure is a test of owners’ long-term patience. However, it’s likely to pay off. The short-term pain for future gain, as many areas of Melbourne are experiencing, is explored in our feature story this week.

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OUR COVER 143 Finch Street, Glen Iris. Listed

The Toorak Estate designed by SJB is an opulent space styled with contemporary furniture and luxurious fabrics. The family home embodies a sense of grandeur in keeping with its 1920s origins, balanced with liveable amenities. This tone is set immediately upon entry, where residents are welcomed via a grand new entry foyer featuring a spiral staircase. “[It’s] well balanced, where clients can entertain at ease, and luxurious comfort to accommodate a young, growing family,” SJB director Ljiljana Gazevic says. “The design is inspired by history and styled with a contemporary edge.” In the living room (pictured), dark, geometric patterns evident in the furniture, the black Marquina marble fireplace and the statement bevelled mirror are softened by the addition of a plush, custom-designed rug, while natural light streams in through timber-framed windows. Curved lines throughout the home such as on the black steel-framed front door and on many of the windows, overarching lighting pendants and ultra-modern, freestanding bath also add a more relaxed feel to the interiors, contrasting against the home’s mostly linear forms. The mostly black-and-white decorative palette was chosen to emphasise the house’s dark timber floors and overall grandiose scale.

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AMELIA BARNES

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WHAT TO SEE THIS WEEKEN D 26

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PRESTON 84 Regent Street $1.38 million-$1.45 million

LAST WEEKEND

The Californian eyesore at this site was gutted, stripped and rebuilt by the vendors to create a crafted, single-level home notable for a floor plan that will adapt as family needs change. There’s warmth in timber flooring and heat in the gas-log fire, ducted heating and outdoor pizza oven. “It will appeal to the passive buyer; you walk in and feel you’re home,” the agent says, adding a

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recommendation for local wine bar Audacious Monk Cellars, situated parkside at Regent Village shops. Auction: 1.30pm, June 2 Agent: Nelson Alexander, Joe Horton 0421 128 008

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Jason Salan

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MALVERN EAST 2 Langville Court $2.2 million

Do your research on the area; know the

local market inside out and get the

This handsome property retains 1880s grandeur from when it was part of a

contract checked by a lawyer.

14-room homestead on 12 hectares with piggery and stables. Its owner of the past two decades lovingly restored the house, respecting the hard-carved cedar front door, marble fireplace, Russian redwood floors and

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its name, Langville (for 1920s owner Ferdinand Lange) etched into a transom window. The extension includes Poggenpohl German kitchen, butler’s pantry, glossy herringbone floors and bi-folds to a deck. Auction: 10.30am, June 2 Agent: Marshall White, Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916

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56 Kerferd Street WOW FACTOR

Luxuriously

renovated Gascoigne Estate family home,

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with five bedrooms. Sold by Thomson.

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architectural renovation in 2013 and a

21 Green Street

more recent upgrade. Victorian

$1.2 million-$1.3 million

ambience in the forward bedrooms switches over to concrete floors, a

2pac kitchen, study nook and private courtyard behind.

Once-dreary Cremorne has gentrified

Auction: 2pm, June 2

into “one of the coolest little hotspots

Agent: Biggin & Scott, Edward Hobbs

around”, the agent says, where you

0411 725 263

can high-five footballers at local cafes and walk to a world-class sporting, entertainment and parkland precinct.

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NORTH MELBOURNE

ELWOOD

16 Kipling Street

5/30 Tennyson Street

$1.1 million-$1.2 million

$820,000-$900,000

North Melbourne is on the move, with

incorporating recycled timber floors

Bayside buyers who strive, to seek, to

A modern floor plan, high ceilings and

trendy wine bars, retail development

and a vast upstairs bedroom/retreat.

find, and not to yield in a fast-paced

north-east-facing courtyard feature.

and Arden underground station, yet

Auction: 11.30am, June 2

housing market may discover sheer

Auction: 11.30am, June 2

it’s peaceful in the Hotham Hill

Agent: Jellis Craig, Gordon Bardic

poetry in this rear apartment at the St

Agent: Gary Peer, Jeremy Rosens

precinct where this worker’s cottage

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Kilda Botanical Gardens end of tree-

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wins University High School zoning.

lined Tennyson Street. It’s in a

The long-term owner and her partner

contemporary block of four built

– architects at a local boutique firm –

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behind – and taking inspiration from –

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renovated and enlarged it,

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the art deco building facing the street.

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B E S T O N S H OW B y CARO LIN E JAM E S

SOUTH YARRA 31 Nicholson Street $3 million-$3.3 million

The ultra-coolness of this modernist design, inspired by the Bauhaus movement, created by Hecker Guthrie and less than 500 metres from buzzing Chapel Street, belies its warm and inviting living space. Free-flowing, indoor-outdoor lounging and eating areas, a solar pool and a private sitting room via a side courtyard are present, as is off-street parking, oak flooring and marble benches. Expressions of interest: Close at 5pm, June 8 Agent: Nelson Alexander, Arch Staver 0417 515 802

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ARMADALE

BALWYN

ASCOT VALE

10 Elgin Avenue

50 Birdwood Street

11 Langs Road

$4.8 million-$5.2 million

$4 million-$4.4 million

$1.45 million-$1.55 million

This double-storey Victorian’s light and breezy open-

A showpiece home of stunning proportion with the

Two homes in one in a tightly held location should tick

plan design offers flexibility. Highlights include the

highest-end finishes, airy, flowing living zones and an

boxes for upsizing north-west buyers. A chef’s

study with marble fireplace, cellar, and a freestanding

enviable entertaining area. This modern address is in

kitchen, open-plan living and a covered al-fresco area

bath in the main en suite’s dedicated “bath” room.

the widely sought-after Balwyn High School zone.

deserve special mention.

Auction: 11am, June 2

Auction: 7pm, May 29

Auction: 3.30pm, June 2

Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Smith 0413 309 605

Agent: Harcourts, John Bisignano 0413 067 916

Agent: Jellis Craig, Simon Mason 0439 617 844

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F E AT U R E H O M E B y L ARIS SA D U B ECKI

SOUTH YARRA 8/20 Airlie Bank Lane $3.4 million-$3.7 million

This penthouse spans the entire top floor and is one of only eight residences at the Domain Precinct building – it’s a short walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens, St Kilda Road precinct and the CBD. When the Metro Tunnel’s nearby Anzac station, on the edge of the gardens and St Kilda Road, is complete, this address will have even more options to access greater Melbourne. Open-plan living and dining open to a private wrap-around balcony with treetop and city views. Other features include Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry in the kitchen and a cellar. Auction: 12.30pm, June 2 Agent: Greg Hocking, Greg Hocking 0418 329 961

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Great expectations

he city and inner suburbs have become a blur of high-vis vests and hard hats thanks to projects such as the Metro Tunnel, the West Gate Tunnel, the Hoddle Street “streamlining” and the removal of rail-level crossings. The scale of some of the projects is huge – Metro Tunnel, for instance, is due to reach completion in 2026 and could see some streets blocked off for five years, while the $6.7 billion tolled alternative to the West Gate Bridge should open in 2022. The North East Link will connect the ring road in Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway in Bulleen. For people living near the construction it heralds a period of upheaval. But looking beyond the roadworks and the inconvenience, is there a payoff for the home owner? St Kilda Road residents have been reported as being concerned about

the impact of Metro Tunnel works on their property prices. However, evidence suggests it’s unfounded. “The roadworks haven’t been a major concern for us selling apartments on St Kilda Road so far,” Kay & Burton senior sales consultant Tom Staughton says. There was also a great deal of interest in yet-to-be-completed apartment buildings such as the Mayfair, designed by the late Zaha Hadid, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. “People buying into these luxury apartments will really be the ones to benefit from the new train station,” Staughton says “A better working network can only be a good thing once the dust settles.” There’s nothing much to enjoy about road blockages, the rattle of jackhammers and countless trucks. However, the future payoff may be greater, which is one reason savvy investors might choose locations with

planned infrastructure in order to secure future capital growth. A report released in February by buyers’ advocacy firm Secret Agent looking at the likely impact of the Metro Tunnel project backs suggestions the long-term outlook for St Kilda Road homeowners and those living near the other four new stations is positive. “Around Anzac station (on St Kilda Road), prices have remained stable or slightly gone up, although what we found is that prices for most properties in the vicinity of the new stations have gone down a little in the short term,” Secret Agent data scientist Daniel Schulz says. “Looking at a similar project in Europe it’s believed values will increase ... Look at it holistically and consider it as a reason prices might be down in the next one to two years but recover well in five to 10 years.”

All cities experience growing pains. The past lessons of infrastructure implementation from the Eastern Freeway to EastLink suggest nervous residents might be the long-term winners. A 2010 report from ValuerGeneral Victoria suggests properties in the outer Melbourne suburbs neighbouring the Peninsula Freeway and EastLink outstripped similar suburbs in price growth, thanks to better transport links. What the debate really comes back to is the truism that infrastructure is important for property investors and developers. Brett Greig, of Jellis Craig Rosanna, is adamant the North East Link will be a boon for residents. “You certainly need to take a longterm view but in 10 years’ time it will definitely be a positive for the area,” Greig says.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK B y LO U SWE E N E Y

Smooth moves and a class above

t’s sublime out here in Glen Iris. The plane trees lining the streets are slowly shedding their coppery leaves and any kind of light brings a glorious shimmer. Then you find the houses of Finch Street – one of our city’s more splendid stretches – uniformly high, wide, handsome and full of stylish, family-friendly amenity. Number 143 fits nicely into the impressive template. It’s a generous, smoothly designed affair, with loads of gorgeous natural light filtering through the ground-level rooms. From the entry, a door on the left leads into the roomy garage. To the right you’ll find the fine dimensions of the cinema room, which looks out over the centrally located pool.

Need to know: Built in 2008 and with 876 square metres of land, the property was last sold for $1.15 million in April 2005 and the highest recorded house price for Glen Iris (past 12 months) was $5.77 million for 1 Anthony Street in August.

Recent Sales $1.585 million 30 Liston Street, May $1.24 million 383 Burke Road, May $1.3 million 28 Essex Street, April

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Jag further back along the bright hallway and there’s a divine open formal lounge with fireplace. Go beyond the stair, the laundry, wine cellar and powder room to the excellent rear section, where a dining area and family room range around a crisp, white stone kitchen with good storage and a walk-in pantry. All the rooms here look out on the brilliant, bright northerly garden or pool views lending a beautiful, serene feel. Head out from the dining area and into the north-westerly garden, where decks frame that terrific swimming pool and lead to a covered al-fresco entertaining area. Wend further around the back to find a pretty grassy space that rolls back onto a mod grass, all-sports court.

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James Tomlinson

Marshall White

Upstairs, the main bedroom suite is all effortless style – large, light and with lovely lofty views, it also boasts a sharp en suite, walk-in wardrobe and separate study. Heading across to the other side of the stair, you’ll find three excellent bedrooms. All have pretty views, good storage and are roomy. A fantastic teenagers’ retreat sits centrally on the level and offers space and dedicated study areas.

GLEN IRIS 143 Finch Street $3.75 million-$4 million

Stunning

contemporary

residence offering incomparable family

Auction: 12.30pm, June 2

lifestyle in a brilliant

Agent: Marshall White, James

location, with close

Tomlinson 0408 350 684

proximity to all that makes Finch Street so sought after.

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YO U W I S H B y CARO LIN E JAM E S

ST KILDA 107 Fitzroy Street $9.75 million-$10.725 million

This renowned dream home

possibilities. A lift links the

is the legacy of one of

top penthouse floor to a

Australia’s most esteemed

separate 98 square metres

engineers and scholars.

of multi-purpose retail space

The masterpiece at 107 Fitzroy Street was designed

at ground level. Kay & Burton’s Andrew

by the late Sir John Monash,

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who led the Australian

interest from prospective

troops in 1918, earned

buyers by June 1.

multiple doctorates and was recognised as an expert

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reinforced concrete engineer.

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In 1920 he created this

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house, which stands proud at one of the most dynamic inner-city addresses. Seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and six car spaces speak to the scale of this architectural landmark. On offer are two twobedroom apartments, plus a tri-level 480-square-metre penthouse with three bedrooms, a cellar, an infinity pool and multiple large rooftop terraces – abutting the living areas – capturing panoramic views.

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study, vine-covered

CAULFIELD NORTH

fifth bedroom or office, a

marble wet areas and

14 Airlie Avenue

barbecue terrace, two car

8 Wootton Grove

gym and solar-heated pool.

kitchens with multiple living

$3.5 million-$3.85 million

parks, butler’s pantry and

$7.3 million-$8 million

Leonard Persichetti, of Greg

Oak floors, bespoke joinery,

areas, dual dishwashers and

vaulted ceilings. Marshall

ovens spell grand

White’s Marcus Chiminello Understated luxury is

runs its auction on June 2.

encapsulated in this elegant

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Hocking Persichetti, invites expressions of interest until This commanding residence

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is spread across 1000 square

four-bedroom Victorian.

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metres. Living zones flow to

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Renovated to a high quality,

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MONEY & MARKETS B y CH RIS KO H LE R

Free to freelance but not by the buy

STOCKSY

he workforce is more fluid than ever and mortgage lending is about to become more rigid. That’s a recipe for friction. In fact, the fine print of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s latest guidelines make for grim reading for the growing number of Australians who earn an income without being in full-time employment. Australian banks are under the public blowtorch after the royal commission exposed systemic wrongdoing and, moreover, much higher lending standards are being prescribed by the regulator. That will mean the slowdown in mortgage lending gets worse from its already gloomy position, according to UBS economists, who note the steep fall in March housing finance data forms part of a broad downward trend. However, that slowdown will hurt some more than others. Permanent full-time employees are quickly finding it harder to land a mortgage, so what about the booming freelancer population? They could soon make up a tremendous portion of workers but, as banks pull themselves into line, those freelancers are going to face even higher hurdles into the property market. The latest APRA prudential practice guide on mortgage lending says that when it comes to selfemployed borrowers – that’s freelancers – banks will have to make “reasonable inquiries and take reasonable steps” to verify available income. Given that responsible lending was a key area of pain during the royal commission into banks, expect to see them take those “reasonable steps and inquiries” much further from here on. So, where does that leave a growing number of freelancers who want to buy a home? In short, not in a strong position. “I would think that, yes, in this environment, freelancers would be facing more difficulty getting

“In this environment, freelancers would be facing more difficulty getting mortgages.”

- UBS ECONOMIST CARLOS CACHO

mortgages,” UBS economist Carlos Cacho tells Domain, adding that the trend for overall mortgage lending is “definitely down” and will stay that way for some time. And those difficulties won’t be felt by a small pocket of the workforce, but a growing number of Australians, according to Indeed chief AsiaPacific economist Callam Pickering, who points to a long-term “casualisation” of the Australian labour market. “If we look at the labour market since, say, the GFC, it is true that part-time employment has been the dominant form of employment,” Pickering says. “There is a distinct casualisation of the Australian workforce, which partly reflects opportunities – the sort of jobs that are being created – but it also reflects the demand for greater flexibility.”

It’s a global phenomenon, according to Morgan Stanley International, which last week released a report stating that freelancers now represent 35 per cent of the total US working population and are expected to reach 50 per cent by 2027. Meanwhile, the number of freelancers in France is said to have shot up 70 per cent between 2008 and 2015, while Britain saw 49 per cent growth in that period and the Netherlands, 52 per cent. And while the real proportion of freelancers in Australia is difficult to ascertain with much certainty, according to Pickering, it’s a significant and growing group. Crackdown set to continue While full-time mortgage applicants often use pay slips to prove their income, those on short-term contracts tend to have income viewed over a six-month scope, and those who are self-employed – perhaps with several ongoing gigs – will

usually have to produce a tax return to prove their earnings. It could be about to become more rigorous. On April 26, the banking regulator, APRA, tweaked the rules that govern major lenders, but offered yet another stern warning. “There is more to do to strengthen the assessment of borrower expenses and existing debt commitments, and the oversight of lending outside of policy,” APRA chairman Wayne Byres says. A message taken by the market to mean that mortgage applicants will need to have their finances running like clockwork when they go in search of a mortgage. Banks will likely aim to keep freelancers in the game, but tighter regulations might become a heavy burden – at least for a while. Chris Kohler is Domain’s National Business Editor.

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Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

AUCTIONS Houses and Apartments * ABBOTSFORD 104 Yarra St

12.00

1M-1.1M

Biggin & Scott

ALBERT PARK 12.00

POA

Cayzer

ASCOT VALE 2BR

11.00

1M-1.1M Nelson Alexander

12 Young St

4BR

12.00

POA

Tim Dwyer

5BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

BENTLEIGH EAST 3BR

2.00

1M-1.1M

Woodards

9 Deakin St

4BR

1.00

1.4M-1.5M

Woodards

BLACKBURN 2/5 Dewrang Cr

2BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

21 Stanley Gr

3BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

BLACKBURN NORTH 1/37 Peter Av*

3BR

10.00

NPD

Noel Jones

4 Marilyn Ct

4BR

11.00

NPD

Noel Jones

BRIGHTON 2, 6 Tracey Cr

3BR

399 St Kilda St 9/249 New St*

12.00

NPD

NickJohnstone

4BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

2BR

2.30

NPD

Hodges

BRIGHTON EAST 3BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

BURWOOD 4BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

3BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

BURWOOD EAST CAMBERWELL 10 High Rd

5BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

448 Station St

2BR

12.00

1.15M-1.25M Nelson Alexander

614 Station St

3BR

11.00

1.3M-1.4M Nelson Alexander

CARLTON NORTH

CARNEGIE 315/9 Morton Av*

2BR

10.00

400-440

Woodards

69 Truganini Rd

3BR

12.00

1.2M-1.3M

Woodards

CAULFIELD 11 Blake St

Beds

259 New St

3BR

9.15

10 Victoria Rd

3BR

19 Kintore St

4BR

8 Brinsley Rd

2/55 Paxton St*

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

26 Hughes St

4BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

77 Waverley Rd

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

82 Manning Rd

4BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

19 McGregor St

20 Milne Rd

151 Holmes Rd

3BR

4BR

1.30

POA

Cayzer

5BR

1.30

NPD

Gary Peer

57 Dwyer St

3BR

11.30

POA

Collins Simms

62 The Esplanade St

4BR

1.00

CLIFTON HILL 2M-2.1M Nelson Alexander

ESSENDON 2/8 Scofield St*

2BR

2.30

760-820 Nelson Alexander

28 Garnet St

4BR

1.00

1.09M-1.19M Nelson Alexander

4/11 McCulloch St*

1BR

10.30

260-280 Nelson Alexander

GLEN IRIS 155 Summerhill Rd

5BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

3/14 Dickens St*

2BR

1.00

POA

Fletchers

47 Albion Rd

5BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

1.00

POA

Fletchers

3BR

11.00

900-990 Nelson Alexander

2BR

2.30

2.00

POA

Woodards

3BR

4.00

1.2M-1.3M Nelson Alexander

400-440 Nelson Alexander

GOWANBRAE 145 Gowanbrae Dr

4BR

11.00

790-860 Nelson Alexander

23 Rutherglen Cr

4BR

12.00

580-630 Nelson Alexander

16/9 Lisson Gr*

2BR

10.30

POA

MW ONE

3A Fordholm Rd

3BR

11.30

NPD

Kay & Burton

46 Urquhart St

5BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

10.00

KEILOR EAST 60 Brees Rd

1.05M-1.15M Nelson Alexander

KEW

POA

Jellis Craig

132 McIlwraith St

4BR

10.00

5BR

1.00

5BR

12.00

3BR

12.30

3.8M-4M Nelson Alexander

11 Blake St

NPD

Gary Peer

POA

Greg Hocking

CAULFIELD NORTH 8 Wootton Gr

12.00

FITZROY NORTH 1.85M-2M Nelson Alexander

GLEN IRIS 143 Finch St

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

10.30

POA

Fletchers

26 Maitland St

4BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

22 Crest Gr

3BR

11.30

POA

Fletchers

5 Haros Av

3BR

10.00

POA

Fletchers

HAWTHORN 6BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

6BR

2.30

154 Barkers Rd

PASCOE VALE SOUTH 4 Heliopolis St

4BR

12.00

1.6M-1.7M Nelson Alexander

2BR

10.00

POA

Cayzer

2/13 Arkle St*

1BR

12.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

92 Bendigo St

2BR

1.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

PORT MELBOURNE 86 Evans St

PRAHRAN

IVANHOE 11 Latham St

PRAHRAN EAST 64 Chatsworth Rd

HAWTHORN EAST 11 Leura Gr

3BR

12.30

NPD

Beller

16 North St

3BR

1.00

1.15M-1.25M

Biggin & Scott

16/6 Adam St*

1BR

1.00

340-370

Biggin & Scott

2/19-23 Palmer St*

2BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

21 Bendigo St

2BR

11.00

1.5M-1.65M

Biggin & Scott

RICHMOND

306/185 Lennox St*

1BR

11.00

400-440

Biggin & Scott

35 Leslie St

3BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

4M-4.4M Nelson Alexander

KEW 1/100 Mount St*

2BR

12.00

POA

Caine

25 Kent St

5BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

46 Walpole St

4BR

2.30

NPD

Kay & Burton

Marshall White

MALVERN 11 Valetta St

3BR

1.30

POA

12 Chesterfield Av

4BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

18 Plant St

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

MALVERN EAST

37 Wall St

2BR

11.00

1.05M-1.15M

Biggin & Scott

16 MacGregor St

5BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

6 Stawell St

3BR

11.30

1.4M-1.5M

Biggin & Scott

6/15 Somerset St*

2BR

2.00

500-550

Biggin & Scott

2 Langville Ct

4BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

69 Green St

2BR

12.00

870-950

Biggin & Scott

3101/368 St Kilda Rd*

3BR

3.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

91/350 St Kilda Rd

3BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

2BR

11.15

POA

Marshall White

RINGWOOD NORTH 22 Melview Dr

41 Grange Rd

4BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

9 Daly Rd

4BR

12.30

NPD

Hodges

14/73 Alexandra Av*

1BR

10.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

33 Motherwell St

4BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

533 Punt Rd

3BR

11.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

5BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

2BR

2.30

POA

MW ONE

SOUTH YARRA

TOORAK 62 Grange Rd

MELBOURNE

PRAHRAN

SANDRINGHAM

56 Aberdeen Rd

PRAHRAN EAST 14 Airlie Av

4BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

64 Chatsworth Rd

3BR

12.00

NPD

Beller

3BR

1.15

POA

Marshall White

POA

Marshall White

RICHMOND 503/9 Griffiths St*

WINDSOR

SOUTH YARRA 21 Millswyn St*

3BRBy Appt.

31 Nicholson St

3BR

11.15

4BR

2.00

1 Selwyn Ct

5BR

12.15

POA

Marshall White

1/14a Woorigoleen Rd*

3BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

ALPHINGTON

24 Tashinny Rd

4BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3 Roemer Cr

3/31 Irving Rd

3BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3/7 Grange Rd*

2BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White Marshall White

5/28 The Avenue*

98 Windsor Cr

5BR

1.15

3.00

POA

2.4M-2.6M

POA

Fletchers

TOORAK

ALBERT PARK 3BR

3M-3.3M Nelson Alexander

SURREY HILLS

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments *

Cayzer

NelsonAlexander

ARMADALE 10 Hampden Rd

4BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

4 Chastleton Av

4BR

12.15

POA

10 Munro St

3BR

12.00

POA

Abercrombyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

4/29 Tintern Av*

2BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

7 Auburn Gr

3BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

45 Hopetoun Rd

2BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5 Theodore Ct

5BR

1.00

POA

Abercrombys

52a Lansell Rd

3BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

POA

MW ONE

BALWYN

1.30

POA

MW ONE

2/32 Yerrin St

3BR

9.30

POA

Marshall White

8 Raheen Dr

5BR

11.30

NPD

RT Edgar

23 Wills St

5BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

BRIGHTON Woodards

2.30

3BR

10.00

880-950

Jellis Craig

5BR

20 Lorikeet St

2BR

1.00

Kay & Burton

POA

Dingle Partners

2BR

3BR

NPD

12.15

630-660

2/112A Normanby Rd*

1/109 Chadstone Rd*

11.30

3/52 Pakington St*

MALVERN EAST

Marshall White

2BR

NUNAWADING

29 Philipson St

HAWTHORN

POA

CAMBERWELL

1/301 St Georges Rd

NORTH MELBOURNE

GLENROY 4/15 Gladstone Pd*

Agent

CARLTON NORTH

NIDDRIE

9/18 Tyrone St*

Sat Sun Price $000s

CAULFIELD

2/200 Murrumbeena Rd* 2BR

7 Haldane Rd

7 Denver St

43 Rochdale Dr

Address

MURRUMBEENA

6 Meaden St

4 Barnes Av

Agent

MOONEE PONDS

ASHBURTON

46b Robinson St

Sat Sun Price $000s

MONT ALBERT NORTH 3BR

53 North St

Beds

MIDDLE PARK 2BR

48 Page St

Address

S U N DAY

1/42c Cole St

3BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

6/1 Irving Rd*

2BR

12.00

POA

RT Edgar

7 Teringa Pl

5BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

PH, 6 St Johns Ln*

3BR

1.45

POA

Marshall White

*Denotes unit / townhouse / apartments

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ALBERT PARK

HOLDSWORTH AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

17 Erskine Street, Albert Park This four bedroom free standing family residence features bright interiors and a tranquil courtyard that feels worlds away despite the abode’s prime position in a quiet Albert Park pocket close to the beach, amenities and Albert Park Lake. A charming white facade veils generously proportioned spaces that have been recently refurbished, yet maintain desirable traditional features.

120 Stokes Street, Port Melbourne

Auction Saturday 26th May at 2.30pm Inspect Sat 2 - 2.30pm Contact Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555

Peacefully situated on over 400sqm in a charming cul de sac steps from Port Melbourne Beach, this completely renovated four bedroom Victorian home encompasses expansive interiors behind an attractive and traditional façade. Polished timber floors and elegant design details enhance the well equipped kitchen, separate sitting room and superb north facing relaxed living space opening to an idyllic garden and sparkling pool. This fine domain includes magnificent main bedroom with ensuite, wine cellar, laundry and garage.

17erskinestreetalbertpark.com.au

Albert Park 8644 5500

greghocking.com.au

ALBERT PARK 202 Kerferd Road

ORIGINAL CALIFORNIAN BUNGALOW Retaining many of its period features, comprising formal side entrance, three bedrooms, bathroom, central dining room, kitchen incorporating meals. Rear outbuilding and WC. • • • • • •

Wonderful wide tree-lined boulevard Beach only metres from your front door Opportunity to renovate and restore Terrific rear laneway access Potential for off street parking Northerly rear orientated garden View Contact Agent Auction Saturday 2nd June at 11am Contact Michael Szulc 0417 122 809 Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601

Albert Park 03 9699 5999

Auction Saturday 26th May at 12.30pm Inspect Sat 12 - 12.30pm Contact John Holdsworth 0417 318 271 Greg Hocking 0418 329 961

Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

ALBERT PARK 29 Philipson Street

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE Free standing Victorian with exceptional high finishes throughout. Two downstairs double bedrooms with BIR’s, spacious living zone, modern kitchen, adjacent dining, glass doors open to private paved courtyard. Upstairs: Serene main bedroom with city skyline views, his and hers wardrobe and ensuite. • Only moments to Albert Park beach, Victoria Avenue, public transport and schools • Heating/cooling, separate laundry and storage • Car access off Little Page Street if desired View

Sat 1.15-1.45pm, Tues 1.00-1.30pm & Thurs 5.30-6pm Auction Saturday 16th June 2pm Contact Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601 Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782 Jason De Stefano 0413 292 666

cayzer.com.au DOM A IN

ALPHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ARMADALE

10 Elgin Avenue Armadale

5 AUCTION VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au

Penthouse 601/881 High Street Armadale 3

PRIVATE SALE VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au 16

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3.5

ARMADALE

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ARMADALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BRIGHTON

10 Munro Street 3

This completely renovated three bedroom Victorian residence features marble fireplaces, high ceilings and parquetry floors. A well equipped kitchen leads to open plan living areas enhanced by extensive windows creating seamless flow to the landscaped tropical garden surrounds. This delightful home is completed by a main bedroom with WIR and spacious ensuite, stylish bathroom, European laundry and timber deck. View: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm & Thursday 1.00-1.30pm

23 Wills Street, Balwyn

Auction: Saturday 16th June at 2.00pm Contact: Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807 Ada Taylor 0428 058 880 Office 9864 5300

abercrombys.com.au

64 Well Street, Brighton

64wellstreet-brighton.com 18

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BRIGHTON

1,4,5/6 Lindsay Street, Brighton

marshallwhite.com.au

259 New Street, Brighton

1/42c Cole Street, Brighton

259newstreet-brighton.com

1-42colestreet-brighton.com DOM A IN

BRIGHTON

26 & 28 Esplanade Brighton 3

PRIVATE SALE VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au

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CAMBERWELL

10 Victoria Road Camberwell 4

PRIVATE AUCTION VIEWING

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12 Alta Street Canterbury 5

AUCTION VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au DOM A IN

CAMBERWELL

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CAMBERWELL – CAULFIELD

2/32 Yerrin Street, Balwyn

2-32yerrinstreet-balwyn.com

GaryPeer.com.au

Auction this Sun 1:30pm

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Auction

Inspect

Grand-scale family living & entertaining

Sun 27 May 1:30pm

Sat 1:15-2:00pm Sun from 1:00pm

4.5

11BlakeStreetCaulfield.com

Contact Arlene Joffe Joel Ser

0473 925 525 0415 337 708

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CAULFIELD NORTH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FITZROY

PERSICHETTI EOI CLOSING THIS TUESDAY AT 5PM

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8 Wootton Grove, Caulfield North

The palatial proportions of this modern 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom architectural masterpiece provide an exceptional environment of world-class luxury and entertaining excellence. The interior is a work of art, the spaciousness spectacular and the fit-out superb yet family friendly. Featuring vast formal and informal zones, alfresco decks, gourmet Miele kitchen, second kitchen, rumpus room, home office, heated pool and array of high-end finishes. Spanning over 1,000 square metres of north-facing Golden Mile land in Caulfield North, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to prestigious schools, transport and shopping strips.

Inspect Contact

4.5

Elsternwick 9532 7399

greghocking.com.au

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EOI Closing Tuesday 29th May at 5pm By Appointment Saturday & Sunday 12-12.30pm Leonard Persichetti 0417 319 900 Campbell Kilsby 0402 212 093 Lucy Redman 0419 777 160

GLEN IRIS – HAWTHORN

155 Summerhill Road, Glen Iris

25 Kent Street, Kew

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25kentstreet-kew.com

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21 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn

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31 Cole Street, Hawthorn East

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11 Leura Grove, Hawthorn East

154 Barkers Road, Hawthorn

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IVANHOE

46 Walpole Street Kew 4

PRIVATE AUCTION VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au 28

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MALVERN

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11 Valetta Street, Malvern

11valettastreet-malvern.com

18 Plant Street, Malvern

18plantstreet-malvern.com

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MALVERN

26 Maitland Street, Glen Iris

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143 Finch Street, Glen Iris

143finchstreet-gleniris.com

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MALVERN

12 Chesterfi f eld Avenue fi Malvern 4

2.5

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au

1 6 - 1 8 S P R I N G R O A D , M A LV E R N

LUXURY RESIDENCES NOW SELLI N G

A place of detailed beauty and natural opulence. A collection of 13 residences intricately crafted by Studio Tate in the cultivated tradition of Malvern itself.

FO R AN E XC LUSIVE PR E VI E W CALL STEPHEN 0418 766 997 B O TA N I C A L M A LV E R N . C O M . A U

2 B E D , 2 B AT H , 2 C A R F R O M $ 1 , 1 9 5 , 0 0 0 3 B E D , 2 B AT H , 2 C A R F R O M $ 1 , 7 9 0 , 0 0 0

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MELBOURNE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RICHMOND

3101/368 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

3101-368stkildaroad-melbourne.com

AUCTION Saturday 26th May 12.30pm

64 Chatsworth Road, Prahran Picture-Perfect Home In A Premium Position Inspect: Saturday 26th May 12:00pm - 12:30pm 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms 1 Car Andrew Fawell 0414 508 155 Darren Krongold 0438 515 433

92 Chapel Street, Windsor

91/350 St Kilda Road Melbourne

9510 1966

beller.com.au

51 Huckerby Street, Cremorne 3

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING

CONTACT

Enormous open plan living with full width kitchen, excellent storage and secure car accommodation for two, flexible ground floor home office / split living zone, powder room and dumbwaiter.

EOI

Tue 19 June at 4pm

Inspect

By appointment

Lachlan Castran 0475 000 888 Ben Khong 0400 882 439

kayburton.com.au 32

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castran.com.au

RICHMOND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SOUTH YARRA

SOUTH YARRA

11 Bowen Street 4

This impeccable four level residence delivers unsurpassed luxury Richmond Hill. Calacatta marble, heated floors and high ceilings create effortless flow throughout, the top floor comprises panoramic views, open plan living zones, gourmet kitchen and two balconies. Two superb bedrooms with BIRs and ensuites are complemented by a spectacular main bedroom with WIR, ensuite and balcony. Completed by gym, sauna, spa and two car garage. View: Saturday & Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm

Private Auction: Thursday 14th June Contact: Michael Derham 0425 790 233 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 Office 9864 5300

abercrombys.com.au

8/20 Airlie Bank Lane, South Yarra Situated moments from the Royal Botanic Gardens, style and sophistication are immediately apparent in this cutting edge residence spanning the entire top level of a boutique development. This contemporary abode presents extensive open plan living and dining areas, sleek Miele kitchen and private north facing balcony creating an ideal opportunity for entertaining. The spectacular main bedroom encompasses walk in robe and ensuite. Comprehensively appointed with sitting room, study, lift and three car parks.

South Yarra 9804 7336

Auction Sat 2nd June at 12.30pm Inspect Sat 11 - 11.30am Sun 12 - 12.30pm Thurs 12 - 12.30pm Contact Greg Hocking 0418 329 961 Simon Dale 0425 771 377

greghocking.com.au

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SOUTH YARRA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SURREY HILLS

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107 Fitzroy Street St Kilda 7

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING

CONTACT

kayburton.com.au 34

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TOORAK

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TOORAK

Penthouse 601/881 High Street Armadale 3

PRIVATE SALE VIEWING

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19 Ralston Street South Yarra 3

3.5

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING CONTACT

EOI CLOSING TUESDAY kayburton.com.au 36

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TOORAK

PENTHOUSE, 20 Chambers Street South Yarra 4

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING

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EOI CLOSING WEDNESDAY 45 Hopetoun Road Toorak 2

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TOORAK

24 Tashinny Road Toorak

3.5

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

3/31 Irving Road Toorak

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CONTACT

kayburton.com.au

Never miss an inspection 5 Theodore Court 5

In an exquisite garden setting, this magnificent five bedroom contemporary residence blends grand proportions with a refined quality of living reflected in zoned family living spaces. Establishing a range of entertaining options, a serene study and formal sitting room complement expansive open plan living and dining spaces, enhanced by a chefÂ´s kitchen. Three ensuite bedrooms and a self contained apartment present flexible living alternatives. View: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm & Thursday 12.00-12.30pm & 5.00-5.30pm

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Auction: Saturday 2nd June at 1.30pm Contact: Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807 Ada Taylor 0428 058 880 Office 9864 5300

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3.5

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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SMITHS BEACH 26 Hollywood Crescent $1.2 million

Rugged materials work well in this contemporary holiday house in an elevated spot at Smiths Beach. Distinctive weathered timber pylons and beams define the entrance, outside terrace and upstairs living room. Warmth is added to this solid look by sandytoned bricks and terracotta highlights. There are three bedrooms and a rumpus room downstairs and a main bedroom, with large en suite and walk-in wardrobe,

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upstairs. The main living area

20 West View Grove

31 Mercer Street

is upstairs and has an open

$3 million-$3.3 million

$2.2 million-$2.4 million

fireplace, a large terrace and timber floors. The kitchen

has a meals area, which opens to another balcony.

On 1.59 hectares, but

areas and plenty of room.

On 10 hectares, this old

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Private sale

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Expressions of interest:

manse, built in 1872, has

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Agent: Judith Wright

“borrowed” from the

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Stockdale & Leggo,

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Agent: RT Edgar, Brock

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Agent: Whitford, Tony Young

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"The Narrows" Boutique land release in Newhaven, a quiet hamlet on Phillip Island ■ 27 generous allotments offered for the first time in 50 years ■ The development will offer made roads, underground power & sewerage ■ Easy access to the local shops, restaurants and marina ■ Free social membership to the Newhaven Yacht Squadron ■ Only 1 hour to Eastern Suburbs The Narrows will offer the lucky buyers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity www.thenarrowsnewhaven.com.au

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AUCTION: Saturday 23rd June @ 11am (Newhaven Community Hall, 23 Cleeland Street) Auction terms: 10% deposit upon signing, Settlement 15 March 2019 or 14 days after title issued For details contact: Peter Buitenhuis 0407 045 525 Josh Dunstan 0407 558 933

54 Thompson Ave, Cowes

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16 Hectares - 40 Acres

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Studio, separate living space and kids retreat

Address:

460 Kobyboyn Road, Whiteheads Creek, VIC

Contact:

Brendan Woodley

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FOR SALE - PRICE ON APPLICATION

0429 032 620

Quality kitchen with large walk in pantry Sealed road frontage and an easy 10 minute drive to

bwoodley@ruralco.com.au

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Large approximately 4 megalitre dam

LOCAL SERVICE, NATIONAL STRENGTH

Property ID: 19071577

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The style bible

Artwork creates harmony in a space, right. Choosing the ideal sofa should be a

‘“What do you mean?”, someone, somewhere, is surely asking as they fill their gold teapot at their gemstone-encrusted tap, taking care not to bang their head on the lowhanging chandelier. The point is, your house should feel like a home, not the dictators’ guest wing at Mar-a-Lago. Richard Misso, of The Stylesmiths, says the best interiors reflect the owner’s personality: “Try thinking of your interior like fashion. It’s got to fit and be appropriate – if you try too hard it simply won’t reflect you, like a poorly-fitting, borrowed suit.”

Let there be … (considered, mood-enhancing) light Good lighting is essential to creating the right ambience. There’s a reason cinematographers, painters and photographers are all so obsessed with the darn thing. Kerena Berry, of DesignBX, advises people to see lighting as a tiered approach, mixing ceiling, standing, side table and flooring sources. “It’s the various combinations that allow a space to move from functional to ornamental,” she says.

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n the world of interior design, we’re living in the best, and worst, of times. Thanks to the democratising force of the internet, ordinary homeowners have greater choice than ever when it comes to creating a dwelling reflective of their unique history, passions and aspirations. So vast are the options at our fingertips, however, that the sheer number of available alternatives can, all too often, lead to confusion. With this in mind, Domain asked three industry experts to share their go-to, sure-fire, not-to-be-livedwithout advice when it comes to decorating your home. Consider it the 10 Commandments of Interior Design, if you will …

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Thou shalt … learn to love

anything less than the perfect sofa

mixing and matching

Like the search for a life partner, hunting for the right sofa can be a long and laborious task. However, it is worth the effort. Just as with your significant other, the two of you will be spending a lot of time together with a takeaway pizza and the latest on Netflix, so it’s important you feel comfortable. “Think about the sofa’s role in the home,” Misso says. “Do you like to lay on the sofa, or sit upright? Is it for adults, children or pets? Thinking about these things will help you choose the best fabrics and frames.”

A room that slavishly adheres to one particular style is to interior design what Coldplay is to rock music: Inoffensive, sure, but as bland as all get-out. “Blending styles together is the perfect recipe to create a truly eclectic space,” Berry says. “The trick here is to ensure you limit this to no more than three styles. By pulling the key design element from each style, and layering them together, you can create a

Christine Grayche, of One x One Interiors, says it’s a good idea to clarify why you’re renovating before you decide how much you’re prepared to spend. “If you’re completing a full house renovation, you should invest no more than 15 per cent of your home’s value for cosmetic upgrades, for example, fresh paint and window furnishings, and for structural changes, [such as] kitchens and bathrooms, no more than 45 per cent,” she explains. “If this is your forever home, or the place you plan to be for the next 20plus years, it’s definitely worth going the extra mile to create a space you’ll absolutely love.”

Thou shalt … use colour wisely Like the Holy Trinity, paint colours usually come in threes. However, the way they can happily fit together is a lot easier for the layperson to understand. “The go-to rule is the 60/30/10 divide,” Berry says. “The ratio of colour within your space must be 60 per cent dominant, 30 per cent secondary and 10 per cent accent. “It works across each layer of design, from paint selections through to the selection of soft furnishings.”

Thou shalt … remember that function is more important than form Furnishing your home is a bit like deciding who to date – good looks are a nice starting point, but it’s the underlying qualities that get an item (or person) across the line.

Blending three styles within a theme, including harmonious colours and shapes, creates flow.

Thou shalt … not forget the importance of artwork “Artwork is like a party animal – it’s at its very best when surrounded by companions, whether a couple or a crowd,” Misso says. “That said, one large hero piece also works a treat. Take a hero piece, break down the colours and inject these colours throughout the room. It’s a simple, foolproof trick that creates harmony in any space.” Enough said.

Thou shalt … cultivate a green thumb The right house plants can turn your home into a veritable Garden of Eden. “Greenery brings beauty, character, texture and good energy into every space,” Misso says. “Even if you don’t have the greenest of thumbs, just Google the plant name, find out how to take care of them and watch them thrive.”

“If there’s one inviolable commandment that stands above all others, it is to be true to yourself. ”

Thou shalt … set thine own rules When it comes to The Bible, some commandments seem to take precedence over others. (Thou shalt not kill, for example, appears to be rather more important than, say, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s ox.) So, too, when it comes to interior design. If there’s one inviolable commandment that stands above all others, it is to be true to yourself. Rules are, after all, meant to be broken. “Take on advice that connects with you,” Misso says. “If it doesn’t speak to you, then it’s not for you.”

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“When we’re in the planning stage we always first consider, ‘Is this functional? What purpose does this serve? Does this add to the design of the house or is it simply design for the sake of design?’” Grayche says. “If you can’t see a function, then it’s a no.”

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unique look unlikely to be seen anywhere else. Keeping a common theme, like colour or shape, ensures a harmonious flow.”

Balance colour, from dominant to secondary and accent shades.

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At a glance Huntingtower Road 35 Huntingtower Road, Armadale Architect: Jolson Architecture Developer: Orchard Piper Interior design: Jolson Interiors, by Tamsin Johnson Number of apartments:

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ll-important street appeal is high on the priority list for offthe-plan buyers. They want a new home that is distinguishable for all the right reasons. Boutique offering Huntingtower Road in Armadale has a unique element that will set it apart from its neighbours and just about everything else on the off-the-plan market: archways. Simple, yet standout, these beautifully scalloped curves frame the first-floor residences and provide a strong sense of identity to the

10; four two-bed, six three-bed Sizes (sq m): Internal, 155370; external, 11-214 Prices: Two-bed plus

project, Jolson Architecture architect Mat Wright says. “There’s a classic, romantic notion of the arch, of looking through the arch into the garden, so that formed the basis of the design,” he says. “But we wanted to make sure it had a contemporary twist to it, so that’s where the sculpting of the arches came in. There’s also the play on texture, with the smooth and rough render, and the focus on the light quality.”

study from $2.5 million, three-bed from $3.3 million, three-bed Garden Villa Residences from $6.8 million Car parking: Two to three Completion: End 2019/ early 2020 Agent: Castran Gilbert, Tim Brown 9827 1177 and Marshall White, Marcus Chiminello 9822 9999 Open for inspection: By appointment at Orchard Piper Project Gallery

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Most of the arches are positioned in the living areas of the garden residences, bringing a huge amount of light into dining and lounge spaces. The arch is steeped in historical architecture, from the famed Roman aqueducts to the Colosseum. At Huntingtower Road, the scalloped edges create a softness that further blends the building with the landscaping. Sydney landscape designer and horticulturalist Myles Baldwin has created gardens where interiors and exteriors are artfully merged. The five ground-floor Garden Residences are lavished with private outdoor loggias, where owners can

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enjoy the greenery or entertain guests, while five first-floor Terrace Residences are nestled in foliage at tree-canopy level. The two largest apartments at Huntingtower Road have home theatres, rumpus rooms and private garages. Located between High Street and Malvern Road, Huntingtower Road is a 10-minute walk from Armadale train station and the city is only 20 minutes by car. The blue-chip suburb is home to High Society Cafe on High Street, where owner Steffi Wang and her team serve up speciality coffee and local favourite, pancakes with fresh fruit, chocolate sauce and ice-cream. Mums and bubs, along with retirees, are common clientele, but Wang says the addition of more apartments in the area has attracted young professionals. “It’s brought new blood into this prestigious area plus High Street is a famous shopping street, all about luxury, fashion, relaxation and healthy lifestyles, which definitely attracts younger generations,” she says. “We’ve noticed that there are more young people and young families around. That’s how we update our menus and products as well. For example, instead of traditional coffee, we serve colourful lattes, like red velvet and black nougat lattes, to meet the youth market.”

ales at Hawksburn Place Residences, by rich-lister developer Tim Gurner, have accelerated in the past few months. So much so that just one apartment is left on the market and construction has been brought forward by six months. There are 23 high-end apartments designed by Cox Architecture at Hawksburn Place Residences, near the intersection of Malvern and Williams roads in Prahran. The residence has a $3.8 million price tag and features 200 square metres of floor space, where a spacious living room with a fireplace takes centre stage. The kitchen has a scullery, while the two bedrooms have en suites and the main has hisand-hers walk-in robes. The buyer will be able to take advantage of all the opulent amenities, including a personalised wine-storage cabinet, cloak room and full-time concierge in the marble-clad lobby. Interiors have been designed by David Hicks, who specialises in hotel-style luxury.

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At a glance Hawksburn Place Residences 5 Robinson Street, Prahran Architect: Cox Architecture Developer: Gurner Interior design: David Hicks Number of apartments: 23 three-bed Internal sizes (sq m): 140-810 External areas (sq m): 10-462 Prices: $1.75 million-$14 million Car parking: Between two and six car spaces for each apartment Completion: Late 2019 Agent: 360 Property Group, Sarah Stock 0418 584 047

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f you’ve bought yourself a fixerupper, you can’t do everything all at once. Even if your place is in good shape, there are things you’ll want or need to do to get the best from your home.

and you can even create a few “feature walls”. It’s also a good time to pick out a few elements in your interior for feature paint, such as highlighting doors in a contrasting colour. My own are navy, but charcoal, black or even colours add interest for a fairly minimal effort. Every six months, change your decor for the season; rotating between pieces stored from the last change and add a few new pieces.

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One year

Six months Install window coverings. Readymade blinds are great if your windows are standard sizes. Sheer and blockout curtains add texture and can also be done on a budget. Wallpaper gives interest to smaller rooms such as powder rooms or bedrooms. Paint can be applied too

Improving bathrooms in a renovation schedule can be as simple as swapping old tapware for a stylish update.

Start to look for things that are important but haven’t been a big priority, such as tapware and bathroom accessories, and door handles. These simple upgrades can breathe new life into an otherwise well-tiled bathroom, or jazz up those colourfully painted doors. You might want to also look at updating switches, power points and maybe home tech. The functionality and perceived value of an automated

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Create a fresh palette. You don’t need to do a perfect job: hire a giraffe sander for the walls and ceiling, then spray with an airless rig and you have a white canvas to work from. In the past I’ve also painted the whole place and laid new carpet over old. Replace toilet seats and shower heads.

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home can pay dividends if you sell. This can also be the time to invest in feature lighting. An entrance can become more interesting, staircases more dramatic, artworks better highlighted and island bench or dining table more grounded, with the right choice of feature light.

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Two years

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While you might not have the cash or equity to borrow against for a full replacement, you can refresh your kitchen by installing a dishwasher, replacing benchtops and cupboard fronts, or giving doors a new finish. Upgrading appliances can be costly but can lift the perception of expense and improve your daily experience. Refresh or replace flooring in living rooms and bedrooms. Later, look at changes that aren’t massive structural works but have architectural benefit, such as adding a fireplace, changing cornicing, or restoring heritage elements.

Do a full refit of bathrooms and kitchens. This is also the best time to assess these spaces; looking at whether they’re in the right place, and whether they can be improved through better planning and inclusions. Get it right and they’ll last you a further 10 years. Look at other opportunities to improve value and amenity; for example by adding a pool, another level or revamping the cladding.

Think about whether you need to update your layout. Assess if your home needs more space; if you can get more by moving rooms around or opening up spaces. Adding a verandah or sprucing up your gardens will always add value.

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A snapshot of the swinging ’60s Who: Photographer Derek Swalwell (derekswalwell.com) and stylist Georgia Young (georgiayoung.com.au) Where: Elsternwick, Victoria What: Modernised and extended 1960s home

“It feels cosy but solid,” Swalwell says of the Kennedy Nolan addition to his family’s Melbourne bungalow, which captures leafy views from every room.

ith a career spanning 20 years, Derek Swalwell is one of Australia’s best-known and most respected architectural photographers. Known for capturing some of the world’s most spectacular architecturally designed buildings, Swalwell is fascinated by architecture and the built environment, both in Australia and abroad. It follows, then, that he would collaborate with a celebrated Australian architecture firm (and long-standing clients) to renovate and update his own home in Melbourne. Swalwell and his partner, stylist Georgia Young, enlisted Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy, of architecture studio Kennedy Nolan (kennedynolan.com.au), to significantly rework and extend their 1960s bungalow in Elsternwick, after buying it four years ago. After bidding on a neighbouring property, and missing out, Swalwell and Young were approached by a resident with a home a few doors up.

Disappointment quickly faded as Swalwell and Young negotiated a private sale, buying this home only two days later. Originally an “orange brick veneer” house, they were keen to modernise the home, which had belonged to an elderly owner and was in need of a contemporary update. A new concrete slab was poured to extend the footprint of the home, with the addition of an expansive modern kitchen and dining space. With a versatile L-shaped layout, the new floor plan envelopes the garden, ensuring leafy views from

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The living room, below; Georgia Young, Derek Swalwell and their

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Inject colour Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to update a space. Try these tips to inject a little extra colour at home: ■

An internal door is

the safest place to add a bold new colour – mask up the frame, sand the surface and away you go. ■

Consider painting

cupboard doors or internal shelves in a bright hue for a quick project with maximum

every room. From beginning to end, the renovation process took roughly 12 months in planning, and six months build. Their home balances robust, solid materials – bricks, concrete and solid timber – with a playful, bright colour palette. “It feels cosy but solid,” Swalwell says. “I guess it’s a representation of us and our tastes – retro, as well as modern, and very functional for our family.”

impact. ■

Always use a sample

pot to assess how a colour might look – as a general rule, paint colour appears lighter on a large area so, if in doubt, go one shade darker than you think. ■

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“getting it right” – painting a door, cabinet or even a feature wall is easy to

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elbourne’s best-kept secret is hidden in plain sight. Immediately to the west of the CBD (naturally), West Melbourne is a suburb that has crept incrementally out from its industrial cloak to be embraced by a new wave of developers. It’s the real estate equivalent of a gold rush in postcode 3003 as historic warehouses are turned into multi-level apartments that capitalise on the area’s proximity to the city, Queen Victoria Market and the University of Melbourne. The tale of West Melbourne can be

told in its population statistics – from 3744 residents in 2011 to 5515 in 2016. The City of Melbourne predicted in 2013 that West Melbourne’s population will grow to more than 16,000 by 2036, thanks to the influx of new developments. Many Melbourne residents will have had their first taste of West Melbourne through concert venue Festival Hall, built in 1913 and rebuilt in 1956 after being destroyed by fire. Alternatively dubbed Festy Hall or the House of Stoush, thanks to its boxing and wrestling matches,

it has become a crucible for the changes afoot in the suburb. News of its redevelopment into a 16-level residential development has outraged prominent Melburnians such as Molly Meldrum, despite the $65-million plan retaining historic parts of the stadium. West Melbourne is really the tale of two cities – the residential pocket to the east, abutting the CBD, and the truly industrial west, home to the Dynon Rail Terminal, the Coode Island petrochemical facility and Swanston and Appleton docks.

It was inevitable that gentrification would come to the eastern part of West Melbourne, which rubs up against the CBD at La Trobe Street. The wide, quiet residential streets are lined with terrace houses with plenty of old-Melbourne character as well as red brick warehouses ready for their date with a designer. It’s central to everything – even North Melbourne railway station is in West Melbourne – while, for shopping, residents need only venture to the market or to North Melbourne’s busy Errol Street.

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garden makeover is a great way to increase the appeal of your property. Creating a lush outdoor oasis is particularly valuable for city dwellers, with studies showing exposure to green spaces and nature can help mitigate the stresses of daily life. Clever landscape design and carefully selected plants can have a transformative effect on your home environment.

Privacy reigns supreme Plants are an effective way to make your home feel like a private retreat. Sydney-based landscape design and construction firm Secret Gardens director Matt Cantwell believes using plants to build privacy is key to creating a restful home environment.

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“In most metropolitan areas we’re all living pretty close to each other so you want to create this oasis where your garden is a place to spend time in and escape to,” Cantwell says. Screen planting is a popular green solution. “Rather than spending money on a three-metre-high engineered block wall in the backyard, it might cost almost as much to plant a super advanced hedge there, but it will grow taller. And it’s certainly a lot nicer to look at,” Cantwell says. Australian native trees, particularly pendulous weeping lilly pillies (Waterhousea floribunda), are Cantwell’s go-to option for hedging. “Lilly pillies are good because they tend to want to grow upwards before they grow sideways.’’ For beach

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The plants that bloom in your backyard

As metro areas become more dense, privacy planting is a priority for creating a private oasis. Try screen planting, fastigiate plants (erect, with parallel branches) and hedging with weeping lilly pillies.

popular choice for a poolside hedge. “They’re tough, thick, and can be used to create a beautiful evergreen narrow hedge beside a pool,” Ellis says. Plants with extensive root systems such as Chinese elms and rubber trees can cause “enormous damage” when planted near pools, and should be avoided.

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houses and properties in coastal areas with sandy soil, Cantwell favours native coastal trees such as coastal banksias and tuckeroo trees. The rise of medium and highdensity living means many people now reside in townhouses and apartments with limited garden space. Upright column – or fastigiate – plants are an ideal solution to this, Melbourne-based horticulturist and landscape designer Lisa Ellis says. “Fastigiate plants actually give height and scale that is commensurate with a two-storey residence, they aren’t going to get too wide and need to be pruned and butchered as a result,” Ellis says. Popular upright plants include ornamental pears, fastigiate oak and fastigiate tulip tree, which have been deliberately cultivated to grow in narrow areas. When deciding between evergreen or deciduous trees, it’s important to consider the amount of natural light a house gets.

“We’ve had many clients over the years who’ve said they only want evergreen, with no leaf drop,” Ellis says. “But when you explain to them that it’s going to affect their light levels and temperature levels at different times of the year, then deciduous trees make a lot of sense.”

Poolside planting If you’re landscaping a pool area, it’s important to understand the regulations that apply to swimming pools and planting, such as nonclimbable zones. Consulting a landscape designer or online resource is a good place to start. Bay trees (Laurus nobilis) are a

Both Cantwell and Ellis stress the need to treat certain plants with caution, or avoid them completely. “You need to be careful of any of the ficus varieties which have very vigorous root systems and like to go looking for water,” Cantwell says. “If you’re going to plant anything that’s going to get to a decent height, you need to consider how you’re constructing your garden, the structural elements, and ensure that it’s engineered accordingly,” he says.

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Goughs Bay is a tiny settlement near Eildon Weir, Mansfield and the snowfields and Delarose is an 8.5-hectare property adjoining the Delatite River – so there’s something for everyone here. The sandstone house is

et’s go outside. Before leaving Sydney for my now farm life, Saturday lunch with friends would usually take place in a cafe, pub or one of our apartments. The common thread – indoor locations. So, on moving to the country and starting to form new friendships, I was curious to find that most invitations were for picnics. And I was instantly on board. Some years down the track and most gatherings still seem to take place outside; an autumn feast in the paddock, a bonfire in winter, a balmy summer dinner by the dam and/or spring drinks under the tree at the bottom of the garden.

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I’m going to generalise here and say that country people love entertaining outside and this is why: because it’s a rare chance to down tools and actually enjoy the space and scenery we call home, because picnics are kid heaven and because surely we can all agree that fresh air is conducive to good appetites and good times. On a far more prosaic level, picnics are great because your house never gets trashed by hordes of kids running in and out with muddy boots, usually followed by a dog or three and maybe a chicken or poddy lamb, too. I’ve a friend who goes a step further and locks her house when having friends over for a bonfire or picnic behind her house so nobody – read: no child – gets inside.

Harsh, but once you’ve seen what those muddy kids can do to a tidy house, you’ll understand. So whether your nearest open space is right on your doorstep or at the local park, I hope this column inspires you to get outside this weekend and celebrate the soft, golden light of autumn with a picnic. Next, gather your friends and neighbours and share an afternoon of tasty food and conversations that don’t need to be rushed because there’s nowhere else to be. And as a bonus, you’ll get to come home to a mud-free house.

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t is often said that good design is life enhancing – but few examples illustrate the point as beautifully as this wheelchair-friendly reinterpretation of a Parisian salon. The combined home and office, which has been shortlisted in this year’s Australian Interior Design Awards (winners to be announced this month), is cleverly designed for universal accessibility, without sacrificing its sense of delight. The clients, a pair of empty-nesters who work with people who have experienced physical trauma, commissioned Sibling Architecture to transform the interior of the twostorey terrace in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North. The building not only needed to serve as their workplace, but also

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as a home where they could host friends who are wheelchair users. Sibling Architecture, started by eight friends in 2012 as a radical design collective based in a live-work commune, has earned a glittering reputation since its inception through a string of projects such as the Australian headquarters for media company Vice, the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and the much-awarded fitout for Melbourne concept store Dust. Architect and Sibling co-founder Jane Caught says she and her colleagues approached the project with the goal of enriching the experience of its users and encouraging social interaction.

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for eight people could look like, for example; we have always had a soft spot for lazy susans for the same reason. This project was a lovely opportunity to materialise some of these ideas.” The project, dubbed Frenches Interior, includes a custom-made sofa with 10 modules that can be arranged in a circle or separated to make space for wheelchair users. The furniture in the library is on castors, enabling the space to be turned into an accessible spare bedroom at a moment’s notice. One of the inspirations behind the design was the home of American expatriate writer Gertrude Stein and her partner Alice B Toklas, also an American expatriate, at 27 Rue de Fleurus in Paris. The address became famous as a salon where some of the most

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celebrated creatives of the 20th century, including F Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, gathered on Saturday evenings. “We kept everything in blushed tones of pink and orange, tempered with navy,” Caught says. “We also pushed the textural qualities where we could – the dining chairs are upholstered in an exquisite peach velvet, we used coloured chrome automotive paint on many of the steel furniture components, baby’s breath pink faux fur, dreamy white sheers [and] mortadella terrazzo to name a few.” The influence of the Memphis Group – a coalition of Milanese designers responsible for much of what we have come to associate with the early 1980s (think primary colours, bold shapes, black-and-white stripes and squiggly lines) – is also present.

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Kensington Project by Tim Hill of Tandem Design Studio.

he challenge posed by the 312-square-metre and roughly triangular subdivision in Kensington that architect Tim Hill would use for his family’s new home was: how to make such an oddshaped block work. “It took a long time to figure it out because trying to put a conventional house on it meant I ended up with so much wasted space,” Hill says. “Even though I’m cautious with curves, in the end I came up with a simple solution: to round out the angles.” Now an outstandingly different and pale Colorbond-clad structure, Hill’s two-storey, three-bedroom house alludes to the new direction that building design is taking towards forms that are bendy and curly. It’s easy on the eye and a nice reboot after all the square-set geometry that has been the mien for so long. Having settled on the softened format, which the director of Tandem Design Studio compares with the shape of a bommie (standalone coral structure), Hill

started to refine the applications of the interior spaces. Upstairs, where the bedrooms are, and downstairs, which is all living and includes a sunken lounge room, he used the pocketed zones for various functions. “Kitchen, lounge and dining room in different corners, with a doublestorey, central open space that we use for play. It’s a very social space. Upstairs, the bedrooms are all in different corners,” he says.

That arrangement makes the bedrooms, which Hill refers to as “pods”, quite private from each other and that sense of spatial discretion is evidenced in the fascinating curvature of the woody atrium that he says is best viewed while lying on your back. He calls the external shapes the building makes: “sinuous”. “Upstairs is more private with hooded Corten windows. The top is more solid like an umbrella,” Hill says. Here and there, the upper level also overhangs the lower, which

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features brickwork as a podium “to connect to the masonry heritage of Kensington”. It also connects to the 1880s brick stable, which is a built artefact on the site. While wood in various vertical timbering, veneers and cut-down poplar ply sheets is the fabric of the interior, the Colorbond swirls over the surface of the building like a pleated Missoni fabric. “Like a piece of cloth, it wraps the building up.” Although the curved solution imposed itself on the architect, Hill is enjoying its effects as “a house that feels like it embraces you”. He also likes “the way the curves dissolve the flow of spaces into each other. “Outside, the flowing form contributes to the corner to make the house an interesting object. Inside, they dissolve the discernible edges of the spaces”. tandem-studio.net

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The brutalist Loba House in Chile by Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen can be conversely described as a house and a hut.

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the cliff face to run perpendicular to the topography. Its unadorned concrete minimalism on the exterior is matched by its raw interiors. The concrete walls and floors are bare save for round skylights, internal pillars and rectangular windows positioned to take in the ocean views. It’s centred around one main room divided into six stepped platforms and connected by two bridges. The main living areas are on the lower

erched on a Chilean cliffside, this narrow seaside house is an ode to all that is lovable and loathsome about concrete. Loba House has been designed by Chilean architects Pezo von Ellrichshausen, who have described it as “more than a hut, but less than a house”. A true assessment – the building sits on just 70 square metres. On Chile’s Coliumo Peninsula and facing a sea-lion reserve below, the tall, concrete structure juts out from

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levels, while open bedrooms are found on the top levels. In step with the minimal aesthetic, concrete columns are cleverly used to house the toilet, kitchen and fireplace. The crowning glory is the horizontal roof, which doubles as an open terrace that capitalises on the Pacific Ocean panorama. Loba House has drawn praise and criticism in equal measure from the architectural community. Some say it raises the possibility of a comeback for brutalist architecture.

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Others say it has an uncanny resemblance to the celebrated Casa Malaparte, a similar box-like house built on the cliffs of the Isle of Capri, Italy, in 1938. Readers of design magazine Dezeen call it a dismal bunker and burial chamber, but also “puristic aesthetic design” deserving of architecture’s top gong, the Pritzker Prize. Love it or hate it, concrete architecture surrounds us. It was favoured in the modernist designs made famous by Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, and today, remains a preferred material for architects around the world. Natural off-form concrete forms a major part of Riviere, the industrialstyled Abbotsford apartment project by Melbourne architect Bruce Henderson, who says he enjoys working with concrete for its raw honesty. “That generation of the 1950s, with the migration of Italians, really changed Australia. We realised just how fluid concrete is as a material to build and it’s been in our vernacular ever since,” Henderson says. “It’s what’s holding the building up in most cases. So to bring some of that, the element of the concrete which is on the inside, to the outside, is really just showing your heart.”

Henderson admires the use of concrete at Loba House, particularly for the way the colour blends into the landscape. “The material selection is just brilliant. To me, it fits comfortably there because of the face of the cliffs, where they’re the same colour as the concrete.” However, he says the stark interiors let the design down. “It’s just too bold and it’s almost too aggressive for calmness. You want to be in a home or a hotel room ... where it’s calm.” Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen, the architectural team behind Loba House, have created a variety of structures not limited to concrete. In 2013, they designed a temporary mine-like pavilion using recycled timber for the Biennial of the Americas, and in 2017, they completed Rode House, a curved house made entirely of timber atop a hill in Chonchi, Chile. Loba House is near, and has views to, another Pezo-von-Ellrichshausen design – Poli House Cultural Centre, completed in 2005. Poli House won the prestigious Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) for emerging architecture. The Chilean duo became the first practice to receive the prize.

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The architecture A 15-metre cantilever creates the impression that the building hovers in mid-air. In addition to being striking, this architectural feature provides views over the city streetscape and the scenery beyond. The building’s storeys come together as a series of stacked concrete frames sitting atop a central podium. Crafted from finely textured concrete and custom-designed Australian brick, this geometric symmetry creates a sculptural beauty for Spring Street.

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he setting for countless films, books and artworks, New York City looms large in the public imagination. “MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art” is an exhibition several years in the making, part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2018 Winter Masterpieces program. Comprising 200 works on loan from Manhattan’s famed Museum of Modern Art, it was born from discussions between the galleries’ directors, Tony Ellwood at NGV and MoMA’s Glenn Lowry. “MoMA is a gallery most museums in the world would like to have a collaboration with, but they don’t actually do them terribly often,” says Miranda Wallace, NGV’s senior curator of international exhibition projects. “They were keen to collaborate with NGV in particular, I think, because NGV has been gathering momentum and an international reputation for

Piet Mondrian’s Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow, 1937-42 (Dutch, 1872– 1944) from MoMA, New York City.

really ambitious contemporary art programming over the last six years or so.” With all six of MoMA’s curatorial departments represented in the exhibition, the breadth of the gallery’s collection will be on display.

The show begins with one of MoMA’s earliest acquisitions – a work from 1888 – and finishes with the present day. “We had to come up with a framework for the show, so we chose to make it a chronological one,” says Wallace. The team at NGV also made sure to draw out stories they felt visitors would be interested in, rather than make the exhibit overly academic. Featured are Salvador Dali’s iconic 1931 painting, The Persistence of Memory, along with a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo. Other artistic giants to be represented include Cezanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, Piet Mondrian and Andy Warhol. Photography highlights include early shots by French pioneer Eugene Atget and works by American great Imogen Cunningham. “And then there’s some great contemporary pieces,” Wallace says. “El Anatsui is a great Ghanian-born artist who lives in Nigeria and does fantastic wall hangings made out of

recycled bottle caps.” The exhibition concludes with a performative piece called Measuring the Universe by Slovakian artist Roman Ondak, where members of the public have their height measured and written on a wall. “We’re expecting thousands of people to have their name recorded, and it’ll be an interesting visual record of all these people who’ve experienced the exhibition together,” says Wallace. The talks and programs will have a distinctly New York flavour. “The exhibition is designed so that people will feel they’re at MoMA,” Wallace says. “It’s one that you can come back for and experience in a couple of stages.” MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art, running June 9 to October 7 at the National Gallery of Victoria. ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/ moma-at-ngv

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“Vinyl has come a long way since the old lino days,” Thurlow says. Sydney-based interior designer Lorena Gaxiola agrees. “Vinyl flooring has a bad rep but you can find great products on the market. It’s not only sustainable, but it can withstand high traffic and is super low-maintenance,” she says.

Living area Open plans are becoming the default design for modern homes so, in terms of aesthetics, many prefer a timber look across the floor so the kitchen seamlessly flows into the living space. While hardwood has long been a favourite for its timeless elegance, its installation generally requires a professional and can take weeks to complete. A good vinyl or laminate imitation makes the look of timber a more viable option. “You could complete a laminate job in a day with no tradies required and give your open plan livingdining area an immediate lift,” Thurlow says. Another popular solution is a vinyl or laminate floating floor: planks that “click” together atop an existing floor and are not adhered to the substrate. There are countless products to choose from, including Bunnings’ rigid-core vinyl range Floor Select. Once you’ve chosen the material type, it’s key to pinpoint the right finish. Laminate timber comes

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Bathroom \ Laundry For wet areas, tiling is still the most popular choice. Thurlow says a matte or satin-finish porcelain generally wins out, although marble and travertine looks are increasingly popular. Thurlow suggests minimising the use of grout in a bathroom by choosing larger tiles, even in a tiny en suite. “People assume the small tiles make a room look bigger, but usually it just makes it look busy,” he says. Not only should your choice of flooring strike a balance between beauty and functionality, but it has to fit in with those all-too-common restraints on budget and time. As Gaxiola says: “I think of floors as I think of outfits. It is about what looks best on you and should reflect your style and lifestyle”. For more flooring inspiration, visit www.bunnings.com.au.

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