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Eternal grace Inside one of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most majestic estates

W hat t o se e t h i s We ekend

Hou se of t he We ek

Be s t on Show

STANDOUT LISTINGS

EDWARDIAN CHARM

CHAPTER IN HISTORY

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Interior by Laureen Rossouw, editor of ELLE Decoration South Africa. Photo by Greg Cox of Bureaux.

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Note from the editor

t is very rare that a Melbourne home of such magnitude, in price, size, historical significance and rarity, comes onto the open market. Most of these transactions happen privately, in boardrooms and offices of prestige real-estate agents, unseen to those of us who do our buying within the public theatre of an auction. The estate in Hawthorn – named Invergowrie – belonging to ex-Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour, is exceptional in many regards, and not just for the fact that you can scan the QR code and go straight to the Domain listing, as you might any other property on the market, from Armadale to Yarrawonga, although this has price hopes hovering above $40 million. You won’t find anything else listed like it. Writer Lou Sweeney stepped inside and, although the interiors remain private and uncaptured by photographs, her words give weight to why this is such a special offering.

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This near-new riverside pad – sized between an apartment and a townhouse – has urban chic against a leafy backdrop. Positioned in the south-east corner of the Acacia

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complex, it wins bonus natural light

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and a view from its private terrace to

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kitchen. Journey through rear sliding glass doors to find covered and open Mo der n Home s

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Neig hb ou rho o d s

LEGACY DESIGN

ARTISTIC STYLE

BLUE RIBBON

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split-level decking in the neat west-

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Kay & Burton, Rebecca investors and apartment upgraders. 12.30pm, June 9 Marshall White, Justin Holod 0411 669 161

family in. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms line up along the right side, opposite two oversized living rooms on timber floors flanking an updated

$4 million ST KILDA

28 Eildon Road WOW FACTOR

Stunning

Spanish Mission home, close to trendy Fitzroy

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Street cafes. Sold by Marshall White.

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OUR COVER A sublime manor in Hawthorn. Listed by Marshall White p8

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This near-new riverside pad – sized between an apartment and a townhouse – has urban chic against a leafy backdrop. Positioned in the south-east corner of the Acacia complex, it wins bonus natural light and a view from its private terrace to the Yarra, bushland and Main Yarra

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What the agent says

Trail. Residents share a pool, gym, barbecues, cinema room and cafes. Private sale Agent: Jellis Craig, Cameron Pritchard 0408 037 482

Annalise Newell

Nelson Alexander

Location is important, along with a goodsized, open-plan heart of the home –

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kitchen/living/dining – where the whole

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Two identical rows of houses built in 1887 in Nott Street were named

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Jubilee Terrace and Queens Terrace to commemorate Queen Victoria’s

A generational shift is rippling through

kitchen. Journey through rear sliding

Jubilee. Today, they are prized for their

this neighbourly pocket of family-

glass doors to find covered and open

proximity to the beach, light rail, cafes

friendly Surrey Hills, the agent says,

split-level decking in the neat west-

and amenities. This Jubilee charmer,

and the long-term owners of

facing garden.

with original high ceilings, fireplaces

contemporary-styled Elwil, built in

Auction: 11am, June 16

and facade, is entry-level buying for

1927, are downsizing to allow the next

Agent: Kay & Burton, Rebecca

investors and apartment upgraders.

family in. Four bedrooms and two

Edwards 0423 759 481

Auction: 12.30pm, June 9

bathrooms line up along the right side,

Agent: Marshall White, Justin Holod

opposite two oversized living rooms

0411 669 161

on timber floors flanking an updated

$4 million ST KILDA

28 Eildon Road WOW FACTOR

Stunning

Spanish Mission home, close to trendy Fitzroy

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Street cafes. Sold by Marshall White.

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A strong angular facade marries interior design confidence at this luxurious townhouse. The ground level of two storeys has generous open-plan space. There are premium plantation shutters, herringbone parquetry floors and custom-made cabinetry and skylights. Beyond formal and casual living and dining areas, there’s a foodie’s kitchen with stone benches and a walk-in pantry. A spread of glass doors open to a northfacing courtyard and a solarheated pool. A retractable awning can be used to shield an al-fresco zone. There are three bedrooms upstairs, all with

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walk-in robes, and a marble bathroom. The main

bedroom has an en suite and there’s a powder room and

This stylishly renovated

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Size and stature are offered

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double garage downstairs –

Edwardian house is an open-

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in this Federation house.

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plan, urban respite. Outside,

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Built in 1902, there is a

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Private auction: June 13

there’s custom seating and

Agent: Abercromby’s, Sam

an integrated barbecue.

Private sale

open fireplace, with a large

Auction: 2.30pm, June 2

Goddard 0448 870 454

Bespoke cabinetry and a

Agent: Jellis Craig, Carla

deck, garden and heated

Agent: Marshall White,

fireplace also feature.

Fetter 0423 738 644

swimming pool.

James Redfern 0412 360 667

billiards room, fitted bar and

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

Need to know: The property was last sold for $358,000 in June 1991 and the highest recorded house price for Kew (past 12 months) was $12 million for 35 Sackville Street in September.

Recent Sales $2.285 million 9A College Parade, May $1.478 million 35 Duke Street, May

Classic of the genre

e defy any town to look as fine as Melbourne in the glorious autumn. This home in Walpole Street, Kew, could go on a postcard – the classic Edwardian look and the framing garden are a near-perfect combination. Then you get inside to some truly sublime spaces with the elegant dimensions of the era married to a brilliant contemporary renovation. The drive takes you to the side entry past a lovely front garden and into the marble-floored foyer. Head to the front of house to find the gorgeous library and study, the long space punctuated by three large casements overlooking the garden and topped with leadlights. Just off the entry are the formal living and sitting areas – template rooms of a more gracious era with fine decorative ceilings and easy space. Beyond here is the main downstairs bedroom. Another generous size and with lofty ceilings, you could probably bring a modernising brush to the bright en suite and wardrobe

$3.375 million 18 Miller Grove, April

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What the agent says

Private auction: June 13 Agent: Kay & Burton, Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 Scan the code in the Domain app to see property location, images and price guide

and create a fabulous space. Across from here is a powder room and laundry that leads to the garage. Head out to the rear and the contemporary energy hits full throttle. The kitchen boasts the glorious properties of Calacatta marble and the rest of the area gets a brilliant lift from the textured tan wall coverings. Three sets of French doors lead into the composed rear garden. Out here bluestone units provide seating,

a home for the barbecue and a monolithic feel among the greenery. Back inside and upstairs there are three fabulous bedrooms arranged around a terrific landing area that offers both a study section and a small lounge space. The bedrooms are serviced by a central, marbletrim bathroom and all offer magnificent proportions, with the front two bedrooms opening out onto the long, lovely balcony. This splendid offering is one of Melbourne’s leafy beauties.

Sam Wilkinson

Kay & Burton

A family home of spectacular proportions; high ceilings, beautifully spacious rooms, with a stunning open-plan kitchen/family room.

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C OV E R S T O RY B y LO U SWE E N E Y

What the agent says

Marcus Chiminello

Marshall White

An an estate goes, this is up there with the Stonningtons

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f you could cut Melbourne in half, as you might a tree, what stories could its deep circles tell you? The rings would flush out from the centre and the Wurundjeri people, past early-colonial settlement to include names like Barak and Barassi, Melba and Mietta. You’d find bushfires seared in there and the course of the beloved brown Yarra as it flows to the sea. Held deep in the grain, too, are the great houses of Melbourne, of which only a handful survive. This is the story of one of them. The Invergowrie Estate in Hawthorn is for sale at the hefty asking price of $44 million. As staggering a sum as that is, perhaps even more exceptional is that the sale is public.

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Selling agent Marcus Chiminello from Marshall White says it’s uncommon for such high-end properties to hit the market, with most deals done out of the public glare. “This is the most expensive residential holding to hit the market by far,” Chiminello says. “What you’ve got here is a slice of Victorian history.” When the foundation stone was laid around 1851, the property was known as Burwood and Sir James Palmer, Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1845 and later speaker of the Legislative Council, its first occupant. Over the years, the house has passed through the hands of some prominent Victorians – theatrical entrepreneur George Coppin and the 31st premier of Victoria, Sir William

McPherson, an industrialist and philanthropist whose children gifted the home to the Headmistresses Association of Victoria in 1934. “It became a finishing school for girls,” Chiminello says. Times have changed, the girls have gone and the hostel closed its doors in 1974. It’s undergone various “institutional to private” renovations since, and is now owned by former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour. Although that history is rich and deep, it’s the rarity of the property as it is offered today that makes it a standout. “At around a hectare in size, 200 metres from the Yarra and only a few kilometres from the city, it’s completely unique,” Chiminello says.

and the Raheens of this world.

Need to know: The property was last sold for $22 million in February 2013 and the highest recorded house price for Hawthorn (past 12 months) was $8.85 million in July 2017 for 9 Mary Street.

Recent Sales $3.835 million 3A Fordholm Road, May $3.9 million 24 Glen Street, May $4.67 million 22 Linda Crescent, May

“I call it a compound. It’s something I’m pretty confident in saying you will never find again.” Beyond the gates and high, long front fence line, the path swirls up to the bluestone wonder of the main house, framed by the beautiful green space of the grounds. The period features here are infinitely divine. Witness the incredible loft of the square vaulted ceilings in just about every room; their imposing scope matched underneath by the astonishing dimensions of the formal spaces. It’s the structure and its historic integrity that’s under heritage protection here. The renovation, done around a decade ago, with its gleaming parquetry floors, sumptuous multi-toned carpets and intricate ceiling paintwork, are certainly something to behold but can be changed to suit more sedate tastes. There are 15 principal rooms here but the billiard room, once the former chapel, with its majestic timber ceiling and acres of space is the apogee of grand. The adjacent reception room is no slouch in size and handsome shape, either. Several bedrooms range to the right of the main passage and then passages take you to the exceptional north-easterly rear where the massive kitchen, living areas and dining spaces look out over a checkerboard verandah to the modern swimming pool and its garden surrounds. Upstairs, the glorious main bedroom boasts one of the broadest bay windows we’ve seen.

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Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, June 19 Agent: Marshall White, Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

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It sits just beyond the fountain and its adjacent circular outdoor spa, just in front of the mod-grass tennis court. Shall we take a turn further back to explore the twobedroom stone cottage at the rear, or enjoy what was once the school hall, complete with stage, which also doubles as your multi-car garage?

There are two further bedrooms, a large marble bathroom and powder room up here. Well, you might say, that all sounds very nice, but that much money? Let’s wander out by the two-storey, three-bedroom cottage built in 1938.

So much to see, so little time. The canoe tree, the Japanese garden, the roof space with its dormer windows. On it goes. “It’s a country-life compound, rich in history and detail,” Chiminello says. “An estate-sized land holding so close to the city – incredibly rare.” Unquestionably so.

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A prize slice of 1890s history, this renovated dual-storey terrace house is less than a kilometre from the beach. A focal living-dining-kitchen opens to a low-maintenance courtyard and deck area. There is a garage accessible from Smith Street, stone benches, a wet bar and wine storage. The main bedroom claims the balcony and an en suite with double shower. Private sale Agent: Hocking Stuart, David Wood 0418 315 114

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MONTMORENCY 4

BRIGHTON 5

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The distinctive sail shape of this residence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of

A funky facelift has transformed this 1960s charmer

If you like your houses big and scented with sea salt,

three in its development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gives living and sleeping

into an on-trend home. Set on 1580 square metres, it

this 1930s pad has potential. Its design offers both

zones extra-vertical dimension, flooding the home

boasts hardwood floorboards, exposed rafters and

formal and informal living and eating zones. There are

with light. Engineered oak flooring, a stone kitchen,

living-dining beside a gourmet kitchen. A fire pit,

plantation shutters and timber floors, a pool and a

study nook and retractable awning are on show.

pizza oven and outdoor kitchen are ready to utilise.

portico entry, open fireplace and bluestone pavers.

Expressions of interest: Close June 5

Expressions of interest: Close June 13

Auction: 1.30pm, June 2

Agent: Follett & Co, Justin Follett 0405 996 822

Agent: Jellis Craig, Aaron Yeats 0400 067 024

Agent: Marshall White, Barb Gregory 0419 568 370

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GLEN IRIS 143 Finch St

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

259 New St

10.00

POA

Marshall White

3/93 Highett Rd*

2BR

10.30

POA

MW ONE

74A Teddington Rd

4BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

1.30

NPD

Kay & Burton

9.30

POA

MW ONE

5BR

1.15

POA

Marshall White

4BR

10.30

3BR

12.15

3BR

11.00

100 Falconer St

2BR

11.00

1.85M-2M Nelson Alexander

14 Alfred St

2BR

11.00

1.1M-1.17M Nelson Alexander

10 Victoria Rd

11.00

750-825

Biggin & Scott

412/11 Shamrock St*

1BR

10.00

370-390

Biggin & Scott

HAWTHORN

BG12/8 Grosvenor St*

2BR

1.00

420-460

Biggin & Scott

15/175 Power St*

1BR

154 Barkers Rd

6BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

CARLTON

1H Robinson Rd*

2BR

11.30

POA

MW ONE

426 Lygon St

7 Wallen Rd

4BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

3BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

4BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

3BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

2.00

740-795 Nelson Alexander

ALBERT PARK 202 Keferd Rd

3BR

11.00

POA

Cayzer

ALPHINGTON 3 Roemer Cr

5BR

2.00

2.4M-2.6M Nelson Alexander

ARMADALE 80 Kooyong Rd

4BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

ASCOT VALE 16 Federation St

3BR

2.00

960-1.05M Nelson Alexander

ASHWOOD 12 Maroondah Rd

4BR

2.00

POA

Tim Dwyer

AVONDALE HEIGHTS 53 Montpellier Dr

3BR

12.00

750-800 Nelson Alexander

BALWYN 2/32 Yerrin St

3BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

BENTLEIGH 9b Small Rd

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

BENTLEIGH EAST 15b England St

4BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

12.00

POA

Fletchers

BLACKBURN SOUTH 14 Bindy St

4BR

BOX HILL 27 Sweetland Rd

4BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

BOX HILL SOUTH 26 Gibson St

2BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

BRIGHTON 1/42c Cole St

3BR

18 Lorac Av 7/11-13 Well St

Marshall White

MALVERN 18 Plant St

MALVERN EAST

11.30

Jellis Craig

26 Maitland St

4BR

1.45

POA

Marshall White

POA

Jellis Craig

51 Aintree Rd

3BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

6 Broadbridge Pl*

2BR

10.45

POA

Jellis Craig

9 Stonehaven Av

3BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

4BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

3BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

80 Nimmo St

4BR

2.00

POA

Cayzer

4BR

10.00

POA

Fletchers

47 Ormond Rd

3BR

1.00

1.05M-1.15M Nelson Alexander

55 Robinson St

3BR

2.00

1M-1M Nelson Alexander

2BR

11.00

370-395 Nelson Alexander

MITCHAM 42 Vernal Av

NIDDRIE PORT MELBOURNE 13 The Cove

2BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

10.30

POA

Marshall White

150 Peel St

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

3BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

3BR

1.00

1.25M-1.35M

Biggin & Scott

21 Green St

2BR

2.00

1.2M-1.3M

Biggin & Scott

POA

Marshall White

50 Parkville St

2BR

11.00

1.2M-1.32M

Biggin & Scott

503/9 Griffiths St*

3BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR

3.00

POA

Fletchers

3BR

12.30

NPD

Greg Hocking

POA

Marshall White

RINGWOOD SOUTH YARRA ST KILDA WEST

2BR

1.30

POA

MW ONE

305/348 Beaconsfd Pd*

2BR

9.30

POA

MW ONE

TEMPLESTOWE 1 Kolor Wy

218/436 Burke Rd*

2BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

8 Brinsley Rd

5BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

CARLTON NORTH 1.00

3.8M-4M Nelson Alexander

CLIFTON HILL 14 Peckville St

2BR

11.00

800-880 Nelson Alexander

COLLINGWOOD 79 Palmer St

2BR

12.00

4BR

4.00

1BR

2.30

800-880

Biggin & Scott

DOREEN 920 Bridge Inn Rd

3.9M-4.2M Nelson Alexander

EAST MELBOURNE 505/9 Eades St*

POA

MW ONE

ESSENDON 11 Carnarvon Rd

4BR

1.00

23 Nimmo St

3BR

1.00

35 Nimmo St

4BR

2.15

4BR

11.00

10.00

POA

Cayzer

Fletchers

5BR

1.30

POA

Abercromby’s

12.00

1.45

POA

Marshall White

4BR

2.30

NPD

Kay & Burton

11 Valetta St

3BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

12 Chesterfield Av

4BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

250 Wattletree Rd

4BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

Staniland Av

4BR

11.45

POA

Marshall White

MALVERN

10 Westgarth St

4BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

16 MacGregor St

5BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

3101/368 St Kilda Rd*

3BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

35 & 36 Albert Rd

3BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

2BR

11.15

POA

Marshall White

3BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

MELBOURNE

PRAHRAN 56 Aberdeen Rd

RICHMOND 20a Neptune St*

SOUTH YARRA 21 Millswyn St*

3BRBy Appt.

POA

Marshall White

29 Palermo St

3BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

31 Nicholson St

3BR

10.30

5/28 Rockley Rd*

2BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

3BR

12.00

POA

Cayzer

4BR

1.00

POA

Fletchers

1 Selwyn Ct

5BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

13 Evelina Rd

4BR

2.00

POA

RT Edgar

196 Williams Rd

4BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments * ALBERT PARK 29 Philipson St

24 Tashinny Rd

4BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3/9 Hopetoun Rd

2BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

4 Chastleton Av

4BR

2.15

POA

Marshall White

4/29 Tintern Av*

2BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

45 Hopetoun Rd

2BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3BR

12.15

POA

Cayzer

10 Hampden Rd

4BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

10 Munro St

3BR

11.00

POA

Abercromby’s

ARMADALE

4BR

1.15

POA

Marshall White

4BR

3.45

POA

Marshall White

1.2M-1.3M Nelson Alexander

601/881 High St

3BR

10.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

1.3M-1.4M Nelson Alexander

7 Auburn Gr

3BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

23 Wills St

3M-3.3M Nelson Alexander

ST KILDA WEST SURREY HILLS TOORAK

29 Northcote Rd

1.85M-2M Nelson Alexander

5BR

46 Walpole St

98 Windsor Cr

52a Lansell Rd

3BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

6/722 Orrong Rd

3BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

G04/1 Wallace Av*

2BR

2.00

POA

RT Edgar

2BR

1.45

POA

Marshall White

WINDSOR

BALWYN 3BR

25 Kent St

58 Park St

53 Union St

1.2M-1.32M Nelson Alexander

FITZROY NORTH 1/301 St Georges Rd

2BR

TOORAK 5 Theodore Ct

KEW

MALVERN EAST 4BR

1/5 High Rd*

4BR

Jellis Craig

10/60 Chomley St*

126 Wattle Valley Rd*

132 McIlwraith St

POA

14 Airlie Av

8/20 Airlie Bank Ln* 10.30

10.00

13/5 Stillman St*

CAMBERWELL 3BR

3BR

PRAHRAN

Marshall White

Fletchers

HAWTHORN EAST 15 Stanley Av

MOONEE PONDS

202/503 Keilor Rd*

HAMPTON 174 Ludstone St

MIDDLE PARK

POA

GLEN IRIS

10.30

19 Kitson St 3BR

Marshall White

3BR

3/21 Wynnstay Rd*

BURWOOD EAST

POA

FITZROY NORTH

4 Broadbridge Pl

RICHMOND

1.08M-1.18M Nelson Alexander

22b Tennyson St

POA

Marshall White

12.00

Gary Peer

POA

Nick Johnstone

3BR

NPD

12.00

NPD

3.30

2.30

ELWOOD

10.30

POA

3BR

20 Findon Av

3BR

1.30

BRUNSWICK

2.3M-2.5M Nelson Alexander

CAULFIELD NORTH

4BR

10.00

56 Centre Rd

6 Dudley Pd

2/5 The Rialto West*

3BR

11.30

Marshall White

CANTERBURY

2 Langville Ct

5BR

2BR

1/240 Highfield Rd*

4 Totara Ct

POA

24 Moore St

10 Heaton Ct

LOWER TEMPLESTOWE

10.30

BRIGHTON EAST

3 Howard St

HEATHMONT 5 Wollahra Pl

Agent

3BR

2BR

7 Hilbert Rd

Sat Sun Price $000s

CAMBERWELL

4/3 Princes St*

AIRPORT WEST

Beds

BRIGHTON

HAMPTON ABBOTSFORD

Address

5BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

14 St John St

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ALBERT PARK 29 Philipson Street

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE Free standing Edwardian 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 12.15-12.45pm, Tues 1-1.30pm & 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

Albert Park 03 9699 5999

Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

ST KILDA WEST 58 Park Street

PRIME BEACHSIDE OPPORTUNITY This brick veneer freestanding residence is a short walk to beach, restaurants, public transport and parklands. A rare opportunity awaits! • • • • • •

Three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms Flexible floorplan with open plan living and dining Well-appointed kitchen Northern rear garden, garaging and access Incredible possibilities Land 12m x 46m (560 sqm approx.) View

Sat 12-12.30pm, Tues 12-12.30pm & Thurs 12-12.30pm Auction Saturday 23rd June at 1pm Contact Michael Szulc 0417 122 809 Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782 Jason De Stefano 0413 292 666

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29 Northcote Road, Armadale

53 Union Street, Armadale

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ARMADALE

Penthouse 601/881 High Street Armadale 3

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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 11.00-11.30am & Thursday 12.00-12.30pm

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

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13 Lansdown Street Brighton East

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174 Ludstone Street, Hampton

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kayburton.com.au

174ludstonestreet-hampton.com

6 Lindsay Street, Brighton

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10 Victoria Road Camberwell 4

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20 Findon Avenue, Caulfield North

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Exceptional living in a premium position

Sun 24 Jun 1:30pm

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Darren Krongold Sally Zelman Daniel Fisher

0438 515 433 0412 294 488 0409 797 560

2.5

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160 Powlett Street East Melbourne

2.5

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22b Tennyson Street, Elwood

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kayburton.com.au

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160 Powlett Street East Melbourne

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51 Huckerby Street, Cremorne 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.

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Tue 19 June at 4pm

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Lachlan Castran 0475 000 888 Ben Khong 0400 882 439

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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.

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

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8/20 Airlie Bank Lane, South Yarra

5/28 Rockley Road, 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.

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South Yarra 9804 7336

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

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3101/368 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

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196 Williams Road, Toorak

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65 Hectares - 161 Acres

‘Rockmount’ - Outstanding Thoroughbred Pre-Training Property • Highly developed for pre-training, spelling or breeding

FOR SALE BY - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY, 5TH JULY AT 4PM UNLESS SOLD PRIOR

• World class stable complex – 47 double sized boxes • Six-horse electric aqua-ciser plus eight-horse enclosed walker

Address:

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• 1,100m rubber based training track with jump barrier

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‘KILLINEY NORTH’ Via Geelong, VIC | 173.77 HA / 429 AC

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40.46 Hectares - 100 Acres Approximately

“Oatlands House” Grandly proportioned sandstone home set amidst glorious gardens on highly productive acreage

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FOR SALE - $1,850,000 TO $1,950,000 Address:

191 Corrigans Lane, Darraweit Guim, VIC

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gallery, sunroom and formal lounge

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Welcoming country kitchen adjoining spacious

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cedar ceiling, bar and wine cellar

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0438 452 641

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Quality soils, divided into nine paddocks, shearing shed, hay shed, six dams and bore

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Cnr Midland Highway & Gargans Road, Meredith – Outstanding Highly Productive Rural Property On the Edge of Meredith 60 Mins Melbourne, 10 Titles • 429 Acres (173.77Ha) of prime undulating country, 10 Expressions of Interest titles, 4 road frontages, 95% arable, shelter plantations • 3 stand wool shed and yards, power connected • Securely watered by dams and creek • Leased to quality tenant to 1st March 2020 ’Killiney North’ Presents a rare opportunity to secure one of the districts most productive properties. Situated in a tightly held and capital appreciating region. Ideal cropping, sheep, cattle, horses and all forms of intensive agricultural pursuits. Situated on the edge of Meredith. 30 mins Ballarat, 30 mins Geelong (Ring Road, grain terminal, port, bay and beaches), 30 mins Avalon Airport, 60 mins Melbourne CBD and International Airport

Closing Wednesday 27th June Inspection Strictly by appointment with Agent Ken Drysdale 0409 195 470 Elders Geelong 03 5225 5000 eldersrealestate.com.au/19078749

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LOCATION 2km From Yea Township 95 Minutes From Melbourne CBD or Tullamarine Airport

IMPROVEMENTS 3 Bedroom Old Weatherboard 2 x Haysheds 1 x Machinery Shed Old Dairy Timber Stockyards

TERMS 10% Deposit ~ Balance 60/90 Days

RURAL LIFESTYLE GRAZING PROPERTY WITH YEA RIVER FRONTAGE www.nobleknight.com.au

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS: SUNDAYS 3rd, 10th and 17th of June 2018 between 2-3pm Anthony Knight 0417 397 117 4B, 36 Bell Street, YARRA GLEN VIC 3775 9730 1788

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Styling Working with your existing homewares to create focal points can breathe new life into an existing space. These items should ideally be both aesthetic and sentimental, such as a favourite lamp, photo frame, travel souvenirs, crystals, coffee table book or ceramics. “Create vignettes or focal points on key furniture like a sideboard or shelf by gathering together three or four beautiful ceramic pieces that you have collected (or treat yourself to some new ones). Use different heights and textures to create visual interest,” Petrina Turner, of Petrina Turner Design, says. Lauren Li, of interior-design studio Sisalla, advises arranging similar

items on a tray and displaying these in an expected location, such as an island bench or coffee table. A similar technique can be applied to styling a gallery wall featuring framed photographs, paintings and art prints grouped by a theme. For renters unable to hang artworks, these can instead be leaned against a wall, bedhead, fireplace or bookshelf for a relaxed look. “An oversized artwork makes a big impact and is a non-committal way to display art, without needing to nail into the wall,” Li says. Other items that are able to be styled easily are indoor plants, which can add texture, colour and height into a space.

Vignettes and gallerystyle arrangements, as in Because The Night collection by Nathan + Jac, above, and Sisalla, opposite (top inset).

“Choose beautiful pots for your plants to make a nice design statement. Mix up the sizes to give a layered look and choose pots of different shapes and materials, like ceramic, metal, brass and woven [fabrics],” says co-founder Tammy Nathan, of Nathan + Jac, a business that offers curated furniture and home-accessory packs for decorating your home.

“Lighting varies widely in price, which makes it something that is accessible to everyone. The key is to mix a few types together.”

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It’s common for living rooms to feature all furniture pushed up against all the walls, despite this often not being the most efficient or attractive placement. Examining your home’s furniture and rearranging accordingly can work wonders for giving a space a fresh feeling. Complete the look with decor items such as floor lamps, pendant lights and mirrors. “Lighting varies widely in price, which makes it something that is accessible to everyone. The key is to mix a few types together,” Li says. “Select a lamp that looks great when switched both on and off. That way, they can provide a sculptural element to the space as well as being practical.” If your space features an abundance of straight lines, adding some contrasting decor pieces such as a round mirror can facilitate a more harmonious balance. “A round mirror is a great piece that can instantly change the way a room feels, as it can reflect a view or light into the space,” Li says. For those without the time or flair to undertake this kind of project, there are interior designers who can offer quick solutions, or you might try buying an entire-room furniture pack to facilitate a complete refresh.

No space is complete without adding some soft furnishings for warmth and texture, particularly when styling bedrooms. Take advantage of the linen or printed beautiful bedlinen lines available and style with some contrasting cushions or pillowcases. Swapping vertical or Venetian blinds for soft furnishings can add to a sense of cosiness and intimacy. “Consider running a curtain from the ceiling and across the full width of the window and adjoining walls to give your room a high-end, luxury feel,” Nathan says. “A quick trip to Spotlight or Ikea and you will find voile fabric in plain white or off white to get you started.” Finally, a floor rug will tie a living room or bedroom look together while also helping to zone items in openplan areas. “Keep the weave flat if you are placing them on carpet or under high-use areas such as dining tables or hallways,” Nathan says. “Use a luxe-pile rug in areas where you will be relaxing, such as the living room or bedroom, or try layering rugs and skins of different shapes, compositions and sizes for a really contemporary and undone feel.”

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few months. “Remember, you don’t need to have everything out all at once. Rotate your homewares and accessories or mix them up every now and then to create a fresh, stylish grouping. Curation is key,” Li says. When looking to add items to your space, consider this as a whole to avoid isolated purchases that easily detract from the atmosphere. “Don’t feel the need to do a complete makeover all at the same time. A few simple updates make a big difference in your overall scheme,” Turner says.

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he work of one of the world’s best architects will soon grace Melbourne when the luxurious Mayfair comes to St Kilda Road. Dame Zaha Hadid worked on the $330-million apartment project before her unexpected death in 2016. Australian architects Elenberg Fraser partnered with Hadid’s architecture team, which continues to practice from its London headquarters, to bring Dame Hadid’s vision to life. In keeping with Hadid’s trademark curvaceous designs, the building’s

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the interior design, but there’s rarely an opportunity for architecture, interiors, product design and all of the detailing of the building to be driven by one complete vision.” Prices come according to Mayfair’s high-end features, its location and top designers. One-bed apartments start at $823,000 and penthouses will fetch up to $13.1 million. Residents will have access to lifts that allow only one person or group to exit or enter at each floor. Luxury interiors include his and her walk-in robes and wine cellars, while shared

97-113, three-bed 135-174, four- bed 268-288, fivebed 300; external, 8-268 Prices: $823,000$13.1 million Car parking: One to four car spaces. Completion estimate: End 2021 Inspection: Onsite display open for private inspection via appointment Agent: Kay and Burton, Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439

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his new boutique apartment project will fit into Glen Irisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for leafy living. Allegra is a mid-rise development of 28 two and three-bedroom apartments with six levels, including two in the basement. Designed by architects Ewert Leaf, the facade presents a contemporary arrangement of asymmetrical forms. A mix of materials, including timber and brick, gives the High Street frontage a bold presence. The site faces north, enabling generous natural light. Existing trees will remain on site to provide shade and complement landscaping by John Patrick and his team. High-end interior design is a highlight and floor plans have been configured to integrate outdoor-andindoor living. Each apartment has its private balcony or garden. Views stretch to the CBD and take in the treed canopy along High Street. Cafes, shops and the tram to the city and through to Coburg are just minutes away.

At a glance Allegra 1538 High Street, Glen Iris Architect: Ewert Leaf Developer: 539 High St Pty Ltd Interior design: Ewert Leaf Number of apartments: 28; 18 two-beds, 10 three-beds Internal sizes (sq m): Two-beds 90-111, two-bed plus flexi room 103-114, three- bed 115-160. External areas(sq m): Two-beds 8-52, two-bed plus flexi room 27-51, three-bed 13-154 Prices: Two-beds $965,000-$1,197,500, twobed plus flexi room $1,117,500-$1,217,500, three-beds $1.23 million$1.765 million Car parking: Two each Completion estimate: Early 2020 Agent: Marshall White,

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How to find the perfect house to flip

lipping houses is an industry in its own right, thanks to television shows dedicated to it and the lure of lucrative profits. In a country obsessed with real estate, the idea of turning rundown houses into beautiful homes for a large profit sounds like a dream come true. Flipping houses looks easy on TV, but is it really that simple? It depends on many things, from luck to instinct. Some of these things can’t be bought but there are certain rules expert house-flippers live by. Here are my top six.

Location Flipping houses is about getting in and out of the property as quickly as possible to minimise costs such as mortgage and insurance.

Develop your vision

Avoid properties that are likely to linger on the market, such as those on a main road, overlooked by other homes, next to commercial buildings or in undesirable neighbourhoods. Instead, look for homes in the best locations your budget will allow, near good schools, public transport, parks and local amenities.

Try to develop your ability to look past ugly features and decor. Having enough vision to see what a house could be when others can’t will put you ahead of the game.

Keep it real

Value The first and most important decision on a house-flipping journey is how much to spend on buying a property. Try to buy below market value by creating good relationships with local agents, who can tell you about off-market opportunities, and by looking for properties where the vendor wants a quick sale. Try to buy the worst house in a great

neighbourhood, versus the best house in an average location. Check what the best result has been for a house in the area so that you have a realistic idea about what you can and can’t achieve at selling time.

Gather as much information as possible about what needs to be done and how much it will cost. There are always surprises when renovating, but having the clearest view possible on what your renovation is likely to cost is crucial in determining profit. Be realistic about your capabilities and what you can achieve. If it’s your first flip, start small. Build a team of tradies you can trust and use on every project.

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Eclectic home brings sense of community Who: Camille Moir-Smith (carpentersdaughter.co), Layla Cluer and Phoebe Ryan Where: Collingwood What: Eclectic inner-city rental

Featured is pottery by Moir-Smith and Cluer and art by a mystery artist, above. “There isn’t a signature and we have tried to work it out for years,” says Moir-Smith. Windows that wrap around the back of the house and ceiling, right, usher the outside in.

lthough most of us have wishful ideas of what our future “dream home” might look like, the reality for many is a mix of long-term renting, living with family, sharehouse living and every other permutation of living arrangements. However, this often results in the most memorable interiors. For designer and maker Camille Moir-Smith, of Carpenter’s Daughter, the opportunity to rent her uncle’s Victorian house in Collingwood has resulted in a richly layered home, filled with memories and history. This home is a delightful mishmash of family heirlooms and treasures collected by Moir-Smith and house mates Layla Cluer and Phoebe Ryan. “My family have been collecting for a long time,” Moir-Smith says. “My uncle is a furniture maker, and my auntie worked in antiques, so have created a very eclectic place.” The house itself is a grand old Victorian shopfront with unusually high ceilings, a huge living space, kitchen and courtyard garden downstairs, and three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. In a previous

life, this building was a chemist, and before that a butcher, but in recent years, this rambling property has been a much-loved family home. It’s been renovated in stages, by hand, resulting in a trend-eschewing, timeless feel. “It’s sort of a cross between Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley and an antique store,” Moir-Smith says. “Every room has been designed separately, not as an entire cohesive home – yet somehow it works.” For Moir-Smith, being surrounded by art and handcrafted details is a source of inspiration for her own creativity. “I love that everything here is considered ... everything is either

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Build a library Consider the following tips for building your personal library. ■

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made by my uncle, passed down from grandparents, from an op shop or art made by friends. Almost everything is sentimental and holds a story.” Moir-Smith and her house mates value the sense of community that their home fosters. Their dining table is constantly surrounded by friends and family, and the treasures and extensive library always prompt great conversation. “Living among so much art, thoughtfully designed furniture and objects opens up conversations about history, people and periods of time.”

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can look cluttered: arrange based on theme, or group spine colours and heights. (We draw the line at spines facing in.) ■

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f your garage or shed is more of a shambles than a highly functioning space, take comfort. All it takes are three simple steps to transform it.

Heavy-duty shelving, like the Pinnacle adjustable shelving unit available from Bunnings, will maximise your garage’s storage space.

STEP 1 Declutter and clean “Clear the mess, sort the items to be stored, and measure the space,” storage buyer for Bunnings Terri Wolff says. “Remember the 12-month rule; if you haven’t used it in the last year, then you probably don’t need it any more. Stick to this and you’ll maintain a clutter-free garage that only requires a quick straighten-up a couple of times a year.”

STEP 2 Create zones “Carve out zones and categorise them,” storage expert Georgie Rees says. “How you zone depends on your personal needs, but categories could include wet and dry uses, chemicals, inside and outside, or everyday use and longer-term storage.” If your garage includes large machinery, make this the first zone you designate. “My circular saw sits in the middle of the garage,” builder Colin Challenor says. “It means I can cut long lengths of wood with plenty of space around me. Behind it is a bench that acts as a table for when I require a workbench. Because my saw is my most-used item, my entire garage is zoned around it. It makes my space highly functional.” For large and long items, think vertically. “Think up-and-down and consider all wall space, even the rafters,” Rees says. “This maximises the space available, especially for items that are awkward to store or aren’t used very often.”

cabinet or two and a workbench for weekend tinkering,” Wolff says. “Shelving is ideal for a variety of light and heavy items. Cabinets allow you to keep valuable tools and chemicals safe and secure, and workbenches are perfect for DIY projects and everyday jobs around the house.” Consider the size and

shape of the space and the items that need to be stored. “You can mix and match accessories based on your changing needs. Add tubs with lids to keep items in categories and to protect them. Make sure you label them so you know what is where at a glance,” Rees says.

If you are stacking storage boxes, write a list of boxes and contents so you know where every item is located. “Store heavy items on the bottom so shelves don’t tip, lesserused items are higher up and in the middle are the items you use more often,” Rees suggests. Stash small items in clear, segmented containers. Depending on the size of your space you could either use a segmented toolbox or a storage-drawer compartment organiser. Pegboards that are designed to attach to a workbench or a wall are ideal for organising hand tools. “Because my tools are positioned on it, when I finish with them, they go back to exactly where I have outlined them,” Challenor says. “Ensuring there is a place for every item and everything is always in its place, means my garage is always in order.” Wolff agrees and says hanging items makes an enormous difference to utilising space and keeping order. “I like storage hooks for hanging items like bikes, rakes and shovels and other items like ladders, hoses and cables,” she says. “It gets them up and out of the way which can make a real difference to the clutter in a garage.” Bunnings.com.au

Shelving can be used to store both light and heavy items.

STEP 3 Set-up, store and stash Selecting the right storage products to suit your needs will ensure everything has a place. “You can never go wrong with a good mix of shelving, tubs, hooks, a

Use hooks, like the Pinnacle range, available at Bunnings, to store items off the floor and out of the way.

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inners of the 2018 Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards have been announced, hailed by the judging panel as the most adventurous approach to Australian interior design yet. This year’s event saw a record number of submissions. “Clients are really trusting the collaborative design process, which is allowing for more dynamic and daring spaces,” awards judge and Belle magazine editor Tanya Buchanan says. In particular, experimental colour schemes and tailored lighting designs were key themes across the finalists, indicating a growing preference for statement and locally made pieces. Taking out the major Interior Designer of the Year award was Jeremy Bull, of Sydney studio Alexander & Co. “Alexander & Co’s portfolio stopped the judges in their tracks and spanned impressive residential projects and large and demanding hospitality projects,” Buchanan says. Two of Alexander & Co’s projects were also named category winners, including Palm Beach House that took out Best Residential Interior.

Best Residential Kitchen 1906 by Amber Road Best Residential Bathroom Woollahra House

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Emerging Design Star Felicity Slattery and

Author and awards judge Karen McCartney described the home, saying, “this is a very grown-up project with a sense of gravitas as befits its fabulous harbour site”. Alexander & Co’s other win was for Best Hospitality Interior, achieved for its 350-seat Antipodean-inspired scheme at UAE restaurant, Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera. Even among such a high calibre of projects, the Woollahra House Bathroom by Decus, named Best Residential Bathroom, stands out. Pale grey walls complement a blush-

toned onyx bath and rose gold fixtures to form a surprisingly minimal yet remarkable expression. Best Residential Kitchen winner 1906 by Amber Road attracted the judges’ attention for its moody colour scheme and multifunctional design. “Everything is designed to do more than one job. A bank of black curved cabinetry doubles as a robe for the main bedroom and ample storage for the kitchen, while one leg of the island bench hides the services,” McCartney says.

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arry Humphries wasn’t kind to Glen Iris. Dame Edna Everage might have joyfully lampooned Moonee Ponds but it was that “decent, humdrum little old man” Sandy Stone and his wife Beryl who called 36 Gallipoli Crescent, Glen Iris, home. Humphries chose his setting well, for Glen Iris is both solidly middle ring and middle class. The average house there now sells for almost $2 million, but not quite, and the suburb is well-endowed with private schools and parklands. Should anyone want to leave Glen Iris, the Monash Freeway cuts straight through, dissecting the suburb into two uneven pieces. There are several tram lines, while Glen Iris and Gardiner train stations serve the Glen Waverley line, which provides a 20-minute journey into the CBD. Glen Iris also has a tale to tell about urban sprawl. The suburb was

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deemed Melbourne’s geographical and demographic centre in the mid1990s, although sprawl to the city’s west and north has superseded its claim to fame. Camberwell and Malvern over the border have better shopping but Glen Iris has the Hill’n’Dale park and the Gardiners Creek linear park and bike trail. Edwardians, California bungalows and post-war builds are rubbing shoulders with new apartment and townhouse developments aimed at empty nesters looking to downsize. Glen Iris’s other claim to fame is as the home of the Harold Holt Memorial Swim Centre. Named for the former prime minister who presumably drowned off Portsea in 1967, the name is an unintentionally ironic contribution to the annals of Australian comedy – or maybe it was quite intentional, and we need to give Humphries’ humourless residents credit for their brilliant black joke.

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hen, as an adult, you return to your childhood home, inevitably it feels smaller. But perched on a large block and looking south over Barwon River valley and Geelong’s outer suburbs – and with mid-century allusions to boot – the 1960s brick and timberboarded house was a lure a grown-up son couldn’t resist buying for his own young family. In asking Hindley & Co to bring it up to contemporary comfort, “and to play with the scale so that we made a modest house more accommodating for the world we live in, we made it grow bigger and taller”, Anne Hindley says. Stripping out the poky service areas, replacing the small, singleglazed windows with scaled-up

Hindley & Co gave their client’s childhood home a modern twist for his own young family.

double glazing, and persuading the clients to keep the brick fireplace and push the floor plan around so it “became the focus and warm centre of the house”, Hindley and her clients did something perverse in the context of current renovator trends. “We kept it understated. The clients didn’t want to do anything that would make the house unrecognisable. Because they were proud and connected with Geelong, they had a strong commitment that their house would not be ostentatious. Their brief was not to be show-offy.” This is Hindley & Co’s approach anyway. Having early experience working in New York, Hindley became aware of “a discreet modernism that is quite academic, global and less about the individual. It wasn’t as ‘loud’ as Melbourne’s style of the 1990s”. In seeking to keep very much alive “the spirit and

feeling of the house and doing what was appropriate to the project”, the mid-century traits “of lightness and opening up to the environment were worth amplifying”, the architect says. Experts too in interiors, the holistic representation of the house pulled a cramped kitchen out of a corner and also pulled through an interpretation of a characteristic ’60s-style roomdivider with sliding panels and joinery “recreated in a new way”. The concrete bench isn’t so much “an ordinary island bench,” she explains. “We wanted it to have a farmhouse kitchen-table feeling and to become the central table and hub of the family’s activities’’. With Nordic restraint in the key colourations, timber and soft furnishings, this improbably airy, see-through home is all class in being so carefully underplayed and so appropriate to its origins. hindleyandco.com.au

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linders Bank, a development by Century Group Aus located at 7-23 Spencer Street, is set to mark the revitalisation of one of the last true riverfront sites in Melbourne. The three-building complex will sit next to Batman Park and at the junction of the CBD, Crown Melbourne and Southbank’s river promenade. Architects Fender Katsalidis are responsible for the design of Flinders Bank and have given it a curved, ribboned facade. When complete, Flinders Bank will include three towers with a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, more than 2000 square metres of retail space, and a five-star, 170-room luxury hotel. Apartments in the development’s first two towers are on the market, with construction for all three towers slated to begin in 2019 and be completed by mid-2021.

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Waterfront luxe Building one’s design will create a connection with the street through apartment balconies, adding to the activity on Spencer Street. The curved design of the architecture is further emphasised in building two, where the waterfall

inspiration takes full effect through rippled glass, overlooking Flinders Street. Apartment interiors are likewise inspired by water and natural elements. Kitchens have natural-stone island benchtops and splashbacks, polished joinery and timber features. Flooring varies

between ash-blond parquetry and wool-blend carpets. Flinders Bank residents will also be able to enjoy east-facing views along the river, as well as views of the city skyline. Amenities include a landscaped podium garden, swimming pool and steam room, allowing residents to relax in style. The retail offerings of Flinders Bank will include food and beverage spaces, boutiques and health-based retail. Siddeley Street will be modified to focus on pedestrian connectivity and will be further enhanced by an open-air plaza area. Timber features and creeper plants will soften the podium facades and provide greenery. The hotel will have a ground-floor restaurant that overlooks Spencer and Flinders streets, with a bar above. For more information, visit flindersbank.com.au

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Make a checklist House hunters should create a shopping list of must-have features, according to buyer’s agent and founder of EPS Property Search Patrick Bright. “If you’ve got a brief and clear understanding of what you’re looking for, it’s much easier to identify the right property,” Bright says. A checklist prevents buyers from inspecting unsuitable homes and settling because of fatigue. Before inspecting a property in person, look through the listing and make note of what you don’t know. These are the details to focus on at the open home. A practical layout is a key feature to look for, according to Peter Georgiev, director of architect advisory service Archicentre. The functionality of the floor plan can depend on the era of construction, Georgiev says. “Older properties tend to concentrate many of the services at the rear. This can block living spaces from whatever rear yard there may be.”

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f you were given an hour to decide whether a property could become your future home, do you think you would make the right decision? The reality is, that’s about how much time most people spend physically inspecting a property before buying it. An hour seems like an absurdly small amount of time to determine whether the home you’ve chosen is the right one. However, given our busy schedules, it’s not surprising that buyers make a decision after spending so little time in their future homes. Seasoned house hunters may be able to tell in a few minutes whether a property is “the one”, but less experienced buyers may struggle. There is a real risk of settling for “the wrong one” instead. So how do you make the most of the limited time you have in a property?

An awkward layout can affect resale value, and major changes can be costly, so it pays to target suitable properties from the outset. An ideal layout has reasonable separation between sleeping areas and living areas, Georgiev says, and north and east-facing aspects are most desirable. “Embedded psychological wellbeing occurs when light and an aspect is achieved.” Give yourself more time Visiting the property that could become your forever home just once before the auction simply isn’t

Registering interest early in the campaign makes buyers more likely to be able to organise a private viewing, removing the stress of inspecting a property while other buyers are there. Bring in the professionals Even if a house appears to be in good condition, a building and pest inspection are always essential. At a cost of between $500 and $1000, independent inspectors can discover hidden problems, and while these issues may not be dealbreakers, it gives buyers an idea of

“If you’ve got a brief and clear understanding of what you’re looking for, it’s much easier.” - PATRICK BRIGHT enough. Viewing the home during the day and in the evening, as well as mid week, will give a better feel for different light levels, traffic in the street, and who the neighbours might be. The key is identifying potential properties early in the campaign and attending the very first open home to allow the biggest window of time to revisit the property if it ticks the right boxes.

what they’re up against, and a potential bargaining chip in negotiations. “Don’t resent the expense because it’s important to be well informed about the potential problems before your buy,” Bright says. He recommends buyers set aside about $5000 for inspection costs for multiple properties that make the shortlist.

Less common but especially important for those planning a renovation is a walk-through by a building professional to advise on the best changes and estimate rough costs. Finding out after buying that a project isn’t feasible may force home owners to sell sooner to get the home they wanted, which is never an ideal situation. A prepurchase estimate can help buyers avoid overcapitalising, Bright says. “Sometimes it can be cheaper to buy the finished product instead.” While most people might turn to a builder for this service, an architect may be more aware of council regulations and better placed to provide advice, according to Georgiev. “A builder might have a certain suite of things they prefer to do, and even unwittingly, they might come up with advice that might not have the breadth of opportunity that an architect might bring to the table.” It’s wise to consider these services as an investment rather than a hassle. Accepting the limitations of your knowledge and employing experts to fill the gaps can pay dividends. Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

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