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t’s an intriguing prospect – a suburb born in a blueribbon area, within striking distance of the city. New communities are flourishing on the fingernail of Melbourne, in vast paddocks, where the red dust dances, but it’s rare – and exciting – to also have prospects within minutes of town. This is YarraBend, a masterplanned community in Alphington, 6.5 kilometres from the city, on the lip of Kew. Our New Living cover story explores how this new neighbourhood will come to life under the direction of locals who know and love this beautiful pocket of Melbourne. And Darren Palmer shares the practical steps to a successful working relationship between interior designer and client – like any positive and worthwhile liaison, it’s about communication.

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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

with original high ceilings, fireplaces

contemporary-styled Elwil, built in

and facade, is entry-level buying for

1927, are downsizing to allow the next

investors and apartment upgraders.

12.30pm, June 9 Marshall White, Justin Holod 0411 669 161

Kay & Burton, Rebecca

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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This house-sized terrace’s two angled balconies – one off the top-floor living and one off the middle-level bedroom – draw in fabulous natural light from the north as well as views to the CBD. With a flexible floor plan, a private lift, dedicated storage and wine room, it’s a sophisticated residence in a cafe-

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upon this early-1940s renovated house. What’s their feedback? “They

One of only four in South Yarra’s new

Road’s top-end lifestyle strip

like that it’s in a quiet street, with

LIV building, this city-fringe pad has

and the verdant open spaces of

hydronic heating, open-plan living,

the security and exclusivity of a

Fawkner Park, Botanic Gardens and

a study or retreat at the rear and a

whole-floor position with lift access

Albert Park Lake.

north-facing backyard with possible

from the lobby and garage. It revels

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parking,” says the agent. “And most

in the luxury of black marble surfaces,

Agent: Kay & Burton, Eva

importantly, it’s been done up.”

Miele appliances and full-height glass

Christodoulou 0414 333 581 (in

Auction: 1.30pm, July 7

that wraps a covered north-west

conjunction with Kingsford Property)

Agent: Nelson Alexander,

terrace. It also wins plaudits for

Jonathan West 0418 315 490

balance in its proximity to Toorak

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Federation-

era four-bedroom home close to the buzz

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by Marshall White.

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Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, June 26 Agent: Bell Real Estate, Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915

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piece of Victoria’s architectural history is set to sell for the first time in nearly a decade.

Moorabinda Lodge in Olinda, just outside the Yarra Valley, was built by renowned Melbourne architect Robin Boyd in 1962 for Joyce Bankin, who owned the Coonara Springs restaurant next door.

“She was very well-known, Mrs Bankin, she was a bit of an icon because she ran the restaurant for 50 years and people used to come back just to see her,” current owner Sally Whitford says.

She and her husband, Adam, now own and run the restaurant, and bought the house at 127 OlindaMonbulk Road in 2009 for $1.222 million, where they lived with their four children until a year ago.

For the past year they have rented it out as short-stay accommodation, but have decided to sell to concentrate on renovating their new, larger property in the Yarra Valley.

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“It’s a six-bedroom house, so it will fit our family – two of our daughters are teenagers and need their own rooms, so that’s why we had to move out.” The couple did consider extending the house to meet the needs of their growing family, and even had an architect draw up plans.

“At the last minute we decided it wasn’t the right thing to do to change or extend onto an original Boyd house,” Whitford says.

“Robin Boyd’s architecture stands the test of time; 60 years later it’s still beautiful, timeless and stands alongside the forefront of architecture today.”

They have made some minor alterations to the property, including converting the undercover garage into a third bedroom and updating the kitchen, but for the most part, they have kept the integrity of Boyd’s original design.

The home is flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the expansive 2.8-hectare block.

“A thing about Robin Boyd’s properties is he designed many properties to have that feeling of floating – very light on the landscape; a lot of glass, a lot of light, high ceilings – and that’s exactly how Moorabinda feels when you’re in the property,” Whitford says.

More than 50 groups have already been to see the property, many of them inner-city buyers looking for a tree-change, Bell Real Estate Olinda selling agent Corinne Sukroo says.

“A lot of people come into the home and stand there and just stare.”

She says the home and its surrounds have attracted interest from families, retiring couples, people looking for a holiday home and investors.

The property is listed for private sale between $2.37 million and $2.607 million.

Whitford says the property would be perfect for a young growing family or an older couple who wanted to be close to nature.

“I would like to see it go to somebody who appreciates and understands Robin Boyd’s architectural thinking,” she says.

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In t e r v i e w b y S TE PH E N L ACE Y Ph o t o b y DANIE L P O CKE T T

“I’ve been to the US Masters twice, and had dinner with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh.”

With

really put Australia on the map as a

What’s the hardest thing you’ve

P E T E R V I G A N O from Jellis Craig

golfing destination. He carried that

ever done?

weight for a couple of decades. After

I once did a five-kilometre run around

golf, he’s pursued a successful

The Tan and it nearly killed me.

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or six years, Peter Vigano, auctioneer and director at Jellis Craig Hawthorn, worked as an assistant golf pro at the Croydon Golf Club. Later, he was a theatre technician at The Avenue Hospital, making sure the equipment for the surgeon was working. With golf and healthcare behind him, Peter moved onto real estate. That was 16 years ago. He is married with two boys and a cat named after a golf course.

business life.

If you weren’t in real estate, what What made you choose real estate?

job would you be doing?

One of the surgeons I was working

Golf professional.

with at The Avenue Hospital said there was nowhere else that my

What was the first home you sold?

theatre technician career could take

It was a three-bedroom family home

me. He suggested real estate. I said,

in Mont Albert. I had the usual auction

‘why real estate?’. He recommended I

day nerves. In fact, I was probably

chat with his friend Doug McLauchlan,

more nervous than the vendors. It sold for $625,000. I was thrilled.

Why golf?

And what happened?

who was a senior salesperson at Jellis

When I was 12, I had a mate who

I’d hit the ball beautifully to the green

Craig at the time. Doug took me under

played golf with his father. I thought

but my short game wasn’t strong

his wing and showed me that the only

Most memorable sale and why?

“golf, how boring. It’s an old man’s

enough.

thing you have in this business is your

A property in Kew that was

reputation. Co-founder Richard Jellis

compromised in its position and

sport”. But they asked me along with them and I had nothing else to do, so

Did you have many memorable golf

didn’t tolerate doing the wrong thing

styling. It had been listed with three

along I went. We drove up to this

moments?

by people, or you’d be out the door.

different agencies over six months

beautiful course at Marysville. They

I’ve been very fortunate. I’ve been to

teed off and asked me to have a go. I

the US Masters twice, and had dinner

What was your first job?

had only just started to be used, and I

took a couple of swipes and finally

with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and

I had a paper delivery round in

developed an innovative media

made contact. I was hooked from that

Vijay Singh.

Croydon when I was 10. I’d deliver the

campaign with aerial video to really

newspaper from my BMX bike with a

highlight the positives, such as how

crate strapped to the handlebars.

close the home was to everything. I

moment on. I absolutely loved it; the

without success. At the time, drones

game, the whole golf club

Who are your heroes in real life?

environment, and I had several older

I always admired Greg Norman for the

was successful in selling the property

members who were great mentors. I

way he was able to carry himself and

within 30 days, so I had a very happy

wanted to be the next Greg Norman.

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B y DANIE L B UTKOVICH

A time to scrimp and to splurge

Focus on cash f low Forecasting future income and expenses is the key to determining how much to spend, according to Empower Wealth founder Ben Kingsley. “It all comes down to what your cash flow is today and what your cash flow is tomorrow,” Kingsley says.

This involves estimating not only the impact of repayments on current finances, but the effect higher interest rates could have.

The future expenses of raising children – and the accompanying reduction in income if one parent reduces working hours – also need to be considered.

“It’s going to impact on income during that early child-raising component. “That’s where it’s a big shock,” Kingsley says.

“Sometimes they do have to go back to work to afford the level of lifestyle they’re striving towards.”

Being pinned down by a monster mortgage can also throw a spanner in the works for those seeking flexibility by reducing working hours later in life.

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GREG BRIGGS

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espite recent pullbacks in prices, family homes in our capital cities still cannot be considered cheap.

House hunters are faced with the prospect of huge mortgages to afford even a modest slice of real estate in Sydney or Melbourne.

When establishing a budget for their next purchase, buyers will likely turn to their lender or mortgage broker first to determine how much they can borrow: but is it wise to borrow all the way to the limit that a lender will allow?

Saving for a deposit or increasing equity to fund a future purchase are key concerns for most buyers, but less emphasis is placed on ongoing repayments, especially as circumstances change.

So what is the best way to set a limit that makes financial sense, but ample enough to compete in an expensive housing market?

Managing the ongoing expenses of home ownership is more important than the size of the loan, according to Property Mavens founder Miriam Sandkuhler.

“People are debt averse, and they confuse debt with cash flow,” Sandkuhler says.

“They get emotionally stuck on the size of the debt rather than focusing on what the out-of-pocket costs are,” she says.

Set your own rules While banks have to adhere to certain lending standards to establish a borrower’s capacity to

“With a 20-per-cent deposit, you avoid mortgage insurance and then you’ve got some equity. If you borrow 90 or 95 per cent, you’ve got no buffer,” Bright says.

“If you’re paying more than 25 per cent of your income in repayments, you’re not really able to manage any unforeseen expenses or changes in circumstances. And with a 20-year loan term, you’re going to get on top of that mortgage pretty quick, and then you’re going to be able to refinance and buy another one.”

However, the lower repayments on a longer loan term could accelerate wealth building, according to

“Forecasting future income and expenses is the key to determining how much to spend.” - BEN KINGSLEY repay a loan, EPS Property Search founder Patrick Bright suggests a more conservative formula.

He recommends the “20-25-20 rule”, a budget that requires at least a 20-per-cent deposit, limits repayments to no more than 25 per cent of household income, and allows borrowers to have a 20-year term.

Property Planning Australia managing director David Johnston.

“Counter-intuitively, you can actually build up your savings buffer faster. Your minimum repayment is lower, so you’re accumulating more funds that you can have access to via redraw or your offset account,” Johnston says.

“One of the pillars of property planning is risk management, and

one of the more logical ways to manage risk is having more available funds.”

Adjust your expectations While a measured approach may be less financially risky, reducing the budget limits the property choice.

Buyers will always need to compromise on the price point, location, land size or the dwelling itself, but according to Johnston, being flexible on the latter may prove the best approach when upsizing.

“You might get a dwelling that’s a bit more run-down, so you’re not paying too much for the dwelling on the block,” he says. “Or you could find something that is suitable to live in now but there’s plenty of scope to extend up or out.”

For a savvy buyer, the “sweat equity” generated through improvements can be just as valuable as money in the bank, and literally building wealth from the ground up may be what’s needed for home owners to get ahead without getting in over their head.

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

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Could mid-winter be prime time to buy a sun-filled beach house? This property’s asymmetrical roof line and floor-to-ceiling glass walls flood its two storeys with light and warmth.

Downstairs, a massive basement area could host a home gym or theatre. Pale timber floors create a chilled vibe, as do lofty ceilings above free-flowing living.

Auction: 11am, July 7 Agent: RT Edgar, James Meldrum 0411 304 060

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A striking new four-level face has arrived, offering

This California bungalow boasts a rare blend of

This new home is a quintessential executive

eight townhouses, including this luxurious dwelling.

period and contemporary features. The peaked loft is

residence. Two white-washed storeys of

Multiple private terraces, stone bathrooms, a living

large enough to house a study or children’s bedroom.

commanding yet clean modern form; luxe details

zone opening to a private courtyard, oak timber

Also notable is the north-facing, al-fresco deck.

include herringbone parquetry floors, marble kitchen

floors and plush-pile wool carpet are included.

Auction: 1.30pm, July 14

and there’s a butler’s pantry.

Private sale

Agent: Greg Hocking, Mark de Brabander

Auction: 11am, June 30

Agent: Fletchers, Leo Xu 0405 127 812

0406 536 447

Agent: Jellis Craig, Talia Tomaino 0409 138 474

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NEIGHBOURHOODS / F I T Z R OY B y L ARIS SA D U B ECKI

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71% Median price houses

$1.575m Median price units

$720,000 Top sales 1. 62 Rose Street $9.4 million 2. 2-4 Napier Street $3.7 million 3. 205-207 Young Street $2.625 million 4. 36 Gore Street $2.6 million ELIANA SCHOULAL

5. 182 Fitzroy Street $2.446 million

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t wasn’t always one of our most keenly sought-after suburbs. Quite the opposite. Melbourne’s oldest suburb, originally named Newtown, was the home of grand Italianate mansions for the wealthy but soon welcomed the working people’s cottages that became its trademark.

Underworld figures such as John Wren and Squizzy Taylor added to its notoriety; cultural figures from Helen Garner to Archie Roach have immortalised it in print and song; TV shows including Offspring and

Jack Irish are drawn to the aesthetic charms of its heritage-protected terrace houses and plane trees.

From a haven for the down and out it became a crucible for Melbourne’s bohemia, a hub for activism and the centre of the new call for Aboriginal rights in the 1970s. Public artwork Remember Me by indigenous artist Reko Rennie, paying tribute to the Stolen Generations, was launched with a smoking ceremony last month.

In the 1980s Fitzroy’s stocks began to rise with the arrival of two cafes

on Brunswick Street, The Black Cat and Mario’s (the latter is still going strong after 32 years).

It’s safe to say Brunswick Street’s heyday is past. The heat has moved up to Gertrude Street and down to Smith Street. But Fitzroy remains the home of independent galleries, fashion designers, mid-century furniture and bars, cafes and restaurants vying for the so-hotright-now crown.

Naked in the Sky, the rooftop bar on top of local hospitality Svengali

Max Fink’s Naked for Satan, saw the largely low-rise neighbourhood embrace its air rights. The fifth-floor rooftop venue is due to be joined by a sixth-floor sibling on a neighbouring building, the pair connected via a sky bridge. Residents of Melbourne’s smallest suburb have seen house values boom 94.45 per cent over the past five years.

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Just off Brunswick Street, this corner

A classic Italianate terrace close to

terrace has period features but also

the Carlton Gardens and in easy

delivers a contemporary renovation. A

walking distance of the city, this two-

north-facing entertaining area has a

level family-sized home has a versatile

built-in barbecue and remote-control

floor plan with the option of separate

roller-door access.

sitting room or fourth bedroom.

Auction: 10.30am, June 30

Auction: 10.30am, July 14

Agent: Jellis Craig, Charlie Atkins

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Address

Beds

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Agent

DONCASTER EAST 7 Whittenoom St

224/15 Lithgow St*

1.00

POA

Fletchers

176-178 McKean St

4BR

12.30

4.7M-5M Nelson Alexander

Biggin & Scott

32 Tait St

2BR

12.00

1.1M-1.2M

12.00

870-950

Biggin & Scott

51 Kneen St

5BR

2.30

11.00

1.25M-1.35M

Biggin & Scott

GLEN HUNTLY

12.00

503/88 Trenerry Cr*

2BR

6 Marine Pd

3BR

ASCOT VALE 23 Warrick St

104/1094 G’Huntly Rd* 3BR

11.00

1.125M-1.225M Nelson Alexander

ASHWOOD 10/36 Queens Pd*

2BR

10.00

NPD

Noel Jones

BALWYN NORTH 26 Carron St

4BR

1.00

POA

Fletchers

BLACKBURN 31 O’hara St

4BR

10.30

POA

Fletchers

BRIGHTON 24/149 Male St

2BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR

12.00

1.1M-1.2M

Woodards

BRIGHTON EAST 234 South Rd

BRUNSWICK WEST 16 James St

BURWOOD EAST 31 Ballantyne St

3BR

1.30

POA

Fletchers

CAMBERWELL 20 French St

4BR

12.00

NPD

Noel Jones

22 French St

4BR

12.15

NPD

Noel Jones

2BR

10.30

POA

Collins Simms

CARLTON 10 Charles St 46 Ramsden St

6BR

11.00

9/200 Noone St*

3BR

10.30

2.7M-2.9M Nelson Alexander POA

Collins Simms

1.82M-2M Nelson Alexander

11.00

520-550

Woodards

4BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

3/14 Lillimur Rd*

2BR

21 Sapphire St

Agent

12.00

700-770

Woodards

4BR

12.30

POA

Collins Simms

RICHMOND 35 Murphy St

3BR

1.00

1.35M-1.45M

Biggin & Scott

4 Willis St

2BR

12.00

950-1.05M

Biggin & Scott

408/2 McGoun St*

1BR

10.00

335-350

Biggin & Scott

2BR

9.30

POA

MW ONE

SOUTH YARRA 11/7 Barnsbury Rd*

HAWTHORN 105/92 Kinkora Rd*

2BR

11.00

NPD

Noel Jones

ST KILDA EAST

14/24 Elphin Gr*

2BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

202/2 Denman Av*

2BR

12.30

POA

MW ONE

214 Alma Rd

3BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

5BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

HIGHETT 112 Highett Rd

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

24 Young St

4BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

27 Heather Gr

4BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

5BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

1/3 Winton Rd*

2BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

12 Ailsa Av

4BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

7/10 Ferncroft Av*

3BR

11.00

POA

MW ONE

1BR

11.30

330-350

Dingle Partners

4BR

1.00

3BR

11.30

KEW

TEMPLESTOWE 5-7 O’Briens Ln

KILSYTH 49 Sunset Dr

MALVERN EAST

903/594 St Kilda Rd*

18 Page St

NPD

Greg Hocking

NUNAWADING POA

Fletchers

12.30

6BR

11.30

11.00

NPD

RT Edgar

5BR

12.00

POA

Cayzer

1/60 Clowes St*

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

15 Darling St

3BR

12.30

NPD

Sotheby’s

SOUTH MELBOURNE 246 Albert Rd

2.2M-2.4M Nelson Alexander

3BR

CAMBERWELL 14 Cochran Av

MOONEE PONDS

9 Olwen St

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MELBOURNE

15 Laura St

CLIFTON HILL

2BR

Jellis Craig

HAMPTON 37a Retreat Rd

Sat Sun Price $000s

PRESTON

1.2M-1.3M

3BR

Beds

ORMOND 4BR

FITZROY NORTH ABBOTSFORD

Address

SOUTH YARRA

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ALBERT PARK

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SOUTH MELBOURNE 246 Albert Road

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DISTINCTIVE VICTORIAN TERRACE

18 Page Street, Albert Park An outstanding three bedroom domain comprising exceptional proportions, this Victorian residence has been updated with the highest attention to detail, achieving the perfect balance of functionality and aesthetic design. The abode is defined by a contemporary style yet maintains desirable traditional details and boasts glorious open plan living, modern kitchen with Bosch and Miele appliances, spacious bedrooms and a private balcony with CBD views.

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This versatile property offers many variations of accommodation. Downstairs comprises: four main rooms, amenities and double garage. Upstairs comprises equivalent to six main rooms and amenities. This unique property will appeal to the owner occupier or investor as could be two separate tenancies. GST applies.

• Potential income return • Corner location, versatile zoning • Period features throughout

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Albert Park 03 9699 5999

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“These large-scale residences reflect the grace and grandeur of traditional homes found on the treelined streets of Malvern for generations.”

A COLLECTION OF 13 LUXURY RESIDENCES IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET NOW SELLING

2 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car from $1,195,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car from $1,790,000

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South Yarra | 15 Darling Street Victorian Grandeur (Circa 1860’s) Positioned in one of South Yarra’s most prestigious locations, this Circa 1860’s Victorian residence delivers an enviable lifestyle of refinement with grand downstairs master suite.

Walking distance to Toorak Road, South Yarra station, the Royal Botanic Gardens and leading private schools.This stunning architectural and historical masterpiece, set behind a magnificent gardenia tree, sits proudly yet discreetly from the street and the quintessential period profile is matched inside by alluring romantic spaces. A wide entrance provides an impressive introduction into the grand formal lounge room/ dining room and beautiful master suite which features a walk-in robe and dual vanity ensuite whilst indulgence continues in the second light filled living area and gourmet kitchen/dining room featuring Granite Marinace stone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and Gaggenau cooking appliances. Two further bedrooms upstairs with built-in robes surround a central bathroom whilst the outdoors deliver perfect surroundings for entertaining guests; courtesy of two decked alfresco areas, a heated pool/spa, a projector and mood lighting.

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‘BROOKLYN FRUITS’ Gladysdale, Victoria | 30.25* HA / 75* AC

DARRAWEIT GUIM | VIC

Profitable horticultural asset boasting envied productivity 525 Tarrango Road, Gladysdale, Victoria • 2 comfortable brick residences • Extensive farm improvements including packing shed (2,093*m2) with eight controlled atmosphere rooms, machinery shed and other ancillary shedding • 18* hectares of orchard offering various apple varieties including Pink Lady, Granny Smith and Royal Gala, in addition to Beurre Bosc pears • Orchard systems include V trellis, Vertical Axis and free standing configurations, covered with high quality fixed netting (new) • 3 storage dams (70* ML capacity) • Additional income source from NBN co • Ideally located 6*km Yarra Junction, 34* km Lilydale and 74* km Melbourne

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Closing Thursday 9th August 2018, 4pm Venue Elders, 160 Queen Street, Melbourne Anthony Stevens 0417 822 356 Nick Myer 0427 610 278 Elders Melbourne eldersrealestate.com.au/19237354 *approx.

‘WESTERN DISTRICT’ 265 Church Rd, Yulecart, VIC | 19.42 HA / 48 AC Unique Opportunity Red Gum Park Setting

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Closing Monday 13th August, 11:00am David Peardon 0408 528 050 Elders Hamilton 03 5551 5700 eldersrealestate.com.au/19220370

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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shed, hay shed, six dams and bore

jlaffan@ruralco.com.au

Property ID: 19059925

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This professional purpose-built equestrian complex and a forever-after family home could be all yours in this tranquil private setting in Wattle Flat. Sitting on approx. 20 acres with volcanic & fertile soil along with excellent grass cover, this property has been fenced into 8 fine paddocks to benefit the substructure that surrounds this cleverly devised family residence. This quality property is set in a blue-ribbon location just 15 mins to Ballarat via Invermay. Arrange your private inspection.

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Elegance, Acreage & An Amazing Horse Complex 245 Howards Road, Wattle Flat (Ballarat District)

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Rural Gippsland All Rounder — Grazing, Irrigation, Cropping and Horticulture ‘Paringa’, Gippsland, Victoria • Versatile 569.12* hectares (1,405.73* acres) fertile mix of river flats, Fernbank and Perry sandy loams • 260* acres under centre pivot, 150* acres of spray irrigation, secure water entitlements • Two production bores plus stock and domestic bores, stock water to all paddocks • Cattle yards, shedding and solid four bedroom BV manager’s residence • Currently successful Angus breeding, fattening and year round irrigated fodder crop program • Suitable for intensive horticulture, intensive or free range cattle and sheep farming, dairy or turf production

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Auction Friday 6 July 11am Maffra Community Sports Club Jason Hellyer 0403 043 571 Michael Capes 0418 514 258 *approx.

601/150 CLARENDON STREET, EAST MELBOURNE

484–488 Napier Street, White Hills (Bendigo) Langley Hall is an historic Edwardian landmark built in 1903 for the first Anglican Bishop of Bendigo, Henry Langley. The mansion and its collective buildings comprise in excess of 1200 sqm and include a grand manor, picturesque chapel, and multiple sundrenched courtyards.

Expressions of Interest Close Wed 25th July at 5pm Sat 12pm–12.30pm & Inspect Wed 2.30pm–3pm 0411 502 424 John Castran 0475 000 888 Lachlan Castran

Total land area is 9044 sqm.

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Magnificent apartment with the finest lifestyle facilities and views can be yours at 150 Clarendon, opposite Fitzroy Gardens. Superb quality, vast living zone, 2 bedrooms and large study/3rd bedroom, marble bathrooms, Miele kitchen and luxe fit out. Residents’ pool, gym, function rooms, 24-hour concierge, 2-car parking.

FOR SALE Expressions of Interest closing 3pm July 27 2018 (if not sold prior) Inspections by appointment only.

Kim McQueen 0417 116 657 Head Prestige Residential residential.colliers.com.au/1000167322

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At a glance YarraBend Corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, bounded by Parkview Road and Yarra River Architect: DKO

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hen a chef becomes the face of a property development, which will create Melbourne’s newest suburb, it’s clear the city’s love of foodie culture has gone one step further.

Culinary-cred is the latest move in a strategy to build what futurists call ‘‘optimised communities’’; addresses where it’s about more than just the property.

Also known as ‘‘smart cities’’ and ‘‘Tesla-towns’’, these communities aim to pull everything together – from technology to sustainability, food to art – to become more connected and, ultimately, more pleasurable places to live.

It’s what demographers have longcalled “liveability”. But this latest rehash sees a heavier emphasis on technology and design, and, somewhat surprisingly, foodie culture.

It explains why Scott Pickett has been hired by developer Glenvill as a brand ambassador for masterplanned community YarraBend at the site of the former Amcor paper

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mill at Alphington. “I think food plays such an important part in people’s lives these days,” he explains.

“You know, it’s on TV, they live it, they breathe it, there’s social media forums and Instagram, all that sort of stuff. It enhances the liveability of the area and people don’t want to always cross town.

“So if you’re setting yourself up in a beautiful place like the YarraBend development, they just really want to have all of those things on hand and accessible.”

Best known for his upscale, contemporary restaurants such as Estelle in Northcote and Saint Crispin in Collingwood, Pickett says he has had conversations with Glenvill about opening an eatery at YarraBend. And his energy has also been thrown behind opening his latest restaurant, Matilda, in South Yarra.

More than anything, Pickett sees his role at YarraBend as local advocate.

Number of apartments: 28: six one-bed, 13 twobed, nine three-bed Internal sizes (square metres): One-bed 57.161.10, two-bed 81.7-97.4, three-bed 118.90-166.1 External areas (square metres): One-bed 8.5-14, two-bed 12.4-32, threebed 12.8-225.3 Prices: One-bed $565,000-$599,500, twobed $820,000-$955,000, three-bed $1.230 million-$1.995 million Car parking: One and twobedrooms have one each, three-bedrooms have two Completion: Late 2020 Agent: Glenvill, Malinda Martin 0458 333 074 Open for inspection: Display suite at 16 Parkview Road, Alphington, Melbourne, open Monday-Friday noon-5pm and weekends 11am-5pm.

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Chef Scott Pickett, above, lives close to the new community and suburb of YarraBend. He is passionate about lifestyle in the local area and will curate the food offering within the precinct.

“Food quarters and artisan quarters have become hugely important in defining and measuring an area’s liveability.”

“We live in Fairfield; we’ve been there 15 years. Our kids go to school around the corner, and I’ve seen the paper mill and the whole site for a long time before it was under redevelopment,” he says.

“When the guys approached me, they said, ‘Scotty, we think you’re Mister Northside, you’d be great’ and they talked me through the whole development.

“I actually think it’s great for the area because I want more people to live where we live because there’s such a community there in Northcote and Fairfield, and it’s a wonderful spot.

“I want other people to enjoy our environment and our area.”

Pickett will curate the food offerings within the 2000 square metres of retail space at YarraBend.

Glenvill has promised its buyers a “farmers’ market experience” with providores and gourmet grocers.

There will also be an al fresco dining area with an outlook to Artisan Park, one of four parks at the 17-hectare Yarra riverside development.

Food and entertainment forms one of six strategic focuses at the masterplanned development, along with sustainability, knowledge, art and design, technology, and health and wellness.

By tapping into what it sees as the future of community living and pitching itself as a cosmopolitan gastronomy precinct, Glenvill hopes

to rival global cities as the most liveable suburb.

The developer, headed by chief executive Len Warson, commissioned British-based trends forecaster The Future Laboratory to identify emerging social and economic trends to ensure the design appeals to future generations. Consumer shifts towards healthy eating and locally

grown produce means YarraBend is well future-proofed, The Future Laboratory’s co-founder Martin Raymond says.

“Food quarters and artisan quarters have become hugely important in defining and measuring an area’s liveability,’’ Raymond says in the report.

“And usually these are found in an area that also places a high emphasis on culture, innovation, design and the entrepreneurial mindset.

“This is why cities such as Melbourne, San Francisco, Stockholm, Seattle and Toronto tend to figure concurrently and regularly on Liveable City, Creative City, Culture City and Wellness City indexes.”

There is a total of five precincts at YarraBend and the latest is The Artisan Residences, a boutique collection of 28 apartments including eight penthouses. A communal landscaped rooftop will finish it off, while select penthouses will feature private rooftops.

Buyers will have access to shared facilities including a health and wellness centre, which Glenvill sales and marketing director Ashley Bramich says includes the latest in tech advances.

“The health and wellness centre will end up being close to a $5 million investment by Glenvill,” he says.

“We’ll offer the latest in technogym equipment and that in itself will allow people to be able to tap into the latest technology and be able to have virtual engagement and experiences.”

Facilities include mirrors with integrated cloud-based software to assess for correct posture and technique of weight lifters.

In line with the technology, there’s also an app to connect residents, a tech concierge to fix technology glitches and a co-working space called The Hub. YarraBend will become home to 4000 residents in 1500 new houses, townhouses and apartments. It is estimated that 12 architectural firms will have collaborated on the design by the time of its completion.

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At a glance Martin and Powlett 12 Powlett St & 9-11 Martin St, Heidelberg Architect: CHT Architects Developer: Blue Earth Group Interior design: CHT Architects

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t may not have experienced gentrification on the same scale as its northern neighbours Coburg and Brunswick, but Heidelberg is slowly getting there.

Modern developments such as Martin and Powlett are bringing city-style apartments to the suburb, minus the high rise.

The complex is made up of two buildings with two street frontages and separate lobbies reaching eight levels at its highest. Lower levels draw inspiration from the brickwork

Apartments: 121: 46 onebed, 75 two-bed Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 50-74, two-bed 67-87

in the suburb, while the upper levels take advantage of the site’s elevated position, CHT Architects director David Carabott says.

“There’s a lot of brickwork in Heidelberg and this is in quite a robust part of Heidelberg, so we’ve kept the lower floor levels in brickwork to hark back to the traditional materials of the area.

“So the idea was we ground it with more solid masonry at the lower levels, but still keeping it very open and airy, and the upper floor levels float across the top in that glazed

Prices: One-bed $389,000 -$558,000, two-bed $553,000-$807,000 Car parking: One-beds have one car space, twobeds have one or two Completion: Mid 2020 Agent: Three Sixty Property Group, Greg Curtis 0430 448 566 Inspection: Display suite open at 9-11 Martin Street, Heidelberg, weekends 10am – 1pm, other times by appointment. appointment

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Business owners Rebecca and Robbie Bell say Heidelberg’s joys are no longer a secret.

expression,” he says. Rooftop landscaping softens the brick and steel facade. From this perch, residents can enjoy a barbecue and dining area.

There’s also a luxe cinema with leather and velvet finishings to fulfil what Carabott calls a “destination” vibe. Martin and Powlett is just a few minutes’ walk from Austin and Mercy hospitals, which Three Sixty Property Group director Evan Cathcart says is pushing Heidelberg’s apartment demand.

The changing face of Heidelberg was a key reason former Rockpool chef Robbie Bell and wife Rebecca chose it for their wholesale charcuterie business.

“It felt like a bit of a hidden secret and it’s a really good area with lots of good people and it seems to be on the up,” Rebecca says.

ou only have to look one kilometre up the road to see the source of inspiration for this art-deco-inspired boutique apartment development.

Anderson Park, a four-storey building housing 46 apartments, is soon to take shape on Burke Road.

Elegant curves reminiscent of the 1940s bookend the development and serve as private terraces. The facade brickwork recalls the postwar era, while prominently tall windows offer a contemporary balance.

Interiors live up to this timeless style with large living areas and flexible spaces. Kitchens feature stone benchtops and splashbacks, under-mounted sinks, timber-veneer cupboards and chrome sink mixers.

The 72 tram goes directly in front of the building with a stop just a short walk away. And the shops and cafes at Camberwell Junction are an easy 15-minute walk or four minutes by tram.

At a glance Anderson Park 585-589 Burke Road, Camberwell Architect: Ascui & Co Architects Developer: Ever City Land Pty Ltd Interior design: Ascui & Co Architects Number of apartments: 46; one one-bed, 37 twobed, eight three-bed Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 53, two-bed 6385, three-bed 103-159 Prices: One-bed $499,500, two-bed $625,000-$1.015 million, three-bed $1.065 million-$1.665 million Car parking: One-bed and eight two-beds have one space, 29 two-beds and all three-beds have two Completion estimate: Anticipated 2020 Agent: Marshall White,

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hatting with a designer friend, we got to talking about some of the challenges all designers find. Clients are the lifeline of our work, but some are easier to collaborate with than others.

We figured experience, just like any other skill, helps people excel at the design process and, for a client, who doesn’t have that experience, it is wise to rely on people who do.

Therein lies the rub: with no experience, there can be a mistrust of the process. We came up with a short list of elements that it would be wonderful for all clients to know.

The designer’s role To listen, empathise and explore. To push boundaries; find opportunities and take a creative, detached and sometimes contrary view to that of the client to find the best solution given all the constraints.

It’s also the designer’s job to find those constraints. We need to listen to every piece of information, create a brief and have that brief approved by the client so we have a road map to traverse the terrain of the project.

It’s also the job of the designer to assess a realistic time frame, work with contractors to realise the creative vision, and to guide the client through the process, being the liaison between the desired outcome and the contractors’ technical knowledge and requirements.

The designer will assess each step and be on the job site, checking on the progress of the build, advising on hurdles or challenges, all the while keeping the project on course and

sometimes protecting the client from the problem until there is a solution.

The designer is a problem-solver for everyone on the project, so the better they document and communicate, the smoother it will be.

The client’s contribution To divulge all relevant information on what you desire and require, such as budget, time frames, must-haves and no-nos. You need to share who lives in your home, what is important to them, who needs what to work and where, and what it needs to do.

My designer friend, Romy Alwill (you might have seen her judging Reno Rumble with me, or guest judging on The Block Block) says: “Designers aren’t mind readers, so try to really make the time to think through the functional brief as a client and tell them how you like to live. It might seem like some things are obvious but you’d be surprised

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“Designers aren’t mind readers, so try to really make the time to think through the functional brief ...”

Your budget might seem like something that you need to protect to prevent the designer spending all of it but the opposite is true. If you don’t disclose the budget from the outset you will run the risk of the designer creating the dream interior but having to make huge concessions, redesign once cost estimates start to come in or, worst case, find a new designer and start again.

Tell the designer your number and, if they are doing their job right, they will add a buffer and specify inclusions to meet budgets. They will guide you on where to make investments and where to save. A good designer is adaptable with how their aesthetic suits the client.

Look through books, magazines, online and interior projects, and create a short list of designers who do what you want them to do.

HomeSpace by Darren Palmer (Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99).

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how different people are from one client to the next.”

Paint a picture of your perfectly envisioned everyday life and be as blue sky as you can be but be clear about budget and timeline.

You also have final say on head contractors, project managers or builders. The designer will guide you, but it is ultimately your decision.

In a project, a builder will tell you that anything is possible when it comes to construction – it just takes time and money. If you have no time and little funds, you are going to have to make some concessions to what your outcome will be. If you have plenty of time and little money you can look at creative ways to reduce your costs. If you have plenty of money and no time, expect to pay through the nose to get your job done on time. You cannot have a fast, cheap, highly specified project.

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Kennedy Nolan designed a seamless flow to the outdoor areas, coaxing in plenty of natural light, in the firm’s signature understated aesthetic.

New build captures timeless quality Who: Builder Ashley Rowan (ashleyrowan.com.au) and retail leasing manager Jac Rowan Where: North Fitzroy, Victoria What: Mid-century-inspired new home

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shley and Jac Rowan live in Melbourne’s North Fitzroy, with family Charli, 13, Cate, 4, Harry, 2, and Max (the King Charles Cavalier). Theirs is a new home that doesn’t feel like that at all. Inspired, in part, by mid-century architecture, there’s a timeless feeling to this house, which was designed by architecture firm Kennedy Nolan, and built by Rowan.

The couple have lived on the same street, in two different houses, for more than a decade – and always dreamed of building their own home here. After years of coveting a block of land on their favourite street, the couple jumped at the chance to buy a nondescript 1960s brick-veneer house – one of the few on the street without heritage restrictions.

The pair recognised this as a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to build their dream home in their ideal location – and they “felt a huge obligation to get it right”.

The couple had followed the work of architecture firm Kennedy Nolan, admiring their projects and classic, understated aesthetic. The pair met with Rachel Nolan and “instantly formed a strong rapport with her”.

The success of this relationship is evident in the success of the home – a mid-century-inspired, L-shaped family home, designed to take advantage of the north-facing aspect of the block, while also complementing the streetscape.

The build was undertaken by Rowan, and the whole project took about two years, including design, planning, build and moving in.

Now settled for 18 months, the family are loving every aspect of their purpose-built home. For the children, a highlight is the garden, which

offers a new expansive play space after years in a terrace house.

For Jac, though, a singular highlight is harder to narrow down.

“I love the way the space flows; the kids’ play areas; the kitchen; the huge amount of storage; my wardrobe,” she says. “Just all of it.” thedesignfiles.net Browse more beautiful Australian homes: domain.com.au/living/ design

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Designing on a tight block, architecture firm Sonelo used spaceenhancing techniques, including mirrors, in this PETER BENNETTS

Victorian duplex.

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n architecture there’s no end to what prompts invention. But in residential, the mother of them all is the snug site. Try doing amendable lifestyle that the overseas visiting parents will feel comfortable sharing on 103 square metres in Carlton.

The word “tight” repeats in Wilson Tang’s descriptions of the Victorian duplex he began with. Along with the interior darkness, constriction was the experience he sought to banish when creating a double-level addition to a block running along a party wall for 17 metres to a back lane.

He did the addition and refurbishment and put a dual-leafed kitchen door (timber battens before solid timber) right on the laneway where it becomes a feature in an attractive wall of thin Victorianmade artisan bricks that meld together the lane’s bluestone and red brick tonalities.

He did the whole project with similar sensitivity, originality and the quality-over-quantity approach that

his Sonelo practice has made its trademark.

He did it by dissuading the client from three bedrooms, instead showing how prioritising a northside courtyard that at 3.5 by two metres “is still very tight”, would effect a delightful home.

“The courtyard is the core idea,” Tang says. Yes. But the other intelligent inclusions and inventions that so noiselessly support functionality need to be pointed out.

For example: mirrors. “They were in the plan from the beginning because they extend space.”

They’re on the wall near the dining table to apparently double the width of the steel-tread stair. They’re in the splashback and on the wall behind the walk-around end of the kitchen bench that leads into the downstairs bathroom.

“Dark tinted mirrors because clear mirror can be too intimidating.”

The dark tenor is anyway the house’s downstairs aesthetic for the way “it draws your eyes to the courtyard where the light is”.

The dining table is a terrific bit of kit. Tang designed it to run on a rail affixed on the mirror wall and on wheels so it can be moved to open space up for a client partly brought up in Bali, and who likes to sit on the floor when entertaining.

One of the upstairs rooms is the more formal second living room or erstwhile parental digs. Through a window coved in a deep steel surround that provides sun protection and neighbour privacy, the upper room gets north light and courtyard overview.

What makes the close-fit house so admirable is this attention to the fine detailing. sonelo.com.au Expert insights will unlock the full potential of your next renovation: domain.com.au/advice/

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s any parent will attest, kids grow up quickly. So how can you create a space that will grow with them? We asked the experts for their tips on styling a kid’s bedroom so it will last through their childhood.

Using a two-tone colour scheme gives the room more versatility.

According to Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr, when it comes to painting your child’s bedroom the key is to ask questions about their favourite things and colours.

“This doesn’t mean you have to paint their entire bedroom that one colour, but instead you can try doing a split tonal scheme and separate the wall into two colours,” she says.

“For instance, if they love blues, highlight the bottom part of the wall in a darker blue and then use a powdery blue for the top section of the wall. It’s amazing the difference this adds to a simple bedroom. Not only is this unique and stylish, it can also provide versatility as your child grows.”

2. Consider themes carefully Unless you want to make over your child’s bedroom as often as they change their minds, avoid opting for a themed bedroom that is too specific. Of course, it’s important to acknowledge their interests, but as Lucena-Orr has suggested, consider what they love and find other unique ways to showcase this within the space that can be adapted as their interests evolve.

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1. Get creative with their favourite colour

3. Think quality when it comes to furniture

4. Frame pictures to swap out later

Well-designed investment pieces in a child’s bedroom can not only end up saving you money down the road, but also present an opportunity to teach a very valuable lesson from an early age; how to appreciate, look after, and not break valued belongings.

Kristy Withers, founder of Incy Interiors adds: “Selecting good quality, classic items doesn’t mean it has to be boring or plain. It means you can count on these pieces to be timeless furniture that won’t age as your child does.”

Kip & Co is renowned for its bright and bold designs; co-founder Hayley Pannekoecke suggests introducing some striking art to the walls. “Use colourful prints or photos to add personality to the space,” she says.

“But remember, they don’t need to be juvenile in subject and can be swapped as often as needed.”

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5. Have fun with linen Changing the bedding of your child’s room may be the easiest, yet most effective way to mix things up, so you might as well have some fun with it.

“New bedding won’t cost you the earth but it will change the whole feel and vibe of the room,” explains Pannekoecke.

6. Anticipate the future Before adding certain features, stop and imagine how it will work throughout your child’s different life phases. For example, “you can add bookshelves and joinery such as a desk as they will be used during all ages,” says Pannekoecke. “First for toys, books and drawings, then later for study purposes.”

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stripped-back palette of natural materials featuring concrete, timber and brass creates a sleekly modern look in the luxurious home pictured on these pages.

It is a distinctive aesthetic that earned Melbourne-based architect Taylor Pressly a place on the short list in the emerging-designer category at the most recent Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Pressly says he is drawn to natural materials such as lime-cement render, bricks and steel.

“The move towards natural [materials] is still in its infancy, but we are seeing trends shifting away from man-made, chemically derived products and large-scale industrial processes,” he says. “This is true across multiple industries – from fashion, to homewares, industrial design, toys and architecture.’’

Pressly’s aptly named Bunker project – nominated for an IDEA award at the same time his studio was in the running for the best newcomer prize – is a love letter to concrete, with the material used on the walls and ceilings and in the terrazzo flooring. “Everyone will differ on where the line is drawn between natural or unnatural [materials],” Pressly says. “As a mix of cement, aggregate and water, I would say that concrete can easily be identified as a natural material based

Sleek concrete defines Oreo House, by Taylor Pressly

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on the simplistic process to make [it], the nature of each ingredient and its ability to degrade.”

The house celebrates imperfections, with every mark and line on display.

“I am a huge advocate of perfection in imperfections,” Pressly says.

“Over the centuries, architecture has endeavoured to master nature, which resulted with perfection being defined by the removal of natural qualities.’’

The building highlights the play of natural light across the concrete.

The interior is injected with a sense of warmth through caramel-coloured timber on the doors and cabinetry The plaster-finished spiral staircase is the central focus at Oreo House.

and brass accents in the bathroom and on the door handles throughout.

At Oreo House, the grey terrazzo, black-stained timber and stone creates a subdued backdrop that allows the plaster-finished spiral staircase to be the focus. It is strikingly modern, so it is something of a surprise that Pressly cites traditional European farmhouses as inspiration. “These homes can be hundreds of years old. I resonate with those homes far more than I do buildings constructed in the 1980s and 1990s during the boom of massproduced building materials.” idea-awards.com.au

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INNOVATION B y J E N NY B ROWN

The balustrade, rigged with cables of marinestrength stainless steel; angles in the marine ply joinery break up the rigid lines of the shipping containers from which the Wye River home is

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holiday house in the raw it may be now, but as the bush regenerates and the green roof and vines do their blanketing thing, the house, high on the ridge at Wye River, formed of three shipping containers, will visually meld into its environmental backdrop.

British-trained architect Ben Edwards, who was planning the house before 111 homes in the neighbouring Surf Coast hamlets of Wye and Separation Creek were razed in the Christmas Day blaze of 2015, finds the revival of the land “mind-blowing and stunning”.

“It’s so incredible to see the power of nature and how it can bounce back so quickly,” he says.

“Even rubble from burned buildings is covered in grasses.”

The structural scheme was not so much about repurposing industrial containers as it was a way of minimising disruptive earthworks on a fragile block facing a tree-fern gully

where transiting wallabies make tracks. “The containers were also a way to get something onto the site quickly,” Edwards says.

The house is set high on fine steel stilts that rest in pads of concrete penetrating a slippage-prone slope to a depth of 2.5 metres. Edwards configured the basic units “in a boomerang shape that hugs itself”.

The curve allowed him to inset a deck of silvertop ash with a balustrade rigged with cables of marine stainless steel. “Probably my yachting background,” he says.

Simple, closed and private on the higher road side, and opened by glazing to the steeply descending southern sea side, the deck wedge

extends the narrow interiors and, using an Edwards hallmark of making interesting angles in joinery of marine ply in a wholly ply-lined interior, “the angles break up the box-container rigidity and make it more dynamic”.

Inside are two bedrooms and two bathrooms – “they’re pretty small”, he jokes – and a living room oriented to the treetops and sea view.

Apart from the entry end, where container doors can shut the place down and the wedge between the wing bends where the doors can be opened, the house barely advertises its container fundaments because it is wrapped in sheets of galvanised steel under which “is an overspecified, double layer of insulation”.

“The rawness of the materiality is practical,” Edwards says.

“And as it ages it will grey off, like the land.” studio-edwards.com

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