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Inspired living Bauhaus beauty shines

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What I love We all love high-end design, but to marry a sophisticated aesthetic with environmentally friendly principles deserves a special nod of approval.

Listed with Matt Brady of Belle Property, this Sissons Architectsdesigned home has an open, airy layout, uses recycled timber, is solar-powered and has natural gas.

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t’s been a long, chilly winter and while we will still be rugged up in our woollen gloves and cashmere scarves for a few more weeks, we can start to look forward to the promise of warmer months ahead. If you’re one of the thousands of Victorians selling your property in spring, you’ll want a prospective buyer to fall head over heels in love with it. This is when styling and presentation comes into play. Now is the time to clean out the cobwebs, add a fresh lick of paint to tired rooms, and finally fix those wobbly back steps. Real estate agents aren’t just impeccably dressed, they are also very skilled at helping vendors style a property, so when discussing the asking price don’t be afraid to ask for advice on how to create a look with flair and attention to detail to lure in buyers.

Our New Living cover story is your go-to guide for creating a gorgeous outdoor entertaining area – a space that should not be forgotten when preparing a home to look its very best for a spring sale campaign.

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This near-new riverside pad – sized between an apartment and a townhouse – has urban chic against a

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south-east corner of the Acacia

Clearance rate

61%

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complex, it wins bonus natural light

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kitchen. Journey through rear sliding glass doors to find covered and open split-level decking in the neat west-

Kay & Burton, Rebecca Auction: 12.30pm, June 9 Marshall White, Justin Holod 0411 669 161

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,

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Vendors with designer flair gave this free-standing, block-fronted Victorian cottage extra kid-friendly space with a quirky mezzanine level leading to a daybed-loft in the roof space, accessed via the front bedroom/ playroom. “It’s like a tree-house or cubby retreat that any kid would love,”

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says the agent. The main bedroom has a side deck and walk-in wardrobe, there’s a claw-foot bath in the elegant bathroom and the open-plan living area leads to a surprisingly large garden with a deck, spa, carport and shed.

Auction: 2.30pm, September 1 Agent: Nelson Alexander, Mark Britt 0401 841 190 Romana Altman

Buxton Sandringham

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The vendor of Allendale Cottage – its

kitchen finishes.

name in the transom window of a sweet Victorian facade – is also the architect who redesigned its interior a decade or so ago, adding an upstairs

Highest sale

bedroom suite with balcony, extending the living areas and drawing natural light inside. Find the old in its fireplaces and single-front lacetrimmed facade, and the new in a glass-roofed galley kitchen (Smeg appliances), rear deck and built-in storage and computer station. The Capital City Trail is a block away and St Georges Road’s foodie trail leads to Edinburgh Gardens.

Auction: noon, August 25 Agent: Jellis Craig, Rob Elsom 0411 889 660

$3.105 million HAWTHORN EAST

5 Currajong Road WOW FACTOR

A charming

four-bed Edwardian close to schools and

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Auburn Village. Sold by Jellis Craig.

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In a remarkable one-way avenue lined

pediment inscription Suo Marte (“By

exclusively with intact balconied

one’s own exertions”) might note the

terraces, this heritage beauty boasts

toil of construction, but today the

period grandeur out front and

living is easy, with South Melbourne

contemporary appeal inside. Ground-

market at the end of the street and

level living rooms flow to a courtyard,

Clarendon Street a block away.

bedrooms are on the split-level first

Auction: 12.30pm, August 25

floor and a top-floor study-retreat

Agent: Marshall White, Kaine Lanyon

has city views. The circa 1885

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Taking the family friendly concept to

contemporary extension’s fretwork,

Having a reverse floor plan – ground-

decades ago, is handy to shops and

the next level, this handsome period

pine floors and return verandah. The

level bedrooms alongside a shady

the waterfront. Timber floors, raked

home is so close to Chatham Primary

kids, who have their own zone

deck and upper-level living areas

ceilings and expanses of glass instil

School that the kids won’t leave until

upstairs, may note that the formally

extending to a wide terrace – means

contemporary glamour. “It’s low

they hear the morning bell,

hedged back garden has room for

this three-bedroom, dual living room

maintenance, well proportioned and

guaranteeing a sleep-in. It has been

a pool.

house makes the best use of its

well zoned,” says the agent.

ever thus, as the school opened 90

Private sale

corner site with a view across a

Auction: 12.30pm, September 8

years ago to service its newly settled

Agent: Fletchers, Mark Fletcher

neighbourhood park. The location in

Agent: Greg Hocking Elly Partners,

neighbourhood. Clydesdale’s period

0403 387 579

Newport’s former railway yards

Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986

charm is nicely echoed in the

enclave, converted for residences two

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A splendid example of

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residence promises classic Kew cool.

Its triple-storey stature and

A workshop, home office, cellar and internal lift

extensive use of glass walls

accommodate an executive

create warm living spaces

lifestyle.

flooded with natural light.

A multi-level, multi-zoned

Auction: 6pm, August 23

design, inspired by prolific

Agent: Jellis Craig, Lloyd

American architect Frank

Lawton 0403 229 433

Lloyd Wright’s work, takes full advantage of its prestigious Studley Park address due to an enormous first-floor terrace with transparent edge. It brings the city skyline, five kilometres from the elevated 843-square-metre property, into close view.

Inside, an equally expansive open-plan family living and dining precinct cantilevers over lush water gardens, manicured lawn and a secluded spa.

Privacy is a feature of all aspects of this home’s design, which is tucked

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On 2530 square metres of

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this home is a rare link to the

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metre grounds contain a

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wardrobes and resort-scale

1870s. The iron lacework is

en suite.

intact, as are bay windows

Expressions of interest:

tennis court and parterre

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and open fireplaces. There

Close September 4

gardens. Downstairs is a

Close August 28

are three living areas, casual

Agent: Abercromby’s,

granite kitchen and casual

Agent: Kay & Burton,

and formal dining and a pool.

Mark Williams 0417 189 377

and formal dining rooms.

Michael Gibson 0418 530 392

pool and spa, mod-grass

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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

“My background has allowed me to have a lot more empathy.”

With

In Australia there’s a social stigma

relationships with people that you do

A N T O N Z H O U K from Buxton, Boroondara

to public housing. Did you ever

with selling homes. Plus, you are stuck

feel that?

in a dealership all day.

Yes, at times, but I just pushed

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nton Zhouk was born in Ukraine, but says he hardly ever touches a drop of vodka and doesn’t dress in folk clothes. He moved to Melbourne with his mother and sister and worked for a local locksmith when he was under age.

Anton loves motorsport and can be found piloting his Audi TT around the track at Phillip Island. He specialises in prestige homes and luxury developments.

through it. When we first moved here,

Where did your real estate

I’d also get teased because I didn’t

career begin?

speak a word of English.

I was advised by a well-known person in the industry to start off in an area

What was your first job?

where there’s a lot of turnover, that

I probably shouldn’t have even been

way you get to know the sales process

working in year seven (age 12) but I got

quickly. I ended up landing a job at

a job at a locksmith. They paid me $5

Hocking Stuart in Bentleigh. I didn’t

for a couple of hours’ work after

know it at the time, but it was one of

Why motorsport?

Elsternwick. It was a five-storey

school. I’d assemble locks, and help

the top offices in the whole Victorian

I’ve always loved cars. Even as a little

apartment block and we lived on level

with stocktaking.

network, so a perfect place to start

kid, when I watched the original The

three. I didn’t think anything about it.

Fast and the Furious; it’s still my

It was just a normal childhood for me.

get into sales. I’d always enjoyed

favourite movie. My first car was a

I had a lot of friends there. Ruslan

selling. Even when I was younger and

What was the first home you sold?

Nissan Pulsar. I fitted it with a sports

Kogan lived in the same complex, but

living in the flats, my sister and I would

It took me eight months to get my

exhaust, a big sub-woofer and a green

in a different building.

make greetings cards and we’d go

first listing. As soon as I got into sales,

door-knocking and sell them. I sold

the market in our area dropped 20 per

neon light underneath. I thought it

After I finished school, I decided to

my new career.

looked great, but in hindsight it was a

Did growing up in public housing

phones for a few months, and then

cent. I eventually listed and sold a

bit much.

influence your life?

cars for about two years before

$315,000 unit in Cheltenham.

It taught me resilience and humility. I

getting into real estate.

You were born in the Ukraine?

don’t treat people differently because

I loved selling cars, because of my

Yes, I moved to Melbourne in 1998,

of their income, or their job. We come

passion for them, but you don’t build

ever sold?

with my mother and sister when I was

from the same place and we end up in

up those same long-term

Just under $6 million, but I’m currently

nine. We initially lived with friends in

the same place. My background has

working on getting a sale that’s close

Footscray, before moving into housing

allowed me to have a lot more

to $10 million.

commission in Airlie Street,

empathy.

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Tucked behind a distinctive facade between Inkerman and Chapel streets, this striking house is a former church; today it promises quiet respite and contemporary living. Soaring ceilings, cathedral windows and dark timber floors set a hallowed mood.

Natural light floods the open-plan living and dining areas, spilling to a modern kitchen with marble benches and stainless steel appliances. A cosy sitting room with gas fireplace invites contemplation. A north-facing al fresco dining area, landscaped gardens and paving make for easy entertaining. There is gated access via a rear lane and a home office.

Private auction: September 4 Agent: Abercromby’s, Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807

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This inner-city abode at Station Mews was part of a

Aurora is an architectural vortex to the late 1800s

A rare find near Como House, this double-level town

19th century factory before redevelopment in the

fitted with plenty of mod-con comforts. This cute

residence on 595 square metres presents like a mini-

1980s. It is easy to see why these townhouses don’t

double-fronted Victorian is found just off Riversdale

mansion. From its grand reception oak parquetry

change hands often, offering a light-filled two-storey

Road in a quiet street of homes of similar vintage. A

floors and spiral staircase, to its formal rooms with

north-facing aspect and courtyard, timber floors,

garden atrium is the focal point of two sunny living

gas fires, custom bar, casual living and dining zones,

granite benches, European appliances and garage.

areas. Baltic timber, a stone kitchen, north-facing

marble kitchen benches and dual ovens, butler’s

Auction: 11am, September 1

rear terrace and a workshop are bonuses.

pantry and pool, this home offers “next-level” luxury.

Agent: Nelson Alexander, Nicholas West

Auction: 11am, September 1

Private auction: 6pm, August 29

0418 559 494

Agent: Jellis Craig, Justine Carlin 0418 995 341

Agent: Marshall White, Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916

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CANTERBURY 27 Milton St

4BR

1.45

POA

Jellis Craig

4BR

3.15

11.00 1.950M-2.145M

Gary Peer

2BR

10.15

13BR

2.30

POA

RT Edgar

8BR

2.30

NPD

Gary Peer

2BR

10.00

4BR

1.15

35 Coppin Gr

2BR

9 Leslie St

3BR

11 McEvoy St 16 Wimba Av 3 Redmond St

CAULFIELD SOUTH ABBOTSFORD

17 Burrindi Rd

111/56 Nicholson St*

COLLINGWOOD

2BR

11.00

720-790

Biggin & Scott

AIRPORT WEST

305/47 Peel St*

2/35 Green St

EAST MELBOURNE

2BR

12.30

550-590 Nelson Alexander

2BR

12.00

POA

MW ONE

5BR

10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

1, 2 North Rd

3BR

11.00

NPD

HS BRIGHTON

10A Moule Avenue

3BR

12.30

NPD

Nick Johnstone

42 Whyte St

3BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

5BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

ARMADALE 5/18 Mercer Rd*

100 George St

ELWOOD

BALWYN

1-4/3 Cyril St*

8 Porter Rd

FITZROY NORTH

BRIGHTON

50 McKean St

8 Erica Av

17 Highfield Rd

5BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

2BR

10.00

NPD

Noel Jones

CARLTON 2BR

2.15

3BR

10.30

POA

MW ONE

CHIRNSIDE PARK

This classic Victorian terrace in South Melbourne, listed by

3BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

4BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

1BR

1.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

2 Nicholson St

4BR

11.30

1.5M-1.6M Nelson Alexander

PRAHRAN

46 Alfred Rd

4BR

1.00

1.7M-1.8M Nelson Alexander

18 Chatsworth Rd

3BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

277 Dandenong Rd

3BR

11.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

3BR

1.00

POA

Fletchers

DEEPDENE 35 Barnsbury Rd

Marshall White, exudes charming street appeal.

ELTHAM 2/8 John St*

FITZROY 3BR

1.00

1.9M-2M Nelson Alexander

FOOTSCRAY 11 Govan St

11.30

1.050M-1.150M Nelson Alexander

FOREST HILL 2BR

11.30

POA

Fletchers

2BR

11.30

660-720

Woodards

4/3-5 Valency Rd*

3BR

10.30

POA

MW ONE

83 Glen Iris Rd

3BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

GLEN HUNTLY 2/5 Waratah Av

GLEN IRIS

3BR

1.00

NPD

RT Edgar

NPD

Kay & Burton

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

3BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

3.00

POA

Jellis Craig

4BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

198 Wattletree Rd

4BR

12.00

POA

RT Edgar

32 Wheatland Rd

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

61 Jordan St

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

7 Haverbrack Av

5BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

15 Karma Av*

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

25 Rothesay Av

4BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

2.00

POA

RT Edgar

3BR

3.15

POA

Marshall White

4/14 Dene Av

3BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

1102/15 Queens Rd*

5BR

11.00

NPD

Sotheby’s

73/350 St Kilda Rd*

1BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

4BR

2.00

POA

Fletchers

4BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

10.00

POA

Marshall White

2 Lloyd St

PRAHRAN

23 Odessa St

3BR

12.30

1.3M-1.4M

Wilson

44 Clyde St

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

10.00

710-780 Nelson Alexander

5BR

11.00

875-930 Nelson Alexander

STRATHMORE SUNBURY 65 Bundanoon Av

29 Belson St 3/25 Coolgardie Av

MONT ALBERT NORTH

ST KILDA

53 Melissa St

MALVERN EAST

MELBOURNE

RINGWOOD 1/109 New St*

4BR

16 Sandon Circuit

PORT MELBOURNE 161/95 Rouse St*

ESSENDON

48 Young St

11.00

MALVERN

750-795 Nelson Alexander

CAULFIELD NORTH

21 Delamere Dr

Marshall White

KEW

2/184 Prospect Hill Rd*

5/70 Hawthorn Rd*

POA

HAWTHORN

CANTERBURY

107 Princes St

1.45M-1.5M Nelson Alexander

GLEN IRIS

CAMBERWELL 18 Holyrood St

620-680 Nelson Alexander

TOORAK

39 Andrew St

SOUTH MELBOURNE 13 Ward St

3BR

SOUTH YARRA 10/371 Toorak Rd*

4BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

13 Myrtle St

2BR

10.15

POA

Marshall White Marshall White

1A Como Av

3BR

1.00

POA

GLEN WAVERLEY

4/16 Tintern Av*

2BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

32 Avoca St

3BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

44 & 46 Westlands Rd

4/66 Mathoura Rd*

2BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

64 Oban St

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

PH, 19 Chambers St*

3BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

3BR

12.00

POA

Greg Hocking

4BR

10.00

POA

Fletchers

12 Edzell Av

3BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

150 Kooyong Rd

5BR

2.45

NPD

Kay & Burton

15E Evans Ct

4BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

18 Selborne Rd

4BR

11.45

POA

Marshall White

7BR

11.00

POA

Fletchers

KEILOR EAST 4a Bernard Ct

3BR

10.30

685-750 Nelson Alexander

KEW 24 Holroyd St

4BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

4/52 Alfred St

5BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

MALVERN

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments *

3BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

107/721 Toorak Rd*

2BR

1.30

POA

MW ONE

24 Edsall St

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

MALVERN EAST 3BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

58 Ardrie Rd

4BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

NORTH MELBOURNE 43-45 Brougham St

2.2M-2.4M Nelson Alexander

POA

37 Hampden Rd 53 Rose St

Marshall White

4BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

5BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5BR

2.15

11 Knutsford St

3BR

1.30

76 Winmalee Rd

5BRBy Appt.

3M-3.3M Nelson Alexander

BALWYN NPD

Kay & Burton

POA

Jellis Craig

2 Glyndebourne Av

5BR

12.00

POA

RT Edgar

22 Hill St

5BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

29 Moonga Rd

6BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3 Myrnong Cr

6BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

33 Montalto Av

3BR

1.15

POA

Marshall White

4a Chastleton Av

4BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5 Dunraven Av

3BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

52B Lansell Rd

3BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

6 Bruce St

1BR

11.00

POA

RT Edgar

687 Orrong Rd

4BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

3BR

12.00

2BR

1.00

570-620 Nelson Alexander

CAMBERWELL 12 Derby St

4BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

7 Devorgilla Av

3BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

11.00

800-880 Nelson Alexander

2 Grace St

6BR

3.00

POA

Jellis Craig

92/46 Lansell Rd*

4BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

BRIGHTON POA

Fletchers

PASCOE VALE SOUTH 55B Westgate St

11.00

12.00

PASCOE VALE 18 Park St

4BR

4BR

NUNAWADING 8 Ravenswood Ct

12 Ashleigh Rd

28 South St

12.00

SURREY HILLS TOORAK

ASCOT VALE

11 Findon St

19 Acland St

2 Suffolk Rd

ARMADALE

1/1263 High St*

ST KILDA

3BR

1, 2 North Rd

3BR

10.30

NPD

HS BRIGHTON

406/81 Asling St*

3BR

11.45

11.45 1.250M-1.375M

Gary Peer

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ALBERT PARK 76 Merton Street

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“BELMONT” Positioned in one of the district’s finest streets, moments from cafes, beaches, public transport and Albert Park Lake, this freestanding solid brick period residence offers exciting possibilities.

• Classic comfortable brick family residence • Period detail, high ornate ceilings • Three double bedrooms with built-in robes • Open fireplaces, renovated modern kitchen • Two separate living zones • Rear ROW walking access is available • Enormous potential to improve if desired View Auction Contact Albert Park 03 9699 5999

12 Ashleigh Road, Armadale

Sat 12-12.30pm, Sun 11-11.30am & Wed 12-12.30pm Sunday 26th August at 12pm Michael Szulc 0417 122 809 Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782

Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

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ARMADALE – BRIGHTON

37 Hampden Road Armadale This stunning early 1930’s Stuart Rattle renovated family residence is situated on 1,373 sqm approx. Located in one of Armadale’s premier tree lined streets, ‘Churston Lodge’ has a unique combination of original design features and superb contemporary extension at the rear with floor to ceiling steel-framed windows overlooking pool and self-contained cabana with double garage.

53 Rose Street Armadale

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37hampdenroad-armadale.com AUCTION Saturday 8th September at 1.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 1.00-1.30pm & Wednesday 2.00-2.30pm Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873 | Holly Gillham 0423 564 688

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Lot 1/24 Glyndon Avenue Brighton

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CARLTON – CAULFIELD SOUTH

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17 Burrindi Road, Caulfield South

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A unique family home & entertainers’ haven

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EAST MELBOURNE

100 George Street East Melbourne Lisieux House is the best property in the best street in Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb. After 35 years in the same ownership, this very rare offering of eight apartments on one title on 843 sqm approx. of land represents an opportunity as exciting as the building itself. This grande dame of East Melbourne with a north facing rear could be converted into a majestic trophy home. Alternatively, it could be developed into luxury high end apartments (STCA) while maintaining its distinctive facade or bought as an investment opportunity to once more rent the eight existing apartments. This unique offering’s brilliant position makes it a short walk to the city, MCG, and Tennis Centre with easy access to all forms of transport.

100georgestreet-eastmelbourne.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 27th August at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 2.30-3.00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 2.00-2.30pm Sarah Case 0439 431 020 | Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 DOM A IN

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ELWOOD – HAWTHORN

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1-4/3 Cyril Street, Elwood

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The fabulous four

Wed 12 Sep 2:00pm

Sat 2:30-3:00pm Wed 12:00-12:30pm

Limor Herskovitz Nikki Janover Gary Peer

0411 961 351 0412 496 545 0414 532 778

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35 Coppin Grove Hawthorn Executor’s Sale

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Timeless design.

Expansive spaces.

131 – 141 Church St, Hawthorn

Situated only 5kms to Melbourne’s CBD, find yourself in a unique location within walking distance to the Yarra River and St James Park. Limited opportunities available.

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11 McEvoy Street, Kew

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46-48 Wills Street Kew Prime development site totalling approximately 5,297sqm adjoining Yarra Bend Park with spectacular city skyline and park views, with a desirable 118m frontage to Wills Street, and preferred northern rear orientation allowing a multitude of built form possibilities (STCA) and all new homes having their own street frontage. Superbly positioned in a beautiful tree lined Avenue in one of Melbourne’s premier inner eastern suburbs in close proximity to local cafes, restaurants and shopping precincts, Yarra Bend park and Yarra Bend golf course.

46-48willsstreet-kew.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 27th August at 3.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 | James Paull 0430 338 348 DOM A IN

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LOWER PLENTY – MALVERN

MALVERN 9 & 11 PINE GROVE SUBSTANTIAL BRICK PAIR ON SEPARATE TITLES TO BE SOLD AS ONE With 18.3 metres approx combined frontage and 710sq.m. approx of north facing orientation offering an exciting combination of possibilities for new home site, renovators, investors or developers STCA. Each offers: • 2 generous bedrooms, separate living & dining rooms,Separate kitchen, central bathroom plus powder room, laundry room • Lock up garage/shed • North facing rear garden

AUCTION Saturday 1st September at 2:00pm VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Wed 2:00-2:30pm CONTACT Tom McCarthy 0418 326 897 Nicholas Kaine 0477 555 097

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305 High Street Prahran

9520 9000

7 Haverbrack Avenue Malvern 5

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MALVERN

32 Wheatland Road, Malvern

4/14 Dene Avenue, Malvern East

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8 Erica Avenue, Glen Iris

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25 Rothesay Avenue, Malvern East

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MALVERN

198 Wattletree Road Malvern Freehold medical practice on generous 1045m2 approx. allotment, superbly positioned directly opposite Cabrini hospital ideally suited to: Owner Occupier for specialist suites or General Practice, Medical Group as consulting rooms, multi-unit development (STCA) or expand the practice size and expand the income (STCA). Current improvements include: 3 exceptionally large well fitted consulting rooms, 1 treatment room, spacious waiting room and extensive office and reception facilities with 12 on site car spaces.

Currently returning $360,000 pa.

198wattletreeroad-malvern.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Wednesday 29th August at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 12.00-12.30pm & Wednesday 5.00-5.30pm Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 | Justine Harris 0407 332 618 24

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29 Belson Street Malvern East This beautifully renovated and extended family residence with excellent floorplan, oversized rooms and family separation opening to a private north west facing rear garden with pool and spa on a generous allotment of 810m2 approx. Situated in the highly sought-after Gascoigne Estate with easy access to Burke and Glenferrie Road shops and restaurants, Melbourne’s top schools, nearby parklands and transport. Comprising main entrance hall leading to huge open plan kitchen/meals, informal sitting room and separate dining opening to rear deck, pool and spa, master with separate private sitting room, ensuite and walk in robe, upstairs three bedrooms, family bathroom, kids retreat, downstairs study/guest room, powder room, hydronic heating, air conditioning, security system and double lock up garage.

29belsonstreet-malverneast.com AUCTION Saturday 1st September at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Thursday 2.00-2.30pm Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 | Jack Edgar 0428 222 430 | Helena Chow 0407 226 828

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MELBOURNE – MONT ALBERT NORTH

73/350 St Kilda Road Melbourne

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Melbourne | 1102/15 Queens Road Expansive Penthouse Living with Captivating Views

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Spacious, five bedroom, four bathroom penthouse with unrivalled views of Albert Park Lake, the golf course and Port Phillip Bay. Light flooded interior with high ceilings, full-length windows, marble bathrooms and kitchen with Caesarstone and Gaggenau appliances. Video intercom, secure parking, indoor pool and gym included. Prime location with cafes and transport on your doorstep.

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Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pm Thursday 5.00 - 5.30pm

Contact

David Colbran 0418 348 481 Greg Herman 0411 473 307

Office

03 9825 0555

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Website

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MT WAVERLEY – PRAHRAN

95 Albert Street, Windsor

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St Kilda, 19 Acland Street Breathtakingly Gorgeous, Utterly Flawless

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Auction Saturday 1st September at 12pm Exquisite Victorian elegance and sophisticated contemporary class demonstrate their harmonious compatibility throughout this remarkable 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence. Meticulously renovated and extended to create magnificently proportioned light-filled living and entertaining zones, the world-class home entices and excites from start to finish with an elegant lounge and dining room, casual living/meals area, culinary marble kitchen, two entertaining courtyards and an aesthetically landscaped front garden. All this is capped off by a prestigious position on Acland Hill in Melbourne´s number one lifestyle suburb.

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SURREY HILLS – TOORAK

PRAHRAN 568A MALVERN ROAD

ABSOLUTE HAWKSBURN Luxury living over 2 levels in the heart of Hawksburn Village with front & rear sun terraces. A stunning 2 storey 2 bedroom town residence above shops offering private entrance • North facing private front terrace with bi-fold doors to living area & soaring ceilings allowing natural light to flood the spacious living zones.

• Large entertainer’s kitchen • Upstairs master suite with full wall of robes & huge ensuite • Generous 2nd bedroom with adjoining terrace • Big study space or small 3rd bedroom • Secure automated garage via right of way with enormous storage area and internal access to home

AUCTION Sat 8th September at 11:00am VIEW Sat 11-11:30am Wed 12-12:30pm CONTACT Tom McCarthy 0418 326 897 Susan Sluiter 0404 917 491

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305 High Street Prahran

9520 9000

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6 Bruce Street Toorak Prime Toorak development site of 865m2 approx. with approved plans and permits for 6 luxury apartments and a magnificent whole floor penthouse. Each contemporary abode showcases bright, spacious living areas and generous private outdoor entertaining zones each with preferred northern orientation. Superbly positioned in Melbourne's premier suburb, walking distance to Toorak Village, Como Park and South Yarra Tennis Club. Favourable terms available. Under instructions from the Mortgagee in possession.

6brucestreet-toorak.com AUCTION Saturday 8th September at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30am Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 | James Paull 0430 338 348 DOM A IN

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3 Myrnong Crescent Toorak Magnificent solid brick art deco 6 bedroom family home showcasing exquisite period features, expansive room proportions and generous living spaces complete with outdoor entertainment areas and North/South tennis court on an elevated 1124m2 approx. allotment with sweeping views located close to major schools, cafes, restaurants shops and transport. Comprising: grand entrance, large formal sitting room with OFP and adjoining sunroom, formal dining with bay window and OFP, guest bedroom/study with OFP, powder room, guest bathroom, well-appointed kitchen, open-plan living/meals area opening to outdoor entertaining. Upstairs: master bedroom with WIR and ensuite, 4 further double bedrooms with BIR's, family bathroom, separate WC, games room and kids retreat. Heating/cooling, cellar, alarm, gym, garaging for 3 cars.

3myrnongcrescent-toorak.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 10th September at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Wednesday 1.00-1.30pm Oliver Booth 0413 975 723 | Abby Innes 0423 210 790

2 Glyndebourne Avenue Toorak “Wyndarring” - A rare opportunity to renovate or extend the shell of this original 6 bedroom homestead and transform it into one of Toorak’s finest residences superbly located in the heart of Toorak within walking distance to Melbourne’s top private schools, cafes, shops and transport on a generous allotment of 1198m2 of land. Or take advantage of approved plans and permits for a stunning 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom family residence with lift access throughout, 6 car basement garaging, fabulous blend of formal and informal living areas, private outdoor entertainment area and north facing swimming pool and spa.

2glyndebourneavenue-toorak.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 3rd September at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm Abby Innes 0423 210 790 | Oliver Booth 0413 975 723 30

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4a Chastleton Avenue Toorak 4

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15E Evans Court Toorak 4

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150 Kooyong Road Toorak 5

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5 Dunraven Avenue Toorak 3

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29 Moonga Road Toorak 6

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32 Avoca Street South Yarra 3

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6/6 Mathoura Road Toorak

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10/371 Toorak Road South Yarra

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22 Hill Street, Toorak

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Penthouse, 19 Chambers Street, South Yarra

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1A Como Avenue, South Yarra

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Penthouse, 46 Lansell Road, Toorak

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12 Edzell Avenue, Toorak

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TOORAK – WINDSOR

18 Selborne Road, Toorak

33 Montalto Avenue, Toorak

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52b Lansell Road, Toorak

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COAST & COUNTRY

‘WHITE PARK’ and ‘BONNIES’ 1031 Acres Mia Mia, VIC (1hr 15min Melbourne Airport)

Wool Growing – Breeding – Fat Lambs To be offered first as a whole and if not sold, in 2 separate lots

• Bitumen road frontage to ‘White Park’. Good all-weather road access to ‘Bonnies’

‘White Park’ 873 Ac / 353 Ha and ‘Bonnies’ 158 Ac / 64 Ha • Same family ownership for over 140 years

• A selection of exceptional home sites taking advantage of the panoramic views over the property to the ranges beyond

• Outstanding wool growing country, also breeding and fat lambs

• An opportunity to live ‘off the grid’ using sustainable energy

• Gently rising hills, and dramatic valleys. Tree lined seasonal creeks meander around the property. Strategically located dams

• Approximately 1hr 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport • Settlement 2 February 2019 or earlier by mutual agreement

Auction

Date Wednesday 5th September, 12:30pm Venue Mia Mia Hall Inspection by appointment Martin Skahill 0427 431 744 Elders Bendigo 03 5443 1744 eldersrealestate.com.au/19467606

• Quality soils, with a mix of improved and native pastures

‘LISTOWEL VALLEY’ and ‘LOCHNAGAR’ 6088 088 Maroondah Highway Cathkin, VIC | 364* HA / 900* AC

‘Listowel Valley’ 120* HA / 297* AC • Original homestead, shearing shed (capacity 180* full wool sheep), sheep yards • 5 main paddocks, 3 dams, seasonal creek • Creek flats to rising hill country

‘Lochnagar’ 244* HA / 603* AC

A rare opportunity to acquire a notable asset that is to be offered for the first time since 1950

Auction

Date Saturday 15th September 2018, 11 am Venue on site Bruce Elliott 0409 699 937 Elders Yea eldersrealestate.com.au/19375202

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• Original homestead, sheep yards • 7 dams (4* spring fed) • Valley to rising hill country

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MOUNT MARTHA

219 Marine Drive • Exceedingly rare 1234sqm (approx) vacant seaside allotment to build your dream home, just steps to the sand • Panoramic bay views across the Safety Beach shoreline and marina, just moments to Martha Cove and golf course • An hour from Melbourne CBD and short drive to Mt Martha Primary, y Balcombe Grammar and Ta y, T ssell Cove beach

FOR SALE

EOI closing Monday 3rd September at 4pm Inspect As advertised online Marcus Gollings 0422 236 990 Kathryn Lonie 0409 333 349

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03 5975 4555 03 9787 2422

99 BENA ROAD

Exciting Lifestyle Development Opportunity Mortgagee in Possession Undulating 19.09 HA/47.17 Acres with northerly aspect.

General Residential Zone Multiple Subdivision Options (STCA) All services available in Bena Road.

Adjoins Korumburra township.

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 90 days.

FOR SALE

BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing 6th September 2018 at 4.00pm

Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch 5674 1111 Contact: Dennis Ginn 0412 317 360 Marni Redmond 0403 525 413

Superbly positioned 4BR + study residence on 1207sqm (approx) ideal for families seeking a substantial home within an easy walk to four local schools. Courtesy of an elevated setting, the wide front verandah affords views through the treetops that this quiet pocket is renowned for.

A zoned floorplan boasts three living areas and fosters an enviable indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

56 The Ridge, Mount Eliza Auction: Sat 15th Sept at 12.00pm Inspect: OFI or by appointment

220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707 Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

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270 Break O’Day Road, Glenburn 5

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’Glenburn Station’ is a highly productive property with a modern homestead enjoying four bedrooms, formal and informal living areas and a magnificent garden presenting 360-degree views of the surrounding Valley. The farm boasts a 200 megalitre header dam feeding troughs and dams in 25 paddocks. Excellent infrastructure includes a separate manager´s cottage all within close proximity to Yea and a short drive to Melbourne.

View: By Appointment

EOI: ClosingTuesday 4th September at 5.00pm

Video Journey: vimeo.com/281211629

Contact: Robert McArthur 0488 754 110 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Office 9864 5300

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A meticulously maintained property with an architect designed residence and sprawling gardens boasting Goulburn River frontage. Flexible accommodation designed for the ease of family living. Excellent improvements include machinery shed, stables, post & rail fencing, CCTV security system and permanent water which offers the foundations for various farming opportunities which could suit viticulture, stud or equine pursuits.

View: Inspect By Appointment Friday 24th August 12.00-12.30pm 24/7 View: www.205selectorsroad-mangalore.com

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COAST & COUNTRY

Inspect: Sat & Sun 11:00 - 11:30 am

St Andrews

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The Ultimate Bushland Retreat Only 45 km From The CBD This peaceful 2 acre (approx.) property immerses you in natural bush and breathtaking mountain views - all just 2km from St Andrews General Store, primary school and bustling Saturday market. The alluring mud brick residence delivers 4 good-sized bedrooms (master with WIR/ensuite), stylish main bathroom, solid timber kitchen, fireside lounge/dining and spacious upstairs retreat. An award-winning heated 25m lap pool is the jewel in the crown, while a choice of alfresco entertaining areas, wood-fired pizza oven, lush level lawn and vegetable garden add yet more appeal.

Finishing touches include a gas log fire, powder room, double carport and perfect northerly orientation.

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145 Dodd Street 1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Richard Stepney - 0408 347 930

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133 Benson Road Gisborne South “Pindara” The ultimate in lifestyle living and spectacular views to Melbourne are part-and-parcel of this magnificently renovated, privately-positioned 6 bedroom plus dedicated office homestead set on 20 acres (approx.). This home offers the highest quality fixtures and fittings and includes an abundance of formal and informal sitting/dining areas plus a spectacular gourmet entertainer’s kitchen. The home features excellent climate control systems. Externally, there is a front paddock with dam plus a large shed with concrete floor and power. An award-winning tennis court and cricket facility is flood-lit at night and provides separate pavilion/guest accommodation.

The property is a lovely mix of manicured gardens and native woodland.

rtedgar.com.au AUCTION Saturday 8th September at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 1.00-1.30pm PRICE $2,250,000-$2,475,000 Ray Cashmore 0448 271 688 Rhys Nuttall 0438 383 221

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ith the glory days of spring just weeks away, it’s time to start preparing for the home-entertaining season ahead.

Interconnected indoor-outdoor spaces designed for entertaining are a signature of Australian homes.

Unlike most dense cities around the world where these are non-existent or merely a place to hang washing, indoor-outdoor spaces are an expected feature of all modern Australian properties, from large estates with big gardens through to small apartments.

“This is basically the brief for every single house or renovation we do,” says architect Berit Barton, studio director of Pleysier Perkins.

“I think it’s because we Australians like to basically live half outdoors, even in Victoria, where the climate is not necessarily always ideal. And, we do like to be social while having our privacy at all times. We are basically extroverted introverts.”

Striking the right balance: A Pleysier Perkins outdoor scheme in Eaglemont.

Barton says there are four key elements that underpin a welldesigned outdoor space – flow from the inside out; vistas from as many rooms as possible; access to light and air; and the right balance between shelter and openness.

With these foundations at play, material choices and styling can enhance an outdoor area’s comfort level, appearance and sense of space.

Ian Barker, director of Ian Barker Gardens, says the overall look of an outdoor area should be dictated by the design of the main house to feel like a seamless extension of the interior.

Bluestone pavers and timber ceilings are hardworking, timeless materials that lend themselves to this technique, creating a sense that the outdoors is being drawn into the house, not vice versa.

Choose large pavers and place furniture away from a property’s boundary to further increase this illusion, while also enabling

breathing room for surrounding textured landscaped greenery.

“Less is always more. The rule of thumb is that if there is nothing you’d take out, you’re done. So, keep editing until there is nothing left to take out,” Barker says.

Those with the luxury of a bigger block are encouraged to think of their outdoor space as a series of separate but cohesive zones. For example, a garden, relaxed seating area, dining area and pool. There should be a contrast between shelter and open sky areas among the zones, with at least one area featuring a pergola or extended roof to create the feeling of an external room.

By constructing a different height for each outdoor zone, a natural distinction between spaces can be achieved without the need for screens, pebbles or box hedges, which can often appear dated.

“Less is always more. The rule of thumb is that if there is nothing you’d take out, you’re done.

So, keep editing until there is nothing left to take out.”

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“Adding levels and zoning may first go against the instincts, however, it can help make an outdoor space appear bigger, rather than revealing the whole extent of the property by keeping it flat and open,” Barton says.

Barker recommends starting this process by dividing up the available space and considering the order you’re most likely to transition between areas. For example, when entertaining, you might typically start at the outdoor dining table before moving to a more comfortable seating area. Each zone should appear separate but be linked via pathways for a consistent flow.

“One space should flow seamlessly to the next, with the subsequent space in view of the one before,” Barker says. “This is, however, a fine line, as you don’t want to make what’s coming up too obvious, otherwise there is no point getting up to find out what’s ahead.

“If you can see everything from the back door, people have no need to venture out.

“It’s nice not to see it all in one hit, leave something to the imagination.

We encourage exploration and participation in our garden designs.”

Choosing different furniture and decor products within the same material and colour family can also create distinctions between zones while simultaneously drawing the entire area together. A simple palette of white weatherboards, Australian timbers and painted brickwork can complement all manner of styles to tie these elements together.

The classic glass-top table with mesh chairs is the quickest way to cheapen any outdoor space. Instead, give your outdoor furniture as much thought and deliberation as you would a living room lounge, taking into account its durability, practicality, attractiveness and suitability to the existing space.

Domayne general manager of furniture Amber Cooke recommends modular lounges as a key investment for regular entertainers.

“Choose from a variety of mixed materials and textures including hand-woven, weather-resistant wicker, resilient aluminium or timber and rope combinations in a variety of sizes to suit any living space, from balconies to al-fresco areas or large open spaces,” Cooke says.

Bar tables or extendable dining tables with stackable chairs are ideal for tighter spaces to provide adequate seating on a small footprint and to allow room for additional decor elements.

“Add colour and texture to your outdoor space by adding a lowmaintenance outdoor rug, even layering it to add dimension.

Complement your outdoor furniture by adding decorative pieces including lanterns and vases that add warmth and edge,” Cooke says.

For more relaxed areas, ottomans, bean bags and cushions combine fun with function indicative of the space’s purpose.

Outdoor areas should feel like an extension of the interior: Ian Barker Gardens, above.

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At a glance Melbourne Square Corner Power and Kavanagh streets, Southbank Architect: COX Architecture Developer: OSK Property Interior design: Carr Design Number of apartments: 1048 (stage one); 571 in East Tower; 386 in West Tower; 91 in the Podium.

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uch is the competition among Melbourne’s new apartment market, a prime piece of real estate is no longer enough to seal the deal. Buyers want an architectural signature they can pin their name to.

For owners who will take up residence at the new $2.8 billion Melbourne Square, a graceful fold will be the calling card of this project of more than 1000 apartments.

The pleats and tucks that adorn the project are more than design motifs, says Paul Curry, director at Cox Architecture. “The idea that it is an

Internal sizes (sq m): One-bedroom 49.4-55.4; two-bed 61.3-83.3; threebed 89.9-143; penthouses 131.7-316.8.

elegant way of expressing something, but there’s always a purpose for doing it, it’s not a form for the sake of creating a form, there’s actually meaning behind it,” he says.

“The whole idea of the pleat originally started with the idea of each apartment being a bay window and the idea that we can twist that bay window through the height of the tower to maximise the views and amenity and give a different aspect to each apartment, which makes each

External areas (sq m): Up to 125 Prices: One-bed from $409,800; two-bed from $577,400; three-bed from $866,000; penthouses $1,855,800.

Car parking: Optional space for one and twobeds, three-beds have one space.

Completion: Stage one to be completed late 2020.

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Twists and turns: a graceful fold was the design inspiration for Melbourne Square.

apartment slightly unique,” he says.

“It then gives us the very elegant sculptural form of the pleated towers.”

The Southbank development will incorporate the pleated theme into the apartment interiors and common areas. Residents will find delicate references to the pleat in their bathroom drawers and around their kitchen island benches, as well as in the ceilings above the pool, lobby and dining areas.

“The interiors and the architecture talk to each other,” Curry explains.

“It makes a difference in that it’s not just a repeated piece. So the idea that your apartment is unique - not only the view, the aspect or the position within the tower, but how that then translates into the interiors as well.”

At a glance Bowerbird Life 44 Lillimur Road, Ormond Architect: k20 Architecture Developer: Longboat Property Interior design: k20 Architecture Number of apartments: 24; three one-bed, 13 twobed, eight three-bed.

Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 50-68; two-bed 75-96; three-bed 110-120.

External areas (sq m): One-bed 11-25; two-bed 11-50; three-bed 20-125 Prices: One-bed $635,000 -$835,300; two-bed $952,400-$1,092,250; three-bed $1,280,800$1.485 million.

Car parking: One and two-beds have one car space, three-beds have two spaces.

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o a European lifestyle experience, with its intimate s and leafy boulevards with terraced rows creating and community in a safe friendly environment.

he nest-building techniques of the bowerbird have inspired a new development in Ormond.

Using twigs and brightly coloured objects, male bowerbirds build decorative nests designed to attract females. The creative minds at k20 Architecture have used this idea with their design of Bowerbird Life, a three-level project that impressed judges at this year’s Melbourne Design Awards. Bowerbird Life won a silver award and judges praised its sustainability principles.

The 24 apartments are eight-star rated due to passive solar design, natural cross-ventilation and energy efficient materials and fittings.

Timber will be used throughout the facade as well as rammed earth walls. It also features fixed and operable shading elements and a series of clerestory windows.

Each apartment will take advantage of the landscaping, designed by ecologist Jamie Kay, and outside areas of up to 125 square metres.

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his futuristic space is designed to shape-shift at a moment’s notice to meet the needs of its occupants – from yoga studio in the morning, to office during the day and event venue in the evening.

The ambitious, genre-defying industrial conversion seeks to redefine how we use urban workplaces, demonstrating that maximum use can be squeezed out of their valuable inner-city footprint when they are easily adapted for many purposes.

Located in a 400-square-metre former mechanical workshop in North Melbourne, the project, dubbed Space & Time, is the brainchild of Ryan Russell and Byron George, founders of design studio

Russell & George. (The company’s headquarters is based in the building.)

They came up with the concept eight years ago, shortly after combining their separate practices, while drinking champagne on a flight passing over the French Alps.

“It was very much a pie-in-the-sky, high-level conversation about what we could do,” Russell says.

“At the time, we were very much a service-based business, looking after clients, and we wanted to develop other financial models that would subsidise our day-to-day activities, such as venue hire.”

Sustainability was another key consideration.

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“Usually, you design a meeting room, and you use it once a day, and then it’s vacant, even though the space still needs to be serviced with lighting and air conditioning.

“We don’t have idle spaces, and we’re making money off everything that we’re doing,” Russell says.

Every item is custom-made with multitasking in mind. One of the rules they set down when formulating their plan was that they would design everything themselves.

The planter boxes, for example, not only contain greenery to filter the air, but can be moved to create partitions. In addition, their steel panels are magnetised so they can be used as pin boards.

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Russell & George’s professional library, housed in industrial steel cabinets, converts into a minimalist bar in the evenings.

Cloud-like netting – snow camouflage material from New Zealand – covers the entire ceiling, unifying the open-plan area when it is zoned off for various groups.

The attention to detail has paid off: this year, Space & Time won the coveted premier award for interior design at the annual Australian Interior Design Awards.

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Who: Bear Agushi, wife Popi, children

From design through to planning, building and finally, move-in day, took just 24 months.

Agushi’s brief to Bornas included “a lot of detail that was masculine in nature, but with a feminine undertone to balance it,” he says.

The brief was realised through considered layering of spaces, materials and spatial arrangements.

The unfolding story of the house, Bornas says, “begins at the front entry, with a fantastic steel chair, and works its way through the hierarchy of spaces, revealed as you walk through”.

Agushi enthuses about the dual nature of the house, which balances a robust, hard-edged aesthetic with softer, refined finishes and details.

When it came to the interior design, he hoped to achieve an “eclectic feel with hints of French influence”.

“Workroom basically read our minds at the beginning of the project and nailed it,” Agushi says. This is a house with a bold and complex materials palette – combining rich and luxurious finishes with industrial steel, dark panelled walls, raw concrete, bronze and stone.

Bornas highlights the importance of incorporating designer and stylist Simone Haag early in the process.

Romy (10) and Andreas (7), and Sox the cavoodle.

Where: Armadale, Melbourne.

What: A layered and original home.

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he luxurious home of the Agushi family is the brilliant result of collaborations between some of the very best in the business.

The project combined Bear Agushi’s development and construction knowledge with the expertise of architecture and interior design firm Workroom, under the exacting eye of stylist Simone Haag.

The result is a richly layered home, which unfolds over three storeys to tell the evolving story of this house, with its sunken garden and snaking sculptural staircase.

As a builder and developer, Agushi often comes across sites for sale, but the potential of this location sang out to him, he says, offering an opportunity to develop “something very beautiful”.

He jumped at the chance to build his family home on the Armadale site, and immediately contacted John Bornas, (director of Workroom) – an architect with whom he has a longstanding relationship.

For Agushi and his wife, Popi, the connection meant that the design process was efficient and quick.

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“You will see that the language of the objects chosen by Simone sit perfectly within each space. It results in a totally considered home,” he says.

For the family, the collaboration between developer, architect and builder has resulted in a dream outcome.

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ast week, contestants on Nine’s The Block picked the properties they would spend three months renovating, and there were some interesting choices, to say the least.

Most aspiring renovators know to target a property with good bones, but it’s easy to focus too much on the obvious ways a home can be improved, such as updating surfaces and replacing the kitchen and bathroom.

What may be overlooked are the underlying aspects of the property that can affect whether it will be a viable project to renovate for profit.

Site access While many people might assume stone benchtops, high-end appliances and exotic tiles eat up the bulk of a renovation budget, the man-hour component shouldn’t be underestimated, and complex projects that require more labour will inevitably cost more. As The Block contestants will find out, properties with restricted access, such as inner-city apartments and terraces, townhouses and properties on a slope can also be more expensive to renovate, because working on a difficult site is slower and requires more hands on deck. “It limits your ability to bring in machinery, and it often increases the need to have specialised equipment,” says professional renovator Naomi Findlay. “If you can’t use equipment and you have to use manpower, it can massively affect your costs.”

Flat blocks of land are easier to renovate on, according to buyer’s agent Amanda Bidder-Segers. “A builder is not going to be as keen to renovate on a huge hill.”

Regulations & precedents To preserve the local character of an area and prevent overdevelopment and overcrowding, local councils put restrictions on what renovations are possible, and most substantial renovations will require council approval. Heritage features, such as The Gatwick’s facade, often must be

maintained throughout a renovation.

Renovators may face challenges getting a major project approved if many surrounding properties haven’t also been extended or if the building is intended to be larger than its neighbours’. “If you can see that there’s a really big setback and no one has a garage, you have to assume you’re going to have the same rules,” Ms Bidder-Segers said.

If neighbours have set a precedent with renovations, approval can be quicker, reducing holding costs and improving profits. Ms Findlay said: “Talk to a town planner or talk to council about what other houses have pushed the boundary on before, so you don’t go into a property thinking you’ll be able to set the precedent.”

Natural light Comparing two identical properties, one flooded with natural light and the other dark and gloomy, it’s likely the well-lit home would achieve a higher price.

For this reason, it’s expected The Gatwick’s light-filled penthouses will fetch a higher price on auction day than apartments on lower floors.

“Everyone wants the Australian sun,” Ms Bidder-Segers said. “So, if you have the wrong orientation, even with a renovation, it’s not going to help it.”

Windows and skylights can be installed, but can come at a substantial cost and may affect the home in unexpected ways, according to Ms Bidder-Segers. “If you’re going to be putting in windows, you’re going to lose your privacy,” she said.

Storage & ‘bonus’ spaces When examining a floor plan for a potential property, it’s tempting to fill every available square metre with habitable space and easy to overlook including storage in key areas, according to Ms Findlay.

“Everyone knows storage sells, but it sadly is one of the most overlooked things in a renovation,” she said.

“If you can’t use equipment and you have to use manpower, it can massively affect your costs.”

“It does add an amazing amount of value when you sell.”

Ms Bidder-Segers suggests buyers consider “hidden” storage in areas such as roof spaces or even expanding existing storage areas into usable spaces. “A lot of guys especially want to be able to get under the house or have a shed out the back to have that man-space.”

Neighbours Properties in close proximity to neighbours can create challenges, because neighbours are entitled to register their opposition to nearby developments.

Unless you’re a contestant on The Block, apartment renovations will normally require permission from

the owners’ corporation, and for terraces and semis, neighbours may need to provide consent for works on adjoining walls.

It’s important to get neighbours onside from the beginning, according to Ms Findlay. “Make them your friends up front, the minute the property becomes yours,” she said.

“I like to make sure the neighbours know who I am, how they can contact me, and within reason, my relative intention with the property.

“You want to be the person they call when there’s something they’re unhappy about, not council.”

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rahran has numerous claims to fame, not least its status as one of the most linguistically divisive suburbs in Melbourne. You’ll know an outsider if they pronounce it “Pra-ran” rather than the easy shorthand of the locals rendering it as a single-syllable “Pran”.

Prahran has come a long way from its working-class days. It has long been a centre of commerce, with shopping emporiums built along Chapel Street offering a rival to the city centre in the late 19th century.

Boasting an eclectic mix of residents and housing types to this day, it welcomed migrants in the 1960s and ’70s into new housing commission high-rises.

Prahran was the shabbily exciting home to the artistic demi-monde until gentrification hit hard in the 1990s but the crucible of artists such as the late painter Howard Arkley and photographer Bill Henson can

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still be seen in what is today known as Melbourne Polytechnic.

The past few decades have seen the suburb five kilometres south-east of the city flourish with the arrival of fashion boutiques, design and vintage shops alongside a thriving food and drink scene. Much like Windsor, Prahran has gone from a bridesmaid suburb to the home of real estate hotness, with average house prices rocketing more than 75 per cent over the past five years to just over $1.5 million. The home to a wide variety of architectural styles, an impromptu walking tour should take in the Prahran Town Hall, church-turned-theatre Chapel Off Chapel, and the Prahran fire tower on Macquarie Street.

And the Prahran Aquatic Centre remains one of the city’s best public swimming pools (and one of its bestkept secrets) thanks to its relaxed vibe and shady lawn.

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here did that warm golden autumn disappear to?

Winter is lashing Australia’s eastern seaboard with floods and driving rains. So, as the weather swirls and howls outside, why not move your gardening indoors?

The cooler days offer a perfect time to experiment with sprouting, or jardening, as I like to call it. All you need is a jar and a lid with a few holes punched into it, some sprouting seeds, and you can have a crop of delicious sprouts within a week.

In the age of “superfoods’’, sprouts pack a punch. They are brimming with minerals, vitamins and amino acids, and the process of germination unlocks even more nutrients.

It’s important to buy your sprouting seeds from a reputable supplier (I use diggers.com.au). Don’t use seeds or

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beans from the supermarket because they could have been sprayed with all sorts of chemicals that are designed to be destroyed by the cooking process. There is a wide variety of sprouting seeds to experiment with.

You can try sprouting bean sprouts, mung beans, alfalfa shoots, wheatberries, quinoa, fenugreek, peas or broccoli.

They all have different germinating periods, so read the instructions on the seed packet carefully.

With most sprouts you need to soak the seeds in cold water overnight, then thoroughly rinse and drain well the next day. Then completely rinse and swirl twice a day until the seeds sprout and develop their long roots and new shoots. Keep your jar tilted

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Store your sprouting jars away from sunlight in a warm place: a kitchen bench near a sink corner is perfect.

Alfalfa will sprout in two to three days: mung beans can take up to seven days.

After sprouting is complete ensure your shoots are well-washed, wrap them in some paper towel and place them in a sealed plastic container.

Toss them through salads, put them into sandwiches or add them to stirfries. They can keep in the refrigerator for up to six weeks.

minerals, vitamins and amino acids and now is the perfect time to experiment with germinating them.

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new residential development at 57 Haig Street, Southbank, by Australian investment firm Meydan Group, offers affordable luxury and community living, alongside Melbourne’s great innercity attractions.

Designed in partnership between the award-winning Bruce Henderson Architects and Wireframe Architecture, 57 Haig is the latest project from Meydan, which has a sizeable portfolio of high-quality residential and mixed-use developments since 1982. This prime Southbank address has one, two and three-bedroom apartments available, and multilevel residents’ facilities.

Wireframe Architecture’s Geoff Dill sees the project design as fulfilling the needs of the modern city dweller.

“Social connection and lifestyle flexibility are essential,” he says.

“Not only is Haig Street within walking distance of the CBD, the Yarra River’s entertainment and

“Multiple spaces provide huge scope for connected community living. Step outside your apartment and you’ve got instant access to a gym, residents’ lounge, cinema, terrace with barbecue facilities – even a children’s playground.”

One-bedroom apartments start at $390,000 and two-bedrooms range from $585,000 to $965,000. Threebedroom apartments with two car spaces are available from $1.1 million to $1.34 million.

Large terraces available in select apartments will appeal to people who love to entertain, and all living spaces and bedrooms have plenty of natural sunlight. A large selection of corner apartments has views over the Melbourne city skyline and the bay through double-glazed windows.

For the city dwellers dining precinct, South Melbourne village and the city’s best parks and gardens, but daily life within the building flows and integrates through clever, intuitive arrangements of communal spaces.”

Central to the architectural concept is a grand lobby space at street level.

Three levels of resident facilities have a separate access from the ground floor, while a pedestrian and bicycle thoroughfare joins Haig Street and Blakeney Place.

“We wanted to create a ‘stacked’ village square atmosphere,” Dill says.

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fter being a Victorian-era port peopled by the working class and wharfies, Port Melbourne has some of the smallest, most oddlyshaped house blocks in the inner city.

The new three-bedroom home Anthony Chan designed to replace “a falling apart 1960s cream brick house” is on one of them. He reckons “the wonky square” warping into a triangle shape “is made up of a patchwork of the leftover backyards of other properties. It’s got all sorts of funny angles”.

The recycled red brick, glass and Colorbond steel building he made as a replacement is doing its own interesting things with angles, especially along the 19-metre long street-front boundary.

“One of the most exciting and different projects” Chan Architecture has completed, he says it attempts to recall the industrial/residential nature of the structural boundary road on which it sits.

“We tried to reference the red-brick, saw-toothed warehouse look,” he says, and, with part of the steel-clad square poking above the facade on the second floor, “it also has the shipping container profile that you see in parts of this suburb”.

The charcoal wedge – or “the peeled away section of the facade” – is made up of a darkly perforated screen that sits in front of the two-level insertion of clear glass that surprisingly,

the play on angles continues in the kitchen and stairwell, below.

New angle on the old port considering its veiling effect, “filters light like sunglasses but still allows an interesting view out, especially in the morning”.

The stairwell immediately behind it in the entry/circulation space introduces an experience of soaring head height that lowers in the narrow, darker hallway that then steps through to the ground level living areas. With 3.8-metre high ceilings, “the kitchen, dining and family room then really opens up as one big space”.

As “striking” as it is from the street, and as crisply simple as it is throughout the interiors, Chan believes “the main event” is the 45-square-metre courtyard. “The house was all designed around getting light into the courtyard.”

The fitout that includes the charcoal-veneered and white kitchen under a long skylight is refined, almost recessive. “The clients didn’t want any brassy statements.”

But to the street it takes on its other identity that is “all character and texture”, Chan says.

As he acknowledges, there were many benefits to working in with such a strange starter block. The biggest one was “that you don’t have many chances in the inner city to have this much fun”. chanarchitecture.com.au See more incredible projects from Australia’s most talented architects: domain.com.au/living/design

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