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Australia’s home of property.

What I love It’s not often that the interiors of a country retreat can go toe-totoe with the surrounding scenery.

Enter this moderniststyle bolthole by architect Steve Busteed and the floor-to-ceiling glass, oak cabinetry and vaulted ceilings will have you transfixed.

Chris Henry of River Realty is quoting a guide of $1.7 million to $1.8 million.

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Note from the editor

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ost property boffins will tell you that buying is an act of compromise – not every feature your heart desires can be found in one neat address, packaged with a ribbon on the front door. I’d bet my house deposit that a beautiful bathroom, one that helps to wash away the day’s stress, would be a non-negotiable – a simple reward after the long haul at the office.

Creating a calming atmosphere in the bathroom requires more than just installing a soaking tub, although one large enough to languidly lay in will help. Caroma senior industrial designer Luke Di Michiel says personalisation in the bathroom is important – just as you decorate your bedroom and living room with objects of significance.

The bathroom truly becomes a place for reflection and indulgence when it is finished with textures, colours and fittings that are special. Our New Living cover story will help you achieve that perfection in the bathroom.

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This grand Victorian balconied terrace has an eight-metre width in the dress circle of heritage-listed St Vincent Gardens. “It’s the mecca of our area; it takes a special membership to get in,” says agent Geoff Cayzer. Period features abound in the formal rooms.

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ESSENDON 9 Brewster Street 5

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“Buyers like the character of original front rooms then modern style out the back,” says the agent, offering this prime example in Windy Hill. Diagram Architects in Ivanhoe created a fusion of Cal-bung and ultra-modern here.

A classic sitting room opens to a front verandah, and a family zone on polished concrete opens to a rear deck.

Private sale Agent: Nelson Alexander, John Matthews 0457 768 000

What the agent says

BRIGHTON Paul Caine

4/4 Seaview Avenue

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Luxury in today’s

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is upgrading your

A view across the foreshore to the bay

TOORAK

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home, often

gives this property exceptional cachet

29 Balmerino Avenue

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exceeding your

for an appealing price tag. Stroll down Hampton beach to Sandringham

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Yacht Club, take the bike path up to Brighton Beach Gardens or head to

There’s no such thing as OTT in

Vergola and pizza oven, and a lower

the cafes of bustling Hampton Street.

Toorak; it’s simply setting a new

zone with theatre, bar, gym, music

The townhouse, in a boutique

benchmark to incorporate whole-wall

room and space for six cars. Sitting

complex, has living and sleeping

marble, under-lit travertine stairs,

in a prime location, it’s close to the

quarters on both levels and a first-

glass-wall wine display and a butler’s

Yarra, Como Park, Toorak Village and

floor terrace.

pantry with three Miele ovens. This

vibrant Chapel Street.

Private sale

spectacular abode has a lift, pool and

Expressions of interest

Agent: Marshall White,

spa, entertaining area with automated

Rosslyn Mastrangelo 0417 056 174

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Agent: Marshall White, Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

expectations.

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NORTHCOTE

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Northcote family homes the size of

School zone. “It’s the best precinct

You don’t have to be a golfer to get

community, the home has a vista of

this double-storey weatherboard are

of our market,” the agent says.

excited about this 2012-built home

native scrub and Yarra River wetlands

not common. Its three living zones,

Expressions of interest: close 3pm,

near Heritage Golf and Country Club’s

from north-facing paved terraces.

study and four upstairs bedrooms will

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two courses – but its golf-cart garage

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adapt as family needs change. All in a

Agent: Jellis Craig, Sam Rigopoulos

and included club membership might

Agent: RT Edgar, Gerard Kennan

premium spot in the Northcote High

0425 834 583

sway you. In the Heritage Estate gated

0413 139 231

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

Need to know: The property was last sold for $855,000 in May 2008 and the highest recorded house price for Collingwood (past 12 months) was $1.75 million for 22 Derby Street in October, 2018.

Recent Sales $1.22 million 34 Keele Street, April

The allure of atmosphere

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ere’s the type of inner city place we love – a home with a story and a big personality.

You’ll find these cool pads hiding in the back streets on the apron of the city, all atmosphere and allure.

This one in Harmsworth Street is in a cracking spot, too. Just off Johnston Street in between Smith and Hoddle, it’s close to everything but tucked away enough to provide a bit of breathing space from the buzz.

Once Collingwood’s first Scout hall and at another time a button factory, the home’s gorgeous red brick facade with a garland of green ivy has a fabulous look. Throw open the rustic double timber doors and you’ll come into a luminous atrium foyer.

Here the soaring peaked roofline allows the light to flood in, making this both a spectacular entry point and an all-weather entertaining area.

A wall of bi-fold timber doors take you into the house to discover there’s nothing routine about this place.

Currently occupied by an artist who uses the space as a workshop,

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$1.04 million 82 Keele Street, January $1.34 million 54 Sydney Street, December 2018

What the agent says

COLLINGWOOD 73 Harmsworth Street 3

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the ground floor is a large area with skylights and built-in cabinetry, which could easily be converted into a living room.

A set of double doors leads to a neat kitchenette, a bathroom and a large bedroom with a fireplace.

Upstairs the west-facing living and dining room has a more conventional layout. Here a balcony offers a glimpse of the city skyline.

On this floor, the kitchen has granite benches, timber cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and the main bedroom has a north-facing balcony.

Next door there’s a stone-accented bathroom with spa, pedestal basin and peaked ceiling to catch the light.

Another bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a window to the west.

If it’s atmosphere you’re after, this will be hard to top.

When one misses on buying a home at auction in the inner city, despair is often replaced by the next house which comes along. Not this time; there just isn’t anything which can replace this.

A DV I C E

B y DANIE L B UTKOVICH

Is investing outside your area wise?

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Why diversify?

Having all your eggs in one basket might seem smart when values are increasing, because higher exposure to a rising market maximises potential gains.

But overexposure increases risk, because declines in value are amplified during a downturn.

Diversification doesn’t guarantee against losses, but it does minimise risk, according to founder of wealth advisors Suburbanite Anna Porter.

“Diversification not only offsets potentially changing market environments and economic drivers like employment and vacancy changes, it’s also about diversifying against the things we never imagined could go wrong,” she says.

Broad factors such as tightening of credit put downward pressure on prices on a national level, but many factors are more localised.

Improving employment opportunities, demographic changes and infrastructure upgrades can all contribute towards rising values on a city or suburb level.

If few catalysts for growth can be seen in your own market in the near future, it may be wise to look elsewhere.

“To be a successful property investor you need to embrace borderless investing,” says Empower Wealth partner and The Property Couch host Bryce Holdaway.

FRANK MAIORANA

ustralia is made up of many real estate markets, which don’t always move in sync. Values may be falling in one market, and rising in another.

Investing in a city or region other than your own can be a wise way to spread risk across multiple markets.

Another city might be at a more favourable point in its property cycle, potentially allowing investors to benefit from higher capital growth rates in the future.

But this strategy does have its own set of challenges and risks that need to be managed.

That doesn’t mean avoiding Australia’s biggest markets altogether. “If you plan on building a successful property portfolio you should try to get an asset in Melbourne and Sydney into your portfolio,” he says.

Signs to look for Changes to median prices give an indication of how prices have moved, but not necessarily where values are heading in the future.

Basing decisions on past price growth alone is problematic,

factors to look for, according to Holdaway, due to the effect wage growth has on prices.

“Income drives property because income determines borrowing capacity,” he says.

Infrastructure upgrades are another positive sign, providing the economy will benefit from the changes.

“It has to be infrastructure that feeds employment,” Porter says.

“A bridge or road is not satisfactory whereas a hospital or university can be a good sign.”

“We can’t invest in last year, we can only invest in next year.” - SIMON PRESSLEY, PROPERTYOLOGY according to Propertyology managing director Simon Pressley.

“We can’t invest in last year, we can only invest in next year,” he says.

“The answers aren’t going to be found in median house prices. The answer is understanding where that market is at in its growth cycle.”

An important indicator of growth potential is the local economic outlook. A diversified local economy and growth in employment are key

Boots on the ground While it’s possible to invest in a different area from the comfort of your home, buying without understanding the local market is problematic.

“You need to visit the local area, and if you can’t, you need to have a proxy you can trust to do that for you,” Holdaway says.

He says investors should partner with local property managers early in their search, as they can advise on

the types of properties most desirable on the rental market, and which to avoid.

Similarly, Porter says local valuers can identify which properties have the best growth prospects.

Visiting the target town or city in person can reveal signs of gentrification to back up economic indicators, and help inform neighbourhood and property selection.

“You can’t knock on everyone’s door and say ‘what’s your income?’ ” Holdaway says. “You’ve got to look for clues.”

He says two examples are an influx of entry-level European cars and a flurry of renovation activity, potentially signalling an increasing population of young professionals with rising incomes.

No one indicator should be relied on in isolation, according to Porter.

“On its own a piece of data can be an incomplete story,” she says. “Generally if you see the anecdotal evidence and you can back that up with the statistical evidence then you’ve got a pretty solid growth story.”

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

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In t e r v i e w b y K ATE NAN CARROW Ph o t o b y DANIE L P O CKE T T

“ My early success in real estate gave me the confidence to not second-guess myself ... I have always followed my intuition.”

With

Do you still have a love affair

You began in real estate in 2005

S A M R I G O P O U L O S from Jellis Craig

with Greece?

and opened your own office a

Yes, we try to get there every two

few years later – at 26. What

years. It’s too big a trip to take the

was that like?

kids more frequently.

My success with the vacuum cleaners,

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am Rigopoulos, auctioneer and director of Jellis Craig's inner-north group, began his working life selling $4000 vacuum cleaners door-to-door. This top-level junior basketballer quickly discovered he had a flair for sales, so he left university and entered real estate. Last year, he was named the Real Estate Institute of Victoria's residential salesperson of the year.

and early success in real estate gave What is your favourite Greek dish?

me the confidence to not second-

It’s my mum’s moussaka. She makes

guess myself or my career path.

it for family celebrations; actually, she

I have always followed my intuition.

makes anything on demand really.

She’s pretty good like that.

In those initial days, what was your impression of the local market?

How did you get into real estate?

When I opened the office in

Where did you grow up?

But then I hit about 17 and I stopped

I started studying international

Northcote 10 years ago, I was of

I grew up between Northcote and

growing – and everyone else around

banking and business finance at uni

the view that the suburb would

Doncaster and I went to Templestowe

me kept growing. I needed to be

and I enjoyed it. I got a part-time job

always benefit from being neighbours

High. Now my wife, three kids and I

another foot taller or so.

while I was at uni selling American

with Fitzroy and Fitzroy North, and

vacuum cleaners called Kirbys. I

this would lead to growth in property

live in Northcote again – in the golden triangle in Westgarth. It’s 100 metres

Rigopoulos is Greek originally?

would go from house to house door-

prices. A surprise has been the

between work, home and Westgarth

Yes, I’m from a Greek family and

knocking. I got to number one or two

quality of restaurants on High

Primary.

I’ve been to Greece many times.

in sales in Australia and New Zealand

Street and how that had developed.

My mother is from the northern part,

within a few months and I thought,

What were you like at 16?

in the mountains. It’s a ski resort in

“I seem to be good at this. Maybe I

And you now cruise around your

I was addicted to playing basketball.

the winter so that’s a good time to

should just keep trying to sell things.”

patch in style?

I was quite sporty and very focused

visit. My father is from the coast –

I started to look at other sales roles

I’ve always had a passion for cars.

on not much else other than my

that’s a great place to visit in summer.

and I thought, “What is the most

I have an ’86 SL 560 Mercedes; it’s

basketball dream. I played a power

valuable thing I can sell?” and I

fully restored and in pristine condition.

forward or centre position, which I

realised it was real estate. So I left uni.

It was a weekend car but now I’ve

was very, very good at as a youngster.

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BENDIGO 57 Forest Street 4

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Built 133 years ago, this double-storey brick Victorian includes every bit of pretty Victoriana you could wish for.

The front fence is heritagelisted, thanks to the Chinesemade bricks dating from the gold rush. Beyond the fence is a delightful facade with pretty iron lacework held aloft by cast iron columns and a tessellated-tiled verandah. Inside, there are four bedrooms upstairs (two large, two smaller) and downstairs there are two large interconnected living rooms at the front. A row of flexible rooms and spaces

TUERONG

BLAIRGOWRIE

towards the back of the

260 & 265 Old Moorooduc Road

1 Lever Avenue

house provide multiple living

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property.

This 40-hectare estate

Auction: 11am, April 27

has grapevines and an

Agent: McKean McGregor,

award-winning architectural

Expressions of interest:

spreading happiness with

shops, if you can tear

Drew Stratton 0414 576 371

home that features

close 5pm, April 30

intimate spaces, coastal

yourself from its embrace.

in conjunction with Tweed

rammed-earth walls, Indian

Agent: Kay & Burton,

charm and warm timbers

Private sale

Sutherland First National,

slate floors and Tasmanian

Gowan Stubbings

inside and out. It is walkable

Agent: Kay & Burton,

Helen Ashby 0408 425 566

sassafras ceilings.

0412 269 999

to the bay, ocean beach and

Liz Jensen 0418 446 228

to see the price guide

This getaway is a fabulous

to see the price guide

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WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments * ARMADALE 6 Bell St

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

5BR

By Appt.

POA

Marshall White

5BR

12.30

POA

Jellis Craig

5BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

2BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

2BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

4BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

1.75M-1.85M

Greg Hocking

BRIGHTON 32 Cosham St

CAMBERWELL 40 Dower St

CAULFIELD NORTH 343 Alma Rd

GLEN IRIS 30 Clyde St*

HAWTHORN EAST 7, 9, 11 Miami St

MALVERN EAST 347 Wattletree Rd

PORT MELBOURNE 147 Cruikshank St

3BR

By Appt.

16 Beaconsfield Pd

3BR

11.00

NPD

Greg Hocking

93 Pickles St

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

980-1.05M

Greg Hocking

This solid brick, four-bedroom home at 93 Pickles Street in Port Melbourne, listed by

SOUTH MELBOURNE 152 Cobden St

2BR

By Appt.

Marshall White, sits in a prime spot close to Bay Street shopping.

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GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

16 Beaconsfield Parade, Port Melbourne Enviably situated directly opposite the beach, this stunning three bedroom Victorian residence has been brilliantly refurbished to create a sophisticated and ultra stylish bayside retreat. Features open plan living and dining adjoining a gourmet kitchen and courtyard with rear ROW. The open plan first floor is bookended by two rooftop terraces. www.16beaconsfieldparadeportmelbourne.com.au

Albert Park 8644 5500

Auction Inspect Contact

A3 B1 C1

147 Cruikshank Street, Port Melbourne

Sat 11th May at 1.30pm Sat 11-11.30am Wed 5-5.30pm Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

Sitting on 206sqm (approx.) of land, this contemporary town residence offers formal living area with separate study, a beautifully designed open-plan kitchen with a dining/living area which opens to a gorgeous timber decked entertaining area. Upstairs, master bedroom with two large built in robes and ensuite, as well as two more generous bedrooms with built-in robes and a luxurious family bathroom. Lock up garage.

A3 B2 C1 Auction Inspect Contact

Sat 11th May at 11.30am Inspect By Appointment Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

www.147cruikshankstreetportmelbourne.com.au

greghocking.com.au

GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

152 Cobden Street, South Melbourne Representing an extraordinary opportunity in a coveted lifestyle location, this original single level Victorian residence showcases a traditional layout and inviting proportions.

Features two bedrooms with robes, functional kitchen adjoining a casual meals space and light filled living room, combined bathroom and laundry, lush internal courtyard and second courtyard with rear right of way.

Albert Park 8644 5500

A2 B1 For Sale Contact Peter Zervas 0405 682 173 Callum Richardson 0488 504 889

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St Fillan Farm was established in the 1880s for Victorian politician and later premier James Munro, and the former director of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Ferdinand von Mueller, designed the lush gardens. Today, the farm retains many historic trees, has a double-storey house, built in 2010 with interiors by Stuart Rattle, a manager’s house and two more cottages. The tennis court and swimming pool push St Fillan towards a grand private retreat or possible use as a boutique hotel.

Private sale Agent: RT Edgar, Andrew Houghton 0409 438 526

Portsea | 77 Blair Court Sublime Coastal Residence in Exquisite Court Location Positioned on 1,800sqm at the end of one of Portsea’s most sought after and tightly held cul-de-sacs, this five bedroom (plus executive study) home offers seamless year-round alfresco entertaining and plentiful opportunities for fun lifestyle activities with flood-lit mod grass tennis court, in-ground trampoline and heated pool.

Only a short walk to the spectacular Fisherman’s Beach and the local shops, this beautiful home is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.

The list of luxury features includes ducted air conditioning and heating throughout, ducted vacuum cleaning, monitored alarm system with security cameras, irrigated garden with bore water, fully tiled heated swimming pool, mains sewerage, and luxury finishes throughout the home.

Inspection Highly Recommended.

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REVERSION OPPORTUNITY

VARIOUS PROPERTIES – Western Victoria 4678 Ac / 1893 Ha (approx)

To be offered as 5 separate properties

Clarke B Balmoral 1440.59ac – 583ha Linke Gringegalgona 1078.09ac – 436.3ha Willows Melville For Forest 286.64ac – 116ha Stevos Melville For Forest 411.89ac – 166.69ha Palmer Mirranatwa 1460.40ac - 591ha All the properties offer significant opportunities for redevelopment and reversion and are located in a range of locations from the Victoria Valley in the heart of the Grampians to the Dundas tablelands between Hamilton and Balmoral.

“WARGOONA” - Outstanding Productive Birregurra District Property

• Absolute blank canvas ripe for redevelopment • Well balanced with a range of soil types suitable for both cropping and grazing • Located in 650mm + rainfall belt • T To be offered on a ‘stumps in’ basis Remarks:- Strong commodity prices and low existing grazing/ cropping land supply make inspection of these properties a must for those commencing or expanding their agricultural base.

For Sale by Expression of Interest closing Tuesday April 30th at 1:00pm Inspections strictly by appointment Andrew Dufty 0419842929

Web ID: 20189504

Close to Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Anglesea and Torquay, 12km Birregurra, 45km Geelong, convenient to Otways.

1,276 ACRES / 516 HECTARES – BEEF CATTLE – PRIME LAMBS – LANDBANK – INVESTMENT • Outstanding highly productive attractive arable well drained country featuring highly responsive sandy and volcanic loam soils, mature shelter plantations, improved pastures, excellent fencing, central laneways and abundant water supplies. Delightful outlook to Otway’s, Mt Gellibrand and surrounds.

• Substantial well-appointed light filled brick veneer homestead in an attractive private established setting.

• Compr Comprehensive suite of operational improvements. Top class cattleyards, excellent shedding, 3 stand woolshed, sheepyards, and horse facilities.

“Wargoona” is a blue ribbon farming property offering exceptional investment potential huge productive versatility and magnificent locality.

Information Memorandum available. Inspection by appointment and with agents.

For Sale by Expression of Interest closing Friday May 3rd 2019 at 4:00pm Michael Stewart 0418 520 467 Gerard Bohan 0400 005 541 Web ID: 20197202

COLAC • BALLARAT • CAMPERDOWN • HAMILTON • GEELONG • MELBOURNE • WARRNAMBOOL

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eldersrealestate.com.au ‘NOOKEN FARM’ Thornton, VIC | 378 HA* / 934 AC*

One of the Region’s Finest Rural Holdings • Farm improvements include two sets of cattle yards, machinery shed/workshop with concrete floor, power and lighting, standalone workshop equipped with cool room • Extensive Rubicon River frontage; 370 ML* of dam storage; and a strategic stock watering system • Highly productive alluvial river flats suited to a range of agricultural pursuits including cattle – sheep – cropping – equine • Consistent fertiliser history and pasture improvement • Spectacular views overlooking the Rubicon Valley and the Cathedral Ranges • Ideally located 14 km* from the major regional township of Alexandra and 126 km* from Melbourne CBD

Expressions of Interest Closing Thursday 16th May, 4pm Inspections by appointment Nick Myer 0427 610 278 John Tossol 0419 558 032 Elders Alexandra and Elders Melbourne eldersrealestate.com.au/20592224

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Situated in one of Victoria’s most tightly held agricultural precincts, ‘Nooken Farm’ epitomises an idyllic rural lifestyle boasting envied productivity, exceptional water supply and quality farming improvements.

• Exceptional (60 sq*) homestead positioned in an elevated garden setting enjoying spectacular valley views, incorporating an adjoining pool house/entertaining area and a private 20 m x 6.5 m solar heated swimming pool • Comfortable two-storey guest accommodation enjoying uninterrupted views over the property and surrounding valley, in addition to a further three bedroom residence

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eldersrealestate.com.au Pyramid Hill, Northern VIC | 24 HA / 59 AC in 4 Titles Huge Factory Complex, Farm, Water Rights and Residential Land • Factory Complex – 2.14 ha / 5.29 ac (selling for just a fraction of replacement cost) Factory 1 – 3,150 m2 Factory 2 – 3,400 m2 • Farm – 21.57 ha / 53.29 ac Productive land with quality loam soil and access to the backbone channel.

• HR Water Shares – 49.8 megs LR Water Shares – 21.1 megs • Residential – Disused home on approx 400 m2 plus approx 1,000 m2 vacant block.

Close Thursday 9th May, 4:00pm Venue Elders Real Estate, 46 Queen Street, Bendigo Inspection by appointment Martin Skahill 0427 431 744 Elders Bendigo 03 5443 1744 eldersrealestate.com.au/20630913

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127 Wargan Road, Wargan, Victoria • 258ha* (637* acres) irrigated farm ideally situated close to Mildura • Would suit investors wishing to undertake a large scale development • Watered via lined LMW Irrigation Channel. 25ML Daily Delivery Share License. Annual use limit of estimated 2,500–3,000ML • Productive soil, ample water, choose your crop

Expressions of Interest Closing Tuesday 7 May 2019 5pm Craig Kerr 0427 700 450 Ray White Mildura *approx.

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EOI Closing 4PM 1st May • Grand 1970s home with tiled swimming pool on over an acre of land with incredible bay views • Versatile configuration of three living/d / ining /d spaces plus a home theatre on the entry level • Potential 2 lot subdivision with incredible bay views (STCA)

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t’s hard to believe that the quintessential Australian bathroom was once a humble timber shack in the backyard. Just decades later, bathroom design has now evolved to the point where this space is no longer merely practical, but a sanctuary residents look forward to retreating to.

For the past 10 to 15 years, designers say bathrooms have rivalled kitchens as the room clients take most pride in creating.

When selecting materials and fixtures, they are increasingly looking for products to inspire the mind and evoke calm in their otherwise busy lives.

“Advances in material technology and the dramatic rise in bathroom materials, finishes and colours have shifted and changed our views and expectations of the bathroom,” Caroma senior industrial designer Luke Di Michiel says.

“The plethora of choices and styles is helping empower consumers to better define and express their unique styles and tastes.”

Here are the key factors that go into designing a luxurious, modern bathroom, from the selection of fixtures down to the fine accessories.

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Fixtures Fixtures such as baths, showers and vanities are the hero products of bathrooms. They’re not easily modified, so it’s important they’re made the highest priority from the outset.

A free-standing bath forms a natural centrepiece and provides an opportunity for home owners to express their personal style.

“I love the timeless appeal and immersive experience of a classic oval free-standing bath,” Di Michiel says. “For a nice twist, combining metallic brass tapware with a deep black or charcoal bath creates a more elegant and sensual space.”

Generous shower areas are another big ticket item allowing the user to relax. Facilitating this calming experience is what separates a merely practical bathroom from the luxurious spaces sought after today.

“Size does matter when it comes to creating a luxurious, spa-like shower experience. Large-diameter rain showers are perfect for a full body soak, combined with easy-to-operate hand showers that are great for a targeted massage,” Di Michiel says.

Tapware and accessories The extensive range of tapware now available means homeowners can opt for products that make a bold statement or subtly complement the overall interior scheme.

“We look to the fittings and accessories to have a minimal detail and a robustness in their expression that helps give the interior a sense of durability and timelessness,” director of Davidov Architects Robert Davidov says.

Other accessories include hooks, mirrors, canisters and towel rails.

Be mindful not to select products with sharp edges or impracticalities.

“As tapsets and fittings are often touched or held, they must feel right,” Anthony Windust, director of Windust Architecture x Interiors says. Styling the room with eclectic furniture such as an armchair or a piece of art will bring some added personality to the space.

“I believe the number one thing that transforms a bathroom from a purely utilitarian space into a restful retreat

“Being able to control how light is used is so important – too much can be just as bad as too little.”

Adopting a relatively neutral palette allows the focus to be on form and lighting, imperative to a welldesigned bathroom, Davidov says.

“I believe that having a least one strong natural element allows for a more calm and cohesive atmosphere without the risk of too many competing stimuli within what is generally a smaller room,” he says.

Lighting Lighting plays a huge role in enriching the mood of bathroom.

“The bathroom is a place where we start and end our days. As such, the ability to engage with natural light is a great benefit when possible,” Davidov says. “Being able to control how light is used is so important. Too much can be just as bad as too little.”

Creating a direct connection to the outdoors, such as a skylight or a door in the shower opening to a courtyard, will invite in natural light and the outdoors.

Layout and storage is having those one or two items that have special meaning to you,” Di Michiel says. “It could be that special tile that you picked up on an overseas adventure, a reused mirror from the old family home, or even that evergreen fern that seems to thrive on the window ledge.”

Materials White is the go-to colour for modern bathrooms, but there’s a growing preference for colour and natural, textured elements to be integrated.

“I particularly like earthy colours and tones combined with natural and tactile material finishes, the combination of which creates a warmer and cosy environment perfect for creating a calm and relaxing sanctuary,” Di Michiel says.

“The popularity of ‘greige’ – the amalgamation of grey and beige – is a great neutral shade that, when combined with deep timbers, textural wall and floor finishes as well as natural brass tapware, can create a modern and harmonious environment.”

The architecture of a bathroom is perhaps the most significant factor when designing a desirable space.

As long as the overall interior scheme is consistent and in keeping with the rest of the house, home owners can be assured they will always be drawn to this room.

“Keeping true to a simple but clear design concept is key to creating a sense of sanctuary within the bathroom,” Windust says.

“A cohesive design has all elements within the bathroom working together ... linking externally or back to the overall home design.”

What’s more important is considering how this space will best function by incorporating storage areas such as a recesses to keep surfaces clutter-free.

A hallway leading into the bathroom, particularly in an en suite, allows the user to mindfully transition between spaces.

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At a glance Artisan Residences, YarraBend Corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, Alphington Architect: DKO Architecture and Techne Developer: Glenvill Developments Interior design: DKO

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lush, green park is often the icing on the cake for apartment developments lucky enough to have the space. But at Artisan Residences, part of the YarraBend development in Alphington, the central park is the cake itself.

Artisan Park, designed by landscape architects at Aspect Studios, will be the centrepiece of the precinct with nearby apartments angled towards the park to make green views possible.

“We are very conscious that the buildings need to add to the

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parkland, not just take from them,” says DKO architect Raymond Mah. Metallic screening is layered over the exterior of the building with large circle cut-outs to alternatively enhance and obstruct the views.

“It's really a framing device to reveal views towards the park and also to provide a sense of refuge, so that you can feel comfortable occupying the balconies,” Mah says.

The Artisan Precinct is one of six precincts at YarraBend, which was once home to the Amcor paper mill.

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$555,000-$599,500; twobed $820,000-$955,000; three-bed $1.23 million-$1.85 million Car parking: Minimum one Completion estimate: April-June 2021 Agent: YarraBend, 9573 8320 Open: Display suite at 16 Parkview Road, Alphington open Monday-Friday noon-6pm, SaturdaySunday 11am-5pm

The high life in Footscray

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Annie and James Layton were drawn to the green spaces at Artisan Residences.

The development, which has almost 300 metres of frontage to the Yarra River, will have 1500 new dwellings.

One of those new homes will belong to James and Annie Layton, who are downsizing into a two-bedroom apartment at the Artisan Residences.

A combination of the roomy apartment sizes and green ambience at YarraBend won the couple over.

“I wanted to downsize to an apartment, but I didn't want to live in a box, so living in an apartment facing a park is what got me over the line,” James Layton says.

The landscaped rooftop of Artisan Residences features vegetable and herb gardens, barbecue facilities and dining areas with views over Artisan Park and the river landscape.

Residents will also have access to communal YarraBend facilities including a health and wellness centre, co-working spaces, cinema and a food hub curated by local chef Scott Pickett.

ive years ago property spruikers pinpointed Footscray as Melbourne’s next hotspot.

Strong buyer demand has seen an influx of new residents to its gentrified streets where contemporary cafes sit side-by-side with Vietnamese restaurants.

Liberty One, a 24-level development, will bring 350 one, two and three-bedroom apartments to Footscray.

The complex will open all the cultural vibrancy of the suburb to newcomers, says Brett Howlett, national director of development at Bensons Property Group: “The grungey places are now cool places to go and hang out.”

Despite the pace of its regeneration, Footscray continues to offer good value for money. Apartments at Liberty One start at $350,000.

The crowning glory of the building is the Liberty Deck – a rooftop communal area with an open-air cinema and function space – an enviable perch on summer nights.

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At a glance Liberty One 1 Warde Sreet, Footscray Architect: CHT Developer: Bensons Property Group Interior design: Sora Number of apartments: 350; 88 one-bed, 243 two-bed, 19 three-bed.

Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 50.6-60.7; two-bed 74.18-86.5; three-bed 89.18 Prices: One-bed $350,000-$503,000; two-bed $525,000$642,000; three-bed $675,000-$790,000 Car parking: Most residences have at least one Completion estimate: 2021 Agent: Bensons Property Group, Jayce McMeeken 0436 014 419

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his historical electrical substation may have been transformed into a sleek urban bolt-hole but it still plays a role in illuminating the surrounding streets, just as it did when it was first constructed.

The brown brick building, located in a character-filled lane crammed with old factories and terrace houses in Darlinghurst in Sydney’s inner east, glows like a giant lantern at night thanks to its carapace of transparent glass bricks.

In addition to casting a gentle halo of light on the pedestrians below, the bricks – imported from Venice, Italy – also flood the interior of the former substation with natural light, without compromising the privacy of the residents.

Architect Hannah Tribe, who was commissioned by the owners of the building to reimagine the space as a comfortable 21st century home, says access to natural light was a key consideration in the overall design.

“The refraction of light through the glass brick is amazing – it creates different patterns depending on the time of day. Sometimes, you even get rainbows,” says Tribe, who founded architecture firm Tribe Studio in 2003.

“The lights’ all very pink, because it bounces off the surrounding buildings.”

Enhancing this effect, a dramatic staircase that extends from the ground floor entrance is constructed from steel mesh at its uppermost level, enabling the structure to

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“The refraction of light through the glass brick is amazing – it creates different patterns depending on the time of day.”

The light is at play from many angles, which

channel natural light down into the belly of the interior.

The substation, which had planning approval to become a residence when Tribe took on the project, packs a lot into a small footprint of less than 50 square metres, including three bedrooms, and a rooftop terrace and pool.

opens up the spaces in this converted electrical substation in inner-city Darlinghurst.

“It’s such a constrained site, so in one sense it’s very much a puzzlesolving exercise, which we really enjoy,” says Tribe.

The project also presented several practical challenges as the substation is built to the boundary on all sides and is located in a crowded lane.

“There’s no room to swing a cat – let alone a crane,” Tribe jokes.

Perhaps one of the most unexpected features of the project, given its inner-city location, is the enormous eucalypt that extends its boughs over the rooftop terrace and swimming pool.

“It’s like a traditional Aussie backyard, but you’re sitting on top of this old building in Darlinghurst,” says Tribe.

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