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Design reaches for new horizons

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s a would-be vendor, considering selling in a correction period (such is the ebb and flow of real estate), you’ll likely be trying to find the edge at auction, or around the negotiation table. Our New Living cover story this week is a handy timeline of what to tackle in a renovation, which is a route to consider if you want to command top dollar, especially in high-value capital cities, which are experiencing market challenges.

If you’ve recently bought and are no longer flush with patience for that old blush-pink bathroom, you’ll find this step-by-step guide is the ultimate road map to designing and executing your dream home. With any renovation there will be blood, sweat and sawdust, but don’t add tears to the equation. Experts share their simple start-to-finish tips to ensure a beautiful result with minimal budget and emotional blow outs. For those who prefer shinier and new, we’ve selected a gorgeous batch of homes on the market that are ready to enjoy – feet up, and a not a tradie in sight.

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Space and light. These two elements are at

the heart of a brand new home with panoramic views of the country’s eastern coastline.

The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is spread over four levels on 642 square metres of land adjoining one of the area’s spectacular coastal golf courses. Stanic Harding’s design celebrates the tranquil outlook using vast walls of glass to frame views from the main living areas. Elsewhere, pale European oak finishes, Seville limestone, underfloor heating, a pool, gym and media room add to the layers of luxury, while solar panels and intelligent lighting are among the forward-thinking inclusions.

“Very rarely do you have the opportunity to find a home finished at that level in terms of the detail and quality of finishes,” says Mark Meyer of LJ Hooker, who is handling the listing. “It’s just absolutely stunning.”

An auction is expected to take place in late May, with a guide of $8 million.

ELICIA MURRAY

OUR COVER Spectacular country retreat in

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PORT MELBOURNE 93 Pickles Street 4

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2 Open your camera and hover your phone over the app code to see the price guide

An architect’s own renovated home is always intriguing. “You’ll never see another house like this,” says the agent. A hideaway 1950s red-brick gem has been gently beautified and an unconventional two-level addition goes all out with bold angles, modern vibes and state-of-the-art inclusions.

An internal courtyard, lavish parents’ retreat and attic-style study, creative lighting, showpiece marble-and-Miele kitchen and a leafy garden are among the delights.

Expressions of interest: close 5pm, April 30 Agent: Marshall White, Justin Holod 0411 669 161

ST KILDA WEST 122/333 Beaconsfield Parade 2

2

What the agent says

2 Open your camera and hover your phone over the app code to see the price guide

Putting a positive spin on shorter days, the agent selling this 12th-level beachside apartment enthuses about the extra hours enjoying twinkling city

Rae Tomlinson

lights after darkness has swallowed

Marshall White

vistas of beach, marina, bay waters and the Dandenongs. Essentially, 270-degree views always deliver something wonderful to this half-floor city pad which has two bedrooms

but it’s not a virtue if

and kitchen area rimmed by glass,

it means missing out

bathed in light and bookended by

on a great buying

Auction: 11.30am, May 4 Agent: Marshall White, Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626

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patience is a virtue,

with en suites and a full-width living

balconies.

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They say that

opportunity.

C o m p i l e d b y JACQ UI HAM M E R TO N

ELTHAM

Open your camera and

4 Bushland Court

hover your phone over the app code to see the

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price guide

This property with a pool and open-

fence is the Diamond Creek trail which

air deck was built in 1997 beside

meets the Main Yarra Trail, taking

Barak Bushlands Reserve, in Eltham’s

keen cyclists all the way to the city.

youngest development pocket.

Expressions of interest: close May 7

The house has been renovated and

Agent: Jellis Craig,

extended so its four bedrooms and

Daniel Brittain 0433 066 217

three living rooms spread out across the broad elevated site. Over the back

ABBOTSFORD

Open your camera and

HAWTHORN EAST

Open your camera and

39 William Street

hover your phone over

7, 9 and 11 Miami Street

hover your phone over

the app code to see the

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price guide

the app code to see the

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price guide

This pretty free-standing Edwardian

lush trees. It’s in a prime spot close to

This Spanish mission trio was always

garden and deck and a small garage.

offers period details in its arched

Abbotsford Primary School, North

a standout in its sought-after

Each has become a perfect package

hallway and cornices, while a fresh

Richmond station and Victoria Road

eastern-suburbs location, but a

of marble kitchen, open-plan living,

renovation adds modern-day charm

trams, restaurants and bars.

meticulous reno, restoration of period

two fitted bedrooms and bathroom

and convenience with a sleek kitchen,

Auction: 2pm, May 4

features, landscaping and division into

with bath.

open-plan dining and family zone, a

Agent: Jellis Craig, Elliot Gill

separate titles has added extra value.

Private sale

separate living space and a decked

0411 863 603

Each has street frontage, north-facing

Agent: RT Edgar,

entertaining zone under a canopy of

Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777

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B y DANIE L B UTKOVICH

The borrower’s guide to banks

Being prepared Borrowers should tidy up their finances well in advance of a property purchase to paint the best possible picture to lenders and streamline the process.

Mickenbecker says those who are refinancing will find it easiest, as their ability to meet repayments is self-evident.

“If you’re a first-home buyer, you don’t have that proof point,” Mickenbecker says. “You’ve got to more or less replicate that credit history.”

Mickenbecker says new buyers should put aside, as a minimum, the difference between their current rent and estimated repayments to prove they could afford to repay the loan.

“You’re showing this great discipline, that you’re already doing what is required to pay the loan,” he says.

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hether you’re buying your first, second or third home, or an investment property, it’s no secret that getting a home loan has become more challenging recently.

In the past 12 months lenders have started taking a closer look at borrowers’ finances, with the royal commission and changing regulations prompting banks to crack down on irresponsible lending.

“The banks are being a lot tougher,” Canstar group executive of financial services Stephen Mickenbecker says.

“They’re looking at your actual expenses and not some formulaic average of what it costs to live.”

While this may mean some buyers won’t be able to borrow as much as they could have at the peak of the market, it’s unlikely that most applicants will be rejected entirely.

“Banks want to lend money,” Anna Porter, founder of wealth advisory Suburbanite says. “They don’t make money unless they lend it. They are going to look for ways to lend money without breaking policies or laws.”

Knowing what lenders look for when approving a loan, as well as the red flags that will raise questions, is the key to successful borrowing.

Mortgage broker and Wealthful founder Chris Bates says limiting discretionary spending not only makes a borrower more attractive in the lender’s eyes, but also gives a healthy boost to buyers’ deposits.

“You’ve got to live like you’ve got that loan today,” he says. “It’s good practice to actually make some cutbacks for three to six months, get comfortable with that, and then apply for a loan.”

Banks generally take the closest look at the past three months of activity when assessing an application, meaning any spending

Red f lags Borrowers should always ensure they can meet the obligations of a home loan well into the future but, prior to applying for a loan, it’s best to minimise behaviours that could be considered warning signs of a risky borrower.

“Any behaviour that makes them think that you have a problem with spending is going to be a behaviour that they don’t like,” Mickenbecker says.

Lenders look at both the level of spending as well as the makeup.

Contactless payment, streaming

“Alcohol, smoking and gambling would be far more worrying to a banker than Uber Eats.” - STEPHEN MICKENBECKER during that period will be under the microscope.

Bates says increased scrutiny is expected to become the norm among mainstream banks, and it’s a mistake for borrowers to limit themselves to the least-thorough lenders.

“If the best deal on the market is a lender who is looking at things in a lot more detail, you want to be able to use them,” he says.

services and online food delivery might make spending easier, but Mickenbecker says these are less concerning to lenders than addictive behaviours.

“Bankers are realistic,” he says.

“Alcohol, smoking and gambling would be far more worrying to a banker than Uber Eats.”

Over-reliance on credit is a key red flag. Banks look at the credit limit

rather than the balance, and borrowers with multiple credit cards will be assessed as if all their accounts were maxed out. The combined minimum monthly repayments is considered an ongoing expense.

“It looks really good on an application to have no credit cards,” Bates says. “But if you have a credit card, ideally have just one and a small limit on it.”

Bates says a credit assessor’s first impression of an applicant has a big effect on their likelihood of being approved, and unusual or large purchases, gaps in employment and even minor credit issues like a default on a phone bill should be accompanied by an explanation.

“You’ve got to understand the things that a credit assessor might have concerns about and address them in the cover letter of your application,” Bates says.

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

For the inside word on buying, selling and investing, visit: domain.com.au/advice

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B y JACQ UI HAM M E R TO N & K ATE NAN CARROW

THORNTON 1235 Taggerty-Thornton Road 3

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Open your camera and hover your phone over the app code

Nooken Farm in the Rubicon

to see the price guide

Valley, near Lake Eildon, is the embodiment of rural life.

includes excellent dam

Undulating grazing lands roll

storage, cattle yards, a

out from the Cathedral

machinery shed, a cool

Ranges to form a

room and two separate

picturesque panorama from

cottages.

every room of the luxurious

Expressions of interest:

homestead packed with

close 4pm, May 16

bespoke detail.

Agent: Elders, Nick Myer

This property of the late

0427 610 278

former solicitor-general Hartog Berkeley, also a celebrated barrister and a proud breeder of Herefords, offers as much to admire in its amazing main house – built in 2010 on a levelled hilltop alongside a sparkling 20-metre pool and sophisticated pool house – as in its fertile 378 hectares.

“The location is highly regarded,” selling agent Nick Myer says. “It’s well positioned to Melbourne, with high rainfall, is highly productive, suited to a range

DAYLESFORD

SORRENTO

of agricultural pursuits,

80 West Street

3151 Point Nepean Road

meticulously presented and exceptionally picturesque.”

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Behind a rammed-earth

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Open your camera and hover

Open your camera and hover

facade, the house has open-

Pretty and filled with period

your phone over the app code

The living room and upper-

your phone over the app code

fireplace cosiness, generous

touches reflecting the

to see the price guide

level deck of beach abode

to see the price guide

entertainment spaces and

Federation era, St Etienne is

state-of-the-art modernity.

a walk to Daylesford’s shops,

Outside, there’s a delightful

stretching from sandy beach

according to the agent.

cafes and the lake. Inside,

silver birch forest.

to couta boats on the bay.

Expressions of interest:

Alexandra and a two-hour

a deft decorating hand has

Private sale

The 5200-square-metre

close 3pm, May 2

drive from Melbourne,

created a contemporary look

Agent: Biggin & Scott,

block features a tennis court

Agent: Kay & Burton,

with a neutral colour palette.

Tom Shaw 0438 118 903

and “extreme privacy”,

Liz Jensen 0418 446 228

The property, near

Arosa deliver northerly views

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

Need to know: This is the first time the residence has been offered for sale and the highest recorded house price for Northcote (past 12 months) was $3.05 million for 11 Wakanui Street in October 2018.

Recent Sales $1.8 million 15 Cunningham Street, March

Kicking with the breeze

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orthcote is no longer just the home of hipsters and baristas; footballers are the new black here. Y You can’t move a hamstring without an AFL or AFLW player taking up space in your local cafe.

They must have cottoned onto the housing stock here – streets full of gorgeously renovated period homes and sleek new builds.

Then there’s Northcote’s amenity – superbly served by transport, soughtafter schools and with some of the city’s best food and music venues.

Bird Avenue is in the northern reaches of the suburb, not far from the highly-rated Northcote High School and St Georges Road tram.

The house sports a brick exterior in a thoroughly sharp 2019 charcoal.

Inside, a wall of grey breeze blocks sets the trend on the west wall. Ribs of timber run floor-to-ceiling helping to delineate a neat little sitting room.

Along the hall, a frosted door opens to the garage and beyond is the sparkling heart of the home – the

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$1,034,500 137 Emmaline Street, March

What the agent says

27 Bird Avenue 4

$1,378,500 15 Oamaru Street, March

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Expressions of interest: close 5pm, May 7 Agent: Jellis Craig, John Karr 0419 522 328

Open your camera and hover your phone over

open-plan kitchen-living-dining space. The chic kitchen boasts a white stone splashback, countertops and island bench. Subtle timber accents offset crisp white cabinetry.

The fine family-meals space spreads out and has a large bank of glass onto a superb, broad deck.

Back inside a sliding door sections off another living area and three

the app code to see the

John Karr

price guide

Jellis Craig

generous bedrooms serviced by a sleek central bathroom.

Head up the gorgeous timber stair to the main suite that offers lovely sky views along with a walk-in wardrobe and sharp en suite.

No doubt you’ll fall over a footballer around here, but whatever your stripe there’s something to suit pretty much all comers in Northcote; 27 Bird Avenue is a case in point.

Brand new, in the coveted Northcote High zone, this thoughtfully designed home offers the complete family lifestyle with rare four car accommodation.

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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

“We’re sponsors of Melbourne City and go to all the home games ... Soccer is non-negotiable at our office.”

With

Nick says: “So, why not tell him; he’s

What kind of personality suits real

R U S S E L L C A M B R I D G E director and auctioneer from

standing next to you.” That was Perth!

estate?

Biggin & Scott

And how was it for real estate?

enthusiastic. I am very much a glass-

I was living in the inner suburbs of

half-full kind of person.

You’ve got to be extremely

Perth and selling in Gosnells, a bit

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his energetic agent and soccer fanatic moved from England to Australia at 14, and by 19 had entered real estate where his “extremely enthusiastic” personality found its perfect career fit. The Melbourne property market and supporting local soccer – of course – remain his great passions.

further out. It was easy to sell. I’d go

You bring your enthusiasm to

to work and sell a house every day.

soccer now, too.

Then I came back to Melbourne and

Yes, we’ve been very involved in the

joined Biggin & Scott in Richmond.

Collingwood City under 15 girls’ team

That was 1993.

– that’s my daughters’ club. I’m also heavily involved in Melbourne City.

Was getting into property the

We’re sponsors of Melbourne City and

defining moment of your life?

go to all the home games; it’s where

Was it difficult to move continents

real estate in 1987 after a brief stint

Yes, it was. It took me away from

we entertain staff and clients.

and hemispheres in the middle of

in the shipping industry. I did my full

sport and gave me a career in a very

Recently we took 100 staff and

adolescence?

licence early on, which was great. I did

competitive environment.

clients; we really get into it. Soccer

It was brilliant, actually. We came out

the study and got that out of the way.

to Australia because England was

I started working out in Mitcham,

Have you always had a good work

going through an economic crisis at

Donvale and Ringwood and then I had

ethic?

So, moving to the world’s most

the time and my parents thought it

a brief stint over in Perth.

My mum always pushed me into

liveable city worked out OK?

working. When I was at school in

My uncle is here for the first time. He

would be better for their two sons to

is non-negotiable at our office.

come out here for the lifestyle and the

Were you in Perth during the Alan

the UK, I had a milk round and then

can’t believe how clean and organised

opportunities.

Bond era, during the 1980s boom?

I worked on a chicken farm. The farm

everything is. I took him to a footy

Yes, I was. I was walking in North

was pretty hard yakka and it was dirty

match at the MCG. My aunt is here for

How did you start in real estate?

Perth one day with my friend Nick.

and smelly. You had to work at a pace

the fourth time. If it wasn’t for their

I was looking at properties for mum

He says to me: “So, what do you think

to collect the eggs from the conveyor

grandchildren ... they would consider

and dad, to find a new home for us all.

of Alan Bond?” I said: “He’s had a

belt before they crashed onto the

moving here. It’s a reminder how good

We emigrated in 1982 and I got into

tough time for someone who’s

ground.

Melbourne is. They can’t believe how

achieved a lot of good things.”

everyone gets on.

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Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

AUCTIONS Houses and Apartments *

30 Clyde St*

2BR

11.00

1.37M

Biggin & Scott

11.00

850-935

Woodards

BURWOOD 4BR

1.00

870-950

Woodards

4BR

11.00

900-990

Woodards

2BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

1BR

10.30

POA

MW ONE

FOREST HILL 1/22 Panorama Dr*

ST KILDA 7/33 Charnwood Rd*

STRATHMORE 63 Roland Av

3BR

10.30

910-1M Nelson Alexander

ALBERT PARK

13 Howard St

POA

RT Edgar

6BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

11.30

PARKVILLE 547 Royal Pd

2.2M-2.4M Nelson Alexander

PORT MELBOURNE 147 Cruikshank St

3BR

11.00

NPD

Greg Hocking

16 Beaconsfield Pd

3BR

11.45

NPD

Greg Hocking

93 Pickles St

4BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

23 Fawkner St

3BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

6/128W Toorak Rd*

3BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5BR

By Appt.

POA

Marshall White

ST KILDA

2BR 3BR

12.00 10.00

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

TOORAK 13 Tashinny Rd

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

19 Sargood St

5BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

27 Montalto Av

4BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

50 Canterbury Rd

3BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

78 Clendon Rd

6BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

15 Robe St

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2BR

Cayzer

CAULFIELD NORTH 343 Alma Rd

Marshall White

POA

CAMBERWELL 40 Dower St

POA

12.00

BALWYN 13A Knutsford St

11.00

3BR

ARMADALE 11 Barkly Av 6 Bell St

2BR

SOUTH YARRA

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments *

343 Montague St

7, 9, 11 Miami St

347 Wattletree Rd

RICHMOND 2 Adam St

Agent

KEW

4BR

159 Station St

Sat Sun Price $000s

HAWTHORN EAST

BLACKBURN SOUTH 4 Crimson Av

Beds

GLEN IRIS

ABBOTSFORD 30 St Philips St

Address

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House hunters will love this elegant Edwardian at 343 Alma Road in Caulfield North, listed by Kay & Burton.

ALBERT PARK

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ABBOTSFORD - ALBERT PARK

GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

147 Cruikshank Street, Port Melbourne 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.

Auction Inspect Contact

www.147cruikshankstreetportmelbourne.com.au

Albert Park 8644 5500

A3 B2 C1

16 Beaconsfield Parade, Port Melbourne

A3 B1 C1

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

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.

Auction Inspect Contact

www.16beaconsfieldparadeportmelbourne.com.au

Sat 11th May at 1.30pm Sat 11.45-12.15pm Wed 6-6.30pm Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

greghocking.com.au

ALBERT PARK 343 Montague Street

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2

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1 Herbert Street, Middle Park (Albert Park Area)

Auction

Saturday 18th May at 12:30pm

EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE IN WAITING Situated on generous 256m2 block, this delightfully original 3 bedroom & up to 3 living room home provides you with the perfect base in which to settle into this coveted neighbourhood for generations.

Simon Regan 0412 059 900

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Sat ect l Insp7 Apri 2 5am 11.4 30pm 12.

12.5 M FRONTAGE

161 Park St, South Melbourne www.dixonkestles.com.au

POSITION PERFECT Grand period balcony 7 room terrace in the heart of Albert Park. Spacious lounge, award-winning designer kitchen/meals area.

Features high ceilings and period charm.

• Master bedroom with balcony • Paved north-facing courtyard • Double garage off Montague Lane • Land 6 metres by 40 metres (approx.)

View Sat, Tues & Thurs as advertised Auction Saturday 11 May at 12pm Contact Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782 Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601 Albert Park 03 9699 5999

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Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

cayzer.com.au

Abbotsf Ab sford 32 William mS Str treet tree

PRIVATE SALE OPEN Saturday 27th April 11:00am

A3 B3 C2 Understated and amazing in every way way, this surprising package excels in style, flexibility and function. Put the tools away away, the work is all done.

Bring the bubbles and start living in style.

Paul Caine 0407 393 900

caine.com.au

ARMADALE - CAULFIELD NORTH

343 Alma Road Caulfield North 5

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VIEWING CONTACT

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Perfectly composed residences coming soon to the heart of Prahran.

2 BEDROOM RESIDENCES FROM

$920,000*

3 BEDROOM RESIDENCES FROM

$1,300,000*

*Subject to availability

To view the floor plans or to find out more information, contact Ross Hams on 0410 160 151.

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This magnificent Victorian combines period grandeur with light filled contemporary living. A formal living area is accompanied by a separate dining room and an open plan family domain in the sun-drenched conservatory, incorporating an expansive kitchen and opening onto two rear courtyards. Five generous bedrooms plus study share three stylish bathrooms. Secure off street parking is available for two cars.

View: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm & Thursday 11.00-11.30am

Auction: Saturday 25th May at 12.30pm Contact: Ada Taylor 0428 058 880 Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807 Office 9864 5300

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3 1 2 6/128 Toorak Road West EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST South Yarra

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LANCEFIELD 158 Mahers Road 4

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Badgers Keep is an historical weatherboard property, dating from 1854. It sits on 17.5 hectares that are divided into six paddocks, and comes with a shearing shed, stables and a carriage shed dating from the Cobb & Co days. The pretty house has been gently and sensitively updated and is surrounded

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by established gardens, and

91 Stanley Road

16 Mulcahys Road

also has a tennis court. It has three bedrooms – or two

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lounge and separate dining

Designed using passive-solar

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Mulcahy is an elegant,

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room. There is also a two-

principles, this north-facing

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renovated four-bedroom

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bedroom cottage which,

house is on a large block,

like the main house, has a

with orchard and veggie

white kitchen with a huge,

garden. The property has

and a separate sunroom all

verandah for enjoying the

gardens. A smart, dark

stone-topped island bench.

a grand entrance, with

open to decks and a covered

rural views.

exterior has vines draping

A dual-sided convertible

curved stone entrance walls

entertaining area.

Auction: noon, April 27

its shady verandah and

open fireplace and wood

at the top of the drive, and

Expressions of interest:

Agent: RT Edgar,

sheltered outdoor dining

heater is a focal point.

the smart grey-and-white

close 4pm, May 8

Rhys Nuttall 0438 383 221

area. The main living area

Private sale

colour scheme, externally

Agent: Pat Rice & Hawkins,

has polished concrete floors,

Agent: Devlin Real Estate,

and internally, is timeless.

Matt Childs 0418 512 494

ceiling fans and a neat all-

Rod Devlin 0400 281 999

Large connected living areas

house on a 1.4-hectare

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BUXTON | VIC I EO

8.8 Hectares – 21.7 Acres

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• Prestige location close to Marysville, easy distance to Melbourne

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3794 Omeo Highway, Es dale, Victoria Previously operated as lic. café, potential to re-estab. as restaurant / café, sporting clubrooms, bed & breakfast or convert to a dwelling. Renovated & extended solid brick bldg on 2,330m2*. 2 main rooms + kitchen, disabled toilets, open fire, a/c, extensive outdoor deck, car parking. Potential for further dev. (STCA). High exposure location, 1hr* Albury / Wodonga.

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Outstanding Horticultural Development Opportunity Tender Closing Friday 24 May 2019 5pm Malcolm unn 0418 759 642 Ray White Rural l ury ID *approx.

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

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

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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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Expressions of Interest

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“WARGOONA” - Outstanding Productive Birregurra District Property

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 4pm Michael Stewart 0418 520 467 Brian Wood 0427 131 000

Gerard Bohan 0400 005 541 Web ID: 20197202

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56 - 60 Bromfield Stret, Colac 5231 5400

JAM JERRUP 30 FORESHORE ROAD A SEASIDE DELIGHT • Foreshore frontage, approx. 1/2 acre • Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, bathroom • Garage • Tank water • Views to French Island and Westernport Bay For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing 18th May 2019 (if not sold prior) Call: Kellie 0414 625 730 Emily 0422 622 299

5678 8433

BASS VALLEY OFFICE 1505 Bass Hwy, Grantville

LOT A/11 PEARSE STREET, WARRAGUL

57 SUTTON STREET, WARRAGUL FOR SALE: Expression of Interest All Expressions of Interest must be submitted no later than 16th May 2019.

SCHOOL’S OUT! • 11,210m2 approx. of land • 4,805m2 approx. total building area • General Residential Zone (GRZ1) • The current design provides four main building wings a central courtyard and clear driveway access from all sides 0499 611 671 commercial@clarkre.com.au AGENT: Anthony Rabl 0458 236 466 anthony.rabl@clarkre.com.au AGENT: David O’Neill

• Easily accessible to the centre of town & to the Princes Freeway • A great prospect with a multitude of opportunities

UNIQUELY DIVERSE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Why have 1 tenant when you can have 150! This modern, low maintenance and centrally located storage complex in the heart of Warragul's Industrial area provides a variety of sized storage units to cater for all markets and budgets and all in a convenient and popular location.

Warragul's booming residential market and growing business precinct has created incredible demand for storage facilities and enabled this relatively new complex to reach high occupancy rates very quickly.

The facility is a popular choice amongst tenants due to its variety of sizes, easy and secure electronic access system and clean fully concreted yard.

With typical investment properties you are left with all your eggs in one basket and the loss of a tenant means loss of income! This impressive property provides better security of income with its return provided across the multiple units.

FORECAST - 12 MONTH INCOME Assumed Vacancy of 0% $288,379.20 Assumed Vacancy of 5% ($14,418.96) $273,960.24 Assumed Vacancy of 10% ($28,837.92) $259,541.28 Tenancies have been issued increase in rents of 8%, the forecast is based on an entire 12 month period at the recently increased rental rates.

FOR SALE: $3,200,000 (as a going concern)

AGENT: David O’Neill

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0499 611 671 commercial@clarkre.com.au AGENT: Anthony Rabl

0458 236 466 anthony.rabl@clarkre.com.au

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ooking to move into your newly renovated home by Christmas?

With the right planning and timeline, it might just be possible.

Most builders and DIY renovators roughly adhere to a planning and construction timeline able to be achieved in eight months. Observe the following to manage your renovation under the guidance of a professional team.

May Planning The first month of any renovation is the planning and design phase.

This phase typically takes one month, but can take up to two.

Within this stage, you should confirm council approvals, builders and trades, floor plan, the electrical and lighting plan, budget, timeline, and mood board or design scheme.

If working with an architect, interior designer or builder, they will be heavily involved in this process.

“It’s important to start kitchen and bathroom planning before anything else as trades need to know positions of plumbing and electrical items as a priority,” Amy Thackeray, business manager at Sunday Homes says.

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The next step is to make your selections on materials, fixtures and appliances including cabinetry finishes, tapware, tiles and flooring.

Start by liaising with your builder or project manager as they can provide a detailed list of what is required and expected product lead times.

If you’re tackling the project on your own, you’ll need to shop for these items independently.

“It’s important to do as much of the selections as possible prior to construction commencing to enable enough time for them to be delivered to the site,” Thackeray says.

“These rooms are often the most technical part of a renovation and will take the longest time to complete, so tackling them earlier on in your timeline is smart planning,” Caceres says.

October External facade & landscaping

Working with an architect or interior designer requires more time for the initial planning stages.

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August Framework & rough in For the remainder of July and into August, it’s time for the build team to construct the home’s new framework.

At this point, trades will rough in all new electrical and plumbing items laid out in your planning including new wiring, power points and light switches.

September Construction In the Caceres’ renovations, walls are typically constructed first, followed by ceiling fixes and plasters, then flooring and cabinetry.

“If you’re restoring existing floorboards, hold off on the final sand and polish until after the painting stage as to avoid spills on your new floor,” Georgia Caceres says. You can simultaneously tackle the kitchen, bathroom and laundry by co-ordinating trades.

It’s time to focus on the exterior.

“Kerb appeal is very important, so be sure to allow provision in the budget for landscaping, as this is often an oversight,” Caceres says.

“Always consider irrigation and reticulation as it is counterproductive to spend the budget on plants without a sufficient watering plan.”

Other tasks might include rendering, constructing a carport and brick paving.

November Painting

say this process takes a minimum of six months and typically comprises six to seven stages: engaging a designer and determining the brief, site measurement and pre-design research, developing schematic diagrams and images, interior design development, construction documentation, and administration.

“We can help guide on where is best to bend the budget and pare back in other areas.

Painting can commence once all the dirty work is complete.

“If you’re handy on the tools this is something you can do on your own and is a great way to save on the budget,” Caceres says.

“In the same breath, if you’re time poor, sometimes it’s easier to have the professionals knock this out in a couple of weeks.”

December Finishing touches

If more planning is done upfront, the execution and the outcome is often a lot more successful,” says Golden director Alicia McKimm.

The construction period also depends on the project.

Founder of Ekah Studio Jasmine Richardson is currently working on a small alterations and additions project with a construction

Your home has just undergone a massive transformation and will need some work to return to a normal living standard.

“Cleaning a worksite is not your average surface clean – it requires serious elbow grease. If you’re not up to the task, there are companies that specialise in construction cleaning,” Caceres says.

You might find that your furniture doesn’t quite work in the new space.

This is common, so if possible, Caceres advises allocating some budget to furniture and styling elements to finish the job.

timeline of 10 to 12 weeks, but she says larger projects can take more than a year.

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July Demolition The build team will now commence demolishing any structures being replaced or upgraded. This includes removing existing kitchens, bathrooms, walls, windows and doors as necessary and takes roughly two weeks to complete.

“This is the messy part of the build and it is recommended you relocate for a few months if possible,” Thackeray says.

“If you will still have a functional kitchen, bathroom and ample living space, then sometimes you can stay put during this phase. Speak to your builder though as this can affect the build process and cost because they will need to do things in a roundabout way.”

Serial renovators Ronnie and Georgia Caceres from the 2017 season of The Block and the television program Quick Room Flips with Ronnie & Georgia say gutting bathrooms and kitchens is something you can tackle on your own, but be mindful of load-bearing walls.

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So when St Boulevard, a trio of high-end apartment towers at 601 St Kilda Road, is completed later this year, it will draw residents for myriad reasons.

Proximity to the inner east is a top drawcard. Suburbs such as Prahran, Windsor and South Yarra are just minutes away, making St Kilda Road ideal for downsizers taking a step

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towards the city and foodies who love the buzz around Chapel Street.

Of course, the vast open spaces that surround this urban area are undeniably attractive. Fawkner Park and Albert Park Lake are perfect for weekend strolls or head-clearing runs after work. The Royal Botanic Gardens completes the green trifecta.

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Cafe owners Naomi and Sergio Orsillo strive to create a sense of community at Copper & Stone Cafe on St Kilda Road.

and Ginko – are named after exotic trees and are linked by a lagoon-style pool. The resort feel of the pool is enhanced by the variety of spaces: carved out seating nooks, pavilions and a playground for both adults and children, as well as pocket gardens.

Indoors, St Boulevard residents will be spoilt for choice with exclusive access to a private dining room, wine bar, sunken fireplace, reading room, health club, cinema and gym.

And if they decide to venture out, the best of Melbourne awaits –

Southbank, the Arts Centre precinct are the CBD’s limitless options.

Much closer to home, there’s the Copper & Stone Cafe, where owners Naomi and Sergio Orsillo like to welcome the locals.

“It is a real community and that’s what we’ve always strived to achieve,” Naomi Orsillo says. “It’s a place where people can get together.”

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Whether you’re wanting open plan living/dining or a basement garage, a custom built Comdain home gives you modern, low maintenance living, coupled with timeless elegance that’s uniquely yours.

onnecting to a community is commonly the next step after moving house. Finding local favourites such as cafes and walking paths help build that important feeling of belonging.

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Green spaces are right on Vista’s doorstep thanks to the vast surrounds of the neighbouring Sir William Fry Reserve.

Restaurants and cafes are within walking distance, making weekend brunches simple. Shopping is a cinch with Westfield Southland just 500 metres away – there’s no need to battle for a car space in peak times.

Public transport is also handy with both Highett and Southland train stations within a kilometre.

Amenities for the 150 apartments include a gym and an indoor heated swimming pool. Each apartment has engineered timber flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise the green views.

At a glance Vista Apartments 5, 7 & 9 Remington Drive, Highett Architect: Hallmarc Developer: Hallmarc Interior design: Hallmarc Number of apartments: 154 across three buildings Internal sizes (sq m): one bed 52.1-67.5; two-bed 84.6-96; two plus study 113.8-118.5 External areas (sq m): 7.9-22.8 Prices: two-bed $650,000 to $770,000; two-bed plus study $935,000$1.02 million Completion estimate: 5 Remington Drive (complete), 7 Remington Drive (April 2019), 9 Remington Drive (not yet released for sale) Open for inspection: Display suite at 1144 Nepean Highway, Highett,

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f you find yourself thinking your home is looking a bit boring or tired, you might want to revamp your style and living spaces.

You don’t need a full renovation if the bones are already there – in fact, a neutral palette as a starting point gives you the opportunity to jump off in any number of style directions.

Understanding the origin and foundations of a style allows you to fuse your home’s bones with a fresh look from popular design schemes:

Use classic tiles such as herringbone marble or bevelled subway tiles in kitchens and bathrooms.

Timbers can be rich and dark, embracing a walnut or chocolate palette, or can sit at the other end of the spectrum – from aged oaks to limed or greyed timber flooring and furniture.

Metallics also feature. Try brushed, aged or rubbed brass or brightly polished chrome in wall sconces and pendants for a touch of elegance.

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Art deco

With its roots in the stately, cedarclad, beachfront manors in East Hampton and Long Island, east of New York, this style is classic, but with an ease that comes with a beachside lifestyle.

To create the Hamptons look in your own home go for linen sofas, ticking stripe fabrics, nautical themes, and stick to a palette of grey, taupe and white.

The skyscrapers built in New York in the 1920s and ’30s were heavily influenced by art deco style, just look at the impressive Chrysler Building.

Influences stem from the patterns of ancient Egyptian and Aztec artwork, and geometric patterns reference natural elements like the sun’s rays.

Art deco home decor is often edging on kitsch, but the glamour of deco is

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Opt for herringbone marble tiles to acheive a classy Hamptons style.

Going ‘industrial’ doesn’t have

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to result in a heavy look.

This popular style usually includes a palette of unfinished materials such as brick, steel and concrete.

To bring an industrial feel to your space look for decor, sinks and benchtops in concrete or concrete-looks.

Black steel in furniture, stools, lights and handles is a no-brainer.

Add lighting that looks as though it’s come from a factory floor.

Exposed bulbs are ubiquitous, but there are some lovely metal and glass factory lights to be found if you search the right places. Schots Home Emporium is a good place to start.

Tan or brown leathers can be right at home in an industrial space but, you’ll need to pepper in elements of softness. Try white or concrete-toned cotton or linen slipcover sofas.

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When shopping, look for polished chrome, geometric facets and lush fabrics, like velvet, in rich, vibrant tones for furniture items.

Ornate wallpapers and rugs, such as Catherine Martin’s range featured in and inspired by The Great Gatsby, are a lovely go-to, as are the decoinspired patterns of Ralph Lauren Home’s range of wall coverings.

Japandi fuses the tried-and-truestyle of Scandi with the Japanese methodology of wabi-sabi – the celebration of the beauty in imperfection – and embraces simplicity.

To nail this look at home, your palette should simply be white, oak and black. Incorporate raw edges and natural forms such as timber slab tables or benchtops, handmade and imperfect ceramics and anything that looks beautiful because it’s not a machine-made product.

Handmade tiles in matte finishes can be the perfect addition, as can the classic, mid-century lines of furniture pared with unique, artisanmade items.

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The entry area to Mardi Ola’s spectacular converted warehouse in South Yarra.

First in space Who: Interior designer Mardi Ola What: A jaw-dropping apartment in one of Australia's first warehouse conversions Where: South Yarra, Melbourne

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hile the converted warehouse has become a well-established building typology, the South Yarra home of interior designer Mardi Ola and daughters Olivia, 12, and Ava, 11, is one of the first examples in Australia.

With its soaring ceilings and NewYork-in-the-60s aesthetic, this place really is one of a kind.

When Ola purchased the property just two years ago, the 1982 fit-out was still standing strong – “it was awash with grey laminate,” she says.

The site was originally the home of a Maples Store (the yesteryear version of Myer, or Harvey Norman), and in 1978 was purchased by a group of Melbourne architects and developers. In 1980, the team converted the site into a group of apartments, in one of Australia's first warehouse conversions.

Soon after moving in, Ola stripped the space of internal walls, to bring her own identity to the spatial layout.

“As none of the internal walls were

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structural, it was relatively easy to reconfigure,” she says.

Less easy, was sawing through four layers of brickwork to drop the height of all of the windows, but it was worth the work.

The home is adorned with an incredible collection of furniture, antiques, art and other treasured items Ola has collected, and her ethos is to “make things as friendly and relaxed as possible, and as far away from the showroom aesthetic as possible”. The Paul Evans cabinets, Platner armchairs and Colombo “Elda” chair are particular favourites.

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Factory convert For all its charm, warehouse living does bring with it some specific challenges.

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What is perhaps most striking about this amazing home is its incredible use of texture and colour.

Ola has been brave with her choices, layering rich gold curtains with luxe silk carpets and Moroccan rugs underfoot, and introducing teal wall panelling, alongside a palette of mustard, apricots, and even icy mint green, with cabinetry in emerald green and grey.

The result is a home that is enviably refined, yet full of personality – a space with a unique character.

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H O M E WO R K B y MAD E LEIN E D O RE

Nina Provan has slowed her approach to living after moving to the seaside.

A DAY WITH

N I N A P R OVA N Interior designer and stylist

start attacking my to do list.

My day-to-day is split between administration, accounting, creative work and client liaison. A large portion of my job can be done from home. The hardest part is often getting into flow for the creative work.

Midday

For lunch I’ll usually have leftovers or just eat whatever is in the fridge because I don’t have time to make myself a proper lunch.

Living and working in the same space makes it tempting to pick up a few toys or faff around with chores – there’s that distraction, which is easy to fall back on when you’re feeling a bit flat with work. I’ve tried to improve in that area by [multi-] tasking – if I’m on a phone call or something where my brain doesn’t need to be completely switched on, I’ll put the washing on or fold clothes.

Afternoon

Morning

I’m usually up around seven to pack lunches and get the kids ready.

I’ll either eat some cereal or toast with the kids before school drop-off.

Three mornings a week I go to the gym. I’ll head home and get started for the day around 10am.

The first thing I do is check my emails, see what’s urgent, and then

I’ll go and pick up my kids just after 3pm on most days. If I need to go to the supermarket or the post office, we’ll do it together as a bit of an activity. Once we are home, the kids like to potter and play together and that gives me an opportunity to jump back on the computer, but I make a concerted effort not to have my laptop open.

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‘I

like routine, but I don’t live by routine – I live by what needs to get done,” says Mount Marthabased interior designer and stylist Nina Provan. Her days often demand switching between managing her own interior design and styling business, running the cushion label Ni Ni Creative with her business partner, and being a single mum to two children aged two and five.

Handling both the creative and the administration side of the business allows Provan to shape her day to suit herself. “If the creativity isn’t coming then there is always something on my list I can return to – chasing invoices, making supplier payments, all that day-to-day stuff that you need to be doing to run your business.”

Even among the juggle, it’s a slower pace, she adds. “When you live in the city, you can feel this pressure to always be on the go. Living in a quieter seaside spot has definitely slowed down my approach to how I live my life.”

Evening

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Dinnertime is ridiculously early because I like to eat at 5.30 with my kids. Once a month I catch up with some local mums whom I’m friends with and we’ll go out for dinner.

Sometimes I’ll pick up my laptop after the kids are in bed but my brain is often tired from the daily grind.

I might watch some Netflix, but I also love to water the garden in the evening – it’s really peaceful and a reminder to slow down.

I’ll usually be in bed by 11pm.

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