Domain - The Age, July 20, 2019 by Domain Magazines

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Urban sanctuary At one with the elements

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

Adv ic e

Neig hb ou rho o d s

PICK OF THE LISTINGS

POOCH PROPERTIES

CAFE CULTURE

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Stoke the fires of your imagination

INDEX

Note from the editor

and on heart, it’s not been difficult to find spectacular homes to show off in these glossy pages, even during the traditionally more quiet winter market. The sensational cover property is a great demonstration of working with – not against – the crisp beauty of the cooler weather. Even if you are not convinced about selling right now, it’s still the time to get busy finding an agent to list with at the start of spring. Hit the open for inspections to meet them and see if your property aligns with their specialisation. The column this week by our design guru Darren Palmer will be your interiors companion, while the agent takes care of the numbers part of the game. Palmer dives into the specific stores – and styles within – that will complete an easy, fuss-free refresh. Forget the concept of a spring clean – the depths of winter are perfect for putting the polish on your dream home for the long-term, or to reel in a buyer who will see themselves spending forever at that address.

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The Design Files

In an upmarket enclave where old-world

heritage reigns, a dramatic contemporary residence is proving a real head-turner. The new kid on the Southern Highlands block is a pavilion-style home with streamlined architecture and thoughtful details. Designed by architect Martin O’Toole, the property makes a striking first impression with its monochrome facade punctuated by ultramodern steel-framed windows. Stepping through the full-height glass entry door, the charcoal and white palette continues into the interiors. One of the four bedrooms is tucked away in a separate pavilion, making it ideal for guests. Oversized sliding glass doors stretch along the rear of the home, opening to create an indooroutdoor haven with mineral swimming pool for when the weather warms up. For now, cosy up in front of the double-sided Jetmaster fireplace or outside by the glow of the sunken firepit. Michael Cawthorn of Knight Bailey Property, partnering with Di Jones Real Estate, is quoting a $2.75 million price guide. ELICIA MURRAY

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Powlett Street, East

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ARMADALE 17 St Georges Road $2.2 million-$2.4 million

LAST WEEKEND

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There is something so appealing about a double-fronted Victorian topped with twin chimneys and a

Clearance rate

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slate roof, and reached via a tiled pathway between neat hedges. And those chimneys aren’t just for show – two of the four bedrooms, the study

What the agent says

and living room all have working open fireplaces. Auction: 1.30pm, August 10 Agent: Marshall White, Dean Gilbert, 0418 994 939

Stephen Smith

Marshall White

While we are seeing a resurgence in all areas of the bayside market, family buyers are particularly well

NEWPORT

represented.

2 Jubilee Street 2a $1 million-$1.1 million

Highest sale

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SEDDON

Open your camera and

If you are hunting for clean lines, slick

25 Bayview Road

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European appliances and that fresh

$1.15 million-$1.25 million

the app code to see

“new home” smell, this townhouse could be a winner. Hot off the presses,

the listing

it has the specs for family living with

$2.555 million

four bedrooms, three bathrooms and

The fact that the owners of this

has stone benchtops and on-trend

a large open-plan living zone. There’s

renovated Edwardian have called the

tapware. The result is a welcoming

MALVERN

something for everyone here; cafes,

place home for 20 years speaks

family home with modern touches.

43 Cawkwell Street

bars, the beach and Newport Lakes

volumes for its liveability. Alongside

And all the lifestyle perks of the inner

Reserve are all within cooee.

high ceilings with decorative

west make it all the more tempting.

Auction: noon, July 27

plasterwork, stained-glass windows

Auction: 12.30pm, July 27

Agent: Compton Green,

and cast-iron fireplaces, the house

Agent: Jellis Craig, Simon Mason,

Gerard Hannan, 0412 214 843

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WOW FACTOR

Three-

bedroom home with self-contained studio. Sold by Thomas Moreland Real Estate.

C o m p i l e d b y E FFIE MAN N

ALBERT PARK

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FITZROY

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81 Little Page Street

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48 Bell Street

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$1.275 million-$1.375 million

the app code to see

$2.2 million-$2.4 million

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the listing

to maximise the northern light at the

trusses in the open-plan kitchen,

There’s much to love about Albert

rear, with bi-fold glass doors, high

This property offers the proportions

dining and living zone. On the floor

Park. Close to the CBD, postcode

ceilings and extra windows. It also

to do warehouse living proud. Once

above, red barn-style doors slide back

3206 is bookended by the bay and

features a huge roof storage space.

part of the former Fitzroy National

to reveal three big bedrooms.

lakeside park precinct. Three blocks

Auction: 11.30am, July 27

School, light streams in through large

Auction: 11am, July 27

up from the beach, this lovely single-

Agent: Hocking Stuart, Scott Belsey,

multi-paned windows, illuminating

Agent: Nelson Alexander, Arch Staver,

fronted Victorian has been renovated

0422 085 673

timber floors and heritage beams and

0417 515 802

Get in the know, before you bid If you’re ready to buy your new home, it’s important to research the market and stay up to date with the latest auction results so that you turn up to an auction feeling confident. Hop on to the Domain app to view the latest auction results updated every Saturday evening.

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Picking the perfect pet-friendly pad

Check the by-laws Apartment hunters should ensure the complex they’re buying into allows dogs, according to Kerin Benson Lawyers principal Allison Benson. “The first thing a potential purchaser should do is check the bylaws,” she says. “I would do this before you even exchange contracts.” Benson says vendors are legally required to attach by-laws to contracts, but these are often outdated, or omitted altogether. “If you want to be 100 per cent foolproof, you should get your conveyancer or solicitor to do a search on the common property certificate of title to see what the bylaws are,” she says. “I wouldn’t buy a strata property without doing a strata search.” In NSW, the latest model by-laws have two options – allowing pets with notice, or allowing pets with permission. The Victorian model by-laws have no clauses permitting or banning animals, and pets are generally permitted by default. Approved assistance animals such as guide dogs are always permitted in all states.

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wo in five Australians live with a dog and as apartment living becomes more common – especially in high-density areas – our furry friends are increasingly becoming a part of strata life. About 10 per cent of Australians live in apartments but in inner Sydney the proportion is about 38 per cent, and in inner Melbourne it’s 26 per cent. In these expensive areas, apartments are a more realistic option for buyers after affordability. If you own a dog or plan to get one, it adds a layer of complexity to the apartment-buying process. Not all buildings allow dogs, and for those that do, it pays to choose a property that makes living with your pet easier, not harder. Strata schemes don’t have to adopt the model by-laws. Some choose to ban pets altogether, while others limit the type, or size of pets allowed, according to buyer’s agent and Buyers Domain principal Nick Viner. “Sometimes it’s cats and small dogs, sometimes it’s up to a certain weight limit,” he says. “They can get quite technical.” He says prospective buyers should look for a precedent when inspecting the property. “A good indication when you’re walking around the building is to see if anyone else has got any pets,” he says. If pets are allowed with permission, approval can’t be unreasonably withheld. But it’s worth investigating further, Benson says. “Not unreasonably withholding consent is a really grey area,” she says. “What you should be doing is making inquiries with the vendor, or asking the vendor to make inquiries with the strata committee or strata manager about what type of animals are in the scheme already.” Choose the right apartment Buyers should select an apartment that makes living with a dog simpler and easier. Certain features make some apartments more suitable than

others, according to dog behaviour specialist Nathan Williams. “It would be a good idea to have hard floors in living areas,” he says. “If you do get accidents, it’s an easy clean-up and less expensive.” Tiles, bamboo and scratch-resistant vinyl are more durable than carpet or polished floorboards. Williams says dog doors are a good way to allow independent access to outdoor areas. For apartments with balconies, a dog toilet with real grass makes toilet training easier.

Finding the ideal pooch Williams says relaxed breeds that are confident on their own are more suitable to apartments. He says “lazy” dogs such as bulldogs are ideal. “One of the best dogs for an apartment is a greyhound,” he says. “They don’t get clingy, they typically just lay in their own bed and receive affection, so they’re less likely to get separation anxiety.” But both owners and dogs will benefit from proper training, regardless of the breed.

“The first thing a potential purchaser should do is check the by-laws.” - ALLISON BENSON Viner says the type of dog can determine the type of apartment that’s most suitable. “If you’ve got a big dog, you wouldn’t want to be up in a high rise,” he says. “You want to be looking for a ground floor apartment with access to open space.” For dog owners, socialisation with other dogs can minimise many behavioural problems, so an apartment close to dog-friendly parks is ideal.

“If you control them and relax them, the rule is you can have any dog in an apartment,” Williams says. Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor. Want to know more? Get the inside word at domain.com.au/advice

B E S T O N S H OW B y CARO LIN E JAM E S

BRIGHTON EAST 48 Regent Street 48b $2.395 million-$2.575 million

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On first blush, this luxurious twostorey townhouse from the threegeneration team at Ruuhm has a terrace-like footprint that cleverly incorporates the main bedroom suite discreetly at the upstairs facade end, separated from two other bedrooms by a midway private cavity with high ceilings. On ground level, dark engineered European oak floors unify a plush living, dining and kitchen space with a gas fireplace. There is a study/fourth bedroom and an inviting rear landscaped courtyard. Expressions of interest: close 5pm, July 22 Agent: Follett & Co, Justin Follett 0405 996 822

TOORAK

CAMBERWELL

EAST MELBOURNE

18 Denham Place

993 Toorak Road

g01/28 Powlett Street

$6.3 million-$6.8 million

$3 million-$3.3 million

$2.9 million-$3.1 million

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Any A-lister worth their selfie-stick knows the good

Families hungry for amenities and a sizeable pad

This is the last remaining two-bedroom courtyard

life starts with everything at your fingertips at home.

that’s primed for home entertaining are catered for

apartment at this exclusive Icon development and

This double-storey, resort-style mansion more than

here. Only 300 metres from Camberwell South

every room is oriented towards the garden. One of

fits the bill with pool, home theatre, multiple living

Primary School and close to Burke Road amenities,

only a dozen homes in its boutique block, floor-to-

and dining areas, a bar, open fireplace, garden terrace

this new double-storey has custom cast-iron doors,

ceiling windows flood the open floor spaces with

and a return driveway for grand entries.

oak floors, and a voluminous living and dining zone

natural light, perfect for year-round entertaining.

Private sale

Expressions of interest: close 5pm, August 1

Expressions of interest: close noon, August 6

Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358

Agent: Marshall White, Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

Agent: RT Edgar, Sarah Case 0439 431 020

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Clearance rate

60% Median price houses

$1.05m Median price units

$497,500 Top sales 1. 16 Harry Street $2 million 2. 96 Shaftesbury Parade $2 million 3. 236 Mansfield Street $1.95 million 4. 152 Smith Street $1.85 million LEIGH HENNINGHAM

5. 143 Ballantyne Street $1.844 million

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irst they came with their cafes. Then they brought their wine bars, their craft breweries and food trucks. For any latecomers to the Thornbury party, the suburb’s transformation over the past sevenish years into a hipster haven has felt like a time-lapse simulation. Thornbury is a classic case of a bridesmaid suburb becoming hot property in itself thanks to the inner north-eastern domino effect claiming first Fitzroy North then Northcote.

With Northcote’s edge being smoothed by the arrival of people with architects and labradoodles, Thornbury has taken the crown of the preferred address of an arty crowd still loathe to cross to the north of Bell Street. The Croxton Park Hotel has reasserted itself as a live music venue of note, while the al fresco wonders of the Carwyn Cellars’ beer garden and the hip hangouts of Northern Git, Kustom Burgers and the Moor’s Head have added their easygoing eats cachet.

Sandwiched between Northcote and Preston, bordered by the Merri Creek (to the west) and Darebin Creek (to the east), it hugs High Street and the parallel Mernda (nee Epping) train line. Head off High Street and Thornbury still has the feeling of suburbia. The streets are wider than Northcote; the blocks, housing California bungalows and Victorian weatherboards in various states of sagging disrepair, are bigger. The Thornbury Village area centred

around the intersection of Clarendon Street has various low-fi cafes and the mighty Psarakos Market, a warehouse-sized fruit and vegetable market with seafood and meat shops. It’s not cheap. Thornbury housing has cracked the million-dollar median, but the arrival of an oldtimey cinema and bar (Thornbury Picture House) and a techno club housed in an Italian social club (Thornbury Social Club) show it’s not going into the bland world of middleclass mobility anytime soon.

TOP TWO / THORNBURY Open your camera and

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A large-scale entry hall provides a

A free-standing Edwardian home with

great welcome to this just-completed

an attractive side courtyard as well as

townhouse close to High Street.

a sizeable backyard with covered deck

Smart herringbone floors in the open-

and veggie patch, this light-filled

plan living and dining areas open onto

home has a central bathroom and a

95 Mansfield Street

a north-facing courtyard with a deck.

24 Raleigh Street

kitchen with storage options galore.

$1.62 million-$1.68 million

Auction: 11am, July 27

$1.1 million-$1.2 million

Auction: 1pm, July 27

Agent: McGrath, Gino De Iesi

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Agent: Nelson Alexander, Robert Enes

0432 088 874

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S AT U R DAY

Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

AUCTIONS Houses and Apartments *

31A Erica Av

3BR 10.30

970-1.05M Nelson Alexander

3BR

11.00

1M-1.1M

Woodards

CLIFTON HILL 363 Wellington St

3BR 10.30

930-1M Nelson Alexander

FOREST HILL 15 Victor Cr

4BR

11.00

950-1M

Woodards

2BR

2.00

POA

MW ONE

4BR

11.00

POA

Greg Hocking

HAWTHORN EAST 52 Harold St

11.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

11.45

POA

Marshall White

4BR

9.45

POA

Marshall White

13 Clive Rd

4BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

52 Harold St

4BR 10.30

POA

Greg Hocking

4BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

4BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

3BR

11.30

17 Teddington Rd

HAWTHORN 29 Edgerton St

HAWTHORN EAST

KEW MALVERN 10 McKinley Av

MALVERN EAST 5 Boston Av

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments * ARMADALE 19 Tower Ct 5 Seymour Av

11.00 11.00

NPD POA

Kay & Burton RT Edgar

5BR 12.00

POA

Marshall White

CLIFTON HILL 454 Well St

4BR 12.00

NPD

Collins Simms

3BR 3BR

POA POA

RT Edgar RT Edgar

EAST MELBOURNE 138 George St G01/28 Powlett St*

11.00 1.00

FITZROY 48 Bell St

PARKVILLE 19 Benjamin St

3BR 10.30

2.2M-2.4M Nelson Alexander

1.85M-2M Nelson Alexander

PRAHRAN 10/220 Commercial Rd*

2BR 3BR

CAMBERWELL 933 Toorak Rd

Agent

4BR

154 Wellington St

HAWTHORN 8/187 Auburn Rd*

Sat Sun Price $000s

HAMPTON

CARNEGIE 15 Parton Ct

Beds

GLEN IRIS

ABERFELDIE 2/30 Caroline St*

Address

S U N DAY

1BR

1.30

NPD

Biggin & Scott

2.00

POA

Marshall White

19 Moore St

3BR 12.00

POA

Marshall White

8 Portland Pl

4BR 10.00

POA

Marshall White

SOUTH MELBOURNE 274 Ferrars St

3BR

SOUTH YARRA

TOORAK 16 Toorak Av

3BR

11.45

POA

Marshall White

2 Ultimo Ct

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White Marshall White

4 Monomeath Av

4BR

11.00

POA

4/2-4 Lansell Ct*

2BR

2.00

POA

RT Edgar

4/23 Washington St*

3BR 12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

Number 2 Ultimo Court in Toorak, listed by Marshall White, is sure to impress buyers looking to live in the prestigious suburb.

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BRIGHTON

1B Lindsay Street Brighton

3.5

PRIVATE SALE

747 Hampton Street Brighton

VIEWING

CONTACT

AUCTION

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21/17-19 Landcox Street PRIVATE SALE Brighton East

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CONTACT

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52 Harold Street, Hawthorn East Sublime on so many levels from the sophisticated elegance which has a stylish French twist to the spacious living zones and attention to detail that is second to none, this remarkable 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is the complete family package in a Hawthorn East location that is unmatched. Near Camberwell Junction shops, Rivoli Cinemas, Camberwell Primary School, Camberwell High School, Fritsch Holzer Park, Auburn Village, trams and Camberwell Station.

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Apartment 4, 2-4 Lansell Court Toorak This stunning, secure, light filled, boutique first floor balconied apartment featuring large main rooms, oversized open plan entertainment area and low maintenance living. Ideally positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac off Lansell Road within short walk to Toorak Village shops and restaurants, nearby parklands and transport. Comprising wide entrance hall, large open plan living and dining room leading to balcony, separate kitchen/ meals area, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, second bedroom with ensuite bathroom and built in robes, study/third bedroom, powder room, laundry, reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, basement garaging for two cars and storage room. rtedgar.com.au AUCTION Saturday 3rd August at 10.00am (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Wednesday 2.00-2.30pm Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 | Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226 18

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On 38 hectares, the Glass House has views over Kinglake National Park, which the angled design makes the most of. Clever design also ensures the six-year-old, solar-powered house receives northern sun in winter and shade in summer.

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Unrivalled as a rural retreat, without parallel as a lifestyle property, SHADOW CREEK proves what is possible when quality comes first and money is no object. A spectacular six bedroom mansion reveals three massive living, dining and entertaining areas accompanied by bars, terraces and beautiful views over rolling country and the Strathbogie Ranges. Bespoke Blackwood timberwork, a granite kitchen, cellar and massive store room are amongst the additional attractions of a residence surrounded by a superb lap pool, sweeping lawns and substantial garaging. A four bedroom manager´s residence, helipad, covered stock yards and huge machinery shed emphasize the excellence that defines SHADOW CREEK, an ideal farm for equine or stud cattle. Only 90 minutes from Melbourne. EOI: Closing Wednesday 14th August at 5pm View: By Appointment 24/7 View: www.shadowcreekhomestead.com Contact: Andrew Harlock 0419 379 992 Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Office 9864 5300

690 Mount Macedon Road Positioned right in the hub of majestic Mount Macedon this double fronted colonial style building, enjoying wide street frontage with six rooms and return veranda offers a rare opportunity! On approximately 2998sqm of land, now offering future possibilities to remodel or re-develop (STCA). Excellent leafy location with easy access to the region’s main attractions. Positioned within an hour’s drive to Melbourne CBD, a mere 25 minutes to Tullamarine International Airport, whichever way you look at this property it is an excellent investment in a lifestyle destination. Offered with vacant possession 30/60 days. Zoned RCZ Auction: Sunday 11th August at 11.00am View: Saturday 3.30-4.00pm Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Emma Pierson 0409 182 310 Office 9864 5300

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eldersrealestate.com.au ‘JAWBONE STATION’ and ‘BELMORE’ Moulamein, NSW | 4,673 HA / 11,547 AC

Southern Riverina Station and Irrigation Enterprise • Land area 4,673 ha – 11,547 ac, significant river frontage • Comfortable four-bedroom brick homestead situated on the Jawbone Creek • Edward Riverfront Caretakers Residence and Guest Cottage • Four stand electric shearing shed with adjoining steel undercover yards • Good working improvements include machinery shedding, workshop, large steel cattle yards, S&D Bore, good fencing and internal roadways • 600 ac Developed irrigation, 10” river pump, access to MIL • 13 km Edward River, 7 km Niemur River and 12 km Jawbone Creek frontage • A proven highly productive livestock and broad acre farming holding • Situated 35 km East of Moulamein, 75 km West of Deniliquin and 3.5 hrs Melbourne

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Closing Tuesday 30th July, 2:00pm Matt Horne 0409 355 733 Elders Deniliquin 03 5890 5100 eldersrealestate.com.au/20889134

‘BARBROOK’ & ‘BURNBRAE’ White Hills, TAS | 207.88 HA* / 513.68 AC*

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horticulture/viticulture – cropping – cattle – sheep • Magnificent house sites (STCA) offering picturesque views • Working improvements include 2 stand shearing shed, 2 amenity sheds, double garage inclusive of small workshop/storage room and hayshed • 2 original weatherboard residences (3 and 4 bedroom) • Located 20 minutes* from Launceston, 12 minutes* from Launceston Airport, 5 minutes* from wine destination Relbia and 7 minutes* from Evandale township To be offered as a whole (207.88 ha*/513.68 ac*) or in 2 contiguous holdings: ‘Barbrook’ 108.27 ha / 267.54 ac* and ‘Burnbrae’ 99.61 ha* / 246.14 ac*

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Closing Thursday 15th August, 4pm (AEST) Inspections by appointment Anthony Stevens 0417 822 356 Nick Myer 0427 610 278 Elders Melbourne eldersrealestate.com.au/20943349 *Denotes approximately

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Highly Productive and Versatile Northern Tasmanian Holdings The land is situated alongside the renowned Tamar Valley and is a region boasting agricultural productivity, ideal climatic conditions, pristine environment, fertile soils, exceptional water supply and a highly distinguished wine industry. • Unique cool climate, pure and natural environment • Secure (680 mm*) rainfall district • Newly commissioned access for the North Esk Irrigation Scheme (delivering piped water) with 150 ML entitlements, natural creek systems and town water • Outstanding balance of free draining, mudstone, stony and light clay loam soils suited to a range of agricultural pursuits including

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Winning ways

Windows frame the landscape views at Oikos at Breakneck JACK LOVEL

Gorge, above; timber battens wrap the Garden Bunkie, below.

Oikos at Breakneck Gorge By Robert Nichol & Sons Oikos is a striking short-stay retreat just outside Hepburn Springs. The owners were conscious of the multitude of holiday rentals in the area and engaged with Robert Nichol & Sons to give theirs a point of difference. “They wanted something with a statement and to use architecture to achieve this,” says their architect Brett Robertson.

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Guided by this open brief, Robertson decided to “push the notion of what a residential building could look like” and explored the use of a singular material for the facade. “This gave the design a much more sculptural approach,” he says of the Corten steel cladding-wrapped home. Inside Robertson wanted to create an immersive experience for those temporarily leaving their everyday lives while visiting Oikos. “People want a bit of luxury when they go away but more than that they want to feel good,” he says. The 360-degree property views were carefully considered in the overall design and are presented in a series of framed captures. “We didn’t want to just open the landscape with a singular glass box but instead capture beautifully framed views as you move through the property.”

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The Garden Bunkie

Oikos at Breakneck Gorge By Robert Nichol

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he Houses Awards celebrate the very best in Australian residential architecture and offer a unique glimpse into the places we call home today. Ahead of the awards announcement in late July, here’s a look at some of the shortlisted candidates in the under 200 square metres category – think small homes making big moves.

The Garden Bunkie was built out of necessity. The clients were after a small footprint guest house at the rear of their property to accommodate visiting overseas relatives. Enlisting Reddog Architects for the job, the couple referenced the Canadian bunkie (a popular flatpacked mini cabin) but project architect Paul Worroll led them to something more bespoke. Worroll’s overall design merged the essence of the Canadian homestay with the Australian backyard shed. “In Australia we seem to have this fascination with using garden sheds to store things and in this case I thought the bunkie’s facade could be perceived as one when fully closed.” Wrapping the building in timber battening gives the appearance “it

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“Everything we used, and didn’t use, had to be brought by boat and

Yandoit Cabin By Adam Kane Architects

carried up the beach hill without machinery.” could be a continuation of the garden fence”, but when opened “becomes a bit of a jewellery box revealing its number of different uses”. The multi-purpose space can be reconfigured as a sleep-out, yoga room, study and office with clever integrated furniture design, including the fold-out bed concealed in the wall. “It gives the client more flexibility over the space while keeping the original bunkie concept intact,” Worroll says.

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By Casey Brown Architecture After a week-long holiday in Great Mackerel Beach, the owners of Hart House decided to make the tiny coastal town their permanent residence. The empty-nesters looking to downsize came to architect Rob Brown of Casey Brown Architecture looking for “a onebedroom love shack”. “Within a week of their trip they’d bought the site,” Brown says. “It was mostly a pile of rubble with a partly built basement from three previous architectural attempts to build something there.” Knowing that building a residence in a national park was a big responsibility, Brown wanted to create something that complemented

Simple yet stunning: Yandoit Cabin’s concrete floors and plywood finishes, above;

the location in a modest yet dramatic way with a minimal footprint. “We designed a small house but gave it lots of height, which allowed us to maximise the potential of the site without making it a building that would intrude on the landscape.” Located a mere 10 metres from the beach, the site is accessible only via boat or ferry. The no-road access was a building challenge Brown embraced. “Everything we used, and didn’t use, had to be brought by boat and carried up the beach hill without machinery,” he says. “The upside is that this preserves Mackerel Beach amazingly and means it can never be ruined by over-development.”

Nestled among the gum trees in regional Victoria, Yandoit Cabin was designed for an artist seeking to live and work off-the-grid. Architect Adam Kane of Adam Kane Architects took the project on with the purpose to create “a home with a strong connection to the environment and small footprint”. The build’s asymmetrical sculptural form complements its rural surrounds while still making a statement. The house is clad in aluminium and its reflective surface “takes on multiple hues throughout the day”, Kane says. A concealed gutter wraps around the house collecting drain water. “This offers water for drinking and showering because there’s no town water,” says Kane. Committing to a small environmental impact, Kane also sought passive ways to create ventilation, warmth and light inside the home. “The use of concrete as a wall and floor finish provides thermal mass and, aside from a wood-burning fireplace, there is no traditional means of heating or cooling in the home,” he says. The interior is simple with plywood finishes and all angles converging at the skylight. “Every line leads towards the skylight, subconsciously guiding your eye upward.” housesawards.com.au

Hart House makes the most of its beachside location, top left and top right.

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Architects Jade + QA transformed a disused quarry into Intercontinental’s

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Wonderland hotel.

Shanghai’s ace in the hole

he sky’s the limit for some architects. But for others, it’s all about how low you can go. That title is currently held by China’s first quarry hotel, which has taken architecture to new heights by sinking some 88 metres below the earth’s surface. The five-star Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland has been dubbed “the groundscraper hotel” for its unorthodox underground structure.

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The unveiling of the unique design has also raised the possibility of similar projects across Australia’s abandoned or underutilised quarries. It would be a novel architectural approach in the aftermath of the nation’s mining boom, says Australian architect Jessica Liew. “For example Perth has got a lot of mining built towns that have been left derelict, apparently,” she says. “It would be good to revive all of that. If they’re there now, why let them go to waste?

“Rather than building new infrastructure, a new town, use whatever you have there and revive it. It’s the same as reviving old Melbourne laneways.” Architect Martin Jochman has echoed those thoughts, telling design magazine Dezeen the hotel could be a blueprint for how to develop disused industrial sites. “We already have the Eden Project in Cornwall, or the Sunway in Kuala Lumpur and a few others, but yes the

Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental is a great inspiration for how to utilise difficult ‘brownfield’ site for leisure in a way that balances the natural and man-made environment,” he said. Sustainable architecture has taken hold across the globe with architects pushing the boundaries by incorporating renewable energy sources and increasingly integrating trees and plants into designs. Reducing waste during construction and throughout the lifetime of an architecturally designed-building is now an essential goal, says Liew. “If you think about it, every time we build something it’s not quite sustainable because whenever you’re creating something there’s also waste as an output. “But it’s how you manage the whole construction process, like limiting the waste, that would help.” However, underground habitation is nothing new, particularly in Coober Pedy. The South Australian town is famous for its houses built under the earth’s surface, which provide relief from the searing temperatures above ground. And Mona in Hobart is anchored into a rock face of the banks above the Derwent River. Designed by Melbourne-based architects Fender Katsalidis, the museum is 12 metres below the ground. But Skylodge in Cuzco, Peru takes the cake. The lodge is made up of “adventure suites”, which are glass capsules built on to the side of the Sacred Valley. To stay at Skylodge, people must climb 400 metres or take a zipline.

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Peru is also home to Larcomar, an ocean-front shopping mall built into the sandstone cliffs along the Pacific Ocean in Lima. The 366-room Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland hotel is aimed at China’s uber-rich and offers luxury suites costing up to $14,000 a night. Of the hotel’s 18 floors, 16 are below ground and two are above ground. Hotel reception, a restaurant and conference facilities are found on the two top levels, while two at the very bottom are completely submerged in the quarry’s lake. The sheer scale of the project and engineering work involved meant it took developers Shimao Group 12 years to design and build the hotel. Jochman, from architects Jade + QA, and his team wrestled with site challenges including seismic codes, drainage and the transportation of building materials and equipment. The design had to ensure the hotel would be protected in the event of falling rocks and flooding. Using a team of 5000 architects, engineers, designers and construction workers, the hotel was built using a steel-frame that is attached to the quarry cliff face. The facade is largely glass, including the centre column that mimics a waterfall and houses the hotel’s observation lifts. The guest wings on either side have an S-shape. The quarry was shut down in 2000 due to environmental protection regulations. Developer Shimao Group reportedly bought the land in 2006 to build the large-scale underground resort.

At a glance Fenwick 13-15 Fenwick Street, Kew Architect: Edition Office Developer: Angle Interior design:

Close to it all in Kew

here are pockets of Kew where you could be fooled into thinking you are hundreds of miles away from Melbourne’s CBD. The bushy escarpments of the Yarra River and the sound of bellbirds make this suburb seem far removed from the inner city. Fenwick, a new project by developers Angle, is situated in such a quiet street off Studley Park Road. Yarra Boulevard, and just beyond it the Yarra itself, is found at the back of the double block that the Fenwick complex will soon occupy. Tranquil weekend walks will never be far from home, much like the city itself – just eight kilometres away. Construction on 10 residences, comprised of eight apartments and two townhomes, will start at

Flack Studio Number of apartments: Eight; one two-bed, six three-bed, one three-bed

the site next month. Architects at Edition Office have designed Fenwick as three distinct buildings. Interior designer David Flack has selected a range of fittings from Australia and a range of global companies. The wardrobes are sourced from Italy’s Molteni & C, Edel carpets from Holland and pendant lighting from Allied Maker in New York. The luxury residences also include secret bars, gas fireplaces and curved stone island kitchen benchtops. Stone is a standout feature at Fenwick, along with travertine, timber veneer and brass.

penthouse, plus two three-bed townhomes Internal sizes (sq m): Apartments: two-bed 118, three-bed 145-158, penthouse 204. Townhomes 235-259 External areas (sq m): 12-143 Prices: Two-bed $2.5 million, three-bed $2.75 million-$3.25 million, penthouse $5 million. Townhomes $2.95 million-$3 million Car parking: Two to three spaces with more available for sale Completion estimate: December 2020

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’m constantly surrounded and inspired by design and scouting materials to include in my own projects. If you find you need to update some old and tired essential items in your home, here’s what I’m loving right now and where to get them.

A large range is offered by Globewest, below; the Profile bed and Halo bedside table by Zuster, opposite.

Furniture Bed frames

Time for a winter refresh

They say we spend a third of our life asleep, so you want to make sure you’re spending this precious time in a gorgeous bed worthy of a Sunday morning sleep-in. Zuster is right up there in terms of the best and widest range of authentic Australian design. The Echo bed with its leather upholstered bedhead is beyond perfect. It looks equally gorgeous in velvet or fabric. Pair it with the Halo or Profile bedsides to add a little natural stone glamour in the bedroom.

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MRD Home have several standout yet simple designs that add drama and impact in the bedroom. I have a Cubic four-poster bed at home, and there are the Juno and Mon bedheads, both made from rattan, that will work in a variety of Scandi or plantation-style spaces. Not many companies come close to the range offered by Globewest. If you have a particular look in mind, chances are you’ll find everything you need here. There are forms to suit all interior schemes and styles. zuster.com.au mrdhome.com.au globewest.com.au Coffee and side tables

The Contour coffee table by Zuster is as perfect as it gets. Right on trend, perfect for contemporary interiors and with enough glam to be the star in any living space.

Man & the Machine is Blainey North Collection’s latest range, which is Australian-designed but with global appeal. Check out the Chasm coffee table for its masterful play of materials, light and form. blaineynorthcollection.com Couches and armchairs

When it comes to sofas you don’t get better in Australia than Jardan. My favourite sofa right now is the very retro-cool Valley Curved Sofa. The puffy ’70s and ’80s inspired lines are on trend. I want one – or maybe two. Castlery have a really interesting approach to meeting a design and price-conscious market. I particularly love the Wayne and Bambu ranges as they have lovely detailing in the timber arms and backs. jardan.com.au castlery.com.au

Dining settings

While you’re drooling over the Jardan range, be sure you check out the Hunter table. The rectangular planes and curved dowel-like supports and legs make for a very adaptable and unique piece. It’s also hard to go past Poliform. Check out their Henry and Kensington tables – both stone and wood with chic, striking curves.

For rugs, Armadillo & Co continue to produce interesting, hand crafted designs. store.koskela.com.au armadillo-co.com Cushions

I can’t help but direct you to Myer to check out my range of bedding and cushions. myer.com.au

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(Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99).

Throws and rugs

If you want to feel warm and fuzzy because you’re doing something to fight the “war on waste”, check out the range of the same name from Koskela. The Seljak recycled whipstitch blanket is made in Tasmania from material offcuts and for every 10 sold, one is sent to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

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A clever sliding door opens up another living space, closing it off from little hands when needed.

Dwelling on the future

Who: Pino Demaio (Matters Journal and Local Peoples), partner Georgie Cleary (co-founder and creative director of Alpha 60) and their children Wren (6) and Mae (3) What: off-the-plan family apartment Where: Clifton Hill, Melbourne

t 122 Roseneath Street is a community of apartments and townhouses, in a converted brutalist building in a leafy pocket of Clifton Hill, in Melbourne’s inner north. Designed to create shared community spaces and high-quality urban living, the project was

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delivered by Assemble, Wulff Projects and Icon Developments. Pino Demaio, a co-founder of Assemble, put his stamp of approval on the project by moving in with partner Georgie Cleary and their children. Demaio now runs design studio Local Peoples and is editor-inchief at Matters Journal, and his interests in placemaking, sustainable cities and urban density are equally reflected in his work and his home. The Roseneath site was once a combination of old factory warehouse spaces and a “really cool brutalist-

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style concrete office space” which Demaio says is his “favourite architectural style”. The new development carries half of the brutalist building into the new design, and introduces shared gardens, a communal workshop, and community spaces. In addition to Demaio and Cleary’s deep alignment with the philosophy of the development, what drew them to purchase an apartment was the glowing morning light, the daily view of the local bats flying past, its proximity to Dights Falls, and the “lovely community around us”.

The family have been in the apartment since last August, and have quickly transformed the off-theplan residence into a home. Demaio describes their aesthetic as “hopefully creative” and “practical and not fussy”. Starting with a clean slate, the couple did feel a mild compulsion to fill the house with unnecessary “stuff”, but have now taken on a discerning approach, aiming to be “thoughtful about what we do and don’t need, and trying to reduce as much as we can”. Unsurprisingly, given both of their incredibly successful creative

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Pino and Georgie take a creative approach in their off-the-plan

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Medium density living Pino Demaio is a former property developer and champion of high density, communityoriented living. ■

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sort of design breeds authentic connections with neighbours and community.

pursuits, their home is filled with art, ceramics, furniture and design from local Melbourne creatives. In sharing their stunning home, Demaio hopes to highlight the beauty, functionality and strong sense of community that can emerge from high-density living. “We’re expecting the population of urban settings globally to grow by 3 billion people over the next 30 years, so it’s crucial we tell stories that highlight the challenges and possible solutions of this growth,” he says.

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