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For all the senses A surprising city sanctuary

You W i sh

In Fo c u s

Be s t on Show

SOUTHERN BELLE

STYLE & CLASS

PERFECT PAIRING

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Haven comes with green credentials

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Note from the editor

he North Melbourne pocket, where our cover property is located, is at the industrial heart of bygone Melbourne. It’s from near this spot on Macaulay Road that Kangaroos’ faithful hung over the fence to see Glenn Archer train under Denis Pagan’s watch and, many years earlier, to marvel at the Galloping Gasometer, ruckman Mick Nolan, nicknamed after the structure that once loomed over the Arden Street footy oval. No. 90 Macaulay Road is on the market, a Gasworks conversion within a stately Victorian-era shell. It ranks among the best homes in the world as a finalist for the international Habitus House of the Year 2019. From the bathroom, overlooking the oval and club house, soak in the deep tub and dream of a Shinboner premiership. On the subject of cool conversions, also in this edition is a deep dive into the Papersmith Apartments at YarraBend, within the site of the former Amcor paper mill in Alphington.

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In Focus

Best on Show

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House of the Week

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NEW LIVING

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INNER PEACE Designed for the good life

K it W i l low

Luc y Fe a g i n s

G a rden i ng

WATERSIDE RETREAT

TALE TO TELL

WELL HYDRATED

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Modern Homes

Personal Space

The Design Files

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Gardening

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We love it when a place really embodies the

notion of home; a rock solid, hold-me-tightagainst-all-life’s-storms haven. This pad is brimful of such appealing anchoring qualities. So, you’d be forgiven for missing the brilliant inclusion of some state-of-the-art environmentally conscious features – from the insulation to the position of the automated louvres to a solar array and battery, it nudges up into 8-star rating territory. While those more invisible, cutting edge inclusions are undoubtedly attractive, smooth, integrated design will always win the day. We adore the concrete ceilings here, three metres high and ruggedly handsome. Leavening touches come via the luminous qualities of the oak flooring and the judiciously placed glazing. Blocks of marble in the kitchen and terrazzo in the bathrooms lend a monumental feel. “The juxtaposition of the organic stone finishes against the soft, beachy feel of the oak as well as the 8-star rating makes this a place without peer,” says Belle Property agent Sam Inan. LOU SWEENEY

OUR COVER 90 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, listed by

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CANTERBURY 45 Matlock Street $2.85 million-$3.1 million

LAST WEEKEND

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For 1970s TV nostalgia buffs, a handsome Edwardian house in the Sullivans neighbourhood is a prize in itself. Then add the family value from proximity to the train, schools and Maling Road’s charming village. But

Clearance rate

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What the agent says

the clincher could be the recent restoration and extension, which creates brilliant living spaces. Auction: 10.30am, February 29 Agent: Marshall White, Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

Dr Nicola Powell

Senior Research Analyst

Buyers have been enticed back into the market by low mortgage rates and an easing in serviceability assessments. The renewed market

NORTH MELBOURNE

confidence has driven positive results

134 Curzon Street $920,000-$1 million

for vendors.

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Highest sale

MALVERN

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24 Embling Road

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$5 million-$5.25 million

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Victorian, the north-side half of a pair sharing the name WH Veens Terrace.

the listing

It has bluestone foundations, a fine

with numerous elite schools in easy

cast-iron fireplace and Baltic pine

Properties with the quality, scale and

reach. The 2005 renovation and

floors, suggesting great renovation

position of this 1920s red-brick classic

extension add modern statements to

potential. “North Melbourne was

have been scarce lately. It’s in one of

period features, and the rear garden

working class, so large homes aren’t

the few Malvern streets that could

with pool and large elevated deck

very common,” the agent says.

lure Toorak buyers; tree-lined, just

speak of good times for the family.

Auction: 10am, March 7

metres from the border, surrounded

Auction: 12.30pm, February 29

BRIGHTON

Agent: Nelson Alexander,

by medium-to-large quality builds

Agent: Marshall White,

4 Park Street

James Pilliner 0405 106 421

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Justin Long 0418 537 973

$3.55 million Sold by Marshall White.

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MIDDLE PARK

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BRIGHTON

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163 Richardson Street

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25a and 25b Wolseley Grove

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$3 million-$3.3 million

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$4.795 million each

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development of its dual-lot 332

fridge, hydronic heating, limed timber

This circa-1910 brick corner property

square metres on one title, and the

Here’s a pair of sophisticated new

floors, lift, and basement parking

has been home to the vendors since

angled shopfront with big windows.

next-door houses that share

with turntable.

1995 but the buyer has many options,

Auction: 12.30pm, February 29

contemporary styling, an appealing

Private sale

taking into account the charm inside

Agent: Marshall White,

palette and luxurious inclusions such

Agent: Devlin Private Sales and

its Edwardian walls, potential

Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

as a solar-heated pool, bar with wine

Projects, Brian Devlin 0419 395 241

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SOUTH YARRA 88 Park Street $5.5 million-$6 million

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Sleek lines define this sophisticated double-storey terrace house. Displaying the minimalist interior coolness one would expect from a slice of South Yarra, swathes of windows bathe the interior with natural light. Open-plan living and marble kitchen space flow to a paved courtyard with barbecue area – a perfect spot for a summer soiree. A downstairs bedroom has double walk-in wardrobes, an en suite and doors opening to a private terrace. Fitted shelves here mean this space can be used

TOORAK

HAWTHORN

as a library. This

15 Evans Court

57 Berkeley Street

contemporary home sits in a

$5.75 million-$6 million

$12 million-$13 million

prime location with Park Street adjoining the Royal

Botanic Gardens to its north

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and Fawkner Park to its

This Evans Court Estate

south, and Domain Road

trophy house – a renovated

cafes and restaurants a

tri-level with one-bedroom

lift. “It is a striking feature

2600 square metres, I

rooms include an office,

stroll away.

apartment – sits on 655

and adds to the sense of

believe is the largest land

formal and casual dining

Auction: 11am, March 21

square metres. All living and

space,” she says. The kitchen

holding you can get in

rooms, a family and meals

Agent: Jellis Craig,

dining areas face Paul

has a butler’s pantry and

Berkeley today,” says the

zone with granite kitchen

Nathan Waterson

Bangay-landscaped gardens

integrated appliances.

agent of this sprawling pad.

and premium appliances,

0439 905 188

with mature trees and

Expressions of interest:

With so much land, a

and a cellar.

reflection pond. The agent

close 5pm, March 12

luscious sanctuary of mature

Private auction: March 14

highlights its internal glass

Agent: Kay & Burton,

trees, tennis court, pool and

Agent: Kay & Burton,

Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221

spa are on show. Inside,

Sophie Su 0425 270 125

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REBECCA NEWMAN

B y L ARIS SA D U B ECKI

Real estate’s fortunes are rising High

irds of a feather shop together on High Street, Armadale. At a time when the retail doldrums have undermined previously gold-plated destinations such as Chapel Street, there’s plenty of fairy dust scattered around this exalted strip in postcode 3143. What a difference a decade makes. Previously known as the home of antiques dealers and bridal couture, Armadale’s 1.5-kilometre section of High Street has morphed into Melbourne’s premier lifestyle precinct. Cafes and restaurants, fitness studios and day spas have followed the fashionistas as they flock to leading Australian labels such as Zimmermann, Scanlan Theodore and Carla Zampatti – and the flowon effect for property prices has been duly noted. “I’ve been in the area since the 1980s and I’ve seen it change profoundly,” Marshall White director John Bongiorno says. “The demographic has really evolved along with the retail mix.”

Armadale has never been short of desirable property. It boasts a median house price of $2.035 million, which represents a rise of 11.8 per cent over the past 12 months. However, recent sales in residential roads off High Street show how they benefit from their walkable proximity to a shopping strip with city-wide pulling power. Bongiorno points to the sale last September of a house in Huntingtower Road: “It was fiercely fought for and ended up selling for $4.35 million, well above the reserve, which was around $3.1 million.” Some of Melbourne’s most affluent neighbourhoods are found along High Street, one of an elegant club that includes Malvern Road in Toorak (Hawksburn village), Bridport Street in Albert Park and Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. These addresses pose real estate’s version of the chicken-or-the-egg question: did the retail mix develop due to the changing demographic, or did the demographic change in response to the rise of retail?

“High Street has certainly become much more of a social hub,” says Andrew McCann, director of Jellis Craig’s Armadale office. “I head to Bruno, one of the more popular cafes each Saturday morning, and I would say hello to 10 local primary school families getting coffee and croissants after the kids’ sporting activities. “You really do see half the suburb walking the strip. The only drawback as an agent is that when I’m pressed for time getting between auctions on

a Saturday, the traffic along High Street can be pretty slow.” It’s the village-like atmosphere that accounts for the success of any mainstreet shopping strip, says McCann, who also cites Gertrude Street in Fitzroy and High Street in Northcote. “Melbourne has that great European-style affection for their shopping villages and they really value living in walking distance to those destinations,” he says. “It’s the convenience of being able to get everything you need in one place and that’s the thing about Armadale: when you buy here, you’re really buying a lifestyle.” Higher-density living is coming to High Street and it’s being managed well, local business owner Paul Higgins, the owner of Empathy Pilates, says. “The strip has really come along in terms of diversity – there’s a good mix of fashion, cafes and fitness studios as well as the bridal and antiques stores. It’s really not hard to see why people want to live here.”

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MELBOURNE 1501/480 St Kilda Road $5.8 million-$6.2 million

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Here’s heaven for anyone who can’t have too much marble or handcrafted bespoke design, and for whom four Gaggenau ovens is just right. A one-of-a-kind architectural conversion two years ago combining two prized apartments in the Metropolis building created close to 400 jaw-dropping square metres of OTT opulence plus balconies boasting 270-degree water, city, botanic and boulevard views. International buyers and top-end downsizers are in the mix for this lavish hotel lifestyle. Expressions of interest: close 5pm, March 12 Agent: Kay & Burton, Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439

BLACKBURN

HAWTHORN

SOUTH YARRA

3 The Avenue

16 View Street

4/120 Anderson Street

$2.5 million-$2.75 million

$6.2 million-$6.8 million

$2.7 million-$2.97 million

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More than 1000 square metres of land allows for

This modern family home is the work of Steve

The Royal Botanic Gardens makes a verdant front

multiple living rooms in a beautiful circa-1928

Domoney Architecture and Pansec Constructions.

yard and the Yarra and bike path run alongside this

Californian bungalow, a pool, elegant gardens, lawns

Over three levels with bespoke touches, banks of

boutique apartment block of five residences built in

and breathing space. Renovated and extended by its

windows and a gallery-like flow, the showpiece

1989. There’s a balcony on the north side and an air of

owners of 20 years, the property is between

property includes a pool, spa and rooftop terrace.

genteel calm within, through two generous bedrooms

Laburnum station and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.

Expressions of interest: close 5pm, March 3

plus study and an open-plan living and dining area.

Auction: 10am, February 29

Agent: Marshall White, Hamish Tostevin

Auction: noon, March 14

Agent: Fletchers, Tim Heavyside 0403 020 404

0408 004 766

Agent: Jellis Craig, Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188

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Need to know: The property was last sold for $1.1 million in June 2015. The highest recorded house price for North Melbourne (past 12 months) was $2.9 million for 5 Curran Street in October 2019.

Recent Sales $1.497 million 237 Dryburgh Street, January

Urban wonderwall

art-art installation, partcutting-edge cool, 100 per cent astonishing. The building housing this incredible sensory journey is part of the old Gasworks precinct and the glorious red brick exterior with its tall, arched windows is a beautiful thing. Once inside though, it’s like moving through layers and levels and planes inside which a home is “arranged”. Beyond the handsome Japanese garden step into what looks like a fairly conventional hallway until you realise the internal wall is threequarter height, acting merely to delineate the space. It’s a theme that recurs; the flooring in many areas edges away from the walls articulating the feeling that the home has been “inserted” into the larger industrial shell. It means you see the brilliant heft of the timber beams, stonework and iron and that the epic volume remains. Turn off that entry hall and you’ll see something amazing that drops like a sort of shimmering parachute from the lofty ceiling to the basement level. It’s stainless steel fabric sheeting and it’s spectacular.

$1,720,500 598 Victoria Street, November 2019

NORTH MELBOURNE

$1.295 million 412 Dryburgh Street, November 2019

90 Macaulay Road $1.9 million-$2.09 million

What the agent says

Private auction: March 17 Agent: Abercromby’s Real Estate, Simon Curtain 0405 385 285

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Simon Curtain

Abercromby’s Real Estate Diamond metal “walls” create a kind of skeleton over which the material hangs and it creates the most amazing space. Stairs lead down to the concrete and timber bathroom directly below. Travel up to a mezzanine reading room inside the fabric sheeting and underneath a skylight. Dazzling. Down on basement level you’ll find a darkly glamorous TV room. The space opens up again with another deeply attractive sitting

room. Wind around until you’re in the kitchen and dining areas where more neat design showcases the considered nature of this place. The diverse material palette of shutters and screens slide and separate, creating privacy and new ways of configuring the whole. This labyrinthine wonderworld is a thoroughly invigorating take on the warehouse conversion – flexible, playful, industrial and completely original.

The award-winning design is a combination of period volume and bespoke details, which have created a dramatic, light-filled, private and flexible residence. It is brilliant, it feels like fine art.

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Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

AUCTIONS Houses and Apartments * ALBERT PARK 122 Page St 72 Danks St ARMADALE

Address

Beds

S U N DAY

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

ORMOND

3BR 10.30 2BR 1.30

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

13/17-19 Armadale St* 20 Glassford St 3 The Terrace 34B Wattletree Rd 62 Denbigh Rd BALWYN

2BR 11.30 4BR 10.00 3BR 11.00 3BR 10.30 5BR 12.00

POA POA POA POA POA

MW ONE Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Marshall White Jellis Craig

174 Balwyn Rd BEAUMARIS

5BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

38A Tramway Pd BENTLEIGH

4BR

2.30

NPD

Nick Johnstone

9 Cairnes Gr BLACK ROCK

4BR

12.30

POA

MW ONE

2/62 Bluff Rd* BLACKBURN

2BR

1.00

NPD

Nick Johnstone

2 Pope Rd 3 The Avenue BOX HILL

3BR 11.00 4BR 10.00

1.1M-1.2M POA

Woodards Fletchers

5/429 Middleborgh Rd BOX HILL SOUTH

2BR

2.00

610-660

16 Haig St BRIGHTON

4BR

11.30

6/40-42 Durrant St* 7A Tennyson St* BRIGHTON EAST

2BR 4BR

16a Caramar Av* 45a Lucas St* CAMBERWELL

4BR 3BR

Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

SURREY HILLS 1.00

Woodards

1/1047 Riversdale Rd TOORAK

3BR 12.00

125M-135M

Woodards

1.48M-1.55M Nelson Alexander

11 Toorak Av 2/528 Toorak Rd* Rear 192 Williams Rd

4BR 10.30 3BR 2.30 3BR 10.30

POA POA POA

Marshall White MW ONE Marshall White

2A Holloway St* PARKVILLE

3BR

900-990

16 Bayles St PORT MELBOURNE

2BR 12.00

132 Ross St 243 Esplanade East PRAHRAN

3BR 11.00 3BR 12.30

POA POA

Cayzer Marshall White

1/36 Grandview Gr* 12/55 Union St* 21/4 Sydney St* 35 Mackay St 5 Packington Pl 5/2 Jessamine Av* RICHMOND

2BR 1.30 2BR 11.00 2BR 2.30 2BR 10.30 3BR 10.30 1BR 12.00

POA POA POA POA POA POA

MW ONE Biggin & Scott MW ONE Marshall White Marshall White Biggin & Scott

1/32 Elm Gr* 16 Carroll St 2/12 Glasshouse St*

2BR 11.00 3BR 12.00 2BR 12.00

POA POA POA

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS ABBOTSFORD

Houses and Apartments *

3/651 Victoria St* ALBERT PARK

4BR 12.00

11 Danks St 36 St Vincent Pl 92 Page St ARMADALE

4BR 4BR 5BR

1.00 2.00 11.30

NPD NPD NPD

Greg Hocking Greg Hocking Greg Hocking

4a Horsburgh Gr 62 Kooyong Rd BRIGHTON

4BR 5BR

11.30 3.00

POA NPD

Marshall White RT Edgar

5BR 12.00 3BR 12.15 12.15 4BR 1.30 3BR 10.00

POA POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

Woodards

12B North Rd 3/2d Dendy St* 3/60 North Rd* 4/6 Lindsay St* BRUNSWICK

12.15

Fletchers

751 Park St CAMBERWELL

4BR

POA

12.15

POA

Marshall White

NPD POA

Nick Johnstone Marshall White

16 Marlborough Av DEEPDENE

4BR

11.00 11.30

5BR

3.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

11.30 2.30

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

130-132 Whitehorse Rd EAST MELBOURNE

4BR 1.00 3BR 12.00 2BR 2.00

NPD POA NPD

RT Edgar Marshall White Kay & Burton

2/27 Webster St* CANTERBURY

2BR 10.30

POA

MW ONE

47 Berry St 63 George St 803/30 St Andrews Pl* ELSTERNWICK

NPD

Kay & Burton

6BR 1.30 4BR 1.30 4BR 10.30

POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

2/21 Allison Rd FITZROY

3BR 10.00

12 Grange Av 171 Mont Albert Rd 45 Matlock St CARNEGIE

476 Gore St GLEN IRIS

3BR

15 Kingsley Pd 502/178 Koornang Rd* 58 Lyons St CAULFIELD NORTH

5BR 10.30 2BR 3.00 3BR 2.00

1.5M-1.6M 600-630 1.2M-1.3M

Woodards Woodards Woodards

151 Finch St 76 Madeline St HAWTHORN

4BR 10.30 4BR 3.00

NPD POA

Gary Peer Marshall White

2/8 Payne St* CAULFIELD SOUTH

2BR

11.00

750-800

Woodards

3/22 Griffiths St* EAST MELBOURNE

2BR

10.30

660-710

Woodards

16 View St 3 Chrystobel Cr 406/33 Wattle Rd* 55 Berkeley St 6 St Columbs St HAWTHORN EAST

5BR 2.30 4BR 3.45 3BR 10.00 8BR 3.30 4BR 11.30

POA NPD POA POA POA

Marshall White Kay & Burton Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

11 Albert St 166 Wellington Pd* EDITHVALE

3BR 10.00 1BR 1.00

POA 500-550

Jellis Craig Dingle Partners

1/50 Victoria Rd 91 Pleasant Rd KEW

3BR 3BR

3.00 11.00

NPD NPD

Collins Simms RT Edgar

302/195 Station St* ELSTERNWICK

2BR

NPD

Nick Johnstone

2/21 Allison Rd ESSENDON

3BR

NPD

Kay & Burton

4 Amelia Av FAIRFIELD

3BR

3.00

288 Cotham Rd 64 Molesworth St 7 Marshall Av 8 Berkeley Ct 8-9 River Retreat 896 Glenferrie Rd KOOYONG

5BR 12.15 4BR 11.00 6BR 12.00 5BR 1.00 5BR 12.30 5BR By Appt.

POA POA POA POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig Marshall White Marshall White

14 Gordon St FITZROY NORTH

3BR

2.00

5BR 5BR

3.00 1.00

NPD NPD

Kay & Burton RT Edgar

92 Newry St GLEN IRIS

3BR 12.00

4 Mernda Rd 709&711 Toorak Rd MALVERN

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

4BR 1.00 4BR 12.30 2BR 10.00

POA POA POA

Jellis Craig Marshall White MW ONE

4/11-13 Sorrett Av MALVERN EAST

3BR

1491 High St 36 Erica Av 5/33 Osborne Av* HAMPTON 46 Teddington Rd HAWTHORN

4BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR 3BR 4BR 6BR 4BR

12.45 1.00 12.15 3.00 3.00

POA POA POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig Marshall White

8 Lawes St 83 Illawarra Rd HAWTHORN EAST

4BR 1.00 4BR 10.00

NPD POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White

1 Turner St 17 Nyora St 22 Epping St 52 Boston Av 75 Finch St MELBOURNE

3BR 1.00 1.00 3BR By Appt.

NPD POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White

14 Mowbray St KEW

5BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

1501/480 St Kilda Rd* 5401/466 Collins St* MIDDLE PARK

4 Balmoral Av LILYDALE

4BR

POA

Marshall White

65 McGregor St 82 Nimmo St MONT ALBERT

3BR 5BR

11.30 1.00

POA POA

Marshall White Cayzer

27 Verina Wy MALVERN

4BR

12.00

POA

Fletchers

16 Barloa Rd 36 Churchill St PORT MELBOURNE

5BR 6BR

3.00 3.30

POA POA

Fletchers Marshall White

24 Embling Rd 31 Glendearg Gr 67 Claremont Av MALVERN EAST

5BR 12.30 4BR 10.00 4BR 9.30

POA POA POA

Marshall White Jellis Craig Marshall White

143 Ross St 8/74 Stokes St* PRAHRAN

4BR 3BR

10.15 1.00

POA POA

Marshall White Cayzer

13 Turner St 32 Emo Rd 41 Chadstone Rd MIDDLE PARK

4BR 5BR 5BR

3.30 11.00 11.30

POA POA POA

Marshall White Jellis Craig Fletchers

25 Fraser St 61 Laity St SANDRINGHAM

3BR 10.00 2BR 2.00

POA POA

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

1 Linden Ct 675 High St SOUTH YARRA

3BR 10.30 3BR 12.00

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

117 Harold St 163 Richardson St 340 Richardson St 40 McGregor St MITCHAM

4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR

2.30 12.30 12.30 2.30

POA POA POA POA

Cayzer Marshall White RT Edgar Marshall White

3/165 Bay Rd* 4 Green Pd 6 Tennyson St 87 Abbott St SOUTH MELBOURNE

2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR

11.30 12.30 11.30 12.30

POA POA POA POA

MW ONE Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

20 Fairlie Ct 4/120 Anderson St* TOORAK

3BR 2.00 2BR 12.00

POA POA

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

21 Albert St MONT ALBERT

3BR

3.00

950-1.02M

Woodards

4/284 Dorcas St* SOUTH YARRA

2BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

54 Churchill St 5BR MONT ALBERT NORTH

2.30

POA

Marshall White

5 Mitchell Rd MT WAVERLEY

4BR 12.00

POA

Fletchers

1/65 Alexandra Av* 4/51 Murphy St* 56B Cromwell Rd 9 Moore St ST KILDA EAST

2BR 9.30 1BR 10.00 3BR 12.00 3BR 11.00

POA POA POA POA

Marshall White Biggin & Scott Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

1/25 Mathoura Rd* 104/88 Mathoura Rd* 15 Evans Ct 15D Evans Ct 2/64 Mathoura Rd* 4/1 Tintern Av* 60 Ross St 647 Orrong Rd 737 Orrong Rd WINDSOR

3BR 3.45 2BR 11.00 4BR 11.30 3BR 11.00 4BR 2.30 3BR 3.45 4BR 1.00 4BR 12.00 4BR 2.00

POA NPD NPD NPD POA POA NPD NPD NPD

Marshall White Kay & Burton Kay & Burton Kay & Burton Marshall White Jellis Craig RT Edgar Kay & Burton RT Edgar

3/519-521 High St Rd*

2BR

POA

Fletchers

5/13 Hughenden Rd*

2BR

740-780

Follett & Co.

49A James St 6 White St

3BR 4BR

POA NPD

Marshall White Kay & Burton

11.00 10.30

11.30

2.00

1.25M-1.35M Nelson Alexander POA

Collins Simms

1.2M-1.3M Nelson Alexander

11.00

12.00

10.00

1.15

12.45 11.00

600+ McGrath Projects

2.9M-3.1M Nelson Alexander

2M-2.2M Nelson Alexander

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ALBERT PARK

GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

EOI CLOSE MONDAY 2ND MARCH AT 5PM

36 St Vincent Place North, Albert Park Grand, generous and graceful, this classically refined Victorian Terrace occupies one of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable positions. Features formal living and dining, open plan domain with sleek kitchen, landscaped garden surrounds, north facing rear courtyard with pool and covered deck, four generous bedrooms with robes, two balconies, two family bathrooms, large wine cellar, versatile retreat and laundry. Land size 370sqm (7.65m x 48.1m) approx.

Albert Park 8644 5500 14

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Price

Contact Agent

EOI

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92 Page Street, Albert Park A ground-breaking architectural renovation reveals a 5 bedroom home suited to fine family entertaining with dramatic open-plan living, poolside entertaining and fully self-contained accommodation at the rear with its own garage. Climb a striking glass-balustrade staircase from to discover 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms of pure opulence, whilst 360 degree rooftop turret view, another - triple car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; garage and C-Bus home automation offer further points of genuine differentiation between the Village and the sea.

Albert Park 8644 5500

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ICONICA • Spectacular panoramic views from this unique penthouse • Two secure undercover car spaces • First time oﬀered,1 of only 8 apartments

11 Danks Street, Albert Park This exclusive 4 bedroom townhouse is staged over 4 stylish levels, proudly showcasing both Bay and city views and located near Victoria Avenue and the waterfront. Comprising Miele equipped kitchen and open-plan living that flows to a pair of terraces, as well as a top floor lifestyle room with expansive views, 2 master bedrooms with ensuites, a double garage with direct internal access, heating / cooling and more. Guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Albert Park 8644 5500

Stylish boutique building with breathtaking northern aspects over Melbourne precinct and skyline observed from fully equipped 78 metre roof terrace.

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MIDDLE PARK 82 Nimmo Street

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‘KALLISTA’ — GRAND FAMILY HOME • Magniﬁcent period residence • Exquisite original stained glass • North-facing rear landscaped garden • Salt chlorinated pool and spa • Two heated seating areas

Comprising entry area opening to large formal lounge, ﬁve bedrooms plus study area, two bathrooms plus powder room, and open plan kitchen with butlers pantry/ glazed living area.

• Fully-equipped natural gas-plumbed bbq area • Storage sheds and garaging oﬀ Little Page Street • Land 12.45m x 41.24m (513 sqm approx).

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Beyond grand iron gates, the majesty of Melbourne’s most iconic estate is revealed. ’Shrublands’ is defined by its enormous grounds including tennis court and expansive landscaped lawn. Unparalleled in detail, advanced technology and functionality, the residence merges modern practicality with Victorian elegance. From gracious reception rooms to informal living, dining, fireside terraces, conference, meeting and entertainment facilities including a temperature controlled indoor pool, sauna, steam and wellness centre. Nine bedroom suites, a library, historic bluestone cellar and theatre. A rare opportunity exists to own this private sanctuary in one of the world’s most livable cities Offers to Purchase: By Tuesday 24th March View: By appointment 24/7 View: shrublandsmansion.com Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 RT Edgar - Nick Walker 0417 330 650

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This stimulating residence by renowned architects Multiplicity "...is a piece of art...that will appeal to someone who really understands not just architecture, but how difficult it is to transform what was once a heritage building into something that is so fine". (Stephen Crafti). A finalist in the Habitus Home of The Year 2019, moments from the Queen Victoria Market and the CBD. Sublime. 24/7 View: 90macaulayroad.com.au View: By Appointment Saturday 11.30am - 12.00 noon Video Journey: vimeo.com/386600113

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imes are tough for Inverloch real estate agent Jo Ginn. She moved back to her hometown five years ago to take up a directorship with Alex Scott Real Estate and enjoy the quiet life, “but it’s been absolutely flat-out”. “It seems everyone is after the casual coastal lifestyle,” says Ginn. “And Inverloch is perfectly placed to give that. There’s a choice of inlet beach or surf beach, there are some good cafes to get your AllPress coffee and it’s just a lovely community.” A classic piece of Australiana in South Gippsland, Inverloch sits on the coast at the mouth of Anderson Inlet where the Tarwin River enters the Bass Strait and the water can startle road-dulled senses with its stunning turquoise colour. About one and three-quarter hours’ drive, or 148 kilometres from Melbourne down the M1, it fits easily inside the two-hour ring many people prioritise when looking for the perfect weekender.

But if you think you’ll snap up a beachside bargain, it really depends on your definition of “bargain”. Inverloch now has a median house price of $590,000, meaning it’s cheaper than Melbourne but not exactly in the realm of loose change. “Inverloch used to be regarded as the poor man’s holiday town because it was always cheaper to build here

Inverloch has a population of around 5500 but Wonthaggi is the growing regional centre. Just 15 minutes’ drive away, it can satisfy most retail needs with the likes of Target and Harvey Norman. “A lot of people are choosing to live in Inverloch and work in Wonthaggi,” says Ginn. “You can come home to your house near the coast and

Marlina Chizzoniti took over the town’s Vela 9 cafe 18 months ago and serves a coast-friendly tapas menu. In the middle of the main street, it has dishes such as warmed goats’ cheese with grilled chorizo and pan-fried swordfish making the most of Gippsland’s top produce, including a wine list sourced from surrounding vineyards.

“There’s a great sense of community … It’s the kind of place you could move to on your own and not be lonely.” than go down the Surf Coast or to the Mornington Peninsula,” says Ginn. These days the quintessential fibro shack on a big block is becoming a rarity. A 1960s beach shack on stilts in original condition on a quarter-acre block might cost around $750,000.

pretend you’re still on holiday.” A symbiotic relationship with Phillip Island means Inverloch gets particularly busy during the motorbike grand prix but it has its own share of festivals, including a jazz festival on the Labour Day weekend and the Sounds of Summer celebration of music and food over the post-Christmas break.

“What isn’t there to like? There are safe beaches, some of the most beautiful pieces of coastline, and it makes a great place to bring up kids,” she says. “There’s a great sense of community and a club for pretty much everything. It’s the kind of place you could move to on your own and not be lonely.”

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1 Prince Street, Inverloch

STUNNING STYLISH COASTAL LIFESTYLE

The design of the home reflects a striking contemporary beach house aesthetic while maintaining a relaxed coastal style set privately and majestically within a fully landscaped allotment. Thermally eﬃcient, north facing orientation and superb accommodation. This stunning property is positioned in a highly desirable area located very close to the beach in an exclusive and tightly held and extremely sought after precinct of Inverloch. - House: 261sqm (excluding garage) - Land: 711sqm approx FOR SALE: $1,199,000 OPEN: Saturday 29th Feb 2.00pm-2.30pm

10 Short Street, Inverloch

THE SHORT OF IT IS ... SUPERB!

The design of this home introduces stunning street presence with its contemporary façade nestled beautifully into the native landscape. From the discreet entry an extremely stylish & comfortable home embraces a smart aesthetic. The floor plan provides substantial living & a brilliant division between the private rooms & living domains. The link to outdoors flows eﬀortlessly. Attractive garden provides a delightful oasis on a generous allotment bordering the Ayr Creek Reserve. - House: 154sqm (excluding garages, decks and alfresco) - Land: 794sqm FOR SALE: $1,175,000 OPEN: Saturday 29th Feb 12.00pm-12.30pm

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30 Viminaria Road, Harmers Haven

HAVEN IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

Everyone loves an amazing view and this exclusive ocean front property is within that magic 1.5 - 2 hour drive from Melbourne. Built metres from the water’s edge and enjoying a spellbinding 180 degree panorama, this is a truly sublime coastal residence. Inspired by the original Stokehouse Restaurant on the St Kilda foreshore, this dwelling is uncompromised in its design and construction. - House size: 218sqm (excluding carport and decks) - Land size: 612sqm FOR SALE: $1,350,000 OPEN: Saturday 29th Feb 3.00pm-3.30pm

18B Surf Parade, Inverloch

SUPERB LIFESTYLE COASTAL LIVING

This stylish home is set sensitively within a coastal landscape & is an extremely comfortable beachside residence. The contemporary design reveals an open plan flowing brilliantly to a stunning alfresco area & pool complex. Features include rich timber flooring, exquisite terrazzo benches complemented by a neutral palette. Smart central kitchen links easily to outdoor entertaining. Additional sitting room provides flexible living options. A coastal lifestyle within a very special property. - House: 161sqm (excl garage & alfresco) - Land: 981sqm FOR SALE: $1,450,000 OPEN: Sunday 1st March 1.00pm-1.30pm

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Karkalla Drive, Inverloch 3+4

UNIQUE COASTAL LIFESTYLE STAGE 3 SELLING FAST - TITLES ISSUED This exciting and inspiring new residential estate sits in a distinctive coastal landscape located within meters to Anderson Inlet plus an easy walk to the town centre via dedicated foreshore path. Direct pedestrian access to the beach, also to boardwalk, Screw Creek and Bluﬀ nature walking trails. Picturesque surrounding native reserves and wetlands makes this an extremely unique and remarkable setting for your new home. - Lot sizes: 376sqm to 817sqm FOR SALE: price on application per block OPEN: Sunday 12.00-1.00pm & Wednesday 1.00pm-2.00pm alexscott.com.au/inverloch 7 A’Beckett Street Inverloch VIC 3996 | 03 5674 1111

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33 Leggetts Lane, Inverloch INVERLOCH

121 LOHR AVENUE INVERLOCH $695,000 WHEN IT COMES TO PREMIUM INVERLOCH REAL ESTATE, LOHR AVENUE SITS RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE TREE. LONGING FOR LEGGETTS A SUPREME LIFESTYLE 10 ACRES

The property is positioned in a low density rural residential area in a secluded setting oﬀering views of the coastline. The solid brick home incorporates multiple living areas and spacious rooms. Features a flexible layout with cedar lining, gas heating, wood heater with transfer system, reverse cycle heating and cooling, ducted vacuum and wood fire pizza oven. Includes sheds, two paddocks and fenced area around the house. Excellent water storage plus picturesque lake excellent for kayak or canoe. - House: 196sqm (excluding garage) - Sheds: 405sqm total - Land: 10.61 acres FOR SALE: $1,250,000 OPEN: Sunday 1st March 2.00pm-2.30pm

alexscott.com.au/inverloch 7 A’Beckett Street Inverloch VIC 3996 | 03 5674 1111

Jo Ginn 04 1755 2642 Helen Foster 0414 250 557

A beautiful tree-lined street just a few steps from the amazing surf beach, but without the hustle and bustle of the summer crowds. And within this sought after street is a pocket that is highly desired, close to the locals' favourite stretch of beach - Ozone Street. That is where you will find this amazing block, just waiting for a lucky buyer to realise its potential. The block also offers a brilliant orientation. You have a north facing back yard, allowing you to build a home that is bathed in sunlight to your living area which opens out to the private yard space. Take full advantage of passive solar design principles to maximise your enjoyment of the house throughout the year. Don't worry about looking for a shack to knock down so you can build your dream home. Save some cash and build on this wonderful block CONTACTS: Adam Leys 0407 047 674 | Glenn Bolam 0419 219 828 www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/inverloch 2a A’Beckett Street, Inverloch | 03 5674 3977

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Hither Green - A Private Sanctuary of Grand Proportions Architectually designed, this elegant and meticulously maintained four bedroom residence and separate guest house, sits on over 5000m2 of landscaped and immaculately presented grounds. Features include light filled formal and informal living rooms, hydronic heating, private swimming pool, quality infrastructure including a secure water supply and much more. One of Mount Macedon's most beautiful homes. Price $3,750,000

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eldersrealestate.com.au ‘GRAMPIANS VIEW’ Moffat Lane, Chatsworth, VIC | 284 HA / 702 AC

Cropping – Grazing – Wool A Rare opportunity to secure a highly productive parcel of land central to the Ararat, Warrnambool, Hamilton and Ballarat districts, this property is ready to go as a wonderful open cropping block, in the heart of a well held district. Consisting of 702 ac (approx) and mostly arable, this block represents real value as an addition to anyone’s portfolio or a wonderful starters block with rich soils suitable for cropping, fat lamb and wool production. The block is in large paddocks with a good spread of surface dams, and an existing bore. Other improvements consist of an old disused wool-shed which has power available and an old house in need of major renovation or pulling down.

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‘BROOKLYN PARK EQUINE’, Evandale, TAS | 50.56 HA* / 124.94 AC*

An Outstanding Equine/Lifestyle Opportunity • Outstanding purpose built equine fencing comprising a combination of post and rail with diamond mesh and electric sighter wire • Secure 680mm* average annual rainfall • Mains water connected • Ideally suited for breeding, spelling, pre-training, sale preparation and racing rehabilitation, plus a range of agricultural pursuits • Situated on the edge of the historic township of Evandale, 5 minutes* from Launceston Airport and 20 minutes* south east of Launceston CBD • www.brooklynparkequine.com.au *Denotes approximately

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• Meticulously presented 3 bedroom home (main with ensuite and WIR), spacious open plan kitchen/living area, 2 bathrooms, large entertaining deck, double carport, 4 car lockable garage and a beautiful landscaped garden setting • 2 modern stable complexes including staff facilities, hot wash bay and vet bay with crush and scales • 20m undercover round yard • 70m* x 30m* sand arena • Strategically subdivided into 13 day yards and 23 main paddocks, accessed via an all-weather centralised laneway system

Closing Thursday 2nd April 2020 Inspections by appointment only Kathleen Gee 0466 679 668 kathleen.gee@elders.com.au Nick Myer 0427 610 278 nick.myer@elders.com.au eldersrealestate.com.au/21844184

28 Lyons Street Williamstown An exquisite historicĂůůǇ ƐŝŐŶŝĮcant Victorian Italianate Villa C.1884 ‘Rheola’ commands a unique presƟŐŝŽƵƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ tŝůůŝĂŵstown; built on 1032sqm (approx.) Retaining original period features throughout, this inspired family home oīers 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rare street appeal with its grand wrought iron front fence entry, lush tranquil garden surrounds. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Friday 13th March at 5:00pm VIEW Please contact agent to register interest to inspect PRICE $3,500,000 to $3,800,000 Joanne Royston 0402 996 622 | Reece Pearson 0421 380 996

Rural Dawn of a New Beginning 41* Minutes to Ring Road ‘Warribaa’, Clonbinane, Victoria • Set on 19.89ha* (49.17* acres) of gently sloping country • Balance of established native plantings, dams and paddocks • 41* minutes from Melbourne’s Ring Road, dual lane highway and sealed road access; regular V-Line rail services depart Wandong Station to Southern Cross Station

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Sale By Deadline Closing Wed 18 Mar 2020 4pm View By appointment Jason Hellyer 0403 043 571 Brendan Woodley 0429 032 620 *approx.

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LARUNDEL VIC, Cargerie via Meredith: Orrells Road 942HA* (2,328AC*)

+ One of Western Victoria’s most prestigious & elegant country estates, Larundel is currently utilised for fine Merino wool & prime lamb production and high yielding crops + The impeccably restored 840sqm* Larundel homestead offers magnificent scale & comprises four bedrooms, a gentleman’s study, library, billiard room, multiple living zones, country kitchen & conservatory + Set within 2Ha* of private & formal landscaped gardens, designed by the world-renowned garden designer Paul Bangay, Larundel is surrounded by rolling lawns, a championship tennis court & croquet lawn + Includes garaging for nine cars, a helipad including a hanger, refuelling facility & airstrip + Operational infrastructure includes a five-stand shearing shed & yards, silos, machinery, hay & workshop sheds together with dry storage & ancillary shedding + 24* linear km from Ballarat, 50* lineal km from Geelong & 85* lineal km from Melbourne + Suited for ongoing farming, a prestigious private residential estate or conversion to boutique hotel/group accommodation FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2020 AT 4.00PM (AEDT) DANNY THOMAS +61 439 349 977

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You’re trying to convince two of the town’s best baristas to jump ship, but you don’t even have your coffee machine set up yet. Scrap that, you haven’t even sorted out a location, zoning, fitout, coffee beans or milk. Is Almond milk still a thing? Should you also have Oat milk on hand? Does it froth the same? Skip the set up KILCUNDA | 3275 BASS HIGHWAY "Ocean Views Forever" Planning permit approved for a stunning home in a commanding location that will provide you with the most incredible coastal views of Cape Woolamai and crashing surf along the Kilcunda coast. 100 acres (approximate) 40.24 ha. Excellent fencing set up for thoroughbred horses. Central laneways with smaller paddocks and horse shelters plus larger paddocks with improved pasture for cattle. Large dams plus town water connected. Hay sheds and stockyards. Adjoining coastal rail trail. Close to Phillip Island and Inverloch, with everything this growing region has to offer.

AUCTION Saturday 28th March @2.00pm Greg Price 0419 337 441 Phil Hanley 0417 140 508 Cowes Office 5952 2633 alexscott.com.au

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On the path to wellness

At a glance Papersmith Apartments at YarraBend Corner of Chandler Highway and Mills

The Papersmith Apartments will have a gym with cloud-based training software.

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he list of mod cons on offer to the Melbourne apartment buyer would make a millionaire envious. Gyms, pools, saunas and even yoga rooms can be found in most new developments with more than 100 apartments. But you don’t need to be fabulously wealthy to live with these luxury facilities. Take the Papersmith Apartments at YarraBend, part of the 16.5-hectare site of the former Amcor paper mill in Alphington. One-bedroom apartments start at $444,500 and for this price residents also get the keys to a subterranean health centre where the facilities are akin to those at a five-star resort. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a wading pool, two onsen spas, a steam room and sauna, a yoga and meditation studio, a zen room and massage rooms. The gym has advanced equipment, including mirrors with integrated cloud-based software to assess whether weightlifters are using correct posture and technique.

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And in the “live room”, those looking for an interactive workout can connect their treadmill or rowing machine to a simulated race with others in the room or on the other side of the world. Incredible as it is, this long list of jawdropping features is part of what Glenvill chief executive Len Warson says today’s apartment buyers expect. “When you’re at home, it’s ideal if you actually feel like you’re living in a resort every day,” Warson says. “Some people don’t like gyms and exercise, so we’ve got massage rooms, steam rooms and saunas. There’s really something for everybody and we’re not doing it on the cheap. We’re doing it with the good stuff.” In a world inspired by living (and posting) new experiences, Warson sees the future of property tied to what people can actually do at their apartments. It’s a trend he says is driven by changing social patterns. “They don’t go to parties any more like we used to – they socialise in gyms and places like that,” he says. “They want to go to classes, things like F45, and do things in groups.

Architect: Elenberg Fraser Developer: Glenvill Developments Interior design: Elenberg Fraser Number of residences: (First release) 39. 13 onebed, 26 two-bed Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 51-54, two-bed 66-84 External areas (sq m): One-bed 8-24, two-bed 10-44 Prices: One-bed $444,500-$485,000, twobed $610,000-$745,000 Car parking: One- and two-bed apartments have one car space each Completion estimate: Late 2022 Agent: YarraBend, 03 9573 8320 Open for inspection: Display suite at 16 Parkview Road, Alphington open Monday to Friday, noon to 6pm, weekends 11am to 5pm

The days of lifting weights and running on the treadmill are still there, but not like they used to be. “People want experiences now, so we’re investing less into real property and more into experiences. “Why shouldn’t you live in your house and have incredible experiences? Let’s not treat a home as a house, let’s treat it as an experience.” Futuristic gym equipment and zen rooms are a world away from the site’s industrial history. The paper mill opened in 1919. Amcor ceased operations there in 2012 and sold the land, which includes 300 metres of Yarra River frontage, in 2013. YarraBend will become a community of six precincts with 1500 dwellings, four parks and a shopping village. The Mills precinct, with a mixture of apartments and townhouses, was the first to go on sale and has sold out. Papersmith Apartments, a collection of 214 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, is the latest offering to the market. The first release will see 39 apartments up for grabs. Architects at Elenberg Fraser have designed the complex so it is split across four buildings, each with between five and eight levels. The design is somewhat of a departure for the firm, whose reputation was built on CBD highrises such as the 20-storey Mayfair on St Kilda Road. “We’ve been putting images up on our Instagram and lots of people have commented, as they do, and their response is, ‘I can’t believe it’s Elenberg Fraser – when did you guys

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WHAT’S UP IN WELLNESS

Onsen spas Traditionally, a Japanese onsen is a public indoor or outdoor bathing place using water from local hot springs. Today, onsens can be found all over the world and they are typically part of a wider offering of relaxation services such as massage and facials. Meditation rooms These silent rooms are designed to alleviate stress. Natural lighting and minimalist decor

“Why shouldn’t you live in your house and have incredible experiences? Let’s treat this as an experience.”

make them ideal zen zones for groups or individuals. Virtual reality fitness Who needs competitive

start doing low-rise buildings?’,” principal architect Caleb Smith says. “It’s direct feedback saying it’s very different from everything else we’ve done and, for us, that’s a huge compliment. “We want to be making different buildings in different locations, producing stuff that excites us.” Despite the obvious differences, Smith says the work that goes into creating a skyscraper isn’t all that different from what goes into producing a low-rise building. “I think they’re equally challenging,

because in many senses this building is equivalent to one of our high-rise buildings laid on its side,” he says. “The same amount of design energy goes into both types of projects.” Elenberg Fraser is among at least six firms separately designing new homes and communal grounds at YarraBend. Each firm has a mandate to connect to the site’s history. Examples include Paper Square Park, with playgrounds and barbecues, and the Paper Trail, an elevated piazza of walking tracks and paths. Despite the convergence of different design ideas from the various firms, Smith says the process hasn’t been competitive. “It’s about designing the solution to the problem, it’s not about egos and competitiveness,” he says. “Our approach to it is really one of transformation ... We’re taking things that are already there and turning them into something new and unique, an amalgam of the past that will look to the future.”

sports when virtual reality workouts offer immersive experiences? With high-tech gym equipment or VR goggles, users can raise a sweat while doing a range of interesting routines. High-tech gyms Move aside, trusty treadmills. The latest in gym equipment can digitally enable exercisers to stay connected to their own personal training programs. Join classes or take part in a competition. Tranquility gardens Rooftop terraces are standard at many developments, and some have breakout gardens. Landscape

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Evans Tree House connects visitors with the tall timber.

Seeing the wood for the trees

rchitecture’s role in wellbeing is rarely acknowledged but, as Winston Churchill once proclaimed: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” The way a building uses light, space and texture can affect our emotional state in ways we may barely register. Everything from a building’s shape to its colour can affect our moods, which is why wellness is often at the core of contemporary architecture.

In a series of experiments on people walking through the streets of New York and Mumbai, neuroscientists from Canada’s University of Waterloo discovered a strong link between nature-influenced spaces and positive moods. Participants wore wristbands to measure physiological arousal and answered questions on their emotional state using an app. Green spaces and less crowded areas increased arousal and a positive mood, underlining the calming influence of nature.

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Architects at Modus Studio in Arkansas, the US, were well aware of the connection between nature and architecture when they created the Evans Tree House in the Ouachita Mountain hillside of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tucked away in the Garvan Woodland Gardens, which sits alongside Lake Hamilton, the boomerang-shaped tree house is a treasure for children and adults. The tree house aims to deliver an interactive and educational experience based on dendrology, the scientific study of trees. In a project statement, architects at Modus Studio say they hope the tree house brings children who are disconnected from nature “back to the woods” by stimulating the mind and body, and strengthening connections to the natural world. Made of 113 prefabricated segments or “fins” made from pine and steel, the tree house is the first of three similar structures to be built in the gardens. The open-air structure is reached by an elevated walkway and rises to 7.6 metres at its highest, giving visitors a treetop perch among the native pines and oaks. Karl Fender, co-founder of high-rise specialists Fender Katsalidis Architects, says the lofty sculpture is an inspiration for young and old. “ I think it’s just inspiring – every person who goes in it will take out of that experience something that is great,” he says. “To experience being placed in a tree canopy is pretty good because we’re usually looking up at the trees.

MODERN HOMES

It takes you back to your childhood when you were climbing trees. “When I was a kid I loved building huts and I built quite a substantial hut in my parents’ backyard, they were very tolerant and that was my place of escape. It was just a little environment that I created, that I related to and that was different to anything that I had been to. This works in the same way.” The tree house is a classic example of how architecture can stimulate our minds and enrich our lives, says Fender. “It’s a very experiential project and it’s very generous in what it does,” he says. “This organic form in the middle of the forest is a beautiful thing to just come visit and contemplate. I mean how often in our lives are we able to step out of the boxes that we live in into a fluid form of architecture in nature which transforms our sense of being? “I think there’s a lot of room in our lives for places and spaces that are like this, that are there to generously offer a moment of solitude and experience in terms of being elevated in the forest, being in a beautiful crafted piece of architecture.” Australia’s lush rainforests and bushland make for scenic backdrops to treetop walks all over the country. Northern Queensland has the lion’s share including the stunning Daintree Discovery Centre Aerial Walkway in Cape Tribulation, while Tasmania’s Huon Valley is home to the Tahune Airwalk, which ends in a 24-metre-long cantilever suspended 50 metres above ground.

At a glance 249QP 249 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North Architect: Fieldwork Developer: Salta Properties

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s far as urban cool goes, it’s hard to beat Fitzroy North. It’s a quick tram ride to the city, yet has a distinctly village feel that’s bohemian on one corner and hipster on the next. Into Fitzroy North comes a new 14-storey apartment complex on Queens Parade, just a stone’s throw from Clifton Hill. Designed by architects and interior designers at Fieldwork, 249QP will house 92 apartments. Their work is themed around Australian colours and materials. Buyers can chose from two interior colour schemes, warm or fresh. The warm palette creates a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while the fresh scheme has a monochromatic focus.

Builder: Figurehead Interior design: Fieldwork Number of residences: 92. 32 one-bed, 49 twobed, 11 three-bed Internal sizes (sq m):

The apartments are full of highlights including smart storage solutions, soft-close joinery and private balconies. But perhaps residents will find their favourite place outside their apartments, on the rooftop terrace. Here they will spy magnificent views across Fitzroy North towards the CBD. The Merri Creek Trail is close by, giving walkers and cyclists access to the Capital City Trail. Public transport is convenient with Rushall Station in Fitzroy North and Clifton Hill Station walkable in under 10 minutes.

One-bed 49.3-64.8; twobed 57-89.9; three-bed 95.8-140.6 External areas (sq m): One-bed 8-25.7; two-bed 8-74.7; three-bed 8.1-127.1. Largest one bed terrace is 27.1 Prices: One-bed $395,000$490,000; two-bed $600,000-$875,000; three-bed $1.095 million-$1.55 million Car parking: One-beds have up to one, two-beds have one and three-beds have up to two Completion estimate:

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Kit Willow Fashion designer

s one of Australia’s leading fashion designers, Kit Willow found her calling when she made a label comeback with KitX in 2015. Willow creates sustainable fashion with a passion for protecting the planet without compromising on style. Away from the pressure of work life, Willow lives in Sydney’s Vaucluse with her two children. The home, now listed for sale on Domain, was purchased in 2010 and has been extensively renovated. The home’s charm is in its 1930s character, filled with antique mirrors and Willow’s prized art collection, which includes a limited edition Brett Whiteley. She loves nothing more than to switch off in the lush garden, where heritage-listed gum trees stand tall.

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A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS … Art by Del Kathryn Barton

Brass hand My grandmother gave this to me

Pets

I always wanted to

to use as a paperweight to hold

collaborate with an

down my design sketches. When

Australian artist. My friend

I went to Paris, I saw the YSL

Lucy suggested painter Del

exhibition and documentary and

Kathryn Barton. I showed her

saw photos of his design room

photos from my latest Willow

and office and a brass hand was

collection (back in 2003) and

sitting there being used for the

she made three art works

same purpose my Nan bought

inspired by it.

mine for me.

Vintage corset dress

I absolutely love our pets Chops,

I bought this in Paris; it’s

aged 4 (dog) and Cheeky (cat)

made of the most incredible

aged 5. They make us laugh,

sea grass. I paid about €100

bring us together, teach us about

for it. You know when

compassion and teach the

something you see has a bit

children the love of animals.

of magic? I knew I needed to

My kids feed them every day and

own it right away. I also love,

they’re beautifully cuddly. Chops

and live in, investment pieces.

will always sleep opposite us and

It’s so important for me to

Cheeky sleeps with us.

repair and care for them.

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Kitchen made by Nicholls Design with recycled hardwood and black granite benchtops.

The dream home reborn Who: Sarah Woodhouse and Brad Nicholls What: A beloved family home, rebuilt from the ground-up Where: Narre Warren North, Victoria

ll homes tell a story, but this is especially true of the Narre Warren North home of Sarah Woodhouse and Brad Nicholls. The Nicholls’ family home is on a 40-hectare property, owned by Brad’s family for 55 years, alongside the 170-year-old homestead where he grew up. Here, three generations of the Nicholls family live and work in close proximity – Sarah and Brad’s furniture business is based on the property, too. This modernist-inspired home is actually the second iteration of their

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house, after a freak accident saw most of their beloved original home (built in 2006) burn to the ground. The couple and their sons, Tom, 14, and Angus, 9, set out to design a new and improved version, which was complete in 2012. The central rammed-earth wall was one of the only original elements to survive, and forms the centrepiece of their new home. The badly soot-damaged bedroom side of the wall has since been stained black, while plants were integrated into the incredible living room side to hide burn marks. “Seven years on, it is now turning into a jungle,” Woodhouse says. With limited time and budget, the couple worked on developing a practical, cost-effective floor plan,

with the roof pitch set at the same slope as the land. Most of the project was designed and built by them, alongside their builder, Lucas Constructions. The couple are the owners of furniture label Nicholls Design, so naturally almost all the furniture was made by them too. “Our house is filled with prototypes,” Woodhouse says. The couple wanted the home to blur the distinction between indoors and out, with plenty of natural light, and no wasted space. The earthy, relaxed and homely interiors feature plenty of handmade touches throughout. Woodhouse describes the aesthetic as “modern country, with mid-century Scandinavian and Japanese influences”.

There’s also a strong emphasis on recycled materials, including windows made from recycled hardwood salvaged from one of the original foundries on Spencer Street in Melbourne’s CBD. This is a remarkable home by any standard, but especially given the circumstances under which it was created. The land it’s on is also particularly special, being such a large semi-rural property, within 40 minutes of the CBD. “There are very few properties this size left in our area,” Woodhouse says. ‘It was challenging building the second time around, but we think we have built a better house.’ thedesignfiles.net

HOW TO …

Create a vertical garden As homes get smaller, and gardens get, well, in some areas almost non-existent, it’s no surprise we’re craving so much lush, leafy foliage in our interiors right now. If you’re tight on space, one way to maximise indoor plant life is to go vertical.

Recycled materials are used extensively throughout the rebuilt house.

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Sarah Woodhouse and Brad Nicholls of Nicholls Design, top right.

are available in various sizes,

Hanging “pocket planters”

just add soil and plants. ■

Alternatively, display

individual wall-mounted pots or bag-like planters en masse, for a more ad-hoc vertical garden. ■

Choose plants with trailing

foliage to maximise leafy coverage – indoors, consider varieties like devil’s ivy, hoyas, philodendrons or string of hearts. ■

Trim regularly to ensure

plants don’t overcrowd each other or become entangled. EVE WILSON / PRODUCTION LUCY FEAGINS / THE DESIGN FILES

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Expect a few spills and

puddles beneath wallmounted plants. Vertical gardens are best installed over concrete floors or tiled surfaces. ■

The key with any garden,

vertical or otherwise, is to ensure you select the right plants for the conditions. Consider the available light, heat and moisture and select plants accordingly. TDF

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How to keep your plants happily hydrated

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Watering can I use my watering can to mix solutions such as liquid fertiliser, seaweed extract or worm juice, usually applying this every two to three weeks to the edible plants and as required by the ornamentals. New seeds and seedlings will need your daily attention until established, so keep the soil damp to avoid heat stress and to maintain a consistent seed germination rate. Your indoor plants will enjoy being watered with a solution too, so, if possible, bring them outside for a good dose. I took all of our indoor plants out for a wash and drink when it was raining. This cleans off the dust and flushes out small pests like mites and mealybugs.

However, the main cause of death for indoor plants is drowning, so try not to let them sit in water in a saucer or pot. This can lead to smelly soil and the roots are unable to transpire (breathe) in waterlogged soil. Mist your indoor plants’ leaves with a water spray bottle, especially if you have an air-conditioner or heater going.

Garden hose

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was very happy to watch the first rain in a long while fall heavily on our garden. The lawn, edibles, native plants, exotic ornamentals and even the succulents, soaked it up. They knew my recent watering can efforts weren’t optimal, but were enough to keep them alive and hopeful, I guess. As a bonus, the energy of the lightning storm added some muchneeded nitrogen to the rain, meaning the plants can look forward to an extra boost of green leaf growth. Sans storm, however, I’ve got a few hydration methods up my sleeve to ensure that our plants don’t get too thirsty.

A good quality hose makes a big difference to whether you enjoy the watering ritual or become frustrated by it. When we bought ours I extended it to its full 30-metre length and left it in the sun for a day to help minimise kinking. When using the hose, it’s important to water plants for longer but less often,

“The energy of the lightning storm added some much-needed nitrogen to the rain.” soaking the soil rather than just wetting the leaves. Add compost once to twice a year to maintain a loamy soil that will hold water and nutrients for longer. If you add fresh mulch annually, this too will prevent evaporation and save water. When watering pots (indoor and outdoor), imagine you’re filling them up to the top with water. This will ensure you spend the correct amount of time as you go from small, medium to large pots. Water should flow out the holes in the bottom of the pot; that’s when you know you’ve given them a decent soaking. Ensure the soil has completely dried out between watering as this makes for more resilient plants.

Irrigation I finally installed a drip irrigation system in my garden before we went away over the holiday season, strategically running the lines under the mulch and near the plants I hoped to keep alive. It is nice to have a fraction of the gardening jobs automated, not that I choose to spend any less time in my garden. Yes, it costs a little more upfront, but it saves time and keeps the plants consistently hydrated. You can also install overhead sprinkler heads for garden beds and pop-up sprinklers for the lawn. An irrigation tech will do this according to plant types and aspect being careful to set the watering times accordingly. Slow Down and Grow Something The Urban Grower’s Recipe for the

Liquid fertiliser and are easily applied with a watering can.

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seaweed extract

Good Life, by Byron Smith with Tess Robinson, Murdoch Books. urbangrowers.com.au

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