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What I love In Melbourne in the ’50s, sprinter Betty Cuthbert had Olympic crowds on their feet, host Graham Kennedy launched his GTV9 night show and architect Neil Clerehan designed this Beaumaris home. The property has been faithfully revived, with gardens by modernist landscaper Matthew Bowers. The Agency’s Peter Kakos is looking after the listing.

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t was my birthday last weekend and, without so much as a kiss, my mum handed me a card, a massage voucher and six rolls of toilet paper, which she had set aside for me. Strange times. It’s difficult to work in any area of the media without acknowledging the extraordinary period we are in. It is too early to say what impact the measures to slow COVID-19 will have on the Melbourne real estate market, although early feedback is that some agents had bumper afternoons under the hammer last Saturday, including some properties selling in excess of 20 per cent above reserve. Social isolation, vendors hiding loo paper at open from inspections from sticky-fingered sticky-beaks – it’s the disaster movie that no director would ever want to make. Bricks and mortar have always been a safe haven in times of uncertainty, so make reading this edition a moment of escapism; stunning homes, picture-perfect locations and, if you look closely, ample toot paper in the listing photos. Bliss.

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

The upper level has four bedrooms,

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rumpus and two balconies. There is also a plunge pool and pavilion over a

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Auction: noon, February 24 Agent: Cayzer, Simon Carruthers

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adjacent Canterbury Gardens are a

This immaculate cottage has a pretty

streetscape on one of the widest

short walk from this 1920s California

block-fronted facade, renovated

streets in a friendly neighbourhood

bungalow, which is quoted at the leafy

interior and decked courtyard for

renowned for walkability to the beach,

blue-chip suburb’s 2018 median price.

afternoon sun worship – and so much

Albert Park Lake, welcoming cafes

The owners of 16 years expanded and

more. Even its crisp white living zone,

and South Melbourne market.

updated the home as their children

period features in two original

Auction: 10.30am, February 23

grew up.

bedrooms and the en-suited main

Agent: Marshall White, Sarah Wood

Auction: 10am, February 23

bedroom upstairs add only part of the

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story. The priceless bonus is its

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FAIRFIELD 12 The Esplanade $2.4 million-$2.6 million

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Rarely do house and environs marry so naturally, but modernist architect Neil Clerehan and native-landscape designer Gordon Ford created this mid-century property conscious of its peaceful bushland setting, at the end of a cul-de-sac within view of the Yarra. “It’s reflective of Clerehan and the era. A lot internally is original, including the brickwork, Bakelite light fittings and door handles,” the agent says. So private it’s like a secret, the home sits high on the sloping 940-square-metre block. The central kitchen and dining zone has a balcony out front and a rear verandah.

Auction: 10am, March 28 Agent: Jellis Craig, Bev Adam 0422 396 477

ST KILDA 112/8-10 The Esplanade $1.3 million-$1.4 million

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Poised on the 11th floor of 15-storey modern classic Arrandale, this renovated apartment has the prized views and amenities that draw folks to the buzziest bayside suburb. The vendors have owned the property since 1981. The oak-floored living and dining area looks across to the sea baths, yacht club, Catani Gardens, beach and pier to the curve of the bay.

Two bedrooms and study (or potential third bedroom) have city and Dandenong Ranges views. There’s also a pool for residents.

Auction: noon, March 28 Agent: Belle Property, Besim Kanacevic 0433 338 757

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This Edwardian abode with scalloped weatherboards, return verandah and open-plan living area that spills to a

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deck and rear garden ticks the boxes

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for a family seeking space and style.

The renovation and extension focus on a well-designed floor plan.

Expressions of interest: close 3pm, March 24 Agent: Jellis Craig, Sam Rigopoulos 0425 834 583

Phillip Kingston

Gary Peer

Luxury has moved well beyond marble and timber floors – it’s ceiling heights, floor-to-ceiling bespoke windows and

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31 Keppel Street

pools and gardens.

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Carlton charmer which has equal appeal to buyers upsizing from an

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has a country-style kitchen, heritage

up-and-leave city base. The interior

Only three families have owned

colours and decorative elements that

has been redeveloped and

Killarney since it was built on this

embellish its origins. There’s plenty

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modernised to incorporate an

elevated site a century ago, superbly

going on in the rear garden, which

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oversized garage, and a first-floor

situated between Half Moon Bay,

includes pool, spa, brick fireplace and

open-plan living, dining and kitchen

Black Rock village shops and Royal

huge deck under a verandah.

space with balcony and terrace.

Melbourne Golf Club. And why would

Auction: 3.30pm, March 28

Edwardian with modern

Auction: 11am, March 28

you ever leave, except to downsize?

Agent: Buxton, Adam Saunders

living areas. Sold by

Agent: Nelson Alexander,

“It’s like being on holiday in a lovely

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Peter Stephens 0418 104 214

rural B&B,” the agent says. The house

$3.82 million WOW FACTOR

An elegant

Gascoigne Estate

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ELWOOD 124 Ruskin Street $5 million-$5.5 million

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Its impressive interior extension was designed by Chris Manton from JAM Architects yet this abode retains fine period sass.

Its agent says the property’s scale – more than 1025 square metres – makes it “one of the largest allotments” in its popular beachside suburb. The owner adds: “Once you close the gates you could be anywhere in the world.”

A look at the clever layout quickly verifies the claim. The original brick cottage dwelling has bedrooms including the indulgent main

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76 Armstrong Street

27 Deepdene Road

$9.5 million-$10.4 million

$6.1 million-$6.7 million

Then a short walkway links to a contemporary tropical resort-style sanctuary of

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timber kitchen, ponds,

This three-storey residence

a pool, and covered

on a 650-square-metre

al fresco spaces.

block is a jaw-dropping

heated pool and spa.

built 15 years ago by its

Private auction: 6pm,

Auction: 2pm, March 21

sophisticate. It features an

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vendor, standing on 1137

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Agent: McGrath,

entertaining terrace with

Agent: Marshall White,

square metres with Justin

Agent: Marshall White,

Nicole Prime 0418 940 962

fireplace, and wet edge

Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

Hutchinson landscaping.

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Need to know: The property was last sold in 1991 for $348,000. The highest recorded house price for St Kilda (past 12 months) was $5.5 million for 7 Redan Street in July 2019.

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f St Kilda was a house, it would be this one. Sitting in a quiet spot angled behind Fitzroy and Grey streets, it would have seen everything this storied suburb has had to offer – from boom to bust, bohemia and broken dreams.

Now in a very St Kilda sort of way, it has come full circle to present a superb, steam-punkish classic – urbane, stylish and original.

You start under the classic Victorian verandah that leads into the lofty entry foyer. The house opens out on the left where a gorgeous living room boasts a soberly handsome grey marble fireplace as its focus. You can wind around it on either side to a second living area or formal dining room with an identical attractive hearth.

Upstairs and to the rear a very fine bathroom services a divine bedroom with dark timber floors, fabulous steel windows and a balcony with city views.

The main bedroom is sublime – all loft and light with access to the lacework balcony, a fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and superb en suite.

$3.71 million 50 Chaucer Street, February $3.216 million 74 Chaucer Street, December 2019

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$2.975 million 55 Acland Street, December 2019

40 Dalgety Street $3.4 million-$3.7 million

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Expressions of interest: close 5pm, March 25 Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Open your camera and hover your phone over the app code to see the listing

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Back downstairs head to the rear, passing a cool little powder room before the outstanding kitchen and meals space.

Here that singular style finds its best expression. With geometric floor tiles, timber cabinetry and ceiling, the beautiful brawn of the concrete island bench and pop of the green tile splashback, this is a knockout.

Add to that the stunning industrial look of the bifold steel doors that

wrap the section and you have something very special indeed.

Open up these beauties to the excellent deck with its own pizza oven and then take steps down to the roomy-for-St Kilda backyard and a copse of silver birch. There’s more down here, with another stunning lower level bedroom suite. A ripper bluestone cellar and two-car garage complete a place with dash and dare; just like old St Kilda itself.

Kay & Burton

Victorian grandeur and architectural design blend together to create the epitome of versatile urban living in the heart of St Kilda.

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BALWYN 16 Bevan Street $4.6 million-$4.95 million

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This sparkling new trophy home is a stroll from Palace Balwyn cinema, restaurants and a thriving cafe strip.

Its imposing symmetrical Europeanstyle facade is set back behind formal lawns. The interior impresses with a wealth of oversized rooms, yet its finishes are delicately understated.

It’s a home that employs zoning for a multi-generational family, living areas for entertaining, and luxurious inclusions – a lift, herringbone oak floors, basement gym and media room, video intercom, smart irrigation and a sleek state-of-the-art kitchen.

Auction: 3.30pm, March 28 Agent: Marshall White, James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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19 Kingston Street

38 & 40 The Ridge

82 Nimmo Street

$7 million-$7.5 million

$3.4 million-$3.7 million & $4 million-$4.4 million

$5.8 million-$6.3 million

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This grand 1912 Edwardian with an Edna Walling

Enjoyed as a customised downsizer, this single-level

The protective gargoyle atop the pretty facade of

garden has many French connections. The formal

Ritter Davis home with the luxury of an indoor pool,

circa-1915 Kallista – perched above its leadlight

rooms’ pair of chandeliers were sourced from a

forms part one of this rare Golden Mile double

windows and garden – has a view south-west to the

French Riviera hotel, the agent says. “It was being

auction. Part two is the slightly smaller adjoining site

bay. A surprising five bedrooms fit within the single-

refurbished by Philippe Stark; the marble fireplaces

(828 square metres), which has been used by the

level corner property, plus an inviting pool and

and several lights are also French,” he says.

family as a private park and a venue for games.

covered terrace.

Auction: 2.30pm, March 28

Auction: 3pm, March 28

Auction: 2pm, March 28

Agent: Marshall White, Anthony Reis 0417 352 774

Agent: Kay & Burton, Scott Patterson 0417 581 074

Agent: Cayzer, Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782

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For sellers, it’s all in the timing

Selling confidence Buoyant market conditions and a reduction in the length of time properties spend on the market have given buyers the confidence to commit to buying first.

“With the supply and demand imbalance that we’re currently facing, the chances of finding an eligible buyer for your property pretty quickly is very high,” says buyers’ agent Cate Bakos.

This is in stark contrast to the buyers’ market of 2018 and early 2019, when upsizers wanted to avoid being in a position where they would be forced to accept low offers.

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urging house prices in Sydney and Melbourne have been welcomed by home owners, especially those who bought recently.

Home owners who watched property values erode throughout the downturn can breathe a sigh of relief, with cheap finance, pent-up demand and a fear of missing out combining to push prices up again.

Values are expected to surpass 2017 peaks this year, followed by modest growth in 2021.

But rising prices can also create uncertainty for some home owners.

Upgrading to a more expensive property was easier during the downturn because while sellers may have taken a hit on their own home, the more expensive property they were buying decreased in price even further, boosting their buying power.

It’s the opposite situation in a rapidly rising market, where the more expensive home increases in value more, meaning vendors need a strategy for simultaneously selling and buying.

Buyers’ advocate Lisa Parker says about half of her clients are now buying their next home before selling their current one, and other buyers’ agents have reported similar numbers. “If they sell first, and then purchase, their purchase price can move away from them pretty quickly because prices are escalating on the ground,” she says.

“When the market was more subdued, a lot of people were wanting to sell first so they had more certainty,” says buyers’ agent and Mayfield Property Buyers director John Carew.

However, selling first could be problematic in the current market, and the stress of being forced to find a new home quickly can cloud judgment.

Odd properties Most upgraders will manage to sell their old property quickly in a booming market, but not every home will have a queue out the door.

Some properties only appeal to a small number of buyers, while others – such as company title apartments, tiny studios or properties in suburbs or buildings that have been “blacklisted” by lenders – will be less

“It’s a really tight market and what a lot of family upgraders don’t want is to sell first.” - CATE BAKOS “Putting yourself in a position where you need to buy within a set period under strong competition is a bit of a risk,” Parker says.

Renting can help you try before you buy when moving to a new area, but it’s disruptive, and waiting to find the right property can be counterproductive when prices are rising.

“It’s a really tight market and what a lot of family upgraders don’t want to do is sell first and be homeless and have their currency devalued in a moving market,” Bakos says.

likely to be approved for finance by lenders, further narrowing the buyer pool.

“If you’ve got an unusual property that’s likely to deter buyers, or an usual property that’s difficult to finance, you don’t want to be stuck holding it,” Bakos says.

Finance and settlements The decision to buy or sell first ultimately comes down to your personal financial situation.

Foster Ramsay Finance principal

finance broker Chris Foster-Ramsay says most of his clients are still selling first, but those with more equity are more likely to buy before selling.

He says vendors who buy first need to arrange either a simultaneous settlement of both properties, or bridging finance, which allows buyers to settle on a property before receiving the proceeds of the sale of their old home.

“The bank will fund the purchase prior to the sale, and then the sale proceeds will pay out the purchase,” Foster-Ramsay says. “You essentially hold two properties for anywhere up to three to six months, at a maximum, but it can be as short as a week or two.”

While bridging finance was once an expensive option, low interest rates have made it much more affordable.

“Providing that it’s set up correctly, it’s a valuable tool you can use in a transaction where you buy before selling.”

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

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4BR 12.30 4BR 1.30 3BR 2.30 3BR 1.00 3BR 10.30

NPD POA POA POA POA

Greg Hocking Marshall White Marshall White Cayzer Marshall White

4BR 10.30 3BR 1.30

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

1BR 10.00 3BR 1.00 2BR 11.00 3BR 12.00

POA POA POA POA

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

1BR 3BR

POA POA

RT Edgar Marshall White

2BR 10.00

55 Reed St 92 Page St ARMADALE

4BR 5BR

1.30 2.30

POA NPD

Marshall White Greg Hocking

4a Horsburgh Gr ASHBURTON

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

1/11 Welfare Pd* 22 Highgate Gr BALWYN NORTH

4BR 11.00 4BR 12.00

POA POA

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

71 Longview Rd BLACK ROCK

5BR 12.00

POA

Marshall White

8A Iluka St BLACKBURN

4BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

87 Canterbury Rd BLACKBURN SOUTH

4BR

1.00

POA

Woodards

30 Sylvia St BOX HILL

3BR 10.00

950-1.02M

Woodards

6 Albion Rd BOX HILL NORTH

3BR

3.30

1.1M-1.2M

Woodards

23-25 Canterbury Rd 3 The Grove

4/128 Thames St* BRIGHTON

2BR

2.00

680-740

Woodards

38 & 40 The Ridge

1/109 Asling St* 2/7 Grantham Ct 205/184-186 Bay St* 3/60 North Rd* 4 Burston Pl 59A Murphy St* BRUNSWICK

3BR 11.30 4BR 3.30 1BR 10.30 4BR 12.30 3BR 11.30 4BR 12.30

751 Park St BURWOOD EAST

4BR

547 Highbury Rd CAMBERWELL

3BR 10.00

POA

Fletchers

4/6 Allambee Av* 72 Broadway CANTERBURY

2BR 12.00 5BR 1.00

NPD POA

Noel Jones Jellis Craig

207 Canterbury Rd* CARLTON NORTH

3BR

POA

Fletchers

359 Pigdon St 608 Drummond St CAULFIELD NORTH

3BR 10.30 3BR 12.30

511/15 Bond St* CHIRNSIDE PARK

2BR

11.00

750-820

Woodards

151 Finch St 163 Finch St 36 Howard St 47 Howard St

9 Leahe Wy DONCASTER EAST

4BR 10.30

POA

Fletchers

HAWTHORN

42 Gedye St EAST MELBOURNE

4BR

11.00

1.1M-1.2M

Woodards

63 George St ELWOOD

3BR

9.30

POA

Marshall White

3/68 Goldsmith St* FITZROY

2BR

12.30

POA

MW ONE

476 Gore St GLEN HUNTLY

3BR

11.00

1/115 Neerim Rd* 302/18 Etna St* GLEN IRIS

2BR 2.00 2BR 11.00

151 Finch St 7/285 Tooronga Rd* HAMPTON

4BR 2BR

11.30 1.00

NPD 740-810

Gary Peer Noel Jones

200 Ludstone St HAWTHORN

4BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

4/9 Hamilton Rd

55 Berkeley St 6 St Columbs St HAWTHORN EAST

8BR 4BR

3.00 12.30

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

10 Stewart St 6 Bonfield Av KEW

3BR 10.00 4BR 11.00

NPD NPD

Noel Jones Noel Jones

12 Nyora St 16 Olive St 19 Kingston St 4 Serrell St 61 Beaver St

23 John St 288 Cotham Rd 64 Molesworth St MALVERN

5BR 3.00 5BR 11.30 4BR 10.00

NPD POA POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White Marshall White

40 Alice St MALVERN EAST

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

15 Albert St 17 Nyora St 51 Alma St 75 Finch St MELBOURNE

5BR 10.00 3BR 11.30 3BR 10.00 3BR 12.30

POA POA POA POA

Jellis Craig Marshall White Jellis Craig Marshall White

407/480 St Kilda Rd* MIDDLE PARK

2BR

11.30

590-640

Dingle Partners

65 McGregor St MONT ALBERT

3BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

36 Churchill St MORDIALLOC

6BR

POA

Marshall White

5/462 Como Pde West* MT WAVERLEY

3BR 12.00

NPD

NickJohnstone

1/1 Beal St* MURRUMBEENA

3BR 10.30

POA

Fletchers

7 Lawrance St NUNAWADING

4BR 12.00

1.65M-1.72M

Woodards

1 Kingsley Av

120 Junction Rd

3BR 10.00

790-850

Woodards

6 White St

1.00

9.30

PRAHRAN 1 Linden Ct 675 High St RICHMOND 103/10 Wadumbuk Ln* 30 Cameron St 31/24 Tanner St* 32 Cameron St SOUTH MELBOURNE 310/69-71 Stead St* 331 Moray St

12.30 11.30

Agent

3/651 Victoria St*

4BR 12.00

12.00

600+ McGrath Projects

ALBERT PARK 101 Page St 14 Withers St 211 Danks St 60 St Vincent Pl 7-9 Faussett St

3BR 12.15 2BR 10.45 3BR 11.00 4BR By Appt.

8BR 2.45

POA NPD POA NPD POA

Marshall White Greg Hocking Cayzer Greg Hocking Marshall White

6BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

2.30

2.4M-2.5M

Buxton

4BR 4BR

2.15 1.30

NPD POA

Jellis Craig Marshall White

5BR 4BR

4.00 11.30

NPD POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White

3BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

2BR

2.00

5BR 5BR

2.00 2.15

NPD POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White

3BR 10.00 4BR 4.00 3BR 12.00 3BR 1.00

POA NPD POA NPD

Caine Collins Simms Marshall White RT Edgar

4BR 12.00

POA

Marshall White

BALWYN 16 Bevan St BLACK ROCK 39 Bayview Cr BRIGHTON 13 Tennyson St 3 Stanley St CAMBERWELL

CANTERBURY CARLTON

Marshall White Marshall White NickJohnstone Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

31 Keppel St

1.35-1.45M Nelson Alexander

DEEPDENE 130-132Whitehorse Rd 27 Deepdene Rd EAST MELBOURNE

2.9m-3.1M Nelson Alexander

182 Wellington Pd* 3/60-66 Clarendon St* 301/144 Jolimont Rd* 704/1 Powlett St* ELWOOD 104 Tennyson St FITZROY 36 Hanover St

4BR

2.45

2.5M-2.7M Nelson Alexander

4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR

11.00 2.30 1.30 11.45

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Gary Peer Marshall White Marshall White Shelter

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POA Collins Simms 1.25M-1.375M Nelson Alexander

10 Oak St 208/131 Church St* 22 Chrystobel Cr 406/33 Wattle Rd* 64-66 Berkeley St HAWTHORN EAST 18 Wiseman St 506/38 Harold St*

2M-2.2M Nelson Alexander 360-390 530-580

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185 Gipps St ALBERT PARK

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102 Beach St 143 Ross St 323 Esplanade East 8/74 Stokes St* 803C/142 Rouse St*

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SOUTH YARRA 201/471 Malvern Rd* 3/8 Cromwell Rd* 88 Park St

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SURREY HILLS 30 Florence Rd

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320 Walsh St* ST KILDA

112/8-10 The Esplanade* 3BR

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GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

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60 St Vincent Place North, Albert Park Commanding spectacular street presence, this landmark c1868 residence superbly fuses the epitome of Victorian grandeur with the ultimate in modern extravagance. Effortlessly catering to every family requirement, multiple living and dining zones are complemented by a state of the art chef’s kitchen and breathtaking north facing Paul Bangay garden. The ground floor main bedroom with dressing room and marble ensuite is accompanied by two family bathrooms, second bedroom with ensuite and two additional bedrooms. Land size 731 m2 approx.

Albert Park 8644 5500

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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 to discover 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms of pure opulence, and a rooftop turret with 360 degree views. Another - triple car – garage and C-Bus home automation offer further points of genuine differentiation between the Village and the sea. Land size 600 m2 approx.

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GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

102 Beach Street, Port Melbourne Two-storey Beacon Cove residence set on allotment of 393sqm (approx.) Comprising: entrance, impressive front living room with leafy aspect, elegant separate dining room, fully appointed modern kitchen with ample storage, ideal for alfresco living. Oversized master bedrooms plus three bedrooms (with built-in robes), Delightful north facing balcony, central second modern bathroom. Off street parking for four vehicles.

Albert Park 8644 5500

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A4 B2 C4 D1

130 Hambleton Street, Middle Park

Sat 21st March at 12.30pm $2,750,000 - $2,950,000 Sat 12-12.30pm Andrew Turner 0408 211 281 Simon Gowling 0422 234 644

An enviable life style awaits the lucky purchaser of this magnificent two storey balconied residence. Positioned in one of Middle Park’s most sought after locations, adjacent to Armstrong street shopping village, cafe life, lake and No.96 city light rail. Truly a rare find in this in one of the districts best locations! Land size 5 M x 35 M

A4 B1 Auction Price Inspect

Sat 4th April at 1pm $2,675,000 - $2,940,000 Sat 2.15-2.45pm Wed 5-5.30pm Andrew Turner 0408 211 281 Greg Hocking 0418 329 961

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GREG HOCKING

GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

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1001/127 Beach Street, Port Melbourne Absolute beachfront with uninterrupted 270-degree Bay and City skyline views. This luxuriously renovated spacious apartment showcases the very best in today’s living with quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

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Saturday 28th March at 12 noon Sat 1.30-2pm Wed 12-12.30pm Andrew Turner 0408 211 281 Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555

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14 Withers Street, Albert Park Affordable 2 levels 1970’s townhouse ideal to live in now with fabulous potential to renovate or rebuild your dream home (STCA). Located in the heart of Albert Park, only minutes away from the village cafe life, beach and the No.1 City tram. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Land size approximately 7 metres x 13 metres.

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ALBERT PARK

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).

Albert Park 03 9699 5999

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ALBERT PARK 211 Danks Street

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Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

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EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE • Beautiful period home • Size 266sqm (approx) • Moments from the beach Three double bedrooms, master with spacious ensuite and walk-in robe. bright and sunny main domain. French door to north-facing paved rear courtyard.

View Sat 11-11.30am, Tues & Thurs 12-12.30pm Auction Saturday 28 March at 12pm Contact Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782 Tara Goss 0423 765 765 Albert Park 03 9699 5999

Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

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72 Cole Street Brighton A landmark of Mediterranean luxe, this 4 bed, 3 bath, multi-suite home rises over 3 levels with formal, family & theatre zones & every luxury including a blue-chip address; 500m to the Golden Mile beachfront.

4 a 3 b 2 c Private Sale Agent Julian Augustini 0418 558 408 Agent Romana Preston 0401 066 909 View By appointment Office Brighton 9596 1111

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31A Church Street, Brighton

As Advertised

Brian Devlin 0419 395 241 devlin@devlinproperty.com.au Trudy Biggin 0417 127 528 trudy@devlinproperty.com.au

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Saturday 28th March @ 11.30am

Carlton 271 Rathdowne Street CLASSIC CARLTON TERRACE Home oďŹƒce Potential with access from Dorchester Place. Freshly painted throughout comprises 8 rooms, 2 bathrooms, polished floors and new carpet.

Note: Easy car access from ROW, Prime location close to Melbourne Uni, Uni High School + Carlton Gardens opposite.

Inspect: Thursday + Saturday 12-12.30pm Range: $2,000,000 - $2,200,000 Contact: Damien Shiel 0419 394 999 or Paulina Falvo 0414 227 006

www.kellyshiel.com.au

59 Pelham Street, Carlton. 9671 4111

East Melbourne

804/182 Wellington Parade

EOI Closes Monday 6th April 4:00pm OPEN Saturday 21st March 10:00am

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Paul Caine 0407 393 900 Toby Campbell 0409 965 146

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Located on the eighth oor of the recently completed ‘Parade’, this luxury three bedroom apartment has everything you could ever want, and so much more. As soon as you step foot into the foyer you realise this building is not like the others, with a sense of class rarely offered but highly sought.

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704/1 Powlett Street, East Melbourne

Positioned on the 7th floor of the One Powlett complex, which offers the utmost comfort and complete ease of living with views of the Dandenong Ranges and the city skyline.

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47 Howard Street, Glen Iris

DESIGNER LUXURY LIVING, DESIRED LOCATION Contemporary brilliance, this executive residence is ideally positioned in one of Glen Iris’s most convenient locations accessible to shops, cafes, parks, schools & transport. Includes heating/cooling, GLFP, pwd, ldry, security, private lift, storage & 3-car basement garage.

Auction

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ZALI REYNOLDS VICTORIA WOLK TODD BRAGGINS

Saturday 28th March 11:30am

Inspect Sat 21st Mar 11.45-12.15pm Thur 26th Mar 12.15-12.45pm

0422 576 049 0406 087 218 0424 552 238

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Auction this Sat 11:30am

501/12 Railway Walk North, Hampton

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151 Finch Street, Glen Iris

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An architectural masterpiece

Sat 21 Mar 11:30am

Sat from 11:00am

Darren Krongold Sally Zelman Janet Wu

0438 515 433 0412 294 488 0417 328 128

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This superb house size luxury sub penthouse apartment (235sqm approx.) is a showcase of decadent indulgence with a remarkable view of Port Philip Bay and the city skyline. Only moments’ away from the beach, train station, fabulous shops and restaurants.

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208/131 Church Street, Hawthorn

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Stunning new Designer residence on the edge of the Yarra in boutique “Luminary�with luxury appointments. Miele kitchen, marble bathrooms, spacious living / dining with oak floors, balcony with BBQ, DLUG, wine room. Ideal for the discerning downsizer.

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7301/7 Riverside Quay, Southbank

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Extraordinary 3 bedroom + study half floor luxury apartment on the 73rd floor of the iconic Eureka tower with breath-taking views, this unique residence offers a full Miele/Gaggenau kitchen, vast formal and informal living, ensuites for each bedroom, 24/7 concierge, gymnasium, swimming pool and theatre.

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This North facing Nicholas Day-designed town residence with lift, combines a highly desirable location and timeless architectural design. Offering expansive lounge and dining room with floor to ceiling glass flowing through to superb entertainers terrace.

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8 Hopetoun Road, Toorak

UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MORTGAGEE Prime Toorak land of 1233m2 with 22.86m frontage to Hopetoun Rd ideally suited to; Build a new home or develop multiple dwellings apartments or town residences (STCA).

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SORRENTO 67 Bowen Road $3.1 million-$3.4 million

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This elegant weatherboard is within walking distance of Sorrento shops and beach.

The split-level, Hamptonsstyle home set on a 1097-square-metre block includes three living areas, six bedrooms plus a dedicated kids’ zone, a gym, pool and an outdoor shower

DAYLESFORD

RED HILL

– it’s set up for a lot of fun.

42 Hill Street

36 Ocean View Avenue

The spacious main living area

$699,500

$2.7 million-$2.85 million

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Agent: RT Edgar,

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and modernised interiors

Clayton Smith 0418 877 445

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features a formal living area,

Private sale

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Private sale

smaller sitting room, plus a

Agent: Belle Property,

the best of the region.

Agent: Kay & Burton,

large rumpus room and

Angela Flowers

Outdoor entertaining is a

Meg Pell 0403 161 105

sunroom, and ’70s-style

0437 456 908

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49 Cook Street, Flinders

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An exciting opportunity to purchase this landmark freehold property 'The Village Cafe' on the main street of this thriving tourist destination. Built in 1905 as the original Post Office residence and now operating as an iconic cafe/restaurant with secure lease and general Liquor Licence, this is an opportunity to become a part of the history of this popular seaside village.

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26 - 28 Riverside Terrace, Barwon Heads

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195 Church Road, Bellarine

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Absolute waterfront property with breathtaking river views on large 1250sqm approx. allotment. Two titles. Potential development (STCA). Mins to surf beach, retail & cafes.

Beautifully presented home on 80ac approx. Panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay. Close to the Bellarine’s best wineries, restaurants & schools. Commute by Ferry to Melbourne.

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‘HIGHTON’, Lismore, VIC | 38.69 HA* / 95.61 AC*

A Unique Rural/Lifestyle Holding of Historical Significance

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• A beautifully restored 4 bedroom Victorian homestead (c.1911) of Federation and Art Nouveau styles, positioned in a stunning garden setting • 3 stand shearing shed, modern cattle yard complex, large machinery shed and separate workshop • Excellent fencing, laneway system and established shelterbelts throughout • Highly productive arable soils, slightly undulating pastured country with native timbered areas • Town and dam water, 100,000 litres* rainwater storage, plus troughs in every paddock • Extensive frontage to Browns Waterholes Creek • 5 acres* subdivided into 11 township lots • Ideally suited to cattle – sheep – equine – cropping • Privately situated on the edge of Lismore township, 167 km* from Melbourne CBD

Expressions of Interest

Closing Thursday 23rd April 2020 Nick Myer 0427 610 278 Rob Rickard 0407 354 025 eldersrealestate.com.au/21902288

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TALLAROOK | VIC I O E

106.16 Hectares – 262 Acres - To Be Offered As A Whole Or As Three Separate Lots

‘Deep Dale’ Aggregation – Three Goulburn River Holdings Magnificent location only 70 minutes from Melbourne, 10 minutes from Seymour and 20 minutes from Yea ‘Deep Dale’ – 110 Acres

• Historic 1880’s homestead and gardens • Quality farm improvements plus log cottage • Breath taking river frontage with pebble beach

FOR SALE – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL AT 4PM Address:

‘Middle Deep Dale’ – 111 acres

• Unique vacant river front holding • Build your North facing dream home • Launch small boat from property

735 & 805 Upper Goulburn Road, Tallarook VIC

Contact:

Matt Childs 0418 512 494 mchilds@prh.com.au or

‘Upper Deep Dale’ – 40 Acres

Bart O’Sullivan

• Quality family residence • Picturesque garden setting • Heavy carrying river flats

0408 576 582 bosullivan@prh.com.au

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32 Hill Street, Daylesford FOR SALE Bespoke finishes, timeless style & meticulous detailing have combined to create one of Daylesford’s finest homes in the revered Wombat Hill precinct. The spatial qualities of this refined Victorian home are readily apparent: traditional rooms with high ceiling flowing seamlessly into a dramatic & modern casual living zone with stunning lush garden views. Features 4 bedrooms, formal & casual living spaces & a stunning outdoor entertaining area.

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 21 March 1.30 - 2.15pm Sunday 22 March 2.15 - 3.00pm Kim McQueen 0417 116 657 | Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900

Mount Martha

32 Ian Road 4

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• Luxury, north-facing home on 1292sqm (approx.) boasting spectacular bay and city views and solar-heated pool • Sun-drenched, open-plan living area framed with walls of windows beside stone kitchen with butler’s pantry • Luxe master suite with large walk-in robe, ensuite with freestanding bath, deck access and bay view

For Sale

Mount Macedon 942 Mount Macedon Road

Price $1,950,000 - $2,145,000 Inspect See online advertising Marcus Gollings 0422 236 990 Kathryn lonie 0409 333 349

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CASTLEMAINE/CHEWTON: 27 Hoopers Road

Somerset - Escape to the Country with a touch of Jane Austen on Approx. 1200m²

This dreamy two-storey 3 bedroom plus study cottage is nested into a spectacular garden setting, with established shady trees, cascading front lawn, atmosphere and privacy on Mount Macedon’s sought after Golden Mile.

03 5975 4555 03 9787 2422

Price $895,000

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Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

83 High Street, Woodend

(03) 5427 2999

$765,000

ICONIC POST-MODERN COUNTRY HOME ON 2.3 ACRES Posi�oned in a quiet, rural se�ng at the end of a gravel driveway, this unique home sits on 2.3 acres and commands views a cross the valley and to the bushland beyond. Designed by well-known architect Michael Rigg, the two separate buildings provide a variety of uses with the main house and separate self-contained dwelling or studio. In the main house, the front door opens to the living room with a central wood heate r, the domed construc�on provides a double-height ceiling & views over the deck, while above is the mezzanine level with bedroom and office/study with a tree-top canopy vista, and a downstairs bathroom. Walk along the hallway to the separate spacious dining area with its copper backed wood-burner, galley kitchen with granite benchtops, dishwasher, storage, induc�on cooktop, and cellar. Outside is a private paved courtyard with barbeque, and across the lawn is the separate unit, with two bedrooms and its own bathroom; ideal for guest accommoda�on or as a study/studio. The lightly treed block has a dam, double carport, garden shed, gravel paths and lots of stonework including the wonderful dry-stone wall that borders the property. Connected to mains power, with three water tanks, a bore, automa�c sprinkler system; its 2km to Chewton with its general store, post office, primary school, pub and pool, 6km to Castlemaine sta�on and 10 minutes to the Calder Freeway. A stunning, 'one-of-a-kind' type of property!

Inspec�on as adver�sed or by appointment Nick Haslam 0418 322 789 | wallerrealty.com.au

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Mount Macedon 23 Green Avenue (off Alton Road)

Lyngala - Iconic Fasham Johnson with Stunning City Views on 8952m² Featuring superb open plan living over two levels with views that will take your breath away. 2/3 bedrooms + study. Beautifully terraced landscaped garden with meandering pathways & double garage.

Auction Saturday 28 March at 11am (Unless sold prior) Reserve Price $1,325,000 View by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

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83 High Street, Woodend

(03) 5427 2999

COAST & COUNTRY

You’ve found the equipment for your new waxing salon, but you still need a fitout, signage, licensing…Scratch that, first you’ll need a location with development and council approval. And don’t forget the wax…where can you find barrels of that stuff, enough to rip off the hair of a small pony? Skip the

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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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Australian splendour

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hether you’re an accomplished green thumb, learning to keep a succulent alive or just someone who will never not have a vase of fresh flowers in the house, there’s something undeniably soothing about bringing a touch of nature into the home.

For Victorians, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show has always offered a generous insight into this green world, showcasing innovative landscape and floral design, knowledge and emerging trends. However, in the interest of public health and safety amid the outbreak of COVID-19, next week’s event has been called-off.

In uncertain times – more than ever – the restorative power of flowers and the home garden cannot be argued, and no one knows this more so than the landscape and floral designers that were meant to exhibit in this year’s event.

Phillip Withers of Phillip Withers Landscape Design, a previous winner of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show’s Best In Show award, had planned to debut his zero-waste garden design. The conceptual design focuses on a larger

award-winning garden OUR COVER

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Phillip Withers’ 2017

Landscaping appears naturally formed in Feagins Courtyard, created

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garden trend that he hopes the home gardener will embrace in 2020: water conservation.

Withers’ design features more than 3000 plants from west Victoria and his approach is that if we use plants that are native, they’ll react, thrive and regenerate in their natural environment with less human intervention. “Some of these plants are trained to survive solely on rainfall,” he says. “It’s as simple as it gets and a beautiful thing because it means we use less water.”

Withers is passionate about getting the home gardener to “recognise and connect to their local area”. For him, this means using native plants that are able to weather their surroundings with minimal human intervention.

by Phillip Withers.

“Some of these plants are trained to survive solely on rainfall. It’s as simple

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as it gets and a beautiful thing because it means we use less water.”

Mint Pool and Landscape Design combines Australian natives and succulents.

“Sure, there’s no such thing as zero human maintenance but if a plant is able to largely rely on rainfall, that’s amazing,” Withers says.

He also advocates for gardens that just aren’t pretty to look at but are a “place to unwind, relax or wander out to the veggie patch.”

Aanother former Best In Show winner, Darin Bradbury of Mint Pool and Landscape Design, had also embraced the interactive garden. For Bradbury, the best gardens are the ones that get people out and about.

“We’ve got three zones in this garden for socialising, they all connect to each other and get people talking, drinking or lounging by the pool – it’s a great party garden.”

The result is an art deco and Hollywood glamour-inspired residential pool and garden design that connects modern design to the Australian landscape. “There’s an element of glamour but being very attached to nature is a real basis to this design.”

Similar to Withers’, this garden leans towards drought-tolerant plants. “We’re putting Australian natives and grasses together with succulents and Mediterranean plants,” Bradbury says.

“We want to stick to a plant palette that will grow successfully in our hot and dry conditions and work in bold foliage types with really soft fine foliage.”

In the landscapes he designs, Bradbury has also noticed a swing towards a more mixed planting style.

“For a long time it was all about mass planting but now it’s coming around to a trend of mixed styles, which we’re really having a lot of fun with,” he says.

As a florist, Liz Ricci of Melbourne Flower Merchant and Flower Temple doesn’t just follow the changing seasons, but the changing times.

She is debuting a new mentoring initiative called Florist Bank in 2020. “It’s been in the works for 18 months and brings together a group of florists from throughout Australia to educate each other and be able to pass this information ... on to the next generation of florists,” Ricci says.

She’s partnered with Queenslandbased plant conservationists Botanical Ark for a masterclass.

Easy greenery at the Shrub Hub, by Phillip Withers.

“They’re an incredible [company] in Australia that’s travelled the world for 40 years collecting and researching endangered flowers, foliage, fruit and nuts. Together we want to take florists back to nature and focus on how our industry can be more sustainable.”

For Ricci, the initiative is also a platform to educate a wider audience about where our flowers come from before we buy them wrapped in paper at our local florist.

“It’s a really big opportunity to get the message out there.

“We work with Mother Nature every day and sometimes that gets lost in translation.”

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MODERN HOMES B y K ATE J O N E S

At a glance Seafarers 731 Flinders Street, Docklands Architect: Fender Katsalidis Developer: Riverlee Interior design: Carr Design Group Number of residences: 125. 13 one-bed, 77 twobed, 35 three-bed Internal sizes (sq m): One-bed 61-81, two-bed 95-169, three-bed 152-471 External areas (sq m): One-bed 0-21, two-bed 0-99, three-bed 0-199

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Lush groupings of plants will be a feature

Prices: One-bed from $821,000; two-bed from $1.225 million; three-bed from $2.2 million Car parking: Most

waterfront hotel and apartment development will soon replace a former industrial site on the north bank of the Yarra River.

The site, often referred to as the missing link between Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands, is located between Spencer Street and Charles Grimes Bridge.

Seafarers has been designed by Nonda Katsalidis, a founding partner at architecture firm Fender Katsalidis, with a river-facing facade primarily made of glass.

David Lee, development director at Riverlee, the company behind the $500 million project, says it was important for the building’s design to make its mark.

“This is one of the last waterfront sites in the CBD so we needed something very striking and we really want it to be a landmark,” he says.

“Nonda’s architecture is quite dynamic and its interlocking facades is a contemporary contrast to the industrial goods shed. It also matches the river and the water.”

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History lends a hand

A As part of the development, Riverlee will restore the historic No.5 goods shed, and has already restored the 220-metre wharf along the Yarra and an electric crane, the last of its type in Melbourne.

Last used in 1975, the crane was built in 1948 by Malcolm Moore Limited. The Heritage Council of Victoria describes it as “a unique survivor” and “a key feature of the maritime landscape of the Yarra River”.

Under the tender agreements set by the state government and City of Melbourne, Riverlee will also design and give a 3500-square-metre park to the public. Named Seafarers Rest, the park will be created with landscape architects at Oculus.

The expansive park will complement greenery incorporated into the building.

Creepers and hanging vines can be found in the porte-cochere, while lush planting will soften the lobby areas.

Waterside dining on the ground floor of the 19-storey building is sure to be a popular option for city workers during the week and CBD residents and tourists on weekends.

Residents at Seafarer will be able to access the amenities available to the guests staying at the building’s 280 hotel rooms.

These include a day spa, pool, spa, sauna and fitness centre. Residents can also request hotel services such as dry-cleaning and room service.

Resident-only amenities include a rooftop terrace, two private dining rooms, a library and lounge.

Interiors by Carr are also inspired by water and movement, and feature natural stones, reflective surfaces and contrasting, textured surfaces.

friendly neighbourhood face will live on in a new development soon to take shape in West Melbourne. The Gadsden, an 11-storey apartment building, has been named after 19th century businessman Jabez Gadsden.

Gadsden’s tin-can factory occupied the site and developer PDG Corporation will retain its character, including a historic facade.

The metallurgic history of the site has inspired the interior’s materials and colour schemes at the Gadsden with lead, bronze and stone featuring in the minimalist design. Residents can choose light or dark joinery, tiles and stone benchtops.

The suite of amenities on level 11 include a rooftop deck with sheltered dining areas and barbecue facilities, gym, lounge and dining room. Best of all, the views from the rooftop capture the CBD and Docklands.

Gadsden is less than 100 metres from North Melbourne station and close to Errol Street and the Queen Victoria Market.

At a glance Gadsden 268 Adderley Street, West Melbourne Architecture and interiors: DKO and PDG Design Developer: PDG Number of residences: 176.

159 apartments; 12 one-bed, 121 two-bed, 26 three-bed, 17 townhouses/upper townhouses Internal sizes (sq m): Onebed 53-63.5, two-bed 6695.6, three-bed 102-326.5 External areas (sq m): One-bed 5.5-22.5, two-bed 4-40, three-bed 8-380 Prices: One-bed $450,000$658,000; two-bed $590,000-$912,000; three-bedroom $935,000-$3.95 million Car parking: Up to two per residence Completion estimate: 2022 Agent: Melcorp Real Estate, Julie Belleville 0419 586 196,

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PERSONAL SPACE Wo r d s b y JAN E RO CCA Ph o t o s b y G REG B RIG G S

Henry Wagons Musician

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elbourne-based musician and Double J’s Tower of Song radio show host Henry Wagons lives in the inner-city suburb of Carlton with his wife Melvis Crawford and their six-year-old daughter Casper.

When he’s not on the road touring with his alternative country act The Wagons, you’ll find him on his guitar and behind the keyboard at their single-fronted, two-storey terrace.

There’s a mid-century feel to their home decor – think brown leather couches and rugs, Palm Springs-style pot plants for a touch of outdoor-is-indoor comfort and photo frames of their family dogs in fancy dress costumes.

His home studio sits within – where a fluorescent pink, white and orange rug cranks up the Las Vegas wow factor.

There’s a white record player, a vinyl collection to boot and some kitsch memorabilia from the couple’s travels and love of music.

A small courtyard is filled with succulents and a blue stone wall that imparts cosiness. The rear extension was added 13 years ago, just before Wagons purchased the home.

He also loves spending time in the kitchen, with a penchant for all things spicy and nailing a classic margarita for his friends to rave about.

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS …

Peeps & Gordon

Microphones

Custom-made guitar

I love my dogs. Peeps (12) is

At The Old Museum in Brisbane,

my oldest friend. He’s like my

a friendly man came up and said

elder statesman; if he were

to me he’d love to make me a

human, he’d be into classical

guitar. I never thought I would

music and fine cheese. He’s

hear from him again. But sure

gentle and intelligent. My

enough he got in touch via

wife Melvis is a pug lover.

Facebook. He asked me what

Gordon is nine years old; he is

would be my dream guitar – and

always around at the hint of

he modelled it on a Chet Atkins

food. Peeps and Gordon are

Gretsch guitar. It has my name

the original Odd Couple.

emblazoned on it.

Sequined jackets

This iconic microphone was

I am holding my Jack London

made in West Germany before

sequined jacket on the cover

the Berlin Wall came down. I

of my last solo record (After

grew up as a producer and

What I Did Last Night, 2016)

recorder of music as much as I

and have had an obsession

did a player, and have always

with sequined jackets since

been interested in being in the

2012 when I started collecting

studio and behind the scenes. I

them. Each season I grab a

found this on eBay. I sing most of

new gem. There is nothing

my stuff in it and use it when

like a bit of reflective fabric to

recording others.

know when you’re on stage.

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DESIGN BRIEF B y E LIZ AB E TH CL ARKE

The interiors in this

Feeling just beachy

Byron Bay home capture the shades of the Australian coastal landscape.

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hen designer Melissa Bonney and her partner Brendon first set foot on their new Byron Bay block, it was love at first step. “There’s something a little magical about the land and the old house that was on it,” says Bonney, owner of multi-disciplinary design studio The Designory and boutique accommodation business Barefoot Escapes. “We were excited to create a new dream home which spoke to its surrounds and settled well into its existing streetscape.”

A short walk from town and a hop to the beach, Barefoot Bay Villa sits firmly fixed in an exquisite coastal setting and lush nature reserve.

“I saw the Australian film Breath and was captivated by the raw Australian coastline that reminded

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me of childhood summer holidays,” Bonney says. “It presented a different perspective on the coastal vibe with its dark rocks, stormy seas, rich eucalyptus, terracotta cliffs, pure white sands and deep pink sunsets.

There are plenty of homes in Byron inspired by the coast, but we wanted to capture its landscape.”

Creating a comfortable holiday home for their family and visitors demanded a fluid layout with flexibility, which Bonney achieved through loosely defined spaces.

“The expansive open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas connect effortlessly to the tropical-inspired outdoor zones via cavity stacking doors, which can partition off each area or open up to create a single indoor-outdoor space,” she says.

STYLE NOTES The Coco Hanging

The Ollo wall light is

The timber crafted

Chair’s vintage-

mouth-blown by

Pacific Buffet is a

inspired shape

Currumbin lighting

statement piece and

makes it a focal point

designer Oliver

provides ample

with a beachy

Hoglund.

storage space.

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sensibility.

Encompassing five bedrooms and bathrooms, the home features large expanses of glass that provide airiness and create stunning sightlines and cross-ventilation.

The interior spaces are infused with calm and serenity thanks to a palette of coastal greens. These soothing shades are integrated into a mix of textural and matt finishes, like burnished concrete flooring, wool carpets, and concrete benches.

Australian art adds a modern bohemian touch to each space and complements the finishes, textures and tones throughout. “There are stunning photographic works by

travel photographer Kara Rosenlund, beautiful oils by Prue Clay and Lottie Rae, and numerous textural pieces from emerging Australian artist Vynka Hallam that set the tone for the whole house,” Bonney says.

The home’s beachside sensibility, she says, not only resonates with its environment, but with her family or anyone else who enjoys time there.

“It is a reflection of all of the things we love to experience on a holiday,” she says. barefootescapes.com.au

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idnight Hotel in Canberra takes form from within an apartment building, deceptively growing out into the cityscape. Opening last September, the hotel has been named the “Babushka Building” by architect David Sutherland – director at Fender Katsalidis Architects.

“We use metaphors as a way of explaining and amplifying what we are experiencing,” Sutherland says. “[Midnight Hotel is a] deceptively simple building when viewed from the outside; on the inside we find that [it] is a building within a building.

Hence the babushka reference.”

An apartment block wraps around the hotel, which in turn wraps around a central public courtyard.

This internal space highlights and reveals the hotel.

“Instead of experiencing increasing privacy as we enter the building, we can find ourselves arriving in a public space,” Sutherland says. “What appeared to be one building has, in effect, transformed itself in front of our eyes to four.”

The hotel’s design starts at the central reception and extends to the courtyard, with its nod to Europeanstyle bars, restaurants and cafes in the side alleyways. Sculptural facades of each hotel room are displayed, cantilevered into the courtyard.

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Hidden gems

Braddon Merchant

Bent Spoke Brewing Co.

National Gallery of Australia

Located inside the hotel is a

Canberra’s very own industrial-vibe

European deli inspired eatery with

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This gallery is a goldmine of

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YAYOI KUSAMA / THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO HEAVENS 2015. INSTALLATION VIEW AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART IN NUSANTARA (MUSEUM MACAN) © YAYOI KUSAMA. COURTESY OF OTA FINE ARTS, TOKYO/ SINGAPORE/ SHANGHAI

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Old Bus Depot Markets If your trip happens to include a Sunday, these markets offer the

fresh and local products on offer,

IPAs, pale ales, lagers and even

Australian and international art

best of Canberra’s produce – from

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a gluten-free ginger beer to

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cured meats, cheeses and seafood.

stop visitors and Canberrans

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Midnight Hotel is part of a complex designed for light rail travellers.

The complex was designed specifically to greet travellers on the light rail. “It ... will be a hotspot of activity along the light rail route, creating a destination for those using the light rail,” Sutherland says.

The integrated food and beverage courtyard, which welcomes the alighting passengers, is deliberately

set below the footpath to provide a place of respite and privacy within the bustling light rail centre.

Once inside the hotel, monolithic, sleek marble tiles and spa-like retreat aesthetics are a visible departure from the busy street. Each of the 199 suites and common areas combines a

mix of contemporary and organic materials such as polished concrete, black steel and plush soft furnishing.

The hotel continues the luxe spa feel with Australian natural skincare brand Hunter Lab in each room, and a 20-metre lap pool, two gyms, a sauna and pool deck with private cabana seating among the facilities.

Located in Braddon, Canberra’s emerging inner-city suburb, the hotel has commissioned artworks to enhance the architecture’s sculptural qualities. Every room has a bespoke piece, responding to the room’s architecture, and created by Thomas Bucich from the Relic series – using reclaimed Australian wood and bark plated in copper or nickel, mounted on painted board. And on every level, you’ll find an original piece by Tom Adair from the series Uncovering Braddon. Adair uses neon and spray paint to bring the vernacular of the suburb to the interior.

Surrounding the hotel are some of Australia’s most prestigious art galleries and museums, and an array of small businesses, award-winning eateries, microbreweries and boutiques – making it perfect for a quick, art-inspired city getaway. midnighthotel.com.au

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or rent, Balwyn High School zone” are some of the most potent words in the competitive world of Melbourne parenting. A house or apartment within the coveted, strictly policed zone is a ticket to a school regarded as one of Melbourne’s best.

Catnip for ambitious parents who can save a sweet $30,000 a year on private school fees per child, it’s the reason an address in the zone can command prices six figures higher than those outside it. But let’s face it:

at an average $2.3 million for a house in Balwyn, the rental option might be more attractive.

Teenagers will be rolling their eyes and texting unintelligible hieroglyphics to their friends, but Balwyn’s desirability factor due to its esteemed public school has been matched by its relentless move up the ranks of liveability for every member of the family.

Long considered one of Melbourne’s quieter suburbs, this patch of upwardly mobile respectability 10

kilometres east of the city is not exactly a cool kid yet, but it’s been busy growing its cachet for some time.

A suburb where the average age is 42 (scoff all you like, teenagers, but that still counts as young), there’s a strong cohort of residents with cash to splash at the cafes and fashion shops of Whitehorse Road.

Any youngster moving to Balwyn will be pleased to know the escape routes are many and varied. Cancel any thought of trains – a century ago

it was on the Outer Circle railway line but that was closed in 1927 – but the No.48 tram tootles from the city as far as North Balwyn. If you can talk your parents into a lift to the city, it’s around 15 minutes via the eastern freeway outside of peak hour.

The recent Chandler Highway widening has also seen the triumphant cleaning up of a major traffic bottleneck.

That’s just one more reason for the residents of postcode 3103 to celebrate, whatever your age.

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Close to Whitehorse Road shopping

An imposing classical-modern family

and within the Balwyn High School

residence, this home has an array of

zone, this single-level home on a

artisanal touches, from American oak

corner block has been renovated to

parquet floors to European-inspired

the highest modern standards. It

wallpaper panels.

22 Winmalee Road

features a stunning main suite.

31 Grosvenor Parade

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