Domain Prestige – September 12 by Domain Magazines

12 SEPTEMBER / 2018

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BLUE-WATER VISTA Luxury on the harbour

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Neutral Bay Sydney 5

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$35 million

For sale: By expressions of interest Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore, Geoff Smith 0418 643 923 Set to claim a north-shore record, this trophy I saw the film Crazy Rich Asians recently and, while it was a fun film, I was

home on Kurraba Point is poised on the edge of

disappointed that the Australian property component included in Kevin

Sydney Harbour with views of the Harbour Bridge,

Kwan’s book did not make it onto the big screen. In the book a Singaporean

Opera House and city skyline from all four levels.

property magnate, and the father of main character Nick, escapes to his

A highlight is the eight-metre, back-lit onyx bar in

Watsons Bay waterfront property for a spot of fishing and tranquillity. The

the lower level entertainment zone that leads to

appeal of Australian property is made evident in the story – free-standing

the pool.

homes with gardens, close to nature and some pretty spectacular outlooks make city living here very attractive. A property with just such appeal is the $35 million waterfront home on the tip of Neutral Bay’s Kurraba Point. With its designer interior and mesmerising harbour views, it is just the spot for

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some rest and recreation away from Asia’s big and bustling cities.

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Editor: Jen Melocco Jen.Melocco@domain. com.au Editorial producer: Isabelle Chesher Managing editor: Alice Stolz Senior designer: Colleen Chin Quan Graphic designer: Emma Staughton Group picture editor: Kylie Thomson

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Chief editorial & marketing officer: Melina Cruickshank Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod, 0429 571 826 New South Wales Jon McConkey 0407 909 739 Victoria & Tasmania Matthew Maasdijk (03) 9249 5295 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

MAREE HOMER

DESIGN DIGEST Natural high

FEATURE STORY Paddington’s new look

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DESTINATION NSW

LIVING IN O U R COVE R

Designs on Milton

Neutral Bay, NSW. Listed by Ray White. PAG E 2

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Seaforth Sydney 6

$5.8 million-$6.3 million

Auction: September 20 Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore, Bernard Ryan 0408 408 509 From the fingerprint security access and hydronic heating to the sauna, steam shower, pool and spa, this home offers premium inclusions on a 1088-square-metre block with a north-facing back garden. There are Middle Harbour views from the first floor, a home cinema and an office.

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Darling Point

Main Beach

Sydney

Gold Coast

$8 million

$5.75 million

Auction: September 15

For sale

Agent: The Agency, Ben Collier 0414 646 476

Agent: Ray White Prestige Gold Coast,

A sophisticated character residence close to Edgecliff Centre and

Robert Graham 0403 737 788

Rushcutters Bay Park, this beautifully renovated home features a Boffi

Wrapped in zinc, timber and concrete, this new

kitchen with Italian marble and Gaggenau and Wolf appliances, a choice of

whole-floor apartment in the Virginia Kerridge-

living areas and a master suite with city and Harbour Bridge views.

designed M3565 has front-row ocean views.

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Tasmania

DESIGN DIGEST

All natural ingredients When inspiration springs from the world around us, it makes for soothing yet striking creations. C o m p i l e d b y ISAB E LLE CH E SH E R AESOP BRASS OIL BURNER Aesop’s first venture into homewares will infuse your home with aromatic scents in style. Conceived by designer Henry Wilson, the metallic vessels are made using a wax casting process, and thus each carries its own unique aesthetic. aesop.com/au

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STUDIO MR SMITH Furniture design is nothing new for industry leader Anthony Spon-Smith, but the launch of his own product-design department through Coco Republic certainly is. The debut range‚ Riviera L’Americano, has been crafted with chic outdoor living in mind. cocorepublic.com.au

BOWIE VASE

THE WESTIN PERTH When conceptualising the interiors of this new five-

Smooth texture meets

star hotel, BAR Studio were inspired by Perth’s abundance of natural riches:

angular shapes in this

note the soaring ceilings that evoke a sense of open space, and natural

stoneware vase, which

materials used throughout. madebytait.com.au

is handmade and finished with a white matte glaze. We’d suggest placing two of these side-by-side on your mantelpiece for maximum effect. sarahellison.com.au

PETER BENNETTS

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Natural selection FEATURE STORY

When a funky suburb’s young demographic grows up, the architecture grows with them. B y E LLE N LUT TO N

addington has a history with Queenslander houses as deep as the hills they sit on – from the traditional weatherboard homes with wide, wraparound verandahs to cute timber cottages, the suburb has long been beloved for its character houses. But it’s becoming equally renowned for its cutting-edge contemporary designs. Over the past few years, Paddington has attracted some of Brisbane’s finest architects, with incredible new builds and modern extensions adding a layer of luxury to this million-dollar suburb.

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Tim Stewart, director of acclaimed Tim Stewart Architects, is behind many of these new designs and says Paddington is evolving architecturally as a suburb. “We’re always going to love those character homes. That’s what Paddington is known for,” he says. “But there’s a lot of money here now and those affluent buyers want something modern and something luxurious that has been built especially for them, and especially to suit Brisbane.” Paddington is one of Brisbane’s most expensive

suburbs, with a median house price of $1.11 million, according to Domain data. Stewart says the evolution of the area’s luxury architectural housing was directly linked to its increasing values. “There’s a tendency for the quality of the [housing] design to get better when the suburb becomes more valuable, as the people who live there are quite discerning,” he says. “This is part of the natural growth of a suburb and I think this is just the start of it.” Stewart is the architect behind Paddington’s Woodrock, our feature property, which hit the market recently. Perched on a sprawling, elevated corner block, it’s the latest offering from Rob and Andrew Gray, of Graya Constructions. The Gray brothers have been praised as pioneers in the suburb, for

YOUR AGENT Matt Lancashire, Ray White New Farm

“This is a family home that rivals any residence across the country in terms of design and location.”

their innovative work transforming cottages and awkward sites into premium properties. The demographic of Paddington buyers plays a large part in how the architecture has evolved, according to Stewart. “There’s this nostalgia buyers have with Paddington because of the type of suburb it was 20 years ago. “It was big with students – 20 years later, those same students are now the ones who are buying into Paddington. They’re now professionals with the money to buy there and this plays a big part in the architecture that’s in demand.” Agent Matt Lancashire has seen interest ranging from “high $2 million to early $3 million” for the luxury property which has it all, including a swimming pool with glass feature window and outdoor dining area with doubleheight ceiling.

Paddington Brisbane 5

Expressions of Interest: Close September 21 Agent: Ray White New Farm, Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480

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PALATIAL FAMILY HOME WITH REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 7 & 11 Waterview Crescent

5,261SQM

Sorrento A rare opportunity to secure this magnificent extensively renovated

FOR SALE:

property on a double block, situated on Main River with private jetty. The property has a total land area of 5,261sqm which leads itself for subdivision subject to the necessary development approval.

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Offers to purchase closing Thursday 27 September at 4.00pm By Appointment Only Roland Evans 0433 335 507

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35.339° S, 150.440° E

MILTON KATIE RIVERS

Milton is just a three-hour drive from Sydney, but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life. B y K ATE FARRE LLY Designer Collette Dinnigan is no stranger to the

veggies and citrus trees. “We catch fish and eat

charms of Milton, an inland gem along the NSW

from our garden. We’ve got a good cook’s kitchen

south coast. She describes the town and its

and a pizza oven on the terrace,’’ she says. ‘‘It’s

surrounds as a special piece of Australia and has

great in winter, we love spending time rugged up

owned property in Milton since 2006, spending

by the pizza oven.”

time there with husband Bradley Cocks and children Estella and Hunter. “It’s got such beautiful countryside and the

$1.55 million-$1.695 million

they’re not just holidaying, they’re actually making the move here, making a sea change from Sydney,” she explains.

Dinnigan sold one of her Milton holdings, Milton

Shoalhaven

Dinnigan says the historic village today has new

both worlds,” she says. “There are foreshore relaxing place,” she says.

Milton

restaurants, hotels and a lot more people. “And

coastline is amazing, so you have the best of parks, it’s not over-developed and it’s a very

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Heavenly Tucker Real Estate agent Andrea Tucker says

Surf and Stables, through Simon Platt of the

Milton residents enjoy a close-knit, connected

Lifestyle Property Agency for $2.1 million in

community. “If something’s happening you’ve

February. The former stables turned four-

always got the community rallying around and

bedroom retreat was snapped up by a couple

supporting one another,” she says. “From surfing

For sale

from Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

activities to school community projects or

Agent: Tucker Real Estate, Andrea Tucker

fundraising, you find the community really gets

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behind each other.”

Featuring high ceilings, polished concrete floors,

The White House Dinnigan and Cocks still own the neighbouring

Tucker says the town is a three-hour drive south

concrete waterfall benchtops and wraparound

property, the White House, where the family

of Sydney and close to key attractions of the

decks, this one-hectare property is purpose-built

spends time during school holidays. Set on 2.4

coast.

to catch the northern light. The home has a solar-

hectares, the three-bedroom farmhouse gave

“We’re so close to the ocean, you can be on the

conscious design and is close to town and the

fashion designer Dinnigan a chance to flex her

beach in around seven minutes,” she says. “The

interior-design muscles, she says.

town is surrounded by large acreages and the

With access to beautiful

village has lots of great shops, restaurants and

countryside and

cafes with a true country vibe.

coastline, Milton’s

Another drawcard for the family is the abundance of fresh produce available in the region and Dinnigan says she relishes the chance to get into her garden, where she has planted

“We have a little saying in Milton: it’s not heaven, but you can see it from here.”

beach.

charms are attracting

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NEXT STOP 35.000° N, 135.779° E

KYOTO

Buying a traditional house in historic Kyoto is within reach for Australians looking for a restoration project. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

EIJI KITADA

$A123,000. Expect to pay from $180,000 to $300,000 for a comparable renovation. Average land prices in Japan have risen for three consecutive years, according to government

WHAT YOU CAN BUY FOR … $2.435 million A four-bedroom unit in a modern building. Has a balcony with knockout views of Kyoto. $1.761 million A charmingly renovated guest house on nearly 200 square metres, near Daitokuji Temple. $713,000 A traditional two-storey timber house in Fushimi ward built in 1918 and renovated in 2018.

“Kyoto is old Japan writ large – atmospheric

additions clearly new, so the memory of the past

figures, while Japan’s economy has weakened.

temples, sublime gardens, traditional teahouses

is always clear,” Hayward says.

This is predicted to end before the Tokyo

and geisha scurrying to secret liaisons,” observes

One of the studio’s recent projects, Ichijoji

Olympics in 2020. Property prices have risen in

Lonely Planet. The former imperial capital is a

House (above), involved transforming a

Kyoto City, where surging apartment prices are

white-hot favourite among international tourists

dilapidated 1960s house into an elegant

pushing younger residents to surrounding

and now its property market is offering foreigners

contemporary residence for the owners, a

districts.

a surprisingly affordable slice of history.

Brisbane couple. The original layout was inverted,

For decades, Japanese buyers have favoured newer homes built to withstand one of Kyoto’s less appealing characteristics: earthquakes. This

with living spaces put on the upper floor and

Can Australians buy in?

sleeping areas on the ground.

There are no restrictions to foreign buyers.

Some previously hidden structural elements,

Would-be purchasers submit an application to

has rendered many older buildings – including

such as roof beams, were exposed to dramatic

the seller, which must be reviewed by a licensed

pre-war machiya, timber houses of merchants –

effect and wallpaper and lacquered floorboards

real estate agent. If the offer is accepted, the

vulnerable to demolition or ripe for renovation.

were hand-finished using traditional techniques.

deal is done via a solicitor, with stamp duty at

Australian architect Luke Hayward’s Osakabased practice, atelier Luke, renovates traditional

Current market

houses. “We always try to enhance and reveal

Hayward says similar unrenovated homes could

existing heritage character and make any

cost from about seven to 10 million yen, or up to

10 per cent of the purchase price. Some older buildings can be tricky to insure. atelierluke.com

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Sophisticated and utterly refined, this sleek contemporary home is positioned for excellence, presiding over the exclusive Turner Avenue.

NEWFARM NEW FARM

30 Turner Avenue

This 643m2 architectural residence with four bedrooms, a wine cellar, vast entertaining areas and an array of rare inclusions, is the absolute pinnacle of luxury family living. Beginning on the first floor, an impressive timber hallway leads to the central atrium of the home, where an expansive dining room and living area surround lush exterior garden, on 540m2 of land. The upper floor is the pinnacle of relaxed family living, providing four generously sized bedrooms and three bathrooms plus gymnasium or fifth bedroom.

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13 Beaverdale Place, Tumbi Umbi Residential acreage in beautiful Tumbi Umbi near Terrigal and The Entrance This magnificent architectural designed home is designed by Bob Nation one of the world's leading architects and Director of Design at Barangaroo. The house contains many design features not previously seen on the Central Coast and must be seen to be appreciated. 2.47 acres adjacent to wetlands and scenic hills, the site is near flat and ideal for family pursuits. In the wet season it is a bird sanctuary. 4km from Shelly beach and close to all essential services including Mingara, schools and shopping centres.

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Expressions of Interest Closing 12th October 2018

Brian Whiteman 0449 984 465

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Tony Trinder 0437 787 221 theagency.com.au

B RO NT E One-of-a-kind masterpiece on the crest of Bronte´s The Cutting Sydney´s most prestigious oceanfront address. With a perfect northeast aspect, this architectural gem is a unique example of architect Barda Design´s ´Assemblage´ approach.

• Dramatic coastline outlook across Bronte and Tamarama • 4 generous bedrooms, study, 3 full baths & powder • 2 car garaging, land 629 sqm

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12 Drummond Place, Carlton Brand-new brilliance! Designed and constructed with meticulous care and leading-edge flair, this all-new 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom executive family home offers gallery-inspired interiors and sun-swept exteriors. Spectacularly unfolding over 3 lavish levels with internal lift access, open-plan living and dining pivots around a fully integrated Miele kitchen with stone-topped island bench, a concealed Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer, and a butler’s pantry. Choose from a quartet of balconies with the main bedroom offering outdoor access to panoramic views of the city skyline. • 3 large bedrooms, main with concealed WIR and twin-vanity ensuite, 2 with BIR • 3-car, dual-door garage featuring internal access • Storeroom plus a range of storage solutions • Ducted heating/cooling and gas stone fireplace • Video intercom and security entrance • Bluestone-paved courtyard alongside an easy-care garden and yard with rainwater tank From the peaceful position to the considered space for relaxed living and entertaining, this is unrivalled city-edge living without compromise or comparison!

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Universal Restaurant

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Carlton Gardens 2 Welcome greenery on the city’s edge

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Jeffrey Wilson 0412 542 895 Jeffrey.Wilson@little.com.au

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CAIRNS’ FINEST RESIDENCE AUCTION Thursday 4 October

21 KNOTT COURT, WHITFIELD, QLD PRESTIGE RESIDENTIAL

Tom Quaid 0400 773 444 City, mountain and ocean views

Substantial 6,800m2* hillside allotment with rainforest backdrop

1,400m2* of living across 2 levels

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6 bedrooms, including self-contained 2 bedroom guest quarters

7 bathrooms including ensuite to each bedroom

8 car underground garage

The best position in one of Cairns’ most valuable streets

Jay Beattie 0428 551 062 *Approx

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75 LONE HAND LANE EUMUNDI 4 Beds 5 Baths 3 Cars Pool

FOR SALE PRICE GUIDE $2,750,000 VIEWING INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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VIEWS AND Feel like a change of scenery and lifestyle then “Lillydale” LIFESTYLE could be just the place. This stunning well established home

on 30 acres between the village of Eumundi and the thriving township of Cooroy with north facing views to majestic Mt Cooroy and amazing views south along the coastline to Maroochydore and to the Glass House Mountains. Live in peace and serenity amongst the trees, relax by the pool or the tranquil dam, but take a short drive and you can be in cosmopolitan Hastings Street Noosa Heads for great shopping, restaurants, cafes or time at the beach.

AGENT NATHAN HOWIE 0414 424 333

AGENT WILL HANTON 0421 653 007

‘HIGH TIDE’- Whitsundays, Queensland First Time Offered For Sale One of the most exclusive properties in the Whitsundays ‘High Tide’ commands a true dress circle position in an exclusive cul de sac and certainly what could be considered the most sought after address. Created by the multi award winning designer Chris Beckingham, renowned for Qualia Resort on Hamilton Island, this stunning property enjoys uninterrupted 200 degree Coral Sea views that take your breath away. Vaulted ceilings and beautiful black butt floors evoke layers of natural light and colour. Pidgeon Island sits just in front of the property and feels like it is exclusively yours. This private utopia delivers an unsurpassed tropical lifestyle to those that are lucky enough to call it theirs.

• North facing orientation across the Coral Sea to the islands beyond • Gorgeous wet edge infinity pool • Offering 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms in total • Azure views from the exclusively private master suite • Large timber sliding doors for relaxed indoor/outdoor living • Expansive decking wraps around the home • Each living space has a special character • Designated guest accommodation • Entry port, carport, garage plus designated Boat port • 9kw solar system

21/228 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale

www.taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

FOR SALE Expressions of Interest Closing Monday 1st October 2018 at 5pm INPECT: By Appointment CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0424 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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