Domain Prestige November 21

21 NOVEMBER / 2018

PRESTIGE THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY

NATURAL HIGH Home s on another level

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For sale: By expressions of interest Agent: Ray White Double Bay, Elliott Placks 0402 149 917 There's a good dash of European glamour about With the Melbourne Cup having been run, now is the time that

this grand residence, with its Ionic columns,

Australians start the race to summer. It is often an intense time of both

Georgian windows, formal living rooms and

work and end-of-year social events but it’s all so doable with the promise of

wood-panelled library. The beautifully manicured

time out and relaxation. In this edition, we have some stunning homes that

gardens come with a pool, and there are glorious

are the perfect retreats for winding down over the break and all year long.

views across the treetops to Middle Head and

Our NSW South Coast cover property is just such a home. While the

Rose Bay from the terraces.

property itself is inviting enough, we also learn how attractive its location in Kiama is in our Living In column. Meanwhile, for our feature story, we travel to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and a property also perfect for a little

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rest and relaxation. It includes a stunning home that’s been given a creative

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renovation by Clare Cousins, along with extensive grounds, complete with

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pool, tennis court and vegetable garden.

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

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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 Mitch Armstrong 0438 820 767 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

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DESIGN DIGEST A different take

FEATURE STORY Natural perfection

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LIVING IN O U R COVE R

Coastal Kiama

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Balmain Sydney 6

$9 million

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Expressions of interest: Close on December 6 Agent: Pillinger, Brad Pillinger 0411 545 577; Cobden & Hayson, Danny Cobden 0411 144 210 Set on landscaped gardens complete with pool, Hexham is a handsome, Italianate manor with northerly harbour views. Built in 1897, the property has a grand marble entry hall, original stained glass and fireplaces.

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Toorak Melbourne 4

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Hamilton $15 million-$16 million

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Expressions of interest: Close on November 29

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Agent: Kay & Burton South Yarra, Ross Savas 0418 322 994

Agent: Queensland Sotheby’s International

Enjoy tennis, year-round swimming in the heated pool and garden parties in

Realty, Michael Vettoretto 0438 705 745

the north-facing front yard of this private and well-maintained home. The

This three-storey, art deco residence has a floor

property features French oak flooring, a skylit Calacatta marble kitchen,

plan to suit extended families. The home counts

casual and formal living spaces and a large main bedroom suite upstairs.

two kitchens and a gym among its features.

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Artist’s impression

DESIGN DIGEST

Eclectic mixture Curves, hand-blown glass, patterned brass and homely spaces are a tribute to the craftsman’s skill. C o m p i l e d b y ISAB E LLE CH E SH E R BRONZE BOTTLE OPENERS There’s an art deco flair to the curves and metallic glint of these little sculptures. Each are cast in solid bronze, a weighty tool that will bring a hint of glamour when opening that celebratory Friday evening drink. marzdesigns.com

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PARK HOUSE FOOD MERCHANTS In this Mona Vale restaurant, Alexander &CO. architects have crafted an eclectic, homely space. It feels like a cross between a New York loft and art warehouse, complete with recycled brick arches, high ceilings and retro decor. parkhousefoodandliquor.com.au

GREENWAY CRACKLE LIGHT

MOSAICO SIDEBOARD Milan-based furniture designer Nikita Bettoni has a penchant for eyecatching materials and unexpected touches. To achieve the pattern on this particular cabinet, the

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brass must be cut into pieces, hand brushed, and then painstakingly reassembled. artemest.com

unique texture, this is not your average pendant light. The hand-blown glass wrapped around a warm LED bulb looks almost like a honeycomb, suspended from a matte chord. adesignstudio.com.au

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Getting back to nature

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The extension and renovation of this ’70s gem respects its period character and connects it to the outdoors. B y PAU L B E S T

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hen we think 1970s, we sometimes think of an era much vaunted for peace, harmony and getting in touch with nature. Such thoughts aren’t out of place with the architect-designed family residence, High Noon, which was built in the mid-1970s.

Approached by gravel road and an avenue of towering pines, this charcoal-coloured timber house is nestled into a slope on four hectares of beautifully landscaped rural acreage at Flinders, which lies 84 kilometres south of Melbourne on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

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Distant water views of Bass Strait serve as a constant reminder that the coast is only a handful of kilometres away.

So when the owners – a family of five – wanted to update and expand the house to accommodate their growing brood, they were keen to embrace the house’s original awardwinning design with a renovation that was both thoughtful and compatible. As did talented architect Clare Cousins, who was already familiar with the area (her uncle, celebrity garden designer Rick Eckersley, owned a neighbouring property, which he recently sold).

“I was attracted to the ’70s nature of the house,” says Cousins, who heads her own eponymous agency in North Melbourne.

In looking to preserve the house’s period character, Cousins added only “what was required”, modestly enlarging the building’s main living-dining quarters to the north.

She also retained existing features, such as the shiplap cedar lining boards, straw ceiling and snorkel-styled skylights, which were particular to a ’70s style. Moreover, Cousins used blackbutt for the extension walls and floors to continue the expression of natural timber. “It provides such a lovely feeling and texture,” she says.

While respecting the original design, though, Cousins avoided making it seem like a cliched retro-’70s makeover. In fact, the house has been refreshed throughout – notably in areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms – so that the interiors feel modern, yet sympathetic.

The main living area has been whitewashed, too, helping to demarcate the old section from the new. “Some people may think the house has been recently constructed,” she says.

YOUR AGENT Holly Longmuir, RT Edgar Flinders

“It’s not often you find a property with such soul. The peace that resonates from this part of the world is unlike anywhere I’ve been. The home is truly one of a kind.”

To a degree, both original design and upgrade speak of much the same modernism design principles. “A lot of the qualities the house possesses are the same qualities we try to bring to new works we do,” Cousins says.

This also extends to contemporary concepts like sustainability and energy efficiency. The house was designed by architect John Baird as a low-energy house, for which it won a citation from the Australian Institute of Architects.

His passive design incorporated harvesting rainwater, natural central heating and angulated roofline. Cousins has continued this line of passive design, inverting the roof pitch on the northern extension, for example, thereby incorporating clerestory windows to let in indirect light from the south.

Consideration also has been given to connecting the house’s interiors to the outdoors.

From inside, views are afforded of the grounds, which the owners have had landscaped and include Fiona Brockhoff-designed terraced gardens, pool, tennis court, vegetable garden and greenhouse, a manege, stables and sheds.

“There’s this layered experience looking out … which pulls the landscape back so elements like the pool and vegetable garden become destinations,” says Cousins.

Flinders Mornington Peninsula $8 million-$8.8 million

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Expressions of interest: Close December 5 Agent: RT Edgar Flinders, Holly Longmuir 0425 737 674

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KIAMA

It’s not just the blowhole that attracts people to Kiama and encourages them to put down roots there. B y K ATE FARRE LLY The famous Kiama blowhole has been

Street, plays host to more stores, including

attracting visitors to the region for more than

cafes, pubs, a bookstore and surf shops.

100 years. It's a terrific party trick – in the right

the basic amenities and there are big shopping

the air and douse anyone who comes too close.

centres within a 15-minute drive. doesn't take long to get to major shopping

Sydney and about 40 minutes’ drive from

centres [to the north and south],” he says. still close enough to Wollongong and Sydney

years ago and couldn't believe his luck, he says.

for specialist services.”

“I was very happy to move here. It's very cabbage-tree palms and cedar forest remnants

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“A lot of people retire to Kiama because we're

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picturesque, with beautiful green dairy pastures,

Illawarra

“The freeway has been built to Berry, so it

town, which lies about two hours’ drive from Wollongong. Teacher Graeme Collinson-Smith

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Collinson-Smith says the town provides all

conditions it can spray water 25 metres into But there's a whole lot more to this south-coast

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He says there are also plenty of locals who commute to Wollongong and Sydney for work.

in the valleys, rocky basalt headlands and sandy

Oceans of appeal

beaches in between,” he explains.

Knight Frank Illawarra agent Matt Borg says the region is growing at a rapid rate and, while

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popular with retirees, it also appeals to young

Agent: Knight Frank Illawarra, Matt Borg

As a surfer, Collinson-Smith is also a fan of

families and couples without children. “It's a

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the excellent surf breaks, which have led to the

beachy place with a small-town feel,” he says.

Whales, dolphins and a resident seal are all part

A surfing hotspot town hosting competitions including this year’s inaugural Kiama Bodyboard King Pro. Now retired from teaching, Collinson-Smith runs Terrace Collectables, in one of the Kiama Terrace Houses in Collins Street. Dating to 1885,

“There are good restaurants, weekly farmers'

of the view at this architecturally designed

markets on the Surf Beach foreshore, a folk

clifftop home, which claims a jaw-dropping vista

festival every September and surfing beaches

over an infinity pool to Loves Bay. Newly

that people travel from far and wide to visit.”

renovated, the property features high ceilings,

Borg is expecting strong out-of-area interest

polished floorboards and a conservatory.

these are Australia's oldest timber terraces

in his new Kiama Heights listing, a luxury family

originally built for the workers of the local blue

home with sweeping ocean views. “A property

metal quarries. They are now a popular shopping

of this calibre doesn't come to market very often

The spectacular views

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strip, with vintage wares, craft, fashion and food

and it's in good company, in a niche pocket of

on offer from the Kiama

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on offer. Kiama's main thoroughfare, Terralong

streets with some beautiful homes.”

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The Terrace C1933 - A Grand Landmark Home 2499m2

THE TERRACE C1933 - A GRAND LANDMARK HOME

47 Hazelmere Parade, SHERWOOD

An architectural masterpiece, this one-of-a-kind property celebrates the meeting of two of the city’s most celebrated architects – the heritage-listed 1930’s English-style residence by Charles Griffin and the breathtaking modern restoration and extension of formed concrete, glass and brick by Brisbane architectural luminary Shaun Lockyer. Sitting on 2499m2 of exclusive land, “The Terrace” includes championship floodlit tennis court, 18m inground pool, pavilion, multiple living, cellar and so much more.

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Expressions of Interest. Closing 18 Dec, 5pm View.

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THE STYLE

“We are currently in what I believe is a really special time for Australian design.”

ADAM CORNISH

WILLEM-DIRK DU TOIT

Industrial designer

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Making it on his own terms With two new collections under his belt, the present is as bright as the future for Adam Cornish. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

working in unison to create the frame and underlying structure of the chair. It has a thin, almost hand-drawn aesthetic.

Q: You’ve exhibited to international acclaim.

Have you considered relocating overseas?

A: We have ... we still travel to Europe two to three times a year, however we are currently in what

Q: Do you steer clear of “on-trend” looks?

Q: I understand you looked to the fashion

I believe is a really special time for Australian

A: It is not a matter of deliberately staying away

industry when you were coming up with

design. Not only do we now have uniquely

from “on-trend”, but more a matter of figuring

bending techniques for the metal.

Australian brands producing work as part of the

things out for myself. I often look to nature for

A: I had some experience working with sheet

international design community, but this work

inspiration. I taper my chairs as they reach their

metal and thought it would be interesting to

is being exported. Many of our European clients

extremities, for example, as this is something

create a chair from this process. Laser-cutting

remark on the popularity of Australian design.

I have observed in almost all living things.

the components into patterns and shapes reminded me of the paper patterns used for garment

Q: Who are your design heroes?

Q: Tell us about your first collection for Tait,

construction. The prototyping became more like

A: I love vintage products, especially the work

on display at Denfair Sydney recently.

the process associated with tailoring a suit.

of Jean Prouve. I am also a fan of the Danish

A: Gordon and Susan Tait and I had discussed

Adam Cornish with pieces from the

designer Poul Kjaerholm.

working on a chair of non-wire construction.

Q: And you’ve designed a new bistro collection

Many of Tait’s previous chairs had [used] wire-

for NAU/Cult. How did this come about?

Q: What does your studio space look like?

bending processes. The Seam collection includes

A: This project came from a desire to design

A: Controlled chaos. We looked for a commercial

a dining chair, stacking chair, bar stool, dining

furniture that is accessible both aesthetically

space and ended up in a terrace house. We’ve got

Seam and Strand

table, cafe table and bar table. It’s designed for

and financially. The Strand chair is made from a

all the creature comforts, such as heating, so no

collections.

outdoor use, though is equally at home indoors.

plywood seat with multiple strands of metal wire

more freezing Melbourne winters in the studio.

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2ha 5 BED 3 BATH 4 CAR

440 Black Mountain Road, Black Mountain QLD 4563 • Private and peaceful with breathtaking views to the Noosa coast.

The spacious home is ideal as a family home, for retirees or as a winter escape investment.

• Annual holding costs including the gardener, are under $10,000 for the present owners.

• The property provides opportunities for income to cover all annual costs including of a caretaker.

• Offering; an elevated position, enviable lifestyle with a temperate climate year around.

• Furniture and other items on the property are available by separate negotiations.

• Seven minutes to Cooroy Station with trains to Brisbane and Cairns. 40 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport and 90 minutes to Brisbane International.

• Photos and words cannot describe the sense of wellbeing the property offers. It has to be seen.

AUCTION Sunday 2 December On site at 11.00 am

INSPECT

Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm

AGENT

Liam Anlezark 0409 759 320

or by appointment sales@staynoosa.com

M: 0409 759 320 P: 07 5447 5277 E: sales@staynoosa.com W: www.staynoosa.com/live-in-noosa/

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MoLLyMooK A trophy property for the discerning. Almost 2 acres (7673 sqms) of absolute beach front onto exclusive Collers Beach, commanding Mollymook’s most premier position. The Allen Jack+Cottier designed home highlights open plan living encompassing 180 degree views over pristine blue waters and

offers rolling lawn directly onto white sands via private access. This jewel in the crown of the South Coast showcases the ‘bogey hole’ natural sea pool at your doorstep, one of the best surf breaks in Australia on one side of your front lawn and exquisite Mollymook Beach on the other.

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AUCTION 15th December at 12 Midday darryl Leslight 44541333 this is something very special, unique and highly collectible.

Private & discreet inspection only 4454 1333 raywhite.com.au

Ray White SuRfSide PRoPeRtieS

Estate, Escape or Business

9A 9B 3D

Set high in the hills with amazing sweeping views, is a residence of uncompromised style, a private estate on 40 acres in the rich Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Arrive via the Blackall Range Tourist Drive to privacy yet prepare to be taken away by a breathtaking visual kaleidoscope down the valleys, across eucalypts to an ancient rainforest. The main residence with wood-burning fireplace for cool evenings, is designed for comfortable living and entertaining.

Separated via immaculate garden paths lapped by flowers popped with colour are 5 cottages. Each self-contained with kitchen, fireplace and verandas to soak up the views for the complete relaxation of guests.

Maleny, Queensland

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Expressions of Interest Closing 5pm, 15th December Viewing by Appointment Hannah Dodds 0435 950 680 Carol Carter 0414 760 305

‘Locarno’

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Offering a generous 735sqm of living space in a premier Brisbane location with uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and CBD skyline, creating a sublime backdrop for this historically significant home, ‘Locarno’. With entertaining family and friends specifically in mind, this magnificent home boasts two kitchens, indoor and outdoor terraces complete with a fully tiled in-ground pool and spa all overlooking the city. Come and see why this is the most highly sought after home in Brisbane this summer.

29 Hillside Crescent Hamilton Expressions of Interest Closing 5pm, 30th November View Wednesday 6:30 - 7:15pm & Saturday 1:00 - 1:45pm Michael Ve V ttoretto 0438 705 745 John Smith 0434 344 455

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Ultimate Beach House On the market for the first time in nearly 40 years is this ultimate Australian beach house. It is one of only a dozen or so tightly held houses along a priceless stretch of coastal real estate at internationally renowned Coolum Beach. The enormous 934sqm oceanfront property is adjacent to the Sunshine Coast’s surfing haven of Three Bays. The site is zoned MDR making this a perfect development opportunity or investment.

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4A 3B 4D 1702 David Low Way Coolum Beach Auction In-rooms 15 Dec 2:00pm View Saturday 9:00 - 9:45am Hannah Dodds 0435 950 680

38 Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay Flawlessly renovated home amidst lush greenery

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Akin to a luxury retreat, this renovated home embraces its heritage amidst lush greenery, inspiring peace, opulence and relaxation. The exquisitely crafted interiors reveal beautiful period architecture before flowing through to a contemporary living area and out onto a timber deck and pool basking in private verdant surrounds. Highlights include a stone crafted gas kitchen, gas fireplace, air conditioning and a master with luxury ensuite. Hidden from the street for a wonderful sense of privacy, this sanctuary backs onto Warringa Park and is a stroll from local shops, cafĂŠs and restaurants.

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Auction Saturday 8th December 9:00am On-Site View Thursday and Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am

Scott Thornton 0401 161 696 Michael Rava 0411 225 084 theagency.com.au

26 Castle Circuit, Seaforth

world-class

An architectural masterpiece, this resort-like home showcases breathtaking Middle Harbour and city skyline panoramas. Set on an enormous 1,631sqm level block of land with a tennis court and pool, this estate is private and whisper quiet.

• Tri-level, vast living spaces plus media and billiard room

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING DATE: 8TH DECEMBER AT 4PM VIEW SAT 12:00 - 12:30PM OR WED BY APPOINTMENT MICHAEL CLARKE 0488 548 618

• Chef´s kitchen, palatial master suite, home office, ducted a/c

CHERIE HUMEL 0488 668 862

• DLUG, sweeping terraces, built-in BBQ, wet bars and sauna

CALL 9977 3300

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A MASTERPIECE OF GRAND DESIGN AND PROPORTIONS A masterpiece of grand design and proportions, showcasing the epitome of the Queensland hinterland lifestyle in this amazing landmark location that demands respect yet expresses feelings of calm and serenity as it whispers to the landscape. So many opportunities are presented for one astute buyer who is looking to secure an ultimate Scenic Rim lifestyle experience or transition this property into a five-star tourism destination.

EOI CLOSE 5PM WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) VIEW SUNDAYS - 1PM 22ND NOV, 2ND DEC

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East Melbourne

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AUCTION Sat 8th December 11:30am OPEN Sat 24th November 11:00am - 11:30am

Paul Caine 0407 393 599 Peter Hannon 0447 393 012

Elegant and grand with charm and character is this delightful terrace home with sunny courtyard garden and generous double garage parking. Enjoy life with formal and casual living areas, excellent kitchen and bathrooms within an easy stroll to the CBD, cafes, transport and shopping.

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