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ISLAND LIFE Retreat to paradise

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Manly Sydney 5

J E N M E LO CCO

$16.5 million-$18 million

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For sale Agent: Rowe Partners Real Estate, Jake Rowe 0414 612 546 Boasting views of Little Manly Beach from each Who hasn’t dreamed of an island escape? Our cover property, on

of its three levels, this recently-built residence is

Kangaroo Island, has been a beachside retreat for more than 100 years.

the only privately owned beachfront property in

Now, the handsome limestone residence that sits on an isolated point with

Manly, selling agent Jake Rowe says. Bright and

spectacular views over the Southern Ocean has come onto the market with

airy throughout, the home has a sleek, open-plan

a price tag of more than $5 million. A peek into the visitors’ book shows the

island kitchen, a home cinema, a dedicated study

effusive comments from a who’s who of guests including Barry Humphries

and a lift to an upper-level flat.

and the late Princess Diana’s father Earl Spencer. Meanwhile, staying close to the sea, we travel to the coastal city of Albany in Western Australia for our Living In column this week. With two natural harbours and a choice of

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beaches, the regional city is one made for water lovers. And for those

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with a price guide of $16.5 million to $18 million is sure to entice.

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 Chief executive officer: Jason Pellegrino Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod, 0429 571 826 New South Wales Belinda Sinclair 0414 580 903 Victoria & Tasmania Mitch Armstrong 0438 820 767 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

HOT PROPERTY

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HOT PROPERTY Best from coast to coast

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TOURISM WA

O U R COVE R

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Brown Beach,

Point of relaxation

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LIVING IN The lure of Albany

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Dalkeith Perth 5

$6 million +

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For sale Agent: Ray White Dalkeith-Claremont, Vivien Yap 0433 258 818 This contemporary home, close to the river, comes with a host of bells and whistles, from smart-home technology to integrated Miele appliances, a Bose sound system, a decadent main suite and ducted airconditioning.

Enjoy a dip in the north-facing pool or a movie in the home theatre.

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Castlecrag

Malvern East

Sydney

Melbourne

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$7 million

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$5 million-$5.5 million

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Auction: March 28

Auction: March 16

Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore, Bernard Ryan 0408 408 509;

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

Di Jones Real Estate North Shore, Chris Keane 0497 102 114

Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

On a deep waterfront block, this home cascades down four levels with

Just metres from Hedgeley Dene Gardens, this

water views. There’s a self-contained lower level and a whole-floor main

well-appointed property on 1263 square metres

bedroom retreat, plus a boat shed, private mooring and a luxurious pool.

features a north-facing pool and a tennis court.

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Absolute beachfront.

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Step into a world of barefoot luxury

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The sale of Kangaroo Island’s Rocky Point is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy an iconic property. B y SU E WILLIAMS

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t’s one of Australia’s most iconic beach houses, beloved by artists, the literati and celebrities throughout the generations. And now, for the first time in 101 years, it’s finally come up for sale – with a pedigree that can barely be matched.

“This place of joy, a real Eden with real people,” wrote famed painter Arthur Boyd in the visitors’ book after a series of stays there. “The most wonderful barefoot lifestyle to be had anywhere,” opined writer David Malouf.

Art critic, documentary-maker and writer Robert Hughes, author of The Fatal Shore, was

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similarly enamoured. When it came time to leave, he put pen to paper, “To leave this paradise shore, O Jesus, what a Fatal Bore”.

Rocky Point, high on the cliffs above seven kilometres of deserted white beach on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, was built 110 years ago in local limestone by Supreme Court judge Sir John Gordon and bought by the wealthy pastoralist Dutton family in 1918.

After five generations of family ownership, and countless vice-regal parties and stays by judges, lawyers, artists, poets, authors and internationally renowned figures like Princess

Diana’s father Earl Spencer, Barry Humphries, Patrick White, Sir Russell Drysdale and John Olsen, the six-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been put up for sale.

“We say goodbye with a heavy heart,” says Hamish Matheson, whose mother is a Dutton.

“But it’s a house of life and it’s important that the next generation of people take on the joy this place offers.

“Its history is important, and it’s in such a peerless location. The house feels as though it’s sitting out in the sea with panoramic 180-degree views of the bay where you can see fish swimming, stingrays and dolphins, amazing birdlife, and it really has one of the best seats in Mother Nature’s house.”

Rocky Point, for sale via expressions of interest over $5 million, covers more than 5.2 hectares of land from the dunes right down to the highwater mark, with 365 metres of beach and clifftop frontage.

President of the Real Estate Institute of South Australia Brett Roenfeldt says the beauty of the house lies in its position. “It’s the kind of

YOUR AGENT Penny Riggs, Klemich Real Estate

“This is an exceptional property, with a private beach that no one else even knows is there, yet it’s only a 15-minute drive from the South Australian ferry and 27 minutes from Kingscote airport.”

irreplaceable site that money these days can’t buy with amazing sea views and access to the beach,” he says. “It’s an idyllic retreat that’s extremely rare and I think there’ll be a phenomenal amount of interest in it.”

Penny Riggs, director of the house’s sales agents Klemich Real Estate, says she’s anticipating potential buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and South Australia, as well as expats and overseas purchasers. “Everyone has always admired this property,” she says.

“International guests love the Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island but that’s southfacing and the weather can be wild and woolly.

This house is a north coast property, and northfacing, so it’s warmer with calmer weather.”

Other South Australian real estate agents are among its fans. Michael Barrett of Century 21 on Kangaroo Island says it’s very well known.

“It’s one of the most iconic properties in South Australia and probably Australia,” he says. “It’s in a beautiful location and hasn’t been available for over 100 years, which makes it even more desirable.”

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Expressions of interest: close April 3 Agent: Klemich Real Estate, Penny Riggs 0439 669 965

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LIVING IN

35.026° S, 117.886° E

ALBANY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

The best of the west is all there in Albany – sun, sand, climate and an injection of community development. B y K ATE FARRE LLY It was falling in love with his now-wife that

and cultural centre and says the ongoing

prompted architect Michael Roberts to move

development in Albany is a boon for locals.

from Melbourne to Albany 25 years ago, but it

“In the short term there’s jobs for tradies and

adopted city and the lifestyle it allowed him.

builders and in the long term, there’s employment

Not only has Roberts raised a family in a surfing at beautiful white-sand beaches. He says

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tourism dollar generates activity for everybody.”

A safe haven

projects he couldn’t dream of in Melbourne.

Mason Realty principal Rob Mason says the building activity in Albany will breathe new life into “an already great area”, reconnecting the

Most recently Roberts, a partner at Roberts

community to the waterfront, a place that has

Gardiner Architects, has been working with

long supported the city and fostered its growth.

clients looking to invest in LandCorp’s Middleton

Albany

in hospitality projects and retail. Of course, the

he is also able to pursue a diversity of design

Waterfront renewal

Middleton Beach

“There are great economic benefits,” he says.

didn’t take long for him to fall in love with his

supportive community and indulged his love of

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“The waterways down here are exceptional,” he

Beach Precinct, a 1.3-hectare site fronting the

says. “We’ve got some of the best beaches in

beach that will eventually host a hotel alongside

Australia, two natural harbours, a couple of great

For sale

retail, commercial and residential tenants.

rivers and mountain ranges.

Agent: Mason Realty, Rob Mason 0411 615 806;

Roberts says the project will revive the

“WA is fairly flat and faces west, but here you

Western Australia Sotheby’s International Realty,

beachfront just as the city’s new entertainment

can get out of the wind because we’ve got

Neil McAllister 0417 179 218

centre revived the waterfront when it opened in

beaches that face in most directions and a really

This Dane Richardson-designed residence won

2010. Roberts Gardiner worked with Cox Howlett

interesting coastline that is great for surfing and

the 2008 WA Design Excellence award. It also has

& Bailey Woodland on the award-winning centre,

fishing.”

views over the beach and beyond to King George

which delivered international standard

Mason moved from Perth with his family six

entertainment, performance and convention

years ago: “Albany was really the only place we

facilities overlooking Princess Royal Harbour.

seriously considered because it’s a big enough

Sound, a heated pool, and finishes in marble, Tasmanian oak, glass and stainless steel.

centre to have all the important facilities like

The coastline around

door, which boasts a beef ageing program, a

good schooling, tertiary education, a new

Albany delivers great

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charcuterie and a kitchen that mills its own flour.

hospital, and enough people and businesses to

conditions for surfing

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make life interesting.”

and fishing.

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He then worked on the Due South tavern next

Roberts is also designing an Aboriginal language

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Inspection Saturday & Wednesday 11.00 am - 11.40 am Price Guide $5,100,000 - $5,400,000 Web www.guildea.com.au

93 Seaforth Crs, Seaforth

Stunning Waterfront Residence Lifestyle This state of the art contemporary residence will certainly impress those seeking a quality water-front residence. The home is only 17 years old and offers an abundance of natural light, level easy access to the home from the double garage with extra off street parking and boasts amazing 210 degree views. This is a home you will truly treasure with its superb Middle Harbour location that is only 25 mins from the City and a 5 min drive to Manly Ferry wharf and beach.

Features & Accommodation Features include large multiple living areas with exceptional water views, a state of the art gourmet kitchen with marble finishes overlooking your casual dining room, heated wet edge pool and spa, reverse cycle air-conditioning, split sound system accessing all rooms of the house, underfloor heating, alarm system and loads of storage. Access to the waterfront is from the pool level via a well looked after walkway / staircase. You will just love it.

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S u n S h i n e B e ac h M y k o n o s H o u s e D u k e S t re e t Mykonos House takes your breath away. Designed by two artists, this inspirational home captures your heart. Known as ‘The Palace’ and reminiscent of the magnificent island homes of the Mediterranean, this unique property sits in its own private grounds a few minutes’ stroll from the beach. This rare home, the first million-dollar build in Sunshine Beach, has parking for up to 6 cars, comfortably sleeps 12, a designer kitchen to thrill adventurous cooks, rooftop terraces, open plan living areas designed for laidback luxury family life. Find out more at www.sunshinebeach.info.

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11 Glenfield Street

Occupying 702m2 of prime riverside real estate, this solid two storey residence is the embodiment of a bygone era, designed to frame and maximise the stunning outlook of the Brisbane River.

Appointed with all the modern inclusions one could want or need, this residence is ready to be lived in immediately and sits high enough to have never been flood affected. The solid brick build also provides an outstanding foundation for any future renovations or updates. Located in West End, this address is within close proximity of amenities, reputable schools and local highlights.

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AUCTION Sun 31 Mar at 10:30am, On-site INSPECT Sat 10:15 – 11am & Wed 5:30 – 6:30pm

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AVONDALE SPRING HILL

26 Thornbury Street

Originally built in 1912 and spread across three levels, this impressive home called ‘Avondale’ exudes a sense of timeless, understated grandeur. Recently renovated, the home still maintains its original footprint and pays homage to the character features, displaying them in all their beauty while providing a functional floor plan of grand proportions that works for the modern family.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection contact Andrew Degn.

5 BED 3 BATH 5 CAR

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TENDER Closes Fri 29 Mar at 12pm INSPECT By appointment

ANDREW DEGN 0417 068 878

Historic “Leintwardine” C1842 colonial sandstone homestead.

7138 Lyell Highway, Ouse

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, TASMANIA

Expressions of interest.

5 Beds

2 Baths

10 Cars

• Rural retreat within 100 kilometres of Hobart • Shearers’ quarters to suit B&B operation • Tennis court & in-ground pool • Magnificent English gardens

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