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Paddington Sydney 317/357 Glenmore Road $4 million J E N M E LO CCO

Auction: October 26 Agent: Phillips Pantzer Donnelley, Catherine Dixon 0415 486 771 There are many steps in the property journey, and one becoming more

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common for Australians today is making the move from a large family

luxurious residence. A media room, study and

house to an apartment. That comes with its own design challenges, and

library capture the essence of urban living while

in our Prestige Apartment Special we get advice from this topic from some

paying homage to the original 1940s building at

of the country’s leading interior designers. “I think the biggest challenge for

the landmark Whites warehouse conversion.

someone selling the family home they might have been in for 18 or 20 years

A Brendan Wong redesign has introduced custom

and purchasing an apartment is they’re at risk of losing their identity,” says

joinery, ambient lighting and a glam cocktail bar.

architect Rob Mills of the clients of his eponymous architecture and interior design firm. However, there is a very stylish and inviting solution. In this issue we also profile some of the leading high-end apartment developments

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FEATURE STORY Downsizing, styling up

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Sanctuary living just moments from Kew Junction, unveiling soon at 8 Main Drive Kew. Located on a tranquil tree-lined street in Kew, Oakwood is a boutique collection of seventeen expansive residences by Walker Corporation and Mim Design. Featuring spectacular city and Yarra River views, these two and three bedroom luxury residences boast contemporary finishes combined with uncompromising floor plans.

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Colour my world Bring a splash of vibrancy to apartment living with these creative designs in every shade and hue. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y RIDGE DINING TABLE Showcasing familiar features by Beeline Design, the Ridge Dining Table presents faceted bases seamlessly joined with round tops. The bases come in a choice of cranberry, raspberry and black stain. beelinefurnituredesign.com.au

ROCKWELL BATH Designed by the Water Monopoly for the English Tapware Company, the Rockwell Bath offers a modern take on the classic antique bath. Made from Vitrite, the whimsical design is available in six colours. englishtapware.com.au

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A new outlook FEATURE STORY

Downsizing is about a better lifestyle, but letting go of a lifetime of attachment can be a wrench for some – cue the designers. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

hen acclaimed Sydney interior design studio Arent & Pyke was engaged to reinvent a harbourside apartment for downsizer clients, it was a challenge with a difference. Sarah-Jane Pyke, one of the studio’s founders and principals, says designing for clients who are moving out of a large family home into a high-end apartment isn’t the same as designing for a younger family. “Working with downsizers, they come from a completely different perspective than those

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creating the family home,” Pyke says. “There’s a confidence in their decision-making – they know what’s important to them and how they like to live. They aren’t so concerned with things like resale; it’s all focused on lifestyle.” In the case of the Lighthouse Apartment, the brief called for elements that would evolve with time, filling the residence with warmth and character befitting a family home. It can take decades – in some cases, generations – to gather the unique combination of furnishings and memories that make a family

home. When the decision is made to downsize, logistics and sentiment come into play. Sometimes, they come into conflict. Pyke says letting go of the sentiment bound up in the family home and introducing sentiment into the new residence can be the most challenging aspects of designing for downsizers. The Lighthouse Apartment threw another curve-ball: a Y-shaped floor-plan requiring careful planning to pull light from all directions. Layers of texture, colour and pattern were chosen to respond to the magnificent view,

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“Downsizers come from a completely different perspective than those creating the family home.”

while the materials such as raw brass were chosen for their ability to age beautifully. Rob Mills of Melbourne-based Rob Mills Architecture and Interiors specialises in highend residential projects. Mills says while his downsizer clients don’t generally declare what’s going through their minds, he suspects he knows what they’re facing. “I think the biggest challenge for someone selling the family home they might have been in for 18 or 20 years and purchasing an apartment is they’re at risk of losing their identity,” he says. Some are ready for a fresh start and excited about creating a contemporary look. Others place a high value on the items they have accumulated over a lifetime and are determined to bring at least some of these pieces into the next chapter of their lives.

“That’s where I see the dilemma,” Mills says. “Your belongings might not belong any longer. The key to a home is that you belong.” Upmarket furniture, homewares and interior design brand Coco Republic regularly works with downsizer clients. Coco Republic’s head of interior design Diana Ribarevski says convenience becomes a top priority for this group of home owners. Farewelling swimming pools and sprawling gardens frees up time for holidays and other enjoyable pursuits. Low-maintenance, lock-upand-leave units with single-level floor-plans and level access are highly prized. “These home owners want to limit their responsibilities and live more,” Ribarevski says. “[They] tend to favour low-maintenance outdoor areas with garden aspects or city views.”

All images At the Lighthouse Apartment by Arent & Pyke, a strong emphasis was placed on creating a family home that could be filled with warmth and character, while still delivering on lifestyle.

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Reaching for the sky

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A jewel of the Gold Coast offers two special ‘villas’ that double-up on opulence and amenity. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

igh above ground in one of the most eye-catching new buildings coming to the Gold Coast, two opulent residences are offering style, substance and a remarkable sense of spaciousness. The double-storey homes have been dubbed “sky villas”, on levels 27 and 28 of the 44-storey 272 Hedges Avenue residential tower from Gold Coast-based developer Sunland Group. Hedges Avenue is known locally as millionaires’ row for its strip of luxurious lowrise homes overlooking beachside parkland and the ocean beyond. This project marks a

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transition between the towering forms of Broadbeach to the north and the low-density luxury of Mermaid Beach. From the street level, the most striking feature will be the pedestal base, a curvaceous construction of anodised aluminium recalling Australian designer Marc Newson’s aircraftwing-inspired Lockheed Lounge. The elegantly curved lines continue up the body of the tower. These organic shapes, along with expansive glazing on the balconies and apartment exteriors, combine to produce a jewel-like effect.

Sunland Group managing director Sahba Abedian says the building will become an elegant landmark at the southern edge of the expanding Broadbeach precinct. “The tower design represents an organic curvilinear form, encased in reflective glass, providing the tower a fluid, shimmering appearance from all angles,” Abedian says. Just over halfway up the tower, there’s a gap in the uniform arrangement of balcony heights. This is the location of the sky villas – the only double-storey apartments in the building and second only to the whole-floor penthouses on levels 41 to 44 in terms of size and price. The sky villas are priced at $5.315 million and $5.415 million, compared to $6.396 million and up for the remaining penthouses. Inside, refined elegance is the order of the day through a palette of natural materials such as travertine flooring and Calacatta Oro marble. Dramatic ocean views play a starring role through vast double-glazed windows. “Connecting the two levels of generous openplan living is a grand central staircase – a

272 HEDGES AVENUE 272 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast Architecture: Sunland Group and Contreras Earl Architects Developer: Sunland Group Interior design: Sunland Group Landscape design: Form Landscape Architects Number of residences: Two four-bed sky villas, out of 98 apartments in the development Size (sqm): 381 internal, 132 external Prices: $5.315 million and $5.415 million Completion: Mid-2022 Agent: SunlandGroup, Cathy Manley, 1300 421 421 Open for inspection: A display suite at Lakeview Boulevard, via Hooker Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, is open daily by appointment Transport: Mermaid Beach is 18 kilometres north of the international Gold Coast Airport. A light rail stop and Pacific Fair bus station are both less than two minutes’ walk from the project.

curving, handcrafted centrepiece framed by the linear designs of the living and dining areas,” Abedian says. Each sky villa has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a guest powder room, library or media room, formal and informal living spaces and kitchen with butler’s pantry. The 60-square-metre main bedroom wing includes a walk-in wardrobe and lavish bathroom with free-standing tub, a dual floating vanity unit of travertine and a full-wall glass cabinet. In the kitchen, the focal point is a three-metre marble island bench made from multiple slabs of the same stone. The slabs are aligned to achieve a look of continuous marble veins so the result resembles a single slab of marble. A butler’s pantry and premium appliances, including side-by-side fridges, oven, speed oven and cooktop, complete the gourmet space. Keyless entry, hands-free video intercom and multi-zone climate control are among the hightech touches. Each sky villa is allocated three car parks and a storage bay.

Number 272 Hedges Avenue offers residents a concierge service, swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, hammam and treatment room. Dramatic curves reign in the cavernous lobby and pool area, part of the pedestal base designed by Contreras Earl Architects. Mermaid Beach is a popular destination for swimmers and surfers, as well as those who seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The neighbourhood is near the dining, shopping and entertainment precincts of Pacific Fair and the Star Gold Coast. “The tower is surrounded by an abundance of amenity, where pristine beaches and sprawling parklands run parallel to world-class dining offerings, high fashion and live entertainment,” Abedian says. More than three-quarters of homes in the project have been sold.

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With iconic firms Cox Architects, Carr Design and HUB Furniture, The Couture Series from levels 55—68, redefines the bespoke lifestyle experience. Perfectly positioned on the fringe of an internationally renowned arts precinct, Melbourne Square residents can enjoy the very best of the city’s celebrated cultural scene just moments from home.

Building a sense of community

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A commitment to the wellness and connectedness of its residents has inspired the design of Melbourne Square. B y K ATE J O N E S

hen an apartment building is home to a connected community, it becomes the address others covet. The key to such a community is comfort and well-being. This ethos was at the heart of Southbank’s huge Melbourne Square that will be home to more than 1000 residents in the first stage of its construction. Moulding a social community drove developers OSK Property to formulate a list of comforts that would not only encourage neighbours to gather, but to feel happy and engaged.

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Interior designer Chris McCue says the communal areas, including a 3700-squaremetre park to a resort-style pool, are essentially a commitment to residents’ wellness. “The whole aim was to provide amenities where people can get to know their neighbours, really foster a sense of community within the building and create this amazing health and wellbeing development that’s anchored by the park at the front of the site,” he says. The long list of amenities at the $2.8 billion development begins with an outdoor pool, park

and dining spaces at the level eight podium. Residents living on level 54 and above will enjoy the exclusive Skye Club, which offers private meeting and dining rooms, a 25-metre pool, gym and pool lounges. Additional shared spaces include a theatre, sun terrace, music room, table tennis room and golf simulator. “I know from having lived in apartment buildings internationally you don’t often see your neighbours and it’s harder to create a sense of community, so these really help in doing that,” says McCue.

MELBOURNE SQUARE Corner Power and Kavanagh streets, Southbank Architect: COX Architecture Developer: OSK Property Interior design: Carr Design Number of apartments: 1054 (stage one). East Tower: 571 including 114 three-bed, 12 penthouses. West Tower: 386 including 42 three-bed, eight penthouses.

McCue, director at Carr Design, researched international examples of amenity rich luxury apartment towers for inspiration. Among those was the 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in New York, which boasts a 23metre pool with city views, a suite of spas, saunas and massage therapy rooms, a gym staffed with personal trainers, a conference room, cinema, wine cellars, billiards tables and library. There are even studio suites available for residents to purchase as living quarters for maids and nannies. Another Manhattan apartment tower, 56 Leonard, provided more inspiration with its sun deck, spa, yoga studio, indoor-outdoor theatre, catering kitchen and a children’s play area called the Tribeca Tot Room. “We looked at New York where the apartment

market is obviously very mature and certainly the luxury end of the market,” McCue says. “I think the Australian market is definitely maturing at a really fast rate. With that comes a refinement on what the apartment offer should be.” The architecture of Melbourne Square is defined by a simple pleat motif. Cox Architecture and Carr Design have collaborated to adorn the exterior and interior of the building with elegant tucks and folds. Residents will find pleats inside their apartments when they open the bathroom drawers and admire their kitchen island benches. They will also spy them on the ceilings above the pool, lobby and dining area. “The idea of the pleated language is carried through so you’ve got this subtle referencing all

the way through that gives a different character,” Paul Curry, director at Cox, says. Curry says the collaboration between the design team, including landscape architects at TCL, has resulted in a united vision at Melbourne Square. “You might live in the sky, but with Melbourne Square you’ve got access to the parkland at the base of the towers and all the common facilities on the rooftop and the podium so everything about the project ties together really well,” he says.

Podium: 97 including 14 three-bed Internal sizes (square metres); one-bed 48.653.7, two-bed 61.3-70.3, three-bed 89.9-143, penthouses 147-316.8 Prices: Three-bed from $1.01 million, penthouses from $2,113,600 Completion: Stage one late 2020 Agent: CBRE, Andrew Leoncelli 1300 888 770 Open for inspection:

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It wouldn’t be a Rob Mills Architects project without sweeping contemporary curves.

The changing face of South Yarra Moving with the times, Kurneh Place embraces the new sophistication and energy flowing south of the Yarra.

outh Yarra’s quiet revival is underway. Yesterday, it was associated with fashionistas traipsing along Chapel Street and Melbourne’s who’s who being seen at the Jam Factory. Today, it’s attracting a new generation enticed by the foodie scene. From Charlie Carrington’s Atlas Dining to Scott Pickett’s Matilda, South Yarra is now a haven for well-heeled hipsters who enjoy fine dining. Meanwhile the active set can easily find a top-notch coffee and smoothie bowl after doing a lap or two of the Tan. Yet, throughout its cultural swings, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed for South Yarra: it’s gold-plated location. Just four kilometres from the city centre, it’s always been an inner-city sanctuary for the well-heeled. Bordered by the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Yarra River, there’s little it wants for open

space. And with a train station, trams and ready access to the M1 freeway, South Yarra also has transport options stitched up. Kurneh Place is a new arrival in this illustrious setting. Tucked away in a cul-de-sac, the sevenapartment boutique development is part of a larger project called the Botanic Collection. Designed by award-winning architect Rob Mills, Kurneh Place has been inspired by traditional English mews. With his signature flair, Mills has added sophisticated curves to make a contemporary statement in South Yarra. A curved facade is the first thing visitors will clock about Kurneh Place. The lack of hard edges continue inside with generous slabs of curved marble in the kitchen and bathroom, plus curved skylights on the top floor. Mills says the sensuous nature of curves fitted with the sculptural nature of the Botanic Collection.

“We’ve been exploring with organic shapes and forms and ways of accessing light,” he says. “The grounding idea is residences are a place to live and to live well, so it’s a sensory experience – what you see and feel and experience.” Kay and Burton agent Damon Krongold says the contemporary design of Kurneh Place will present a pleasing contrast to older homes nearby. “One of the benefits in this part of South Yarra is it’s very traditional with a lot of period architecture,” he says. “This building is nestled in behind 30 Anderson Street, another Rob Mills-designed building, with the typical rounded concrete walls. “It also sits behind the Marcus Martin building so you’ve got that period architecture that fronts the street and with that extra plot of land accessed from Kurneh Place, you end up with something that is quite new, deliberate and solid. “The new behind the old – it’s an interesting detail but very fresh.”

THE BOTANIC COLLECTION, KURNEH PLACE 25 Kurneh Place, South Yarra Architect: Rob Mills Architects Developer: Sadikay Group Interior design: Rob Mills Architects Number of residences: One two-bed and six three-beds Prices: Two-bed $2.99 million, three-bed $4.65 million-$8.19 million Completion estimate: March-April 2021 Agent: Kay & Burton Projects, Damon Krongold 0418 850 757, Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 and Jellis

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Architects SJB reused local masonry and incorporated materials that reflected the history of the location.

Reflecting the past, living today Right on Newcastle’s waterfront, Huntington takes many of its aesthetic cues from the city’s history.

f you were an outsider you could almost say it’s a tale of two cities at Newcastle. But locals know the town is just on the cusp of a new and exciting chapter. For the past 20 years, the harbour city has been shedding its industrial skin to emerge as a hip hub for all walks of life. Just last month, it etched up 20 years since the closure of the BHP steelworks. The community had feared the worst, but the unemployment rate fell and the harbour slowly changed colour from a lifeless grey to a vibrant blue. “Newcastle is one of those classic postindustrial success stories that you see all over the world,” says Chris Chapman, managing director of Colliers International real estate in Newcastle. “We all knew the geography of the city was one day going to make it great. “What’s happening now is that the city has

infrastructure around the foreshore and the harbour. Honeysuckle is booming with cafes and bars and boutiques. “Ten, 15 years ago there wasn’t much to do in the town and now there’s heaps. The transformation has been extraordinary.” Offering 89 apartments, Huntington is a newcomer to Newcastle’s Honeysuckle precinct. The waterfront site is a major revitalisation of the former industrial land that has seen wharves become foreshore promenades and public squares with waterfront eateries. Chapman expects Huntington’s harbourside location to be its most appealing factor. “You’re on the harbour, 100 metres from the train station to take you up to the centre of Newcastle and to the beach, so a 10-minute ride to the top of town,” he says. “You’re a five-minute walk to the main

transport interchange for Newcastle and you are going to have a world-class restaurant precinct on the ground floor of Huntington. And if you walk further east, you’ve got cafes, restaurants and bars.” Harbour views are the star of the show at Huntington’s most exclusive apartments. Lead architect Emily Wombwell from SJB says the old-meets-new story behind the development is referenced in Huntington’s materials, including recycled local masonry. “We’ve used brick and glass and metal to change form as it wraps around the building,” she says. “The northern side is much more open while the south is more about framed views and noise protection. “The use of brick at Huntington is really talking to the old town portion of Hunter Street and I think it’s really about creating new buildings with a lot of character and quality that people look for in older buildings, but with the high amenity of modern and harbourside living,” she says.

HUNTINGTON 35 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle Architect: SJB Developer: Doma Group Interior design: SJB Number of apartments: 89; including 41 two-bed, 25 three-bed, four penthouses Internal sizes (square metres): One-bed 55-64, two-bed 85-101, threebed 117-144 Prices: Two-bed $995,000-$1.275 million, three-bed $1.325 million-$1.750 million, penthouse $2.4 million Completion estimate: Early to mid-2021

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Interior designer Hamish Guthrie drew inspiration from Toorak’s many existing stylish homes.

Designs on a life of quality A boutique development in one of Melbourne’s top suburbs reflects the high standard and style of the area.

t seems fitting that Melbourne’s most elite suburb was named after its first mansion. From that day in 1849, Toorak has seen the arrival of many more grand residences and remains the city’s most affluent suburb. With an average individual taxable income of $193,904 – the second highest in Australia – Toorak has long been the home of Melbourne’s old money and the landing place of the “I’ve made it” aspirational. Quality architecture and upmarket amenities have been key to the inner-south-eastern suburb retaining its trophy status, says Chris Kontis, director of Delta Property Group. “You’re surrounded by beautiful buildings everywhere you look as well as beautiful parklands, and you’re a short stroll from a variety of shopping strips, each of which has its own distinct village feel like Hawksburn Village

and Toorak Village,” he says. “You’ve got so many choices there, it’s really the location and all the amenities it comes with.” With almost bullet-proof price growth, Toorak’s median house price is $2.812 million, up 9.9 per cent in the past five years, and unit median is $845,000, a rise of 12.75 per cent in the past five years. This, combined with its blueribbon architecture, sets a high benchmark for developers such as Delta creating new projects in the area. Delta is behind the Mill Residences of Toorak, a 15-apartment development on Malvern Road. “Developers have a huge responsibility when building in Toorak to ensure the architecture is of a commensurate level and we’ve gone to great lengths with our architect to make sure that our building and our design will stand the test of time,” says Kontis.

The apartments have been designed by David Carabott at CHT Architects with interiors by Hamish Guthrie of Hecker Guthrie. All have at least three bedrooms and generous proportions, some up to 266 square metres. Priced from $1.875 million, each apartment brings luxury in spades – from the full stone en suites and bathrooms to the integrated coffee machine. The opulence of the spaces naturally appeals to downsizers, says Guthrie. “We feel like it’s a real opportunity, as opposed to a downscale or downsizing exercise, for them to see it as a real energetic opportunity to engage in a completely new living environment with a new approach to interiors and to engage with the services of an interior designer,” he says. Using Toorak’s stylish homes as inspiration, Guthrie and his team aimed to create contemporary versions that still contained the charm of familiar features, such as fireplaces. Both the interior design and architecture aims to work in harmony with the landscaping by award-winning garden designer Jack Merlo.

THE MILL RESIDENCES OF TOORAK 663 Malvern Road, Toorak Architect: David Carabott, CHT Architects Developer: Delta Property Group Interior design: Hamish Guthrie, Hecker Guthrie Prices: Apartments; three-bed $1.875 million-$2.6 million, penthouses $3.6 million-$3.9 million, townhouses three-bed $2.35 million-$2.55 million, four-bed from $3.6 million Completion estimate: Late 2021 Agent: RT Edgar, Mark Wridgway

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Uninterrupted views to the bay allow residents to harness the calm of living by a large body of water.

Sea change in the city Melbourne’s bayside offers a life beside calm waters without leaving the bustle of a major metropolis.

he beauty of Melbourne’s inner-city beaches is testing downsizers’ notions of the sea change. Many are searching for a calmer lifestyle by the ocean and are looking at coastal properties in regional areas. But with Melbourne offering so many pretty bayside suburbs, there’s every reason to stay in a vibrant metropolitan location. The architect-designed 26 and 28 Esplanade Brighton Beach offers downsizers the opportunity to live by the sea without forgoing their city connections. Designed by Wood Marsh Architecture and Kendra Pinkus Interiors, the boutique development comprises just 11 apartments, including one penthouse. Kay and Burton agent Damon Krongold says the bayside project by developers SC Land promises much for discerning downsizers.

“It offers the best of both worlds because those who are looking for a sea change don’t have to take a freeway anywhere because it’s on their doorstep,” he says. “This is coupled with it coming from a developer with an incredible pedigree in Australia – a company known for seeing developments through at a very high level of quality and finish.” Its picturesque location is idea for those who dream of tranquillity and views of Port Phillip Bay without giving up the conveniences of local transport and shops. “We’re all time-poor as it is, we’re all working reasonably long hours, so living by the water is a perfect conduit to facilitate a quality lifestyle,” Krongold says. “It offers the best of both worlds, good quality shopping in Brighton and you walk across the

road and you’ve got the open span of the bay, the sand and the clear air.” Another point of difference at 26 and 28 Esplanade Brighton Beach is the bold and artistic aesthetic of the two buildings that make up this development. Both are completely different, but bear recognisable influences drawn from the beauty of the water. One building has a series of fins to provide privacy and protection from the sun and is clad in dark zinc metal. Off-white rendered masonry and porthole-like windows distinguishes the other. Architect Randal Marsh says design features such as balconies shaped like the curved hull of a ship tip their hat to the serenity of the water. Generously sized floor plans up to 270 square metres – and a high level of exclusivity also single out the development from others on the market. Apartments are situated on entire floors or half-floors, while residents will be able to enjoy their own private garages and each building will have its own private lift lobby.

ESPLANADE BRIGHTON BEACH 26-28 Esplanade, Brighton Beach Architect: Randal Marsh, Wood Marsh Architecture Landscape Architecture: Kate Cullity, TCL Developer: SC Land Interior design: Wood Marsh Architecture with Kendra Pinkus Interiors Number of apartments: 10 three-bed, one fourbed penthouse Internal sizes (sqm): Three-bed 223-270 External area (sqm): Garden apartments 118254, apartments with balconies 10-33 Prices: Three-beds $3.2 million-$3.4 million Completion: Mid 2021

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LIVING IN

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MOSMAN PARK ADAM BROADHURST

Perth’s Mosman Park looks over the river, backs onto the ocean, and has so much more on offer. B y K ATE FARRE LLY If you want an insight into why Mosman Park

College and Methodist Ladies’ College in the

attracts so many of Perth’s high-flyers, slip on

neighbouring suburbs.

your walking shoes and head out to the walking

Tech businessman Damian Cook and his wife

and cycling path that hugs the Swan River and

Melissa, founder of luxury sportswear business

connects Peppermint Grove to the north to

giroud.com.au, decided to move to Mosman Park

Fremantle in the south.

before starting a family. Fifteen years on, they

The path wends its way through tracts of waterfront parkland, skirts the golf club and some of the city’s top prices.

the same street.

$3.75 million +

“Mosman Park is close to all the good schools

Best of both worlds

and it’s in a unique position on the river and by

Mosman Park is not only a favourite with boaties

the ocean at the same time – we love that

who access its many piers but with those seeking

aspect of it,” Damian says. “We love the water and from our point of view

Stirling Highway and laying claim to one of the

that was probably the biggest drawcard. Our

city’s favourite dog-friendly beaches.

boat is moored down the road and our standard

Ocean, it gets the best of both water features,”

Perth 1 Masson Mews

The vendors of our feature property, the Cook family of five has just moved to a larger home in

“Lying between the Swan River and the Indian

Mosman Park

remain firm fans of the area.

passes impressive mansions commanding

sand and surf, with the suburb crossing the