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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL What dreams are made of

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Merricks Mornington Peninsula 3530 Frankston Flinders Road $14 million

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Expressions of interest: Close July 22 Agent: WHITEFOX Real Estate, I have a new appreciation for colour, light, detail, shape and styling since

Marty Fox 0438 808 859

attending the 2022 Australian Interior Design Awards last month. It was

With a tennis court, infinity-edge pool, home

incredible to witness the amount of sheer talent across the country’s

theatre, wine cellar, golf simulator, gym, yoga

design, building and architecture industries, and it’s inspired me to celebrate

studio and ornamental lake, this 3.8-hectare

spectacular properties on the market in this edition, where all of those

estate provides a year-round, holiday-style

sectors combine in an absolute masterstroke. Take our cover home on

retreat. Wrapped in Nathan Burkett-designed

Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Since agent Marty Fox posted the preview

gardens, the property has raked ceilings, polished

video, I’ve been eagerly waiting to splash it across the front page. There are

concrete floors and enormous picture windows

no words to describe it, other than simply beautiful. Meanwhile, in

taking in serene rural views.

Queensland’s sunny Noosa, we take a look inside the home crowned 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year. Its glass-encased pool with one side that doubles as a submerged window in the basement is something else.

O U R COVE R 3530 Frankston Flinders Road, Merricks Listed by WHITEFOX Real Estate PAG E 2

Editor: Josephine Huynh josephine.huynh@ domain.com.au Editorial producer: Paige Tonna Group picture editor: Kylie Thomson Senior designer: Colleen Chin Quan Graphic designer: Nicole Gauci National magazine editor: Natalie Mortimer National managing editor: Alice Stolz Chief marketing officer: Rebecca Darley Chief executive officer: Jason Pellegrino Residential sales: Queensland Amanda Vaughan 0413 370 004 New South Wales Caitlin Hao 0430 938 214 Victoria & Tasmania Ray van Veenendaal 0438 279 870 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797 Digital edition Visit domain.com.au/ digitaledition

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HOT PROPERTY

CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK JONES

DESIGN DIGEST High-end trends

FEATURE STORY Noosa home takes top spot

APARTMENT LIFE Inner-city Melbourne reawakens

LIVING IN Sparkling in South Australia

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Kewarra Beach Cairns 50 Kewarra Street $6.8 million

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Private sale Agent: Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, Barbara Wolveridge 0418 760 004 Walk to beachside bars and restaurants from the glamorous beachfront Astoria House, which claims views through swaying palms and across the sea to Double Island. The property sits on a lush, 1652-square-metre block and features seven-metre ceilings, a soundproof office and smart tech.

Palm Beach

Castlecrag

Gold Coast 136 Jefferson Lane

Sydney 3 The Scarp

$4 million +

$7.5 million

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Private sale

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Auction: 5pm, July 21

Agent: Harcourts Coastal, Ed Cherry 0402 519 937

Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore,

It’s only a hop, skip and jump to the beach from this magazine-worthy

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home. The glass-edged heated pool and cascading greenery draw the eye

There are views across Sailors Bay from all three

from the street, but the interiors are equally impressive with finishes

levels of this harbourside property, with terraces

including stone cladding, Venetian plaster and VJ panelling.

to make the most of the leafy outlook.

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DESIGN DIGEST

Lap of luxury Exhibiting skill in craftsmanship and a stroke of creativity, these finds tell a strong design story. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y LYING LOW Inspired by traditional Ottoman stools, the Yam Lounge Chair, designed by Mattias Stenberg for Northern, displays a bold silhouette with soft contours. It’s crafted in a choice of five colours, plus a brown leather option. trithouse.com.au

GRAPHIC TABLE Showcasing a distinctively graphic and innovative form, the Barry table is designed by Alain Gilles for Miniforms. It features legs that curl elegantly around themselves, and is available in a range of colour finishes. jrf.com.au

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MODULAR MARVEL The epitome of lounging in luxury, the Develius Modular Sofa was conceived by

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Dutch designer Edward van Vliet for &Tradition. Its lush, individual components give you the freedom

horizontal looms by

to add and arrange to create a personalised cloud of comfort. cultdesign.com.au

skilled artisans using the finest quality Indian cotton and chenille, the Checkerboard Dhurrie

by Fenton & Fenton is an eye-catching and playful rug in a variety of monochromatic yet cheerful tones. fentonandfenton. com.au

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Winning design It took three years to create this Sunshine Coast home inspired by Brazilian architecture.

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orn from a simple idea, nurtured into a timeless design, and then artfully adorned in a veritable jungle of plants to reach its immaculate completion – Australia’s “best home” is nothing short of poetry in motion.

The multimillion-dollar property, perched on the banks of the Noosa River at Witta Circle, was recently crowned the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year while further claiming the Custom Built Home title after a unanimous decision. And it’s easy to see why.

Designed by Brisbane’s Shaun Lockyer Architects and built by Sunshine Coast’s JW

Constructions in what was collectively a threeyear project, the five-bedroom abode is draped in flora and bursting with exquisite features such as a pool in the central courtyard and a glass-encased wine cellar.

Taking indoor-outdoor living to a whole new level, the home draws inspiration from Brazilian modernism while paying homage to South American design heavyweights Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Marcio Kogan.

“The Sunshine Coast is on the same latitude as Rio and shares the same climatic conditions, being that it is sub-tropical,” Lockyer says.

“The architecture of Brazil is characterised by singular, rational forms, usually built of stone and or concrete – or both.

“Our Witta House draws on this long and rich tradition with the confidence that the typology is climatically responsive and certainly enduring,” he says.

While Witta House oozes a particularly da Rocha-esque flair that works wonders with the Sunshine Coast geography, Lockyer admits the project was not without its challenges.

“Being a concrete construction, the house is very unforgiving of oversights, errors and misalignments, so a great deal of time was invested in planning, co-ordination and documentation so that the build would be clear, linear and free of error,” he says.

“Building a basement under water was pretty challenging … the finessing of the materials and detail to yield the outcome we aspired to was certainly a challenge to the end. But all credit to Jason Warren the builder for making it happen even better than we hoped.”

Beyond the extensive use of concrete, Lockyer says the use of the black (charred) timber was a unique addition and one that sets the riverside home apart from its neighbours and other award contestants, while adding to the strong character of the property.

“Also, the various but restrained use of stones through the internal and external areas has

been carried out in a fairly unique way,” he says.

“The way the landscape has formed a vital part of the elevations of the house is arguably the most unique and defining characteristic of the home.”

As to what he’s particularly proud of, it’s those plants cascading over the parapets and the overall sense of calm.

“The wine cellar and pool window in the basement are really special features, and the en suite to the main bedroom is a bit of fun, too, and a very engaging space,” Lockyer says.

“The house also has integrated lighting, music, security, curtains, etc, so there is a lot being controlled.

“There is a comms room in the basement which controls it all and allows the client to see what’s going on … and to secure the place from anywhere on the planet.

“At the same time, the smart-home approach sits peacefully in the background so that the interface with the home is overwhelmingly simple and unpretentious, which is how we want people to experience the house.”

The home indeed exudes a jungle feel that’s exaggerated by the nature-filled surrounds of the Noosa River and the upper-level gardens – with additional features including a basement with a family TV room, games room and that temperature-controlled wine cellar.

The clever integration of additional materials, such as timber, manages further to neatly soften the concrete facade and enhance that urban jungle feel, with an element of Gyprock plasterboard also an integral part of the composition, says JW Constructions director Jason Warren.

“The subtle use of Gyprock plasterboard in the bedrooms, alongside concrete, adds warmth to the aesthetic and ties the colour palette together,” he says.

“The smooth, white application allows the other elements to pop and also helps to make the room brighter, which is really important.”

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The materials palette varies widely, beginning with off-form concrete that is softened by the artful use of timber, stone and Gyprock plasterboard.

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APARTMENT LIFE

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MELBOURNE SQUARE 93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank Architect: COX Architecture Developer: OSK Property Interior designer: Carr Number of apartments: 1048 (stage one), including 41 in premium range Internal sizes (sqm): Penthouse 1185; subpenthouses 147-269; premium apartments 98.5-122.8

A luxurious welcome back to the city

Prices: Penthouse

As Melburnians shake off lockdown memories, the new Melbourne Square is offering them the high life.

$23 million, subpenthouses from $2.16 million, premium apartments from $1.38 million.

Car parking: Premium and sub-penthouses have two to three car spaces, penthouse has six to eight.

Completed Agent: OSK Property, Ivy Chen 0416 371 166 Open for inspection: Private inspections can be booked online at melbournesquare.com.au

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f you build it, they will come” has never been a more apt sentiment in Melbourne’s property market. CBD developers are celebrating the return of office workers and weekend visitors as the city shakes off the memories of lockdown emptiness. With the effects of the pandemic receding in the rearview mirror, the re-emergence of city home buyers looms larger in the foreground.

Construction of the first stage of the massive $2.8 billion Melbourne Square project in Southbank has recently been completed. It contains more than 1000 new residences, which

are crowned by a collection of luxury penthouses and premium properties.

Ranging from $1.3 million up to the penthouse at $23 million, these homes have been launched with post-lockdown market timing.

“People will come back to the city and they’ll want these sorts of spaces to live that city life again with the arts precinct on your doorstep and the sports precinct across the road,” says Scott Jessop, sales and marketing director at developer OSK Property.

Among the 41 premium apartments in the Skyhome Series are 10 sub-penthouses and one

two-storey “cold shell” penthouse. As the name implies, cold shell apartments have not been fitted and finished, and are aimed at purchasers who want full control of their floor plan.

Spread across levels 67 and 68 of Melbourne Square’s East Tower, the expansive 1185-squaremetre penthouse can be customised to the purchaser’s wishes.

To sweeten the deal, OSK Property is selling it with a $1 million interior design package in a collaboration with Australian furniture brand Coco Republic. Buyers of premium apartments valued between $1.3 million and $1.8 million will receive $50,000 towards furnishing and styling, while sub-penthouses priced at between $2.1 million and $4.7 million will come with an $80,000 package.

The developer is offering a turnkey product to buyers. This luxury service means there’s no need to call in tradespeople or move in furniture because it will be organised beforehand.

“We felt that, especially at this high end, people want that extra care,” Jessop explains.

“They don’t want to buy an apartment and then be stuck doing their own thing.”

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The cold-shell penthouse must go through a construction tender process that isn’t covered by the $1 million. Instead, the generous interior design package can be spent on everything in the fixtures and fittings bill, from tiles to pillowcases, appliances to couches.

“The unique thing with this being a cold shell is no rules apply because everything – down to the wall tile and the floor tile – can be completely different to anything else in the building,” Jessop says.

“And then having that experience from Coco Republic who do that design service all the time.

Preparing the documentation process for a builder to actually price it is also quite challenging and it needs that expertise.”

Coco Republic commercial manager Stephanie Sanders says the experience will be tailored to purchasers and their unique requirements.

“We expect that the people who buy a skyhome are most likely busy people, so we will do a full bespoke interior design service,” she says.

“So, we’ll have their bespoke floor plan, we’ll go through with them their lifestyle [and] talk to them about how they plan to use

the apartment: is it a permanent residence; is it part-time; do they live in Melbourne or interstate?

“Just really then homing in on what they want to use the apartment for and get out of it and

Coco Republic furnishing and styling packages are sweetening the deal at the Southbank community.

we’ll then put together a bespoke scheme using the Coco Republic range.”

Four display suites have been curated at Melbourne Square to show off Coco Republic’s styling and furniture ranges.

Potential buyers will also have the chance to inspect the plush amenities at the development, which include a resort-style outdoor lap and wading pool, a sun terrace, an indoor pool with views over Melbourne, a sauna, yoga studio, music room, gyms, golf simulator, cinema, private dining areas and kitchen facilities.

Melbourne Square is home to something of an urban oasis: a 3700-square-metre park that will add greenery to the four apartment complexes, commercial building and hotel that make up the development. The park will be open to the public and feature European-style piazzas along with outdoor terraces and a network of footpaths to connect the buildings.

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Contact for a Private Viewing Duncan Longmore 0419 611 792 Claire Dai 0432 318 746

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865m2*

The ultimate penthouse entertainer beckons in Rivage Royale with this luxury tri-level sky home.

Occupying the 27th, 28th and 29th levels and boasting a supersized 865m2* floorplan, step inside and bask in panoramic views of the Broadwater, Hinterland, Marina Mirage, Main River, and the sweeping Surfers Paradise skyline. Effortlessly elegant interiors with quality finishes, cook up a feast in a kitchen fit for a MasterChef and grab a bottle from the glass faced wine cellar, preparing a drink from the sleek and stylish wet bar. There’s also 4 king sized bedrooms with ensuites plus a 3rd floor where, from sunrise to sunset, you’ll witness mother nature at her finest.

Fitted with a kitchenette, sauna, and sprawling rooftop terrace with pool, BBQ and a weather sensor vergola, it’s an unrivalled option for entertaining or relaxation against the backdrop of the city and coastal skyline. The owner will consider all offers and terms. *approximate

LIVING IN

35.5000° S, 138.5000° E

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Lovers of good food, wine, beaches and a close-knit community are drawn to this corner of South Australia. B y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y

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On the drive between Adelaide and the

auction clearance rates also increasing,” she

Kangaroo Island ferries, there’s a Mediterranean-

says. “Yes, our region has a relaxed way of life,

style region that reveals stellar beaches, quaint

but we also have everything we need at our

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Fleurieu Peninsula.

to service a variety of demographics.”

Much like a charcuterie board served at one of the area’s renowned cellar doors, those lucky

Superhosts on the coast

enough to call this region home hold the privilege

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of tasting a little bit of everything.

region’s historic town of Willunga. The creative

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holiday houses including My Sister & The Sea cottage and beachfront Love & Mutiny.

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furniture and wares but also create coastal

nature’s playground and surrounded by an on Adelaide’s southern doorstep.

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“We enjoy living up the road from each other and being 10 minutes from the stunning coastline,” Read says. “Fleurieu attracts a vast

farmland, beautiful beaches and small country

array of people, be it winemakers and growers or

towns packed with history,” says Holly Freeland

young families and retirees. The one thing we all

Expressions of interest

of Harcourts Wine Coast. “On one hand, there

have in common is our appreciation for good

Agent: Magain Real Estate Adelaide,

are quaint townships where many original

food and wine [and] a love of the beach.”

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cottages are found, while on the other, the

Hall and Read are part of a close-knit

coastline is dotted with more of the

A tree-changer’s dream, this architect-designed,

community and love the region’s beauty.

architecturally designed contemporary homes.”

“We love to stroll down the Willunga Farmers

near-new, modern farmhouse has endless horizon vistas against a backdrop of 2.8 hectares

Adelaide buyers seeking holiday homes have

Market on a Saturday morning, grabbing a coffee

always been attracted here, but Freeland says

from the Willunga General Store on the way, then

of rolling green hillsides and paddocks.

the region now attracts a growing number of

later head to Port Willunga beach for a swim,”

buyers from NSW and Victoria.

Hall says. “An ideal Sunday would involve tasting

Second Valley is one of

our way around favourites like Never Never

the Fleurieu Peninsula’s

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properties achieving high sale prices, sometimes

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many natural

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in excess of $100,000 over the price guide, with

there’s just so much to see and do.”

attractions.

in Willunga

“We have noticed incredible buyer demand with

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Prestigious, Absolute Beachfront Luxury Living Luxurious, grandly proportioned and fastidiously designed all come to mind from the moment you step through this breath-taking 703m2 architecturally designed house-sized villa that backs directly onto one of Australia’s most iconic coastlines. Positioned in one of the most prestigious streets in the country, Albatross Ave, now is the chance to secure a modern trophy home right on the sand. Spanning three levels and enriched with relaxed yet refined interiors, take advantage of the multiple living and dining zones, including a cinema and sprawling lounge with custom-built bar that spills onto an alfresco terrace. Unwind or entertain in style against the glittering backdrop of uninterrupted sand and sea views or step onto your private backyard with a 12.4m ocean frontage to fire up the pizza oven for an Italian feast under the stars. The real beauty of owning this Home is its exclusive beachfront backyard with direct access to the ocean and adjoining park, offering everything that you would find in a standalone home. 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Cinema, Office, Gymnasium, 4 car garage with turntable, steam room, 21m lap pool.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST EOI Campaign Closing 4pm, 28th of July 2022 (If Not Sold Prior) View Anytime VIA Private Appointment

TOLEMY STEVENS M 0422 770 352 t.stevens@coastal.com.au www.tolemystevens.com.au Tol Investments Pty Ltd and works in conjunction with Harcourts Coastal.

307-331 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL, NSW 7 bed | 5 bath | 7 car | 40 acres

PRIVATE TRANQUIL LUXURY ESTATE Welcome to Coorabell’s most sought-after property, 307-331 Coolamon Scenic Drive sits high above the Byron Bay vista with stunning 210-degree views from the mountains to Cape Byron and beyond. Remain secluded in your own privacy with this master-built residence set amongst 40 acres of beautiful green landscape. Grand in size and appearance and perched in a highly desirable location where you can retreat for peace, secluded privacy and prestige, this highly sought after property rests o 40 acres of pristine land, boasting luxury and appeal.

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Tucked away behind a private estate entrance, the main residence is a spectacular three-story Mediterranean-style home, boasting 4 bedrooms and a study, including a sophisticated master suite with an indulgent spa ensuite. The home also boasts a plethora of lavish amenities including 2 theatre rooms, a home gym, a wine cellar, and multiple, large Moroccan-style lounge areas, a gorgeous dining room and a gourmet kitchen, making it the perfect home to entertain guests and enjoy the company.

Lorenzo Badalotti | 0459 411 606 lorenzo.badalotti@elite.rh.com.au

Surrounded by gorgeous manicured lawns, established gardens, a sensational European-inspired pool and breathtaking, uninterrupted views of Byron Bay, and equipped with its own helicopter landing pad for private use, the main residence is one of 8 dwellings on the acreage. Accompanying the multiple dwellings is a host of beautiful swimming pools, natural creeks, a waterhole and plenty of luscious greenery and space to enjoy.

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54 Gordon Street, Ormiston Family home on a massive 2044m2 Very rare opportunity for families and developers alike with this solid home plus guest cottage, on a massive 2044m2 block. Whether you are looking for a great bayside lifestyle to create idyllic childhood memories for your family for years to come; or for developers looking to cement this incredible opportunity to build up to 4 homes on a dual access block, this property ticks all of your boxes. Walking distance to the water, Ormiston State School, Ormiston Train Station, Raby Bay, and a short distance from Ormiston College.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

AUCTION 30th July 11:45am On-Site

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‘Manderley’ Consider for a moment what it would be like to live in the tranquillity and seclusion of your own 150-acre eco retreat, yet only two hours from the centre of Brisbane. Welcome to ‘Manderley’ located in the district of Lamington.

‘Manderley’ is fringed by Christmas Creek, ridges and rugged mountains. At one edge, the house sits before a steeply rising mountain crowned by an imposing cliff face.

The house built in 2009, is a contemporary yet unique design.

Two buildings are separated by a covered breezeway that is continuous, with a large front deck. The larger section comprises a generous kitchen and living area, main bedroom and ensuite, office, utility room and extra toilet. The second section contains one bedroom, a shared bathroom that includes a spa bath set against a large window looking out to the mountains and a multi-purpose room at the front,

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‘Manderley’, 3275 Christmas Creek Road Lamington, Queensland For Sale Private Sale View Inspection by Appointment Michael Vettoretto +61 438 705 745

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