10 AUGUST / 2022
PRESTIGE THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY
SOUTHERN COMFORT Where luxury meet s bliss
Almost an Island Lot 10 Torrens Road Kurwongbah 6
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For Sale
Inspection:
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Sunday, 14 August 2022 1.00 - 2.00pm
Tristan Rowland 0411 572 970
tr@stonerealestate.com.au
This truly rare offering is like living on your own private island, yet no ferry, or barge to access civilisation – in fact it’s just a mere 20 minute drive to Westfield Chermside and less than an hour to the CBD. This award winning home enjoys lake views from every room and is truly one of a kind. • HIA House of the Year 2012 plus three other HIA awards • Water on three sides, floodproof residence with lake spillway into the Pine Rivers • Sustainable living on almost ten acres of land and an abundance of wildlife • 10 mins to new USC university at Petrie and train station, 20 mins to Brisbane Airport stoneaspley.com.au
B y K ATE FARRE LLY
Palm Beach Gold Coast 9/77 Jefferson Lane $6.25 million + J OSE PHIN E H U YN H
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Private sale Agent: Ray White Burleigh Group, Antony Rizzo 0478 953 212 One of the main reasons why I chose my Sydney apartment was because
Crowning levels nine and 10 of the boutique
of its soaring, double-height windows that take up almost an entire wall of
Jefferson building, this 464-square-metre
my home. I fell for the gallery-style black steel frames that capture the
penthouse delivers panoramic views stretching
gorgeous view of deciduous trees towering above Harmony Park – fittingly
from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise. The
named, in my eyes. As the seasons change, the turning hues of deep greens,
rooftop deck is the star of the show with its own
golden yellows and royal reds dance harmoniously with one another. There’s
plunge pool and barbecue. The kitchen, lounge
nothing I love more than kicking back and simply watching – it’s nature’s
and dining zone below connect seamlessly to the
television. I’m in the same awe of Autumn House in Melbourne, which we
balcony through glass sliding doors.
profile in this week’s Yellowtrace story. The 1980s terrace renovation was extended and brought into the modern day to become a tranquil and stylish abode that’s reminiscent of a garden greenhouse, winning it the Australian Home of the Year award at the 2022 Houses Awards.
O U R COVE R 315 Strangways Road, Inman Valley Listed by Harcourts South Coast PAG E 5
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
RORY GARDINER
DESIGN DIGEST The finer things in life
YELLOWTRACE Step inside Autumn House
LIVING IN Beach lovers’ paradise
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Inman Valley Fleurieu Peninsula 315 Strangways Road $2.9 million-$3.1 million
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Private sale Agent: Harcourts South Coast, Mark Forde 0417 833 296 You can see The Bluff, Granite Island and Victor Harbor from every room of Maridaallah, an impressive, eco-friendly home set on 27 hectares about 50 kilometres south of Adelaide. You’ll find double-glazed windows, polished concrete floors, a limestone feature wall and Dekton stone benchtops.
Coasters Retreat
Mullumbimby
Sydney 38 Coasters Retreat
Byron Shire 83 Mount Chincogan Drive
$5 million-$5.3 million
$12.5 million-$13.75 million
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Agent: Ray White Prestige Palm Beach, Noel Nicholson 0411 884 290
Agent: Lorimer Estate Agents,
It doesn’t get much more exclusive than Coasters Retreat, a collection of 50
Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412
homes adjoining Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, a short boat ride from
Claiming an elevated position in the Byron
Palm Beach. This residence celebrates the water and bushland views across
hinterland, Churinga Highlands offers four homes
three interconnected pavilions with a wraparound, north-facing deck.
across four titles totalling 174 hectares.
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FOR SALE Relax And Take In The Stunning Sea Views In This Peaceful Paradise - Located at Rainbow Beach, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport, 45 mins from Gympie. - Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort enjoys an unequalled position on highly sought-after and tightly-held Cooloola Drive, the highest point in Rainbow Beach. - “The Penthouse” boasts stunning 180+ degree views north to World Heritage Listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and the Great Sandy Strait. - This top level unit is open on three sides, capturing the natural light and sea breezes via two balconies and many well-placed windows and louvres. - The well planned unit has a large master bedroom with ensuite and balcony. - The master bedroom can be opened to the main living area which itself is open plan and flows onto the patio for easy entertaining. - The unit has two basement car parks with attached lockable storage area, just metres from the lift that services all levels. - This is an extremely rare, once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this outstanding apartment in a spectacular location.
Professionals Gympie 07 5482 7505 professionalsgympie.com.au
3 ADDRESS Unit 12, 103 Cooloola Drive Rainbow Beach, Qld, 4581
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INSPECTION By appointment VIEW PROPERTY
PRICE Expressions of interest closing 5pm 7th Sept AGENT Lex Townsend - 0429 832 192 lex@professionalsgympie.com.au
Inspection by appointment Property ID: 1239429
DESIGN DIGEST
Everyday luxury From a mood-setting light to an irresistible armchair, great design has a big impact in the home. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y GENTLE GLOW Melbourne-based Ross Gardam takes a playful approach to lighting with the Ora Pendant. Available in three sizes and a range of colours, it features a timeless floating disc design – a lovely finishing touch to any space. rossgardam.com.au
TAKING SHAPE If you’re a fan of Ligne Roset, the Moel Armchair gives a nod to its widely celebrated all-foam designs but with the added luxury of a generous back that moulds to your body. Available in a variety of upholstery options. domo.com.au
KEEPING COSY
DESIGNER DUO Exhibiting a balance between bold and light, the Illo Coffee Table designed by
Perfectly teamed with
Miniforms is a coffee and side table set. A lacquered wood structure supports an elegant tabletop
a favourite book and a
with many finishing options. miniforms.com
hot cuppa, the Tone Plaid Throw by Hubsch adds layers of magic to a bed or sofa. It’s made from soft cotton in a classic plaid pattern that comes in different colour combinations. hubsch-interior.com
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COURTESY OF JONES
“Its raw-timberlined ceiling, redbrick floor and outlook to the mature elm tree in the backyard were all highly valued.”
RORY GARDINER
YELLOWTRACE
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Making a heritage haven harmonious
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he houses of Melbourne’s inner north have a colourful history. They were built long ago by land speculators and played host to a varied community in their early existence before being shunned as undesirable housing in the early 20th century. The 1970s proved to be a watershed for the area, with groups like Fitzroy Housing Repair Advisory Service prompting locals to own and honour these houses once again. Inspired by this manifesto, these new home owners began authentic renovations, turning these once dreary homes into warm and welcoming havens. The brief for one such Victorian terrace house in Carlton North, with a 1980s renovation by architect Mick Jorgensen (who used it as his own home), made its way to Mel Bright, founder
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and principal architect of Studio Bright. On paper, the house seemed faultless. But as the team soon discovered, this couldn’t have been further from the truth. “The project was meant to be an extension to the Victorian terrace remodel by Jorgensen, who had extensively reconfigured the interior of the original house,” says Bright. “He had even added a studio, storerooms and garden buildings around the courtyard spaces. But there was no northern sunlight and the spaces were hardly suited to the living requirements of a young family.” Despite these spatial challenges, Studio Bright was committed to preserving the building’s vintage as it was evident this was once a muchloved home.
“Its raw-timber-lined ceiling, red-brick floor and outlook to the mature elm tree in the backyard were all highly valued,” says Bright. The new extension is anchored around Jorgensen’s original building, which was restored to hold a foyer, a laundry, bedrooms for the kids, and a living room. Above the brick garden wall is a window to the study, which, with its sleek steel frames, echoes the historic facade beside it. The new architectural volume lies to the south of the original house. And while this house is imagined in all seasons, Autumn House is named for its kaleidoscopic autumnal beauty when the mature elm tree and creepers spill out to the lane with warm, golden tones.
“All thresholds to the courtyards and outdoor spaces are porous and defined by operable glazed doors and windows,” says Bright. “The mesh colour comes from the red-brick buildings of the laneway … when you come closer, the form is seen as a delicate veil rather than a solid mass.” The warm and cosy feeling of autumn extends beyond the aesthetic. “Enclosed by this garden framework is the main bedroom, en suite bathroom and the rooftop deck,” says Bright. “Creepers veil the exterior, filtering the light and muting the surrounding sounds.” In her imagination, the second level will one day bloom with a lush tapestry of plants, like a vertical garden offering for the lane and the neighbours.
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PORT DOUGL AS
T R O PH Y B LO C K 8 5 5 M 2 I N T H E E XC LU S I V E B E AC H FR O N T M I R AG E ES TAT E
FOR SALE
BY OFFER TO PURCHASE CLOSING MONDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
LOT 33 GTP 107089 This is the last remaining block. Beach access 25 metres. Very private vacant lot only one adjoining neighbour & nature reserve on two sides. Request plans or information memorandum.
Lot 33 Beachfront Mirage
Exclusive agent Tony McGrath
0438 772 277
tony@tonymcgrath.com.au
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33.9100° S, 151.2591° E
CLOVELLY GETTY
Strong price growth proves the secret’s out on this cool coastal suburb within easy reach of Sydney’s CBD. B y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y In recent years, buyers have been departing
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As more people clue in on the option to make a
Sydney in droves, headed for regional areas for a
sea change in the city, Clovelly’s price growth has
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sea change. Yet the alluring seaside locale of
continued, rising 27.1 per cent year-on-year to a
$6.25 million
Clovelly affords this same lifestyle without
median of $4.575 million, according to the latest
leaving the city.
Domain House Price Report.
Residents of Clovelly, which is located just eight kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, enjoy a slice of
inner city who are seeking a family-friendly
both the city and coastal cake.
community with easy access to renowned
The area has excellent clifftop parklands that border Clovelly beach, flowing to a popular ocean pool footsteps from the historic Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club. So it’s no wonder the suburb has a year-round sunny disposition.
Sea change in the city There are many reasons why those 4752-odd residents who are lucky enough to call Clovelly
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“Contributing to this are many buyers from the
private schools such as St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School,” Phillips says. “But, mostly, they come to pursue the relaxed coastal lifestyle that Clovelly offers.”
Coastal culture perks Local businesses are flourishing in this burgeoning enclave, including florist and ceramics shop Chinaclay. Auction: 12.30pm, August 13
“Since opening our store in 2016, we have
home rarely feel the need to leave, with affluent
noticed significant growth in the area, in no small
Agent: Ballard Property, James Ball 0410 740 349
home owners typically living in an architect-
part due to a very loyal local community,” says
Engaging the visual sense and connecting with its
designed beachfront residence with ocean views.
owner Celia Crawford.
seaside surroundings, this bespoke beach house
“Many families in Clovelly have upgraded from
“Burnie Street alone, where we are located, has
was crafted by award-winning architect Tom
their first apartment to a semi, then a free-
a wonderful seafood restaurant called Reel, a
Rivard, with many outlooks through full-height
standing home as their family grows, as owners
very successful hair salon – The Salon by Ash
windows, skylights and a retractable glass ceiling.
are reluctant to move out of this suburb – and
Croker – and yoga studio This Is Yoga.
who can blame them,” says PPD Real Estate partner Alexander Phillips.
“An ideal day at Clovelly is essentially a culinary
Clovelly has the
tour for me, including starting with a coffee and
complete coastal
“On the flip side, downsizers also tend to sell
an almond croissant from Madame & Yves, and
package: beach, ocean
Hover your camera over the
their large family homes, intent to remain in this
ending with a late lunch and a few beverages at
pool and historic surf
code to see Domain listings
much-beloved area.”
Clovelly Hotel,” she says.
life saving club.
in Clovelly
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Upper Orara 79B Walters Rd
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Magic Millions – Celebrity Status A sprawling luxury home, with three separate private quarters, set over 54 pristine acres places this estate at the pinnacle of the market. Perfectly positioned on a private hilltop in the heart of magnificent, unspoilt Upper Orara Valley, Coffs Harbour. The commanding main house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & boasts private landscaped gardens, lush rainforests & approx. a kilometre of river frontage. With equestrian facilities, a resort sized swimming pool, gym, & pool cabana with bathroom and the studio gallery room to showcase your art or space to foster your creative yearnings completes this unique offering. With a soon to be built Hollywood style film studio (by Russell Crowe), waterfront precincts of Coffs Harbour, the mid north coast is quickly growing into a regional powerhouse. This beautiful property can be your forever home, or weekend retreat.
FOR SALE
EOI Closing Friday 26th August 2022 VIEW
By Appointment AGENT
Janis Perkins 0438 841 122 janis@reodbyron.com.au
9/15-19 Fletcher Street Byron Bay, NSW 2481 02 6680 8588 | janis@reodbyron.com.au
Byron Bay