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PRESTIGE THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY
SKY’S THE LIMIT The reima gined beach house
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Trevallyn Launceston 46 Lachlan Parade $3.5 million+ J OSE PHIN E H U YN H
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Private sale Agent: Howell Property Group, Alex Robinson 0407 319 701 If I won the lottery and had millions of dollars to shop Australia’s
Inspired by mid-century modern design, this
prestigious properties, I’d cut to the chase and go straight to one source –
multistorey home has been thoughtfully crafted
Marcus from Modern House. When you catch wind of Marcus listing a new
to take in views of the Tamar River and its
property you know it’s going to be an absolute ripper and that was certainly
surroundings. Blending sustainability and luxury,
the case for this week’s cover property at MacMasters Beach on the Central
custom furnishings include Tasmanian oak and
Coast. Add to that the combined masterminds of architect David Boyle,
spotted gum ceilings, a decked-out gourmet
Arent&Pyke interior design and Pangkarra landscape design and you’ve got
kitchen and an internal garden courtyard.
a recipe for one of my favourite homes to have graced these pages. We all long for natural light and at this home it’s delivered in droves, thanks to an elevated and unobstructed view of the ocean over a tree canopy. But it’s the light reflected through the feature awning of the al fresco area and dancing across the pool that really catches you by surprise. Just magic.
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
O U R COVE R 44 Beachview Esplanade, MacMasters Beach Listed by Modern House Photography Brigid Arnott PAG E 8
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HOT PROPERTY
Toorak Melbourne 10 Torresdale Road
BRIGID ARNOTT
DESIGN DIGEST Forever in fashion
ARCHITECTURE Practice makes perfect
BEHIND THE LISTING Woodland peninsula retreat
LIVING IN Among Sydney’s elite
THE PROPERTY INVESTOR Smart renovations
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$11.8 million-$12.5 million
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Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, October 25 Agent: Private Property Global, Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Curves, lines, stone and timber frame this sculptural masterpiece designed by Simonds Prestige and occupying a north-facing corner in a favourable Toorak position. Complemented by a white and neutral palette, the home comes with a dual kitchen zone and spacious living areas.
Tallebudgera Gold Coast 30 Kooringal Court Comparable sales: $5 million-$6 million
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Expressions of interest Agent: PRD Real Estate Burleigh Heads, John Fischer 0478 071 623 Make a tree change in style with this striking estate designed by the team at Reece Keil Design. Polished black accents have been matched with warm timber and stone to create a sophisticated family home. Features include a sleek chef’s kitchen with black porcelain benches, and a bar area and pool.
Malvern East
Malvern East
Melbourne 8 Finch Street
Melbourne 6 Nyora Street
$5.6 million-$6.1 million
$5 million-$5.5 million
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Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, October 25
Private sale
Agent: Kay & Burton Armadale,
Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,
Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999
John Manton 0411 444 930
Surrounded by multimillion-dollar real estate in
Sitting pretty on glorious Jack Merlo-designed
the historic Gascoigne Estate, this landmark
gardens, Lillingston was renovated and extended
home fuses its Edwardian-era charms with
only three years ago under the watchful eye of
cutting-edge design. Highlights include two
architect Travis Walton. The result is a brilliant
gorgeous bay windows, a luxurious solar-heated
combination of Edwardian elegance and modern-
pool, and an outdoor entertainment area.
day designer luxury, including a broad verandah.
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DESIGN DIGEST
Trendy terrazzo Magnificently flecked terrazzo continues to be both timeless and on-trend in the hands of these modern makers. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y SET IN CONCRETE Combining his love for stone, colour and geometry, Melbourne-based maker Micka Lesinskis of Mortadello has welcomed the Chubby Stool to his first furniture collection. Made to order to suit one’s preference, it is versatile as a stool, a bedside table or just for show. mortadello.com.au
RENEWED TILES Unlike terrazzo of the past, Fibonacci’s range of terrazzo tiles offers versatility in size and colour, lending to their imaginative use across floors, walls and bespoke furniture. The Muse collection features modern and inspiring palettes. fibonacci.com.au
SOFT GLOW Pairing
STATEMENT SINK Giving new life to recycled materials, the Hui Terrazzo
broken remnant stone
Basin range by Bentu brings a style statement to the bathroom with its
with a custom-
simple, round geometric form and expert craftsmanship. It is crafted in
designed soft white
black, white, pink, green or blue. remodern.com.au
“teacup” globe, the Offcut Wall Sconce by Nightworks is available in a select range of stone varieties including terrazzo, further showcasing the imperfect beauty of this composite material. nightworksstudio. com
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Finally flawless ARCHITECTURE
More than 12 years after he designed it, the architect was invited back to this beach house to realise its full potential. B y PAU L B E S T
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t’s not every day you get to have a second crack at an architectural design project. David Boyle did. The NSW Central Coast architect originally designed the two-storey, high-tech MacMasters Beach house in 2006 for a family with two teenaged children, although he didn’t manage the project all the way through to the final build. When the current owner – a bachelor at the time – bought the property in 2015, he immediately saw the possibilities to enhance both house and gardens. “I saw quite a lot of potential in the house, site and aspect,” he says.
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Initially, he wheeled in Sydney interior designers Arent&Pyke to tidy up the upstairs kitchen with a cosmetic makeover. The joinery was resurfaced and the island bench brought out from the wall, improving spatial flow. He also approached landscape designer James Headland of Pangkarra, who replaced the “exotic” front garden – think yuccas and bamboo – with soft native plantings, which sat more comfortably with neighbouring Bouddi National Park, and installed off-form concrete steps, pond and landing. But in 2018, the owner, married with plans for a family, decided to revamp further to produce a property – dubbed Legato House – that was
“calming, unique and authentic with lots of family liveability”. Once again he approached Arent&Pyke and Pangkarra. But he wanted an all-in “synergised” rethink. So he also invited original architect Boyle to revisit his design – particularly with a view to upgrading the existing house’s sustainability. “The initial site planning strategies were right with ventilation, orientation and connection to the outdoors … it still had the same great bones,” Boyle says. “But there was an opportunity to improve its sustainability, which is important to the building’s longevity.” The house was recladded in high-thermalperformance Barestone, while windows were given sculptural aluminium hoods that reduced solar heat gain, framed the views better and lent the exterior a playful accent. Boyle also added an awning over the front door for “a greater
sense of entry” and cleaned up the internal visual clutter and interruptions. This meant making thresholds flush, recessing window sills, concealing sliding screens, removing architraves, minimising skirting and shadow-lining walls. “The changes appear minor but are important in creating a more seamless connection,” he says. Arent&Pyke returned for another makeover. “The house needed a quietness and contemplation to it with a contemporary feel,” says design director Genevieve Hromas. “Very tactile, very subdued materiality.” This time, bathrooms were redone with a new colour palette. Included were terrazzo tiles, Brodware tapware, a travertine vanity and custom cabinetry. The walls were finished with soft-looking micro cement. A wall with a large, bronze-handled cavity slider was added downstairs to form a second living-rumpus zone for the owners, who had two
YOUR AGENT Marcus Lloyd-Jones, Modern House
“This is a superb example of Australian coastal living taking its cues from the beach and coast, evident in the landscaping and the way pool, pavilion and upper deck have been positioned to receive the headland. It’s perfect.”
young daughters by the time the renovation was completed in March this year. Arent&Pyke also refurnished the interiors with patterned bedheads, rugs (an early 1900s Khotan rug adds warmth and colour) and ambient lighting. Crucial, too, was the opportunity to integrate more seamlessly the garden to the house. Headland overhauled the rear courtyards with new riparian plantings, seating, a water feature and pop-up granite pavers, removed a retaining wall and installed concrete steps and timber pods to link with a new “destination” pool and cabana, on which the designers collaborated. Headland designed the pool, cleverly angling it 30 degrees to the house to capture ocean views, and a sunken courtyard. Boyle conceived a playful cabana with an eye-catching geometric roof, pergola and seating (a little reminiscent of American architect John Lautner). And Arent&Pyke took charge of the kitchenette. “It was nice to have David involved with the pool cabana,” Headland says. “It’s an ode to the old and new.”
MacMasters Beach Central Coast 44 Beachview Esplanade $7.65 million
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Expressions of interest Agent: Modern House, Marcus Lloyd-Jones 0424 005 531
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BEHIND THE LISTING
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ichelle Brereton and her thenhusband had almost given up on finding the Mornington Peninsula weekender of their dreams back in 2005 when a real estate agent mentioned his cousin had a place in Red Hill that had passed in at auction the previous year. Would they be interested in having a look? The 1970s brick cottage sat surrounded by almost six hectares of heavily treed woodland, featuring mostly European varieties – magnificent elms, oaks and firs, as well as a dense, overgrown pine plantation that had at one stage been a money-making venture. “It was a really wet, pouring day, and he drove us around the property in his four-wheel-drive,” Brereton says. “I just fell in love with it and knew it could be something really amazing. It was a feeling more than anything; I get like that with properties.” Over the next few years, the family began transforming the place during weekend visits from Melbourne when not committed to school sport. Part of the land was cleared to accommodate living needs, recreation and garden beds. In return, more than 1000 trees of varying species were planted across the property to retain the sense of privacy that the couple had fallen for during their first visit. “Nothing here is very manicured,” Brereton says. “There are different areas that you can wander through to get to different parts of the garden. You can’t see it all at once. That’s the beauty of it; you have to wander around.” The original cottage was extended and renovated to include three bedrooms, a bathroom and a living zone, dubbed “the sleeping wing” by Brereton. This sits adjacent to – almost touching – the impressive family house that shares the cleared site. This second building has a main bedroom with an open fireplace and free-standing bath, a second bedroom (also with its own bath), a study and an enormous living, dining and kitchen zone, which includes a huge sunken concrete bar that conjures up tropical holidays and has hosted many a memorable party. “Every single person who walks into the house says, ‘Oh my God’,” Brereton says. “I think it’s because of the height and the scale. It sort of takes your breath away.” Constructed largely of concrete, the vast living areas have ceilings made from corrugated iron sheets, which Brereton left out in the rain to enhance their rusty appearance. “Every time my mother comes here, she says, ‘You need to put a ceiling in!’ She doesn’t understand the rust, but I just love rust,” Brereton laughs. Running alongside the rusty tin are enormous trusses that were made on-site from timber salvaged from Port Melbourne’s 1854 Station Pier and had to be craned into position. Creating a simple and earthy structure was important to Brereton, who says the garden and
An ‘Oh my God’ weekend haven This Red Hill cottage has been transformed into a truly beloved family sanctuary. B y E FFIE MAN N
the trees are the “true heroes” of her property, which is why she also rendered both buildings to allow them to nestle into their surroundings. “The windows are huge, and I don’t have any curtains or blinds in the main living areas because I just love being able to look out at the ever-changing gardens,” she says. “It’s like a living artwork. “It is multidimensional because there is layer upon layer of trees, and I love that feeling that they were here long before I came on earth, and they will be here long after I leave.” But it’s not only the garden and the building’s grand scale that catch the eye of visitors. Brereton has created a home that has been inspired by her extensive travels, blending the textures, colours and designs of the many places she has visited and loved. Coloured glass pendant lights twinkle next to industrial metal shades. A beautiful emeraldgreen AGA stove sits alongside woven red rugs. Painted canvases hang opposite retro signs while coloured umbrellas (remnants of a Bollywood-themed party) seemingly float above the cocktail-making gadgets in the bar. “I work on the theory that you must surround yourself with things that you love and are full of wonderful memories,” Brereton says. “Don’t
The home has been inspired by the colours and textures of Michelle Brereton’s travels.
keep things locked away for ‘best’. Don’t be precious about spills and cracks and aged-worn surfaces. It shouldn’t work, but ... it does!” This eclectic space has nurtured a relationship where her adult children “come and go like boomerangs” – retreating here frequently for solace or with friends for gatherings and fun. “We have this one area [in the garden] where we hold a bocce tournament every November, which has become very competitive over the years,” she says, laughing. “My kids actually said, ‘Can we put a clause in the sale contract that we can come back every year to do our bocce tournament’? I think I’ll
now have to build another one at my next place; it’s become a must-have.” A sense of space and an affinity with the trees are other must-haves for Brereton’s future property hunt. Having been immersed in nature for the better part of 20 years, she couldn’t stand to be away from it. “I just need to find the right space and land,” she says. “Not just a paddock, but a few trees and a bit of soul to start me off.” The thought makes her sentimental. “At bocce a few years ago, one of my son’s friends said to another friend, ‘Do you realise, it won’t be too long before we’re the older ones here and our kids will be playing this bocce tournament’, and I loved to hear that, that sense of ownership and community. This is a safe place, a good place, a place to return to.”
Red Hill Mornington Peninsula 245 Arthurs Seat Road $8 million-$8.8 million
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Expressions of interest: Close noon, October 27 Agent: Kay & Burton Flinders, Tom Barr Smith 0438 368 020
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VAUCLUSE VAIDA SAVICKAITE
It’s the affluent Sydney suburb that has it all: beautiful parks, ocean vistas and homes that ooze luxury. B y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y
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Vaucluse
Living in Sydney’s east presents the prime
says. “It has a great connection to the water, plus
opportunity for making the most of the city’s
many parks and established gardens, meaning
Sydney 2/2a 2/2 Black Street
waterfront, and perhaps no place guarantees this
plenty of options to go for a swim or walk dogs.”
$35 million
more than the affluent suburb of Vaucluse. Geographically born under a lucky star,
Unsurprisingly, Vaucluse constantly ranks in
Vaucluse is not only located just eight kilometres
areas. According to Domain’s latest House Price
from the CBD, but it’s also perfectly positioned to
Report, the suburb’s median currently sits at
capture spectacular “pinch me” views, with
$8.8 million, having jumped 46.7 per cent just in
Sydney Harbour to the west and the Pacific
the past 12 months and a staggering 99.8 per
Ocean to the east.
cent over the past five years. homes in Vaucluse have remained very strong, as
One of Sydney’s original suburbs, Vaucluse holds
people continue to put only more value on the
a wealth of history, including many heritage-
type of space and lifestyle that this prestigious
listed buildings such as Vaucluse House, one of
postcode affords,” Pallier says.
It’s now open to the public as a museum,
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“I have found that the prices for large, luxurious
Historic harbourside haven
the city’s few 19th-century mansions.
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Sydney’s top five most expensive residential
A slice of the west Nick Stubbs has been helping the suburb lift its
Expressions of interest
Sydney-born barrister and novelist John Lang
cafe game since opening The Trail cafe in 2015.
Agent: Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty,
wrote of the Wentworth family’s estate in 1859:
Originally from Glebe in the inner west, Stubbs
Michael Pallier 0417 371 522
“Travel where you will, the eye will not rest upon
noticed a big demand for more classic cafes in
An ode to the timeless beauty of Vaucluse, this
any spot more favoured by nature than that
Vaucluse after talking to locals, motivating him to
stately manor is supremely flexible and luxurious
exquisite valley which was called Vaucluse.”
fulfil this need.
in its design, from the chandelier-adorned
enticing visitors to its lush grounds.
Echoing this, the managing director of Sydney
“Over the years, I’ve come to know many
Sotheby’s International Realty, Michael Pallier,
families in the area, who are lots of fun, super-
says Vaucluse has always been an area of
friendly and always enjoy a good bit of banter,” he
affluence and remains so today.
says. “People often share conversations between
lounging quarters to the sparkling pool with spa.
tables over coffees … before grabbing another
Locals love the dramatic
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homes are often quite large with more than
takeaway coffee to take on a scenic walk along
ocean views of the
code to see Domain listings
enough room for children to grow and play,” he
the Hermitage Foreshore Track.”
Diamond Bay Cliffwalk.
in Vaucluse
“Families tend to move to Vaucluse as the
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How a little revamp can boost yield Whether your investment property is a luxurious Airbnb or a residential rental, targeted renovations can help add value. B y SU E WILLIAMS
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Before embarking on renovations, investors should thoroughly research material and product prices, as well as the cost of labour and installation.
he renovation boom is quietening down but it’s important to keep it cranked up for investment properties. There’s nothing like giving a house or apartment a complete refresh so one can charge a healthy rent and create equity, especially in a market where prices are softening. “Any property you want to rent out or eventually sell needs to have something special about it,” says Bradley Cocks, a luxury property expert with DiJones Southern Highlands, and a regular renovator with his wife, fashion designer Collette Dinnigan. “To maximise the cash flow, we tend to put properties on Airbnb and rent them out fully furnished. So, when we buy an investment property, we go as high-end as possible with a key antique centrepiece, or a chandelier, and quality furniture rather than IKEA. “Then we’ll get the best photographer to take the photos for the marketing, so we’ll get the highest rental yield and an appreciating asset.” Not everyone will opt to aim so high, and most might prefer to put their property into the
residential rental pool. But even in that case, it’s just as important to add value or “manufacture equity”, says property expert and Aus Property Professionals founder Lloyd Edge. “You want to create more equity to mitigate any fall in rent or in the value of your property
“At the moment, it seems people are choosing more modest renovations.” because of rising interest rates, and in case you want to use that equity to buy another property or pay for kids’ school fees,” he says. “The rise in interest rates also means that many are looking to buy more cheaply, and those homes will probably need some TLC to bring them up to scratch.”
Edge warns against overcapitalising and instead suggests investors target areas where small changes can go a long way, like the kitchen and bathroom. He also recommends improving a property’s street appeal with some easy landscaping or by painting a fence – DIY where possible – and ripping out old carpets to replace them with bamboo flooring or floating timber. While last year saw a massive $12.2 billion spent on renovations – 33 per cent up on the previous year – most indications are that this year the sum will be significantly lower because of interest rate hikes, higher construction costs and supply chain delays. “At the moment, it seems people are choosing more modest renovations rather than putting them off completely, although by next year that may change again,” says Sarah Megginson, money expert at comparison website Finder. She advises investors to set objectives, right from the start, that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. As part of that process, they should thoroughly research material and product prices, as well as the cost of labour and installation. “Talk to people to find out any gaps you may not have considered in your budget and planning, such as the cost of waste disposal,” she says. “However, don’t try to minimise costs by purchasing materials yourself, as professionals buy in bulk, with a trade discount.
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MEETS LUXURIOUS COUNTRY LIVING AUCTION 5th November 2022 Evoking the tranquility of the nearby mountain range and offering innate luxury on an indulgent level, this architectural residence perfectly unites its period Queenslander origins with bespoke country relaxation over 10 sprawling acres (approx).
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xx 03 5348 1700 Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135 Ashlee McKee 0448 169 383
THE DEAL The best house on The Block by a country mile. House Two 197 McGeorge Road, Gisborne Marty Fox 0438 808 859
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“Gunyah” – Top of The Block where position is everything. Set on 10 acres, this six star fully furnished luxury farmhouse enjoys extraordinary panoramic views of Mount Macedon and the surrounding ranges. Epitomising the very best of country living, this exceptional lifestyle property sets a high bar with palatial proportions, huge living, entertainer’s kitchen with top of the range Smeg appliances, butler’s pantry and mudroom, two master bedroom suites, 3 additional bedrooms, a ‘must have’ second living room, media room and home office curated to perfection with bold and glamorous design choices. This timeless residence effortlessly blends heritage features with beautiful luxury inclusions in a position that is perfect, all within 45 minutes’ drive from Melbourne CBD and only 20 minutes to Melbourne Airport.
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Acreage, Views & Luxury Country Living Auction Saturday 5th November 2022 View By Appointment Only Kirrily Evans 0498 317 638
kirrily@tccrealestate.com.au
Peter Mussared 0409 937 862
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Masterfully crafted with a focus on sustainability and pure luxury, this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural country estate reveals an all-encompassing connection between building and landscape with enviable northern views over Mount Macedon. Encompassing 13.10 acres/5.304Ha (approx.) of garden and pool surrounds, it offers a beautiful unity between classic Queenslander architecture and extraordinary contemporary design, inviting a peerless refined sense of indulgence and family function. Inspired by the natural setting, the home's free-flowing layout reveals five bedrooms and three bathrooms (underfloor heating), with engineered Oak floors, high ceilings and banks of northern glass continuing throughout the palatial entertainer's domain. Here, the gourmet kitchen and accompanying butler's pantry echo the eucalypt hue from the neighbouring ranges, hosting a full complement of high-end appliances, including a Smeg 900mm range stove, Vintec wine fridges and integrated coffee machine.
Breathtaking vaulted ceilings soar above the living and dining zones, enveloping the space in brilliant northern light, complemented by beautiful mountain scenes through floor-to-ceiling glass and the glow of a gas fireplace. The bay-windowed main suite is a luxurious and relaxed domain with a deluxe walk-in robe and lavish ensuite, complete with a vast twin shower, freestanding bath and underfloor heating. An expansive wrap-around veranda envelops the home in alfresco options with several access points, overseeing the solar-heated swimming pool, kitchen gardens and dam with a tiny sustainable house offering possible additional revenue. Entirely off the grid with a 7-star energy rating, an independent Red Earth Energy 50kW solar farm with battery storage, geothermal heating and cooling, and a Kingspan filtered 250,000 litre water tank. This exceptional estate also provides ample parking and work-from-home solutions, all just 45mins from Melbourne and 5-mins from town.
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30 Kooringal Court, Tallebudgera, Gold Coast QLD Nestled in a canopy of leafy serenity, “Kooringal Lodge” epitomises show-stopping modern alpine style. Recently completed and rising up from within a peaceful and secluded 1.4 acre allotment, it boasts 795m2 of perfection. Master built and architecturally designed, it beautifully blends sleek matte black accents with the warmth of timber and stone finishes across multiple levels. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, an expansive alfresco entertaining terrace, oversized pool plus six bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across two luxe residences. Tucked away at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac, swap its bushland setting for the sand and sea, with pristine Palm Beach and Currumbin, approx. 13 minutes away by car. Local shops and Tallebudgera State School are approx. 2 minutes away, with Gold Coast Airport accessible in under 20 minutes.
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The Unicorn of Brisbane Riverfront Ultimate Position
For Sale Expressions of Interest Closing 11 November 5pm View Contact Agent
17 Julius Street New Farm 4005 QLD Take the step. Imagine the possibilities. Destined to stand as one of the finest, most luxurious multi-level residences along Brisbane’s inner-city waterfront, this exclusive redevelopment opportunity with DAapproved plans in place is an unmissable, once-in-alifetime offering. The position is unparalleled, the reward, 22
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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT MULTI-LEVEL RESIDENCE ON ICONIC HEDGES AVENUE
AUCTION 29TH OCTOBER, ON-SITE 11AM
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Architecture meets art with this iconic Hedges Avenue estate. Presiding over a coveted absolute beachfront corner block, its sleek appearance commands instant attention on “Millionaire’s Row”. Concrete construction and enriched with travertine, Onyx and Venetian plaster finishes, this decadent entertainer is designed to accommodate large families or groups of guests with ease. Soaring four floors high and equipped with a lift to each level, it boasts a gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, wet bar, cool room, temperature-controlled wine cellar as well as an expansive living and dining zone. A seamless connection links this elegant sanctuary with the beach-facing deck, where you can sip cocktails or enjoy a feast with friends while gazing across the endless Pacific Ocean.
Open for Inspection Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am & Thursday 11:00 - 11:45am Strictly by appointment only
Contact the Listing Agent Amir Mian 0401 470 499 amir@amirprestige.com.au
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Beachfront Sky Home in ‘272 Hedges Avenue’
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2702/272 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Scan for Listing
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Contact for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Harry Kakavas 0401 379 248
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Set on Mermaid Beach’s ‘Multi-Millionaire’s Row’, this magnificent two-level beachfront sky home offers an enviable coastal lifestyle. The 513m2*^ residence inside the prestigious ‘272 Hedges Avenue’ building offers uninterrupted ocean to hinterland views, best savoured from the massive wraparound balcony. This iconic building was recently completed to a premium standard, the refined design is enhanced by soft curves, natural materials, and luxurious fittings. This two-level masterpiece is further enhanced by a statement spiral staircase and features four ensuited bedrooms, all with ocean views and three separate living spaces. The residence comes with two car parks plus storage, and is one of only two sky homes in this landmark development. Residents enjoy exclusive use of the building’s resort-style amenities which includes a concierge service, indoor heated swimming pool and a huge gymnasium. *approximate ^under roofline PR E ST IGE
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4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3 Car | 37.76 ha
400 OBI OBI ROAD, MAPLETON, SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND Located on Mapleton’s hinterland escarpment, 400 Obi Obi Road offers an exclusive hinterland retreat overlooking the surrounding Obi Obi Valley. The topography showcases a palette of raw landscape that is dramatically visible in this award-winning residence. Stunning stone masonry, exposed spotted gum used exclusively throughout and stainlesssteel fittings give this residence an executive signature. From a very understated entry this offering spans 3 individual titles, with rural zoning. The individual nature of the titles provides fenced open grazing, a rainforest enclave with an extensive orchard of citrus, exotics with tropical fruits, stepped dams with gazebo viewing decks. The long drive in creates gateway to one of the coast’s most dramatic landscapes. 26
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• Escape the madding crowd • Endless opportunities to develop • A short drive to Mapleton’s iconic village begins the journey across the Coast’s famous hinterland tourist highway • The ultimate in privacy and rural panoramas and prestige living
Auction: Sunday, November 20 onsite at 10am if not sold prior Inspect: Saturday, October 15 from 3 - 3:45pm Danny Redman 0418 731 588 Luis Tomarchio 0418 731 589 Office: 07 5445 2844 www.kenguybuderim.com.au
NAROOMA 'Bangalay' Wagonga Scenic Drive This exceptional waterfront property presents a unique opportunity for a lifestyle change, a home away from home, or business venture and is an opportunity not to be missed. •6Ha (15 acres) on the pristine Wagonga inlet on the NSW Far South Coast •300 metres of absolute waterfront with boat ramp and direct ocean access •Contemporary 4 bedroom home, 30 metres from the water with wrap-around water views •Wide entry gallery leads to a generous kitchen-dining-living space with floor to ceiling windows •Separate self contained 2 bedroom cottage, exceptionally large shed/carport/workshop •Located 12 km (15 minutes by car or a 20-minute boat ride) from the popular Narooma township
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6pm, Monday 14th November By Appointment David Medina 0419 772 233 James McCowan 0418 800 400 Grant Dale 0499 199 122
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.
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FITZROY FALLS - SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS - NEW SOUTH WALES
• Dress Circle Location – In the highly-regarded Southern Highlands, 1.5* hours from Sydney CBD (142*km) and 20* minutes to Bowral (24*km). • Flagship Homestead – Architecturally designed 10-bedroom, 6 bathroom residence, renovated and boasting contemporary open plan living with high quality finishes. Incorporates formal dining room, studio/library, sitting room, sunroom and various outdoor living areas. • Gardens – Fastidiously maintained 30* acre Catherine Lewis designed gardens. Features sweeping lawns and championship tennis court with pavilion. Park-like grounds with wonderful mature English and native tree plantings. • Land – 27* hectares (68* acres) of fertile, quality pasture, timber post and rail fenced land ideal for any boutique rural activities including cattle, sheep and horses. • Outstanding Improvements – Modern fully-equipped 6 box stable with 12 day yards, flood lit dressage arena and hootenanny shed. Comfortable 2 bedroom managers cottage, machinery/ workshop and sundry shedding. • Abundant Water – Boasting extensively developed water infrastructure, equipped with 2 ground bores, 530,000* litres of tank storage, 2 feature lakes and 1 dam. • Rural Lifestyle – A wonderful rural lifestyle in the heart of the Southern Highlands with a private secluded setting and wonderful outlook at the gateway of Greater Sydney.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 4PM
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LIAM GRIFFITHS M: 0427 474 900
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SAM TRIGGS M: 0410 683 891
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