Domain Prestige - February 08, 2023 by Domain Magazines

8 FEBRUARY / 2023

PRESTIGE THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY

SELLING SUNSET The view says it all

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Sovereign Islands Gold Coast 18 Knightsbridge Parade East $12 million+

J OSE PHIN E H U YN H

Private sale Agent: Kollosche, Stuart Rooke 0402 747 939 “Location, location, location.” It’s a well-known phrase when it comes to

Winner of the MBA 2017 Gold Coast Home of the

the formula of buying well in real estate. And while there is no doubt that

Year award, this north-facing Broadwater

securing the top spot is important, equally so is creating a home that works

property covers four levels with a lift. The entire

with the location. Our cover property in well-heeled Sovereign Islands on

top floor is dedicated to entertaining and

the Gold Coast is one where the stunning site has dictated the clever and

includes a full indoor-outdoor kitchen, open

creative design. Known as The Lighthouse thanks to its recognisable shape

theatre and dining, bar and barbecue areas, plus

overlooking the Broadwater, this award-winning home was designed in

two extended terraces can host up to 100 guests.

consultation with Mi Design Studio to maximise the block’s unforgettable

The glass-edged rooftop pool is the star.

180-degree water vista, which takes in views to Surfers Paradise and the hinterland. Talking about stunning sites, our Living In takes us to the capital of the Apple Isle, Hobart, and explores all the warm goodness of residing in such a locale among the majestic mountains.

O U R COVE R 18 Knightsbridge Parade East, Sovereign Islands Listed by Kollosche PAG E 2

Editor: Josephine Huynh josephine.huynh@ domain.com.au Editorial producer: Hailey Coules 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 Eoin Brawn 0439 907 096 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

DESIGN DIGEST The Midas touch

FEATURE STORY Bold and beautiful

LIVING IN Calling Hobart home

THE PROPERTY INVESTOR Environmental impact

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Dalkeith Perth 135 Circe Circle $7.8 million-$7.9 million

Expressions of interest: Close February 28 Agent: Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park, Jody Fewster 0414 688 988 Close to riverfront parkland, this architect-designed residence offers a living space for every occasion, from a sunken living room with soaring ceilings and fireplace to a deck with a kitchen by the pool. There’s also a huge rumpus room, a home office, a wine cellar and a self-contained guest suite.

Connells Point

Toorak

Sydney 170 Terry Street

Melbourne 11 Selborne Road

$6.5 million

$7 million-$7.7 million

Private sale

Expressions of interest: Close February 21

Agent: Gavan Property, Michael Luck 0414 250 718

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

Fronting waterfront reserve and claiming panoramic Georges River views,

Fraser Cahill 0400 592 572

this brand-new home has three levels with lift access. The main living areas

Choose between elegant formal living spaces

feature marble floors, custom joinery, a beautiful marble kitchen and a

and north-facing casual living spaces in this

sandstone fireplace. Outside, entertain while overlooking the 16-metre pool.

handsome home close to Toorak station.

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3649-3651 Main Beach Parade, North Main Beach, Gold Coast

Presenting an exclusive address delivering masterful design and cutting-edge amenity to the heart of Main Beach on the Gold Coast.

• 28 exquisite full-ﬂoor residences, including two dual level sky homes and a quad level super penthouse • Offering the pinnacle of luxury and unimaginable sophisticated living, combined with 7 star amenities & facilities • Resort style wellness centre, gymnasium, spa, sauna, steam room, hot & cold plunge pools, massage & yoga studio

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• Club Lounge includes Levantine Hill Champagne & Wine Bar, whiskey & cigar rooms, private dining, executive meeting facilities & library • Located moments to the beach, ocean, protected broadwater, 140 hectares of The Spit parkland Southport Yacht Club & Super Yacht Marina & Tedder Avenue restaurant precinct • A ﬁrst of its kind and creative collaboration between industry leaders BDA Architecture, Banda Design & Mim Design

NOW SELLING SALES ENQUIRIES

Bill Malouf 0411 428 354 bmalouf@highlandproperty.com.au David Highland 0405 735 735 david@highlandproperty.com.au Clint Willoughby 0411 555 766 cwilloughby@highlandproperty.com.au

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DESIGN DIGEST

Touch of texture These tactile designs give more visible weight and physical comfort to your space. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y BOUCLE BEAUTY The Arco Lounge Chair takes its inspiration from historical design and architecture, particularly the grand archways of Europe. Handmade in Sweden, the chair features exquisite, gentle curves, with the added elegance and tactility of beautiful boucle upholstery. tigmitrading.com

STYLISH SLEEPER Heatherly Design’s Marcel Bedhead adds a classic refinement and cosy charm to the bedroom with its rich combination of textured velvet, sophisticated curves and nature-inspired hues. heatherlydesign.com.au

PLUSH PAIRING

SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTES Rachel Donath’s FORME collection welcomes five new pieces that

Emitting a sense of

honour “objects as art”. They include the Archae Mirror, which celebrates the imperfections of hand-

warmth and welcome,

moulded plaster, and the Allard Ottoman in velvet with the allure of tassels. racheldonath.com.au

the Mira Stool by Trit House marries form and function. It’s available in calming tones of cream, desert sand and olive-green fur textures, complementing its softly rounded corners. trithouse.com.au

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Calm, bold and pretty in pink The interiors of this mid-century home reflect the personality of its beautifully tailored owner. B y E LIZ AB E TH CL ARKE

ot surprisingly, Shelby Van Zwol, founder of digital marketing company Chain Social, found her perfect interior designer on Instagram. “I was scrolling and came across Sally Knibbs and knew at once we shared the same vision,” she says. Van Zwol and her husband were immersed in overhauling their original mid-century, single-story home on the Mornington Peninsula. Its low ceilings, archways and poky layout, including a laundry in the main bedroom, were far from conducive to a modern lifestyle. Struck by its “Palm Spring vibes”, good bones and kidney-shaped pool, the couple had “completely pulled the house apart”, designed a new layout and engaged a draftsman to help them bring their vision to life. Squared off and simplified, its original brick facade was crisply rendered and punctuated with elegant black steel-framed windows and a door. Today, behind its fresh white exterior lies a romantic and contemporary home.

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FEATURE STORY

At just 55 square metres, its slender L-shaped layout is fitted with everything required to accommodate the couple and their young daughter’s needs. The front entrance is flanked by a living room on one side and a kitchen and dining room on the other. A 45-metre-long hallway runs the entire length of the house. It accesses outdoor living, the laundry, a powder room and a bathroom with three bedrooms on one side and a large main bedroom suite on the other. A cinema, rumpus room, man cave and bathroom are at the end of the hallway. “There isn’t a wall without a window, so every space feels light and bright,” Van Zwol says. Knibbs, director at interior design studio Sally Caroline, was charged with the interiors and found her inspiration in its owner. “When I met Shelby, she was wearing a lilac linen suit that spoke to her style – young, bold and beautifully tailored,” she says. “We wanted to create a feeling of calm with bold decisions that reflect her personality.”

“There isn’t a wall without a window, so every space feels light and bright.” Crisp white walls, light engineered-timber floorboards and a pastel palette capitalise on natural light and create a feminine yet strong base for furnishings. The front room is a dedicated sanctuary for its owners. Sahara marble embraces a bespoke bar fitted with felt-lined joinery that houses bottles of wine and liquor. A custom Loom rug featuring undulating textures picks up its colours from the marble surrounds. The powder room features two types of stone – bold calacatta viola on the bench top and deep burgundy marble on the floor. A vintage mirror and delicate plaster wall sconce by Anna Charlesworth provide jewellery for the space, while louvres let in the light. The kitchen is seamless and sculptural with a monochromatic palette loaded with texture. Life revolves around a monolithic kitchen bench crafted in marble. Its austere lines and strong veining are softened by plush sheepskin-covered barstools and sheer drapes that filter sunlight. Sumptuous waterproofed polished plaster is swathed over wall lights, rangehood and walls, alleviating the need for tiling or splashback. “It’s a tranquil space,” Knibbs says. “The butler’s pantry behind is where the noise and mess are.” An intimate dining area shares the same space and includes a custom pale-pink circular table paired with cream boucle-covered chairs whose backrests appear to float.

The old and tired house is now a romantic and contemporary home. Sally Knibbs, director at interior design studio

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Sally Caroline, right.

The main bedroom is designed to feel soft and dreamy. Its raw linen curtains form a backdrop for a custom cream bedhead and matching ottoman, light bedlinen and antique Murano glass pieces. “There were no bold moments here; just light and tonal for complete quiet,” Knibbs says. The bedroom extends to an en suite and walkin wardrobe that feels like a “retail experience” and was a project in itself, she says. “The secret to a great walk-in is to map it out properly and consider how many linear metres you need and whether you prefer hanging or folding your clothes. It determines how you will be organised and make the most of your space.” Special attention was paid to storing Van Zwol’s jewellery, which is organised in customcoloured, felt-lined compartments that allow her to see every piece at a glance. In the laundry, a bespoke shower lined in square musk tiles provides a special place for Van Zwol to wash her pet pug, Pixie. “A dog wash would usually be a silver trough, but we thought it was a great opportunity for a pink moment,” she laughs. At the end of the house is a rumpus room that includes classic hand-pleated Togo settees and an Ultrafragola mirror, an iconic wavy piece designed in 1970 by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass. “It’s one of the most Instagrammed mirrors and makes a real statement,” Knibbs says. The man cave sits between the rumpus room and a second bathroom wrapped in peach marble. Enveloped in a dark palette, it includes a glossy electric-blue bar unit with an integrated fridge. Backing onto a basketball court, the room is filled with design pieces and treasures like an iconic 1967 Snoopy lamp and sports paraphernalia. “It’s a retreat for my husband when all the pink gets too much,” Van Zwol laughs. “But when you strip back all the femininity, it’s simply a modern house with strong bones, good spaces and a solid neutral foundation. It’s a little bit of both of us.”

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LILLIES AT THE LAKE HOUSE (WITH COMMERCIAL DA)

Inspections strictly by appointment.

332 GILSTON ROAD, NERANG 6

20,300 m²*

Offers above $4,995,000.00 The search is on locally, nationwide and internationally, for a buyer that will take over this enchanted property and to continue and preserve the legacy of this botanical aquatic retreat. It is the ultimate combination of a Tree change and Sea change lifestyle within the city fringes. We bring to you perhaps the best Gold Coast Hinterland acreage getaway - only 20 mins drive to the sandy pristine beaches of Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. This property also comes with an extremely rare council approval for a 90 seat function center ideally suited for a wedding venue, cafe, garden and Wellness Centre. Disclaimer: isclaimer: * = Approx.

Contact the Listing Agent Antonio Contreras 0449 694 858 antonio@amirprestige.com.au

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LIVING IN

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It was once a place the locals liked to keep to themselves, but the charms of Hobart are a secret no more. B y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y Picture an Australian city with a perfect blend

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Although the Hobart property market is not

of natural beauty and urban convenience, with

immune to interest-rate and inflation pressures,

plenty of action and zest, yet not too built up but

Freeman says the local market has never really

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rather sprinkled with nostalgia through incredible

experienced a significant downturn.

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heritage architecture. This is life in Hobart, the captivating capital of Tasmania. Surrounded by some of nature’s finest, the city

“Our market is relatively small, and consistent

that it’s such a special place to live, with most

Wellington in its backyard and the bays and

prestige homes having amazing views of the River

estuaries that lead out to the Southern Ocean.

Derwent, kunanyi or the Tasman Bridge.”

character and authenticity. Little wonder, then,

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that many mainlanders long to call Hobart home.

While Hobart is Australia’s second-oldest city, it

City convenience, village vibe Abi Freeman of Knight Frank Tasmania says affluent buyers are drawn to Hobart for its ease

changing market,” she adds. “It certainly helps

embraces the majestic kunanyi/Mount

It also sits on a working harbour, anchoring its

demand keeps house prices steady, even in a

has a flourishing contemporary culture, attracting creative types like Steph Williams of Propel Studio, responsible for The Hobart Magazine. “Our office is in the city, and I live in South

of living, where getting to and from its vibrant

Hobart with my husband and two young kids

Expressions of interest

cafes, world-class restaurants and lush parks is

where we love being the custodians of an 1860s

Agent: Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property

easy, and pristine beaches, bushwalks and native

cottage,” Williams says. “Some of my favourite

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forests are within an hour’s drive.

local hangouts include Bear With Me for

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historic c1850s architecture, Ingleside celebrates

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period features like its long-arched hallway, sash

very relaxed and moves at a different pace to

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windows and Tasmanian oak floorboards.

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other cities around Australia,” Freeman says. “The typical person who lives in Hobart loves

“To be able to walk home from work along a bush track, then breathe mountain air so fresh,

being outdoors, taking in the clean, fresh air, and

it’s so special. My kids have access to all the

House prices are steady

eating at wonderful restaurants. It’s said that

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in the city where

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THE PROPERTY INVESTOR

DESTINATION NSW

The risky business of climate change “Absolute waterfront” was once an absolute winner for property location, but extreme weather is curbing our enthusiasm. B y SU E WILLIAMS

Richmond, on the Hawkesbury River in NSW, is the second most-at-risk region in Australia for extreme weather events due to climate change.

uying a property right on the beach, surrounded by a beautiful forest or by a river might once have been a no-brainer as an excellent investment prospect but today there are many factors muddying the view. At a time when science is showing us that climate change will worsen extreme weather events, homes for sale also have to be examined in terms of their likely resilience in the face of global warming. Clues are given both by the banks – which might refuse to mortgage or refinance properties deemed at risk – and insurers who might quote sky-high premiums, or none at all. “The modelling found that, on average, 4 per cent of houses in Australia are effectively uninsurable,” says Nicki Hutley, an economist and councillor at the Climate Council. “That means over 520,000 properties, or one in every 25, will be high-risk, with annual damage costs from extreme weather and climate change.” The council has named the federal electorates that will be the top 10 most at risk by 2030, with the worst being Nicholls in Victoria.

Up to 26.5 per cent of its properties adjoining the Murray River will be uninsurable by 2030, the council estimates. Richmond in NSW’s Hawkesbury region is the second worst, and Maranoa in Queensland’s Western Downs takes third place.

“Over 520,000 properties, or one in every 25, will be high-risk.” “Location takes on a slightly different meaning when you need to think about climate impact,” Hutley says. “It’s not about choosing an expensive, desirable suburb, or being close to a hospital or in an area with lots of amenities. “It’s about a home that won’t be vulnerable to floods and fires and that will be able to

maintain its value with global warming at 2 per cent.” While that factor might be front of mind in the immediate aftermath of wild weather causing floods and typhoons, devastating fires sweeping through towns or even rising sea levels swallowing up beaches, how quickly do we forget? Very quickly, says Nick Goodall, the head of research for CoreLogic New Zealand. “We found, that after an event, people were discounting the price they were prepared to pay for properties in that area at risk, or surrounding areas, by 10 to 15 per cent,” he says. “After 18 months, they were back to paying full price. People have very short memories and it’s as if these things had never happened.” It’s difficult when there’s no standard for assessing climate risk, but Georgina Woods, head of impact for the Climate Risk Group, points to the website climatevaluation.com, which has a climate-risk map of Australia with a free suburb search facility. More detailed reports can be bought for $99. “Risk isn’t spread equally across the country,” she says. “So, our view is that this kind of risk report is like getting a pest or building report. “Of course, a home can be renovated to make it more climate-resilient with better building materials, or a local, state or federal government can be proactive about investing to adapt to, and reduce, the risks in an area. Or there could be more action to slow climate change …”

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Stirling

5a 4

4 c 6508 f

Originally built as a summer home for Priscilla Bickford in 1919, this rare slice of South Australian history in a prized location provides all the grandeur and privacy you desire within walking distance of Stirling village.

Contact Agent For Sale Taylor Bishop 0409 256 092 Colby Harris 0484 329 283

RL A RLA 226409

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Port Lincoln

4a 4

5 c 1 d 1 e 8010 f m2

Port Lincoln now boasts a lavish new landmark. The Pearl of Port Lincoln is a luminous lifestyle estate commanding dress circle elevation, sweeping town and bay views and a beyond sublime c2022 renovation issuing every luxury 8010sqm can unveil.

Contact Agent Expressions Of Interest 12pm Tues 21 Jan Karen Lombe 0408 886 664 Rachel Hawkins 0429 682 227

RL A RLA 226409

50b Skene St, Newtown 8

Historic Rannoch House Circa 1851 Rannoch House is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a landmark piece of Geelong history. The 22-room Renaissance Revival mansion, dating to 1851 and on 2400sqm (approx.) of stunning landscaped grounds, has been restored and extended to an elite standard in keeping with its grand architecture and heritage. It features a conservatory, substantial drawing and games rooms, 24-seat dining room, library/reading room, entertainer’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, six bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs, home ofﬁce, atrium, wine cellar, swimming pool, self-contained stables/carriage house, lined triple garage, plus secure parking for three additional cars, hydronic heating, multiple ﬁreplaces, ducted cooling and a full irrigation system.

Price

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By appointment

Contact

Dale Whitford 0417 500 576

357 Pakington St Newtown Telephone 03 5222 1616

MOUNT KEMBLA 104 William James Drive

PRIVATE SANCTUARY JUST 15 MINS FROM WOLLONGONG CBD • Palatial split-level entertainer on a scenic 2567sqm nature block

FOR SALE $4,495,000

• Three living areas plus study, Miele chef’s kitchen, luxe master suite

VIEW Sat 11 Feb 10.00am - 10.30am

• Handsome north-facing patio and deck with views to escarpment

xx 4228 0888 Darren Kay 0411 187 768 Nicole Kay 0411 669 920

• Multi-purpose rumpus, ducted air, four car lock up garaging • Prime cul-de-sac lifestyle, just an 80 minute drive south of Sydney

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1730 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Valley, Gold Coast QLD Secure your own private estate in paradise just 20 minutes from famous Gold Coast Beaches This large manicured private estate boasts its own botanical Garden with a fully restored original Homestead together with secondary house plus bungalow on seven titles. The main residence has been tastefully restored with a modern kitchen (granite Benchtops) Tasmanian Maple cabinetry, marble bathroom and three bedrooms plus In-Ground pool. With large covered outdoor entertainment areas together with surround sound system providing a wonderful opportunity for intimate get-togethers. The botanical Gardens are extensive with many hundreds of imported rare and endangered species plus a substantial natural subtropical rainforest, the property also boasts a private also boasts a private waterfall with its own entertaining area.

78.70ha

Offers Over $10,000,000 John Fischer & Shelley Watkins 0478 071 623 | 0474 141 551

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