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It’s a long way from Werrington Downs to Tinseltown, but that’s precisely where Australian actress Yvonne Strahovski belongs. The 36-year-old, first-time mum-to-be, and suburban Sydney-born star of hit Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, was overlooked at the Emmy Awards last year. But perhaps the awards voters will feel comfortable finally giving her recognition, on September 17, after her co-stars cleaned up the accolades in 2017. Her radiant personality belies the dark roles she has played in Hollywood – of those, Handmaid’s wretched Serena Joy Waterford is her career-maker. ●

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FIRST PERSON

““I am Norma Abraham” … and I’m a 90-year-old ballet dancer My profession was actually as an opera singer.

I was singing professionally until I was about 60 – that was 30 years ago.

I’ve only been doing ballet classes since Tina (professional ballet dancer and choreographer Tina Yong) started running it at ReCreation Health Club Trackside in Hampton a few years ago.

Tina said to me, “You should come to ballet”. I said, “At 86, 87?” And she said, “Yes, you can do it”.

I think the youngest in the class are in their 40s, but mostly they’re in their 50s, 60s and 70s.

It’s fun. You’re not going to be ballerinas, obviously. I did ballet when I was younger, up until I was about 12, so I still remember it all.

You need to be dainty, you need to be light. At this age, you lose a bit of spring in your step. But I’m still flexible, otherwise I couldn’t do it.

I’ve always loved dance. I did all sorts – Russian dancing, tap dancing. I loved ballroom dancing.

I don’t feel 90, that’s for sure. I think I feel more like around 70. When I was 87, I did a four-day horse ride in the Snowy Mountains. We rode for seven hours a day and we camped in swags at night.

I do a lot of hiking with my son. Last year, I climbed the Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan. It was a fivehour-and-50-minute hike with a rise of 1000 metres up to 3000 metres. I could hardly breathe.

Really, it was so hard. Everyone was coming up to me wanting photos, saying “congratulations”. Some of the younger ones in the group came halfway up on horses. I probably should have done that, too.

Last October, I went to Madagascar. This year, I’m going to Malta, Cyprus and Greece.

I’ve had three husbands who all died. I was with my last husband for 38 years and he died four years ago. He was a dentist and he retired at 81. I helped him in the surgery until I was 75.

Yes, I’m sure working that long kept me young, and we used to run every weekend about seven kilometres together. I still run a little bit.

Everyone says to me, “Are you going to find a new husband?” No, thank you.

I think a lot of staying fit and feeling younger is mental; it’s determination. It’s not easy to come six times a week to aerobics, Pilates and ballet. I always have to push myself. I’ll keep doing ballet for as long as I can. I don’t have any trouble with it. ●

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COVER STORY

LIGHT & SHADE Yvonne Strahovski isn’t afraid to play the villain, making this Australian star one of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses. Wo r d s VI O L E T WI L D E R

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or a woman as sensationally luminous as Yvonne Strahovski, it’s remarkable how the actress has done her best work by going to the dark side. She made her acting breakthrough in the comedy series Chuck, then played serial killer Hannah McKay on Dexter, Dexter followed by a lead role in demonic flick I, Frankenstein and later appeared in 24: Live Another Day, in which she played a CIA agent dealing with a biological terrorist threat.

But none of those projects could match the dystopian dread of The Handmaid’s Tale, where Strahovski co-stars as the villainous Serena Joy opposite Elisabeth Moss (as Offred, her family’s handmaid) and Joseph Fiennes as her husband, Gilead commander Fred Waterford.

“When you put it like that,” she says, in response to what is an ever-growing list of magnificently moody movies, “I can see a pattern. I guess what it comes down to is me being fascinated by what drives human beings to do horrible things or behave in despicable ways.

“The characters I have played in major roles are so away from who I am and my own personal experiences that it becomes a great challenge for me to try to figure out that behaviour. It means I can dig deep into that kind of psychology, and I love that because I’m constantly searching to unravel those layers and understand why people are capable of certain actions … and whether they’re even aware of who they’ve become or who they are.”

In real life, the 36-year-old has seen the impact of the Handmaid’s themes in the causes she is passionate about. When filming the Margaret Atwood-penned series in Toronto, Strahovski felt compelled to join a mass Women’s March street protest held in solidarity with the much larger event organised in Washington DC. “When I went on the Women’s March in Toronto, there were people holding up signs for The Handmaid’s Tale, and I thought that was just incredible. It showed me just how powerful the novel had been for all those years,” she says, with a nod to the book’s original 1985 release. “Even before our show came out and made such a splash in 2017,

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these women were already holding up signs referencing the book and that was monumental for me.”

Such has been Strahovski’s thirst for new projects that with season two of Handmaid’s barely finished, she is back in The Predator Predator, which hits cinemas on September 13 … and yes, once again, she’s gone to the dark side.

The plot is familiarly well-trodden – by accident, the universe’s most lethal intergalactic hunters are triggered to return to Earth, with the salvation of the planet left in the hands of a ragtag crew of exsoldiers, associated misfits, a hapless kid (whose faux pas opened the door for the planetary invasion), and his mum, Emily, played by Strahovski.

Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford and Elisabeth Moss as Offred in The Handmaid’s Tale.

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“It’s probably the biggest movie I’ve done in terms of action sequences and impact, and I’m so proud of it. It marks a bit of a crossroads where I’m perhaps going to change my ideas going forward, but we’ll see what comes about,” she says, most likely referring to the imminent birth of her first child with actor-director husband Tim Loden.

Perhaps fittingly, her last film engagement was here in Melbourne, where any pregnancy discomfort didn’t prevent her from embarking on 11-hour daily

shoots in and around the city for psychological thriller Angel of Mine, which is set for release next year. Returning to home shores was a big occasion for the actress, who grew up in Sydney as the daughter of Polish parents (her real name is Strzechowski).

She would soon land various roles in Australian film and TV productions before leaving for Los Angeles in 2006, with that big break coming as spy Sarah Walker in Chuck – the short-lived comedy series that brought her considerable attention, as well as a geek following that is strangely at odds with the darker characters she has embraced since.

“Those early roles seem like a long time ago now, but coming back to Australia brings it all home. I always forget just how much more of a relaxed pace there is here, and that’s so nice to re-acquaint myself with.

“I also realise just how much my accent has morphed into this strange, twisted mash-up, which is troubling and entertaining at the same time,” she laughs, “but coming home is all about good memories.”

Now embracing a self-imposed hiatus in order to enjoy the pleasures of motherhood, it seems Strahovski is eyeing brighter, more uplifting roles when she returns to the film set.

“I feel the experience of playing various types of characters have helped me to grow as an individual - you learn so much about yourself and life in general, as well as appreciating how other people see the world, often so differently from you.

“However, playing complex characters does wear you down – you go back home and you’re not only exhausted physically, but still haunted by your character.

“In the past, there have been good releases from that – for The Handmaid’s Tale I spent a lot of my time off enjoying the Canadian wilderness which is so vast and beautiful, and in that sense it’s similar to Australia, just much colder … so exploring was my therapy. Obviously, I’ll have a different escape in future,” she says, referencing her growing family, “but I think the roles will be different, and that’s exciting for me.” ●

“Those early roles seem like a long time ago now, but coming back to Australia brings it all home.”

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riends know me as one of the most spontaneous people ever, and I’m a feeder. I often come up with impromptu dinner parties, where I call a few mates and invite them, not knowing what to cook. I do like cooking under pressure, after all. The entrees and mains are usually easy – I’ll pop down to the market and pick up what’s in season. But when it comes to dessert, I have to rack my brain to think of something quick and easy.

I always find myself stuck trying to create a dessert that takes more than an hour. The idea of this recipe is to show how you can make something simple and turn it into something decadent in minutes. All you need are a few staples, some beautiful glasses and any toppings available in your pantry.

I’ve used freeze-dried raspberry powder from speciality stores and I’ve made my own candied lemon wheels that can be stored in an airtight container for a few months. I’ve also cheated and used frozen mangoes. Of course, fresh is always better. ● Instagram: @diana.chan.au

Tropical mango cheesecake with ginger snaps Ingredients (Serves 6) 200g ginger snaps 60ml melted butter 250ml thickened cream 60g caster sugar 250g diced mangoes 200g cream cheese 100g mascarpone Zest and juice of 1 lemon ½ cup icing sugar Pulp of 3 passionfruit Freeze-dried raspberry powder (optional) Lemon wheels 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced (cross section) Caster sugar Method ■ For the candied lemon wheels, put them on a lined baking tray and sprinkle liberally with caster sugar. Set the oven to 90C and let them dehydrate until the sugar has melted and dried. This should take 45 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

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Meanwhile, place the melted butter and ginger snap biscuits into a food processor and blitz to resemble coarse bread crumbs. Set aside in a small bowl.

Next, place the thickened cream into a mediumsized bowl and add the sugar. Whisk together until the cream thickens. Be careful to not overwhip. You want to achieve soft peaks and the cream should start to thicken in under five minutes.

To make the cheese mixture, blend together cream cheese, mascarpone, lemon juice and zest and icing sugar together until smooth. Set aside in the fridge to cool.

To assemble, place two tablespoons of crushed ginger snaps at the base of the glass. Add in two tablespoons of the cream cheese and mascarpone mixture. Now add in four or five pieces of the diced mangoes. Top with a heaped tablespoonful of the cream and pour over a few drops of the passionfruit pulp. Sprinkle over some freeze-dried raspberry powder and serve with a candied lemon wheel. ●

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CHEERS

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pproaching from left field can pay dividends when creating a cocktail list, but there must be a right time, a chance to use the safe word and admit that the world might not be ready for a prawn oil-infused martini. Experiment all you like, but a drink still needs to taste good.

This was Oscar Eastman’s approach when he was asked to get creative with the cocktails at Heroes, a new, exuberantly decorated three-level bar, hawkerstyle diner and karaoke bar in Chinatown.

Eastman has proved himself adept at boundary pushing at Eau Di Vie in Melbourne, Loretta’s in Fitzroy North and, most recently, at Lay Low in Seddon. So when Alicia Cheong, co-owner and chef at Heroes, approached him to “create some weird cocktails” he jumped at the chance.

“Alicia has cooked American barbecue and her

background is in Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine and she’s combining both of these in the kitchen at Heroes,” Eastman says. “She wanted cocktails inspired by the same elements.”

They started by making “strange, unique and odd” syrups and infusions – the prawn oil-infused martini, and a satay-inspired number were among the first attempts – before whittling his ideas down to a strong list of drinks that were fun and unpretentious, but didn’t sacrifice the quality of the booze. They’re also unafraid of a pun.

Chai a Lil’ Tenderness is a sweet, rich and creamy number that combines Sailor Jerry spiced rum, chai, condensed milk and preserved mandarin in a supereasy drinking way that’s both playful and grown up.

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The drinks look good too, not overly garnished but always with a visual flourish. The Float On, a mix of tequila, smoked lychee and vanilla is dramatically stained with a shiraz float.

Cocktails are available on all three levels of Heroes – rooftop bar, dining area and karaoke bar (private karaoke rooms will be available soon) – but

are best enjoyed in the gloriously campy dining room. There you can also get skewers cooked over charcoal (duck heart, chicken satay, tingling lamb), chicken wings with chilli oil and fresh lime and excellent, spicy achar pickles.

“The approach with the drinks was all about not taking it too seriously and keeping people happy,” Eastman says.

He’s nailed the brief. ●

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Spring to life It’s the perfect time to focus your energy on a healthy change.

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hether it be your desk, your inbox or your house, a spring clean is a great way to regain focus and be more productive.

When it comes to your health it’s no different.

I see the best results when people wipe the slate clean rather than tip-toe around and make one or two changes. So here are five practical tips that could be the catalyst for the spring clean that you desperately need.

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start fresh and get rid of any out-of-date ingredients.

It’s also a good excuse to chuck out any packaged and processed foods and replace them with healthy pantry staples like quinoa and tinned tuna.

Take a good look at your spice rack too; it might be time to replenish some with new herbs and spices as these can lose potency over time.

MOVE IN THE MORNING \ I’m always telling my clients that the best time of day to exercise is when you actually will. But as the mornings become lighter and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect opportunity to get moving in the morning.

Reassess your routine and try to include a few morning workouts into your week – this is an awesome way to set your circadian rhythm, or internal body clock, helping to regularise your sleep and wake rhythm and ensure a better night’s sleep.

UNPLUG \ I like to use the start of spring as a seasonal reminder to slow down and take a break from the digital world. Think about minimising your technology time where possible, by focusing on

“Morning workouts are an awesome way to set your circadian rhythm, or internal body clock, helping to regularise your sleep.”

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being mindful and present in your day. Leave your phone out of reach while you eat, for instance, and focus on each bite. I also love going for a quick, brisk walk without my phone to clear my head.

These simple acts are some of the easiest ways to reset and recharge.

SWITCH UP YOUR PRODUCE \ One of my favourite things about spring is making the most of the fresh veggies and fruit in season. I’m always telling my 28ers that variety is the spice of life, so why not ditch the winter comfort foods and experiment with inseason ingredients like rhubarb or grapefruit?

My tip is to write out a shopping list and visit the market first. Only visit the supermarket for anything that you can’t get at the market, not the other way around. Prioritising fresh produce makes all the difference.

keeping our health in check, sleep is all too often at the bottom of our list of priorities. But the importance of getting adequate sleep is something that I cannot stress enough.

Take a look at how much sleep you have been getting each night. I believe that seven hours is the sweet spot – so if you are getting less (or more), focus on putting a proper sleep routine in place.

Avoid technology in the lead-up to bed, and ensure you go to bed at the same time every night in a cool, dark bedroom. A better sleep routine will allow you to bounce out of bed with more energy, well rested to take on the day ahead.

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Terrace houses can be dingy affairs, amplifying instead of combatting the harshness of Melbourne’s grey winters.

Local architect Nicholas Hardy has designed a renovation that cleverly brings light and space into this Clifton Hill residence, promising its new owner the simple joy of living in a classic house that has been freed up to promote good living.

Entering from the front verandah, there are the two downstairs bedrooms and bathroom following each other in succession. The bathroom has a shower and a bath and, in a hint of what’s to come, features large windows overlooking the house’s side alley.

It’s the back of the house where things really open up, with an open kitchen, meals space and dining room. The kitchen features Miele appliances and white stone bench tops, with inbuilt shelves offering stylish storage options. Large windows and a glass door let the light shine in.

Behind the dining area is the house’s living room, which overlooks the tranquil courtyard garden and rear timber deck. A meander through the garden leads to the versatile double storey garage-studio at the rear of the property.

Back in the house and upstairs is the carpeted third main bedroom, with en suite. Game of Thrones fans will feel like the King in the North on the private balcony, with views capturing the trees and rooftops of Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs.

Hydronic heating helps residents stay warm in winter, with reverse cycle airconditioning keeping things under control in the warmer months. Music lovers can pipe their favourite tunes throughout the house thanks to the inbuilt speaker system.

Once a hidden jewel of Melbourne’s inner north, Clifton Hill has become a hot destination in recent years for young families attracted to its picturesque streets and proximity to the CBD and nearby suburbs including Fitzroy North and Northcote. This is located in the suburb’s north-eastern pocket. There’s plenty of greenery on the nearby banks of Merri Creek, and Spensley Street Primary School is a short stroll away. ● ANDERS FURZE property@domainreview.com.au AGENT: Collins Simms, Peter Bennett 0419 502 466 PRICE: $1.7 million-$1.87 million AUCTION: 2.30pm, September 22

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FINAL WORD “INSPIRED DESIGN BY ARCHITECT NICHOLAS HARDY HAS TRANSFORMED THIS SINGLE-FRONTED HOME INTO A RESIDENCE PROVIDING GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LIGHT AND SPACE.” PETER BENNETT, AGENT

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FEATURE HOUSE FITZROY NORTH \ 142 CLAUSCEN STREET 3

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Fitzroy North is one of Melbourne’s best-loved suburbs. The cafes and restaurants are plentiful and creative, the streets are lined with interesting architecture from almost all eras of the city’s evolution and the shopping is arty and fun. Part of the suburb’s appeal is that it has never crossed the clipped box hedge into the world of chi chi charm, but retained its strong character, corner pubs and demographic mix.

Terrace houses are plentiful here and renovated in myriad ways. When you start with two bedrooms off a side hallway, it’s astonishing where you can end up.

This one has a facade that is modest and pretty with a wide window. It would suit a family, with two bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe, off the arched hall followed by the family bathroom with a spa and then the laundry.

Next is the beautifully fitted-out kitchen. Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, soft-close drawers and excellent storage are all decked out in crisp white. Pendant lights are a strong design feature over the island bench.

The rear wall of the living area opens via stacker doors to the courtyard garden and there is a door to the lightwell that runs down the side of the house.

A dramatic single-stringer timber staircase with glass balustrade leads upstairs, where the main bedroom has a shower en suite and walk-in wardrobe and a study with built-in cabinetry.

Hardwood floors are laid in the hall and living area and the bedrooms are carpeted in a soft suede colour. The welcoming and effective colour palette of crisp white and warm brown is repeated in the bathrooms. Both bathrooms

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“AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ONE OF FITZROY NORTH’S MOST BELOVED COMMUNITIES.”

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Nicholson Street. Merri Creek Primary School, Fitzroy High School and Northcote High are nearby. The Merri Creek Trail links up with the Capital City Trail just a couple of streets away and there are cafes and restaurants in all directions.

The property is 4.6 kilometres from the CBD, with trams down St Georges Road and Nicholson Street. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Jellis Craig, Hamish Adam 0422 798 230 Price: $1.59 million Private sale

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This delightfully renovated Californian bungalow on about 770 square metres has strong connections to the outdoors and a luxurious amount of space. From the wide hallway with four original rooms opening off it to the full-width living area at the rear, the family home is flooded with light and has generous dimensions. The living area has a fireplace and walls of glazing to the deck and pretty garden. Smeg and Bosch appliances and a large walk-in pantry are fitted in the stylish kitchen. Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en suite with oversize shower, walk-in wardrobe and a balcony.

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EXECUTORS AUCTION Off f ering a rare elevated position in one of Melbourne’s most coveted ff streets, this dignified Edwardian has been carefully maintained by the same family for almost forty years. While the home’s rich history is reflected in grand proportions and period details, a more recent 1970s extension will allow the property to be enjoyed immediately with the potential to update in the future. A light-filled central passage leads to four bedrooms, an elegant living room and large dining room, kitchen with meals area plus laundry and two bathrooms. The unusually deep garden allotmentoff f ers much ff more than a courtyard, and includes a separate remote controlled garage with ROW access.

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Property features include bluestone fence, double gabled roof, high pressed metal ceilings, ornate ceiling roses, antique light fittings, period leadlighting, hardwood floors, two open fireplaces, and ducted heating.

Benefitting from North Carlton’s unrivalled access to public transport and bike paths, as well proximity to Rathdowne Village, L gon Street, Princes Park, Melbourne University, and various Ly schools, this property off f ers a once in a generation opportunity. ff

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Auction Sat 15th September at 12pm Inspect Wed 5.45 - 6.15pm Sat 10.45 - 11.45am Contact Gabriel Mercuri 0411 701 133 Domenic Zanellini 0404 878 879

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This delightful cottage blends old world charm with the very best of modern living.

Offering 3 double bedrooms, contemporary kitchen overlooking an open plan living area with timber retractable doors accessing a rear garden perfect for entertaining. .................................

Auction Saturday 15th September at 1.30pm Open Thursday 30 August 6:30 to 7:00pm & Saturday 1 September 10:30 to 11:00am .................................

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• Showcasing premium craftsmanship and impeccable design • Elegantly arranged open-plan living zone • North facing terrace • Kitchen equipped with premium appliances • Landscaped private courtyard and carport .................................

Auction Saturday 8th September at 11.30am Open Thursday 30 August 5:30 to 6:00pm & Saturday 1 September 1:30 to 2:00pm .................................

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ALPHINGTON 15 Bennett Street All set for a family to make their mark by the Darebin Parklands, this flexible four-plus bedroom, two bathroom home is comfortably staged to immediately enjoy, then look to the future with plans when ready (STCA) on 606sqm (approx.). Offers sitting room, lounge room, rumpus or living room, kitchen/meals, ducted heating and cooling, secluded backyard with entertainment terrace plus lock-up garage.

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SPACIOUS, STYLISH, FAMILY ENTERTAINER For families who love to entertain, this is the ideal California bungalow in the perfect inner-city location. The epitome of reimagined period character. Renovated and extended with designer style, step inside and relish enormous living space with polished timber floors, stylish exposed beams and a versatile layout ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining.

Start with the brilliant thick-Caesarstone kitchen with oversized 6-burner freestanding Ilve gas cooker and ample cupboard space, serving a dining area and a sweeping living zone leading through to a large sunroom which becomes a large indoor/outdoor space via fully-opening folding doors.

Outside, discover an entertainer’s paradise with tropical easy-care landscaping plus a wonderful garden studio – perfect for a home office or a guest bedroom.You can relax in the main bedroom with walk-in robes and ensuite with dual rain showers. Find two more bedrooms and a fullytiled family bathroom with spa bath.

Additional benefits include ducted heating and cooling, alarm security, ample parking space and side drive, and a simply unbeatable location – just moments from trendy High Street cafes, shops and restaurants, easy access to transport, and it's only 20 minutes to the CBD. Within the sought-after Thornbury High School and Wales Street Primary School zones.

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A STUNNINGLY RARE OPPORTUNITY Situated in a quiet tree-lined street in one of Melbourne's hottest corridors, this is an outstandingly rare opportunity on an enormous 910sqm block (approx.) with approved plans and permits in place for two side-by-side 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom designer homes with basement parking.

A further extraordinary opportunity lies in renovating the existing twostory double brick family residence. Discover a grand design with striking entrance hall, soaring ceilings and feature staircase. Spacious formal and informal living, a huge kitchen and meals space, large ground floor master suite, guest bathroom with spa bath, 3 oversized upstairs bedrooms each opening out to the front balcony, plus a family bathroom.

Outside, find covered entertaining and landscaped gardens. With a cellar and wine tasting room, double remote garage and additional parking.

Within moments of trendy High Street cafes, shopping and restaurants and it's just 20 minutes to the CBD. Within the Thornbury High School and Wales Street Primary School zones.

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