Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - August 28, 2024
Troye Sivan:
The Pop Star Next Door
The Grammy-nominated Melbourne local gears up for his Brat summer
Art Deco Glamour
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Is Troye Sivan Australia’s first internet-era superstar? The singer and actor’s fame was forged in the digital world – now he’s building a life in Melbourne and getting to know the city as a local. Between American stadium tours, Netflix acting roles and the launch of his fragrance brand, you’ll find him riding a bike around Carlton and watching home design shows on the ABC.
Forget you’re on Chapel Street and step into another world. That’s the idea behind The Chapel, according to Leo Theodoridis, who co-owns the new bar with his cousin Dimitri Degrenis. Inspired by Stockholm nightlife venues, that world looks like a futuristic cyberpunk land.
Lighting placements and colours (predominantly red and purple) were chosen based on how they would interact with the venue’s textures, and custom murals have been painted by local tattoo artist Mayonaize.
Contrasting with the decor is a menu mostly influenced by the owners’ Mediterranean heritage, served in the dining area and 30-person function room. Dishes include barbequed pumpkin with whipped feta, slow-roasted lamb shoulder with chermoula, and a spin on the Greek rice pudding rizogalo.
Former Ends and Means owner Marc Frew has overseen the cocktail program, with a changing list of specialty drinks. The music also changes depending on the day, with DJ sets on Thursday to Sunday nights. – QM
ADD TO CART
Short Talk cards
Most greeting cards are terrible. The contents are either too sappy or too rude, and designs are usually “meh”. Happily, Melbourne outfit Short Talk bucks the trend. Its tight card edit offers subtle visual puns and typographic motifs for a range of occasions (birthdays, friendship, new babies), with playful print techniques and punchy colourways to keep things interesting. Available singly or in packs, you’ll never have to buy a lame servo card again. — JW
Cards $8 each, packs from $32 / shorttalk.co
IN THE DIARY
Affordable Art Fair 2024
The Affordable Art Fair challenges the assumption that the art world has to be intimidating and expensive. This year’s fair will exhibit works from 55 boutique galleries, including Collingwood’s Sol Gallery, Fitzroy’s Outre Gallery and Plume Gallery from Lorne. Prices are clearly labelled, ranging from $100 to $10,000, with complimentary wrapping on-site. Aside from the art, there’ll also be a ceramics demonstration, live sketching and free face painting for kids. — BS
Aug 29–Sep 1 / Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton / affordableartfair.com
Photo: Arianna Leggiero
Quality Meats
Fresh and insightful, Luke Powell’s new book is like a documentary on meat, filled with all you’ll ever need to know about preparing, curing and cooking it. The chef and restaurateur is known for his excellent protein-rich provisions, seen on menus across some of Sydney’s top spots. His years of experience have translated into a wealth of meaty recipes, featuring everything from sausage-making to steak tartare. – GP
$55 / murdochbooks.com
PANTRY ITEM
Women’s Work hot dog relish
Family-owned business Women’s Work creates sustainable, small-batch preserves near the Hawkesbury River, drawing inspiration from their Granny Ida’s recipes. Crafted from locally grown cucumbers and turmeric, this hot dog relish is one to add to the barbeque rotation. Light, bright and tangy, it’s also a great accompaniment to any cheeseboard, charcuterie platter or sandwich in need of a fun flavour. — GC
From $9 95 / womenswork.com.au
Dog Photography Services
Is your pooch ready for its close-up? We’re not talking about the hundreds of iPhone clicks you take of your pets on the daily. Dog Photog runs pop-up shoots for canines, with themes ranging from ’90s fashion to Xmas, complete backdrops and props. Frog Dog Studios creates stylised portraits worthy of your walls. And Dog Folk takes a more candid approach, with in-home lifestyle shots of you and your pup together. – GG
Dog Photog, dogphotog.com.au Frog Dog Studios, frogdogstudios.com.au
Folk, dogfolk.com.au
Frog Dog photo: Belinda Richards
HOME MAKER
Double Date IN THE KITCHEN
Remember in the ’90s when kids’ bedroom doors were adorned with clowns bent into letters spelling out their names? Or maybe zoo animals, rainbows or stars? Sisters Alice and Bridget Wald, who design homewares as Double Date, put a modern twist on these nostalgic characters.
Released in small and large sizes, Roomies are colourful acrylic letters with sweet little faces custom-made to spell anything you please. More weird little guys come in the form of Moody Mates, a collaboration with illustrator Samantha Curcio. Happy, sad, grumpy and silly, the expressive wall hooks will bring a splash of personality to your walls.
Both Alice and Bridget are mums, and say their kids are Double Date’s biggest fans. “My daughter is one of our biggest champions,” Alice says. “She’s always telling people about the brand.” — GN
doubledate.com.au
Chicken Paella with Pipis
Jesse Gerner, Bomba
Prep time 10–15 minutes / Cook time 1 hour / Serves 8
12 chicken wings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp olive oil
½ brown onion finely diced 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 small red capsicum finely diced (or use 6 roasted piquillo peppers if you have them) 250ml (1 cup) passata or diced canned tomatoes 1 tsp smoky or sweet paprika or a combination of both Pinch of saffron 440g (2 cups) Bomba or Calasparra rice 1.5L good-quality chicken stock 400g can butter beans or any cooked white beans, rinsed and drained 100g runner beans or green beans trimmed, halved if long 200g pipis soaked in cold water for 1 hour, drained 2 sprigs rosemary Lemon wedges to serve Green salad to serve
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cut the chicken wings in half at the joints, then transfer to a roasting tin and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over 1 tbsp of the olive oil and roast for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Grab a 35cm paella pan if you have one, or use two large frying pans or a deep roasting tin (just take care not to burn yourself during cooking).
Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic and capsicum and cook for 5–6 minutes, until soft. Add the passata or tomatoes, paprika, saffron and rice and stir to combine, then add the stock. Season with salt and pepper, then add the roasted chicken wings, butter beans and green beans. Bring to a simmer and cook, occasionally moving the pan around the flame so it doesn’t burn in one spot, for 13 minutes (set a timer).
Push the pipis into the top of the rice and increase the heat to medium–high. Cook for 5 minutes or until the pipis open and the rice has formed a crust on the base (this crisp, caramelised crust is the prized socarrat).
Wave the rosemary over a gas flame for 10–20 seconds, until fragrant, then place it on top of the paella with some lemon wedges.
Photos: Shelley Horan
SNACK BAR STREET STYLE
By Audrey Payne
Bianchetto, Sicilian restaurant Mister Bianco’s sibling bar in Kew, is hosting a movie night every Wednesday and Thursday until September 26 For $33 50, watch Italian-language films and movies set in Italy, including The Italian Job and La Dolce Vita. Films are accompanied by a welcome drink, truffled popcorn, lasagne and a sweet. Bookings required. 26-28 Cotham Road, Kew /misterbianco.com.au/bianchetto
Hollywood-founded boutique hotel chain The Standard opened its first Aussie location earlier this month at the StandardX in Fitzroy. The new hotel is home to Thaiinspired ground-floor restaurant Bang, led by Melbourne chef Justin Dingle-Garciyya. Dishes include blue swimmer crab noodles with lobster sauce and a pig’s head that’s slowbraised, dried, barbequed and served whole with a heap of sesame, green onions, spring onions and coriander. 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy / bangrestaurants.com
Five Melbourne venues – Reine, La Rue, Amphora, Cecconi’s Toorak and Pastificio Sandro – have been shortlisted for the international Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Winners are announced October 31 in Barcelona. restaurantandbardesignawards.com
Black Star Pastry, the chain of cake stores founded by pastry chef Christopher Thé in Sydney and best known for its strawberry watermelon cake, has closed all three of its Melbourne stores. The chain, which has been going since 2008, cited “rising costs, a tough economic climate and an industry-wide staffing shortage” as the primary reasons for closing its Melbourne stores. blackstarpastry.com
Attica chef Ben Shewry will be sitting down for a live interview with media personality Marieke Hardy at The Wheeler Centre on Tuesday October 15 to promote his forthcoming book Uses for Obsession: A (Chef’s) Memoir. Tickets are on sale now. wheelercentre.com
Victoria Market, CBD
Name: Young Hour Sor Age: 27 Occupation: Artist Tell us about your outfit today. The pants are from Aelfric Eden – what caught my eye was the star motif. On top is a shirt that I thrifted forever ago, and a dress from a cute womenswear store in the Kyoto train station. The bag and jewellery are also thrifted. The shoes are Windsor Smith. What’s a trend you love or hate? I’m a big fan of office wear coming back in. I also like quaint, cottagecore dressing because it’s very comfy, but pairing that with something that clashes with it.
Living in one of the world’s most liveable cities sure does have its perks, but actually dwelling amongst the hustle and bustle is another level. From the best restaurants, to the finest of architecture and free trams, what’s not to love?
SLICK CITY
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THE INTERVIEW
Leigh Sales Helps Young Journos Ask Big Questions
Words by Lucy Bell Bird
Have you ever wanted to know exactly how rich your favourite celebrity is? To interrogate an A-lister on their romantic history? Or maybe just spend 45 minutes asking the prime minister anything you want?
The Assembly, a new ABC show, puts this power in the hands of 15 journalism students with autism. Based on a popular French format, it follows students from Macquarie University’s autism-friendly journalism course and their mentor, Leigh Sales. Each week the group interviews some of Australia’s biggest names: figures like Sam Neill, Hamish Blake, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Delta Goodrem, Adam Goodes and Amanda Keller.
The rules are simple – no subjects are out of bounds, no questions are off the table –and the result is a thought-provoking and highly entertaining show that challenges preconceptions of neurodiverse people and shows another side of their interview subjects.
We sat down with Sales to talk about stepping into a new role as a mentor, convincing the PM to commit to a no-holds-barred interview ahead of an election year, and the student who tried to set her up with Sam Neill.
Tell us about your involvement with The Assembly The ABC approached me last year and said, “We think we’re going to get the rights to this French format – we’d love for you to be involved. Here’s a link to the French version with President Emmanuel Macron.”
There were a couple of things that resonated with me when I saw it. When I was finishing up at 7 30, one of the reasons I felt like it was time for me to go was that it was really hard to get politicians to bust out of the spin … And when I watched this show, I felt like it makes it really difficult for people not to engage on an authentic level, because the questions are so unique and because the people asking them are so sincere.
Were there any aspects of interviewing you think came more naturally to the students because they’re neurodivergent? One of the main things you want to do in a celebrity interview is to come up with questions they haven’t been asked before that they might find engaging … The students were really adept at coming up with original, imaginative and unexpected questions, which means the talent is going to be more engaged.
It seems like all of the interviews were approached without any sort of agenda. Hamish [Blake] made an astute observation. Dylan asked him, “How much money do you have in dollars and cents?” And there’d be a million journalists who would want to know how much money Hamish and Zoë [Foster Blake] have. As Hamish said, “If a journalist asked me that, you’d just know there was an agenda, but Dylan said it with just genuine curiosity.” There was such a great bond between you and the students. They even tried to set you up with Sam Neill! That was Dale just dropping that out there! They’re meant to run the questions by me [beforehand], and then he dropped that one in. And, of course, for weeks after they were like, “Have you gone on a date with Sam yet? What’s happened with your date with Sam?”
Was it difficult convincing people to sign up for such a no-holds-barred interview? I feel like I absolutely owe the prime minister one, because you can imagine how that pitch is: “We’re going to have 15 neurodiverse people, they’ll all be in a room, they can ask anything they like and I’ll have limited control over what happens. How about it?” In an election year! What will you take away from the show? The most rewarding thing by far was watching the way the students evolved over the course of the project. They just blossomed and their confidence grew so much.
BUMPING INTO TROYE SIVAN
Just about everyone in Melbourne’s inner north has had a Troye Sivan sighting. At any given party there’s a story about seeing him shopping at Piedimonte’s supermarket, say, or sunning himself at Fitzroy pool, or working out at celebrity gym Saint Haven. Mine is when I met the pop star and his parents’ dog Bowie while walking my pointy-eared pup Spooky a few years ago. “Do you still go much?” Sivan asks when we meet again over a video call. Sometimes, I explain, but don’t get to that park very often these days.
Sivan’s speaking to me from a patch of grass near his internet-famous house in Carlton. It’s the first nice day at the end of winter, and he’s wearing a pink Acne tee. In case you missed it, the Rush singer is riding a massive career high right now. His Grammy-nominated album Something to Give Each Other has taken him to SNL-parodied heights (where he was impersonated by Timothée Chalamet), and across Europe for the first leg of his solo tour, which arrives in Australia this November.
It’s a supercharged moment for international pop music right now, with the “overnight” success of stars such as Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Sivan is about to officially enter his own Brat summer, joining the internet’s favourite pop star, Charli XCX, for the Sweat Tour across the US in September and October. The pair are long-time collaborators, linking up on songs 1999 and follow-up track 2099. “[Her success] couldn’t be happening to a nicer person or to somebody who deserves it more,” Sivan gushes. “As a Charli fan, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, this makes complete sense.’” For a generation of fans who have grown up online, the British singer-songwriter has soundtracked much of the last decade. But as the rest of the world finally latches onto her sixth studio album, Charli XCX “is not striving to capture the world,” Sivan says. “I think she’s just following her gut.”
The “sudden” stardom of artists such as XCX, Roan and Sivan himself has actually been years in the making. They’re acts forged in the digital world that traditional album schedules struggle to crack. And while the world meets its new stars, Sivan was into Chappell Roan way back in 2014 , when he wrote on Twitter, “I’ve had a 16-year-old girl on repeat for 2 months”. “We’ve caught up a few times since everything’s gotten crazy,” he says. “I am so excited to have Chappell Roan as a pop star
in the world. We have a superstar in our midst.”
Sivan says the influence of internet culture on his music cannot be overstated. “It’s really integral to who I am. I think especially as a queer person growing up not knowing any queer people, I really leant on the internet and an online community for a sense of place. I developed my identity online, and it’s still something that I take a lot of joy in.”
Long before surfing the Brat Summer waves, Sivan made his name in acting, not singing. He moved to Perth from Johannesburg at the age of two and became a child actor, starring in a trilogy of movies based on John van de Ruit’s Spud from 2010. He played 13-year-old Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, appeared alongside Nicole Kidman and Joel Edgerton in Boy Erased, and managed to emerge unscathed from HBO’s bomb The Idol with Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd.
Despite years of travelling back and forth to Los Angeles, he still considers himself “fully Australian”. “When something happens to me that’s, like, particularly Australian, I still get really nervous. I still get excited to be on The Project, you know?”
Sivan and his brother Steele Mellet recently launched their own fragrance brand, Tsu Lange Yor, which is now the first Australian fragrance brand sold by beauty behemoth Mecca. The collection includes fragrances inspired by life in Victoria, channelling locations like Sassafras and Fitzroy Pool. “That was such a foreign concept to me, because in Perth, we would go to the beach all the time,” he says. “[Now] I have a lot of really special memories with my siblings by the pool and then going for a wine afterwards.”
The star chats about his various projects like a neighbour talking about their office job. While Sivan seems like a long-time local, he explains he’s fairly new to the city. “My family moved here, so when Covid hit, I came to Melbourne … I didn’t grow up here so for me to find this city that I just fell so deeply in love with, I just really adore it here and it feels like it really aligns with the adult me.”
When we run out of time, Sivan says he wants to make the most of the unseasonably good weather. “Tell Spooky I say hi,” he quips as he logs off the call. Like the rest of the inner north, I’ll wait for our next Troye Sivan sighting.
SMALL TALK WITH TROYE SIVAN
WHAT DOES YOUR PERFECT MELBOURNE DAY LOOK LIKE?
I’m definitely riding my bike a lot. Getting some exercise, seeing my siblings, and maybe going to Florian for breakfast.
WHERE DO YOU SHOP?
I’ll always go in and check what’s up at Smith Street Bazaar or Castorina & Co – they’re my favourite furniture stores. And maybe go to At The Above [gallery] and see what’s on over there.
WHAT
ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
The new Clairo album [Charm], pretty much exclusively since it came out.
WHAT ARE YOU STREAMING?
I’ve been watching Restoration Australia on ABC iView. ANY LOCAL CARLTON TIPS?
I just went to Bar Olo for the first time. Delicious cocktails.
HOME OF THE WEEK
All the glamour of the ‘Jazz Age’
Words by Anders Furze
This Deepdene family home proves that no architectural style spells glamour quite like art deco. Its design charms are on full display from the backyard pool, where the curved facade and upper balcony peer down on the poolside sanctuary.
Agent Scott Patterson likens it to something out of The Great Gatsby – all sweeping staircases, multilevel terraces and glistening pool. Located in Deepdene’s tightly held Reid Estate, five bedrooms and sizeable proportions throughout make this perfect for a family that loves to entertain.
There are several entertaining zones throughout this property. A good place to start is the heated pool and its adjoining pool house, which has a fully equipped kitchen. The landscaped gardens are inspired by the tropics, accentuating the resort-style appeal.
There’s another outdoor entertaining area adjoining the rear dining, kitchen and family zone. Head through the French doors, and you’ll find the gourmet kitchen. Calacatta marble, Gaggenau appliances and an integrated Liebherr fridge-freezer are all part of the offering.
The family zone has parquetry flooring, a fireplace and a stylishly defined curved wall – classic art deco. So, too, is the light-filled entry foyer, which feels particularly spacious as it sits under a void. On the ground floor, you’ll also find separate formal dining and living rooms and a north-facing home office.
Head downstairs to the lower ground floor, which has been set up for more entertaining. There’s a bar down here that’s been kitted out with a dishwasher and fridge, a wine cellar that can store 1000 bottles, a fireplace, a home cinema and a billiards area. You can keep active thanks to the gym and there’s a conveniently located bathroom.
Head up the sweeping staircase to the first floor, which hosts the five bedrooms.
The spacious main bedroom has a walkin wardrobe and luxurious, marble-finished en suite. It shares access to the rear terrace with another bedroom.
Two other bedrooms share an en suite with a double vanity, and another has its own front-facing balcony. A convenient central bathroom with a double vanity and a spa adds to the luxurious appeal.
Elsewhere, you’ll find basement storage, a triple-car garage, a marble-lined laundry with a drying cupboard, and zoned heating and cooling.
As for the location, Belmont Avenue is one street away from Deepdene Park to the west and one street away from Belmont Park to the south.
Downtown Balwyn’s restaurants and cinemas are close by, as well as notable schools, including Camberwell Grammar, Fintona Girls’ School and Deepdene Primary School.
Deepdene
8 Belmont Avenue
$6.3 million-$6.7 million
5 4 3
Auction: 3pm, August 31
Agent: Kay & Burton, Scott Patterson 0417 581 074
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WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
“Step into timeless elegance in this art deco masterpiece in the coveted Reid Estate. Perfect for entertaining, this grand home blends Gatsbyinspired luxury with modern family living.”
NEED TO KNOW
The highest recorded house price for Deepdene (past 12 months) was $7.15 million for 16 May Street in January. The median price for a four-bedroom house is $3.081 million.
RECENT SALES
$6.12
Scott Patterson Kay & Burton
RECOMMENDED
Top Melbourne Florists for Luxe Bouquets and Blooms
By James Williams
AZALEA FLOWERS The Aussie natives and seasonal blooms of Azalea Flowers bring a botanical flush to the Coventry Street edge of South Melbourne Market. Founder Michael Pavlou wrote the book on Australian flowers and foliage (literally, he co-wrote Bush Flowers in 2023). Also: you can do a market shop in the same trip. South Melbourne Market / azaleaflowers.com.au
THE GREEN ROOM A bumblebee won’t know what to do with itself inside The Green Room. Here, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colour and shades on the stands – and mixing and matching is encouraged. It’s a neighbourhood favourite for Albert Park locals, specialising in eclectic and colourful arrangements that will brighten any occasion. 91 Dundas Place, Albert Park / thegreenroomflowers.com.au
FLOWERS VASSETTE If the sunflower windmill on the shop awning doesn’t catch your eye, the jungle of stunning houseplants will. Since opening in 1989, Flowers Vasette has become renowned for elevated arrangements highlighting natural presentation over unnecessary frills and accompaniments. 247 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy / flowersvasette.com.au
BEAUTIFUL BUNCH This social enterprise delivers flowers with a difference: every purchase directly provides support to young women from a refugee background, giving them access to training and employment opportunities. Almost all the blooms are grown in Australia, and you can get a bottle of wine and a vase delivered too. 16a Linden Street, Brunswick East / thebeautifulbunch.com
FLOWERDOSE The stylish space at Flowerdose could double as a spa – but for now, it’s an ornate showcase for fun and girlie bouquets of roses, orchids and other delicate flowers. Many arrangements tend towards pretty pinks and reds, making it a good pick for when you want to say I love you with blooms. 501 Burke Road, Camberwell / flowerdose.com.au
THE BIG BUNCH Understated elegant bouquets reign supreme at The Big Bunch, where flowers are sourced daily from the growers. Understatement is optional, however. The Big Bunch is just as comfortable turning the usual floral suspects – such as hydrangeas, peonies and lilies – into statement pieces to brighten up a big room. 539 High Street, Prahran / thebigbunch.com.au
LUXURY
Words by Richard Cornish & Shae Wiedermann
South Yarra
3/44 Murphy Street
$3 million-$3.3 million
4 2 2
Expressions of interest: Close noon, September 2
Agent: RT Edgar, Will Hocking 0451 065 565
Not many properties of this quality offer this much space, in this price range, in this neighbourhood. The mock Tudor facade of this 1930s solid brick, three-storey apartment conceals a beautifully remodelled modern home that makes the most of original features such as hardwood floors, exposed beams, and mullioned and leadlight windows. With ample storage, modern bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen, and a home office/rumpus area, this is a desirable family home.
This house is located among green spaces, including Lucas Street Reserve, The Plantation Reserve and Dendy Park. It also sits in a tropical-inspired garden with a pool. There are five upstairs bedrooms, and a downstairs main bedroom with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. The sixth bedroom can be an entirely self-contained zone with a kitchenette, en suite and access to a private deck. A study, cinema room and retreat area offer even more flexibility.
Bentleigh 10 Riddle Street
$3.3 million-$3.6 million
4 3 2
Auction: 5.30pm, August 29
Agent: Gary Peer, Yan Dosen 0452 661 029
The entrance to this house provides the first taste of its grandeur – spiral staircase, glass ceiling, full-height windows and an internal garden with water feature. The openplan kitchen-dining-living area extends – through curved glass doors – to a patio with a barbecue kitchen and infinity pool. The main bedroom has a private balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en suite, and the downstairs bedroom is perfect for guests, with an en suite that has direct access to the pool.
$4.2 million-$4.6 million
5 2 2
Auction: 12.30pm, August 31
Agent: Marshall White, James Tostevin 0417 003 333
This c1920 house is well positioned to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Yarra Boulevard parklands and the urban bustle of Kew Junction. The marble fireplaces and high ceilings inside complement the timber fretwork and wraparound balcony outside, all adding to the period charm. The first floor has a deluxe main bedroom – with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite – plus a balcony, study and a retreat/library. An open-plan kitchen-living area opens to a garden with a pool.
LIKE A LOCAL
Richmond
By Sasha Murray
In some ways, Richmond is the heart of Melbourne. It’s walkable from the city and the ideal meeting point for those who live north or south of the Yarra. Given its proximity to the ’G, Richmond is also the suburb for footy and cricket fans. On game days (or following concerts), spectators flood nearby streets and pubs, and the energy is electric.
There’s a huge concentration of pubs in Richmond – in part thanks to its working-class history. Popular boozers include the heritage-listed Union House, which offers classic plates from the Marquis of Lorne crew; old-school favourite The Bridge Hotel; and neighbourhood haunt the Royston Hotel. Top breweries Mountain Goat, Brogan’s Way and Nice Guys are also in the area. But perhaps the most iconic drinking spot is the 800-person bandroom at the Corner Hotel, which plays regular host to top local and international rock bands. (Mick Jagger’s played there, as have Midnight Oil.)
Drinks aside, Richmond is home to plenty of well-loved eateries. For brunch, head to all-day cafe Friends of Mine for the best French toast in town; Top Paddock for iconic ricotta hotcakes; or Hector’s Deli for mortadella, provolone and mozzarella toasties. Swan Street is your best bet for anything delicious after 12pm. Come dinnertime, check out Clover for honey sourdough bread and natural wines; casual pasta bar Pastarami or low-key Italian restaurant Da Bruno; and New Quarter for fun takes on traditional Vietnamese dishes. The north end of Victoria Street is a hub for authentic and affordable Vietnamese food and groceries. Phuoc Thanh offers classic banh mis – including a pork salad number liberally loaded with cold-cuts – while I Love Pho offers steaming bowls of comforting beef pho.
Bridge Road is home to culinary gems like Japanese fine diner Minamishima, sleek wine bar Lene, South American spot Onda, and woodfired banh mi shop Ca Com – but it’s better known for furniture, homewares and outlet shopping. For fashion, find your way back to Church Street and thrift at Global Vintage Collective, or head to the backstreets for quality basics at Friends With Frank.
NEED TO KNOW
This coveted neighbourhood marries Melbourne’s great loves: footy and food. Old brick warehouses and workers’ cottages are turned over by cashed-up young professionals and creatives, and multi-million-dollar properties line the streets. Median house prices have increased just under 10 per cent in the past five years, and median weekly house rents nearly 18 per cent to $795. Median weekly rental prices for units have seen substantial growth too, at $550 –up almost 16 per cent year-on-year.
Average Age
34
Median Weekly income $2,245
Clockwise from top: Dimmeys clock tower, photo Casey Horsfield. Da Bruno, photo Jamie Alexander. City views and Corner Hotel, photos Casey Horsfield
“Richmond is abuzz with sensational cafes and restaurants whilst being close to the Yarra River and amazing parkland. A diverse selection of homes means there is something for everyone in this prime pocket.”
Top: Street art collab between Matt Adnate and David “Meggs” Hooke, photo Casey Horsfield.
Right: Hector’s Deli bagel, photo Pete Dillon. Pastarami, photo Pablo Diaz. Below: New Quarter, photo Parker Blain
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Words by Joanne Brookfield, Richard Cornish & Maria Harris
Clearance Rate of 63%*
Source: Domain Group
WHAT OUR EXPERT SAYS LAST WEEKEND
Dr Nicola Powell Chief of research & economics
“Gen X and older Millennials are leading profit-making but wealth growth is being delivered across a broad spectrum of income levels. Across Melbourne, 98 per cent of houses and 85 per cent of units resold for a profit.”
Source: Domain Profit and Loss Report 2024
Brighton East 2b Connor Street
$2.75 million-$3 million
4 3 2
Auction: 11.30am, September 7
Agent: Kay & Burton, Matthew Pillios 0408 145 982
$3.851 million Hawthorn
28 Mason Street Sold by Ray White*
*As reported on August 17, 2024
This “brand new, turnkey luxury residence has great accommodation”, the agent says of the floor plan that provides a potential fifth bedroom or office/second lounge for family flexibility. Soft neutrals, such as chevron oak parquetry and tundra limestone, complement strong contemporary lines over two light-filled, comprehensively appointed levels. It’s ideally located close to the beach.
Brighton 3/838 Hampton Street
$725,000-$775,000
3 1 1
Auction: 1.30pm, August 31
Agent: Buxton Real Estate, Tom Davidson 0488 017 500
Architect Andrew Reed designed this group of five units in 1978 and his use of space, rugged materials like exposed brick walls, light-filled interiors and tall windows still resonates today. This updated upper-level unit, with stairs to a private courtyard garden, includes a modernised bathroom, double glazing, solar panels and a custom-designed kitchen with topof-the-range appliances and terrazzo finishes. The floor plan gives the option of three bedrooms or two plus a dining room.
1/37 Mavho Street
$950,000-$1.04 million
Auction: 11am, August 31
Agent: Jellis Craig, Kon Galitos 0414 902 680
This tri-level one-of-five townhouse is close to Centre Road’s lifestyle amenities. Elevated bedrooms, over two levels, enjoy tree-top views, while a north-east wraparound terrace offers similar vistas from the open-plan living and dining area on the first floor. There are Smeg appliances in the kitchen, a groundfloor laundry, ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning, home security and a video intercom.
11 Leslie Street
$2.2 million-$2.4 million
4 2 1
Auction: 1.30pm, August 31
Agent: Marshall White, Charlie Tostevin 0431 713 205
Behind its picture-perfect facade, this reinvented single-level Victorian house blends period features and contemporary comforts. The traditional sitting room with an open fireplace could be a fourth bedroom, but the star here is the open-plan living and dining zone. Bifold doors open to the north-facing al fresco area. Its location near shops, schools, trams and trains guarantees wide appeal.
Bentleigh
Hawthorn
Auction: 1.30pm, August 24
Agent: Belle Property Albert Park, Stephanie Evans 0420 215 919
Classic monochrome defines this updated Victorian terrace in the Emerald Hill precinct. It has 3.2-metre ceilings, plenty of preserved period details and a rear brick-paved courtyard/off-street parking. The bedrooms (two with iron fireplaces) are on the traditionally split-level first floor. Caulfield North
Auction: 5.30pm, August 29
Agent: Marshall White, Alan Crawford 0423 747 155
This meticulously maintained, solidly built townhouse sits in one of Caulfield North’s premier positions. The two-storey home features three-metre-high ceilings and a private rear courtyard. Caulfield Park is a short walk away, as are Caulfield Junior College and the bustling shops and cafes of Hawthorn Road.
South Yarra 6/55 Avoca Street
$820,000-$900,000
Auction: 11am, August 31
Agent: Kay & Burton, Dario Fazio 0452 241 398
Avoca Street is a cracking location, a short walk from Toorak Road, trams, Domain Road shops, the Royal Botanic Gardens and several schools. This two-bedroom apartment in a block of just 12 features stunning city views from the living room and balcony. It has secure undercover parking.
Como Toorak Penthouse by Prime Edition in collaboration with renowned architects Jolson and landscape designer Paul Bangay.
10 HIGHGATE HILL TOORAK
A brand-new imposing masterpiece with city views in one of Toorak’s most exclusive cul-de-sacs.
Expressions of interest
Close September 16 at 5:30pm
Viewing
Thursday 1-1:30pm Saturday 1-1:30pm
Oliver Booth 0413 975 723
Ross Savas 0418 322 994
Jamie Mi 0450 125 355
Warehouse Conversion with the Lot
41-43 Little Leveson Street, North Melbourne
a b c e
Secret Garden Door: The Victoria Gardens House Revealed a b c d
88 Lewisham Road North, Prahran
Elegantly Renovated Victorian in Secluded Hawksburn Enclave a b
31 Woodfull Street, Prahran
7 Sefton Place, Camberwell
37 Walpole Street, Kew
Limitless possibilities on 1328sqm, no heritage, GRZ3
A 3 b 1 c 2 d 2 e 1 j 1328sqm
magnificence 28 Thanet Street, Malvern
Expressions of Interest
Closing Tuesday 17th September at 2pm
Inspect Thurs 11.30am - 12.00pm & Sat 10.30 - 11.00am
The epitome of contemporary design in the Gascoigne Estate 41 Kerferd Street, Malvern East
Blue Range Estate. A breathtaking 58-acre approx. property in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, highlighted by an iconic circular residence, unparalleled panoramic coastal views, memorable entertainment zones and peerless viticulture opportunities.
63 Kalimna Dr, 2 Caraar Creek Ln & 8 Caraar Creek Ln, Mornington 3931
Arguably one of Australia's premium land holdings. First time offered for public sale, to be Auctioned individually. Three titles comprising of 10,205m2 (approx) cliff front north facing land.
Auction Sunday 8th September at 12pm Open for inspection Saturday 3pm - 4pm & Wednesday 5pm - 5:30pm
TREBOR - CIRCA 1904
• Double garage via Ashworth St
• Exquisite Edwardian period detail throughout
• Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling
• 150m to the beach and moments to public transport, lake and schools
• Land size – 416 sqm approx Held by the one family for 120 years is tastefully updated whilst being
7 Burnett Street, St Kilda.
A historic St Kilda homestead with thoughtful modern upgrades
• A seamless marriage between the historic old and the luxurious new
• On a gorgeous 500 sqm (approx.) with origins dating back to 1850s
• Dual living zones easily access kitchen with ASKO/Smeg appliances
• Secluded & spacious master bedroom boasts WIR and ensuite
• Inviting rear terrace for summer meals plus landscaped front garden
Auction Saturday 7 September 12:30pm
The home comprises main bedroom with ensuite plus two further bedrooms, separate study and family bathroom. The formal lounge and dining rooms flow to modern family zone bathed in natural light with well-appointed kitchen and opening wide onto a spacious family sized garden with decked entertaining.
