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When tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf occupied the pinnacle of their sport, it’s difficult to imagine their multiple grand slam wins could be topped. A longtime couple – the American with on-court showmanship and the elegant yet powerful German – they were among the most famous people in the world for a time. They now fund programs that change the lives of disadvantaged children, and that has given them their life’s greatest sense of achievement. The pair are humble and warm in a manner that not all athletes of their renown are; some current players should take note. ●

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I didn't go to university until four years after finishing high school. It was mum who pushed me to study a business degree, but I quit after a year and a half into it. I found on-the-job experience and training to work better. I was happily learning along the way and it was giving me the direction I needed to start my own business.

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The golden couple of tennis hold court on fashion, their charitable endeavours and being hands-on parents.

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t’s been 15 years since tennis champion and former world No. 1 Steffi Graf was last in Melbourne, and on her recent return – with husband Andre Agassi, who coached Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open – she reflected on the journey from the court on Rod Laver Arena to life beyond tennis.

The power pair have won 30 grand slam events between them – put simply, they ruled the world tennis circuit at the tail end of the ’80s, ’90s and beyond.

“I have so many great memories of Melbourne. I even remember playing at Kooyong,” says Graf, who won her first Australian Open in 1988 against American great Chris Evert.

Agassi has fond memories of winning, too – taking out four Australian Open titles, his first in 1995 against Pete Sampras and his last in 2003 against Rainer Schuttler.

“Melbourne always had a great vibe. I was here a year ago with Longines and it’s so good to be in a city that really gets behind sport,” Agassi says.

Graf and Agassi are celebrating 10 years as ambassadors with the iconic Swiss watchmaker, which has just opened its first Melbourne boutique and released 10 luxury Conquest VHP models in their honour.

Globally, the 10 sets raised more than $US300,000 ($418,000), with proceeds going to their respective charities, the Andre Agassi Foundation and Graf’s Children for Tomorrow.

Two were purchased by Australian buyers.

“I don’t know what ambassadorship looks like but, for us, if it doesn’t inspire us on a very personal

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level, then it doesn’t interest us,” Agassi says.

Agassi’s Foundation alone has opened more than 90 schools to help educate underprivileged kids in his home town of Las Vegas.

He says being a world champion matters little compared to giving a child an opportunity to study.

“Looking back, it’s been a daunting journey starting the foundation and certainly an unpredictable one,” says Agassi, who dropped out of school in eighth grade to focus on his tennis career under the heavy rule of his father.

“Building schools and seeing the lives it impacts is mind-blowing.

“Despite what anyone thinks I have achieved, the process has done more for me than people might imagine. I get my daily motivations and inspiration from the kids.

“They give me hope that no amount of winning on the tennis circuit could give.”

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gassi says if he had his time again he wouldn’t play tennis at all but, since retiring from the sport in 2006, he has found a new passion as a coach.

In 2017, he was asked to coach this year’s Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic.

He’s now helping the Bulgarian-born Dimitrov, 27, who has holidayed with the Agassi-Graf clan in Atlanta and stayed at their home in Las Vegas.

“When you play the game it’s heavy stress and no pressure, whereas coaching is all pressure and no stress,” he says.

Graf, who is sitting beside him, adds: “Oh, it’s a little bit of stress.”

“Building schools and seeing the lives it impacts is mind-blowing ... the process has done more for me than people might imagine.”

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The couple are at ease with one another during the interview at Crown Towers, sitting closely on a couch, surrounded by a spinning parade of PRtypes. Agassi occasionally places his hand on Graf’s knee when he begins answering on their behalf, but Graf is more than happy to enter the conversation.

Graf has never been one for the spotlight, even when she was at the top of her game.

The two-time Olympic champion and 22 grand slam event winner doesn’t boast about her victories but is grateful for the life it has given her.

Happily married for 17 years, the couple have two children – son Jaden Gil, 17, and daughter Jaz Elle, 15.

“It was a relief to walk away from the game,” Graf says. “But, of course, I am thankful for the experiences, memories and what the sport gave me and I’m sitting here because of it.

“Tennis is such an intense sport, physically and mentally. I was yearning for a more balanced life. I was ready for a new way of life when I retired.”

Agassi says the couple gave up their own childhoods to later be rewarded with the privilege of being hands-on parents.

“We are lucky to have been there every step of the way for our kids,” Agassi says.

Graf says: “It’s like everybody tells you, time flies and before you know it they’ve grown up. I cherish every moment. They’re great kids.”

As the topic swings from family to fashion, Graf is in her element. That’s when Agassi reclines with his hands above his head and says, “I think I’ll stay out of this one”.

“I love fashion,” Graf says.

Agassi interjects: “Oh yeah, she’s totally Gucci and has all the labels.”

Graf: “I am very in-tune. To me, a Stella McCartney dress is the ultimate perfection.”

Agassi, who dined with Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani in the ’90s, admits he knew the name but not much about the man at the time.

“Anyway, it’s all about Nike at home right now,” he says, looking at Graf, who shoots him a playful sideways expression.

“Nike’s Off-White collaboration is what our kids are all about. That guy is killing it,” she says.

The guy in question is creative director Virgil Abloh, who Agassi will certainly be hearing more of if their kids have their way. “They’re begging for that stuff,” says Graf of the cult sneaker.

Agassi looks at her, and is happy to concede defeat on that one. ●

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ENTERTAINMENT

Songs take centre stage Hollywood veteran Jeff Goldblum talks about music, style, acting … and all that jazz.

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s one of Hollywood’s most charming actors, Jeff Goldblum is embracing his renaissance moment. The 66-year-old, known for iconic roles in Jurassic Park and Thor: Ragnarok, can now add silver fox style icon and jazz king to his repertoire, thanks to the release of a debut album with his band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

Goldblum has been playing in jazz clubs since the ’90s, but didn’t really come to the attention of any major label until he was spotted playing piano for his friend Gregory Porter while on Britain’s Graham Norton Show last year. Sitting backstage were the team at Decca who offered him a label deal. It seemed too good to refuse.

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“There are certainly similarities in what I do with acting and jazz,” offers Goldblum, who called on comedian Sarah Silverman and American Idol’s Haley Reinhart to help out in the studio.

“They both come from a place of passion and a love of doing it. I studied early on with a great acting teacher named Sandy Meisner and a cornerstone of his early training was improvisation.

“With jazz, there’s a need to listen to the other players and make something up on the spot. It’s about being present, playful and finding your own unique voice. You can apply that rule to the world of acting too.”

The Capitol Studio Sessions was a dream come true for Goldblum, who started playing piano at 15.

Inducted into the world of rock ’n’ roll via The Beatles, it was jazz that lit his internal flame as a teen. He started performing in cocktail clubs in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and when he moved to New York in 1974, his obsession didn’t stop even though he moved there to launch into acting.

The lounge lizard has also become a style aficionado thanks to the help of his personal stylist Andrew T. Vottero.

Goldblum’s kooky crooner cool is captured in some fine sartorial choices that swerve from rockabilly, flame-drenched Prada shirts to zebra print shoes, flamboyant socks, slick suiting custom made by Prada and Saint Laurent, and those country ’n’ western spun shirts by Isabel Marant that give his jazz reputation a rock ’n’ roll yearning.

“I enjoy dressing up,” Goldblum says, taking this interview phone call while observing his wardrobe and reeling off the brands in front of him.

“I got interested in clothes with acting,” he adds.

“I have had the chance to work with some great costume designers over the years. I guess as I have gotten older, I’ve found my place in it all.

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deliver. I was at a party at the Venice Film Festival last year with Miuccia Prada – they made me these very special shirts for my last tour in Paris, Berlin and London. I have really enjoyed working with them. I am just having a good time with it. I am certainly not complaining.”

His film work is just as intriguing, appearing in Woody Allen’s classic Annie Hall, in the ’80s comedy drama The Big Chill, playing the eccentric Alistair in The Life Aquatic alongside Bill Murray and Steve Zissou, tackling aliens in Independence Day and then as a CIA agent in the espionage thriller by Hal Hartley, Fay Grim. A career highlight was working with Steven Spielberg on Independence Day and with Wes Anderson on several films including Isle of Dogs.

Yet, Goldblum still describes himself as a “humble student” learning along the way.

“I always wanted to be an actor ever since I was kid aged 10,” he says.

“But I also loved playing the piano and fell in love

“I’d love to bring the family [to Australia] again and certainly hope this album sees us get to Australia to perform some shows.”

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with it. I got a couple of gigs in Pittsburgh at 15 and once I moved to New York, I kept playing my piano every day and snuck in a movie or two in between it all.

“About 30 years ago, I started playing with terrific musicians in Los Angeles and with the help of my friend John Mastro [who directs the live shows] it just grew. It’s been something we love to do.”

Goldblum certainly doesn’t let his age weary him.

He became a first time father at 60 and has two sons now aged five (Charlie Ocean) and three (River Joe) with former Olympic gymnast Emilie Livingston, whom he married in 2014.

“Parenting certainly changes your perspective on life. It keeps it interesting,” he says as he negotiates a three-year-old to another room while he speaks to a “lady from Australia”.

“Actually Charlie Ocean took his first swim at a Gold Coast beach when I was filming Thor: Ragnarok in 2016 with Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett,” he says.

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hen it comes to mastering the art of soft tailoring, nobody knows the secret to getting it right like Melbourne fashion designer Margie Woods. The mother of two, who started the chic label Viktoria & Woods 15 years ago, says a belt for contouring and pushing your sleeve up is all you need to carry off the look.

“It just relaxes everything,” says Woods, who is known for her superfine knitwear, oversized trenches, angular shirting, wide-legged pant

suits and boxy blazers. “It will feel every day, but will look considered and put together. It’s as simple as that.”

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years with business partner Lisa Reynolds, says she works closely with a design team overlooking all aspects of the business.

“Yes, retail is more competitive now because customers are exposed to international brands and high street brands and there’s so much more going on, but at the same time it’s allowed us to be so much stronger,” she says.

Sustainability is a huge part of her ethical approach, too – but hardly for the sake of the buzzwords.

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and says the demand for sustainable knitwear and soft tailoring has developed a loyal stream of followers.

“What I am most proud of is that we’ve stayed true to our DNA. It’s all about remaining timeless, offering versatile and easy-to-wear clothing that you can build on from one season to the next,” Woods says.

Celebrities who wear the brand include models Jessinta Franklin, Lindy Rama-Ellis and Rebecca Harding, each drawn to the earthed verses in sustainable luxury, where silhouettes are tweaked seasonally for an edgy advantage.

This season it’s all about ochre-red clay colours and tonal checks.

“I feel so connected to winter because it’s when I first launched the brand,” says Woods, who returns to VAMFF for a third year in her career.

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When the overstretched local police department struggles for leads, Jamie turns to unconventional bounty hunter Alice Vega, who has an impressive track record of finding abducted kids. Vega, in turn, links up with disgraced former local detective, Max Caplan (Cap), who sees the case as a chance to restore his reputation.

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Through her grief, Brandt is horrified at being seen as a bad mother, even though a gnawing guilt eats away at her. Luna keeps the reader guessing, through no shortage of false leads and sensational

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ou read The Barefoot Investor Investor.

You set up your splurge, smile and fire extinguisher accounts.

And you promptly went out and bought a new smartphone.

Thankfully, we can help justify your purchase with these seven apps for personal finance success. While we’ve tested each of these ourselves, Domain Review are not professional financial advisers and this information is general in nature.

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POCKETBOOK ISTOCK

Created by a small team in Sydney, Pocketbook is a free app that tracks your expenses by category.

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It will automatically categorise most of your expenses and then lets you set limits: great if you know you want to spend less money on lunches at work, for example. It will also take into account your income, savings goals and non-negotiable expenses (like rent and utilities) to create a “safely spend” figure, before tracking your spending against that. Headsup – it requires you to connect it to your bank account.

TRACKMYSPEND & TRACKMYGOALS

If you’re brand new to budgeting, these two easy-to-use apps are an excellent place to start. The brainchildren of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, TrackmySPEND and TrackmyGOALS do exactly what they say on the tin. The former tracks

if not exactly a breeze, certainly breezier. The myDeductions feature is a particular standout, letting you take photos of receipts throughout the year to track your deductions, avoiding that late and stressful scramble in June to remember expenses from months ago.

philosophy is that small, regular investments add up over time. Say you spend $3.80 on a coffee. With automatic round-ups enabled, Raiz will round up to $4 and invest the difference of 20 cents into your nominated share portfolio. Raiz charges fees on accounts, but you can withdraw your money at any time.

YNAB

the money that you spend against a weekly budget, lets you nominate spending limits and separates expenses into financial “needs” and “wants”. TrackmyGOALS helps you create realistic savings goals.

AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE

Nobody likes tax time, except for maybe accountants and office supplies retailers. Thankfully, the Australian Tax Office has its own app that makes doing your tax return

You Need A Budget! YNAB drills this into you with its money management philosophy: that you should mindfully direct every dollar that comes into your bank account. After a free trial you will be prompted to pay (around $10 a month), but YNAB argues that the money they save you means it pays for itself.

RAIZ

Previously known as Acorns, the micro-investing app Raiz’s

SPLITWISE

What is it about the mixture of food, drinks and basic maths that leads people to fall to pieces when it comes to splitting a bill? We now have Splitwise to help us out. Whether it’s as simple as splitting a meal or as complex as figuring out the difference in rent for a large versus small room in a share house, the app takes care of everything, even sending friendly reminders when the time comes to pay up. ●

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SAM WOOD \ FITNESS

Bouncing back

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hether it was a few days of overindulging with family, eating every canape in sight at the office Christmas party or not letting any leftovers go untouched, sometimes the festive season can truly get the better of us.

If you’re feeling puffy and lethargic, your comfy jeans are digging into your sides and vegetables are a thing of the past, it’s time to dust off your runners and get ready to bounce back from that blowout.

The motto that I encourage all my 28ers to follow and the one that I live my life by is “progress, not perfection”. Too often we get caught up in trying to be 10/10 in all areas of life, but the reality is we aren’t perfect.

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to remember that a missed workout or an

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unhealthy meal is nothing but one missed workout or one unhealthy meal. It’s not the end of the world, just don’t make it a habit. So, if you need a few tips on how to get back on track, keep reading.

DITCH THE GUILT & MOVE ON \ You can’t change

the past so don’t waste energy thinking about it when that energy can be used to move forward.

Regretting what you ate isn’t going to burn any calories, so why bother? If I’ve had an indulgent day (OK, or week), I like to use the next day to motivate myself to set up for a great week ahead. I’ll get in a big workout in the morning, do some meal prep and plan out my week (workouts and meals) so, essentially, I’ll turn that negative into a positive.

GET INTO AN ALL-OR-NOTHING MENTALITY \ I

see this all the time. People eat one bad meal or have one bad day and then throw in the towel. Eating one cookie does not mean you should finish the packet.

If you dropped your phone and it cracked, you wouldn’t continue to throw it onto the floor until the screen was in a million pieces, would you?

MOVE YOUR BODY \ Exercising after a blowout can go one of two ways. You either feel full and tired and therefore every move is a struggle or you have heaps of extra energy and manage to power through.

Whichever way it goes, I never regret sweating it out and always feels so much better after. It might really hurt, you might feel sluggish, and like you’ve gone so far backwards (you probably haven’t) but it will get that ball rolling and kickstart that positive momentum to get you back into a great routine.

OVERCOMPENSATE \ I’m all for eating a little

cleaner the next day or week but please do not skip your meals or starve yourself to make up for unhealthy choices. Restrictive behaviours can often cause you to feel deprived, leading to another episode of overindulging and overeating, and this can then become a toxic cycle. Just stick to your healthy meal plan with three regular meals, drink lots of water and snack only if you’re actually hungry.

lethargic and probably pretty irritable. Aim for seven to eight hours of quality shut-eye to not only help you feel normal again but to make you less likely to reach for unhealthy foods as an energy boost.

MAKE H2O YOUR GREATEST MATE \ Water is

your best friend when you’ve gone overboard on salt, sugar and fatty foods. Aim to consume two to three litres a day.

SET A 28-DAY GOAL \ To maintain accountability and focus for a great four-week block that will guarantee you are well and truly back, set yourself a small, realistic and achievable 28-day goal.

Even if you think you have a healthy relationship with food and a balanced approach to eating, binge eating and blowouts can still happen – you’re human, after all. If you can mindfully indulge in the things you love, you’ll never feel deprived or feel the urge to go overboard on whatever it is you think you’re missing out on. ●

CATCH SOME SLEEP \ It’s likely that your energy

is low, you can’t keep your eyes open, you’re feeling

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EDUCATION & INNOVATION

Behind the Scenes

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uzie Hannebery believes that you should never stop learning. So, two years ago, after spending most of her career as a science teacher, she took on an additional new role at Fintona as careers co-ordinator. She enjoys helping students work out their future study and career paths and organises a range of programs and activities that help students start to develop valuable workplace skills.

WHAT SORT OF STUDENT WERE YOU?

LEIGH HENNINGHAM

I went to an independent girls’ school in Melbourne.

I had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed learning. I was a very diligent student. My favourite subjects were chemistry and biology – I found learning about the human body fascinating.

WHAT DID YOU STUDY AFTER GRADUATING?

I left school and wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do in my working life, so I studied what I enjoyed – and I did a bachelor of science. I then did a diploma in education and in 2017 I became a qualified careers practitioner.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO TEACH?

My father was a university lecturer and I had an uncle who was a principal and an aunty who was a primary school teacher. They were very passionate about being educators, so midway through my science degree I decided that I wanted to move into education, too.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT FINTONA?

I joined Fintona in 2011. I’d always taught at large schools and wanted to teach in a smaller school that would give me more personal interactions with the staff and students. Fintona is a warm, welcoming and friendly community. The girls are keen to achieve and are highly motivated and the staff are very dedicated – we’re a real team!

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through that. When I went through school there wasn’t as much careers support. There are so many more options now for young people and I love helping them research those. I still teach chemistry and love it, too.

RECEIVED?

The best piece of advice I was given at school, which I followed, was to study subjects that I enjoyed and that I was good at. If you enjoy something and you are good at it, you will do well.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

My main role is to inspire students and to motivate them to think about their future. So I organise events like careers nights and involve alumni who speak about their different roles. We also run a work experience program for all year 10 students. Our students will eventually be in a rapidly changing workplace and I encourage them to do volunteer programs and extra-curricular activities to help develop adaptable and transferable skills. It’s a varied role and I learn something new every day.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.

I have three children aged 21, 19 and 17. My husband is a lawyer who did science and law at university.

My eldest is studying science with commerce, my 19-year-old is doing science with arts and my youngest daughter wants to study science and languages. I didn’t push them, but they have a passion for science, too.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS?

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE STUDENTS TO TELL ME ABOUT BECOMING THE SCHOOL’S

PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE CAREERS?

CAREERS CO-ORDINATOR.

I guide them by asking them a lot of questions and put them at the centre of the process. I encourage them to research any options they’re interested in to help them make their own decisions.

I’ve helped my own three children decide what direction they want to head in with study and it was an interesting experience to help them work

WHAT’S THE BEST CAREER ADVICE YOU

I love socialising with family and friends and walking my dog Magic, a King Charles Cavalier. I enjoy relaxing by spending time on the coast and I love travelling to new places – travel is part of learning in life. ● SARAH MARINOS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

FINTONA GIRLS’ SCHOOL \ 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn. ● 03 9830 1388 ● fintona.vic.edu.au

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FINTONA GIRL S’ SCHOOL

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Best All Rounder award in year 12. She enjoyed

time at Fintona helped to foster her love for science

per cent of the state in English Literature. She

participating in various extra-curricular activities,

and interest in business.

completed a bachelor of arts (journalism) at RMIT

including the wind trio, concert band, orchestra, debating team, swimming and cross country.

She studied a bachelor of veterinary science at

She completed a bachelor of science (with honours) and a masters in narketing at the University of Melbourne. She is currently working

before going to London and working in production, design and advertising roles for 10 years.

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veterinary student placements in the US. Since

advisory practice, and has a strong focus on the

The Hallway. This year she was named as one of

graduating in 2010 she has been working in clinical

public health sector.

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FEATURE HOUSE

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How do you spot your next passion project? Get some fresh eyes on it, says the owner of this exquisite 1890s villa.

“When my kids were little we’d drive around just looking, and they’d say ‘Mum, that house needs you!’,” says the 30year veteran of serial renovation.

In this case, however, she could not see the crumbling house for the “bushland” garden. “We found snakes,” she recalls, “and the wisteria had grown right through the roof.

The ceilings were in pieces on the floor.

“It was derelict, and I adored it.”

Some $600,000 later, the Miss Havisham-style ruin has emerged a mixture of heritage and modern good looks.

Replumbed, rewired, replastered, refloored and with a new slate roof, the house offers four double bedrooms and open-plan living on a single level. One of its most attractive aspects is the deck above the landscaped rear garden.

And if Lyndhurst Crescent has ghosts, at least two would be impressed. The street near Auburn village was the home of Augustus Fritsch and John Holzer, owners in the 19th century of a local brick pit. They built several houses – including this one – for buyers.

The symmetrical beauty has box bay windows onto a lacetrimmed verandah.

Off the central hall are two bedrooms, with marble fireplaces; one room has a ceiling rose whose 26 pieces were reassembled as the final touch.

Two further bedrooms have fireplaces and wardrobes with American oak finishes, the spacious new main with an en suite. The main bathroom has twin basins, a shower and a

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free-standing bath on black and white encaustic tiles.

Baltic pine gives way to lined hardwood in the house’s open plan, which is airy and bright for relaxed family life.

A study/playroom, with twin American oak desks astride

“IT’S A PERFECT FAMILY HOME, WITH A BRIGHT, SPACIOUS INTERIOR, IN ONE OF HAWTHORN’S BEST STREETS. THE BEST OF THE OLD AND THE NEW.” WILL BENNISON – AGENT

a fireplace, makes a prelude to the main living area, where sliding stacker doors lead to a deck above the garden.

The white Quantum Quartz kitchen has Miele appliances, including a gas cooktop, and a box-bay dining area.

The house has a laundry, heating and cooling and offstreet parking for two via the laneway. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Jellis Craig, Will Bennison 0438 572 371 Price: $3.15 million Private sale

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This first-floor apartment will appeal to downsizers and professionals who like their luxury with security. A concierge and manager take care of this Toorak village-edge development, designed by Prahran architect Rob Mills with greenery by Paul Bangay. The apartment has parquet openplan living and dining with stacker sliders to a wide terrace.

The marble and white-stone kitchen has Miele and Liebherr appliances. Both double bedrooms have en suites, the main with a sleek free-standing bath and suspended twin basins.

A study nook, powder room, laundry and zoned heating and cooling complete the discreet comfort. The basement car spaces include storage cages. â—? ALISON BARCLAY Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Price: $2.9 million-$3.1 million Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, February 25

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Behind its cute picket fence and heritage facade, this corner house packs a family-sized punch. With four living spaces and five bedrooms across two storeys, plus two outdoor decks and a landscaped garden, it’s the kind of property both parents and kids approve of. Plus Eglinton Reserve, just across the road, makes fitting in playtime a walk in the park.

Airy rooms are matched with honey-toned flooring, and a cool, neutral interior palette. The stone kitchen overlooks a spacious dining and living zone. Bedrooms on the lower level have period features – fireplaces, high ceilings – while the main suite upstairs includes a balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en suite. ● ERIN MUNRO Agent: Jellis Craig, Richard Winneke 0418 136 858 Price: $2.795 million Private sale

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TOORAK \ 2/75-81 GRANGE ROAD

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Landscaped leafy greens surround this luxurious Tuscan

$3.3 million

Live like royalty in this French Provincial-inspired family

$4.5 million

villa-inspired home. With street frontage and independent

Auction: 10.30am,

home by Carmel Homes. Sitting on 65 square metres in a

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leafy cul-de-sac, this home boasts a towering facade and

interest

contemporary living requirements. Formal and informal

iron gates. Exquisite interiors include chevron oak parquetry,

living spaces, separate dining domains and northern light

decorative plastering details alongside emporite joinery

from a private courtyard fills the open-plan family and

and Calacatta marble in the kitchen. Throughout the two

meals heart of the home. Designed by architect Gary Catt,

storeys, a variety of spaces cater to formal gatherings,

the home features a marble island and Miele appliances in

casual crowds and children’s play, including a poolside al

the kitchen, American oak parquetry floors, a shared indoor

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Talk about grand designs: this two-storey luxury home has the kind of prestige appeal synonymous with Toorak.

Occupying a corner allotment, it has a sprawling ground floor for living and entertaining, and an equally generous first floor with four bedrooms, each equipped with a marble en suite. The entry foyer sets a stately tone with its parquetry floors, plantation shutters and a spiral staircase. A formal lounge flows on to a dining room, which meets a stonebench kitchen and family area on its other side. Bi-fold doors on both sides open to a large, north-facing central courtyard and garden, creating the perfect setting for summer soirees. ● ERIN MUNRO Agent: Abercromby’s, Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807 Price: $7 million Private sale

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SOUTH YARRA \ 2/6 CHAMBERS STREET

Agent: Kay & Burton,

PRAHRAN \ 7 LEWISHAM LANE

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0423 738 644 Price: $1.235 million

Demonstrating that you can have your cake and eat it,

$2.9 million

Though close to the action on Chapel and High streets, this

this apartment provides lock-up-and-leave living without

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recently renovated two-storey townhouse is tucked away

compromising on space. One of just four in a boutique

in quiet Lewisham Lane. The long entry leads to an open-

block, it’s brand new and sits on the first floor. There is a

plan living area brightened by a large skylight. The adjacent

direct lift from the underground garage to a private foyer.

kitchen-dining area, which has Caesarstone benchtops and

Turn right from there and you’ll find the living zones; three

Miele appliances, connects through french doors to a timber

bedrooms lie to the left. As well as generous dining and

deck and courtyard with built-in seating. The main bedroom

lounge areas, there is a central sitting room/home office.

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has an en suite, built-in wardrobe and private balcony. Two

The wide kitchen has sliding doors that open to a north-

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a single-car garage. ● KATE STANTON

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This exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with lock-up garage is defined by house-sized spaciousness. Featuring an enormous living, balcony, separate dining and fully equipped kitchen, it´s close to shops and transport. What a beauty!

Auction Sat 23 February 12.00 Agent

Lee Pellizzer 0419 513 153

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Andrew Boyce 0418 312 473

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Prahran/South Yarra 9529 1100

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17 Alfred Road Glen Iris 4 B 2 b 2 C 1 s

Magnificent Californian On 975sqm With A Promising Future Beautifully located in a tree-lined street, this immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath Californian Bungalow offers endless options on 975m² (approx). Updated for modern living whilst retaining its period splendour, it comprises a formal lounge, contemporary kitchen/meals, family room, heating/AC, gazebo & pool. Whilst perfect for today, explore the potential to build a luxurious new

Auction Saturday 23rd February 12.30pm Price Contact Agent Contact Brett Phelan 0417 464 075 James Karantonis 0422 708 067

residence or multiple townhouses (STCA), a walk to Hartwell Sports Ground, transport & shops.

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LORNE 03 5289 4222 TORQUAY 03 5295 1999 www.greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

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SECLUDED LUXURY, ONLY ONE STREET FROM BEACH & SHOPS Offering seaside luxury and for the first time offered in 33 years, this immaculate home is positioned 150m from the front beach and shopping village, in arguably Point Lonsdale’s most exclusive cul-de-sac.

Versatile in design, the home features an abundance of accommodation whilst boasting dual living and entertaining zones which flow seamlessly from inside to expansive decks outside, to the east and west.

High quality craftsmanship is undoubtedly apparent throughout with the design obviously focused on entertaining family and many friends.

Comprises: 4 bedrooms with ensuite to master, central bathroom, open plan lounge dining area and separate family room, fully appointed hostess kitchen, extensive outdoor entertaining decks, floor to ceiling sun catching windows, heating and cooling throughout. An exceptional property perfectly suited to both permanent residents and holidaymakers.

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Monday 18th February at 12 noon Inspect by prior appointment. Damian Cayzer 0416 035 000 Hugh Martin 0488 584 141 Nelson Ferrier 0488 584 100

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TENNIS ANYONE? A truly rare opportunity to purchase a premium coastal property featuring a mod grass tennis court and sea views in the highly sought after Point Roadknight precinct. This beautifully presented 4 bedroom home features a spacious and bright open plan living, kitchen and dining flowing seamlessly to multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Enjoy watching the family play tennis or the expansive blue water views from the elevated location close to Anglesea Main Beach and shopping amenity.

AUCTION Sunday 10th March at 2.30pm OFI Sat & Sun 11-11.30am Ben Jackson 0437 380 706 James Worssam 0418 585 815 AIREYS INLET

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819A Nepean Hwy Bentleigh.

Contact: 1300 442 736 www.giarenovations.com.au

TREE DOCTOR Frank Duke

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Third generation owner, 56 years experience.

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