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PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

JANINE ALLIS THE POW ER OF ‘Y ES’

GOING OUT CLUB KING’S NEXT STEP

EATING OUT A TASTE OF BARCELONA

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The editor’s desk

TIMOTHY KAYE

C BASS CREATIVE

For such a simple, short word, “yes” has incredible power. Yes, I will. Yes, we can. It’s a word businesswoman Janine Allis has used to her advantage over the past few years, and which, she says, has led to “really interesting” things happening. Allis is now appearing in her third reality television program in 10 years but sees it as a new adventure from which to learn, and from which new friendships will be forged. It’s a fascinating discussion with Peter Barrett in this week’s cover story. ●

GOODNESS GRACIOUS \ Windsor restaurant Firebird

SERVED CHILLED \ The Winter Wine Weekend is the

recently appointed Enza Soto as Group Pastry Chef. He

perfect opportunity to taste and explore the products

brings some seriously good desserts to the menu, like

of more than 45 Mornington Peninsula wineries from

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June 12-14. ● mpwine.com.au

GOING PLACES Things to do & see in Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Businesswoman and Celebrity Apprentice mentor Janine Allis. Photographed by Drew Wheeler.

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Reinventing the bar I For former Eve owner Nick Russian, flashy nightclubs are out.

Rozalia and Nick Russian at home in Richmond.

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JULIAN KINGMA

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n 2016, after 10 years of going into his nightclub Eve in Southbank every Saturday night, Nick Russian was tired. Running the show alongside his brother Daniel, his club was a celebrity hotspot, with everyone from Usain Bolt to Serena Williams to – famously – Britney Spears partying there. “It was mixed emotions when it ended because every single morning on a Saturday, I would wake up with massive anxiety about the night ahead,” Nick says of Eve. “When I walked out there for the final time, it felt like an enormous relief.” The 42-year-old met Rozalia, 33, his wife of nearly 10 years, when she was an Eve patron. They now have two children: Willow, seven, and Kingston, four. “When Eve shut, I wasn’t 19 years old any more; I was a mother,” Rozalia says. “To be honest, I was excited because, in my eyes, he wasn’t retiring; he was having a year off. Little did we know it has now taken five years for Nick to finally get back into it.” At that time, Nick had the higher profile of the pair, but it didn’t take long for that to change, thanks to Rozalia’s ability to use Instagram as a business. Collaborations include Armani, Tiffany jewellery and Atoir. The pair’s work ethic is in large part due to their family upbringing: Nick’s family were Italian migrants who spent time in the Bonegilla migrant camps, while Rozalia and her parents came to Australia in 1991 from Uzbekistan, fleeing a civil war. “Like our parents, everything we have is because we have worked for it,” Rozalia says. Since Eve closed, the Russian brothers had been looking for the perfect venue for their next hospitality venture. Three years ago, they found it in the form of what was Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane. The renamed space is Bambi and will finally open soon after three years of challenges, including liquor licensing issues and the pandemic. Nick quickly points out Bambi is not a restaurant; rather, it’s a bar with food. “You can go for a drink, or you can go for dinner and have a slice of pizza and a negroni at midnight,” he says. “But on a Friday or Saturday night at a certain time, it will become more of a party, but at the same time, it is definitely not a nightclub.” ●

● barbambi.com.au

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COVER STORY

Boost Juice founder Janine Allis spills the secrets of good business, and explains why she loves reality television.

Serving it up

few years ago, two dozen Australian Survivor contestants wiggled their toes in the sand of a remote Fijian beach and contemplated the 50 days ahead. They would have to hunt for their food, battle the elements and engage each other in sustained, unrelenting mental warfare until there was only one left. It sounds stressful. But, oddly, it did not to one contestant. “The thing that worried me the most is I like being busy,” says Janine Allis, the 55-year-old Boost Juice Bars founder, mother of four,

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“Every day, you wake up and go, ‘OK, right. What’s today going to hold?’” grandmother of two and a self-made businesswoman reportedly worth $66 million. “I’m addicted to busy. And I thought, oh my god, what am I going to do all day? You do the fire, you cook the beans, you do a challenge: what do you do the rest of the day?” It turns out Allis had no trouble occupying herself, making it deep into the series before being voted off the island on day 44. But, of course, Allis was no stranger to reality television. She began her on-screen career in 2010 with Undercover Boss and then followed up with four seasons as a shark investor on Shark Tank. Now, Allis is once again busy on TV, this time appearing as an adviser on Nine’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia. Is it possible this veteran of four reality shows might just be addicted to the medium? Allis concedes that early appearances helped with brand recognition or sated her curiosity as an entrepreneur, but recently she is being driven by something else. “I think in life, if you just say yes, really interesting things happen,” laughs Allis, pointing to friendships she has made, including her latest with fellow Apprentice adviser, fashion designer Lorna Jane Clarkson. “So, in so many ways, why wouldn’t you? And you know what? TV’s fun. It’s just fun.” And, given the economic challenges thrown up over the past year through the pandemic, you could hardly blame her for seeking out a bit of levity. Retail Zoo, the company she co-owns with husband Jeff Allis and private investment firm Bain Capital, has more than 650 company-owned and franchised stores in more than 13 countries with brands such as Boost, Betty’s Burgers and Concrete Co, Salsa’s Fresh Mex and CIBO Espresso. Like most companies, it had assessed many risks, but a pandemic wasn’t one of them. “We just kind of went ‘what the?’,” recalls Allis of that time.

“I’d built this business for 21 years, and I didn’t see a way out of it.” Allis says the Australian government’s response with financial assistance, emergency leasing arrangements for retailers and some astute and agile decision-making by her executive team saved the company from disaster. Nevertheless, the experience has left an indelible mark. “Every day, you wake up and go, ‘OK, right. What’s today going to hold?”

eanwhile, the pandemic also prompted Allis and her husband to move home. The couple had been spending a weekend at their Noosa holiday house when Victoria went into lockdown. “We couldn’t get back,” says Allis. “So, I mean, help! Poor us, we got stuck in Noosa … [But] we had this lifestyle where we went swimming and surfing every day and took the dogs for a walk in nature. And we just went, ‘this is what we want’.” In March, they sold their Toorak home for more than $20 million and now live in Sydney’s northern beaches, close to the city (for business), her two sisters and the beach. Although their Great Ocean Road property in Fairhaven is technically on the market (known as the “Mad Max House”, it’s valued at more than $10 million), Allis appears reluctant to sell. “That’s more of an emotional house for us. That’s where the kids have done nippers; it’s been a happy place for 20 years.” But Melbourne hasn’t lost her for ever, says Allis, who visits at least once a month. “I’m straddling both cities. My mother lives in Melbourne … but the best thing about coming to Sydney being a Melbourne person is it got me to appreciate Melbourne again. I was there last week, and I walked down the street, and I saw the beautiful trees that have changed colour. And I love the freshness of Melbourne.

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“The cool boots and the great fashion you can wear is awesome. And you know, there might be a time when I will return. But for this period of time, we’re going to go on a new adventure.” New adventures, it seems, are a driving force for Allis, personally and professionally. In business, she keeps the Boost brand fresh by talking to her young customers, staying relevant and having fun (think Vegemite smoothies). “The day that you go ‘we’re done, that business is done, we’re successful’, is the day that you’re in serious trouble,” she says. “[It’s about] that curious mind – if there’s a better way, we’ll find it. I think the meaning of life is learning. I don’t care if it’s me learning to be a yoga instructor, which I did a few years ago, or me learning to drive a boat or learning to teach my dog a new trick; learning is the key thing.” That said, it’s difficult to pin down what Allis’s next adventure may be. Last year her company Retail Zoo withdrew an application to float as a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange due to the economic environment. That may change in the coming months if conditions are more favourable. “I would say that there is an event likely to happen in the near future,” she says. “But, it depends; there are so many things.” Meanwhile, she recently joined the board of electronic retailer Kogan and says she had been talking to Andrew Banks (of Shark Tank fame) about his investments in a business that specialises in longevity and quality of life. “I think that anything to do with whatever idea that comes up, or whoever I support in a business, my skill is to understand the customer, keep business simple, and just keep delivering what they want.” ● THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE AUSTRALIA \ Airs Sunday to Tuesday on Nine

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PHOTOGRAPHY

When rock and roll ruled A unique collection of images chronicles Melbourne of the ’70s and ’80s.

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NICOLE CLEARY

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hotographer David Parker has dipped into his archives to unveil never-before-seen images of what Melbourne’s music scene looked like in the ’70s and ’80s, when excess, innocence and rock’n’roll ruled every night of the week. Parker, who worked as a movie stills photographer before moving into filmmaking, became known for his poignant portraits of artists on the brink of fame. He worked closely with Skyhooks and Ross Wilson of Mondo Rock, and captured Nick Cave with his band The Boys Next Door in his South Yarra studio in 1978 in all their young, burgeoning post-punk glory. “I’m really drawn to that photograph of Nick Cave because you see so much of the present Nick there,” Parker says. “That day, three bands came down to the studio from Suicide Records and The Boys Next Door were one of them. “You see the innate sense of style Nick had even back then. There is a wonderful presentation and stillness about that photograph I still love.” There’s John Farnham in concert

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with the Little River Band in 1983 at Melbourne Town Hall, a young Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in Melbourne’s CBD in 1973 and Elton John performing at the South Melbourne Football Ground in 1974. “When I was photographing, there was no sense that in 40 years’ time these images would mean something more,” Parker says. ”We were all having a good time. Some of us survived it and some of us did not.” Parker recalls photographing the Village People at the Ansett city terminal in Franklin Street in 1980, their camp confidence dominating a quiet city street that’s forever etched in his memory. “I had a very quick opportunity to photograph them on the day they were leaving for the airport, so I shoved them in front of a bus on Franklin Street,” Parker says. “They were extraordinary performers and could switch it on with such fantastic energy, which you see in the shot. I am quite pleased I have an Ansett bus just in frame – it nails it.” Then there’s the iconic 1975 photograph of AC/DC taken in Parker’s Fitzroy courtyard studio, with Bon Scott, Malcolm and Angus Young, Phil Rudd and Mark Evans. Parker had various studios over the decades, beginning in an old drycleaning factory in Toorak, which he shared with an architect, publicist and inventor, then moving to Fitzroy, before the trek over the river again. “What’s great is that, without really knowing it, we captured Melbourne at its most vibrant, too. These are the times we still talk about.” ●

“What’s great is that, without really knowing it, we captured Melbourne at its most vibrant, too.”

A COOL WORLD BY DAVID PARKER \

A Cool World photographic exhibition at The Brunswick

On show at the Brunswick Ballroom.

Ballroom, top; Cold Chisel performing in 1979, above.

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OUT FOR DINNER

An edible onslaught

T H E N E X T B E S T O P TI O N T O S PA I N

CARMEN ZAMMIT

’ve only visited Barcelona as a backpacker piling my plate with free tapas, but those sultry, rustic bars that smell of the Maillard reaction from the kitchen remain vivid. I hadn’t experienced similar in Melbourne until dining at La Pinta, a 30-seat tapas bar in Reservoir from Catherine Chauchat (remember Boire in Collingwood?) and Adam Racina. There are no bookings, unless your party of fiveplus sits at a homely table in the prep kitchen surrounded by flour and pickling produce. We arrive to an hour-long wait during the Friday-night peak and are seated at a narrow ledge beneath a wooden ladder draped with dried herbs

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menu and am thrown off course by an empanada gallega (an oval pie from Galicia) and tortilla de patatas, an omelette “cake” studded with potato and onion. Both proffer themselves from the counter and are served by the wedge at room temperature. When asked what I’d like, “both” slips out. Three Venetian-style sardine fillets arrive at our ledge, sweet and sour with onion and vinegar. Had I not also ordered velvety split fava bean dip and grilled ox tongue on lentils, I’d have asked for another. Our edible onslaught continues when shifted to the bar: blackened Anaheim peppers swimming in anchovy dressing; butterflied garfish pan-fried and bunked with almond puree; and spoja lorda – wonky, handmade ricotta ravioli from EmiliaRomagna tossed with retired egg-laying hen ragu. A rich brick of pickled pig’s head, coated in polenta and fried, threatens to send us over the edge, but if it feels like a European holiday, I say eat like you’re on one. ●

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and garlic. We eventually make it to prime position at the blue bar hugging the huge open kitchen, but it hardly feels like waiting with tap vermouth and house wine for $5 a glass. I approach the bar to order from the blackboard

What’s nearby? A more family-friendly dining option is Chan vs Chan, a neighbourhood restaurant that opened last September. It’s based on nostalgic, Melbourne-inspired Chinese dishes. That means ’roo with black bean sauce instead of beef, potentially the best version of lemon chicken you’ve tasted and, of course, prawn crackers.

● La Pinta ● 791 High Street, Reservoir ● lapintareservoir.com.au

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● chanvschan.com.au

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TRAVEL \ W HOTEL This city venue is a modern take on the five-star hotel. Wo r d s

P A stay to remember WOW S U IT E OV E R L O O K S C O L LI N S S T

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erhaps you think the brand-new W hotel in Flinders Lane is going to be too hip for you. Think again. Sure, there’s a cool vibe at the entrance, with a gigantic lenticular artwork of Hosier Lane (by local artist Rus Kitchin) lit up behind the front desk. Down the hall, it looks like someone has taken a spray paint can to the lift lobby; yep, the dripping-paint pink walls were done by artist Ash Keating with a fire hydrant. There’s more uber-hipness inside the rooms: the Fabulous King room features what looks like a cylindrical art installation of a girl's face lit from within – only it proves to be a cupboard instead. W hotel is a contemporary take on a five-star hotel that is luxurious and undoubtedly Melbournesque. Yes, it’s dressed up cutely, with the switchboard and correlating phone button named as “Whatever/

Stay

Eat

Drink

Rockstars head to the Extreme Wow

At Lollo, Adam D’Sylva’s latest,

The cavernous Curious is akin to

Walk to nearby Degraves Street

penthouse suite; there are views,

there’s a modern Australian menu

falling down Alice’s rabbit hole, if

for an old-fashioned experience at

a large balcony and an interactive

with Italian influence. Order the duck

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable

the wooden-shelved jewel box of a

digital jukebox.

lasagne and sit in a booth near the

cocktail lay at the end. Smoke on the

stationery store, Il Papiro, crammed

open kitchen.

Runway comes with a bubble on top,

with artisan wonders.

smoke underneath.

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Whenever”. The staff are called “Talent” and there’s a “W Insider” who describes himself as “a concierge on steroids”, hinting he’d make anything happen. Melbourne references abound, albeit subtly: room door handles are suggestive of Melbourne’s trams, while the hotel foyer is measured at exactly the same width as a Melbourne laneway. The pool area is dubbed Wet, which understates the fact

that it’s a dazzling spectacle of glass and curved lines overlooking the city, with a bar and 24-hour service. Rooms pay homage to Melbourne as a fashion capital. This theme repeats elsewhere, whether in a chequered carpet, or as buttons on throw pillows. If the Fabulous king room is akin to a local designer, then the Wow suite, with its swishy champagne bar and kick-back lounge room, is more

of a custom-made Maticevski garment, its sleek structured lines providing a head-turning moment. Bigger or smaller, it’s the rooms that make you realise this isn’t standard hipster fare. Japanese toto toilets? Check. Beyond-comfy beds? Natch. Settle in for the night and you’ll be hard-pressed to leave. ● ● marriott.com.au

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STREETS OF OUR TOWN

High Street This happening Thornbury strip is a ‘little slice of heaven’, according to the locals.

Nightlife, music, bars and cafes – these are the things that make High Street, Thornbury, a brilliant reason to venture north. It’s seven kilometres from the CBD and easy to get to on public transport; ideal for a night out. Since the turn of the last decade, new cafes and bars have gradually edged their way into the suburb, which is now a melting pot of people young and old, grounded by the Wo r darea’s s E L rich S I E Greek L A N Gand E Italian history. And, with great coffee spots to boot. An endearing mismatch of building facades host record and book stores, second-hand shops and nail salons. There is so much to look at and taste – you can even head to the evergorgeous Thornbury Picture House to catch a movie. The best thing about Thornbury is that it’s slightly more relaxed than the groovy suburbs to its south. While not everything may glisten, there are a lot of hidden gems. WHAT WILL YOU FIND THERE?

The Thornbury Local couldn’t be a more perfect spot to begin an evening adventure along High Street. I stop in for a bite and a drink to plan my next steps. The blues are playing, and the bar is dimly lit, candlelight flickering along the booth-lined walls. Three older men are standing laughing together, and the staff are giggling too, in on the gag. Susanna Joice, who works at the bar-and-music venue, says High Street has a “beautiful vibe”, where places like The Thornbury Local foster the spirit of the community. “It’s just like home when you walk in here,” she says. “There is so much here … it’s a little slice of heaven.” This place has an American-style menu and delicious woodfired pizzas – the mushroom pizza is wildly good. For a snack, go for the mac and cheese croquettes. Be warned; they are supremely addictive. Continuing on my journey, I cross the road to take a look at the lovely Pizza Farro, where the game is using spelt flour to create pizza that’s good for the gut, and they do it well. This is a wonderful place to take a few friends before heading to Thornbury Picture House for a movie.

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WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?

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There are some interesting retail stores along the strip, including the elegant Perimeter Books. It’s a minimalist’s dream, stocking selective works on art and art theory, photography, design and architecture. So if you’re hunting for a new coffee table book or a unique gift, this is the place for you. Take a peek at the Lions Club op shop, Bespoke Wines and Spirits and pop into the bustling Psarakos Market if you can. ●

OUR TOP TIP On the corner of Clarendon and High streets is Crosta D’Oro Hot Bread, where the banh mi is seriously outstanding. Cycle up, grab one of these heavenly sandwiches and head to Merri Creek for a ride along the trail. It’s only a 15-minute bike ride to the trail, and it is absolutely stunning in autumn.

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HOW TO GET THERE \ 86 tram to Darebin Road-High Street, stop 36. Mernda line train to Croxton Station. One-hour parking on High Street and available in side streets.

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FEATURE HOUSE TOORAK \ 28A SARGOOD STREET 3

No matter what happens in Sargood Street – who comes, who stays, who builds – the architecture of the 1930s reigns supreme. Not that this daunted Michael Munckton, who by the time he came to design this manor had run his hands over a lot of Georgian revival lines. The architect is known for his sensitive renovations of 1930s houses, especially those deemed “classic Toorak” – spaciously posh, with formal living and dining rooms and tall, mullioned windows looking over lawns and flowers. And this house is the natural brainchild of those grand dowagers. The manor has an impressive street presence in Daniel Robertson brick with hand-rendered columns and a Spanish slate roof. On four levels, it has seven communal areas. These include a library, a living room that opens to the arched front terrace, sitting, dining and family areas in an open plan, a meals room and a first-floor lounge within a second main bedroom suite. Polished parquetry and crema marfil marble make for a sumptuous atmosphere, lit by chandeliers and deco pedants. A private lift connects all levels, including the five-car basement garage and its two cellars. However, it feels far more cinematic to waft up the wrought-iron staircase to the first floor, where the living is most delightful. A Roman-style mural is the focal point of the living room which, with its columns, limestone fireplace and city view from the terrace, has plenty to enchant the eye. Sliding doors lead to the parquet sitting and dining rooms.

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The kitchen gleams in granite and has an AGA stove, walk-in pantry and meals room below a coffered timber ceiling. Two bedrooms on this floor include a carpeted main suite with a dressing room and a twin en suite. The second double bedroom has a desk and powder room. The second floor is a cosy retreat with two big balconies. The lounge has a fold-out bed. Bedroom three has a skylit en suite. The property has hydronic heating (underfloor in some areas), electric shutters, sensor lights and security. A 40,000 litre underground water tank keeps the Paul Bangaydesigned courtyard juicy. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Price: $10.5 million-$11.5 million Expressions of interest

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“CLASSIC IN DESIGN YET FLEXIBLE, THIS UNFORGETTABLE HOME HAS FORMAL AND CASUAL LIVING FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO ENTERTAIN ON A GRAND SCALE.” ANDREW SAHHAR – AGENT

GLEN IRIS \ 137 HIGH STREET

wardrobe leading to an en suite, while

TOORAK \ 23 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE

there are three further bedrooms and a

bathroom with spa upstairs. The shops and

shower and twin vanity. Take the lift to the

cafes of Ashburton Village can be found From the mineral swimming pool to the

just a short stroll away, up High Street. ● ANDERS FURZE

floodlit tennis court and landscaped

dressing room, en suite with separate bath, basement to find a rumpus room, cinema and wine cellar. Toorak and Hawksburn

Peek behind the hedges of Toorak and

villages are nearby. ● ANDERS FURZE

you will likely find a Christopher Doyle

gardens, this property embodies late-

design. The architect has developed quite

1930s elegance. Discreetly set back

a following among the tasteful residents of

from the remote gated drive and parking

this suburb and brings his refined approach

forecourt, the house’s spacious ground-

to this 390-square-metre town house.

floor footprint incorporates an entry porch,

The ground floor hosts a sitting room, kitchen with butler pantry and open dining

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

separate study and a flowing kitchen and

Agent: Jellis Craig,

and living room. Look for European oak

Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

family-dining area. A built-in wine cellar

Chris Gillon 0407 409 227

parquetry and imported Italian tiles. The

Price: $5 million-$5.5 million

will ensure no shortages when entertaining

Price: $3.5 million-$3.75 million

first floor hosts four bedrooms including

Expressions of interest: close 5pm,

guests. The main bedroom has a walk-in

Auction: 2pm, June 5

the spacious main bedroom, with walk-in

June 8.

MALVERN \ 27 CRESSY STREET

with the most will appreciate the sunny

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a study. Modernist chic still prevails in the

open plan, where four-metre bifolds lead

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red-tiled, cork-floored kitchen, though the

distinct living room, two bedrooms, a

to a courtyard garden festooned with Boston creeper. The kitchen – white, with

Miele and Smeg appliances are recent.

The easterly main bedroom has a three-

Two eras meet in winsome style in this

Gaggenau appliances and glass-front

1910s cottage, transformed for the 2020s

cabinets – deserves Instagram love. The

Domain Park is the tower that makes

second bathroom adjoins the entry hall

into an elegant family abode. All the old

double garage has laneway access, and

Tan trekkers, Botanic Gardens visitors

near bedroom two. A single garage space

goodies – leadlight, sash windows, working

Tooronga station is walkable. ●

and cafe denizens bend their necks back

is on title. ● ALISON BARCLAY

ALISON BARCLAY

fireplaces – are restored, and American

part en suite that includes the laundry. A

and gasp, “I wish I lived up there!” And

oak floorboards make a neat link from the

yes, the view is extraordinary from the

four original rooms to the new dining and

12th floor of Robin Boyd’s 1962 landmark.

family area. At the front, the box-bay living

This apartment faces brilliant north, with

room has bookcases astride the fireplace.

Agent: Marshall White,

full-height windows. The living-dining

Agent: Kay & Burton,

Two double bedrooms share a dual-entry

Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916

area (cocktail bar) opens to the balcony,

Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221

bathroom, while the main has a marble en

Price: $2.9 million-$3.19 million

where one can ponder a panorama from

Price: $2.8 million-$3 million

suite and skylit walk-in wardrobe. Hosts

Auction: 10.30am, June 5

the Dandenongs to the bay. There’s also

Auction: 5.30pm, June 10

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AGENT PAGE

ARMADALE 31 Stuart St

Marshall White 42

23 Seacombe Gve

Kay & Burton 50 Marshall White 25

CAMBERWELL 52 Broadway

CANTERBURY

42 Ardrie Rd

Marshall White 43

Marshall White 28

103/333 Wattletree Rd

Marshall White 44

Marshall White One 45

HAWTHORN EAST Marshall White 35

PORT MELBOURNE

37 Cole St

Marshall White 36

53 Swallow St

RT Edgar 55

KEW

6 Grandview Gve

SOUTH YARRA

56 Fitzwilliam St

Marshall White 43

132 Edgevale Rd

Marshall White 44

8 Monomeath Ave

Kay & Burton 47

KEW EAST

GLEN IRIS 3 Bourne Rd

Marshall White 39

MALVERN RT Edgar 54

Fletchers 53

Marshall White 26

3/262 Domain Rd

Kay & Burton 48

12.2/193 Domain Rd

Kay & Burton 52

SURREY HILLS Marshall White 40

41a York St

2/2 Somers Ave

Jellis Craig 21

97 Claremont Ave

Jellis Craig 23

367 Glenferrie Rd

Marshall White 38

MALVERN EAST

249a Tooronga Rd

Jellis Craig 22

6 & 8 Nash St

Jellis Craig 20

35 Paxton St

137 High St

Jellis Craig 19

42 Grant St

Marshall White 32

Marshall White 31

10 Bates St

Marshall White 37

25 Erica Ave

Kay & Burton 49

11 Lorne Rd Marshall White 42

32 Frater St

Marshall White 29

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121 Brougham St

Kay & Burton 46

911/280 Albert St

Belle Property 56

32 Hastings Rd

8 Monomeath Ave

EAST MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE 222/299 Queen St

Kay & Burton 52

Marshall White 33

AGENT PAGE

Marshall White 34

42 Ave Athol

15 Logan St

ADDRESS

33 Dorrington Ave

79 Leura Gve Marshall White 27

AGENT PAGE

34 Beryl St

201/1565 Malvern Rd

BRIGHTON 16 Cole St

ADDRESS

Jellis Craig 23

TOORAK 28a Sargood St

Kay & Burton 51

6 Maxwell Crt

Kay & Burton 51

60 Hopetoun Rd

Marshall White 24

498a & 498b Toorak Rd

Marshall White 30

23 Springfield Ave

Marshall White 41

6/75-81 Grange Rd

Marshall White 41

GREG HOCKING SOUTH YARRA

18 Auburn Grove, Armadale The appeal of this double fronted Victorian is undeniable, the allure of its position is irrefutable. Current day character and comfort define a three bedroom floor-plan that features traditional formal spaces accompanied by c1970s proportions and enticing outdoor dimensions on some 440m2. Entirely functional, offering fabulous further potential in a location that’s always tightly held – illustrated by the fact that over 50 years have passed since this amazing address was last available!

Shop 5/8-9 Yarra St, South Yarra, 3141 03 9419 9455 18

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137 High Street Glen Iris A landmark property on a magnificent 1466sqm, this elegant c.1938 family residence provides one of the area’s most privileged family lifestyle environments with sumptuous mineral pool/spa and flood-lit north/south tennis court. Luxuriously renovated accommodation includes multiple living and entertaining areas, study, downstairs master suite with BIRs/ensuite, fully appointed gourmet kitchen, garage and OSP with forecourt.

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Auction Saturday 5th June at 1pm Inspect Thurs 12.00-12.30pm & Sat 12.30-1.00pm Land 1466 sqm approx Chris Gillon 0407 409 227 David Macmillan 0411 111 108 Glen Iris 9810 5000

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6 & 8 Nash Street Glen Iris On a wide gum tree lined street sits significant opportunity to acquire two single level dwellings on separate titles with the view to develop and rebuild, culminating in construction of a boutique apartment building (STCA). Making the most of the elevated site’s exceptionally wide frontage, in excess of 32 metres, and a total land size of approximately 1,260 sqm, potential abounds within a location zoned General Residential Use 10.

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Auction Inspect Land Iain Carmichael Will Bennison Armadale

Wednesday 16th June at 2pm Thursday & Saturday 11-11.30am 1,260 sqm approx. 0418 850 988 0438 572 371 9864 5000

2/2 Somers Avenue Malvern Stylish, bright and exceptionally proportioned accommodation has benefitted from an exquisite interior renovation creating a collection of light filled and practical living spaces. Open plan living features bespoke cabinetry and a Real Flame gas fireplace, complemented by a thoughtfully designed kitchen, formal living and a generously sized fully fitted study. Includes lavish ensuite main bedroom, main bathroom, powder room, comprehensive laundry, private lift and two car parks.

Expressions of Interest Inspect Land Kevin O'Brien Dawn Meyer Armadale

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Closing Thurs 10th June at 2pm Thursday & Saturday 11-11.30am 434 sqm approx. 0447 008 000 0426 894 388 9864 5000

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249A Tooronga Road Glen Iris This remarkable Art Deco residence is the culmination of exquisite classic craftsmanship and modern family appeal. High ceilings introduce a flexible floor plan appointing three distinct living areas across two floors, featuring a spacious open plan living/dining area with stone island kitchen opening out to alfresco entertaining and lush rear gardens. Four generous bedrooms feature built in robes, with two conveniently on ground floor. Includes secure off street parking and laneway access.

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Auction Inspect Iain Carmichael Lachie Fraser-Smith Armadale

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Saturday 12th June at 10am Thursday & Saturday 2-2.30pm 0418 850 988 0418 399 182 9864 5000

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

97 Claremont Avenue Malvern 4

This picturesque residence introduces formal sitting and dining rooms adorning ornate period detail, flowing seamlessly into open plan living/dining with a stone island bench kitchen opening out to north facing alfresco entertaining. Impeccable family accommodation presents five generous bedrooms across two levels, or optional four plus home office serviced by a central bathroom. Includes study nook and parking. Auction Inspect Land Kevin O'Brien Dawn Meyer Peter Lloyd Armadale

Saturday 5th June at 12pm Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday 11.30am-12pm 604 sqm approx. 0447 008 000 0426 894 388 0413 382 874 9864 5000

35 Paxton Street Malvern East 10

A one-off opportunity on a prized avenue near Central Park, these 5 solid brick apartments (offered as one) are a unique chance for the seasoned investor, renovator or developer to enjoy the multifaceted rewards of comfortable 2 bedroom layouts and an array of future prospects for capital growth. Purchase and hold for a superfund scenario, up-style, strata and on-sell or pursue plans for a suite of luxurious new homes in this blue-chip pocket (STCA). Auction Inspect Land Campbell Ward Richard Earle Hawthorn

Sat 5 Jun 3:00pm As advertised or by appointment 781sqm approx. 0402 124 939 0418 564 168 9810 5000

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Enjoy the very best of inner-south-east living with a highly sought after Malvern address One of the finest examples of open plan living, this residence offers a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living to your very own private courtyard. Fit for a chef, the kitchen features an expansive breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including Miele gas cooktop, double sink, and dishwasher. The two sizeable bedrooms feature plush carpet, built in robes and a walk-in robe to the master, serviced by the home’s central sparkling bathroom, including bathtub, with the added convenience of a powder room and laundry as well. Contact Mark Forytarz 0407 766 308

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911/280 Albert Street, East Melbourne

Directly opposite Fitzroy Gardens this stunning 348sqm approx sub penthouse offers world class luxury and lifestyle with spectacular views over Fitzroy Gardens to the CBD. State-of-the accommodation features globally sourced interiors with multiple living areas, 36m park frontage on the 186sqm approx entertaining terrace, fully appointed butler’s pantry/second kitchen, open study, palatial master suite with WIR/dressing and lavish ensuite, four car private garage with storage room, unparalleled resident amenities with the best of Melbourne’s culture, sport and dining at your doorstep.

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79 Leura Grove Hawthorn East

Portraying the intricate beauty of European architecture, this sprawling six-bedroom, six-bathroom residence delivers extravagant proportions with five lavish living domains, exquisite kitchen with butler’s pantry, indoor pool, gymnasium, on 951m2 approx.

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MELBOURNE 222/299 Queen Street Superbly positioned in this enviable mid-town location, this breathtaking apartment offers the most discerning of buyers the rarest of opportunities. Widely considered one of the city's most architecturally significant buildings, by renowned architect Nonda Katsalidis, the Republic Tower is simply an iconic building of only 87 luxury apartments. belleproperty.com/melbourne

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing 10th of June 4.00pm VIEW By Private Appointment GUIDE $2,650,000 - $2,850,000

Scott McElroy 0411 889 972 Sam Fenna 0437 309 715

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44 Merton Street, Albert Park “Lorimer” redefines prestige. This landmark Victorian residence, set on 830sqm (approx) showcases exquisite period features. Gorgeous formal lounge with striking original fireplace. Modern extension with open-plan living and dining, lending designer style to the Victorian pedigree. Delightful private garden with bluestone-paved entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel countertops, butler’s pantry and Wolf gas cooker. Sumptuous master suite. Two more bedrooms with walk-in robes, a fourth bedroom/front lounge, fifth bedroom with excellent home office potential. Indulgent family bathroom with freestanding tub and separate rain shower. Ducted heating and cooling, laundry and powder room, double remote garage and separate single garage.

Albert Park 8644 5500

A 5 B 2.5 C 3 D 1 Price Contact Agent Auction Sat 5th Jun at 1.30pm Inspect Wed 12.30-1pm & 5-5.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Contact Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723 greghocking.com.au DOM A IN REV IEW

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63 Merton Street, Albert Park Showcasing beautiful period details, with scope to add your personal style, this superb Victorian terrace features attractive formal lounge & dining and an easy flow through sky-lit living areas. Stone-topped kitchen with oversized gas cooktop, covered outdoor entertaining gardens. Upstairs, a large main bedroom with built-in robes and balcony, two more sizeable bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two ground floor bedrooms with bathroom and laundry, split-system heating/cooling, single garage via right of way. Albert Park College zone.

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Contact Agent Sat 5th Jun at 11.30am See website for details Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

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Contact Agent Sat 5th Jun at 11am See website for details Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Greg Hocking 0418 329 961

62 St Vincent Street, Albert Park Just a stroll from Albert Park Village, this inviting modern home will impress immediately with fabulous natural light throughout. Formal lounge overlooking the elegant front gardens, spacious open-plan living and dining opening out to north-oriented easy-care courtyard gardens. Modern kitchen with gas cooktop and ample cupboard space. Master suite, two more double bedrooms and a bright family bathroom. Laundry, ground floor powder room, ducted heating, split-system cooling, off-street parking. Albert Park College zone.

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