Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - November 03, 2021 by Domain Magazines

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The editor’s desk

I have nothing but admiration for the two extraordinary Melburnians in this week’s issue of Domain Review. Firstly, anyone who is prepared to wake up to a 3.30am alarm and then make Victorians laugh before 6am – even in the midst of a global pandemic – deserves a medal. Jane Rocca’s interview with ABC Radio Melbourne’s Sammy J gives an enlightening insight into the cheeky father-of-two who many of us enjoy waking up to five days a week. And then there is the awe-inspiring Kylie Watson-Wheeler – Disney Australia’s senior vice-president and managing director and Doggies president. ●

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THE EDIT Things we love about Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Sammy J Photographed by Penny Stephens

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BUSINESS Kylie Watson-Wheeler spends her life among tiaras and footies. Wo r d s

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s the senior vice president and managing director of the Walt Disney Company Australia & New Zealand, Kylie WatsonWheeler would usually travel to Los Angeles three times a year – a ritual she’s been accustomed to for 18 years. But over the past two years, she has traded long-haul flights for lounge-room Zooms from her bayside home in Melbourne to get the job done. Launching Disney+ in November 2019 was the premonition nobody saw coming in terms of aligning with an ensuing pandemic, but it certainly helped push the streaming brand into our homes in a way that might not have been as meteoric had we not spent as much time indoors. Watson-Wheeler made plenty of use of the service herself – she binged on all 31 seasons of The Simpsons, got hooked on Only Murder in the Building starring Steve Martin, Martin Sharp and Selena Gomez, and says many more great things are to come. “While my main responsibility is looking at ways in which we distribute our content from digital to streaming, TV and live shows, we’re at a point now where we can commission content for our audiences here and [in] New Zealand. That’s what I’m really excited about,” says Watson-Wheeler. “We also want deeper connections with local audiences. The industry here is extraordinary – all areas of content creation from storytellers to postproduction and everything in between is what we’ll be looking for. It’s great we can engage them in this next phase.” The married mother of two [she has a daughter aged 15 and a son in his first year of university, aged 19] says being home has allowed extra time with family that she might not ever get again in such powerful doses. “It’s such a new world and hard to believe I have barely been in the office,” Watson-Wheeler says. “But having family time and really recognising the importance of doing things together has been great. “We’ve also realised how meaningful we are to each other – that might not have been entirely realised if we kept going the way we were prior to the pandemic.” Last December, she was unanimously voted in by the Western Bulldogs’ board of directors to become president at the AFL club. She’s been a big supporter of the club since she was a kid, attending with her father and sister most weekends.

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Disney’s Aussie queen “I have always barracked for the Western Bulldogs,” says Watson-Wheeler who was also involved in the process of achieving the naming rights for Marvel Stadium – a world first. “I never thought I would be in this position as president and didn’t seek out the job. I was asked to help the club out with my expertise 10 years ago and one thing led to another. I joined the board, became vice-president and then president,” she says. An AFL grand final loss against Melbourne this year might not have been the outcome she had

hoped for but Watson-Wheeler looks at life more philosophically than that. “From my perspective, there is no question I am incredibly proud of our players,” she says. “They had to show an amazing amount of resilience travelling across the country and the uncertainty that came with that. Then they were locked down in the lead-up to the AFL grand final, all very difficult circumstances. I know it’s not ideal they didn’t win, but it was a very special moment and you need to be proud of that.” ●

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MORNING CHEEK Comedian Sammy J is bringing a much-needed touch of levity to ABC Melbourne’s breakfast radio.

self-confessed nerd who made a name for himself in Melbourne’s comedy scene with a purple puppet called Randy is now the host of ABC Radio Melbourne’s breakfast slot. Sammy J has swapped evening gigs for 3.30am starts in a bid to bring a touch of comedy to the morning news cycle. “I like the energy of the morning,” says Sammy J. “Having spent years in comedy, I was an ill fit for the late nights and rock’n’roll hours that came with it. I was always the first to leave an after-party. But that said, I don’t think anybody likes the sound of an alarm at 3.30am either.” The father of two who lives in Melbourne’s inner north-east never planned a life on-air, but when the opportunity arose to take over from former hosts Jacinta Parsons and Sami Shah he couldn’t say no.

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“I had a fear going into the job initially because I don’t like to have an opinion on everything, but I have gotten over that over time,” he says. “And it’s not my job to know everything all of the time.” We’ve come to love him for his catchy “first-time caller” radio jingle, how he rolls with the punches when things don’t always go as planned (like the time he tried to get Nationals politician Darren Chester to admit Barnaby Joyce would become leader of the party) and when music promoter Michael Chugg was stonewalling him in a chat about vaccines but was in stitches when Sammy J jabbed him with a joke about the Lord’s Prayer. “Before this job I was an ABC listener as well, so I know what’s it’s like to want to know something,” Sammy J says. “I do take a slightly defensive position as a host and it works for me. I am not an expert at anything really. I’m a comedian, but equally, the job is more than that and it’s not a comedy show. Born Samuel Jonathan McMillan, but affectionately known as Sammy J, the comedian grew up between Mt Eliza and Frankston – scooting between his divorced parents in a situation he describes as working out OK. He remembers heading to Melbourne as a kid to see the Myer Christmas window display and later on the train as a teenager when he joined United Nations Youth Australia and edited its newsletter in 1999-2000. At school, he felt like an outsider, but used comedy to win friends. He admits by the time he got to year 10, he leaned into the powers of comedy and, combined with his self-proclaimed “nerdinesss”, found his schtick.

“Comedy was my saviour at school. It was my escape.”

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“Comedy was my saviour at school. It was my escape. I loved watching Lano & Woodley too. My daughters watch it with me now. I could probably recite every line from their shows,” he says. Sammy J has accidentally become the pandemic’s comedian in these times – his regular skits on ABC TV sees him parody Aussie politics, Melbourne lockdowns and the Olympians who went to Tokyo – the humour serving as sweet relief from the daily news grind. He goes that extra mile too. He shaved his chest hair when mimicking an Aussie swimmer in Tokyo, and won us over with his Playschool skit – The Very Hungry Barnaby – showing us how an Eric Carle classic could act as a lesson in climate denial under an Akubra hat. He works with writers James Pender and Chris McDonald for the weekly TV sketches. “We get together on Zoom every Monday morning and try to make each other laugh – there is no formula at all but that’s how the ideas come about,” Sammy J says. “Someone in the Zoom said, ‘What if 2020 made a comeback? What about a funk song?’ and an hour later we had a draft of the song! “Other times, by Wednesday the news has changed so much we’d have to start again and come up with a new idea,” he says. He is proof that hard work pays off, as does a clever sense of humour. From dragging his keyboards up the stairs at the Comic’s Lounge in North Melbourne, to gigs at the Terminus in Clifton Hill to feeling right at home in the alternative comedy scene at Local Laughs in St Kilda East – Sammy has found a way to bring his audience to the airwaves now. “From a showbiz perspective, I firmly believe that it’s more about perseverance than talent,” Sammy J says. “I’m a prime example of that because anybody who saw me at an early career gig would never have thought I would go on to have any form of career. “But I stubbornly persisted and, in the process of wanting to get better, you do get better.” His morning routine doesn’t end with the radio show, though. Once home, he’s been in charge of

“I am ambitious but I don’t ever want that to come at the expense of being a good dad.” homeschooling his two daughters – one in prep (aged 6) and the other in grade 3 (aged 9) – while his wife goes to work. “My wife Hannah works as a doctor in mental health. We do the handover and I try and stay awake for the rest of the day,” he laughs. “In a life pre-COVID, I’d probably be off touring and away from home for a few weeks at a time, so being here every day and night has huge benefits, but it’s not easy either.” Becoming a parent has certainly helped put a new perspective on how much success Sammy J is willing to chase. “I am ambitious but I don’t ever want that to come at the expense of being a good dad,” he says. “I’m grateful for whatever work I have, and it’s not all about me anymore and I’m OK with that. “I am also aware that my time in radio [is limited] and when that’s up may not be up to me, so I am going with it.” But it’s his casual cheekiness that’s winning listeners – many callers speed-dial the show from metro Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate to have a word with him on-air. “I am a smartass and looking where I can subvert things,” Sammy J says. “I am terrified of upsetting people and that’s not a nice combination because on air I want to be polite and don’t want anyone to feel like I am taking the piss out of them. “I’m constantly treading that line, but willing to test the waters in my chats and see how far I can push it.” ●

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Outdoor dining Check out Melbourne’s best al fresco eating hotspots. Wo r d s

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lthough Melbourne hospitality reintroduced indoor dining ahead of schedule, November is a fine month to appreciate our city outdoors. What better way to do so than by clinking glasses and filling our bellies en plein air? Here are some suggestions on where to book. It’s going to be one delicious summer.

ARBORY AFLOAT \ CBD

EPOCHA \ CARLTON

Turkish-inspired snacks, sandwiches, pizzas and cocktails at the Turkish Riviera-style beach club, with swimming pool. Bookings essential.

South Melbourne favourite St Ali has kept its parklet, which transformed the street-art-adorned lane behind Coventry Street into an Italian-style, open-air dining destination last year. Festoon lights and greenery drape over pastel tiling, while umbrellas complete the summer vibes. Bonus points for the CBD backdrop.

Across the road from the Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Epocha’s outdoor area is all greenery and terraced loveliness. A two-course weekend lunch here is $65 (dinner is three courses for $95) and might feature beef carpaccio with truffle puree followed by Aylesbury duck breast with cabbage, carob and date.

2 Flinders Walk, Melbourne

12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne

49 Rathdowne St, Carlton

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This is one of the city’s most hidden and underrated outdoor dining areas. Sharing the Sofitel driveway, it’s covered but also has umbrellas and heaters – both city-chic and appropriate for Melbourne’s unpredictable weather. Book for breakfast or lunch during the week, whether you prefer a Reuben sandwich or a Milawa chicken schnitzel in brown butter sauce. Shop 16/45 Collins St, Melbourne ● popejoancity.com

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OPL has a smattering of street-side tables and a nostalgic, ’70s-inspired sheltered courtyard. This is the kind of wine bar you want to eat at. That might mean grilled squid with lardo XO, grilled eggplant with smoked peanuts and adobo glaze, or another bottle of natural wine for the table.

Vesper is a Mediterranean, long-lunch haven with a gorgeous, private courtyard and trickling fountain on Toorak Road. Settle in with a tasting menu or indulge in the $45-a-head “pearls and caviar” – three snacks with different types of fish eggs. Martinis optional but recommended.

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If you fancy a lover boy on a rooftop, head to Harlow. The aforementioned cocktail is made with Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin, blood orange, pineapple, cranberry and lime and is best sipped on the wraparound rooftop with stellar views of the CBD. There’s also a sheltered beer garden downstairs, and four-legged friends are welcome to join.

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More than a promising pianist. The littlest of our Haileyburians have the perfect environment to shine, like Tailin from our Early Learning Centre. Tailin’s creative zest for life shines through her impressive piano skills, bringing joy to her fellow classmates and teachers alike. And fostering her newfound passion for art has seen our hallways turned into art galleries. Best of all, she’s just starting to make her mark!

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hrough the years, the students and staff at Haileybury have tackled some of the performance world’s most demanding musicals. From Jesus Christ Superstar to the colourful and quirky Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Haileybury’s performing arts program is ambitious. Based on the areas of instrumental music, drama, dance and the school’s Pipes & Drums band, the opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the performing arts are diverse. Rod Marshall, head of Haileybury music who will become director of performing arts from next year, says that a significant number of the school’s students choose to take part in individual music lessons, ensembles, bands, dance competitions and the school’s major performances, such as the Haileybury Tattoo. “With the senior students, we’ve had some amazing concerts at Melbourne Recital Centre, performing to a full house of about 900 people. It’s quite something for those students when they become parents themselves, to drive past the Melbourne Recital Centre and tell their own children that, when they were a kid, they played in that venue,” says Marshall. Students get their first taste of the performing arts program in year 2 when every student learns to play the violin, viola, cello or double bass as part of the classroom program. Years 3 and 4 focus on a classroom choral program, and year 5 students take part in a band program and can learn the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, flute, trombone or percussion for a semester. Many students then continue their music journey with individual tuition. But Marshall says the key to the performance element is encouraging students to showcase what they have learnt in ensembles or concerts and musicals. “Nobody wants to be in an orchestra that never performs to anyone,” he says. “Music connects the musicians on stage with each other, and it connects them to the community and the audience. They learn to collaborate and contribute, and that is a very empowering experience.”

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Drama and dance are also strengths of Haileybury. Every second year, the school produces major musicals at each of its campuses in Melbourne that attract a 500-strong audience night after night. Students who go on to study VCE theatre studies, drama or dance regularly achieve some of the best VCE scores in the state. “When producing our musicals, we create as near a professional experience for the students as we can,” says Marshall. The Haileybury Tattoo that alternates with musicals is also an inclusive major performance that showcases the dramatic, musical and dance talents of students of all ages. “The youngest students to the most senior students all make their way across the stage in drama, dance and music. It brings the Haileybury community together,” says Marshall. “The students who are part of the Haileybury dance teams are also highly talented and regularly travel interstate to compete on a national stage.

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They have enjoyed a great deal of success.” Students can also participate in performing arts international tours that usually visits Boston, New York and Los Angeles and sees students take part in workshops with artists and visit key venues in those major cities. Students stay with families in host schools and do workshops and performances with their host students. Haileybury places a high priority on its performing arts program with facilities including a 1000-seat venue at the Keysborough campus and plans for a new Performing Arts Centre at the Brighton campus. Marshall says the program embeds key life skills in students, which remain with them long after they leave Haileybury. “Students learn to collaborate, to continue to grow and build confidence. You are jumping on a fascinating journey when you get involved in the performing arts.” ● SARAH MARINOS

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FEATURE HOUSE MALVERN EAST \ 339 WATTLETREE ROAD 4

Central Park is the oasis not even six lockdowns could wear out. Dense and fragrant, the park has been keeping East Malvernians fit and sane since 1906. Such a beauty spot must have sparked a competition among Edwardian architects, because magnificent homes are thick on the ground around here. This property, a sprawling arts and crafts belle with a contemporary two-storey extension, is one of the most distinctive. Someone went on the rampage back in the day, revelling in art nouveau leadlight, hand-painted tiles and ceilings spangled with sunbursts and flowers. A big thank you to the carpenters, whose panelled walls retain their dark allure after more than a century. Out the back, it’s a different personality. Sleek, sharp and glassy, the house’s north side has an open-plan atrium to complement the vintage living and dining rooms. This is modern living as envisaged by the current owners, who, when they bought the house in 2000, wanted a spacious, flexible home for their family. Now, with formal and casual living and dining, a study, two ground-floor bedrooms and two upstairs around a kids’ retreat, there’s room for a family to grow and have guests. Set in 1278 square metres, the house has a zoned garden with lawns south and west and the solar-heated pool and terrace to the north. There’s a barbecue deck, a cabana, and an in-ground trampoline. Enter via the side verandah. The bay living room has a marble fireplace and the dining room, opposite, is rich in

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Tudor-inspired dark timber. Along the hall, the main bedroom (fireplace) has a twin

“THE CENTRAL PARK LIFESTYLE COMES WITH IMPRESSIVE EDWARDIAN

en suite. The fitted study opens to the side deck, and there’s

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a second bedroom with a full bathroom next door.

ENTERTAINING POSSIBILITIES ARE REMARKABLE.” JOHN MORRISBY – AGENT

Sociable types will love the open-plan area, where floorboards gleam below two storeys of plate glass. The stone kitchen has Miele appliances, a four-metre island, a walk-in pantry and a cellar. Upstairs, a carpeted retreat makes a snug focus for the kids’ zone. The double bedrooms have wardrobes, and there are two bathrooms. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Jellis Craig, John Morrisby 0411 875 476 Price: $5.2 million-$5.7 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, November 4

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GLEN IRIS \ 27 KERFERD ROAD

granite main bathroom is supplemented by

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a bathroom-laundry. Pine floorboards and

a curvy bay grace the living-dining area,

contemporary essentials. Both bedrooms have en suites and wardrobes; there’s a

whose snowy elegance perfectly frames

marble kitchen with matching butler’s pantry, Gaggenau ovens, soft closing

Stately homes such as this are why

the view of the great outdoors. Carport

Three courtyards provide every room of

drawers and integrated white goods;

families flock to Glen Iris. On a corner

parking is via Cole Avenue. ●

this ground-floor apartment with a garden

powder room; oak parquetry flooring

outlook and ample natural light, adding

throughout the generous open-plan living

the Gardiners Creek Trail, this Victorian

to the sense of space created by the high

and dining. There’s also underground

home has a garden like a private park;

coffered ceilings. “A superbly constructed

parking for two cars and a storeroom. ●

there’s even a swing-worthy pin-oak. The

and meticulously appointed brand new

single-level house is rich in the detail of

luxury apartment a short stroll from Toorak

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block between Glen Iris Primary and

its 1892 birthdate, with a modern open

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Village,” says agents Peter Kudelka of this

plan designed in harmony. An arched hall

Agent: Marshall White,

sophisticated inner-city residence, which

Agent: Kay & Burton,

serves the front parlour and three double

Anthony Smith 0419 888 980

is one of only eight within the boutique

Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439

bedrooms (fireplaces). There’s a fourth

Price: $2.7 million-$2.9 million

Grantham building. Lock-up-and-leave

Price: $3.975 million

bedroom or retreat, plus a fitted study. The

Auction: 10.30am, November 6

lifestyle appeal is matched with high-end

Private sale

PRAHRAN \ 10 ERROL STREET

and stone benches. “The home is a true

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two ground level bedrooms, while fixtures

entertainer,” says agent Fraser Cahill. Two

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like subway tiles and horizontal shiplap

bedrooms downstairs are balanced by another two upstairs, one of which could

bring a contemporary feel to the kitchen,

bathrooms and main bedroom, which has

Many properties on the market require

also be a nursery or home office. The

two walls of built-in wardrobes. Laundry,

a big spend to refurbish, not to mention

home is just a short stroll from Hawksburn

Much of this house opens up completely

storage and parking complete this home,

time lost to the process. However, this

Village, and other highlights include an auto

to the fresh air through a series of bifold

which is close to South Yarra schools, parks

double-fronted Victorian residence is a

gate, keypad entry, laundry with chute and

doors leading onto decked areas from

and train station. ●

perfect “turnkey” alternative. Superbly

attic storage. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

the separate living room, dining room and

renovated, just move in and enjoy the

open-plan kitchen and living zone, while

garden architecture by iconic designer Rick

the upstairs bedroom similarly opens onto

Eckersley, which includes a large, north-

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the balcony, thanks to a renovation and

east-facing deck and barbecue, which

Agent: Marshall White,

extension by B.E. Architecture. Some of

Agent: Jellis Craig,

flows from bifold doors and the open-plan

Fraser Cahill 0400 592 572

the Edwardian-period features remain,

Carla Fetter 0423 738 644

living quarters, where the kitchen has

Price: $2.8 million-$3.08 million

such as high ceilings, timber floors and

Price: $2.4 million-$2.5 million

900-millimetre Ilve oven, butler’s pantry

Auction: 10.30am, November 13

fireplaces, and generous proportions in the

Auction: 1pm, November 4

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1 Bronte Court Hampton 4+ B 4 b 2 C s

Hampton’s Haven with a family focus Indulge in Hamptons style luxury in the heart of Hampton’s prized sports and leisure precinct. House 5 is magniﬁcently situated on this season’s only 911sqm (approx) allotment, showcasing this year’s only multi-level family home. Kirsty and Jesse have impeccably transformed their home into a 4-bedroom plus study, 4-bathroom beauty encompassing the latest smart home automation, al fresco entertaining and another Block ﬁrst, a basement home cinema and bar.

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Auction Saturday 6 November Inspect By appointment Contact Halli Moore 0403 777 661 Michelle Gagêt 0408 897 774 John Rombotis 0404 073 365

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HAMPTON 2 Bronte Court EVERY INDULGENCE FOR EFFORTLESS LIVING Family living soars to spectacular heights in this exclusive home, with outstanding craftsmanship and luxe design by The Block’s Ronnie and Georgia. Precision planning has created a four-bedroom oasis with a large living & dining zone, Neff multi-oven kitchen & butler’s pantry, basement cinema & bar, plus library/ study. Superb outdoor living with a pool and deck, metres from Thomas Street Reserve. belleproperty.com

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AUCTION Saturday 6 November VIEW By Appointment

xx 03 9521 9800 Jenny Dwyer 0418 528 988 David Wood 0418 315 114

ARMADALE 8 Cambridge Street Backing onto Armadale Reserve, this picturesque north-facing three bedroom, two bathroom plus a study and dual living zones family home with courtyard and parking resides in a tightly-held location revered for its beautiful Victorian era streetscape. Refurbished in all the right places, the two levels of accommodation offer excellent family amenity close to High Street cafes and shops, Malvern Central, trams, Armadale station and schools.

AUCTION Saturday November 13 at 12.30pm VIEW By Appointment

Andrew James 0411 420 788 Walter Summons 0438 576 233 Charmayne Dulley 0430 788 680

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SOUTH YARRA 3201/1 Almeida Crescent CAPITOL GRAND – HEDONISTIC HEIGHTS OF LUXURY A masterpiece of function & form capturing mesmerising 180 degree city view. With wide Oak floors & natural stone throughout, this opulent home comprises a living zone overlooked by an entertainer’s kitchen with seamless Blum cabinetry & Gaggenau appliances, luxurious bathrooms, fitted office, custom built in storage in every room, ducted AC, large storage cage & car parking for three. Note additional inclusions: integrated fridge, tv, washer and dryer. Hotel style facilities available for use through the exclusive Azure Club.

FOR SALE VIEW As Advertised GUIDE EOI Closing 19 Nov 12pm

xx South Yarra 9868 5444 Grant Wallace 0401 478 211 Mark Konishi 0412 825 852

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10-12 Trafalgar Road Camberwell Presiding over a prestigious Prospect Hill parcel of some 2051sqm, “Chargrove” c.1890 is a breathtaking Victorian villa of grand five bedroom plus study, five bathroom proportions whose visionary restoration and extensive renovation has created one of Melbourne’s most magnificent family estates. Set in elegant landscaped gardens with pool, night lit tennis court, rooftop widows walk featuring spectacular 360 degree views of CBD & Ranges, separate self-contained stables residence and three car garage.

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Expressions of Interest Closing Thurs 25th Nov at 4pm Inspect As advertised or by appointment Land 2051sqm approx. Mike Beardsley 0476 777 004 Maria Xu 0411 491 089 Hawthorn 9810 5000

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65 Kerferd Street Malvern East Showcasing a breathtaking level of quality and finish, this esteemed Edwardian delivers serene interiors and light filled spaces that will inspire. Every modern family expectation is matched within this luxurious extension and nuanced period renovation envisioned by renowned Melbourne architect Drew Cole. Preferred north facing orientation, and an inviting heated pool, spa and alfresco dining zone confirms every possibility for entertaining in a captivating Gascoigne Estate location.

Auction Inspect John Morrisby Carla Fetter Bree Scott Armadale

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Sat 20th November at 1pm As advertised or by appointment 0411 875 476 0423 738 644 0419 388 382 9864 5000

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339 Wattletree Road Malvern East Impressive Edwardian proportions and period accents, such as decorative ceilings and fireplaces with contemporary appointments to create a sensational blend of old and new. Spectacular indoor outdoor connection is encouraged by a significant two storey extension delivering double height ceilings, plentiful northern natural light and a relaxed poolside view over a remarkable alfresco entertaining arrangement.

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Expressions of Interest Land John Morrisby Andrew McCann Bree Scott Armadale

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Closing Thursday 4th Nov at 5pm 1,278 sqm approx. 0411 875 476 0414 643 744 0419 388 382 9864 5000

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A consummate entertainer, this sizeable home features a sequence of expansive living areas that can be enjoyed separately or opened up for grand-scale entertaining with formal rooms, familyroom and king-sized kitchen/meals area overlooking stylish night-lit deck (al fresco kitchen). Other highlights include deluxe main bedroom with dressingroom and spa-ensuite, study/5th bedroom and office/play room. Auction Inspect Land Lloyd Lawton Kathryn Simcoe Hawthorn

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As advertised By appointment 739sqm approx. 0403 229 433 0455 747 182 9810 5000

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Prestige Penthouse with a Rooftop Terrace & Views Atop a prestige development by DKO Architecture & Mim Design, this brand-new residence is the embodiment of the “Penthouse” ideal. With a captivating aspect across the rooftops to Port Phillip Bay, this elegant home delivers generous proportions plus the luxury of an internal lift that takes you from stunning 204sqm interiors to a breathtaking 127sqm rooftop entertaining terrace. Showcasing an expansive living / dining zone with westerly balcony alongside a prestige natural stone kitchen with premium Wolf & Leibherr appliances, there is also a lavish master suite flaunting fully-fitted wardrobing and a bathroom made for indulgence with its double shower and decadent freestanding bath. Two additional queen-sized bedrooms have use of a gorgeous main bathroom, whilst a butler’s pantry, full laundry and powder room all with stone accents are luxurious practicalities. Zoned Daikin heating/cooling, video intercom plus triple parking and storage conclude an exquisite home that boasts a position within moments of boutiques, dining & beaches.

Expressions of Interest : Closing Monday 15th Nov 2.00pm Guide: Contact Agent Contact: Sam Gamon 0425 702 574 Rhianna Hoyle 0408 100 583

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RARE COURT LOCATION SIDING PARKLAND 5 Flinders Avenue Canterbury Sited on approximately 709sqm and located at the end of a desired court whilst siding onto private parkland – this is supremely rare real estate. The attractive period clinker brick residence with delightful archway entry showcases character and a sizeable interior across a single level in excellent condition. Polished floorboards adorn the lounge room which adjoins the separate dining room that enjoys garden outlooks from every window. Large kitchen and adjoining meals area are accompanied by additional utility room, laundry and main bathroom. Bedding accommodation is found through three double rooms which all have built in robes and new carpets. Added features of the home include ducted heating, freshly painted, high ceilings and garage with workshop area. Outdoor areas consist of manicured front gardens plus an extensive rear yard which utilises the siding parkland as an extension of your own backyard. The property possesses the potential for a grand redevelopment of a luxury brand new forever home, multiple home site or an addition/extension utilising the well-maintained current residence (STA). An elite lifestyle location by Shrublands Creek reserve and just moments from Maling Road, Canterbury train station and gardens and some of Melbourne’s premier schooling options. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Land: 709sqm Auction: Saturday 20th November at 1pm Contact: Chris Cain 0419 140 765 | Bryan Cain 0418 320 525

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Price Range: $6,800,000 - $7,400,000 Expressions of Interest

Indulging the senses high above the city lights of Melbourne, no expense or effort has been spared in the creation of this simply unrepeatable French inspired chateau.

Set on approximately 2,400sqm, framed by its European façade and immersed within an exquisite established landscaped garden sanctuary, this immensely private residence is one of the �inest homes ever to be offered for sale in the Dandenong Ranges only 30 minutes drive from the south east suburbs of Melbourne.

The Perfect town residence close to the Hawksburn Village (with Home Elevator)

Recently transformed and extensively rebuilt throughout, lavish proportions include soaring ceilings to all levels, Italian porcelain �looring, imported staircases, divine wood paneling from French and Belgium Chateaus, thick marble surfaces and the latest high-end appliances. The extensive layout features two extravagant master suites complete with sumptuous ensuites, decadent living & dining rooms, a top �loor gold class theatre room for eight and, adding a further aristocratic feel, an inspired cigar room by Roberto Cavalli.

Currently 3 bedrooms plus a study and family bathroom upstairs, the main bedroom including an en-suite. Downstairs comprises a separate dining room with lounge/sitting room adjoining a modern open style kitchen with waterfall bench tops and polished floor boards. Also a full bathroom and laundry. Easy access through double glass doors to a secluded courtyard.

Buoyed by a privileged elevated position, the imposing timeless architecture is at home within its lavish perfumed gardens �illed with roses, camelias, gardenias, tulips, freesias, hyacinth, jasmine, Mexican orange blossoms, over 50 custom made pots and several statues including 4 Seasons, Dali Alice in Wonderland and Dali the Surrealist Piano.

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