Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - November 24, 2021 by Domain Magazines

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

NOVEMBER 24-30, 2021

JAMILA RIZVI

A NEW CHAPTER FOR WOMEN

SARAH ABO H E R CR E AT I V E CA R E E R CHOICE

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RADIO STAR’S LEAP OF FAITH

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Television journalist Sarah Abo went her own way in life. As a bright young woman in a family of scientists, she has instead been putting global stories under the microscope. Abo, of 60 Minutes fame (broadcaster Nine is a majority owner of Domain), is hosting the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards on December 1. Scientists, she says, are the new rock stars. And none shine brighter than the young women honoured annually with a L’Oreal-UNESCO fellowship, helping them continue their vital work in impressive fields. Meet Abo, and discover her family’s tale, in our cover story. ●

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hen Jamila Rizvi relocated from Sydney to Melbourne in 2015, it coincided with being named one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence by The Australian Financial Review. The opinion columnist, podcaster, political commentator – and previously a media assistant to former prime minister Kevin Rudd – returns with a new book that explores how Australian women’s lives have changed since the pandemic. Work. Love. Body: Future Women is co-edited by Rizvi and Helen McCabe, the founder of the Future Women multimedia platform and professional network and former editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly. The pair delve into the impact of the pandemic via the lens of three essays. “We were looking to the future and asking ourselves, is life going to get better or worse for women,” Rizvi says. “We know that when these cataclysmic global events happen – like a world war or the Great Depression and the pandemic – that policies and approaches by the community shift in radical ways. We wanted to look at how the experience of Australian women might be impacted.” It’s an ambitious exposé – essays that explore the motherload of responsibilities thrust on women in trying times – but perhaps the most indelible mark is felt in its exploration of work and career. “The work chapter is alarming and eye-opening for any woman who reads it,” Rizvi says. “We know that before anyone had heard of COVID, that Australian women had far less money stashed away for retirement and their earnings were less than men. Women were the first out of a job in the pandemic, but they were the first back into a job – but taking on fewer hours at lower salaries.” The book is a no-holds-barred take on what love looks like in family relationships and the experience of women who watched their parents die of COVID19 on Zoom. Then there are the physical and mental impacts on health, capturing a period that has changed women’s lives. In 2018, Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, changing her life but not stopping her

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ambition. Two surgeries and six weeks of radiation mean her recurrent tumour is stable for now. “I will always live with the significant ramifications of all that treatment,” she says. Rizvi, an advocate for gender equality, says her time in federal politics led to great opportunities. “It was an extraordinary experience over the five years I was there. I rose up the ranks, but by far the greatest privilege was the opportunity to learn,” she says. “I was often the most junior person in the room where important decisions that shaped this country were made ... you certainly learn a lot from being that fly on the wall.” ●

Work. Love. Body: Future Women, edited by Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi, and published by Hachette Australia. Out now.

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Sarah Abo reflects on her career as a journalist and the amazing contribution of women in science.

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Forging her own path

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“We need to celebrate each other as women; it’s how we can encourage each other to make a difference in the world that’s really important.”

f 60 Minutes’ youngest recruit, Melbournebased television reporter Sarah Abo, had followed in the footsteps of her parents, she’d be working in a science lab rather than filming pieces to camera. But the 33-year-old fell in love with hard news, reporting from all corners of the globe when she graduated from Monash University. She did work experience at Channel 10, which led to a gig on SBS’s Dateline, and a few years ago joined Nine’s flagship journalism program 60 Minutes, where she could delve deeper into storylines and where long stints doing research proved to be the key to her success. Next month, Abo will host the 2021 L’OrealUNESCO For Women in Science Awards, celebrating those who work behind the scenes to make a difference. Since 2007, the awards – to be celebrated next month in Melbourne – have supported the endeavours of young female scientists who are at the dawn of their careers but are already making exciting inroads in their chosen fields. Fellows of the award receive support to further their groundbreaking research. The significance isn’t lost on Abo. “Scientists are the new rock stars these days,” she says, pointing to how the pandemic has helped shift them from behind the scenes to centre stage. “They make the world go round from the mobile phones we use to the Zoom technology we use – science is everywhere. I think we often take it for granted, and these awards are a great opportunity to celebrate female talent and their ideas. “The role women play in science is really underrated and these awards is an incredible opportunity to champion their work and encourage the next generation to enter the workforce.

“We need to celebrate each other as women; it’s how we can encourage each other to make a difference in the world that’s really important.” Abo arrived in Australia in 1990 as a four-yearold from Damascus, Syria, with her mother, Samia, her father, Fouad, and two younger sisters, Yara and Shaza. Growing up in Greensborough, she saw firsthand how her parents resettled in a new country and chased their dreams. “I come from a family full of scientists and it’s something I am very proud of,” she says. “They’re all busy using their right side of the brain but I went for the creative left side with my career. And everyone, in due course, will have a Dr in front of their name, except me!” Her father works for the Environment Protection Authority as an auditor assessing soil contamination and her mother has a PhD in pharmaceutical science and works as a pharmacist. Yara and Shaza are making scientific contributions in the areas of paediatric blood cancer and physiotherapy, respectively. “I’m the odd one out,” Abo says, smiling. Abo was able to return to Syria when she graduated from year 12 in 2003, reuniting with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. It was the trip of a lifetime and one she speaks of fondly. “That was one of the best trips of my life. It was extraordinary,” she says. “We went for Christmas holidays and stayed for New Year’s Eve. My grandparents had visited us in Australia before, but suddenly we had family, and that’s something we didn’t have in Australia – an extended network of people. I never understood what I was missing until I realised that this is what everyone talks about. It felt like, ‘Wow, this is what it is like to have a big beautiful family’ – what a joy.”

Abo’s resilient nature has served her well in the cutthroat world of TV journalism. She’s scored a few exclusives along the way, too, from an Australian interview first with climate activist Greta Thunberg, to meeting former British PM Tony Blair and covering the refugee crisis in Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. These days, instead of travelling the world for stories, she’s been doing Zooms from home at odd hours. Last month, she interviewed the mother and stepfather of murdered American traveller Gabby Petito, waking at 2am for a 4am interview. “Sometimes, it’s a real challenge to speak to families who are going through grief; that’s when you’re feeling the heartache,” Abo says. “Everyone is unique in how they express their own pain. It’s our role to embrace that and retell it. “I never really feel alone in the reporting I do. I’m in a lucky position to be able to talk with the crew and team I work with. They are only a phone call away if it gets too heavy. But yes, you have to decompress after a big story and be aware if issues arise for you personally.” With Melbourne’s lockdowns over, Abo is most looking forward to the simple things in life. “It’s been so nice to come out of these lockdowns and see loved ones again,” she says. “To be able to see someone in person and sit at a cafe, pub or restaurant and physically embrace people safely is what I am most looking forward to. “It’s all thanks to science that we’re able to do this. The greatest powers in science are collaborating to maintain our lives and livelihoods.” ● L’OREAL-UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE AWARDS \ December 1 in Melbourne. ● forwomeninscience.com.au

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New voice to fan favourite Gold 104’s Christian O’Connell is loving his new life Down Under. Wo r d s

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hen popular UK radio presenter Christian O’Connell relocated from London to Melbourne three and a half years ago to take over Gold 104’s breakfast show, it was a chance hook-up with comic duo Hamish Blake and Andy Lee that led to the move, he says. Blake and Lee were in Britain filming their The Gap Year series. “They emailed me to say they were fans of my show and listened to my podcast in Australia.

Christian O’Connell has taken over the city.

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They wanted to be a guest while in the UK and I was like, ‘Well yes, for sure,’” O’Connell says. “That’s how our friendship began. “They also kept asking me to come to Melbourne. I rang Andy Lee one day – perhaps I was in the middle of a part midlife crisis and part wondering with my wife if we had done all the exciting stuff by our mid-40s already. We felt like we were just hanging on,” he says. “I asked Andy if my accent would be a problem if I relocated and he said it would be challenging but it wouldn’t be impossible. They didn’t line up the job, I had to go out and get that myself.” Clearly, the accent didn’t matter. O’Connell hosts Melbourne’s top-rating FM breakfast show, and he keeps winning fans. “I had been to Australia 20 years ago with my wife, but never got to Melbourne,” he says. “We did Queensland and every major site but not Melbourne. It’s just what people did back then.” The father of two says the pandemic has brought him closer to his radio audience. With most Melburnians working from home and tuning in,

“But overall, it took a lot of balls to do what I did and I have no regrets about moving here. It’s been fantastic.” he hit the sweet spot between gentle humour, compassion and nostalgia and never shied from sharing his own personal stories on air. O’Connell is about as Melburnian as a Brit can get right now – teaching one of his daughters to drive in a McDonald’s car park in St Kilda and retreating down to the Mornington Peninsula, like the rest of the city. He brought his family to Australia a year before the big move to make sure that the location appealed to everyone. “It was a resounding ‘yes’,” he beams. “The family loved it. But then I got cold feet – what if I got fired from the show? I didn’t want to be the experiment that didn’t work. “I didn’t like the idea of going back to the UK and looking for work again. But I bit the bullet and thought, let’s just do it.”

His book, No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show (Allen & Unwin), released in June this year, shares his funny and very personal journey about the move to Australia as one of the UK’s biggest radio stars (and youngest DJ to ever be inducted into the UK Radio Hall of Fame) and taking the leap of faith into radio and life here. Are there any regrets? “The only thing I regret is the marketing campaign,” he says of the Gold 104 billboards that were displayed across the city for months. “I was everywhere and everyone got irritated. Nobody likes anyone pushed on them. The moment I would speak I would get the look of ‘Oh, that’s the English guy on the posters.’ “But overall, it took a lot of balls to do what I did and I have no regrets about moving here. It’s been fantastic.” ●

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Eat, drink & be merry Melbourne’s best beer gardens. Wo r d s

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hey say there’s a negative correlation between the quality of restaurant food and the attractiveness of its setting. When it comes to the most democratic of venues, the Aussie pub, that’s simply untrue. In Melbourne, beer gardens are designed for eaters as well as drinkers. They can be tucked away in lanes, on rooftops, sheltered from the variable weather and wide open to sunshine. Here are some worth eating at.

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This hotel opened in 1853. Fastforward 168 years and the helm has been taken by Andrew McConnell, Melbourne chef and Trader House Group owner (Cumulus, Gimlet, Marion, etc). The courtyard benefits

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GARDEN STATE HOTEL \ CBD

211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy ●

This multilevel Flinders Lane behemoth can fit about 800 punters, but the tiered beer garden is the soul of the venue. There are huge ficus trees and lots of greenery that bring the outdoors in. Nibble on house focaccia with whipped ricotta, pastrami-cured salmon and sweet potato fries before moving onto pizzas, burgers, parmas and steaks with hand-cut chips.

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ZYMURGY \ WEST FOOTSCRAY

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The best beer garden in the west is a collaboration between Julian Hills from Navi restaurant and Hop Nation brewery. Zymurgy is a 250-square-metre area with its own bar, a giant rooster mural and restaurant-standard food with a focus on fermentation. Think smoked rainbow trout with smashed miso potatoes and chargrilled preserved lemon chilli chicken.

This newcomer reopened after lockdown with a laneway beer garden tucked between two brick walls and shaded by umbrellas. There are a dozen beers on tap, wine from independent producers and cocktails with names that reference the building’s former life as a bank. Start with cured ocean trout and lamb meatballs, and then go large with an 800-gram rib-eye for two.

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561 Barkly Street, West Footscray ● zymurgywest.com.au

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This beer garden has incredible views of South Melbourne and 16 beers on tap. Food here is Indian-British. That means fries in curry sauce and samosa chaat as beer snacks, $20 curry bowls served with rice and papadums, and mains like butter chicken parma and samosa burgers.

This multi-pronged venue has a Beer Garden and Rose Garden. The former offers classic counter service, while a seat on the Rose Garden’s rattan chairs and lounges sees people order from $65 or $85 set menus. The food here is more ‘garden party’ than the Beer Garden’s pub classics.

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557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne ●

Melbourne ● themrbrownie.com

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK HAWTHORN \ 35 DENHAM STREET 4

The leafy greenery of one of Hawthorn’s most coveted streets is the perfect setting for this substantial tuckpointed Edwardian home. Rich in classic details, the property is ideally located opposite St James Park and moments from the river and Hawthorn Rowing Club. Edwardian features, high ceilings and spacious rooms are complemented by a sleek and beautifully crafted renovation. It is an elegant meeting of excellent design from stylish eras a century apart. At the front of the home, and claiming the lovely, leadlighttrimmed bay window, is the main bedroom. A marble fireplace, an opulent en suite and long walk-in wardrobe make it luxurious indeed. Following on from the main bedroom is the family bathroom. The combined pantry and laundry room that comes next opens off the kitchen as well as the hall, and is a large, flexible space. On the opposite side of the hall are two king-sized bedrooms and one smaller one. At the rear the kitchen, dining and living area is spectacular in scale with abundant natural light. Window seats take advantage of the outlook to the landscaped garden and sliding glass doors open to the vine-covered entertaining terrace, ornamental pond with waterfall and the pool. With plants softening the edge, and designed with a glass fence, gabion wall and rough-cut stone coping, the pool has a beautifully natural appearance. The kitchen is designed for excellent functionality and effortless entertaining with Miele appliances, stone benches and a large marble island. A security alarm and keypad entry have been fitted and the house has hydronic heating, airconditioning, a powder room, bespoke joinery and designer lighting. West Hawthorn village is an easy walk and the house is close to transport and schools. There is off-street parking at the front as well as the double garage. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domainreview.com.au

Agent: Marshall White, Jack Moss 0439 378 954 Price: $5 million-$5.5 million Auction: 10.30am, December 4

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GLEN IRIS \ 1630 MALVERN ROAD Agent: Marshall White, Jack Moss 0439 378 954 and Fiona Ansell-Jones 0410 325 240 Price: $1.95 million-$2.145 million Auction: 7pm, December 1

CANTERBURY \ 24 MARGARET STREET Agent: Marshall White, Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766 and Desiree Wakim 0412 336 266 Price: $5.2 million-$5.7 million Auction: 10.30am, November 27

FINAL WORD “A SPECTACULAR FUSION OF EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE AND ARCHITECTURALLY INNOVATIVE STYLE IDYLLICALLY POSITIONED OPPOSITE ST JAMES PARK.” JACK MOSS – AGENT

CAMBERWELL \ 56 CANTERBURY ROAD Agent: Marshall White, Nikki Van Gulch 0419 325 911 Price: $2.6 million-$2.8 million Auction: 1.30pm, December 4

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TOORAK \ 2/2 TRAWALLA AVENUE 2

With terraces on three sides, this spacious north-facing apartment offers a luxurious indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Grand pillars at the entry lead to the large living and dining room with parquetry floor, coffered ceiling and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to one of the terraces. The main bedroom’s en suite is large and opulent and an adjoining fitted study opens to terraces on two sides. The timber and white kitchen is separate to the living area. High ceilings, a security and storage area and powder room add to the comfort and convenience and there is a lift to the basement garage. It is close to Toorak village and there are only three apartments in the building. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON

Agent: Kay & Burton, Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Price: $3.35 million-$3.5 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, December 7

MALVERN \ 1 PARKSIDE STREET 4

Monochromatic tessellated verandah tiling, contrasting the red brick of the facade, leaves no reason to think this is anything other than a lovingly restored Edwardian house. However, out the back lies a significant extension, courtesy of award-winning architect Kerstin Thompson. “The transition from old to new was ahead of its time,” says agent Andrew Hayne. Set on 890 square metres, a solar-heated lap pool and landscaped gardens complete the exterior, while inside an internal decked courtyard sits in the middle of the home, illuminating the adjoining retreat. Providing even more light is the living room’s glazed wall, a feature in itself with dramatic vertical panels soaring to the raked ceiling. Other highlights include a gourmet kitchen, home office, blackbutt floors, and sunken en suite bath. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Marshall White, Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349 Price: $5 million-$5.5 million

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HAWTHORN \ 47 COPPIN GROVE 4

Bordered by the Yarra, St James Park Estate is one of Melbourne’s esteemed enclaves. This modern threelevel home is “ideally positioned at the apex of two of Hawthorn’s most prestigious addresses, Coppin Grove and Shakespeare Grove”, says agent Sam Wilkinson of the elevated location that provides seclusion and treetop views. Multiple living spaces offer flexible living, with the upstairs rumpus room, lower casual living area and large balcony with retractable roof each having a kitchenette. Other luxuries include the main bedroom suite’s private courtyard, a second pantry in the laundry, built-in desks in the study and lower living plus banquette seating in the Miele-equipped kitchen. The three-car garage also has large storage rooms and a cellar. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Kay & Burton, Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 Price: $4.6 million-$4.9 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, November 27

DAYLESFORD \ 4719 MIDLAND HIGHWAY 12

Capturing the boom-era prosperity of the mid-1800s, plus a little bit of fairytale magic, is country estate Wombat Park. Set on about 101 hectares at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, this historic property boasts four hectares of botanic gardens dating from 1854, including National Trust Register-listed trees; a separate, three-room 1840s timber cottage; an attached, self-contained three-bedroom apartment with two living areas; original stable complex and considerable farming infrastructure. An avenue of English elm trees leads to the main homestead, an arts and craft style of architecture from 1910 with eight bedrooms and four bathrooms, which was completely rewired and replumbed during a sympathetic renovation in the late 1990s which has retained its charming period aesthetic. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD Agent: Kay & Burton, Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 in conjunction with CBRE, Matt Childs 0418 512 494 Price: $7 million-$7.7 million Auction: noon, December 3 DOM A IN REV IEW

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17 Uvadale Grove Kew Magnificent period character and outstanding contemporary luxury come together with stylish perfection throughout this 4/5 bedroom, 5 bathroom Edwardian home walking distance to Melbourne’s best schools. The architectural transformation has been a labor of love for the current owners who have created an unforgettable environment of multi-age and all-occasion living spaces amidst stylish pool setting and park-like gardens.

Auction Inspect Land Campbell Ward Chloe Quinn Hawthorn

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Sat, 4th Dec at 1:00pm As advertised or by appointment 1496sqm approx. 0402 124 939 0412 238 565 9810 5000

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151 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park “View by appointment, within advertised times or call for a private viewing.” Marrying spectacular bay views and state-of-the-art design, this exquisite beachfront home delivers a lifestyle of premium luxury. Relaxation, dining, and indoor-outdoor entertaining are indulged on the mid-level, including a scenic balcony, a stunning Miele kitchen, and a northern BBQ terrace, complemented by a ground-floor lounge room and office.

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Auction Saturday 11th December, 12:30pm Price $5,000,000 - $5,500,000 Contact Trevor Gange 0499 332 211 Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Marcus Kassab 0412 987 006

2/24 Severn Street Balwyn North A marvel of space, light and privacy, this outstanding rear-set 3 bedroom/2 and a half bathroom town residence with no owner’s corporation fees features a stylish new renovation, house-like living proportions, driveway on title and a walk-everywhere location with trams, buses, village shops and prestige schooling close by. Perfectly oriented, north sunshine and leafy vistas bring to life a stylish kitchen and free-flowing living and entertaining areas amidst lush garden surrounds.

Auction Inspect Campbell Ward Peter Batrouney Hawthorn

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Sat, 11th Dec at 11:00am As advertised or by appointment 0402 124 939 0419 005 236 9810 5000

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629 Burke Road Camberwell A huge north facing deck and pergola flanks the main open plan family room, complete with a well equipped kitchen with gleaming stone benchtops, creating an inviting setting for relaxing and entertaining. Generous formal living features a gas log fireplace complemented by the adjacent dining room and a concealed study nook, confirming great family flexibility. Includes double garage. This property is offered individually or as a joint sale option with 631 Burke Road Camberwell.

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Expressions of Interest closing Tues 7th December at 5pm Inspect Thurs 2-2.30pm & Sat 3-3.30pm Land 752 sqm approx. Andrew McCann 0414 643 744 Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188 Lily Keating 0409 160 022 Armadale 9864 5000

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631 Burke Road Camberwell Architectural reimagining by Kevin Borland has confirmed a remarkable collection of family living spaces: the superb open plan family living room, complete with a beautifully equipped kitchen with European appliances, complemented by grand formal living and dining rooms, a refined library and separate study. Four expansive bedrooms include a huge ensuite main and bright mezzanine. This property is offered individually or as a joint sale option with 629 Burke Road Camberwell.

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Expressions of Interest closing Tues 7th December at 5pm Inspect Thurs 2.15-2.45pm & Sat 3.15-3.45pm Land 1891 sqm approx. Andrew McCann 0414 643 744 Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188 Lily Keating 0409 160 022 Armadale 9864 5000

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1-4/44 Wilgah Street St Kilda East A prime investment opportunity on an attractive tree lined avenue, this extremely rare collection of six individually strata titled dwellings on approximately 586 sqm represents potential for full scale renovation, reconfiguration or development as desired (STCA). Dual access from Wilgah Street and Hertford Street extends the flexibility. Properties include - Units 1-4/44 Wilgah Street plus units 5-6/9 Hertford Street St Kilda East.

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Auction Inspect Land John Morrisby Bree Scott Armadale

Wednesday 24th November at 1pm Wednesday 12.30pm-1pm 586 sqm approx. 0411 875 476 0419 388 382 9864 5000

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1A Gladstone Avenue Armadale 3

Behind a breathtaking copper and timber façade this architecturally designed masterstroke delivers an assemblage of inspiring light filled living spaces over three dynamic levels. A connection with outside is provided by way of multiple alfresco spaces and expanses of glass, establishing a restful domain to accompany contemporary family lifestyles. Includes three living zones, two studies and parking.

Auction Inspect Nathan Waterson Iain Carmichael Armadale

Sat 27th November at 11am Thursday 11am-12pm 0439 905 188 0418 850 988 9864 5000

34 Wentworth Avenue Canterbury 5

Perfectly positioned on a Golden Mile avenue amidst the finest private and public schools, this outstanding home luxuriously meets the lifestyles of the most fastidious family with 5 bedroom/4 bathroom accommodation, a range of living spaces and stylish poolside entertaining amidst beautifully considered gardens. With graceful formal rooms, upper retreat, study area, home-office and king-sized kitchen/open living areas. Auction Inspect Land Campbell Ward Isabella Lu Hawthorn

Sat 4 Dec 11:00am As advertised or by appointment 768sqm approx. 0402 124 939 0420 702 310 9810 5000

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77 Mount Street Eaglemont Mortgagee in possession. Elevated with pride in a central Eaglemont position conveniently surrounded by blue-ribbon amenity, this generous 805m2 (approx.) allotment awaits the next chapter offering opportunity for inspiring new home site or multi-unit redevelopment (all STCA) on a corner site providing potential for sought after individually titled dwellings. Auction Inspect Land Kieran Whaley Lesley Bartlett Ivanhoe

AUCTION THIS WEEK

Sat 11th Dec at 10.30am As advertised or by appointment 805sqm approx.. 0410 587 072 0402 247 361 9499 7992

26 Ryeburne Avenue Hawthorn East 5

Grand and graceful yet warm and inviting, currently known as ‘Fane Edge’ (c1906) is a magnificent 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home amidst glorious gardens in an exclusive park-side location near premier Melbourne schools. Long-term enjoyment has seen the preservation of breathtaking era beauty, the gentle evolvement of contemporary spaces and picturesque pool/garden setting. With grand rooms, quality kitchen and generous family areas. Auction Inspect Land Jonathon O'Donoghue James Scoones Hawthorn

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Saturday 27th November at 10am Thurs 12-12:30pm & Sat 9:30-10am 1,002sqm approx 0412 745 707 0413 872 558 9810 5000

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10 Yarra Street

’JARDIN’ c1880’s Comprehensively renovated, this wonderful Victorian blends period elegance and modern excellence with spectacular success. Light-filled living and dining spaces are accompanied by an open-plan entertainers kitchen featuring light tones, stainless steel surfaces and European appliances while aspects to the landscaped garden and the pool bring the outside in. A romantic downstairs main bedroom with a verandah outlook, walk-in robe and ensuite. Three upstairs bedrooms that each open through French doors to a full width balcony share their level with the third bathroom and a vibrant, versatile retreat. Garden entertaining, the large pool and spa’s beauty and a studio enhance a backdrop that also offers office and storage space and a secure double garage entered via ROW. In the highly sought-after St James Park Estate setting acknowledged for its lifestyle appeal on 981sqm of land approximately.

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Private Auction: Wednesday 8th December View: By Appointment Thursday & Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Video Journey: vimeo.com/644167286 Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Emma Pierson 0409 182 310 Office 9864 5300

215 Powers Road A property of idyllic rural presence and iconic screen provenance, in verdant rolling foothills of the Victorian high country. Surrounded by some 550 acres of securely fenced, well-watered pasture featuring mature stands of native trees and superb views to Mt Buller and Mt Timbertop. Encapsulating memorable views from every aspect, the contemporary homestead fits sympathetically into gorgeous botanic gardens featuring a saltwater swimming pool and tennis court. Hydronically heated, double glazed, Foxtel and NBN connectivity. High rainfall and gently undulating productive pastures add to the allure of this irresistible property. Equally, the farm’s cottage, cool room, machinery shed, work-shop, two stand shearing shed, tack room, horse boxes and cattle yards illustrate the exceptional capability that accompanies Mt Skene Estate’s undeniable desirability. Close to ski fields, township of Mansfield and within 2.5hrs drive from Melbourne’s international airport.

EOI: Tuesday 14th December at 5.00pm View: By Appointment Video Journey: vimeo.com/641723130 Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Jacqueline Smith 0408 190 685 Office 9864 5300

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