Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - May 18, 2022

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

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The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it’s fair to say teens and those in their early 20s have done it tougher than most. School formals cancelled, travel plans nixed, studies disrupted and valuable experiences forgone. For 21-year-old swimmer Brendon Smith, the letdown was on an even greater scale, as the 2020 Olympic dream he had been working toward was dashed. But luckily the Games were held a year later and the Aussie swim team brought home a slew of medals – starting with Smith’s bronze. In this week’s cover story, he talks about that win and his hopes for future Olympic gold. ●

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We spoke to Priscilla Presley at the new Elvis exhibition in Bendigo.

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riscilla Presley had never heard of Bendigo until the regional town’s art gallery contacted Graceland to unearth some of Elvis’s private collection for an exclusive exhibition.

Elvis: Direct from Graceland at the Bendigo Art Gallery features more than 300 pieces of memorabilia, from the decadent rhinestone jumpsuit collection Elvis wore during his ’68 Comeback Special, to rare Sun Records vinyl pressings and his wedding tuxedo.

“Not many Australians have had the chance to come to Graceland, so we wanted to bring something special to them and to keep Elvis’s spirit and legacy alive,” says Priscilla, who was in Bendigo for the opening of the exhibition. “I get emotional seeing all the fans have the reaction they do.

“Elvis never thought he’d be remembered after his passing and to see how much he was loved in this quaint town feels too unreal to be true.”

The Melbourne chapter of the Elvis Fan Club was established in 1965 and is still going strong today.

When Elvis died in August 1977, Melbourne was one of the first cities to erect a memorial in his honour – you can still visit it at the Melbourne General Cemetery.

Priscilla’s wedding dress from their marriage in Las Vegas in 1967 is on display at the exhibition.

“I could not go and choose a wedding dress from any high-end store because the emphasis was on it being private,” Priscilla recalls.

“I ended up at a place in LA that sold nothing but gowns and was off the beaten track. I had Charlie Hart with me – he was part of Elvis’ Memphis Mafia. I wasn’t that open back in the day – yes, to fans who knew me – but people who worked in stores didn’t know me that well. Charlie came in as my boyfriend. I put on a gown and said, ‘Honey what do you think of this?’ It threw those in the store completely; they had no idea who I was.”

At home, she’ll play Elvis’ If I Can Dream to reminisce about their time together.

Living with the King “Seeing him perform that in the ’68 Comeback is proof he was living that song,” Priscilla says. “It was truly how he felt about the world and you can see it in his eyes. He gets lost in it.”

In Australia, Elvis had 14 number one singles; the most achieved outside of America.

“He always wanted to tour Australia. I’m sad he never got to realise that dream,” Priscilla says.

She wants the exhibition to help keep his superstar status alive. “This exhibition allows us to encourage younger generations to think of Elvis and

“Elvis never thought he’d be remembered after his passing and to see how much he was loved in this quaint town feels too unreal to be true.”

pass it on to their kids and so on. There is no one like Elvis Presley. He had such charisma. He would walk into a room and you can feel the electricity; I have never felt that from anyone. He loved what he did and loved music, but his personality and his energy – he was born to be here and do something.”

At 76, Priscilla dedicates herself to keeping Graceland the second most popular tourist attraction in the US after the White House.

“He was part of my life, and still is,” Presley says.

“I feel his presence at Graceland; it’s haunting. It’s also my job to make sure people visit and take away the gift that he gave his mother and share the love he had for it. For now we get to share a special part of him with fans in Australia too.” ● ELVIS: DIRECT FROM GRACELAND \ until July 17 at

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COVER STORY

As good as gold He became a “bronzed” Aussie in Tokyo, but Brendon Smith is going for gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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hen Brendon Smith won a bronze medal in the 400-metre individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics last year, it set the scene for a brilliant Games for the Australian

swim team.

But the road to Olympic glory was not paved with gold – or even bronze – but rather lockdowns, travel restrictions, postponements and training in some unconventional places. For Smith, that included his parents’ backyard pool in Donvale in Melbourne’s east.

“The pool was about 10 metres long, so not that big,” Smith says. “I took care of that with a bungee cord and Dad connected a hose which added a bit of hot water to the pool, as it wasn’t heated in the middle of winter.”

The 21-year-old also used to swim at Half Moon Bay in Black Rock to keep the momentum going while swimming pools across the city were closed due to COVID lockdowns.

Smith believes it was these unique training conditions that toughened up the Australian team going into Tokyo.

Australia ended up winning 20 medals in the pool, including nine gold, as Victorians watched at home in the middle of yet another lockdown.

“That we were able to go through what we did [with lockdowns in Melbourne] and still outperform most of the other nations, was pretty amazing,” Smith says. “It made the team stronger, but also very appreciative.”

The success of the team all began when Smith won that first medal on day two of the Olympics.

It was a remarkable turnaround for the Australian swim team, which rebuilt after the controversy-ridden 2012 London Olympics when the Aussies walked away with just one gold medal, and subsequent reports depicted a team plagued with substance misuse and bullying.

“Honestly, the whole experience is still really surreal,” Smith says of the win. He says he will use it to motivate him for future events, including the Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide this month.

“We were all just so positive to be in Tokyo in the first place,” he says.

At one stage, when the Tokyo Olympics were cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith thought he was not going to be able to live his Olympic dream after years of training. Luckily, they were postponed to a year later in 2021.

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“Obviously, third is an incredible achievement but I would like to have done better.

“But given the year I had and going through all the lockdowns Melbourne was going through and the adversities that came with that, I think I did a pretty good job.”

Smith grew up in Donvale and started swimming at the nearby Nunawading Swimming Club as a child.

He was still training there in the lead-up to the Olympics, before the pool was shut during lockdowns.

His family is considered swimming royalty at the club – his grandmother, Margaret, taught there for 40 years. His parents, Peter and Annisa, are also both brilliant swimmers, as are his three sisters, Nerice, Mikayla and Reidel.

After the Olympics and the retirement of his coach, Wayne Lawes, Smith made the difficult decision to relocate to the Gold Coast where he now trains with superstar coach Michael Bohl.

The squad, located at Griffith University, includes three Tokyo gold medallists: Emma McKeon, Emily Seebohm and Smith’s girlfriend, backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown.

“She is an incredible athlete and great to be around, and she did really well in Tokyo,” Smith says. “I know she will do even better the next time around and [in] the next few years.”

Smith hopes to be at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK, on July 28 and the Paris 2024 Olympics. He is currently preparing for a huge program at the Australian Swimming Championships which will double as the Commonwealth Games selection trials.

All eyes will be on him for the 400-metre individual medley – considered one of the most challenging events. He will also swim the 200-metre individual medley and, potentially, the 200 and 400-metre freestyle events if he can fit them all in.

“Hopefully, all things going well, I’ll be able to represent Australia on [the Commonwealth Games and Olympic] teams, but obviously I have to focus on day to day,” he says. “In saying that, it’s great to have those big events on the horizon to keep me motivated.” ● THE AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS \ Airs live on Amazon Prime Video from May 17.

“The whole experience is still really surreal ... We were all just so positive to be in Tokyo in the first place.” BRENDON SMITH

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Fancy footwork

Melbourne shoe designers strut their stuff overseas.

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ome of Melbourne’s best shoe designers have got a foothold in the overseas market, with buyers keen to embrace originality and sustainability.

Luxury shoe designer Meggan Morimoto started her label in 2018 and has pivoted with a collection pitched to brides and after-hours dress-ups. Her pumps with embellishments are capturing a US,

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European and Canadian market. Her pieces are hand-made in Tuscany.

“There’s a huge bridal shoe gap in the market worldwide and we feel privileged to have built the brand to where it is today and to be able to fill that gap,” Morimoto says. “Selling online has enabled fantastic growth for our company.”

Five sleek designs in Morimoto’s Brides and Beyond collection are modern, minimalist shoes that come with removable embellishments like clip-on pearls. Think gold metallic leather mules and a block heel sandal in a soft nappa finish.

“Brides want luxury and comfort and care about reduced wastage. Our limited production run is part of our slow, sustainable approach, and the antithesis of mass-produced bridal footwear,” Morimoto says.

Petrina Hare, the creative director and founder of Phare, started her label five years ago out of frustration at the lack of quality footwear that is functional and beautifully crafted.

She’s garnered a following in Australia, and is increasingly attracting global attention.

“We’re about designing a luxury shoe without the ridiculous price tag,” Hare says.

She sells from her online boutique, with both local and international customers in awe of her practical feminine shoes. Celebs Dannii Minogue and Lindy Rama-Ellis (formerly Klim) are fans, but it was when Hong Kong model and TV host Eunis Chan took to wearing a pair of Phare shoes that sales soared.

She presents her footwear through collaboration, such as a pop-up in Hawksburn with bespoke interior designer Christopher Elliot, which attracted worldwide attention for its storytelling, where still-life shoes sat alongside geometric design.

“There is most definitely a market segment wanting something other than the usual luxury brands or less expensive footwear brands that churn out the latest trend that dies a season later,” Hare says.

Annie Abbott launched Habbot in 2009, after a career as a footwear designer at Net-a-Porter, Sass and Bide and Figgins Group (which owned the old Emporio on Bourke

Street). She says she’s obsessed with toe shapes and the sculptural element of shoemaking.

“Shoes are incredible personality megaphones,” Abbott says. “I design shoes for women who really know their own style and shoes are such an easy and accessible way to express your personality. A good pair of shoes won’t discriminate by age, size, shape, height or race and even [a] ‘relaxed’ dresser can make a statement with a considered footwear choice.”

Abbott’s largest overseas audience is in New Zealand, along with boutique UK retailers aligned with her aesthetic.

“Our overseas customers tend to generally favour our dressier shoes”, with those in the US and Asia particularly craving colour, she says.

“My aim is for customers to fall in love with a shoe that will stay with them for years to come, rather than tiring of something that is tied to a passing fad, so I try to ignore fashion trends and let the ‘wow’ factor guide me when I’m designing each collection. My design process is a mix of maths and madness.” ●

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TRAVEL \ LONDON

Back in the swing

London is calling again after shedding its COVID shackles.

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he city of London has come back to life in an incredible way; it's as open and free as a city can be.

Although all the best of London has bounced back, the number of tourists and locals is still significantly down, meaning you have a chance to experience the city in a way that feels like it’s completely yours. Take in any show, exhibit or restaurant when it suits you – use your Oyster card to make the city your oyster.

See London’s architecture is well documented as some of the most beautiful in the world. A stroll through Westminster and Soho shows the best of the old and new, with glorious greenery and manicured gardens in between.

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It’s a no-brainer to make a beeline for the museums, concert halls and galleries scattered across the city (the Natural History Museum is a definite go-to). With the infamous English weather, having some indoor activities planned is a must.

As far as braving the outdoors goes, Carnaby Street is the place to see the meeting of the best oldEnglish charm, boutique shopping and any food you desire. The street has a rotation of art installations, transporting you to other worlds while remaining in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

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Eat & drink The English have never had the best rap for their cuisine, but this is quite unfair. London’s food scene is quite similar to that of Melbourne’s. There is no shortage of beautiful restaurants in London, but if there was one I have to implore you to visit, it is Dishoom – a small group of Indian restaurants, located in the best parts of town, serving traditional food and drinks all day and night.

The bacon naan is famous throughout London, and with unlimited chai on offer, it is the perfect

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place to start the day. The restaurant has an extensive cocktail and dinner menu ideal for sharing and the welcoming decor and comfortable layout are perfect for a long lunch or dinner.

For a step into real old England, a fun place to stop by in the evening is WC in Clapham.

At the bottom of a dark staircase behind a heavy curtain, you’ll find one of the best wine lists in town and impeccable service.

Located beneath the Clapham Common tube station, WC stands for wine and charcuterie, and offers both in a beautifully refurbished bar that happens to be a 100-year-old former public toilet – or water closet. The booths are the original stalls.

Do Something definitely worth looking into while in London is Hampton Court Palace, which holds concerts and events on its grounds that make for the most fabulous night out – think Pimms and picnics.

If you’re looking to further escape the busyness of central London, a walk around Battersea Park is recommended. Located on the River Thames

Theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue.

between Chelsea and Albert Bridge, this park is a beautiful mix of open grass, manicured flower beds, ponds and sporting fields.

Although it’s quite central, you feel an immediate escape from the big city, surrounded by huge trees with locals (and their posh puppies) going about their day. In the middle of the park near Boating Lake is Pear Tree Cafe, providing a menu of classic English food and indoor and outdoor seating. It’s the place to go to feel like a local and relax. ● For the latest travel information on Britain:

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WINE

Drink inside the box

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t may have been a while since you tried wine from a cask – perhaps not since the ’90s or early 2000s.

After all, it was much cheaper than those fancy bottles. Plus, when you were done, there was a handy silver blow-up ball to kick around the park.

But gone are the days of the cheap and nasty goon bag. Cask wine has had a chic, environmentally conscious makeover by the team at Melbourne’s Hey Tomorrow.

Two of the co-founders, couple Shane Barrett and Sacha Imrie (head sommelier at Daughter in Law restaurant) say they have reimagined the cask in a new environmentally friendly two-litre box.

“Drinking from a cask with longer shelf life means if you want to drink less you certainly can,” Barrett says.

From cheap to chic; the humble cask of wine gets a stylish and environmentally friendly makeover.

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“Sacha and I would waste so much wine because we never got around to finishing bottles within a few days.

“She’d want half a glass and I’d drink a few. Then, for some reason or another, we’d forget the bottle had been opened. It was wastage at its worst.”

Barrett and Imrie have teamed up with Jesse Gerner, Kelly O’Loghlen and Andrew Fisk – hospitality pros

behind some of Melbourne’s bestloved food and wine venues including Anada in Fitzroy, Bomba in the CBD and Samuel Pepys bottle shop in Northcote.

Far from a side hustle, the founders, who have known each other for 15 years, are in for the long haul and have invested big bucks to make their cask-wine business a success story.

Imrie says she became curious about cask wine about five years ago while studying for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust diploma.

“The packaging was so dull and there was a serious image problem that had to be addressed,” she says.

“It got me thinking how could we turn something dull and dry into something much more interesting.”

Hey Tomorrow has collaborated with some of the biggest names in wine, and the environmentallyfriendly packaging comes printed with the winery’s name, giving seasoned quaffers an idea of what’s in the box.

“We partner with reputed wineries to build confidence in our product,” Barrett says. “Hey Tomorrow is about accessing quality wine, endorsed by

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well-known names and delivering a product that can sit tableside for longer than a bottle can.”

Working with small boutique producers is the key to their success so far. “It’s about quality, not quantity for us,” he says.

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“The packaging was so dull and there was a serious image problem that had to be addressed.”

“Cask wine has always been filled with cheap wine, so the reputation remains low, but since we launched this last year, we’ve noticed people want to make an environmentally conscious decision when they drink, too,” Imrie says.

“Climate change is impacting wine regions, from the lack of water to grow grapes to seeing wine become more expensive as a result.”

“Drinking cask wine is a good opportunity to give something back to our kids’ generation and raise awareness by having less of an environmental footprint with our packaging too.” ●

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Designs for the North East Link Tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen are available for comment until Tuesday 31 May 2022.

See the Urban Design and Landscape Plan online at engage.vic.gov.au/ north-east-link or visit a display hub and talk to our team.

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FEATURE HOUSE BALWYN \ 22A NORTHCOTE AVENUE 4

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Few inner suburbs have seen such dramatic renewal as Balwyn, particularly along Mont Albert Road.

But the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Camberwell Grammar (boys’ and girls’ schools) flank the famous street, and Canterbury station is forever walkable.

This verdant patch has tree cover above 20 per cent (RMIT 2018), keeping the neighbourhood cool as climate change kicks in. Northcote Avenue is a mixture of new and vintage houses united by leafy goodness.

This lustrous new house will soon have shrubbery of its own. For now, it has the scent of fresh-laid oak flooring and the gleam of chic white cabinetry.

With three communal areas – open-plan living-dining, a first-floor lounge and a poolside retreat – it promises relaxed, low-maintenance living for a school-aged family.

The rear courtyard has a plunge pool and spa in which to revel in the north-easterly aspect.

There’s potential, too, for a multigeneration household.

Two ground-floor and two first-floor bedrooms offer privacy, and the rear building, with its retreat and bathroom, could easily work as a bedroom suite.

Looking sharp in timber slats behind birch trees and a rockery garden, the house presents a striking face.

The enclosed porch, part of the tandem garage, makes a pleasantly secluded entrance. The glass-panelled door leads to the oak central hall. Turn sharp left to the main bedroom, at the front with a wardrobe through which you can walk to the fully tiled bathroom (glass shower, matt black tapware) and its door to the light-well courtyard.

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Bedroom two, without a wardrobe, can double as a study.

There’s a bathroom and laundry next door.

The open plan is brilliant in oak, with a gas fire in the living area. The kitchen, in white stone with black subway tiles, has a Miele cooktop (wok) and oven, an integrated fridge/ freezer, a Bosch dishwasher and a butler’s pantry.

The main house’s carpeted first floor has a lounge and two double bedrooms, each with wardrobes and fully-tiled en suites with showers.

The property has video intercom security, solar panels and zoned heating and cooling. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au

Agent: Marshall White, Shamit Verma 0401 137 597 Price: $2.1 million-$2.3 million Auction: 12.30pm, May 28

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“THIS HOUSE HAS A HIGH-END FINISH WITH A FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. HAVING BEDROOMS DOWNSTAIRS IS KEY, AND THIS HOME ALSO HAS A SELFCONTAINED UNIT AT THE REAR.” SHAMIT VERMA – AGENT

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outlook to a tree-lined courtyard garden.

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herringbone parquetry flows throughout

Both bedrooms have gas fireplaces, and

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the open-plan living zone, with a kitchen

the second has wardrobes. The fully tiled bathroom has a glass shower. In the open

boasting statuarietto marble and German

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appliances, while the french doors open to

Cute little Mell Street is too well hidden

plan area, the marble kitchen has Liebherr

to ever get much traffic (hint: off Evelina

appliances. There’s laneway access via a

This semi-detached house delivers for

area by the heated plunge pool for year-

Street) and that’s just how its few

pedestrian gate. ● ALISON BARCLAY

both its Balwyn North address, providing

round enjoyment. There’s a cubbyhouse

residents like it. This elevated Victorian

proximity to a range of well-regarded

and abundant storage with built-in

terrace house has two double bedrooms

primary and secondary schools, plus its

cupboards and shelving throughout, with

and living-dining on a single level. It’s

luxurious presentation over two levels.

additional storage under the home. ●

apartment-sized for people who would

A French provincial motif recurs on the

rather live in a house and enjoy a garden.

a covered and well-appointed entertaining

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front gates and custom balustrade on

Yet it’s as smartly renovated as any

Agent: Jellis Craig,

the split level stairs, to complement

Agent: Marshall White,

larger house in this area, with white walls

David Sciola 0408 598 242

less-obvious European details, such as

Chris Barrett 0412 927 409

and lime-washed floors, subway tiled

Price: $1.25 million-$1.35 million

calacatta marble and Italian tapware in

Price: $2.18 million-$2.38 million

bathroom and kitchen and a glorious

Auction: noon, May 28

the en suites and bathroom. European oak

Auction: 11am, May 28

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brass and stone in a neutral palette. The

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generous butler’s pantry in the kitchen

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contemporary kitchen features integrated Miele appliances, soft-closing Blum

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plus a separate study, lounge and upstairs

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cabinetry and European oak floors while

rumpus room all add to the sense of space, while a covered dining area and a second

the lounge has a fireplace. The en suite has

On her way home from school in the 1920s,

bluestone-paved area provide al fresco

Designed by Rob Mills Architecture &

a free-standing bath, and shares the same

Norma, daughter of the first family to build

options. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Interiors, Middleton is a collection of 16

stone surfaces and bespoke brass fittings

on this 756-square-metre block, picked up

luxury apartments over four levels that

as the second bathroom. There is also

an acorn and planted it in the backyard. A

appeared on Glenferrie Road last year. The

garaging for two cars. ●

hundred years later, it stands as a massive,

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classical facade is stepped back, which creates private terrace spaces for the

majestic oak tree, while a new home starts a fresh chapter in history for the next

single-level dwellings. This sub-penthouse

family, who will live in this recently built,

residence has two terraces, one accessible

Agent: Abercromby’s Real Estate,

double-level dwelling with high ceilings,

Agent: Shelter Real Estate,

from the three bedrooms and the other

Sam Goddard 0448 870 454

expansive glazing and double-height entry

Zali Reynolds 0422 576 049

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void filling the property with light. Wide

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One of Toorak´s most desirable addresses now hosts one of the area´s most distinctive new homes - a four bedroom, five bathroom residence defined by its uncompromised commitment to quality. A central lift links all levels including a lower ground floor featuring a 7.1 surround sound theatre and a gym with its own sauna and steam room while a temperature controlled wine room, self cleaning salt chlorinated, gas heated pool and secure basement garaging with a turntable further enhance an unforgettable home.

Private Auction: Wednesday 25th May View: By Appointment Contact: Ada Taylor 0428 058 880 Hugh Hardy 0407 339 807 Bill Xian 0434 242 680

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A rare opportunity in the exclusive Vaucluse precinct, Howden Lodge c1870’s is a stylish Victorian era family residence in an exceptionally large and secluded country style garden of approx. 953sqm, set high on Richmond Hill.

The leafy seclusion of this family home so close to Melbourne’s CBD restaurants and retail, the MCG and Yarra Park’s sports venues balances a mood of country serenity and inner Melbourne convenience, with secure rear access from Firebell Lane of up to 4 cars, in a manner that very few properties can match.

Private Auction: Wednesday 8th June View: By Appointment Thursday 11.00-11.30am & Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Video Journey: https://vimeo.com/703079684 Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Emma Pierson 0409 182 310 Office 9864 5300

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HAWTHORN 103 Kooyongkoot Road AAA HAWTHORN OPPORTUNITY Prestigiously positioned on Scotch Hill’s most sought-after tree-lined boulevard opposite parkland leading through to the Gardiners Creek Trail, this tightly-held three bedroom residence is tucked away on 1186sqm (approx.) with a mod grass tennis court, courtside gazebo with third bathroom and double carport. Renovate or re-develop (SCTA) close to private schools, parkland, cafes and transport.

AUCTION Saturday June 4 at 11.30am VIEW As Advertised or By Appointment

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A LEAFY SANCTUARY IN AN ELITE LOCALE This 2-bedroom apartment presents an elite entry level or investment opportunity a stroll away from the lifestyle heartbeat of South Yarra. Surrounded by leafy greenery the floorplan includes generous living/dining, large kitchen and balcony.

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Will Johnson 0449 131 648 John Manning 0416 101 201 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631 www.belleproperty.com/st-kilda

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22 Greig Street, Albert Park A magnificent example of double-fronted elegance, this illustrious double-fronted Victorian residence's original grandeur has been brilliantly merged with a sun-drenched family floor plan to create an unforgettable domain just a short walk from the Village, parks and the beach. Three separate living zones, spectacular alfresco spaces and right of way to a car stacker add to the overall appeal, with open fireplaces, polished timber floors, hydronic heating, a large wine cellar and approved plans to renovate.

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Saturday 4th June, 11.30am As advertised or by appointment 324 sqm approx.

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