Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - May 24, 2023

ROBYN LAWLEY NO FILTER, NO APOLOGIES

IN BALANCE WHY CO-WORKING IS HERE TO STAY

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Beauty and body image. As a mum of two girls, this topic actually scares me. Striking the right chord in both what I say to my girls, and how I model the relationship I have with my own body, is really tricky. It’s something our cover star, model and activist Robyn Lawley knows well. Statuesque and lean by most people’s standards, she is considered “curvy” and even “plus-sized” in the fashion industry. Lawley has been long been an advocate for body positivity, and she continues to inspire women –young and old – to love themselves and the body they’re in. I hope her story inspires you, too. ●

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Working wonders

The conundrum of where to work has plagued employees and companies since strict COVID-19 isolation rules turned the working world upside down.

Should people be forced to return to their old offices or be allowed to work solely from home? The new norm for many is a hybrid of both.

But another contender has entered the market in the form of co-working spaces. According to commercial real estate company JLL’s 2022 Future of Work survey, 43 per cent of the more than 1000 organisations surveyed globally plan to ramp up investment in flexible workspaces by 2025.

These boutique workspaces present a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses to rework the traditional model.

Businesses benefit from the reduced overheads of large, sometimes soulless office buildings, in favour of spaces that offer extras like gourmet catering, advanced technology, breakout zones, gyms and designer interiors.

Many employees initially enjoyed the freedom of working from home, but are now discovering the downsides. Co-working spaces offer a sense

of community and networking opportunities, in locations close to home, with a slew of perks.

We have found some of the most popular and emerging co-working spaces in Melbourne.

The Commons

The Commons was one of the early adopters, opening its first co-working space in Collingwood in 2016 and now operating nine sites across Australia (six of them in Melbourne).

Co-founder and managing director Cliff Ho says companies such as PayPal, Shameless Media, Piping Hot, Riparide and Who Gives a Crap work from its beautifully designed spaces.

“The drive towards co-working spaces is increasing, with tenants considering alternatives to traditional models and demand for office spaces that provide comprehensive amenities without longterm commitments,” Ho says.

“Our spaces are designed with meticulous attention to detail and the belief that good design is essential to improving wellbeing and productivity.”

● thecommons.com.au

Words KIM WILSON

The days of the soulless office are numbered. Enter co-working spaces.

The Commons Wellington Street.

“Our spaces are designed with meticulous attention to detail and the belief that good design is essential to improving wellbeing and productivity.” CLIFF HO

Eclat

Eclat is a world-class, members-only workspace boasting architect-designed offices, sleek lounges and high-end hospitality.

Eclat director and chief executive Nick Maxwell says the 2700-square-metre development in Hawthorn East stands out from its co-working competitors because of its elevated and uniquely curated spaces with furniture designed by Forme Design. The space also features first-class concierge services and a hospitality offering called Parlor, where members can have a working lunch in sophisticated surroundings.

“We are neither simply a flexible workspace nor a serviced office provider,” he says.

“Eclat stands alone in the global market as a collaborative co-working environment with a focus on design, comfort and culture.

“This unique inner-east location offers an upscale alternative to crowded city venues with their cookie-cutter fit-outs and lack of privacy.”

● eclat.com

Kings Club

Kings Club is co-working with a hotel feel, set on a full block in South Melbourne.

From freelancers and start-ups to established organisations, workers can enjoy facilities in an area the size of six tennis courts.

These include gardens, an outdoor putting green, bocce court, barbecue pavilion, private gym and on-site massage.

Laura Knipe, group marketing manager for Deague Group, which owns Kings Club, says hot-desking has become the new normal, and committing to long-term leases is more daunting than ever for businesses.

“As office workers continue to opt for hybrid or entirely remote working models, we have seen businesses struggle to build a positive and engaging office culture,” she says.

“Co-working spaces offer a new level of amenity and facilitate the building of a positive work environment.”

● kingsclub.com.au

CreativeCubes.Co

There are five CreativeCubes.Co co-working sites across inner Melbourne, each with its own distinctive style, but all with a focus on creating a vibrant culture that fosters creativity, collaboration and inclusion.

There’s even a dedicated “Happiness Team” to ensure members are contented, engaged and supported.

Chief executive Tobi Skovron says its co-working locations have been carefully selected with several factors in mind.

“We recognised that people prioritise lifestyle and prefer to work, live, and play close to home,” Skovron says. “By offering convenient locations, we aim to enhance our members’ work-life balance.

“We also understand that community is the new currency and sought out areas that foster a sense of belonging and connection among residents.”

The spaces are located in South Melbourne, Richmond, Hawthorn, Carlton and Collingwood.

● creativecubes.co

CreativeCubes.Co Collingwood.

Skin in the game

As a 16-year-old aspiring model, Robyn Lawley felt pressured to look like the other, very thin women in the industry.

“When you’re in that teenage phase, unfortunately, you listen. Unfortunately, you’re so gullible. I had people telling me to starve,” Lawley says.

Now 33, the Australian supermodel is a vocal advocate for body positivity – something she began talking about long before it hit the zeitgeist.

“I love that it is a trending topic because that’s where I come from,” she says. “Only 10 or 15 years ago it was just so in the corner, where no one wanted to even look at it.”

Robyn Lawley is the face of vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic brand Inika.

Model, activist and body positivity advocate Robyn Lawley keeps it real for a new beauty campaign.

“The products are as organic as you can get. I can sleep in it and won’t be affected by the product.

“I love it when a product does what it says it is meant to do.”

Inika has launched a $10,000 grant program called People With Purpose, open to Australian residents doing incredible things, whether that be protecting the environment, fighting for animal rights or helping create a more sustainable future.

“I just thought it was such a good initiative and I’m trying to do it with my own life,” Lawley says.

Best known for her cover of Vogue Italia’s June 2011 issue, Lawley was also the first plus-size model to be shot for Vogue Australia in 2012 and the first curvy model to appear in the iconic Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition in 2015.

She also headlined the first dedicated curve show at Australian Fashion Week in May last year.

“I’m thrilled, but at the same time, it’s so stupid because we’re just representing what everyday women are, and we’re the buyers of the clothes,” Lawley says.

That’s particularly relevant for her now, as a mother to her eight-year-old daughter, Ripley.

“She’s going to be a big girl like me,” she says. “She’s going to be really tall and really curvy and so I had to be a voice for her.”

Not only is Lawley a voice for women, but she is also a passionate animal-rights advocate and is now the face of Inika – a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic brand that aligns with her activism.

What’s more, she has ditched being retouched in the campaign photos – instead presenting herself with flaws and all – refusing to conform to the beauty industry’s usual obsession with perfection.

“I have been in the business long enough to see the products I don’t want to use on my body and face,” Lawley says.

“Inika works for me because it’s something I would use. There is no point promoting things I don’t. There’s no alcohol or chemicals in Inika ingredients.

Lawley was a vegan in her teens, but then she swung the other way – eating meat because it was an easy habit to fall into when her work schedules went into overdrive.

That all changed in 2015, after she was diagnosed with lupus while pregnant with Ripley, and suffered two strokes as a result of the autoimmune illness.

“I decided I had nothing to lose to go back to veganism and really focus on what I was putting in my body,” Lawley says.

“I had continued to watch more animal rights videos, visited farms and saw slaughterhouses. I was done with meat.

“I also don’t think people realise that, environmentally, you can cut your carbon emissions by half if you go vegan today. Everybody should be doing it.

“If every single human on this planet eats meat twice a day, every day, we can’t sustain our planet. The world has to shift – it’s starting, but more needs to be done.”

Lawley’s husband, lawyer Everest Schmidt is also vegan – the pair met through mutual friends when she was 21.

“We declared our love to one another within a few weeks of meeting,” she recalls.

“Everest went vegan of his own accord when I did, and I love listening to him speak passionately about our environment. There is nothing sexier to me than seeing him care about mother nature.”

Her no-holds-barred passion has had the potential to negatively impact upon her international modelling career, but Lawley continues to fight for the things she believes in.

“They don’t want you to care at all as a model,” she says. “They just want you to shut up and put

anything on. When you start caring, they don’t want you to talk. It’s a fine line and it’s about trying to tread carefully, but at the same time I’m very vocal and you can’t shut me up, unfortunately.”

In 2018, Lawley started a global petition ahead of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, asking women to boycott the label over its lack of inclusivity.

She now hosts a podcast called Every Body, where she talks to people of all shapes, sizes, colours and abilities about “surviving and thriving in a bodyshaming world”.

Lawley admits to succumbing to traditional perceptions of beauty as a teenager, spiralling through diets in an unachievable bid to conform to accepted norms.

It wasn’t until her manager, Chelsea Bonner, genuinely celebrated her natural beauty that she began to appreciate her curves.

“I could still cry to this day when I think about that,” Lawley says. “It really impacted [upon] me because I was for so long getting told to just do this and just do that and just change this.

“It was just refreshing to hear Chelsea say, ‘Stay exactly as you are.’ She helped me become a trailblazer.” ●

● inikaorganic.com

“They don’t want you to care at all as a model. They just want you to shut up and put anything on.”

Words JANE ROCCA & KIM WILSON

ROBYN LAWLEY FOR INIKA

Melbourne has long been known as Australia’s foodie capital. Our streets are dedicated to cuisines from around the world, thanks to the immigrants who moved here in the early 20th century bringing with them never-before seen dishes, ingredients and techniques.

In 2023, it seems as though we’ve done it all, from classic pastas, Thai curries and yum cha to Korean barbecue, Ukrainian borscht and flavourful banh mi. But, there is still always more to learn in the world of culinary delights, and our city is more than willing to wrap its arms around the new, exciting, different and traditional. We spoke to three incredibly passionate and talented chefs who’ve travelled from afar to share their unique take on cuisines we love.

Anthony Dispensa, Ronnie’s

Years of nagging by friend and restaurateur Matthew Butcher enticed New York chef Anthony Dispensa to head Down Under.

He desperately misses his hometown pizza by the slice but is enamoured with Melbourne’s vibrant food scene and our sense of humour.

At Ronnie’s at Rialto Piazza, he’s concocting pork and sage lasagne with a parmesan-infused bechamel twist and serving his childhood favourite – creamy polenta and mushroom ragu.

Butcher’s encouragement and support has reenergised Dispensa, who fondly recalls working with Butcher and Gordon Ramsay in Los Angeles. He’s also enjoying the local Asian food scene, while exploring our inner city.

And what’s impressed him the most in the first months? “I love the focus on sustainable food practices. It’s a big passion of mine too, so it is great to see the hospitality scene tackling this head-on.” ● ronnies.melbourne

Melting pot

These top chefs from around the globe have brought their marvellous menus to Melbourne.

Words DONNA DEMAIO

ANTHONY

DISPENSA

PETE DILLON

“I love the focus on sustainable food practices. It’s a big passion of mine too, so it is great to see the hospitality scene tackling this head-on.”

ANTHONY DISPENSA

Manpreet Sekhon, Elchi & Masti

Restaurateur Manpreet Sekhon first dreamed of changing the world’s view of Indian cuisine while whipping up traditional curries at five-star hotels in the Punjab.

To accomplish her goal, “The Curry Queen” (a moniker she wears proudly) felt compelled to move overseas – and her heart was set on Australia.

She’s now running three eateries – Eastern Spice in Geelong, Masti in Fitzroy and, most recently, Elchi at the old Press Club site in the CBD.

Determined not to open “just another Indian restaurant”, she infuses signature flair into authentic flavours. “People think that Indian cuisine is just red, yellow and green curries and I wanted to change people’s perceptions; that it can be something else as well.”

She says Melbourne finally has its spark back. “People had been sitting at home for so long. It’s a happening city. It’s buzzy. And very welcoming.”

During rare downtime, Sekhon frequents her favourite haunts –Nomad for a burrata with fennel seed, or Maha for a Middle Eastern feast.

● elchirestaurant.com.au

● eatdrinkmasti.com

Alejandro Saravia, Farmer’s Daughters & Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters

Moving to Victoria put Alejandro Saravia in the best place to expand his culinary career, says the man credited with bringing Peruvian cuisine to our shores.

“It made a lot of sense to come to Melbourne, the gastronomical capital of Australia,” Saravia says.

In 2014, he became the director of Peruvian restaurant Pastuso before making the move in 2021 to open Farmer’s Daughters in the 80 Collins building.

Before migrating from Peru, he “consumed a lot of cable TV”, hooked on the Curtis Stone-led cooking show Surfing the Menu.

“I went to Europe. I worked in Paris and met a lot of Australians and everyone was talking about how beautiful it is,” he says.

After a Sydney stint, and following many trips to the Queen Victoria Market, he opted to become a Melburnian.

And, with the move, he noticed something special. “All this beautiful food, restaurants, laneways, cafes and bars – the hospitality industry was developing in such an innovative way.”

His latest eatery, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters in Federation Square, is about “bringing a glimpse of our state’s food, people and art into one place”, Saravia says. “Also, [it’s] a gateway to start understanding what people should expect when they venture out to our regions.”

Saravia also ventures beyond his own eateries for a bite and a tipple. The iconic City Wine Shop is where he likes to people-watch. And he’s a repeat customer at Parcs, where sustainable dining is informed by fermentation and where the flavours are “very punchy, adventurous and different”. Perhaps Saravia speaks for all three of these chefs when he says, “I’m so grateful that I can actually call Melbourne home.”

● farmersdaughters.com.au

● victoriarestaurant.com.au

MANPREET SEKHON

ALEJANDRO SARAVIA

“People think that Indian cuisine is just red, yellow and green curries and I wanted to change people’s perceptions; that it can be something else as well.”

MANPREET SEKHON

Samosa, Tamarind and Herb Chutney at Elchi.

Rise & shine

EVENT  Winter arts festival Rising will ignite Melbourne’s CBD in June, with local and international live music, exhibitions and visual art.

Words JANE ROCCA

Witch and The Damned

The Forum, Friday, June 9

RVG: Iceage and Batrider

The Forum, Wednesday, June 14

Best known for his slacker act Dinosaur Jr, frontman J Mascis swaps shoe-gazing guitar work for a spot behind the drum kit with his stoner doom outfit Witch.

“Playing drums was the first thing I wanted to do as a kid and I would still be doing it if I found some guys around my town I wanted to play with,” J Mascis says.

“I couldn’t, so I switched to guitar with Dinosaur Jr, but drumming has always been a primal instinct for me.

“I try to make my style between three drummers I love – Charlie Watts [The Rolling Stones], Jon Bonham [Led Zepplin] and Ian Paice [Deep Purple].”

It’s been a while between album releases, and yes, there’s a new album that was recorded last year, but vocalist Kyle Thomson needs to sign off on it.

Witch joins the original UK punks The Damned on a double bill that will throttle between stoner soundscapes and bleeding hardcore for the ultimate die-hard fans of the ’70s.

The gig will ultimately be a tribute to the Witch bandmates’ obsession with Black Sabbath.

Melbourne band RVG are touring their latest album, Brain Worms –a lush symphony of synths and brittle romanticism.

“This album is my attempt to make sense of the last few years,” says frontwoman Romy Vager.

“It’s partly about technology that’s rotting our brains, but the central theme of it is about obsession and what it does to people.”

The film clip for their single Nothing Really Changes was filmed at Ripponlea – with Vager channelling a possessed Mariah Carey as she dragged a body across the floor in the name of visual art.

“We had tour guides passing through as we were filming; they must have thought I was mad,” she says.

This by David Woods and collaborators

Former Richmond Power Station, June 9-18

A story about rage created by 30 angry and quite funny people that descends into a mud pit – complete with wrestling. Staged in a decommissioned power station, you’ve been warned to not turn up wearing white!

Night Trade

St Paul’s Cathedral car park, June 7-18

sized marionettes and [make] realitybending constructions from found objects,” festival director Hannah Fox says.

Shadow Spirit

Flinders Street Station, June 7-July 30

A free festival hub will be at St Paul’s Cathedral car park – a place to meet friends between events or simply hang out for the night. Expect pop-up performances and DJ sets. The space will be transformed by Puerto Rican twin brothers and artists Poncili Creacion.

“They’re known to create mindmelting apparitions, control crane-

An exhibition of First Peoples contemporary artists curated by Kimberley Moulton is on show in the abandoned rooms of Flinders Street Station.

“Thematically it’s connected by First Peoples’ spirit worlds, and the works within it are an experiential mix of traditional cultural practice, contemporary and political work, and pop culture,” says Fox. ●

RISING FESTIVAL \ June 7-18

● rising.melbourne

EUGENE HYLAND

IZZIE AUSTIN

SHADOW SPIRIT

Words JANE ROCCA

A light in the dark

COMMUNITY The Lighthouse Foundation’s Susan Barton on her work with homeless youth.

In the early 1980s, Susan Barton travelled to Sri Lanka to volunteer in an orphanage. The experience was life-changing, leading her to foster a malnourished baby, and then more children in her own home.

Now the 72-year-old Order of Australia recipient is marking more than 30 years since she established The Lighthouse Foundation – a charity that provides housing and support to homeless youth.

“When I started this foundation, I tried to do all I could to save every child in need,” Barton says.

But she says the work of providing safe, comfortable and supportive homes for children and young people in need is never done, and in the past three decades the need for services like hers has only grown.

“We can get to the moon, but we can’t help end homelessness. We have our priorities all wrong.”

The Lighthouse Foundation now has 17 homes in Melbourne designed to create a safe family environment for homeless young people.

The charity has helped more than 1100 young people.

“Our homes mostly take in young people from the ages of 0 to 25. Most of them have suffered a mental health issue and suffered chronic abuse within the home,” Barton says.

“We are now dealing with young child brides marrying in Australia and others who are in sex slavery.

“It’s a rise in all sorts of horrific circumstances. Our work is ongoing.”

Assisting with that work is Melbourne philanthropist Tina

Between 2016 and 2021, there was a significant increase in both the number of children under 12 and teens under 18 experiencing homelessness, according to census data.

The most recent census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that, between 2016 and 2021, homelessness rates for Australians under the age of 12 increased from 45 in 10,000 people to 48 in 10,000, and from 51 to 53 for those aged 12 to 18 years.

There were 1774 more children under 12, and 1347 more teens under 18 experiencing homelessness in 2021 compared with 2016, according to the ABS.

“We have seen a huge increase in young people coming into the Youth Resource Hub,” Barton says.

“Six months ago, we set up a team who go and meet these young people on the streets. Many are finding obtaining a home or room too difficult. We’re seeing a lot more tents on streets and people couchsurfing more than ever.”

Nettlefold of T.House, a not-forprofit homewares organisation. The interior stylist has chosen The Lighthouse Foundation as one of the charities she supports via sales.

She has also refurbished many of the children’s hubs to help make them feel more homely, adding couches, children’s toys and TVs.

“We want nice homes for our kids, not just those with broken windows or cheap furniture. We want them to feel like they can bring friends home from school and not look like secondhand citizens,” Barton says. “The focus now is on foster and kinship care and making sure we take on these children much sooner than 15 years old ... that’s often when foster families can’t cope.” ●

DONATE HERE \ lighthousefoundation.org.au

SUSAN BARTON

“We’re seeing a lot more tents on streets … we can get to the moon, but we can’t help end homelessness. We have our priorities all wrong.”

MY MELBOURNE

Words JANE ROCCA

Media personality Lauren Phillips can be heard on Melbourne breakfast radio on KIIS with Jason Hawkins and newsreader Clint Stanaway every weekday morning.

She started the radio gig in August 2021 and is loving her on-air life.

“The first year of the job was all about learning, and now the show really feels like it’s exactly where it is meant to be,” Phillips says. “We love sharing our lives with our listeners and love how they share theirs with us.”

She says the show is all about celebrating our city.

“Melbourne is one of the greatest cities in the world, and we talk to the colourful, quirky, empathetic, kind people who live here. It’s never lost on me how lucky I am to be able to do what I love and call it a job.”

Community Day at Bulleen Park & Ride

The KIIS radio host loves everything about the city.

Restaurant

GIMLET AT CAVENDISH HOUSE

Gimlet is one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. You can understand why there is a waitlist. Their signature drink, “The Gimlet”, is the perfect way to start a dinner; you won’t be disappointed. It is my favourite date-night spot and where I bring friends from out of town. The menu, cocktails and wine lists are sensational. It’s housed inside one on Melbourne’s magnificent heritage buildings and makes a perfect spot for a long Friday lunch.

● gimlet.melbourne Bar

FRANK GREY SMITH BAR IN THE MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB

It took me 18 years to be allowed in there once I got my membership, but it is my favourite place

to catch up with friends for a drink at the footy to watch my mighty Tigers. There is nothing better than having a cold champagne while looking over Melbourne’s greatest landmark, the MCG, before a match.

● mcc.org.au

Lunch destination

GILSON

Right next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Tan running track is one of my favourite lunch spots. I’m almost certain that whenever I’m there with friends (often my sidekick Clint Stanaway) we have the exact same thing to share every time. The chopped salad with chicken or tuna is the best in Melbourne, alongside one of their delicious pizzas, a bowl of French fries and a bottle of rosé. Unless it’s breakfast time and it’s a quick almond latte – or a bloody mary if it’s a Sunday.

● gilsonrestaurant.com.au

Events

AUSTRALIAN OPEN, GRAND FINAL WEEK, MELBOURNE CUP WEEK AND GRAND PRIX WEEK  Melbourne does these big events better than anywhere in the world, so I always make sure I am in town for them. They are always such great social events where the city truly comes to life. They really do become more than sport and I love how they bring people from all walks of life together.

Exercise

THE YARRA BEND PARK DOG TRAIL

There are plenty of spots for the dogs to be off leash, go for a hike or swim in the river. It’s full of friendly faces and beautiful pups. My German shorthaired pointer, Mala, and I are often down there, making the most of a Sunday morning. My sausage dog Ted loves it too, even though his little legs struggle to keep up with us.  ●

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FEATURE HOUSE

TOORAK \ 225 KOOYONG ROAD

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This c1930s English-style house sits behind a walled garden in an elevated Toorak location and is full of the luxurious hallmarks of the era, from leadlight windows to a doubleheight ceiling and timber floors.

And if the location and roughly 1006 square metres of land take your fancy but the sprawling premises don’t, there’s the opportunity to build a new home, subject to council approval.

To the right upon entry from the front porch is a formal living room with a gas fire, while to the left is a formal dining room with a gas log fire. It opens through French doors to the leafy north-east private garden and entertaining terrace. Thanks to this house’s elevated position, the garden affords views to the Dandenong Ranges.

Head further in and there’s a study on the left, and a library fitted with a bespoke bookcase.

The centre of the house is devoted to the open kitchen, living and dining rooms. The kitchen comes with a granite bench, Miele appliances and a walk-in pantry.

The connecting courtyard has an outdoor kitchen with barbecue, bar fridge and dishwasher, and a remotecontrolled awning.

Head on up and through the billiards room to find a wet bar-media room, a laundry and an indoor, solar-electric heated pool and spa. A separate building works as a gym or studio and opens to a large deck.

Other features include CCTV, hydronic heating, airconditioning, three water tanks and a double garage, with more off-street parking.

All five bedrooms are upstairs, including both main bedrooms, which have en suites and walk-in wardrobes. Two of the other bedrooms also have walk-in robes and en suits, and there are two more bedrooms with walk-in robes. All four bedrooms circle a teenage retreat. The upstairs home office could also work as another bedroom if necessary.

It’s a hop, skip and a jump to the Heyington railway station, and other nearby amenities include elite schools, Gardiner’s Creek, the trams on Toorak Road, and the villages of Kooyong and Toorak. ●

ANDERS FURZE property@domain.com.au

Agent: Marshall White, Anthony Reis 0417 352 774

Price: $7.5 million-$8.25 million

Auction: 10.30am, May 27

FINAL WORD

“AN ELEVATED PRESENCE, STUNNING VIEWS AND SURROUNDED BY MELBOURNE’S ELITE SCHOOLS, THIS 1930S RESIDENCE ON ABOUT 1006 SQUARE METRES OF LAND DELIVERS AN IMPRESSIVE FAMILY RESIDENCE, OR OTHERWISE A NEW HOME (STCA).” ANTHONY REIS – AGENT

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This renovated and extended doublefronted Victorian manages to offer both a sense of leafy seclusion and expansive tree-top neighbourhood views. The lower ground level, which could function as a teen retreat (with two bedrooms, bathroom, rumpus and gym), looks out to the heated self-cleaning pool and spa, which is surrounded by hedged walls. By contrast, the elevated living zone looks beyond, with light filling this open-plan

space that includes a lounge, kitchen, dining and entertaining terrace, which are in addition to two more formal rooms at the front. The home also includes a cellar, storeroom, a fitted study, powder rooms on each level and a full laundry, which meets the lifestyle expectations of its prestigious Grace Park Estate location. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

KEW \ 22 TENNYSON STREET

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TOORAK \ 179 KOOYONG ROAD

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Dating back to the turn of the century –not the last one, the one before it – is this solid brick, single-level Federation Queen Anne residence. “This magnificent original home gives the feeling of going back in time when you walk in,” says agent Jeremy Fox of the leadlight windows, intricately detailed fireplaces, fretwork and ceiling roses throughout, not to mention the vibrantly coloured strapped ceilings, which are atop walls adorned with bold floral wallpapers. On almost 1500 square metres,

Agent: Jellis Craig, Mike Beardsley 0476 777 004

Price: $6.65 million-$7.3 million

Auction: 11am, May 27

A two-room studio with a bathroom sits at the rear of the deep north-eastfacing block, giving this single-level, three-bedroom Victorian home plenty of flexibility for the next owner. Agent Mark Sproule notes the “very high-quality renovation throughout, which includes great features such as double-glazing, hydronic heating and off-street parking, making it ideal for young families and downsizers alike”. Modern interiors include the kitchen, which is equipped

with Viking Commercial and Miele products, while outside, a timber deck has a remote-controlled extendable awning that allows for al fresco use yearround, as does the family spa. It’s located in a quiet street, with Kew Junction, Willsmere Village and private schools all nearby. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Kay & Burton, Mark Sproule 0408 090 205

Price: $1.75 million-$1.925 million

Auction: 1pm, June 3

the allotment provides sufficient space for this stately home, plus a cellar, stables, a paved terrace and a double lock-up garage, with Toorak Village sitting within easy walking distance. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

BALWYN \ 18 KNUTSFORD STREET

5 4 8

Agent: RT Edgar, Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650

Price: $8 million-$8.5 million

Expressions of interest: Close noon, May 26

This more-is-more property on the famed golden mile has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two studies across three levels. And there’s enough parking for eight cars! The garage is in the basement, as well as a home gym, a study and a home theatre. The living and dining rooms, kitchen and formal living room are all on the ground floor, and the al fresco area has a double-height ceiling, open fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A gas-heated selfcleaning freshwater pool completes the

backyard. The north-facing main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite, and the first floor is given over to four more bedrooms, all of which have walk-in wardrobes. The lift gets you from A to B inside, and prominent schools are all a stroll away. ● ANDERS

FURZE

Agent: Ray White, Helen Yan 0404 078 588

Price: $9.5 million-$10.45 million

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, May 30

Expressions of Interest

Close 14 June at 5pm Viewing

905 sqm

1/75-81 GRANGE ROAD

48 Stanhope Street, Malvern a b c

12 Rockley Road, South Yarra

Toorak

5 Crellin Grove, Camberwell

Timeless charm, unparalleled family functionality

Auction: Saturday, 27th May at 1pm

Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

8/16 Woorigoleen Road, Toorak

The Grace of Space, Light and Location

Auction: Saturday 27th May at 12pm

Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

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Panorama Terraces

Presenting an incredible opportunity to purchase an entire complex of homes in a highly sought-after inner-city lifestyle location, which will excite serious investors looking to add a sound residential proposition to their portfolio. Comprising 20 individually titled townhomes with high rental appeal and an impressive ROI, this attractive development promises a wealth of possibilities and exciting future potential.

City views, alfresco entertaining spaces and secure off-street parking add extra appeal, with quality fitouts including high-end floor and wall treatments, stone benchtops and SMEG kitchen appliances ensuring low-maintenance and timeless style.

A ‘Memorandum Of Information’ is available with all relevant details.

*Approximate

Expression of Interest Closes Wednesday 31st May at 12.00pm

Price Range $16,500,000 - $18,000,000

Agent George Alexander 0412057151

galexander@jasstephens.com.au

Yarraville

8 George Street, Camberwell

4 2 2

PRICE $1,900,000 - $2,090,000

AUCTION Saturday 3 June 10am

Boasting a revered address only a short stroll from Camberwells coveted convenience, this instantly enchanting double storey Californian bungalow conceals wonderfully impressive interiors designed for the growing family. Embraced by a colorful garden palette, the timeless weatherboard facade offers a fitting introduction to the home's light filled, sublime interiors. Through a double door entryway discover a sweeping living and dining domain dressed in timeless period features including detailed cornices, leadlight windows and rich timber floorboards flowing underfoot. Natural light abounds in the sleek stone kitchen, offering effortless service to the adjoining meals & family area, allowing for an unparalleled culinary experience beneath soaring pitched ceilings. Growing families are well catered to with four well proportioned bedrooms set across two separate levels, including two ground floor bedrooms, and two first floor bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in robe storage, en-suite style access to the main bathroom and a private, full length balcony with treetop vistas. Step through sliding aluminum doors and enjoy the eastern sunshine amongst your very own paved entertaining area, allowing for a harmonious indoor and outdoor design with expansive views of a sweeping, private rear yard.

24 Compton Street, Canterbury

4

PRICE $2,000,000 - $2,200,000

AUCTION Saturday 27th May 10am

Perfectly poised in a tree-lined street, this exquisite single-level beauty presents a rare opportunity for growing families to secure a premium property in blue chip Canterbury. Renovated with style, and light, bright and spacious throughout, the home welcomes you inside with sparkling Italian terrazzo flooring flowing through the vast open plan living zone. Sleek and contemporary, the kitchen flaunts brand new premium appliances and crisp white soft-close cabinetry, while the waterfall Calcutta marble island bench with built-in wine rack makes an impressive centrepiece. Three/four generously designed bedrooms boast plush carpet and BIRs, with the third bedroom featuring sliding doors opening out to the family room, offering the flexibility to utilise as an additional living space. is ideal for a teenager's space or in-law accommodation. Enjoying lush garden views through beautiful bay windows, the luxurious master includes a WIR and lavish fully tiled ensuite, while the chic family bathroom includes floor to ceiling tiles, generous walk-in shower, contemporary vanity, and toilet. Entertainers will delight in the effortless transition to the outdoors, with sliding doors revealing a paved patio framed by landscaped gardens complete with built-in bench. The single remote garage finished with epoxy flooring opens through to an additional adaptable space that can be utilised as a home office, gym or a versatile fourth bedroom to suit your needs.

6/400 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills heavyside.co

EAST MELBOURNE

201 George Street

‘Hepburn Terrace’ c1855 – This beautifully renovated residence’s elegant spaces lead to leafy courtyard allure. 2 upstairs bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including a main suite with a balcony. A loft, 3rd bedroom provides further versatility above the double garage. Walk through Fitzroy Gardens to the CBD, wander across Yarra Park to the MCG.

Jock Langley 0419 530 008

Emma Pierson 0409 182 310

Michael King 0415 505 505 ABERCROMBYS.COM.AU

Saturday 27 May at 11.30am

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT

Thursday 25 May 12.00pm- 12.30pm

Saturday 27 May 11.00am - 11.30am

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THE LOCAL DIRECTORY AUTUMN 2023

CARPETS/CURTAINS

Harkness Interiors (inc Thomas Okeeffe) Wool carpet specialists. For all your needs for carpet, shutters, blinds, curtains and timber and hybrid flooring. Quality products with quality workmanship.

Contact: 9830 4172 www.harknessinteriors.com.au

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

J.L Hutt Electrical Specialising in all electrical installations: Extensions/ Refurbishments, Stove/Oven/Hot Water Repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/Data, Safety switches. Free quotes. 24 hour service. Lic 17824.

Contact: Jason 0411 300 772. www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

FENCING

Websters Fencing Building quality fences in Stonnington and Booroondara since 1982. Websters fencing provides a tailored and reliable service, with the experience to ensure quality and longevity of your fence. We specialise in boundary fencing. Please call Les Webster between 7am and 7pm for a quote.

Contact: 0417 356 608

CARPETS/CURTAINS

Harkness Interiors (inc Thomas Okeeffe) Wool carpet specialists. For all your needs for carpet, shutters, blinds, curtains and timber and hybrid flooring. Quality products with quality workmanship.

Contact: 9830 4172 www.harknessinteriors.com.au

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