Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - June 14, 2023

EAT THE BEST STEAK NIGHTS IN TOWN

DRINK OUR COFFEELOVING LEGACY

BARRY PEARL ACMI HOSTS THE GREASE STAR

JESS DEMPSEY

FASHION BLOGGER TO TV GURU

The first time I came across the concept of “blogging” was some time in the early 2000s. I can remember thinking it was only for the kids who knew things about computers. Fastforward 10 years and it seemed everyone had a blog. Even me (don’t try to find it, please). But only some really took off and became go-to places for art, music and, yes, fashion. Our cover star Jess Dempsey is one of those fashion bloggers who turned it into a career. Now the What Would Karl Do? author is making the leap to TV with a wellness show on 7flix. She tells us about her long-held love of talking to an audience. ●

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HANDS ON \ The NGV’s latest exhibition for littlies is Up, Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids, an interactive space made to let their inner designer shine. It’s on until October 8. ● ngv.vic.gov.au

WITH LOVE \ Melbourne parents Irina and Andrei Maior wanted to look after their newborn’s precious skin, so they created Seven Sundays, an Australian-made, baby-friendly skincare line. ● sevensundays.com.au

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Dressed by Désordre

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Bean counters

Words JANE ROCCA

Melbourne has long been known as the coffee-snob capital of Australia, but it’s no accident our country’s obsession with the roasted bean began in our city.

From the arrival of the Italian espresso machine in the 1950s – brewing cheerfully on Lygon Street, Carlton – to the Italian espresso bars that popped up in the city and inner suburbs thereafter, coffee culture became part of our DNA and still hits the roasted spot.

But another kind of coffee consumption is thriving in Melbourne, thanks to premium beans being made available through subscription services.

According to St. Ali chief executive Lachlan Ward, the pandemic changed Melbourne’s coffee consumption – instead of slowing down, we kicked the habit into overdrive.

“The key now is that consumers in Melbourne drink it a number of different ways and at different places,” he says.

“The cafe isn’t dead, it’s just that we saw an uptick in coffee subscriptions and online coffee purchases, especially to tie in with home set-ups. If you don’t live near a good coffee place, making a quality one from home appeals to a lot of people.”

Melbourne is St. Ali’s biggest coffee market, with more than 5000 regular subscribers who get beans weekly or fortnightly.

“A lot of Melburnians moved interstate, and that meant our subscribers also moved north,” Ward says.

“We are seeing a growth market in Queensland and the Gold Coast in the last 24 months.”

The latest to take the lead in Australia is Breville, whose coffee subscription service Beanz Australia has teamed with some of the country’s best roasters (including St. Ali) to make accessing beans all the easier.

COFFEE CONNOISSEUR

Which beans should you use in your coffee machine at home? At Beanz, the guesswork is removed. It curates coffee from some of the best Australian roasters, including Market Lane Coffee, Code Black Coffee Roasters, Padre Coffee and Veneziano.

Why is subscription better than supermarket? Coffee beans might sit on shelves for months on end, whereas receiving them directly from the makers means they are as fresh as it gets.

“The third wave of specialty coffee from home is a sign that consumers want premium, they want access to quality and they want to be a barista at home with freshly roasted varietals,” says Beanz Australia general manager Ziv Shalev. “The pandemic has forced us to make quality coffee at home. Everybody wants the best at their fingertips and we now offer that.”

Whether it’s a flat white, retro cappuccino or a classic short black, coffee machines have become so high-tech that you can not only personalise drinks but customise machines with the names of those in your household.

“Great coffee means different things to different people,” Ward says. “We stay ahead … by trying to break down the barriers that have existed in coffee.” ●

● stali.com.au

● beanz.com/au

Melburnians are waking up and smelling the coffee – at home.

ZIV SHALEV, BEANZ AUSTRALIA BEN MOYNIHAN

SUPPLY IN OVERDRIVE

Sometimes midweek is the time to go out in Melbourne if you want a high-quality but much cheaper meal. Steak nights have long been a weekly tradition across the city, not only at pubs but also in restaurants. We checked out some of the best around the city.

NORTH PORT HOTEL \ PORT MELBOURNE

STEAK NIGHT: TUESDAY ● $27

A former 3AW pub of the year, The North Port Hotel has been running a popular steak night for a couple of years, with sirloin steak sourced from the famous Ralphs butcher at South Melbourne Market. Publicans Sean Beukes and Shaun Davies say the night is very popular with locals and – sometimes with 100 bookings on a Tuesday night – it’s also a great opportunity for staff to get shifts on a night that would normally be quiet. The steak is served with a traditional bearnaise sauce and a tasty side salad, and has a cult following with Port Melbourne locals. “We wanted to introduce the bearnaise sauce specifically to this night to give it a point of difference, and the sauce goes so well traditionally with steak,” Beukes says.

INES WINE BAR \ WINDSOR

STEAK NIGHT: WEDNESDAY ● $85 A COUPLE

Owner Matteo Bruno has not only created a steak night on Wednesdays, but a date night as well. For $85 a couple, diners get an appetiser of the day, a 300-gram Victorian eye fillet to share, duck-fat potatoes, bread and two glasses of wine. Bruno is the man behind The Meatball & Wine Bar in Flinders Lane and understands the importance of giving options to locals. “The night allows locals and regulars our premium offering at a reduced price mid-week,” he says. “It also is an easy option for couples to enjoy, knowing upfront what they will be getting and how much it will cost.” Ines is named after Bruno’s grandmother, who lives in northern Italy and turns 99 this year.

Playing for high steaks

FITZROY TOWN HALL HOTEL \ FITZROY

STEAK NIGHT: WEDNESDAY ● $24

With a stunning peppercorn sauce, a side of fries and a side salad, the Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel steak is delicious. The Wednesday steak night complements a diverse and popular menu, including a fantastic chocolate mousse which is perfect after the steak. Sean Donovan’s “Townie”, as the hotel is known, is the epitome of the inner-suburb gastro pub that Melbourne is famous for.

THE PRINCE \ ST KILDA

STEAK NIGHT: WEDNESDAY ● $27

The iconic St Kilda hotel at the bottom of Fitzroy Street has had a renovation in recent years and has fast become a favourite again. The steak is flame-grilled and served with chunky chips, a side salad and a red wine sauce. It’s also the perfect spot for a few wines on a cold Melbourne midweek winter night, or before heading to a gig in the band room upstairs.

MT ERICA HOTEL \ PRAHRAN

STEAK NIGHT: TUESDAY ● $24

One of the busiest pubs in Melbourne, the Mt Erica is always worth booking, including on steak night. Diners get a 250-gram cut of sirloin, chips on the side and a traditional bearnaise sauce. ●

Other delicious steak nights

Tall Boy and Moose \ Preston

Wednesday, $24

Estelle \ Northcote

Tuesday, $40 with a glass of wine

Arcadia Hotel \ South Yarra

Wednesday, $20

Mona Castle Hotel \ Seddon

Wednesday, $23

Henry & The Fox \ City

Monday and Wednesday, $34

Junction Hotel \ Newport

Wednesday, $23

Words LUKE DENNEHY

INES WINE BAR

NORTH PORT HOTEL

MY MELBOURNE From dive bars to dystopian plazas, this is Savage’s city.

Melbourne band Cash Savage and The Last Drinks have released their fifth studio album So This Is Love – and it’s about as autobiographical as it gets for the act’s enigmatic front woman who has come to terms with her marriage breakdown and the mental health aftermath that ensued.

There’s a post-punk grit to Savage’s purpose on the new album, plus a cathartic rebirth that saw her survive the toughest personal time as a queer artist. She shares her love of Melbourne and what keeps her grounded amid the chaos.

Bar

CAFE GUMMO, THORNBURY

This place has the vibe of a European dive bar. It’s where beers are cheap, and I go there for excellent pierogi. The staff are always in excellent form, and the bar has a wonderful community around it. It’s a wonderful, safe space for the queer community. They host gigs on the weekend, and there’s a great beer garden too. If you are around on a Thursday night, you might even be lucky to catch one of the members of Last Drinks or Carlson from Our Carlson “singing” at the loosest karaoke in Melbourne. ● cafegummo.com

To relax

SUNBURY ROAD, GREENVALE

I’ve always loved going to see all the planes fly around the back of Melbourne Airport. I love watching the giant passenger planes fly over me – it makes me feel insignificant –which helps me put perspective on

the problems in my life. Since having a child, a new layer of enjoyment has been added for me. I put her on the roof of the car and she whoops at the planes as they fly over. You can also grab a soft serve ice-cream if that takes your fancy.

Date spot

CAPERS, THORNBURY

I love Capers on a weeknight, it’s super chill. It’s also my number one place for app dates. The reasons

I love it here include: 1. Very few people recognise me. 2. They stock simple lagers and fancy cocktails.

3. The food tastes like someone just made you a home cooked meal.

Cash Savage

4. The religious painting on the wall looks like American Gothic by Grant Wood and I get a chuckle out of that.

5. There is a fantastic credenza in one of the bathrooms.

● 843 High Street Thornbury

Live music venue

THE OLD BAR, FITZROY

The Old Bar is still my favourite room to see a gig in Melbourne. It always sounds great. Plus, there really are not many venues that have live original bands on seven days a week. The owners continue to make it a safe space for the queer community.

● theoldbar.com.au

Baked daily

NORTHCOTE PLAZA

You’ll find the best banh mi place in Northcote Plaza. They taste great and are super cheap. I often grab one when I’m doing the shopping or if I’m a bit dusty on a weekend. I feel like they look after you if you pay cash, so bring your real money. I would also like to add Northcote Plaza to my list of honourable mentions. There is something about it that reminds me of an ’80s dystopian movie. Please don’t take this as a negative. I love ’80s dystopian movies.

● northcoteplaza.com

● cashsavage.com.au

Words JANE ROCCA

COVER STORY

Living a life of style

Jess Dempsey tells us how her life as a fashion stylist and blogger led to a gig as co-presenter on the new 7flix lifestyle show Holistic Living.

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Jess dressed by Désordre

From fashion stylist and influencer to becoming a TV co-presenter on the new lifestyle show Holistic Living, which launches on 7flix in July, Melbourne-based Jess Dempsey proves that authenticity is the key to longevity in the ever-changing world of media.

The married mother of three started blogging at the age of 27 in 2010 with her hugely successful blog What Would Karl Do (inspired by her icon, Karl Lagerfeld). Dempsey was one of the first Aussie bloggers to be hyped internationally – long before Australian audiences clued into her fashion powers and knack for eclectic styling.

More than a decade on, she is finally reaping the rewards of her hard work and now taking on the TV role of a lifetime.

“This year is pivotal for me, with my 40th year of life around the corner, it’s made me even more aware of what that means,” Dempsey says.

“I feel I have been patient with my career and the journey it has taken me on.”

Dempsey was approached by MCW Productions for the hosting role at Holistic Living after they spotted her on the Instagram What’s In Store series.

“They approached my agent, and it led to me meeting the producer, Jason Kennedy,” Dempsey says. “I walked away feeling like we immediately clicked. I later found out Jason told my manager that I had the job, but not to tell me just yet!”

Holistic Living sees Dempsey cover everything from looking into the benefits of IV drips to farmto-plate dining at Levantine Hill.

There’s fashion and wellness rolled into one and she co-presents with Queensland spiritual healer Kayla Marie of Soul Journey Healings. There’s also a nutritionist on the show, plus plenty of beauty and mindfulness tips.

“I have always had a burning desire to do camera work and talk to an audience,” Dempsey says.

“And now I finally get to live that dream. When we film it’s 4am make-up calls and 7am shoots, but it’s so worth it.”

She enrolled in an acting course in her 20s and became friends with aspiring actress Jordy Lucas, who went on to star in Neighbours. That friendship led to styling celebrities for the Logies and AFI Awards, making her one of the first bloggers to foray from the web to red-carpet work.

“Jordy turned out to be my first celebrity client and my connection in the TV world because I was

Words JANE ROCCA ● Photo KRISTOFFER PAULSEN

one of the first bloggers to style for the Logies and AFI Awards at the time,” Dempsey says.

Always a step ahead of the media curve, Dempsey has time and again found a way for a purposeful reinvention and has never alienated her followers along the way.

Dempsey began as a visual merchandiser in the western suburbs with the Just Group (she started at Jay Jays) and now is the face of Malvern Central in the City of Stonnington, which she calls home. She might like collecting vintage Chanel pieces from secondhand stores, including Hawkeye Vintage, but she is right at home in her leisure wear and sneakers too.

In 2013, she went to Paris Fashion week and spent time behind the scenes at runway shows for Vanessa Bruno, Haider Ackermann and Issy Miyake. She returned home with a suitcase full of clothes and turned them into styling posts, showing how to curate looks with confidence.

“I remember being outside the original Chanel store in Paris and in awe that I was standing on the same road Chanel had walked on,” she says. “When I launched the blog, it really was an ode to my love of that city and her designs.”

Dempsey met model and actress Cara Delevingne backstage at Isabel Marant and, while walking back to her hotel, was stopped by Italian fashion journalist and editor at large for Vogue Japan, Anna Dello Russo, who commented on her outfit.

“They were both so surreal and unbelievable moments for me,” she says.

Melbourne is where most of Dempsey’s lucrative transactions take place. She works with retailers and brands for collaborative collections and never bites the hand that feeds.

“I grew up in the western suburbs and it made me who I am; I won’t shy from that,” she says.

“I began working at Werribee Plaza, and while I call Stonnington home, it’s a different community of women, but I feel connected to both because they both are part of my identity – and I am still in touch with old school friends, too.”

Dempsey’s happy place is her home in Armadale, where she lives with her husband and their three sons, Aston, 11, Will, 9 and Freddie, 5. The couple worked with interior architect and designer Cassandra to give the home a new lease of life.

“I was thrilled with how the renovation turned out,” Dempsey says. “We live in an Edwardian heritage home and added a contemporary modern extension at the back. There’s a sense of arches from the past with modern accents throughout.”

She is counting her blessings for coming this far, but says it’s her loyalty to her followers that has seen her social media influence grow in 13 years –she now has 58,500 followers. She did consider quitting social media and video content, but a hunch told her to keep going, that it would pay off one day.

Dempsey got a real taste for the camera when asked by boohoo.com to film a TV commercial. She has since collaborated with David Jones and Pacific Werribee via styling sessions, too. More recently, she has curated a Walnut shoe collection of four styles for busy mums with a penchant for the fashionable and functional.

She appeared on Channel 10’s lifestyle show Healthy Homes for two segments and always secretly hoped for more.

“I truly feel that my What’s In Store videos exposed me on a new platform and it became a stepping stone for what came next,” she says.

“I now have a designated room where I create video content and it’s great to have that separation from the family. I still like to be a hands-on-deck mum, so I do all the drop-off and pick-ups and work until 2.30pm from home.

“Then I switch hats – unless it’s a filming day. That’s when I rely on family or the school mum network to help me out. There’s no hiding. When the children are healthy and happy everything runs that little bit smoother, and makes life easier, but it’s not always happening the way you plan and you get better at the juggle but it’s never always perfect.” ●

“This year is pivotal for me, with my 40th year of life around the corner ... I feel I have been patient with my career and the journey it has taken me on.”

Doody is the word

Grease alumnus Barry Pearl is coming to Melbourne.

Words JANE ROCCA

Best known for his portrayal of Doody in the iconic teen film Grease, Barry Pearl is making his way to Melbourne to reminisce about an acting career that has taken him from the stage to the screen and TV with fond memories of working alongside the late Olivia Newton-John.

“Olivia had a heart as big as the outdoors,” says Pearl, 73, of working with her on set in the late ’70s.

“She had made a movie that didn’t go well before she came on the set to do Grease. She wanted to

GREASE , 1978

prove she could do the role of Sandy, and John Travolta really helped her with that because he really wanted her for the part. She was a delight to work with, and when I am in Australia, I will go to her wellness centre. We remained in contact over the years, and I sent her an email a week before she passed. She was one very special woman.”

Pearl recently co-directed the energetic musical Footloose alongside Michelle Elkin in Los Angeles and continues to give masterclasses and travel the world talking about life on the screen and stage.

He is speaking at ACMI as a part of its Cinemaniacs series, and attendees can expect lots of Grease nostalgia and autographs. He will also be doing lunch and dinner Q&A sessions with fans at Fonzies Diner in Kilsyth on June 21 and 22.

Pearl was 27 when he appeared in Grease, playing the tough T-Bird gang member and the boyfriend of Frenchie (Didi Conn). That role remains a career highlight – the role of a lifetime.

Pearl, who was raised by his mother Sarah and her three sisters and his maternal grandmother in Pennsylvania, started dancing and acting as a nineyear-old. He took tap-dancing classes and never looked back, encouraged by a strong maternal lineage. By the age of 12 he was starring in Oliver.

The first Broadway tour of Grease came through Pittsburgh in 1972. It featured John Travolta (he played the goofy Doody at the time, not Danny Zucco) and actor Michael Lembeck.

“A few Californian transfer students I knew at university said I looked a lot like Michael Lembeck,” Pearl says. “When I saw him walk on the stage in the show, I got on the phone to my agent right away.”

He graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1973, and joined the musical’s first national tour.

“I ended up flying to New York to audition and then got a call that Michael Lembeck [a house mate of Travolta’s at the time] had broken his ankle in the first act and they needed a replacement,” Pearl says. “Half my luck. I got the gig within two weeks of university finishing.”

Pearl moved to LA in 1976 and landed a spot on the TV sitcom C.P.O. Sharkey, appearing in 14 episodes. It wasn’t until his first feature film, Grease, that his career really took off, and he landed parts in ’80s sitcoms like Growing Pains, and ’90s TV shows Beverly Hills 90210 and Baywatch

“I’ve had a great career and still love what I do,” he says. “I love that people want to keep the spirit of Grease alive and that it means so much to so many people. We were very close as a cast.

“It was a special time,” Pearl adds. ●

AN EVENING WITH BARRY PEARL \ ACMI, June 19. Q&A with fans at Fonzies Diner, Kilsyth, as part of lunch and dinner sessions, June 21-22.

● acmi.net.au

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“I love that people want to keep the spirit of Grease alive and that it means so much to so many people.”

BARRY PEARL

FEATURE HOUSE

GLEN IRIS \ 44 RENWICK STREET

Renowned design firm Cera Stribley and Conly Architectural Builders are the brains behind this paean to contemporary home architecture, which would not look out of place on your typical episode of Grand Designs.

Stunning curves, glass, plenty of space and the latest in smart-home functionality combine to create a parkside oasis full of luxury details.

The entrance brings you into the front of the house and past the guest bedroom, which has a built-in wardrobe and en suite. The home office is next to a central powder room and offers leafy views of a terrarium-style light well.

It all opens up out the back, thanks to the open-plan living and dining rooms and the marble kitchen. Integrated Miele appliances, including an induction cooktop and a separate butler’s pantry, make this ideal for entertaining.

Upstairs are three more bedrooms and a central retreat. The main bedroom up here has its own dressing room and built-in wardrobes, plus an en suite with a free-standing bath. Both upstairs and downstairs en suites have walk-in showers beneath circular skylights.

Outside, there are three al fresco zones, a built-in barbecue and a poolside retreat.

The house’s sustainability credentials include a sixstar energy rating and a 10-kilowatt solar power system connected to a 13-kilowatt Tesla battery and a rapid EV wall charger. There’s also smart-home technology throughout, including automatic Somfy internal blinds, Sonos ceiling speakers, in-floor tile heating and a self-cleaning solar and gas-heated pool and spa.

High Street and Toorak Road trams and shops, and local cafes are all nearby. The M1 freeway is easily accessible too, as well as an array of local schools, including Glen Iris Primary School, Camberwell South Primary School and Saint Cecilia’s Primary School.

This classy slice of contemporary liveability can be found on the edge of Ferndale Park, and the design of the house makes the most of that location, offering leafy views from various angles inside and outside the house.

Kevin McCloud would approve. ●

ANDERS FURZE property@domain.com.au

Agent: Jellis Craig, Kellie O’Neill 0414 652 231

Price: $4.4 million-$4.6 million

Private auction: June 22

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FINAL WORD

“METICULOUSLY DESIGNED BY CERA STRIBLEY, AND BUILT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS BY CONLY BUILDERS, THIS HOME EFFORTLESSLY INTEGRATES THE PARKLAND SURROUNDS, MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND SMART-HOME FEATURES.” KELLIE O’NEILL – AGENT

CAMBERWELL \

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Fronting Warburton Road, yet with rear access to Bow Crescent, the 700 square metres of Springbrook in between provides a complete family entertaining package. Behind a Victorian facade, the singlelevel dwelling mixes period details with modern flair, offering four bedrooms (with the option of a fifth, or home office), two separate living zones and a full-sized laundry. Bifold doors lead to a covered deck, which is large enough for a dining

table and lounge suite, to maximise use of the heated swimming pool and spa. It also has the benefit of a studio with sink facilities. There’s also space for a shed and carport, while the location is within walking distance of transport, parks and retail strips. ● JOANNE

BROOKFIELD

BALWYN NORTH \ 2 MAUGHAN PARADE

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Agent: Jellis Craig, Geordie Dixon 0418 588 399

Price: $3.2 million-$3.5 million

Auction: 1pm, June 24

Delivering on the promise of its classical facade, there’s palatial living to be enjoyed within this luxury residence on about 734 square metres in the desired Balwyn High zone. Presented as new, highlights include a fully fitted home cinema, a gym with sauna and steam rooms, a billiards room (or sixth bedroom), a cellar and a study, while other touches, such as automated toilets, take everyday living up another level. Built by MJ Building Group, finishes

are lavish, appliances are high-end and smart tech abounds. Every bedroom has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, the pool has in-built cleaning and, if all the grandeur gets too much, you can slip out the side gate to enjoy nature in Greythorn Park. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Kay & Burton, Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148

Price: $5.2 million-$5.7 million

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, June 24

CANTERBURY \ 11 THE RIDGE

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This desirable pocket of Canterbury, near Burke Road’s shops and East Camberwell station, is home to a property that has been architect-designed to celebrate traditional aesthetics. An elegant entrance provides access to the home office, living and dining rooms. The rear of the house has a free-flowing family and meals area, which opens onto a north-facing courtyard. There’s a separate lounge, and the al fresco zone overlooks a solar-heated

pool. The bedrooms are upstairs, and the main bedroom opens onto a private balcony and hosts a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with a spa. The other bedrooms don’t scrimp on storage, however. Uniquely for this style of property, every single one of them has its own walk-in wardrobe. ●

ANDERS FURZE

Agent: Marshall White, Dave Oster 0418 800 120

Price: $5 million-$5.5 million

Auction: 1.30pm, June 17

BALWYN \ 23 WESTMINSTER STREET

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As agent Stephen Gough sees it, this double-storey home “is one for the kids”. Parents don’t miss out, though, with a choice of main bedroom (with en suite and walk-in wardrobe) up or downstairs, while a fifth bedroom could be used as a home office. For the kids, there’s a sizable breakout space upstairs, a sound-proof home theatre downstairs and a heated in-ground swimming pool – which, to be fair, can be enjoyed by everyone, especially

as it is serviced by an outdoor kitchen and is hooked up with speakers. Glass doors slide into a wall cavity to open the home to this al fresco zone. Other highlights of the home include Neff kitchen appliances plus a laundry that leads directly to the double lock-up garage. ● JOANNE

BROOKFIELD

Agent: Marshall White, Stephen Gough 0439 844 855

Price: $3 million-$3.3 million

Auction: 12.30pm, June 17

41 Frederick Street, Balwyn

Prestige Potential in Balwyn High Zone

Auction: Saturday 24th June at 10:30am

Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

42 Davis Street, Kew

Luxurious & peaceful lifestyle in sought-after Sackville Ward location

Auction: Saturday 17th June at 12pm

Inspect: Thursdays 1:15-1:45pm & Saturday 17th June 11:30am-12pm

25 Fawkner Street, South Yarra

With breathtaking views and luxurious features, this stunning half-floor penthouse is situated at the top of Hobson's Bay Apartments and was designed to maximize natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. With three bedrooms including a lavish master suite, this residence offers a truly remarkable living experience from the highest point in Middle Park, with panoramic views of the bay, city skyline, and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

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THE LOCAL DIRECTORY WINTER 2023

CARPETS/CURTAINS

Harkness Interiors (inc Thomas

O’Keeffe) 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 O eeffe)

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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