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Afternoon Tea With Melissa Leong Flowers, Friends and a Foolproof Cake Recipe

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For this week’s cover story, Melissa Leong invited us to her home and fed us pastries.

Inside, the newly anointed Dessert Masters judge shares her best strategies for home entertaining (use flowers to set the mood, don’t obsess over the details), some of her favourite Melbourne baked goods and a foolproof recipe for “the easiest cake you’ll ever make”.

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Back Chat With Shamini Rajarethnam PAG E 7

Home Of The Week PAG E 1 0

Melissa Leong: Woman Of Taste PAG E 1 3

Neighbourhoods: Beaumaris

“You want to enjoy the company of the people that you’re having over.

You don’t want them to feel stressed that you’re faffing about.”

Cover Feature with Melissa Leong

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Melbourne Maker With Jason Penfold PAG E 1 8

Property Listings PAG E 2 1

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Summer-weight doonas It’s rare Melburnians can confidently kick off our doonas for any length of time – even in the warmest months. Three local labels have our backs (and fronts) with summer-weight options. Bonny’s light and fluffy offering has 90 per cent duck down filling. Sheet Society’s plant-based collection is hypoallergenic. And Youtopian Home’s clever design clips together with an autumn quilt for year-round use. — JW

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Mile End’s popular woodfired finish, Montreal-style bagels first popped up in Fitzroy in 2016, founded by owners Benjamin Vaughan and Michael Fee. Seven years later, it’s added permanent outposts in Brunswick, Richmond and now Hawthorn – the prolific bagelry’s fourth hotspot.

Bagels are delivered daily – fresh from the Fitzroy HQ – and you can choose from the eatery’s core menu: sesame, poppyseed or “everything”. Fill them to the brim with toppings like cultured butter, peanut butter and jam, smoked salmon with caper and dill cream cheese, or brisket pastrami. There’s also egg salad with green tomato chutney; avocado with chive cream cheese; pickled jalapenos; and chicken salad with barbeque sauce in the mix.

Or you can build your own at home by grabbing a bag of bagels and a tub of cream cheese to-go. For those who want to jump the line, click and collect via Mile End’s app. – GG

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Sardine Supply

Courting: An Intimate History of Love and the Law

Urban Wine Walk

Founded in May this year, gender-neutral Melbourne label Sardine Supply is the work of James Nicolacopoulos and Gemma McLeod, and stems from the duo’s love of bold sardine-can graphics. Fusing the fashionable with the culinary, the brand ushers the tinned-fish trend into the wardrobe with its first slimline collection. Opt for comfy cotton tees, fleece jackets and pants in bright red, green and blue – eschewing the proliferation of soft-toned wardrobes – or a silk scarf adorned with illustrations of sardine tins. — EE & CMT

Most are familiar with the charm and emotion of romance novels, but in Courting, Sydney law lecturer Alecia Simmonds reveals a different kind of heartache. Uncovering Australian love stories from the 19th and 20th centuries documented in courtroom archives, Simmonds takes us back to a time when jilted men and women could sue for “breach of promise to marry” and claim compensation for their sufferings. Learn the details of where couples met, how they dated and what this means for the ethics of love today. — GG

For one afternoon, nine local bars across Prahran will be paired with regional and Victorian winemakers for the self-guided Urban Wine Walk, offering punters the chance to sample drops from established and emerging producers.

In the mix are Greville Street bars White Oaks Saloon, pouring glasses from Swan Valley maker Vino Volta, and Casa Nom, which is hosting South Australian winery Forage Supply Co. Choose your own adventure, gather some friends and form your tasting trail. Tickets cost $77. — GG

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$45 / blackincbooks.com.au

Nov 11 / Various locations / urbanwinewalk.com.au

TRUSTED SOURCE En Gold Husband-and-wife duo Matt and Steffanie Ball have bought and sold vintage furniture for several years, often coming across pieces made from a natural fossil stone native to Cebu in Steffanie’s home country of the Philippines.

Now based in Cebu, the couple works with a single factory still using the stone to produce pieces exclusively for their Melbourne furniture brand, En Gold. Pop into its first bricks-andmortar store – recently opened on High Street, Armadale – for statement coffee tables and plinths that balance a contemporary aesthetic with traditional Filipino artistry. — EH engold.com.au

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STREET STYLE Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Name: Pauline Age: 27 Occupation: Studying a master’s in marketing What are you wearing today? It’s just a basic outfit: a leather jacket, skirt and sneakers. Most of it I got from Universal Store. The bag is from Cos, the sneakers are New Balance and the sunglasses are Chanel.

How would you describe your style? I like a cool style – Y2K usually, although not today. Normally, it’s just a basic colour – I guess I’m monochromatic – it goes with everything.

Helly Raichura’s Enter via Laundry – known for its focus on regional Indian cuisine – is celebrating this year’s Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival of lights, with three special Gujarati dinners from November 9 to 11. Ritz-Carlton executive pastry chef Kay-Lene Tan has been recruited for the dessert courses. $212 per person, bookings essential. 507 Taplin Place, Carlton North / entervialaundry.com.au Street Food Vietnam author and Melbourne kitchen legend Jerry Mai is the new culinary director at St Cloud Eating House in Hawthorn East. Mai will bring family recipes like fried whole snapper with green mango salad, grilled rump cap with lettuce wraps, and pork belly with pineapple slaw (based on thit kho, a Vietnamese caramelised pork and egg dish). 644 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East / stcloudeatinghouse.com.au Yarra Valley distillery Four Pillars Gin has been named International Gin Producer of the Year at the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition. It’s the first time in the history of the awards that the same distillery has claimed the top gong more than twice. (Four Pillars first received the honour in 2019, then again in 2020.) fourpillarsgin.com In more awards news, Caretakers Cottage was recently named number 23 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. The tiny bar, which is tucked away in a former church caretaker’s quarters, jumped 37 places from last year’s ranking. 139–141 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne / caretakerscottage.bar

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PRETTY PORT MELBOURNE

Comedy in the Vines, a two-day regional festival co-founded by comedian Merrick Watts, is happening this weekend, November 11 to 12. Catch comedy sets as well as cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. Hide and Seek Winery, Nagambie / comedyinthevines.com Read the full story for each dot point: broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/series/snack-bar 6

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Port Melbourne offers a highly liveable coastal lifestyle and attracts diverse residents with a range of real estate options. Choose from waterfront apartments, charming townhouses and modern family homes.

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MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES PORT MELBOURNE

1 bed unit, $483k 2 bed unit, $738k 2 bed house, $1.238m Source: Data based on sales within the last 12 months

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Shamini Rajarethnam Words by Gitika Garg Photo by Darcy Conlan The Rationale CEO talks global Aussie brands and feeling comfortable in her own skin.

“My grandmother used to put aloe vera on her face every time there was a cut or sunburn,” Shamini Rajarethnam says. “My mother would use the remnants of egg whites, that she used when baking, on her face.”

For the chief executive officer of cult Aussie skincare company Rationale, these are the kind of formative memories that mark her first childhood interactions with beauty – though some rituals were a little more upsetting than others.

“My grandmother would drench my hair in oil, which I absolutely hated, but now I look back and thank her for it,” she tells Broadsheet.

Growing up in Singapore shaped an understanding that beauty is “quite diverse, different and there’s not one traditional form”, Rajarethnam says. “My mum was always very aware of feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin, so I do hold on to that quite a bit.”

In some ways, the young Rajarethnam already embodied much of what she champions at Rationale today. After moving to Melbourne for uni, she worked at a number of different Australian fashion businesses. Then she joined the luxury skincare brand in 2011 as marketing and digital coordinator, thanks to a job ad sent by her sister.

Four years later, Rajarethnam found herself at the helm of the business, stepping into the role of CEO. “It was quite surprising for me and, in true form, my first reaction was like, ‘Oh no, no, no, I can’t do this’,” she says.

Her quick rise through the ranks was not without hard work – a lot of it. Putting her hand up to help across various teams, Rajarethnam learned the ins and outs of supply chains, finance, marketing, research and operational infrastructure.

“I’ve sat in pretty much every role. Whether I’ve done it well is a whole other question,” she laughs.

Nowadays, the busy CEO’s schedule is regularly filled with meetings from morning until 3pm, with the exception of “no-meeting Fridays”.

“I think the misconception of my job is that everybody’s working for me. In my experience, I see it very much as ‘I’m here to serve everybody else’,” Rajarethnam says. “My role is to be the catalyst of conversations and remove roadblocks.”

As a young woman CEO, Rajarethnam has faced her own set of challenges; there have been times, for example, when she’s walked into boardrooms and been mistaken as the assistant taking coffee orders. She prefers to answer back with results.

Having helped grow Rationale’s distribution across Australia, Rajarethnam is also responsible for the brand’s expansion internationally.

Two Singapore outposts were established in 2021, and the last six months have seen a soft launch throughout America. “There’s a whole different dynamic to when you become a truly global company where you’re dealing with different time zones, cultures, expectations and spelling,” she says.

Rajarethnam has learned to appreciate the research and processes behind formulating good products throughout her years in the “saturated” skincare industry. Nodding to L’Oreal’s recent acquisition of Melbourne-founded skincare company Aesop and Sydney-born fashion label Zimmermann’s eight-figure valuation by private equity firm Advent International, she says, “The future is promising as we see the global stage starting to pay attention to Australia and the status of our brands.”

As for her own skincare routine, Rajarethnam follows a simple regimen, using three Rationale products in the morning and another three at night.

Much like the way she learned from her mother and grandmother’s beauty hacks, her own kids have begun to follow in her footsteps. “My daughter is so particular about what she puts on her face.

She told her kindergarten teacher she can’t use their sunscreen [because she prefers Rationale].

It’s cute, but I’m like, ‘What have I created?’”

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THE FIT- OUT

Six Aussie Brands Making Face and Body SPF To Apply (and Reapply)

By Alice Jeffery

ULTRA VIOLETTE This Melbourne brand launched in 2019 and quickly gained a cult following for its no-nonsense SPFs. Ultra Violette’s sunscreens – or “skinscreens”, as founders Bec Jefferd and Ava Matthews call them – not only protect the skin from the sun’s rays, they also incorporate active ingredients more typically found in skincare so users can simplify their routines. The brand offers a suite of products to cater to different skin types and SPF preferences. Queen Screen is a consistent favourite – although Fave Fluid, which launched in May, might be coming for the title of lightweight love. ultraviolette.com.au

NAKED SUNDAYS Its signature purple packaging has become a summer make-up bag must-have. And while Naked Sundays might be best known for Glow Mist – an SPF 50 spray that can be applied (and reapplied) as the last step on top of foundation or skincare products – the brand doesn’t stop there. Cabana Glow serum drops work to illuminate your complexion and even out skin tone – with ingredients such as pink algae and hyaluronic acid listed on the label, alongside mineral SPF 50. Glow Balm sticks, which come in three shades, are sun-safe alterna alternatives to classic blush, bronzer and highlighter. nakedsundays.com

OUTSIDE BEAUTY & SKINCARE The brand might only be a year old, but Outside Beauty & Skincare’s luxe SPF 50 Face Mist and SPF 50 Lip-to-Cheek tinted balm have quickly won sun-loving hearts and minds. The elevated range is made in Australia and formulated with native botanicals like Kakadu plum and raspberry-seed oil. The idea is that these products complement your daily routine and make topping up your sunscreen easy. The brand also offers a line of sunsafe merch including caps, totes and bucket hats – so there’s no reason to not slip, slop, slap. outsidebeautyskincare.com

M ECC A COS M E T I C A The Australian beauty heavyweight’s To Save Face SPF 50 sunscreen is a beauty-bag favourite for many. But for this summer, the brand has expanded its range to include To Save Body SPF 30 mousse.

The new formula has a weightless, whipped texture that rubs in seamlessly and includes ingredients like glycerin and vitamin E to promote hydration. To Save Face SPF 50 Brightening Sun serum is another skincare-meets-suncare option for anyone looking for a lightweight layer in their routine. mecca.com

AIRYDAY Frances van der Velden was diagnosed with skin cancer at 36. Fortunately it turned out to be basal cell carcinoma and was detected early. But with nine stitches on her forehead, the Airyday founder decided to create a sunscreen she could really love wearing every day. The brand’s signature SPFs adapt to your skin’s moods and needs. Clear As Day SPF 50 is packed with hyaluronic acid. Mineral Mousse SPF 50 includes vitamins C, E and F – thought to help hydrate the skin barrier, boost collagen production and protect against free radicals. And Golden Glow SPF 50 offers a subtle tint. airyday.co

MOTHER SPF Tandia Walsh launched Mother SPF in 2019. The brand’s focus stemmed from personal experience: when her mum was diagnosed with cancer, Walsh found her herself searching for products that didn’t contain endocrinedisrupting ingredients. Unsatisfied with the options out there, she leant on her science background to create the range, which harnesses mineral-active zinc oxide to protect from UVA and UVB rays. The brand has just released a skin barrier-boosting broad-spectrum SPF 50, Face Barrier, which comes in a refillable jar. motherspf.com November 8, 2023

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Built for a wonderful family life

“This is an exceptional quality residence. It has been exceptionally well cared for and updated.

The land component cannot be ignored ... this could be the site for a potential new build.”

Words by Richard Cornish

When someone builds a unique home for their family, it has a certain quality. The pro-portions are right, the kitchen works well, the laundry is practical, and the home has a flow that connects everyone and every room but maintains spaces for privacy and seclusion.

That is this home.

It was built in the 1980s but without the ersatz architectural kitsch of the time.

Instead, it has more of a cool, mid-20th-cen-tury feel with tilted ceilings and north-facing skylights bringing in natural light.

The glazed terracotta-coloured tiles in the busy ground floor living areas give a casual feel of life a couple of generations before.

Built using suspended slab construction, the double-brick home has excellent thermal and acoustic insulation.

Despite the solidity of the build, it is light and spacious throughout, looking out onto the green backdrop of the garden, with longer vistas from the first floor.

The owners have slowly modified and modernised the home over the years.

Plantation shutters on most windows add to the feel of cosiness and privacy.

The sunken living area leads to a secluded study, opposite which is a conservatory look-ing out through cycads to the pool.

The kitchen is perfectly proportioned, sur-rounded by bench space, a garden outlook and modern Neff and Bosch appliances.

Next to this is an everyday meals area, which leads to a more formal dining room and then another, more formal living area at the front of the home with an open fireplace above a full-length travertine hearth.

Two powder rooms on the ground floor make things easy for entertaining and keep-ing a busy household happy.

Upstairs are four well-sized bedrooms, the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite, plus the incredibly practi-cal application of traditional technology – a laundry chute.

Another bathroom and shower and a sep-arate lavatory serve the other three rooms.

The backyard has a resort feel with a heated pool, spa and basketball hoop. This sits below a protected wooden deck and plumbed gas barbecue, the perfect outdoor entertaining area.

The aspect and location of this home are ideal, perched on the brow of a hill leading down to Gardiners Creek. There are two tram lines nearby, and Camberwell station is within walking distance as are Camberwell Food Market, the bars and cafes of Burke Road and some of our best schools.

But it’s the home’s solidity, security and sanctuary that is its true beauty. It has been loved, lived in and lovingly maintained and renovated, making it a great home for another generation.

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NEED TO KNOW The property was last sold for $1.1 million in December 2004, and the highest recorded house price for Hawthorn East (past 12 months) was $6.96 million for 2 Lovell Street in March.

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WOMAN of TASTE Words by Audrey Payne Photos by Hilary Walker Styling by Heather Nette King

Afternoon tea at Melissa Leong’s place calls for sculptural blooms, oolong tea and a bombolone worthy of passionate love and commitment.

The Dessert Masters judge also shares her tips for foolproof baking and catching up with friends.

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ntertaining and catching up with “It’s the thing that I would consider marrying if that was an option,” she laughs. friends are not things Melissa Leong’s superstar schedule always “It’s this almost impossibly light cloud allows for, but she’s working on it. “I really of doughnut-like pastry that is encrusted do try to make the time – because I realised in just the lightest amount of sugar – and if I don’t make the time, I won’t find the inside it is a lemony custard that’s just sharp time,” she tells Broadsheet over the phone, enough and just sweet enough and it lends days before we visit her at home. every bite that generous richness that you expect from a great custard. It disappears and We’d have come over sooner, but Leong’s “Barbie Dream Starter Home” wasn’t guest- it becomes a dream in seconds.” ready at the time of our first chat. “I would Leong’s rise to Aussie food media fame be mortified if people dropped over right remains unprecedented. After running a food now because there are books all over the sofa, blog called Fooderati and working on cook cookthe laundry’s hanging out, the floor proba- books (including Dan Hong’s 2014 release bly needs a vacuum,” she says. “I know that my friends will tell me everything is perfectly fine. But, to me, it’s not quite right … Guests in my home deserve to see my home at its best.”

If you are lucky enough to be invited to Melissa Leong’s house for afternoon tea, three things will probably be true. The house will be immaculately clean (“I mean, classic Asian person”), there will be flowers on full display (“I am very florally obsessed”) and Leong will probably offer you a slice of her staple cake (“the easiest cake you’ll ever make”).

The “literally foolproof ” recipe? Weigh out equal parts flour, butter, sugar and eggs.

Cream the butter and the sugar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Then pop it in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius until a skewer comes out clean. (Leong also recommends adding frozen berries, Nutella or jam to the batter – or anything else you might have lying around – before baking.)

“This is not an elegant thing. This is a delicious, soulful thing,” she says of the bake.

“It is something that you don’t have to think about. And you could literally have a con- Mr Hong and 2015’s The Great Australian Cookbook with Helen Greenwood) she coversation with your friends while putting it all together.” hosted two seasons – or 116 episodes – of the During our visit, Leong instead opts for SBS culinary competition show The Chefs’ Line. an array of goodies from favourite local Then came Masterchef Australia in 2020, bakeries, all laid out on eclectic crockery atop where she was cast as part of a trio of thenher jade-green and black dining table. new judges, alongside the late chef Jock Among the treats are petit gateau from Zonfrillo and season-four winner Andy Allen.

The reality cooking competition propelled Bibelot in South Melbourne and a lemon Leong – the season’s undeniable breakout – tart from Gareth Whitton’s Tarts Anon in Cremorne. “This kind of precision … into the Aussie media stratosphere. Three everything about this is so pleasing,” Leong years later, she’s left the original format behind and is now host and judge of a new says while admiring a perfectly cut slice.

But the pastries that really get her wax wax- spin-off show, Dessert Masters, due to premiere on Channel 10 on Sunday November 12. ing lyrical are the bomboloni from Daniel Chirico’s Baker D. Chirico. They’re the only In it, a cast of 10 professionals – includfood Leong allows herself the distinct pleas- ing fan-favourite alum Reynold Poernomo, ure of eating in the car whenever she’s picked pastry chef Kay-Lene Tan and self-professed one up from the Carlton bakery and can’t “chocolate queen” Kirsten Tibballs – compete wait to drive home before tucking in. for the Dessert Master title.

Helming the new show illustrates just how much Leong has solidified her place in the Aussie media landscape since her first Masterchef season aired – and how her broader cultural significance transcends the show.

She is an important figure among Asian Australians and a trailblazer in the industry.

Leong’s ability to speak frankly about what it means to be an Asian person in a predominantly white media industry has made her an icon, hero and “dream best friend” to many. But we also fell hard for Leong simply because of her approachable cool. (She’s the ultimate #relatablequeen, if you will.)

You want to enjoy the company of the people that you’re having over.

You don’t want them to feel stressed that you’re faffing about and things haven’t turned out.

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Right now, that queen is boiling a kettle in her warm minimalist kitchen. The gadget is neatly hidden in the pantry when not in use, but it’s time for tea. Leong says she prefers something with a little bit of fer fermentation, like oolong, but will match what she’s drinking with what’s on the table.

Traditional French pastries demand an Earl Grey, for example. Instead of the delicate porcelain you might expect, tea is presented in a choice of hefty handcrafted mugs.

Big and cosy, rather than elegant and petite.

In Leong’s eyes, if you’re entertaining, serving simple things you know how to do well is of as much benefit to you as a host as it is to your guests. “You want to enjoy the company of the people that you’re having over. You don’t want them to feel stressed that you’re faffing about and things haven’t turned out.”

Still, if Leong’s mates ever did have to wait out an extended period of faffing, they’d have plenty to look at in and around her dining space. Sculptural blooms from Fitzroy florist Flowers Vasette (“I think flowers really bring a sense of luxury and life into a home”) and an array of (chic, naturally) cat statues sit alongside pieces made by her creative friends.

One of these – a pearlescent blownsugar rose that co-judge Amaury Guichon made on the set of Dessert Masters – sits delicately inside a bell jar, perched on a wallaby skull Leong collected while foraging in Canberra years ago.

“It takes pride of place because I loved working with Amaury. He’s become a really good mate and I think of it fondly,” she says.

“It did, however, kind of fall off the skull at some point, so the petals aren’t as perfect as he would have them be! But I think therein lies the story of the fragility of beauty.”

Somehow, these delicate tchotchkes survive being displayed in the same house as Ghost and Ghoul, the two cats Leong shares her home with. Ghost is named for the Swedish rock outfit, while Ghoul’s moniker comes from the Nameless Ghouls – the anonymous instrumentalists who accompany the band. Ghoul is a shy boy, Leong explains, but Ghost rules the kingdom.

“This is his home. I’m just paying rent.”

Despite the new show and the media spotlight, Leong knows she has to make time for things that bring her joy. Whether that means a chunky mug of tea, a seductive bombolone, or entertaining and spending time with loved ones.

“I’ll block out free time or I’ll make an appointment to see someone, even if it’s a couple of weeks in advance,” Leong says.

“I know there are so many memes about ‘I’m sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to be here’ or making appointments with close friends and then cancelling and everybody’s relieved.

And I get that. But when I do keep appoint appointments with friends, I never regret it.

“So I remind myself not to cancel things, as tired as I am. Being so lucky to have such amazing friends, they give me energy. I know that spending time with people who are important to me, that’s a gift to me as well.”

Flowers and vases thanks to Flowers Vasette.

Ceramics thanks to Kirsten Perry and Theodosius Ng from Craft Victoria and Robert Gordon Australia. Baked goods thanks to Tarts Anon, Baker D. Chirico, Monforte Viennoiserie and Bibelot.

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NEED TO KNOW Beaumaris boasts beachside attractions, dining, green spaces and a balanced lifestyle just 18km from Melbourne’s CBD – offering city and bay living. Nature, tranquillity and marine life.

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andwiched between Mentone and Black Rock, Beaumaris is the beachside suburb that combines the very best of Australian mid-century architecture with a coastal view that’s hard to beat. Situated on a headland, the suburb is almost entirely surrounded by water on three sides. (And it’s not far to the Southland shops.)

If you’re keen to explore by foot (or bike) you can travel the entire coast via a walking and cycling trail. Stay on that same path to walk the entirety of Port Phillip Bay if you’ve set out to explore the wider area. Otherwise, start the trail at Mentone Dog Beach and follow it for just under three kilometres to Ricketts Point. Both start and end points are dog-friendly beaches, so you’ll be able to bring your furry friend along with you.

Just offshore sits Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary.

With clear waters, rockpools and sea caves, it makes for an ideal sea-creature viewing spot. The shallow waters are also patrolled in summer, so you can go for a dip to cool off.

Afterwards, grab a bite to eat at Rickett’s Point Beaumaris, a seaside cafe where diners are often treated to sightings of dolphins, pelicans and black swans. Alternative coffee spots present themselves at Saska Cafe and Ginger Fox. When it comes to food, Beaumaris favours its longstanding neighbourhood institutions. The family-run La Cucina offers traditional Italian fare. At Flavours Patisserie, you can order a crepe and watch as it’s made in front of you. Or head to the iconic Lobster Cave for a seafood dining experience (and extensive cocktail menu) that’s kept locals coming back for more than 30 years.

You can’t go wrong with a late afternoon drink at Gin Dispensary. Located on Beach Road at the old Beaumaris Hotel site, it’s a gin bar and cellar door that’s home to an extensive range of cocktails. Pull up a chair and order snacks from the share-plate menu to go with your drink, or buy a bottle of craft gin to take home.

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Owner

78%

22%

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78% Clockwise from top: Ginger Fox, photo Amy Hemmings; Gin Dispensary cocktail and bar, photos courtesy venue; Concourse, photo Amy Hemmings

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Michael Cooney Hodges “Beaumaris is popular with young family buyers – due to the incredible school and sporting opportunities – and downsizers who are coming from all over Melbourne, particularly the affluent eastern and bayside suburbs.”

Clockwise from top: Coastline walk, Landmark mural, Balcombe Road and Beaumaris Life Saving Club, photos Amy Hemmings

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES Median price houses

$1.975m

Median weekly rent

$612

Distance from CBD

18km

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MELBOURN E MAKER

Jason Penfold Words by Holly Bodeker-Smith · Photos by Phoebe Powell

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ason Penfold, artist and founder of Violet Eyes Entomology, grew up surrounded by nature in regional New South Wales.

“I was the kid who was always in the dirt, garden and nature,” he tells Broadsheet. He came to love it through exploration and the people around him, especially his grandmother.

“She was really smart when it came to geology and the natural world.”

It’s fitting then, that Penfold’s art practice focuses on nature, and recreating its stillness.

The self-taught ceramicist, sculptor and entomology artist creates intricate works using natural specimens like butterflies and moths. “As an adult, you cycle back to those things that make you feel really good. And being in the natural world and working with natural history with my art always felt good.”

Since 2015, this passion has seen Penfold spend countless hours learning to handle, pin, pose and preserve Lepidoptera and other specimens.

The fine motor skills he’s honed across ceramics, sculpture and taxidermy have come in handy, too.

“Most of what I know has been me on the kitchen floor of my apartment, teaching myself to pin but butterflies,” he says. “I made really ugly things for a couple of years.”

While it’s involved plenty of trial and error, learning beyond the ivory tower has also enabled flexibility. Traditional specimen presentation might call to mind vivid illustrations of butter butterflies and beetles, or butterflies in a dusty shadow box at the back of an antiques store. But Penfold’s works test the boundaries of entomology art by using other natural elements – such as pearls, crystals, brass, clay and stones like agate.

In one piece, a kaleidoscope of butterflies form a circle around a mother-of-pearl fragment, posed as if bowing in worship. In another, two comet moths face each other while propped onto a plate of selenite, their long tails cascading over the crystal. While most entomological representation focuses on the study of specimens, these vignettes go one step further to tell a story, inviting stillness and reflection. “What I do is like a visual meditation,” Penfold says.

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or running entomology workshops. For each piece, Penfold sources butterflies and moths from farms around the world, excluding species that are endangered. “The ones I work with have lived a life.

They’re not A1 specimens – you can tell by their wings and the scratches on their bodies,” he says.

“I pin them and put them in a frame or an artwork so they’re safe forevermore.”

For those curious about the practice, Penfold’s workshops teach you to handle, pin and display different specimens – from butterflies to beetles to scorpions. There’s beginner’s entomology, Victorian dome-making and, his personal favour favourite, the spiders and scorpions workshop. “I love that class because it’s more sculpture-based and leans into the world of taxidermy.”

In the daylong workshop, participants turn these formidable arachnids into pieces of art that they might hang on their own walls. It includes using a 3D silicon injection technique to give specimens a lifelike quality. And Penfold’s own pet – a Flinders Ranges scorpion named Seymour – is there to be studied along the way. Not your average muse.

Penfold acknowledges that his work is niche.

But while it’s not everyone’s cup of venom, Violet Eyes has grown a devoted following over the years.

One of its more popular pieces, for example, is a vase-like ceramic urn that has smooth, rounded edges – and will actually look good on your mantelpiece, whether used as a vase or funerary object.

“People love it because it’s not your classic urn.

It’s got a whole concept behind it.”

Many of Penfold’s pieces tackle complex topics, dancing on the precipice between life and death.

He combines materials and techniques to create curious artworks that will stand out in any home.

And the same might be expected from his next collection, which Penfold says will explore the theme of fire. It’s inspired by his current favourite butterfly, the Acontius firewing, which is black with a fiery band of orange across its wings. “People can expect something beautiful, even if the subject matter is heavy.”

Violet Eyes Entomology’s artworks and workshops are available through violeteyesentomology.com. View by appointment at Penfold’s Richmond studio space.

TRAVEL

Hole-in-the-Wall Sydney

By Grace MacKenzie

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Sydney weekender can be a lot of things: balmy nights in the city streets, hopping from sexy bar to fine diner to hotel room. It can be burnt-orange sunrises over expanses of ocean, sandy wandering, smoothies and Sculptures by the Sea. It can be suburban wine bars, rooftop bakeries, brewery-powered locales and ferries across the harbour. It’s a slick city with a sun-licked glow that begs you to stay for a little while longer. Having a quintessential Sydney trip is easy, but it’s the holein-the-wall spots that’ll have you enjoying its juiciest bounty like an in-the-know local.

Down an unassuming city alleyway, Parami dishes out plump paper-wrapped onigiri. Kombu

and ume or salted salmon, the hand-held snack joins vibrant just-whisked matcha. If you’re on a Euro bent try Köket – a swish slither of a Swedish cafe hiding in a Paddington homewares store where you can get golden cream-stuffed cardamom buns, cinnamon-laced twists and salted pretzels.

If the sun’s out, make moves to Wylie’s Baths.

Its blue-and-yellow-striped doorway is hidden along Coogee’s bushy coastal track. A sunbleached deck surrounds the salty ocean pool, and ladder-like steps take you to the water’s edge.

A steaming bowl of creamy tonkotsu and a mandarin sake await at Darlinghurst’s teeny Chaco Ramen. Nearby Love, Tilly Devine pushes

snacky fried olives and sardine sangas alongside natural Aussie drops from up-and-coming winemakers. A true Sydneysider has definitive picks of Marrickville’s brewery scene. You’re in for happy sipping at Wildflower, Kicks and Hawke’s (where yum cha trolleys roam monthly).

Head to Ester Spirits if you’re after award-winning gin instead.

Your final stop is a bar in a bar: La Prima.

The 10-person candlelit mezcal bar is hidden behind a trick door in El Primo Sanchez, a Mexican joint on Oxford Street. Stop in and ask to enter the smoky den – it’s the hottest spot to hang in Sydney right now.

Photo: Yusuke Oba

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LUXURY Words by Maria Harris

Balwyn North 10 Glenthorn Avenue $3.4 million-$3.7 million 4

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Auction: Noon, November 11 Agent: Kay & Burton, Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 Designed with classical symmetry, this grand four-bedroom contemporary home in the coveted Balwyn High School zone comes with all the bells and whistles. From manicured gardens with a swimming pool to lavish interiors with a soaring void, a formal living room, study, vast informal domain and gourmet Miele kitchen, this home oozes opulence. Finishes including Carrara marble and pietra grigio limestone are matched by a stunning pergola for outdoor entertaining.

South Yarra 30 Darling Street $4.9 million-$5.3 million 7

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Elwood 77 Ormond Esplanade $4.39 million 5

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Toorak 7 Denham Place $6.9 million-$7.5 million 4

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Contact agent Agent: Marshall White, Abbey Innes 0423 210 790

Private sale Agent: Chisholm & Gamon, Torsten Kasper 0428 454 181

Auction: 6pm, November 14 Agent: Marshall White, Nicole French 0417 571 505

It’s a grand Victorian home in an iconic South Yarra street.

Period features include an arched entry hall, Baltic pine floorboards and marble mantels, but a renovation has brought it into the 21st century. It now has a luxurious main bedroom suite, a stone-finished kitchen with premium appliances and a light-filled living area, plus a three-bedroom self-contained apartment. It is being sold with approved architect-designed plans and permits to create a truly bespoke home.

On Elwood’s golden mile, this home epitomises the luxury and style associated with this premium address. And, of course, the bay views. Renovated for today’s families, it blends modern comforts and luxury with original art deco glamour over two levels. White interiors contrast with rich chocolatehued floorboards. It features a gourmet Miele kitchen and formal and informal living, which extends outdoors. It has five bedrooms, including the main downstairs.

This solid brick home, built in 1918 and renovated for contemporary families, continues to deliver quiet luxury. Set in spectacular gardens with a pool, this family haven is the perfect entertainer. It has formal and informal living and dining rooms, a study, a gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, a ground-floor main bedroom with en suite, a fabulous children’s living zone upstairs and a separate home office ideal for working from home. It’s an easy walk to schools and trams.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION Words by Kay Keighery, Joanne Brookfield & Richard Cornish

LAST WEEKEND

Ashburton 6 Duke Street $2.65 million-$2.9 million

Clearance Rate of 62%* Source: Domain Group

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Auction: 10am, November 11 Agent: Fletchers, Michael Rosano 0419 595 183

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Debonair from every exterior angle and beautifully presented within, this spacious period home excels for refined family living. Its ideal orientation has the open-plan hub adjoining a covered terrace addressing a deep, north-west backyard.

You’ll find four social spaces and a bedroom with en suite on the ground floor, and yet another living area and three bedrooms on the upper levels. The whole is underwritten by a warm colour palette and timber and carpeted floors.

Dr Nicola Powell Chief of research & economics “Melbourne’s unit price recovery moved through its second consecutive quarter of price growth – the strongest six months since the latter half of 2019 – pushing annual gains into positive territory for the first time since mid-2022.”

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Brighton 1/17 Warriston Street $2.45 million-$2.65 million 4

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$4.805 million Camberwell 39 Loch Street Sold by Jellis Craig* *As reported on October 28, 2023

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Camberwell 59 Brinsley Road $2.9 million-$3.15 million 5

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Mont Albert 52 Zetland Road $2.7 million-$2.9 million 5

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Auction: Noon, November 11 Agent: Kay & Burton, Alex Schiavo 0419 239 549

Auction: 10.30am, November 18 Agent: Shelter, Tamsin Curcio 0433 834 221

Auction: 1pm, November 18 Agent: Marshall White, Tim Mursell 0419 800 709

The soaring arch in the open-plan living zone, and the matching exposed brick walls enclosing the adjacent deck are welcome heritage remnants of this made-over tri-level townhouse. Luxuries include stone en suites for each bedroom and a lift. The flexible floor plan provides the option for a first floor home office, and a media room, under a dramatic vaulted ceiling, on the top floor.

The floor plan of this re-realised Victorian dwelling makes for harmonious family living. While most of the accommodation sits on the ground level, the upper-floor configuration is a boon for older offspring. Huddle fireside in the lovely lounge and spread out in the sunny hub, where glass doors part to a deck delighting in green-backyard scenery.

The carport is in use as a mighty man-cave.

Boned gables and wooden fretwork adorn the chocolate-box facade of this two-storey Federation house. You’ll find one of the four fireplaces in the central lounge and another in the open-plan hub. French doors unite the hub with an entertainment courtyard, spa pool and leafy garden with deck and cubby.

Two bedrooms (including the main) sit on the ground floor, with three more above.

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Brighton 836 Hampton Street $1.875 million-$1.975 million 3

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Hawthorn 10/45-49 Linda Crescent $1.85 million-$2 million 3

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Auction: 10am, November 11 Agent: Marshall White, Campbell Butterss 0432 735 385

Auction: Noon, November 18 Agent: Jellis Craig, Richard Winneke 0418 136 858

The thoughtful use of high-end finishes and generous room sizes gives this modern, twostorey Brighton dwelling a grounded, homely feel. Big windows facing green surroundings create a sense of spaciousness and seclusion.

The driveway turntable means always driving forward onto Hampton Road.

This private and secure townhouse sits opposite Glenferrie Oval. Here you’ll find arched windows and doorways, elevated doubleheight ceilings, timber floors and skylights for naturally lit living spread over three levels. An expansive wraparound deck offers al fresco options, as does an elevated terrace.

St Kilda 3/36 Grey Street $1.25 million-$1.35 million 3

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Expressions of interest: Close 4pm, November 9 Agent: Kay & Burton, Paul Manczak 0404 398 145 Oozing vintage charm is this gorgeous olderstyle, first-floor apartment in a prime position. At around 170 square metres, it is the size of a house, so has generously sized rooms, including a north-facing sunroom. It has a car park in the nearby George complex.

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At Creative By Design we are proud to produce custom joinery for any room in the home, making each space more usable and pleasant to spend time in.

The team will work with you throughout the design, manufacture and installation journey to bring your dream to reality.

1300 366 222

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651 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

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108 St Georges Road, Toorak 6 A

7 B

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The spectacular reimagining of this unique modernist 5-6 bedroom domain has created one of Toorak’s most admired riverfront properties with private jetty, self-contained apartment and Jack Merlo landscaped north-facing garden and pool surrounds. Land size: 1,736sqm (approx.) Floor size: 914sqm (approx.)

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 21st November at 3pm Viewing

By Appointment Contact Justin Long 0418 537 973 Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916 Nicole French 0417 571 505

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4 Bromley Court, Toorak 5 A

4 B

4 C

In one of Toorak’s most exclusive and tightly held cul de sacs, this magnificent 5bedroom/4-bathroom residence’s breathtaking dimensions provide an incomparable backdrop for relaxed family living and lavish entertaining within an unforgettably beautiful garden and pool sanctuary. Land size: 1,225sqm (approx.)

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 28th November at 3pm Viewing

By Private Appointment Wednesdays & Saturdays Contact Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Mandy Zhu 0411 893 168 John Bongiorno 0418 328 056

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8 Hammond Street, Brighton 5 A

5 B

8 C

'Hamlyn,' a brand new, world-class luxury residence in prestigious Middle Brighton.

This 70sq (approx.) home showcases timeless design and luxurious finishes. With 5 beds, 5 baths, steel windows, and artisan lighting, it exudes elegance. The entertainer's kitchen, temperature-controlled cellar, and heated pool offer ultimate luxury.

Private Sale Viewing As Advertised Contact Dahli Woosnam 0435 505 309 Ben Vieth 0404 084 793 Scott Xue 0433 493 837

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26 Yarra Street, Hawthorn 6 A

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A landmark “St James Estate” property, this historic c1874 six-bedroom Victorian residence is magnificently set within a landholding of 2293sqm (approx.) with northsouth tennis court and pool.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 21st November at 3pm Viewing Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm Contact Stuart Evans 0402 067 710 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581

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Cameron Lodge - 767 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon 7 A

7 B

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Recognised as one of Mount Macedon’s premier estates, this landmark c1886 Indian Colonial residence’s grand and luxuriously restored dimensions are set within four hectares (approx.) of magnificent botanic gardens encompassing a four-bedroom cottage, studios, historic gazebo, mod-grass tennis court and pool.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 21st November at 3pm Viewing

By Appointment Contact Richard Mackinnon 0414 822 579 Abby Innes 0423 210 790

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7 Denham Place, Toorak 4 A

3 B

3 C

An unforgettable blend of period elegance and contemporary style is showcased throughout this captivating 1918 four-bedroom plus study residence beautifully set within glorious private garden and pool surrounds. Land size: 702sqm (approx.)

Auction Tuesday 14th November at 6pm Viewing Wednesday 1-1.30pm, Thursday 6-6.30pm & Saturday 11.15-11.45am Contact Nicole French 0417 571 505 Justin Long 0418 537 973 Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916

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15 Moorakyne Avenue, Malvern 4 A

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Exclusively situated in the Stonnington Estate, this gracious c1930’s 4-5 bedroom residence displays an irresistible blend of English-style elegance and contemporary designer style. Tandem carport plus OSP. Land size: 909sqm (approx.)

Auction Saturday 18th November at 11.30am Viewing Wednesday 10-10.30am, 6-6.30pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm Contact Nicole French 0417 571 505 Mark Harris 0414 799 343 John Bongiorno 0418 328 056

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3 Lambeth Avenue, Armadale 4 A

3 B

2 C

Classic Armadale Victorian elegance metres from High St and Glenferrie Rd transformed into a modern architectural masterpiece. This fully renovated family home will exceed all expectations with 4-bedrooms, sun-filled living areas, chef’s kitchen, alfresco courtyard with an outdoor kitchen, intimate wine room opening into a private courtyard and upper-level accommodation with city views.

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Expressions of Interest Close Monday 27th November at 1pm Viewing Thursday 10.30-11am & Saturday 11:30-12noon

By Appointment Contact Fraser Cahill 0400 592 572 Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664

16 Staughton Road, Glen Iris 5 A

6 B

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This spectacular 5-bedroom/6-bathroom/6-car garage residence’s breathtaking liftconnected dimensions and glorious garden/pool surrounds establish a new benchmark in modern family luxury.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 28th November at 2pm Viewing Thursday 1.45-2.15pm & Saturday 12.45-1.15pm Contact Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349 Justin Krongold 0403 163 355 Tom Hayne 0429 149 070

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19-21 Niagara Lane, Melbourne 4 A

3 B

3 C

The spectacular conversion of this freestanding c1913 4-level warehouse culminates in a breathtaking rooftop garden. Lofty ceilings with rafters, exposed brick & timber floors highlight charm in the living/dining room with study nook & gourmet kitchen.

The main bedroom with ensuite & robes is accompanied by 2 additional bedrooms, a stylish bathroom, 2nd living, kitchenette & home office.

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Private Sale Viewing Wednesday 6-6.30pm & Saturday 9-9.30am Contact Jack Nicol 0400 774 428 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 In Conjunction with CBRE Alex Brierley 0447 974 447

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60-62 Finch Street, Malvern East 6 A

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An illustrious example of Federation architecture ideal for intergenerational living, this magnificent c1910 residence showcases the grandeur of the era while accommodating every modern family requirement in a prime Gascoigne Estate location.

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Expressions of Interest Close Thursday 23rd November at 4pm Viewing Thursday 11.30-12noon & Saturday 12.15-12.45pm Contact John Manton 0411 444 930 Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234

2 Myamyn Street, Armadale 3 A

2 B

2 C

Exclusively situated in one of Armadale’s most esteemed addresses, this light-filled 3bedroom plus study residence combines elegance with easy living, and boasts a spectacular north-facing pool precinct, which creates a secluded lifestyle oasis defined by state-of-the-art design and luxury.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 28th November at 3pm Viewing Wednesday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am Contact Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Jack Nicol 0400 774 428 Alan Crawford 0423 747 155

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2/242 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park 3 A

2 B

3 C

Extraordinary beachfront living over 250sqm (approx.), this luxe three-bedroom residence boasts period refinement, breathtaking scale and uninterrupted bay and city views.

Auction Saturday 2nd December at 1.30pm Viewing Saturday 11.30-12noon & Wednesday 1-1.30pm Contact Sarah Wood 0408 902 827 Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599 Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626

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34 Smith Road, Camberwell 4 A

2 B

2 C

Single-level family home offering renovators scope to update/extend or an outstanding redevelopment opportunity (STCA). The charming interior features sitting/dining room, 4 bedrooms, main with WIR/ensuite, a further 3 (or 2+study) are zoned to the rear with a family bathroom. A generous family room includes a stylish kitchen and adjacent laundry opening to a paved alfresco area.

Auction Saturday 18th November at 11.30am Viewing Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 2.30-3pm Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333 Charlie Tostevin 0431 713 205

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4/437 Camberwell Road, Camberwell 3 A

2 B

2 C

Enhanced by superior quality, designer style and expansive proportions, this brand new, ground level three-bedroom plus study boutique residence provides the ultimate lock-up and leave lifestyle.

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Auction Saturday 11th November at 2.30pm Viewing Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 2-2.30pm Contact Daniel Bradd 0411 347 511 Nick Ptak 0413 370 442

'Chianti Estate' 1-2 Adare Court, Berwick Expressions of Interest Close Monday 20th November at 12noon

Contact Ben Vieth 0404 084 793

Viewing By Appointment

Scott Xue 0433 493 837

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Viewing Thursday 12-12.30pm & 5.30-6pm & Saturday from 10am

4 B

5 C

4 A

3 B

2 C

Simone Howell 0419 542 978

12 Knutsford Street, Balwyn Auction Saturday 11th November at 10.30am

4 A

Contact Nicholas Franzmann 0412 247 175 Nikki Van Gulick 0419 325 911

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43 Washington Street, Toorak Private Auction Tuesday 21st November

Contact Justin Long 0418 537 973

Viewing Wednesday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

Jack Moss 0439 378 954

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Viewing Thursday 2.45-3.15pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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3 B

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4 A

3 B

4 C

Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916

181 Belford Road, Kew East Expressions of Interest Close Monday 20th November at 5pm

4 A

Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333 Nikki Van Gulick 0419 325 911

1/69 Huntingtower Road, Armadale Auction Wednesday 15th November at 6pm

Contact Nicole French 0417 571 505

Viewing Wednesday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

Peter Bennison 0418 332 864

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Viewing Wednesday 5.30-6pm & Saturday 3-3.30pm

3 B

3 C

3 A

2 B

3 C

Justin Long 0418 537 973

404/182 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 14th November at 3pm

3 A

Contact Ben Bongiorno 0417 584 793 Damian O'Sullivan 0418 566 916

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108 Kooyong Road, Armadale Auction Saturday 18th November at 12.30pm

Contact Richard Mackinnon 0414 822 579

Viewing Thursday and Saturday 1-1.30pm

Susan McGlashan 0417 554 224

3 A

3 B

3 C

2 A

2 B

2 C

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7 & 8/723 Orrong Road, Toorak Auction Thursday 16th November at 6pm Viewing Wednesday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Contact Fiona Counsel 0409 516 916 Mark Harris 0414 799 343

20 Marlborough Avenue, Camberwell

4 A

Auction Saturday 18th November at 10.30am

Contact Stephen Gough 0439 844 855

Viewing Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 12-12.30pm

Robert Le 0409 877 851

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Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Expressions of Interest Close 28 November at 5pm Viewing Thursday 12-12:30pm Saturday 2-2:30pm Contact Damon Krongold Peter Kudelka

0418 850 757 0418 319 439

FAIRLIE PENTHOUSE 54 ANDERSON STREET SOUTH YARRA

A 3 B3 C 2 D 1

KAYBURTON.COM.AU

Expressions of Interest Close 28 November at 5pm Viewing Thursday 5-5:30pm Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact Nicole Gleeson Gerald Delany

0414 809 221 0418 355 337

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'INGLESIDE' 884 GLENFERRIE ROAD KEW

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Expressions of Interest Close 21 November at 5pm ESP $7.4M - $7.8M Viewing Thursday & Saturday 11-11:30am Contact Peter Kudelka Scott Patterson Jacqui Bendall

0418 319 439 0417 581 074 0410 597 109

'FAIRHOLME' 35 PROSPECT HILL ROAD CAMBERWELL

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Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 14 November

A 5 B4 C 3 D 1 F E Yes

Viewing

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Contact Scott Patterson Sam Wilkinson Jacqui Bendall

0417 581 074 0400 169 148 0410 597 109

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Auction Saturday 18 November at 11am Viewing Thursday 1:45-2:15pm Saturday 2-2:30pm Yes

Contact Walter Dodich Erika Wong Gerald Delany

0413 262 655 0411 472 849 0418 355 337

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Expressions of Interest Close 21 November at 5pm Viewing Wednesday 2-2:30pm Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact Gowan Stubbings Jodie Cocker Matt Davis Robert Li

0412 269 999 0403 461 218 0412 466 858 0413 725 369

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RESIDENCE 4 43 ST GEORGES ROAD TOORAK

A 4 B3 C 3 Expressions of Interest Close 21 November at 1pm Viewing Wednesday 12-12:30pm Saturday 11-11:30am Contact Darren Lewenberg Grant Samuel Duncan Fraser-Smith

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0412 555 556 0403 132 095 0468 560 768

ROYAL DOMAIN TOWER PENTHOUSE/368 ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE

A 4 B4 C 9 D 1 E

Yes

Expressions of Interest Close 22 November at 4pm Viewing Thursday 2:30-3pm Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact Tim Blackett Gerald Delany Jamie Mi

0400 780 700 0418 355 337 0450 125 355

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6901/370 QUEEN STREET MELBOURNE

A 4 B4 C 2 Expressions of Interest Close 22 November at 5pm Viewing Wednesday 2-2:30pm Saturday 3-3:30pm Contact Peter Kudelka Monique Depierre Zen Agnew

0418 319 439 0407 881 327 0421 655 716

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1006/150 CLARENDON STREET EAST MELBOURNE

A 2 B 2.5 C 2 D 1 E

Yes

Expressions of Interest Close 14 November at 12pm Viewing As Advertised Contact Monique Depierre Zen Agnew

0407 881 327 0421 655 716

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6 MONOMEATH AVENUE CANTERBURY

A 4 B5 C 2 Expressions of Interest Close 16 November at 5pm Viewing Wednesday & Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact Sophie Su Peter Kudelka Ada Taylor

0425 270 125 0418 319 439 0428 058 880

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Penthouse 5/3 Douglas Street, Toorak 3

1

3

3

Expression of Interest Closing 20 November at 2pm Viewing Wednesday 12-12.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Contact Phillip French 0411 090 987 Robert Clements 0412 547 291

clementsinternational.au November 8, 2023

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38 Young Street, Kew

4A

2B

4C

1D

2E

3227sqm approx. j

Richard Winneke Rebecca Scanlon Sebastian Scanlon

0418 136 858 0431 011 811 0437 473 755

Architectural flair with scope on the Yarra River Expressions of Interest: Closing Tuesday 28th November at 4pm Inspect: Thurs 1-1.30pm & Sat 2.45-3.15pm 56

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9 Rushmead Street, Malvern

4A

3B

4D

1E

1G

Captivating Victorian with contemporary finesse Auction: Saturday 25th November at 11am Inspect: Thursday 11-11.30am & 6-6.30pm, Saturday 11.15-11.45am

Will Bennison Kellie O'Neill Lachie Fraser-Smith November 8, 2023

0438 572 371 0414 652 231 0418 399 182 meLboUrNe

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304 Wattletree Road, Malvern East

5A

3B

2C

1E

1G

Stunning Edwardian family entertainer Auction: Saturday, 25th November at 1:30pm Inspect: Thurs 10-10.30am & 2-2.30pm & Sat 10.15-10.45am 58

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John Morrisby Kellie O'Neill

0411 875 476 0414 652 231

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

62 Bryson Street, Canterbury

4A

2B

2C

3D

981 sqm approx. j

Exquisite family Edwardian in designer’s own garden Geordie Dixon Jonathon O'Donoghue

Auction: Saturday 11th November at 12pm Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

20 Walsh Street, Deepdene

4A

3B

4C

3D

1E

1G

0418 588 399 0412 745 707

754 sqm approx. j

Exquisitely beautiful in exclusive period precinct Auction: Saturday 18th November at 12pm Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Geordie Dixon Peter Vigano Jessica Zhang November 8, 2023

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13 Rowland Street, Kew

5A

4B

5C

1E

State of the art family luxury in premium Sackville Ward Expressions of Interest: Closing Tuesday 14th November at 2:00pm Inspect: Thurs 1:15 - 1:45pm & Sat 11:15 - 11:45am 60

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Mark Josem Mike Beardsley Jessica Zhang

0488 856 736 0476 777 004 0452 468 117

4P/2 HSSECO AVUUEN 221 1 LLEE28 MMNNTOO CO RRTTU E PA RRAT KAT VHH IFLFILIEEELLDDSSAY SSTTR AYEE

FOR SALE PRICE GUIDE: Contact Agent

FOR FOR FORSALE SALE SALE

4444A 32D A A 24 22B B B 22 D D 588m² 588m² 588m²

MODERN MODERNFAMILY FAMILY RETREAT RETREAT IN IN PENTHOUSE VIEWS, PARKLAND LIVING

ALEX ALEX ALEXKABALAN KABALAN KABALAN 0477 0477 0477 277 277 277 386 386 386

JOSIE CARUSO 0429 014 411 JESSE JESSE JESSEFORBES FORBES FORBES jcaruso@barryplant.com.au

STRATHFIELDSAYE STRATHFIELDSAYE Situated in the enviable suburb of Melbourne's Parkville, with easy 0477 0477 0477 277 277 277 600 600 600 Situated Situated Situated inin inparklands, a aapeaceful peaceful peacefulcourt, court, court, this this thismodern modern modern 4-bedroom 4-bedroom home home home offers offers offers access to Melbourne Zoo4-bedroom and popular dining options, this spacious spacious spaciousliving living living just justa aafew few few minutes minutes minutes from fromStrathfieldsaye Strathfieldsaye Strathfieldsaye Shopping Shopping Shopping Centre.

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Centre. apartment is just within reach of from Melbourne Airport, Flemington Race BENDIGO BENDIGO BENDIGO Featuring Featuring Featuring two two two living living living spaces spaces spacesand and andbrightly brightly brightly lit litkitchen kitchen kitchenand and andmeals meals mealsarea, area, area,plus plus plusa aa Course and the cosmopolitan city lit itself.

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BARRY PLANT BENDIGO 385 Hargreaves Street Bendigo VIC 3550 | 03 5444 2526 | barryplant.com.au November 8, 2023

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Generational Opportunity In Toorak’s Most Exclusive Enclave 11 Whernside Avenue, Toorak a b c e f

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1930s residence between Irving & Clendon Rd - No Heritage 21 Iona Avenue, Toorak a b c d e

N o v ember 8 , 2 0 2 3

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Majestic Mid-Century Home In AAA Armadale Address 4 Erskine Street, Armadale a b c e

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Substantial Sackville Ward Opportunity, No Heritage Overlay 22 Edward Street, Kew a ! b c d "" # $ %&

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Rare Domain Gem, 4 Car Basement 100 Hope Street, South Yarra a b c

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Unique Lifestyle Opportunity With Farm Stay Accommodation 164 Mulhollands Road, Sarsfield a b c $%

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For Sale | G01/74 Well Street, Brighton Contact Darren Blair 0404 928 420 Michael Paproth 0488 300 800

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Viewing Thursday 12.00 - 12.30pm Saturday 1.30 - 2.00pm November 8, 2023

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