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There are two Jordans in today’s issue. We’ve got Melbourne designer Jordan Fleming and her award-winning (and decidedly oddball) homewares in our cover story. And Jordan Rondel – aka The Caker and a judge on The Great Kiwi Bake Off – making posh packet cake mix with her sister Anouk. Both produce colourful creations, though there’s only one we’d recommend you take a bite of. Jo Walker Broadsheet Editor

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Home Of The Week PAG E 8

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“I think it’s good to have objects around you that have a bit of personality and exist in ways beyond their immediate function.”

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Name: Anthony Iorlano Age: 27 Occupation: Van driver What are you wearing today? I’ve got some brown leather boots on with a pair of blue jeans and a camo green button-up short-sleeve shirt. The shoes are from Merchant and the pants and top are from The Iconic. How would you describe your style? My style is quite casual, but semi-smart casual. I like tighter pants and a loose-fitting top. I decide on outfits by wearing whatever my favourite thing is at the time and just changing the colour. I love green and usually always wear some sort of green in my look.

The Queen Vic Market’s Summer Night Market is back. Every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm until March 13 (excluding Wednesday December 27), there’ll be more than 45 street-food stalls – including from Filipino BBQ pros Hoy Pinoy selling banana ketchup-glazed pork belly skewers – and plenty of festival bars. Queen Victoria Market, Queen Street, Melbourne / summernightmarket.com.au After six years, Red Hill American BBQ joint Red Gum has opened a second location in Seaford. Stop by for beef brisket, ribs or loaded-up chilli dogs, and sides like cornbread and mac‘n’cheese. 21 Rutherford Road, Seaford / redgumbbq.com.au South Yarra-based homewares brand (and boucle cushion heavyweight) Hommey has launched a new kitchen range featuring tea towels and aprons. Find perky stripes and cool colour-block colour-blocking in deliciously named hues like matcha, mojito, pink lemonade, grapefruit and vanilla bean. gethommey.com The summer terrace at Society, Chris Lucas’s high-flying Collins Street restaurant, is open for the season. There’s a dedicated Martini menu and supper line-up curated specifically for open-air dining. Plus, there’ll be al fresco DJ sets every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm. 80 Collins Street, Melbourne / societyrestaurant.com Social enterprise Streat tackles youth homelessness year-round with catering, bakeries and cafes across the city that support its programs. It’s released a line of holiday treats just in time for Christmas, including puddings, gingerbread biscuits, hampers and even festive granola. shop.streat.com.au

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LEAFY CAMBERWELL Camberwell is a dynamic suburb offering a diverse realestate landscape blending historic and modern homes. Its cultural appeal, green spaces and top-notch schools make it a sought-after residential choice.

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Thanks to The Caker, luxury cake mix is now a thing. Boxed cake kits don’t have the best reputation. But baker Jordan Rondel is changing this with her next-level home mixes. The Los Angeles-based New Zealander, known professionally as The Caker, launched the kits in NZ with sister and business partner Anouk Rondel in 2017. This year the bougie packet mixes finally became available in Australia. And they’re a serious step up from the vanilla cake mix many of us remember from childhood. Talking to Broadsheet from their LA kitchen space, the Rondels say they’d never baked from cake mixes before launching their own product. It makes sense, given the sisters first learnt how to bake from their paternal grandparents, who they’d visit in France during school holidays. Jordan got “the baking bone”, she says, falling in love with cakes specifically and

becoming “obsessed with baking” as a teenager. It wasn’t long before she started developing her own recipes and posting them online. When the blog took off and followers started asking how to buy the cakes, 21-yearold Jordan incorporated The Caker in 2010 and started selling her bakes. Also known for her work as a judge on The Great Kiwi Bake Off Off, Jordan reluctantly admits that – “for lack of a better word” – she was an “it girl” as a young twenty-something in New Zealand. She knew people in the art and fashion worlds, and they started ask asking her to create custom cakes for events. Word-of-mouth spread “like wildfire” and the business grew. Anouk, a former lawyer, joined The Caker shortly after and the two opened a bricksand-mortar store in Auckland in 2013. The bakery (now shuttered) never had a display case, but it quickly became one of the city’s favourite spots for wedding, birthday and other celebration cakes.

Demand quickly outgrew supply. “It was kind of like, we’ve got this pumping bak bakery, which can only serve Auckland, and not even the depths of Auckland because fresh cake doesn’t travel well,” Anouk says. “And we were like, ‘How can we reach more people with our cakes?’” Cake mix kits were the answer, so they got to work creating a shelf-stable shippable product using the same ingredients and recipes as the bakery. New Zealanders were already familiar with The Caker as a brand, and this helped the concept take off. Then the sisters made the move to LA in 2019. Their plans to set up a bricks-and-mortar bakery there were interrupted by Covid, so they switched focus to recreating the cakekit business in the USA. Bon Appetit caught on and wrote about the fancy mixes – according to the pair, the kits practically sold out overnight. More media coverage followed from heavyweight titles like Forbes and Vogue. And now Australian home

bakers can finally see what all the fuss is about. While there are more flavours available overseas, two kits from The Caker are now on offer at David Jones: the lemon straw strawberry poppyseed kit and the spiced carrot salted caramel kit. Each comes with all the dry ingredients you need to make an iced single-layer cake, a recipe card and even a pre-cut parchment paper to line your cake tin (cut purposefully oversized to recreate Rondel’s signature ruffled cake edges). Next, the pair are picking up their plans to open a bakery in LA. “We keep on releasing products,” Anouk says. “But I think we’re always coming back to the idea of trying to open a bakery here.” During their brief time in Los Angeles preCovid, they managed to make cakes for Miley Cyrus, Flea, Phoebe Thompson and Penn Badgley – so if that’s anything to go by, the bak bakery is sure to be a celebrity favourite. For now, the Rondels are set on staying in California. “It’s such a bizarre place. I love it,” Jordan says. November 29, 2023

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Six Side Tables To Sit Pretty in Any Room By Alice Freer

PER CAPITA FETTUCCINE STOOL – $1600 The Fettuccine stool is handmade in Melbourne out of high-grade stainless steel. Its form, materiality and geometry are engineered to give a sleek and seamless appearance while its solid weight provides a feeling of stability and permanency. Gently rounded edges and hand-finished surfacing ensure a soft interface, juxtaposing the hardness of steel. percapita.store

IN GO OD COMPANY MEGURO STO OL – $2800 One of the latest pieces by John Bastiras Design Studio, the Meguro stool (designed and manufactured in Melbourne) is inspired by Tokyo’s Meguro Catholic Church from architect Antonin Raymond. A versatile table featuring an organic shape and tertiary palette, it comes in various colours including aqua, black and natural oak. ingoodcompany.com.au

SAARDE FLOW RESIN SIDE TABLE – $689 Design-led Sydney lifestyle brand Saarde has expanded its collection with the Flow Resin side table. Featuring an organic marble texture and a sophisticated shape, the solid resin construction is durable so you can make a statement in any room of the house. Available in three colours: earth, marshmallow and peach blush. saarde.com

SARAH ELLISON PEPE SIDE TABLE – $829 Designed by Byron Bay studio Sarah Ellison, the Pepe table is handmade and finished in contrasting ash and walnut veneers. Its simple, delicate form – made from a solid timber and steel frame – makes way for the bold, dual-tone feature. It makes for a strik striking bedside table, a statement end table or even a sculptural accent in your entryway. sarahellison.com.au

R ACHEL D ONATH THE VERNIER SIDE TABLE – $1080 Honey-coloured burl wood grain gives The Vernier an old-world charm while clean curves and simple geometry keep it distinctly contemporary. A concealed door reveals inter internal shelving – and we’ll take storage wherever we can get it! Designed in Melbourne, this opulent piece is robust enough to anchor your sofa or lounge chairs. racheldonath.com.au

FLEUR STUDIOS TRAVERTINE PLINTH – $599 Made in the material of the moment, travertine, this creamy plinth celebrates the unique beauty of natural stone, highlighting its subtle veining and texture. At just the right size, the refined minimal design – tying in well with warm and cool interiors – looks fantastic bare, as a display for artwork or objects, or as a place to rest your cocktail. fleurstudios.com.au November 29, 2023

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“A truly rare find for the west Hawthorn location: a newly built, bespoke home.”

Words by Joanne Brookfield

If the enduring popularity of The Block has shown us anything, it’s that Australians love a good “before and after” style of makeover. Looking at a site and dreaming up new possibilities for a show-stopping transformation can really get those creative juices flowing. To actually realise that dream, though, can also be an exhausting, protracted process that can blow out the budget, meaning some revamps are best enjoyed once somebody else has done all the hard work. That’s certainly the case here at 49a Connell Street in Hawthorn, which is now a contemporary turnkey knockout. The before shots are still visible on Google Maps, where the “street view” option shows the original, single-level, double-fronted yellow brick ’60s style of house. Quite the frump compared to the glamorous executive residence that’s replaced it. Eco charred-timber slats dominate the upper-level facade and two-car garage, while pale grey slimline bricks lower down provide a striking, stylish contrast. “It is rare to find a newly built property in this location given all the heritage overlays that many homes have,”

notes agent Davide Lettieri of the Hawthorn location. “That is one of the most tightly held pockets in Boroondara”. Tecture, a design firm based in Collingwood, is responsible for the refined interiors. The palette is soft, warm and welcoming, with Woodcut oak floors throughout the open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone on the ground floor. It is complemented by blond timber joinery (including an integrated fridge-freezer) and tundra marble finishes, a look that’s repeated in the main bathroom downstairs. There is sufficient space for a dining table in front of the staircase, which does double duty as a dramatic feature wall of sorts, given the vertical timber batten screen used in place of a balustrade is effectively backlit by the glow emanating from the illuminated handrail against the wall. With space for stools to tuck under the island bench in the adjacent kitchen, there’s an option for informal meals, while a set of corner sliders open to the entirely private, limestone-paved west-facing courtyard for times when al fresco dining is preferred.

Upstairs is a retreat and two of the bedrooms. The main has a pair of built-in wardrobes and an en suite with bath and shower, while the other similarly sized bedroom also has a built-in robe and en suite. “The third bedroom on the ground level makes the home perfect for downsizers or professional couples needing to work from home,” Lettieri says, adding that, with close to shops, transport options to the CBD and a range of schools, the brand-new home also holds appeal for young families. Hawthorn 49a Connell Street $1.7 million-$1.87 million

NEED TO KNOW The original dwelling last sold for $1.16 million in 2013. The median price for a three-bedroom house in Hawthorn is $1.884 million, while for a threebedroom unit, the median price is $1.268 million.

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Whimsical”, “weird” and “wacky” are just some of the words that have been used to describe Jordan Fleming’s plaster pieces. Her looming handmade creations are so lifelike that the Melbourne-based designer and artist says even she sometimes mistakes them for humans standing awkwardly in the corner of her studio. “I don’t like using the word ‘creature’, but they are definitely reminiscent,” Fleming tells Broadsheet. “I think it’s good to have objects around you that have a bit of personality and exist in ways beyond their immediate function.” Fleming’s core collection, Bright Things, is made up of oddly shaped long-legged lampshades handmade from sculpting plaster mixed with raw pigments. Her pieces come in small, medium and large sizes. The smaller shades are evocative of mushrooms – or maybe marine life – while the larger iter iterations are tall and towering. Gangly characters that look (almost) alive – part cartoonish humanoid, part functional decor piece. The lampshades start out as a collection of doodles, Fleming explains. Their transfor transformation into theatrical lighting objects begins with a careful process of hand-sculpting plaster onto aluminium armature and then cur curing the shades for a couple of weeks to ensure sturdy construction and a roughhewn matte finish. Colours aren’t uniform across the collection (because pigments are hand-worked into each lot of plaster), but they run to hues like sky blue, brick red, green and lilac. “It’s important that everything I create has a presence and embodies relatable qualities like asymmetry, imperfection, the human touch and contrasting proportions,” Fleming says. “I want to create a personal connection between the objects and people.” Like a lot of us, Fleming sees the world through an anthropomorphic lens. “Humans love giving characters to objects that don’t move,” she says. “Initially I tried to pull back on the oddness and asymmetry, but I figured it’s best if you lean into your intuitive feelings and visions when you’re making, because you can really create some delightfully wacky things.” Fleming comes to her craft with a back background in furniture making and interior design (and still occasionally practises the latter). The passion for furniture came from spending time in her university’s workshop space while studying a bachelor of design at UNSW. After uni, she went on to start an apprenticeship in cabinet making. 12

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“I learnt most of my hand skills from that period of creating furniture pieces,” Fleming says. “It felt quite random – I’ve always been creative, but I never really thought I’d end up making furniture. In hindsight, my dad’s a carpenter and my grandpa was a cabinet maker, so it all sort of makes sense.” As it turns out, Fleming left her apprenticeship after realising she craved more creativity and the opportunity to interact with people instead of “just building a bunch of chairs”. She moved from Sydney to Melbourne and began to experiment with designing and creating her

comes adorned with playfully surreal plaster additions that might be semi-human (a flick of hair, a resting hand) or might just be oddball decoration. Louise Bourgeois, the installation artist known for large-scale sculptures – including massive iconic spiders – and punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood are two creative heroes who have shaped Fleming’s approach to making. For continued inspiration, there’s also her dad’s place out in the country with its “strange nuts, organic weed growth and trees”. “A big consideration for me is thinking

Jordan Fleming sculpts lampshades into gangly characters that seem (almost) alive, and her playfully surreal mirrors might just be looking back at you. She’s shown at Milan Design Week and been anointed by Vogue Living as one of Australia’s top designers. Now her mission is to keep creating “delightfully wacky things”.

own home objects, moving away from timber and into new, less traditional, materials. “Now I mainly like to work with plaster, pigment and metal, though timber does still feature,” she says. “Each new idea and project I embark on usually involves working with a new type of material. I like to test alternative ways materials can be used and really push their capacity.” The final result is work that “blurs the lines between sculpture, art and object”, like Fleming’s human-scale lampshades or her newly released collection Looking at Me, Looking at You, a series of chrome aluminium mirrors in distorted face-like forms. Each

about how things will look in a space,” she says. “I definitely design things with settings in mind, and how they will respond to the interiors of where they’re going.” Fleming also takes on commissions for big brands and interior designers. She’s worked on commissioned pieces for large hotel chains, retail labels and a range of private clients – something she says is a “really fun” process. “My commissions are where I get these really beautiful fusions between someone else’s ideas and my own, and then I get to make it all happen. They’re going out on a limb to trust you, and you just meet the most incredible people.”

Fleming’s Bright Things and other works have already taken her far. She’s had pieces featured at Melbourne Design Fair, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Lake Como Design Festival and at the iconic Milan Design Week. She’s a Vogue Living Top 50 Designer, recently featured as a finalist in Australian Design Review’s 30 under 30, and back in 2019 took out one of Frankie Magazine’s Good Stuff Awards. Right now the business is going through something of a growth spurt, though Fleming is still a solo maker. Having just moved into a new workshop in North Melbourne that she shares with her partner (also a creative), it’s the first time she’s been on the lease for a studio space. But as she scales her creating, juggling time and money has been the hardest part of managing her creative process. “You create things and it’s amazing, but then the price point doesn’t really justify spending eight hours on it,” Fleming says. “When things are handmade you can’t really scale up and mass-produce as fast, so it’s all a big balancing act.” Having a business is a lot of “making up as you go”, she says. “I never thought I would be running a business, and I’ll admit, I’m not a business-minded person. I still make dumb decisions, but it’s all a learning process and things I hopefully won’t repeat. I’ve learnt to now reach out for help and advice for the things I can’t do myself. “My goal as I grow is to focus more on the business aspect, even though the making is the fun part. I’m starting to forecast and think ahead, and I’ve gotten better at saying no to things that aren’t quite the right fit for me.” Balancing the avant garde with the commercial is the name of the game. Right now, Fleming is working on an experimental collector piece for Melbourne Design Week 2024, while also trying to figure out scalability. She’s in research and design for a new collection of “more commercial” pieces that sit at a more accessible price point and take less time to create than her one-of-akind works. “The goal is to balance my range of pieces, so there’s more variation and more options,” she says.

Fleming’s Bright Things lamps can be purchased handmade to order via jordanfleming.com.au, which is where enquiries about commissions can also be made. Retailer Modern Times stocks a limited range of her Bright Things and Looking at Me, Looking at You collections.

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Balaclava

NEED TO KNOW Popular among younger investors wanting to secure property in close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD and its beaches, Balaclava’s demographic encompasses a diverse mix of residents.

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t’s easy to drive straight through Balaclava in pursuit of its beachside neighbours, St Kilda and Elwood, but don’t ignore this underrated suburb. Filled to the brim with good food, great coffee and gorgeous one-off boutiques, it’s easy to spend time here. Start on William Street, where a bright yellow door leads you to Upstate Pilates, a small but pumping studio. There’s a class for everyone here, with hot Pilates, HIIT, reformer and boxing classes all on offer. It’s an ideal spot to start your day with some sweat before seeking out a Balaclava coffee. Carlisle Street hosts kosher bakeries and Jewish-style delis – a testament to the area’s rich Jewish culture. The strip is also dotted with cafes and it’s hard to go wrong (or know where to start), but we say Wall Two 80 is always a strong option. Pull up a chair outside or bring your laptop for a window-seat working session, and make sure you come hungry enough for a sanga. A couple of doors down is The Little Hen, an organic grocery store with just about everything you need to stock up the kitchen. If it’s a nice day, pick up some treats and take them around the corner to Hewison Reserve. The park is a beautiful stretch of greenery among Edwardian cottages and mid-century apartment buildings, and it’s easy to spend a sunny day lazing on the grass here. Also on Carlisle Street is one-stop gift shop Lulu Design Store. It stocks local and independent designers offering clothes, books and homewares – plus a great range of cards for all occasions. Next door, Little Lulu has you covered with presents for babies and kids up to age 10, and their mums and dads, too. At night, Carlisle Street has options for all budgets and occasions. For a quick bite or takeaway, head for Israeli street food at Tavlin or Vietnamese at Saigon Street Eats. Or visit Bounty of the Sun for a buzzy dining experience with a modern izakaya menu. If you’re in the mood for something special, head to Tulum for a Turkish feast or Commune Group’s Moonhouse for a Chinese-inspired menu in an iconic art deco building. 14

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Jeremy Rosens Gary Peer “A bustling inner-city suburb with fabulous cafes, eateries and a vibrant culture. The people are not unlike the real estate – a melting pot!”

Clockwise from top: Bounty of the Sun, photo Eugene Hyland; Wall Two 80 and Carlisle Street, photos Jessie Evans; Moonhouse, photo Parker Blain

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES Median weekly rent

$450

Median price units

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Distance from CBD

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Steve Chan Words by Gitika Garg · Photos by Kaede James Takamoto A lot of my friends would joke that I literally only wear merch from the restaurants and cafes I worked at – they would give us free T- shirts,” says Steve Chan, owner and head chef at Sleepy’s Cafe and Wine Bar. After quitting uni to work in hospitality and cutting his teeth in many front-ofhouse roles over the years, Chan opened his Carlton North venue off the back of Covid. It’s a place where he’s now selling his own (sellout) merch as well as plating a new wave of Chinese-Australian dishes. “I was never meant to be in the kitchen. A lot of my chef friends from Sydney were meant to come down, but because of Covid restraints it didn’t happen,” he tells Broadsheet. “In the meantime, I thought I’d jump in the kitchen, but I was just your typical Youtube home chef. After a while though I was like, ‘This is pretty fun’ and now I’m addicted.” Apart from discovering a new passion for cooking, Chan’s found himself ventur venturing into fashion beyond just restaurant tees. Much like his personality, “approachable cool” serves as an apt descriptor of his lowkey style. While busy in the kitchen, he requires both flexibility and mobility from his clothes without compromising on his “neat and fun” aesthetic. You won’t catch him in chef ’s whites and an apron – instead, a silky shirt tucked into laid-back pants is a typical Chan look. And it’s one that doesn’t change much when he’s off-duty, apart from swapping dark, stain-appropriate hues for something more colour-centric. What does an average workday look like for you? I’ve started phasing myself out of working in the daytime but before, and sometimes now, I would get in early in the morning and jump in the kitchen. Now I’ve swapped to nights, which means I come in just after midday to get everything prepared and make sure the stock is topped up and prep is done. Then it’s service till probably nine or 10 o’clock most nights. 16

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How would you describe your personal style? My personal style is ever-growing. Back in the day, I didn’t really have a style because I worked so much. Now, it’s been really cool to put some time into finding my style. At the moment, I’d say what I want to aim for is one of those 1990s comedyaction Hong Kong uncles – the ones wear wearing plaid and small round glasses. My look is always very block-colour-esque. I love T-shirts tucked into pants and layering shirts on top. In the kitchen, I try to wear simpler clothes just because I get dirty a lot. Where do you get your style inspiration from? Growing up in Sydney, everyone’s into their activewear and tight-fitting workout clothes, so part of it stems from that. Back in my uni days, I would always see ads for the Melbourne clothing label Bronze Snake. Nowadays, honestly, I love walking around and going people-watching in the city. What do you require from your clothes to be able to do your job properly? For me, it’s less about how it looks and more about how it feels. From day dot I’ve never been able to work in a jumper or jacket, it’s very restrictive. I like moving fast, so I prefer clothes that let me do things at my full potential. I like baggy clothes in my work wardrobe because I can tuck them in. You have control – if it’s hot you can aerate but when you’re moving fast you can tuck something in. What’s your most beloved item of clothing? It’s an old retro-style plaid jacket from Lacoste with a green tinge to it. I bought it from Goodbyes recently and it really solidifies the Hong Kong uncle look, I think! There’s a gold label on it and it’s just really sick. Do you have a go-to item in your wardrobe that you associate with a good or productive day at work? I do, it’s a black T-shirt I got in 2018 or 2019 when I was tak taking photos for a friend’s Mexican pop-up. It’s got a really nice cut and it’s thick and sturdy with graphics on the back. The weight of the T-shirt is so nice – I feel my most comfortable every time I wear it.

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Chan says his style is ’90s “comedy-action Hong Kong uncle”.

CLOTHING “Uniqlo is always a favourite of mine. They have good staples and I love Japanese simplicity.” uniqlo.com “Recently, I’ve been going to [the consignment store] Goodbyes a lot. It’s so eclectic – you walk in and you never know what you’re going to get. Some of my favourite pieces are from there.” goodbyes.com.au JEWELLERY “I’m really into rings and silverware. I recently got the Gestures earring from PAM.” perksandmini.com “Merchants of the Sun is another label and I like its simplicity. A lot of my friends also make jewellery so I hit them up, too.” merchantsofthesun.com.au SKIN “My mum is really into skincare and always pushes products my way saying I need to take care of my skin. But I’m one of those guys, unfortunately, who doesn’t do anything or have a routine. I’m down to try, though.” FRAGRANCE “Tom Ford Black Orchid. It’s always stuck with me since I used to work at David Jones. I’m big on nostalgia and it has good memories and smells great.” $244 at mecca.com November 29, 2023

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Broome, WA By Stephanie Vigilante

n the coast of WA, 2000 kilometres north of Perth and 1900 kilometres west of Darwin, sits one of Australia’s most remote towns. Broome, known as Rubibi by the Yawuru people, borders the Indian Ocean. A remarkable destination on its own terms, it’s also the gateway to the Kimberley – an ethereal region that’s a puzzle of rugged ranges, dramatic coastline and sandstone and limestone gorges. An early morning seaplane adventure is a great way to soak up the beauty of the Dampier Peninsula. Below the propellers, ivory sand melts into piercing

blue waters – a sharp contrast to the rusty, dusty rock formations tracing the coastline. Arrive deep in Talbot Bay and, from the floating pontoon, board a boat and explore the Buccaneer Archipelago, a collection of more than 1000 tiny islands. Weave through towering cliffs to nearby Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim), a unique natural phenomenon. Extreme tides force large volumes of water through two narrow gaps, creating the illusion of a waterfall flowing sideways. The area is only accessible from May to September, depending on the weather and the wet season.

Back on shore, spot dusk camel rides from the Sunset Bar at Cable Beach Club Resort. Not sur surprising, given the name, it’s a top vantage point for watching the sunset over the ocean, too. When the beach is closed (likely due to a saltwater croc sighting), the resort’s Ocean Pool is an easy substitute. Enjoy poolside cocktails and snacks like harissa prawns or fried chicken wings. Kayak tours allow you to explore all the natural splendour up close. Paddling through the calm waters – while keeping an eye out for turtles and whales – you’ll see the contrast between the blue water and red land take its most impressive form.

Photo courtesy of Tourism Australia

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LUXURY Words by Richard Cornish

Brighton 28 Norwood Avenue $4 million-$4.4 million 3

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, December 5 Agent: Fredman, Joel Fredman 0413 487 837 Behind the Spanish mission facade is a big, beautiful, modern home with garden views from every room and a wonderfully large, open living area. This flows seamlessly to the wide deck wrapping around the heated pool, all secluded by lush greenery. All three bedrooms have en suites, and there is a lofty private retreat upstairs. With timber floors, an open fireplace and easy access to the beach, trains, Brighton village shopping and top schools, this is a truly desirable home.

Toorak 20 Verdant Avenue $7.3 million-$8 million 3

Elwood 35 Ormond Esplanade $8.5 million-$9.35 million 4

East Melbourne 607/150 Clarendon Street $7 million-$7.7 million 3

Contact agent Agent: Kay & Burton, Oliver Booth 0413 975 723

Expressions of interest: Close 12.30pm, December 11 Agent: Marshall White, Stephen Smith 0423 266 231

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, December 5 Agent: Kay & Burton, Tom Staughton 0411 554 850

For the first time in 50 years, this 1930s solid brick home is on the market. Directly opposite Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club with a second frontage onto Cloverdale Avenue, the location is outstanding. The home is spacious and comfortable, with a kitchen fitted with Gaggenau appliances, generous bedrooms and a gym, sauna and spa. Outside is a pergola draped in wisteria, a sweeping lawn and heated pool. At 836 square metres, the property offers much future potential.

Just steps from the beach, this modern home on three levels combines luxury and comfort with views across the bay. It’s a masterpiece of design, balancing light and space with security and tranquillity and finished with top-of-the-range carpets, oak flooring, linen drapery and a kitchen fitted with Gaggenau and Miele appliances. The second floor is a private haven with a large, lofty bedroom, en suite, office and large deck. On top is a viewing platform with 360-degree views.

A 2009 Bates Smart-designed redevelopment transformed 150 Clarendon Street into one of Melbourne’s most desirable addresses, a luxurious haven of amenity, comfort and uninterrupted views across Melbourne. This three-bedroom apartment, looking out over the Fitzroy Gardens and CBD, has a wonderful flow from the wood-lined living area and modern open kitchen to the quiet of the bedroom wing. It has access to a swimming pool, spa, cinema and wine room. November 29, 2023

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION Words by, Kay Keighery, Maria Harris & Joanne Brookfield

LAST WEEKEND

Malvern 23-25 Mountview Road $9.5 million-$10 million

Clearance Rate of 60%* Source: Domain Group

Expressions of interest: Close 3pm, December 4 Agent: RT Edgar, Max Ruttner 0425 799 942

W H AT O U R N AT I O N A L E D I T O R S AY S

Spread across two blue-chip titles, this property boasts a grand family home and outdoor facilities to rival a resort. With the principal living area giving on to an entertainment terrace, a pool and a full-sized tennis court, it’s a gift for salubrious socialising. Quality fixtures and considered finishes lend timeless class inside. Upstairs, two of the four bedrooms (including the main with massive walk-in wardrobe and en suite) adjoin a pool-view balcony. Natalie Mortimer Domain national magazine editor “As the year ends, a diminishing pipeline and recent interest rate hikes haven’t deterred buyers eager to finalise transactions before the holidays. The market remains resilient.”

Balwyn North 35 Capella Street $1.6 million-$1.76 million 4

HIGHEST VALUE

$3.621 million Ivanhoe 14 Della Torre Crescent Sold by Miles *As reported on November 18, 2023

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Canterbury 14 View Street $3.1 million-$3.3 million 4

Auction: 12.30pm, December 2 Agent: Marshall White, Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707

Auction: 11.30am, December 9 Agent: Marshall White, Charlie Tostevin 0431 713 205

Fans of 1960s architecture will love this sleek and character-packed house that’s wellprimed for family living. Three bedrooms sit on the ground floor, with an L-shaped kitchen-dining-living area and a balcony addressing the verdant backyard. Head down to the sub-floor for a bit more. Funky lighting, a wood-fired heater and major timber accents bolster the retro magnetism.

Extended outward and upward, this Edwardian home enchants with an easy blend of old and new-world features. It has formal lounge and dining rooms – both with fireplaces – and a rear open-plan hub leading to a large deck. The main bedroom (with trappings) and a bedroom/study sit on the ground floor. Three more bedrooms and a bathroom make the first floor child-friendly.

Port Melbourne 38 The Crescent $2.8 million-$3.05 million 5

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, December 4 Agent: Jellis Craig, Simon Dowling 0422 234 644 Call it a sanctuary; call it a retreat. Whatever you call it, this home is a magical space with a brilliant connection to the outdoors and a fabulous Japanese-inspired garden. With high-end appliances, a frontage to Garden City Reserve, and city views, it’s all about “quiet luxury” two blocks from the beach and 10 minutes from the CBD.

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Glen Iris 1 Lurnea Road $2.1 million-$2.3 million 4

Brighton GO1/1 Bryson Avenue $2.8 million-$2.95 million

Elwood 120 Glen Huntly Road $2.9 million-$3.1 million 4

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

Auction: 2pm, December 2 Agent: Shelter Real Estate, Zali Reynolds 0422 576 049

Auction: 2.30pm, December 9 Agent: Nick Johnstone Real Estate, Bert Geraerts 0418 514 090

Auction: 11.30 am, December 9 Agent: Belle Property Brighton, Sam Inan 0433 076 999

This Californian bungalow, which has been owned by only two families, offers plenty of potential. Set on almost 800 square metres and retaining key period features, there’s the opportunity to restore it to its former glory or update. There’s no heritage overlay, so something new could even be created.

This luxurious ground-floor residence occupies an impressive 674 square metres in a leafy cul-de-sac close to Church Street, Middle Brighton Station, the beach and schools. Promising sophisticated living with grand proportions, luxe finishes and a heated swimming pool, it is made for entertaining

This three-level contemporary townhouse, designed by C Kairouz Architects, is close to Elwood village and the beach. All levels can be reached by a glass lift. Two first-floor bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and en suites, while up top, the entire floor is given over to a main suite and a rooftop terrace.

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*Prices and information correct as at 21 November 2023, published by Keyton (VIC) Pty Ltd ABN 55 124 646 484. Photographs are illustrative purposes and may depict decorative items not actually provided by Keyton. November 29, 2023

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A Phenomenal Family Entertainer 23-25 Mountview Road, Malvern a b c d e f

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Single Level Living In Prized Location 385 Toorak Road, South Yarra a b c ! " #

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31 Stonnington Place, Toorak 4 A

5 B

4 C

This magnificent European-style 70-plus square (approx.) 4-bedroom/5-bathroom contemporary residence is impressively set within unforgettably beautiful 997sqm (approx.) north-facing garden and pool surrounds.

Private Auction Tuesday 5th December Viewing By Appointment Contact Justin Long 0418 537 973 Nicole French 0417 571 505 Mark Harris 0414 799 343

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N o v ember 2 9 , 2 0 2 3

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Penthouse, 20 Grange Road, Toorak 3 A

3 B

4 C

The extraordinarily crafted Thomas Hamel refurbishment of this breathtaking G.E. Hubay 3-bedroom/3-ensuite penthouse has resulted in a magnificent residence of spectacular proportions, unparalleled designer style and luxury.

Expressions of Interest Close Monday 4th December at 3pm Viewing By Private Appointment Contact Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Nicole French 0417 571 505 Alan Crawford 0423 747 155

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Sub-Penthouse, 10 Devorgilla Avenue, Toorak

Expressions of Interest

3 A

Viewing Thursday & Saturday 1.30-2pm

3 B

3 C

A sophisticated curation by Cera Stribley Architecture and Interior Design, Jack Merlo Gardens, and Healey & Co Projects, this brand-new luxury 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom sub-penthouse is placed only moments to Toorak Village, Hawksburn Village and High Street Armadale.

Contact Jack Nicol 0400 774 428 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

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16 Kirkwood Drive, Camberwell 5 A

5 B

4 C

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 12th December at 5pm Viewing Thursday 6-6.30pm & Saturday 3.15-3.45pm Contact Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707 Alex Broque 0406 685 840 Scarlett Hang 0405 054 888

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3403 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento 5 A

4 B

2 C

A 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom oasis just minutes' walk from the historic Sorrento shopping village and park, beaches and golf course. Features include European kitchen, multiple terraces and balconies, walk in robes, heated saltwater pool and subterranean multipurpose entertainment area with under water pool views and infra-red sauna.

Expressions Of Interest Close Tuesday 12th December at 5pm Viewing Saturday & Sunday 1-1:30pm Contact Adam Kenyon 0412 340 000 Ilze Moran 0439 840 550

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2B Wellesley Street, Mont Albert 5 A

3 B

3 C

Set within captivating garden and pool surrounds, this stunning 5-bedroom residence’s breathtaking dimensions provide the luxury, space and zoning to adapt to every stage of family life. Land size: 957sqm (approx.)

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Auction Saturday 16th December at 12noon Viewing Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 9.45-10.15am Contact Nikki Van Gulick 0419 325 911 Nicholas Franzmann 0412 247 175

9 Mitchell Street, St Kilda 4 A

2 B

2 C

This designer four-bedroom Victorian terrace has been transformed into a contemporary parkside oasis of entertaining pleasure, with two frontages and a DLUG on the edge of the Botanical Gardens.

Auction Saturday 16th December at 12.30pm Viewing Wednesday 12.45-1.15pm & Saturday 12.30-1pm Contact Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599 Lachlan Dennehy 0402 769 388 Louis Kulpa 0401 403 502

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28 Derby Street, Camberwell 4 A

3 B

2 C

Magnificently set within 1,232sqm approx. of landscaped gardens & pool surrounds, this c1890’s solid brick 4-bedroom/3-bathroom Victorian has been enhanced by a stunning renovation. A central hall features high ceilings, oak floors and leadlight windows which flow through to a sitting room, generous sky-lit vestibule, spectacular living/dining & state-of-the-art entertainer’s kitchen.

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Auction Saturday 16th December at 1.30pm Viewing Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 10.15-10.45am Contact Chris Barrett 0412 927 409 Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

2 McCormack Street, Port Melbourne

5 A

Auction Saturday 2nd December at 11.30am

Contact Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

Viewing Wednesday 10.15-10.45am & Saturday 11-11.30am

Justin Holod 0411 669 161

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Viewing Wednesday 12-12.30pm, Saturday 3-3.30pm & Tuesday 6-6.30pm

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3 C

3 A

3 B

Lachlan Dennehy 0402 769 388

47 Dinsdale Street, Albert Park Auction Tuesday 5th December at 6.30pm

2 B

Contact Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626 Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599 Melissa Baile 0499 322 389

November 29, 2023

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49a Connell Street, Hawthorn

3 A

Auction Saturday 2nd December at 10.30am

Contact Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707

Viewing Thursday 10.45-11.15am & Saturday 10-10.30am

Robert Le 0409 877 851

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3 B

2 C

Nikki McCarthy 0410 236 200

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RESIDENCE 607 150 CLARENDON STREET EAST MELBOURNE

A 3 B 3 C 2 G 251 sqm approx.

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Expressions of Interest Close 5 December at 5pm Viewing Thursday & Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact Tom Staughton Tim Blackett Monique Depierre

0411 554 850 0400 780 700 0407 881 327

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November 29, 2023

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75 GREY STREET EAST MELBOURNE

A 3 B 2.5 C 2 Expressions of Interest Close 16 December at 5pm Viewing As Advertised Contact Jamie Driver Monique Depierre Zen Agnew

0400 126 612 0407 881 327 0421 655 716

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20 VERDANT AVENUE TOORAK

A 3 B3 C 2 Expressions of Interest Close 7 December at 5pm Contact Oliver Booth Nicky Rowe Gerald Delany

0413 975 723 0428 640 509 0418 355 337

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November 29, 2023

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29 Ferndale Road, Glen Iris

653sqm approx j

Design Elegance on the Park Trail Auction: Saturday, 9th December at 12pm Inspect: As advertised or by appointment 40

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Mark Pezzin Sarah Risteski Ross Stryker

0403 537 105 0406 771 128 0401 318 772

7 Grosvenor Court, Portsea

1116 sqm approx. j

Andrew Macmillan Emil Foller

0418142252 0403 301 097

Single level, luxury living close to Shelley beach

Auction: Sunday, 10th Dec at 12:00pm

November 29, 2023

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47 Metung Street, Balwyn

740sqm approx j

Entertain Poolside in the Balwyn Zone Campbell Ward Chloe Quinn Richard Kerr

Auction: Saturday 2nd of December at 11am Inspect: Thursday 1.00-1.30pm & Saturday 10.30-11am

42 Bryson Street, Canterbury

0402 124 939 0412 238 565 0417 891 102

1,366 sqm approx. j

Significant Victorian c.1896 on 1,366 sqm Expressions of Interest: Closing Monday 4th December at 3pm Inspect: As advertised or by appointment 42

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Geordie Dixon Peter Vigano Jessica Zhang

0418 588 399 0407 301 224 0452 468 117

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

20 Ranfurlie Crescent, Glen Iris

1405sqm approx j

Lachie Fraser-Smith Gaby Carr Will Bennison

0418 399 182 0407 465 548 0438 572 371

‘Ranfurlie’ Auction: Saturday, 2nd December at 1pm Inspect: Wednesday 2.00-2.30pm & Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

5A Neave Street, Hawthorn East

979sqm approx. j

Expansive family domain in a prized position Auction: Saturday 2nd December at 10am Inspect: Wed 11-11.30am & Sat 9.30-10am

Richard Winneke Sebastian Scanlon Rebecca Scanlon November 29, 2023

0418 136 858 0437 473 755 0431 011 811 meLboUrNe