McGrath Weekly Magazine July 08 2017

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Swansong “Of all the noises known to man, opera is the most expensive” - Moliere

8 JULY 2017

Cover story Swansong

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man walks out onto a stage dressed in a white smock, white pantaloons, and a white Phrygian cap. Down his front, some black pompoms – one beginning on his hat, several on his torso, and a final pair on the tips of his shoes – delineate a vertical line that cuts him right down the centre. He needn’t open his mouth – we understand exactly.

He’s a clown, but also a man, a person divided inexorably. For the next several hours, a tale of internal conflict reigns supreme: he is required to be merry and buoyant, and yet he is wretched.

Forcing us all to laugh he, however, can only cry.

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As far as operas are concerned, this one – Pagliacci, composed by Leoncavallo in 1892 – is perhaps one of the most agonising. A clown falls in love, is cuckolded, loses his acting troupe, his lover and … finally … his wits. A tale of a desperately abject man dressed up as a clown, the opera itself is a tragedy dressed up as a comedy. Never has an entire narrative been so expertly synthesised in a single costume.

Of course, the operatic world has never been short of sartorial verve. In the past handful of years alone, Viktor & Rolf, Muiccia Prada, Emanuel Ungaro and

Christian Lacroix have enjoyed successful forays as costumiers for grand opera houses in New York, Baden-Baden, Naples, Paris and Berlin respectively.

And yet, it was only just last month that I happened upon Australia’s unique contribution to the divine partnership of fashion and opera.

“You wouldn’t believe it! There’s racks and racks of amazing costumes sitting down in the Opera Australia vaults,” one of my closest friends tells me. “There must be thousands,” he continues, “some dating back to the first year the Opera House opened.”

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Tasked with the enviable job of sorting through more than 10,000 costumes from the Opera Australia archives, my friend and his team at Leonard Joel – one of the country’s leading fine arts and antiques auction houses – sorted through stock no longer in production to locate pieces of especial cultural significance.

“We’re hoping to marry many of these pieces with Australian and international institutions, bringing these items long stored away from view back to the public to be celebrated as a part of Australian design history.”

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In what is undeniably a mammoth undertaking for Opera Australia, senior staff assisted Leonard Joel’s experts to find 1,500 particular costumes that the company had decided would not be put in production again, and therefore better to be brought back to life for public viewing. And, after you handle these pieces, it’s not difficult to understand why particular costumes do not enjoy frequent re-use.

I was shown one frockcoat, in particular, designed in 1980. In wool brocade, the floorlength coat is lined in heavy velvet. While very

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appropriate for the Russian production for which it was intended, it was so heavily constructed and overbearing that its weight (counter-intuitively) caused difficulty singing. Other examples such as a calfskin biker jacket with 6 foot train would surely cause an uprising from singers asked to bare such weight under stage lighting. And elsewhere, hero pieces in the collection are so ‘of their time’ that there is little chance in them being used again, and even less chance of their labour-intensive handiwork being altered.

When I viewed the collection in its entirety before being sent to auction, a small party of prior employees of the company were also in attendance. Each had a personal connection to the pieces, craftspeople whose incredibly pinpoint perfect work – some from 60 years ago – was being revived to be put on display and auctioned to the public.

Several pieces, naturally, are touted to be the ‘divas’ of the collection. The Violetta gown worn

by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa for La Traviata was one such coup: found in an uncatalogued crate of unknown gems, the piece had been packed away long before the storage facility was systemised, an unexpected and exciting addition to the auction 7

offering. Meanwhile everyone has their gaze directed upon one lot in particular: The Madonna.

This iconic piece of design history was completed for the 2007 production of Puccini’s Sour Angelica.

An embellished brocade gown in Elizabethan style (replete with ruffles, crinoline bustles, hoops, trims, lace, grosgrain, pearls and gems), it’s accompanied by a sunburst halo which footlights catch at such an angle during the Madonna’s aria that her face appears to emerge from a corona of pure light.

Textiles and Fashion cataloguer Timothy NicolFord of Leonard Joel tells me that “this is unique opportunity to invest in a piece of Australian design history. An auction of this calibre or subject has never been brought to the Australian public and is in itself a rarity on the international stage, a unique opportunity for private collectors, institutions and theatre groups to invest in these items and breathe new life to pieces otherwise lost to the momentum of stage production.”

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Epping 61 Chelmsford Avenue NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO Enviably positioned with a north to rear aspect on one of Epping's most esteemed wide avenues, this brick home provides an indoor/outdoor family lifestyle with scope to extend or build a granny flat over 796sqm (STCA). Choose from formal or casual living and dining areas with polished timber floorboards. The open plan rear flowing to an alfresco entertaining terrace. This extends to the sunny garden with child-friendly lawn and established veggie/herb patch. This property is handy to Epping Station, the M2 and within the Epping West Public School catchment zone, while central to Carlingford, Macquarie Park and Parramatta.

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North to rear family home in a prestigious location Set on one of Epping's most esteemed wide avenues Outdoor flow to an entertaining terrace and garden Air conditioning, alarm, carport and plentiful storage Potential to extend further/build a granny flat (STCA) Handy to Epping Station, Epping West Primary zone

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Guide $2,000,000 - $2,200,000 Auction Saturday 29th July 9.45am View Sat & Thu 11.45 - 12.15 Wayne Vaughan 0419 242 252 Teena Vaughan 0424 166 252 Call 9877 4021 / 9877 4022

Vaucluse 6/6 Oceanview Avenue EASTERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO Enjoying breathtaking ocean views from its prized top floor position, this fully renovated apartment is a designer coastal home of style, quality and exceptional convenience. It features open living/dining, gourmet kitchen and oversized carport with storage. Light filled interiors and premium inclusions throughout including CaesarStone island kitchen, wine fridge and Miele appliances. Generous bedroom complemented with built-in wardrobes and fully tiled bathroom plus discrete European style laundry. Set in a secure boutique block of six, it's a stroll to shops, cafĂŠs and transport, with Bondi Beach and Rose Bay nearby.

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Light filled interiors and premium inclusions throughout Open plan living and dining flow to ocean view balcony Gourmet island kitchen, wine fridge, Miele appliances Generous bedroom with built-in wardrobes Fully tiled bathroom, discrete European style laundry American oak floors, ceiling fans, intercom, storage

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 11.15am View Sat & Thu 11.00 - 11.30 Damian Steele 0411 832 584 Call 9386 3303

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Beecroft 67 Lamorna Avenue

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NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Family classic with a picturesque reserve backdrop 923sqm block and north rear aspect in a cul-de-sac Enticing living and dining, study and timber decks Master bedroom with ensuite and built-in wardrobe High ceilings, air conditioning and remote garage Carlingford High catchment, walk to bus and shops

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Auction Saturday 29th July 3.00pm View Sat & Thu 10.00 - 10.30 Kevin Dearlove 0403 338 302 Alastair Kivell 0411 207 468 Call 9877 4063 / 9877 4026

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Bellevue Hill 1/37 Birriga Road

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EASTERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Character filled apartment in convenient locale Central entertaining area plus upgraded gas kitchen Shared tropical garden provides barbecue terrace Bedrooms include master with sunroom and built-in Neat character interiors offer scope to add value Walk to buses, village, Bondi Junction and beach

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 10.30am View Sat & Thu 1.00 - 1.45 Angus Gorrie 0418 282 853 Nicholas Wise 0410 121 533 Call 8622 4541 / 8622 4546

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Bellevue Hill 9/48 Birriga Road

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EASTERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Spacious design with zoned living/dining areas Interiors open to east facing sunlit entertainer’s balcony Modern granite kitchen, Smeg gas appliances Well scaled bedrooms with built-in wardrobes Master with ensuite, second bedroom opens to balcony New floating timber floors. Daikin air conditioning

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Auction Tuesday 18th July 6.00pm View Sat 2.00 - 2.30 & Wed 5.00 - 5.30 Marnie Seinor 0425 255 200 Call 8622 4551

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Berrilee 9 Chilcott Road

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HILLS DISTRICT, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Morstone has breathtaking mountain and valley views Gracious and stylish interiors with multiple living areas Brilliant and expansive modern kitchen, butler´s pantry Top floor master retreat with dressing room and ensuite Home theatre, wine cellar, billiard room, fireplaces, pool Plus a three bedroom cottage with covered verandahs

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For Sale Private Treaty View Saturday 11.00 - 11.30 Elise Lau 0414 548 130 Joel McSeveny 0421 220 139 Call 9680 5925

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Beverly Hills 13B Moondani Road

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ST GEORGE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Brand new home complete with north east rear aspect Open plan design extends to sunlit alfresco terrace Gourmet island kitchen with quality gas appliances Generous bedrooms, built-walk-ins, master suite Study or fifth bedroom plus luxurious bathrooms Land size 334sqm approximately

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Guide $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 1.30pm View Saturday 1.00 - 1.30 Angelo Vagenas 0412 125 753 Call 8579 9710

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Bondi Beach 8/1 Edward Street

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EASTERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Peaceful small block of 13 apartments, secure entry Separate dining area or sunroom, wide-fronted windows Well maintained dine-in kitchen, functional appliances King sized bedroom with deep built-in wardrobe Tasteful bathroom, combined bath and shower Hardwood floors, high ceiling, natural light, neutral décor

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 9.45am View Sat & Thu 10.00 - 10.30 Damian Steele 0411 832 584 Call 9386 3303

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Bowral 158 Merrigang Street

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, NSW • • • • • •

Cosy living room features fireplace, separate dining Delightful entertaining area, stunning mountain views Beautifully appointed kitchen features, Bosch gas app Built-ins in two of four bedrooms, one opens to sunroom Modern bathroom, private guest accom, ensuite Generous 1,551sqm parcel of land with DA approval

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For Sale Private Treaty View Saturday 11.30 - 12.00 Eloise Haydon 0488 488 888 Call 4862 2122

Caringbah South 295 Burraneer Bay Road

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SUTHERLAND SHIRE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Multiple living areas with separate lounge and living Undercover outdoor entertaining overlooking garden North facing grassed yard, salt water in-ground pool Gourmet gas kitchen and stainless steel appliances Master bedroom with walk-in robe and full ensuite Ducted air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, gas hot water

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Auction Saturday 29th July 9.00am View Sat & Wed 12.00 - 12.30 Michael Gleeson 0410 774 031 Call 8525 9982

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Castle Hill 15 Tristan Court

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HILLS DISTRICT, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Modern Clarendon home within ’Knightsbridge Estate’ A selection of formal and casual living/dining zones Luxurious solid timber kitchen with stunning bench tops Commercial gas cooker, overlooking family/rumpus Huge private in-ground pool and open grassed yard Walk to Knightsbridge shopping village, public schools

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Guide $1,300,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 3.45pm View Sat 10.30 - 11.00 & Thu 12.30 - 1.00 Cindy Seo 0420 832 781 Call 9877 4000

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Chatswood 9 De Villiers Avenue

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LOWER NORTH SHORE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Wonderfully spacious with separate lounge/dining Well scaled bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes Ducted air conditioning, freshly painted interiors Brand new carpet, high ceilings, picture rails Internal access to double carport, good storage Footsteps to buses, close to schools, shops, parks

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Guide $1,600,000 Auction Saturday 15th July 12.00pm View Sat & Wed 11.30 - 12.00 Nick Separovich 0413 315 315 Call 8047 9801

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Concord 2 Edith Avenue

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INNER WEST, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Spacious lounge with bar plus separate family room Both levels open onto expansive north facing alfresco Quality granite kitchen features premium appliances Paved yard, solar heated salt water pool with spa Marble floors, air conditioning, alarm, video intercom Walking distance to schools and surrounding parks

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Auction Saturday 29th July 2.15pm View Saturday 1.00 - 1.40 Mario Mazzeo 0414 743 232 Paul Valente 0478 712 085 Call 8120 6510 / 8120 6511

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Dural 4 Derriwong Road

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HILLS DISTRICT, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Architect designed and master built modern home Multi living spaces, with flow to landscaped grounds Brilliant master wing, dressing room, full bath ensuite Covered alfresco terrace, heated pool, teenage retreat Designer gas and stone kitchen with expansive pantry Five acres, central Dural, close to all amenities and M2

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For Sale $4,900,000 - $5,380,000 View Saturday 1.00 - 1.30 Elise Lau 0414 548 130 Joel McSeveny 0421 220 139 Call 9680 5925

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Hurstville A206/1B Pearl Street

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ST GEORGE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Stylish modern living steps from Hurstville CBD Open plan design with seamless indoor/outdoor flow Balcony enjoys elevated views to bright leafy outlook Stone and gas kitchen boasts all Smeg appliances Queen bedrooms with built-ins, master with ensuite Walk to Westfield, the station, parks and schools

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For Sale Private Treaty View by appointment Linda Yu 0410 516 488 Daniel Yang 0415 096 018 Call 8558 7218 / 8558 7212

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Maroubra 4/23 Duncan Street

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Enviable beachside lifestyle in stylish apartment Captivating ocean views from first step inside Open plan living space, marble finished kitchen Double bedrooms feature built-ins, district views Second floor setting in secure full brick complex Walk to the beach, cafés, CBD buses, Mahon Pool

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Auction Saturday 29th July 12.00pm View Sat & Thu 10.00 - 10.30 Marnie Seinor 0425 255 200 Call 8622 4551

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Matraville 6/505 Bunnerong Road

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Open plan layout, plenty of natural light to filter through Combined living and dining flows out to a large balcony Designer gas kitchen with stainless steel appliances Spacious bedroom, walk-in, ensuite, study nook Generous second balcony with access bedroom Easy reach of Westfield Eastgardens, Maroubra Beach

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Auction Saturday 15th July 2.15pm View Sat 1.00 - 1.30 & Thu 5.00 - 5.30 Marnie Seinor 0425 255 200 Elizabeth James 0434 177 078 Call 8622 4551 / 8622 4552

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Milperra 7 Armentieres Avenue

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Welcoming family home enjoys convenient location Easycare layout features choice of living areas Private entertaining area, child-friendly backyard Well appointed gas equipped kitchen opens to dining Three of four bedrooms are appointed with built-ins Walk to local school, shops/cafés and university

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Guide $875,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 11.15am View Saturday 11.00 - 11.30 Heber De Carvalho 0452 224 692 David McMahon 0468 688 924 Call 8760 8804 / 8760 8814

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Neutral Bay 105/21 Grosvenor Street

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LOWER NORTH SHORE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Contemporary design features zoned living/dining Open to the north and flooded with natural light Good sized bedrooms, master with deluxe ensuite Ducted air conditioning, video intercom, storage Lift access to secure car space, two storage cages Total area 135sqm approximately

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 11.15am View Sat & Thu 11.00 - 11.30 Nicolas Boot 0432 410 611 Nicole Grady-Combes 0424 264 767 Call 9995 0094 / 9995 0005

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Oatley 1/34 Oatley Avenue

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ST GEORGE, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Generous living areas enjoy easy indoor/outdoor flow Sprawling terrace edged by tidy garden wih park views Modern kitchen equipped with dishwasher Comfortable sized bedrooms, both with built-in robes Internal access to secure street level car space Walk to local schools, village shops and Oatley Station

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Guide $750,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 3.45pm View Saturday 3.00 - 3.30 Kieran Bresnahan 0406 381 381 Jesse Mcphee 0449 771 337 Call 8558 7222 / 8558 7242

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Padstow 17 Springfield Road

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CANTERBURY BANKSTOWN, SYDNEY METRO • • • • • •

Spacious family home with potential over 752sqm Fantastic opportunity to extend or renovate (STCA) Two separate living areas, expansive level backyard Four double bedrooms plus detached studio space Wide frontage, scope for duplex development (STCA) Walk to shops, schools, buses to Padstow/Bankstown

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Guide $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 3.00pm View Saturday 2.30 - 3.00 Jessica Ke 0466 886 888 Call 8760 8810

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Padstow 19 Truro Parade

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Ultra-spacious family home of unsurpassed quality Light filled interior offers multiple living spaces Outdoors features a choice of alfresco settings Deluxe stone kitchen, luxury spa master suite Home office/sixth bedroom plus rumpus/games room Land size 670sqm approximately

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Guide $1,500,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 1.30pm View Saturday 1.00 - 1.30 Matthew Laface 0406 111 526 Call 8579 9788

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Pagewood 54/15 Begonia Street

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Generous proportions, separate spacious living zones Interiors open to front and rear entertainment courtyards Modern gas kitchen with quality stainless steel fittings Well proportioned bedrooms with built-in robes Main bed opens to a sunlit balcony and ensuite Total area 227sqm approximately

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Guide $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Auction Saturday 29th July 2.15pm View Sat 2.00 - 2.30 & Wed 12.30 - 1.00 Adam Pierce 0415 345 507 Marnie Seinor 0425 255 200 Call 9370 7702 / 8622 4551

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Panania 119 Malvern Street

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Tightly-held family home in sought-after location Single level layout, separate living/dining areas Sizeable covered patio suits alfresco entertaining Well equipped timber kitchen, three double bedrooms Double garage, dual carport and additional storage Land size 575sqm approximately

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Guide $1,000,000 Auction Saturday 15th July 1.30pm View Saturday 1.00 - 1.30 Karim Alrefai 0415 312 585 Call 8760 8803

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Phillip Bay 53 Yarra Road

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Well designed floorplan, zoned living and dining Sleek new kitchen, timber benchtops, quality fittings Well proportioned bedrooms with built-in robes Lower level rumpus/separate living or studio retreat Sliding glass doors open to a sun washed balcony Minutes to Yarra Bay, La Perouse or Congwong

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Guide $1,500,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 1.30pm View Sat 12.00 - 12.30 & Thu 12.30 - 1.00 Simon Nolan 0499 904 363 Call 9370 7712

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Pymble 505/3 Clydesdale Place

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Generous family sized apartment with two aspects Two separate living areas, plus study, 179sqm in total Three queen sized bedrooms and two bathrooms Two balconies ensure light and cross ventilation Easy walking distance to Pymble Ladies’ College Footsteps to Pymble Station and village shops

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Guide $960,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 3.00pm View Saturday 11.00 - 11.30 Matthew Lorimer 0400 844 411 Lee Duffy 0417 239 320 Call 9391 5730 / 9391 5731

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Randwick 2B/94 Alison Road

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Living/dining area utilises a breezy open plan design Private enclosed balcony, elevated racecourse views Stylish granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances Double sized bedrooms fitted with built-in wardrobes Full bathroom has floor-to-ceiling tiles, internal laundry Well placed to UNSW and Prince of Wales hospital

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Auction Saturday 29th July 12.00pm View Sat & Wed 12.00 - 12.30 Charles Stevens 0423 189 969 Call 8622 4536

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Randwick 5B/16 Bligh Place

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L-shaped lounge/dining flows to north facing balcony Two double bedrooms main with built-in robes Bright kitchen, stone benches, stainless steel appliances Large renovated bathroom, separate internal laundry Secure complex adjacent to Fred Hollows Reserve Ideal for first homeowner or the astute investor

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Auction Saturday 29th July 10.30am View Sat & Thu 2.00 - 2.30 Charles Stevens 0423 189 969 Call 8622 4536

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Redfern 602B/780 Bourke Street

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Impeccably presented with 126sqm on title Full width covered overlooking lush gardens and pool New kitchen has sleek appliances with gas stovetop Master bedroom with ensuite and access to the balcony Solidly constructed complete with timber floors Stroll to Danks Street dining and East Village attractions

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 10.30am View Sat 11.00 - 11.30 & Tue 5.00 - 5.30 Damien West 0425 805 980 Samm Carter 0499 842 111 Call 9386 3544

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Rosebery 201A/144 Dunning Avenue

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Spacious apartment in chic warehouse conversion Entertaining area enjoys effortless flow to balcony Kitchen features floating bench, spacious bedroom Sunroom perfect for study or guest accommodation Timber floors, shadowline ceilings, air conditioning Total area 92sqm approximately

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Guide $740,000 - $770,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 2.15pm View Sat 10.45 - 11.15 & Thu 5.00 - 5.30 Adam Pierce 0415 345 507 Ersin Esmek 0415 647 111 Call 9370 7702 / 9370 7703

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Ryde 2 Heath Street

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Family home of immense comfort and versatility Generous lounge/dining areas, stylish gas kitchen North rear parcel of 556sqm has established gardens Up to seven bedrooms where six have built-in robes Hardwood floors, neat bathrooms, air conditioning Schools, Top Ryde shops and city buses nearby

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 12.00pm View Sat 2.15 - 2.45 & Wed 3.00 - 3.30 Michael Dowling 0418 637 593 Chris Pennisi 0418 637 557 Call 8889 3893

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Ryde 515B/5 Pope Street

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Space and convenience in large courtyard apartment Generous living/dining plus gourmet gas kitchen Flow to courtyard, three bright and airy bedrooms 24 hour concierge, pool, spa, sauna, gym, library Secure parking for three cars, walk to city buses Top Ryde city’s shops, cafés and dining at doorstep

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 9.45am View Sat 1.15 - 1.45 & Wed 1.00 - 1.30 Michael Dowling 0418 637 593 Chris Pennisi 0418 637 557 Call 8889 3893

Sans Souci 6/36 Fontainebleau Street

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Easycare villa offers peace, privacy and convenience North facing living area flows to dedicated dining Well presented kitchen overlooks easycare courtyard Three bedrooms, master suite, full main bathroom At rear of small complex, no internal common walls Steps to buses, easy walk to cafés and beaches

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Guide $900,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 12.45pm View Saturday 12.30 - 1.00 Kieran Bresnahan 0406 381 381 Luke Grosvenor 0422 792 983 Call 8558 7222 / 8558 7210

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Strathfield 2 Manson Road

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Scope for an investor/developer to capitalise Land parcel provides a 18.2 metre wide frontage Open plan living and dining area, modern bathroom Double brick, side driveway parking for two cars Prime R3 zoned, stroll of Strathfield Station and shops Picturesque tree lined street, walk to cafés/restaurants

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Auction Saturday 15th July 2.15pm View Saturday 11.00 - 11.40 Mario Mazzeo 0414 743 232 Paul Valente 0478 712 085 Call 8120 6510 / 8120 6511

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Turramurra 24 Yeramba Street

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Update and capitalise on this much loved family home Held by the same family for 53 years, corner position Covered alfresco dining and established gardens Open living/dining, tidy kitchen, large sunroom Good sized bedrooms, redevelop entirely (STCA) Land size 1,031sqm approximately

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Auction Saturday 22nd July 2.15pm View Sat & Wed 10.00 - 10.30 Olivia Chung 0412 653 986 Patrick Derrig 0416 262 660 Call 8047 9806

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Warrawee 69 Rothwell Road

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Original interiors with separate living and dining spaces Three double bedrooms with built-ins, main with ensuite Gently sloping garden includes sweeping rear lawn Ducted air conditioning, timber floorboards under carpet Double lock-up garage plus ample off street parking Close to desirable schools and Turramurra station buses

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Guide $1,370,000 - $1,495,000 Auction Saturday 22nd July 3.45pm View Sat & Wed 11.00 - 11.30 William Robinson 0402 215 962 Joseph Sissons 0450 110 820 Call 9391 5713 / 9391 5714

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Yowie Bay 1 Glen-Ayr Avenue

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Secluded bayside retreat embraces tranquil views Light filled flowing layout set under high ceiling Private courtyard, level lawn plus in-ground pool Modern CaesarStone kitchen, bay view master suite Solid double brick with concrete slab construction Easy stroll to Yowie Bay Public School and marina

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Auction Saturday 29th July 1.30pm View Sat & Wed 1.00 - 1.30 Nigel McAllister 0413 001 121 Call 9532 7004

Birtinya SUNSHINE COAST, QLD • • • • • •

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Cannon Hill BRISBANE EAST, SE QLD • • • • • •

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Redland Bay REDLANDS CITY, QLD • • • • • •

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Shorncliffe BRISBANE CITY & NORTH, QLD • • • • • •

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Stamp duty ACT Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

250,000

4,000

700,000

22,360

1,150,000

50,700

1,700,000

83,470

2,600,000

Duty ($) 127,660

300,000

5,200

750,000

24,750

1,200,000

54,100

1,800,000

88,380

2,700,000

132,570

350,000

7,100

800,000

27,900

1,250,000

57,500

1,900,000

93,290

2,800,000

137,480

400,000

9,000

850,000

31,050

1,300,000

60,900

2,000,000

98,200

2,900,000

142,390 147,300

450,000

10,900

900,000

34,200

1,350,000

64,300

2,100,000

103,110

3,000,000

500,000

12,800

950,000

37,350

1,400,000

67,700

2,200,000

108,020

3,500,000

171,850

550,000

15,190

1,000,000

40,500

1,450,000

71,100

2,300,000

112,930

4,000,000

196,400

600,000

17,580

1,050,000

43,900

1,500,000

73,650

2,400,000

117,840

4,500,000

220,950

650,000

19,970

1,100,000

47,300

1,600,000

78,560

2,500,000

122,750

5,000,000

245,500

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

250,000

7,240

700,000

26,990

1,150,000

48,740

1,700,000

78,990

2,600,000

128,490

300,000

8,990

750,000

29,240

1,200,000

51,490

1,800,000

84,490

2,700,000

133,990

350,000

11,240

800,000

31,490

1,250,000

54,240

1,900,000

89,990

2,800,000

139,490

400,000

13,490

850,000

33,740

1,300,000

56,990

2,000,000

95,490

2,900,000

144,990

450,000

15,740

900,000

35,990

1,350,000

59,740

2,100,000

100,990

3,000,000

150,490

500,000

17,990

950,000

38,240

1,400,000

62,490

2,200,000

106,490

3,500,000

185,490

NSW

550,000

20,240

1,000,000

40,490

1,450,000

65,240

2,300,000

111,990

4,000,000

220,490

600,000

22,490

1,050000

43,240

1,500,000

67,990

2,400,000

117,490

4,500,000

255,490

650,000

24,740

1,100,000

45,990

1,600,000

73,490

2,500,000

122,990

5,000,000

290,490

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

250,000

2,500

700,000

17,350

1,150,000

39,475

1,700,000

71,100

2,600,000

122,850

300,000

3,000

750,000

19,600

1,200,000

42,350

1,800,000

76,850

2,700,000

128,600

350,000

3,500

800,000

21,850

1,250,000

45,225

1,900,000

82,600

2,800,000

134,350

400,000

5,250

850,000

24,100

1,300,000

48,100

2,000,000

88,350

2,900,000

140,100

450,000

7,000

900,000

26,350

1,350,000

50,975

2,100,000

94,100

3,000,000

145,850

QLD

500,000

8,750

950,000

28,600

1,400,000

53,850

2,200,000

99,850

3,500,000

174,600

550,000

10,600

1,000,000

30,850

1,450,000

56,725

2,300,000

105,600

4,000,000

203,350

600,000

12,850

1,050,000

33,725

1,500,000

59,600

2,400,000

111,350

4,500,000

232,100

650,000

15,100

1,100,000

36,600

1,600,000

65,350

2,500,000

117,100

5,000,000

260,850

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

Price ($)

Duty ($)

250,000

8,870

700,000

37,070

1,150,000

63,250

1,700,000

93,500

2,600,000

143,000

300,000

11,370

750,000

40,070

1,200,000

66,000

1,800,000

99,000

2,700,000

148,500

350,000

13,870

800,000

43,070

1,250,000

68,750

1,900,000

104,500

2,800,000

154,000

400,000

16,370

850,000

46,070

1,300,000

71,500

2,000,000

110,000

2,900,000

159,500

VIC

450,000

18,970

900,000

49,070

1,350,000

74,250

2,100,000

115,500

3,000,000

165,000

500,000

21,970

950,000

52,070

1,400,000

77,000

2,200,000

121,000

3,500,000

192,500 220,000

550,000

24,970

1,000,000

55,000

1,450,000

79,750

2,300,000

126,500

4,000,000

600,000

31,070

1,050,000

57,750

1,500,000

82,500

2,400,000

132,000

4,500,000

247,500

650,000

34,070

1,100,000

60,500

1,600,000

88,000

2,500,000

137,500

5,000,000

275,000

Home loans made simple. That’s refreshing. oxygen.com.au McGrath Oxygen Home Loans Pty Ltd ACN 103 177 377 Australian Credit Licence Number 390351 *The amounts shown are the stamp duty rates only, which are a State Government tax payable by the purchaser of real estate (in ACT, NSW, QLD & VIC) based upon the purchase price. The duty is payable to the relevant state government department where the property is located. Some first home buyers may be eligible for a concession on stamp duty. Stamp duty rates for QLD and ACT are based on an established owner occupied property only. The above information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. We cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries. For more information please contact the Office of State Revenue, in the state in which the property your enquiries relate to, or call your McGrath Estate Agent. Š McGrath Limited 2017