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WELCOME

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FEATURES

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GIFT OF GIVING Buying someone a housewarming gift just became a little easier with these handy suggestions

14-19 THE STONE AGE

Mumtaz Amin’s home with Afghanistan stone is winning admirers far beyond Tulliallan Estate 22-27 MODERN FAMILY

Affordability concerns and an increased care factor mean families are coming together out of necessity 30-31 A SHARED CONCERN

Ingrid Adelsberger has used people power to garner the best recipes for MS sufferers

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INSIDERS OBJECTS OF DESIRE PRACTICAL MAGIC INDUSTRY NEWS LAND ESTATES, DISPLAY HOMES DIRECTORY

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USTRALIA is fast becoming a country in which multi-generational living is thriving.

As adult children opt to stay at home to study and save, and the older generation also move in for extra support, new homes are increasing in size and versatility in the hope of create a happier and healthier environment for all family members.

Thankfully, builders have been proactive and are designing homes to cater for this.

Our cover story examines this phenomenon in greater depth.

Our Estate Pioneer is one example as he imported stone from Afghanistan to enhance his landmark property in Tulliallan Estate for his extended family of 10.

Living can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s even harder when you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We talk to one sufferer who has compiled a cookbook of recipes from around the globe to help slow the onset of this crippling disease – with impressive results.

You’ve probably noticed we’re featuring more reviews of display homes as our roving team visits display villages around the region.

We can only run a couple in each edition, but please keep an eye out for more on our Facebook page and website at urbanlifemag.com.au.

Hope you enjoy the read.

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INSIDER What attracted you to the industry (and when)?

As a child I always had a creative flair and interest in beautiful design. One of my favourite pastimes was going through display homes to see how they had been decorated and I would compile scrapbooks of inspiration that I loved. I would also analyse the decor and lighting of my favourite cafes and restaurants, along with keeping an eye out for different home designs and inspiring colour palettes. When I hit VCE and started having to think about my career, interior design was the natural pathway for me to work to my strengths and passion.

What do you love most about the industry?

I love working in an industry where I am always being creative and helping people realise their dreams for their own space. Being immersed in interior design every day also means I am constantly learning, creating new styles and ways of working, discovering new furniture and decor, and meeting lots of incredible, talented people along the way.

commencing construction, so that clients have a clear visualisation of what their home will look like, as this can often be difficult.

What’s the biggest misconception people have when building a home?

People often think they are expected to make all of the decisions for their home on their own, which isn’t the case. World of Style by Porter Davis is equipped with an army of experienced interior designers, ready to make their clients’ dream homes come to fruition. Not many people realise that you can come into the showroom and see in person all of the fixtures and fittings next to each other, and then talk through with a skilled professional how it will all come together.

They’re ready to help you with every decision, from the colours of your walls to where to place a light switch – all with a cohesive style to create a home that is the ultimate expression of you.

Stephanie Atanasovski

If building tomorrow, what feature would you most like incorporated in your home?

I would love different wallpapers or beautiful stone tiles on my entry wall.

It’s lovely to emphasise the entrance to make the home so much more inviting and impressive right from the start. First impressions are everything.

WORLD OF STYLE

BY PORTER DAVIS

What do you consider your proudest moment or greatest achievement (in the industry)?

I am very proud to be working in ID Studio, which is a new boutique interior design service at World of Style but open to the public, not only those building with Porter Davis. It has been such a joy to help launch ID Studio and see the concept blossom.

Biggest regret?

I don’t have one as yet. So far everything in my career has been a good lesson and a great step in the right direction.

Worst trend?

It would probably have to be the colours and finishes that were used in the 1980s and 1990s.

Shocking!

Interior designer

Best change?

Going from a colour consultant to an interior designer and focusing more on furniture and decor.

If you had the power, how would you improve the process of building?

I would love to have a 3D model of the home before

What should prospective buyers look for when choosing a builder?

Choosing a builder is a huge decision and never an easy task. Prospective buyers should assess designs, quality, product range, suppliers, styles and functionality of the home to choose the right build for them. The reputation of the builder is also key as past work is a key indicator of future work.

What do you think building a home will be like in 2030?

I think building a home will become a very expensive process, as there will be so many different styles and designs that may be quite eclectic. The process of building will become faster with the rise of technology, meaning procedures can be executed more efficiently. I imagine we will be able to have a full visualisation of what our home will look like before it has been completed, which will take a lot of the guesswork out of it.

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Keen to provide a thoughtful gesture for friends in their new abode?

MANVEEN MAAN suggests some easy and affordable housewarming gifts

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HOME & LIVING

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ETTING a housewarming gift can be a nerve-wracking experience.

What if they don’t like what I buy?

Do I get them something they really want, or need? What if they already have it?

These are all common dilemmas when picking the perfect present. Thankfully, there’s a solution to all this worrying.

Here’s a list of useful and affordable housewarming gifts that are likely to bring a smile to the recipient’s lips, and won’t make you wince in pain while swiping that credit card.

known stress-busters. Soy candles are also better for the environment as they’re natural (made from vegetable oil), and thus do not increase carbon dioxide levels in the air. Similarly, diffusers help permeate scented oil fragrances throughout the home – with no burning involved at all.

And they often come in pretty packaging, adding to the glamour of the home.

HOMEWARES AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES

If it’s an apartment that your friends are moving into, a few indoor hanging plants or a terrarium are low-maintenance gifts that will spruce up interiors, and add a level of warmth to the decor. Indoor plants also have several health benefits, including reducing carbon dioxide and dust levels, while increasing air quality and providing a restorative and calming environment. If that fails, a vase for a plant of their choice is a good alternative.

This may seem like a trickier option, but there’s no need for it to be. There are numerous cool homewares or kitchen gadgets that are both handy and a wonderful addition to the indoor layout of a home. Pick up a SodaStream for carbonated water lovers, a mini KitchenAid for wannabe chefs, cool tea towels or aprons, or even funky lamps if you know the recipient’s preferred style.

Wall clocks are also a great addition to smartphone-friendly homes, along with some pretty cushions to jazz up outdoor spaces in the warmer months.

CHOCOLATES

COOKBOOKS

You can’t go wrong with chocolates. With so many varieties in types and fillings, along with cute gift-wrapping options, it’s easy to see why chocolates are one of the most popular housewarming gifts. Dark chocolate also has some health benefits associated with it, such as reducing blood pressure and boosting good cholesterol levels and brainpower – and they’re delicious. Head over to your nearest Haigh’s or Lindt outlet for an added level of luxe, all wrapped up in pretty packaging.

Cookbooks are enjoying a surge in popularity, mainly due to their glossy pages being filled with beautifully styled nibbles shot in exotic locations (with top-notch lighting). For today’s time-poor working population however, a cookbook would be a useful gift for some quick and easy dinner inspiration, as well as adding a pop of colour to most kitchens. And they also make for a deliciously pretty coffee table addition.

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WINE A new home is cause for celebration, so break out the bubbly! Wine is always a safe option (barring religious or dietary needs of course) so peruse online deals (Vinomofo.com has a fantastic selection at affordable prices) and in-store specials and pick up a nice bottle or two to help your friends toast to their new place.

SCENTED CANDLES AND AROMA DIFFUSERS Besides filling your house with beautiful scents, certain scented candles (lavender, vanilla, eucalyptus and spearmint) are

GIFT VOUCHERS When all else fails, gift vouchers are the solution for flexible gift buying. A Myer or David Jones department store gift voucher is always a safe bet if you know your recipient needs something specific, or perhaps would prefer to purchase it on their own. Likewise, a voucher from JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman would be perfect for the tech-friendly crowd if they want some speakers or upgrades to their home theatre system. Similarly, foodies would appreciate a dinner voucher at a local restaurant – and it gives them the opportunity to get to know their new neighbourhood better.

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VERYONE should have perfect lighting in their new home, but achieving this can be dependent on budget, style and how you want your dream home to look. When creating a lighting plan, I feel it’s always better to illuminate your home on a room-by-room basis.

And with open-plan living in vogue, there are two main rooms I tend to focus upon – the kitchen and dining room. I’m also a big believer that we should also celebrate life, art and achievements. I hope these words provide you with food for thought.

THE DINING ROOM THE dining room is a special place in the home. It is where your family and friends gather to celebrate special occasions, eat meals and have conversations. It should be a relaxing and welcoming area, filled with ambient lighting that creates mood and warmth.

When finding the perfect light(s) for your dining space, there are several considerations you need to take on board. Is this an open living space? If so, you want the lighting to be seamless and styles to flow from room to room. This

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will tie two spaces together while still keeping the zones separate.

What shape is your dining table?

When using pendants or a chandelier in the dining space, you want to consider the shape of the table. Your piece shouldn’t necessarily mirror the table, but it should complement the style, shape and colour of your table. If your table is round, try using a piece that draws your eye to the centre of the table and creates an even spread of light. If your table is square or rectangular, look at using pieces where the light is able to span the distance of the table, so those sitting at one end of the table are still lit.

Rectangular tables are a great opportunity to use two or more pendants in a row to create a symmetrical look. This not only looks great, but distributes light evenly. Don’t forget you don’t need to have a pendant or chandelier in your dining space.

Downlights are a great option for ample general lighting (also a good option if you have open living and other spaces are dominated with feature lighting, such as the island bench).

Having them on a dimmer means you can turn the lights down low for a more

intimate dinner, or brighten the area for task-focused lighting.

THE KITCHEN WHEN searching for the perfect home, or even building your home from scratch, you spend the most amount of time, resources and money making sure you have the perfect kitchen. This is because the kitchen is the heart of most homes. With open-plan living a popular layout for young couples and families, the kitchen takes centre stage.

Lighting your kitchen is not as easy as bedrooms, for instance, because there are many layers in the kitchen. You need to look at task lighting, general room lighting and decorative lighting. Having perfectly illuminated task lighting is crucial in the kitchen. High-traffic areas are where most of the work takes place, so you need the most light in this space. Downlights are a great option as task lighting, and new-technology LED downlights provide you with great output, are energy efficient and don’t need replacing. The range of Axion LED downlights are a prime example.

Tip: Many LED downlights have a slim profile and can also be used as

under-shelf or under-cabinet lighting.

The second layer of lighting in the kitchen is general room lighting. Again, we can use downlights here. These lights are placed in the walkways and around the room to ensure even light spread. Alternatives include LED oysters or track lights. Track lights or spot lights are great as you are able to adjust the heads to shine in the directions necessary for you.

Last, but not least, is decorative lighting. In most cases this takes the form of pendants above the island bench. This is great for two reasons: aesthetically, it adds contrast and style to the area as well as providing task lighting (depending on the style of pendant you pick).

Spacing your pendants above your island bench will be based on the length of your bench. Generally, you want to space your pendants at least 1m above head height (if someone is going to sit there like a breakfast bar) and at least 500mm between each other. Most commonly, your pendants are displayed in a line across the whole bench, but a growing trend is to make the pendants off centre, to create a talking point and design feature in the kitchen.

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Be creative and let your imagination lead the way. For example, a 3m bench can have two larger pendants, or three pendants spaced evenly across. With the second option, remember to always come in from the bench at least 250mm to ensure a symmetrical look.

Another thing to consider is if you need under-cabinet lighting.

A great way to light up this area would be to use either a recessed slim-profile downlight, such as the Axion Falcon 10W downlight, or an LED strip.

LED strips are a great way to add light. Most are do it yourself and come complete with flex, plug and a self-adhesive strip that allows you to add them under the cabinets.

Wall lights are another way to add decorative lights in a kitchen, if pendants are not an option. Wall lights are great for task lighting, as well as adding warmth and style to the kitchen.

ART STARTERS Displaying art and prized possessions in our home is a great way to celebrate achievements, special moments or pieces of art. These can be displayed all around the home, in any room

and in various styles and patterns. To make sure that you bring your special moments to life, light them to bring attention to them or to show people their true beauty.

A common space for hanging artwork is the hallway. It is a blank canvas and the perfect place to display various

is best. Acrylic paintings don’t have that glossy finish, so they don’t have that same issue of producing glare.

If lighting up pictures in glass frames, try and have the light cascade down the picture instead of pointing directly at the glass. The latter will cause glare and make the light reflective.

“(To create a talking point) be creative and let your imagination lead the way.” pieces of artwork in a series. The best way to think of your hallway is as an art gallery. Lighting this can be done in two ways. Using spot lights or track lights with tilted heads shining down on to the artwork or with art wall lights.

Tip: Depending on what materials are used in the artwork, different types of lighting angles and light intensity will need to be trialled. For example, oil paintings can reflect glare if a spot light is directed on them. This means that using a broad-based lighting application

When placing your artwork and track lighting for optimal lighting, if you are working with fixed spotlights, be sure that your spot aligns with your artwork. If you are working with moveable track heads, be sure that the track length is long enough to cover the span of the hallway or artwork and then move the track head to perfectly light up the artwork.

It’s important that you try to avoid using a light that directly shines continuously on your artwork or photograph as it can cause it to fade and deteriorate over time.

When it comes to memorabilia, there are plenty of cool ways for you to display it. Many items are placed on shelves or on the wall. Again, you can use track or spot lights to shine on to these items. Other ways include using gimble (tilted) downlights to shine down on the walls, or recessed undercabinet lights that can be placed on the underside of the shelf.

If you can’t use recessed downlights, surface-mounted under-cabinets lights (available at DIY stores) are another great option.

Displaying your prized possessions or artwork is all about being creative and expressing your style. Illuminating them will bring them to life and make sure they are noticed.

Other ways to light up memorabilia include using LED strips strategically placed under and around shelving and hidden from view. But when it’s turned on, it washes the display with light.

Another creative way to shine the light on your awards or treasured pieces is to use do-it-yourself LED strips on the back of the frame and plug them in.

Then, when the strips are turned on, the whole piece is illuminated.

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designed home that will brighten up the life of many young families.”

EAT as a pin and with functionality to match, this single-level treat is a mix of style and substance.

Exuding an understated elegance with its bright and airy interiors, the 25.61-square residence will have no shortage of admirers.

The central entry opens to a hall, off which are the main bedroom suite, direct access to the double garage, and a walk-in linen press.

The main bedroom includes a fitted walk-in robe and en suite with twin-basin vanity, large shower and separate toilet.

The entry hall continues past the storage-packed laundry on the right, and the theatre room on the left, and into the informal living domain.

Preceded by the two-way butler’s pantry, the simple kitchen overlooks the dining area and family room. It incorporates Caesarstone benchtops, Ilve stainless-steel appliances (900mm underbench oven, five-burner gas cooktop, canopy rangehood, integrated microwave), tiled splashback and a square-shaped island bench with overhang for seating.

Stackable doors open to the backyard.

The kids’ bedrooms are cleverly contained within a wing. Each of the three double bedrooms have built-in robes. They are serviced by a compact bathroom with shower, single vanity and deep bath, and the separate toilet.

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Romancing

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NCE the block of land was secured at Tulliallan Estate, the vision Mumtaz Amin had for his Cranbourne North home was set in stone, literally. Natural stone from the mountainous regions of north-eastern Afghanistan, to be precise.

The importer, whose family hails from the north-eastern Afghan province of Kunar, said he had initially set his sights on buying another block in Tulliallan but hadn’t been quick enough to act.

But, in a twist of fate, he was far happier with the 512sq m corner block that he bought because it captured excellent natural light on all sides.

“There are several features of my home which excite me, but the key feature would be the use of

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a natural stone both on the outside and inside of my home,” Mumtaz said. “The natural stone has a richness and uniqueness of colour and texture that creates sophistication. It’s made up of a selection of loose granite, marble and other exotic rocks, including traces of gold. I have imported the exotic, natural stones as part of the business (InterGlobe, 0401 963 293) that I run.

“The natural stone is the first of its kind to be imported from Afghanistan and the use of the natural stone has become less restrictive for builders and designers to achieve different architectural outcomes.”

The external stone, which shimmers as light changes through the day, has made the 68-square

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Landing on its feet with its prime corner block, the Amin family is loving the lifestyle at Tulliallan Estate in Cranbourne North

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The three generations of family are easily housed in the landmark home within Tulliallan Estate

home a landmark property in the area, with people often pulling up at all hours to photograph it, Mumtaz said.

T THIS PAGE The informal living domain at the rear is big on space and appeal, with Yasin, 16, often relaxing with his grandmother and brother Imran OPPOSITE PAGE The kitchen is one spot where the family’s matriarch Gul Arzo can often interact with her grandson Imran The feature staircase gives Imran scope to explore in the 68-square home, which also features an upstairs kids retreat The toshak, or cushioned seating area, is often used when Mumtaz’s wider family come to visit The garden is blooming after several months of the family living in the Tulliallan Estate

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HE question of what to build came after a long search for land.

Previously residing with family at Narre Warren South, Mumtaz was attracted to the Cranbourne North area by its serenity and the abundance of established facilities. And the elevated position of Tulliallan was hard to resist.

In fact, Mumtaz’s relations liked the estate so much they chose to buy land nearby and also build in Tulliallan.

“I felt like the Cranbourne North area was always my first preference in terms of building my home,” he said. “Tulliallan is in a great area, and close to several shopping centres, schools and other facilities.

Furthermore, it is a serene area where you can find peace and comfort.

“Over the years I have seen an interest and focus on the Cranbourne North area. The area was all land before, however people are more confident with building their homes and there is more trust and more room for creativity.

“What I like most about Tulliallan is that it is a growing, budding area and it is exciting to watch the area prosper and grow.”

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AKING about 18 months from land acquisition to completion, the two-level dwelling has been a labour of love for Mumtaz.

There’s a reason why the double-storey delight on the corner block is so large – Mumtaz has a largerthan-average family. In addition to Mumtaz and his wife Jahan, there is his mother Gul Arzo, 81, son Billal, 22, daughter Aisha, 19, son Yasin, 16, twin sisters Zubida and Zahida, 14, and sons Zayed, 10 and Imran, 3, who reside under the roof.

The family of 10 is complemented by Mumtaz also having 12 brothers and sisters – with several in the immediate area and many others in nearby areas.

But the living spaces have been created to effortlessly accommodate large gatherings, with seating for at least 10 in the formal and informal areas. And the top level also provides an additional living space in which the kids can relax.

“In one word, I would describe the home as luxurious. The size of my home, combined with its features, radiates comfort and luxury. It is a great residence for my family and it is also a pleasing experience for my friends and extended family that will come to visit,” he said.

“My home is spacious and the design and layout of the home is an exciting experience.

“The home has undoubtedly grown with my family.

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They are adapting well and appreciate the various features, including the five suite rooms, spacious living areas and kitchens. The home is tailored to my family’s needs. With a large and growing family, they have come to appreciate and love the home.”

With the bonus of a formal entry and informal side entry for access into the respective living areas, it has six bedrooms (each with an en suite and walk-in robe), formal living and dining zone with imported light fittings, and informal living area at the rear that integrates the toshak (a cushioned sitting area for extra guests).

The chic kitchen incorporates black highlights, such as the Blanco sinks, large island bench with pot drawers, and a genuine butler’s pantry for food preparation with double sink, 900mm stainless-steel oven with five-burner gas cooktop, and canopy rangehood.

The feature open-tread Tasmanian oak staircase, with glass-panelled balustrade, ascends to the large kids retreat and four bedrooms, including the front main bedroom.

Balconies on the southern side of the home provide relief from the heat.

“This is my first home build and it has been both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Building a home, tailored to your needs, is a dream come

true. The effort, dedication and personal investment in your own home is always more significant and alluring,” he said.

Inspired by homes he’d lived in and the improvements he would have made, Mumtaz also integrated his extended family’s ideas into the design.

“It is a modern design combined with a fusion of Orientalism, which is suitable to both my needs and my family’s.

“I have come across various display homes and also done extensive research on the features and products I would use in my dream home,” Mumtaz said. “My wife, Jahan, has also provided her invaluable advice and input and it is extremely rewarding for us to have a home that our children can enjoy.”

The family of 10 has noticed the change as residents in the fledgling community begin to call Tulliallan home.

“When we first began building our home, the area was all land and there was no development or infrastructure. (It was just fields marked out with pegs),” Mumtaz said.

“However more recently, people are building their homes and the area has truly flourished. From day one we didn’t have many neighbours - maybe one next door. The roads were finished, however there wasn’t much other development.

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“Fortunately for us, there was an outdoor barbecue area opposite our home, where the kids would play. There is a picnic area surrounded by trees. It creates a comfortable and calm environment for us to live.

“I love the calmness and serenity in our neighbourhood. Furthermore I have family that resides in the neighbourhood, so it is very exciting to have that support and enjoy the area with people that you love.”

taken an interest during the construction process.

And now that the home has been completed, it continues to be an attraction.

Mumtaz would have no hesitation in recommending that people build a new life for themselves. And that people should not be afraid to be creative.

“I would encourage those moving into new areas to seize the opportunity and take the risk. I would advise them to do their research and planning and familiarise themselves with the agencies and

“In one word, I would describe the home as luxurious. The size of my home, combined with its features, radiates comfort and luxury.”

Mumtaz’s middle son, Yasin, said the estate had been ideal for he and his siblings, with a basketball court, playground and school nearby. Shops are also within a 1km walk.

Mumtaz said many of his new neighbours had

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companies that can potentially help them move into their home,” Mumtaz said.

“I would advise those building to set their mind on their dream home and to bring their vision to life. We all desire the quintessential dream home and if we

“The natural stone, which is the first of its kind to be imported from Afghanistan, has a richness and uniqueness of colour and texture that creates sophistication.”

have the resources available we shouldn’t hinder this dream.

“People are often reluctant to take a risk and experiment with building, however the satisfaction of building your own home is like nothing else.

“The only thing I would change would be to build earlier.”

OPPOSITE PAGE (clockwise, from top) Twin sisters Zubida and Zahida, 14, love the space in their bedroom The formal living spaces at the front of the home, near the imported chandelier, easily accommodates large gatherings beyond the immediate family The sheer size and majesty of the landmark home is captured best at night THIS PAGE Mumtaz and Jahan enjoy the versatility of having two entrances and the various spaces in which their youngest son Imran, 3, can play

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If these unused mobiles were recycled, the estimated greenhouse gas benefits created would be equivalent to planting 114,000 trees or taking 5200 cars off the road

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Families are going back to the future with multiple generations coming together to live under one roof. ROSS McGRAVIE examines how builders are catering for this

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N ROALD Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket lives in a tiny house on the edge of the city with his mother, father, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Josephine, Grandpa George and Grandma Georgina. The rags-to-riches tale of an honest boy whose wildest dreams come true may have been a work of literary genius that has enthralled millions of readers, but it’s a rare instance of multi-generational living in modern literature.

Fast forward 50 years to Washington DC and the fiction becomes reality when US President Barack Obama has his mother-in-law Marian Robinson move into the White House in 2009 to help keep the family unit together. During Obama’s term, she was often seen taking her granddaughters Sasha and Malia to school.

More than ever, families are coming together under one roof out of necessity.

And it’s a global phenomenon.

Multi-generational households, which are defined as two or more generations of related adults living under one roof, are on the rise.

The idea is nothing new. In fact, it was the norm up until last century and in some European and Asian nations, multi-generational living is part and parcel of the social fabric.

Between 1957 and 2011 the number of multi-generational households has increased almost 60 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported.

Now as many as one in four adult children aged 20 to 34 in Australia are opting to stay with parents to save a deposit or continue studying.

A paper delivered at the 2013 State of Australian Cities conference revealed that one in five Australians, or more than four million people, share their home with parents, adult children or other extended family. The proportions are higher in cities. This equated to a 57 per cent increase in just 30 years. More than a quarter (27 per cent) lived together for care arrangement and support, and more than half (55 per cent) did so for financial reasons.

The benefits flow well beyond the obvious. Newsweek.com reported in 2015 about a University of Oxford study that found teenagers were happier when grandparents were involved in their upbringing. The study of more than 1500 school-age kids concluded that teens who spent more time with a grandparent

had fewer emotional and behavioural problems than their peers and were better prepared to handle adverse life events, such as death, divorce or bullying.

The same study attained similar results in Israel, Malaysia and South Africa.

Likewise, it reported that a Boston College study found that adult grandchildren and their grandparents showed fewer symptoms of depression if they maintained an “emotionally close relationship”.

The older generation would also rather live at home than in a retirement village. Home Instead Senior Care found families were coming together for three primary reasons: To share caregiving duties (either the senior needs care or provides care to grandchildren), seniors feel the need for physical or emotional support if they lose a spouse, have health issues or can’t maintain their property; and, the economy is affecting the financial outlook of seniors living on fixed incomes.

breaks to families where there are three generations living under one roof.

In the UK, for example, the number of homes where two or more generations live under the same roof has soared by more than half in a decade. The Office for National Statistics reports about 419,000 British households live this way – with an increasing number of elderly parents sharing a home with their children and grandchildren.

The arrangement means young families can enjoy far bigger homes than they could afford by themselves, while grandparents can help with childcare duties. On the other side of the equation, elderly people who may need looking after are spared the expense and trauma of having to leave the family home and pay for care.

In the United States 49 million Americans were living in multigenerational households in 2010, up from 28 million in 1980. The

The arrangement means young families can enjoy far bigger homes than they could afford ... while grandparents can help with childcare duties.

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TUDIES by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute found financial circumstances were an overriding factor in the formation of multi-generational households – and even more dominant than cultural reasons.

The benefits of a multi-generational household are obvious: companionship, ease in providing care, upholding cultural traditions, practicality and convenience, and inter-generational solidarity. As were the downsides - noise, financial constraints, inadequate space for privacy, and the impact on relationships with other family members.

At a time when one would normally expect Baby Boomers to be downsizing at this stage of their lives, many are trading up – for the sake of family.

Calls have even been made to give tax

Pew Research Centre’s Social and Demographic Trends project found the increasing proportion of immigrants more inclined to live with multiple generations and the rising median age of marriage had contributed to the rise.

Interestingly, the growth of nuclear family-centred suburbs (new estates) between 1940 and 1980 had been a major factor in the share of multigenerational households declining from 25 per cent in 1940 to 12 per cent in 1980. Yet it is in new suburbs where multi-generational living is now flourishing.

The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 - and the subsequent job losses and house repossessions - also triggered a sharp rise in different generations living under the same roof.

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T THIS PAGE Porter Davis’s Marbella in Aston Estate at Craigieburn makes the most of indoor/outdoor living, particularly with its fireplace to enable year-round use The servery window and ceiling fan at the Astor Grange 54 at Upper Point Cook (Porter Davis) makes entertaining a pleasure OPPOSITE PAGE The study in Long Island Homes’ Hampton 500 allows occupants to work in peace but still keep an eye on proceedings around the home Having separate but neighbouring living areas, as demonstrated in Porter Davis’s Dunedin 31 at Upper Point Cook, provides the privacy and flexibility that larger families require

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HERE is a lighter side to the trend.

The changing demographics of households has spawned nicknames such as the Sandwich Generation, Boomerang Kids and the SKI Generation (Spending the Kids Inheritance).

Younger members of the Baby Boomers are sometimes referred to as “the Sandwich Generation” because they have children still living at home in addition to elderly parents.

Second, Australia has had a wave of so-called “Boomerang Kids” moving back in with their parents because of the cost of living and rising property prices.

But if anything is to be learned, it is that the trend is a complex issue in ever-changing times.

In the bigger picture, social researcher Mark McCrindle said 2020 was looming as a landmark year in Australia.

“In 2020 Australia’s median age will be almost 40 … in 1980 it was just 29. There will be more 65-year-olds

than one-year-olds. There will be as many people aged 60-70 as there will be aged 10-20. By 2020 the population pyramid will be inverted. There will be more people aged 50 (338,081) than any other age, reflecting the baby boom and migration boom of those born in 197071. In 2020 life expectancy at birth will exceed 84 years, and more than one in five people will be aged over 60.”

By then, most Baby Boomers will have retired and Generation Y will dominate the workforce (42 per cent). The average job tenure will be three years and more than one in three workers will be employed on a casual basis.

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HE good news is that builders are adapting to the changing circumstances. Many are integrating floorplans that provide adaptability to reflect the various stages in life of its occupants.

Flexibility is the mantra in terms of design but in an ideal world, the design should enhance the lifestyle of all.

One of the major pieces of advice for those considering multi-generational living is to ensure each generation has their own space, and this has been noted by many building firms who have taken it to the next level by implementing universal access principles. At first glance, homes look and feel more spacious but they also factor in environmental performance, versatility, social inclusiveness and useability.

First and foremost, universal access principles improve accessibility for those with mobility challenges, such as the elderly, young children, pregnant women or those with an injury or disability. It may be immediately evident in flat walkways to a flush entry, wide doorways and halls (for pram or wheelchairs), toilets with clear access and reinforced walls in bathroom and toilet for the safe installation of grab rails. It extends to open (walkin) showers to eliminate trip hazards, ground-level toilet with clear access, and open-plan living with generous

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circulation space in key areas, such as the kitchen and dining room.

The design of homes for multigenerational living generally factor in larger bedroom sizes, two-way bathrooms, guest bedrooms with an en suite and walk-in robe, granny flat options (attached and detached) and multiple living areas.

Long Island Homes’ sales and marketing general manager Susan McDermott said the multicultural aspects of Melbourne had greatly influenced house designs over the past decade, with many of the company’s designers being asked to “make room for our parents”.

“Ninety per cent of our double-storey designs have a parents retreat and a master bedroom on the ground floor.

The owners have it all planned out … mum and dad will be on the ground floor so they don’t have to battle with stairs.

It will then be used later (by the owners) if their knees or backs become sore,” McDermott said.

“Adding small en suites to each bedroom is another common request for a double-storey home, and our new designs that offer an upstairs kitchenette have been very well received.

In single-storey designs an additional en suite for ‘our parents’ is often asked for.”

McDermott said the toilet usually won’t be included in the downstairs bathroom, or a powder room may be added to satisfy peak demand.

“It (the toilet) will be separate, with a vanity providing a multifunctional area for a busy household, to cleanse your face and hands, clean your teeth, apply make-up and style your hair,” she said.

Porter Davis interior designer Koraly Symeou said having several living spaces was the key to successful multi-generational living. These areas may include a theatre room, a lounge room or study, all of which can revert to utility rooms if required.

Symeou said double-storey dwellings were the norm for multi-generational living, particularly as block sizes

increasingly became smaller. But single-level designs, such as the Dunedin, were also suitable.

“Having a variety of living spaces is important, so the various family members have a space they can escape to, where it doesn’t feel like you’re living on top of one another,” Symeou said. “It’s all about creating a noise and privacy buffer. Perhaps the most crucial component is a large communal space off the kitchen in which everyone can feel comfortable. It has plenty of natural light and usually combines with an al fresco space for indoor/outdoor living.”

Symeou said the five bedrooms and five bathrooms contained within the Waldorf was a popular design with extended families. The Astor was another.

“Having en suites with most of the bedrooms means that you’re not fighting over bathrooms and not feeling as if you’re on holiday,” she said.

Just as virtual reality tours bring an extra dimension to the online experience, Symeou said Porter Davis

DESIGN TWEAKS • Try replacing doorknobs with lever handles as some seniors have difficulty turning doorknobs, especially those with arthritis • Use threshold ramps for easier wheelchair access • Use mixer taps and place appliances, such as microwave ovens, dishwashers or coffee machines, where they can be easily reached • Use a low-pile commercialgrade carpet to reduce trip hazards • Employ blinds to reduce glare in seniors’ living spaces • Add lights inside wardrobes • Install grab rails in bathrooms to avoid falls (Source: Too Close For Comfort, Home Instead Care)

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THE FACTS OF LIFE One in four adult children are opting to stay with parents to save a deposit or continue studying More than 4,000,000 Australians share their home with parents, adult children or other family $104 billion of property – or one in 10 homes in Victoria - is likely to change hands within the family by 2025 86% of Gen Y aspire to own a home – yet three in five feel unlikely to receive any intergenerational assistance The average price of a house in capital cities increased 236% between 1986 and 2002

OPPOSITE PAGE A fully equipped butler’s pantry, such as the Balmoral 402 at Greenvale Gardens, keeps odours and prep mess out of sight and mind

provided interactive floorplans that enabled users to tailor designs to suit the changing needs of their families.

“Ultimately, the design will come down to the family and how they live,” Symeou said. “But it’s inevitable people will create spaces to suit them because people enjoy living with their family.”

Laser screens or shutters were one way of creating privacy or increasing visibility in activity spaces, such as a study to allow people to work while they monitor the kids. Or a sliding door to close off a busy area.

Second kitchens - either housed in the butler’s pantry or in the outdoor room – allow food preparation behind the scenes to contain odours and mess. They work well in conjunction with servery windows, fireplaces or firepit, ceiling fans, and outdoor sheers or blinds for a year-round entertaining space.

“Melbourne doesn’t have the most consistent weather, but we want people to enjoy their life in their home - inside and out,” Symeou said.

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ENNIS Family Homes’ Inspirations 2016 Series also incorporates many such features. The singlestorey Hartley and Cosgrove and the double-storey Churchill and Balmoral have been designed for extended family.

Dennis Family Homes general manager Mike Butler said the Hartley and Cosgrove designs have a dual-entry shared bathroom – one of which is from a bedroom that is larger than the others. A powder room provides exra accessibility.

Likewise, the 38-square Churchill 382 design has a larger main bedroom at the front of the home and three bedrooms upstairs, all with an en suite.

The 50-square Balmoral 503 design has it all. With four

living spaces and five bedrooms, all with en suite and walk-in robe, it has plenty of space for adult children or grandparents.

Given that up to three generations are inhabiting one home, storage is another vital area.

“There are many areas in a home design to accommodate extra storage,” McDermott said. “We specialise in providing walk-in linen cupboards and storage cupboards in the entry hallway, if the design permits. Laundry space can be converted into a European laundry, leaving more room for storage. Or you can move the European laundry to the garage, giving you even more internal storage. Enclosed stairs to double-storey homes also provides a great storage area. Attics may also become popular due to this trend.”

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SOLUTION for the affordability puzzle could almost be on our doorstep, thankfully.

The McCrindle Blog reports that Baby Boomers (45-64) account for a quarter of the population but they possess more than half the nation’s wealth.

“While the Gen Ys have decades of wealth accumulating ahead of them, it is unlikely that Australia will ever see the likes of today’s Boomers again, where a quarter own more than a half. The Boomers have been the beneficiaries

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THIS PAGE The home theatre at Dennis Family Homes’ Balmoral 402 at Williams Landing provides scope for the space to be converted to a different use if needs change

FINDING HARMONY

ALWAYS KEEP OPEN THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION Have regular conversations about how people are feeling about the living situation. Make sure everyone can share their thoughts, discuss problems and make suggestions RESPECT EACH OTHER’S PRIVACY AND INDEPENDENCE If possible, establish physical boundaries so family members have space of their own. Ensure everyone knocks before entering a closed door of a near-50-year economic miracle, and they are unlikely to ease out of this accumulating any time soon,” the blog reported. “The households of Australians aged 55-plus currently own a combined $2.8 trillion and over the next two decades will pass on much of this. By the time they move from the growing to the spending side of this accumulation, it will have exceeded the $3 trillion level. Therefore, the decades ahead will see the biggest intergenerational wealth transfer in Australia’s history.”

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HE revelation is nothing new as financial experts have spoken of the importance of planning.

The AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report of June 2003 highlighted that between June 1986 and December 2002, the average price of a house in Australian cities increased 236 per cent.

Less than a decade later, the Bankwest Financial Series Report of March 2010 predicted that more than $104 billion of property was likely to change hands in Victoria by 2025.

It reported that “a combination of rising property prices, an ageing population and high home ownership rates will produce a perfect storm with record intergenerational wealth transfer or inheritance”.

The Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) report released last year reinforced the message. It showed the wealthiest Australians were elderly couples whose net worth had surged 70 per cent since 2002 – largely due to the appreciation in house prices and changes in the superannuation arrangements.

Interestingly, the report showed Australians pocketed a 21 per cent increase in pay between 2001 and 2014, but families were now paying twice as much for childcare and relying more on grandparents as carers. A quarter of families rely on grandparents for an average of 14 hours of care each week.

The inheritance that may never come is another issue for Gen Y. The Conversation outlined the issue of affordability in the 2016 Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre Housing Affordability Report, where it discovered 86 per cent of Gen Y aspire to own their home but the gap between their deposit and what was required was the biggest barrier. The average deficit was $50,000. Of those Gen Ys already in their own home, 38 per cent received assistance from parents or grandparents. But for those yet to enter home ownership, almost 60 per cent felt they were unlikely to receive any assistance.

Also complicating the equation is that Australians are buying their first home at an older age. The downside to this is that they could still be paying off their home when they reach retirement age, meaning the transfer of wealth to children was also unlikely.

One thing is for sure, though.

With the greater financial hurdles now in place to fund home ownership, McDermott felt multi-generational living was here to stay.

“Absolutely. Getting a loan these days requires a considerable deposit and bank statements proving a consistent six-month savings plan.

Combined with the exorbitant price of land, it is becoming more difficult for young people to borrow enough money to purchase a home. Unless the market drastically changes, more siblings and families who want to own their own home will need to combine their savings to buy a home together,” she said.

But good design would go a long way towards ensuring that it would be a pleasant experience for all.

“Large homes for multi-generational living or very small homes for affordability is where the market is heading. And there’s no doubt the house design is the key to accommodate this change,” McDermott said.

ESTABLISH HOUSE RULES Create rules about noise, clutter, roles, chores and care, and devise a workable plan to manage all the various household tasks with a rotating schedule. If changes are necessary, inform all parties and allow feedback SHARE THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HOUSEHOLD Money can be a sensitive issue, especially when family members have different levels of financial means. Perhaps, those who can contribute less can be responsible for more household chores. Just make sure everyone is comfortable with the arrangement RESPECT THE PARENTS It is important adult family members respect the parents’ approach to childrearing SET ASIDE FAMILY TIME Living in the same house is not the same thing as enjoying each other’s company. Plan a game night, watch a movie, go to the zoo or enjoy a special meal together (Source: Seasonedtimes.com)

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A world of difference What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord, usually resulting in progressive disability. It affects about 2.3 million people worldwide.

consulting editor, chef Jack McNulty.

The practicality in the book is fantastic – from useful kitchen equipment and OMS-friendly cuisines when dining out, to snacks and substituting ingredients.

You were diagnosed with MS at 30. How has it affected your life?

At first being diagnosed with MS was overwhelming and scary. I remember waking up each morning terrified I wouldn’t be able to move my body; the fear of ending up in a wheelchair was often my first thought of the day. Today, after being on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) recovery program devised by George Jelinek - for over five years, I’ve kept progression of the disease at bay. MS now affects my life in a positive way. Because of it, I eat healthier food, exercise more to stay fit and manage my stress levels through meditation and relaxation.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

To believe in what I’m doing and be 100 per cent committed to it.

How can diet help manage MS and other diseases?

A plant-based wholefood diet with seafood and very low in saturated fat can have a positive effect on MS and many inflammatory and auto-immune diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Several long-term studies show a close connection between saturated fats and the development and progression of MS.

Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 30 provided Ingrid Adelsberger with the chance to spread the word globally about how diet can slow the debilitating effects of the disease, and then asked others to share their favourite recipes

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You’ve taken a special approach with compiling the recipes. Tell us about that.

We decided to reach out to the OMS website community to send in recipes that work for them, i.e. crowdsource them. As our community is spread all over the globe, a wide variety of recipes were submitted to cater to all tastes. It’s a recipe book for the OMS community, by the OMS community.

What was the most satisfying aspect about compiling the book?

I thoroughly enjoyed communicating with everyone who submitted a recipe. Their enthusiasm and support in the project was infectious. Testing and eating all the dishes was a lot of fun too. And then, of course, the collaboration with

You’ve also included a menu plan for a week in the book. Is good planning the key to making your Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Recovery Program work?

Yes absolutely. I often carry some snacks on me when I leave the house to make sure that when I get hungry I have OMS-friendly food available.

Eating out requires a bit of planning too: always check the menu ahead of time to see whether OMS-compliant food is available or even call ahead to see if the chef can prepare something suitable.

What pantry ingredients do you consider essential for these recipes?

Grains and legumes in the pantry, lots of fruit and vegetables in the fridge, as well as nuts and seeds.

What lessons have you learned that can apply to any home cook?

Patience, perseverance and enjoying what one can learn in the process.

If people are diagnosed with MS, can you recommend any groups or webpages where they can find support?

Since finding the OMS community on the www.overcomingms.org website, I haven’t had to look anywhere else. It has everything you need: research, news and fellow OMSer stories, not to mention a huge support community.

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Baked salmon in maple mustard sauce Serves 2 INGREDIENTS • 2 × 175g (6 oz) salmon fillets, pin-boned • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • steamed brown rice and a salad or steamed vegetables, to serve METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/gas 4). Line a baking tray with foil or baking paper.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Serve with rice and a salad or steamed vegetables.

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Discover designed apartments for Collingwood.

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Visit the display suite Wednesday–Friday 4–7pm, Saturday–Sunday, 10–1pm 51 Langridge Street, Collingwood

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Pace of Collingwood The best of inner-city living can be yours with this boutique development in the fast-paced and creative neighbourhood

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NINTERRUPTED CBD views (from Level 4 and up), luxurious industrial chic and an envied lifestyle sets apart this apartment complex from the rest.

Inspired by the residential and industrial grain of the suburb, the 79-dwelling Pace of Collingwood incorporates one, two and threebedroom apartments, penthouses and three ground-floor retail spaces.

Designed by SJB Architects and with interiors by We Are Huntly, Pace of Collingwood features a communal rooftop deck on Level 5. It includes an open-air kitchen, barbecues, entertainment area and dining facilities.

Each kitchen features Smeg and Fisher & Paykel appliances, polished stone benchtops, tiled splashbacks and an island bench.

The living area includes timber floorboards, wool-fibre carpets and various stone elements.

The minimalist bathrooms integrate a frameless shower, mirror-front cabinet, wall-mounted basins and brushednickel tapware.

Outside, the Pace of Collingwood exterior combines red bricks, honed precast-concrete tones and manganese and bluestone brickwork.

Inside, the development provides natural ventilation ducts, robe fit-out, visitor parking, secure storage, CCTV, secure access for pedestrians and parking, fully landscaped common areas, copious kitchen storage, a solar-boosted central gas hot water

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system and NBN capability as standard inclusions in all of its apartments.

The environmental benefits produce an energy rating above six stars.

Double-glazed windows are used in all apartments, while energy-efficient and water-efficient appliances enhance its green credentials Each apartment has at least one car space. Three-bedroom apartments have two.

Entry points are fitted with cuttingedge technology, which provide extra security and allows easy remote access.

The lifestyle benefits are second to none in the neighbourhood recognised as Melbourne’s ninth most walkable.

Less than 2km from the CBD, it is a 300m walk to Smith St and Gertrude St shops and eateries, public transport (tram, train and bus), hospitals, zoned for Collingwood College (P-12) and close to the Australian Catholic University, RMIT and University of Melbourne.

Renowned for its attention to detail, Pace Development Group is an integrated builder, developer and architect driven by its motto of “Design, Construct, Deliver”.

The display suite is at 51 Langridge St.

DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY Residential levels:

9

Number of apartments:

79

Commercial spaces:

3 retail tenancies

Car park, lock-up storage:

Basement 1-4

Bicycle storage:

Ground floor

Completion date:

December 2018

Owners Corporation fees:

$1747 (1 bedroom) $2621 (2 bed) $3495 (3 bed)

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INDUSTRY NEWS Henley commits to a simpler process

Mandalay community centre under way

CLARITY is the mission for the newlook Henley, which is promising to simplify the home-building process.

National marketing manager Jeremy Hanger said the builder’s branding, communication and design collection had been overhauled to reduce confusion.

“We truly and passionately believe that buying a home is about more than just the finished product,” Hanger said. “Building a new home should be about your complete experience – from hello, to undertaking research and reading information, finding your preferred floorplan, organising finance, enjoying the construction milestones, and finally moving into your new home.”

Hanger said the shift has been driven after analysing the new homes industry.

“When we stood back and looked at our industry, we found that how the industry presents information

MANDALAY Estate could have a kindergarten and community centre within 18 months after a $3.74 million State Government grant was announced.

Beveridge Property Developers will also contribute $3 million towards the facility, which will provide government kindergarten programs, serve as a maternal and child health centre, and provide a space for meetings and social gatherings.

To be sited on council-owned land at the main Lithgow St roundabout, the centre will support a population of

about procedures, promotions and products can be, quite simply, overwhelming. There’s a lot of content, a lot of conflicting information, a lot of campaigns and a lot of confusion.

“While we’ve always presented information and prices with honesty and transparency, we believe as an industry, we have a responsibility to talk with as much clarity as possible and in a straightforward, conversational manner. Today’s clients are savvy, information hungry and clever, so we’ve made sure all of our collateral respects that.”

The rebranding includes a new logo and website and three easy-to-compare home ranges – Henley Essence, Henley Collection and Henley Reserve. They will complement Henley’s 50-year structural guarantee, 12-month extended maintenance program, build quality inspections and a 24/7 emergency hotline.

More details are at henley.com.au.

Armstrong Estate home up for grabs at RCH Good Friday Appeal auction

more than 21,000 people across the Mandalay and Beveridge area.

Construction is expected to begin midyear, with completion scheduled for mid-2018.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Rhonda Sanderson welcomed the news.

“The funding provided by the Andrews Government was great news and means the new community centre will soon be a reality. The multipurpose centre will be a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive hub for all of the community,” Sanderson said.

Details at mandalay.com.au.

Class is in as sleek, new schools open STUDENTS at Pakenham’s John Henry Primary School started 2017 in a new school.

It features a competition-grade gymnasium built to Netball Victoria standards and conference and meeting rooms for community use. It also has a multi-purpose space that will be used by the YMCA after school hours. An Early Learning Centre will help with the transition to primary school.

It is one of 10 schools to open this term in growth areas, including Barton Primary in Cranbourne West, Tulliallan Primary (Cranbourne North), Mernda Central P-12, Mernda Park Primary, Harvest Home Primary (Epping

North), Willandra Rise (Clyde North), Craigieburn, Point Cook and Morwell.

It is estimated an extra 90,000 students will enter the school system over the next five years.

There are 42 new schools in the construction pipeline (including the 10 new schools) and more than 1000 upgrades under way across the state under a $1.8 billion investment.

Elsewhere, building work is under way on Taylors Hill West Secondary College. Stage one, which is expected to be finished later this year, has a budget of $12 million. Enrolments are due to open in July, before the school opens in January 2018.

Plumbers, sparkies top tradies wages VILLAWOOD Properties and Henley have again combined for the charity home auction to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Buyers have the chance to buy Henley’s Palace Lux Q1 on a premier 600sq m block in Mt Duneed’s Armstrong Estate on Friday, April 14.

Offering more than 38 squares of luxury, the Palace Lux Q1 has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two powder rooms, theatre room, upstairs rumpus room, study and a grand al fresco area.

Henley community relations manager Nicole Nightingale said trusted trade and supplier volunteers had again come together to support the Good Friday Appeal.

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“The Henley home will be expertly styled and finished in the idyllic Armstrong community, ready to go under the hammer on auction day and for one very lucky bidder to move straight in,” Nightingale said.

It will be the 24th year of Henley building and donating houses to the appeal and the eighth year it has been built on land donated by Villawood Properties.

The no-reserve auction will be held at 2pm. It will complement a day of live music and children’s entertainment.

To register as a potential buyer, call 1300 710 726 or visit armstrongmtduneed.com.au.

PLUMBERS and electricians remain the most in-demand trades in Victoria, with the average hourly rates in 2016 increasing by up to 8.9 per cent.

Plumbers ($78.20) and electricians ($73.26) remain the most expensive trades, while the average hourly rate of a carpenter ($50.26) dropped 4.3 per cent.

Painters ($41.03), plasterers ($47.73), tilers ($54.16), landscapers ($56.80) and those who worked in building and construction ($58.63) rounded out the list.

Hourly rates are “gross” rates.

Aside from including the cost of labour, they also cover the various costs of running the business, such as insurance, tools, work vehicles, insurance and superannuation.

The prices were derived by comparing

a sample of 52,000 quotes submitted during the December quarter at ServiceSeeking.com.au.

The jobs website’s Tradie Price Index found Victoria was the only state in which tradie prices dropped in the December quarter.

“A drop in tradie prices generally means less demand in the renovation sector. While it’s still early in the year, this could mean that the spike we saw in Melbourne’s property market in 2016 could be on the way back down, making people more hesitant to renovate and sell,” ServiceSeeking.com.au chief executive Jeremy Levitt said.

“December and January is always a slower time for tradies too, so renovators in Victoria should take advantage of the competitive prices”.

INDUSTRY NEWS Parkland plans to revive heritage-listed Geelong aqueduct WALKING tracks, viewing platforms and riverside seating could rejuvenate 66 hectares of public parkland around Barwon Water’s heritage-listed ovoid sewer aqueduct at Breakwater.

Parliamentary Secretary for Water Anthony Carbines said the proposal would connect the Geelong community with the environmental and recreational values of the Barwon River, as well as the significant history of the 100-yearold aqueduct.

The 756m-long aqueduct was commissioned in 1916 and provided the means for Geelong’s first main outfall sewer pipe to cross over the Barwon River on its way to Bass Strait.

It was decommissioned in 1992 when a new sewer pipe was constructed under the river.

The plan involves removing some aqueduct spans, subject to Heritage Victoria approval, to allow safe access to the river and bank. A majority of the

Pask tees up shot at Kingston Links estate A REZONING application has been submitted to redevelop Kingston Links golf course into an 800-lot subdivision.

Pask Group has been working on a proposal for the redevelopment of the Rowville property to create a new master-planned residential community.

The proposed mixed-use project provides a wide choice of family homes and integrates parks, walking trails and landscaped open space, particularly along the Corhanwarrabul Creek corridor.

In addition, Pask Group will explore the inclusion of medium-density and apartment options, along with compatible amenities in the proposed mixed-use precinct.

Pedestrian links will connect the development to existing residential areas, giving the neighbouring community the chance to enjoy the parks and recreational areas.

“Pask Group will create a residential community of around 800 homes with parks, walking trails, pedestrian links, recreational areas, and shared open space – it will be a very nice place for people to live in an exceptional location,” marketing manager Marcus Hancock said.

The plans for the development of the Kingston Links site are consistent with its designation as a strategic investigation site in the 2015 Knox Housing Strategy.

Pask Group also developed the successful 800-lot Sovereign Crest Estate.

Pask Group held an information session for residents and stakeholders

on December 1 about the development.

Discussions included the management of water and drainage, the use of buffer planting, traffic management, plans for Corhanwarrabul Creek, the proposed start date, when lots would be available to buy, and what types of homes would be built.

“Local residents attending the session provided many positive comments as well as some frank feedback and constructive ideas that will help the new development integrate with the existing community,” Hancock said.

The plan includes buffer planting that will be used along the boundary of the site to provide a screen between the existing residential and the new homes. It will include a tree reserve, a walking track, additional planting and landscaping, a step down to a shared walkway, a nature strip and a path.

Corhanwarrabul Creek will receive extensive rejuvenation to restore its natural beauty and function.

Subject to planning and the development schedule, work on site is expected to start in 2018.

While no official date has been set for the launch, people interested in buying land and building a new home in the estate can register for release information at kingstonlinks@nevpask. com.au.

“Residents or members of the local community who have any questions regarding the plans for the site can visit www.kingstoninformation.com.au, where we will post periodic updates, or they can email kingstonlinks@nevpask. com.au,” Hancock said.

historic structure would be retained.

Barwon Water has been working closely with the Barwon River Parklands Steering Committee, Heritage Victoria and other agencies, and is now seeking feedback from the broader community.

Minister for Water Lisa Neville said the proposal could boost recreational use of the Barwon River by reopening a section that has been closed to the public for more than 20 years.

Next stage opens at The Millstone

STAGE 3 of The Millstone has been released after the first two stages of the boutique Melton South estate sold out.

Released early last year, the 284-lot CFMG community has experienced strong sales momentum from the day of release when more than 100 lots ranging in size from 238sq m to 619sq m were made available.

Prices start at $139,500.

Most of the sales were made to local owner-occupiers looking to upgrade to a new home.

Construction of the opening two stages started earlier this year.

About 35km west of the Melbourne CBD and a 10-minute drive from Taylors Lakes and Caroline Springs, The Millstone is close to the planned $70 million town centre. It will have a mix of shops, offices and dwellings.

A planned train station for the Melbourne-Ballarat line is also within 3km of the community. Schools, a 100ha regional park and eight local shopping centres are also nearby.

The sales office on the corner of Mt Cottrell Rd and Greigs Rd, Rockbank, is open from 11am-5pm, from Saturday to Wednesday. Details at themillstone.com.au.

Upgrade planned for Greenvale Reservoir Park THE Greenvale Reservoir Park in Melbourne’s north is about to be upgraded to revitalise a valuable recreational area for generations to come.

Providing better access from Somerton Rd, the $1.4 million Melbourne Water upgrade will also improve visitor facilities at the main picnic areas, children’s playground, shelters, barbecues and seating.

A new walking and cycling area will be built in the north of the park and new toilet facilities created at the Cypress and Brodies Lakes picnic areas.

The upgrade follows remediation work by Melbourne Water in 2014 to strengthen the dam wall and better protect the reservoir’s water resource.

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence said she was keen to hear from residents about their interest in the park, their favourite activities, preferences for equipment and the types of information park users might need.

Chinese increase investment in housing estates to $2.4 billion CHINESE developers and investors bought 38 per cent, by value, of the disclosed total Australian residential development sites in 2016. This was up 12 per cent in comparison with 2015, and up 36 per cent from 2012.

Knight Frank’s The Rise of Chinese Developers in Australia report found Chinese developers and investors bought $2.4 billion of residential development sites, with an average residential site size of 21,045sq m to accommodate an average of 502 potential dwellings per site.

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INSIDER What attracted you to the industry (and when)?

Although I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I left school, looking back I see an ongoing interest in reform and improvement. I worked at Maddocks law firm, studied an Arts degree and did an administrative traineeship in construction and property. I went on to work for government through a graduate program, where I found myself challenged by the size of the bureaucracy and amount of red tape which, in my view, prevented things actually happening. My next major role as Victorian policy and public affairs manager at the Property Council of Australia was a big step in my career. Jennifer Cunich (then Victorian executive director) saw something in me and hired me. I worked hard to show she’d made the right decision.

I’m very grateful, because the role progressed my career and played a big part in where I am today. From there, the former Planning Minister (at the time) approached me to work for him. I took the role to learn from him and to get hands-on experience in the decision-making process. It was in this role I really felt the distinction between influencing decisions and actually making them, and I realised I preferred being the influencer. That’s when policy reform became my goal and ultimately led me to the UDIA.

you who want to help, it’s OK to let them. You don’t have to do everything on your own. But an important element of this is also assembling a team around you who you trust, and sometimes that can take time. I’m excited our team now is highly skilled and really cohesive. We’re all on the same page and focused on clear goals.

Worst trend?

‘Quick-flip’ investments. Property is a medium- to long-term investment and should not be seen as short-term investments to be flipped after settlement.

Best change?

Increasing commitment from the development community towards investing in environmental sustainability.

If building tomorrow, what feature would you like incorporated in your home?

I’m incredibly impressed with the YarraBend development in Alphington, which achieved the highest possible rating under UDIA’s EnviroDevelopment scheme – a program that certifies exceptional development projects that are leading the way in terms of environmental sustainability.

It is Victoria’s first development to provide Tesla powerwalls and solar panels in every home, meaning residents will benefit from dramatically lower power bills. Additionally, the development will offer electric car charging ports, making it possible for future residents to refuel their electric cars for free. Imagine owning a car that doesn’t cost a cent to run – that’s a very exciting concept. I’d like those features incorporated in my home.

Danni Addison

URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (UDIA)

What do you love most about the industry?

Victoria’s urban development industry as a whole strives for excellence in design and development.

We are committed to creating the homes and communities that will accommodate our population well into the future, and that is an important task.

What do you consider your proudest moment or greatest achievement (in the industry)?

I’ve worked hard to build a strong team environment where careers will never be limited by barriers, such as age or gender. They have been incredibly hard working and supportive and we’ve achieved a lot in two years. I’m very proud of them all!

Biggest regret?

I probably would have told myself to accept more help from others. If you have good people around

What should prospective buyers look for when choosing a builder?

It’s important to research the whole team that will deliver the project; not just the builder but also the developer, architect and even the sales agent. Check their experience and qualifications to see they have a good track record before signing anything.

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OUBLE up on your family’s comfort and privacy with this twolevel treat that has four distinct living areas.

Formerly known as the d-Five, the Utani 4-41 will attract those with adult children or extended family.

The 42.28-square dwelling has a wide entry, to the right of which is a living room. Next along the hall are a study, a tiered theatre room and the clever understairs powder room. The full-width rear living domain opens to an al fresco area.

The chic kitchen includes a Caesarstone-topped island bench, glass splashback, Omega stainless-steel appliances (900mm underbench oven, five-burner gas cooktop, integrated rangehood, dishwasher) and a walk-in pantry with shelving and servery window into the al fresco.

The light-filled laundry has the bonus of a walk-in linen press.

Back to the entry and a Tasmanian oak staircase ascends to the upper level. Besides the rumpus room (which has enough space for a study nook), the upstairs level includes three kids bedrooms with walk-in robes, bathroom, separate toilet and a walk-in linen press.

The luxurious main bedroom suite has a spacious walk-in robe that could double as a dressing room, en suite with shower, toilet and twin-basin vanity, extra wardrobes and large space for a seating area. It accesses the breakfast balcony.

The Utani 4-41 is suitable for a 14m-wide block. It is open for inspection at Cranbourne East’s Livingston Estate (Bathgate Crescent) from noon to 5pm on weekdays and 11am-5pm on weekends.

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LAND ESTATES ABIWOOD Berwick (S) Gera Waters gerawaters.com.au Carrum Downs (S) Silverbark, Cnr Wedge & McCormicks Rd silverbark.com.au Clyde North (S) Clydevale, 660 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Cnr Hardys Rd) clydevaleliving.com.au The Radius, 291 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd theradius.com.au Officer (S) Cherrington, 320 Princes Hwy cherringtonliving.com.au

BROWN PROPERTY GROUP Open daily, 11am-5pm Clyde North (S) Highgrove, Cnr Berwick-Cranbourne Rd & Newbridge Blvd highgrove.com.au

Wyndham Vale (W)

Wallan (N)

Deanside Community (W)

Wynbrook Wyndham Vale, Cnr Ballan & Hobbs Rd

Wallara Waters, 54 Wallara Waters Blvd frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Wallara-Waters

Neale Rd, Deanside (Rockbank)

wynbrook.com.au

Open Sat-Thu, 11am-5pm

Kilora Park at The Boulevard (S)

DENNIS FAMILY CORPORATION

Westmeadows (N)

(Open seven days)

www.frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Valley-Park/ Contact-Us

Armstrong Creek (G) Ashbury sales office: 460 Boundary Rd ashburyestate.com.au Open 11am-5pm Burnside (W) Modeina sales office: 6 Lexington Drive, Burnside www.modeina.com.au

Valley Park, Cnr Valley Park Blvd & Dimboola Rd.

Open Sat-Thu, noon-3pm

HALLMARC

Theboulevardestate.com.au Kinbrook (N) Cnr English St & Donnybrook Rd, Donnybrook yourkinbrook.com.au Plenty Gorge Views (N) Bushmans Way, South Morang

Elloura (R)

The Point (G)

Enter via Vickers Rd, Lake Nagambie

Lakes Entrance Dr, Point Lonsdale

Waterhaven (W)

By appointment

Waterhaven Blvd (off Dunnings Rd) Point Cook

Manor Lakes (W) Manor Lakes sales office: 2 Eppalock Dr

ID LAND

manorlakes.com.au

Watermark (G)

Open 10am-5pm

Corner Barwon Heads Rd & Reserve Rd, Charlemont watermarkgeelong.com.au

Truganina (W) Westbrook Sales Office: Leakes Rd (near cnr Morris Rd) westbrookestate.com.au

Grices Rd, Clyde North

INTRAPAC PROPERTY

Thepointpointlonsdale.com.au

NATIONAL PACIFIC PROP. (Open seven days, 11am-5pm) Clyde (S) Eliston, Discovery Centre: 20 Pattersons Rd eliston.com.au Hartleigh, 100 Pattersons Rd hartleighclyde.com.au

Meridian Clyde, Cnr Thompsons Rd & Stoneleigh Rd meridianclyde.com.au

Open 10am-5pm

Alwood (W)

Curlewis (G) Bayview, Centennial Blvd

FRASERS PROPERTY

Alfred Rd, Werribee alwood.com.au

bvbellarine.com.au

CUSTODIAN LAND

Burwood East (S) Prospect Park Burwood

Ellarook (S)

Donnybrook (N)

Brookhaven (N)

prospectpark.com.au

Woods Rd, Truganina ellarook.com.au

Kallo, Cnr Donnybrook Rd & Langley Park Dr

100 Phillip Dr, Sunbury brookhaven.com.au The Millstone (W) 1256-1258 Mount Cottrell Rd, Melton South themillstone.com.au

DACLAND

Clyde North (S) Berwick Waters, 5 Riverstone Blvd frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Berwick-Waters Open daily, 11am-6pm Greenvale (N) Greenvale Gardens, 1075 Mickleham Rd frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Greenvale-Gardens

Lochaven, 665 Hall Rd lochaven.com.au Lara (G)

Regent Views (N) 25 Regent St, Mernda regentviews.com.au

Alira (S)

Belmond On Clyde (S)

322-340 Centre Rd, Berwick

365 Clyde-Five Ways Rd, Clyde

Aliraberwick.com.au

belmondonclyde.com.au

Annadale (N)

Mandalay (N)

Donnybrook Rd, Mickleham annadale.com.au

450 Mandalay Circuit, Beveridge

Bendigo Court (S)

Warralily (G)

Cranbourne North. Soon to be released

Warralily Coast, 6 Anglet Way, Armstrong Creek

Curlewis Parks (G)

Warralily Promenade, 844 Barwon Heads Rd, Armstrong Creek

frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/ParksideParkville Open daily, noon-3pm

frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Point-Cook

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Cnr Perry Rd & Westwood Blvd, Keysborough somerfield.com.au

Parkside, 81 Galada Ave

Tarneit (W)

Werribee (W) King’sleigh, 46 Alfred Rd kingsleigh.com.au

Somerfield (S)

NATIONAL PROPERTY BUYERS

NEWLAND DEVELOPERS

Point Cook (W)

rothwellvillages.com.au

Cnr Surf Coast Hwy & Merrigig Dr, Torquay quay2.com.au

Parkville (N)

Manzeene Village, 5 Manzeene Ave manzeenevillage.com.au

Rothwell, Dohertys Rd, Tarneit

Quay2 (G)

MOREMAC PROPERTY GROUP

Open Sat-Wed, noon-4pm

Open daily, 11am-5pm Cranbourne West (S)

kallo.com.au

Life, Point Cook, Cnr Point Cook Rd & Saltwater Prom Open Sat-Wed, 11am-5pm Sunbury (N) Sunbury Fields, 275 Racecourse Rd frasersproperty.com.au/VIC/Sunbury Open Sat-Thu, 11am-5pm

Cnr Appleby St and Jetty Rd, Curlewis curlewisparks.com.au

mandalayliving.com.au

warralily.com.au

PASK GROUP Circa 1886 (S)

The Address (W) 333 Point Cook Rd, Point Cook

211 Grices Rd, Clyde North

The Grove (W)

circaberwick.com.au

534 Hogans Rd, Tarneit

PEET Acacia Botanic Ridge (S) Craigs Rd, Cranbourne Aspect Greenvale (N)

VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES (Open 11am-6pm) Barwon Heads (G) 18th Fairway Villas, Plantation Dr, 13th Beach Golf Links

Mickleham Rd (cnr Destination Dr & Horizon Blvd), Greenvale

18thfairway.villawoodproperties.com.au

Aston Craigieburn (N)

Delaray, Delaray Waters, 460 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd

2/8 Valiant Cres, Craigieburn Cornerstone Werribee (W) 383 Black Forest Rd, Werribee

Clyde North (S)

delaray.villawoodproperties.com.au Leopold (G) Estuary, Melaluka Rd

Haven (W)

estuary.villawoodproperties.com.au

830 Leakes Rd, Tarneit

Open by appointment only

Little Green (W)

Lyndhurst (S)

Cnr Leakes Rd & Tarneit Rd, Tarneit

Aquarevo, 28 Boland Dr

Livingston (S)

aquarevo.villawoodproperties.com.au

Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East

Marriott Waters, Cnr Thompsons Rd & Rymada St

Newhaven (W) Tarneit Rd, Tarneit Quarters (S) Lot 1647 Harper Cres, Cranbourne West Summerhill (S) 53-65 Craig Rd, Botanic Ridge

marriottwaters.villawoodproperties.com.au Mickleham (N) Waratah, 425 Donnybrook Rd Waratah.villawoodproperties.com.au Mount Duneed (G) Armstrong, 7-21 Armstrong Blvd armstrong.villawoodproperties.com.au

RESI VENTURES Golden Views (W)

Plumpton (W)

43 Brooking Rd (cnr Brady Rd), Gisborne

Aspire, Sales office temporarily closed (Reopening mid 2017)

goldenviews.com.au

Refer to aspire.villawoodproperties.com.au

Monument (W)

Point Cook (W)

Taylors Rd, Plumpton

Alamanda, 2 Paradise Pde

Sales office coming soon

villawoodproperties.com.au Sunbury (N)

STOCKLAND Allura (W)

Sherwood, Racecourse Rd villawoodproperties.com.au

11 Mainview Blvd, Truganina

Redstone Hill, Redstone Hill Rd villawoodproperties.com.au

Cloverton (N)

Truganina (W)

Cnr Dwyer St & Design Way, Kalkallo

Albright, 755 Dohertys Rd

Highlands (N)

THE ISLANDS (W)

albright.villawoodproperties.com.au

1 North Shore Dr, Craigieburn

Wollert (N)

Mernda Villages (N)

Rathdowne, Craigieburn Rd East

Cnr Bridge Inn Rd & Galloway Dr, Mernda

villawoodproperties.com.au

PREMIUM waterfront blocks are just one highlight of the exclusive urban enclave on offer at The Islands in Point Cook.

Perfect for those who appreciate the great outdoors, The Islands Estate is bound by natural waterways and 18ha of parkland and open space.

Better yet, the natural highlights of the Hallmarc-developed estate are complemented by its equally impressive location. Enhanced by easy freeway access, The Islands is close to Point Cook Town Centre, schools, playgrounds, medical centres, sporting clubs and Williams Landing train station.

The Islands forms part of the Waterhaven estate that was first released in 2009. Hallmarc director Michael Loccisano said The Islands was being released in four stages, which doubled as Stages 10-13 of Waterhaven.

The 78 lots in Stages 10 and 11 have already sold out, with Stage 12 just released and the final Stage 13 to be released later this year.

“A total of 83 lots have been sold (up to Australia Day) in The Islands, however Waterhaven already has more than 600 houses built,” Loccisano said.

“The Islands at Waterhaven will become home to 400 new homes, many of which are already built and occupied - including the popular Promenade townhouses built by Hallmarc. Overall, Waterhaven Estate will occupy more than 800 homes and 200 townhouses when complete.”

The past 12 months have included many notable milestones. These include the completion of the Waterhaven Park and community open space across the Waterhaven bridge, several age-appropriate playgrounds, quality equipment, shelter and observation deck.

The Islands includes premium allotments that range in size from 326sq m to 519sq m.

The Waterhaven sales office is open from Saturday to Wednesday, noon to 4pm.

Website: waterhaven.net.au Block sizes: 326sq m-519sq m Price: From $320,000 Address: Waterhaven Blvd, Point Cook (off Dunnings Rd)

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ASPECT ESTATE (N)

COOL curves and clean finishes are just two reasons why the Altisse 6-53 epitomises chic.

The luxurious Urbanedge residence of 53.52 squares has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, theatre, powder room, dual family living areas that share a glass fireplace, stylish kitchen with marble-topped island bench, industrial-sized oven with seven-burner gas cooktop and grill, double ovens (900mm and 600mm), butler’s pantry and huge laundry. A servery window opens to the al fresco.

Upstairs is the rumpus room, study equipped with mini fridge, microwave, sink and storage, three smaller bedrooms and the main suite with U-shaped walk-in robe, en suite and parents retreat.

Price: $419,900 21-23 Destination Dr, Greenvale

DISPLAY HOMES

DIRECTORY ARDEN HOMES

BURBANK HOMES

(Open seven days, 11am-5pm)

(Open seven days, 11am-5pm)

Botanic Ridge (S) 6-8 Gumleaf Pl, Acacia Estate

Armstrong Creek (G) 11 Coastside Dr, Warralily Coast Estate

Clyde North (S) Cnr Tallrush St & Littleshore Cres, Berwick Waters Estate

Burnside (W) 1 Lexington Dr, Modeina Estate

Keysborough (S) Cnr Westwood Blvd & Alderberry Rd, Somerfield Estate Point Cook (W) Cnr Gramercy Blvd & Flagstaff Cres, The Address Estate Roxburgh Park (N) Cnr Dawnview Cres & Topiary Way, True North Estate Wollert (N) Cnr Bloom Cres & Dundee Rd, Lyndarum North Estate

BENTLEY HOMES (Open weekdays noon-5pm, 11am-5pm weekends) Craigieburn (N) 11-13 Montreal Circuit, Highlands Estate Mernda (N) 22-26 Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages Tarneit (W) 3-5 Isdell St, The Grove Estate

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Clyde North (S) 30 Flowerbloom Cres, Berwick Waters Estate 6 Murphy St, Clydevale Estate Craigieburn (N) 18 Dashing Rd, Aston Estate 3 Montreal Circuit, Highlands Estate

Melton (W) 1 Willandra Blvd, Willandra Estate Melton South (W) 10 Ladbroke St, Atherstone Estate Mernda (N) 18 Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages Mickleham (N) 48 Newmarket Pde, Merrifield Estate Officer (S) 20 Hardwick Pl, Timbertop Estate Point Cook (W) 24 Liverpool St, Upper Point Cook Estate 12 Gramercy Blvd, The Address Estate

Craigieburn (N) Dashing Rd, Aston Estate Highlander Dr, Highlands Estate Cranbourne East (S) Bathgate Cres, Livingston Estate Cranbourne West (S) Red Maple Dr, Casiana Grove Estate Diggers Rest (N) Sully Court, Bloomdale Estate Greenvale (N) Flourish Circuit, Greenvale Gardens Estate Mernda (N) Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages Estate

Rockbank (W) 5 Rush St, Woodlea Estate

Mickleham (N) Newmarket Pde, Merrifield Estate

Sunbury (N) 10 Rosenthal Blvd, Rosenthal Estate

Mount Duneed (G) Native Ave, Armstrong Estate

Tarneit (W) 56 Heartlands Blvd, Heartlands Estate

Ocean Grove (G) Sacramento St, Oakdene Estate

Truganina (W) 18 Everholme Dr, Allura Estate

Officer (S) Penshurst Cres, Timbertop Estate

Wantirna South (S) 2B Appledale Way, Harcrest Estate

Point Cook (W) Liverpool St, Upper Point Cook Estate

Werribee (W) 3 Charter Rd, Riverwalk Estate 5 Billeroy Way, Harpley Estate

Rockbank (W) Panning Circuit, Woodlea Estate

Cranbourne East (S) 23 Bathgate Cres, Livingston Estate

Williams Landing (W) 7 Harvey St, Williams Landing Estate

Wollert (N) Timble Cl, Eucalypt Estate Bloom Cres, Lyndarum North Estate

Cranbourne North (S) 5 Lucinda Lane, Tulliallan Estate

Wollert (N) 24 Bloom Cres, Lyndarum Estate

Wyndham Vale (W) Dalrymple Blvd, Manor Lakes Estate

Cranbourne West (S) 3 Erindale St, Clarinda Park Estate

Wyndham Vale (W) 11 Memory Cres, Jubilee Estate

EIGHT HOMES

Doreen (N) 1 Mensa Circuit, Plenty River Estate

DENNIS FAMILY HOMES

Fyansford (G) 4 Casey Blvd, Gen Fyansford Estate Greenvale (N) 20 Destination Dr, Aspect Estate

(Open Mon-Wed noon-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm)

(Open 11am-5pm daily. Ph: 1800 336 647)

Armstrong Creek (G) 5-7 Lampard St, Warralily Coast Estate

Armstrong Creek (G) Coastside Drive, Warralily Coast Estate

Craigieburn (N) 7-9 Montreal Circuit, Highlands Estate

Keysborough (S) 3 Olivetree Dr, Somerfield Estate

Burnside (W) Lexington Dr, Modeina Estate Open Thu & Fri only

Lucas (Regional) 18 Eleanor Dr, Lucas. Open Mon-Wed 11am5pm, weekends 11am-5pm

Clyde North (S) Flowerbloom Cres, Berwick Waters Estate Moxham Dr, Highgrove Estate

Cranbourne East (S) 13 Bathgate Cres, Livingston Estate Cranbourne North (S) 268-270 Alisma Blvd, Tulliallan Estate Cranbourne West (S) 14-16 Erindale St, Clarinda Park Estate

Melton South (W) 14-16 Ladbroke St, Atherstone Estate

Point Cook (W) Gramercy Blvd, The Address Estate

Mernda (N) 19-23 Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages

Liverpool St, Upper Point Cook Estate

Greenvale (N) Destination Drive (off Mickleham Rd), Aspect Estate

Rockbank (W) Cross Lane, Woodlea Estate

Keysborough (S) Westwood Blvd, Somerfield Estate

Point Cook (W) 20-22 Liverpool St, Upper Point Cook Estate Rockbank (W) 14-16 Panning Circuit, Woodlea Estate

Tarneit (W) Bandicoot Loop, Habitat Estate

Tarneit (W) 36-38 Bandicoop Loop, Habitat Estate

PACE DEVELOPMENTS

Truganina (W) 31 Bolte Dr, Elements Estate

Pace of Collingwood 75 Wellington St. Display suite at 51 Langridge St, Collingwood. Open Wed-Fri 4pm-7pm, weekends 10am-1pm.

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Williams Landing (W) 61 Sayers Rd, Williams Landing Estate

HALLMARC (Open Mon-Wed noon-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm) Balwyn (S) Austin Apartments, Whitehorse Rd Highett (S) Vista, Kingston Park Apartments Melbourne (S) Arthur Apartments, 14 Queens Rd Point Cook (W) Promenade Apartments, Waterhaven

Pace of Doncaster East 3-11 Mitchell St. Display suite at 3 Mitchell St, Doncaster East. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm.

Paceofdoncastereast.com.au Pace of Northcote 5 Beavers Rd, Northcote.

Open Wed-Fri noon-4pm, weekends 1-4pm.

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Lucas (Regional) Eleanor Dr, Lucas

Point Cook (W) Gramercy Blvd, The Address Estate Liverpool St, Upper Point Cook Estate Rockbank (W) Woodlea Blvd, Woodlea Estate Romsey (Regional) Melbourne-Lancefield Rd, Lomandra Estate Sunbury (N) Rosenthal Blvd, Rosenthal Estate Tarneit (W) Bandicoot Loop, Habitat Estate

Romsey (N) Greenfields Blvd, Lomandra Estate

Point Cook (W) 261 Sneydes Rd, Featherbrook Estate Rockbank (W) Panning Circuit, Woodlea Estate

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Characterised by a seamless living, meals and family room, the 27.03-square Royce has four bedrooms with built-in robes (deluxe main with walk-in robe and en suite), family bathroom with separate toilet, well-equipped kitchen with

PORTER DAVIS (Open daily 11am-5pm) Armstrong Creek (G) Armstrong Blvd, Armstrong Estate Ballarat (Regional) Eleanor Drive, Lucas Estate

Werribee (W) 150 Billeroy Way, Harpley Estate

Bendigo (Regional) Swanson Blvd (off Strathfieldsaye Rd), Imagine Estate

LONG ISLAND HOMES

Brighton East (S) 333 South Rd

Armstrong Creek (G) Lampard Ave, Warralily Coast Estate Diggers Rest (N) Sully Ct, Bloomdale Estate Mickleham (N) Newmarket Pde, Merrifield Estate Mount Duneed (G) Native Ave, Armstrong Estate

Melton West (W) 3 Willandra Blvd, Willandra Estate

Officer (S) 12 Hardwick Pl, Timbertop Estate

Tarneit (W) 7 Isdell St, The Grove Estate

(Open daily 11am-5pm)

Lara (G) 4 Caddys Rd, Lara Central Estate

Mount Duneed (G) Native Ave, Armstrong Estate

Cranbourne North (S) 805d Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Tulliallan Estate

Rockbank (W) 18-20 Woodlea Blvd, Woodlea Estate

Keysborough (S) Westwood Blvd, Somerfield Estate

Mickleham (N) 3-5 Newmarket Pde, Merrifield Estate

Cranbourne East (S) 39-41 Bathgate Cres, Livingston Estate

Point Cook (W) 333 Point Cook Rd, The Address Estate

Grovedale (G) 295-297 Torquay Rd, Grovedale Estate

Lot 6218 Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages

LIVINGSTON ESTATE (S)

Craigieburn (N) 6-8 Star Way, Aston Estate

Mount Duneed (G) 465 Surf Coast Hwy, Armstrong Estate 18-20 Coastside Dr, Warralily Coast Estate

Greenvale (N) 44 Flourish Circuit, Greenvale Gardens Estate

Mernda (N) 21 Riberry Cres, Berry Lane Estate

Armstrong Creek (G) 15-17 Maroubra St, Warralily Coast Estate

Mernda (N) Stradling Rise, Mernda Village

Cranbourne West (S) 12 Fintona Cres, Clarinda Park Estate

Drysdale (G) 7 Centennial Blvd, Curlewis Park

Officer (S) Upton Dr, Timbertop Estate

(Open Mon-Wed noon-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm)

Lara (G) 121-123 Flinders Ave, Lara Central Estate

Cranbourne East (S) Bathgate Cres, Livingston Estate

Diggers Rest (W) 13 Sully Ct, Bloomdale Estate

Mernda (N) Stradling Rise, Mernda Villages

JG KING

Fyansford (G) 15 Casey Blvd, Gen Fyansford Estate

Craigieburn (N) 79 Whitfield Cres, Highlands Estate

Caesarstone-topped island bench, Westinghouse stainless-steel appliances and walk-in pantry, and a sizeable laundry.

There is also a central al fresco area for year-round entertaining.

Price: From $205,000 Bathgate Crescent, Cranbourne East Truganina (W) Brunswick Dr, Elements Estate Wantirna South (S) Appledale Way, Harcrest Estate Werribee (W) Charter Rd, Riverwalk Estate Williams Landing (W) Cnr Palmers Rd & Opsum Way, Williams Landing Estate Wollert (N) Bloom Cres, Lyndarum Estate

Clyde North (S) Flowerbloom Cres, Berwick Waters Estate Callow Ave, Highgrove Estate

SIMONDS HOMES

Craigieburn (N) Valiant Cres, Aston Estate

Clyde (S) 50 Flowerbloom Cres, Berwick Waters Estate

Cranbourne East (S) Lineham Dr (off South Gippsland Hwy), Mayfield Estate

Clyde North (S) Callow Ave, Highgrove Estate 12-14 Welsh Cres, Clydevale Estate

(Open weekdays noon-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm)

Romsey (R) 2671 Melbourne-Lancefield Rd, Lomandra Estate Sunbury (N) 233 Gap Rd, Gap Road Estate Tarneit (W) Leakes Rd, Heartlands Estate 60 Bandicoot Loop, Habitat Estate Taylors Hill (W) Belmont Ct, Taylors Hill Estate Werribee (W) 18 Bloom St, Riverwalk Estate Billeroy Way, Harpley Estate Williams Landing (W) 21 Palmers Rd, Williams Landing Estate Wollert (N) 51 Evolve Espl, Summerhill Estate Bloom Cres, Lyndarum Estate

URBANEDGE (Open Mon-Wed noon-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm) Armstrong Creek (G) 9-11 Decourcy Way, Warralily Estate Cranbourne North (S) 264 Alisma Blvd, Tulliallan Estate Greenvale (N) 21-23 Destination Dr, Aspect Greenvale Estate Keysborough (S) 5 Olivetree Blvd, Somerfield Estate Williams Landing (W) 65-69 Sayers Rd, Williams Landing Estate

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