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“In the midst of all this chaos music was the light for me”

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PETER WILMOTH GETS TO KNOW THE KID WHO GREW UP TO BE JIMMY BARNES

he last time I hung with Jimmy Barnes was when I cadged a lift with him to an outdoor gig he was headlining. It was the quintessential rock moment: while Jimmy bounced around excitedly in the back seat of the limo, fans walking to the show peered in to see if it really was Jimmy in there. When they saw that mischievous face framed by the famous flop of tousled hair, they smiled and pointed and waved. And Jimmy smiled and pointed and waved right back. At that moment, while presenting to the world as the ultimate happy-go-lucky rock’n’roll wild man, living a life most young people would kill for, Jimmy had inside him a million demons stemming from a youth marked by unspeakable violence, poverty, alcoholism and many bashings – which he both received and dished out. Now he has brought those demons into the open with his new autobiography, Working Class Boy Boy. “I went through different emotions,” he says of writing the book. “I’d write stuff down and I’d be teary or I’d be angry. I loved my parents and they tried the best they could and I’m very forgiving of them, but sometimes I’d finish a bit and I’d be really angry because they shouldn’t have let us be treated that way. “Quite often I’d be lying in bed after writing and it would trigger off all these other memories, which led to another and another … It was quite taxing, but at the same time every step of the way I felt that weights were being lifted off me.” The poverty, violence and neglect Jimmy suffered as a child are shocking. At Christmas, he writes, “we didn’t want all the toys in the world. All we wanted was for them to love us and make us feel safe”. Now 60, Jimmy is in a great place. He still rips the room apart on stage, but at home he is the happy and healthy family man, free of the burdens of hell-raising. He doesn’t need to be the wild man any more. He exorcised most of his demons writing the book and is now preparing for a national tour of spoken-word performances. There may be a three-day growth, but it’s not cheap wine any more, rather a quiet whisky before bed. Jimmy says the words poured out of him while writing the book. “I’d spent a lifetime pushing them down and trying to suppress them. It was like a festering wound and I had to open it up to the air to let it heal. When I finished writing it I literally thought, ‘I could rip this up now, it’s done its job, I’ve acknowledged it’. “There is a lot of stuff that people are still going through out there. I’ve been doing book signings around the country and so many people are stopping me and saying, ‘Hey, I’m living in this now, what can I do, how can I talk about this?’. I’m telling people to get professional help and, if you’re in an abusive situation, get away from it. “It’s the sort of stuff that has to come out and that Australia as a society has to have a conversation about. There’s a lot of domestic abuse in this country, but people don’t talk about it. It’s kept in the dark.

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Maybe my book shines a little bit of light on it, and the more light you can shine on this stuff the better.” He begins the book with his alcohol and violence-soaked early youth in Glasgow, Scotland, surrounded by aimless, drunk adults, and later in the tough Adelaide satellite city of Elizabeth, to which his family migrated in 1962. “There was a lot of drinking in the house,” he writes, “and with that came a lot of violence and abuse; not necessarily directed at us, but every punch and threat that mum and dad threw around hit each of us as if we’d been thrown against the wall.”

buse and trauma “became normalised for us”, he says. “We would climb out the windows, run away, block things out of our heads. As kids we were more afraid our parents were going to die than we were going to die. It put me in a lot of bad situations. It put me in a lot of places where I really could have been killed. “By the time I was 17 and left, I didn’t reflect on much of that stuff ever again, until recently. I was just glad to be out of there. I did everything to stop myself thinking about it. And that includes drinking myself to death nearly. I was very lucky to get through it.” Jimmy, top of the class and soccer captain, lost interest in school because he was distracted by the abuse. “School was a place where I could go and the teachers liked me because I could work hard, because I was interested. But eventually you get to a point where you go to school and your feet are freezing cold and wet because you haven’t got decent shoes, and you’re hungry and your parents are fighting at home so you’re worried and I just couldn’t even concentrate … that to me was a really sad time, especially looking back on it.” Eventually his mother left the family in 1965, when Jimmy was nine. “The last bit of light in our lives was put out that day,” he writes. “She told us she wouldn’t leave us. She loved us too much.” Jimmy and his siblings later resettled with their mother and her new husband, Reg Barnes.

Jimmy writes warmly about Reg, who came to have a fatherly role in his life (Jimmy’s father died 12 years ago). Reg, who died in 2011, told the young Jimmy there was an angel looking after him. “Well, he was that angel,” Jimmy says. “Most of the adults who spoke to us said, ‘Shut up, get away’. Reg was the only one who looked me in the eye and said, ‘What’s going on, are you OK?’. He was a caring soul. I owe a lot to Reg. He was a shining light in my life.” I ask Jimmy how his youth shaped him. “People who have come from that sort of poverty and that sort of abuse and trauma tend to try and overachieve,” he says. “When I was a young fella I got in gangs, I could fight better than most people. As I got older I could drink more, I could sing louder, I wanted to be a successful singer. Without knowing it I was trying to distance myself from that past as much as I could and become as successful as I could. “I guess it made me tough. It made me strive for stuff that was out of my reach. The way I was treated as a child, the abuse, the trauma, and the love from our siblings, the way we cared for each other, everything in that life seemed like a perfect melting pot to make a rock’n’roll singer. “At 17, all I wanted to do was be wild and free and to make people like me, and I was prepared to do anything, jump around and be crazy, to do it. “Unfortunately I realised if I drank loads and went crazy and played up and screamed and jumped off things, people liked the band. It appeared to me that the more I did that, the more people liked us. So that made me more self-destructive.” There was the vicarious thrill of watching Cold Chisel’s lead singer being so wild, but there was a huge cost to him. “One of the things I am thankful for from my parents is strong genes. I am tough. When I go and have a physical now, I can’t believe, after the life I’ve led, the doctors say I’m so healthy. “I had people dropping like flies around me because I could just outlast everybody. In the end it wasn’t really about having a good time, it was to numb and to stop thinking. When I didn’t drink and when I didn’t take drugs and when I stood still and stopped for a second, the stuff from the past would start to come back to me and it was haunting me. So I constantly moved, constantly drank, to stop feeling, to stop any sort of feeling.” Jimmy’s mother Dot died a few months ago, aged 83, the day Jimmy was sent the final edit of the book. “At that point I was feeling sad and I wanted to take everything out I’d written about her but it wouldn’t have been honest.” He spoke to his siblings about the book but not to his mother “because she was guilt-ridden”. “She was like me, she would have blocked it out as though it had never happened.” His siblings were shocked at his revelations in the book but also grateful. “Dorothy and Linda thanked me for writing it. It’s something that twists you inside if you don’t get it out.” After years of drug and alcohol abuse,

my melbourne VLADO’S, RICHMOND \ I have been going here for 30 years. One of the great restaurants. My kids have grown up there. MUSHROOM RECORDS \ When I was floundering after leaving Cold Chisel, we partnered and built an awesome career. Michael Gudinski is the godfather of my daughter Mahalia. He’s been my confidante, my friend, my co-conspirator in all the stuff I’ve done. I couldn’t have done without him and people who work with him. LIVE MUSIC PUBS \ We would play eight gigs a week in Melbourne, three on a Saturday night. Croxton Park, Bombay Rock. We used to play Bananas in St Kilda at three in the morning. The Melbourne music scene in the 1970s and early ’80s shaped and moulded Cold Chisel into one of the best rock’n’roll bands in the world. STATION HOTEL \ PRAHRAN I’d go and see The Dingoes playing there and would be inspired to play rock’n’roll music. ●

Jimmy says he is better than he’s ever been. “I’m very good. I went to rehab in 2001 and [later] had bouts where it was good and bad, but I had about eight years where I was very clean. I can now sit in front of the TV with my feet up and watch the news and have a whisky before I go to bed, whereas before I never drank for the taste, I would drink to get hammered and to forget. Now that’s the last thing I want to do.” Music, which is the basis of his next book, helped save his life. “In the midst of all this chaos and drinking and fear and shame, music was the thing that was the light for me. The stuff that was killing me, the only time it ever got vented without me knowing it, expressed itself in songs. That was the therapy for me, to let them out.” That famous screaming: was it letting go of some demons? “I reckon it was primal therapy. I can peel the paint off walls. I’m a good singer, I can sing well and I know I can scream better than most people in the world. Part of it was my way of letting out that anger.” ● pwilmoth@theweeklyreview.com.au » Working Class Boy By Jimmy Barnes (Harper Collins) $45 » Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Song. Spoken word and some music that relates to his life story. Regent Theatre, Melbourne, Saturday, November 19. ticketmaster.com.au NOVEMBER 9, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 7

THE VINE

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d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2013 (McLaren Vale) $65; 14.6%

Wirra Wirra The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (McLaren Vale) $70; 13.5%

The best-known of d’Arenberg icons, this is a wine I look forward to tasting each year. This year it’s rich and brooding, with blackberry, cassis and dark cherry flavours. There’s loads of earthy complexity, too. It’s bright and concentrated, rather than thick and full-on, with strong, sandy tannins that unfurl with time in the glass. ●

Here’s a wine with a long life ahead of it. It’s immediately appealing, with pencil, blackberries, blueberry, tobacco and liquorice. There’s a hefty set of tannins and lots of concentrated, medium-bodied flavour. Right now it’s best to drink alongside food to help with those tannins. In my case it was a roast loin of saltmarsh lamb. ●

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Skillogalee Basket Pressed Shiraz 2013 (Clare Valley) $28; 13.7%

Heathcote’s a region that does big, balanced reds better than most and this is sourced from vineyards in Heathcote’s north. Here’s a prime example, with rich, earthy plum and dark berry flavours with spices and nutty oak in the background. It’s dense and concentrated, with plush, food-friendly tannins – this wine is marketed as being great with a steak – but is bright, juicy and easy to drink. ●

There’s some detailed winemaking going on here: 14 grape parcels, each matched to a style of oak barrel that suited them, were made into individual wines before being blended into a single wine. Bursting with blackberries and dark cherries, this is rich and complex. ●

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f you’re a seasoned traveller who’s been around the track, where do you instinctively avoid dining out? Tourist sites. There’s usually a strict radius involved and the further out you go – into some dingy hole in the wall you’d never hear about (but for their aggressive Yelp policy) – the better the meal you’ll have. Yet sometimes, those holes in the wall are literally just holes and, albeit rarely, those rooms with a view can really take your breath away. “Get to the point, Alice,” I hear you say. “Exactly.” Once you’re done feeling like an F1 driver on the Albert Park track, get yourself upstairs to The Point for the sort of romantic meal that’s usually reserved for Christmas movies. Andy Harmer’s food, a polished play on local ingredients with Euro technique (try the barbecue bugs with brown butter emulsion), is enhanced by the city’s lights twinkling on the lake, a comprehensive cheese cart (complete with tete de moine, shaved into ‘carnations’ tableside), and a 20-year-old wine collection, so you can drink Grange and Chateau d’Yquem by the glass. The roasted apple souffle with cinnamon ice-cream, like a cloud of apple pie, makes this a destination worth racing to. ● aliceinframes@theweeklyreview.com.au

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BRUNCH \ On a Saturday morning I often catch the train to Castlemaine, where my husband picks me up, and on our way to our property we stop at The Guildford General Store for one of their home-made pies or sausage rolls or wonderful home-made cakes. Mouth-watering. A DATE \ I often have a date night with my husband and we try as many different places as we can. One that we love is Punch Lane Wine Bar, where you can sit at the bar or in one of the comfy chairs to just have a drink from their

wonderful list, or dine in for some fantastic food. Always friendly and professional. QUIET DINNER \ I recently dined at Phillipe with some girlfriends and we thoroughly enjoyed, not only the amazing food but also the ambience and great service. It’s lovely to see Phillipe [Mouchel] doing well in his own restaurant, with food cooked from the heart. TO SEE & BE SEEN \\ We love going to Geralds Bar because if you don’t know anyone when

COOKING \ Sugar snap peas are just scrumpdidliumptious, especially when charred and served with garlic and a dash of sesame oil. I got the idea from Higher Ground’s new “small plates” selection. ● READING \ I feel like there’s a distinct travel element to this week’s Feed, which is fitting because Around the World in 80 Dinners (MUP, $45) is the handiest new guide for gastronaughty globetrotters who plan trips around where to eat (me!). Head online to see their recs for Melbourne. ●

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you arrive, you certainly will by the time you leave. I love the warm, friendly welcome and the food is always great. FANCY DINNER \ My husband and I have just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary (mama mia!). We had a lovely weekend in Beechworth and we dined at Provenance restaurant, where we had the most beautifully prepared food using local produce. We certainly celebrated in style. ●

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haun Micallef is always looking for a challenge. Over the past 20 years, he’s starred in an extraordinary stash of films and TV shows, had a crack at radio and written a book or three. As he puts it, he gets bored very easily. This month, he’s doing something new, making his Melbourne Theatre Company debut as one half of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. “I think it’s important to put myself in front of a real audience every now and again so that I don’t become too used to the slightly easier laughs you get from a TV audience,” Shaun says. “Just to retrain my muscles. Everything I do on television is a muscle memory of that. If I abandoned it completely, I think I’d be abandoning the reason I do it.” Written in 1965, the play has enjoyed endless revivals alongside film and television adaptations. It sees neatness freak Felix move in with his slobbish pal Oscar after splitting from his wife. As funny as the script is, the play stands or falls on

the strength of the rapport between the two leads. Given he’s been paired with long-time collaborator Francis Greenslade, Shaun says chemistry won’t be a problem. “We met when we were 18 at university. We’re born of the same pressures and influences. When I perform with him, he knows what I’m going to do and I know what he’s going to do. If he’s doing the trick, he knows that I’m there to catch him.” That said, each of them assumed they would be the one to play Felix. “We both thought we were the neat one and the other was the slob,” Shaun admits. Although the new production remains set in the ’60s, it acknowledges that gender roles have changed over the past 50 years. “Felix was always presented as the odd character, the one who comes into this world of card-playing blokes and can’t function like a man. I think the world has caught up to Felix and he’s become a little more relatable. Oscar is seen as the dinosaur. So the dynamic has changed, but it still works.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au » The Odd Couple, MTC, opens November 10 Tickets from $85, mtc.com.au

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PERFORMANCE THE BOOK OF DAUGHTERS Presented across three nights, The Book of Daughters is a large-scale sonic media performance collection made up of 10 shows created by 38 maverick sound artists and musicians. Featuring leading international sound makers Y Yoshimio and Japanese shamisen master Yumiko T Tanaka, alongside a stellar Australian line-up including vocalist Carolyn Connors, performer berni.m.janssen, Mary Doumany and Louise Devenish, The Book of Daughters is a stampede of sonic explorations. ■ November 10-12, from 7.30pm. Meat Market, 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne. Cost: one-night pass, $25 full or $16 concession; three-night pass, $60 full or $40 concession. joltarts.org

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OPERA \ WARRIOR WOMEN OF YANG Y Presented by the China National Peking Opera Company, Warrior Women of Yang is a moving tale set during the time of the Song Dynasty (960 AD-1279 AD). It is a story of power and revenge, love and war and the bonds that tie families together. Be transported to the reign of the Emperor of Mercy, General Yang Zongbao, who leads the Song army into battle against the invading regime of Western Xia. ■ November 11 & 12, 7pm. Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne. Cost: $80-$120. ticketmaster.com.au

Ashley Dyer’s Tremor is a multi-platform performance that explores the movement associated with vibration and the relationship between a build-up of pressure on the body and the planet. Along with a large team of collaborators, Ashley has invented and constructed a custom-built vibrating floor comprising 13 shake tables and more than 230 metal poles, which will move in choreographed patterns and contribute additional sound to Nigel Brown’s score. ■ November 16-20, Wednesday-Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday, 5pm. Arts House, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne.

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Cost: $35 full; $30 concession; $25 students. artshouse.com.au MARKET ETSY MELBOURNE MARKET Head to Abbotsford for the 2016 Etsy Made Local Melbourne Market, which will showcase an impressive range of locally made goodies from the Victorian Etsy Community. You’ll Y be able to shop for homewares, stationery, accessories, toys, clothing and more from makers including Rulitos Jewellery, the Print Room Design, Maude studio, What Alice Did, Miss Bits and Pieces and many more. ■ November 19, 9am-5pm. 245 Johnston Street, Abbotsford. Cost: $2 entry fee, children under 12 admitted free. etsymadelocalmelbourne.com FETE The inaugural Carlton Community Fete kicks off on November 19 and will raise funds to rebuild St Jude’s Church in Carlton, which was severely damaged when it was set on fire by vandals two years ago. Drop in for live entertainment, a jumping castle and inflatable slide, animal farm, silent auction, trash and treasure, coffee, cake, fairy floss, a barbecue, homemade goods and more. Y You can go in the draw to win vouchers on the spinning wheel from generous local traders. ■ November 19, 9am-2pm. Keppel Street, Carlton, entry via corner of Lygon Street. Entry: free. Search “Carlton Community Fete” on Facebook. ● COMPILED BY VIRGINIA MILLEN

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DAVI A D HOCKNEY AVI Less a retrospective than an EXHIBIT overdue update, this major new exhibition features more than 700 works from the past decade of David Hockney’s career. Feted as Britain’s greatest living painter, Hockney hasn’t been shy in trading the canvas for the screen. Although this collection features his largest ever painting, Bigger Trees Near Warter [sic], employing a remarkable 50 panels, it’s paired with videos, photography and some 600 iPad

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Nouvelle Vague \ I Could Be Happy nouvellevaguemusic.com

This French outfit have built a world-straddling career from the unlikely fusion of post-punk and bossa nova. Their first four albums reworked early ’80s classics from the likes of the Cure and Joy Division as stripped-back and chilled-out acoustic numbers. Returning after a six-year hiatus, the group are armed with lesser-known covers and their first original compositions – the latter proving a seamless fit. The group will be touring Australia for So Frenchy, So Chic in January. ● ONLINE \ Hear I Could Be Happy

BLAQUE B SHOW SHOWGIRLS White-skinned “blaque” girl Ginny is determined to become the best Aboriginal dancer in the glitzy (sleazy might be more accurate) Brisbane club scene. She offends almost everyone in the process until the Asian hostess of the notorious Kum Den teaches her a thing or two about leveraging her heritage to rake in the moolah. From the writer behind Blak Cabaret and ABC TV’s Black Comedy, this looks to be a savage satire on sexploitation cinema and the Cultural Tourism circuit. ■ Malthouse Theatre, November 11 – December 4. Cost: $35-$65. malthousetheatre.com.au (KRISTOFFER ER P PAULSEN)

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Can’t Have You saw her become the biggest-selling female performer of the 1980s. She is joined on this nostalgia tour by synth-pop icon Howard Jones, who will be taking us through the entirety of his 30-year career beginning with New Song and What is Love? ■ Palais Theatre, November 11. Cost: $69.90-$249.90. metropolistouring.com ● ONLINE \ Watch Kim Wilde’s You Keep Me Hangin’ On

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital. Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment we have 10 Blu-Rays to be won. Go to theweeklyreview.com.au/competitions and leave a comment identifying the book reviewed in this week’s mag. Closes midnight Sunday, November 13.

Bridget Jones’s Baby: The Diaries by Helen Fielding. penguin.com.au

Having made her triumphant return to the big screen, Bridget returns to print in this sort-of spin-off novel. Oddly, the new book shares little more than its title with the film. For one thing, Patrick Dempsey’s character is nowhere to be seen, while Hugh Grant is reinstated as the possible daddy of Miss Jones’s bub. These differences ensure the novel is its own beast, with Fielding on fresh and funny form. ●

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MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK FESTIVAL For nine days, the Melbourne CBD will become a vast concert venue. Laneways, abandoned buildings and the State Library will house gigs, parties and workshops featuring the cream of local and international talent. Opening night event Her Sound, Her Story celebrates the women of Australian music, with a line-up of female performers singing each other’s songs. Children can get musical at a special academy or dance to electro at Club Kids. ■ November 11-19, melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw KIM WILDE KIM WILDE & HOWARD JONES GIG For those of a certain age, Kim Wilde will always be that fierce young British blonde singing defiantly (and somewhat disingenuously) about Kids in America. Follow-up hits such as If I

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drawings and animations. Many have never before been seen in Australia. ■ NGV International, opens November 11. Cost: $10-$65. ngv.vic.gov.au

Please Like Me \ ABC, November 9, 9.30pm abc.net.au/tv/pleaselikeme

Josh Thomas returns as, well, Josh Thomas in this comedy series. Taking its lead from Curb Your Enthusiasm, the show makes a virtue of its lead’s awkwardness, mining every opportunity for discomfort. In this week’s episode, a threesome goes wrong as does a family barbecue. The jokes don’t always hit their mark, but the show is the most refreshing Aussie series in production. ● PLEASE LIKE ME

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ARRIV L ARRIVA Director Denis Villeneuve’s tender FILM tale of first contact with aliens is the anti-Independence Independence Day Day. A dozen giant vessels descend from the stars, panicking the world’s nations towards all-out war. Linguist Louise (Amy Adams) is sent to talk to the aliens – who look something like a cross between a crab and a tree – to find out what they want before someone gets hurt. The real story here is much smaller than it might appear, but all the more moving for that. ■ Opens November 10, rated M, 116 minutes, arrivalmovie.com

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders \ DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital (Warner)

There’s an ever-expanding range of animated Batman movies, most of them as grim and adolescent as the live-action version. This one bucks that trend by resurrecting the camp 1960s TV series for a jolly romp voiced by original stars Adam West and Burt Ward. It’s suitably daft and self-aware (our heroes are so incorruptible they abandon a chase for fear of jaywalking), if not as playful as I wanted it to be. ● MB BATMAN: RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADERS

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SHE’S A LOCAL HERO BECAUSE …

While processing the devastating diagnosis of mitochondrial disease for her son, Nadja began raising funds for the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and has raised awareness and more than $80,000.

(SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

adja Danger’s 20-month-old son Luca was given the devastating diagnosis of mitochondrial disease before his first birthday last year. The chronic illness affects the mitochondria – tiny organelles found in almost every cell in the body – and causes physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities for which is there is no cure. “It was a real shock to the system because most children die prematurely of the disease,” says Nadja. “I started researching and came across the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, and through that found support groups and a lot of information.” Nadja says locating other parents whose children also had the disease and having the support of the AMDF were crucial to navigating what the diagnosis meant for her family of four and particularly for her son. “It is so important because no one really understands unless you’re in that situation,” she says. “And the foundation is just amazing. They care about you and call up to find out you’re doing, how’s Luca doing; they hold information days around the country for family and people affected by it.”

W A N T T O H E L P O U T ? amdf.org.au

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Religious crier Desmond Hynes has gained attention using a combination of art and advertising to spread his message. The latest City Gallery exhibition ponders the social and artistic role of Melbourne’s number one evangelist. On now until 24 December.

Hear top academics talk for free on their favourite topics as you relax with a drink and friends in unusual city locations. Twenty talks across 10 venues on one night: this New York concept brings big ideas into bars across Melbourne. Register now to attend.

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By January 2016, Nadja was trying to work out what she could do for Luca’s first birthday. “He wasn’t playing with toys or anything, so we decided to ask our friends and family to donate money to the foundation rather than give us gifts,” she says. Soon Nadja’s local soccer club, the Essendon Royals, got on board, throwing a big party at the club on Luca’s birthday. Nadja raised $58,000 for the foundation. “When a child is involved a lot of people tend to be in shock,” Nadja says. “Not many people know about mitochondrial disease, and I think if anything we’ve raised a lot of awareness about it, through Facebook, Twitter and in the local community. Even if people didn’t know me they just threw money towards it.” Nadja just participated in The Bloody Long Walk, a 35-kilometre challenge organised by the AMDF to raise further funds to put towards the foundation’s patient support, research and education and awareness programs. At the time of writing, Luca’s Legends had raised $22,326. “We’ll do it again this February for Luca’s second birthday,” Nadja says. ● VIRGINIA MILLEN

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I’ve only lived here for about five months. Sometimes I even like the weather; I’m from Singapore and the seasons are really different here. ●

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? I’m going to the gym. I’ve got sets of push-ups, crunches and weightlifting to do. I’m pretty into it; I find it pretty easy and exciting. ●

Birmingham Hotel 333 Smith Street, Fitzroy. 9417 2706 The giant parma here is so big it’s served on a board rather than a plate. Juicy, tender and delicious.

Imperial Hotel 2 Bourke Street, Melbourne 9810 0062 A generous serving of chicken topped with champagne ham, two cheeses and basil-infused tomato ragout.

Lord Newry Hotel 543 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North 9481 3931 For a parma with a kick, try the Lord Newry’s version, which features a virgin napoli sauce (a bit like a Virgin Mary complete with tabasco), parmesan and tasty cheese.

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before heading to the hotel restaurant, Pascale Bar and Grill, for dinner. It’s a generous space, all leather and dark wood, and we dine on delicious crab cakes and perfectly cooked steak with all the trimmings. We skip dessert and retire to our room to relax with some in-house movies. QT Melbourne has a tempting room service menu and there’s nothing more extravagant than eating eclairs in bed.

The promise Take a break from your everyday life and spend a night in a new and luxurious boutique hotel. The reality I’d never tried a staycation – a mini-break in my home city – and now that I have, I’m not sure why I waited so long. We arrive at the QT Melbourne on a rainy Friday afternoon ready to shake off the week. The decor features nods to Melbourne’s rag trade heyday in the 1920s. The entry staircase is carpeted in blue, there are bright sofas in the lobby and crocodile leather-walled lifts. Our room is on the sixth floor of the former Greater Union Cinemas building, and its industrial chic fit-out – with parquetry floors, generous bed, sleek en suite and view of the CBD’s rooftops – melts away the week’s stress.

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SALES PITCH A concept store that challenges perceptions around what makes a great “carry”.

Who’s behind the counter? Luke Cahill met the founders of online store Carryology (which is dedicated to quality bags of all kinds) early this year after a stint working in the US consulting with businesses that want to move into retail. They decided to pool their skills and open a bricks-and-mortar store in Melbourne. “Carryology has always been a passion project,” Luke says. “It has a growing online community, but the founders also wanted to have a physical expression and connection with the community.” What’s in store? While the website features reviews for all things carry-able – luggage, backpacks, wallets, cases, duffels and more – the store offers a hand-picked selection of the very best of what’s online, many of which are not available anywhere else in Australia. Shop for brands including Teranishi Studio, Everyman, Mystery Man, Incase and more. “We cover quite a broad scope, stocking bags for work, study, outdoor, travel – and within each group there are subgroups, including photography, bike, ski,” Luke says. “All of the items in store have passed a set of criteria that give customers confidence that their purchase is the best solution for them.”

Our pick The Teranishi Venture Lt pack features a roll-top design and a sleek profile. $530.

Who’s buying? “The exciting thing is it’s not just been the carry geeks who read the blog coming into the store,” Luke says. “We wanted to create a space for everybody and we are getting all sorts of people with unmet carry needs. There are people travelling from interstate, and internationally as well as locals.” ● VIRGINIA MILLEN

F I N D U S AT Packed in: Carryology offers items not available anywhere else in Australia. (SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

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CLEAN \ Clean that kitchen like it’s never been cleaned before. “Have it sparkling,” says agent Helena Fantela from Harcourts, “so it looks and smells fantastic”. Then declutter – banish those fridge magnets and toasters. Potential buyers want to see the space on offer. EXPERT ADVICE \ One of the fastest ways to eat into your potential profit is to overcapitalise. Don’t. Get your selling agent to advise before you begin. “He or she can look through the home objectively and tell you where you need to spend money to get best value,” says Helena. BE NEUTRAL \ Buyers want to see your house

as a blank canvas, so go for “greys, whites, mocha – shades that aren’t going to offend anyone’s taste,” says agent Alycia Baines from Barry Plant. Cherie Barber, of Ten’s The Living Room, often opts for darker colours in her TV reno projects, but says the rule is to follow through with a lighter benchtop or vice versa. “Your benchtops should always be in contrast to the colour of your cabinets,” she says.

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switching benchtops are often enough to transform the kitchen. “Stone is always safe,” says Alycia. But if you can’t afford the real thing, Cherie says faux stone is “really hard

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refresh,” says renovating expert Cherie. Those perfectly fine cabinets you’ve got? A lick of paint will update them. Cherie suggests using a laminate paint. “The key is good surface preparation,” she says. A couple of cans of paint plus primer will cost about $150 and “you can get a completely different looking kitchen on a budget”.

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s the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the key spaces prospective buyers will focus on when considering a purchase. You don’t need to spend a mint to bring yours up to scratch and add extra value to your home. We ask the experts how to spruce things up on a budget.

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or four square metres of tiles,” says Cherie. Labour will take the bill to about $400.

FLATPACK \ A budget trick is to buy flatpack kitchen cabinetry. Self-assemble, then get a licensed carpenter or builder to install. “It’s far cheaper than going to a cabinetmaker or a kitchen company,” says Cherie. She often uses the Kaboodle brand from Bunnings. “You can get a new-looking kitchen, fully finished, for less than $7000 by using flatpack.”

STAINLESS STEEL \ Is your rangehood dated colour-wise? Cherie advocates using RustOleum’s stainless-steel paint to cosmetically refresh it. It also works on old cooktops, ovens and fridges, but will take up to five coats.

SPLASHBACKS \ Glass splashbacks are now a bit “ho-hum,” says Cherie. “Tiled splashbacks are popular,” says Alycia. They’re also the cheapest option. You can pick up standard tiles for “$15-$20 per square metre and most splashbacks don’t consume more than three

APPLIANCES \ “Always buy your appliances

in bundles [to save money],” says Cherie. Unbranded appliances are sufficient, she says, “for properties valued at less than $750,000 – you don’t need all the bells and whistles.” However Alycia says “if you’ve got a brand name that definitely helps.” Also consider updating the cooktop. “People highly value induction cooktops,” says Cherie.

BEFO RE FLOORING \ Forget the time, labour and

expense of tearing up the tiles or lino. “You don’t have to get timber; there’s vinyls that look wonderful these days for wet areas,” says Helena. Cherie is a big fan of Gerflor’s vinyl self-adhesive floor planks, which can be applied over most existing flooring. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

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final word “THIS INNOVATI NNOVA VE, FIVE-BEDROOM SHOWPIECE HAS SENSATI NNOVATI A ONAL CITY VIEWS. THE ATI PREMIUM LOCALE ENSURES CONVENIENCE AND AN ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE IN THE NOR NORTHC OTE HIGH SCHOOL ZONE.” MICHAEL DIVITO - AGENT McGrath 9489 9422

Price \ $2.7 million +

Auction \ November 19 at 11am

Fast facts \ A contemporary house designed by Chahid Kairouz and completed in 2015; living room and enormous dining zone flowing to a family room and a Vergola barbecue kitchen; Miele kitchen; north-facing garden with fruit trees and vegetables; one ground-floor and four first-floor bedrooms, two with terraces; fully tiled porcelain bathrooms; double-glazed windows with argon gas; rear double carport with laneway access; walk to High Street, All Nations Park and transport. Northcote \ 6 kilometres from the city.

NORTHCOTE \ 1/221 WESTG EST ARTH STREET ESTG

ixty years ago, Mediterranean migrants set the gold standard for the Northcote backyard – lush, productive, full of fruit-bearing trees and with a patio from which to survey the delicious splendour. When this house was completed in 2015 its streamlined, two-storey facade and steel-lace fence cut a dramatic dash in its Westgarth street. The garden – a long slash of green along the northern flank – is haute couture, botanical style. Yet it tugs at the heart strings in an old-fashioned way. “It has olives, apples, berries, pomegranates, a cherry tree, two plum trees, lemon, orange and nectarine,’’ says the co-owner, who bought the property in 2012, cleared “a jungle” and planted these trees and the vegetable garden. “In a few years it will be a thriving orchard.’’ Built to a luxurious design by Thornbury architect Chahid Kairouz, the house is a masterpiece of contemporary comfort. Italian porcelain flooring, a polished ash staircase and towering windows and sliding doors ensure sleek good looks with minimal care. The double-glazed windows are lined with argon gas for thermal benefits without UV damage. With five bedrooms, a front living room, a large dining and kitchen zone and a big family room opening to the garden, this place has plenty of space for a large family. Storage is abundant, but even when the kids don’t use it – and the current denizens are not always impeccable – the house looks tidy. “I think it’s because there’s so much space between the clutter,” their mother says with a laugh. “It never looks messy, and I haven’t fallen over anything.” Enter through the frosted-glass front door with 59 Derby St emblazoned across its lower panel. The central hall is wide and cool in pale grey porcelain tiles and has concealed cupboards including a data cabling hub. The tiled living room has a gas log fireplace and full-length windows with black mesh blinds. Across the hall is an office or the first of five double bedrooms. There’s a laundry with external access and, one door down, a fully tiled bathroom with a glass walk-in shower and a timber-slab cabinet. Sociable families will adore the free-flowing communal areas, as elegant as they are practical. The foodie focal point continues the grey and white theme with a white stone kitchen set against grey mirror splashbacks. The waterfall island, almost four metres long, is an enticing hang-out while dinner is dished up. The 900-millimetre cooktop, two ovens and integrated dishwasher are by Miele. The walk-in pantry has a breakfast nook. Soft-closing Blum cabinetry completes the package. In the dining area, a study nook is tucked into the ash platform that forms the base of the staircase. The family room has a fireplace and doors to a patio with a Gasmate barbecue, granite benches and a rain-sensing Vergola roof. The wool-carpeted first floor has four bedrooms, one of which is the main, with a walk-in wardrobe, en suite with shower and twin basins and a city view from its glass terrace. For an easterly outlook, the front bedroom and its balcony are the pick of the bunch. Two further bedrooms have vaulted ceilings with skylights. The bathroom has an egg-shaped tub and a glass shower. A rear double carport has laneway access. ● ALISON BARCLAY

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Price \ $790,000 +

Auction \ November 12 at 11.30am

Hedges trim the neat front yard of this two-storey, semi-detached townhouse, with its tuckpointed brick and cream render facade. Three air-conditioned bedrooms on the ground floor all have built-in wardrobes. Two open directly on to the low-maintenance backyard. It has a partially covered paved area and a raised deck with sunken lights. A simple bathroom has a separate shower and tub. The laundry and a storage cupboard are tucked under a staircase with steel wire banister. It leads up to the open-plan living area that takes over the first floor. Polished floorboards glint under LED downlights. An L-shaped kitchen has a striking maroon-coloured glass splashback and a letterbox-shaped picture window. It has stainless-steel appliances, dark stone worktops and a breakfast bar. There’s also a powder room up here. Patio doors head out to a north-facing balcony, ideal for catching those summer rays. The property has a one-car garage and off-street parking for one more. ● STEPHEN A. RUSSELL

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BRUNSWICK WEST ST \ 915 PARK STREET

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PROPERTY ID » 2013132085

Price \ $950,000 – $1.45 million

Close to Royal Park and with a deep, north-facing garden, this property suits families who like to stretch out and soak up rays. The 1950s house, in one family for two generations, has benefited from well-made renovations and there’s scope to open the living areas to the rose-laden garden. Three double bedrooms give a household with children plenty of room to grow. The owners clearly love to cook up a feast; there’s a posh, cream-carpeted dining room plus an enormous dine-in kitchen with solid timber cabinetry, a Chef wall oven and a Roden 900-millimetre gas cooktop below a copper rangehood. The tiled living room has bookcases and velvet curtains. At the rear are the laundry, the powder room and the bathroom, which has a tub, glass shower and ornate 1950s cabinet on a tessellated tiled floor. A corridor leads out to a covered patio which looks out to the lawn and roses. The rear double garage has a workshop. ● ALISON BARCLAY

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NORTHCOTE \ 8B BOWER ER STREET The combination of modern living and the historic suburb of Northcote is an enticing combination. This house in Bower Street has been transformed from a modest, single-fronted Victorian into a wonderfully light and contemporary family home. The facade has been given a spruce-up in the form of a new deck under the porch and a landscaped front garden. However, the white picket fence, iron lacework verandah and leadlight windows on the front door retain that precious Victorian character. Inside, the period heritage is evidenced through the cast-iron fireplace inserts and ornate plaster cornices and archways. Otherwise, the light timber flooring and white walls employed throughout make the house completely contemporary. The kitchen, living and dining area are in the same zone and benefit from being connected to the outdoor deck. The kitchen has Smeg appliances and mirrored splashbacks. A set of double doors allows seamless interaction between the indoor and outdoor living areas. Beyond the wooden deck is the right-of-way double car space, which could double as an extended space for entertaining. There are two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs, one with a balcony. The house is within walking distance of the station, cafes and Merri Creek walking trails. ● EMILY COLLIN

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PROPERTY ID » 2013138432

Price \ $1.25 million - $1.35 million

Auction \ November 12 at noon

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26 Hayes Street, Northcote 3

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11 Margaret Grove, Alphington 4

POSTCODE

3070

36 Lawry Street, Northcote 3

Agent: Bev Adam 0422 396 477 ................................................................. Price: $1.15 million - $1.25 million ................................................................. Auction: Saturday November 19 at 11am ................................................................. OFI: Thu 1-1.30pm: Sat 10.30-11am .................................................................

Agent: Stephanie Lentini 0437 565 273 ................................................................. Price: POA ................................................................. Auction: Saturday November 26 at 10.30am ................................................................. OFI: Wed noon-12.30pm: 5.45-6.15pm: Sat 1.30-2pm .................................................................

Agent: Peter Egan 0411 844 230 ................................................................. Price: $1 million - $1.1 million ................................................................. Auction: Saturday November 26 at 2pm ................................................................. OFI: Thu 6-6.30pm: Sat 12.45-1.15pm .................................................................

This superb double-fronted Edwardian is in a peaceful garden setting just moments to High Street shops, extensive parklands and public transport.

Architectural light-filled four-bedroom, residence in exclusive cul-de-sac minutes from Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield shops, public transpor and elite schools.

Exceptional new home delivering the ultimate in high quality, low maintenance living with its creative design, serene surrounds and premium features.

Let's eat lunch @ Barry, 85 High Street Let's eat dinner @ Estelle Bistro, 243 High Street Let's drink coffee @ Gypsy Hideout, 66-68 High Street

Let's eat lunch @ Apte, 538 Heidelberg Road Let's eat dinner @ Paladarr Thai, 7 Rowe Street Let's drink coffee @ Hoppa & Joe, 457 Heidelberg Road

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BRUNSWICK WEST \ 121 PEARSON STREET This beautifully renovated Edwardian effortlessly combines the elegance of its era with modern comfort. Period details include elaborate cornices, stained glass windows and chandeliers; modern amenities include hydronic heating, a contemporary kitchen, evaporative cooling and a security alarm. In the living room a gold valance and curtains frame stained glass sash windows; combined with glossy hardwood floors and a marble-topped fireplace, all serve to create an opulent ambience. This opulence continues into the lengthy dining room with its lofty ceiling, spectacular central chandelier and ceiling rose, and high-set stained glass windows. Open to the dining area is a kitchen that replaces period elegance with smart modern functionality and includes a dishwasher and composite stone benchtop. The bathroom has large-format marble tiles on the walls and floor, double basin vanity and chandelier. Three carpeted bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and heating lie off the central hallway. Two have open fireplaces. Outside, a covered timber deck large enough for a dining suite and lounge set sits flush with a fake grass area overlooked by a feature. Next to this is a long driveway to a covered parking area and a small studio. The house is in a tree-lined street close to transport, cafes and schools. ● JULIETTE ELFICK

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3055

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PROPERTY ID » 2013140472

Price \ $1,300,000 – $1,400,000

Auction \ November 12 at 1pm

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NORTHCOTE 90 Jenkins Street Totally Transformed For Luxurious Modern Living! Beyond its gorgeous facade, spectacular extension and world-class renovations, this freestanding home comprises three bedrooms (master with robes and ensuite), deluxe main bathroom, formal lounge and open living/dining, stone-bench kitchen with Bosch appliances, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, alarm, Spotted Gum floors and imported Italian tiles and so much more, plus bi-folds out to al-fresco entertaining deck and fully-optioned BBQ kitchen, private backyard garden complete with studio/office and putting green! Close to All Nations Park and Northcote Aquatic Centre, local schools, Victoria Road buses, High Street cafes and trams.

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AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 1pm Wed 6.30-7 & Thu 1-1.30 & Sat 11.15-11.45 Spiros Karagiannidis 0413 348 793 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452

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BRUNSWICK 12 Bruce Street

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Grace, Grandeur And Sublime City-Edge Living One of BrunswickÂ´s most serene and leafy pockets sets the scene for this divine Edwardian comprising three main bedrooms (master with WIR and ensuite), central bathroom and home office/4BR, elegant lounge and open-plan living/ dining area complemented by a gourmet stone-top kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, high ornate ceilings and polished timber floors, solar power, NBN, plus a delightful backyard garden with water feature and entertaining deck. Sydney Road cafes and restaurants, city-bound trams and trains are all in walking distance, as well as close proximity to Barkly Square shops, popular primary and secondary schools. 24 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 11am Thu 5.30-6.15 & Sat 10.45-11.30 $1,550,000 - $1,650,000 Nuno Raimundo 0415 232 059 Duncan McPherson 0416 108 436

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FITZROY NORTH 33 Rushall Crescent

Victorian Style, Modern Brilliance Boasting an architect-designed extension, this period showpiece comprises three main bedrooms (master with ensuite) and lounge/4BR, main bathroom and powder room (third WC), lounge/retreat (upstairs), open-plan living/dining and gourmet stone-top kitchen with Bosch/Miele appliances. Other features include hydronic heating and split-system a/c, alarm, excellent storage spaces, plus a paved entertaining area and delightful backyard garden, off-street parking space via ROW. Land 285 sqm approx.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 3 December at 3pm Thu 12.45-1.15 & Sat 1-1.30 $2,200,000 - $2,350,000 James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924

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ALPHINGTON 10 Bennett Street

Position And Potential On The Park This much-loved family home occupies an impressively large block backing onto Darebin Parklands, offering an exciting opportunity to renovate or renew (STCA). Spotless interior comprises three bedrooms (large master with BIRs), central bathroom and separate WC, front lounge through to the kitchen/dining area. Add to this ducted heating and evaporative cooling, security shutters, undercover patio and studio/guest room (with ensuite), plus a deep backyard garden with access to reserve, and garage via side driveway. Also close to Pitcher Park and Alphington Station, Fairfield Primary School, Station Street Village cafes and shops. 26 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 19 November at 3pm Wed 5-5.30 & Sat 3.15-3.45 $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Ermes Papadopoulos 0401 578 391

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FITZROY NORTH 49 Best Street

Boom Period Beauty, Best Address This elegantly extended 4BR Victorian combines period warmth with superior contemporary style, in a prime position close to shops, cafes, transport & the Edinburgh Gardens. A classic floor plan encompasses a handsome formal living room; expansive dining and informal living area with clerestory windows, flowing to a landscaped northwest garden; bespoke kitchen (Victorian ash cabinetry, pantry); study zone; magnificent balcony bedroom plus 3 further BRs (one with stylish ensuite); family bathroom, concealed laundry & powder room. Features of this exceptional residence include hydronic heating, spotted gum floors, several OFPs, rich plaster detail & garden storage.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 2pm Thu 2.30-3 & Thu 6-6.30 & Sat 10-10.30 Rick Daniel 0409 737 985 Arch Staver 0417 515 802

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FAIRFIELD 14 The Esplanade Vast Land, Absolute Yarra Frontage Land A once in a generation opportunity to create a splendid family residence in a magical semi-rural enclave, only moments from the CBD! This astounding allotment (1594 sqm approx) at the end of a hidden cul de sac of quality homes is a haven of tranquillity, sloping gently down to the river and dotted with mature eucalypts. What finer place to establish the inner northÂ´s most spectacularly situated home? All of MelbourneÂ´s lifestyle attractions are close at hand including; bike paths, leading primary and secondary schools, shopping centres, cafes and restaurants. This really is a once in a life time opportunity not to be missed. 28 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 12 November at 2pm Wed 5.15-5.45 & Sat 1.30-2.00 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452

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FITZROY NORTH 205-207 Scotchmer Street

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Heritage Splendour On A Grand Scale One of Scotchmer StreetÂ´s landmark properties, this spectacular two-level residence comprises three bedrooms (master with WIR and ensuite), second bathroom, light-filled lounge, central atrium/garden, open-plan living/dining area and wellappointed kitchen. Add to this a vast downstairs open living space with any number of configurable applications. Features include hydronic heating, towering ceilings, two staircases, solar power, plus a sunny north-facing courtyard with access to ROW.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 1pm Thu 12-12.30 & Sat 10.45-11.15 James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924

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NORTHCOTE 35 McCracken Avenue

Ultimate Family Lifestyle And Location On an exceptionally deep block of land, this extended 4BR Edwardian showpiece includes two bathrooms, formal lounge, vast open-plan living/dining area and superb stone-bench kitchen. Other features include ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, original open fireplaces, high ornate ceilings and polished timber floors, large attic storage space, plus bi-folds to al-fresco entertaining area with kitchen servery, enormous north-facing backyard with garage/workshop via ROW. Incredibly generous land offering a total of 743 sq. m (approximately).

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AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

This Sat 12 November at 1pm Thu 12.30-1 / 7-7.30 & Sat 12.30-1 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Monique Verga 0424 584 759

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NORTHCOTE 56 Andrew Street

Charming Family Home On Vast Land A magnificent ROW-access allotment (540 sqm approx) and a superb address close to High St, transport & schools give this picturesque California Bungalow very special appeal. Set behind a manicured garden, the residence, offered for the first time in 60 years, awaits a new owner to continue its tradition of family living. Filled with light, & comprising 3BRs, large living room, dining room with slate-surround gas fire, 1950s kitchen, sunroom, laundry & updated bathroom, the home offers comfortable living with brilliant scope for enhancement & extension (STCA). Featuring high decorative plaster ceilings, it includes a modern brick double garage/workshop.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 12 November at 12pm Wed 6-6.30 & Sat 11.30-12 $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Monique Verga 0424 584 759

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ALPHINGTON 5 Rex Avenue

"Alameda" Steeped In Alphington History Unique heritage opportunity in idyllic parkland surrounds, with on-title access direct to the Yarra River. The original 1907 Queen Anne/Federation house with two-bedrooms and third bedroom/attic retreat, in immaculate condition: polygonal bay windows, angled fireplaces, original hardwood floorboards and decorative timber fretwork. Enhanced by mature garden and delightful "his and hers" studios, in keeping with the style. A wonderful place for a family, close to Alphington Primary and many outstanding private and state schools, and only 15 minutes to the city.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 12.30pm Thu 12.15-12.45 & Sat 3-3.30 $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 Gordon Hope 0403 613 577 Sarah Risteski 0406 771 128

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CARLTON 35 Drummond Street

Grand Scale, Astounding Potential! A prestigious address in the historic South Drummond Street precinct give this handsomely elevated Victorian residence alluring appeal & terrific scope for the future. Seize the opportunity to create one of the areas finest homes. Within easy walking distance to the CBD, Lygon St, Melbourne University & the new hospital precinct and with the unique attractions of a large block (306 sqm approx), rear car access from Trades Hall Place & a deep west-facing orientation at the rear. Modern amenities & refined period detail offers 8 principal rooms, including living room & 4/5 beds.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

This Saturday at 1pm Wed 12- 12.30 & Sat 12.30-1 Andrew De Angelis 0402 039 342 Tom Roberts 0418 553 680

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IVANHOE EAST 22-24 Hardy Terrace

Spacious Family Living; Idyllic Views You will love this perfect four bedroom oasis for your family. With its spectacular views, that will never be built out, over the treetops of Ivanhoe Golf Course, it boasts formal dining and lounge rooms, a large kitchen, a spacious living and meals area with lovely outlook over the well-tended gardens. Entertaining area with retractable awnings and huge rumpus room. Two cellars. Upstairs, master bedroom (the ’penthouse suite’) with walk-in-robe, ensuite with direct garden access, and spectacular views; three generous bedrooms and a large family bathroom, and study/fifth bedroom. With a double garage; this property is only 12 kilometres from the CBD, but is a haven of natural beauty. Land size 1750sqm (approx.). 34 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 3.30pm Thu 1.45-2.15 & Sat 11-11.30 Annalise Newell 0402 937 607 Gordon Hope 0403 613 577

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ALPHINGTON 37 Como Street

Impeccable Style And Riverside Prestige A leafy streetscape in exclusive Riverside Alphington finds this stunning 4BR home including two bathrooms and powder room, formal lounge, retreat/study (upstairs), granite-bench kitchen and open living/dining area out to a private entertainers´ courtyard garden. Add to this ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, ducted vacuum, alarm, excellent storage spaces and internally-accessed double garage. Close to Yarra parklands, elite schools, shops, public transport and easy freeway access.

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ALPHINGTON 38 Bennett Street

Sat 26 November at 2pm Thu 6-6.30 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,450,000 - $1,550,000 Grant Leonard 0407 323 181 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040

Tranquillity And Timeless Design This expansive contemporary residence has been created by Inform Design and Construction to maximize the potential of a unique garden site with direct access to Darebin Parklands. It offers a versatile ´upside-down´ floor plan comprising generous living /dining flowing to balcony, sitting room/study, designer kitchen with stone bench tops, 4BRs (main with semi-ensuite bathroom), elegant family bathroom and laundry. Opening from the lower level is a covered entertaining area overlooking the landscaped rear garden and solar heated swimming pool. Including a dual internal access garage, this exceptional residence with 5-star energy rating features solar power, double glazing, airconditioning & hardwaxed floors.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 19 November at 12.30pm Thu 12.45-1.15 & Sat 1-1.30 Annalise Newell 0402 937 607 Tania Johnston 0408 770 929

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FITZROY 17 Bell Street

Balcony Terrace Grandeur This gracious residence, perfectly positioned midway between Brunswick Street & the Carlton Gardens is impeccably renovated to offer a versatile floor plan comprising formal sitting room, superbly proportioned living/dining room flowing to a north-facing deck & landscaped garden, stunning master BR with dressing room, ensuite, balcony and bay window to King Park, 3 further double BRs (one ensuite), bespoke kitchen (6-burner Smeg range, fine cabinetry), 3rd bathroom & laundry. Including a 2-car OSP, extensive storage & wine cellar, this light-filled home features ornate period detail, hydronic heating, air conditioning, C-Bus cabling and solar panels.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

FITZROY 135 George Street

Sat 26 November at 12pm Thu 1-1.30 & Sat 3.30-4 Arch Staver 0417 515 802 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346

Fitzroy Original, Vast Dual-Frontage Land So many possibilities! This double-fronted freestanding Victorian has outstanding potential for renovation & extension, with the option (STCA) of subdividing the splendid block (365 sqm approx) with second frontage to Little George Street & multiple off-street parking. Entered from a wide courtyard, this comfortable but original home offers two double BRs, spacious living & dining rooms, functional kitchen/meals, refitted bathroom/laundry & pergola-covered al fresco entertaining area. Minutes from Brunswick Street & the Gertrude Street arts quarter, this eclectic reminder of early Fitzroy is offered for the first time in 42 years. 36 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 19 November at 3pm Thu 12-12.30 & Sat 12.30-1 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346 Arch Staver 0417 515 802

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CARLTON NORTH 578 Canning Street

Classic Victorian Terrace With A Modern Twist A modern take on classic Carlton: bold in its design; tastefully subtle in its refinements. This renovated, 2-bedroom Victorian terrace features a cleverly considered central pocket garden, luxury bathroom with walk-in shower and laundry, and glorious light from cathedral-like floor to ceiling glass in the living room. Fine white stone tops and elegant timber kitchen cabinetry, and your own private courtyard, perfect for your morning coffee. The city at your door, and right-of-way access for your car. Not to be missed.

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CLIFTON HILL 49 Fenwick Street

Sat 19 November at 1pm Wed 6-6.30 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,350,000 - $1,450,000 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Tom Breen 0437 175 677

Impeccably Renovated, Ideally Positioned This picture-perfect Edwardian residence combines period elegance, space and light-filled contemporary style. Close to Village shops, schools, transport and parkland, it comprises 3 double bedrooms (main with ensuite and WIR), spacious living/dining opening through multifolds to secluded garden with OSP, custom kitchen (imported appliances and stone benchtops), stylish family bathroom with freestanding bath and shower, separate WC and laundry. Including vast lined loft storage and an entertaining deck (mains gas BBQ and fridge), this delightful home features Victorian ash floors, generous storage, central heating and split-system a/c.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 19 November at 10.30am Thu 1.15-1.45 & Sat 11.45-12.15 $1,320,000 - $1,450,000 Roland Paterson 0417 367 997 Alexander Hill 0432 145 790

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NORTHCOTE 108 Charles Street

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Period Prize In Central Westgarth Vintage character and extended design highlight the appeal of this solid-brick Victorian comprising two double bedrooms (BIRs) and updated bathroom, formal dining room, kitchen with dishwasher and spacious open living area. Adding to its appeal, the home also includes split-system a/c, high ceilings throughout, Euro laundry, plus a delightful private back garden with brick paving, pergola and handy storage shed. In a sublime neighbourhood, moments from Merri Station and High Street trams, itÂ´s also walking distance to Westgarth Village cafes and shops, Northcote High School, Merri Creek parks and trails.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

NORTHCOTE 2 Helen Street

Sat 26 November at 1pm Thu 5-5.30 & Sat 2.30-3 $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Peter Egan 0411 844 230 John Karr 0419 522 328

Instant Style And Supreme Convenience Outstanding renovation potential, this freestanding home comprises three bedrooms and central bathroom, formal lounge, dining room, open family/meals area and timber-cabinet kitchen with dishwasher. Add to this ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, laundry and second WC, plus a private backyard with garage via ROW. Enjoy now and update later, taking full advantage of the homeÂ´s premier location walking distance to High Street trams, cafes and shops, close to popular schools (zoned to Northcote HS), Merri Station and the wide open spaces of All Nations Park.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 12pm Thu 6.15-6.45 & Sat 10-10.30 $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Mark Verrocchi 0413 135 935

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NORTHCOTE 8b Bower Street

Victorian Charm Transformed For Modern Living Extended two-level design and finest-quality features throughout, this Victorian home boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms, light-filled lounge, open dining and living areas complemented by a superb stone-top kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, high ornate ceilings and polished timber floors, plus a delightful outdoor entertaining deck, private courtyard and secure two-car off-street parking via ROW. Close to Dennis Station and Westgarth Primary School, Yarra Bend Park and Merri Creek trails, High Street cafes and trams.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

NORTHCOTE 31 Claude Street

This Sat 12 November at 12pm Thu 5.45-6.15 & Sat 11.30-12 $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Ermes Papadopoulos 0401 578 391

A Spectacular Fusion Of Old And New Transformed architect designed and extended Edwardian boasting three bedrooms and two deluxe bathrooms, lounge and light-filled living/dining area leading out to a private north-facing courtyard with entertaining deck. Add to this a gourmet kitchen with Bosch/Asko appliances, polished concrete floors, heating and cooling, excellent storage spaces and more. Close to High Street cafes and shops, trams and trains, renowned schools and the wide open spaces of All Nations Park.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

This Sat 12 November at 3pm Thu 5.45-6.15 & Sat 2.30-3 $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 Grant Leonard 0407 323 181 Spiros Karagiannidis 0413 348 793

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BRUNSWICK EAST 41 Barkly Street

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Exclusive City-Edge Family Living A lifestyle of quality and versatility in a prized Brunswick East neighbourhood, this classic Californian comprises three bedrooms (two large), study/playroom and two modern bathrooms, central lounge through to the family/dining area and modern kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, ceiling fans, ornate ceilings and polished timber floors, solar power, plus north-facing backyard with established gardens, large studio, storeroom and ROW access. Zoned to Princes Hill Secondary College, itÂ´s a short stroll to Lygon Street cafes and renowned restaurants, popular primary schools, local parks and choice of trams to uni/hospital precincts and the CBD.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

EAGLEMONT 13 Warne Street

Sat 19 November at 3pm Wed 12.30-1 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 Leah Cicutto 0422 264 442

Art Deco With Modern Style This beautifully renovated period residence in leafy Warne Street brims with sophistication. Boasting classic formal lounge and dining room, the kitchen with brilliant white stone tops and top-end appliances, large guest bedroom and bathroom, and bright informal living looking over formal gardens. Upstairs, two master suites and a third large bedroom or study with balcony and views to the hills. This is a luxurious, fully-appointed family home. Take advantage of everything that Eaglemont has to offer, from the stateÂ´s top schools, to an easy commute to work.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 26 November at 2pm Thu 1-1.30 & Sat 10.15-10.45 $1,500,000 - $1,580,000 Gordon Hope 0403 613 577 Sarah Risteski 0406 771 128

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FITZROY NORTH 34 Fergie Street Welcoming Edwardian On Double Block Moments from North Fitzroy Village & the Edinburgh Gardens, this immaculately maintained residence on large land (380 sqm approx) offers 3 BRs, spacious sitting room, expansive informal living/dining open to well-equipped kitchen, tiled bathroom & laundry, plus north-facing patio, garden & 3 car garage opening to the Circle reserve.

This handsome freestanding residence bordering the Edinburgh Gardens, with exceptional heritage detail & brilliant potential for renovation (STCA) on deep land with ROW access, offers 3BRs, well-proportioned living room with cedar cabinetry & timber-mantelled OFP, large Balticlined kitchen & dining room, plus bathroom & outbuildings.

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 2pm INSPECT Wed 5.15-5.45 & Sat 10.45-11.15 CONTACT Arch Staver 0417 515 802 Rick Daniel 0409 737 985

FITZROY NORTH 14 Falconer Street 3 Heritage Victorian, Exclusive Address

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 1.30pm INSPECT Wed 1-1.30 & Sat 1.30-2 GUIDE $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 CONTACT Arch Staver 0417 515 802 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346

PARKVILLE 199 Park Drive

Exclusively Positioned Period Elegance This immaculate balcony terrace, close to Royal Park, Melbourne Uni & the ChildrenÂ´s Hospital (zoned University High), offers 2 double BRs, gracious sitting room, well-fitted kitchen open to dining area, & a stylish bathroom. Including a courtyard with laneway access, this inviting home features period detail & gas heating.

RICHMOND 25 Palmer Street This tidy 4BR period home on approx 434sqm of land comes complete with planning permit and plans for 4 spectacular new townhouses - each to include 2 bedrooms, 2-way bathroom and powder room (2nd WC), open-plan living/dining and adjoining kitchen, balcony/terrace and secure undercover parking space.

ROW

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 12pm INSPECT Thurs 1-1.30 & Sat 12-12.30 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT James Keenan 0418 580 620 Shayne Mooney 0407 549 148

Exclusive Inner-City Opportunity!

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 3pm INSPECT Wed 12-12.30 & Sat 3.15-3.45 GUIDE $1,600,000 - $1,760,000 CONTACT Fabian Rosin 0413 999 755 Anthony Taouk 0432 635 153

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THORNBURY 152 Gooch Street Extended Edwardian With Irresistible Style Picture-perfect, this renovated period prize boasts three bedrooms & deluxe bathroom, open-plan living/dining area & kitchen with Asko dishwasher & ample cupboard space. Features include ducted heating & split-system a/c, modern laundry & excellent storage spaces, a private entertaining deck & delightful back garden, front off-street parking.

PARKVILLE 28/238 The Avenue Space And Panoramic Views With wonderful scope for refurbishment and views over Royal Park, this light-filled apartment close to transport and Melbourne Uni (zoned Uni High) offers 3 double BRs (ensuite to main), vast living/dining flowing to terrace, large kitchen/meals, 2nd bathroom, laundry & powder room, plus lift, basement parking and pool access. 42 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 1pm INSPECT Thur 5.15-5.45 & Sat 10.45-11.15 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT John Karr 0419 522 328 Peter Egan 0411 844 230

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 1pm INSPECT Thu 5-5.30 & Sat 11-11.30 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT Tom Roberts 0418 553 680 Janine Ballantyne 0400 182 710

NORTHCOTE 129 Separation Street 3 Classic Style With Park Proximity On a wider-than-normal block, this freestanding Victorian comprises three bedrooms and central bathroom, spacious open plan lounge/dining through to the kitchen/meals area. Add to this gas heating, open fireplaces, high ornate ceilings and polished timber floors, plus a north-facing back garden with ROW access (potential off-street parking).

This shopfront cafe with commercial kitchen is sure to impress! Shop area features polished concrete floors & splitsystem a/c. Rear residence boasts two bedrooms, updated bathroom, open lounge/dining with kitchen, storeroom, laundry & powder room, plus courtyard with off-street parking via ROW. The dream starts here!

ROW

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 10.30am INSPECT Wed 12.30-1 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $810,000 - $890,000 CONTACT Shayne Mooney 0407 549 148

COBURG NORTH 217 Elizabeth Street 2 An Exciting Opportunity!

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 11am INSPECT Tues 5-5.30 & Sat 2.15-2.45 GUIDE $630,000 - $690,000 CONTACT Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Ermes Papadopoulos 0401 578 391

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PARKVILLE 12/228 The Avenue Brilliant Lifestyle & Location Situated on the 1st floor of the stunning Arcadia Building, this stylish apartment in a parkside location is perfect for the busy professional or astute investor. 1 BR (BIRs), luxury bathrm, granite kitchen, o/p liv/dining flow to a private north balcony. Features: duct ht/cool, security entrance & parking - 1 car. Near Melb Uni, cafes, trams & trains to the CBD.

RESERVOIR 2/3 Kennedy Street Impressive Quality And Style This luxurious 3BR rear villa includes two bathrooms, open living/dining area and superb kitchen, heating and cooling, alarm, undercover entertaining deck, private courtyard, garage (remote-controlled) and second car space on title. Close to Coburg Hill Shopping Centre, Gilbert Road buses and trams, popular schools and Regent Village cafes.

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 11am INSPECT Wed 12-12.30 Sat 12.45-1.15 GUIDE $460,000 - $500,000 CONTACT Charlie Barham 0400 507 688 Nicholas West 0418 559 494

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 12pm INSPECT Thurs 7-7.30 & Sat 1.30-2 GUIDE $570,000 - $630,000 CONTACT Colin Abbas 0414 659 635 Arthur Psarras 0404 094 035

PARKVILLE 2/11 St Georges Grove Spectacular Royal Park Style Uniquely positioned with views over Royal Park, this new Fieldwork-designed townhouse offers 3 double BRs (luxury ensuite to main), home office, stunning entertaining area flowing to terrace, bespoke kitchen, striking central bathroom & concealed laundry, garage, engineered oak & polished concrete floors, custom storage & split-system a/c.

A perfectly located inner-city retreat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to beat. Featuring spacious lounge, modern kitchen, and dining area overlooking sunny courtyard. Upstairs: two generous bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. Under-floor heating, airconditioning, and undercover parking.

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 10am INSPECT Wed 12.30-1 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 CONTACT Alexander Hill 0432 145 790 Roland Paterson 0417 367 997

BRUNSWICK EAST 10/5 Barkly Street 2 Easy Style In Brilliant Brunswick East

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 10.30am INSPECT Thu 6.45-7.15 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $620,000 - $680,000 CONTACT Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Monique Verga 0424 584 759

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PRESTON 1 Roseberry Avenue An Elegant Renovation, A Perfect Position This tastefully renovated 1920s residence close to schools, transport & the Market offers 3 double BRs, charming sitting room, expansive informal living/dining, custom kitchen, stylish bathroom, laundry & 2nd WC. Including a deck, landscaped courtyard and OSP, this excellent home features period detail, hydronic heating and ducted a/c.

BRUNSWICK 7 Rope Walk Space And Style In A Classy Conversion This impressive 3BR home includes two bathrooms, study nook, granite-top kitchen, open living/dining area out to wide north-facing deck. Add to this heating and cooling, hardwood floors, direct access to the secure undercover car space. Close to Sydney Road shops, cafes and trams, Moreland and Anstey Stations, Brunswick North Primary. 44 The weekly review \ NOVEMBER 9, 2016

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 11am INSPECT Thu 6.30-7 & Sat 3.30-4 GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 CONTACT Monique Verga 0424 584 759 Joe Horton 0421 128 008

PRESTON WEST 44 Stokes Street

Period Charisma With Refined Style Well south of Bell Street, this impressive solid-brick home comprises two bedrooms (BIRs) and contemporary-style bathroom, spacious lounge, stone-top kitchen/meals with quality appliances. Add to this heating and cooling, hardwood floors, laundry and second WC, plus undercover entertaining deck and expansive backyard garden.

AUCTION Sat 19 November at 12.30pm INSPECT Thurs 6.15-6.45 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $700,000 - $750,000 CONTACT Michelle Portelli 0414 758 541 Thomas Vinen 0400 423 005

BRUNSWICK 6 Ilhan Lane

AUCTION Sat 26 November at 12pm INSPECT Wed 5-5.30 & Sat 10.45-11.15 GUIDE $700,000 - $750,00 CONTACT Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 Leah Cicutto 0422 264 442

Vacant Land! • • • •

Land 295m2 (approx) Zoned Industrial 1 Plans & Permits x 3 Studios Fanastic Opportunity

FOR SALE By Tender Closing Wed 30 November at 5 pm INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Damien Theisz 0448 319 171

Fitzroy 270 Young Street Estilo Apartments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fitzroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest boutique offering. Only 30 luxurious 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments to suit the most discerning owner-occupiers and astute investors. By Stoll Long Architects, the apartments offer everything you could expect in a boutique building. Register your interest now at www.estiloapartments.com.au for a sneak preview prior to the public launch. Huge stamp duty savings, move in mid 2018.

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Contact Agent

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neil Corke 0421 794 355 Scott McElroy 0411 889 972

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59 Derby Street Northcote 5 Beds 3 Baths 2 Cars

Innovatively designed, quality appointed and exceptionally constructed, this magnificent five bedroom, three bathroom showpiece traverses two expansive levels. Sensational city views and a premium locale near High Street cafes, fine schools, Northcote Plaza and train deliver an enviable lifestyle.

Auction

Saturday 19 November 11am View

Thursday 7.15pm-7.45pm Saturday 12.30pm-1pm Agent

Michael Divito 0403 739 393 Gino De Iesi 0418 328 062

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11 Margaret Grove Alphington 4 Beds 2 Baths 2 Cars

Architectural light-filled four bedroom, two bathroom residence in exclusive cul-de-sac minutes from Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield Village, trains and elite schools, and six km to CBD. Showcasing cathedral ceilings, mezzanine retreat, elegant indoor/outdoor entertaining zones and double garage.

Auction

Saturday 26 November 10.30am View

Wednesday 12pm-12.30pm Wednesday 5.45pm-6.15pm Saturday 1.30pm-2pm Agent

Stephanie Lentini 0437 565 273 Michael Divito 0403 739 393

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162 Bastings Street Northcote Rebuilt in striking style beyond a 1920s faรงade, this stunningly spacious residence close to schools, transport & parkland offers 3 double BRs (ensuite & dressing room to main), spectacular living/dining, 2nd living room, bespoke kitchen, fitted study, playroom, luxurious family bathroom, powder room & laundry. Including a landscaped garden, al fresco entertaining area & OSP, this refined home features ducted & infloor heating, refrigerated a/c, custom storage, marble finishes & American oak floors.

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Auction Inspect Price Web

Sat 26th November at 11.00am Thur 5.30-6pm & Sat 12-12.30pm Contact Agent jelliscraig.com.au

Sam Rigopoulos Ben Harrison Nigel Harry Northcote

0425 834 583 0430 457 234 0412 464 116 9403 9300

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PARKVILLE 168 Gatehouse Street A position directly overlooking Royal Park and a property of excellent heritage integrity is a rare, highly sought-after combination that could be yours with Â´WannonÂ´. This Victorian balcony terrace is comfortably presented affording exciting potential to renovate in the University High zone near hospitals, Melbourne University and trams. Includes three bedrooms, sitting room or 4th bedroom, living room with park views, kitchen with dining room, two bathrooms, marble open-fire-places, courtyard and ROW.

Auction

Saturday 19th November at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm Saturday 12.30-1pm

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Contact

Nicholas Corby 0418 512 978 Paula Beavis 0407 267 366

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Office

286 Queens Parade Fitzroy North 9488 0688

Web

168gatehousestreetparkville.com

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ALPHINGTON 29 Alphington Street Prestigious Riverside Alphington is at its absolute best with this magnificent two-level family residence merging Arts and Crafts character with contemporary style. A spacious, light-filled family environment of beauty and flexibility near the Yarra, schools, shops, cafĂŠs and trains; features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, study, marvellous formal rooms, family area, retreat/cinema, north-facing entertainment oasis with self-cleaning pool. Land size 743 square metres approximately.

Auction

Saturday 12th November at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1.30-2.15pm Saturday 10-10.30am

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Nicholas Corby 0418 512 978 Paula Beavis 0407 267 366

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286 Queens Parade Fitzroy North 9488 0688

Web

29alphingtonstreetalphington.com

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85 Shannons Lane Kerrie A grand stone house features 3 bedrooms, ensuite and WIR to the master, with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, kitchen, meals, family, formal lounge room, billiard/rumpus room which overlook panoramic views across the Kerrie Valley. Separate quest quarters, 1 bedroom including ensuite. Hydronic and ducted heating this residence is an entertainers dream while providing all the comforts of a grand family home in this quiet, hidden valley. This lifestyle property offers 41 acres with charming summer house off the tennis court, good fencing, bore water, dam, water tanks, paved/lit driveway, established gardens, sprawling lawns and automatic wrought iron gates. Airport, approx. 35 mins or CBD, 55 mins. 85shannonslanekerrie.com AUCTION Saturday 3rd December at 1.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 2.00-3.00pm | PRICE Contact Agent

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PRESTON WEST 342 GILBERT ROAD A Prestige Piece of Preston´s History This prominent Georgian inspired four bedroom three bathroom home, architect designed, built in 1941 has been held in the one family since 1941 and offers an exciting opportunity to own a landmark piece of Preston´s history. Situated on 836m2 (approx.) it features a formal lounge/dining with OFP, sundrenched conservatory enjoying garden views, spacious kitchen/meals and informal lounge. With a library/study, guest room with pot-belly stove, gas heater, ceiling fans, water tank and remote ROW access to a carport, there is much to enjoy. Ideally positioned to trams, schools and Preston Market.

Saturday 19 November at 11:00am INSPECT

Thurs 5.45pm - 6.15pm & Sat 1.15pm - 1.45pm Photo ID required

CONTACT

George Metax 0407 661 615 Josephine Luberto 0401 845 733

METHOD Saturday 26 November at 11:00am INSPECT

Wed 6.00pm - 6.30pm & Sat 1.30pm - 2.00pm Photo ID required

CONTACT

George Metax 0407 661 615 Jim Dimitropoulos 0411 831 177

NORTHCOTE 9482 3300 | PRESTON 9478 6344 | BRUNSWICK 9388 8820 | COBURG 9350 1155 | IVANHOE 9499 7992

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PRESTON 11 INVERLOCH STREET The Beautiful ´Brookley´ Restored Art Deco delight in a wide tree lined street, showcases a complete renovation and contemporary open living extension, comprising of three bedrooms with BIRs to cater for the modern family on approximately 513m2. Entertainer´s kitchen with Smeg/ Bosch appliances is the focus of expansive north facing lounge/dining featuring double glazed windows overlooking picturesque vistas. Versatile formal lounge/fourth bedroom (OFP), abundant parking including DLUG, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, liberal Caesarstone, quality flooring and alarm complete a sensational package.

PRESTON 98 & 100 ST GEORGES ROAD Primed For Redevelopment (STCA) A land offering of 1136m2 approx. compromising of two homes on separate titles (to be offered as one). In this prime central Preston location, is zoned RGZ1 Residential growth zone. Within easy proximity to Preston Market (Currently earmarked for its own redevelopment), Preston station, Melbourne Polytechnic, Bell Street / Arts precinct and only approximately 9km from the CBD. Take full advantage of all the current infrastructure that is in place. NOTE: Both properties currently leased. Opportunities like this are getting harder to source. A rare offering indeed.

METHOD Saturday 26 November at 2:00pm INSPECT Sat 11.45am - 12.15pm Photo ID required CONTACT George Metax 0407 661 615 Danny Lam 0412 256 910

NORTHCOTE 9482 3300 | PRESTON 9478 6344 | BRUNSWICK 9388 8820 | COBURG 9350 1155 | IVANHOE 9499 7992

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Behind the security gated entrance discover this.....

FIRST�CLASS FITZROY ENTERTAINER CAPTURING CITY VIEWS 4/368 George St, Fitzroy

915 Park Street, Brunswick West

4 beds | 2 baths | 2 cars

A Sought After City-Fringe Lifestyle

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This meticulously maintained home on a generous 512sqm allotment (approx) in a prized Parkville-edge location, provides a lifestyle of immediate comfort & convenience. Literally seconds from Royal Park, moments to the tram & bus, it is within easy reach of hospitals & Melbourne Uni, local cafes, Sydney Road and Citylink. Enjoy today then enhance, expand & contemporise (stca) over time.

Auction Saturday 12th November at 11:00am Inspect Thursday 10th November 6.30pm - 7.00pm Saturday 12th November from 10.30am Agent Aldo Verga 0412 357 696

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966 High Street Reservoir

Spectacular city views and sunsets from a massive rooftop deck. Luxuriously large interior with spaces to both live and work in plus secure covered parking including interior garage make this remarkable modern residence the complete city-fringe retreat oﬀering a rare convergence of sought-after features.

Auction: Saturday 19th November at 11am

Set privately and peacefully to the rear of a boutique building (1 of 5), Fitzroy's famed lifestyle attractions unfold beyond the front security gate with a vast array of restaurants, cafés, bars, galleries, shops, trams and parks all within a short walk.

Contact: Ian Stevenson 0418 171 666 ian.stevenson@spaceea.com.au

This spacious tri-level townhouse comprises three ﬁtted bedrooms, two stylish bathrooms, home oﬃce/retreat or 4th bedroom overlooking atrium courtyard, executive study alcove, large lounge/dining room, living room with bi-fold doors to deck (retractable overhead awning and vertical sunshade, heat-strips), Black Indian marble gourmet kitchen/meals, powder room, laundry chute, heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, video intercom, storage/cellar, 3m ceilings and art hanging rails.

Inspect: Wednesday 6 – 6:45 Saturday 11 – 11:45

Helen Bell 0408 377 555 helen.bell@spaceea.com.au Oﬃce: 9257 8788

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EAST MELBOURNE 6 HOTHAM STREET MODERN LIVING-BRILLIANT LOCATION LOCA This Home offers of unbeatable lifestyle situated right on the city fringe, located min to train line, MCG, parks & gardens, hospitals. Comp 3BR all with BIR’s, master w/ensuite plus large private terrace, OPL and dining (with courtyard), modern kitchen, 2 pac joinery, stone benches, gas stove & dishwasher central bathroom with WC, undercover security dishwasher, car park, features: intercom, alarm, heating & cooling. Ideal Home or as Investment. Currently returning $43,000PA $43,000P

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Sat 19th November at 12.30pm

Inspect

Wed 5.30-6pm, Sat 11.30am -12pm

Contact

BRUNSWICK EAST 17 / 21-31 ST PHILLIP STREET PLENTY OF OPTIONS Modern Ground Floor Office with 23mt street frontage. Great Exposure,Total e,T e,Total Area 120m² approx, mixed use zone, under cover Security Car Park, Kitchenette w/Dishwasher, w/Dishwasher Heating & Cooling, Fully alarmed, NBN, Cosmopolitan location, 2hr Street Parking. Ideal investment property either to move into & run your own business or excellent long term rental investment. Can be converted to residential use STCA.

AUCTION

$550,000 PLUS Thursday 24th November at 12.30pm

Inspect

Wed 12.30-1pm, Thurs 5.30-6pm

Contact

Gabriel Mercuri 0411701133, Jim Pillios 0439880096

Gabriel Mercuri 0411701133 Jim Pillios 0439880096

Brunswick 9387 0966

Reservoir 9460 2541

Land 1484 m2 approx.

EAGLEMONT 8 Outlook Drive EXTENSIVE INDOOR-OUTDOOR FAMILY SANCTUARY Harmony and balance envelop every inspirational element of this captivating residence´s extensive interior. Boasting natural environs adjoining Maltravers Park Reserve in Walter Burley Griffin´s Mount Eagle Estate. Spanning 40 squares (approx), this architect-designed home with views features 4BRs, study/office, living, dining, family room, billiards room, cellar/TV lounge, premium kitchen, spectacular deck, pool and DLUG. Text 8outlook to 0416 907 825 for more details

Auction

Saturday 26th November at 2.00pm

ESR

$2,500,000-$2,600,000

Inspection

Thu 12:30-1pm, Thu 7-7:30pm, Sat 3:454:15pm

Contact

Stewart Oldmeadow 0412 119 277 Elisse Farquhar 0419 116 130

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Office

9497 3222 | 9459 5666

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