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late last year past Typo, which sells knickknacks, and he said, ‘Dad, they should spell Typo incorrectly’.” Pete is so thrilled to be part of a “passionate, eager and creative” industry that he’s writing a sequel. “People think publishing is lost to Kindles, but parents really want books in their kids’ hands. Reading a hard copy now is the same as it’s ever been, a connection to the past,” he says. He also holds dear to his own past. The third of Bill and Helen Helliar’s four kids, Pete was easily the most animated, rocking blue skivvies and green flares in family snaps (his father has a firm hand on young Pete’s shoulder in one, “to stop (him) from striking a Fonzie pose”). He counts kindergarten friends among his closest; so too mates from Parade College, where he played serviceable footy when kilos lighter than Strauchanie and discovered a knack for making people laugh. By the mid 1990s, he’d made it an earner.

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f Pete Helliar could time-travel, like the 12-year-old protagonist of his debut kids’ novel Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase, he’d criss-cross history with abandon. First stop 80AD and the Colosseum (a lifelong fascination), followed by its modern-day equivalent, the MCG, where at half time in the 1970 VFL grand final he’d charge into the buoyant Collingwood rooms screaming, “Handball! Handball! Carlton’s gonna handball!”. He’d make the odd wardrobe change before childhood family portraits and jump less boldly into an improv gig that almost derailed his comic career in 1998. He’d relive marriage vows to his wife Bridget and the births of his three boys, now aged nine, 12 and 14. Hell, he might even jump forward to this year’s Logies, to see if he snares gold. That’s right, gold. Pete’s in the running for Australian television’s most coveted gong, hot on the heels of his The Project co-hosts, Carrie Bickmore and bookies’ favourite Waleed Aly, who took out the Gold Logie in 2015 and 2016 respectively. At last year’s ceremony, Pete and fellow comic Kitty Flanagan slayed with their lightning repartee. “Congratulations on your nomination,” Pete quipped to Carrie, who was seated up front. “Please come and visit my table, um, up back, with lovely competition winners and the highest-selling newsagents in rural Victoria.” Not everyone is amused this year, with anonymous insiders questioning Pete’s gold-worthiness. The Project’s executive producer, Craig Campbell, isn’t laughing either. “It amazes me that anyone would consider Pete a sidekick and not a co-host,” he says. “To say his contribution doesn’t deserve a Gold Logie is not giving him the credit of 18 years’ screen time on Australian television.” The debate started trending on social media channels, where one unamused viewer told Pete she was “shocked because you don’t deserve it”. His response is typically sanguine. “It’s all a bit of a laugh,” he tells me. “Years ago I might have got upset, but I’ve done 20 years of stand-up, from 20 people in

GOOD AS GOLD pubs to 2000 in theatres. My armour is pretty strong.” His nomination shouldn’t be surprising, as the Gold Logie is a popularity contest and Pete is unquestionably popular: as Parade College sports captain, hapless footy alter ego Bryan “Strauchanie” Strauchan, stand-up veteran, The Project funnyman and, now, children’s book author. He’s certainly the centre of attention when we meet at a his favourite cafe in Eltham: “I watch you every night,” says a star-struck woman at the next table. She blushes when Pete offers a selfie: “Geez, you make me laugh.” His just released book, Frankie Fish, is aimed squarely at kids’ funnybones. “I’d never imagined writing a children’s book and suddenly, days after I did, two publishers contacted my agent asking if I might,” says Pete, who’d not told a soul. “What’s going on there?” The book’s protagonist, loosely sketched from his sons’ personalities, travels back in time to Scotland to save his family lineage. “It’s Back to the Future meets The Magic Faraway Tree,” Pete says. “My boys helped me stick to narrative. You can have jokes, but unless there’s a story, kids won’t turn the page. “My youngest is obsessed with books and became my focus group. He’s funny, too. I was walking with him 6 THE WEEKLY REVIEW \ APRIL 19, 2017

“Comedy careers weren’t wishful thinking back then,” Pete says. “There were radio and panel shows and a wave of acts that have long been a supportive community.” Two gigs in late ’96 “went well”, 30 or so in ’97 “were killer”, but Pete crashed to earth in ’98. “I thought I’d try some improv, you know, ‘Where are you from? Yada yada’. But when it came to it, I had nothing. ‘Where are you from?’ ‘Craigieburn.’ ‘Um, OK.’ ‘What do you do?’ ‘I’m a dentist.’ ‘That’s nice.’ “I bombed without artillery and it was soul crushing. I remember drinking on St Kilda Beach thinking my dreams were shattered.”

nter Rove McManus, then a Channel 31 colleague who added Pete as sidekick to his network show that ran for 10 years – priceless national exposure that opened radio, sketch and scriptwriting opportunities and fuelled his creativity. But it’s stand-up Pete adores most, especially on annual jaunts to country regions with close friend and fellow comic Tom Gleeson. “Basically, we pick an obscure spot on the map, take turns headlining and spend a weekend laughing, drinking and talking family and new material.” Stay tuned for One Hot Mess, an hour of live stand-up

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slated to air on Channel Ten later this month. “Australian networks don’t generally fund stand-up specials, so I’m pretty thrilled,” says Pete of the show he toured last year, covering the challenges of fatherhood, ageing and fast-food addiction in his self-deprecating, everyman way. (Therein lies his gift: it’s easier to laugh at your own foibles when someone exposes theirs.) Pete’s proud that The Project, which celebrated 2000 episodes on April 12, exists because of “heroically supportive” Channel Ten executives who persisted despite poor early ratings. No such praise for the TV execs who shelved his footy program The Bounce after only five weeks. “We had a great initial run, radio was saying there’s a new footy show in town, then MasterChef Australia started and it was a juggernaut. Suddenly we were gone.”

he Bounce married Pete’s closest passions after family: comedy and football. “We did some fun clips. I remember one of a Hawthorn supporter who painted his face brown and gold and couldn’t wipe it off, and there he was in family portraits. Funny sketches. Two more months and I reckon the show would have found its feet.” Maybe so. But would he be less erudite without his quirky current affairs show and cohort Waleed Aly’s towering intellect? “We’d met a couple of times, but it has been an incredible experience getting to know him. Some say, ‘He’s Muslim, he divides people and he’s always going on about stuff’. Hello? That’s his job, he’s a broadcaster. Frankly, I reckon certain people just aren’t used to such intelligence on TV.” Still, given the chance to time travel with Frankie’s sonic suitcase, Pete might visit September 2016 to argue rather than accept The Project’s decision to stop Donald Trump jokes – the logic at the time being that Trump’s possible election as US president was no laughing matter. “They ran it by me, because it affected me most. I got calls from comedians who didn’t agree with it. I regret it, too, maybe, because comedy should never be censored, sometimes it can help. And what Trump hates most is being made fun of.” If a multiple-bankrupt, reality-TV star can reach the White House, surely it’s hardly outrageous for a charming, witty, intuitive TV personality to win the Gold Logie? But Pete says he’d swap 10 Gold Logies for a more stable world. In the meantime, he’ll keep trying to make adults and kids laugh. But what would he prefer, a Gold Logie or the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, children’s literature’s most prestigious prize? “I’ve not so much as won a chook raffle at the pub,” he says. “As long as I can keep working creatively. That’ll do me.” ● editorial@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Ask the wine guy there any rules when it comes Q Are to visiting cellar doors? here are no hard and fast rules, but T there is etiquette. Go easy on the perfume or cologne – it overpowers the aromas of the wines for you and anyone else in the room. Drink the wines you like, spit the ones that don’t appeal and don’t be afraid to tip out a wine you don’t like. Go with an open mind, too. If you don’t generally like chardonnay, try the one on offer – it might be your next favourite drink. Here’s a selection of wines from some of my favourite cellar doors. ● GOT A QUESTION? EMAIL \

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Foxey’s Hangout Rosé 2016 (Mornington Peninsula) $28; 13% Nothing beats lunch on the back deck at Foxey’s, overlooking the vineyards. If you haven’t been, put it on your must-do list. Made from shiraz and pinot noir, this is at the darker end of the rosé scale. It’s floral, smelling of strawberries and cream, and it tastes of summer berries and blood oranges. Its delicious flavours are robust but not sweet. ● Enjoy with \ Pork rillettes

Levantine Hill Syrah 2014 (Yarra Valley) $80; 13.5%

Scion Durif 2014 (Rutherglen) $42; 13.3%

Levantine’s wines dictate the menu at its restaurant, Ezard @ Levantine Hill, making it a great place to experience food and wine matching at its finest. Yarra Valley shiraz tends towards dark cherries, blood plum and spice – and winemaker Paul Bridgeman has finessed them into a wine of structure and personality. It needs a good decant to bring out its best. ●

Scion’s small cellar door, at the front of the winery, pours some of Rutherglen’s best wines. This durif is picked young and is opposite to the bruising durifs that Rutherglen is famous for. With blackberry, raspberry, spice and earth flavours, it’s structured and bright, with sandy tannins and energetic acid that’s rarely found in durif. ●

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PIERRE ROELOFS is the man behind Dessert Evenings, a sweet degustation known for its test-tube desserts that’s been running across Melbourne since 2010. Pierre’s creative style reflects his time at eateries including three-Michelinstarred El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and The Fat Duck in Britain.

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y mother changes when I take her to review a restaurant. Suddenly, she’s on – all adjectives and analogies. “There’s enough spice in this for a child, but not enough to give you hiccups,” she says at Gilson. “You can use that, if you like.” Thanks, mum. The mild heat is from minced lamb sausage on a stracciatella, cherry tomato and mint pizza, with a chewy crust so good we dip it in the jus gras accompanying the wood-fired spatchcock. A finger bowl appears as we attack the bird’s wings with our hands. Clearly, I’m not adopted. We also polish off pillowy gnocchi with green peas and flowers – and that’s after honey-drizzled haloumi and beef tartare with oyster cream. Mum even manages to finish a tooth-achingly sweet caramelised white chocolate mousse – she says it’s a carbon copy of butterscotch Angel Delight from her youth. There’s a European bistro feel at this all-day diner, with its powder-pink finishes, brown leather and marble tabletops. I expected more oomph from breakfast at Gilson, owned by the team behind Mammoth and Barry. But for a reliable dinner or a spritz overlooking the Tan, this is the place. Just ask my mum. ● slevin@theweeklyreview.com.au

INGREDIENT SHOPPING \ I love to wander around Mediterranean Wholesalers on Sydney Road, Brunswick. It has charm, character and an amazing array of products. ● SOURSOP \ I enjoyed eating it on holiday in Bali. It’s a tropical fruit that tastes like a mix of strawberry and pineapple, with a touch of sour citrus. ● COOKING PANCAKES \ It’s something that I can make with my 3½-year-old son and is one of my all-time favourite things to eat. Plus they’re fun to flip. ● MATE DATES \ Grub Food Van in Fitzroy. We often recommend it to friends who are visiting Melbourne. It’s a one-of-a-kind venue; our son loves the fishpond and the food is always spot-on. ●

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he oddest thing about meeting Bill Nighy is how much he resembles, well, Bill Nighy. Make no mistake, Bill is a terrific actor, able to imbue the slenderest of parts with a rich vein of energy, humanity and tragicomic frailty. But we love Bill for himself – his trademark tics and self-deprecating wit – as much as the characters he plays. Little wonder a woman at a recent special screening for his new film Their Finest confesses she wants to take him home. “If you get past 50 and you’re still in one piece and you get in a position where you’re being interviewed, you will not infrequently be asked about what it’s like to be the thinking woman’s crumpet,” Bill says later. “I used to quip that anyone who wants to be physically intimate with me needs to seek professional help.” Still, the perceived proximity between performance and performer could explain why he keeps getting cast as down-at-heel actors (and, most notably in Love Actually Actually, the odd rock star). In Their Finest, he’s cast as Ambrose

Hilliard, an ageing thespian who hasn’t yet noticed his glory days are behind him. A smart and delightful crowdpleaser Their Finest is a World War II drama in which a government film unit attempts to make an inspiring film about Britain’s retreat from Dunkirk. It’s an area of history that retains a powerful nostalgic lure. “I think the nostalgia is for a kind of simplified life, where everyone was united against one real danger and the daily static of normal life was unplugged for a while. And because of all the movies, it seems romantic and kind of sexy too.” While Bill isn’t immune to a spot of nostalgia himself, it was Their Finest’s modern themes that most appealed to him – particularly its focus on gender equality, a passionate cause of his. “You always try to do films that are going to be two things: entertaining and useful in some ways. Even if it’s infinitesimally making the world a better place to be in, then you’re in good shape.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au

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SWAN LAKE PRINCE TRIBUTES This week marks a year since the purple pop god left us. A handful of Prince tribute nights are planned across the city, starting with the Yarraville Club’s Sometimes it Snows in April on April 22 (from $25) featuring a band and DJ. Andrew De Silva of CDB fame is bringing The Prince Experience to the Prince Bandroom (April 24, $39.80) and the Astor Theatre will screen Purple Rain (April 21, $17). ■ yarravillelive.com, princebandroom.com.au, astortheatre.net.au ● GIGS

IN THE ’HOOD SILVER SCREENS Young at Heart claims to be the world’s only film festival catering to cinephiles aged 60 and older. Highlights include Lord Mountbatten biopic Viceroy’s House, starring Gillian Anderson and Hugh Bonneville, and a new print of 1968 classic The Lion in Winter Winter. ■ Palace Cinemas, April 20-26, palacecinemas.com.au

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MORGAN’S ORGAN This year’s Comedy Festival draws to a close this week, but there are still a few last-minute treats, including an appearance from Melbourne’s inimitable organ maestro Barry Morgan, and a late performance by British funnyman Phill Jupitus. ■ Malthouse Theatre, until April 23, $24, malthousetheatre.com.au STAX OF SOUL Fronted by legendary soul man Booker T Jones, The Stax Revue tours through some of the greatest music ever recorded. The repeat Grammy winner and his band will perform classics, including Green Onions, Try a Little Tenderness and Respect. ■ Melbourne Recital Centre, April 21, $69-$89, melbournerecital.com.au ●

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KIM IM SOO \ Set in a pristine white building with a small pool out the back, this is one of the best homewares stores in Bali – and it’s surprisingly affordable. Overflowing with metal-studded wood, textiles, stoneware, cushions and jewellery, this is the kind of place you pop in to buy presents and leave with goodies for yourself. After you shop, take a moment to relax at the adjoining Kim Soo Cafe. ● kimsoohome.com

DA MARIA ARIA \ Who knew you could get a thin, bubbly-crusted, Napoli-style pizza in the middle of Seminyak? Opened by Australian restaurateur Maurice Terzini at the end of last year, Da Maria will appeal to anyone who appreciates the glitz and glamour of Capri. Indoor fountains, a blue-and-white colour scheme and beautiful people are never more than arm’s length away. ● damariabali.com

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MOTEL MEXICOLA EXICOLA \ It might look deceptively small from the outside, but it’s difficult to visit Motel Mexicola for dinner without kicking on – and ramping up – until the wee hours. Decorative tiles, vibrant nooks and Mexican memorabilia abound. Expect staff that clap along to loud music, as well as dancing after dinner. If you like pina coladas, this is the place for you. ● motelmexicolabali.com

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ister Mary Moloney, principal of Academy of Mary Immaculate and Sister of Mercy, has been passionate about education since before her very first day of school. Her grasp of what education can be – particularly for women – started at home, where her family valued conversation and encouraged her to read widely, including history, art, and literature. “I remember my first day at school. The teacher sat us at a little table and gave us blocks to play with,” Sister Mary explains. “I remember feeling so indignant, as I was there to learn.” After graduating from the University of Melbourne, Sister Mary taught humanities, English and religious education in Mercy schools from Geelong to Mildura and Kyneton. She became a principal after several years and then was appointed principal of Academy of Mary Immaculate in 2006. Sister Mary leads 650 students and 85 staff. This year the college will celebrate 160 years of continuous operation as a school. “The Academy was here before the [Royal] Exhibition Building, St Patrick’s Cathedral, before the Melbourne Cup, and before Australian rules football started,” Sister Mary says. “Like Melbourne, our story continues – our story walks alongside Melbourne’s story.” The Academy’s own remarkable history as the oldest girls’ secondary school in Victoria began with a request from Melbourne’s archbishop, which led Mother Ursula Frayne and a group of Mercy sisters to travel to Melbourne to found the school in 1857. The sisters created a tradition of teaching students Mercy values, as well as raising the standard of girls’ education. The sisters also sought to show students how women can be decision-makers and capable leaders both in large organisations and in making their own career choices. These Mercy values, and this legacy, are still present today. “I think courage is a very important value because we need strong, resilient women who can make a difference,” Sister Mary says. At the Academy of Mary Immaculate, Sister Mary has worked hard to inspire in all students, and staff, an interest in the world around them and how to look for opportunities to have a positive impact. By giving younger staff positions of leadership and responsibility, they can pass on these values to the students, who in turn use college leadership positions to train and sustain the younger group for the future. Because how far you can go with your education has never had limits for Sister Mary Moloney, students’ global education begins both inside and outside the college – through engaging projects, programs and volunteering.

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on cultural exchanges, they’re best prepared with open minds and hearts to understand all they can about the world we share. Seeing these future generations of young women seek to fulfil their aspirations with great drive is what Sister Mary enjoys most. She believes in developing a culture at the Academy that helps students to engage at their best with their passion and operate on an equal playing field with the wider world. From this viewpoint, students begin

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n a quiet, tree-lined street, this double-storey Victorian terrace house on a corner block offers the best of Carlton North. Just a short walk from Curtain Square, Princes Park, Rathdowne village and vibrant Lygon Street, the location is simply hard to beat. With impressive frontage, No.271 Canning Street is a sophisticated affair that shows off Victorian elegance and charm. Built in 1883, the house has plenty of history – its original owner even ran a school from the property – with the benefit of contemporary touches and luxuries throughout. Two of the bedrooms are off the wider-than-usual entry hall at the front. Both have high ceilings, lots of natural light, open fireplaces and views – the front room across the street; the rear out to the backyard. A bathroom and the laundry round out the ground floor. Stairs in the hall lead up to the first floor, where most of the living is done. There’s another bedroom and a dining room at the front of this level, with the kitchen and a second bathroom at the rear. The living area has a rustic feel, with exposed brick walls painted white. It’s an expansive zone, and well-lit thanks to skylights above an exposed timber loft. There is dark timber shelving either side of the focal point of the room – an arched open fireplace. The formal dining area is on one side of the fireplace, through a wide, arched doorway. There is potential to make this space into a bedroom if required. Tall Victorian windows look out to the street and provide access to the front-facing balcony, which has ornate white railings. On the other side of the living area, the upstairs bedroom shares access to the balcony and has its own open fireplace. Outside the lounge is a split-level entertainment area that offers potential as an indulgent retreat. Back inside and to the rear, the open kitchen and meals area has white-painted timber panelling and more of the whitepainted brick walls. There’s a bathroom beyond the kitchen, with a shower and separate toilet. Back downstairs and through a door at the rear is a paved entertainment area and the garden. The entry to the selfcontained studio is here, too. The two-level studio has an open living, dining and kitchen area downstairs, with a loft bedroom. At the bottom of the property is the separate garage. It has room to park two cars and set up a workshop. There’s a toilet in this building, suggesting it offers immense possibilities for future use as another self-contained space. An idyllic Victorian terrace with plenty of distinctive features and luxurious touches, this is sure to be a favourite with anyone looking to settle into one of the finest city-fringe locations. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE property@domain.com.au

FINAL WORD “A GRAND VICTORIAN TERRACE HOUSE WITH GENEROUS PROPORTIONS & IMMEDIATE

AGENT Jellis Craig 9428 3333 PRICE $1 million – $1.1 million AUCTION April 22 at noon OFI April 19, noon; April 22, 11.30am SCHOOL ZONES + Fitzroy High + Collingwood College + Sacred Heart see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013489425

3km from Bourke Street

AGENT McGrath 9489 9422 PRICE $850,000 – $900,000 AUCTION April 22 at 1pm OFI April 20, 6.30pm; April 22, 12.30pm SCHOOL ZONES + Holy Spirit + Penders Grove Primary + Northland Secondary College see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013492558

JASON SHARPE – AGENT 11km from Bourke Street

3066

PRESTON \ 60 CARLISLE STREET

COMFORT, SET ON 268 SQUARE METRES.”

The old Yorkshire Brewery site has been transformed into luxurious living spaces, this townhouse among them. Exposed original brickwork defines the facade and flows throughout the interior, contrasting with modern touches. Inside this apartment, the open-plan living, kitchen and dining area makes up the ground floor. Timber panelling and concrete ceilings add a dramatic flair. The kitchen has marble splashbacks and twin Miele ovens. The two carpeted bedrooms, one with en suite, are upstairs. A central bathroom completes the offering. Adding to the property’s appeal are two parking spaces and access to shared facilities, including a gym, library, dining room and terrace. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

WE LOV E IT This elevated house is in an ideal position close to Penders Park and shops, restaurants and trams on High Street. The front garden, porch and a weatherboard exterior give the house great street appeal. Inside, a well-considered floor plan adds to the offering. There are polished floorboards throughout. The living area at the front has plenty of light and an open fireplace. Both bedrooms are off this room, the main with a built-in wardrobe. At the back of the house is the kitchen, which has robin’s-egg-blue cabinetry and modern appliances. There’s a combined bathroom and laundry here, too. Out the back is a glorious garden and entertainment area, with raised gardens, a shed and even an outdoor toilet. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

3072

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FITZROY NORTH \ 139 ST GEORGES ROAD

AGENT Chambers 9489 9888 PRICE $2.6 million + AUCTION April 29 at 11am OFI April 20, 6pm SCHOOL ZONES + Fitzroy North Primary + Fitzroy High + Fitzroy Community

With views stretching through Edinburgh Gardens across the road, this fourbedroom slice of Fitzroyalty has period sophistication in abundance. With an address in Fitzroy North’s premier location, the area abutting the gardens, the best of the neighbourhood is close at hand. City-bound trams, cafes, shops and bars are all just a short walk away. Its name, Tolka, is emblazoned on the genteel facade. The interior matches the alluring exterior. The entrance and front of the house represent the property’s past, with ornate arches and high, patterned ceilings. To the right of the entry is a formal sitting room with bay windows looking out to the street. Further along is the dining room, which is fit for black-tie mixers or relaxed family meals. At the rear of the ground level is a contemporary touch. The modern kitchen and living area hints at the potential a complete overhaul might offer the house. Finishing the level is a bedroom or study, the laundry and a powder room. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms, two with open fireplace and juliet balconies, and the bathroom (which could do with a modern touch). The backyard has something that is like gold dust on the city fringe: a double carport, entered from the second frontage on Brunswick Street North. Throughout, this period piece is a unique blend of antique and contemporary features. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

3068

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PROPERTY ID 2013475974

4km from Bourke Street

AG E NT’S CH O ICE POSTCODE

3065

7b Hargreaves Street, Fitzroy 3

POSTCODE

3071

1/44 Hammond Street, Thornbury 3

POSTCODE

3052

6/78 The Avenue, Parkville 3

POSTCODE

3056

217 Victoria Street, Brunswick 3

Agent: Charles Atkins 0405 287 112 ................................................................. Price: POA ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 13 at 12.30pm ................................................................. OFI: Sat 10-10.30am; 2-2.30pm .................................................................

Agent: Luke Brizzi 0417 324 339 ................................................................. Price: $680,000 - $730,000 ................................................................. Auction: Saturday April 29 at 11am ................................................................. OFI: As advertised or by appointment .................................................................

Agent: James Pilliner 0405 106 421 ................................................................. Price: $770,000 - $840,000 ................................................................. Auction: Saturday April 29 at 10.30am ................................................................. OFI: Thu 5.45-6.15pm; Sat 10-10.30am .................................................................

Agent: Jason Sharpe 0438 847 700 ................................................................. Price: POA ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 6 at 2pm ................................................................. OFI: Wed 6-6.30pm; Sat 2-2.30pm .................................................................

This warehouse conversion has a spacious lounge, study and open-plan living and dining area with Bosch kitchen. There's also heating, cooling and solar power.

On a sizeable allotment (712sqm approx), with a northerly rear aspect, this threebedroom house lays out the welcome mat in an excellent locale.

In a distinctive architectural building (c1977) opposite Royal Park, this twolevel retro townhouse certainly makes a statement with its spacious design.

This double-fronted Victorian's charisma is enhanced by a north-facing rear garden of sunny depth. Enjoy today's spaces before pursuing further potential.

Let's eat lunch @ Alimentari, 304 Smith Street Let's eat dinner @ St Crispin, 300 Smith Street Let's drink coffee @ New School Canteen, 381 George Street

Let's eat lunch @ Sgt Pepper Urban Eatery, 70 Wales Street Let's eat dinner @ Il Pizzaiolo, 161 Darebin Road Let's drink coffee @ Jerry Joy Cafe, 128 Mansfield Street

Let's eat lunch @ Dr Dax Kitchen, 30 Royal Parade Let's eat dinner @ Naughtons Parkville Hotel, 43 Royal Parade Let's drink coffee @ Wide Open Road, 274 Barkly Street

Let's eat lunch @ Foxtrot Charlie, 359 Sydney Road Let's eat dinner @ Tiba's, 504 Sydney Road Let's drink coffee @ Ray's Cafe, 332 Victoria Street

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THORNBURY \ 167 CLARENDON STREET From the road, the house at 167 Clarendon Street looks like a quaint Californian bungalow, with old-fashioned charm and an idyllic front garden. Leadlight windows and a stained-glass door suggest this is a period affair. However, on the inside a marriage of contemporary features and early 20thcentury sensibilities awaits. Beyond the front verandah and double entry doors, the floor plan is inviting. High ceilings with ornate details are an instant clue about the vintage of this house. The four bedrooms are at the front. The main has bay windows, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. The other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and high ceilings and get plenty of natural light. At the rear of the house is a contemporary open living and kitchen area, balancing the natural tones of polished timber floors, a deep red feature wall and vibrant cherryred splashbacks. The kitchen has a long island bench and breakfast bar, which bathes in natural light from northfacing bay and stained-glass windows. Upstairs, there’s another living area, offering appeal to larger families or those looking for a sizeable office space at home. Out the back is a large garden with lots of lawn and an undercover decked entertainment area. Further sweetening the deal, there is driveway parking. The house’s is quite literally a stone’s throw to the Clyde Jones Reserve and walking distance to High Street and Station Street shops. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

3071

AGENT Nelson Alexander 9486 1800 PRICE $1.5 million – $1.6 million AUCTION April 29 at 2pm OFI April 20, 7pm; April 22, 2.45pm SCHOOL ZONES + Holy Spirit + Penders Grove Primary + Thornbury High see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013493692

9km from Bourke Street

PRESTON WEST

2J 1K 36 ABBOTSFORD STREET, STREET WEST MELBOURNE INVEST IN LIFESTYLE AND LOCATION This delightful, two storey Victorian terrace is an ideal city fringe residence or investment. The ground level comprises a well fitted galley kitchen through to a formal lounge and a bright living area with garden views. Upstairs comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom and a lofty attic. Walk to CBD, shops, and transport. www.36abbotsfordstreetwestmelbourne.com Auction: Saturday 13th May at 1.00pm Inspect: Thursday 5.15pm-6.00pm Saturday 11.00am-11.45am Contact: Syd Sherrin 0418 530 452 Evan Gower 0497 984 101

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88 MAY STREET

AUCTION

SATURDAY APRIL 29th AT 11AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 11.00-11.30AM “HUGE PARCEL OF LAND”

50’ x 180’ Approx 833M2 Approx. Superbly located tile roof double fronted timber home requiring renovation. Comprising: Entrance hall, 3 spacious bedrooms, lounge room, dining room and large kitchen (Gas heater). Feature Central bathroom, vestibule, bungalow and huge garage. Suit owner/occupier, investor or developer (STCA).

Contact Tom: 0409877645 or Drew: 0409877646 e: drew@thomasriddell.com.au

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Preston 48 Mary Street Prime Property in the heart of Preston

Auction

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Thursday 27th April 1pm

Excellent Development Site (STCA) Land Size Approx. 776sqm Side & Rear access Zoning – Priority Development Zone (Schedule 2) Suit owner occupiers, investors and developers Close to Preston train station, High St shops & Preston market

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View Tue 18 Apr 12.30pm-1pm Thu 20 Apr 12.30-1pm Chris Vrantsis 0418 883 118 chris.vrantsis@raywhite.com raywhite.com 9489 5777

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BRUNSWICK EAS A T AS 106/4 / 57-459 LY /4 L GON STREET E ET

BRUNSWICK EAS A T AS 109/4 / 57-459 LY /4 L GON STREET E ET

BRUNSWICK EAS A T AS 209 /4 / 57-459 LY L GON STREET E ET

UNDER INSTRUCTION FROM THE MORTGAGEE A private and well appointed 70m2 approx 2BR BIR’s and 2 bathrooms, open plan living with full stone and stainless steel kitchen opening onto a 23.8m² approx full width balcony. Secure off f street parking with storage cage plus split system ff air conditioning/heating and laundry facilities. Easy living lifestyle minutes away from cafes and restaurants.

UNDER INSTRUCTION FROM THE MORTGAGEE Overlooking the Brunswick East Village this apt is all about an inner city lifestyle with a massive private terrace. Features include 2BR BIR’s, bathroom with laundry. Open plan well appointed stone and stainless steel kitchen leading to an impressive private terrace. Ideally located and just a short tram ride to the city. Creatively designed 2BR Apt. 64.9m² interior Balcony 23.8m² approx

UNDER INSTRUCTION FROM THE MORTGAEE Combining Spacious OPL with views to the Dandenong’s, from a 8.6m² balcony, this 73.7m² apartment boasts 2BR BIR’s, 2 bathrooms in this highly sought inner city precinct. Features include well appointed stone and stainless steel kitchen, split system air conditioning and heating, laundry and secure off f street parking. ff

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Auction Inspect Contact

Sat 29th April at 11.00AM Wed 5.30-6PM, Sat 1.1.30PM Alex 0411701122 Angelo 0418339827

BRUNSWICK EAS A T AS 235 NICHOLSON STREET E ET I’ve seen fire...I’ve seen rain.... literally

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Here is your opportunity to secure your new home or development site, STCA.

Auction

Located on the corner of Nicholson Street and Hickford Street featuring a 369m² approx allotment in a highly soughtafter Brunswick East location.

Inspect

One of a kind

Contact

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Sat 29th April at 11.15AM Wed 5.30-6pm, Sat 1-1.30pm Alex 0411701122 Angelo 0418339827

Sat 13th May at 12.00pm By Appointment Alex Djorgonoski 0411 701 122

Auction Inspect Contact

Sat 29th April at 11.30AM Wed 5.30-6pm, Sat 1-1.30pm Alex 0411701122 Angelo 0418339827

BRUNSWICK 359 ALBERT STREET E ET L RGE OPEN SPA LA P N WA PA W REHOUSE.. Zoned Industrial 1

2C Auction

A rare chance to acquire a well positioned corner warehouse with dual access.

Thurs 27th April at 12.00pm

Land Area 340m² approx.

Thurs 12-12.30pm

Building area 240m² approx.

Contact

2 To T ilets and Kitchen facilities Suit owner occupier or for a long term investment in this popular precinct.

Brunswick 9387 0966

Inspect

Alex Djorgonoski 0411 701 122

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THORNBURY 94 Clarendon Street

Edwardian Landmark With Limitless Potential One of ThornburyÂ´s most recognizable homes, this solid-brick showpiece includes four bedrooms (extra-large master) and central bathroom, separate lounge and updated kitchen/meals with stainless steel cooking appliances and double dishwasher. Add to this hydronic heating, towering ceilings and polished timber floors, versatile studio/storeroom, plus an enormous backyard with two carports via gated side driveway highlighting the propertyÂ´s unique dimensions and extraordinary potential. Walk to Wales Street Primary School, buses (on Clarendon Street), local parks, Psarakos Market, High Street cafes and shops. Land of 724 sq.m (approx.). Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. 30 The weekly review \ APRIL 19, 2017

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 29 April at 12pm Thu 1.15-1.45 & 6.15-6.45/Sat 3.15-3.45 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040

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THORNBURY 167 Clarendon Street

Exceptional Style In A Prized Location This captivating Californian delivers an outstanding family environment comprising four bedrooms and study alcove, master ensuite and main bathroom, open-plan living/dining area complemented by a gourmet stone-top kitchen with the finest appliances (including induction cooktop). Add to this a large upstairs rumpus/family, ducted heating and splitsystem a/c, high ornate ceilings, plus French doors to undercover decking and north-facing backyard garden, and complete with front off-street parking. Close to local parks and schools, easy access to High Street cafes, trams and the areaÂ´s vibrant shopping precincts.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 29 April at 2pm Thu 12.30-1 & 7-7.30/Sat 2.45-3.15 $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Jacqui Knapsey 0418 592 509

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THORNBURY 147 Shaftesbury Parade

4/5

Renovated Period Style With Studio This handsome 1920s residence set on a deep garden block (499 sqm approx) radiates warmth and character. Designed for family living, and incorporating a light-filled 2BR studio with large living room, it offers a flexible floor plan comprising 2 double BRs, spacious sitting room/3rd BR, expansive living/dining flowing to pergola-covered deck, country-style solid timber kitchen with walk-in pantry, sunroom, updated bathroom (sep WC), laundry, storage room and large roof storage. Metres from Mayer Park and close to transport, schools, High St cafes and Northcote Golf Club, this captivating home features polished Baltic floors, hydronic heating and evaporative cooling. 32 The weekly review \ APRIL 19, 2017

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 22 April at 10.30am Thu 6-6.30 & Sat 10-10.30 $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Tom Breen 0437 175 677 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040

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FITZROY NORTH 108 & 108A Queens Parade 2 Stunning Residences: Choose One Or Both! Expressions of interest due 1st May 2017 unless sold prior. Two styles of elegance meet in this exceptional property, where a classic Edwardian faรงade heralds a remarkable transformation into 2 spacious residences on separate titles. With state-of-the-art appointments, both offer 2 double BRs, expansive living/dining areas, Miele-equipped kitchens & 2 bathrooms. Residence 1 includes a study zone & northerly courtyard with OSP; the upper-level apartment opens to a large roof terrace with CBD views. Minutes from the Edinburgh Gardens & Brunswick Street, this unique 2-in-1 opportunity features polished concrete floors, hydronic heating for downstairs, zoned & split-system a/c, custom storage & security.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Mon 1 May at 5pm INSPECT Thu 6-6.30 & Sat 12.45-1.15 CONTACT Rick Daniel 0409 737 985 Petria Thomas 0431 411 181

BRUNSWICK 239 Victoria Street

Renovated To Perfection, Superb Position Period elegance, spacious contemporary style and a prime address close to Sydney Rd, Lygon St, trams/trains, schools and parks make this FS Edwardian residence a perfect choice for family living. Filled with light, it comprises an expansive living/dining room opening to a north-facing entertaining courtyard and double garage accessed from Harris St; upper level main bedroom/retreat with WIR, new ensuite and study alcove; 2 further double BRs (custom BIRs); well-designed kitchen with quality appliances; striking family bathroom, powder room and laundry. Features include fine period detail storage, NBN, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling and alarm.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 29 April at 12.30pm Wed 5.30-6 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Duncan McPherson 0416 108 436

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ALPHINGTON 7 Rex Avenue

Grand Home On Absolute Yarra Frontage Magnificent riverside residence on a vast block (719 sqm approx) stepping down to boat dock, with Yarra Bend Park, bushland views. Courtyard entry & river views to all terraces, with expansive, open plan living/dining room and chef’s kitchen. 3 double bedrooms, main with walk-in robe, spa ensuite and adjoining study. Second, downstairs living/rumpus/ gym area, indoor, cedar lined swim-spa and wine cellar. This exceptional home features parquetry floors, ample storage, split-system air conditioning, gas ducted heating, alarm and vacuum systems, double garage and courtyard front garden all on one of Melbourne’s rare land titles with direct Yarra frontage.

CARLTON 106 Faraday Street It´S Been Worth The Wait.... Brilliantly renovated and extended, this landmark three bedroom balconied terrace includes central bathroom, formal lounge, stunning kitchen, light-filled open living/dining and full-width bi-folds to private courtyard.

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AUCTION Sat 29 April at 2pm INSPECT Wed 5.30-6 & Sat 11.45-12.15 GUIDE $1,700,000 - $1,850,000 CONTACT Tom Roberts 0418 553 680 Janine Ballantyne 0400 182 710

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing 9th May at 7pm INSPECT Thu 12.45-1.15 & Sat 12.30-1 CONTACT Nick Smith 0425 755 238 Liz Walker 0412 659 140

PARKVILLE 6/78 The Avenue Renovated Townhouse On The Park Opposite Royal Park, this two-level retro townhouse boasts three upstairs bedrooms (BIRs), modern ensuite and main bathroom. Downstairs: new kitchen with soft-close drawers, dishwasher and ceramic cooktop, open-plan living/dining area. Add to this heating and split-system a/c, new carpets, plus north-facing courtyard and parking space.

AUCTION Sat 29 April at 10.30am INSPECT Thu 5.45-6.15 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $770,000 - $840,000 CONTACT James Pilliner 0405 106 421

AUCTION

Saturday 6th May 2017 12pm on-site

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64 The Esplanade, Clifton Hill n On offer for the first time in 50 years n 1,175 sq.m* of prime land in one of Clifton Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest and most envied positions. n 2 bedrooms plus study, original kitchen and bathroom, separate WC and multiple living zones. n Rear lane access n Renovate, extend, or redevelop (STCA)

David Gibellini 0419 473 504 Paul Sberna 0414 315 728

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Fitzroy 233 Gore Street

2 1 Character and style in the heart of Fitzroy Boasting the charm of its 1889 origins, this two bedroom Victorian offers a truly rare opportunity amongst the best Fitzroy has to offer. Awash with period details, this eclectic home features a spacious lounge, kitchen and dining featuring exposed brick, courtyard and loft/storage space. Enviably positioned to Smith and Brunswick Streets, Gertrude Street Village, trams and the CBD. Auction Saturday 29th April at 2.00pm Open Wed 5.30-6.00pm & Sat 2.00-2.30pm EPR $1,100,000-$1,200,000 Contact Sean Cameron 0434 610 050 Brad Teal 0411 753 230 Office Brunswick 9384 2199 APRIL 19, 2017 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 35

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PARKVILLE 21 Morrah Street Cartown House presents a rare example of grandeur and luxury in Parkville. This exquisitely renovated residence showcases beautiful character and stunning style near hospitals, University High, Melbourne Uni and Royal Park. Boasts three bedrooms (main with marble ensuite), studio or 4th bedroom (ensuite), formal and family rooms, commercial-grade kitchen, cellar, three bathrooms, secluded garden and garage. Inspections By Appointment Only.

Auction

Saturday 13th May at 10.30am

Inspect

By Appointment Only

Contact

Nicholas Corby 0418 512 978 Paula Beavis 0407 267 366

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FITZROY NORTH 8 Barkly Street The irresistible combination of this light-filled terrace´s classical character and contemporary enhancement complement its exciting lifestyle allure near cafés, shops, trams and Capital City Trail to the Edinburgh Gardens. Features two large bedrooms, split-level living and dining zone incorporating tranquil atrium, kitchen with brand new Smeg and Bosch appliances, central bathroom, ducted heating, entertainers´ courtyard garden and carport.

Auction

Saturday 6th May at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12.30-1pm Saturday 11.30-12pm

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Andrew Simondson 0412 999 128 Julie Susnjara 0408 006 662

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286 Queens Parade Fitzroy North 9488 0688

Web

www.8barklystreetfitzroynorth.com

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6th May at 2pm& 2.30pm auction 4Saturday & 5,100 Curzon St North Melbourne

HISTORIC FIRE STATION COMPLEX To be offered individually Each town residence provides: • 3 levels of unique accommodation • rooftop entertaining area with views • old style architecture • modern amenities • car park on title

Inspect Wednesday 6.00-6.30pm and Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Contact Martin Smyth 0411 744 000

282 City Rd, Southbank 9695 5999

THORNBURY 4/21-23 Collins Street

Flawless Thornbury Entertainer

ABCDE 2

Less than three years old, this townhouse residence flaunts stunning spaces and an abundance of sunlight - this place delivers some serious impact! Set towards the rear of a fashionable boutique block of six, this chic sanctuary is just footsteps from Pender’s Park & High Street’s cafés and transport.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 29th April at 12.30pm Thursday 5:30-6:00pm & Saturday 12:30-1:00pm Bill Kyriakopoulos 0419 008 008 or Evan Wailes 0437 081 986

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