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ilvia Colloca met her husband, Australian actor Richard Roxburgh, while making a film that probably doesn’t sit atop their respective acting CVs. The 2004 film was called Van Helsing. Roxburgh played Dracula and Silvia Helsing played one of his three brides. “Oh, hilarious,” she says. “The film was such a fun time for all of us. We worked together for six or seven months and we all got along so famously. “We were having the time of our lives and on top of that we fell in love. When we think of it as a career move we think, ‘Oh well, it’s OK, leave it or take it, doesn’t matter’ but without it we wouldn’t have this family. The director made an appearance in our wedding speech.” We’re in a Sydney cafe and Silvia, 40, is as vivacious and warm as she is in her new ABC television series Silvia’s Italian Table in which she cooks with, and shares stories with, three celebrities each week. She has an accent that is perhaps more Australian than you might expect (even though she’s been living here for eight years) and, with her striking Italian looks mixed with a healthy serve of Aussie self-effacement, Silvia has become Australian television’s newest food superstar. Right now she’s everywhere. Coinciding with the TV show is the release of her new cookbook La Dolce Vita, written to celebrate the Italian way of eating. “I am constantly asked by friends, ‘How can you eat Italian food and not be fat or unhealthy?’ There’s this misconception that Italian food is not good for you … and I say, ‘Guys, you’ve got the wrong picture, I’ve got to help you out here’.” I ask Silvia to explain Australians’ love of the idea of Italy. “I think it’s easy to romanticise because Italy is geographically blessed,” she says. “You venture around those hills and villages, and you’re confronted with incredible history … People are fascinated by a church that’s been there [hundreds] of years, frescoes that have been kept beautiful for time immemorial, and the vibrant artistic culture that produced such masterpieces.” Growing up in Milan, food was a central part of family life. Silvia’s parents were determined to raise their children with a discerning palate. “Everything happens around the kitchen,” Silvia says of her upbringing. “I was always sitting down with mum watching her cook, or with nonna. My brother became a chef. So obviously there’s something that runs in the family. “We’ve all been exposed to a really unassuming and authentic love of food where the love is giving nourishment and it’s nothing to do with the chef’s ego, which is something I struggle with when I go into restaurants and I see a lot of effort put into the food. It feels to me that sometimes that’s taken

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PICTURE \ STEVEN SIEWERT It was tough leaving her career in Italy in opera, musical theatre and TV. “When I moved back here permanently in 2009 … I was a bit worried about my own fulfilment,” Silvia says. “I had a good career in Europe. Here I had to start from zero. It wasn’t very easy. I had to get an agent, I had to get people to meet me, to know I was here, because they didn’t really know my work. “What you’ve done internationally doesn’t quite translate until you’ve done Packed to the Rafters, which I did, because my agent said, ‘I think you need to do things like that because you’ll connect with people’.” Silvia has been described as Australia’s answer to Nigella Lawson. She laughs at the temptation people have to make comparisons. “Oh they love doing that, don’t they? It’s great, obviously she’s fabulous. People need to put you in a box. With me they’re already very confused because there’s the cooking thing and the acting and the singing and they’re like, ‘What are you?’ And I say, ‘Sorry that’s your problem, I’m all three and I’m a mother’.

“People are very confused because there's the cooking thing & the acting & the singing … I say, I'm all three & I'm a mother" start a food blog. “My Mum said, ‘Do a food blog, everybody’s got blogs’. Her blog, Silvia’s Cucina, took off in a way she couldn’t have anticipated. “I started having these conversations with people I’d never met who I was so in tune with. We were so like-minded. They started asking for recipes or suggesting recipes. I realised there was a conversation I could have about food with people who were interested in simple Italian home cooking. “We know restaurant Italian food … but there’s also Italian home-cooking. It’s a lot healthier and a lot more varied and it’s exciting for that reason. And very frugal as well. If you’re on a budget it’s a great cuisine.” She pitched a TV show. “I thought, ‘There is no way in the world that this will go through, it’s too good’ … It was an instant ‘yes’. “Australians responded so well to the show because it’s a country of immigrants, whether they’re Italian or Lebanese or wherever. No matter what part of the world they come from they can relate to my story as an immigrant.” » La Dolce Vita by Silvia Colloca (Penguin Random House) $49.99 » Silvia’s Italian Table, ABC1, Thursdays at 8pm.

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“I suppose the parallel with Nigella is that we’re both good writers and we both do TV shows and we have dark hair. “Having said that, she’s going a lot more Italian in the cooking. I really enjoy her work. Look, I think a lot of us now have a career in food because of her. She started making it accessible to people.” Silvia says she and Richard take turns minding the children, Raffy, 9 and Miro, six. “Sometimes there are clashes,” she says. “A couple of years ago I was doing a play in Melbourne for a few months. Raffy had just started kindy and Miro was still a baby, 18 months, so we decided Raffy should stay in Sydney [with Richard] so he could go to school and I took the baby to Melbourne because he had to be with his mother. “They’d come and visit. It was a bit strange to have the family like that. But, as much as I missed Raffy and Richard, it was a nice opportunity for me and Miro to have that time alone – he really appreciated that I think. And for Raffy and Richard to have adventures, big boy time.”

ilvia says she juggles the singing and the cooking and the kids “because I have a whole lot of energy and I just have to make it work”. She says she's a better person when she can do it all. A couple of years ago she took a break from theatre work. "I’ve got an itch for it now. I kind of have to. If I don’t I get a bit anxious. I think I’m a better friend, a better wife, a better mother and a better daughter if I fulfil all my creative outlets.” She has recently returned from a seven-week stint in an opera in Brisbane. “So the last two months have been about

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so far that it’s just to please the chef [so he/ she can hear] ‘Oh that looks amazing’. It’s not appealing to my other senses apart from vision – yes, it looks great, but that’s pretty much it. “I’m not a chef and everybody knows that … I never went to chef school, I’m just Italian and I have a story to tell, so my recipes often are a way to offer a deeper exploration about what it is to be Italian and eat like an Italian.” In Milan Silvia studied teaching, music and acting and she is grateful for the opportunities the city afforded her. “It was only since meeting my Australian husband that going back to Milan and taking trips I was appreciating the landscape. Yeah – Lake Como. It’s nice. I see what the fuss is about.” She lived in Milan until she was 28 and then moved with Richard to London for a few years. Their son Raphael was born in Australia because Richard was directing Romulus My Father (starring Eric Bana) in country Victoria that year. They moved to Australia permanently in 2009. When Raphael was a baby Silvia decided to

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opera and performing. Now I’m putting my writer’s hat back on and writing another book. I have deadlines and the show’s coming out and the [new] book’s coming out. It all comes from the same creative spark.” I ask whether it is any easier that she and Richard are both in the creative industries. “I see a lot of my friends and colleagues who are married to people in completely different areas and businesses and they struggle to find that kind of support. “If you have to disappear for three days you just have to. They say that filming will end at 7.30 and it ends at 10.30 at night. That’s fine. Or you have to kiss someone. That’s fine. The fact we’re in the same boat allows us to receive that support, and that understanding. “It’s all up in the air. We never plan because everything changes. We understand each other. It’s a job that can give you so much but can take away so much as well, because there are no sick days, there’s no time off when you’re doing it. You get a lot of time off when you’re unemployed. “You have to keep these things in mind when you’re a family – are we going to make it this year? And how much do we want to work so we can have a good life without sacrificing too much time with the kids?” Silvia’s life has changed so much in three years. “I couldn’t anticipate that things would escalate in the way they did,” she says. “It’s been joyous. It’s not a career I thought I’d ever have. There are better cooks and there are better writers, to be honest. For some reason people seem to be interested in my story. “It’s been my lottery ticket to be able to tell my story in a way that had engaged people in such a profound way.” ● pwilmoth@theweeklyreview.com.au OCTOBER 19, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 9

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Italy on my Mind, featuring recipes, photos and memories of family meals. It quickly gained traction and was shortlisted for Best Food Blog by ITALY magazine within a year. Invitations to teach and write followed. Where to now? Paola divides her time between her home in Fitzroy North and her favourite parts of Italy, such as Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the north-east. “This region and its food is less well-known than other parts – I would like to bring this food to the world and become an ambassador”. The best part about success? Paola’s father died just before she embarked on fulfilling her food dream but he is always on her mind. “I think about how proud he would be, having fled Italy after the war, starting again in a new country, to see his daughter bringing his culture to the world. He’d probably also wonder why he bothered spending all that money putting me through dentistry!” ● ALICE ZASLAVSKY aliceinframes@theweeklyreview.com.au

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t takes 24 hours to fly from here to Naples – the same amount of time it takes to prove the dough for a classic pizza Napoletana. Some may put this down to coincidence but, considering Melbourne’s recent winning streak in the global pizza stakes, you could be forgiven for wondering if there’s something in our water or if it’s something less tangible – a deep desire to prove ourselves, perhaps. Johnny Di Francesco of 400 Gradi stamped Melbourne’s status as a global pizza force when his margherita took out top honours at the World Pizza Championships (Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza) in Parma, Italy in 2014. Then, early this year, Silvio Serpa of Preston’s Pizzaly was named Australia’s best pizza maker at the same championships. And just last month, Andrea Cozzolino from Zero 95 in Doncaster East took out the coveted Caputo Cup in the birthplace of pizza, Naples, after pitting his margherita against hundreds of the world’s best. There’s no doubt that when it comes to pizza, we punch well above our weight – perhaps not so surprising in a state where Italian is the second most commonly spoken language and where the bonds to Italian food and culture run deep. By the time Johnny Di Francesco started making margheritas at 400 Gradi in Brunswick East in 2008, Melbourne was in the throes of “Il Ritorno” – The Return – to the pizzas of the ’60s and ’70s, which were seemingly delivered fresh off the boat by Italian emigres. Back then, they had been “all Italian and pretty good” recalls Rita Erlich, food writer and former editor of The Age Good Food Guide. “The heavy gloopy stuff came later on”, she says. It was only with the rise of fast food and home deliveries, that our pizza expectations mutated into the kind of cartoonish over-sized crackers you’d see

MELBOURNE’S PIZZA MAKERS ARE TAKING ON THE WORLD, WRITES ALICE ZASLAVSKY in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – American-style, big as the moon, and awash with packet cheese and every topping you could imagine. It seemed like we were doomed to suffer the Supreme injustice forever, “And then the wheel was rediscovered,” says Rita. Ladro, Gertrude Street’s first “serious” restaurant, became the first pizza place to garner a hat in the Good Food Guide, which named it Best New Restaurant in the 2005 edition. “It certainly raised a few eyebrows, but they took pizza to a whole new level,” says John Lethlean, the guide’s editor at the time. “I can still remember how good it was. They didn’t worry about making pizza round. It was all wonky shapes and wood-fired flavour”. The plaudits proved controversial but diners paid no heed to the critics. Soon a new breed of high quality, authentic pizza joints such as Pizza Meine Liebe, Mr Wolf and I Carusi started sprouting all over town, offering simpler toppings, classic flavour combinations and sides of salad. They trained us to expect pizza to be thin-based, slightly chewy and cooked through.

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The master: Silvio Serpa of Pizzaly. New hero: Andrea Cozzolino from Zero 95 won the coveted Caputo Cup in Naples for his top margherita.

What we came to know as “proper pizza” turned out to be but one interpretation. As with all Italian food, differences of opinion abound – and each region is fiercely loyal to their own interpretation. Comparing Neapolitan to Roman is like chalk to cheese. Unlike classic Roman-style pizzas that are flat and firm, the Neapolitan pizza is soft and elastic so you have to fold it over itself to eat, or slice it with a knife and fork. For Johnny Di Francesco, this posed a problem. “Customers found the Neapolitan style challenging at first,” he says. “They’d send it back because they didn’t think it was cooked.” Thus began Johnny’s mission to retrain the habits of punters and pizzaiolos, and encourage us to come around to the softer, soupier Pizza Napoletana. In his CONTINUES » P14

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sourdough starter from his nonna Rachele and the dough has taken on a life of its own, growing and changing with time and dedication. Across town in Preston, Silvio Serpa is happily getting ready for another night of service at Pizzaly. “He’s 74, he should be at home wearing ugg boots with his feet up,” says his wife and business partner, Anna. “He came out of retirement to make pizza because he just loves it.” It’s no surprise these pizzaiolos are so passionate about what they do. Perhaps with so much distance between our shores and the pebbled beaches of Naples, absence has made the heart grow fonder. Away from the ease of wandering down the street for a bag of Caputo flour, our pizzaiolos are pushing themselves harder, turning the wheels of revolution here and abroad. ● aliceinframes@theweeklyreview.com.au

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role as Australasian Principal of the Verace Pizza Napoletana association (basically Italian for, “too legit to quit”) he has coached some of Melbourne’s best pizza makers, many of whom I visit while trawling around town on my search for the city’s finest. Although they still get the odd pizza sent back to the kitchen, the pizzaiolo community are spearheading an international pizza revolution. For Melbourne’s newest Neapolitan champion, Andrea Cozzolino, it all comes down to passion. “For me, cooking pizza is not a job. It is a style of life. You do not stand 10, 12 hours a day in front of a pizza oven unless you love it.” But it’s not just his love for the craft that gave him the win over 700 entrants from around the world at this year’s Caputo Cup. Ahead of the contest, the 25-year-old travelled the breadth of Naples, looking for the best fior di latte mozzarella and freshest San Marzano tomatoes (here’s a tip – if your pizza place uses S. Marzano tomatoes, they probably know what they’re doing). “The ingredients for a margherita are simple so you cannot hide behind them but you can also use this to advantage,” says Andrea. “In Australia, we use the same ingredients, we cook it in the traditional style and for some people they think it is too soft, not cooked. But this way you can taste all of the ingredients and if you cook it any further you lose the flavour.” Micheluccio “Mick” Carrafa of Pizzaiolo Micheluccio in Camberwell says making the perfect pizza is not just about sourcing the right ingredients – it’s knowing what to do with them. “You can’t blitz the tomatoes, you have to squeeze them by hand,” he says. “The mozzarella, the dough, it’s all done by hand.” He says authentic Neapolitan pizza relies on a sourdough base. “You have to feed it and look after it – that’s what gives pizza Napoletana its flavour and texture,” he says. He inherited his now 35-year-old

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Walking into this unassuming strip-mall pizza place, all exposed bricks and tomato-tin-laden shelves, you could be excused for assuming it’s going to be more of the same old suburban hits – “I’ll have a Hawaiian with mushrooms”. But one look at the pizzas and you know this is serious. The margherita does not disappoint – with generous bubbles of fior di latte from local maestro Giorgio at That’s Amore Cheese, on an equally bubbly base. There are “special” pizzas too, with additions such as walnuts and balsamic reflecting the young pizzaiolo’s creative flair. ● ● 904 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East

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Another family-friendly favourite that’s also family-owned, this place is made for big groups, with a larger, slightly more private area at the back to fit the entire familia. You can also pre-order metre-long pizzas with the same squishy, wood-fired base. Their walls and pizza oven are adorned with frescoes of Naples, encapsulating their pride for the birthplace of the pizza we know today. I’m a fan of quattro anything, and here it’s the quattro salumi – champagne ham, sopressa salami, pancetta, and pork and fennel sausage – sublime. ●

All exposed bricks, wood and concrete, this Thornbury treasure is built for after-school outings. When I visit, the ratio is about two-to-one kid-to-adult, and the level of juvenile joviality reverberates off the walls. If you have a noisy brood to feed, they’ll fit right in. Their pizza is made to exacting Verace Pizza Napoletana standards and has a satisfying level of smokiness that’s not easy to achieve from only 90 seconds in the wood-fired oven. Plan ahead for the Nutella calzone. ●

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This new kid on the block is taking the CBD by storm, combining Neapolitan precision with New York convenience. You can buy pizza by the slice from the front counter (perfect for lunch-break cravings), or commit to the whole wheel. Complete with DJ decks playing old vinyl and an uber-cool beer and wine list, this is old school meets new school in a very Melbourne sort of way, which is only to be expected from David Mackintosh, the man who helped shape laneway hits such as MoVida, Rosa’s Canteen and Lee Ho Fook. ●

Referring to the quality-assuring Denominazione di Origine Controllata, this place prides itself on the best ingredients from Australia and the mother country. The offering goes beyond pizza and pasta into salumi and a cheese-tastic mozzarella degustation, served with such delicacies as white Sardinian anchovies and shaved fennel. The space is bright and fresh, perfect for warmer weather. The calzone (folded pizza) is my pick here. It’s moreish – moist, stuffed full of ricotta, ham, and spinach and, most importantly, flavour! ●

Founded by Melbourne’s self-styled Mr Pizza, Johnny Di Francesco, the original location at Brunswick East is all black, dark wood grain and concrete floors – with buzzwords on the wall (including the big G) and copper wood ovens breathing fire that’s visible from the front door. There’s plenty of al fresco seating here to take advantage of the corner location, so you can sit out the front and shout expressively at passers-by in your best Italian, folded pizza slice in hand. A Melbourne icon to bring visiting guests to for some pizza e bira. ●

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Ask the wine guy the party season, is prosecco a Q For suitable substitute for champagne? It makes a great substitute – and A one that’s easier on the budget, too. Prosecco’s a fairly neutral-flavoured grape that’s at its floral best when fresh. To capture the purity of its pear, citrus and blossom flavours, most prosecco is made like a still wine before being gassed up in a similar way to a Sodastream. It’s a much simpler – and cheaper – process than champagne, which is reflected in the price. But beware, there are cheap Italian examples that are sweet and one-dimensional (you can add peach puree to these for a delicious Bellini). ● GOT A QUESTION EMAIL \

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LET ’S DO LUNCH Red Gum Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta ● 431 Highbury Road, Burwood East. ● 9887 9566

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THE VIBE IBE \ One of a handful of shops on this stretch of Highbury Road, this feels like a haven for smart locals. THE DECOR \ Clean and neat, with room for a few eat-in diners. The wood-fired oven adds authenticity.

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THE CROWD D \ It’s quiet about noon on a Thursday, but things will no doubt start hotting up (literally) as dinnertime draws closer and the oven gets a workout. THE FOOD \ Pizza is the drawcard, with faves such as the margherita and original creations. We love the light, crisp crusts and moreish toppings of prawns, pesto and parmesan on the Red Gum, and the mozzarella, marinated tomato and homemade meatballs on the Mama’s Meatballs.

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SEARCHING FOR \ Melbourne’s best TIRAMISU. Finding the perfect proportion of mascarpone to cream to coffee-soaked biscuits is no mere trifle. I’ll almost always order it if the rest of the meal’s been great, but am still yet to find one that lives up to the greatest of espresstations. ● READING \ \ Belinda Jeffery’s latest, THE SALAD BOOK K (Penguin) is unsurprisingly full of delicious Mediterranean flavour combinations. I love Belinda’s easy, conversational tone – she makes everything seem so simple and achievable. ● HOSTING \ \ The Prahran Market SAY CHEESE FESTIVAL V on Saturday, VAL October 22, will bring together some of the city’s most celebrated foodie types, such as Tobie Puttock, Dani Valent, Anthony Femia, Paul Wilson and Giorgio Linguanti in a festivale de formaggio. ●

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BRUNCH \ THE GRAIN STORE is great – it’s walking distance from home and has a really interesting menu with lots of stuff I love. And the service is great too.

right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. It’s a comfortable dining room and the service there is always attentive.

A DATE \ EAU DE VIE Another one of those hidden bars down an alley, I just love it! They have excellent cocktails, and the Espresso Zabaglione is a standout.

TO SEE & BE SEEN \ CODA BAR & RESTAURANT I love the food, and I love Adam D’Sylva! The food is really tasty, with shared plates and a groovy basement dining space. The wine list is always a pleasure to explore.

A QUIET DINNER \ KENZAN JAPANESE RESTAURANT is a real Japanese institution with sensational sushi

A FANCY DINNER \ IL BACARO An Italian institution, like Cecconi’s. I think it’s one of the best Italian

places in Melbourne; excellent service, great food, what more do you want? A BIG GROUP \ LONGRAIN RESTAURANT Perfect for big dinners, great cocktails, love the flavours, it’s a well-oiled machine. It also serves my favourite pad thai in town. ●

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o matter the language, countries and cities are often referred to in the feminine; the mother country, your mother tongue. It makes sense then, that Bar Idda – “Her Bar” – should be such a homage to Sicily and all that she has given Italian cuisine. Upstairs, surrounded by glowing light and wood panelling, our lace tablecloth is swiftly hidden under a plethora of plates. Sicilian food was “designed to share” before it was cool. Dictated by a bountiful coastline and rocky terrain, the cuisine is seafood-heavy and made for warmer weather. Deep-fried school prawns are sprinkled with pistachio (Sicily’s nut of choice), chargrilled tuna steak “u fucularu” is served with a grape-laden broth, accenting the fish’s meatiness. We eat the ricotta gnochetti in silence (it’s that good); creamy, al dente, with shaved sprouts, broccoli and chilli. Luckily it comes with a spoon, because I’m about ready to lick the bowl. Sicily isn’t huge on meat, so there are plenty of veggies on the menu and it’s all so fresh and light you’ll want one of everything – from the eggplanty capunata to the lemony finocchio (fennel). Leave some space, take the cannolo. ● aliceinframes@theweeklyreview.com.au

EATING \ BURRATA may look like an innocent mozzarella ball, but cut into it and you’ll be rewarded with oozy stracciatella – a mixture of cheesy strips and fresh cream. Traditionally eaten within 24 hours, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, I add rocket and crostini for a substantial share plate. ●

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onnie Anderson isn’t afraid of making bold decisions. At 12, the pop singer was the first winner of reality TV contest Australia’s Got Talent. Record deals and management offers followed, but she turned them all down, preferring to enjoy her childhood while it lasted. “I grew up in the country, I got to be with my friends and I did all of that while gigging, but on my own terms,” Bonnie says. “And I always thought, ‘I don’t want to buy a 12-year-old’s album, so why would anyone else?’ It was important for me to be a kid. I feel » Godspell Reimagined, Arts Centre, lucky people were around to believe in me.” October 25 – November 6, $65-$85, The decision doesn’t seem to have hurt artscentremelbourne.com.au her career. Bonnie is signed to Sony and has released a slew of hit singles. But while + ONLINE \ Watch Bonnie sing Godspell hit Day By Day most emerging stars would be focusing on

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an album, Bonnie is instead making her theatrical debut alongside Mark Dickinson in the revival of 1970s musical Godspell Godspell. “I’m always trying to do different things,” Bonnie says. “I thought I’d give it a shot. It’s a pretty wild experience learning the script. I’ve done a bit of acting before, but doing it for a stage musical is a whole other thing.” Drawing on the New Testament, Godspell was a big hit in Melbourne 40 years ago in a production starring Colleen Hewett (who also appears in the new version). Bonnie’s approach to preparing for her first stage role has been thoroughly 21st-century, however. “All I could do at the start was look up as much as I could on YouTube. It’s cool looking at how the songs have changed and evolved.” She isn’t worried that the Bible connection might put some people off. “It’s rock, you know. It’s going to be fun. It’s not so innocent and it’s not throwing religion in your face. The show is cheeky, innocent and playful.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au

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+ ONLINE \ Watch the trailer GLEN HANSARD The name might not be familiar, MUSIC but the voice should be. Irish singer Glen Hansard first rose to fame as one of the band in The Commitments and went on to build a career as frontman for indie group The Frames. His breakthrough moment was as a broken-hearted singer-songwriter in hit film Once, which scooped him an Academy Award for Best Original Song. He’s touring his second solo LP of soulful, folky rock with a nine-piece band.

Set in the 1960s, when a separatist group was trying to overthrow the government, 887 makes striking use of film, projected images, puppetry and miniature models. It’s the director-performer’s first time on a Melbourne stage. ■ Arts Centre, October 19-22, $25-$129, festival.melbourne (SUPPLIED)

CAFE SOCIETY Woody Allen’s latest sees him FILM back on familiar turf. Set in Jazz Age Hollywood (and loaded with all the romance and nostalgia that suggests), it looks set to be a companion piece to his much-feted Midnight In Paris. Jesse Eisenberg is the latest actor to follow in a long tradition of channelling the director’s peculiar comic tics. He plays Bobby, son of a Bronx jeweller, who goes to Hollywood in search of stardom and instead falls for glamorous secretary Vonnie (Kristen Stewart). ■ Opens October 20, rated M, 97 minutes, cafesocietymovie.com

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+ ONLINE \ Watch Didn’t He Ramble 887 THEATRE Melbourne Festival draws to a close this week with a free grand finale celebrating our city’s diversity. There are still a few gems to discover before then, including this autobiographical piece from French-Canadian theatre-maker Robert Lepage, whose childhood home was at 887 Avenue Murray, Quebec City.

MICHAEL McINTYRE We have two very different COMEDY Britons playing big gigs in town this week. Over at Festival Hall, miserabilist rock icon-cum-disastrous novelist Morrissey will be delighting Smiths fans with a rare Australian appearance. On the other side of the coin, posh populist comedian Michael McIntyre is packing out Rod Laver. He has the sort of following even the starriest of rockers might envy, regularly topping sales charts. He’s more cardigan and slippers than cutting-edge, but no less funny for that. ■ Rod Laver Arena, October 22, 8pm, $91.55, michaelmcintyre.co.uk ●

LOST LANDS FESTIVAL There comes a time when the mud and chaos of a music festival loses some of its thrill. For many of us, that time coincides with becoming parents of young children. Lost Lands director Simon Daly knows all about that – he used to program Falls Festival until parenthood caught up with him. Set in the grounds of Werribee Mansion (beside the zoo), his new festival is designed for the whole family, with a raft of kid-friendly activities, comfortable accommodation options and bands such as Architecture in Helsinki and the Waifs. ■ Werribee Park, October 29 & 30, from $32, thelostlands.com.au

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for extraordinary stories that deserve to be told. This workshop, with Hazel Edwards, is for people who wish to improve their research, interviewing, writing and book-structuring skills. ■ October 25, noon-3pm. Cost: $25 (includes electronic copy of Hazel’s book Writing a non boring family history history). Wonga Park Community Cottage, unit 1, 9-13 Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park. Bookings and inquiries: 9722 1944

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SANTA TARANTA Santa Taranta is a Melbourne-based band playing a mix of original music and traditional music from southern Italy. The group has played at the National Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Piers Festival, Fairbridge Festival and now it is coming to the Boite in Box Hill. ■ October 21, 8pm. Boite World Music Cafe, Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. Tickets: full $22, concession $16, under 25s $10. Bookings: trybooking. com and search for Boite or purchase at the door if not sold out. Inquiries: boite.com.au or 9417 1983

SANTA TARANTA GENEALOGY WRITING A NON-BORING FAMILY HISTORY Every family has secrets, some of which make

KIDS DRAWING & STORIES WITH LEIGH HOBBS Join Leigh Hobbs for stories and drawings. In Leigh’s latest tale, Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma, his character jumps on a Vespa, arms himself with a phrase book and, with his guide, Federica, takes in the Italian capital. ■ October 22: 11am @ Doncaster Library, MC Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, 9877 8500; 2pm @ Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, 9872 8600. Cost: free. Inquiries: wml.vic.gov.au ● COMPILED BY LEEYONG SOO

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COMMUNITY FETE Manningham Salvation Army is again hosting its annual community fete, with fun for the whole family including activities for kids, quality stalls, car boot sale, live music, a jumping castle and animal farm. ■ October 22, 9am-2pm. Salvation Army Manningham, 37 Taunton Street, Doncaster East. Cost: $2 entry. Inquiries: 9842 4744 or salvationarmy.org.au/Manningham

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David Bowie’s musical, inspired by his role in ’70s film The Man Who Fell To Earth, sold out its limited run in a few hours. There’s no word yet of a local production but this album brings some comfort. Part Bowie best-of, part tribute album and with three new songs (Bowie’s last recordings), it evokes a spellbinding show with a stunning performance from Dexter’s Michael C. Hall. ● + ONLINE \ Watch Michael C. Hall perform Lazarus

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It’s a rare week for fans of British telly. Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror makes its Netflix debut with a new run, Gillian Anderson returns in crime thriller The Fall and noughties drama Cold Feet is back on screens. Class wins out for being something new, albeit something indebted to the old. Young adult novelist Patrick Ness is behind this teen-friendly Doctor Who spin-off likely to woo Buffy fans. ● + ONLINE \ Watch the trailer

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Where do you go for a special family meal? La Porchetta Doncaster is really convenient for families and they have great pizza and spaghetti marinara. My family also love Templestowe Hotel; they have a lot of Italian food and everything there is good. I like trying a little of all the things from the smorgasbord like meats, pastas and desserts. Where do you go to catch up with friends? My husband and I don’t get out as much as we

used to because he has Parkinson’s, but we go to the Veneto Club in Bulleen once a month with our friends for the special three-course lunch and dance. Sometimes we go to the Sunday night bistro or Saturday night dinner dance too – you don’t have to be a member to go. For a quick coffee? To my friend’s place, she lives nearby and I like going there instead of to a cafe. Where do you go to buy a gift? We’re simple people! I like to shop at Target at The Pines. To enjoy nature? Birrarung Park off Templestowe Road is really beautiful. When the children were young we often had family picnics there. To buy a new outfit? I don’t often spend much on clothes but for something really fancy I like to go to Myer at Westfield Doncaster. ● LEEYONG SOO

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The promise Originally from Italy’s Abruzzo region, Giulia Campomizzi has been bringing Italian lessons to Melbourne learners for four years. “I can travel to wherever is convenient to the student – a cafe, library or their house,” she says. Giulia draws on her acting skills and communication studies to supplement a workbook, creating lessons that are effective, interesting and fun for all ages and abilities.

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Who’s behind the counter? Enza Sirianni learned to cook traditional Italian meals while growing up in Italy with her Genovese dad and Sicilian mum, honing her skills further when she opened a restaurant in Milan “many years ago”. Back in Melbourne, she and her husband Sam took over Frank’s Deli in about 2008, renaming it and expanding the range of imported goods and ready-made meals. What’s in store? Just about everything for the making of Italian meals is here, including dried and fresh pasta; preserved meats and antipasti; mozzarella and pecorino cheeses; and an assortment of coffee and its various accoutrements. Lasagne, dips and pasta sauces made fresh by Enza are also available for those who don’t have time to make their own, and she has also started making a range of FODMAP and gluten-free meals. Who’s buying? There’s a cafe in-store, so along with people shopping for Italian ingredients, mums and kids come in for milkshakes, tradies visit to pick up hearty ciabatta rolls and home-made hamburgers for lunch, and retirees come

Our pick This Bialetti Moka Express in red adds colour to a kitchen shelf and brews a mean coffee, too. $50.

in for coffee. Regulars order hams and panettone at Christmas and Enza says she is getting more requests for gluten-free cakes and other foods for people with allergies and intolerances. ● LEEYONG SOO Something for everyone: Spizzico Deli/Cafe in Burwood East. (SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

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Beginnings are exciting and challenging. They are best shared with others who share the same ethos and respect for one another. Whitefriars educates boys knowing that the family as a whole is our greatest asset. Whitefriars College is a Catholic school in the Carmelite tradition. Those who have gone before us have left heritage and wisdom. The college motto is a beautiful example of such wisdom; In the Care of a Loving Mother (Almae In Fide Parentis) sets a tone of strength through humility and steadfastness. It forms a view that boys can be gentlemen and yet influence and make their mark in the world. At Whitefriars, boys achieve strong success, not only academically, but in the many necessary forms that lead to a meaningful life. Every boy who comes to Whitefriars should feel he can be his own person with his own personality. Our boys understand that each person has the right to learn, grow and be fostered in all aspects of pedagogy, which includes a diverse and broad curriculum. When you are looking for a school that will best suit your son and your family, I encourage you to share our story. ● JOHN FINN \ Principal

How does one define success in education? Universities and other post-secondary providers are reviewing their selection criteria to address the requirements of an ever-changing world. Earlier this year the Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report calling for a change in selection criteria. In part it includes “concrete recommendations to reshape the college admissions process and promote greater ethical engagement among aspiring students, reduce excessive achievement pressure, and level the playing field for economically disadvantaged students”. In Victoria, La Trobe University’s Aspire program selects students who “must be able to demonstrate the impact of [their] volunteer contributions to the community”. Eltham College is responding to these needs with its commitment to growing the heart and mind of each child. At the same time, the Foundation for Young Australians has recently articulated the skills that our young people will need to be successful. Highlighted are abilities that require them to be exceptionally creative, innovative, critical thinkers and problem solvers who live their lives with confidence, resilience and agency. Our desire at Eltham is to provide an

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ROD’S VERDICT Surprisingly fun to drive. ●

into a small space. But if you’re carting seven people there are few more comfortable ways to do it. The rearmost seating for passengers six and seven is comfortable and generous enough for adults and there’s even room behind for luggage, although getting to it is not exactly dignified. This is a city SUV with low-profile tyres and hard suspension. It’s quick away from the lights and has enough power to dive into holes in the traffic. At the same time the steering is light and supple and the view of the road is commanding. I love the huge centre screen, as big as an iPad and clearly based on one. It has three separate menu screens (toggle between them by swiping) and they control almost everything in the car, from the engine start/stop to the seat heaters – which are among the best in the business. But I’m not convinced this is worth the extra over the base XC90. ●

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This is baroque Venetian furniture from Venezia. They do the best furniture in the world. It is so beautiful, more beautiful than the volcano in Sicily. All the woodwork is done by hand. When you sell someone furniture there’s security, you don’t have problems like with electrical appliances.

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urniture kingpin Franco Cozzo was just 19 when he packed his bags and left Sicily, saying to his father, “I’m going to Australia, c’est la vie.” After 32 days on a boat he arrived in Melbourne on Australia Day 1956. “It was a beautiful day in summer and I fell in love from the first day. I thought, ‘This is a country with a big future’.” Franco started out selling white goods door to door. “I didn’t speak English, only Italian. I didn’t even know where I was, the company just picked me up and took me home each day.” It was this determination that led him to create his own company. “Anything I do, I do with passion, with love and with my heart,” he says. “In sales you have to sell the truth. If you tell lies, you forget them.” Now 81, Franco lives in leafy Templestowe with four of his 10 children. The opulent home is welcoming, with a stunning indoor pool. A mixture of modern and baroque furniture fills the space but it’s clear the real heart and soul of this home is the family who inhabit it. “My family is everything. Life has been so good in Australia, beautiful, and it will be until I leave.” ● JANUARY JONES jjones@theweeklyreview.com.au

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I’d always wanted to have a car like that. I was about 45 and just finished the Footscray building. I thought I’ve got to make a present for Franco Cozzo. Driving it reminds me of when I was a younger man.

My sister passed away when she was 12 and I will always remember her when I see the ring. When my mother left it to me she said, “This is the ring of your sister, wear it and you will have her with you always”.

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CANNOLI The traditional dish of Sicily is the cannoli. We get this from Trivelli Pasticceria in Coburg. Cannoli reminds me of where I grew up. (SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

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WRITERS \ SIEW-CHING GOH, SUZAN DELIBASIC, KAY KEIGHERY & ALISON BARCLAY ADVERTISING INQUIRIES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER \ JASON WILLIAMS jwilliams@theweeklyreview.com.au M \ 0422 145 390 The real estate cover story (right) and We Love It property reviews on the following pages have been visited by TWR journalists. Agents’ Choices and Out of Town are promotions provided by the selling agent.

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final word “ STA “A STATE ATELY house OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS ON A FLAT, LAT, LA T, Rear-NORTH-F Rear-NORTH-FA ACING ACRE, IN N ONE OF DONV DONVALE’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS CUL-DE-S UL UL-DE-S ACS.” TONY Y TUCCITTO – AGENT

Barry Plant \ 9842 8888

Price \ $2.9 million – $3.2 million

Sale by set date \ November 2 at 6pm

Fast facts \ Two-storey house on about 4014 square metres; zoned and open-plan rooms; four bedrooms upstairs with en suite bathrooms; one bedroom downstairs with sitting room, en suite and kitchenette; study; wet bar; tray ceilings; wood-combustion fireplace; granite kitchen countertops; under-slab heating; split-system heating and cooling; ducted vacuum; salt-chlorinated pool; mature garden; close to schools, shops, trains and freeway Donvale \ 19 kilometres from the city

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arner Court is a road with genuine “street presence”. It is wide, long and flanked by nature strips that are almost as wide as the street. In places, nature strips and lawns merge to form green borders that are wider than the bitumen, making for a truly open feel. The 22 houses along Warner Court are well set back. All have neat front gardens and manicured nature strips. The house at No.11, at the top of the court, has one of the front lawns that flow into the nature strip – a stretch of green touching the edge of the road. With the footpath to the front door concealed by low hedges and shrubbery, the house capitalises on its pastoral setting. It has a striking presence in a green wedge. Internally this presence is matched by a bright persona created by the generous use of glass, high tray ceilings and a layout that thoughtfully combines zoned and open spaces. In the entry is a two-storey void framed by a huge picture window above the porch and topped by a gabled section that acts as a giant fanlight. An upstairs gallery straddles the void like a viewing platform that captures outside views through the picture window and fanlight. It also straddles the stairwell and is common space shared by the upstairs bedrooms. The juxtaposition of void, gallery and stairwell would make this a busy entry if the house were any smaller. But at this address, this zone – with light filtering through the dramatic upper level – is just the lead-in to the style elements in a house take has about 600 square metres of space. A frameless bay window in the meals area adjoining the family room makes a similar, light-fantastic statement, letting in uncluttered views of the trees and trimmed hedges in the backyard. These full-height windows, dressed with soft pelmets and lush drapes, make up the external walls of the family and meals area and the rumpus wing. Together they wrap around two sides of the swimming pool, making a picturesque connection between outdoors and in. The pool is the main recent addition to the house; the vendor says: “There was no need to make more changes.” There is, however, provision for a full-sized tennis court in the back garden of this 4014-square-metre allotment. With four bedrooms upstairs and a self-contained flat downstairs, the house is too big for the two people who now occupy it, the vendor says. Extended families would find it a pretty nifty place to call home. The main bedroom comes with a huge retreat, walk-in wardrobe, en suite and private balcony with rural views. All the bedrooms have attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. The kitchen, with granite benchtops, a walk-in pantry and Miele appliances, is well equipped for big-time home catering. The rumpus room has a Coonara wood-combustion heater for additional warmth. And it has a plumbed wet bar. This property is in a part of Donvale that is quite close to Mitcham and Ringwood, bringing it within easy reach of the government schools, shopping centres and train stations in those two suburbs. ● SIEW-CHING GOH property@theweeklyreview.com

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Auction \ October 22 at 2pm

Space for family members to spread out and a warm ambience commend this property. Owned by one family for 30 years and peacefully situated in the bowl of a small court, the two-storey brick house starts with a foyer on the split-level ground floor. Steps to the left lead up to the parents’ wing comprising a study or fourth bedroom and the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, en suite and access to the front balcony. Take the steps down to the lounge, which has big windows with a view across the front garden. The rumpus or fully equipped theatre room at the rear of this level is perfect for family gatherings and all-in movie sessions. A covered terrace reached through the kitchen and meals area bodes well for entertaining, while a gazebo with a built-in barbecue on the top level of the backyard affords another spot for fresh-air enjoyment. Sloping timber-panelled ceilings, exposed brick walls and an open fireplace boost the earthy draw. ● KAY KEIGHERY

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MITCHAM \ 83 W WA ATTLE VALLEY ATT EY RO ROAD

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Biggin & Scott \ 9873 1866

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Architect Harry Pels built this house in 1967, joyfully parking himself on the edge of the Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve for many hearty hikes. The two-storey house makes the most of the beautiful outlook with a big living room opening to a decked balcony from which the garden appears to roll down through towering gum trees to a sparkling lake. There’s a discreet fence with a park gate. The floor plan works well, with three ground-floor bedrooms with wardrobes plus a bedroom, study and lounge on the lower ground floor. The white laminate kitchen is small but well-organised and has its original St George oven and cooktop and a cork-tiled meals area. The main bedroom opens to the balcony. The renovated bathroom has a circular shower and glass basin. Downstairs, the beamed, carpeted lounge opens to the covered barbecue patio. There are many seriously cool features, notably the parquet-floored hall and its lightbox centrepiece. A double carport is supplemented by caravan parking. ● ALISON BARCLAY

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3132

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BLACKBURN \ 1 OTTAWA AVENUE It looks lavishly Edwardian but this house is just 15 years old. Bedrooms are ample and the enormous living area is light, airy and fuss-free with french doors to a luxuriant, north-facing garden and a self-cleaning pool. Its owner-builders certainly understand the soul of Blackburn, however. Their weatherboard house was carefully inserted among native trees with the black-barked gum in the driveway allowed to divide the double carport into his’n’hers, as befits this quiet street a minute’s walk from Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. The two-storey house mixes heritage-style bevelled cornices and jarrah flooring with the breezy floor plan and excellent storage that families love. The living and dining area, 12.2 metres long, has surround-sound speakers and five pairs of doors to the decked return verandah. The white kitchen has LG, Siemens and Fisher & Paykel appliances and a backyard view. Next door, the blue and white bathroom has an enamel tub and glass shower. Bedrooms are two up, two down. The ground-floor main has a walk-in wardrobe and tiled en suite with shower, the second a walk-in wardrobe. Two attic-style bedrooms have dormer windows and wardrobes and share a landing study and a bathroom. The house has security, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, three water tanks and a laundry. ● ALISON BARCLAY

POSTCODE

3130

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Price \ $1.6 million +

Auction \ October 22 at noon

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Agent: Ben Williams 0409 367 997 ................................................................. Price: POA ................................................................. Auction: Saturday October 22 at 12.30pm ................................................................. OFI: Thu 6-6.30pm: Sat noon-12.30pm .................................................................

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Agent: Barry Plant Doncaster 9842 8888 ................................................................. Price: $750,000 - $820,000 ................................................................. Auction: Saturday November 5 at 1pm ................................................................. OFI: Thu 1.30-2pm; Sat 2.30-3pm .................................................................

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Delivering complete renovated bliss. A beautifully landscaped property, with a seamless layout, outstanding alfresco entertaining and in a popular locale. Let's eat lunch @ Cafe Macchiato, 23 Macedon Road Let's eat dinner @ Plumes, 546 Doncaster Road Let's drink coffee @ Aura, 200 High Street

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Perfect in presentation, faultless in location and crafted with quality, this contemporary residence offers countless benefits of carefree living. Let's eat lunch @ The Pancake Parlour, 550 Doncaster Road Let's eat dinner @ Brunelli Restaurant, 87 High Street Let's drink coffee @ Grainstore Bakery, 260 Blackburn Road

NUNAWADING \ 9 EFRON STREET This property has so many outstanding features it’s challenging to choose just one. Built in the 1950s, the house has been made over with a keen contemporary eye, while the backyard is now an entertainers’ haven completed by a state-of-the-art pool. Renovations focused on maximising internal light, with internal walls cut away and glazing extended in most spaces. Hardwood floors have been custom-stained and white paintwork replaced coloured walls as a neutral backdrop for artworks. The house is on the high side of the street and is fronted by terraced gardens. Slate steps rise to a choice of entrance doors and a big balcony with aspects over the street. The front lounge sets the scene for the rest of the interior. Further back, a central hub blends the kitchen, dining and living areas. The kitchen zone has pizzazz, with quality appliances including a 900-millimetre oven and an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezers. A marble ledge attached to the island bench makes for a stylish breakfast bar. French doors in the adjoining meals area open to the terrace. With covered and open-air sections, this deep and paved zone faces artificial lawn with built-in seating. Central steps rise to the north-facing, glass-fenced pool enclosure, where the pool and spa abut a covered deck. ● KAY KEIGHERY

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Price \ $1 million – $1.1 million

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Doncaster east

5 Sharne Court

When Position is Paramount

Set proudly in an elevated top-of-court position with views, this well maintained and updated brick veneer house with 4 bedrooms occupies a large block of 840sqm approx. This property offers a wide variety of options; occupy as is, further sympathetic renovation and extension or total site redevelopment for a new home or townhouses (STCA). The property features a desirable single-level layout, generous sunny formal lounge and dining room, up dated bathroom, a complementing modern kitchen and meals area. Double lockup garage with storage and remote control. Located within close distance to Shops, public transport, parks and schools. Further inclusions: hydronic heating and ducted heating, a split system air conditioner and a remote controlled double garage.

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Until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it for yourself! This superb 4 bedroom plus study home defies adequate description. The supremely practical floor plan features formal entry, study, formal lounge with soaring ceilings, kitchen/meals/family area accessing the roofed Al Fresco entertaining area and garden. Master bedroom suite with fitted walk in robes and fully tiled en suite on the main living floor, 3 other large bedrooms with built in robes, additional upstairs studio/sitting room. Intercom, ducted vacuum, heating & cooling, reverse cycle air conditioning and alarm. Internal access from the large double garage. Located within easy reach of The Pines Shopping Centre, multipule schools, public transport, Westfield Doncaster and Eastlink access in both directions.

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Lower PLenty 5 RosebuRn CouRt A World of Luxury on A secure Acre Paradise surrounded by prestigious homes in Lower Plenty’s most exclusive residential precinct, experience a peaceful and private family lifestyle that’s highly sought yet seldom found inside this lavish 77sq (approx.) single-level, five-bedroom residence, which balances exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining with practical everyday living. Multiple living zones are sprawled across the flowing, u-shaped floorplan, which embraces the north-facing outdoor entertaining area with vistas across Heidelberg Golf Course, comprising a fully-tiled swimming pool with spa and bbQ pavilion that frames a view across the neighbouring full-size tennis court. Crafted with no expense spared — and it shows.

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tuesday 8th november at 6pm unless sold prior Contact Agent for Price Inspection by Appointment Photo ID required Adele Kocuk 0412 255 919 sam Kocuk 0419 311 222 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Donvale 11 Arnold drive Creating A new Class of luxurious Acre living There’s five-star luxury, and then there’s this one-of-a-kind feature-packed home, meticulously renovated with no regard for expense in its quest to achieve a standard of living that creates a new class of luxurious living. Careful consideration has gone into every aspect of transforming this home into the triumph of high-end living that it is, so for the buyer who wants it all — the prestige, the sophisticated sense of style and the luxurious acre lifestyle — this is it. Conveniently located within minutes of The Pines, schools, parks and the eastern Freeway.

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Tuesday 15th november at 6pm unless sold prior Contact Agent for Price Thu 2.30-3pm & Sat 3.30-4pm Photo ID required Michael Steenhuis 0400 499 601 Theo Politis 0415 030 088 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Donvale 28 Garden road Inspired By nature, Crafted With Quality a celebration of modern architecture and crafted to absolute perfection, this owner-designed 5,500sqm (approx.) residence brings together natural beauty with modern luxury. Inspired by its scenic surrounds, this breathtaking home showcases earthy tones and design elements, as well as a carefully considered floorplan featuring zoned bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, theatre room, substantial-sized home office and spectacular open-plan living with a first-class kitchen/dining area that extends onto the alfresco entertaining and fully-tiled swimming pool. Complete with a brand new tennis court, this six-star energy-rated home is truly one of a kind.

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Sunday 23rd october at 12pm Contact agent for Price Thu 5.30-6pm, Sat & Sun 11.30-12pm Photo ID required Theo Politis 0415 030 088 Mitchell etherington 0423 932 899 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Warrandyte 456-466 Warrandyte ringWood road Create Warrandyteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latest tourist attraction or Live Happily ever after Unearth a world of potential with this prominent Warrandyte property, sprawled across 20 private acres (approx.) and every bit your field of dreams. Featuring two accommodation levels, commercial kitchen, ballroom, indoor swimming pool with sauna, glass house, rose garden and on-site parking for over 50 vehicles, this remarkable residence can become an iconic wedding/restaurant function centre, health day spa, retreat or B&B. you might also be tempted to secure this private sanctuary for your own familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment and live happily ever after!

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tuesday 25th october at 6pm unless sold prior Contact agent for Price thu 10.30-11am & Sat 1.30-2pm Photo ID required adele Kocuk 0412 255 919 Sam Kocuk 0419 311 222 Doncaster 9842 8888

Doncaster east 30 Larnoo Drive it’s not quite the escape to the country, however this peaceful four-bedroom residence replicates a rural lifestyle with the advantages of city comfort and convenience. Your family can therefore spread out across a big and bright two-storey floorplan that features multiple living areas of generous proportions, excellent outdoor entertaining options and spacious bedrooms. Set on a landscaped 918sqm (approx.) block that backs onto Currawong Bush Park, it’s also easy to forget that you’re only a short distance away from transport, The Pines, Tunstall Square, schools and the eastern Freeway/eastlink.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th november at 1pm Contact agent for Price Thu 6.30-7pm & Sat 2.30-3pm Photo ID required Mark Di Giulio 0407 863 179 Lisa Yeung 0422 677 033 Doncaster 9842 8888

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TemplesTowe lower 20-23 Airdrie Court unearth a world of possibilities with this simply outstanding vacant block, which measures an incredible 3,885sqm (approx.) in size in Lower templestoweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coveted new address. With so much land on offer and perfectly flat in presentation, be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding the fate of this prized parcel of land, which could be subdivided into smart blocks, transformed into a grand development (StCA) or accommodate a substantial-sized luxury family home in five-star surrounds (StCA). Located within walking distance of St Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Primary School and ruffey Creek Linear Park.

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Tuesday 15th November at 6pm unless sold prior Contact Agent for Price inspect by Appointment Photo ID required Sam Kocuk 0419 311 222 Adele Kocuk 0412 255 919 Doncaster 9842 8888

BlackBurn 3 Cromwell Court why spend the next 12 months drafting plans and applying for permits to develop when you can start building immediately on the footsteps of Blackburn lake once you become the lucky owner of this attractive address. Plans and permits for two five-bedroom executive residences have already been approved, eliminating delays and allowing you to get stuck into this sensational development from the outset. each lavish residence boasts impressive floorplans, offering three living zones, cutting-edge design, luxurious bathrooms and a downstairs bedroom ideal for guest/extended family accommodation.

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tuesday 15th November at 6pm Contact Agent for Price By Appointment Photo ID required terry Burgoyne 0404 842 771 BlackBurn 9878 0222

Doncaster 26 Brendan avenue Offering three living areas, five bedrooms, two kitchens, a picturesque backyard and a peaceful cul de sac setting, this is the upgrade youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting for. Solidly built, original in presentation and lovingly maintained over the years, the large family with multi-generational living requirements will have the chance to move straight in and live comfortably ever after within a short stroll of St Gregory The Great Primary School and Westfield Shoppingtown.

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Saturday 5th november at 11am Contact agent for Price Thu & Sat 11.30-12pm Photo ID required George Pangalos 0430 060 123 raymond rui 0431 544 575 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Donvale 13 Bullock court tightly held in a coveted Donvale cul de sac with excellent homes all around, upsize your home and upgrade your lifestyle with this elegant four-bedroom family residence. original in appearance yet pristine in its presentation, your growing family can spread out comfortably across the two-level layout, which boasts three living areas, a zoned accommodation wing and two kitchens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perfect for extended family living.

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Forest Hill 5 Finlayson street nestled in a quiet side street close to Forest Hill Chase, this home provides a pleasant lifestyle in a highly sought after area. Buyers can renovate or extend the existing home or build a new residence, with two generous bedrooms, plus a dining room that could be a third bedroom or study. the modern kitchen spills to a north facing, rear patio, perfect for sun drenched breakfasts, whilst a cosy gas log fire and split system provides comfort in all weathers. Forest Hill Chase shopping Centre is only a short walk away whilst buses and nunawading station are nearby plus primary and secondary schools, and the eastlink Freeway.

Saturday 12th November at 11am contact Agent for Price thu 1.30-2pm & Sat 10.30-11am Photo ID required Mark Di Giulio 0407 863 179 lisa Yeung 0422 677 033 Doncaster 9842 8888

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saturday 12th november at 11am Contact agent for Price thur 1-1.30pm & sat 10-10.30am Photo ID required allan smith 0419 522 440 Jacqueline Huang 0433 239 173 BlackBurn 9878 0222

BlackBurn South 23 Canora Street Set yourself up for future success with this rewarding single-level charmer. occupying a flat 687sqm (approx.) block, it’s the chance of a lifetime to build your dream home or trendy development in a red-hot Blackburn South location (StCa). If development isn’t for you, then why not roll up your sleeves and transform the pristine, original interior into a contemporary showpiece by introducing modern flooring to the carpeted bedrooms and sizeable formal lounge/dining, stainless steel appliances to the spacious kitchen and blending the separate shower room, bathroom and toilet into one huge luxurious bathroom!

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Saturday 29th october at 11am Contact agent for PricePhoto ID required Jack Stack 0400 434 030 BlackBurn 9878 0222

Bulleen 15 Pleasant Road You’ve read about Manningham’s ever-changing streetscape — now it’s your turn to contribute to Bulleen’s gentrification with a trendy development of your own (stCa). Boasting a coveted ddo8 zoning, it’s a life changing opportunity to subdivide the 555sqm (approx.) block and build two side-by-side residences (stCa). offering walking distance access to Bulleen Plaza, bus transport and schools, it’s also a wonderful chance to build your dream home (stCa) with family conveniences all around.

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saturday 29th october at 1pm Contact agent for Price thu & sat 11.30-12pm Photo ID required Mark di Giulio 0407 863 179 lisa Yeung 0422 677 033 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Doncaster east 5 Wonuka Court When it comes to selecting a neighbourhood in which to raise a family, it seldom gets any better than the peaceful environment of this coveted top-of-the-court location, which is home to this radiant four-bedroom residence. Located within the Doncaster Gardens PS and EDSC catchment areas, access to excellent schooling will appeal to the growing family. So, too, will the opportunity to start again and build a new home on the 794sqm (approx.) block (StCa).

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BlackBurn north 1 Junction Road there’s no beating around the bush — this is a home in need of some tLc. it’s therefore the kind of value-packed opportunity all renovators crave — that being the prospect of completely renovating the spacious four-bedroom, single-level interior hallmarked by its vast open living spaces into a modern work of art. Resting on a huge 927sqm (approx.) corner allotment, there’s also scope to clear the block and build a grand family home (Stca) within minutes of north Blackburn Shopping centre, Blackburn Primary School, Blackburn High School, the Eastern Freeway and Blackburn train station.

Saturday 29th october at 12pm $900,000 - $990,000 thu 1.30-2pm & Sat 3.30-4pm Photo ID required tony tuccitto 0407 144 390 Edison kong 0435 841 615 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Saturday 5th november at 11am contact agent for Price thur 3-3.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required John Stack 0402 443 312 Monica deehan 0413 131 714 BlackBurn 9878 0222

BlackBurn 11 Selwyn Street Opportunity has a new benchmark, courtesy of this blank canvas three-bedroom home that’s poised to change your future for the better. Set on a flat 646sqm (approx.) block only a short stroll to north Blackburn Shopping Centre, Kerrimuir shops, bus services and schools, seize the moment and build a grand family home or consider developing in the future given the property’s GrZ1 zoning (StCA). Having been re-stumped and boasting strong bones, you could also roll up your sleeves and renovate this weatherboard charmer or extend into the large backyard as the family grows (StCA).

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Doncaster 3/37 HigHview Drive Perfect in presentation, faultless in location and crafted with quality, experience the countless benefits of carefree Doncaster living with this low maintenance single-level residence. Located at the rear of a proudly presented residential block, westfield Shoppingtown is only a short stroll away, while transport and the eastern Freeway are easily accessible. The spectacular open-plan living is a sight to behold, as is the stunning entertainer’s deck and modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances.

Saturday 29th October at 1pm Contact Agent for Price thur 4-4.30pm & Sat 1-1.30pm Photo ID required John Stack 0402 443 312 Jack Stack 0400 434 030 BlackBurn 9878 0222

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Saturday 5th November at 1pm $750,000 - $820,000 Thu 1.30-2pm & Sat 2.30-3pm Photo ID required george Pangalos 0430 060 123 raymond rui 0431 544 575 Doncaster 9842 8888

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Only a short stroll to Vermont primary and secondary schools, Bellbird Dell, cafes and transport and offering two living areas, a well-appointed kitchen and large undercover entertaining area, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everything your family needs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and more! METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 29th October at 11am unless sold prior More Than $820,000 Thur & Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required Allan Smith 0419 522 440 BLACKBURN 9878 0222

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Lower Plenty 5 Lakeside Drive Prestige Living. Premium Address A perfect blend of the classic with the contemporary, this artisan constructed, architectural designed B & G Cole masterpiece exclusively situated within a tranquil, secluded pocket, embraces every aspect of family life with ease. Striking the perfect balance between impressive proportions and comfortable livability, multiple living spaces and indulgent accommodation options, complementing a floodlit court and heated pool and vast alfresco zone ensure an exceptional family environment as beautifully sophisticated as it is effortlessly practical. Expressions Of Interest: Offers Close Tuesday 25th October at 5pm (Unless Sold Prior)

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Expressions of Interest Inspect Thursday 5:30 - 6pm & Saturday 1:30 - 2pm Contact Rocco Montanaro 0412 379 171 Contact Tristan Messerle 0438 176 416 Contact Graham Morrison 0417 101 997 Office 9431 2444 Web propertyinprofile.com.au/5lakeside

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Yarrambat 53 North Oatlands Road Tightly Held And Rightly So Delivering free flowing spaces for relaxed family living and sensational full-scale gatherings, revelling in city views that are breathtaking by day, stunning by night and spectacular on New Years Eve and relishing its tranquil setting among landscaped gardens on 3 acres, this one owner home provides quality appointments and lifestyle benefits your family will love. With a large veggie garden, assorted fruit trees in a mini orchard, a chook shed and wood shed introducing options for some self- sufficiency, it easily meets every family requirement...and more. Expressions of interest closing 14th November at 5pm (unless sold prior)

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Expressions of Interest Inspect Wednesday 5:30-6pm & Saturday 3:30-4pm Contact Monica Diosi 0413 331 282 Contact Graham Morrison 0417 101 997 Office 3/101 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen 9717 8780

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Kangaroo Ground 95 Eltham Yarra Glen Road Kangaroo GroundÂ´s Best 21 Acres Step in and create a future for you and your family and revel in the tranquility only acreage can bring, while still enjoying easy access to nearby Kangaroo Ground, Research and Eltham. Hidden behind established hedging trees, this 21 acres approx. of level, mostly cleared land already features two dams and shedding complementing a comfortable 3 bedroom home to live in or let out, while you plan the best way to take advantage of the lifestyle options on offer.

Yarrambat 39 Warren Avenue Envisage A Life Of Luxurious Privacy Flaunting a lifestyle of uninterrupted tranquility on a private 11,153 m2 allotment (approx), the luxuriously proportioned, lavishly appointed, supremely stylish dimensions of this stunning single level home are superbly enhanced by a sandstone paved alfresco precinct wrapping around a solar heated pool. Six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a fitted study, stunning bespoke granite kitchen and a choice of three massive living areas deliver an ideal environment for family living and entertaining on a grand scale.

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Saturday 22nd October at 1pm Saturday 12:30 - 1pm Graham Morrison 0417 101 997 Gayle Blackw k ood 0408 776 070 kw 9431 2444 morrisonkleeman.com.au

Private Sale Inspect Saturday 4 - 4:30pm Contact Graham Morrison 0417 101 997 Contact Shane Leete 0419 118 302 Office 9431 2444 Web propertyinprofile.com.au/39warren

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WARRANDYTE 14 Webb Street

A New Warrandyte Benchmark The reason for an emotional response to an inanimate object is often difficult to define. Perhaps it’s when a number of circumstances converge, to reach a crescendo that can take your breath away. This immaculate home has that capacity. It touches you on a level that few can, overloading your senses and submerging you in a world of sophisticated luxury. Behind a beautiful fence and electric gates, the classical gardens with intricate water features are nothing short of enchanting. Thanks to the innovative use of windows and skylights, natural sunlight floods the vast casual area which centres around a stunning deck. The countless design features, the position and the attention to detail make this home a genuine statement in sophisticated living.

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Features include: • Classical architecture surrounded by stunning gardens • Metres from the acclaimed Warrandyte restaurant strip • Stunning formal living zone and huge casual precinct • Entertainer’s kitchen with stone bench tops and Neff Nef appliances • Sparkling inground saltwater heated pool • Low maintenance, resort style landscaped grounds

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Sprawling across an acre of landscaped grounds amongst the tranquillity of parklands and estate homes, in one of Templestowe’s finest cul-de-sacs, this 4-bed family resort meets the great outdoors with great luxurious space. Grand entrance hall with grand central staircase; expansive living rooms, protected BBQ decking with built-in spa overlooking swimming pool and tennis court. Two guest bathrooms. Opulent master suite with spa; three more bedrooms and spa bathroom. Sweeping vistas across the grounds and beyond to the hills. The best of city style with the beauty of Melbourne’s greenest corridor. With full security, ducted heating and cooling, and a four-car garage; just moments from Templestowe Village and the freeway into the CBD, this is a rare Templestowe family resort opportunity.

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AUCTION SATURDAY

BlackBurn 10/27 Laburnum Street It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much more convenient than this; walk to Blackburn or Laburnum train stations, shopping at Laburnum and Blackburn Village, Laburnum Primary School and Box Hill High not to mention extensive local parkland. Accommodation comprises characterful and generous living/dining with feature gas log fire, modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms or 3 and a study plus further attic studio, renovated family bathroom with scope to create an ensuite, single carport (not that you need it) and a private courtyard garden with entertainment deck. Ideal first home, superb investment opportunity or a retirement property in this coveted locale.

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AUCTION SATURDAY

BlackBurn north 8/35 Middlefield drive Immaculate BV unit boasts very generous private side and rear courtyard gardens (bigger than many homes). Accommodation comprises large living room with bay window affording sunny northerly views across the central gardens at the heart of this unique development with communal rotunda, kitchen with adjoining meals, 2 bedrms with BIRs, family bathrm/sep WC and single lock up garage. This ideal first home, retirement or superb investment property will change your mind about the private space you can expect with a unit. Enjoy a location only minutes from parkland, primary and secondary schools and Blackburn North Square shopping centre.

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Peter wang 0434 052 071 Brad ellis 0418 394 062

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DONCASTER EAST 19 WOODLEA STREET

Overlooking lush Woodlea Street Reserve & playgrounds, & moments to Ruffy Lake Park & Rieschieks Reserve, this splendid wide-fronted 5BR family home delivers true distinction & contemporary refinement. Freshly renovated & rendered, discover luxurious living with sun-washed spaces throughout: glamorous

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DONCASTER 801/91-93 TRAM ROAD

Luxurious 3BR, 2 bath apartment with spectacular 180° views from the city to the mountains. Superb lifestyle living, including open living area, Smeg kitchen, parquetry floors, split-system AC, Euro laundry & 2 car spaces. Moments to Westfield Doncaster, transport & the Eastern Fwy.

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Rejecting the first offer AUCTION SATURDAY

MITCHAM 2/30 NYMPH STREET

Boasting a spacious interior that looks out over manicured, cottage-style gardens, this immaculately presented single storey unit - 1 of only 2, with no requirement for an Owners Corp - will surely appeal. Comp living, dining, kitchen, 2 bedrms, ensuite & family bathrm/sep WC & SLUG with internal access.

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Blackburn 9894 8788

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High offers often come early during the selling process, however owners will often hold out in the hope of a better deal coming along. Sellers can be lulled into a false sense of security making the assumption that a good offer in the early stages of selling can mean an even better offer will come once more people have viewed their property. Unfortunately, holding out for a better price generally leads to price discounts and lower eventual sale price.

It is crucial to understand that ‘heart buyers’ are highly motivated. They recognise the value your property can provide them and they move quickly to secure their dream home. Therefore, when such offers arise, it is important not to automatically dismiss the offer on the hope that an even better one will come along. Remember, buyers that are motivated enough to offer a good price from the very beginning are rare, yet there are plenty more buyers who are happy to sit around and wait for the price to drop.

To understand why good offers often come early during the selling process, it’s important to place yourself in the position of the buyer and consider the journey that they have been on. Reasonable or above market offers often come from a ‘heart buyer’. A ‘heart buyer’ will fall into one of two categories – either they have been searching for their dream property for months on end or they have stumbled across your property and have impulsively decided they need it. In both situations, the buyer has fallen in love with your property and their emotions have paved the way for providing a reasonable offer.

Give careful consideration before accepting or rejecting early offers. This is when having a trusted agent can come in handy – they will be able to provide advice on whether they think this is the highest the buyer is willing to pay and whether the offer is comparative to the price that similar properties have sold for in your area. Andrew Trim – Director of Johnson Real Estate

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9 McGahy Court TEMPLESTOWE Court Residence in a Tranquil Setting Adjacent to parklands and in a superb locale, this outstanding property has been brilliantly updated with stylish appointments and optimal natural light throughout. Designed to meet every familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, the thoughtful floorplan allows for an abundance of options. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, the master complete with an ensuite and walk in robe, two split levels allowing to accommodate zoned living, central bathroom with separate toilet, state of the art kitchen with Caesar stone bench top, 900m under bench oven, 5 burner gas cook top, family/meals, separate dining, rumpus and lounge room all leading to a covered alfresco area and secure garden with built in BBQ perfect for entertaining. Key highlights include fully renovated kitchen, ensuite and laundry and freshly painted throughout.

9894 2044

98 South Parade Blackburn

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Frank Molinaro 0418 390 988

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Prized Classic Ready for Greatness Ready to be snapped up by eager renovators or developers, who will look to transform this classic home into something special, this excellent three bedroom single level residence is a prize worth fighting for. With a beautiful weatherboard exterior and superbly placed on a well-sized 757sqm (approx.) allotment in a residential growth zone, this period abode is filled with quality and worthy of buyers with grand renovation desires. While developers will also be drawn to the property with the potential to build townhouses, units, or a new home (STCA). The current dwelling is very liveable and features light-filled formal lounge and separate dining.

Auction

Saturday October 22nd @ 11:00am

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Agent

Michael Szitarity 0419 133 819 Frank Molinaro 0418 390 988

67 Husband Road FOREST HILL ”Honey Buy This One for Me” Original yet sound this classic family home is the perfect place to start. With a northerly aspect and set on just under 600m2, this 2 bedroom family home plus large sunroom, is situated in a quiet residential position offering many possibilities. The carpeted dining room and separate lounge has a gas space heater and wall A/C making it perfect to enjoy a meal whilst entertaining friends and family. There is a centrally located bathroom with separate W/C, laundry, original kitchen and single carport. Within close proximity to Aqualink, St Timothy’s Primary School, Emmaus College, Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre and Brentford Square.

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Saturday 5th November @ 10:30am

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Thursday 3:00pm-3:30pm Saturday 10:00am-10:30am

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Michael Thompson 0423 082 375 Julie Chen 0423 007 915

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RENTALS 3/192 Surrey Road BLACKBURN

1/14 Bessazile Avenue FOREST HILL

12 Graeme Street VERMONT

This unit comprises 2 spacious bedrooms with double robes, reverse cycle air con, gas heating & private rear courtyard.

Comprising a generous size bedroom with BIR, spacious bathroom, timber floorboards & heating & cooling throughout.

Comprising 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, stainless steel appliances, GDH, evap. cooling, large family room, & double remote garage.

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$365pw/$1586pcm By Appointment Anna Molinaro 0499 200 250

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Comprising open plan living, split system, stone bench tops, intercom security system, gym, swim-spa, sauna, theatre room & library.

New 2 & 3 bedroom apartments comprising stone bench tops, plush carpets, timber floors & includes lift, common BBQ area & security.

Comprising 2 bedrooms both with BIR’s plus study/3rd bedroom, NEW gas cook top, split system air con & single garage.

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