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HANNAH GADSBY’S BIG BREAK

MARCH 23-29, 2016

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MELBOURNE’S MUST EATS

HOW HANNAH GADSBY & OTHERS GOT THEIR START BY SARAH MARINOS

DOUG ANTHONY ALL STARS

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THIS TASTES FUNNY Picture Frank Woodley: ridiculous and absurd, he’s a shoo-in for a lychee-infused Goodley Woodley cocktail. Matt Okine? He’s so gin-smooth and lemon-juice zesty, he’s So Fine Okine. Sip them at will at the Westin, official hotel for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, whose special cocktail list is inspired by five of our best local LOL talents, including Hannah Gadsby. ● » 2016 Comedy Cocktails, The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, westinmelbourne.com » Melbourne International Comedy Festival, March 23 – April 17, comedyfestival.com.au

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some of our biggest comedy stars were once os raw talent, writes sarah marin

n 1996, John Howard moved into the Lodge, the first DVD rolled off the presses, a new online phenomenon called eBay was born … and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival launched a new competition designed to give undiscovered comedy talent that all-important big break. In the 20 years since, the RAW Comedy award has unearthed a who’s who of comedic talent and has become a popular fixture on the comedy festival program. We asked some past RAW winners about how the win changed their lives. ● smarinos@theweeklyreview.com.au

Gotta be joking: RAW Comedy winners Damian Callinan, Hannah Gadsby & Angus Gordon; with Josh Thomas (above).

The 2016 RAW Comedy National Grand Final is on April 10 at Melbourne Town Hall. comedyfestival. com.au/raw

Anthony Menchetti \ 1996 winner Anthony won the inaugural RAW Comedy quest when he was a 20-year-old waiter in Perth. It was the start of a 20-year comedy career, until a few years ago when he moved into management and event production. “As a kid I watched Seinfeld and Roseanne and made friends laugh and they told me I should do stand-up, but I was so shy. Then I heard about RAW on the radio and snuck off from work. I didn’t tell anyone I was entering. The heat was my first stand-up gig. It was at a place called Pockets and I wrote my routine in two days. I went to the library for ideas, saw a Where’s Wally? book and thought it would be funny to impersonate him. I remember the nerves. My heart was pumping so loud I thought people would hear it. Once I got my first laugh I started to relax but never expected to win. When I told my family they said, ‘Really? You got up and spoke in front of people? Weird …’ The RAW final – my second gig – was in front of 2000 people at Melbourne Town Hall. It was overwhelming and the start of everything. I thought you could get on stage and be a big success quickly. Later I realised comedy is more than a job – it engulfs your life. Two years ago I stopped performing because I was tired of life on the road. I thought about starting again recently but I had a dream about it and the nerves woke me in the middle of the night. So I decided not to do it. But I love comedy. It’s like therapy. You learn to laugh at the tough things and to not take life so seriously.” ●

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Damian Callinan \ 1997 state winner Damian began life as a drama teacher at a Catholic school in Broadmeadows before taking the plunge into stand-up. He won RAW at state level (and was national runner up) in 1997 – the same year newcomers Dave Hughes, Wil Anderson and Merrick and Rosso entered. “I’d been doing stand-up for less than a year when I won the Victorian final. I came from a drama background and evolved a character called Roman who was half of a two-man duo. The other guy never used to show up so Roman would do the routine alone. He was sad and nerdy and the audience went crazy for him. “I discovered stand-up by accident at the Espy while waiting for a mate. I stuck my head in the Gershwin Room on a Sunday afternoon – it was an open mic and they were shithouse! And I thought, ‘I should try that’. “A few months later I died a horrific death at the Espy. I had a written script, like an actor. My hands were shaking so much I couldn’t get the microphone out of the cradle. But that day I realised stand-up is about storytelling and engaging the audience. “After RAW I took long-service leave from school and never went back. My worst gig was a corporate Christmas function in Sydney for an IT crowd. It was like a year 9 formal with alcohol. Nobody was listening but there were little maracas on each table and the schoolteacher in me thought we needed a group exercise. ‘Everyone pick up your maracas.’ Before I had a chance to think, a guy threw a maraca at me. Then they came from every direction. I was dodging and catching them and as I left the stage, people cheered. “This year’s show is about how I learnt to swing dance. A few years ago in a bar in Paris, I found myself in the middle of a swing dancing group. I thought it would be an interesting concept – a 51-year-old man having a mid-life crisis trying to learn a difficult dance form.” ● » Damian’s Swing Man is at Coopers Malthouse, March 24 to April 16

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Josh Thomas \ 2005 WINNER Josh was 17 when he won the RAW award. Fresh out of high school in Queensland, the self-professed “stand-up nerd” has since forged a successful international career performing live and on TV. His TV show, Please Like Me, has screened in Australia, Canada and the US. “When I entered RAW, I wasn’t thinking about what came next. I was a child! Now I wouldn’t get into stand-up because I’d think it through and figure I’d embarrass myself. But at 17 I thought I’d get on stage and people would just laugh. “I loved stand-up from when I was about 12. I watched the special gala shows on TV where they’d have stand-up and I competed in Class Clowns a few times – the stand-up competition for high school kids. “But RAW was my first proper gig. I competed at the Sit Down Comedy Club in Brisbane and there weren’t many people there but by the time I got to the final in Melbourne I remember being very scared. I did a routine about how everyone thought I was gay but I wasn’t gay. Dad was in the audience and at half-time he said, ‘That was no good. You’re not going to win’. So I wasn’t even listening when the winner was announced. “After RAW I started doing gigs in Brisbane – I was introduced as this kid that had won this award but I didn’t know what I was doing! I learnt along the way. I learnt how to deal with crowds. I was 17 and in some pretty rough pubs! But I’ve only had a few times when people yelled out something mean. One of the worst was when a guy kept yelling ‘faggot’ over and over again. “But I never considered quitting because when you do

stand-up things happen with an audience that will never happen again. “I won RAW and nobody had really thought I was good at anything before – it was all I had. There’s nothing else I can do people would pay money for.” ●

Hannah Gadsby \ 2006 winner After winning RAW in 2006 Hannah has spent the past decade making her mark on stage and on TV. “My first stand-up gig was at Wollongong University in 2005. Stand-up had never been in my life prior to that. I’d never watched a live comedy show. I had some Bill Cosby tapes as a kid but we all know how that worked out! I grew up in small-town Tasmania and there wasn’t a live performance culture. Mum didn’t like comedy on TV because she said she didn’t want to hear men yelling their opinions in her face. “I’d complained to a friend how shit my life was – but I did it so entertainingly that he talked me into the stand-up night in Wollongong. I had Mexican for lunch – a mistake. Mexican food combined with nerves! But once I got my first laugh, I was fine. “The next year I entered RAW, lost my heat but was a wildcard into the finals. I walked on stage as nervous as all hell. It was filmed for TV and there was a robotic arm that suddenly zoomed towards me and I got startled. That got my first laugh. When they announced me as the winner, I clapped like it wasn’t me. I wasn’t going to give it back, but I wasn’t expecting it. “RAW gave me confidence I’d never had before and it gave me a push far enough into the spotlight to be noticed. If RAW didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have been a comedian. At the time I’d been a farm labourer and had torn ligaments in my wrist and was drifting. I was 28 and had nothing going for me. But after RAW I had validation. I remember performing at a theatre in Hobart and when I walked on stage the crowd knew who I was and applauded me like they couldn’t wait.” ● » Hannah’s Dogmatic is on at ACMI, March 24 to April 17

Angus Gordon \ 2015 winner Winning RAW last year helped Angus move to Melbourne from Brisbane to be part of the stand-up circuit. In between developing his latest show for the comedy festival, he works part-time at Albert Park Deli. “I first entered RAW in 2013. It’s such a huge competition. In Brisbane it’s what all the open-mic comedians talk about. It’s the gateway out of not being an open-mic comedian any more. I entered, got to the state semi-final and choked on stage. “My first gig was at 19. A friend signed me up for a pub open-mic night. A bunch of friends came along and I froze. It was a humiliating experience and a challenge I had to overcome. Until then I was an arrogant little twerp who thought I’d be on TV in a few months. “I was a hotel cleaner when I entered RAW last year. I was up at 5.30am, finishing work at 2pm and then going to the library to write jokes. I didn’t get through the heat and actually cried at work the next day as I was sweeping the cigarette butts. Then I got a wildcard to the state semis and I didn’t get through that either, but I got another wildcard and won the national final. “My act was about privilege, corporate sponsorship of education and what it means to fail. RAW is such a looming presence and to win … I hugged Adam Hills – I’m really embarrassed I did that!” ● » Angus will perform in The Comedy Zone at Trades Hall, March 24 to April 17 MARCH 23, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 9

Ask the wine guy I keep seeing those stemless wine Q glasses around. Do they really make a difference to the drinking experience or are they just for show?

We’ve been using stemless glasses at home recently – our daughter’s new kitten kept knocking over – and smashing – our regular glasses. Stem or no stem, it makes no difference to the drinking experience, apart from one thing: if you hold a stemless glass for too long, the wine will warm up and won’t taste as nice. Just remember to put it down between sips. The key to a good wine glass is a decent-sized bowl to trap the aromas and a thin lip, rather than a thick, round edge. I reckon it feels nicer against the lips. ● GOT A QUESTION EMAIL \

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Airlie Bank Noir 2015 (Yarra Valley) $22; 13%

This has to be one of the best-value sparklings. It spends two years ageing on its yeast lees before disgorgement. Its secret might be the reserve wines in this non-vintage blend are two or three years older. It’s complex, with honeyed brioche, lemon zest, and grilled-peach aromas. It’s gentle, but intense in the mouth, with a smooth, creamy mousse. ●

Exactly 1235 vines of cabernet were planted by the Lance family in 1976. In 2013, these vines produced 510 bottles of wine. This is a delightfully fine-boned cabernet, with subtle, complex blackcurrant, blackberry and dusty cedar oak aromas. Elegance meets bright, powerful dark berry flavours that are delivered with fine-grained tannins and a vibrant finish. ●

“How do you shoot the devil in the back? What if you miss?” reads the label. This wine was made after the Punt Road/Airlie Bank winemakers considered the three threats to production: phylloxera, brettanomyces and smoke taint. So they made a wine that contained all three. The result? It’s delightful with complex, layered aromas and concentrated flavours. ●

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I was enjoying a glass and looked up the price. I nearly dropped this lovely drop. $8.95! Made from Portuguese grapes, this has herby, earthy aromas, along with dark cherries and plums. Smooth in the mouth, it’s bright, with the flavours of summer berries, plus a core of fine tannins. ● Enjoy with \ Alentejana pork and clam stew

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● @ Son in Law ● 56 Johnston Street, Collingwood

This dish rolls off the tongue as easily as it goes down the taco hole. The taco shell is actually tempura-fried nori sheets, shaped to withstand the weight of rice, kimchi, confit Huon salmon belly, fermented chilli paste and lashings of Kewpie mayo. Crunchy, unctuous, mouth-filling, deeply satisfying. To eat, just turn it sideways, “Millennium Falcon-style”. ●

You can tell a lot about a place by the last hour before service. When we visited, the entire Son in Law staff were smiling. You also know a dish is going to be good when they name the place after it. Deep-fried egg, sweet Thai dressing, fried shallots and a hint of red chilli. This is certainly “happy food”, from the coloured plates to the attentive assembly. Kopkunka! ●

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● @ Mr Miyagi ● 99 Chapel Street, Windsor

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● @ Monk Bodhi Dharma ● Rear, 202 Carlisle Street, Balaclava

● @ Shira Nui ● 247 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley

Boom … You’ve been hit by an umami bomb! A cacophony of sauteed wild and exotic thyme-laced mushrooms, swimming in gravy, goat’s cheese, chilli oil, atop pumpkin and spinach polenta loaf. What makes this dish’s intensity unique is that it’s FODMAP-friendly, without onion, garlic, MSG, gluten or (as it’s a vegetarian cafe) meat. ●

Biting into this nori-cloaked Pacific oyster atop sushi rice and slathered in flamed Japanese mayo feels like you’ve swallowed sea water while eating a soft-serve ice-cream. A dish for those who don’t quite know how they feel about oysters … a Japanese Kilpatrick, if you like. There’s a backwash of Kewpie and a welcome minerality to cut through the richness. ●

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When it comes to “worth the wait”, this might just take the cake. Ordered at the start of the meal, because it needs 40 minutes to cook, the “tipsy” in the title refers to the sauternes and rum it’s plied with, so that it’s equal parts yeasty sponge to boozy custard. Flanked by a golden slice of grilled pineapple, this dish makes you forget all that came before it. ●

● @ Farm Vigano ● 10 Bushmans Way, South Morang

Everything about Farm Vigano speaks of another place and time. Even the porchetta has a real air of nostalgia. How simply it’s prepared, the lack of tricked-up trimmings, the juicy capers and rosemary; sit back, breathe in the green air and admire the way the slow-cooked meat falls apart on your fork. ●

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● @ Oasis ● 9/993 North Road, Murrumbeena

● @ Born & Bread Bakehouse ● Shop 2, 364 Pakington Street, Geelong

Who knew a humble shawarma would make it onto this list? Well, it’s Melbourne and we love our kebabs. So much so that the Oasis Bakery has been known to pump out 600 of these bad boys on a single Saturday. What keeps them coming back? For me, it’s the fuchsia-hued turnip, a perfectly pickled punctuation to a surprising standout. ●

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● @ Dinner by Heston Blumenthal ● Crown, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

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Chef David Stewart puts everything into this dish. Grilling the specially made Dench’s milk bun so that it’s pillowy-soft but crunchy; finishing the generous handful of lobster in a pan of St David’s butter; using actual lobster from Maine rather than slipper bug. The rest is kept simple and fresh: watercress, nasturtium, onion. I’m still thinking about it. ●

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They say good bakers are born rather than taught. That must be true of third-generation baker Ben Gower. Ask any in-the-know local and they’ll tell you Born & Bread is a must-visit. I love the golden colour and chew on the croissants here. Next time I’ll pick up a boxful to take home, ready to be packed full of gypsy ham and brie. Yum! ●

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doing a show that nobody else will do or can do, because there aren’t many other comedy groups with a guy in a wheelchair and a bloke, Paul Livingstone, who’s nearly 112.” Tim says while their youthful recklessness was largely a front, age has brought a new boldness. “Now that we’re old, we seriously do not care what anybody says, what anybody thinks; we don’t care if we get arrested because our lawyers are fantastic.” All the same, there remains a price to being outrageous. While Tim is delighted that DAAS is part of the festival’s anniversary season, fans shouldn’t expect to see them perform at the opening night gala. “Our song about geriatric adolescents, our porn song, was deemed too rich for the audience’s tastes. It’s good. It makes us look cool. We’re too rude for the Comedy Festival.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au » Doug Anthony All Stars will perform at Melbourne Comedy Festival April 1 and 2, $48, comedyfestival.com.au ONLINE \ Read Myke’s extended interview with Tim Ferguson

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elbourne International Comedy Festival turns 30 this year, so it’s fitting that comedy legends Doug Anthony All Stars will be on hand to celebrate. Their brand of anarchic, political and frequently dangerous humour earned them a cult following in the ’80s and ’90s. After a 20-year break, the band got back together in 2014 for a smash reunion show. Although a few things had changed – Richard Fidler had been replaced by Paul Livingstone, Paul McDermott had grown a bushranger beard and Tim Ferguson had been put in a wheelchair by MS – the general consensus was that DAAS remained as edgy as ever. “There’s a lot for us to do these days,” Tim says. “We always performed a social function on all our tours around the world, which was to be the group who nobody else would dare be.” Certainly, outrage has always been a core part of the DAAS modus operandi. For their new show Near Death Experience, Tim says they will be facing up to all the unmentionable things about getting old. “Me being in a wheelchair is a great asset for the show, because we can actually show an example of Paul McDermott being my primary carer – which you can imagine, just close your eyes and imagine. We’re

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MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL FILM Australia’s largest queer film festival returns bigger than ever this year, thanks to ground-breaking support from Film Victoria – the first time in its 26 years the festival has received government assistance. The 128 films on offer are packed with the kind of friendships, loves and experiences too often sidelined in mainstream movies. Highlights include Lily Tomlin’s tough-talking lesbian grandmother in Grandma, heart-warming American indie drama That’s Not Us and Portrait of A Serial Monogamist, described as “High High Fidelity for lesbians”. ■ ACMI, Kino and Nova, March 31 to April 11 mqff.com.au ONLINE \ That’s Not Us trailer MAGIC WORKSHOP Looking to make your kids KIDS disappear these school holidays? This beginner’s workshop should magic them away for a 90-minute spell and arm them with a few new tricks to keep them busy in the weeks ahead. Melbourne magician Lee Cohen will be head teacher for this pop-up Hogwarts, revealing all manner of trade secrets to

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her wannabe wizards. One of the very few professional female magicians worldwide, Lee has previously taught at the legendary College of Magic in Cape Town. ■ March 29, 11am (ages 12-16) and 2pm (ages 10-12), $24 artscentremelbourne.com.au HUMOUR US Look back and laugh with this major new exhibition highlighting the best moments – both onstage and off – from the first three decades of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Organisers have unearthed rare snaps of some of the thousands of local and international comedy greats (Sir Les Patterson! Peter Cook!) who have graced festival stages. The titter-some pics will be accompanied by a series of talks and a selection of costumes, videos and artwork. ■ Gallery 1, Arts Centre Melbourne, March 12 to April 17. Free, comedyfestival.com.au EXHIBIT

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THE DECEMBERISTS Over a long career, Portland indie troubadours The Decemberists have penned sea shanties, electric folk songs, prog rock and a number one pop record. Fans know the group’s real power, however, is singer Colin Meloy’s knack for storytelling. Whether he’s singing about a chimney sweep, a mythical swan wife, an orphan seeking revenge or the Sandy Hook massacre, these are songs whose tales go straight for the heart. Those still missing R.E.M. shouldn’t miss this. ■ Hamer Hall, March 29, 7.30pm, decemberists.com ONLINE \ Watch Make You Better

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COMEDY ONE NIGHT STAND: A MUSICAL COMEDY SHOWCASE Love musical comedy? Then this is the show for you! Rusty Berther (Scared Weird Little Guys) headlines musical comedy’s night of nights – a hilarious evening of laugh-laden lyrics and toe-tapping tunes that are sure to tickle your funnybone. These days Rusty mostly does corporate gigs so this is a rare opportunity to see this musical comedy legend. Joining Rusty will be a cavalcade of Melbourne’s musical comedy rising stars, including opera singer and harpist Linda Beatty, and comedians Darren Freak and Claire Healy. ■ April 2, 7pm and 9pm. Chapel off Chapel, 12a Little Chapel Street, Prahran. Cost: full $30, concession/child/group of four or more $24. Inquiries: 8290 7000 MUSIC THE PARLOUR: BLAME NOT MY LUTE The Parlour, featuring one of Australia’s leading lutenists, Rosemary Hodgson, will share this program of songs of passion and celebration. Theresa Borg, Karen Van Spall and Adam Miller will share stories of opera’s early years, tales of shady composers and

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POPSTARS DANCE CLASS B-boys, fly girls! Be a popstar with all the right moves! Come on down these holidays and be part of a dance workshop with one of Australia’s best hip hop dancers and choreographers, Emmalee Walters. In this 60-minute class, you’ll learn how to do the moves from your favourite music videos. Suitable for beginners and dance students aged five to 12 years. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear (no bare feet) and bring a water bottle. ■ March 31, 2pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. Cost: $20 Inquiries: hawthornartscentre@boroondara. vic.gov.au (SUPPLIED))

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Queens Bellydance) and Anjali Sengupta (Aatma Dance Company, Embracing Spirit) after their very well received performance at St Kilda Festival 2016, which brought together the two dance styles – Bellydance and Bollywood. A portion of the proceeds will go to Asha’s HerSpace charity, which believes in a world where girls and women can choose their own direction. ■ April 10, 5pm-7pm. The Space Dance and Arts Centre, 318 Chapel Street, Prahran. Cost: $25. Inquiries: 9529 3949 ● COMPILED BY JEMIMAH CLEGG

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I’ve always loved music that creates its own world. For Melbourne’s Susie Scurry (aka the Grand Magoozi), this is a world of smoky bars and late-night romance. Although Susie acknowledges her old-fashioned tastes on jaunty knees-up Paul Newman, timeless is a better word for this seductive debut. Susie launches her LP at the Toff in the Town on March 24. ● JANET KING \ MARTA DUSSELDORP

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The promise A peaceful walk along the Yarra River into bushland, where you can spot some native flora and fauna along the way. The reality I start on the Fairfield side of the river at Yarra Bend Park and cross over Kanes Bridge to the Kew side. The bridge was built in 1928 and is one of three suspension bridges that cross the Yarra. It’s visually stunning and I begin to feel relaxed and far away from the modern world. At the end of the bridge I find a sign pointing to the bushland circuit and head off. The trees create a canopy over the gravel path, and I can hear native birds singing away. Signposts along the path point out the native plants and trees, along with the birds I hear. Apparently they include black-faced cuckoo shrikes, silvereyes and white-plumed honeyeaters. I make my way around the loop and stop to take in a majestic, and somewhat mystical-looking red gum, half expecting a May Gibbs character to poke its head out from the splayed branches. Among the shrubbery I spot what I think are red-rumped parrots searching for food.

They look a little like bright green budgerigars but with, as the name suggests, a red spot of feathers above their tails. The pay off I feel relaxed and ready to start my busy day. I also learnt a bit along the way and I’m reminded that we live in a country with some amazing natural wonders that can often be found right on our doorsteps. The pain factor None whatsoever. Who should do it? Anyone who wants to get away for a bit and reconnect with nature. The bill Free. It takes about 25 minutes to walk around the circuit.

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RISING TO THE OCCASION After watching their three adult children leave home in quick succession, Melbourne couple Les and Susan Smith considered apartment living only to realise there was nothing on the market that suited their specific needs. Sick of the constant upkeep of the house and garden, they were looking for a new home that offered the same level of luxury amenity, but with none of the associated hassle. Realising many were facing the same challenge, Les Smith, a developer, was driven to create a genuine alternative to apartment living “for those of us with more discerning tastes who are thinking about embracing apartment living for the first time”.

Leaving the Family Home Making a decision to leave the family house in the suburbs is never easy. But when the children leave home and the owners are surrounded by manicured gardens, a pool and perhaps a tennis court, questions start to arise such as ‘Do we really need all this?’ When overseas travel comes into the picture or the beach house beckons every weekend, staying in the family abode makes less sense.

Developer Les Smith asked similar questions when he was pondering a move from his large family home in Melbourne’s leafy eastern suburbs. However, moving to a ‘box’ in the sky wasn’t an option, although many of the apartments he inspected could be described that way. He also thought that his frustration in finding a comfortable inner-city apartment that was more generous than the typical apartment would also be on the minds of others wanting to downsize from their large suburban homes that were no longer being fully used. “I didn’t want to feel hemmed in or have that sense of claustrophobia you often get living in apartments, particularly if you’ve spent most of your time living in a home surrounded by gardens,” says Smith. Smith came across one apartment that ‘ticked most of the boxes’ but had a waiting list of eager purchasers looking for the same thing. “I was looking for over a year. It becomes extremely frustrating aligning what’s in your mind to what is actually out there”. So when Smith heard of an impending sale of a high-rise office tower bordering St. Kilda Road and Fawkner Park, a premium city-edge location, the idea of making a vision a reality took a step forward when Smith joined forces with leading real estate investment management firm, Qualitas, to secure the site. Originally built in the 1970s as offices, The Fawkner Residences, as it’s now known, at 499 St. Kilda Road, occupies an enviable position on Melbourne’s premier boulevard. On one side are views of Albert Park Lake as well as Port Phillip Bay. On the other side are unimpeded views of Fawkner Park (hence the name). A third aspect includes the city’s dramatic skyline. “These views simply can’t be built out,” says Smith, referring to the park, the tennis courts and the heritage-listed buildings on the other side of St. Kilda Road.

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Re-booting Yesterdays Building for Todays World With Melbourne being a ‘mecca’ for contemporary architecture, Smith would have an endless list of suitable architectural practices to convert an office building into premium residential apartments. However, keen to go well beyond the ‘cookie-cutter’ mould of producing predictable, almost identical apartments, he chose K.P.D.O. Known for their bespoke high-end residential work, as well as their hospitality projects in Melbourne, Sydney, America and in Asia, both developer and architect were on the same page. “We wanted to create an experience from the moment you arrive at reception, a place that is warm and inviting,” says architect Stephen Javens, director of K.P.D.O. And rather than create an architectural folly that might ignite the imagination for a nano-second, K.P.D.O wanted to provide a timeless environment that would continue to be discovered well after residents have moved in. “We saw it more like a slow reveal than presenting architectural statements at every turn,” he adds. As important in K.P.D.O.’s scheme was for a restrained and elegant use of materials that would resonate both now and well into the future. Smith, together with K.P.D.O. could have demolished the 1970s building and designed apartment cheek by jowl like many apartments you see today. Higher yields by maximising site coverage would have been an obvious choice. However, keen to retain a sense of being surrounded by gardens and maximising views, both developer and creatives decided to work with the existing structure, at least as the starting point. What was once an unremarkable office building will be transformed into a collection of generously proportioned one, two and three bedroom apartments (not including the five penthouse apartments that are more akin to ‘homes in the sky’. While each apartment has a bespoke design, there’s a commonality in the level of finishes and detail, with all enjoying the original building’s ‘great bones’. Generous glazing, zoning of functions and leafy outlooks from all vantage points are a hallmark of The Fawkner Residences. The eleven ground floor apartments, complete with their own private courtyards, also benefit from having direct access to either Fawkner Park or the on-site private gardens. The L-shaped plan of the original 1970s building, with its relatively slender floor plates and high ceilings (2.85 metres), also ensures abundant natural light and unimpeded views from all apartments. “It’s a unique footprint that lends itself perfectly to quality apartments,” says interior designer Andrew McLeod, senior associate with K.P.D.O. Like Smith, those residents leaving behind a large family home in the suburbs do so with some trepidation. Will they miss their garden (the aspect rather than the maintenance)? Will they have places to entertain friends and family? And while it might sound mundane, will there be sufficient storage in their new apartment to hold the many things they have collected not only after years, but decades living in a place that had a place for literally everything? So this multitude of questions came with the brief to K.P.D.O. “Storage is one thing that we take on board from the outset. It can make all the difference to the quality and enjoyment of living in an apartment as opposed to simply residing in it,” says Phelan who, with her team, designs places they would live in themselves.

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I got this for my birthday. It’s a reproduction Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair. It’s so comfortable and was a very thoughtful and good idea for a 50th birthday present.

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» Colin Lane celebrates 30 years of the comedy festival with three of his best mates – incidentally some of the biggest names in the business – on April 8-10 at the Melbourne Town Hall. comedyfestival.com.au

LAZY S U S A N TA B L E

TEAPOT

This was a gift from Brian Nankervis for my 50th. It is very classy and not at all like me really, but I do like it. Would you like a cup of tea?

We always wanted a round table and this one spins. Marnie found it in the Sacred Heart eart Mission Op Shop for $140 plus delivery. People come in and go, “Where did you get that table from?” and we proudly tell them.

(MICHAEL RAYNER)

here are a great many streets in St Kilda, but only one Colin Lane. The comedian, actor and television host, who rose to fame as half of the comedy duo Lano and Woodley, has called the bayside suburb home for 17 years. The house he shares with partner Marnie, their three sons and boxer dog Mac, combines old-world timber cottage charm with the funky practicality of the living area and its polished concrete floor, where Colin can often be found reading in his Papa Bear chair bookended by a plastic giraffe in a glass bowl. At the heart of the space is a big, round lazy susan table, rescued from an op shop, that usurped a new anonymous rectangle from Ikea. It’s very conducive to equitable dining, if not planning heroic quests. “I’m not a very materialistic person, but you get to 50 and want some stuff that is a little grown up,” Colin says with a laugh. ● SARAH HARRIS sharris@theweeklyreview.com.au

LITTLE CASE

DVD BOXED SETS

Seinfeld and Get Smart are my favourite TV shows of all time. A lot of people are binge-watching Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, House of Cards and Game of Thrones and that’s great but, to this day, I watch one or two episodes of Seinfeld every single night.

I used to go to school with this in grades 1 and 2 in Perth and then later on I just used it to carry around my little matchbox cars. It’s even got my name on it in Dymo tape.

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M I R A N D A TAY G O E S O N T H E I N S I D E

o home is complete without a quiet place to sit and read. We like the look of the old-fashioned books – you know, the ones with covers – before mobile tablets took the romance out of page-turners, scribblings, dog ears, et al. Fitzroy’s new boutique design store, Mondopiero, has set the standard, creating this stunning reading sanctuary with its bespoke shelving. ● mtay@theweeklyreview.com.au

W H A T M A K E S A G R E A T R E A D I N G S PA C E ? Piero Gesualdi, designer and owner of Mondopiero, reveals:

Q U I E T Z O N E \ Whether small or large, a library space is a place to escape the chaos of daily life, offering a chance to rejuvenate and stimulate creativity and inspiration. Amplify the atmosphere with ambient fragrances – scented candles, perhaps – music and comfortable chairs. T E C H - F R E E \ Escape from the speed and immediacy of technology by banning mobile devices. It’s a place in which to imagine.

L I G H T I N G \ The right lighting will add to the soothing space but also ensure there’s good reading light.

T E M P E R A T U R E \ Adjust the heat or cold to suit your needs; you concentrate better if you’re feeling cosy and relaxed. S E A T I N G \ You’re likely to be here a while so ensure there’s a great chair to sink into and a comfy ottoman to prop up tired feet.

All fabrications from EDIT. Cushions (from left, top to bottom): Linen Spot, $192; Linen Persian Stripe, $176; Canvas Big Spot, $144; Cotton Canvas Hydrangeas, $176; Linen Jewels, $176; Linen Glossy Leaves, $192; Linen Persia, $176; Blue Linen Trees, $192. Persia Stripe ottoman, $780. Persia linen chair, $1155. Trees occasional chair, $2400. Trees ottoman, $1300, with Chandeliers cushion, $250. On shelf (right): Guaxs Madras Vase, mint green, $410. Guaxs Gournia grey vase, large, $560. Steel shelving system for Mondopiero designed by Piero Gesualdi, made to order, POA. Martone limited edition gold bicycle, $1799.

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CUSHIONS Yeni Saray large square cushion (top left), $229, from Camilla + Black and White cushion, $22, by Sunburst Outdoor Living

TWO WHEELS

Bisou Saffron unisex bicycle, $850, from tokyobike

BOOKSHELF Ron Arad Popworm bookshelf, medium, $1220, by Kartell, from Space Furniture

Carmine (Kaija) chair in Zambelli cobalt, $3285, from Jimmy by Jimmy Possum + Parachilna Alistair floor lamp, by Jordi Veciana, starts at $3540, from Criteria + Hay Studios Antique Quilt ottoman, from $1270, from Cult Design + Brick Book, $35, by Light Reading Melbourne, from Royal Order of Nothing STOCKISTS » Mondopiero 28 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 9417 7047, mondopiero.com.au Camilla camilla.com.au Criteria criteriacollection.com.au Cult Design cultdesign.com.au Jimmy by Jimmy Possum jimmypossum.com.au or jimmy.com.au Royal Order of Nothing 9421 0856 Space Furniture spacefurniture.com.au Sunburst Outdoor Living sunburstoutdoorliving.com tokyobike tokyobike.com.au

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BIGGIN & SCOTT

46-47

FITZROYS

JELLIS CRAIG

30-31

P K & PLAY PAR A AY

KAY & BURTON

38-41

MARSHALL WHITE

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5 CLOSEBURN LLOSEBURN AVENUE, PRAHRAN, 3181

FLETCHERS

48-49

HOCKING STUART

NELSON ALEXANDER

NOEL JONES

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RT EDGAR

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WALSH CAIRNES

OUT OF TOWN GREAT OCEAN ROAD

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PAT RICE & HAWK HA INS

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ignified in grey-banded red brick, this house is almost – but not quite – a classic Prahran fixture. Indeed, single-storey Victorian and Edwardian residences line the rabbit warren of streets that comprise this suburb. But Closeburn Avenue is slightly different; the cosmopolitan lifestyle of young executives is not so prevalent here. The street is wide and quiet and forms part of a family-friendly neighbourhood. No.5 is a bigger-than-average block of about 446 square metres. The solid Edwardian house carries its c1905 hallmarks with charm. A tessellated-tile verandah, so redolent of this period, is framed by timber fretwork and turned posts under a steep, gabled slate roof. Ornate leadlight windows (including a bay) with floral-patterned red and green panels are the crowning feature. In all, it forges a majestic street presence. The interiors are white, bright and fresh, sympathetic to the period features that have been carefully maintained. High-gloss doors bring new life to the front half of the house, a modern contrast to timeless polished floorboards. Also reminiscent of the late Victorian/early Edwardian eras are the high, pressed-metal ceilings. Their intricate patterns meet wide, shallow cornicing and have been painted to match the clean white palette. Plantation shutters in most rooms are a seamless touch. The front half of the floor plan is traditional, with rooms branching off a long central hallway. It then expands into an open-plan family living area extension at the rear. The three large bedrooms are carpeted in grey and have walls of built-in wardrobes; one, potentially the main, is graced with the stunning leadlight bay window. The other front bedroom also basks in the glow of sun on leadlight. They all share the main bathroom. An ultra-contemporary space, it has a dual-basin stone vanity, half-egg-shaped tub and walk-in shower. Dark timber-look floor tiles and a laser-cut window screen create a cool, calming atmosphere.

final word

EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS PROPERTY EDITOR \ MARIA HARRIS property@theweeklyreview.com.au M \ 0409 009 766 DEPUTY PROPERTY EDITOR \ BONNIE ZIEGELER M \ 0437 603 911 ADVERTISING INQUIRIES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER \ MATTHEW MAASDIJK mmaasdijk@theweeklyreview.com.au M \ 0417 307 710 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.

“this flawless edwardian is well-sited on a generous landscaped block with fantastic outdoor entertainment spaces.” rebecca edwards – agent Kay & Burton \ 9820 1111

Price \ About $2 million

Auction \ April 2 at noon

Fast facts \ Solid-brick Edwardian house in immaculate condition; extended and updated; three bedrooms plus study; granite kitchen with Miele appliances; open-plan living zone; detached semi-self-contained studio with bathroom and cinema facilities; European laundry; original period details, including ornate leadlight windows and pressed-metal ceilings; plantation shutters; extensive decking for outdoor entertaining; gas-plumbed barbecue; low-maintenance block with landscaped gardens; ducted central heating and split-system cooling; alarm; off-street parking for one car; wide, quiet street close to schools, parks and public transport; walk to Chapel and High streets. Prahran \ 8 kilometres from the city

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The open-plan living zone is awash with natural light. Its granite kitchen has plenty of bench space and a suite of Miele appliances, including a dishwasher, oven, electric stove and grill plate. The 2pac cabinetry is high-gloss, drawing continuity from the doors in the hallway. Another leadlight window forms the point of interest in the living area. Off the meals area is the study, with sliding doors to the deck. Extensive decking makes outdoor dining and entertaining easy while minimising yard maintenance. Landscaping and bluestone paving around a rectangle of lawn echo the manicured plantings and garden path of the front yard. The garden is preserved with a sprinkler system. A detached studio/rumpus room is semi-self-contained. The second bathroom is here, with a shower and a floating timber and marble vanity. Cupboards along one wall reveal a European laundry. This space is perfect for guest accommodation, a home office or a parents’ retreat. Teenagers might be so lucky. Fitted with blockout blinds, a huge screen and projector, it can also be used as a home cinema. The polished concrete floor continues the modern updates of the main house. About 40 square metres of lined attic space bolster the storage options throughout the house. Ducted heating and new split-system cooling ensure a comfortable climate year-round. Weekends will never be boring. Leave the car in the bluestone-paved off-street space and walk to your pick of the cafes, restaurants and shops along High and Chapel streets. Enhancing the family appeal are myriad nearby schools, including Stonnington and Armadale primary schools, St Michael’s Grammar and St Mary’s. The No.6 and 64 trams are a stroll away in opposite directions, and easy freeway access means the city commute is a breeze. ● BONNIE ZIEGELER property@theweeklyreview.com.au

Prahran life

EAT

T TALL TIMBER Favoured for its house-roasted coffee, specialty dishes and friendly service, Tall Timber is a great weekend brunch spot. talltimbercafe.com.au

LIVE

PRAHRAN MARKET Browse a vast array of stalls, sample produce and chat with the skilled traders at one of Melbourne’s best markets. prahranmarket.com.au

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LA MAISON DE JEAN-PIERRE The glamorous store of interior designer Jean-Pierre Heurteau is a haven of antiques and one-of-a-kind pieces. jean-pierreheurteau.com.au

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CAMBERWELL \ 303/6 BUTLERR STREET This new sub-penthouse offers a dream location with space, privacy and access to the best that the suburb has to offer. For many downsizers who have sold the big family home, the idea of staying in the suburb they love near the amenities they are used to is appealing. Still others might want to move closer to the action. This new apartment block, designed by DP_Toscano Architects, is in a quiet street between Riversdale and Camberwell roads. Its location, and a design that breaks out of the cookie-cutter mould, heighten its appeal. Sweeping curves and a facade of brick, glass and steel create immediate street appeal. The sub-penthouse (one of two) with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study, measures about 170 square metres, including a terrace. The property’s centrepiece, its living room, is a generous space, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and a 21-square-metre balcony. The main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite also has access to the balcony. Bedrooms two and three are near the main bathroom. Luxurious finishes, including oak floorboards, and 2.7-metre ceilings add texture and style. The kitchen has a Caesarstone bench/ breakfast bar, Miele induction cooktop, soft-closing drawers and abundant storage. High-performance windows are soundproof and heat-resistant. ● MARIA HARRIS

POSTCODE

3124

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Woodards \ 9805 1111

PROPERTY ID » 2012609522

Price \ $1.2 million + Expressions of interest \ Close March 31 at 5pm

KEW \ 6 DISRAELI STREET

AGENTS’ CHO I CE POSTCODE

3144

VISIT \ reviewproperty.com.au Abercromby’s \ 9864 5300

376 Glenferrie Road, Malvern 4

POSTCODE

3004

183/350 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3

Agent: Mark Harris 0414 799 343 ................................................................. Price: $5 million + ................................................................. EOI: Close Wednesday March 23 at 4pm ................................................................. OFI: By appointment .................................................................

Agent: Tom Staughton 0411 554 850 ................................................................. Price: $2 million + ................................................................. Auction: Saturday April 16 at 12.30pm ................................................................. OFI: Wed 6-6.30pm; Thur noon-12.30pm .................................................................

Distinguished by magnificent proportions and impressive elegance, this imposing c1933 residence's spectacular dimensions deliver incomparable family appeal.

This spacious apartment with an elegant renovation is on the 18th floor of the St James building with vistas to Albert Park Lake and the Bay.

Let's eat lunch @ Sissi & Co, 1290 Malvern Road Let's eat dinner @ Bistro Koo, 479 Glenferrie Road Let's drink coffee @ Neon Tiger, 1252 Malvern Road

Let's eat lunch @ Bistro Gitan, 52 Toorak Road Let's eat dinner @ Botanical, 169 Domain Road Let's drink coffee @ The Kettle Black, 50 Albert Road

PROPERTY ID » 2012662929

Price \ About $1.5 million

Auction \ April 9 at 11.30am

Moments from some of Melbourne’s best schools, this renovated Victorian worker’s cottage has been reimagined with excellent contemporary design. Set behind a lush front garden and high picket fence, the immaculately restored verandah and entry give way to an equally flawless interior. The layout is quintessentially Victorian, with polished timber floors extending past three carpeted bedrooms before ending at open living spaces at the back. Both of the front rooms have built-in wardrobes, and the second has its own open fireplace. The main bedroom is anything but Victorian, with a unique, modern design with windows to the hall and a lightwell, walk-in wardrobe and stone-tiled en suite. From here, the hall opens to a spacious open-plan living and dining area preceded by a Caesarstone kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. Huge seamless windows and large bifold doors bathe this space in natural light and provide access to a striking courtyard, deck and single-car garage at the rear (entered from a right-of-way). ● JULIAN HEALEY

POSTCODE

3101

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RICHMOND \ 31 WALTHAM LLTHAM STREET Having served generations of residents and contributed period charm to the back-street streetscape since the 1880s, this double-fronted Victorian house on 395 square metres was owed a complete overhaul. Now, having been rebuilt and expanded by Melbourne Design Studios, it’s as fresh as a daisy and offers contemporary space, inclusions and styling. Period character has been restored in the lace-trimmed verandah, stained glass and fireplaces at the front of the house, which is set back from the street. There’s parking for two cars to one side. The footprint of the original cottage comprises two bedrooms, a sitting room, tiled bathroom with fireplace and light-filled study that faces the rear garden. Spotted gum floors and snazzy light fittings are key features. A large double-storey extension fills the south-east corner of the block so every room enjoys a north-facing aspect. The living room, on polished concrete floors, has a window seat set into glazing that frames a vertical garden, synthetic lawn and deck. The kitchen skimps on nothing (Asena marble, Miele appliances, wine fridge, walk-in pantry) and links to the meals area and the terrace. Upstairs, two carpeted bedrooms with en suites share a central sitting area that expands to a small, screened balcony via glass doors. ● JACQUI HAMMERTON

POSTCODE

3121

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Marshall White \ 9822 9999

PROPERTY ID » 2012639171

Price \ About $2 million

Auction \ March 26 at 10.30am

GLEN IRIS \ 1576 MALVERN N RO ROAD POSTCODE

3142

17 Tintern Avenue, Toorak 5

Agent: Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 ................................................................. Price: About $5 million ................................................................. EOI: Close Thursday March 31 at 3pm ................................................................. OFI: Wed, Sat 3-3.30pm .................................................................

POSTCODE

3103

3 Glenluss Street, Balwyn 3

Agent: Adam Vocale 0418 113 070 ................................................................. Price: $1.75 million + ................................................................. Auction: Saturday April 9 at 9.30am ................................................................. OFI: Thur 11.45am-12.15pm; Sat 9.30-10am .................................................................

VISIT \ reviewproperty.com.au Jellis Craig \ 9864 5000

PROPERTY ID » 2012649128

Price \ $1.35 million +

Auction \ April 2 at noon

This impressive Californian bungalow has period details and modern touches underpinning its appealing single-level design. Built in 1920, it has all the hallmarks of a period home: intricate cornices, ornate ceilings, open fireplaces and rarities such as brass switch plates, corbels and leadlight windows. Inside, the hall has polished timber floors and double doors to the large formal dining room and sitting room that are on either side of the entry. Open fireplaces and timber floors feature in these spaces. The hall turns right from here, extending past four bedrooms before reaching the more casual living spaces at the rear. All four bedrooms are well-sized and share two bathrooms at either end of the hall. They are all carpeted and three have built-in wardrobes. At the rear, there’s a timber kitchen with a split-system air-conditioner. The kitchen overlooks the family and meals area. Outside, there’s a courtyard backed by an elevated garden. The property is close to schools, trams and the station. ● JULIAN HEALEY

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This striking light-filled north-facing 1930s family residence by Rodney Alsop has two street frontages and a unique use of timber flooring and metal balustrading.

This elevated, brick family house c1948 on a generous allotment boasts an outstanding family location in the coveted Balwyn High zone.

Let's eat lunch @ Monkey Bean, 475 Toorak Road Let's eat dinner @ Quaff, 436 Toorak Road Let's drink coffee @ Townhouse, 466 Toorak Road

Let's eat lunch @ Pure Italian, 249B Belmore Road Let's eat dinner @ One Thai, 6/346 Belmore Road Let's drink coffee @ Mr Hendrick's Cafe, 469 Whitehorse Road

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3518 Point Nepean Road Sorrento EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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Mark Williams 0417 189 377 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 Office 9864 5300

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Sublime Indoor-Outdoor Style

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The aesthetics reflect enduring Victorian elegance, the spaces represent an elite renovation. This freestanding three bedroom residence delivers everything thatÂ´s desirable in a contemporary home, including luxurious living/dining that includes a stone and smeg equipped kitchen and links seamlessly to a landscaped backdrop that creates a stunning context for outdoor entertaining. Off street parking further enhances a Victorian thatÂ´s moved so successfully with the times, moments from Kew Junction.

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BALWYN NORTH 2A MORRIS STREET Family success in the Zone. Just footsteps to acclaimed Balwyn High School and Balwyn North Primary, enjoy an impressive lifestyle within this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence. Situated on a compact block, the elegant lounge/dining joins the lovely lawn tucked behind a high fence. Showcase your finest dishes in the granite/Bosch kitchen while your family gathers in the living, meals and alfresco. The ground floor bedroom boasts a dual-access bathroom, while upstairs, a study area leads to the master bedroom with WIR and dual vanity spa ensuite. Includes ducted heating, cooling, vacuum and double garage. Catch the bus to Box Hill, Westfield Doncaster and the city.

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Thurs 2.45 - 3.15pm & Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm Sat 9th April - 11.00am 46 / C5 Please contact Agent Anna Tran 0413 439 438 Brad Ellis 0418 394 062 Maurice Di Marzio 0419 182 276 Balwyn 9830 7000

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17 Tintern Avenue

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8 Cremorne Street

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PORTARLINGTON TOWNSHIP

QUEENSCLIFF 20 MINS

PORTARLING

TON RD

POINT RICHARDS RD

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1 6 0 H E C TA R E S O F PA N O R A M I C B E AC H FR O N T L A N D

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 21ST APRIL, 12NOON. 2371-2399 PORTARLINGTON & 67-133 POINT RICHARDS ROADS BELLARINE PENINSULA, VICTORIA.

ANDREW EGAN 0433 989 767

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FRANK NAGLE 0418 497 888

WE DELIVER... BOUTIQUE DEVELOPMENT OF JUST 16 APARTMENTS Sizes ranging from 83sqm to 100sqm plus balcony Whether it’s Port Philip Bay or Fitzroy Street restaurants, bars and cafes of Chapel Street…or the historic Astor Theatre, 35W is perfectly located within walking distance of some of Melbourne’s most popular places to eat, drink and enjoy a slice of quality living. Bruce Henderson Architects have designed a residential project that ensures both north and south-facing apartments have expansive views towards the vibrant city skyline or across the treelined streets. All two-bedroom 2 bathroom apartments are spacious and flooded with natural light, while floor plans and certain features have flexibility built in. With an emphasis on high quality, full height, bespoke joinery and elegant fixtures and fittings, the overall impression is one of intelligent, contemporary, highly appealing design. In keeping with the luxurious standard, bathrooms include ceramic tiles, contemporary floating vanity units and all enjoy the benefit of natural light from large exterior windows.

ST KILDA 35 WELLINGTON STREET

Prices from just $717,500, these certainly will impress.

FOR SALE VIEW Open Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 1.30-2.30pm CONTACT Marcus Peters 0418 337 051 OFFICE 229 Park Street, South Melbourne 03 9686 8860

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Auction

Corner Central Park freehold 389 Wattletree Road (Cnr Irymple Avenue) Malvern Auc: Fri 15 Apr 1pm on site – – – – –

Corner site of 760m2 approx. Opposite ‘Central Park’ in ‘Village’ Vacant Possession Significant future development potential (STPA) Zoned: Residential 3

Chris James 0421 779 714 David Bourke 0407 705 755

fitzroys.com.au 9275 7777 367 Collins Street Melbourne

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2015 BEST LARGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY IN AUSTRALIA

CARLTON 2/93 Pelham Street

Whole Floor Residences; Boutique Block Adjoining parkland, universities, Lygon Street and the CBD, this unique development offers sophisticated internationalstandard living. Beyond the striking exterior fascade, residence 2 offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 stunning private bathrooms with marble finishes. An expansive dinning/lounge room has tranquil views of Argyle Park and sits adjacent a beautifully made and custom German kitchen. In this premier location in the heart of Carlton, layers of history, fine restaurant, cafes and CBD are only moments from your door step.

FOR SALE INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Inspection by appointment Private Sale: $4,000,000 Carlton North | 9347 4322 James Keenan 0418 580 620

1102/666 Chapel Street South Yarra

COMO - ARMYTAG ARMYT E TO TOWER 12 sqs - 2 Bedrooms overlooking central green. gr

Recently refurbished with cream/beige soft furnishings.This corner apartment has East,West and South windows plus balcony with Nth views.

Private Sale $825,000

FITZROY NORTH 1 Bainbridge Pl (enter from Newry St) 2 Urban Oasis The discrete laneway entry belies the beauty and tranquillity found beyond the walls of this converted factory. Comprising magnificent entertaining spaces, 2 generous bedrooms, 2 studies, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry, ample storage, side by side parking for 2 cars and an idyllic private courtyard garden.

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AUCTION Sat 9 April at 12pm INSPECT Wed 6.45-7.15 CONTACT Peter Stephens 0418 104 214 Sonya Laferla 0419 230 985 Fitzroy | 9417 1956

Phone Valda Walsh on 0419 337 460 for an appointment.

ASK VALDA LD LDA SHE KNOWS

9817 4401

1167 Burke Burk Road, Kew

TOORAK, 9/1 ROBERTSON STREET

‘BELCASTELLO’ ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FINEST PENTHOUSES WITH SPECTACULAR CITY VIEWS A property that enters the top echelon of penthouses in Australia, elevated to capture the most incredible views of our dynamic city, this spectacular 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom penthouse pays homage to the fine art of living, the pleasures of entertaining and complimented by 205sqm of outdoor terrace. With the uninterrupted city view taking centre stage, this opulent entertainer provides ducted R/C air conditioning, automated internal & external blinds, café awning, video intercom, alarm, speakers throughout, abundant storage, outdoor lighting and basement garaging for 4 cars + 2 store rooms. Enjoying the intoxicating allure of the Toorak lifestyle, only a short walk to Toorak Village, tram, bus, elite schools and Como Park. Indulge yourself in a private tour.

Rodney Morley 0418 321 222

203 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield Nth

428 Toorak Road, Toorak

9826 0000

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING MONDAY 11TH APRIL AT 3 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. SAT 1-1:45, 3 SUN & WED 12-12:45

www.rmprealestate.com.au

9525 9222

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AIREYS INLET 03 5220 0200 ANGLESEA 03 5263 2214 APOLLO BAY 03 5237 6258

BAMBRA ROAD AIREYS INLET/FAIRHAVEN

LORNE 03 5289 4222 TORQUAY 03 5261 5088

www.greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

AIREYS INLET FARM SALE BAMBRA ROAD a 103 acres in three generous parcels, the farm divides Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven. a Situated on a rich alluvial river soil once used as a dairy farm/market garden. a Frontage to the river reserve is rare. a Century old gums are scattered over the property. a A unique property where you can have the best of both worlds. a Enjoy a rural life style plus also enjoy the famous patrolled surf beach of Fairhaven. a Now available in three generous acreages each with a planning permit. a An inspection is a must to fully appreciate this special property.

James Worssam 0418 585 815 Peter Boyce 0419 582 448 AIREYS INLET

ANGLESEA

APOLLO BAY

LORNE

TORQUAY

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pat rice & hawkins MAGNIFICENT LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY ONE HOUR EAST OF MELBOURNE

“Frogs Crossing”

4 Wattletree Road -

BUNYIP

The residence offers generously proportioned lounge - dining - family rooms to a country style kitchen. 3 bedrooms with main bedroom offering balcony, full ensuite and study area.

Set within magnificent gardens of English trees, meandering pathways, hedges and water features - a garden lovers paradise.

Adjoining self-contained cottage comprising 2 bedrooms, lounge and incorporating artist’s studio. SECLUDED AND ELEGANT. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT

Expressions of Interest Closing: Thurs 14th April at 2pm Melbourne (03) 9866 5588 0418 317 440 Main St., Pakenham (03) 5941 4444 0418 391 182

STUNNING NEW ENGLAND STYLE TWO STOREY CEDAR RESIDENCE OFFERING ELEGANCE AND TRANQUILITY ON 2.5 ACRES

(03) 9866 5588

FIRST IN RURAL PROPERTY

(03) 9866 5588

Established in 1946 BLAIRGOWRIE

Celebrating 70 Years

PRIVATE SALE

15 BROOKS AVENUE

21 London Bridge Road

“SPECTACULAR”

This truly is something special! Offering a sweeping, commanding view of Port Phillip Bay across the Blairgowrie Marina to Queenscliff and beyond this newly built coastal residence comprising of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms plus powder room. This signature property is ideally located just a leisurely 300m walk to Blairgowrie Village, Beach and just a short additional stroll to the recently redeveloped Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron and Harbour.

For further details or to arrange an inspection of this special holding contact the Directors: • Michael Prentice 0417 369 235 • Mark Prentice 0408 117 772 or our Sorrento Office 03 5984 4177

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THE HOME DIRECTORY KITCHENS Smarter Kitchens

Live in the kitchen you love. Transform the home you love with a complete design, build and project management service. Call Melbourne’s leading Bathroom and Kitchen renovator and your designer will make it easy for you. Get started today. Contact: 1300 662 838.

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WARDROBES Green Isle

Green Isle have been building wardrobes and bookcases in Melbourne for over thirty years and have a reputation for quality, reliability and realistic prices. We also specialise in home libraries, office fit-outs, entertainment units and wardrobe revamps. Our service includes expert advice and excellent design. For a free quote, Contact: Michael on 0407 731 801

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SECURITY PRODUCTS CRIMSAFE

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE Specialist Garden Services

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Pioneering Bathroom Designs

Melbourne Design Awards 2011 Winner and 2012 Melbourne Design Awards Shortlisted. Let us transform your tired/outdated bathroom into a modern and innovative design. With over 20 years experience, we specialise in all aspects of bathroom renovations. Registered Builder. Email: sam@pioneeringbathroomdesigns.com.au Contact: Sam 0439 115 225 www.pioneeringbathroomdesigns.com.au 1187233-KC24-15

AUTUMN 2016

BATHROOMS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Contact: Jason 0411 300 772.

Contact: 1800 4 TRADES (1800 487 233). Address: 737 Burwood Rd Hawthorn

renovations and remodelling to plumbing and electrical, plastering, waterproofing and tiling. Contact us 24 hours, 7 days a week and we will happily assist. Call us now for a quote. Contact: 0423 676 555 or 9530 0422.

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HOME FURNISHINGS

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BLINDS A/P Shutters & Blinds Highest quality blinds and Timber Plantation Shutters at Melbourne’s best prices. Specialising in all other window furnishings including Holland Blinds, Sun Screens, Awnings, Venetians, Romans and Curtains. Contact: 9818 1133.

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Bracken Blinds & Shutters Specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Showroom: 391 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, or let us come to you . Contact: 1300 884 838 or 9882 3332.

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GARDEN CONSULTATIONS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Specialist Garden Services Our friendly crew of qualified horticulturists offer professional, yet personal service. Garden renovations/restorations can include soil conditioning/mulching, plantings, turf, irrigation installation, tree/stump removal. Satisfaction is Guaranteed. Contact: 9560 1110

WAS Hairdressing Warren Ansell Salon

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Total-E-Tailer Sold your home, renovating

Contact: Russell Shepherd 0411 257 793

HOME MAINTENANCE

HAIRDRESSERS

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CLUTTER RESCUE

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THE HOME DIRECTORY PAINTING

ROOF REPLACEMENTS

Matt’s Painting & Decorating

Personalised, highly efficient and motivated team. Free quotes, prompt service and high quality paint finish. Experienced porters paintapplicator and specialist in wall paper hanging. We don’t just paint, we create Contact: 0418 384 620.

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Proficient Coats Our aim at Proficient

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TREE DOCTOR

Camberwell Potteries Roofing We specialise in roof replacement for residential, body corporate and community projects. Re-roofing provides a costeffective way to transform any tiled roof with a 50 year guarantee. Call us to arrange a free no obligation quotation. Contact: 0418 321 886 or 9889 4222.

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SECURITY PRODUCTS

PEST CONTROL

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PLUMBING

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RENOVATIONS

B.R.A.D. P/L Specialising in extensions, renovations, decking, pergolas weatherboard repairs and replacement. We can also alter interior spaces to suit your requirements. We also specialise in wall removal and we also offer general carpentry services. DBU-11103.

Contact: Brad 0408 446 887. www.buildwithbrad.com.au

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CRIMSAFE Protect your Home and Family. Hi-Light Group, Melbourne’s premier manufacturer and installer of CRIMSAFE Security Products. Doors - Windows Enclosures. See showroom 110 Burwood Hwy Burwood. Free Measure and Quote.

Contact: 9808 9559 www.hilightdirect.com.au

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WARDROBES

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Green Isle have been building wardrobes and bookcases in Melbourne for over thirty years and have a reputation for quality, reliability and realistic prices. We also specialise in home libraries, office fitouts, entertainment units and wardrobe revamps. Our service includes expert advice and excellent design. For a free quote, Contact: Michael on 0407 731 801

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Has been replacing or repairing tiled roofs in Boroondara & Stonnington for over 28 years under the current ownership. Re-roofing provides a costeffective way to transform any tiled roof with a 50 year guarantee. Call us to arrange a free no obligation quotation. Contact: 0418 321 886 or 9888 7088.

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TREE CARE

WINDOW REPLACEMENTS

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BATHROOMS

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