Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - August 18, 2021

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

AUGUST 18-24, 2021

CITY ESCAPE

HOW TO BE A TOURIST AT HOME

FOOD & WINE BEST OF 2021

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AN ELEGANT EDWARDIAN

STARS’ SECRET SPOTS A RCHIE THOMPSON, A NDY LEE & MORE

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The editor’s desk

For many of us the rolling lockdowns and restrictions on travel over the past 18 months have forced us to look for joy in our own backyards. We’ve discovered new walking tracks, found joy in kicking a footy at the local park and taken comfort in a daily trip to our local cafe for a takeaway coffee and a quick chat with a friendly barista. In this week’s cover story, Luke Dennehy speaks to some prominent Melburnians, from Archie Thompson and Andy Lee to Libbi Gorr and Alicia Loxley, about the secret Melbourne spots where they like to relax and recharge. ●

BLOOMIN’ FUN The Yarra Valley’s CherryHill Orchards

LUXE INTERIORS The Block judge Neale Whitaker

hosts the CherryHill Blossom Festival from September

is launching a new Neale Whitaker N|W homewares

18 to October 3. Enjoy live music, cherry-based treats or

collection inspired by the Aussie landscape.

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GOING PLACES Things to do & see in Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Archie Thompson, photographed by Charlie Kinross.

Location: Coe & Coe in Yarraville

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WRITE AWAY The Melbourne Writers Festival returns

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FOOD

Dishing up the best Food and drink highlights of 2021. Wo r d s

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standing ovation for Melbourne’s hospitality class of ’21. Despite the extraordinary challenges of the past 18 months, which has seen heartbreaking lockdowns and delayed new restaurant openings, we’ve been blessed with some of the most exciting and innovative restaurants, cafes, bars and produce stores our amazing city has ever seen.

has since morphed into a permanent restaurant on Nicholson Street in Carlton. Dinner is still delivered weekly, but now you can eat his handmade lobster ravioli and seasonally stuffed tortellini hot from the kitchen.

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Chef Andrea Vignali couldn’t continue working at Grossi Florentino during lockdown, as his visa made him ineligible for JobKeeper. Instead, he made and delivered pasta from a commercial kitchen, and the concept

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MOST ANTICIPATED \ SOCIETY RESTAURANT

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COVID SUCCESS STORY \

More than three years (and five lockdowns) after restaurateur Chris Lucas teamed up with Martin Benn and Vicki Wild (formerly of Sepia restaurant in Sydney), the trio has finally opened Society in the 80 Collins Precinct.

It’s a jaw-dropping, mid-century, modern-inspired beast that seats hundreds of people over 11 spaces. ● societyrestaurant.com

KRISTOFFER PAULSEN

● aru.net.au

PRODUCE PICKS \ MEATSMITH

COFFEE HIT \ INDUSTRY BEANS

& MORNING MARKET

● meatsmith.com.au

Industry Beans opened a 100-seat cafe and coffee roastery in April, right beside the Tiffany and Co entrance of Chadstone Shopping Centre. The modern cafe is in a glass box beneath a white structure and looks like a high-end fashion store.

Order a cold-brew negroni and the sous-vide salmon “garden”.

morning.market

● industrybeans.com

Andrew McConnell is on fire this year. He opened a fourth Meatsmith on Whitehorse Road in Balwyn, continuing the legacy of a 40-yearold butcher shop, as well as a second Morning Market on High Street in Prahran’s East Village.

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Set in the new Ovolo hotel in South Yarra, Lona Misa is the first southside venue to receive the golden vegan touch of Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli). Ian Curley (Kirk’s Wine Bar, French Saloon) is also on board, which means slick service and a Josper oven dedicated to vegetables.

It’s open all day, but visit for dinner for chicken tamales with tomatillo, moqueca Brazilian seafood stew and peri-peri cauliflower.

There’s plenty happening in the drinks department in 2021. Deeds Taproom opened in their Glen Iris craft brewery, pouring 22 tap beers (they’re big on IPA) and serving aleglazed wagyu and hop-cured salmon.

In Werribee, Corked opened a wine bar with a secret entrance, cosy fireplace seating and an outdoor area right on the river. And for those abstaining, Brunswick Aces is Melbourne’s first non-alcoholic distillery, bar and bottle shop.

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT \ ARU

The hottest booking in town right now is at Aru, the polished city restaurant from chef Khanh Nguyen (also Sunda). He flawlessly combines the Asian flavours of his heritage with native Australian ingredients and creativity, cooking over fire and adding ferments and pickles. The result is dishes like pate en croute with “flavours of banh mi” and duck dry-aged on-site with quandong, black cabbage and bamboo.

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COVER STORY Prominent

Melburnians reveal their secret spots to relax and recharge.

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Close to home

ith international borders closed, interstate travel an uncertain proposition and lockdowns forcing us to stay close to home, seeking out those secret spots in Melbourne that bring us joy, solace and hope have become more important than ever before.

We spoke to a handful of prominent Melburnians who shared their secret city locations – the places that invigorate them and make them feel at home – from local cafes and walking tracks to their favourite sporting grounds and even a very specific park bench with magic views of our great city.

LIBBI GORE \ END OF NORTH ROAD,

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During the brutal Melbourne lockdowns, ABC Radio Melbourne weekend breakfast host Libbi Gore found sanctuary in her favourite secret spot, on the beach at the end of North Road, Brighton.

In her five-kilometre range, a solo walk along the boardwalk whenever she could helped her through the tough times, something many Melburnians can relate to.

“It’s spacious, it’s beautiful, and it’s a walk close to home, and it positions me next to sand and water and freedom,” she says.

“That spot, at a beautiful sunset, it puts everything into perspective.”

The stunning location also reminds Libbi of her former home in Sydney, where she spent a large amount of her adult life.

“I discovered it about four or five years ago, and it was the closest thing I could find to North Bondi, where I lived forever,” she says.

Having grown up away from the water, Libbi now loves and appreciates the beach.

“I grew up in a more leafy part of Melbourne; my childhood was not one of beaches but hot, stinky days where we would swim in my cousins’ pool and get in trouble if a bobby pin fell into the pool in case it went into the filter,” she says.

“So, gravitating to the beach instead of the leaves has been not so much a life-changing thing but a real shift in my enjoyment of being outside.”

As the winter sun shines down on Gosch’s Paddock in Melbourne’s sporting precinct, there is a fair chance you might find Andy Lee having some downtime.

Andy has spent many an hour on the footy oval, with AAMI Stadium in the background.

“It does feel like a secret spot because there are never many people around,” he says.

“Bec (his partner) and I will often wander across with some yoga mats or an AFL footy as it is our closest park to home.

“It’s a beauty.”

Andy also has personal training sessions at Gosch’s Paddock and has kicked the footy there with his main sparring partner, Hamish Blake.

“I was down there with Hamish once and his boy Sonny, and we were playing footy,” he says.

“I had my Carlton top on and Hamish and Sonny had their Melbourne tops on, and a photographer came out thinking we were players,” he says.

“When they realised we weren’t, they got back into their car quickly.”

Another secret spot for Andy, just up the road, is Dimitri’s Feast cafe in Swan Street, Richmond.

His friend Mick Molloy is also a regular there.

Away from Gosch’s Paddock, Andy is back on Channel 9 hosting the new television game show The Hundred.

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ARCHIE THOMPSON \ COE & COE, YARRAVILLE

For former Australian soccer champion Archie Thompson, the cafe Coe & Coe in Wembly Avenue, Yarraville, is more than just a place to get a good cup of coffee.

The Coe & Coe chain of cafes was started in Port Melbourne by his ex-Melbourne Victory teammate and great friend Nathan Coe, at the height of the club’s success last decade.

For Archie, it was a place he would go to get a morning coffee before training, including the years of 2014 and 2015, when Melbourne Victory won the A-League Premiership.

So, every time he steps into his secret spot, it brings back wonderful memories.

“Nathan opened the cafe with his brother in Port Melbourne, and it was a great time for us all; we used to chill and hang out before training every day,” he says.

“It brings back great memories, and I’m so glad there is also now a Coe & Coe in Yarraville.”

Archie only recently moved to the area, and says he is loving it.

JULIAN KINGMA

ALICIA LOXLEY \ PARK BENCH, STUDLEY PARK

A N DY L E E , G O S C H ’ S PA D D O C K

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ANDY LEE \ GOSCH’S PADDOCK

When Alicia Loxley left Melbourne for Perth for work aged 21, she didn’t realise how special the place was. But moving back home at 26, the Nine News presenter soon discovered a real love for her home city.

That includes her secret spot, a park bench at the top of Studley Park, off Studley Park Road in Kew. “I think that spot represents everything I love about where I live,” she says. “Obviously, it has breathtaking views of the city, and when I run past that bench, it really takes you by surprise.

“The first time I saw it, I couldn’t quite believe just how amazing the view is.

“It’s also a really steep hill to run up, so when you get there, it’s nice to have the park bench there as well,” she laughs.

Overlooking the Collingwood Children’s Farm and the suburbs of Abbotsford, Fitzroy and Collingwood, the park bench is a beautiful place to just take our city in, she says.

Alicia has also been there on New Year’s Eve with her family. “We have watched the New Year’s Eve fireworks a couple of times; it’s just one of those iconic Melbourne spots.”

PETER ALEXANDER \ THE STABLES CAFE

All his life Peter Alexander has had a dog by his side. So, it’s imperative that when the fashion designer goes out for a coffee, his sausage dog, Betty, comes along.

His secret spot is the beautiful The Stables of Como Cafe, in the Como Gardens in South Yarra.

“I like the whole casualness of it,” he says. ”I’m quite casual myself, and the fact you can bring your dog and then go for a walk in the garden; it’s very Melbourne.

“It’s unpretentious, and it’s such a nice little cafe, and the staff are great. “I walk away always feeling satisfied, and that’s a nice feeling to have.”

Peter remembers taking the great Barry Humphries to his secret spot.

“He wanted to go somewhere in Melbourne that he had never been before, and he thought it was just wonderful,” he says.

After a trip to The Stables, you might then find Peter at Haigh’s Chocolates in Toorak, another favourite secret spot of his. ●

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STAYCATIONS

No place like home Melbourne has so much to offer, it’s time to revisit it with new eyes.

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JAKE RODEN

s locals, we know what makes Melbourne great – it’s why we live here. But how long is it since you’ve been a tourist in your own town, doing the things you don’t often get around to?

Right now is the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with our beautiful city, whether it’s finding a hidden restaurant or bar, scouring the city’s famous markets or catching some live music.

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LANEWAY LOVE \ As well as providing a canvas for street art, Melbourne’s laneways are also where you’ll find many secrets, from holein-the-wall cafes to independent retailers and hidden wine bars.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says the lanes are one of the city’s most endearing features. “Melbourne is famous for its laneways – we have over 200 of them,” she says. In Hosier Lane, head to Movida Bar De Tapas for a taste of Spain. Or try a spicy

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The weekend itinerary atmosphere of Melbourne’s most iconic market, in all its bustling, aromatic glory. Their lamb borek is especially divine and pairs surprisingly well with a Market Lane coffee nearby.

Saturday AM \ Start at

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to the Ian Potter Centre art

● whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/

LIVE MUSIC \ You could be anywhere

things-to-do/walks/arcades-and-

in the world when watching live jazz at some of our intimate live venues.

Enjoy a night of jazz at the Paris Cat Jazz Club or Bird’s Basement. There are gigs every weekend when lockdown restrictions aren’t in place.

lanes GO CRUISING \ A cruise along the

Yarra River is like travelling through the city’s veins to see it with new eyes. Book a two-hour Melbourne Highlights river cruise through the Melbourne River Cruises website.

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● melbcruises.com.au

HISTORY \ To learn more about our

TO MARKET \ To experience the

beating heart of Queen Victoria Market, head to the Turkish Borek Shop. Here you’ll discover the true

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First Nations history, head to the Koorie Heritage Trust in Federation Square, or try the Royal Botanic Gardens Aboriginal Heritage Walk. ● koorieheritagetrust.com.au

Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar for a scrumptious coffee and cake and explore the laneways.

Saturday PM \ Make your way ROB BLACKBURN

soup at Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot in Tattersall’s Lane. In Manchester Lane, Design a Space has local, independent designer clothing, accessories and homewares. Or check out the City of Melbourne’s laneways guide – link below.

gallery at Federation Square, or cross the river to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Saturday evening \ Comedy Republic on Bourke Street is

STAYCATION \ Visit Victoria CEO

wonderful for catching some of

Brendan McClements says a “suite” of new city eateries and hotels means there are plenty of reasons locals should head into the city – and even spend a night.

Why not check in to a city hotel that boasts a must-try restaurant, so you don’t have to venture far? Try W Hotel Melbourne, with Lollo by Adam D’Sylva and Curious bar, or the Next Hotel and La Madonna. ●

the city’s best comedians.

Sunday AM \ Explore the Rose Street Artists’ Market in Fitzroy.

Sunday PM \ Pick up a panini from Alimentari Brunswick Street and have a picnic at the expansive Carlton Gardens.

Sunday evening \ Jump on a tram to Neighbourwood Wine in Fitzroy North for a delicious meal and a glass of wine.

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t n e d u t s 1 : s r e h c a e t t s i l a i c e p s 0 1 l a i t n e t o p l l u f r i e h t g n i h c a e r s l r = gi Sacré Cœur prides itself on providing a world of care for all our students from Prep - Year 12. In the primary years, each student has support from a team of ten specialist teachers, including their dedicated class teacher. Consequently, each girl is known and feels free to explore her natural curiosity.

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Selecting the right primary school

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he first year of school is an exciting and emotional time for parents as much as their kids. After all, prep sets the tone for a student’s lifelong learning journey, says Janine Hogan, the head of Joigny junior school at Sacré Cœur.

“They have been learning voraciously since they were born, but it is in their first years at school that each student begins to develop [their] conscious sense of self as a learner,” Hogan says.

There’s a lot going on in your little one’s brain during this time, too, says Laurien Beane, early childhood course co-ordinator at Australian Catholic University.

“Young children entering prep are on a steep learning curve,” she says. “[They] develop important positive dispositions for learning, such as curiosity and creativity.”

Not only are they making huge strides physically and cognitively, they’re working on more subtle soft skills, such as teamwork and making friends.

So, how do parents choose the right primary school, one that makes the most of this important educational milestone? Here are a few things for families to keep in mind.

PLAN A VISIT

It’s a no-brainer; there’s no better way to know whether a primary school is right for your child than to see the school for yourself. Tours are great opportunities to observe children and teachers in their environment and to ask questions.

“Many schools provide an opportunity to engage with students as tour guides, which can be helpful in gathering information and getting a feel for the tone and culture of the school community,” says Jim Miles, the executive director of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS).

“If possible, parents should also speak to current families about their experience of the school and its community,” Miles says.

A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

While visiting, ask questions about how the school welcomes its youngest students, as well as their families. The best primary schools are quick to promote warm relationships between children,

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families and educators, which makes children feel safe and contributes to their learning.

“If students feel safe and cared for, they will learn more effectively and be more likely to develop as confident and happy young people,” says Miles.

At Sacré Cœur’s Joigny junior school, for example, incoming prep students are paired with a year 5 “buddy”, an older student who plays, reads and spends time with them.

“It is often seeing their buddy that the preps look forward to most when they return for their second visit the following week,” says Hogan.

“What we want to establish first and foremost at Joigny is a sense in each of them that school is their place,” she says. “As they build relationships with their teachers and peers, we want them to develop a deep sense of being cared for and caring about others.”

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Partnerships between the school and parents create a better, more inclusive learning environment for children. And it’s one of the most important questions you can ask schools, according to Beane.

“How do you involve the children, families and communities in planning the curricula and extracurricular opportunities provided by the school?”

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WILL YOUR CHILD HAVE FUN?

Academics aren’t everything, especially in the early years. Do you have a gut feeling that your child will have fun at a particular school? Research has found that children who like school when they are young have better educational outcomes.

One UK study determined that children who enjoyed school at age six scored an average 29 points higher on their VCE-equivalent qualifications in secondary school. “School enjoyment is one of the largest factors in lifelong success,” says Beane.

It’s another reason why a school visit is so important. If it seems like the children are having fun, that’s probably a sign your child will, too.

“Are there obvious signs and signals around the school that the children enjoy learning, such as flyers for community events, or processes the children have in place for playtime during breaks, or before and after school?” says Beane.

At Joigny, play is an essential part of learning.

“As we introduce children to early literacy and numeracy skills, we use music, dance, singing, tactile equipment and movement to teach concepts and provide practice in skills,” says Hogan.

“If children love the stories, they learn to read. If numbers solve problems, they will learn to add.” ● KATE STANTON

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Offering peace and beauty in the heart of Brighton—Melbourne’s most exclusive beach suburb—FiftyTwo Black is an inimitable collaboration of world-renowned designers including the revered local talents of Nicholas Day and Jack Merlo, with New York’s own Gregory Tuck and Meg Sharpe. Each graciously house-like proportioned residence ranging from 293sqm – 490sqm has been designed with a private and elevated lifestyle in mind.

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omes in Melbourne’s most elite bayside suburb, Brighton, regularly set new benchmarks in luxury and style.

However, Fifty Two Black, a new development of just five residences in the coveted Church Street precinct, is on track to elevate Brighton living to an entirely new realm.

In an Australian first, each residence at Fifty Two Black will be exclusively furnished in Ralph Lauren Home when completed early next year.

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Effortlessly chic Designed to appeal to the most discerning of global citizens, everything from bathrobes and framed art to fine china and crystal will be hand-selected and waiting for owners on their arrival.

The high-end development comprises four three-bedroom homes across two levels crowned by a fullfloor penthouse, with prices ranging from $5 million to $9 million.

The residences range from 293 to 490 square metres in total and feature private lift entries, 3.3-metrehigh ceilings, butler’s pantries and expansive outdoor areas of more than 200 square metres. In a mark of the project’s opulence, 10 different types of marble sourced from Italy, Spain and Africa will be used in each home.

Michael Pesochinsky, president of

developer PB&Co, says they “wanted to create homes that celebrated luxury living at its finest”.

The Melbourne-based development firm has selected a trio of globallyrenowned architects and designers to ensure every aspect of living at Fifty Two Black is carefully considered.

Acclaimed Australian architect Nicolas Day is leading the architecture, in association with New York firm Gregory Tuck, while interiors are designed by New Yorkbased Meg Sharpe.

Tuck says a close collaboration with Sharpe - who has been recognised as one of the top 100 designers in the world by Elle Decor - was key to creating a cohesive design.

“From the outset of the design phases, we focused on how best to

marry the architecture with the interior design. If one is the body, the other is the clothes, and all of the unique personalisation individuals bring to their self-expression,” he says.

“One without the other would be meaningless.”

Drawing on the relaxed sophistication of Brighton, Sharpe says the concept for the interior spaces is effortless elegance.

“The exceptional quality of the materials and furniture will create a sumptuous backdrop for stylish living,” she says.

Each of the residences will reflect a unique take on the rich heritage and enduring elegance of Ralph Lauren Home, evident in the furniture, fine china, crystal, and luxe bed and bath linens that will complete the interiors.

Buyers will be able to select from three distinct interior looks. These include a classic sensibility with darker wood tones and heavier textures, a contemporary look with clean lines, and a relaxed vibe with soft, plush neutrals.

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FEATURE HOUSE BRIGHTON \ 14 MENZIES AVENUE 4

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Built in 1913 and exquisitely adapted for 2021 and beyond, this home offers the ultimate Brighton lifestyle. It is grand with stunning heritage features and impressive contemporary functionality in equal measure.

Transformed by construction company Davies Henderson, the Edwardian home is immaculately presented and the interior decor is warm and glamorous. It features some of the most interesting light fittings on the market today.

A return verandah and deep bay windows sparkling with leadlight signal that the flourishes of the era are well represented here. Either side of the entry, the formal living room and formal dining room show off ornate fireplaces converted to gas, ceilings richly decorated with fine plasterwork and deep skirting boards.

The main bedroom suite is also at the front of the house and the joinery in the timber walk-in wardrobe and in the marble en suite is superb.

At the rear of the home, the kitchen, dining area and family room open via a row of double doors to an undercover heated terrace with outdoor kitchen. The outlook here is to the glass-tiled and app-operated pool and spa.

The marble kitchen is large and luxurious and has a walkthrough butler’s pantry, 1200-millimetre oven, Miele combimicrowave oven, two dishwashers and joinery with antique brass inlay.

A contemporary fireplace set in a feature wall of shelves and storage makes a cuddly spot in the family room. Next to this room is a wood-panelled and fitted study.

On the first floor, children share a play room, retreat and

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bathroom and there is access to attic storage.

The lower ground floor is a grown-ups zone with a cellar

“THE TRANSITION FROM CLASSIC EDWARDIAN TO LANDMARK STYLE

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parquetry floor and more of that exceptional joinery. This

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level also has a gym, or games room, and storage.

The home is close to the beach, train, cafes and shops. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domainreview.com.au

Agent: Marshall White, Kate Strickland 0400 125 946 Price: $7.4 million-$7.8 million Expressions of interest: close 1pm, August 24

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via stacker doors to a pretty courtyard.

100 NELSON ROAD

Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en suite, and the two remaining bedrooms

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Also on ground, the lounge has a fireplace

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share the family bathroom. The second

Stylishly renovated to blend the historical

including two tucked in their own wing. and bar, the dining room opens to outside and the conservatory style meals area

bedroom opens to a balcony. The house is

Designer-builder Martin Sachs crafted this

connects with the principal kitchen. Head

close to schools, beach and transport. ●

residence for his own family in 1990. With

to the first floor for a sunroom and a sitting

three street frontages and an entrance

room adjoining a city view terrace. ●

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and contemporary into one cohesive and elegant whole, this two-storey terrace

walkway splitting a two-phase pool, the

offers a sophisticated lifestyle in an

property makes an impression from the

excellent location. On the ground floor, a

get-go. Several rooms have glass walls

wide bay window, marble fireplaces, ornate

inviting garden scenery, and there’s so

arches and deep cornices feature in the

KAY KEIGHERY

much living space that members of a large

formal living and dining area. At the rear,

Agent: Cayzer,

family can easily find solitude. A garage,

Agent: Kay and Burton, Grant Samuel

a 600-millimetre cooker, stainless steel

Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601

carport, cellar, rumpus room and second

0403 132 095

and marble benches are fitted in the white

Price: $2.5 million-$2.7 million

kitchen-meals area make up lower ground.

Price: $5.5 million-$6 million

kitchen and the informal living area opens

Auction: 1pm, August 21

You’ll find all five bedrooms on ground level,

Contact agent

MIDDLE PARK \

garden with built-in barbecue and seating.

CAMBERWELL \

garden-ensconced deck. Crowning the

23 LANGRIDGE STREET

Skylit stairs lead upstairs to two bedrooms,

6 TRAFALGAR ROAD

dining room and hand-hewn by the house’s

with the main bedroom, en suite and

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north-west-facing roof terrace. You’ll also

original owner, intricate, timber-panelling

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find CCTV, remote blinds, zoned speakers,

announcing the clerestory tower should inspire lofty, dinner-party conversation.

It’s all very well embracing technology for

whole house water filtration and air

Swathed in greenery and abetted by a

With separate access, kitchenette and

your house, but does it still have character?

purification throughout. ●

tennis court, Villa Marie is sure to make

bathroom, the fifth bedroom augurs well

lovers of Victorian grandeur swoon. A

for privacy inclined teens. Hydronic heating,

this Middle Park house take care not to

return driveway provides gracious access.

airconditioning, a carport and a genuine

overshadow its 1890 Victorian details.

Behind the period-pure facade, the single-

cellar are included. ● KAY KEIGHERY

From the tessellated verandah to ornate

level belle summons respect with bay

ANDERS FURZE

The recent renovation and extension of

ceiling, leadlight windows and arched bay

windows, heritage-sensitive styling and

window, there are many lovely nods to the

Agent: Marshall White,

an array of noteworthy features. Marble

Agent: Kay and Burton,

past. The open-plan living and dining room

Sarah Wood 0408 902 827

fireplaces adorn the lounge, dining room

Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556

and kitchen open through sliding glass

Price: $3.45 million-$3.65 million

and main and second bedrooms. Linked

Price: $5.6 million-$6.1 million

doors onto landscaped bluestone paved

Auction: 12.30pm, September 5

kitchen, meal and sitting areas adjoin a

Contact agent

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13 Merton Street, Albert Park Magnificent three bedroom two bathroom architectural masterpiece boasts a prestigious location nestled between “St. Vincent Gardens” and Albert Park shops. Showcasing free flowing living spaces, sophisticated kitchen with s/steel appliances and two separate courtyards for relaxed entertaining. Home office, attic storage, hydronic heating and more. Located in the Albert Park College and Albert Park Primary School zones, walking distance to Albert Park Village, tram and beach, it delivers a highly sought after seaside lifestyle.

A 3

See website for details Contact Agent See website for details Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Mack Burgoine 0439 464 625

Auction Price Inspect Contact

See website for details $1,425,000 - $1,500,000 See website for details Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Carla Fetter 0423 738 644 Mack Burgoine 0439 464 625

3/198-199 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park Classic charm enhanced by a modern refurbishment in this superb ground floor apartment. Spacious proportions featuring open-plan lounge and dining with twin gas log fires and bay views. Granite-topped kitchen, oversized ILVE gas cooktop. Sizeable north facing rear courtyard. Luxe master suite, second bedroom with built in robes, family bathroom. Separate powder room, concealed laundry. Ducted heating, single garage with loft via Ashworth Street. Within the sought-after Albert Park College zone.

B 2

Auction Price Inspect Contact

A 2

B 2.5

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36 Kitchen Road, Port Melbourne Superb contemporary design in your own urban sanctuary. Fabulous natural light, spacious open-plan living with twin balconies.

Gorgeous stone-dressed kitchen with Smeg appliances, walk-in pantry. Rooftop terrace with panoramic views and a spacious retreat/ lounge. Courtyard with BBQ kitchen and inviting pool. Indulgent master suite. Second lower level bedroom suite, two more bedrooms and a fully-tiled bathroom. Wine storage, powder room, split-systems, alarm security, double remote garage. Albert Park College zone.

A 4

Port Phillip (03) 8644 5500 18

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C 2

See website for details Contact Agent See website for details Warwick Gardiner 0438 308 555 Tony Gaudry 0417 169 560

For Sale Inspect Contact

Contact Agent Private Inspection Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Greg Hocking 0418 329 961 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

23 Howe Crescent, South Melbourne Majestically positioned this magnificent freestanding Victorian is defined by elaborate period elegance. A sumptuous sitting room with marble open fire and a gracious formal dining room. Gourmet marble kitchen appointed with Miele/Smeg appliances. Bi-fold doors open to a beautiful leafy garden and converted stables comprising a self-contained studio apartment and 3/4 car garaging via the rear lane.

Upstairs comprises a glorious main bedroom with marble open fire, and three additional bedrooms. Land size 529sqm approx.

B 4

Auction Price Inspect Contact

A 5

B 3.5

C 4

Elwood 2/10 Broadway

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3.5

2.5

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Stunning 3-bedroom plus study home with dual living zones Perfectly positioned opposite FL Dawkins Reserve on beautiful tree-lined Broadway, this chic and stylish easy-care home on approx. 290sqm has stunning spaces to enjoy both inside and out.

Spanning two faultless levels with the bonus of a choice of exquisite sun-filled living zones, accommodation includes a serene lounge with fireplace, open plan living/dining area with built-in cabinetry and a first-class entertainer’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, lavish stone benchtops and premium appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a glamorous award-winning main bathroom; the master is a retreat in every sense – in addition to a wall of built-in robes and designer ensuite, it boasts a private balcony where views of the park opposite simply add to its tranquility.

Free from body corporate fees, also included are a fitted home office, panel heating, split system heating/cooling, Euro laundry, attic storage, alarm plus parking for two cars (including garage) and auto gates.

Conjunctional Agent: SB Property - Shane Banfield 0417 157 398

Auction: Guide: Contact:

Saturday 4th September 3.00pm Contact Agent Sam Gamon 0425 702 574 Rhianna Hoyle 0408 100 583

Elwood 3/27 Selwyn Avenue

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B

C

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2

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A Dream Lifestyle Awaits Private, secure and just a few steps to beautiful Elwood beach, this is the seachange opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Cascading across three welcoming levels, its low maintenance setting, spacious interiors and proximity to the suburb’s famed cafe & restaurant precinct add up to a dream lifestyle. It is all here and yours for the taking.

Downstairs, master bedroom with alfresco access and built-in robes, 2nd bedroom also with alfresco access, a contemporary fully-tiled bathroom; a sitting area with substantial storage leads to the secluded decked courtyard for easy indoor/outdoor enjoyment.

Upstairs, an open plan living/dining area and sleek Smeg/Bosch kitchen set the scene for effortless entertaining. A private terrace extends this space even further while the 3rd bedroom (WIR, terrace) and a second bathroom can be found on the top level of the home. Multiple split systems, intercom, polished hardwood floors, Euro laundry and double garage with courtyard access add to the property’s immense appeal.

Auction: Guide: Contact:

Date to be confirmed $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Torsten Kasper 0428 454 181 Carolyn Clarke 0414 944 933

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ST KILDA 67 Blessington Street

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ENORMOUS EDWARDIAN, POWERFUL POTENTIAL AND A PRIZED POSITION IMMENSE The grand 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom Edwardian sits on approx 670m2 of blue-chip St land - just paces from the Botanical Gardens. Blessed with period detail, the meticulously maintained home presents with exciting scope to create your own masterpiece. And with rear access to the backyard making the renovation process easier, you could really get imaginative with an extension and/or alfresco oasis (STCA). Walk to Acland Street, beach and transport.

AUCTION Saturday September 11 at 10:30am VIEW See website for details

John Manning 0416 101 201 Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686 Sam Inan 0433 076 999

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2a

ST KILDA 9/10 Tennyson Street

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THE BEAUTY OF SPACE OPPOSITE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS Blurring the boundaries between indoors and out, this amazing apartment is located so close to St Kilda’s Botanical Gardens that it feels like you can almost reach out and touch them. Enjoying an effortless integration with an X-large, landscaped courtyard, the 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom interior showcases house-sized living/dining and marble-topped kitchen. Walk to trams, beach, and Acland Street.

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Will Johnson 0449 131 648 John Manning 0416 101 201 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

3a

ST KILDA EAST 15/50 Hotham Street A 3-BEDROOM BONANZA WITH SIZE, SUN & CONVENIENCE They sure knew how to build them big back in the day, and this house-sized 3-bedroom apartment is no exception. It’s a typical example of the generous dimensions exhibited by older blocks.

Generating an immediate sense of light and space from the moment you open the front door, the interior reveals enormous living and dining extending to a covered terrace, big kitchen and spa bathroom. Close to public transport, vibrant Carlisle and Chapel Streets and Alma Park.

AUCTION Saturday August 28 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

1b

1v

Will Johnson 0449 131 648 John Manning 0416 101 201 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

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LARGE, LIGHT & THE BAY IN SIGHT Big and bright with the bay in sight, this top-floor apartment offers a sublime sense of space. The excellent layout includes a generous living and dining room, huge bedroom, roomy kitchen, and big bathroom. All amenities are moments from your door

AUCTION Saturday September 4 at 12:30pm VIEW See website for details

Will Johnson 0449 131 648 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631 John Manning 0416 101 201

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