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LAP OF LUXURY Ultimate Vaucluse recluse

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Palm Beach Sydney 40 Ocean Road $20 million-$22 million J E N M E LO CCO

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For sale Agent: Christie’s International Real Estate, Ken Jacobs 0407 190 152 I am a big fan of Berry on the NSW south coast. With family owning

Boutique design and construction firm Cadence

property there, it’s been a regular place to escape from the rush of Sydney

& Co were briefed to build this north-facing

for a week or weekend. The town, which is the subject of our regional

waterfront home to the highest standard.

property page, Living In, has been growing in popularity over the years and

Showcasing stone, timber, steel and concrete

recent roadworks, which shorten the journey from Sydney and bypass the

finishes across four luxurious levels, this property

town, have given it an extra boost. Today, the main street is a place to linger

includes a top-floor main retreat and a self-

at an outdoor cafe or meander from one homewares store to another, in

contained lower level, with wall-to-wall glass to

peace. Close to the coast and beaches but also set within a landscape of

maximise those ocean views.

rolling green hills and farmland, Berry is an ideal year-round location, be it for a permanent tree-change or as a prime location for a holiday-investment property. “You’ve got beautiful properties here, and the lifestyle of both

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country and coast,” says Carrie Bond of South Coast Prestige Properties.

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Editor: Jen Melocco Jen.Melocco@domain. com.au Editorial producer: Isabelle Chesher Managing editor: Alice Stolz Senior designer: Colleen Chin Quan Graphic designer: Emma Staughton Group picture editor: Kylie Thomson Proofreader: Nicole Bittar Chief editorial & marketing officer: Melina Cruickshank Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod, 0429 571 826 New South Wales Jon McConkey 0407 909 739 Victoria & Tasmania Matthew Maasdijk, Rebecca Warner (03) 9249 5295 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

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DESIGN DIGEST Finely crafted

COVER STORY Subtle style

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O U R COVE R 10 Queens Avenue, Vaucluse.

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Listed by LJ Hooker Double Bay Group.

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Darlinghurst Sydney 82 Surrey Street $5.25 million-$5.75 million

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For sale Agent: 1st City Double Bay, Julian Hasemer 0412 207 206 An inspired makeover by architects Engelen Moore has brought new life into this Victorian terrace, with highlights that include a striking spiral staircase clad in aluminium and double-height ceilings in the open-plan living room.

There are leafy district views from most rooms, a versatile mezzanine level and a one-bedroom apartment on the lower level.

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Sanctuary Cove

Melbourne 9 Cole Court

Gold Coast 5929 Turnberry Terrace

$12 million-$13 million

$6.3 million-$6.5 million

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Expressions of interest: Close May 15

For sale

Agent: RT Edgar Toorak, Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650; Kay & Burton South

Agent: Ray White Sanctuary Cove, Trish Edwards

Yarra, Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439

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Tuileries is a Mediterranean-inspired residence tucked into a prestigious

Capturing idyllic views over The Palms golf

cul-de-sac. Cathedral ceilings, travertine floors, hand-turned Tasmanian

course, this home is built for entertaining with

Myrtle joinery and a glamorous kitchen compete for attention, and there’s

vast undercover decks, outdoor kitchen, a pool, a

also a cellar with tasting room, a library and a conservatory.

choice of indoor living spaces and a cinema.

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DESIGN DIGEST

Creative cool From sumptuous style to compact practicality, quality pieces add classic and contemporary flair. C o m p i l e d b y ISAB E LLE CH E SH E R 637 UTRECHT ARMCHAIR It’s all about angles with this iconic chair by Dutch design great Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Originally released in 1935, it still looks futuristic and fresh, crafted with comfort in mind and available in myriad funky shades. spacefurniture.com.au

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ROBERT GORDON DINNERWARE Quality ceramics are a smart investment, but you’ll want something with a classic look: a blank canvas to suit all occasions and guests. Robert Gordon meets this need and offers the bonus of authentic Australian-made items. robertgordonaustralia.com

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SEAN CONNOLLY AT DUBAI OPERA

BUZAO ME LAVA MIRROR With its chunky lava-stone base, you could call this a statement piece, though its compact size earns it practicality

If UEA is your stopover

status. Use it to amplify light in a dark bathroom or to add flair to your night

or holiday destination,

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slip on your finery and visit this opulent restaurant-bar, whose stunning design comes courtesy of Sydney’s Alexander &CO and Tribe Studio.

The sky garden, brasserie and private dining with vaulted ceiling tiles are a beacon of sumptuous style. dubaiopera.com

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Quiet achiever A tri-tiered masterpiece in the exclusive suburb of Vaucluse marries soaring futurism with timeless glamour. B y PAU L B E S T

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much of Sydney’s new urban architecture yells, “look at me”. “A lot of Sydney tries too hard, with everyone trying to be louder than everyone else. It’s creating a jarring streetscape.”

Rather, Stojanovic looks to design houses employing “simple timeless geometries”. He exploits the best of modern design, which has evolved and transformed over the years.

“We look back at modernism and choose the bits that have not disappeared in 50 years,” says Stojanovic, who has honed his skills and drawn inspiration from stints studying and working in New York, Japan, Italy and, of course, Australia.

In particular, he points to his interest in

ydney architect Goran Stojanovic doesn’t like to shout. Rather, the director of X. PACE design studio, in Paddington, prefers his high-end modern work – clustered in and around the harbour city’s exclusive eastern suburbs – to speak for him in hushed tones.

Look at any of Stojanovic’s luxury residences and, as eye-catching as they are, they’re not in your face – this Queens Avenue triple-decker, in Vaucluse, is typical of his approach.

“What I design is intended to be subtle and quiet, for people to live in, to place furniture against it ... a piece of sculpture without screaming,” says Stojanovic, who believes too

natural materials and concrete as well as a design aesthetic that has purity of form and line. “I like the values that come with a plain, white piece of sculpture,” he says.

Queens Avenue is just that. From the front, the house presents itself modestly: an elegant white, cantilevered facade, with concrete runway leading to an aircraft-style flight of stairs.

The L-shaped house opens on the middle level to magnificent views across Hermit Bay to the lower north shore, Harbour Bridge and the CBD, while maintaining privacy. “The home has been designed to take advantage of the northern light, as well as its western views,” LJ Hooker Double Bay Group’s director, Bill Malouf, says.

There’s also a little mid-century modern about the place – beautifully simple and organic with sleek, clean lines and dazzling high-density foam cladding. Sculptural elements add depth – bluestone feature walls, a ceramic-tiled wetedge pool and spiral steel staircase from Italy.

Stojanovic also gives priority to functionality.

On the lower level, glass doors tuck inside wall cavities, creating a single indoor-outdoor platform. Concrete curtains on the ground floor demarcate living and dining areas, without impeding fluidity and circulation.

“I create a background for living,” he says.

Vaucluse

YOUR AGENT

Sydney 10 Queens Avenue

Bill Malouf,

$20 million +

LJ Hooker Double Bay Group

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“The quality of the build and standard of finishes in this home sit in the top five per cent of properties that I’ve sold. It really is an amazing home.”

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For sale by expressions of interest Agent: LJ Hooker Double Bay Group, Bill Malouf 0411 428 354

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LIVING IN

34.7760° S, 150.6890° E

BERRY

Fancy a break from the city hustle and bustle? Berry offers the best of coast and country. B y K ATE FARRE LLY

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Berry

Berry has always been lovely, but with the

town where people truly appreciate having nice

completion of the Berry bypass last year, the

homes. “There’s a lot of rejuvenation going on; a

Shoalhaven 181 Wire Lane

centre of town has become a whole lot lovelier.

lot of new life coming to the town and a lot more

$6 million-$6.5 million

You can cross the main street without fear of being skittled by a semi-trailer and linger over

younger people moving in,” she says. works, and they’re passionate about what they

Milkwood Bakery, minus the morning traffic hum.

do, but they also want to parent well and run a

“It’s so much better in town since the bypass,” local interior designer Victoria Hampshire says.

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Agent Carrie Bond, of South Coast Prestige Properties, says Berry is firmly on the radar of

but then all of a sudden it picked up, with people

Sydney buyers looking for a weekender or a more

choosing to pull off to Berry as a destination.

permanent tree-change.

“Every second person I talk to is saying, ‘I’ve had

find parking and spend money on retail and

enough; it’s just so busy in Sydney’,” she says.

food.”

“They want to get away, but still have a

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good family life.”

“There was definitely an initial slump in business

They’ve got time; they’re more relaxed; they can

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“And it’s a slower pace here. Yes, everybody

coffee and croissants at Berry Bakery or

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connection with the city.

Agent: South Coast Prestige Properties, Carrie

“Berry is the ideal location for that. You’ve got

Hampshire moved from Sydney with her young

beautiful properties here, and the lifestyle of

Bond 0421 449 846

family four years ago, following in the footsteps

both country and coast.”

This 101-hectare working farm comes with a

of her mother, Jilly Hampshire, co-founder of

swoon-worthy, architecturally designed

former Sydney shopping mecca Hampshire and

Future plans

Lowndes and, in more recent years, Vintage

Bond says property prices in town have risen

spaces, divided by a stone feature wall and

Cargo. In March, the mother-daughter duo

since the bypass opened and many buyers are

boasting a timber reading nook. The kitchen has

opened Hampshire Interiors in Albert Street, just

purchasing with plans to retire to the region in

north-facing sliding doors that open onto the

off the town’s main thoroughfare.

the future. And while Berry may offer respite

deck. Outside you’ll find 10 paddocks, cattle

from city hustle and bustle, there’s no shortage

yards and sheds as well as nine spring-fed dams.

“It’s our interior-design studio,” Victoria says.

“We can meet with clients, show them products we frequently work with and display furniture for styling homes for sale, and to live in.”

Victoria says there’s no shortage of work in a

residence with a wet-edge pool and bright living

of things to see and do.

There are vineyards and galleries, markets and

The famous Berry

heritage walking trails, and it’s a matter of weeks

Bakery, above, on the

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until the annual Celtic Festival on May 26.

NSW south coast.

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NEXT STOP 50.088° N, 14.388° E

WHAT YOU CAN BUY FOR … $27.3 million A five-storey residence in Prague’s Hanspaulka neighbourhood. Includes six bedrooms, indoor pool and seven-car garage. $6.3 million An airy, modern fourbedroom house with more than 630 square metres of internal space and a pool, about 20 kilometres south of Prague. $1.5 million A newly renovated three-bed apartment in Hanspaulka, with dramatic interiors and access to communal pool and garden.

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Adopt Bohemian status with a designer penthouse in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

Can Australians buy in?

Foreign buyers can purchase under the same conditions as Czechs. Buyers must pay a realestate transfer tax of four per cent of the

The Czech Republic is home to fairy-tale

In the New Town city quarter, the agency is

purchase, or valuation, price – whichever is

castles, Budweiser beer and Bohemians – as in

marketing a “design penthouse”, occupying two

higher. Modest annual land and property taxes

the actual residents of Bohemia, as opposed to

floors of a late-19th-century house. The four-

also apply. Paying via a notary, lawyer or bank is

fashionistas with a weakness for kaftans and

bedroom home has a roof terrace, underground

recommended.

New-Age crystals.

parking for three cars and a wine cellar. The price

The central-European country is also making a name for itself as a real-estate mega star,

guide is CZK90 million, or about $5.68 million.

rocketing up Knight Frank’s Global House Price

Current market

Index for the last quarter of 2017 with an annual

For a former ‘communist’, the Czech Republic

growth rate of 12.3 per cent, sharing third place

is good at this free-market-economy caper.

with Ireland, behind Iceland and Hong Kong.

Czech Republic Sotheby’s International Realty chief executive Ilona Mancikova says the luxury segment in Prague is diverse. “In the historical

Emerging from the financial crisis in better

Gosford Classic Car Museum owner Tony Denny, a client of Czech Republic Sotheby’s International Realty, says the city offers charm, with easy connections to other parts of Europe.

“Prices are approximately half of Sydney prices, with good upside potential for capital gains,” Denny says. Buying into the upmarket Troja

shape than many of its neighbours, the Czech

neighbourhood in 2000, when he was based in

economy is one of the fastest growing in Europe.

the Czech capital, the Australian still visits the

Mancikova says the price per square metre in

city and keeps his heritage-protected villa as a

centre of Prague, it mostly includes historical

the historical centre can reach CZK360,000

buildings, from baroque palaces to art nouveau

(about $23,000), up from CZK140,000 (about

apartment buildings,” Mancikova says.

$8700) a decade ago.

European bolthole. sothebysrealty.com

THE STYLE

“I loved to draw and daydream – probably two of the best traits a designer should have.”

HELEN KONTOURIS Award-winning product designer

HAYDN CATTACH \ JULIAN KINGMA

Daydream believer

imagine walking past a replica luxury car dealer. I would also love to see greater government funding to support Australian business trying to

For Helen Kontouris, a love of drawing evolved into collaborations with some of the biggest names in design. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

continue to produce Australian-made products.

Q: Your 101 chair has been described as “a giant piece of tomato fettuccine, suspended mid twist”. How does it feel to read critics’

Q: Were you always a tinkerer?

prefer to concentrate on immersing myself within

descriptions of your creations?

A: I wanted to be a designer from the age of nine.

a culture – to live as much as possible as a

A: I adore this quote and wish I’d thought of it

I loved to draw and daydream – probably two of

“local”. This is often when ideas are cultivated.

myself. I think any opinion is positive as it opens a

the best traits a designer should have. I was also interested to see how things were made.

dialogue for design and discourse.

Q: Does the design urge sometimes spill over into unexpected territory?

Q: What can we expect to see next from Helen

Q: Tell us about your business.

A: It does for me through cooking. I really enjoy

Kontouris?

A: We’re a small, Melbourne-based office with a

the creativity of looking into an almost empty

A: We’ve just released a rug collection, Terraces,

focus on collaborating with companies that see

fridge when my husband says there’s nothing left

for Stylecraft. The textures and colours recall the

value in design. We work with some of the finest

to cook at the end of the week, trying to create

history of rice terraces carved into mountainous

brands in Australia, such as Stylecraft, Space

something from almost nothing.

landscapes. We’ve also been in discussions with

Furniture, Pen and Schiavello. We also work with international brands, including Alessi.

The Melbourne office

an international fashion brand to bring the worlds Q: What do you think is the biggest challenge

of furniture and fashion together and we’re about

facing Australia’s design industry?

to release a side table called Lehenga, inspired by the Indian Garba dance.

Q: Where do you find inspiration?

A: There’s a need for education surrounding

of Helen Kontouris

A: I’m very inspired by people when I travel. I try

replica furniture and how damaging it is to the

embraces culture.

not to think about design in these moments and

Australian furniture-design industry. I can’t ever

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523 COOROY NOOSA RD, TINBEERWAH 4 Beds 4 Baths 7 Car

TENDER CLOSING MONDAY 14TH MAY VIEWING SATURDAY 3-3.30PM

BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN ART AND ARCHITECTURE

The desire to construct a significant residence on private acreage in close proximity to the coast partnered with the capacity to build to an uncompromising standard has created a home that would not be out of place anywhere in the world. Architect Richard Kirk and master builder Jason Nielsen have created an inspiring home, there is a great emphasis on quality materials, with a shared commitment between the Client and Architect to produce a residence that will age and improve over time.

AGENT ADRIAN REED 0409 446 955

AGENT DARREN NEAL 0401 212 505

3 NATASHA AVE NOOSA HEADS 4 Beds 4 Baths 4 Cars

TENDER CLOSING TUESDAY 15TH MAY VIEWING SATURDAY 1-1.30PM WEDNESDAY 4-4.30PM

EXECUTIVE LIVING WITH REMARKABLE OCEAN VIEWS

Positioned high on the north facing ridge above Noosa Sound, this executive three level residence penned by national awardwinning designer Chris Clout is one of a kind. A sunny north aspect captures the most spectacular views across Noosa Sound, Noosa Heads, Laguna Bay to Double Island Point.

AGENT ADRIAN REED 0409 446 955

AGENT DARREN NEAL 0401 212 505

OCEAN VIEW

16 Dean Drive

6 BED 4 BATH 4 CAR +SPA

This luxury Hamptons inspired French country manor, set on a low maintenance five acre rural-residential block is located in one of the best kept secrets of Brisbane – The Dayboro Valley. ‘Bellevue’ is situated just 4km east of the Dayboro Village and close to beautiful wineries and wedding venues which offer a large range of consumer options and services. It nestles comfortably amongst 1,000’s of acres of private family properties and state forest making it the perfect getaway from bustling city life. The property features breathtaking views, separate guest house with spa, to provide true dual living.

INSPECT By appointment FOR SALE

John Bradley 0410 454 718 Matthew Biggs 0499 498 988

serenade 3 Greycliffe Street, Queenscliff Nestled in an exclusive cul-de-sac at the end of Queenscliff Beach, this brilliantly reimagined c1920´s residence showcases beach/ocean views, sunny courtyards and decks, tranquil tropical North rear gardens and a self-contained sandstone flat with own outdoor shower.

• Bright open living with separate dining, stunning kitchen, chic main bathroom • Oversized lock-up garage, wine cellar, giant storerooms, hot/cold outdoor shower • Footsteps to Queenscliff Beach and pool

AUCTION GUIDE: $3,500,000 AUCTION SAT 26TH MAY AT 11AM VIEW SAT 11:00 - 11:30AM OR WED BY APPOINTMENT KINGSLEY LOOKER 0411 225 556 CALL 9977 3300

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20-24 Alexandra Street, Clifton Beach, Cairns QLD 4879

THE ONE – Sea Change You Have Been Waiting For Completed in 2017 and introduced to the market for the very first time this property is a stand out in Cairns Northern Beaches. Immersed in privacy in exclusive Clifton Beach on the foothills of Mcalister Range, this masterfully designed six all ensuite bedrooms residence set in stunning tropical surrounds offers the finest in Tropical Far North Queensland living with sophisticated elegance. Sweeping ocean vistas of Double, Green and Fitzroy Islands are seen from every room and act as the major source of inspiration for this home’s design. The pinnacle is the Nautilus shaped Award-Winning Infinity Magna pool and spa.

Illuminated by natural light and surrounded by manicured tropical gardens this property sprawls over 900m2.

Driving up the elevated 1.48 hectares block is an experience that takes you from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

The interiors have been executed to perfection with attention to detail and quality finishes embracing a timeless aesthetic and functionality for family life. The house includes a completely separate 260m2 Villa on a flat parcel of land with parking and storage. Ideal as a main residence, prestigious holiday accommodation or retreat.

BED 6+ | BATH 7+ | POOL | CAR 11+ 1.48 HA

Price: $3,500,000 View: By Appointment

SHIRA DAVID STERN 0428 807 757 07 4053 8400 shira@elitecairns.com.au www.elitecairns.com.au

26 Brindabella Quay, Trinity Park, Cairns, Qld 4879 Glamour, Privacy & Sophistication are three words that might not be enough to describe this amazing property on Brindabella Quay, Bluewater Harbour Cairns. Built as an impressive residence

by Ash Moseley Homes and spread over two levels, the prominent position on the corner of Brindabella Quay is awe inspiring offering more tranquility and privacy than most other homes with Bluewater Harbour.

Features include: • Stunning award winning builder built home on a 1001m2* canal block • water frontage, 8 meter pontoon, bridge free access to the Coral Sea • Entry Moat • Home theatre with digital equipment included • Home office • Miele Appliances inc gas cooktop • Open plan living, large outdoor entertaining area • Grand master with private balcony • Full irrigation to the landscaped gardens • Gourmet kitchen with generous walk in pantry • Saltwater pool & sala hut • Drive through driveway • Side access

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