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A Privileged Lifestyle Iconic Mansion on Three Acres of Manicured Privacy. A true landmark property, this majestic home is amongst Brisbane’s finest, exhibiting perfection in design, world-class finishes and sophisticated ambience. Set among quality acreage homes in Chandler, the architect-designed residence and its expansive grounds over 2.5 acres provide the ideal environment for relaxed family living and grand entertaining. Beyond the remote-controlled entry gates, tiled driveways circle beneath a towering porte cochere embraced by a classical water feature. The impressive foyer opens into a central domed gallery graced by a massive Swarovski crystal chandelier above the ornate double staircase.

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Vaucluse Sydney 38a 38 Wentworth Road $60 million J E N M E LO CCO

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For sale: By expressions of interest Agent: Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, Michael Pallier 0417 371 522 It is at this time of year that many of us dream – or plan – an escape to

Imagine bringing home all the luxury amenities

warmer climes. And while a holiday can be a short-term fix, there is nothing

of a fine hotel and then adding Sydney Harbour

like knowing you have a permanent place to escape to at this time for a spot

views and you’ve conjured up Ganeden, one of

in the sun. Our cover property is one such place. The oceanfront retreat in

Sydney’s most exclusive properties set within

Far North Queensland’s Trinity Beach offers a quick escape, situated just

2400 square metres of Paul Bangay-designed

a short drive from Cairns Airport. Further afield, you might like to consider

gardens. Features include indoor and outdoor

an estate in the south of France. Turn to Next Stop, and a jaw-dropping

pools, a cinema, three kitchens and two lifts.

hilltop retreat for $86 million. Finally in Living In, we visit McLaren Vale and see what the South Australian wine and foodie region has in store in both lifestyle and top property choices. Sure, it’s not the spot to escape the

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cold at this time of year but it does offer a relaxing environment, complete

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with top vineyards and restaurants just 45 minutes from Adelaide.

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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 Chief executive officer: Jason Pellegrino Chief consumer officer: Jason Chuck Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod, 0429 571 826 New South Wales Belinda Sinclair 0414 580 903 Victoria & Tasmania Mitch Armstrong 0438 820 767 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

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Trinity Beach

McLaren Vale

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Toorak Melbourne 2 Ultimo Court $7.2 million-$7.7 million

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Expressions of interest: Close August 14 Agent: Marshall White Stonnington, Brendan Allen 0499 229 007 White limestone floors and a double-height, skylit reception hall create a fitting first-class impression at this European-inspired residence. There are gas fireplaces in the two formal living rooms and french doors leading from the casual living zone to the north-facing terrace.

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Sunshine Beach

Sydney 24a 24 Burran Avenue

Sunshine Coast 8 Kiamba Court

$11 million

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Expressions of interest: Close July 27

For sale

Agent: De Brennan Property, Jonathon De Brennan 0422 033 837

Agent: Tom Offermann Real Estate,

Wake up to serene Middle Harbour views every morning at this family

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residence on Balmoral’s Golden Mile. Gazing north, the three-level home

It’s a two-minute stroll to the beach from this

has lift access, four large living spaces including a rumpus/home theatre

expansive property, which claims ocean views

and a double island kitchen with Sub Zero, Wolf and Highlands appliances.

from all three levels.

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DESIGN DIGEST

Clean living Designers are pushing the boundaries in the bathroom to merge function and beauty into every day. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y ‘TRILOGY’ WALL SCONCE BY ARTICOLO The ‘Trilogy’ Wall Sconce by Articolo marries contemporary design with centuries-old Japanese artisanship. Featuring a light source concealed within a trio of mouth-blown glass orbs, the delicate design doubles as a sculptural pendant. articololighting.com

IMMERSION BATHTUB BY ARTEDOMUS Designed by Neri & Hu, the Agape Immersion Bath is inspired by traditional timber bathing vessels used in Japan and China. Deeper than a standard tub, it welcomes a more upright posture rather than reclining. artedomus.com

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STUD LEATHER MIRROR BY BETHAN GRAY London-based designer Bethan Gray presents

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Cathedral. The Stud Mirror is covered in Spinneybeck leather with distinctive studs. livingedge.com.au

The Stud collection – furniture and homewares inspired by a medieval studded door at Siena

bathroom brand VOLA has launched a new matt white tapware range. Beautifully pure and unmistakably matt, the neutraltoned collection is inspired by tactile forms found in nature. dk.vola.com

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Blessed Trinity COVER STORY

This beachside home in Far North Queensland offers the perfect antidote to the stress of big city living.

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t’s been the playground of royalty, international celebrities and billionaire super-yacht owners, and now the most magnificent estate on Trinity Beach, between Cairns and Palm Cove in Far North Queensland, has opened its doors to buyers.

The 1000-square-metre, five-bedroom home, on more than 7500 square metres of land with a 135-metre beach frontage and stunning views over the Coral Sea to Green Island, even comes with a slice of that beach itself, on an old King George title.

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“It has $100-million views but for a fraction of that price,” says Jock Langley, director of Abercromby’s Real Estate. “It’s perfect for either permanent living or as a holiday house. With the current owners moving away, it’s time for the next custodians to enjoy.”

The house, just 15 minutes from the airport at Cairns – an easy gateway to Asia – is exceedingly private and secluded. People spotted in the vicinity over the years include Prince Henry, the first Duke of Gloucester, who in 1945 became the only British royal to ever

serve as governor-general of Australia, Mick Jagger, and the band members of Coldplay.

“There have been so many dignitaries, international celebrities and rock stars who’ve stayed here because it’s such an exclusive enclave, but the owner always agreed not to reveal their names,” Langley says.

Features of the house, built in 1983 on part of an original land grant dating back to the late 1800s, include a climate-controlled pool, a golf driving range, a gym, a sauna, a library, bars, outdoor barbecue and private parking.

YOUR AGENT Jock Langley, Abercromby’s Real Estate

“We’re also running an international campaign to find the right buyer for such an incredible property as this. A buyer could come from anywhere – locally, interstate, an expat from overseas, someone from Asia or Europe …”

The location is just a quick stroll from the nearby cafes and restaurants, with the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas and the Daintree National Park all a short drive away.

“It’s just an amazing place,” says Joanne Drake, the manager of the Super Yacht Group, over the phone from Tahiti. “The property is beautiful and the destination, by the only place on earth where two World Heritage sites – the reef and the rainforest – meet is incredible. I always recommend the house to the billionaire owners of yachts I work with.”

Co-agent for the sale Steve Wiltshire, Mission Beach Real Estate principal, says the house was designed to have a very relaxed Indonesian feel, with “slightly Frank Lloyd Wright touches, with natural timber and raw stone”.

Trinity Beach Cairns 120 Vasey Esplanade $6 million-$6.6 million

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Expressions of interest: close July 30 Agent: Abercromby’s Real Estate, Jock Langley 0419 530 008; Co-agent: Mission Beach Real Estate, Steve Wiltshire 0419 674 409

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Once ‘quiet and sleepy’, the wine district has blossomed into a destination for lovers of fine food and art. B y K ATE FARRE LLY

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Chester Osborn was seven when he decided he

Osborn’s latest coup has been the Cube’s

would be a winemaker. It may have seemed like a

Salvador Dali exhibition which has been such

fait accompli for the fourth generation of one of

a hit, it’s now been extended for 12 months after

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McLaren Vale’s best loved wineries, d’Arenberg,

an initial three-month stint.

$1.2 million

but it wasn’t until he was sitting on the knee of

A collection of Dali works on loan from the

the late Len Evans, wine writer and doyen of the

Dali Universe, the exhibition has bumped up

Australian wine industry, and asked what kind of

visitor numbers not just at d’Arenberg but at

wine he would make, that his future crystallised.

businesses across the district.

Osborn’s high-profile role in the industry has given him a passport to cities around the globe,

Spoilt for choice

but the colourful winemaker says he’s never felt

Osborn says the region is home to 180 wineries

a desire to live anywhere but the McLaren Vale.

and about 50 restaurants, representing a huge

No place like home “It’s fantastic coming home,” he says, fresh from a short visit to the US. “My house is in the middle of scrub in the middle of the vineyard. I’ve got

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and ongoing expansion of McLaren Vale’s offerings.

And the quality of the dining scene is on an upwards trajectory.

Agent David Gray of Raine & Horne McLaren

great views and it’s a beautiful rural setting even

Vale says locals and visitors are now spoilt for

though we’re only 45 minutes from Adelaide.”

choice when it comes to cafes and restaurants.

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He names Kicco Espresso and Blessed Cheese

Agent: Raine & Horne McLaren Vale,

making it easy to form strong friendships. The

as two of his favourite places to grab a coffee

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region has also provided plenty of creative

and Vasarelli, The Currant Shed, Maxwell Wines

Located a 10-minute drive from the McLaren Vale

inspiration over the years.

and the Cube among the top fine dining

township and only 20 minutes from the beach,

Osborn says it’s a small, engaged community,

As a schoolboy, he won prizes for his photography. As an adult, he’s not only flush with

destinations.

“I’ve been selling property here for 20 years

Cielo is an architect-designed residence with

Vineyards in McLaren

a pool on 9.3 hectares of native gardens.

accolades for his creative winemaking, he’s also

and the changes have been astronomical,” says

Vale, South Australia

winning awards for the Cube, an architecturally-

Gray. “It used to be quiet and sleepy but there’s

combine with the bush

striking restaurant, art gallery and cellar door,

a lot more activity and more people now. We’ve

and pastures to create

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which opened at the winery in late 2017 and has

got all the amenities of the city without all the

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been wowing visitors ever since.

hustle and bustle.”

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Includes furniture and a pool. $6.9 million A 186-square-metre penthouse, featuring three bedrooms, three bathrooms, four balconies and a huge south-facing living room.

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When the property market of a Cote d’Azur hotspot begins to plateau, it is still at a dizzying height. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

austerity policies combined to shave 30 per cent off house values, according to Knight Frank.

As a second-home hotspot attracting a high proportion of international buyers, prices are also

There just aren’t enough properties on the market today with olive trees, lavender fields,

53 million euros, or about $86 million.

Cannes, about halfway between Monaco and

at the mercy of other prime world markets. Last year, Savills Spotlight: Cote d’Azur described

heliports, nightclubs and jogging tracks. Ditto

the Italian border, is famous for rolling out the

spas adorned with relief sculptures of Roman

red carpet each year during its glamorous film

Empire-era bathing beauties emptying their

festival – a boon to home owners wanting to

buyer’s market. Younger, wealthy purchasers

water jugs.

cash in on short-term rental income.

are on the rise.

An estate in the village of Les Adrets de

The area was a modest fishing village until the

conditions as having reached a “high plateau”.

With so many luxury homes for sale, it’s a

l’Esterel, overlooking the dazzling bay of Cannes,

19th century, when it came to the attention of

Can Australians buy in?

goes some way towards redressing this

British elites eager to escape England’s harsh

“Australians are welcome to buy!” says Frederic

imbalance.

winters. Properties range from country houses

Barth, chief executive of Cote d’Azure Sotheby’s

and contemporary apartments to great estates,

Realty.

Set on 24 hectares, including sprawling lawns and a lake, the property offers 2000 square metres of living space, with 17 suites split

pied-a-terres and historic villas.

Notary fees usually add about 7 per cent to the purchase price. Other costs include agent

between three houses. There are also five

Current market

studio apartments and a one-bedroom unit.

After the dizzying heights of 2007, prime property

and one-off, including council tax, capital gains

prices in the south of France fell off a cliff.

tax, wealth tax and France’s notorious

Recession, the Eurozone debt crisis and French

inheritance regime.

It’s being marketed by Cote d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty, with an asking price of

fees and a smorgasbord of taxes both ongoing

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Nestled atop what will be one of Melbourne’s most remarkable architectural statements, the Penthouse Residences at Collins Arch will provide a living experience unprecedented in the city.

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Created through the vision of Cbus Property, international design practice Woods Bagot and New York based SHoP Architects, Collins Arch is a fully integrated mixed use development of a global scale, a

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This modern industrial masterpiece is set out over a sprawling 1,176m² north to main river block, with over 30 metres of water frontage, nestled against the backdrop of spectacular city skyline views.

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120 Vasey Esplanade Defined by its own beach front and exotic tropical gardens, this timeless residence is truly a world class destination, easily accessible via the nearby Cairns International Airport. An illustrious Estate providing a vast array of indoor and outdoor living areas ideal for entertaining and relaxing. The grounds include a magnificent swimming pool surrounded by open lawns with views over the Coral Sea and your private beach. Secluded and private, yet close to restaurants and the nearby cafÊ society. Features include golf driving range, gym, reverse cycle air conditioning, two street frontages and ample garaging. Nearby attractions include the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, Kuranda Markets, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park. Possibly one of Australia´s great secrets. Land size 7,585sqm (approx.) with 135 metres (approx.) of beach frontage! In conjunction with Mission Beach Real Estate.

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EOI: Tuesday 30th July at 5pm View: By appointment 24/7 View: 120vaseyesplanade.com.au Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Office 9864 5300

John Henderson Real Estate

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64-66 Charolais Crescent, Benowa Waters

A magnificent property and a magnificent opportunity, that must be sold!

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Residences of this calibre seldom become available on the Gold Coast and make no mistake the vendor is not testing the market. I am under clear instructions to sell this home.

With the property on two titles, (1273m2 and 742m2) and all infrastructure in place, this is an enviable opportunity to land bank, develop or build a second residence on site and capitalise on the position and aspect. If tennis isn't for you the block could become your own show room for cars or a place for extended family to live.

Perfectly positioned to face north the authentic Hamptons inspired house sitting on (1273m2 block), with a combined tranquil 60m* waterfrontage offers options of a rare 2015m2 estate or splitting the two.

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6 Oversized bedrooms, with 4 ensuited bathrooms

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Large upstairs study/office, media or yoga room (or 7th bedroom if needed)

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Fully refrigerated 2500+ bottle wine cellar and enviable tasting room with waterfront terrace

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Fully lit, full sized championship tennis court, solar heated pool and professionally landscaped gardens

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Alfresco area with built-in kitchen with fridge and dishwasher, sound system and fireplace

Designed over two levels, you can move straight into this large home with the chef's kitchen, featuring marble benches, a large lounge room with fireplace and separate dining area.

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12m pontoon, with 3 phase power and water, to accommodate a 20m vessel, plus a sandy beach, boat shed with ramp, storage and workshop

Make no mistake the vendors have made it crystal clear this property must be sold on or before Auction, all written offers will be presented to the vendor, those who hesitate could miss out on the value proposition available.

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30kW solar, back to base security, an abundance of storage (including attic)

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Central vacuum, ducted air-con, 15,000L rainwater tank, double garage plus 2 cars off-street

INSPECT Saturday 12 -12.45 pm AUCTION Sunday 28th July 11 am onsite CONTACT Rebecca Moffrey 0433 261 489 rebecca@prohenderson.com.au OFFICE John Henderson Real Estate 5572 8011 WEBSITE www.prohenderson.com.au/1066433

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