Domain Prestige - March 11, 2020

11 MARCH / 2020

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Paradise Waters Gold Coast 104 Admiralty Drive $8 million J E N M E LO CCO

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For sale Agent: Lucy Cole Prestige Properties, Jim Sherrah 0402 201 196 A design that stands the test of time is an appropriate description of two

Claiming 34 metres of Main River frontage and a

of our properties featured in Prestige this week. There is our cover property,

rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city

Shrublands in Melbourne’s Canterbury, that celebrates its past, which

skyline, hinterland and waterways, this decadent

began in the original part of the building’s construction in 1860 and carries

home features a 25-metre lap pool and a private

through to its restoration and refinement today. Likewise, Forest Lodge in

pontoon. There’s a self-contained whole-floor

Stirling in the Adelaide Hills – featured in our Hot Property section – was

main suite, a choice of casual and formal living

constructed in the 1890s and, sitting among vast gardens, looks as elegant

spaces, an internal lift and home automation.

today. Meanwhile, we explore the leafy side of exclusive Melbourne suburb Toorak, and find out why it has remained very much a suburb in demand.

And in The Style we speak to interior designer Kate Challis, who shows us

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Editor: Jen Melocco Jen.Melocco@domain. com.au Editorial producer: Danielle Giannopoulos Group picture editor: Kylie Thomson Senior designer: Colleen Chin Quan Graphic designer: Nicole Gauci National managing editor: Alice Stolz Group director, Consumer: Jason Chuck Chief executive officer: Jason Pellegrino

HOT PROPERTY

DESIGN DIGEST The big ease

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

COVER STORY Is this Melbourne’s best home?

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O U R COVE R 16 Balwyn Road, Canterbury,

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LIVING IN Leafy, lovely Toorak

Listed by Abercromby’s Real Estate PAG E 6

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THE STYLE Bold moves pay off

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Flinders Mornington Peninsula 1867 Mornington Flinders Road $3.8 million-$4.18 million

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Expressions of interest: close March 17 Agent: Kay & Burton Flinders, Tom Barr Smith 0438 368 020 This lovely home comes with its own vineyard, a heated pool and spa and views to Western Port. It includes two generous living zones, an upper-level main retreat and wraparound verandahs.

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Stirling

Killara

Adelaide Hills 19 Pine Street

Sydney \ 66 Springdale Road

$4.8 million-$5.2 million

$7 million-$7.5 million

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Expressions of interest: close March 18

For sale

Agent: Booth & Booth Real Estate, Jamie Brown 0413 000 887

Agent: McGrath Lindfield, Glenn Curran

Forest Lodge, designed by Ernst Bayer in the 1890s as a summer residence,

0418 437 896

has been meticulously maintained by just two owners over more than a

Meticulously restored over a two-year period,

century. It has an impressive tower, five living rooms and more than six

Poitiers is a heritage-listed property, complete

hectares of stunning gardens.

with two living rooms and a pool.

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DESIGN DIGEST

Crafted comfort Good design encapsulates innovation, functionality and comfort – all essential elements for creating that feel-good factor. C o m p i l e d b y PAU LIN E M O RRIS SE Y MIRROR IMAGE Part of Ross Gardam’s latest collection, the Noon Mirror is framed in timber rings in an alternating walnut, rock maple and walnut combination. The mirrored-glass finishes are also varied including clear, bronze, or black, or a tri-split configuration. rossgardam.com.au

CURVE APPEAL Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, the Caratos Armchair encourages long, lingering stays. Highlighted by its soft curves and with a padded backrest, the chair can be upholstered in a selection of fabrics and leathers. spacefurniture.com

FLAT OUT Inspired

STONE AND LIGHT A new addition to Studio Henry Wilson’s popular

by an exploration of

stone range, the sculpture-like Pillar Lamp is made from solid Viola

traditional African

Calacatta marble, sourced and hand-carved in Italy and France. The

culture, the Amadi

elegant, vivid burgundy veining is outstanding. store.henrywilson.com.au

Collection by Halcyon Lake includes more than 20 made-toorder rugs, each handwoven to highlight classic weaving techniques, while featuring vast and varied geometric designs. halcyonlake.com

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Entertain the possibilities

This one-of-a-kind estate is built to host events and live life in truly luxurious style.

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who’s who of Melbourne has gathered at this heritage-listed mansion over the decades since it was built in 1863.

From political dignitaries to philanthropic figures, the grand property that is Shrublands in Canterbury has played host to some of the city’s finest events.

Now a new buyer has the chance to indulge all their entertaining whims at this prestigious address.

With a total of 42 rooms, including nine bedrooms each with an en suite and private sitting area, Shrublands is set up as a private home as well as a business centre and wellness retreat.

The current owners, who purchased the property in 2003 when it was in a state of disrepair, have spent more than $10 million carefully restoring the landmark mansion to its former glory.

“You can’t underestimate the amount of energy and time that has been poured into the restoration,” says Jock Langley, director of Abercromby’s Real Estate.

“It’s been renovated, restored and extended from the ground up with no expense spared.

“They’ve done everything possible really to modernise and rejuvenate it to bring it up to 2020 standards.

“And because it’s a large-scale property, it’s not something that can be done overnight.

So, it’s taken a long time and they have carefully considered their extension and their restoration and have been very sympathetic to the house.”

Designed by Melbourne architect John Flannagan, the original part of the house is a two-storey brick and stucco Italianate-style mansion. This sits over a bluestone cellar, which is now occupied by a theatre room, wine cellar, home gym and billiards room.

In the 1860s, Shrublands was surrounded by acres of orchards and pastures. Coaches would arrive at the elegant circular driveway centred on a vintage fountain and be met by a sweeping bluestone staircase.

Today the mansion is located on Canterbury’s “Golden Mile” and the entrance, still in its original condition, sits at the rear of the property.

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COVER STORY The original part of the house accommodates formal sitting and dining rooms, complete with ornate ceilings and chandeliers.

The mansion was extended to the western side in 1889 with another Melbourne architect, William Wolf, adding Tuscan and Ionic pilasters to match those Flannagan installed on the loggia.

In 1926, then owner John Hindson donated Shrublands to the Church of England and it became the St John’s Home for Boys until 1996.

Developers purchased it in 2002 in the hopes of converting it into townhouses and apartments, but the community protested against their plans.

In 2003, the developers sold it to the current owners, who began their painstaking improvements. Their work has seen the addition of a board room, large commercial kitchen and huge dining room that flows out

to a heated piazza with inbuilt kitchen and fireplace.

In a seemingly never-ending list of features, the property also has an indoor pool with an inbuilt wine fridge, 10-car garage with an additional living or storage area, and a caretaker’s residence with a two-car carport.

Shrublands is surrounded by 6500 square metres of beautiful landscaped grounds with three heritage-listed trees, a tennis court and feng shui designed water features throughout.

The impressive magnitude of the property makes it an attractive option for a mixture of buyers, says Langley.

“I’m actually finding there’s renewed interest from the corporate sector in wanting to buy large properties where they can host events,” he says.

“So, I can imagine that a buyer like that can see the unique benefits that Shrublands has to offer.

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“We also felt an embassy or consular official may look at the property with the same sort of vision of being able to utilise the premises for events.”

Very few original mansions of this calibre still exist in Melbourne.

Of comparable status is Stonnington Mansion, on Glenferrie Road in Malvern, which sold for a reported $52.5 million in 2017 to an Asian buyer.

“Since the Stonnington Mansion sale, it’s the most significant property to hit the market in my opinion and it’s certainly the most unique property to hit the market in Boroondara,” Langley says.

“It’s of such a scale, there’s not a lot of properties like it.”

The property is being sold in conjunction with RT Edgar Boroondara’s Nick Walker.

Canterbury

Jock Langley, Abercromby’s Real Estate

Melbourne 16 Balwyn Road “The owners have carefully considered their extension and their restoration and have been very sympathetic to the house.”

$42 million-$46 million

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Offer to purchase: Tuesday, March 24 Agent: Abercromby’s Real Estate, Jock Langley 0419 530 008

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Currumbin 734 Pacific Parade Flawless Coastal Luxury, Endless Pacific Ocean Views | $4,650,000 7

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621m2*

1,500m2

Endless Pacific Ocean vistas. Subtle, sophisticated interiors. Functionality paired with flawless design. It all awaits here at the pinnacle of coastal luxury, positioned right across from iconic Elephant Rock and pristine Currumbin Beach. Infused with an abundance of sunshine and soul, this modern masterpiece embraces effortless integrated living and entertaining. The main residence boasts 6 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite which will leave you breathless with its beauty and alluring ocean outlook. Two deluxe pavilions are connected by a Currumbin Alley-inspired staircase which weave together three levels of property perfection.

Contact Agent for Inspection Times Michael Cooper 0424 922 551 | Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15

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37.841° S, 145.009° E

TOORAK LEIGH HENNINGHAM

It’s no accident that wide, leafy streets are a hallmark of Melbourne’s most exclusive suburb. B y K ATE FARRE LLY

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Toorak

Protecting existing trees, growing the urban

says Toorak boasts a healthy number of large

forest and creating feature boulevard plantings

blocks ranging from 1500 square metres up to

Melbourne 1/25 Mathoura Road

are key features of Stonnington Council’s Urban

3000 square metres.

$2.8 million-$3.08 million

Forest Strategy. In short that means Toorak and

These significant land parcels can sell for

its upmarket neighbours are among the city’s

between $10 million and $30 million, with recent

greenest enclaves with tree canopies that

sales including a Victorian home on 2009 square

significantly add to the area’s liveability.

metres in Carmyle Avenue, which sold for more

“Toorak has the most majestic, tree-lined

1920s home with impressive basement garaging

Dale Fisher jnr. “I live on St Georges Road and

on almost 2300 square metres in Heyington

every morning I walk past the most beautiful

Place, which fetched more than $20 million

homes and along the river and enjoy the birdlife

in December.

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than $13 million in November, and a renovated

streets,” says life-long resident and architect

and think how absolutely superb Toorak is.”

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Village treats The village shopping strips on Toorak and

Fisher works alongside his architect father Dale

Malvern roads offer everyday amenities alongside

Fisher (snr) at their Toorak-based practice, J Dale

stylish eateries. Fisher’s favourite cafe is the

Fisher Architects, and says his father was an

hole-in-the-wall Rouben’s Specialty Coffee in

Auction: March 21

early proponent of green design.

Jackson Street. There are also boutiques like

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

Villique and Henry Bucks and elegant wine bars.

Justin Long 0418 537 973

the planting and landscaping was integral,” he

“Right from the early days of my dad’s buildings,

Xocolatl Artisan Chocolates & Cafe serves up

One of just two residences in an architect-

says. “As the city gets denser and denser, we

Spanish hot chocolate and Laurent Boulangerie

designed development, this property features a

need a high degree of landscaping, both vertical

Patisserie is a must visit for cakes and pastries.

stone and gas kitchen with integrated appliances,

and horizontal, it affects the way all of us live.”

With Toorak still home to large estates, it happily claims well-established and often extensive gardens compared to nearby suburbs with higher densities.

Marshall White Stonnington director Justin Long lived in the suburb for more than 20 years and

And if you’re in need of a riverside walk or bike

two living zones and custom joinery throughout.

ride after a sweet treat, Toorak’s northern border traces the winding Yarra.

Fisher says access to the river has been

Toorak’s green canopy reaches all the way to

instrumental in cementing his love of Toorak. “My

the bushy banks of the

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whole life, whether it be on a canoe, or on a raft

Yarra River, the suburb’s

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as kids, I’ve always used the river,” he says.

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THE STYLE

“I designed [my home] so I could show my clients what you can do if you have a sense of boldness.”

KATE CHALLIS interior designer

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Immersed in a picture of creativity Melbourne-based interior designer Kate Challis is a master of melding art and design, drawing on her background in art history to create spaces rich in colour and texture. B y E LICIA M U RR AY

architects, engineers and trades. I’ve got an innate sense of space and flow. Great design is really about pragmatism as well as aesthetics.

Q: What was your vision for your own home?

A: I designed it so I could show my clients what you can do if you have a sense of boldness. But I also have a child, so it had to function practically

Q: You come from a family of artists and

Q: How did this transform into your interior

as a family home. The front room is really

intellectuals. Tell us more.

design practice, Kate Challis Interiors?

immersive. It feels like you’re in the landscape.

A: My grandfather, Bernard Smith, was a well-

A: As a child, I was always obsessively rearranging

We commissioned artist Valerie Sparks to

known art historian. I spent my childhood in

and redecorating my own room. When I was

customise her wallpaper so it wraps around the

Germany. My mother was always taking me to

pregnant with my son, who is now 10, I started

walls. Her work is inspired by traditional 18th-

galleries and museums. She remembers me

writing an interior design blog. I posted a couple

century wallpapers that used to be hung in

being captivated by The Birth of Venus at the

of photographs of my own house, which were

homes in Europe. It’s a modern take on that style.

Uffizi in Florence.

picked up by design blogs and print media.

People started contacting me, saying they liked

Q: Fans of minimalism praise the pared-back

Q: And you also studied art at university?

my style and wanting me to design their homes.

look for invoking a sense of calm. Your

A: I studied art history for quite a long time. For

I started out helping family and friends. They

aesthetic is anything but minimalist. How

Clients began asking

my PhD, I concentrated on the early 16th century

loved what I did and it snowballed from there.

does it feel to live in that sort of space?

Kate Challis to design

art. I was really interested in these hand-painted

A: I would say it’s more calming than just a white

their homes after seeing

books made for kings and queens. The colours

Q: Without formal training in interior design,

cube. It’s like being in nature. There’s a lot going

photographs of her own

were so vibrant and luminescent. I loved learning

how do you make the technical elements

on in nature but it is very calming.

from the masters about how artists use colour.

come together?

I’m constantly referring back to artworks.

A: I collaborate with interior architects,

house on design blogs and in the media.

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H I S TO R I C A R R O W TO W N HOMESTEAD, NEW ZEALAND Down a sweeping avenue of ancient trees, you will find one of the most historic properties in Queenstown, New Zealand Originally built in the 1890s, this colonial Victorian style homestead is waiting for a new owner to come in and restore it to its former glory. The 4.98 hectare property boasts flat and fertile lucerne paddocks, providing an expansive setting to a five bedroom home with stunning views and privacy. With the five-star Millbrook resort and golf course at the back door, and Arrowtown, Akarua Restaurant and Amisfield Winery only minutes away, this rural setting is arguably the best available.

Steeped in history and charm, inspections are a must.

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Very rarely do properties of this magnitude and significance become available.

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Beyond grand iron gates, the majesty of Melbourne’s most iconic estate is revealed. ’Shrublands’ is defined by its enormous grounds including tennis court and expansive landscaped lawn. Unparalleled in detail, advanced technology and functionality, the residence merges modern practicality with Victorian elegance. From gracious reception rooms to informal living, dining, fireside terraces, conference, meeting and entertainment facilities including a temperature controlled indoor pool, sauna, steam and wellness centre. Nine bedroom suites, a library, historic bluestone cellar and theatre. A rare opportunity exists to own this private sanctuary in one of the world’s most livable cities

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Offers to Purchase: By Tuesday 24th March View: By appointment 24/7 View: shrublandsmansion.com Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 RT Edgar - Nick Walker 0417 330 650

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meticulously manicured 1 hectare near city ridgetop estate is the height of exclusivity and

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grand 6 bedroom home with its sophisticated living and dining areas, gourmet kitchen, flawless

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the new high standard in luxury living and entertaining.

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