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rom one property-obsessed Melburnian to another – how good is it to be back? Welcome to our first edition for 2019. It’s always been the case, in this bricks-and-mortar-mad town, that when it comes to the pleasure taken from browsing what’s on the market, it is irrelevant whether or not you seriously intend to buy.

This time of year is perfect for dreaming and scheming about the next move, and under these circumstances you might just take the plunge. January and February are the sweet spot for beachside listings, when lifestyle and luxury are on show. Agents from Parkdale to Portsea have been keeping their swimming trunks dry while the rest of us have been splashing in the bay – now is their busiest period (find them hard at work with zinc cream in one hand and a contract in the other). This edition presents a snapshot of the marvellous homes for sale by the seashore, from city-fringe Albert Park to postcodes along the Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy.

What to see this Weekend

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Rural Escapes

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Market Moves

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Open Home

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Advice

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Open this Weekend

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Coast & Country

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NEW LIVING

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WORLD VIEW Inspired by global style

Mo der n Home s

Luc y Fe a g i n s

Neig hb ou rho o d s

STAYING ON COURSE

COLLECTOR’S HOME

CITY TO SURF

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Modern Homes

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Style with Darren Palmer

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The Design Files

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Al Fresco

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Neighbourhoods

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There are beach houses and then there are rare places where architecture frames coastal beauty in near-perfect elemental fashion. This is one of those. With wave-like sinuous curves flanking a central pavilion, this is both seriously handsome on the outside and deeply impressive internally.

Soaring ceilings allow the coastal light to refract and break across the interiors, clean sea breezes circulate and sublime sophistication reigns.

That central section with its floor-to-ceiling glass brings blue-water views right in, but the landscaped grounds provide a terrific sense of privacy here, too.

The sweeping waves fashion beautiful outdoor terraces to sit and contemplate the sea or to entertain on a dazzling scale.

Inside the curves turn warm, clad in timber and rolling above the bed in the main suite.

We love the way the house creates brilliant communal areas while zoning private spaces away from the hub. With a pool, direct access to the sand and all the blue views you could wish for, this is beach-house bliss on a stunning scale.

LOU SWEENEY

OUR COVER The Vine House in Flinders, listed

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The Vine House takes inspiration from its verdant surrounds, set on 3300 square metres of manicured gardens including a tennis court and decked outdoor entertaining space. Inside sees American oak flooring and banks of windows paired with travertine and Caesarstone creating light-filled

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What the agent says

spaces throughout. The open-plan kitchen and dining zone includes a butler’s pantry and double ovens.

Auction: 11am, February 17 Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Hines 0400 630 630

Nick Renna

Jellis Craig

Buyers are looking for the period family home with modern back extension and architectural influence. Location is

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always a first priority for families.

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Equal measures of modern amenity and Victorian features (iron-lacework

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verandah, leadlight, fireplaces, ornate plasterwork) are on show at this

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genteel bayside property. Its lowmaintenance site offers a beautifully

This immaculate residence, 30

elevated acreage site in a cul-de-sac

renovated single-level house with

minutes’ drive south of Geelong, is

to make the most of the environment,

north-facing deck. Above the rear-

both entertainers’ paradise and family

protected from the southerly winds

access garage is a bonus en-suited

home, featuring solar-heated pool,

while enjoying spectacular coastal

bedroom with retreat and balcony.

tennis court, living rooms on two

scenery east to Torquay, Point Danger

Proximity to Armstrong Street village

levels and a sandstone fireplace

and across the water to Arthurs Seat.

suggests home-office potential.

adding warmth and ambience to the

Expressions of interest: close

Private sale

huge deck. The 2001-built house is

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bedroom home on 606

Agent: Marshall White, Oliver Bruce

positioned and oriented on an

Agent: Great Ocean Properties,

square metres. Sold by

0409 856 599

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Marty Maher 0419 505 279

$1.08 million CHELTENHAM

13 Shipston Road WOW FACTOR

Stylishly

updated three-

O’Brien Real Estate.

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PORTSEA

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The prime position of this Seeley

bedroom with private en suite. Two

Old Portsea has a lofty ambience

ensuring privacy for relaxing around

Architects-designed property, The

timber decks at the northern and

borne of establishment, where grand

the pool, the tennis court and the

Dame of Melba, on the Great Ocean

eastern sides make the perfect year-

family properties are tightly held for

1970s bluestone house that forms a

Road overlooks the coastline,

round entertaining zone.

generations. Melaluna is one such

T-shape with the double carport.

capturing ocean views from the

Private auction: March 10

4020-square-metre estate, on a high

Auction: 2pm, February 17

kitchen and open-plan living and

Agent: Abercromby’s,

point near Sorrento golf course. A

Agent: Kay & Burton, Gerald Delany

dining spaces as well as the main

Robert McArthur 0488 754 110

moonah forest rims the property,

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GUILDFORD 4

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A property at peace in its environment, such as here, has instant appeal. The mix of stone, mud brick and timber in this large, languid house looks entirely at home on the 1.285-hectare block, which backs on to the Loddon River. The property has a three-bedroom house, a one-bedroom guest suite

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converted from a school classroom and an artist’s

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studio – the combination offers so many options for

Elegant, period-style and

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Just north of Daylesford and

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use. And while there is a

with a long-established

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Hepburn Springs, this huge

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great focus on sustainability,

garden framing the house,

to see the address and price

Edwardian-inspired

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with a living roof and thermal

this property offers the “walk

mass, there are welcome

in and relax” option for

verandahs. There are formal

ridge with spectacular views.

opens to the verandah and

contemporary features such

buyers. There’s an orchard, a

and informal living areas and

A 28.33-hectare block

terrace. Three children’s

as a large swimming pool

solar-heated pool and a half-

an attractive outdoor dining

provides a grand setting, and

bedrooms are at one end of

and a well-equipped kitchen.

court basketball court. On

area with a kitchen.

verandahs allow pretty views

the house, with the huge

Private sale

just over 5000 square

Private sale

from all rooms. There are

main at the other, and they

Agent: Cantwell Property

metres, the colonial-style

Agent: First National

three living rooms, including

have a rumpus room nearby.

Castlemaine, Genevieve

house is made of sandstone-

Candappa, Shane Candappa

a huge open plan kitchen,

Private sale

Cantwell 0418 362 270

toned block bricks which

0419 518 321

living and dining room which

Agent: Hocking Stuart,

work well with the vine-clad

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weatherboard sits atop a

Will Walton 0412 511 717

M A R K E T M OV E S B y MAL JAM E S

The good, the bad and the reality

DAN SODERSTROM

R

eading many property news headlines it might seem like, as actor Jack Hawkins declares in the 1964 movie Zulu, “we are all going to die”.

The truth is we all will, at some stage, but it won’t be from the 2019 property market.

Many recent news reports imply, or straight-out state, this year is going to be a “bad one” in property.

By definition, a “bad one” is poor quality or not as hoped for.

However, I just don’t see it that way.

The market we left behind in 2018 is a superior quality one – more sophisticated and better for the longterm future of the city – than the markets of 2015, 2016 or 2017.

By mid-way through 2016, the Melbourne market was experiencing rocketing prices in an environment of weaker lending practices.

In fact, if the conditions of 2015 and 2016 – and some of 2017 – had continued into last year, we would have been, as the AAMI television commercial, says “up ship creek”.

But that’s history, so what now that Melbourne prices are falling?

Yep, they are! But the sky isn’t falling in, just prices, and it is what happens in every property credit cycle.

Why are dropping prices so-called “bad news”? I don’t get it. For buyers, it’s cheaper than a few years ago – isn’t that good?

And for sellers, agreed, it’s not as

good as 2017, but look at it this way – for some, your property should have been up about 50 per cent in price growth over the past five years, and down 10 per cent in the past year.

Isn’t that still pretty good?

If you are selling and buying to trade-up, it is a better market in which to do so now than two years ago, as the price gap is smaller.

‘Young people have been struggling to afford to buy’ – that’s one of the few negative headlines that has real long-term substance.

If we are a good society, hopefully we can address the difficult state of the property market for young people (say, under 35), not just affordability but the associated stress as well.

All markets have issues; it has not

“The market we left behind in 2018 is a superior quality one ... better for the long-term future of the city ...”

just been Melbourne experiencing this situation.

From Auckland to Mumbai and New York, when you talk about property the same topics arise – a shortage of good land, too many people wanting it, and too high a price to pay.

Melbourne is no different to the rest of the world with regards to population and overcrowding – just different versions thereof.

Mal James is the founder of James Buyer Advocates.

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In t e r v i e w b y K ATE NAN CARROW Ph o t o b y DANIE L P O CKE T T

“... it’s not just about the property – it is about where people are at in their lives.”

With

Elwood. It was a quiet, middle-ring

$1.275 million. It’s a great thing to have

M A R K E A R L E from Buxton

suburb and it is now more like an

under your belt and to be able to talk

inner-city suburb. Numbers bring

to vendors about it.

more options commercially, like wine

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any people love the idea of living in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs; Mark Earle is no different. The Buxton director and chairman followed the sea breeze with his family and is now happily entrenched in the City of Bayside. He also understands the area’s real-estate life cycle: buyers often enter as young professionals, trade up to a larger family home and then finally downsize, all without leaving their favourite cafes.

bars and cafes. I like a bit of hustle

What would your dream home look

and bustle.

like and where would it be?

My dream home would be a classic

Real estate has its own intense

brick Edwardian with a contemporary

rhythms – how do you balance

extension and it would be in Hampton.

your life?

I love that mix of old and new if it’s

I would love to say I have work-life

done well. I’ve also got an apartment

balance. I take time out for exercise –

in an old building in Flinders Lane I

which is very important – but when

retreat to.

it’s your business, you can’t actually How did you end up bayside?

Real estate is a mix of people,

switch off. Flexibility with hours is

What do your Sunday mornings

I’m from England originally. I moved to

passion, property and money –

great but in terms of what is going on

look like?

Australia when I was 15. I didn’t have

what fascinates you about it?

in your mind, I don’t think many really

For me, it’s cycling. I’m one of those

any deep connections anywhere in

One of the great things about real

successful people can just switch off.

MAMILs (middle-aged males in Lycra).

Melbourne really but, when the kids

estate is, generally, we’re dealing with

came along, we thought the bayside

something positive and with the

Do agents experience auction-day

Sunday. I ride with a group called OTR,

was great for schools and community,

stages of people’s lives. So, in many

anxiety or buyer’s remorse when

– Hampton “gentlemen”. We usually

so we live in Hampton now.

ways, it’s not just about the property

they buy and sell?

ride to Patterson River or Mount Eliza

– it is about where people are at in

I’ve bought and sold many times and

– there’s a bit of competition.

their lives.

experienced all of those emotions. I’ve

How did you get into real estate?

I usually go for a nice, long ride on

definitely experienced being passed in

Where is your favourite spot beside

ended up helping my father buy a

Melbourne is growing; what has

at auction. The last time I sold was

the bay?

couple of properties in Melbourne. An

changed in your patch?

during the GFC. I had a bank valuation

The running trails anywhere from

agent who gave me advice then

Development has been the biggest

of $1.35 million and I sold it for

Brighton down to Beaumaris are great

offered me a role in property

change. The density is increasing and

management.

Hampton is becoming almost like

I was working in a bank originally and

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A DV I C E

B y DANIE L B UTKOVICH

Weighing up buying a unique home

P

Style and substance Unique properties can outperform the market for a number of reasons, according to real estate agent Simon Pilcher of Pilcher Residential.

“It usually comes down to style and substance,” he says.

Buyers are often drawn to largerthan-average floor plans or block sizes, sought-after architectural elements, or perhaps bonuses such as a secondary dwelling for in-law accommodation or rental income.

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roperties with owner-occupier appeal and a price close to the median of the area tend to have strong prospects for capital growth, as these homes appeal to the broadest market of buyers.

But not everyone’s situation is the same, and what’s considered a typical home might not suit your requirements, budget and personal taste.

Homes with features above and beyond the norm of the area often have higher price tags, but the unique nature of these homes means supply is inherently limited.

This can lead to higher-thanaverage price growth if there is strong demand for that particular type of property.

“I’m attracted to those types of properties because of the capital growth potential, and also you’ll get a premium as a rental.”

Odd one out On the other hand, properties can also be unique for the wrong reasons.

While this can make these homes more affordable, it can also lead to limited capital growth.

“Marketing a unique property is a special skill.

You’ve got to reach the right people and that takes time.”

- ROBYN WATERS, REIV PRESIDENT

But a property doesn’t always need to be the largest or most expensive in the area to see strong demand.

Buyer’s agent John Carew from Mayfield Property Buyers says warehouse conversions are highly sought-after in the apartment sector.

“They’re an example of a unique asset class that has outperformed the broader apartment market,” Carew states. “Supply is restricted and they appeal to a really broad range of potential future buyers and tenants.”

Pilcher says homes in particularly busy or noisy areas will see less demand, as will free-standing houses overlooked by apartments, especially those with limited development potential compared to surrounding blocks.

Beyond these more obvious negative attributes, it’s worth paying attention to what other buyers might consider deal-breakers, says Carew.

“Any characteristic that a property has that restricts the pool of buyers makes it less likely to outperform the market,” he says.

“If a property has 40 stairs to get up to the front door, no downsizer is going to look at it and probably no one with young children is going to look at it.”

If a home is the odd one out stylewise, it may be less likely to outperform surrounding properties.

Pilcher says in many inner-city suburbs, period houses are the most desirable, as these properties have more emotional appeal than newer homes.

“People will always gravitate towards the period homes and period features,” he says. “If you look at homes built from the ’60s to the ’80s, they’re much harder to sell because they’re really lacking that emotional appeal. Generally those properties will sell for less than if it’s a Federation house of similar quality.”

Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Robyn Waters says heritage homes can present their own set of issues.

“You might have a beautiful old house that’s had its land diminished around it,” she says. “That would be a minus in a unique property.”

“Gardens and trees can sometimes be restrictive. It might be ripe to be renovated or subdivided, and you’ve got a tree in the middle that’s protected.”

Choose wisely Compromise is often necessary to get a foothold in a desirable suburb but if capital growth is a priority, it’s essential to keep future buyers in mind.

If the property you choose is so distinctive that it shrinks the pool of potential buyers, the cost of restricted growth can be significant over time.

It’s also worth noting that unique homes that appeal to specific types of buyers may take longer to sell, according to Waters.

“Marketing a unique property is a special skill,” she says. “You’ve got to reach the right people and that takes time.”

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

Want to know more? Get the inside word on buying, selling and investing: domain.com.au/advice

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CAMBERWELL

ABBOTSFORD

MALVERN POA

Marshall White

20 Park St

3BR

10.45

POA

Marshall White

3 Murdoch St

3BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

53 Hunter St

4BR

12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

35 Russell St

4BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

44 Through Rd

5BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

780-825

Biggin & Scott

CANTERBURY

210B/8 Grosvenor St*

2BR

11.00

420-462

Biggin & Scott

10 Chatham Rd

5BR

11.45

POA

Marshall White

8 Winson Green Rd

6BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

117 Arnold St

3BR

11.45

1.85M-2M Nelson Alexander

253 Station St

3BR

11.30

1.5M-1.65M Nelson Alexander

10.30

NPD

Nick Johnstone

ESSENDON 46 Roberts St

5BR

2.30

1.9M-2.05M Nelson Alexander

FITZROY NORTH 42 Taylor St

10.30

125-135

Woodards

FOOTSCRAY 46 Cross St

11.00

795-860 Nelson Alexander

HAWTHORN EAST 2BR

3.00

POA

MW ONE

MOONEE PONDS 69 Darling St

3BR

12.00

1.15M-1.25M Nelson Alexander

RICHMOND 124 Gwynne St

3BR

12.00

1.45M-1.525M

Biggin & Scott

3BR

1.45

2.30

NPD

Biggin & Scott

DEEPDENE 5BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

EAST MELBOURNE 1/16 Agnes St*

4BR

1.00

POA

RT Edgar

121 Hotham St

3BR

12.00

4M-4.4M

Caine

FITZROY NORTH 10 Percy St

2BR

10.00

1M-1.1M Nelson Alexander

GLEN IRIS 24 Van Ness Av

4BR

1.00

POA

Marshall White

4A Atkins Av

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR

10.30

POA

Marshall White

HAWTHORN

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments *

31 Pine St

ALBERT PARK

54 Berkeley St

4BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

63 Power St

4BR

12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

64-66 Berkeley St

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

15 Burgess St

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

16 Neave St

4BR

2.00

POA

Marshall White

224 Rathmines Rd

3BR

2.00

POA

HAWTHORN EAST

2BR

12.45

POA

Marshall White

35 Reed Street

2BR

10.00

NPD

Greg Hocking

36 St Vincent Pl

4BRBy Appt.

POA

Cayzer

38 Mercer Rd

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

27 Barry St

4BR

11.00

896 Malvern Rd

3BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

54 Foley St

4BR

11.00

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3BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR

10.15

POA

Marshall White

64 Paxton St

5BR

12.00

POA

Marshall White

2BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

144 Canterbury Rd

4BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

161 Neville St

3BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

6 Nimmo St

5BR

2.15

POA

Marshall White

62 Hambleton St

3BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

MELBOURNE MIDDLE PARK

PORT MELBOURNE 31 Stokes St

2BR

1.45

POA

Marshall White

93 Pickles St

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

SOUTH MELBOURNE 165 Nelson Rd

4BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

396 Dorcas St

4BR

10.45

POA

Marshall White

46 Howe Cr

4BR

12.15

POA

Marshall White

5 Gordon Gr

4BR

10.00

POA

Marshall White

50 Rockley Rd

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

7 Oxford St

3BR

11.00

POA

RT Edgar

83 Caroline St

3BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

1-8/15 Marriott St

8BR

10.00

NPD

Gary Peer

10/10 Gurner St*

1BR

2.45

NPD

Biggin & Scott Marshall White

SOUTH YARRA

ST KILDA

1 Cloverdale Av

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

1 Myrnong Cr

5BR

11.45

POA

RT Edgar

4 Cloverdale Av

4BR

11.00

POA

RT Edgar

4 Fairbairn Rd

4BR

2.00

POA

RT Edgar

NPD

Kay & Burton

8/1 Tahara Rd*

2BR

12.00

POA

Abercromby’s

NPD

Kay & Burton

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CAULFIELD

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8/64 Anderson Rd*

CARLTON NORTH

19/293 HAWTHORN Rd* 2BR

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Sat Sun Price $000s

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2BR

76 Nepean Hwy

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GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

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35 Reed Street, Albert Park Instantly appealing in both style and lifestyle attributes, this Victorian terrace’s stunning combination of period charm and contemporary design creates the perfect inner urban sanctuary. Features a contemporary kitchen, expansive open plan living and dining plus north facing decked courtyard.

Auction Saturday 23rd February at 11.30am Inspect Sat 10-10.30am Contact Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723

www.35reedstreetalbertpark.com.au

Albert Park 8644 5500

greghocking.com.au

ALBERT PARK 36 St Vincent Place North

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MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN ON ST VINCENT GARDENS This wider than usual balconied terrace (8 metres approx.) features grand formal sitting and dining rooms that retain marble OFP’s. Modern kitchen, full-width open plan living and meals area designed to maximise natural light and bi-fold doors opening to meticulous landscaped north-facing garden, plunge pool, expansive wine cellar and access to Draper Street.

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Directly opposite St Vincent Gardens Stunning main bedroom with balcony access 3 further upstairs bedrooms, rumpus room North-facing terrace with city views

cayzer.com.au

• Exquisite period features throughout; Baltic timber floors, marble open fireplaces, soaring high ornate ceilings and light fittings • Possible car space if desired • Only a short stroll to Albert Park Village and Lake, the beach, schools and public transport.

View By appointment only Auction Sunday 24 February at 12 noon Contact Geoff Cayzer 9690 9782 Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601 Michael Szulc 0417 122 809

Port Melbourne 03 9646 0812

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A3 B2 C2 Single level, double fronted, freestanding Victorian residence on 412 sqm site in one of East Melbourne’s ’ pre-eminent streets. This appealing ’s package provides a rare opportunity for a sensational lifestyle on one level or vast potential to enlarge and enhance to multi-levels (STCA).

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1/16 Agnes Street East Melbourne Dimensions of drama c size (288m2 approx.) and high-end luxury leave an unforge able impression throughout this extraordinary 1 of only 4 whole floor apartments. A dedicated li entrance flows to a gourmet open-plan kitchen, meals and graceful living area. Two invi ng balconies overlook a sensa onal backdrop of the City, while the stunning kitchen showcases Miele appliances, a wine fridge as well as ample storage. Four double bedrooms each with built in robes, (master with walk in robe and stylish ensuite), as well as an addi onal two modern bathrooms and a private double lock up car garage. Located in the heart of East Melbourne only minutes’ walk to the MCG, CBD and Treasury Gardens.

1-16agnesstreet-eastmelbourne.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Tuesday 26th February at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 1.00-1.30pm & Wednesday 2.00-2.30pm Sarah Case 0439 431 020 | Rudy Van Der Berg 0405 204 450 DOM A IN

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Auction: Sat 2nd Mar 12.00pm Contact: Sam Gamon 0425 702 574 Guide: Contact Agent Rhianna Hoyle 0408 100 583 Inspect: Sat 10.45-11.15 | Sun 10.00-10.30

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Magnificent Californian On 975sqm With A Promising Future Immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath Californian Bungalow on 975m² (approx). Formal lounge, kitchen/meals area, family room, heating/AC, gazebo & pool.

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This contemporary Scotch Hill executive family residence comprises zoned family living accented by a range of high quality appointments. Formal living and dining rooms are complemented by a study and open plan living with fireplace. A sleek kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, wine fridge and walk in pantry. Includes ensuite main bedroom, retreat, laundry, powder room, pool, pergola and double garage.

View: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm & Thursday 11.00-11.30am & 5.30-6.00pm

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4 Cloverdale Avenue Toorak A sophis cated and modern masterpiece, showcasing outstanding propor ons with low maintenance living all in prized Toorak loca on only moments’ walk to Toorak Village, Royal South Yarra Tennis Club and Como Park. Offering four decadent bedrooms, four lavish bathrooms, study, spacious formal lounge, home theatre, porcelain kitchen with marble splash backs, butler’s pantry, expansive informal living/dining with floor to ceiling doors opening to sun drenched terraces and swimming pool for indoor-outdoor lifestyle living. Li , four car garage, gym and wine room.

4cloverdaleavenuetoorak.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 25th February at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 11.00-11.30am & Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm Sarah Case 0439 431 020 | Rudy Van Der Berg 0405 204 450 38

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7 Oxford Street South Yarra Contemporary, award-winning warehouse renova on with spectacular light-filled formal and informal living areas, fabulous roo op entertaining area with city skyline views, all located in the heart of South Yarra. Three spacious double bedrooms as well as open plan indoor / outdoor dining looking onto stunning Eckersley-designed ver cal garden over four floors, in addi on to generous study, two large living spaces, double garage and numerous private outdoor spaces. Beau fully finished with many addi onal features including ground floor slab hea ng, hydronic hea ng throughout, split system air-condi oners, sound system inside and outside and li to all levels including roof deck.

7oxfordstreet-southyarra.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Tuesday 26th February at 3.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday 11.00-11.30am, Wednesday 1.00-1.30pm & 5.30-6.00pm Michael Ebeling 0418 338 811 | Holly Gillham 0423 564 688

1 Myrnong Crescent Toorak

4 Fairbairn Road Toorak

Bathed in natural light and with expansive views over the Kooyong Valley, this well-propor oned, 5 bedroom, 1930’s residence delivers excep onal family spaces with abundant internal/external entertainment op ons, all set in lush, mature gardens. Ideally located in a quiet street, with close proximity to private schools, Kooyong Village and public transport. Land size 1137m2 approx.

1myrnongcrescent-toorak.com EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Monday 4th March at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Wednesday 11.45am-12.15pm Oliver Booth 0413 975 723 | Abby Innes 0423 210 790

This spectacular double fronted four bedroom Victorian has been completely renovated and extended to the highest of standards throughout showcasing a cu£ng edge, light filled home of immense style and sophis ca on. Perfectly posi oned with Brookville Gardens, Hawksburn and Toorak Village shops, restaurants and transport all a short stroll away.

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Spacious and bright top floor apartment with city views and leafy outlooks, provides superb potential only moments from Toorak Village. Featuring two large bedrooms with built in robes, central bathroom, open plan living and dining with adjoining sunroom or large study with balcony for added flexibility. Lock up garage and storage space add to the appeal and convenience.

View: Saturday & Thursday 12-12.30pm

Auction: Saturday 23rd February at 11.30am Contact: Emma Pierson 0409 182 310 Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 Office 9864 5300

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Situated on King Island’s stunning east coast, this property offers an incredible lifestyle for buyers looking for a sea change or holiday getaway. Only a 40 minute flight from Melbourne or Moorabbin, this eco-residence on 15 acres offers expansive indoor and outdoor living, with high-end finishes throughout.

Hike, dive, surf, fish, or just relax and embrace this spectacular coastal retreat. A rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique property.

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26 Sky k line Av ky A enue Grindelwald Launceston The Ta T mar Va V lley is renowned for its exceptional produce & lifestyle.

26 Sky k line Av ky A enue offfffers over 8 Hectares of some of the valley’s most spectacular real estate, with your very r own olive grove, plus several acres of natural bush land. The land ry offfffers some fantastic house sites with privacy, y sun and outstanding views that are ever so y, hard to find. The views leave you spoilt for choice whether you are looking for a tranquil T mar Va V lley. y Grindelwald is fast becoming one y. native bush setting or a view directly up the Ta of the Nort r hs premier lifestyle precincts, where large parcels of land together with quality rt family homes are commanding some of the highest prices in greater Launceston.

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• Fabulous entertaining areas both inside & out • Three large and very separate living areas • Pool house inc. sauna plus separate shower & toilet • Perfect home for the growing family 18 Atkinsons Rd, Grindelwald Inspect: Inspection By Appointment

$875,000 • Just a 15 minute drive to Launceston’s CBD • Approx 476m2 of double storey living space • Numerous outbuildings & storage sheds • Private & secluded - set on appprox 7.8 acres Contact: Vicki Johnson

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3732 Point Nepean Road Portsea Panoramic Views over Weeroona Bay, Portsea Pier and beyond. This iconic cliffside limestone chateau circa early 1900s has been architecturally renovated combining contemporary luxury and the romance of the French Mediterranean. Nestled in landscaped gardens with heated pool, this luxurious 975sqm (approx) property unfurls over three levels with large north facing entertaining terraces and open cooking fireplace. Many other features include vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, ducted and hydronic hea ng and automa c sliding glass doors - all complimen ng the epicurean kitchen. A private underground French inspired wine cellar and double garage. Nestled amongst Portsea’s finest clifftop proper es, with private beach access, this spectacular resort style home is just steps to Portsea village.

FOR SALE VIEW Saturday & Sunday 11.00-11.30am Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 | Samantha Moffa 0431 702 838

10 Old Bittern-Dromana Road Merricks North Aptly named for its substan al indoor living and 14 acres (approx) of verdant pastures, Merricks Homestead’s outstanding infrastructure offers ul mate flexibility for a rewarding rural lifestyle. Superbly curated to offer six bedrooms including a spellbinding main residence and charming separate co age encircling a resort style pool, and impressive equine and hobby farming inclusions, the picturesque property delivers the highest level of comfort and every conceivable amenity in a revered Pensinsula loca on. rtedgar.com.au EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Thursday 21st February at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Sunday 11.00-11.30am Michael Parker 0428 540 500 | Samuel McNeilage 0416 627 110 44

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22 Coggers Lane Mount Macedon “Flower Hill” - nestled in one of the best landscapes in Mount Macedon (3.1 Acres). Be impressed by this split-level home of the highest quality. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, formal dining room, lounge/living room, rumpus room, billiard room with wet bar.

The quality kitchen hosts two ovens, butler’s pantry and breakfast bar. A separate guest bedroom with its own bathroom. Addi onal features on offer includes extensive hea ng throughout, flood lit tennis court, jet spa, four car garage, single carport, playground, veggie patch, wood and garden shed plus a large shed with self-contained apartment/workshop/gym with bathroom and storage. rtedgar.com.au FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment Only PRICE $2,500,000-$2,750,000 Rhys Nu all 0438 383 221 Helen Sankey 0438 563 519

13 Hurst Street Flinders

5 Cypress Point Drive Mount Eliza

This stunning architect designed and superbly cra ed home is in an unsurpassed loca on just metres from the beach. This excep onal residence comprises 3 bedrooms, study, 2 living zones, mudroom and mul ple outdoor and indoor entertaining op ons on 905sqm (approx) with enchan ng garden surrounds.

This 2712 sqm (approx.) property features a spectacular garden surrounding a home meless in design. 5 living rooms, 5 generous bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study and powder room, a tennis court, lagoon-style pool and numerous outdoor rooms surrounded by mature trees and year-round florals. Private walkway to Daveys Bay Beach and undercover parking for up to 5 vehicles.

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3 Medallist Court Cape Schanck Architecturally designed to brilliantly capture one of the Peninsula’s most exhilara ng views, this truly impressive home offers a sublime fusion of coast and country style in a quiet, secluded se ng. Spanning 1.3 acres (approx) of superb na ve gardens backing onto The Na onal Golf Course, with walls of glass highligh ng 360 degree views, the breathtaking four bedroom plus study home amply accommodates over two luxuriously appointed levels. Op oned up with ducted hea ng and cooling, sophis cated security, remote garage and off street parking, this is a pres ge property in a landmark loca on. rtedgar.com.au EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Thursday 21st February at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Saturday & Sunday 3.30-4.00pm Michael Parker 0428 540 500 | Holly Longmuir 0425 737 674

3 Farnsworth Drive Cape Schanck This immaculate three bedroom plus study home features stunning kitchen, dining and lounge opening to invi ng Al fresco entertaining and further enhanced by upstairs indoor/outdoor living showcasing breathtaking rural vistas across The Na onal Golf Course to the breaking waves of Bass Strait. With quality appointments including a double garage with workshop, this stunning property offers effortless enjoyment in a truly aspira onal loca on. rtedgar.com.au FOR SALE VIEW Saturday & Sunday 3.00-3.30pm Samantha Moffa 0431 702 838 | Samuel McNeilage 0416 627 110 46

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741-743 Point Nepean Road

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23 Marine Parade Shoreham Entrenched in the seaside serenity of old Shoreham, this invi ng home on 1 acre (approx), includes 3 bedrooms including master with ensuite and spacious living extending the northerly rear garden. Move in and enjoy the tranquility of this private sanctuary.

AUCTION Sunday 24th February at 1.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Sat & Sun 1.30-2.00pm Michael Parker 0428 540 500 Samuel McNeilage 0416 627 110

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LORNE 03 5289 4222 TORQUAY 03 5295 1999 www.greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

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TENNIS ANYONE? A truly rare opportunity to purchase a premium coastal property featuring a mod grass tennis court and sea views in the highly sought after Point Roadknight precinct. This beautifully presented 4 bedroom home features a spacious and bright open plan living, kitchen and dining flowing seamlessly to multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Enjoy watching the family play tennis or the expansive blue water views from the elevated location close to Anglesea Main Beach and shopping amenity.

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EPR: $1,750,000 - $1,850,000 OFI Saturday & Sunday 11-11.30am Ben Jackson 0437 380 706 James Worssam 0418 585 815

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eldersrealestate.com.au ‘WARRAPINGO’ & ‘LAKAPUT’ Streatham & Yalla-Y-Poora, VIC | 416 HA / 1,026 AC Warrapingo: 374.6 ha (925 acres) approx. 800 acres arable; 2 houses (old homestead needing renovation); extensive shedding inc. 3 machinery sheds and workshop, 4 stand woolshed and large grain shed; 3 efficient bores; 6 stock dams; 3 natural springs; winter creek; undulating land with average/good fencing.

Lakaput: 41.74 ha (103 acres) arable flat land with 2 dams.

The offering of these two properties in an excellent location presents an opportunity to secure quality, versatile land in a tightly-held district. The majority of land has recently grown canola and wheat and the balance is mostly barrier country giving warmth and protection for sheep/lamb grazing.

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Date Friday 1st March, 2pm Venue Streatham Hall Properties to be offered separately Bram Gunn 0400 683 222 bram.gunn@elders.com.au Sean Simpson 0418 320 335 Elders Ballarat eldersrealestate.com.au/20295532

‘ESSEX PARK’ & ‘SEVEN OAKS’ Carlsruhe, VIC | 88.32 HA* / 218.24 AC*

(to be offered in two lots) ‘Essex Park’ Lot 1 Carlsruhe Station Road Carlsruhe • 42.15 ha* – 104.15 acres* • Flat to undulating fertile country with reliable bore water • Excellent improvements inc workshop, machinery shed, hayshed, cattle yards and water tanks • Many fine home sites (STCA) with stunning views towards Mt Macedon • Suitable for a wide variety of equine and agricultural pursuits

‘Seven Oaks’ Lot 2 Carlsruhe Station Road Carlsruhe • 46.17 ha* – 114.09 acres* • Flat grazing land with quality pastures • Build your dream home (STCA) • Suitable for a wide variety of lifestyle and agricultural pursuits The properties adjoin and are situated a short drive from Kyneton (6 kms*) and Woodend (10 kms*) and an easy commute from the Melbourne CBD and airport via the Calder Fwy.

Expressions of Interest

Closing Friday 1st March, 5.00pm Venue Elders Melbourne Kellie Ryan 0437 791 324 Sam Jeffery 0438 004 491 eldersrealestate.com.au/19978750/19978965

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‘JINDARRA SPRINGS’ 191 Fenton Drive, Harcourt North, Central VIC | 42 HA / 104 AC

Castlemaine – Bendigo Region 90 Minutes Melbourne

Situated in one of Central Victoria’s most picturesque regions in a prominent and commanding position overlooking the striking rugged landscape of Harcourt North, this prestigious property boasts what may arguably be the area’s finest views.

Formally a renowned winery, this property is substantial in every regard and features a luxurious homestead with no expense spared, a very impressive cellar door, a brick winery, extensive gardens and a large picturesque dam.

Electric gates and a magnificent driveway provide access to the home revealing a sea of views that must be seen to be appreciated. A truly unique and private sanctuary that constantly stimulates your senses with the beautiful meandering Buckeye Creek, ancient red gums, huge granite boulders, a sensational waterfall and so much more.

Endless possibilities include reinstating the commercial winery with 700 established Shiraz vines already in place, ecotourism, farm stay, B&B, corporate function centre, wedding venue or build a successful business living in your own piece of paradise. Additional infrastructure includes abundant water supply, 16 well fenced paddocks with stockyards, 3 Colorbond sheds and a 6.6 kw back to grid solar system.

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For Sale $1,800,000 – $1,950,000 Wayne Heard 0409 248 477 Elders Bendigo 03 5443 1744 eldersbendigo.com.au/20178287

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Abundant water, dam system & Avoca River, older style home, hay shed & m/shed. Opportunity for cropping, prime lamb production.

Auction 8 March 11am Natte Bealiba Football Club Rooms, Recreation Road, Natte Yallock Brett Douglas 0447 162 455

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5258 4100 kerleys.com.au POINT LONSDALE

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SECLUDED LUXURY, ONLY ONE STREET FROM BEACH & SHOPS Offering seaside luxury and for the first time offered in 33 years, this immaculate home is positioned 150m from the front beach and shopping village, in arguably Point Lonsdale’s most exclusive cul-de-sac.

Rural D iverse Crop p ing & G razi ng L ots St Arnaud — Charlton Area, c or a Lease offered as whole (Lot 1— 781ha*) or in 3 lots: L ot 2 L ease tender — ‘Highway Block’, 373ha*, L ot 3 L ease tender — ‘Home Block’, 207ha*, L ot 4 L ease tender — ‘Wills Block’, 201ha*. Lease commencing 8 March. L ot 5 Sale tender — Seven Mile Rd, Dooboobetic. 80ha*.

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Versatile in design, the home features an abundance of accommodation whilst boasting dual living and entertaining zones which flow seamlessly from inside to expansive decks outside, to the east and west.

High quality craftsmanship is undoubtedly apparent throughout with the design obviously focused on entertaining family and many friends.

Comprises: 4 bedrooms with ensuite to master, central bathroom, open plan lounge dining area and separate family room, fully appointed hostess kitchen, extensive outdoor entertaining decks, floor to ceiling sun catching windows, heating and cooling throughout.

An exceptional property perfectly suited to both permanent residents and holidaymakers.

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Home & away: designer inspiration

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o travel is to not just immerse yoursef in different scenery, but to allow that experience to inform how you see the world. For designers and those looking for the next hottest trend, there’s nothing more exciting than dropping into a new edgy destination.

Different architecture, exciting museums, up-and-coming galleries or beautiful shops often trigger the imagination.

Whether it’s luxuriating in a design hotel, discovering a vintage shop of treasures, bargaining for an exotic rug or just soaking up the atmosphere, taking an overseas sojourn will give your homemaking a global perspective.

Some of the country’s top designers take us on a journey to their most inspiring cities.

LOS ANGELES Gregorius|Pineo gallery at the Pacific Design Centre

JULIE ADAMS

FELIX FOREST

MATT LOWDEN

Copenhagen

Hamel’s international style shines in this Melbourne house, above left.

Amarelo Terrace, designed by Arent & Pyke, captures the Danish concept of hygge, above right.

SHAUGHN AND JOHN

Los Angeles It might not instantly spring to mind as a design destination, but downtown LA has been transformed into a hub for contemporary art in the past 10 years. With a range of edgy galleries and design showrooms, it’s hard to resist.

“Travel is crucial for designers – there’s no way of making informed decisions otherwise,” says Thomas Hamel, above, who usually visits the bustling city five times a year.

Skilled craftsmen, the descendants of Europeans who fled to Hollywood to make movie sets after World War II, create bespoke furniture, and Hamel

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loves to check out new restaurants, showrooms and gardens to identify the latest trends.

With a population set to surpass 40 million residents in 2019, California’s interior design market is extensive and ever-inspiring.

“LA is constantly changing and has a youthful approach to design and interiors,” says Hamel.

“LA excels at indoor/outdoor living, which is so applicable to us here in Australia.”

He says features such as outdoor fire pits and casual living areas are emphasised. He enjoys the way colour is used so confidently and also admires the openness to young and upcoming designers.

Must-visit places: Pacific Design Centre, Blackman Cruz, DAO and RH Modern.

Favourite design cities: New York, Paris, Amsterdam.

There’s nothing like ditching your everyday existence and exploring a new place.

Designer Sarah-Jane Pyke, left, of Arent & Pyke likes to disconnect and immerse herself in her chosen location.

“When you’re outside your norm, you become very observant,” she says. “Having that level of observation [switched] on again starts to influence your design work when you come home.”

A trip to Denmark was an eye-opener for the Sydney-based designer. Pyke met furniture makers and watched craftspeople making chairs by hand, visited the forest where the wood is sourced and learned about the longevity of Danish design.

“When I travel, it’s more about an immersive experience rather than bringing back particular objects. If I buy design overseas, it’s always vintage because those are the things you have to snap up.”

Pyke also rediscovered the magic of candlelight on her trip, which is now influencing Arent & Pyke’s current projects.

“The way they use lighting there is so critical to the environment because of how bleak it can be for half of the year; we came home talking about warmth in lighting and layers of light.”

Must-visit places: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Fredericia furniture.

Favourite design cities: Tokyo, London, Marrakesh.

TOKYO The Yayoi Kusama gallery

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COPENHAGEN South wing, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Japanese-inspired installation by Amanda Henderson with florist Fjura.

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MILAN Local Milan showcase

Travelling has always been a passion for designer and stylist Sibella Court, left, owner of The Society Inc. Imaginarium, her latest book, is a collection of her wanderings, interior projects and sources of inspiration.

“I travel constantly to seek out inspiration for my interior design, hardware product range, travel articles and books,” Court says.

“I travel with a purpose whether it’s for a workshop, trade fair, to experience a hotel or restaurant, visit a maker, explore a museum or a special flea market.”

She likes to discover exotic materials and see how they are used, to observe craftspeople and to find different colour combinations.

She’s definitely got a wandering spirit – her other books include Gypsy and Nomad. Next on Court’s wishlist are New Guinea, Rajasthan, Egypt, Jordan, New Mexico and Scotland.

“I souvenir it all. In French, the word souvenir means both memory and memorabilia.”

Must-visit places: Rajasthan and New Mexico.

Favourite design cities: Melbourne, San Francisco, Moradabad (India).

Tokyo

Sydney creative and interior designer Emma Elizabeth, left, founded the first design vlog by travelling to every big design fair in the world.

Milan, where she studied, remains her main muse.

In March, she brought a group of 26 Australians, some of our best designers, to the Milan Design Week to showcase their work under the Local Milan banner.

“The Italians have such a great heritage,” she says.

“We are what they call the baby nation.”

She says having design, fashion and an incredible art scene all in the one city is almost an overload.

Apart from Design Week, which draws half a million visitors, Milan has incredible galleries and stores.

Visitors can see what is currently happening in Europe and tune into future trends, and see what works and what doesn’t.

“I love seeing the colours, tones and layering and what they do advertising-wise; it really inspires me in my commercial and design work.”

Must-visit places: 10 Corso Como, Nilufar, Rossana Orlandi galleries, Triennale museum.

Favourite design cities: Tokyo, Valencia, Eindhoven (Netherlands).

After six visits to Tokyo – and a Japanese sister-in-law – Amanda Henderson, left, feels she has a good insight into Japanese culture.

The Gloss Creative designer finds inspiration everywhere she goes, even in the supermarket aisles.

“I love Tokyo because people there see beauty and design as part of everyday life,” she says.

The Japanese view on luxury is always nature based – think of onsen and gardens – and it’s very different from the west, she explains.

“I also love the way adult culture embraces icons of childhood,” she says of the Japanese fascination with Disney, cartoons and manga.

The Yayoi Kusama gallery and the teamLab Planets museum are unforgettable immersive experiences. In Roppongi, 21 21 Design Sight and the Brutalist Nakagin Capsule Tower in Ginza are among Henderson’s highlights.

Travelling is a great way to mentally reset yourself, she believes. As well as coming home refreshed, Henderson is inspired and incorporates Japanese aesthetics such as origami, floral concepts and graphics into her design work in Melbourne.

Must-visit places: Yayoi Kusama gallery, teamLab Planets museum and the Capsule Hotel.

Favourite design cities: London, Copenhagen, Palm Springs.

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SIBELLA COURT

OUR COVER Amarelo Terrace by Arent & Pyke. Photograph by Felix Forest.

Sibella Court stayed in a traditional caravan in Scotland one of several journeys in her book Gypsy.

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At a glance Ironwood 39-41 Huon Park Road, Cranbourne North Architect: Finnis Architects Developer: Lennium Group Number of houses: 98 (16 home types with a mix of single and double storey, three/four bedrooms and a minimum of two bathrooms), plus 32 land lots Internal sizes (sq m):

Reverse living for a green outlook

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ou don’t have to play golf to live at one of Melbourne’s green golf course estates. Just ask Gabrielle Bello, 24, who purchased a three-bedroom townhouse at Ironwood in Cranbourne North.

“I don’t play golf, but I play it on the Wii,” she laughs.

Once completed in May, her doublestorey home will overlook the nearby Cranbourne Golf Course. The green outlook was a must-have for Bello.

“That was one of the most appealing things to me because

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obviously when you buy a house you need to think of the resale value, and this house is perfect for a retired couple who want to play golf and don’t want to live in the inner-city.”

Like others on the Ironwood estate, Bello will have an enviable view thanks to an architectural design which sees higher traffic areas placed on the top levels of the home.

Architect Les Finnis from Finnis Architects says it makes sense to provide views to the rooms people will spend most of their time in.

$711,000, land $336,888-$445,000 Car parking: Each house comes with a double garage Completion estimate: First stage homes completed November 2019 (six stages in total). Land titles due May 19.

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The view over Cranbourne Golf Course was most appealing to Ironwood home-owner Gabrielle Bello.

“We have looked at trying to maximise the amount of dwellings that have views, and in the design of those dwellings facing the golf course, we’ve done what we call reverse living,” he explains.

“We’ve put the living space, kitchen and master bedroom on the top level and the balance of bedrooms, laundry and garage on the lower level, allowing the living space to take advantage of the views over the golf course.”

The Cranbourne North community will house 98 new three and four-

bedroom houses and 32 land lots.

Unlike many new developments, the houses at Ironwood have a running architectural theme without a uniform look and feel, says Finnis.

Soaring ceiling heights, some up to 3.4-metres, take pride of place at the Ironwood houses along with timber floorboards and stone benchtops.

he lush site that was once home to Doncaster’s Eastern Golf Course is now Tullamore, a new community of 450 new homes by developer Mirvac. It’s only fitting that 20 per cent of the 19-hectare site is devoted to parklands and landscaped gardens.

The latest release of homes, known as 8 Edition, takes aim at families, who will appreciate the space. The homes are attracting interest from families with teenagers and intergenerational groups, as well as downsizers keen to remain in their neighbourhood and have enough room for the grandkids to stay.

Included in the open plan design are stone benchtops in the kitchen and bathroom vanities. Each home has its own private elevator to move between the three floors, which includes the garage and a storage room on the lower level.

Each residence also has a solarpower system featuring the Tesla Powerwall II battery with 13.2 kWh of energy storage.

At a glance Tullamore 473 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Architect: Mirvac Design Developer: Mirvac Interior design: Mirvac Design Number of apartments: Eight 8 Edition (all four-bedroom) Internal sizes (sq m): 283 External areas (sq m): 62 Prices: From $1.78 million, with upgrades available Car parking: Undercover garage with two car spaces each Completion estimate: Tullamore to be completed in 2022.

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ew year, new you – right? Let’s face it, we’re already so far into the year that you’ve either moved forward in a new direction, or more likely, slipped back into old habits. For my first column of 2019, here are a few New Year’s resolutions to help you achieve your best home.

The almighty cull Make your first pledge to not be a hoarder. OK, this one is pointed squarely at me, but it’s a good place to start. Begin by opening storage cupboards and pull out the contents.

Create a semblance of order, then cull and sort the remainder, putting back only the most necessary things.

From a clean slate, you can place items where they’re meant to be instead of opening the nearest cupboard, bursting with random stuff, and shoving it in.

As I say, I’m giving myself a firm talking to in this instance. The old sayings “a place for everything” and “everything in its place” rings loud and true and I’m going to live by it in 2019. Wish me luck.

One small step for your interior Take a step back and have a good look around with a (not too) critical eye. First, the walls; are they in need of some art? Next, survey your surfaces – consoles, sidetables and coffee tables in particular, and see if you can create some vignettes from repositioning pieces you already have around the house.

The easiest items for this are books, plants or your favourite floral bunch.

These add some life to those plain

table-tops that are less exciting than they could and should be.

Next, consider your shelves — you can do more than just put a few books on there. Try adding feature book ends, or arrange books in terms of size, colour or shape. Place some vertically and others horizontally to give the space some interest. Finish with some plant life – even faux succulents or ferns – and a few candles.

A few simple changes like these will help to create a mood and really lift your rooms.

Light the way Jazz up a table lamp by simply changing its shade. Regarding pendant lights, also refitting one with a new shade can change the focus and proportions of where it hangs, usually over a dining table or kitchen bench. It’s a simple, refreshing and reinvigorating change with minimal expenditure and effort.

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Don’t take the easy option of replicating popular looks and styles, but think instead about how you can properly and truthfully represent your own desires and passions in your home.

For the uninitiated, this can be a daunting proposal, but make headway by looking at the trends and styles that appeal to you most and then fuse them with the things that you find most appealing from your own experiences.

That inspiration could come from travel, education, reading, design or nature – whatever it is that makes your heart race.

Practising and revising this fusion will take time.

Allow yourself the freedom to make mistakes and adaptations to your initial thoughts, but take time to allow your design flair to surface and

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bloom rather than just copying and pasting the latest trend or space you’ve seen on Pinterest or in a magazine.

No more procrastinating It’s time to attack those odd jobs you’ve been putting off for months, or even years – a coat of paint on walls or doors to give them a lift, wallpapering to spruce up a bedroom and replacing old door and cabinet handles. Whatever it is that will make a difference to your home that you’ve been slow to start on, make the time.

You’ll soon discover that the effort you put in now will be well and truly worth it.

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The living room in James Vivian and Ben Esakoff’s Cremorne home, featuring artwork

by Brendan Huntley.

The art of decorating from a blank canvas Who: Ben Esakoff and James Vivian.

What: Art-filled renovated heritage home.

Where: Cremorne, Melbourne.

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en Esakoff and James Vivian purchased their home on Esakoff’s 30th birthday and recall standing in the back garden post-auction in disbelief that the home was now theirs. Four years later, and the couple are still pinching themselves on their good fortune.

Vivian comes from a family with a passion for preserving and celebrating Melbourne’s architectural

heritage (his mum, Kristin Stegely, is an activist in heritage protection), and this love of built history carries through to his own property. The home was originally built in 1893, and retains many of its original features.

This blending is partly achieved through the couple’s extensive collection of contemporary Australian and international art. The cherished collection was “born out of the need to fill some empty spaces” and evolved into a new passion. They both follow a gut-response strategy to purchasing, where they only

collect pieces that they “have a chemical attraction to and cannot live without”.

In a similar fashion to the evolution of their art collection, Esakoff and Vivian’s decorating style developed only once they moved in. Vivian says: “Before we purchased the home, neither Ben or I would say we really had a personal style.” As they inherited a renovated space, there was no need for structural changes, and the home has instead offered a fresh canvas on which to explore their developing aesthetic.

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functional and beautiful, with “no room for redundant zones”. Esakoff and Vivian began by introducing large furniture items from Jardan, and then seeking inspiration from their favourite stores in Melbourne, including Hub, Space, Loom and Euroluce.

The couple’s own cheerfully sophisticated aesthetic has been gently massaged by the help of friend Zoe Murphy, who assisted with the styling and decorating. “There were a few bits and pieces that were out of our wheel house, and we appreciated someone casting their eye over the space,” Vivian says.

The couple love layering their home with art and texture as seen in the vibrant dining area, left, the living space, right,

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Murphy also shared Vivian and Esakoff’s love of colour, which has been thoughtfully splashed throughout the home.

While Esakoff suggests that the best aspect of the home is its proximity to the MCG (he’s a oneeyed Demons fan), it is clear that for both he and Vivian, this home is genuinely cherished. Four years after moving in, they are still thrilled to walk in the door each day after work.

“We’re extremely lucky and we know it,” they say.

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he beginning of a new year is synonymous with renewal and change, and this applies to our homes, too. It’s a chance to leave behind what no longer inspires us and make way for the new. For those looking to get a head start, we asked some experts about the living room trends they’re expecting in 2019.

Both aesthetically and from a wellbeing perspective, indoor plants enhance our spaces.

Lauren Camilleri from Leaf Supply believes the ever-growing popularity of potted plants will only continue in 2019. “For so many of us living in urban, often small, environments, having that everyday connection to nature and greenery can make a huge difference,” says Camilleri.

“The living room, in particular, is often one of the most utilised spaces in our home, so having greenery in this space where we spend a lot of time is really important.”

A focus on wellbeing Becoming more health and wellness conscious is at the forefront of our minds when a new year rolls around.

To enhance wellbeing, Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr says we should first consider the power of paint, as colour “holds the power to greatly change our mood”.

“Our Wholeself palette will inspire the chance to stop, breathe and simply be in the moment … This collection of cocooning colours, such as Dulux New Life, Pinkham, and Modest Mauve, evokes a feeling of relaxation and wellness.”

Storytelling items

Feel-good furniture

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Given today’s abundance of local artisans, interior design manager of Coco Republic Queensland Laure Bebbington says we’re well placed to choose more sustainable, natural designs for our home.

“Larger pieces of furniture will be more minimal, with a focus on relaxed pieces, less clutter and lines — translating through the quality of workmanship and embracing the slower life,” says Bebbington.

“The focus with this growing trend is handmade and natural as people will seek to invest in more bespoke, one-off pieces that have a story.”

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Show your true colours Lucena-Orr says paint can play a big role in personal expression, and encourages people to experiment with a bold and individualistic vision.

“When it comes to our Dulux Identity palette, anything goes,” Lucena-Orr says.

“This collection of vibrant and bright tones, such as Apricot Fool, Mitchell Blue, and Strong Strawberry, all empower us … to flaunt the fabulous, colourful quirks and flaws that make us who we are.

“You don’t need such colours on every wall to make a daring and adventurous statement; instead you can experiment with the smaller, architectural details.”

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As our everyday lives become more and more connected to the digital world, the desire to bring more natural tones into the home grows stronger. Lucena-Orr recommends testing colours from the Dulux Repair palette, such as Cinnamon Sand, Cornstalk, and Cobbler; all timeless hues often seen in our natural surrounds.

“Often these earthy colours make us feel at ease and relaxed, inspiring us to repair our relationship with nature and embrace a more ‘circular’ way of living,” she says.

Trends aside, there’s no doubt people will always be drawn to bringing their own unique and personal touch to a living room – such as framed photographs of loved ones, or a personal collection of items.

“When we work with interior design clients, we really encourage them to introduce pieces that are sentimental to them as it’s important to form that emotional connection with the space,” Bebbington says.

“Adding items collected through travel, coffee table books, photos and art, are all great examples of how you can layer and personalise your living room.”

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Blurring the lines between indoors and out: Ivanhoe Pool by

DAVE KULESZA.

Mint Design.

Lure of the azure is irresistible

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n aerial drone shot of any middle-ring Australian suburb often appears as a sapphirestudded scene due to the ubiquity of backyard swimming pools.

It’s been thus for three decades at least, with Queensland having by far the most – about 18 per cent of households there boast a private pool. Overall, Australia has 1.2 million backyard pools and, despite all the challenges of conserving increasingly valuable water, it’s set to continue to grow.

Chris Samartzis, chief executive officer of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Victoria – which just hosted the southern hemisphere’s largest expo of innovations in private water play facilities – acknowledges that while the popularity of the bubbling spa has taken a hit in recent years, the emphasis on indooroutdoor lifestyles makes a pool of some type almost de rigueur – if, that is, you have the space, the desire, and can afford one.

Samartzis says, second only to having the perfect kitchen, “in a beautifully designed home, an outdoor entertainment zone and al fresco decking is very desirable, and part of that is a pool. Our industry has been flowing off that trend, and in the past five to 10 years has never been stronger, with the strongest growth in the outer corridor suburbs.”

Although they are pricey, pools are becoming more accessible.

Fibreglass pools [$30,000$60,000] are outselling concrete pools; 60 per cent of pool sales are for fibreglass models, compared to 40 per cent for concrete versions, Samartzis says.

The convenience of installing a functioning fibreglass pool within a matter of weeks is a big part of the appeal.

Depending on size – and contained plunge pools are becoming more popular – a concrete pool, which can

see pre-fabricated shells craned into position, generally take longer and cost more.

“From $70,000 to $250,000, to $300,000 at the top of the range,” explains Samartzis.

Natural pools, that can be run without recourse to chlorine but, rather, are reliant on aquatic plants and other bio-filters such as sand, moss or gravel, are a gorgeous – if still marginal – part of the market.

Yet many of the issues they overcome, such as the use of chemicals and the wastage of water due to backwashing two to three times each year, are inspiring the industry to lift its game.

Samartzis says “serious research and development is being put into the industry with all sorts of interesting pre-filters becoming available.

“New chemicals are also biofriendly, which means you can use the water on the grass if you want to.

“There are many, many new innovations in the marketplace.”

Pool covers that reduce water evaporation rates and reduce the need for chemical additives are showing up as one of the most important extras with, “30 per cent of pools now having a cover,” Samartzis says.

Some are fully automated and, to maintain the visual attraction of having a pool as a backyard water feature – and especially to work with the boundary-blurring illusion of infinity pools – translucent pool covers are becoming quite the thing.

Although this is without doubt a water-hungry industry, Samartzis says “it is also becoming one of the guardians of water sustainability. It’s a big part of what we are doing now.

“To capture the millennials, there is a massive drive for innovating and environmentally-friendly products.”

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$1.225m Top sales 1. 8 Osprey Avenue $5.25 million 2. 12 Pelican Place $3.45 million 3. 2 Freemans Road $3.25 million 4. 27 Barton Drive $3.21 million 5. 25 Winona Road $3.2 million Due to listing volumes, clearance rate and median unit data is not

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ount Eliza is an address far enough from Melbourne to constitute a sea change, but close enough to constitutes a suburb.

On the sea change side it has a nice slice of Port Phillip Bay, including colourful beach boxes that recall the Victorian era, when it was a holiday location for families from the inner suburbs – a 48-kilometre journey that took considerably longer than the 56 minutes it now takes by car.

Perhaps that was why until the 1920s there were few permanent

residents, but electrification of the train to nearby Frankston in 1922, and the increasing availability of cars, contributed to its growth.

Mount Eliza is one of three significant rises on the western coastline of the Mornington Peninsula – the others are Mount Martha and Arthurs Seat.

Mount Eliza is sometimes credited as the birthplace of Australian modernist architecture, thanks to an early 20th-century subdivision designed by Walter Burley Griffin

and Marion Mahony Griffin. Now listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and also classified by the National Trust of Australia, Ranelagh Estate stands as an example of the Griffins’ progressive environmental ideals. Its exclusive Ranelagh Club, which opened in 1924, is still in operation.

Hollywood glamour came to Mount Eliza in 1959 when Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner arrived to shoot On The Beach.

By the early 1950s the suburb still

had only two shops, a cafe and a garage, but Mount Eliza Village now serves most of the needs of the nearly 18,000 residents.

For those looking to make a splash, the Royal Children’s Hospital’s former polio hospital has recently come to market after narrowly avoiding demolition.

Mount Eliza’s golden mile is above Daveys Bay Beach, but all the best addresses have panoramic views across the bay, while the most exalted have direct beach access.

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This spacious family home in the

Close to Mt Eliza village and Canadian

Ranelagh Estate has an elegant

Bay Beach, this home on the Golden

coastal aesthetic. Fifteen minutes’

Mile showcases Hamptons-esque

walk to the beach, its three living

design. Light-filled interiors include

areas include a lounge with a

three bedrooms, the master with en

fireplace.

suite, and a renovated kitchen.

Private sale

Private sale

Agent: RT Edgar, Vicki Sayers

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0410 416 987

Agent: McEwing & Partners,

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Quentin McEwing 0409 389 268

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