Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - December 02, 2020

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

MICHELLE BRUGGEMAN

THE M A RV ELS OF MELBOU RN E ZOO

SUNDAY DRIVE GRAMPIANS GETAWAY

STAYCATION

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“These really are little miracles.”

Melbourne Zoo director Michelle Bruggeman, the subject of this week’s cover feature, is referring to the birth of the zoo’s grassland earless dragons, but she could also be talking about the moments that families have experienced together at every visit over its 158-year history.

It’s not just children’s eyes that light up when a butterfly comes to rest on their head, or they see an elephant getting its teeth brushed. Adults will more than ever come to appreciate the rejuvenating qualities of a walk through Melbourne Zoo, where conservation and reflection meet. ●

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IN TUNE \ It’s time to head to Rochford Winery in

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SUNDAY DRIVE \ THE GRAMPIANS Discover wine country and undulating scenery north-west of the city.

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icture cruising down the highway on a Sunday afternoon and taking in the mountainous landscape of the Grampians.

Leaving from Melbourne, the first stop in this region – a bit more than a two-hour drive north-west of the CBD – has to be wine country.

Montara Wines in Ararat has gorgeous views, a very friendly cellar-door team and scrumptious platters to nibble on while you taste the vino. This would also be a beaut spot for a sundowner before heading to your accommodation.

Such vast landscape and paintingesque views can get distracting but the BMW 3 Series 330i has got you covered. With the steering and lane control assistant, your journey will be all smooth sailing.

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The Grampians has so much on offer that it’s at least a two-night stay for those wanting to soak it all up.

Aquila Eco Lodges, in Dunkeld, is supremely located for both adventure lovers and foodies.

You can really check out and switch off here. Each lodge feels secluded and peaceful plus you can feel the Australiana vibes with Skippy and his little mates hopping around the grounds.

Breakfast is dropped off by the lovely owners each morning, and there are walking trails on the property for those looking to fully immerse themselves in nature.

Even the laziest of us can enjoy the Grampians. Halls Gap is the central hub of the region and offers great places to eat and stay, on top of the natural beauty of its surroundings.

Before taking the 20-minute drive to breathtaking Reeds Lookout, pop into Harvest Cafe and grab a latte.

From the lookout it is another 10 minutes to Mackenzie Falls.

There is a wheelchair-accessible path to take in the view at the Bluff platform.

Then head to Pomonal Estate winery for lunch – the share platter is a must, and be sure to try a takeaway squealer (a 950-millilitre bottle) of their house-made ginger beer.

Back at the Eco Lodges is the award-winning Royal Mail Hotel by executive chef Robin Wickens, offering fine dining at Wickens and more casual eating at Parker Street Project.

You cannot leave the Grampians without splashing out on a meal here – you will not regret it. ●

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The writer travelled courtesy of Grampians Tourism and BMW Australia. ● visitgrampians.com.au ● bmw.com.au

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COVER STORY

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t the height of the COVID-19-related lockdown, Melbourne Zoo’s director Michelle Bruggeman received an email that sent her spirits soaring.

It was a screenshot taken by doctors at the neighbouring Royal Children’s Hospital showing some of their sickest kids with watermelon-wide smiles, beaming with delight watching Animals at Home, a unique online program the zoo created in response to the pandemic.

From the comfort of their beds, the littlies were able to take a peek inside an otter’s den, soar across the tree tops while feeding giraffes and witness the newborn fluffy snow leopard cubs taking their first public steps.

“That email was such a highlight for me,” Bruggeman enthuses. “They said it was a fantastic distraction for the kids which made me so proud, because it was everything we’d worked for.”

Like the rest of Victoria, the pandemic put the much-loved zoo into lockdown too, closing its gates to the public for the first time in its 158 years. But, behind the scenes it was busier than ever.

With 3400 animals to care for, it was essential that the team of 100 keepers and staff maintained their daily routines, albeit in COVID-19-safe logistical team bubbles.

In addition, the zoo’s catering contractor transformed its kitchens into a quarantine catering facility, preparing 500 meals every day for nursing homes and aged-care facilities in crisis.

The only thing missing from the regular hum and buzz was the adoring public who’ve flooded through the zoo’s gates every day since it was first opened in 1862.

In an effort to maintain their community connection, the zoo’s staff created Animals at Home and began streaming the daily lives of the animals.

It was an instant hit.

Melbourne Zoo director Michelle Bruggeman with friends in Lemur Island.

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TALKING TO THE ANIMALS

Melbourne Zoo is open again and director Michelle Bruggeman says visitors will feel closer than ever to its natural wonders.

major changes over the past decade, transforming from what were once tourist-focused attractions to become cutting-edge centres of conservation, science and preservation where the four-legged and furry guests firmly come first.

Melbourne Zoo is taking the lead.

“We’ve successfully bred 16 grassland earless dragons last year,” she says. “The species was considered extinct in Victoria. Another nine hatched over the past few weeks. That’s the first time that’s happened in zoos for over 50 years.

These really are little miracles.”

The zoo is taking a lead role in rebuilding habitat for a variety of frogs affected by the bushfires.

“Some people have a very archaic view of what zoos are, they see exhibits and ask if it’s right for animals, but what we are doing is protecting animals and fighting extinction – that’s our key role, it’s the core of our work and it’s what drives everything we do.

More than 1.5 million of us relished the rare chance to take a fly-on-the-wall look inside one of our most treasured institutions.

“We wanted people to still enjoy the experience of visiting the zoo but from the safety of home,” Bruggeman says.

“We know how vital the zoo is to community wellbeing, so we resolved that if people can’t come to the zoo, we’d find a way to bring the zoo to you.

“All of those regular day-to-day jobs the public don’t normally see, like taking blood from tigers and weighing birds or teaching elephants how to stay still during an ultrasound, feeding seals, we were able to share online and the response was amazing.

It gave everyone a new appreciation of just how skilled our staff are and how much goes on here behind the scenes, but also just how loved the zoo is.”

It’s been just over 18 months since Bruggeman was appointed to the coveted position of director of the zoo, a role unlike any other executive job.

“ ... We know that reconnecting with nature and reconnecting with animals can have a huge benefit to our mental health.”

Along with the task of transforming the ageing but much-loved institution, the mother of three has inherited an eclectic bunch of new workmates including a giant tortoise named Wilbur, who is believed to be more than 100 years old and something of a phenomenon at the zoo, and the adorable meerkats, whose enclosure is just outside her office. Their bobbing antics endlessly entertain staff and passers-by.

The former YMCA executive who spent 20 years building a stellar career has been on a steep learning curve since she arrived, but now happily reels off information about ruffed lemurs and leopards and can wax lyrical about taxonomy and the challenges of mapping extinct species.

She says zoos around the world have undergone

MICHELLE BRUGGEMAN, MELBOURNE ZOO

“The philosophy of a modern zoo is centred around conservation and that’s the message we want to get out to the public, we have a critical role to play educating people.

“When a visitor comes to the zoo, we want them to connect with a species and understand why conservation is so important and what they can do about it at home, at grassroots levels such as reducing their use of plastics and palm oil.”

The zoo’s Twilight program – back in 2022 – is the perfect example of how entertainment and education work hand-in-hand. It delivers more than $1 million into species protection every year.

Bruggeman and her team have also been working on deepening the connection of the zoo as a place of wellbeing for the community and see the zoo

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playing a vital role in the community’s postCOVID-19 recovery.

“I think the zoo as a place of wellness is the heartbeat of what we are and what we do. People come to see and connect with the animals, but there’s as much in the way of beautiful gardens that you can immerse yourself in too,” she says.

“It feels like you are going for a walk in the bush for an hour, you are completely away from the stresses of life and yet still in the middle of the city.

“People feel better after being here, we know that, and after the year we’ve experienced, we know that reconnecting with nature and reconnecting with animals can have a huge benefit to our mental health. It is such a loved part of Melbourne and a vitally important place of recovery and resilience.”

When news of the zoo’s reopening was announced, tickets were snapped up in minutes and on the first day zoo-lovers queued up waiting to get in, some with tears streaming down their cheeks as they flowed through the gates.

The enthusiasm was matched by the animals, who were delighted to be welcoming back their human friends, too.

“If you think about it, prior to this we’d only been closed for one morning in 158 years, so the animals are very used to having people around. Some of our species such as the orangutans and gorillas love human company, so the staff made a special point of extra visits to their enclosures during the lockdown, the giraffes and zebras, too. Needless to say, everyone is excited to be welcoming people back.”

Over summer, the zoo will run a special Open Late program where patrons can enter the zoo from 4pm and experience the zoo in twilight to cater to the demand of the community wanting to reconnect.

“It’s a great time of day to be in the zoo, the animals really come to life at sunset – they are animated, excited and it’s just a beautiful atmosphere to be here. We still have so much to learn from the animals. Every day I learn something new.” ● ● zoo.org.au

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These make a lot of scents M elbourne-based founders and the creative directors of Mihan Aromatics Jules Brown and Joshua Mihan have built a cult following for their niche perfumes – a range that evokes nostalgia and good times.

From their best-selling Sienna Brume (think poolside in the summer) to scents of the Australian bush (Mikado Bark) and rain and wood (Petrichor Plains), Mihan Aromatics taps into the local landscape while taking its wearer on a trip down memory lane.

Mihan has introduced a new fragrance for summer. The untitled parfum was created in Melbourne’s lockdown, and it about Australia’s

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surf culture of the 1970s. “It’s designed to remind people of those ’70s Holden Sandman vans, the neoprene fabric, surfboards and maybe even some sexy time in the bushes,” Brown says.

“It’s an abstract parfum, a moment to reminisce about hitting the beach and unwinding by the sand. It was what we all craved during the year.”

The duo likes to work with native flora – including Kakadu plum seed – as well as overseas ingredients like Calabrian bergamot, to keep the scents diverse. All parfums are 25 per cent perfume concentrate and also include Australian sugarcane.

They’re cruelty-free and vegan.

“We’ve found a lot of people have been craving clarity and calmness in their parfum choices during this time, so a chance to rejuvenate a memory with our range or celebrate one is the reason we’re expanding the collection,” Brown says.

Mihan offers a set of six parfums, including the untitled one, in threemillilitre vials for chic minimalism and sampling.

French-trained and Melbournebased botanical perfumer Nicole Thomas runs Essensorie, which has a boutique in the city’s Block Arcade.

She takes inspiration from her French heritage, a love of Australian landscape and an organic philosophy.

“My family owned plant nurseries so when I was a kid I didn’t have dolls, I had a cactus hothouse and I did all the herbs,” Thomas says.

“I gained my strong sensibility with the scent of nature in that formative time and while I worked in graphic design and branding over the years, and marketing for Australian Conservation Foundation, I had to follow my nose and learn perfumery.”

Thomas, who has a house in the south of France and in regional Victoria, has spent time visiting distilleries and volunteering on flower farms to learn more about scent. She started a French perfume house Castille de Fleur but has since morphed her business into the sensory dispensary, Essensorie.

“I use the same techniques as a French perfumer would when creating a fragrance – there is always a base note, a heart note and a building of chords,” Thomas says.

Essensorie’s Lavender Grapefruit fragrance is the most popular, as well as those with citrus and herbs.

“People love anything green and fruity, I always try to use Australian wherever I can like tea tree and eucalyptus as well as lavender from Australia, but I am also looking to Japan for honeysuckle, uzu and hinoki wood.”

KLEINS

Andrea Birnie, of Kleins Perfumery, will unveil 12 new fragrances in 2021 – a project she was working on during lockdown.

Birnie opened Australia’s very first perfumeries on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy more than 25 years ago, and now operates in a wholesale and online format.

Her new scents will come in a 10-millilitre oil range with Middle Eastern notes including Peru balsam, incense, Oud and frankincense.

“I buy from France and the Middle East but all our perfumes are created in Australia,” Birnie says.

“Coming back into fashion are all the granny florals; think sweet peas, tea roses, gardenia and a few citruses.” ● ● mihanaromatics.com ● essensorie.com ● kleinsperfumery.com.au

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STAYCATION

Close for comfort Escaping to the lap of luxury requires only a quick trip to a hotel in Melbourne’s suburbs. Wo r d s JA N E R O C CA

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f you’ve been dreaming of an overnight stay at a hotel in Melbourne, the time has arrived.

The easing of restrictions in metro Melbourne means you can now venture out for a special overnighter, a quiet weekend without the kids, a break somewhere that doesn’t require an interstate trip, and hit the brakes on the same four walls you’ve been staring at since March.

We’ve handpicked three of the best hotels offering luxury in Melbourne’s suburbs – so start packing and be adventurous in your own city.

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HOTEL CHADSTONE MELBOURNE, MGALLERY BY SOFITEL

The Shopping Spree Package at this five-star hotel just 17 kilometres from the CBD – the first hotel in Australia connected to a shopping centre – includes an overnight stay where you choose the room type, receive a $50 gift voucher to spend at Chadstone Shopping Centre and complimentary parking.

The suites have luxury products by Balmain and all other rooms come stocked with Appelles Apothecary.

Enjoy a spending bender, venture

THE SEBEL MELBOURNE RINGWOOD

The arrival of the brand new Sebel Melbourne Ringwood means glam has arrived in the eastern suburbs – and unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. The hotel is at the gateway to the Yarra Valley and is the perfect appetiser before you venture to the wineries, and provides a good night’s rest after a long day of cellar door hopping.

Just a 15-minute drive from Lilydale, the Sebel offers 103 rooms – 15 with kitchenettes.

Rooms are sophisticated and modern thanks to the architectural verve of the Amber Group.

Each room has Biolagy skincare and a De’Longhi espresso coffee machine.

Visit The Orchard downstairs – a mix of delicatessen, bar and restaurant – and the modern fitness centre. The Sebel Ringwood opens in February next year and is taking bookings now for 2021. ● all.accor.com

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to the golf course nearby, or a pit stop here on the way to Phillip Island.

There’s also a COVID-safe rooftop indoor pool with city views, and a gym. Post-shopping, have a tipple in the 12th floor Altus Lounge or book into the Holism Day spa. The glamorous foyer connects to chef Scott Pickett’s Pastore restaurant.

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THE PRINCE, ST KILDA

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For a seaside stay, The Prince in St Kilda is the ideal spot for some suburban rest and relaxation of an elevated kind.

This boutique hotel is offering special reopening packages. The Dinner and Stay deal comes with one night’s accommodation, a set menu for breakfast in The Prince Public Bar and lunch or dinner for two in the Dining Room.

The Wine and Stay option includes

breakfast, followed by a wine and cheese tasting in the newly reopened Little Prince Wine Store.

The See and Stay package boosts the deal with a bespoke two-hour tour of St Kilda.

You can also book in a treatment at Aurora Spa, with Aspar products available in your room.

After two years of renovations, all is now complete and fully open. ● ● theprince.com.au

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FEATURE HOUSE PRAHRAN \ 104/3 ROBINSON STREET 2

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A concierge service seems such an extravagance – until you really need it.

When the owner of this lustrous apartment moved into Hawksburn Place last year, the attentiveness of the concierge, Billy, struck her as amusing. But there he was, heaving the groceries out of her car. Billy graciously signed for parcels and stored them in a VIP locker dedicated to 104.

What a shame she didn’t have a dog. If she had, Billy would have called an expert to the dog wash in the basement, there to pouf her pooch to the glamour required in the Malvern Road cafe scene.

It’s a natural part of life in Hawksburn Place, the curvy, fivestorey building around the corner from Hawksburn village.

Designed by Cox Architecture with interiors by David Hicks, the 22 apartments flew off the plan in 2017. The dream of luxurious ease certainly came true for the owner of 104, who loves her fitted dressing room and the library that pops out a queen-sized bed for her visitors.

With two double bedrooms, home automation and open-plan living with a balcony, the scene is set for the next downsizer or small family.

The dining and living areas glow in oak chevron beneath a coffered ceiling; step onto the full-width balcony to admire the Edwardian streetscape. Next to the living area, and behind a multifold door, is a petite library with a sofa bed.

The kitchen, cool in grey marble, has Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry.

Fashion fanciers will love the main bedroom, where the dressing room has two five-door wardrobes and a foot-

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lit marble island. Beyond is the en suite, fully tiled in grey marble with twin basins and a rain shower.

Bedroom two, in its own zone, has a shower en suite.

There’s a third bathroom, a laundry and, in a quiet corridor, a compact study with a desk and bookcases.

Also on title are two car spaces plus storage, and a fitted locker with a wine fridge. Hawksburn Place has a gym, sauna, car wash and, of course, the glass-fenced dog wash, where a big steel bath, scissors, fur dryers and deluxe shampoos await the filthy beast. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Abercromby’s, Kharla Williams 0412 064 838 Price: $1.65 million-$1.815 million Private sale: by 4pm, December 5

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“LESS THAN A MINUTE FROM THE VILLAGE, HAWKSBURN PLACE HAS EVERY AMENITY FOR EASE AND ENJOYMENT. THIS APARTMENT HAS CUSTOM FITTINGS AND FINISHES AND A WELL-ZONED FLOOR PLAN.” KHARLA WILLIAMS – AGENT

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One of Melbourne’s most significant properties, Chiverton looks like it wafted from the Cote d’Azur and nestled into 3150 square metres of premium Toorak. The two-storey house has a balmy Mediterranean air. Designed by George E. Nichterlein and completed in 1928, it has loggias and terraces opening to landscaped grounds (fed as needed by a private desalination plant and bore water) with a tennis court and pool. With superb formal rooms for entertaining, including a timber-panelled dining room, this is a tycoon’s haven par excellence. The study, library, pool house and casual living areas offer beautiful spaces for family life.

Upstairs are five bedrooms, the main with a retreat, dressing room and en suite. Three further bedrooms share a spacious bathroom and bedroom five has an en suite. The pool house includes a self-contained apartment. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Agent: Kay & Burton, Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Price: $35 million-$38 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, December 8

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Sleek, secure and a stroll from High Street, this first-floor apartment mixes luxury with good sense. Open-plan living and dining get the best of the Dandenongs view, with sliders to a wide terrace with a north-east outlook. Inner beauty abounds, too, with oak floorboards, stone finishes and travertine bathrooms promising eternal good looks.

Flamboyant chefs will enjoy the kitchen’s twin Miele ovens, integrated fridge and butler’s pantry, as well as the ease of keeping it all tidy. Three double bedrooms include the main (walk-in wardrobe, twin en suite with shower and bath), a second with en suite and a third with the main bathroom adjacent. One of just eight in a French-inspired building with basement parking, this residence will appeal to downsizers and families with older children. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Agent: Kay & Burton, Damon Krongold 0418 850 757 Price: $1.9 million-$2.1 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, December 8 DOM A IN REV IEW

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Though a Royal Botanic Gardens address is excellent at any time, this property really proved its worth during lockdown.

Steps from that glorious park, and with a north-facing garden of its own, it gave its owners the indoor-outdoor bliss and joy that is the hallmark of contemporary living.

The three-level house, designed by Neil Clerehan, will suit a family with school-aged children. The ground floor is given to communal life, with a front study/fourth bedroom, separate lounge and dining rooms and airy, open-plan living with sliding doors to the leafy pergola courtyard. The kitchen has a scullery. Three first-floor bedroom suites include the spacious main, which has a north-facing balcony. Lift access and a basement gym, cellar, sauna and four-car garage complete one of Clerehan’s finest. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Agent: Marshall White, Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Price: $20 million-$22 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, December 8

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huge potential for new owners to create

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The spacious interior also features formal

a legacy for coming generations. Grandly

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living and dining. Thanks to intelligent

proportioned, the layout features large original living and dining rooms with high,

zoning the main suite is on ground level

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with a nursery-sized bedroom nearby, and

Many streets claim prestige; only a handful

strapped ceilings and open fireplaces,

there’s family living up and downstairs.

offer the rarefied air of Sackville Street

and a large fitted study connected to a

Suited to families of any ages, this double-

Upstairs two large bedrooms have study

in Kew, where contemporary palaces

voluminous family room. Carey Baptist

storey charmer is in the environs of Balwyn

spaces within the dormer windows, family

rub shoulders with perfectly conserved

Grammar School is along the street with

North’s highly sought-after Riverside

living opens to a large balcony; there’s also

Victorian mansions. One of Sackville’s

numerous other elite private schools also

Estate. The home’s picture-perfect street

another bedroom and a family bathroom

original estates, Walden is a grand 1920s

nearby. ● LIZ MCLACHLAN

appeal includes dormer windows and

with separate powder room. Close to the

residence that hasn’t changed hands since

verdant hedged gardens. Look further

Yarra and shopping. ● LIZ MCLACHLAN

the mid-1900s. A return drive leads from

and you’ll find this property focuses

a private 30-metre hedged frontage to

Agent: Jellis Craig, Lloyd Lawton

on family enjoyment. Expansive family

Agent: Marshall White, James Tostevin

the bay-windowed, double-storey home.

0403 229 433

living opens to an entertainment terrace

0417 003 333

With a stately 1822-square-metre site

Price: $6.8 million

overlooking a sparkling azure pool set in

Price: $2.05 million-$2.25 million

and an ideal northern rear aspect, there’s

Private sale

timber decking and a deep rear garden.

Auction: 12.30pm, December 5

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Tennis court properties hold tremendous allure but are surprisingly rare in Kew’s coveted Studley Park precinct.

Award-winning master builders Humphries & Cooke built this contemporary brick residence for the vendors in 1983 and then renovated and extended it for their growing family in 2001. Designed for light, the home has exquisite vistas of the 1483-square-metre property’s Eugene Gilligan-designed gardens. The home’s entertainment precinct includes a billiard room, formal living and dining rooms and expansive informal indoor-outdoor living with a solar-heated pool, and tennis court. Further highlights include a study with its own spa en suite, and a kitchen cellar. Conveniently the main suite and a second en suite bedroom are on ground level; three further bedrooms, living space and a bathroom are upstairs. ● LIZ MCLACHLAN

Agent: Marshall White, James Tostevin 0417 003 333 Price: $5.5 million-$5.9 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, December 7

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other bedrooms opening onto a west-

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kitchen with stone bench are out the back.

facing balcony. Downstairs the open living

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Upstairs is the main bedroom with

room with fireplace and the spacious kitchen-dining room (Wolf and Sub-Zero

fireplace and walk-in wardrobe, another

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how relatively close to the CBD it is. A

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and St Vincent Gardens is this two-level

value of a good pool. All hallmarks are

renovated Victorian terrace, which artfully

on sparkling display in this Toorak Village

Agent: Kay & Burton, Andrew Smith

blends the old and new. Downstairs is the

house. Upstairs are the bedrooms, with

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the main bedroom hosting a skylit marble

Price: $4.8 million-$5.2 million

easy access to the ground floor bathroom,

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Expressions of interest: close 3pm,

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onto a west-facing balcony, and the

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601/881 High Street Armadale The unsurpassed pinnacle of entire top floor penthouse luxury, this substantial 4 bedroom residence with direct-to-door lift commands expansive city, bay and ranges views by High Street shops, restaurants and cafÊs. Boasts living room, dining room, study, Miele kitchen (butler’s pantry), resort-style main bedroom (dressing room, sitting room, ensuite), 2 terraces, 3-car basement parking/storage plus communal garden with pool.

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Wednesday 16th December at 6pm By appointment 0476 777 004 0407 311 205 9864 5000

6 Hillcrest Avenue Kew A spectacular newcomer to one of Kew’s most beautiful tree-lined avenues, this Herbert & Howes masterpiece is dramatic in scale and unbridled in luxury. Fulfilling every whim for space and style, this bespoke home with lift flaunts the finest features and finishes from around the world throughout expansive living and entertaining areas, home-office, state-of-the-art Miele kitchen and gallery-style living spaces overlooking pool and garden oasis. More than a luxury home in a privileged pocket.

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Wednesday 16th Dec at 6:30pm By appointment 0402 124 939 0412 238 565 9810 5000

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2 Acre Place Malvern Tucked away in a peaceful yet convenient position, this single level residence exudes style and charm in a low maintenance context. Timber floors and high ceilings feature in the spacious living zone and separate dining area which adjoins a stylish kitchen complete with European appliances. Surrounded by easy care gardens, the delightful courtyard boasts superb entertaining capability. Two bedrooms with robes share a sleek bathroom. Includes external laundry.

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Saturday 12th December at 1pm By private appointment 0447 008 000 0426 894 388 9864 5000

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32/193 Domain Road South Yarra Commanding sensational views over the Botanic Gardens to the city skyline, this impressive apartment is situated in the iconic Robin Boyd designed Domain Park. Spacious open plan living and dining extends out to a covered north facing balcony, while the separately zoned kitchen features stone benches and quality appliances. Both bedrooms are equipped with robes and share a well maintained bathroom. Includes parking.

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By Private Appointment 0439 905 188 0418 142 252 9864 5000

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8/1 Marne Street South Yarra An exclusive setting within the Domain Precinct creates an idyllic leafy context for this immaculately presented apartment. Awash with northern light, spacious living and dining extends out to a balcony set amidst the tree tops, while the stylish kitchen is equipped with European appliances. The generous bedroom with robes also opens out to the balcony and is complemented by a contemporary bathroom. Includes lock up garage.

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Auction Inspect Daniel Joyce Nathan Waterson Armadale

Saturday 12th December at 11am

By Private Appointment 0417 816 196 0439 905 188 9864 5000

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An executive home, this magnificent 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5 car basement residence offers outstanding family living and unforgettable garden entertaining in a prominent location bordering the Reid Estate. European styling and garden vistas are part of the everyday experience through refined and relaxed living spaces all enveloped by Ian Barker designed gardens plus huge lower home cinema with full bar and 1000 bottle cellar.

Auction Inspect Land Ross Stryker Isabella Lu Richard James Balwyn

Saturday 12th December 12pm By appointment 490 sqm approx 0401 318 772 0420 702 310 0408 751 189 9810 5000

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In a private world of its own, “Skellig” (c1910’s) offers an exclusive country-club lifestyle on picturesque grounds featuring tennis court and pool/spa oasis. The exquisite character of this home is in perfect harmony with its outstanding contemporary enhancements, a heartwarming environment of unforgettable aesthetic beauty. A Golden Mile opportunity plus unrestricted scope to divide some 1,411m2 approx. (32.95m frontage).

Expressions of Interest Inspect Land Peter Vigano Jessica Zhang Balwyn

Closing Tuesday 8 December at 2pm (unless sold prior) By appointment 1,411 sqm approx.

0407 301 224 0452 468 117 9810 5000

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In an address widely considered to be one of Melbourne’s most prestigious, the opportunity to acquire one of its original estate properties is exceedingly rare. Offered for the first time since the 1950’s, WALDEN on 1822sqm c.1920 is indeed one of these extraordinary openings, a chance to create your own family legacy in rarefied surroundings. High ceilings, bay windows & original OFPs. Expressions of Interest Inspect Land Lloyd Lawton Richard Earle Greg Toogood Hawthorn

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10a Atkins Avenue, Glen Iris Expressions of Interest Inspect Thursday & Saturday as advertised or by appointment

ZALI REYNOLDS LIDIYA DAVOLI TODD BRAGGINS

0422 576 049 0402 225 034 0424 552 238

Newly built, impressively proportioned and designed with an emphasis on single level living and natural light, this contemporary residence is a sophisticated forever home.

With close proximity to Camberwell Junction, Hartwell shops and train station, trams, Ferndale Park, Back Creek, fine schools including St Cecilia’s and Camberwell South Primary Schools and the Monash Freeway. On a separate title with no common property this rare gem lies beyond a secure gate with video intercom.

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This brand new four bedroom residence displays an exceptional standard of quality and refined contemporary style through every light filled and spacious dimension. Walking distance to Ashburton Village, public transport, abundant parks & recreation facilities, plus Chadstone Shopping Centre nearby as well as highly regarded schools.

ZALI REYNOLDS WILL ANDERSON TODD BRAGGINS

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1 Shanty Lane, Kilcunda COASTAL SYNERGY This architecturally designed home sits atop the dramatic cliffs of Bass Coast. The residence is a headland projecting into the sea creating spectacular ocean views from every room.

Providing luxurious resort-like facilities, this warm 4 bedroom family home includes multiple indoor and outdoor dining areas, swimming pool & sauna, 3 spa baths, a 2 bedroom guest house and games room.

The prominent feature of the home is the hexagonal glass-walled living area allowing panoramic ocean views from stretches of sandy beaches and dramatic cliff formations to the ever-changing Cape Woolamai.

The residence is surrounded by mature native vegetation designed for privacy which allows one to feel removed from the world and in-tune with the sea.

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HUGE POTENTIAL LOCATION - FUTURE GROWTH - 221 ACRES* Key features of this outstanding property – • 221 acres* offered in 3 certificates of title, zoned Farming with Urban Growth Zone 1 directly opposite • Very comfortable 3 bedroom brick home, master with ensuite and WIR, large living zone open plan kitchen and dining area • Structural improvements comprise implement sheds, hay sheds, workshop, disused dairy etc • Central laneway servicing cattle facilities and 30 paddocks all with quality fencing.

• Ample water from a deep bore and the Little Moe River reticulated to all paddocks • Slightly undulating red and grey soils supporting quality pastures throughout the property • Just minutes from all Warragul township has to offer, with convenient access to the Princes Fwy • Fantastic location on the boundary of one of the fastest growing regional towns in Victoria.

“Lillico Vale” is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for more information get in touch with our Agents below.

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