Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - August 04, 2021

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

SHELLEY CRAFT BACK TO THE BLOCK

STAGE

MATT HETHERINGTON ROCKS A CLASSIC

FOOD

MELBOURNE’S BEST HIGH TEAS

SHOPPING

GLENFERRIE RD, MALVERN

STONNINGTON & BOROONDARA

AUGUST 4-10, 2021

C o mp i l e d b y

HAILEY COULES

The editor’s desk

WESLEY NEL

SAMANTHA SCHULTZ

There’s nothing like being confined to your home for extended periods of time to bring on the renovation itch. I know it has for me. Though, for some, renovating was in their blood long before COVID-19 struck.

Take Shelley Craft, for example, who talks to Effie Mann in this week’s cover story about her latest reno project – her 10th in 14 years – this time in Byron Bay. And while she tells Effie that TV is her first love, it is pretty clear that property runs a close second. The Block co-host is as excited as the rest of us about the show’s latest season – “Faves v Fans” – starting on August 8 on Nine and 9Now . ●

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FULL CIRCLE \ New spin studio Infinite Cycle has

from a weird combo, but its new Magic EyePA is like

opened on High Street, Armadale. Owned by former

dinner and a show. Simply peel back the can label to see

Sydney Swans player Alex Johnson, it offers customers

for yourself. ● moondogbrewing.com.au

state-of-the-art smart bikes. ● infinitecycle.com.au

GOING PLACES Things to do & see in Melbourne

OUR COVER \ The Block’s Shelley Craft Photographed by Dave Cooke

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TOBIAS TITZ

Editorial producer \ Hailey Coules

STONNINGTON & BOROONDARA

Acting editor \ Rachel Wells

PRIMARY COLOURS \ Local artist Kate Rohde is

WELL TRAVELLED \ MasterChef alum Sarah Todd

hosting a virtual art class for primary-aged children

will host dinners at the Evergreen space at Crown for

with the NGV on August 7 and 21. Amazing opportunity

the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Catch her on

for the kiddos and it’s free. ● ngv.vic.gov.au

August 20 or 21. ● melbournefoodandwine.com.au

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t age 11, Matt Hetherington began dreaming about performing on Broadway. He’d just watched West Side Story on television and felt profoundly affected by the “power of the musical”.

As a teen, he spent many nights watching his musician father perform in a Vegas-style show at family restaurant The Swagman.

The ambitious lead singer had been gigging in cover bands for a while when he landed a spot at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in the 1990s, meeting fellow student Hugh Jackman playing touch football on the lawn outside. The pair bonded over their passion for sport and musicals, remaining mates ever since.

To this day, Hetherington and Jackman share advice as they navigate their respective careers in show business.

In the early days, Hetherington remembers getting a call out of the blue from Jackman, who was nervous about upcoming corporate gigs and seeking song suggestions. The pals ended up singing jazz standard duets for a while until Jackman’s career in television, film and theatre soared.

In 2011, Hetherington tallied 13 shows when he visited New York solo to absorb as many Broadway musicals as possible.

There were accolades in Australia for his performances in shows such as Hair, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and North by Northwest before Hetherington, with his hardfought-for green card in hand, departed for the US in 2014, working in Los Angeles and New York.

“A lot of people get to the US and are desperate to meet people and network. And professionally, that can be good, but you can go a little bit mad. I went to a few of those parties, and it’s really not me.”

Many times over the six years he spent in the US, Jackman was on the other end of the phone: guiding him, lending a kind, supportive ear and giving audition tips. And there were some hard lessons learnt, as Hetherington determined that success is not just about what you achieve professionally.

“If you don’t get the balance right, do it with integrity, and in alignment with who you are and where your heart sits, then it doesn’t really count.”

He was deep in discussions with producers and destined for his Broadway debut when COVID-19 struck. Returning home to Melbourne with his young family, he’s secured a starring role – Captain Walker – in the Victorian Opera production of The Who’s Tommy – based on the 1969 rock opera Tommy by The Who. “I’m really, really excited about doing a show that doesn’t get done that often.” ●

ENTERTAINMENT

Ready to rock JULIAN KINGMA

Matt Hetherington is back from the US and ready to rock n’ roll.

THE WHO’S TOMMY \ At the Palais Theatre, St Kilda, August 13-21.

● ticketmaster.com.au

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COVER STORY

A Block fave returns

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EFFIE MANN ●

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Shelley Craft is back in the new season of The Block, having recently renovated her 10th home, this time in Byron Bay.

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helley Craft may have spent the past 12 years living in Byron Bay – with her cameraman-real estate agent husband Christian Sergiacomi and the couple’s two daughters, Milla, 10, and Eadie, 9 – but don’t go making assumptions.

“I’m not your typical Byron yogalates, lighthousewalking, green juice-drinking person,” she says jokingly, with mock affront. “I would say I’m a typical mum, most of the time.”

There are some Byron cliches that do stick, however. The Australian television star does spend every morning at the beach, walking the family dog while Sergiacomi and Milla ride the waves, and, when she has the time, partakes in the odd surf lesson herself.

Generally speaking, though, Craft doesn’t do downtime. In fact, productivity is her meditation, she says with a laugh.

“I’ve learnt in my 45 years on the planet that I love working, and that is my downtime; it is my hobby,” she says. “I would actually rather be working than what they call ‘doing something for myself’.”

On top of her television work, Craft holds various brand ambassadorships and is called on to emcee functions and awards ceremonies.

When she’s not doing the school run, driving Milla and Eadie to dance lessons or yelling advice from the sidelines of the girls’ soccer games (“Having never played a day in my life,” she concedes), Craft is also championing competitors in another arena.

On Channel Nine’s long-running renovating show The Block, Craft is the ever-smiling and encouraging “Aunty Shell”, as she dubs herself with an accentuated Aussie twang, providing advice and support to the teams trying desperately to deliver a completed makeover for judging each week.

Ramping up for its 17th season, the latest series is a “Fans v Faves” construct, and Craft is excited to be back working with former contestants, who bring both their expertise and familiarity to the set.

“Once you’ve been on the show, you are an integral part of The Block family forevermore, whether you like it or not!” Craft says.

This year, the show has purchased the better part of a “classic Aussie” cul-de-sac in the Melbourne suburb of Hampton.

“When they told me we were doing a cul-de-sac in

Melbourne, I thought we’d bought Ramsay Street,” Craft laughs. “Turns out, no, not quite, but hopefully most people watching have had the neighbourly experience of living in one.”

Unlike past seasons, contestants have been given free rein on floor-plan design.

“Not only are they renovators this time, they’re architects as well,” Craft explains. “Even if they didn’t listen to me, I guarantee I told them a thousand times what I thought they should be doing.”

Craft is well placed to dole out advice. On top of being a Block veteran, she and her husband have bought and renovated, to varying degrees, 10 houses in the past 14 years, including a whirlwind gutting and rebuilding of a holiday cottage in Byron, which they completed in a similar time frame to a Block season.

“I thought, ‘I’ve got to put my money where my mouth is!’”

The couple’s latest project is what Craft calls their “forever-for-now home” on the site of an old whaling station at Belongil Beach, not far from the stretch of sand where she married Sergiacomi in 2009.

It was completed in December last year, and Craft says she had a clear vision from the outset, wanting to marry the property’s industrial roots and beach location.

“It was a real project of love,” she says. “We sat on the plans for a couple of years. We tinkered with it back and forward, until we came up with [an] overall design that we loved.”

The end result is impressive, featuring huge blocks of sandstone underfoot, exposed brick, weathered recycled timbers and soaring, raked ceilings.

Craft says both she and Sergiacomi grew up in families who bought, sold, renovated and developed property, so the many projects they have tackled together have never felt daunting. In fact, Craft says, it’s a passion the couple share.

That passion developed early for Craft, who bought her first house off the plan at the age of 22, after working in television for four years.

Visiting the building site daily, and single-handedly choosing the house’s fittings and fixtures, gave her a buzz – one that’s propelled her ever since.

Sergiacomi, too, brings his own expertise as head of Byron’s Pacifico Property real estate agency,

which he co-owns with Brad Cranfield, another ex“Blockhead” and branch of the ever-growing Block family tree.

Not to be outdone, Craft studied for her real estate agent’s licence last year.

“I’m a television host by trade but it seems that’s not really enough anymore … I was starting to realise that throughout television you’re either a chef who’s now a television host or an Olympian who’s now a television host or a sporting star who’s now a television host, and I was just a TV host.

“I feel like I have a lot of real estate knowledge but now I’m putting it into practice as well, and it’s great to have a bit more of that learning to bring to the show.”

Despite all this, Craft says she hopes she doesn’t have to rely on the property market for income any time soon. “It’s much easier to stand up in front of 10,000 or a million people and talk than it is to sell a house,” she says.

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lus, TV is her first love. “I’ve done kids’ shows, cartoon shows, game shows, travel shows, entertainment shows, live shows.

I’ve worked pretty much every genre of TV there is and loved every single one of them.

“TV is very much my home, I’ve been doing it since I was 18, so I don’t really know anything else other than this, and it’s served me pretty well so far.”

The lifestyle this work affords her is a true gift, Craft adds. While The Block’s intensive filming schedule steals three months a year, with many nights away, when she is home, Craft can be fully present to the needs of her daughters and the joys of life in Byron Bay. “It was a lifestyle decision coming here. We [are] really well established in Byron now, as members of the community and the school, and businesses here.

“The people moving to town, I believe, are coming for the same reasons we did – to find that better life balance, to enjoy their ‘down time’ more, to have more time with their kids.”

Speaking of which, Shelley Craft has to wind up our call – it’s school holidays and the girls are keen for a trip to the beach.

“I know how lucky I am,” she says, signing off.

THE BLOCK \ “Fans v Faves” airs on August 8 at 7pm on Nine and 9Now.

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FOOD Melbourne has entered a golden age for marvellous high teas.

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t’s the ultimate indulgence to squeeze in a meal between lunch and dinner’ – a finely balanced mix of sweet and savoury bitefuls, served on tiered trays, with bottomless tea (or bubbly). Gone are the days of leaden scones and overflowing cream; afternoon tea has had a facelift, and the new-look Insta-friendly version is a refreshing surprise, easy on the eyes and thrilling on the tastebuds.

MOVENPICK \ Calling all chocoholics

A hotel named after an ice-cream that offers a chocolate hour? The new Movenpick Hotel will attract sweet-toothed locals to the lobby lounge for chocolate-infused cocktails (or mocktails). The star dessert is the parfait – a hunk of Swiss chocolate ice-cream crowned with sweets that change daily.

Movenpick Hotel Melbourne, 160 Spencer Street, city, 3.30pm-4.30pm, daily ● all.accor.com HOTEL CHADSTONE \ Bring on the bling

Wouldn’t you like to nibble on treats from a gold tea stand while admiring Melbourne’s skyline? The 12th-floor Altus rooftop bar offers one of the most glamorous high teas around. Its sandwiches include blue swimmer crab and Yarra Valley salmon; scones might be buttermilk with orange blossom; patisserie highlights are ganache tart or passionfruit jelly.

The excellent TWG range includes 10 teas.

Tea with a twist

Altus Rooftop Bar, Hotel Chadstone, weekends 11.30am-1pm or 1.30pm-3pm ● altusrooftop.com.au HOTEL WINDSOR \ Gluten-free treats

The Windsor has been dishing out afternoon tea since the 1880s – but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t kept up with the times. Pastry chef Felix Goodwin (who is coeliac) whips up a very impressive gluten-free version of all the favourites, including scones,

sandwiches and sweets. These doppelgangers look just as pretty and taste good too. Choose from 10 teas, including the house Sri Lankan blend.

Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, city, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, Thursday-Sunday ● thehotelwindsor.com.au

M OV E N PI C K

MICHELE SHELLIE FROIDEVAUX

STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE \ Riverside views

OM NOM AT ADELPHI \ Totally modern

Known for its pretty desserts and cocktails, Om Nom offers high tea with an edgy twist. Head chef John Law’s savoury plates include a confit duck waffle cone and gruyere scones with truffle honey, while his macarons and “lamingtart” are almost too gorgeous to eat. Served with bubbly, 13 teas and tempting cocktails.

Enjoy the lovely views of the Yarra River from a private igloo under the oak trees at Studley Park.

The transparent igloos are equipped with chairs, blankets and small tables. A booking lasts for two hours, but if you get the sparkling wine and mimosa package, you can camp for an extra 1.5 hours.

Adelphi Hotel, 187 Flinders Lane, city, 12pm and

1 Boathouse Road, Kew, daily

You can find more top high teas online:

● studleyparkboathousekew.com.au

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2.30pm, weekends ● omnom.kitchen Bookings are essential. High tea at home options are available from some venues too.

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OUT FOR DINNER

Thyme to head west

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JOE ARMAO

’m not into chef’s menus. Sure, they’re crowdpleasing options that remove the stress of decision-making, but I dislike leaving my dinner to destiny.

For example, what if I were to miss out on the creamed corn at Bar Thyme? Opened in 2021, the Footscray spot is frequented by locals and a hospitality crowd that appreciates sustainability and seasonality. They order natural wine from staff who served them in other venues, surrounded by framed menus from London in 1976.

I do the maths on what I fancy and the $65 chef’s

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menu is better value. I ask what the latter entails – creamed corn is not included. I do what any selfrespecting food lover would and order it as well.

We start with pastis, because I rarely see the cloudy anise aperitif and it makes me feel like a sophisticated Parisian.

A N C H OVI E S O N T OA S T

Snacky items are a best-of line-up of Melbourne wine bars. There are anchovies and stracciatella on toast with foraged onion flowers, green olivestudded mortadella with tapenade and potato focaccia with smoked schmaltz butter.

I could do without the grilled leek with more stracciatella, but could order seconds of a French-Japanese mash-up of roughly chopped raw beef with yuzu kosho, Jerusalem artichoke crisps and puffed rice.

The rest arrives as the main course: juicy pork scotch fillet beneath a tumble of celeriac remoulade (perfect with the supple, cherry notes in Tony Bornard’s Le Pinot Ctambule from Jura), golden kipfler potatoes with a dish of Parmesan custard you’ll clean with your finger and, of course, that creamed corn.

Buttery and sweet with charred onion and horseradish cream, it’s the dish of the night.

When I go to pay at the bar, I notice two solo diners with nothing but a glass of wine and a bowl of creamed corn. ●

What’s nearby?

Trouble in Dreams is 220 metres from Bar Thyme. Open until 1am Wednesday through Sunday, the 25-seat bar shakes, stirs and pours cocktails in an opulent setting with cosy carpet and tasselled lampshades. Original takes change regularly but might include the Bois de Boulogne sour made with brandy, blackberry, blackcurrant and lemon.

● Bar Thyme ● 227 Barkly Street, Footscray ● facebook.com/BarThyme

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● trouble-in-dreams.myshopify.com

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STREETS OF OUR TOWN

Glenferrie Road The Malvern section of this beloved street has everything a suburban strip should.

Notable Victorians such as former prime ministers Harold Holt and Sir Robert Menzies hailed from Malvern, and it’s where the iconic Malvern Star bicycle was born.

On Glenferrie Road, the rich history of the suburb remains on display, in the old two-storey buildings that house shop fronts at street level and offices and residences above.

Between High Street and Dandenong Road, the strip is dotted with restaurants and bakeries, homeware stores, bookshops and clothing retailers.

And less than 50 metres away, there’s even a shopping centre, Malvern Central, similarly packed full of great retail and food.

Rounding it off is an abundance of convenient parking.

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Marketing co-ordinator for the Glenferrie Road Malvern Business Association, Alex Hume, says one of the reasons the strip is so popular is because “the majority of the businesses are owner-operated; they are not chain-stores.”

The precinct “is renowned for high-quality products and exceptional customer service to the local community,” he says.

OUR TOP TIP Grab a cup of coffee and a baked treat on Glenferrie Road before heading up to Malvern Cricket Oval for a stroll, and bring your pooch because it’s dog-friendly.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND THERE?

Make sure to check out the

Walking down from the grand Malvern Town Hall on High Street, I pass restaurants serving a diverse set of cuisines, including Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, Greek, Spanish and Indian. I peer into Remy Bar de Tapas y Vino, and can see why it's considered one of the best eateries on the strip: its menu is extensive, and its interior is warm, with a strong European feel.

Eating here could feel like you've been transported to a tapas bar in Spain.

A little further down the road, I find myself inside Readings bookstore. It's been on Glenferrie Road for 20 years. Manager Bernard Vella says one of the store’s “biggest strengths” is it’s extensive children’s section, which caters to the many young families who live in the area.

I poke around a few of the area's most-loved homewares

charming old grandstand.

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stores, including Wen & Ware Living, Urban Home Republic and Crate Expectations. Their products are modern and different enough to suit a range of styling tastes – and perfect for picking up a gift. A standout clothing store is Odeya, boasting an exquisite range of local and international garments.

I am drawn into Fleischer Cakes and have a chat with head pastry chef Pino Marmina, who says he tries to keep the offering “as authentic as we can. Everything's handmade... and we start from scratch in the morning,” he says. I try the plum streusel, and it melts in my mouth – it's incredible. ●

HOW TO GET THERE \ Free parking abounds. Catch the 16 tram to stop 53; the 6 to stop 44; or the Frankston, Cranbourne or Pakenham trains to Malvern Station.

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FEATURE HOUSE TOORAK \ 3/9 HOPETOUN ROAD 2

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Long before the verb “to downsize” was coined (corporate lay-offs, anyone?), Toorak was already making a beautiful thing of it in real estate.

The problem with downsizing in the 1960s, when this mews was built, was lack of choice. Few people wanted to give up a manor for a flat with no garden. And hardly anyone, having known and loved Toorak, wanted to leave it.

Hence the smarts of a certain builder who bought in one of the neighbourhood’s best streets and discreetly popped in four small but perfectly formed houses, each with a leafy private courtyard. It was an address well chosen; Hopetoun Road, walkable to High Street’s cafes and Glenferrie Road’s trams, is more desirable than ever.

This single-level dwelling has been completely refurbished, including new heating and cooling and security. Resplendent in smoky oak floorboards, plantation shutters and marble finishes, it’s now a picture-perfect piece worthy of Vogue Living.

What hasn’t changed is the original floor plan, which puts living and dining to the front for an easy flow to the courtyard and the solar benefits of a north-easterly outlook.

The entrance hall neatly divides the house into private and communal wings.

The living and dining area, sleek in oak, makes an L-shape and has french doors to the courtyard.

Follow the L and there’s the kitchen, tucked ’60s style in a galley of marble benchtops and Miele appliances, including a 900-millimetre gas cooktop and an integrated fridgefreezer. The adjoining laundry opens to a side courtyard.

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The private wing has two carpeted double bedrooms, the smaller with a built-in wardrobe. The main has a walk-in

“ELEGANTLY RENOVATED AND WITH A LANDSCAPED COURTYARD GARDEN, THIS

wardrobe and a fully-tiled twin en suite with a shower, skylit

IS SINGLE-LEVEL LUXURY WORTHY OF THE TIGHTLY HELD HOPETOUN ROAD

and finished in streaky grey stone. The main bathroom, also

ENCLAVE.” NICHOLAS BROOKS – AGENT

beautifully renovated, is of a similar size and has a shower.

The main courtyard is a micro-climate unto itself, fringed by ficus trees and with bluestone pavers to look smart and retain the heat. Winter and summer, it’s a sanctuary for dining, sky-gazing and contemplating the sweet life in Toorak. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au

Agent: Marshall White, Nicholas Brooks 0419 883 136 Price: $1.7 million-$1.85 million Auction: 11.30am, August 14

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in all seasons. The front study opens to

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the garden. Slumber-wise, there’s a neat generation gap – the ground-floor main

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with induction cooktop, pyrolytic oven and a steam combi oven plus island bench with

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bedroom (porcelain en suite, walk-in

a cantilevered casual meals table attached.

Further entertaining can take place on the

wardrobe, garden access) plus three first-

In a street lined with period properties, this

louvred al fresco deck that overlooks a

It looks austere, but this Georgian-style

floor bedrooms around a retreat and main

family home nestles seamlessly into the

manicured garden. A home office, separate

pile conceals a warm heart – one that’s

bathroom promise nocturnal tranquillity.

streetscape. Behind the Edwardian facade

toilet, laundry and sitting room complete

all cosy in Tasmanian oak with a gorgeous

Bedroom two has an en suite. ●

lies an extensive renovation and extension,

the floor plan, while outside there’s a

which was completed in late 2016 and

storeroom, covered carport and rear lane

and hedged garden. Tucked away off

creates a contemporary minimalist interior.

access. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Barkers Road with schools nearby, the

“A spectacular modern evolution,” says

ALISON BARCLAY

outlook east to a pool, barbecue terrace

two-storey house is ideal for a free-ranging

agent Sam Inan. Flanking the wide central

family with work-from-homers at large. A

Agent: Marshall White,

hallway are the main bedroom, with en

Agent: Belle Property St Kilda,

central lounge makes a winter haven, while

Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349

suite and walk-in wardrobe, and three

Sam Inan 0433 076 999

the living-dining area, with a fireplace and

Price: $4.4 million-$4.8 million

bedrooms that share a central bathroom.

Price: $3.2 million-$3.5 million

bifolds to the terrace, suits good times

Auction: 1.30pm, August 21

Open-plan living and dining has a kitchen

Auction: 2.30pm, August 14

MALVERN \ 306 GLENFERRIE ROAD

high ceilings, leadlight windows, marble

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there’s a downstairs office plus upstairs

fireplaces and original timber floors plus

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study retreat, which is also where three

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multiple separate living spaces. Other features include a home office, Euro-

bedrooms, shared bathroom, rumpus room

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and storeroom are located. Parents have

With a Glenferrie Road address and

laundry and a second bathroom with

positioned on the corner of Haverback

sauna. There’s also an alarm, ducted

Enduring in charm and appeal for a century

suite downstairs. There’s also a separate

Avenue, this block has both desirable

heating, storeroom, wine cellar, garage

now is the Californian bungalow. This one,

laundry, hydronic heating and split–system

frontage on two streets plus generous

and two additional car spaces. ●

circa 1920s, has had a renovation sensitive

cooling, while for cars there’s a carport and

to its original character while including

driveway parking for three more. ●

land. At 1247 square metres, this allotment

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

privacy with the main bedroom and en

is double the size of the average house

expected contemporary comforts. As per

block, making it appealing to those looking

floor plans of the time, there are separate

to build new or develop the site (STCA).

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

formal dining and lounge areas, with a

For those looking to restore a period

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

third open-plan kitchen and living area

Agent: Marshall White Stonnington,

home to its former glory, this double-level,

James Redfern 0412 360 667

that overlooks in-ground solar pool and

John Manton 0414 444 930

solid brick 1910s five-bedroom home has

Price: $5.5million-$6 million

al fresco dining. For the modern family,

Price: $3 million-$3.3 million

equal potential. Typical of the era are the

Auction: 11.30am, August 7

remote working or home schooling,

Auction: 10.30am, August 21

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17-19 Harcourt Street Hawthorn East Positioned with prestige in the Harcourt Estate, this wide-set 1930’s clinker brick residence raises remarkable investment, renovation or redevelopment opportunities in one of Hawthorn’s most exclusive pockets amidst world-class homes. Currently configured as 2 separate 3 bedroom homes displaying Deco details, terrazzo features and spacious proportions amidst deep north-facing gardens, retain and renovate independent interiors, combine into 1 magnificent home or create your own luxurious family estate on sizeable land strolling distance to Melbourne’s finest schools and Auburn village trains and cafes (STCA)

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Expression of Interest Closing Tue 24 Aug 2.00pm Inspect As advertised or by appointment Land 1500 sqm approx Hawthorn 9810 5000

Mark Josem Mike Beardsley Isabella Lui

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8 Trumper Street Camberwell Elegant and expansive, this wide-set 1920’s home sits opposite Camberwell Sports Ground on some 969m2. This 5 bedroom/2 bathroom home comprises formal lounge/dining areas, library/study, familysized kitchen and contemporary open-plan areas overlooking beautiful decked gardens. Bring your own style to today’s comforts or craft a new home in one of the area’s most picturesque pockets handy to trams, trains, Junction and schools (STCA)

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Auction Saturday 21st August at 12:00pm Inspect Thurs & Sat as advertised or by appointment Land 969 sqm approx Jonathon O'Donoghue 0412 745 707 Alexandra Valmorbida 0418 535 369 Hawthorn 9810 5000

18 Nash Street Glen Iris An architecturally designed contemporary renovation has introduced style, livability and plenty of natural light to this three bedroom family oriented domain. A sophisticated kitchen comes complete with a huge walk in pantry, Miele appliances and a stone island, while a convenient study is readily equipped with bespoke cabinetry and desk. The main living room features an open fireplace and opens to the rear garden. Also features ensuite main bedroom, laundry, zoned heating and parking.

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Saturday 21st August at 11am Saturday 10.30-11am 0423 738 644 0403 123 456 9864 5000

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2 Riversdale Court Hawthorn This beautiful residence encompasses the very best in style, glamour and comfort. Superbly positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the Scotch Hill precinct, with breathtaking views of Fairview Park and the Yarra River. This home features high quality finishes throughout, and an exceptional level of luxury detail.

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Wednesday 25th Aug Wed 4 12-12.30pm & 5:30pm-6pm and Sat 7 12-12.30pm

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49 Jordan Street Malvern Extensive bespoke cabinetry provides exceptional storage throughout and an impressive family room complete with open fireplace, window seat and huge sliding doors opens to a beautifully private rear garden, a dynamic setting for entertaining. The sophisticated cook’s kitchen features a Dolomite benchtops, stone island and a suite of Miele appliances supplemented by a butler’s pantry. Includes formal living, main ensuite, main bathroom, powder room, laundry, ducted heating and cooling.

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Auction Inspect Land Carla Fetter Andrew McCann Armadale

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Friday 13th August at 5pm Wed 1.30-2pm & Sat 12.30-1pm 503 sqm approx.

0423 738 644 0414 643 744 9864 5000

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An incredibly rare opportunity, the Chorley Wood apartment block rests on a flat allotment of prime Balwyn real estate with no Heritage restriction. All six of the existing apartments are now offered together, with a combined rental return of $80,000 per annum approx. providing a solid income while finalising future plans. Perfectly sited, it provides a range of potential redevelopment options (STCA) for your consideration.

Auction Inspect Land Nick O'Halloran Isabella Lu Balwyn

Saturday 14th August at 3pm Thurs 11-11.30am & Sat 1-1.30pm 2,442 sqm approx.

0430 345 086 0420 702 310 9810 5000

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Hidden beyond an understated façade lies a new frontier in family space and luxury. One of the most impressive in this picturesque street on the Junction edge, this 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home features study, rumpus room and sun-bathed living areas overlooking north terraces designed for year-round entertaining.

Auction Inspect Land Lloyd Lawton Jonathon O'Donoghue Hawthorn

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Sat 21 Aug 11.00am As advertised or by appointment 806sqm approx.

0403 229 433 0412 745 707 9810 5000

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Rising up over three levels with lift, this stunning contemporary home offers large and luxurious accommodation that culminates in an entertainer’s rooftop where spectacular CBD skyline views form the shimmering backdrop to life’s most exciting events.

Includes multiple living and alfresco areas, top floor master bedroom with WIR/ensuite and retreat, cellar, cultural landscaped garden, remote double garage with workshop.

Auction Inspect Land Campbell Ward Greg Toogood Hawthorn

Sat 14 Aug 12:00pm As advertised or by appointment 530sqm approx.

0402 124 939 0418 385 440 9810 5000

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This light filled three bedroom townhouse offers generously proportioned spaces maximising natural light, as open plan living opens out a north facing courtyard, perfect for alfresco entertaining, plus a well equipped kitchen with quality appliances. Laundry with external access to additional balcony, heating and cooling, superb storage and secure off street parking for multiple vehicles complete the home.

Auction Inspect Lachie Fraser-Smith Will Bennison Samantha Benn Armadale

Saturday 21st August at 12pm As advertised or by appointment 0418 399 182 0438 572 371 0433 424 418 9864 5000

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