Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - August 18, 2021

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

AUGUST 18-24, 2021

CITY ESCAPE

HOW TO BE A TOURIST AT HOME

FOOD & WINE BEST OF 2021

GLEN IRIS

A FAMILY FRIENDLY HAVEN

STARS’ SECRET SPOTS A RCHIE THOMPSON, A NDY LEE & MORE

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R AC H E L W E L L S

The editor’s desk

For many of us the rolling lockdowns and restrictions on travel over the past 18 months have forced us to look for joy in our own backyards. We’ve discovered new walking tracks, found joy in kicking a footy at the local park and taken comfort in a daily trip to our local cafe for a takeaway coffee and a quick chat with a friendly barista. In this week’s cover story, Luke Dennehy speaks to some prominent Melburnians, from Archie Thompson and Andy Lee to Libbi Gorr and Alicia Loxley, about the secret Melbourne spots where they like to relax and recharge. ●

BLOOMIN’ FUN The Yarra Valley’s CherryHill Orchards

LUXE INTERIORS The Block judge Neale Whitaker

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18 to October 3. Enjoy live music, cherry-based treats or

collection inspired by the Aussie landscape.

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GOING PLACES Things to do & see in Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Archie Thompson, photographed by Charlie Kinross.

Location: Coe & Coe in Yarraville

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FOOD

Dishing up the best Food and drink highlights of 2021. Wo r d s

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standing ovation for Melbourne’s hospitality class of ’21. Despite the extraordinary challenges of the past 18 months, which has seen heartbreaking lockdowns and delayed new restaurant openings, we’ve been blessed with some of the most exciting and innovative restaurants, cafes, bars and produce stores our amazing city has ever seen.

has since morphed into a permanent restaurant on Nicholson Street in Carlton. Dinner is still delivered weekly, but now you can eat his handmade lobster ravioli and seasonally stuffed tortellini hot from the kitchen.

AL DENTE ENOTECA

Chef Andrea Vignali couldn’t continue working at Grossi Florentino during lockdown, as his visa made him ineligible for JobKeeper. Instead, he made and delivered pasta from a commercial kitchen, and the concept

● aldenteenoteca.com

MOST ANTICIPATED \ SOCIETY RESTAURANT

ADRIAN LANDER

COVID SUCCESS STORY \

More than three years (and five lockdowns) after restaurateur Chris Lucas teamed up with Martin Benn and Vicki Wild (formerly of Sepia restaurant in Sydney), the trio has finally opened Society in the 80 Collins Precinct.

It’s a jaw-dropping, mid-century, modern-inspired beast that seats hundreds of people over 11 spaces. ● societyrestaurant.com

KRISTOFFER PAULSEN

● aru.net.au

PRODUCE PICKS \ MEATSMITH

COFFEE HIT \ INDUSTRY BEANS

& MORNING MARKET

● meatsmith.com.au

Industry Beans opened a 100-seat cafe and coffee roastery in April, right beside the Tiffany and Co entrance of Chadstone Shopping Centre. The modern cafe is in a glass box beneath a white structure and looks like a high-end fashion store.

Order a cold-brew negroni and the sous-vide salmon “garden”.

morning.market

● industrybeans.com

Andrew McConnell is on fire this year. He opened a fourth Meatsmith on Whitehorse Road in Balwyn, continuing the legacy of a 40-yearold butcher shop, as well as a second Morning Market on High Street in Prahran’s East Village.

D E E D S TA PR O O M

C H E F S H A N N O N M A R TI N E Z

TOP SHELF \ DEEDS TAPROOM,

VEGAN VIBES \ LONA MISA

CORKED, BRUNSWICK ACES

Set in the new Ovolo hotel in South Yarra, Lona Misa is the first southside venue to receive the golden vegan touch of Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli). Ian Curley (Kirk’s Wine Bar, French Saloon) is also on board, which means slick service and a Josper oven dedicated to vegetables.

It’s open all day, but visit for dinner for chicken tamales with tomatillo, moqueca Brazilian seafood stew and peri-peri cauliflower.

There’s plenty happening in the drinks department in 2021. Deeds Taproom opened in their Glen Iris craft brewery, pouring 22 tap beers (they’re big on IPA) and serving aleglazed wagyu and hop-cured salmon.

In Werribee, Corked opened a wine bar with a secret entrance, cosy fireplace seating and an outdoor area right on the river. And for those abstaining, Brunswick Aces is Melbourne’s first non-alcoholic distillery, bar and bottle shop.

KRISTOFFER PAULSEN

BEST NEW RESTAURANT \ ARU

The hottest booking in town right now is at Aru, the polished city restaurant from chef Khanh Nguyen (also Sunda). He flawlessly combines the Asian flavours of his heritage with native Australian ingredients and creativity, cooking over fire and adding ferments and pickles. The result is dishes like pate en croute with “flavours of banh mi” and duck dry-aged on-site with quandong, black cabbage and bamboo.

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COVER STORY Prominent

Melburnians reveal their secret spots to relax and recharge.

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Close to home

ith international borders closed, interstate travel an uncertain proposition and lockdowns forcing us to stay close to home, seeking out those secret spots in Melbourne that bring us joy, solace and hope have become more important than ever before.

We spoke to a handful of prominent Melburnians who shared their secret city locations – the places that invigorate them and make them feel at home – from local cafes and walking tracks to their favourite sporting grounds and even a very specific park bench with magic views of our great city.

LIBBI GORE \ END OF NORTH ROAD,

LI B B I G O R E , B RI G H T O N F O R E S H O R E

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During the brutal Melbourne lockdowns, ABC Radio Melbourne weekend breakfast host Libbi Gore found sanctuary in her favourite secret spot, on the beach at the end of North Road, Brighton.

In her five-kilometre range, a solo walk along the boardwalk whenever she could helped her through the tough times, something many Melburnians can relate to.

“It’s spacious, it’s beautiful, and it’s a walk close to home, and it positions me next to sand and water and freedom,” she says.

“That spot, at a beautiful sunset, it puts everything into perspective.”

The stunning location also reminds Libbi of her former home in Sydney, where she spent a large amount of her adult life.

“I discovered it about four or five years ago, and it was the closest thing I could find to North Bondi, where I lived forever,” she says.

Having grown up away from the water, Libbi now loves and appreciates the beach.

“I grew up in a more leafy part of Melbourne; my childhood was not one of beaches but hot, stinky days where we would swim in my cousins’ pool and get in trouble if a bobby pin fell into the pool in case it went into the filter,” she says.

“So, gravitating to the beach instead of the leaves has been not so much a life-changing thing but a real shift in my enjoyment of being outside.”

As the winter sun shines down on Gosch’s Paddock in Melbourne’s sporting precinct, there is a fair chance you might find Andy Lee having some downtime.

Andy has spent many an hour on the footy oval, with AAMI Stadium in the background.

“It does feel like a secret spot because there are never many people around,” he says.

“Bec (his partner) and I will often wander across with some yoga mats or an AFL footy as it is our closest park to home.

“It’s a beauty.”

Andy also has personal training sessions at Gosch’s Paddock and has kicked the footy there with his main sparring partner, Hamish Blake.

“I was down there with Hamish once and his boy Sonny, and we were playing footy,” he says.

“I had my Carlton top on and Hamish and Sonny had their Melbourne tops on, and a photographer came out thinking we were players,” he says.

“When they realised we weren’t, they got back into their car quickly.”

Another secret spot for Andy, just up the road, is Dimitri’s Feast cafe in Swan Street, Richmond.

His friend Mick Molloy is also a regular there.

Away from Gosch’s Paddock, Andy is back on Channel 9 hosting the new television game show The Hundred.

ARCHIE THOMPSON

ARCHIE THOMPSON \ COE & COE, YARRAVILLE

For former Australian soccer champion Archie Thompson, the cafe Coe & Coe in Wembly Avenue, Yarraville, is more than just a place to get a good cup of coffee.

The Coe & Coe chain of cafes was started in Port Melbourne by his ex-Melbourne Victory teammate and great friend Nathan Coe, at the height of the club’s success last decade.

For Archie, it was a place he would go to get a morning coffee before training, including the years of 2014 and 2015, when Melbourne Victory won the A-League Premiership.

So, every time he steps into his secret spot, it brings back wonderful memories.

“Nathan opened the cafe with his brother in Port Melbourne, and it was a great time for us all; we used to chill and hang out before training every day,” he says.

“It brings back great memories, and I’m so glad there is also now a Coe & Coe in Yarraville.”

Archie only recently moved to the area, and says he is loving it.

JULIAN KINGMA

ALICIA LOXLEY \ PARK BENCH, STUDLEY PARK

A N DY L E E , G O S C H ’ S PA D D O C K

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ANDY LEE \ GOSCH’S PADDOCK

When Alicia Loxley left Melbourne for Perth for work aged 21, she didn’t realise how special the place was. But moving back home at 26, the Nine News presenter soon discovered a real love for her home city.

That includes her secret spot, a park bench at the top of Studley Park, off Studley Park Road in Kew. “I think that spot represents everything I love about where I live,” she says. “Obviously, it has breathtaking views of the city, and when I run past that bench, it really takes you by surprise.

“The first time I saw it, I couldn’t quite believe just how amazing the view is.

“It’s also a really steep hill to run up, so when you get there, it’s nice to have the park bench there as well,” she laughs.

Overlooking the Collingwood Children’s Farm and the suburbs of Abbotsford, Fitzroy and Collingwood, the park bench is a beautiful place to just take our city in, she says.

Alicia has also been there on New Year’s Eve with her family. “We have watched the New Year’s Eve fireworks a couple of times; it’s just one of those iconic Melbourne spots.”

PETER ALEXANDER \ THE STABLES CAFE

All his life Peter Alexander has had a dog by his side. So, it’s imperative that when the fashion designer goes out for a coffee, his sausage dog, Betty, comes along.

His secret spot is the beautiful The Stables of Como Cafe, in the Como Gardens in South Yarra.

“I like the whole casualness of it,” he says. ”I’m quite casual myself, and the fact you can bring your dog and then go for a walk in the garden; it’s very Melbourne.

“It’s unpretentious, and it’s such a nice little cafe, and the staff are great. “I walk away always feeling satisfied, and that’s a nice feeling to have.”

Peter remembers taking the great Barry Humphries to his secret spot.

“He wanted to go somewhere in Melbourne that he had never been before, and he thought it was just wonderful,” he says.

After a trip to The Stables, you might then find Peter at Haigh’s Chocolates in Toorak, another favourite secret spot of his. ●

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STAYCATIONS

No place like home Melbourne has so much to offer, it’s time to revisit it with new eyes.

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PE L L E G RI N I ’ S E S PR E S S O BA R

JAKE RODEN

s locals, we know what makes Melbourne great – it’s why we live here. But how long is it since you’ve been a tourist in your own town, doing the things you don’t often get around to?

Right now is the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with our beautiful city, whether it’s finding a hidden restaurant or bar, scouring the city’s famous markets or catching some live music.

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LANEWAY LOVE \ As well as providing a canvas for street art, Melbourne’s laneways are also where you’ll find many secrets, from holein-the-wall cafes to independent retailers and hidden wine bars.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says the lanes are one of the city’s most endearing features. “Melbourne is famous for its laneways – we have over 200 of them,” she says. In Hosier Lane, head to Movida Bar De Tapas for a taste of Spain. Or try a spicy

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The weekend itinerary atmosphere of Melbourne’s most iconic market, in all its bustling, aromatic glory. Their lamb borek is especially divine and pairs surprisingly well with a Market Lane coffee nearby.

Saturday AM \ Start at

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to the Ian Potter Centre art

● whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/

LIVE MUSIC \ You could be anywhere

things-to-do/walks/arcades-and-

in the world when watching live jazz at some of our intimate live venues.

Enjoy a night of jazz at the Paris Cat Jazz Club or Bird’s Basement. There are gigs every weekend when lockdown restrictions aren’t in place.

lanes GO CRUISING \ A cruise along the

Yarra River is like travelling through the city’s veins to see it with new eyes. Book a two-hour Melbourne Highlights river cruise through the Melbourne River Cruises website.

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● melbcruises.com.au

HISTORY \ To learn more about our

TO MARKET \ To experience the

beating heart of Queen Victoria Market, head to the Turkish Borek Shop. Here you’ll discover the true

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First Nations history, head to the Koorie Heritage Trust in Federation Square, or try the Royal Botanic Gardens Aboriginal Heritage Walk. ● koorieheritagetrust.com.au

Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar for a scrumptious coffee and cake and explore the laneways.

Saturday PM \ Make your way ROB BLACKBURN

soup at Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot in Tattersall’s Lane. In Manchester Lane, Design a Space has local, independent designer clothing, accessories and homewares. Or check out the City of Melbourne’s laneways guide – link below.

gallery at Federation Square, or cross the river to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Saturday evening \ Comedy Republic on Bourke Street is

STAYCATION \ Visit Victoria CEO

wonderful for catching some of

Brendan McClements says a “suite” of new city eateries and hotels means there are plenty of reasons locals should head into the city – and even spend a night.

Why not check in to a city hotel that boasts a must-try restaurant, so you don’t have to venture far? Try W Hotel Melbourne, with Lollo by Adam D’Sylva and Curious bar, or the Next Hotel and La Madonna. ●

the city’s best comedians.

Sunday AM \ Explore the Rose Street Artists’ Market in Fitzroy.

Sunday PM \ Pick up a panini from Alimentari Brunswick Street and have a picnic at the expansive Carlton Gardens.

Sunday evening \ Jump on a tram to Neighbourwood Wine in Fitzroy North for a delicious meal and a glass of wine.

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EDUCATION & INNOVATION

Selecting the right primary school

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he first year of school is an exciting and emotional time for parents as much as their kids. After all, prep sets the tone for a student’s lifelong learning journey, says Janine Hogan, the head of Joigny junior school at Sacré Cœur.

“They have been learning voraciously since they were born, but it is in their first years at school that each student begins to develop [their] conscious sense of self as a learner,” Hogan says.

There’s a lot going on in your little one’s brain during this time, too, says Laurien Beane, early childhood course co-ordinator at Australian Catholic University.

“Young children entering prep are on a steep learning curve,” she says. “[They] develop important positive dispositions for learning, such as curiosity and creativity.”

Not only are they making huge strides physically and cognitively, they’re working on more subtle soft skills, such as teamwork and making friends.

So, how do parents choose the right primary school, one that makes the most of this important educational milestone? Here are a few things for families to keep in mind.

PLAN A VISIT

It’s a no-brainer; there’s no better way to know whether a primary school is right for your child than to see the school for yourself. Tours are great opportunities to observe children and teachers in their environment and to ask questions.

“Many schools provide an opportunity to engage with students as tour guides, which can be helpful in gathering information and getting a feel for the tone and culture of the school community,” says Jim Miles, the executive director of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS).

“If possible, parents should also speak to current families about their experience of the school and its community,” Miles says.

A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

While visiting, ask questions about how the school welcomes its youngest students, as well as their families. The best primary schools are quick to promote warm relationships between children,

L E A R N I N G T H R O U G H PL AY

families and educators, which makes children feel safe and contributes to their learning.

“If students feel safe and cared for, they will learn more effectively and be more likely to develop as confident and happy young people,” says Miles.

At Sacré Cœur’s Joigny junior school, for example, incoming prep students are paired with a year 5 “buddy”, an older student who plays, reads and spends time with them.

“It is often seeing their buddy that the preps look forward to most when they return for their second visit the following week,” says Hogan.

“What we want to establish first and foremost at Joigny is a sense in each of them that school is their place,” she says. “As they build relationships with their teachers and peers, we want them to develop a deep sense of being cared for and caring about others.”

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Partnerships between the school and parents create a better, more inclusive learning environment for children. And it’s one of the most important questions you can ask schools, according to Beane.

“How do you involve the children, families and communities in planning the curricula and extracurricular opportunities provided by the school?”

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WILL YOUR CHILD HAVE FUN?

Academics aren’t everything, especially in the early years. Do you have a gut feeling that your child will have fun at a particular school? Research has found that children who like school when they are young have better educational outcomes.

One UK study determined that children who enjoyed school at age six scored an average 29 points higher on their VCE-equivalent qualifications in secondary school. “School enjoyment is one of the largest factors in lifelong success,” says Beane.

It’s another reason why a school visit is so important. If it seems like the children are having fun, that’s probably a sign your child will, too.

“Are there obvious signs and signals around the school that the children enjoy learning, such as flyers for community events, or processes the children have in place for playtime during breaks, or before and after school?” says Beane.

At Joigny, play is an essential part of learning.

“As we introduce children to early literacy and numeracy skills, we use music, dance, singing, tactile equipment and movement to teach concepts and provide practice in skills,” says Hogan.

“If children love the stories, they learn to read. If numbers solve problems, they will learn to add.” ● KATE STANTON

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FEATURE HOUSE GLEN IRIS \ 18 NASH STREET 3

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Long before lockdowns forced us into domestic cocoons, the owners of this property had a spot of wishful thinking: Wouldn’t it be good if employers took working from home seriously?

This family took it very seriously indeed. They even sacrificed their driveway to make it happen, using the space to tuck in a glass-fronted study with its own courtyard.

That was just the start of a renovation which, in 2016, transformed a drab interwar house into a spectacular family home, full of air and light and smartly finished in clinker brick. The modern version is almost twice the size of the old, yet still on a single level and with all the benefits of being hidden in Nash Street’s cul-de-sac.

Even the entrance is not where it used to be. The front door was plucked off and replaced by a neat step-up to three zoned double bedrooms, including the former lounge.

The new entrance, bold and black, leads to a long hall that socked feet will enjoy sliding along to the grand living and dining area.

And, once we’re free to roam, there’s a lot to like about this neighbourhood – the local reserve, the Harold Holt Swim Centre, the Gardiners Creek parklands and Gardiner station are all within walking distance.

But, it’s the fitted study that signals a certain readiness for whatever the 2020s throw at us next. A french door links it with the glass-walled courtyard to help dispel cabin fever, and there’s a direct view of the street.

Follow the oak hall to the dining room, presided over by the Miele-equipped kitchen and its large walk-in pantry.

FINAL WORD

Two steps lead up to the living room, cosy in oak with an open fireplace. Stacker sliders link this room with the

“AN ARCHITECT-LED RENOVATION HAS CREATED A STYLISH FAMILY DOMAIN

hedged garden to create a glorious party space.

WITH OPEN-PLAN LIVING, A LANDSCAPED GARDEN SETTING AND GREAT USE

The three double bedrooms, in their own wing, look chic in grey carpet below plantation shutters and have built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a twin en suite with a shower. The white-tiled main bathroom has a shower and bath. A spacious laundry opens to a side deck.

The property has security and zoned heating and cooling.

Two cars can park off-street at the front. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Jellis Craig, Carla Fetter 0423 738 644 Price: $1.75 million-$1.85 million Auction: 11am, August 21

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OF NATURAL MATERIALS AND SKYLIGHTS.” CARLA FETTER – AGENT

MALVERN \ 18 PARSLOW STREET

or library. The marble kitchen has a walk-in

RICHMOND \ 186 COPPIN STREET

pantry. Upstairs, the main bedroom, its

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room command more than half the floor.

sitting room. The floor plan opens out the back to encourage versatile indoor-outdoor

With Tooronga station to the north and

Two further double bedrooms share a

In a lovely and leafy pocket of Richmond

Malvern Road’s cafes to the south, Parslow

bathroom. The double garage has internal

you’ll find Rosewood, a double-fronted

Street gets top marks for walkability in this

access. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Edwardian house boasting a floor plan

family oriented neighbourhood. This glossy

of about 549 square metres. The public

new townhouse is built to bring serenity

transport and activity of Bridge Road and

to a busy household. Zoned bedrooms,

Swan Street can be found at either end

oodles of storage and a floor plan that

of Coppin Street, plus easy access to

flows east to a big family-dining area and

bedrooms – one with a built-in fireplace

family living, dining and cooking. ● ANDERS FURZE

Melbourne Girls’ College, the Yarra River

deck ensures everything – and everyone

Agent: Abercromby’s,

and Richmond High School. As for the

Agent: Kay & Burton,

– is in the right place. The oak-floored

Sam Goddard 0448 870 454

house itself, the main bedroom overlooks

Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358

open plan is complemented by a carpeted

Price: $2.45 million-$2.695 million

the front garden and provides access to

Price: $3.3 million-$3.5 million

central sitting room that would suit a study

Contact agent

an en suite with spa. There are two further

Auction: 10.30am, August 21

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courtyards, features a study that could

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rooms. The butler’s pantry is effectively a

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double as a fifth bedroom, two central

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second kitchen, while a separate laundry

bathrooms plus separate lounge and

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dining rooms, which are in addition to

is discretely tucked behind a wall as well.

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combined family and meals area serviced

Designed by an architect, who is also one of the vendors, this brand new home is just

With its Old English Tudor-inspired facade,

by a renovated kitchen. Also it has a billiard

Spilling over several levels, with a ground-

a short walk from Balwyn East village and a

maintained period features within and

room with wet bar, laundry with drying

floor home office, open-plan kitchen

range of public transport options. ●

established gardens providing verdant

cupboard and decked, gas-heated pool

overlooking sunken living and dining

views through every sash window, this

and spa. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

areas and sleeping quarters on the top

four-bedroom home is quintessentially

floor with separate retreat space, this

Canterbury. The leafiness of its locale is

townhouse offers flexible living options.

added to by the fact the 1562-square-

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Soaring ceilings and glazed north-facing

metre allotment is elevated and on the

Agent: Marshall White Boroondara,

sliding and bifold doors, which flow to

Agent: Marshall White Boroondara,

high side of the street, overlooking the

Nicholas Franzmann 0412 247 175

deck and garden, add to the expansive

Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707

tree canopy along Rochester Road. The

Price: $4.7 million-$4.9 million

proportions. Two bedrooms have en suites,

Price: $1.4 million-$1.54 million

floor plan, which wraps around internal

Auction: 3.30pm, August 21

there’s a main bathroom and two powder

Auction: 9.30am, August 21

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SOUTH MELBOURNE \ 100 NELSON ROAD 3

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Stylishly renovated to blend the historical and contemporary into one cohesive and elegant whole, this two-storey terrace offers a sophisticated lifestyle in an excellent location. On the ground floor, a wide bay window, marble fireplaces, ornate arches and deep cornices feature in the formal living and dining area. At the rear, a 600-millimetre cooker, stainless steel and marble benches are fitted in the white kitchen and the informal living area opens via stacker doors to a pretty courtyard. Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en suite, and the two remaining bedrooms share the family bathroom. The second bedroom opens to a balcony. The house is close to schools, beach and transport. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON

Agent: Cayzer, Simon Carruthers 0438 811 601 Price: $2.5 million-$2.7 million Auction: 1pm, August 21

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Designer-builder Martin Sachs crafted this residence for his own family in 1990. With three street frontages and an entrance walkway splitting a two-phase pool, the property makes an impression from the get-go. Several rooms have glass walls inviting garden scenery, and there’s so much living space that members of a large family can easily find solitude. A garage, carport, cellar, rumpus room and second kitchen-meals area make up lower ground. You’ll find all five bedrooms on ground level, including two tucked in their own wing. Also on ground, the lounge has a fireplace and bar, the dining room opens to outside and the conservatory style meals area connects with the principal kitchen. Head to the first floor for a sunroom and a sitting room adjoining a city view terrace. ● KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Kay and Burton, Grant Samuel 0403 132 095 Price: $5.5 million-$6 million

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Swathed in greenery and abetted by a tennis court, Villa Marie is sure to make lovers of Victorian grandeur swoon.

A return driveway provides gracious access. Behind the period-pure facade, the single-level belle summons respect with bay windows, heritage-sensitive styling and an array of noteworthy features. Marble fireplaces adorn the lounge, dining room and main and second bedrooms.

Linked kitchen, meal and sitting areas adjoin a gardenensconced deck. Crowning the dining room and hand-hewn by the house’s original owner, intricate, timber-panelling announcing the clerestory tower should inspire lofty, dinnerparty conversation. With separate access, kitchenette and bathroom, the fifth bedroom augurs well for privacy inclined teens. Hydronic heating, airconditioning, a carport and a genuine cellar are included. ● KAY KEIGHERY

Agent: Kay and Burton, Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556 Price: $5.6 million-$6.1 million Contact agent

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Agent: Marshall White, Sarah Wood 0408 902 827 Price: $3.45 million-$3.65 million Auction: 12.30pm, August 21 DOM A IN REV IEW

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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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20 Riverside Avenue Balwyn Nth Capturing north ranges views, this lovely 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home offers outstanding family living and entertaining in the prestigious Riverside Estate just a short walk to Doncaster Rd trams and village.

Mid-century origins have been given a stylish contemporary treatment throughout free-flowing living spaces and generously decked gardens designed for year-round enjoyment. With luxurious main suite, lounge, home-office, family-sized kitchen/meals area and sunlit living areas spilling onto the garden deck.

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Saturday 4th September at 12pm As advertised or by appointment 836 sqm approx.

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2/5 Fordholm Road Hawthorn This elegant home’s generous design and easy care landscaped garden provide a flexible family solution in an exclusive Scotch Hill location. Impeccably presented throughout, multiple living and entertaining areas enjoy all day natural light whilst upstairs, the main bedroom suite features exhilarating CBD views.

With stone finished Miele/smeg kitchen, downstairs bedroom with BIRs/ensuite, remote double garage.

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Saturday 28th August at 1:00pm As advertised or by appointment 0476 777 004 0407 311 205 9810 5000

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24 Wharton Street Surrey Hills Classically elegant in a sought after family address, this grand contemporary home provides luxurious family living and entertaining just moments from Balwyn Village and leading schools. Highlights include multiple living areas plus indoor/outdoor entertaining, marble/Miele kitchen with butler’s pantry, home office, breathtaking main bedroom suite, downstairs bedroom with nearby bathroom, heated pool and remote double garage plus many extra features.

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Saturday 4th September at 11:00am As advertised or by appointment 686 sqm approx.

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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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Stunning 3-bedroom plus study home with dual living zones Perfectly positioned opposite FL Dawkins Reserve on beautiful tree-lined Broadway, this chic and stylish easy-care home on approx. 290sqm has stunning spaces to enjoy both inside and out.

Spanning two faultless levels with the bonus of a choice of exquisite sun-filled living zones, accommodation includes a serene lounge with fireplace, open plan living/dining area with built-in cabinetry and a first-class entertainer’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, lavish stone benchtops and premium appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a glamorous award-winning main bathroom; the master is a retreat in every sense – in addition to a wall of built-in robes and designer ensuite, it boasts a private balcony where views of the park opposite simply add to its tranquility.

Free from body corporate fees, also included are a fitted home office, panel heating, split system heating/cooling, Euro laundry, attic storage, alarm plus parking for two cars (including garage) and auto gates.

Conjunctional Agent: SB Property - Shane Banfield 0417 157 398

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A Dream Lifestyle Awaits Private, secure and just a few steps to beautiful Elwood beach, this is the seachange opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Cascading across three welcoming levels, its low maintenance setting, spacious interiors and proximity to the suburb’s famed cafe & restaurant precinct add up to a dream lifestyle. It is all here and yours for the taking.

Downstairs, master bedroom with alfresco access and built-in robes, 2nd bedroom also with alfresco access, a contemporary fully-tiled bathroom; a sitting area with substantial storage leads to the secluded decked courtyard for easy indoor/outdoor enjoyment.

Upstairs, an open plan living/dining area and sleek Smeg/Bosch kitchen set the scene for effortless entertaining. A private terrace extends this space even further while the 3rd bedroom (WIR, terrace) and a second bathroom can be found on the top level of the home. Multiple split systems, intercom, polished hardwood floors, Euro laundry and double garage with courtyard access add to the property’s immense appeal.

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