Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - October 13, 2021

PEOPLE & PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE

OCTOBER 13-19, 2021

MUSIC

VIKA AND LINDA BULL

MATT LE NEVEZ GETS A TASTE OF HOME

MELBOURNE’S ART & SOUL STREET A RT TA K ES ON N EW ME A NING

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While Melbourne’s CBD and its laneways have long been recognised for their impressive street art, there’s no question the city’s long run of lockdowns has prompted many of us to develop a greater appreciation for the art that adorns our suburban landscape, particularly during our daily allocated exercise time. In this week’s cover story, Jane Rocca speaks to some of Melbourne’s most talented street artists, including figurative painter Lisa King, about why the pandemic has led people to “embrace street art a little more right now”. ●

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OUR COVER \ Artist David ‘MEGGS’ Hooke with his artwork Photographed by Tanya Gulevski

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Gospel truth

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hen gospel sisters Vika and Linda Bull began working on their latest album The Wait, they asked some of Australia’s best singer-songwriters such as Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning and Kasey Chambers to pen them a hit.

It’s their first album of original material in 19 years, and their signature harmonies explore new ground. From country twang to dreamy pop and bluesy rock, it’s about embracing a new sonic palette.

They began singing gospel as children when they attended a Tongan church in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. By the late ’80s, they joined Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, leaving the group in 1994 to focus on their own careers.

Since then, they’ve been part of the Rockwiz band, joined Paul Kelly’s touring entourage and sung on his studio albums too. Now they’re ready to embrace their own spotlight once again.

“We collected over 70 songs and culled them down to 12 on this album,” says Vika of a process that began some five years ago. “The songs really had to resonate with us. We received some brilliant songs,

many of which we plan to record in the future.”

A phone hook-up with Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning got the ball rolling for Like a Landslide – a song draped in a Mazzy Star dreaminess – while a chat over a cup of tea with Melbourne musician Ben Salter inspired the song My Heart is In the Wrong Place.

“I was on a flight from Perth to Melbourne and sharing a set of headphones with Paul Kelly after a tour when I first heard Ben Salter’s song,” Linda says.

BRIAN PURNELL

MUSIC Vika and Linda Bull explore new ground on their latest album.

hues of Raise Your Hand; an apt track considering the times we’re living in. “It’s about stepping forward and taking charge, from your relationships to how you conduct your life. It’s about speaking up when things bother you,” Linda says.

They’ve performed for everyone from the Dalai Lama to Nelson Mandela to the King of Tonga and spent last year’s lockdown singing gospel online.

A 30-year career singing hasn’t frayed the bond,

“The songs really had to resonate with us.”

“Paul was the one who put us in touch. Another friend, Sime Nugent, also suggested him.

“Ben is so beautiful; he asked what we were thinking about musically. I told him to do the same he did for Paul Kelly but it had to be something original for us. He took six months and when he sent the song it was a slam-dunk winner.”

The Wait begins with the rollicking country-tinged

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either – the sisters are still as close as ever.

“We’re definitely better singers that’s for sure,” Vika says, smiling. Linda adds: “We always have each other’s back in life. What we do has to feel good to both of us or we won’t go there. And it’s our voices that tie everything we do together.” ● THE WAIT \ Is out now. ● vikaandlindabull.com

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COVER STORY Street art has

taken on a new importance in pandemic-era Melbourne.

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elbourne’s ongoing lockdowns have given us a reason to see street art in a new light. From epic laneway pieces to largescale building murals and local council commissions, street art has helped many of us escape the mental rut when out on our daily walk.

Known for her vibrant murals, rising figurative painter Lisa King is paving the way for the next generation of female street artists in Australia.

Inspired to become a street muralist after seeing the Polish female duo Etam Cru doing it in Europe in the 2000s, she’s brought her own instinctive brushstroke to the public realm – leaning on a painterly renaissance style with commissions in Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and the US. “People have time to embrace street art a little more right now,” King says.

“Street art and murals are no longer perceived as just decorative and something you quickly pass by on your rushed morning commute. People are acknowledging it because it gives them a sense of place and meaning now.”

Some of King’s work can be found at Brunetti’s Flinders Lane, behind the Pullman in the CBD and Melbourne Central (next to Typo). She’s taken part in the Wall-to-Wall Festival in Benalla, added a mural to the interiors of the Brunswick Ballroom and took part in the 2020 ArtCade project on Spencer Street.

“Slowing down to view public art allows us to stop and look up once in a while,” she says.

“I think, without galleries open, people are somehow yearning to see more art, and art in a public space can obviously give us that fix.

[To] satisfy that inner need for something visceral and to look forward to is so important.”

Melbourne artist Shannon Lamden was commissioned to paint a mural as part of the Art Ride for Brunswick in June this year. The project adds colour to a popular bike trail.

“I wanted to create something that could never blend into the landscape, in colours that you wouldn’t see on the road but with instantly identifiable motifs – and locals love it,” Lamden says of her use of simple road signs, racing stripes and a spotty homage to the Tour de France in the corner wall piece.

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Art & soul

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“Slowing down to view public art allows us to stop and look up once in a while.” LISA KING

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“I think murals are a perfect way to break up the boredom of an everyday walk,” he says. “To bring colour, humour and inspiration to what has become a tedious but necessary daily ritual.”

Melbourne artist David “MEGGS” Hooke has kept busy with mural work during the pandemic and agrees his urban and suburban commissions have given those in lockdown a reason to smile.

His work sprawls from Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond to the CBD and Hoppers Crossing.

He is working on an interactive project called Xplore Melbourne, which will launch via the City of Melbourne when lockdown ends, while a piece at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Parkville will be unveiled soon.

“I believe fundamentally in the importance of street art bringing stories, ideas, connection and energy to public space, which I guess is even more valuable now since we are cut off from other ways to do this,” Hooke says.

“Art needs to be experienced in person and shared in the community, not just on a screen, so right now murals and street art are one of the few avenues we have to do this.”

Juddy Roller founder Shaun Hossack made a name for his work and gallery in Fitzroy over the

Artist Lisa King, above and opposite, says street works give us a sense of place and meaning.

past 10 years but recently moved from Melbourne to Byron Bay to escape multiple lockdowns.

“You can’t shut down the streets, so thankfully for street artists it will always be safe to view no matter the situation,” he says.

Hossack’s company has been instrumental in bringing street art to Melbourne, and he continues to work with the City of Melbourne and other local councils on their suburban art narratives.

“There is definitely a lot more work being commissioned right now; local, state and federal governments want to help artists who are suffering in the pandemic,” he says.

“Street art is a way to bring people back to the city and into their communities. There’s a huge economic benefit for businesses too because nothing beats a walk when it includes viewing art.”

Hossack says regional cities and towns are also plugging into the public’s appetite for street art.

“I think the boom in silo art trails is the way of the future right now – as we all crave great Aussie outback road trips too. There’s definitely a boom in the number of people moving out that way, and they want the art to come with them too,” he says.

While the CBD lanes continue to be a tourism drawcard for Melbourne – and where you’ll find work by iconic names such as Rone – the suburbs are also leaning into the mural momentum now.

Large-scale artist Kit Bennett’s latest piece on the side of a large industrial glass factory in Spotswood is swapping drab for cheerful, while Queen Victoria Market is part of a yet-to-launch augmented reality street art trail to help get people back into the CBD and its surrounds.

“People have access to [the streets] all the time and it connects us. That’s been key in this pandemic, the work is always accessible,” Hossack says, adding that the demand for street art and murals is thriving.

“We’ve got lots of commissions coming up and enquiries from those who want works done as soon as the country opens. A new wave of work is coming through, which is exciting,” he says.

“Street art and murals have come a long way.

Ten years ago, it was underground and illegal. It’s become more mainstream now and everyone wants a piece of it.

“Street art isn’t urban anymore – it’s moving and growing and that can only be a good thing.” ●

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FOOD

Next-level picnics T

here are picnics, and then there are picnics.

With in-house dining still closed and the weather warming up, many chefs have turned their attention to fancy picnic fare. Sea urchin or green falafels anyone? The bar has been raised and it seems the humble picnic will never be the same again. Here are some suggestions on how to take your picnic to the next level.

The San Telmo Group opened Robata in the CBD in July in the midst of lockdowns, but that hasn't stopped them from innovating. Their website sells an eco-friendly, disposable grill for $25, which you can take to the park to cook one of their “At Home” feasts. Perfect your char game with dishes such as chook thigh yakitori and wagyu kushiyaki.

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SEA URCHIN & SASHIMI \ UNI BOOM BOOM

Uni Boom Boom’s Ringwood and Glen Waverley stores have flash sales every week. Many of their menu items are in high-roller picnic territory – decadent sashimi platters and rice bowls with New Zealand scampi, caviar, abalone, Hokkaido scallops and Tasmanian urchin – but there are also bento boxes and chirashi rice for less than $20. ● uniboomboom.com.au

PORTABLE HIGH TEA \ THE WESTIN HOTEL

The Westin Hotel’s famous high teas are now available as hampers that can be delivered or picked up at specified times. Catering for one to four people, they feature more than just sandwiches: think rolls dyed pink from beetroot and fillings such as trout and river mint, scones and sweets. There’s also High Cheese, a collaboration with Maker & Monger in which cheeses appear as spreads, dips, in wedges and even madeleines. All come with a tiered cardboard stand. Add wine or bubbles. ● providoor.com.au/promo/thewestin

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PICNIC WELL, DO GOOD \ FREE TO FEED

If you can make it to Houston’s Barbecue at 99a Slater Parade in Keilor East, they are serving up a Wild West BBQ Box. It’s a one-off collaboration between Houston’s Barbecue, Fancy Hanks and Bluebonnet that will make a very meaty picnic.

Inside is 200 grams of brisket, 300 grams each of pork and beef short ribs, another 200 grams of house sausage, cornbread, mac ’n’ cheese, pickles and condiments. It’s $120; order online.

Free to Feed is a brilliant, not-for-profit social enterprise that assists people seeking asylum, refugees and new migrants in finding meaningful employment opportunities through food. Their Brave Meals program helps generate work for their participants, and there are some picnic-friendly packs available to order. Shadi’s four-person DIY falafel wrap box is the pick(nic), with green falafel, hummus, spring slaw, pickles, zhug and Lebanese flatbread for $40. Pick up from Fitzroy North on specified dates or check online for suburb delivery.

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TELEVISION The pandemic and appearing on Celebrity Masterchef have made actor Matthew Le Nevez homesick.

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hen actor Matthew Le Nevez was filming Celebrity Masterchef before Melbourne’s sixth lockdown took hold, he snuck in a meal at his favourite St Kilda restaurant, Cicciolina. It was his first time back since he finished filming the Offspring series in 2014.

The Canberra-born actor, who has been living in LA for 13 years, had auditioned to play Offspring’s Dr Patrick Reid (Asher Keddie’s on-screen love interest) while on a return visit to Australia to see his family at the time.

Little did he know that by scoring that role he’d become an Aussie household name.

The father of two admits the past few years have been spent navigating the curveball that is COVID19; managing home schooling for his eldest son Levi, 7, and caring for their daughter Ava, 4, while his wife Michelle Smith works full time at CedarsSinai Hospital.

The opportunity to return to Australia for Celebrity Masterchef was a chance to share his love of the kitchen.

“As you get older, dinner parties revolve around the kitchen, so if you can be creative and give that gift to people it’s an incredible thing,” says Le Nevez, who has just finished cooking a childhood classic chicken cacciatore when we chat.

“I was inspired to get my kitchen skills up when eating at my LA friend Gregor Jordan’s home [the Aussie film director behind Two Hands and Ned Kelly]. We’re great mates and he inspired me to be a better cook.”

Le Nevez says his tiler father mostly led the charge in the kitchen when he was growing up, while his mother worked long hours as a PA to the then Prime Minister Bob Hawke. In his own kitchen, he gets his children involved.

“I want my children to grow up with a much more inspired and wondrous understanding of food than I had the chance to explore. I try to push their palate and they’re enjoying it. They sit in the kitchen and prepare the food with me.” he says.

Le Nevez bought 25 new cookbooks on Amazon after taking part in Celebrity Masterchef, thanks to bonding with host Jock Zonfrillo over how to make Italian food taste more authentic.

“What I loved about taking part in the show was that there’s a great focus on inclusivity, the tone is positive and it was good to be part of it,” he says.

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A taste of home Le Nevez was accepted at NIDA at the age of 17, and graduated in 1999. It took a few years before he found his feet in the industry.

“When I got out of NIDA it took a while to get lucky with a role. Offspring did help, but you’ll hear the word ‘no’ thousands of times,” he says.

“The no’s keep coming even now. You have to be open to criticism, because that’s what is important to your creativity.”

He counts Hugo Weaving as a close friend and mentor, won’t hesitate if you stop him in the street

to say hello as a fan and admits that the pandemic has shifted his perspective that all roads lead to Los Angeles.

“I miss the Aussie sense of humour and would move back if we could,” says Le Nevez, who also stars in the TV thriller Absentia.

“Right now, it’s not possible, but if the chance is there, we might just do it. At 42, I’m trying to understand the meaning of things in life. Coming back home to film was a positive footprint for me, in more ways than one.” ●

“What I loved about taking part in the show was that there’s a great focus on inclusivity, the tone is positive and it was good to be part of it.”

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PARK LIFE Alphington Wetlands, Fairfield WHAT CAN YOU DO THERE?

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Wet & wild

Past Alphington Bowls Club, through a playground and around a beautifully framed football oval is the hidden joy that is Alphington Wetlands.

While you feel entirely secluded walking around its leafy, watery splendour, you are so close to barbecues, toilets and play areas for kids. With no main roads on its perimeter, it feels quiet and safe.

Walking through the wetlands you’ll find a paved path that turns into rougher terrain and may even require the help of a pair of Wellingtons. It’s a squelchy adventure into the lush bush surrounding the body of water and along the Yarra River.

There are placards showing the ecosystems and creatures here, including the spotted marsh frog, the Pacific black duck, tiger snakes and waterribbon reeds.

In the marshes lives the remains of the old Alphington Swimming Pool, as well as signs telling a bit of its history, and I think of and acknowledge the wetlands’ First Nations history too.

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WHO WILL YOU FIND THERE?

As I descend into the wetlands after looking out across it from above, I am met by a young couple in walking gear taking a turn. Their names are Rufus and Liz and they visit this spot almost every day.

“It’s close to civilisation, but you feel like you’re far away in the mountains, along the river,” Liz says.

“It was definitely a perk to have this place [during lockdown].”

Rufus adds: “There are beautiful bird sounds and birds.”

Besides them, there aren’t a lot of people around, except workers by the old swimming pool, their yells being carried away by the wind. The solitude is peaceful.

As I make my way through a bit of mud to find the path again, I round a fallen tree and notice a wide, green glade to my left, before following the path through red gums and shrubbery along the Yarra. I see a couple of teenage girls with a muscly little dog – they are oblivious to me and laugh to

each other unself-consciously. They are so comfortable and at ease here, it is comforting.

HOW TO GET THERE 1 View St, Alphington ■

Alphington Wetlands is a little-known wonderland of natural

Parking available

WHAT’S NEARBY?

along streets around

Around the perimeter of Alphington Park, on View Street, are cute, old Melbourne houses, with colourful weatherboard or gorgeous red brick.

It’s a lovely stroll looking at the different native gardens along the eucalyptus tree-adorned street and the oval is great for picnicking or throwing a frisbee, so bring a coffee and enjoy the view.

the park, including

flora and fauna.

View Street.

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Take the Hurstbridge

train to Alphington Station and walk about 12 minutes.

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Catch the 302 or

304 bus to the corner PICK UP A PICNIC

of Princess and Earl

Up on Heidelberg Road, about a 10-minute walk from the wetlands, is Fossette Cafe, where you can pick up muffins, toasties, wraps, coffees and more to take away on your adventure. Their roasted veggie wraps and prosciutto rolls are especially yum, and you can even get a milkshake. ●

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about 25 minutes.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK KEW \ 292 COTHAM ROAD 6

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One of the grandest of Marvellous Melbourne’s estates, Ross House could set a record price for Kew before the year is out. The Italianate mansion stands in almost 4600 square metres of luxuriant grounds with a tennis court, pool and fountain, all nestled in seclusion on the edge of the Sackville ward.

Designed by Henry Shalless and built in 1889 for the Donaldson family, it was the realisation of one man’s Florentine fantasy. Charles Donaldson, like so many Australians since, had a yearning for Tuscany. He secured a dash of its elegance by importing 14 Italian artisans to help create his elaborate home.

Originally named Charleville, the mansion has a two-storey loggia – an arched walkway –that wraps around its facade.

Marble fireplaces, chandeliers and pressed-metal ceilings uphold the Victorian opulence, while the tessellated-tiled hall evokes the cool, airy galleries of the Uffizi.

Ross House was heritage-listed in 1974 as “a substantially intact mansion of the 19th century boom period”, but this is no bar to renovation. The interior has been smartly updated by the current owners, here since 2003.

Marble bathrooms, a stone kitchen and contemporary meals and family areas bring the house up to date for a family who like to balance executive entertaining with cosy comfort. Original sitting, dining and billiards rooms have 4.2-metre ceilings and open fireplaces. There’s also a study/ bedroom and a bathroom.

The hub of the home is the open-plan area, glowing in polished timber with the black stone and grey marble kitchen as its backdrop. Four pairs of french doors lead to the terrace by the pool, which has a barbecue area and a pool house.

On the first floor are five bedrooms, two of which open to the upper loggia. The main bedroom has a large en suite and walk-in wardrobe with a central spa. Two single bedrooms are perfectly fitted for kids, with desks, walk-in wardrobes, a dual-entry en suite and a shared balcony with a city view.

Two further double bedrooms share a spacious bathroom.

Ross House has a full-sized tennis court and garaging for six cars. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Jellis Craig, Geordie Dixon 0418 588 399 Price: $17 million-$18.7 million Expressions of interest: close 1pm, November 3

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CAMBERWELL \ 2A ACHERON AVENUE Agent: Jellis Craig, Peter Vigano 0407 301 224 Price: $4.5 million-$4.95 million Expressions of interest: close 2pm, October 12

HAWTHORN EAST \ 4 HOMEBUSH CRESCENT Agent: Jellis Craig, Peter Vigano 0407 301 224 Price: $7.5 million-$8.25 million Expressions of interest: close 2pm, October 19

FINAL WORD “A LANDMARK ITALIANATE HOME OF STUNNING DIMENSIONS, ROSS HOUSE OFFERS FAMILIES PRIVACY AND EXCLUSIVITY IN THE SACKVILLE WARD, AMONG MELBOURNE’S ELITE PRIVATE SCHOOLS.” GEORDIE DIXON – AGENT

CANTERBURY \ 45 MALING ROAD Agent: Jellis Craig, Geordie Dixon 0412 247 175 Price: $2.8 million-$3 million Private sale

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SOUTH YARRA \ 202/1 STANHOPE COURT 3

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Space, elegance and high-end materials characterise this north-facing sub-penthouse in the Stanhope by Kincrest boutique apartment development. The main living, dining and kitchen area opens to a triangular balcony. The second living area, or formal lounge, opens to an L-shaped balcony.

The main bedroom is an indulgent retreat with a large and meticulously fitted walk-in wardrobe and an en suite of sheer luxury with a deep oval soaker bath, twin showers and twin handbasins. The kitchen has a butler’s pantry, stone island bench and premium appliances. Neutral shades in natural materials, such as solid wooden floors, stone and timber, make the apartment timelessly elegant. It has lift access and is close to Toorak Village, Chapel Street, schools and transport. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON

Agent: Kay & Burton, Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Price: $4.75 million Contact agent

KEW \ 5 BRAZIER GROVE 4

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This a home for champions. The vendor’s family includes an Olympic gold medallist, a World Masters Games-winning swimmer and two former AFL players. The luxurious home, which they bought new as part of the Main Drive development located within the Studley Park precinct, has an inverted floor plan to maximise natural light. “This is sun-filled elevated living with treetop views to the north,” says the agent of the two balconies on the living area and one of the two main bedrooms. The first floor wraps around a private deck, which has a barbecue and built-in open fire for year round use, while floor-to-ceiling glazing enhances light, views and sense of space. Ground floor includes an internally accessed double garage, Miele-fitted laundry, cellar and storeroom. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Jellis Craig, Danielle Balloch 0418 376 903 Price: $1.8 million-$1.98 million

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MALVERN \ 2A SOMERS AVENUE 6

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Evincing the grandeur of its original era through formal spaces, such as the timber-lined entrance foyer, abundant lead lighting and hardwood floors, the generous proportions are also a hallmark of this double-level, solid-brick family home. The ground floor has multiple living zones, plus an executive office, laundry and cellar, while upstairs five bedrooms share a large stone-finished bathroom while the main has a walk-in wardrobe, en suite and balcony.

Landscaped, established gardens include a pool and spa while the size of the block, at 973 square metres, offers scope to renovate (STCA). The location, within walking distance of Glenferrie and Malvern roads, means there’s a choice of two tram lines for the kids to get to their private schools. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Kay & Burton, Oliver Booth 0413 975 723 Price: $5.35 million Expressions of interest: close 12pm, October 18

MALVERN EAST \ 49 MACGREGOR STREET 4

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This double-level period home will provide something for every member of the family. Renovated in a Hamptonsinspired style, a large living zone is serviced by a gourmet kitchen, with marble benches, high-end appliances and butler’s pantry. For entertainers, the glassed-in wine storage is also nearby while the bifold doors flow out to the north-west private garden, with a built-in barbecue by the solar-heated pool and putting green. The rear gate provides access to Ardrie Park for more green space. Parents have accommodation and an office on the ground floor, while kids have the whole top floor, including a retreat area with fitted study nook. The carpeted garage provides further options (a gym or cinema) because cars have the tandem carport. There are also auto gates, alarm and irrigation. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: Marshall White, John Manton 0411 444 930 Price: $3.5 million-$3.75 million Auction: 6pm, October 20 DOM A IN REV IEW

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807/6 Acacia Place Abbotsford In arguably one of the best positions, this super-sized 3 bedroom/3 bathroom apartment is perfectly poised on ‘Haven’s penthouse level with spectacular river, bushland and city skyline views. This is the ultimate rivers-edge retreat in a resort-style development with gyms, pool, cinema, roof top spas and concierge. Featuring wrap-around terrace, luxurious fitted office, expansive living areas, marble/Miele kitchen, huge north terrace with outdoor kitchen, wine-room and amazing storage

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Expressions of Interest Inspect Lloyd Lawton Alastair Craig Kathryn Simcoe Hawthorn

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By Appointment 0403 229 433 0418 335 363 0455 747 182 9810 5000

2A Water Street, Camberwell An exceptional introduction to this prized family position, this spacious standalone home and its delightful garden rest on a compact Camberwell parcel just 200m from Fordham Gardens. A traditional family design includes three north facing living areas, a downstairs main bedroom with WIR/ ensuite, fully equipped kitchen, garage and OSP. Move straight in, then update/renovate or build a new home when ready (STCA).

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Auction Inspect Mike Beardsley Hawthorn

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Saturday 30th October at 11:00am As advertised or by appointment 0476 777 004 9810 5000

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2/157-159 Prospect Hill Road Canterbury Superbly suited to its prestigious Canterbury address, this select single-level townhouse takes a refined approach to elegant living. Set in a landscaped gated group, its impeccably presented spaces are perfect for discerning modern families or those seeking an uncompromising downsize close to esteemed schools, transport and renowned shopping and dining. Includes two separate living, north-facing manicured courtyard garden and remote double garage.

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2 Boyanda Road Glen Iris The impeccable dimensions of this impressive family home bring a new level of sophistication and luxury to contemporary family living. A sensational full width family room features a magnificent chef’s kitchen complete with a marble island and a suite of Miele appliances, opening through French doors to the memorable resort style alfresco living and entertaining zone. Includes formal sitting, home cinema room and office.

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Saturday 23rd October at 11:30am 913 sqm approx.

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292 Cotham Road Kew Situated within Kew’s prestigious Sackville Ward surrounds, magnificent Ross House and its breathtaking 4,585sqm of landscaped grounds have provided an elite environment to enjoy privacy and exclusivity alongside stunning dimensions, exquisite originality, first floor city views, stunning inground swimming pool and entertaining, gym, tennis court and six car garaging - form one of Melbourne’s most enviable family estates.

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Wed, 3rd November at 1:00pm Strictly by appointment 4585sqm approx 0418 588 399 0407 301 224 9810 5000

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20 Bates Street Malvern East On a picturesque treelined street typical of the prestigious Gascoigne Estate surrounds, this is a fine example of 1920s architecture on a grand scale. A host of period features play their part: leadlight and sash windows, high decorative ceilings, window seats and timber panelling. Separate formal living, dining and sitting rooms plus study complement the bright open plan family room, opening to an elevated patio, mature garden and spa.

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Saturday 30th October at 12pm As advertised or by appointment 0402 275 485 0414 652 231 9864 5000

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52-58 Park Place South Yarra An outstanding architect designed contemporary renovation has delivered on the brief to maximise natural light and emphasise the connection with Fawkner Park, creating a remarkable family domain overlooking one of the city’s most enjoyable green spaces. A collection of bright family oriented living zones creates the foundation for great flexibility in an incredible lifestyle setting. Well suited to large scale entertaining, a central open plan living area overlooks an outdoor alfresco resort style entertaining zone.

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Closing Monday 25th Oct at 5pm 582 sqm approx.

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Behind an uncompromising exterior this outstanding executive residence delivers luxurious finishes alongside meticulous design elements and contemporary practicality. An impressive family room centred by a significant stone island incorporates a Miele appointed kitchen, Vintec wine fridge and gas fireplace alongside a selection of beautifully landscaped vistas. Includes three car garage.

Forthcoming Auction Inspect John Morrisby Mark Lawson Glen Iris

As advertised or by appointment 0411 875 476 0414 777 887 9810 5000

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Desirably placed towards the rear of just two townhouses, this single level oasis delivers an expert floor plan comprising zoned living and dining close to Central Park. A generous kitchen showcasing stone benches opens to private alfresco entertaining, while three bedrooms feature built in robes, main with walk in robe and ensuite. Includes ducted heating and double garage with rear laneway access.

Auction Inspect Iain Carmichael Kellie O'Neill Armadale

Saturday 30th October at 1pm As advertised or by appointment 0418 850 988 0414 652 231 9864 5000

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Isla Vista 3226 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring Spectacular panoramic views across Western Port to Phillip Island and the chance to create the ultimate country estate, Isla Vista is a property of rare calibre loaded with potential to build a stunning home on 55 (approx) glorious acres.

Exclusively positioned moments from Merricks Beach and vibrant Balnarring village, and barely an hour from the city. Build your dream home (STCA), capturing the superb coastal seascape as well as views over rolling pastures and a neighbouring vineyard at the rear. Once part of the historic Coles family farm, substantial effort has gone into pasture improvement and there is an established winding tree-lined driveway, remote gate entry, a dramatic Tuscan barn as well as post and rail fencing.

Contact agent to arrange private appointment Bailey White 0404 307 902 Nicholas Lynch 0411 121 356

South Yarra 8/1 Mona Place

AUCTION 16th October at 11.00am ART DECO APARTMENT RIPE FOR RESTORATION 1 BEDROOM, SITTING ROOM, BATHROOM AND KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR

DOMAIN ROAD, ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, DOMAIN SHOPS WALKING DISTANCE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT Barry Marshall 0419 161 465 1086 High Street Armadale | 9576 2155 www.barrymarshall.com.au

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A HUGE COURTYARD ENTERTAINER Modern style, natural light and an oversized alfresco area define this super-sized 2-bedroom apartment, featuring open-plan living and dining room, fully appointed kitchen, study nook and huge courtyard.

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Will Johnson 0449 131 648 John Manning 0416 101 201 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631 www.belleproperty.com/st-kilda

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Breathtaking opulence with the �inest �ixtures and �ittings from around the world. Furnishings include French Chandeliers, custom made carpets and 3 Godin Petit French cast iron �ireplaces.

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