Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - October 27, 2021

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Getting dressed up really does feel so 2019. But for those who have missed the chance to dress up over the past 19 months, the end of Melbourne’s sixth lockdown could not have come at a better time. As Jane Rocca explains in this week’s cover story, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is not just one of the city’s favourite sporting events, but one of our favourite fashion events. So, whether you’re enjoying the action from home or the park, or among the small crowd allowed at Flemington, Cup Day might be your long-awaited chance to swap your activewear for something a little fancier. ●

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THE MELBOURNE CUP

Born with a calling Even as a child Matt Hill was obsessed with horse racing.

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att Hill was destined to be a race caller.

The voice of Victorian horse racing was plying his craft as a seven-year-old with a homemade course to rival the most iconic tracks.

“I’d put pencils end-to-end through the kitchen into the lounge room and that was my racetrack,” he says. “The naughtiest thing I did at primary school was pinch a couple of blocks because they looked like steeplechase fences. I’d sticky-tape paper on the blocks so the horses would brush through them like hurdles.

“There was a little record holder as the barrier stalls, a picture frame for the winning post and a ruler, with its numbers, was the semaphore board.

“The 1400-metre start at Flemington was just under the telephone and the hallway was the 1200metre mark. That was my vivid imagination. I’d pretend I was calling the races. I was just genuinely spellbound by racing, putting words to pictures and painting a picture.”

The 40-year-old is in the midst of his busiest time of the year – Melbourne’s spring racing carnival. His role with Racing Victoria sees him not only call all the action but provide the on-course public address,

“I’d put pencils end-to-end through the kitchen into the lounge room and that was my racetrack.” on top of his on-air commitments with TV and radio partners. But there’s nowhere he’d rather be.

“Usually the weather’s good, there’s a spring in your step and the horses are better – it’s our grand final,” Hill says. “Everyone turns their attention to racing, which is lovely because you spend a lot of time trudging out to racecourses all year and it gets superseded by football but this time of year everyone concentrates on the racing.”

Hill’s preparation for the race that stops a nation is meticulous.

“I have the horses’ names and colours printed out and for two days I’ll glance at that sheet 200 times; it’ll be on the kitchen table and in the car,’’ he says.

“You get to a stage where you know everything about every horse, what jockey is on what horse, who trains each horse. It’s probably the one race where it’s actually hard to make a mistake because I’ve concentrated that much on that one race.”

Hill does about 40 radio interviews, from the coast to the outback, in the lead-up and says the nationwide buzz is a reminder of the significance and romance of the race.

He’s called four Olympic Games but nothing beats the Melbourne Cup. “I think of it like I’m calling to my mum,” Hill says. “She’s driving around in her car listening and I’m describing to her what’s going on and that sort of makes me forget about the 25 million people who are actually listening.

“We call races day in, day out to people that love racing whereas people who never listen to the races listen to the Melbourne Cup, so you have to be careful not to go too far with the jargon.

“For three minutes of the year most Australians hear my voice, it’s a privilege that comes with the job.

“I’m invested in racing, I watch it every day, love it dearly and care for it, so for racing to get that attention once a year is a nice thing.” ●

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Melbourne, it’s time!

As we begin to see the light at the end of the pandemic, many Melburnians have never been more ready to dress up for the spring races.

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ictoria Racing Club ambassador and model Montana Cox returned to Australia on Christmas Eve last year, leaving behind COVID-19ravaged New York – her home since 2013 – for a debut role on Neighbours.

The aspiring actress, who for the past eight years has returned to Melbourne for the spring racing carnival, says she’s never been more ready to swap her activewear for a glamorous trackside look.

“Women can’t wait to dress up again in Melbourne,” says the 28-year-old. “For me, it’s all about embracing spring’s best colours – think rich reds, pale pinks and canary yellows. It’s about getting out of the grey mode ... and opting for something inspiring. It’s really our chance to change the mood.”

It’s been 10 years since Cox won Australia’s Next Top Model, propelling her from high school student to the face of Harper’s Bazaar Australia magazine. Since then, she’s walked for Pucci, Etro and Bottega Veneta at Milan Fashion Week, and for Christian Dior and Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.

“I’ve missed doing international runway shows this past year as I got stranded in London for an entire year,” she says. “But the silver lining is I’ve been able to spend time with my parents in Melbourne.”

Whether Melburnians will be celebrating the Melbourne Cup Carnival at home on the front lawn, at a picnic with friends or with the capped crowd of 10,000 at the track, there’s no question many of us can’t wait to dress up for the occasion.

This year marks the second year of Myer’s Fashions on the Front Lawn competition, in conjunction with the VRC. With no crowds at last year’s carnival, the competition proved a hit with Melburnians starved of opportunities to dress up.

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The city’s fashion designers and milliners say the appetite to dress up this year will be just as ferocious, with garden-party chic tipped to be the look de rigueur.

Designer Lisa Barron pitches the importance of “occasion” in a pandemic and is all about bringing back floral, while floaty silk dresses will also find their moment to shine.

There’s been a subtle shift during the pandemic, she says: “Women want form-fitting with stretch – it has to be comfortable, so I’ve opted for weighted stretch jacquards or cotton sateen.”

She says she decided to bring florals back in a new way. “It’s a regrowth of sorts – where you’ll find a floral print that looks like an unfinished artwork.

“And I’ve introduced three-quarterlength sleeve jackets as they really dominate over a suit jacket in a postpandemic world right now.”

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Julia Hemingway, director of Torrance, says her spring collection channels our desire for positive energy.

She captures that yearning through retro silhouettes with a modern twist.

Her capsule leans on the ’60s and ’70s, bringing bohemian chic to the track – with styles from minis to floor-length garden dresses with a painterly ambition to inspire us.

“We are desperate to dress up and want a reason to do it,” she says.

“Women don’t want a one-off dress anymore; during the pandemic they’ve wanted to purchase for longevity, something that is timeless, can be worn a few ways and comfort is the key. We focus on sustainable and breathable fabrics for the races – think linen, cotton and silk.

“We’ve seen a massive trend from SS21 runway shows where people are going to dressing to spark positivity

Millinery designer Chantelle Ford says “oversized bows, colourful metallics, bright clashing colours and cute details are in”.

“It’s a great time to choose bold prints, statement shapes that have an element of comfort – where you can put on the high heels or slip-on flats if wearing it to the park.”

Sedgwick Floral Dress from Torannce High Summer collection.

and joy. It’s a great time to choose bold prints, statement shapes that have an element of comfort – where you can put on the high heels or slipon flats if wearing it to the park.”

Fitzroy-based milliner Melissa Jackson says this is the time to embrace wide-brimmed hats for optimal social distancing.

For the races, Jackson is best known for a signature handsculptured shape.

“I’ve always enjoyed the notion of tone on tone/shade on shade,” she says, “so the current monochromatic vibe is a fashionable option.”

Milliner Chantelle Ford says when choosing headwear, think about what makes you feel good about yourself.

“Oversized bows, colourful metallics, bright clashing colours and

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cute details are in. Wear what excites you,” Ford says.

“Without a headpiece, your outfit could look like any other Zoom meeting, and we’ve all had enough of those,” says Ford, who predicts turban-style headbands with detachable veiling will be popular.

“We all deserve a little freshness in our lives right now, so if budget permits, shout yourself something special,” she says.

“That way, you have something fun to style on the day and have a versatile piece that you can wear again and again after spring racing.” ● MYER FASHIONS ON YOUR FRONT LAWN \ Vist the website for details. ● fashionsonyourfrontlawn. com.au

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EDUCATION

Scholarship success There is a lot more to winning a scholarship than simply excelling in an exam – it takes planning.

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hen applying for a scholarship to one of Victoria’s private schools, it pays to stand out from the crowd – maybe even with a cartoon shrimp.

Educators at Preshil School in Kew were “blown away” this year when a talented applicant submitted a short film, titled Scholarshrimp, which featured an animated shrimp character wearing a mortar board.

“It was charming and thoughtful, but it was so much more,” says Preshil interim principal Cressida Batterham-Wilson. “It spoke to issues that are topical and essential for schools to get right.”

Preshil’s Creativity and Innovation Scholarships prioritise student ingenuity, and applicants have been emerging musical theatre actors, filmmakers, scientists and advocates.

“Many independent schools struggle with the idea that fees can be a barrier to students accessing what they have to offer,” says Batterham-Wilson.

“There are lots of students for whom Preshil would be a wonderful school, and we want to ensure that we open access to them and their families.”

The co-educational institution is one of the hundreds of Victorian independent schools to provide scholarships.

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they align with yours.”

Offerings across the state range in focus from music to sport to financial need. Some scholarships are strictly academic, for which students are evaluated mainly on their exam scores, while other scholarships take into account extracurricular activities or leadership skills.

Though scholarships rarely cover the entirety of a school’s tuition fee, they can offer a reduction of up to 50 per cent or even 75 per cent. It’s a significant discount for families in a state where big-ticket schools can cost $30,000 per year.

Simply sitting for the test usually incurs a fee set by the school and, even with a scholarship, parents will have to factor in a range of other costs, such as excursions, technology and uniforms.

But students seeking scholarships face stiff competition. According to the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), one of the

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country’s top scholarship testing organisations, about 10,000 students sit for its scholarship exams every year.

In Victoria, the scholarship process is “highly competitive”, says Annette Paroissien, the executive director of Hendersons, an entrance exam tutoring and coaching service based in Kew. Though every family’s situation is different, she says she would encourage most students to apply for more than one scholarship.

Even top-performing students may not receive one, which can be hard for high achievers and their parents to stomach.

“This can be difficult for students and their families, as it may be the first time that they have experienced an academic ‘failure’,” says Paroissien.

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“This can be compounded by the fact that some schools are not fully transparent about the selection criteria,” she adds.

Experts say it’s less important to shop around for particular scholarship options than to research schools that are more generally the right fit for your child. Then, apply for available scholarships accordingly.

It’s hard to say for certain whether certain scholarships are less competitive than others, as they’re awarded at the discretion of each school.

You shouldn’t encourage your child to play an instrument, for example, just so they can apply for music scholarships, as the criteria can vary from year to year.

It’s a huge financial and emotional decision, too, which is why parents and students should think carefully about applying for schools where they will be happy, says Batterham-Wilson.

“I would recommend that they research the schools that are of interest and look at the whole journey ahead,” she says. “Choosing a secondary school is a significant commitment and emotional investment.

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“Generally, we would recommend that if a student is planning to take the scholarship exam, parents commence planning at least two years in advance.”

“For students, they should be thinking about how they learn, what they find engaging and rewarding, and look for a school that can play into the best of how they view themselves.

“Consider the strengths of that school and whether they align with yours,” she adds.

Parents who know they will want their children to apply need to plan well in advance, with application deadlines running far ahead of when students actually receive their scholarship.

“Generally, we would recommend that if a student is planning to take the scholarship exam, parents commence planning at least two years in advance,” says Paroissien. “This is because some exams are held 18 months prior to the start of the school year.”

For example, Sacre Coeur, an independent Catholic school for girls in Glen Iris, will begin accepting applications for 2023 in November this year.

Sacre Coeur principal Adelina Melia-Douvos says parents should familiarise themselves with key dates and processes, but remain aware that not everyone who wants a scholarship will get one.

The school averages about 100 applications every year, though only 12 to 15 are successful.

“It is also important that parents are encouraging of their daughters throughout the duration of the process, understanding that there are many considerations in the awarding of scholarships, with the performance on the examination being one criterion,” she says.

In addition to a range of scholarship and bursary offerings – for music, academics and general excellence – Sacre Coeur has just added a Science, Maths and Creative Arts scholarship in celebration of the school’s new science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM) learning centre. Students

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can prepare for the scholarship exam by taking a practice test or working with a tutoring service.

Interviews are good to practice, too, as they require students to reflect on why they want to attend a certain school and what’s important to them.

But the most important thing is be yourself, says Melia-Douvos. You can even see the process as an opportunity to practice lifelong skills, such as test-taking, portfolio-building and interviewing.

“Applicants are encouraged not to lose perspective; confidence in their own abilities and strengths will go a long way with regard to the mindset they bring to an examination and to an interview,” she says. “[They] should never lose sight of the fact that a scholarship does not define them, and that demonstrating courage and fully participating in the process is equally as valuable and illuminating as the outcome.” ●

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Externally, timber soffits,

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FEATURE HOUSE PRAHRAN \ 20 ANN STREET 3

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Dinner parties look like Logies night when Craig Bennett gets his friends around to Ann Street.

The Network Ten showbusiness reporter has a multitude of TV royalty on his guest list, with quiz hosts Tony Barber and Jimmy Hannan, Neighbours actors Lorraine Bayly, Ian Smith and Anne Charleston and Rowena “Pat the Rat” Wallace among the many who have basked in his bonhomie at the home he shares with partner Craig Murchie.

But although Bennett titled his autobiography True Confessions of a Shameless Gossip, these walls do not talk. Paparazzi-proof and private, the house is built around secluded courtyards where no one can see you entertain.

The couple bought the house in 2011, attracted by its enormous living and dining area and northerly main courtyard. But they soon found another benefit. Tucked in a cul-de-sac behind a double garage, this is a haven no stickybeak would notice.

Built in 2004, the two-storey house appears as a jumble of glassy rectangles. The ground floor has two main spaces.

One is the hall, which flows to the kitchen along polished floorboards. The kitchen, sleek in timber and stainless steel, has a marble island.

Step down to the living-dining zone, which has a polished concrete floor with sliders at both ends. An entertainment unit runs the full length of the almost eight-metre room.

There’s a laundry-powder room behind the kitchen.

At the house’s rear, high walls enclose a deck and rock garden dominated by the couple’s giant Buddha statue.

The first floor – via the glass and floating timber staircase

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– has three carpeted bedrooms and a retreat. The main bedroom, at the front, has a built-in wardrobe and an

“CALM AND TRANQUIL, THIS CONTEMPORARY HOME HAS EXPANSIVE LIVING

en suite with a shower. Bedrooms two and three have

AND DINING, A GOURMET KITCHEN AND LUSH PRIVATE COURTYARDS IDEAL

wardrobes and share the main bathroom, which has a rain

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shower.

The property has panel heating, reverse-cycle airconditioning and video security. The double garage might be rather quiet, as this address deserves a gold star for muscle-powered movement: Chapel Street, Victoria Gardens, trams and Windsor station are within a few minutes’ walk. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Marshall White, Mark Harris 0414 799 343 Price: $1.85 million-$2.035 million Auction: noon, October 30

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ARMADALE \ 11 MURRAY STREET

a gas range. Two bedrooms (main with

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en suite) and a study/third bedroom,

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bathroom, laundry and terrace complete

last on the market. “This is a very special offering as there is rarely a Toorak pool and

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the ground floor. The first floor has three

court offering around these days,” says agent Nicole Gleeson of the floodlit tennis

With its sprawling homestead and a

attic-style bedrooms, one of which could

A timber-panelled reception hall, along

court and heated pool set in the north-

driveway that looks like a country lane,

be converted to a bathroom. There’s a rear

with high-cornice ceilings, diamond

facing landscaped outdoor entertainment

this property is the tree change we’d all

double garage. ● ALISON BARCLAY

leaded windows and open fireplaces in

area and garden. ●

love to find within our lockdown radius.

the formal rooms add period grandeur to

The 1920s house stands in a luxuriant

Selsdon, built in 1935. Updated kitchen

0.1 hectares (quarter-acre) with a north-

and bathrooms, plus the generous

westerly aspect. Offered for the first time

proportions of its day, make for spacious

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in 60 years, it’s immediately liveable and

Agent: Kay & Burton,

family living on ground and first floors,

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would suit a family who want vintage

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before ascending to the recreation level,

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style and a big garden. Large, adjoining

Price: $8 million-$8.8 million

complete with bar, kitchenette and views.

Price: $10 million-$11 million

living (fireplace) and dining rooms have

Expressions of interest: close noon,

Located in a prized Toorak pocket, it has

Expressions of interest: close 5pm,

original details. The laminate kitchen has

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been 45 years since this property was

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the open-plan living and dining, serviced

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kitchen, en suite and bathrooms plus bifold

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by gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, open out to north-west landscaped garden

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doors opening to a northern deck. Outside,

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with magnolia hedge. With kitchenette and

the landscaped gardens include a water feature and a leafy outlook is enjoyed from

bifold doors to garden, the garage offers

Scattered across Melbourne are iconic

the first-floor balcony. The four-bedroom

Typical of the homes within Gascoigne

versatility, especially because the driveway

shopping strips. In Canterbury, it’s Maling

home also includes gas log fire, ducted

Estate, a prestigious enclave renowned

can accommodate offstreet parking

Road. Dozens of restored Edwardian-style

heating and cooling throughout, alarm

for heritage architecture and generous

behind auto-gates. Another highlight is the

shops create a village-like atmosphere,

and remote-controlled double garage with

allotments, is this double-level, stucco-

main bedroom with – count them – three

clustered near the train station, evoking

internal access. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

rendered brick period home on 809 square

walk-in wardrobes. ●

the feeling of yesteryear while the

metres. “The formal sitting room, with cosy

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open fire and opening to the study, with its

cafes, boutiques and eateries cater to contemporary tastes. A conveniently

wood panelling and leadlight windows, is

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short stroll from here is this 1930s double-

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the perfect set up for working-from-home

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storey brick home. Renovated, there’s

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professionals,” says agent Rae Tomlinson.

Price: $4.75 million-$5.15 million

polished grey ironbark flooring, Smeg

Price: $2.8 million-$3 million

A “quality and timeless” renovation sees

Auction: 12.30pm, October 30

appliances, Caesarstone benches in the

Private sale

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HAMPTON 2 Bronte Court EVERY INDULGENCE FOR EFFORTLESS LIVING Family living soars to spectacular heights in this exclusive home, with outstanding craftsmanship and luxe design by The Block’s Ronnie and Georgia. Precision planning has created a four-bedroom oasis with a large living & dining zone, Neff multi-oven kitchen & butler’s pantry, basement cinema & bar, plus library/ study. Superb outdoor living with a pool and deck, metres from Thomas Street Reserve. belleproperty.com

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Hampton’s Haven with a family focus Indulge in Hamptons style luxury in the heart of Hampton’s prized sports and leisure precinct. House 5 is magnificently situated on this season’s only 911sqm (approx) allotment, showcasing this year’s only multi-level family home.

Kirsty and Jesse have impeccably transformed their home into a 4-bedroom plus study, 4-bathroom beauty encompassing the latest smart home automation, al fresco entertaining and another Block first, a basement home cinema and bar.

Auction Saturday 6 November Inspect By appointment Contact Halli Moore 0403 777 661 Michelle Gagêt 0408 897 774 John Rombotis 0404 073 365

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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 for just a handful of fortunate families to enjoy privacy and exclusivity. Stunning dimensions, exquisite originality, and quality throughout combined with 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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79 Gladstone Street Kew A consummate entertainer, this sizeable home features a sequence of expansive living areas that can be enjoyed separately or opened up for grand-scale entertaining with formal rooms, familyroom and kingsized kitchen/meals area overlooking stylish night-lit deck (al fresco kitchen). Other highlights include deluxe main bedroom with dressingroom and spa-ensuite, study/5th bedroom and office/play room.

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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 1920's 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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339 Wattletree Road Malvern East Impressive Edwardian proportions and period accents, such as decorative ceilings and fireplaces with contemporary appointments to create a sensational blend of old and new. Spectacular indoor outdoor connection is encouraged by a significant two storey extension delivering double height ceilings, plentiful northern natural light and a relaxed poolside view over a remarkable alfresco entertaining arrangement.

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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 expansive living areas, marble/Miele kitchen, huge terrace with outdoor kitchen, wine-room and amazing storage Expressions of Interest Inspect Lloyd Lawton Alastair Craig Hawthorn

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An exceptional introduction to this prized family position, this spacious standalone home and its delightful garden rest on a compact Camberwell parcel only 200m from Fordham Gardens.

Set behind a broad street frontage, a traditional family design includes three north facing living areas, fully equipped family kitchen, downstairs main bedroom with WIR/ ensuite, two upstairs bedrooms and immaculate bathroom, garage and OSP. Auction Inspect Mike Beardsley Steven Abbott Hawthorn

Saturday 30th Oct 11.00am As advertised or by appointment 0476 777 004 0407 324 240 9810 5000

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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

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Indulging the senses high above the city lights of Melbourne, no expense or effort has been spared in the creation of this simply unrepeatable French inspired chateau.

Set on approximately 2,400sqm, framed by its European façade and immersed within an exquisite established landscaped garden sanctuary, this immensely private residence is one of the �inest homes ever to be offered for sale in the Dandenong Ranges only 30 minutes drive from the south east suburbs of Melbourne.

Buoyed by a privileged elevated position, the imposing timeless architecture is at home within its lavish perfumed gardens �illed with roses, camelias, gardenias, tulips, freesias, hyacinth, jasmine, Mexican orange blossoms, over 50 custom made

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Recently transformed and extensively rebuilt throughout, lavish proportions include soaring ceilings to all levels, Italian porcelain �looring, imported staircases, divine wood paneling from French and Belgium Chateaus, thick marble surfaces and the latest high-end appliances. The extensive layout features two extravagant master suites complete with sumptuous ensuites, decadent living & dining rooms, a top �loor gold class theatre room for eight and, adding a further aristocratic feel, an inspired cigar room by Roberto Cavalli.

45 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 3930 | LOCAL EXPERTS | GLOBAL DOMINANCE AGENTS: Rob Curtain 0418 310 870 | Marco Santos 0426 046 937

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