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Welcome to House.Land.Home.Premium Winter 2021 Front page: 265 Yandoit Creek Road, Yandoit. Price: $2 million to $2.2 million. Kim McQueen Real Estate, 0417 116 657 or kim@mcqueenre.com.au
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SAMARKAND GALLERY "I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams." - W.B.Yeats Left, Said Atif holds his finest silk rug against another large silk rug on the wall in his fascinating handmade rug gallery in Daylesford. "My rugs are my dream, each piece being unique and a work of art. They are joyful and divine and a source of inspiration for me. They project the beautiful souls of the artists who declare their hopes and wishes on a rug. I know each piece individually by its character, beautiful colours, design and the story it tells." Said has been in the handmade rugs industry since 2000 and has decorated homes on the Mornington Peninsula, Eltham, South Yarra and Daylesford with his beautiful rugs. He has a huge collection of the finest silk rugs, wool rugs and the ever famous flat-weave Kilims. He is also an expert in antique and new rug restoration, repair, wash, and rug valuation. Said welcomes everyone to his galleries in Daylesford and the Mornington Peninsula. Samarkand Gallery Shop 1/ 52A Vincent Street, Daylesford (In the Coles Breezeway) Phone: 5301 8002 www.sgrugs.com.au
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ITH winter here, it's a great time to brighten up your home. And if you can, shop local! Clockwise from left: An Issa Outtara Sculpture chair; grab a lovelock from the Amazing Mill Markets; turn one of your favourite photos into wallpaper thanks to Danny O'Toole Signs; cut a rug or just buy one from Quality Floorz; and store your chopsticks in a cute rabbit holder from Daylesford Trading Co Check these businesses out, and more, at The Local's online free business listings at www.tlnews.com.au
A Winter’s Embrace I love winter – I guess you wouldn’t choose to live in this beautiful part of the world if you didn’t! Fires are roaring and soups are slow cooking. Our jumpers and coats are being put to good use for rugged up walks around the lake or through the Botanic Gardens, followed by hot chocolates in front of an open fire. Winter is a wonderful time in our region. It is also a great time to sell. Prices are unprecedented and stock is low – while buyer demand is very high. Creating a warm and cosy environment is the key to winter selling. And we have some beautiful winter homes coming on the market over the coming months. McQueen Real Estate continues to set the benchmark for the region’s premium property sales. We have sold some exceptional properties over Autumn, with strong competitive bidding resulting is exceptional results for our vendors. In particular was 5 Sullivan Street, Daylesford – a beautiful, high quality home on the edge of Daylesford township. 3 buyers competed with one lucky couple securing the property for $1.905 million. Black House Farm in Shepherds Flat sold in less than 2 weeks for $1.8 million, and a stunning renovated Church in Trentham East sold for $1.5 million - with more than 80 buyers viewing the property over 2 weekends. McQueen Real Estate has a number of genuine buyers who have missed out on many of our exceptional properties, eager to make the move to the country. We are seeking quality homes to present to these buyers, both on and off market. Please call me for a confidential discussion on the sale of your home.
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Kim McQueen DAYLESFORD AND MACEDON REGIONS 2/123 2/123 Vincent Vincent Street, Street, Daylesford Daylesford || m m cc q qu ue ee en n rr e e .. cc o om m .. a au u
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41 King Street Daylesford $1,050,000 - $1,150,000
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Elegant and luxurious, this modern and spacious architecturally designed retreat is an idyllic oasis, minutes’ walk from the lake’s edge. A fantastic private home or holiday let, comprising a lounge/dining with soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
94 Lake Road Daylesford $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 With tranquil elegance this 4 bedroom weatherboard cottage provides an invigorating lifestyle, country escape, or savvy short stay investment - set within 1,223 sqm of serene easy-care gardens and capturing bushland views.
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14C Malmsbury Road Daylesford $1,200,000 - $1,300,000
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This standout American country-style home offers private and enriching rural living on Daylesford’s urban fringe. Featuring sun-filled interiors, 6 metre high ceilings, and landscaped low maintenance gardens - this is the ultimate country hideaway.
114 Raglan Street Daylesford $820,000 - $850,000 This stylish and secluded residence is perfect for those looking to downsize or invest as a holiday let. Comprising 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it offers the flexibility to lock and leave - only mins’ walk to Daylesford’s fabulous cafes, restaurants, and shops.
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2 6 5 Ya n d o i t C r e e k R o a d Ya n d o i t $2,000,000 - $2,200,000
Crafted to the highest standards, this magnificent family residence provides a setting of chic country living amongst 21 ha of peaceful rural surrounds. With the perfect blend of formal and informal living, this immaculate home is beautifully appointed with every conceivable luxury. Comprising a stunning chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry/mudroom, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and expansive living areas opening onto a wide wraparound veranda, this is a rare rural opportunity only 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
29 Barkly Street Glenlyon $650,000 - $690,000
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Located in the heart of much sought-after Glenlyon, this family home sits on 2,100 sqm with dual street frontages. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious open plan living with high raked ceilings - an easy 5 min walk to the Glenlyon General Store.
1 0 Pe r r i n s S t r e e t Daylesford $850,000 - $890,000 L’Papillon is a beautifully restored and renovated 1890s cottage surrounded by a rambling garden with views over Wombat Hill Daylesford. Impeccably styled with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - a quintessential Daylesford home.
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SOLD $1.905m 5 Sullivan Street, Daylesford
SOLD $810k 119 Mollison Street, Malmsbury
SOLD $480k 1 5 6 0 D a y l e s f o r d -Tr e n t h a m R d , Tr e n t h a m
SOLD $2.1m 5 3 0 Po r c u p i n e R i d g e R d , Po r c u p i n e R i d g e
SOLD $1.41m 20A King Street, Daylesford
SOLD $1.025m 2 0 S t r a w h o r n s L a n e , Fr a n k l i n f o r d
UNDER OFFER 150 Currys Hill Road, Musk
SOLD $1.41m L o t 7 Ho l c o m b e R o a d , G l e n l y o n
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SOLD $3 - 3.3m
SOLD $930k 27 Stanley Street, Daylesford
8 8 We s t S t r e e t , D a y l e s f o r d
SOLD $1.8m
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1100 Basalt Road, Shepherds Flat
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SOLD $1.425m 1 5 0 4 D a y l e s f o r d -Tr e n t h a m R d , L y o n v i l l e
SOLD $1.3m 98 Central Springs Rd, Daylesford
SOLD $2.75m
SOLD $340k 8 Barkly Street, Glenlyon
30 Reservoir Road, Lauriston
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Rush to buy regional double-edged sword
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LL tiers of government need to think and act faster with Covid leading more and more people to regional lives, says REIV president Leah Calnan.
Ms Calnan said there was a lot of activity in regional Victoria, including the Central Highlands, with people particularly interested in moving into areas within a one to three-hour commute of Melbourne’s CBD. “If you think about it, if you have employment where you can still commute into metro Melbourne whether it’s one or two or three days a week and that might be an hour (to) three-hour commute, it is a very attractive space and location to be. I think that’s just one of the contributors driving up the prices. “Covid has really been that contributor, everyone has had this desire for a long time for a more relaxed regional lifestyle, a bigger block of land, perhaps a different type of lifestyle, a different type of employment, any of those sort of scenarios mean Covid has really given people that kick or push, whatever word you want to use, to make that decision to say: ‘Look I don’t want to continue with my large mortgage, what are the opportunities that I can see if I go back to that commuting aspect?’ “Regional centres are very attractive to people to be able to live regionally but potentially still be employed in metro Melbourne.”
Trend here to stay Ms Calnan said she believed the trend was here to stay with just over 12 months of dealing with Covid but the desire of regional centres “getting hotter and hotter”. Which was good and bad. “I think employers and business now see there is an opportunity for people to work remotely, albeit for a couple of days and still going into the office, but I think what this does ultimately is put a fair amount of pressure on the local governments in these regional areas because the stock shortage has been the key factor for many, many months and there has to be quicker planning and quicker land release from local government to make sure housing is available to accommodate the growing population we have.”
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“I think there are far more positives than negatives, but we just have to change the way we think and look at how work operates. We have been able to adapt as a country, we just need to continue to be flexible and adapt in these changing environments.”
Government challenges Ms Calnan said she believes government has started rising to the challenge of providing more developments while thinking about services to the community. “I have been talking about the need for land release for well over six months, coming into nine months now, because we could see this time last year, particularly around the Ballarat area having such low vacancy rates, that local government as well as state need to do more. They have to reduce the red tape and make it more attractive for developers to come in and create those additional housing estates.”
Ms Calnan acknowledges housing affordability across regional Victoria was a key issue and a “double-edged sword”. “We know there is a shortage in rental accommodation in the Central Highlands and surrounding areas, the vacancy rates are well under that one per cent mark, so the government needs to look at ways, really Role of presidency for state and federal (governments) that they can release land but also develop some affordable housing in the communities so those long term renters who have been in Ms Calnan took on the role of REIV president two years ago this October with the community and lived through however many years, don’t get outpriced in that the normal term just 12 months. But in October last year, as Covid swirled, the REIV local area.” board asked her to remain for another 12 months to steer the industry through the pandemic. Development new way of life “It’s been incredibly interesting, challenging and rewarding and I have to say I used to feel the industry was like the Titanic, very hard to move and not very agile, Ms Calnan said more housing development needed to be accepted as a new way but it is a much more flexible and agile industry now. I’ve got my own business and of life for regional areas. three teenagers who have all been home schooling so it has created a lot of chatter in “That is always a really big challenge for the locals at the moment. Covid creates our house and my kids know a lot more about real estate than they ever really wanted this ability for talent to come into local communities and then there is more money to.” spent in the centre of town, more in the restaurants, more in the cafes and shops but with it does come a bit of development and people have to accept that the Daylesford Words: Donna Kelly of today is different to the Daylesford of five years ago, or 10 years ago. “If you want to have a growing regional area where you have people that don’t just grow up there and leave to a metro area or a larger regional town to raise a family or seek employment, you need to have that level of attraction in your own area. It does create a need for locals to say ‘I may not necessarily like it but I have to look at all the positives it brings to our town’.”
Regional Victoria not for everyone Ms Calnan said a move to regional Victoria would not suit everyone and it came down to what people were looking for, whether that was a new lifestyle, different employment or schooling. “Again, it is a double-edged sword, because it does also put additional pressure on all the services. If you have an increase in population to your area what pressure does that put on the local hospital, the local dentist or doctors, chiropractors? There are all those facilities which you are very used to being able to get into quicker than if you have an increase in population. (Development) is a positive but does come with some negative challenges that people need to get their head around.
“It (development) does create a need for locals to say ‘I may not necessarily like it but I have to look at all the positives it brings to our town’.” - Leah Calnan REIV president
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DAYLESFORD 39 VINCENT STREET NORTH “ALLAMBEE”, FORMER GUESTHOUSE IN CENTRAL DAYLESFORD This large Victorian home represents a significant part of Daylesford’s rich history and is one of the few remaining relatively untouched original residences in central Daylesford. Occupying a large corner site of approx. 972 sq. m. (Vincent Street North & Trimble Street) just 4 blocks from Daylesford’s main street, the property has been tightly held by the same family circa 1967 and is suited to extensive renovation, with potential for further development or subdivision (subject to Council approval). A classic verandah entry at street level accesses the upper floor of the residence that features several large formal rooms with Baltic timber linings. A long central hallway with pressed metal ceiling leads to a number of smaller bedrooms and utility rooms - part of a later double storey extension to accommodate visitors at this former country guesthouse. Downstairs are living quarters with lounge, dining and kitchen/meals area, along with laundry and several outbuildings. A large shed at the rear of the residence provides plenty of storage space and would be ideal as an artist’s studio or workshop. The land slopes gently down from the street with a westerly aspect over nearby Doctors Gully with bushwalking tracks and native wildlife. This property offers a truly rare opportunity for those seeking a picturesque country residence in the heart of popular Daylesford.
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FOR SALE PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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DAYLESFORD 6 STANBRIDGE STREET
RENOVATED ART DECO DELIGHT Situated within walking distance of Wombat Botanic Gardens, this recently renovated charmer is impeccably presented and ready to move in. Behind this attractive façade the residence boasts 3 generous sized bedroom, walk in robes and ensuite bathroom with bath in master bedroom, main bathroom with bath & separate toilet, an open plan kitchen/dining area and separate formal double lounge. The modern kitchen features extra wide SMEG gas cooking, ample bench space and a walk-in pantry with recessed fridge cavity. Period features include: high ceilings, decorative cornices, polished timber floorboards throughout, pictures rails and much more.
a3 b2 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $800,000 - $830,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 DAYLESFORD 97 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD
CENTRALLY LOCATED RESIDENCE WITH A LOT TO OFFER Situated in the high side of Central Springs road in the heart of Daylesford, this lovely 3-bedroom home is situated on approx. 905m2 in walking distance to Daylesford main street, restaurants, galleries, boutiques and the Daylesford Lake. This 3-bedroom residence features generous room sizes with BIR, central kitchen with separate dining and lounge area, a cosy lounge area with an open fireplace, central bathroom with bath and master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Outside, the pergola is ideal for entertaining, the gardens have been landscaped and the large backyard offers plenty of grassed space for the kids or pet to run around.
a3 b2 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $815,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections
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HEPBURN SPRINGS 2 THE POOL WAY
PRIVATE GARDEN OASIS OVERLOOKING HEPBURN POOL Nestled above the historic Hepburn Pool, this immaculately presented residence offers the best of spa country living. Well-designed and ideal for entertaining the residence boasts an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with a wall of bi-folding doors that open to a garden oasis offering undercover outdoor entertaining overlooking the Hepburn Pool. The 3-bedroom residence offers generously sized bedrooms with BIR’s a central bathroom with bath and high vaulted ceilings throughout. Outsides the gardens are a masterpiece, with fully landscaped rock gardens, defined plantings, featuring established trees (bay & olive trees), hedging and vegetable planting boxes all under irrigation.
a3 b1 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $785,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 DAYLESFORD 51 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD
PRIZED WOMBAT HILL LOCATION Nestled amidst lovely established gardens in a prized location high on Wombat Hill in central Daylesford, this charming 1950’s era home is located just 2 blocks from the town centre shops, cafes and galleries, and close to the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. Beautifully elevated and in the highly sought-after picturesque historic church precinct, the home features large rooms and plenty of natural light, offering further opportunity for renovation to take advantage of the rear northerly aspect (STCA). • Land area approx 775 sq.m. General Residential Zone Hepburn Shire • Ducted heating, town water, sewerage, power, natural gas
a3 b1 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $735,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections
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HEPBURN SPRINGS VILLA 6/1-7 CRIPPA CLOSE
LUXURY DUAL OCCUPANCY VILLA IN HEPBURN SPRINGS A contemporary and spacious 2 bedroom villa designed for dual occupancy is located in the heart of Hepburn Springs. With a common entry foyer, the villa is built over 2 levels and can be configured as a 2 bedroom self contained villa or as a private 1 bedroom suite and 1 bedroom apartment Ground floor: 2 large bedroom suites both with 2 person spa bath, deluxe ensuite bathrooms Upper level: spacious living area with large undercover balcony, full kitchen. Split system, gas pebble fireplace • Contemporary details and furnishings and artworks • Quality equipment, fixtures and fittings throughout
a2 b2 FOR SALE PRICE $625,000 fully furnished CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 CRESWICK 58 MELBOURNE ROAD
PARKSIDE IN CRESWICK Centrally located with views overlooking parklands and the nearby Creswick Creek forest this gently sloping 342 m² (approx.) building block with northerly aspect in the center of the vibrant town and community of Creswick is waiting for you to build your dream home. First Home buyers may take advantage of the $20,000 regional first home buyers grant or this could be your next investment property, taking advantage of the burgeoning holiday & tourism rental market in Creswick. A planning permit is already in place for this property and all services are available at the front of the block so all that remains is for you to call the agent and your builder.
FOR SALE PRICE $135,000 CONTACT Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 Kate Minchinton 0447 207 322 OFFICE 32 Albert Street, Creswick 5345 1073
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HEPBURN SPRINGS 9 LONE PINE AVENUE CONTINENTAL HOUSE CIRCA 1927 – THE “CONTI” This iconic Health and Wellbeing Centre is ideally situated just a short 500m from the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and located directly on the Goldfields walking and mountain bike track. After a substantial renovation in 2013, this 1920s guesthouse is a highly popular retreat centre for health and wellbeing events, yoga retreats, conferences, respite holidays and family gatherings. Continental House is offered for sale as “walk in, walk out” with furniture and forward bookings included.
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SOLD PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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QUIET ELEVATED BLOCK WITH PLANNING PERMIT This 745 m2 block represents a unique opportunity to purchase a cleared site situated in a quiet location off Main Road and within walking distance to Hepburn Springs General Store and Daylesford. A delightful block with all town services available and current planning permission for you to build your dream home, country escape, or holiday let [STCA]. Nestled in a quiet location with private lane access, this block will afford you long country views whilst conveniently located close to the centre of town.
SOLD PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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DAYLESFORD 52 LEGGATT STREET
MOLLONGGHIP 360 LONG SWAMP ROAD TREECHANGE LIFESTYLE BLOCK - 80 ACRES OF NATIVE BUSHLAND AND WILDLIFE Located 1 hour and 20 minutes form Melbourne this picturesque bush block is situated between Daylesford and Ballarat. With an abundance of native wildlife and remnant bushland with mature Eucalyptus this 80-acre (approx.) block would be an ideal location to build a sustainable forest retreat (STCA), tiny home or use as a camping property and a base to explore the state forest on foot, bikes or horseback.
HEPBURN SPRINGS 44C MAIN ROAD
SOLD PRICE $320,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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LAKE PRECINCT HOME SET ON APPROX. 1048M2 The house comprises of an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with a slow combustion wood heater plus reverse cycle air-conditioning for convenience. A practical kitchen with plenty of cupboards, bench space and storage, three sizable bedrooms all with built-in robes, and a modern bathroom with separate bath and shower. The fully fenced yard and neat gardens with huge potential include a covered and paved outdoor living area, cubby house, and huge shed that can hold 4-cars comfortably plus storage compartment.
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SOLD PRICE $735,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Katie Minchinton 0447 207 322 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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The Difference is Experience Robert Broadhurst
Robert has represented vendors in a wide array of real estate transactions including residential, rural, commercial and off the plan projects in his 26 year property career. Raised in Euroa in North East Victoria where his family were well known farmers and builders, Robert followed in his family’s footsteps before moving to Melbourne where he spent 22 years in the competitive bayside market, becoming a director of Hocking Stuart Albert Park, Ray White Port Phillip and a partner at Kay & Burton, before eventually moving to Kyneton. Robert’s easy going disposition and transparency gains the trust and confidence of vendors and prospective buyers alike, making selling and buying your property a stress-free experience – as his numerous clients testify. He maintains a keen interest in the Tree Change phenomenon and competing land uses in the region, as well as period architecture, sustainable design and urban planning. Robert Broadhurst Director and Auctioneer M: 0488 300 900 E: robert@broadhurstproperty.com.au
Joanne Douglas
Joanne is a rare find in the real estate industry – not only is she a residential and commercial real estate agent, but she is also an experienced property and commercial lawyer. Her commercial and legal expertise brings valuable insights to her clients and helps them realise the full value in their asset. Whether Joanne is advising on a renovation to maximise a property’s potential prior to sale, or helping buyers navigate the legal complexities of a purchase – she is dedicated to providing a very high standard and personalised service to her clients giving each individual owner, purchaser and property the attention they deserve. It’s a combination of skills that is rarely seen in regional Victoria. Joanne Douglas Commercial and Residential Sales M: 0402 044 780 E: joanne@broadhurstproperty.com.au
Chris Davidson
Chris is one of those naturals when it comes to real estate. He’s an expert communicator, transparent and approachable, with a serious talent for negotiation. With close to a billion dollars’ worth of real estate sales and multiple rural sales records accumulated over 3 decades of rural and residential property sales, Chris has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding results. Originally from the lower Hunter Valley of NSW, Chris Davidson is a rural property specialist with extensive local, interstate and international contacts within and outside the property industry. Chris understands the complexities of marketing rural property and takes great pride in servicing his clients well. Whether that be vineyards, lifestyle acreages, golf courses, luxurious estates, development properties or large scale broadacre holdings. Chris Davidson Rural Sales and Auctioneer M: 0418 354 835 E: chris@broadhurstproperty.com.au
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Robert is clearly meant to work in real estate! His success is in the combination of knowledge, professionalism, skill, and enthusiasm. He engaged in a way that showed he understood our home and what made it special. We felt Robert worked hard to achieve a great result for us. If you’re looking for an agent in the area, we would highly recommend Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property.
Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property handled the sale of our property with great care, professionalism and efficiency. His industry experience in both the Melbourne and local markets assisted us greatly during the speedy sale process.
Justine – 19 Queensberry Street, Daylesford 31 May 2021
Professional service and great results
We were lucky to have Robert recommended to us Robert listened to what our requirements were, & our reason for putting our property on the market. With his excellent knowledge of the local market, and his data base, he was able to identify the optimum strategy for our property. The sale was quick, and the results outstanding, achieving the top of his estimate. We have no hesitation in recommending Robert and his team. Greg & Vienna – 42 Barkly Street Glenlyon 29 May 2021
Highly recommended We met Rob after a referral from a neighbour but we had watched this new entrant into the market place for some months prior and his surprising results in and around the Daylesford area when the other local agents seemed very complacent, nor energetic or enthusiastic by comparison. There were some challenges with our parents property due to the appeal to the first home buyer market and the banks reluctance to lend: Rob and his team stuck at it for months and persistence paid off. Professional, hard working (Sundays even!) transparent, articulate, no ‘spin’ just facts – you cant ask more than that. Paula & Ian – 13 Adair Street, Newstead 15 April 2021
Allison & Simon – 4 Rennick Avenue, Kyneton 3 May 2021
Robert was great to deal with throughout the whole process of selling our home. Robert has a comprehensive understanding of the market and is ambitious in realising the best results for his client. From the outset, he provided positive and detailed input on the best strategy for our house. Always positive and, most importantly, kept excellent communication with us throughout the campaign. His results speak for themselves in achieving results consistently above expectations, especially with ours! We have no hesitation in highly recommending Robert as our preferred agent in the area. Amanda and Jeff – 41 Hospital Street, Daylesford 22 April 2021
The Broadhurst Promise “Doing everything it takes to achieve the best possible price is a given, however we take it one step further. We believe everyone’s real estate experience with us should be rewarding, enjoyable and entirely stress free. We place our client’s needs ahead of our own in every transaction because we recognise, unlike many of our competitors, that we are in the service industry first and foremost, not just the property industry. We not only see ourselves becoming your partner in your sale, we are dedicated to forging long term relationships with our clients”…
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34 Baynton Street Kyneton
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Period Revival In A Dress Circle Location
The Best of Town and Country
Seamlessly integrating the old and the new, this thoughtful renovation is an exemplary example of different design aesthetics working together in harmony. Designed by Ian Murray the design brief focused on creating a functional, eco-friendly family home that capitalizes on the deep, north-facing 1100 sqm allotment. The original 1920s structure accommodates 3 large bedrms, 2 bathooms with 2 living zones overlooking the inground pool and home office.
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This impressive double front Victorian has been renovated and extended to exacting standard, encompassing 4 generous bedrooms (or 3 plus home office) a 5th guest wing bedroom with private access, chef’s kitchen with stone bench tops and a voluminous north facing living area with a framed view of the manicured garden and inground pool, established vegie patch, chicken run and much more.
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25 Vincent Street North, Daylesford 5 bedroom contemporary home EPR: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000
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4 bedroom contemporary home on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) EPR: $1,400,000 SOLD
39 Coliban Drive, Lyonville
3 bedroom period home on 7,403 sqm (1.8 acres) EPR: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000
2 Park Avenue Hepburn Springs
322 Prices Road, Carisbrook
Renovated 3 Bedroom Edwardian in a Prized Location
Positioned on a generous allotment of 1,430 sqm approx with frontages to Tenth Street and Park Avenue, this renovated Edwardian home celebrates the marriage of old and new with retained high ceilings, mantle pieces and timeless finishes coupled with abundant natural light and generous dimensions. A strong connection to the outdoors is immediately apparent with rooms opening onto a full width verandah bathed in morning sunlight, overlooking the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. (Note: future subdivision potential, STCA)
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FOR SALE, EPR: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000
4 bedroom brick period home on 9.7 hectares (24 acres) EPR: $480,000 - $520,00
1946 Daylesford Malmsbury Road, Drummond Vacant land, 2.4 hectares (6 acres) EPR: $420,000 - $460,000
101 Pudding Bag Road, Drummond Vacant land, 5.4 hectares (13 acres) EPR: $500,000 - $550,000
Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788
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$850,000
$845,000
19 Queensberry Street Daylesford
9 Queensberry Street Daylesford
Holly Cottage
Family Living High On Wombat Hill
Situated on the high side of the street in the revered Wombat Hill precinct, this 1900s miners cottage abounds with character and personality. A disarmingly modest façade belies an interior that takes everyday materials and does something extraordinary with them. Contrasting dado walls cosily align with the original Baltic floors, the 3 light-filled bedrooms off the central hallway are full of intrigue and the central living and kitchen/meals belong in Country Style magazine.
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1,010 sqm
Positioned on a large allotment of nearly 1,197sqm on the high side of the Wombat Botanic Gardens precinct, this 1950s 3 bedroom home has been crafted into a beautiful family residence and popular B & B. Set amongst lush foliage imbued with a kaleidoscope of colour, the home is an entertainers delight: front and back verandahs bring the outside world in and the light and airy central living room adjoins the sunny kitchen/dining area.
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1,197 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $820,000 - $880,000
FOR SALE, EPR: $730,000 - $780,000
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48 Ridge Road Musk Vale
21 Table Hill Road Daylesford
Luxe Living In A Rural Setting
Brand New Scandinavian Style Homes
Constructed by Hardwick Build Co. this thoughtfully designed family home is in harmony with its rural setting, whilst also making a bold statement. A striking kitchen with a line of site to outdoors adds drama to the rest of the home, with 3 light-filled bedrooms and 2 exquisite bathrooms fulfilling the needs of most families. The 4th bedroom or studio is its own wing - comprising a huge combined master bedroom / living space with an en-suite bathroom, and a sunny outlook.
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9,317 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000
The rich heritage of the surrounding landscape provide the ideal backdrop for these brand new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom barn-style homes, built on the principles of passive solar design and delivering light and space in equal measure, the optimal orientation of each 6-star energy rated home provides maximum heating and cooling efficiency and thermal mass with concrete floors, double glazing, evaporative cooling, and gas heating ensuring year-round comfort.
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514 sqm
FOR SALE. EPR: $815,000 - $830,000
Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788
broadhurstproperty.com.au
SOLD $495,000
SOLD
$295,000 each
42 Barkly Street Glenlyon
Lots 8-14 Daylesford Malmsbury Road Coomoora
Build Your Dream Home Here
Prized 1 Acre Blocks With Rural Views
Located in popular Glenlyon, home to the majestic oak-tree lined Avenue of Honour, tranquil Recreation and Mineral Springs Reserve and the landmark General Store and Community Hall, this gently sloping block comprises 4,123 sqm approx. (1 acre) with rarely found Loddon River frontage.
Each measuring approximately 4000sqm (1 Acre approx.) these gently sloping prized parcels of land are zoned Low Density Residential (LDRZ) with the rich red volcanic loam that this district is renowned for.
• Power, phone, NBN service available • Sunny east-west orientation • Red volcanic soil • 10km to Daylesford
4,123 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $450,000 - $495,000
SOLD $1,010,000
With private access from sealed Matts Lane, each parcel will have electricity, telephone and NBN to their boundary and a highly prized rural outlook.
FOR SALE, EPR: $295,000
4000 sqm
SOLD
$965,000 + GST
115 Pudding Bag Road, Drummond
1930 Daylesford Malmsbury Road Drummond
Springbank Farm
A Rare Offering With Captivating Views
Overlooking the Back Creek valley, and set on a fertile and elevated 5.6 hectares (13 acres) there are 2 dwellings and numerous outbuildings spanning more than a century: the 1850s farmhouse is still in touch with its humble origins, with a flexible floorplan encompassing 3 living areas, country kitchen/ meals and 4 bedrooms plus a home office.
This 42hectare (105 acre) property offers a choice of elevated home sites with long views to Mt Macedon and through the Coliban River valley.
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5.6 HA
FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000
• ‘As Of Right’ ability to build a dwelling • Mains power available • Sunny eastern slope down to the Kangaroo Creek boundary • Undulating basalt loam soil • Large dam
42 HA For Sale By Set Date: Monday 3 May @ 6pm, EPR: $800,000 - $880,000
Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788
broadhurstproperty.com.au
SOLD $1,780,000
SOLD $865,000
55 Ebden Street Kyneton
4 Rennick Avenue Kyneton
Ebden
Sublime Family Living
Timeless style and meticulous detailing have combined to create one of Kyneton’s finest period homes in the revered Piper Street precinct. The harmonious blend of old and new is apparent in the 2 huge living rooms, 4 king-size bedrooms and 2 exquisite bathrooms, with the garden oasis and secure off street parking completing the picture.
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1,064 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $1,750,000 - $1,850,000
A home that perfectly encapsulates so many of the pared - back attributes of 21st century design, and melds a subtle, finely balanced hierarchy of function and privacy for the modern family. The central hallway acts as a conduit to 2 queen-size bedrooms and the sparkling central bathroom, whilst the king-size master bedroom features a walk in robe and ensuite. The 4th bedroom doubles as a home office with a sunny garden outlook.
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SOLD $1,020,000
31 Rollinsons Road, Malmsbury
1 Leared Drive Kyneton
Fairlea Farm
The Entertainer
Comprising numerous buildings from the 1850s to the late 19th century, and situated on approx. 63 hectares (156 acres) of 12 paddocks and laneways, with basalt loam soil well suited for fat lamb and beef cattle production, the principal home has been restumped, rewired and re-roofed/insulated. Comprising 4 bedrooms, you can move in immediately, and renovate the bluestone cottage and outbuildings at a later date.
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626 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $820,000 - $880,000
SOLD $1,520,000
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63 HA
Auction, Sunday 28 March 2021 @ 11.30am EPR: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000
A home that celebrates the outdoors as much as the indoors, he interior is a celebration of perfectly selected and finished materials, exemplified by 5 plush carpeted bedrooms, full height windows and doors and bespoke cabinetry. Outside features an alfresco entertaining area, private, north facing garden retreat and a sprawling backyard and forecourt for children to play
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3,045 sqm
FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000
Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788
broadhurstproperty.com.au
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YANDOIT 54 Kidman Road With a solar passive design, this lovely modern rammed earth home sits perfectly on the land to capture the stunning views to Mt Alexander.
SOLD
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PORCUPINE RIDGE 76 Woolnoughs Road
With approx. 4 acres of undulating land this beautiful property offers an outstanding mudbrick and stone main residence, surrounded by lovely gardens.
Annette Leary 0407 917 054
Annette Leary 0407 917 054
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DAYLESFORD 13a King Street Lined by stunning Manchurian pears, the drive way to this beautiful property leads you to a Architecturally designed home presented with style and sophistication.
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TRENTHAM 11 Wallaby Jack Road A stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been established within a grand space, on a generous 5908 sqm block with the back drop of the original wombat forest gums. Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004
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Hidden away amid 17.3 acres of land, this rustic mud-brick home is positioned in a celebrated rural neighbourhood that’s less than ten minutes’ drive away from Daylesford.
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NEWBURY 106 Beaches Lane Immerse yourself into country paradise in the ever highly sought after town of Newbury.
Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004
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Enjoy the regional living with this great 2-bedroom home nestled on approx. 1 acre on the edge of Clunes township.
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Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717
CLUNES 2 Angus Street
SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent
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Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Will Walton 0412 511 717
EGANSTOWN 203 Brandy Hot Road
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BLACKWOOD 46 Martin Street Enjoy the tranquil gardens of this chalet home sitting on a large 1490m2 allotment.
Angela Flowers 0437 456 908
Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004
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MUSK 11 School Road MUSK FARM! Steeped in history, circa 1870s, the legacy of Stuart Rattle lives on in this beautifully restored and exquisitely crafted property with 15 garden rooms based on a cross axis organization of great French and English gardens.
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xx 03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Will Walton 0412 511 717
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DAYLESFORD Lot 14/43 Jamieson Street 'LOT 14' CLEAN LINES AND CUTTING EDGE DESIGN Clean minimalist lines and cutting edge design defines these eye catching new residence by award winning architect Ben Robertson of 'Tecture'. The interior reflects a relaxed flexible entertaining floorplan for family and friends.
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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,334,800
Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717
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3a 3b 2v 251r
DAYLESFORD 1/25 King Street LAKE PRECINCT LUXURY! These 6 prestigious residences all feature 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, beautifully appointed open plan living/dining/kitchen and large alfresco terraces. Each residence also features a private courtyard. With contemporary interiors by Carr Design, belleproperty.com
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $855,000
xx 03 5348 1700 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717
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3 a 1 b 2 v 971 r
HEPBURN SPRINGS 8 Radium Avenue SERENE, SPACIOUS AND BLISSFULLY SINGLE LEVEL This north-facing sanctuary is just a short stroll to a myriad of incredible lifestyle amenities. Spanning a spacious single-level, the 3-bedroom, 1bathroom floorplan includes formal and informal zones, open-plan kitchen, sheltered deck, huge covered alfresco area and rear garden. So quietly located you would never guess that you’re living so close to all the attractions that make this locale such a desirable place.
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $699,000
3 a 2 b 3 v 9.88 w
SHEPHERDS FLAT 120 Ayreshire Drive A MUDBRICK & TOUCH OF TUSCANY Presenting the country lifestyle you dream of, this fabulously flexible, mudbrick 3/4-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom home on almost 10 acres of land is peaceful, private and a perfect escape. Be prepared to lose yourself in the size, space and warmth of the residence, which delivers a beautiful blend of rustic charm with today’s modern comforts. Tailormade for those who require space to work productively from home,
Christine Lewis 0431 853 727
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,175,000
Christine Lewis 0431 853 727
3 a 1 b 4 v 7.5 w
DENVER 66 Springhill Road Get away from it all and embrace this wonderful lifestyle property surrounded by the Australian bush. Set on approximately 7.5 acres of gently undulating land, this property sits within the triangle of Daylesford, Kyneton and Malmsbury. This modest colourbond clad home is the perfect weekender or potential permanent tree change opportunity.
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $735,000
Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Will Walton 0412 511 717
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3 a 1 b 2 v 1487 r
BULLARTO 945 Daylesford Trentham Road BULLARTO BEAUTY Built on an open, cleared space, close to the Wombat State Forest, Old Mill House is ready and waiting to be lovingly restored and renovated. A short distance from Daylesford, Musk and Trentham, this Bullarto Beauty is the quintessential country weekender, restoration project or perfectly situated block for a permanent tree change.
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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $595,000
Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004
3 a 2 b 2 v 43 r
LITTLE HAMPTON 1551 Daylesford Trentham Road RENOVATOR RESCUE! Highly sought and rarely found renovation opportunity, providing lots of options. This amazing lifestyle property set on 43 acres is ready to be brought back to life. A brick veneer 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and abandoned, original cottage ready to be renovated and restored. Opportunity awaits!
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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $925,000
Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Will Walton 0412 511 717
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CLUNES 47 Talbot Road
4a 2b 5v 2421r
CARISBROOK 7 Bucknall Street
6a 2b 4v 941r
FAMILY ENTERTAINER Seeking space? A regional change? Comforts of township living? then this family entertainer nestled in township of Clunes is a must to inspect. Rich in diversity and community spirit, you do not just buy property in Clunes, you are welcomed into the community family.
03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $670,000
Circa 1857, the former Carisbrook hotel has been a private residence since the late 1960s. Partially renovated already, an astute purchaser will soon transform the spaces, giving renewed purpose to the building, there are many possibilities for the property being zoned mixed use.
03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908
FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $720,000
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Bells Water Gardens has been in the water garden business for over 25 years, building and maintaining ponds and growing a diverse range of aquatic plants for the nursery trade and public. We are passionate about building natural eco-system ponds, adding beauty and encouraging wildlife, allowing interaction with nature. Water gardens built by us are quiet, contemplative places to rest and energise the senses. Contact us for all your water garden requirements or come and see our nursery at 1 Campion Rd, Newlyn.
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The Swiss army knife of the vegetable world - helianthus tuberosus - or the much-maligned Jerusalem artichoke
My first and only taste of the insipid sloppy, pale grey blobs was enough to condemn them to the compost heap for life. For many years, I blanched at the very idea of ever again eating the tasteless, cream-coloured flesh of what could reasonably be mistaken for the root-end of an iris, or ginger plant. Helianthus turberosus, the true sunflowers, were planted for their attractive golden blooms - so why would you eat them? I blame my poor mother, bless her, an unadventurous cook whose speciality was to boil the living daylights out of almost everything or fry it knee-deep in dripping, for the experience. Almost everything was bland in those days before the post-war migration brought us herbs, spices and the other pleasures of foreign cuisines. In those food-deprived, still heavily rationed post-war years if it wasn’t growing in the garden it wasn’t likely to be on your plate. Fortunately, with a nursery full of plant life outside our back door we had plenty to choose from and Dad was forever experimenting, with mixed success. One highlight was the time he gingerly carried a pile of deadly stinging nettles and proceeded to boil them up in a saucepan. To our amazement, unlike the artichokes, the result was a tasty dish, better than spinach and stingless. But it all changed for the better the day someone placed a platter of delicious, crunchy golden chips in front of me and announced that they were artichokes...and that was the beginning of my love affair with this wonderful multi-purpose tuber. Now well into our second year’s crop, we’ve discovered and tested quite a few recipes and uses for them, starting with anything you can normally do with potatoes, including chips and crisps. Admittedly, without the trimmings they are still quite bland, but like potatoes, it’s what you do with them that makes them great. Like most other root vegetables, artichokes are great oven-roasted, but can be added to soups, curries and risotto, mashed, pureed, or sliced raw in salads. My favourites are pan-fried, along with potatoes and sweet potatoes, as chips or finely sliced as crisps. A quick browse of your favourite web browser (mine is the non-intrusive Duck Duck Go) will provide you with a multitude of easy-to-follow recipes to tickle your taste buds. Jerusalem artichokes are virtually bulletproof in any garden environment and, like potatoes, can be grown from just an eyeshoot of a mature tuber. In fact, you would be wise to make an isolated bed their permanent home because no matter how carefully you remove the tubers at harvest time, you’ll be sure to have left behind sufficient tuber remnants to have a repeat harvest next year. Indeed, left untouched for a couple of years, they will take over that bed completely. Their colourful long-stemmed blooms brighten the garden in early autumn then die down, indicating it’s time to be harvested. Their main requirements are a sunny spot, deep friable soil, regular watering and support for their tall stems if grown in a windy place. As they are not normally found in garden shops or nurseries, the trick is to buy a kilo or two of tubers from the greengrocers, as we did, and sacrifice even a few portions of the knobbly eye sections of the tubers for planting. Once started you have a perpetual source, either from your replants or the elusive tubers you left behind in your harvesting.
Wintry days
Well, there’s no disputing that winter has arrived and its accompanying arctic blast has turned your thoughts from getting out of doors for not much more than collecting the mail and morning newspaper. Besides, it’s somehow taken a little of the edge from the dreaded lockdown. What it has provided though is plenty of planning time, if you intend planting new or replacement roses or deciduous fruit or ornamental trees. Although they will have started to appear in your local gardening shop or nursery, there’s still plenty of time yet to plant them. You can always place an order for a late planting if you are concerned that you may miss out on a particular variety.
Got a gardening question? Ask Glen. Email glenzgarden@gmail.com
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with Indre Kisonas
Stop being boring All I’m seeing is boring monochrome colour schemes. Black, white, grey bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and whole houses. You know when something starts to bother you and you keep seeing it day in, day out? Well, that’s where I am at right now. Boring, flat, two colours, subway tiles and add a grey throw over a bed or lounge and that’s what everybody is doing. I get why it became popular but there are tricks professionals use to make it look smart. Three colours in your colour scheme works. Two is not enough to gain any colour variation and interest. Large expanses of one colour become flat. Throw in an extra colour, shade and even a gloss with a low sheen paint and the light bounce gets varied. Whether it is black with white and grey, or three shades of one colour, variation is essential. We have now introduced some interest. Four walls of a white tile in the monochrome house is boring. Use a textured tile, and we know I love my texture, even if it is on one wall. Alternate the tile lay for a wall, for instance, lay a subway tile vertically on a wall when every other wall is laid horizontally. Alternatively, use a different shaped tile for a wall but in the same colour. Anything to add some interest for the eye. Using timber is a wonderful answer to warming up the monochrome colour scheme. We are seeing more timber in kitchens and bathrooms on bench tops, the island bench and cupboard doors where it adds warmth, colour and texture whilst still keeping the scheme simple. Just don’t forget that timber next to a wet space is not a good idea. It absorbs water and after a period of time, it begins to rot. I have been seeing renovations that have been ticking the boxes rather than thinking about practicalities. One of these was a small bathroom that wanted to maximise the size of the bathroom for a sale, by taking out the shower cubicle, making the entire bathroom a wet space. Fine idea when the area getting wet is tiled. Not when the timber window frame is now part of the shower area getting constant water from the new large rain shower head, the towels don’t stay dry long enough to dry you and the cupboard can’t store anything, again for the constant moisture. Boxes were ticked but the outcome is totally impractical, and a savvy buyer would factor in the expense of having to rerenovate the bathroom. When renovating for yourself, think about how you use a space and make a list of colours, furniture and layouts that appeal to you. Use these and not the generic ideas you have seen on a home improvement show. Garner ideas by all means but tailor them to make your individual space for the individual you are. Not simply because it is currently on social media. Own your creativity or give me a call and we can find the individual you are.
Indre Kisonas - principal designer - iok design indre@iokdesign.com.au / www.iokdesign.com.au Below, shades of grey popping with the splash of green, nature knows best
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Frosty mornings in the Central Highlands Thanks to all those who contributed these beautiful images. This page, all images: Louise Gay, opposite page, top image: Amy Johnson, below images: Anne Runnalls
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All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).