Mansion April 2019

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incorporating news from Dow jones’

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12-page interiors section

Horse trading Landing an equestrian property

Far sighted

Building off the beaten track

Nature nurture

Janet Laurence’s passion for creation

Jamie Durie

The art of domestic architecture issue 25 april 2019

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Contents

A writer’s retreat in Wexford, Ireland, page 43

1 3 l u x u r y whale Beach wow factor, Brighton manor, echoes of Versailles 1 8 coV E r story

it’s horses for courses when it comes to equestrian properties

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st Vincent place is a triumph of domestic architecture

2 6 d o l l y l E n z the repurposing of old, disused sites is now a global trend 3 0 k a n g a ro o p oi n t

a former immigration waystation’s stunning makeover

3 2 n o o s a apartments maintain the charm of the popular holiday spot 3 4 d a l k E i t H the sought-after perth suburb is replete with trophy homes 3 6 ja n E t l au r E nc E

nature’s fragility is at the core of the artist’s work

3 8 B a r w o n H E a d s a mid-century modern outpost on the Bellarine peninsula 4 0 r E m o t E l o c a t i o n s Building off the beaten track brings its own rewards 4 3 m a n s i o n g l o B a l Belgravia mansion, irish hideaway, california ranch 4 4 B a c k p a g E Balmain property louisaville harks back to colonial times 4 7 i n t E r i o r s How a 1960s mish-mash of styles took on a sleek new identity 5 6 p r o d u c t s warm colours, burnished surfaces and plush textures 5 8 m y s t y l E utopia goods’ textile designs honour the australian landscape nExt issuE:

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o n t H E c o V E r Montana Park, an equestrian estate at Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Previously a rundown dairy farm, it was transformed for breeding racehorses.

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Editor’s letter there is a certain feel and smell to equestrian estates, with their rolling paddocks, post and rail fences and the elegant animals themselves, which command a devoted following. such properties are scattered around the fringes of our capital cities, in lifestyle locations and near country towns. their owners range from horse lovers for whom the lifestyle is more of a hobby and a way of keeping the kids busy, to serious equestrians involved with horses either in sport or business, writes jonathan chancellor in our cover story. the best estates don’t come cheap, with a property at sydney’s dural selling for $10.85 million last year, a local record. around the country, many homeowners want to be closer to nature, commissioning architects to create homes in locations that are sometimes way off the beaten track. we interview some of the architects designing these innovative properties, and find that while they take inspiration from the landscape, they are largely driven by the owners’ desire to create a sanctuary. at sydney’s museum of contemporary art, artist janet laurence’s 30-year career is being celebrated in a retrospective. rosanne Barrett interviewed laurence on a body of work that has been at the intersection of art, the environment and architecture. this month jamie durie writes about “trademark melburnian architecture”, focusing on a house where the heritage facade was maintained but the four levels behind it built from scratch, and with an attention to detail that entailed the architect curating all the furniture and art in the home. in our interiors section, milanda rout talks to an architect who took a 1960s house in melbourne from a “visual nightmare” of floral wallpaper, fake brick walls and olive green toilets to a sleek, more minimalist family home. we hope you enjoy this issue of Mansion Australia.

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a 1970s Brisbane riverfront home renovated by aria Group’s Tim Forrester and his interior designer wife mackenzie found a quick buyer last month. High-quality riverfront properties are much sought after, advised place Bulimba selling agent Sarah Hackett after the $6 million sale.

The norman park home, on 888sq m, last traded for $3.9 million in 2013. Set on the dress circle wendell Street, it has a sunken foyer leading to the open-plan living area. This opens to a timber deck with views.

Earlier this year Hackett sold a 1920s wynnum Street riverfront home on 345sq m for $2.32 million. Hackett says the waterfront median price is 2.9 times more than the non-waterfront house median. at the peak of the gap in 2012 waterfronts were 5.4 times more expensive.

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An unconventional home in Sydney’s Darling Point with additions that take advantage of the lush tropical gardens has been listed for sale.

Owned by entrepreneur Barry Wain and marketed by Alison Coopes at Agency by Alison Coopes, it has been extensively renovated.

There are two outdoor entertaining areas, one with a retractable roof and the other with glass walls. The Oswald Street home sits behind a 4m high hedge and a sandstone wall in a garden filled with palms, shrubs and a centuries-old gum tree.

A freestanding parents’ retreat featuring a glass wall, a dressing room and a bathroom has been built in the 940sq m grounds. The traditional main residence has a further five bedrooms. Period details, including pressed iron ceilings, decorative glass doors and windows and original fireplaces, have been retained.

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Flying high The wedge House, one of the most distinctive properties in whale Beach in Sydney’s northern beaches, has hit the market. on Beauty drive, it was designed by peter Stutchbury and colleague marika Jarv and features two wedges extending in opposite directions. it was built between 1998 and 2000 by Bryce campbell for the current vendors, deon and kim Hubner, with max irvine as the construction engineer and won the 2003 australian Timber design award.

The Hubners, who co-founded the not-forprofit living ocean, paid $520,000 for the 710sq m block in 1998 and commissioned Stutchbury architects to create the home, which is set in gardens by pape landscape.

High above whale Beach, it was designed to take advantage of the views. its cantilevered wing contains the open plan living, kitchen and dining space, while the southern wedge is nestled into the garden and courtyard. it houses the master retreat with walk-in wardrobe and study. multiple openings connect the living areas to the gardens. lJ Hooker palm Beach agents david Edwards and danielle Forde have a guide of $3 million to $3.3 million.

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AA1970s 1970shome homeininStonyfell Stonyfellon onAdelaide’s Adelaide’soutskirts outskirtsisisset setfor forsale salefor forthe thefirst firsttime timeinintwo two decades. decades.Toop Toop&&Toop ToopReal RealEstate Estateagents agentsTim Timand andMegan MeganThredgold Thredgoldhave havethe thelisting. listing.

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Warming Warming up up as astropical tropicalport portdouglas douglaswelcomes welcomesthe the winter winterdry dryseason, season,the thetrophy trophyhome home listings listingsare arecoming comingto tomarket. market. aamurphy murphystreet streetproperty propertyin inthe the island islandpoint pointprecinct precinctatatthe thetip tipof ofthe the Far Farnorth northQueensland Queenslandtourism tourismspot spot has hasbeen beenoffered offeredby bythe thefamily familyof ofthe thelate late melbourne melbourneZoo Zoovet, vet,dr drstephen stephencoles. coles.

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Esplin Esplinsecured securedthe thepittwater pittwaterestate estatein inthe thelate late1980s, 1980s, when whenhe hebought boughtthe theblock blockfor for$900,000 $900,000and andspent spent another another$1.3 $1.3million millionnext nextdoor doorto tocreate createaa2075sq 2075sqm m waterfront waterfronthome. home. architect architectphillip phillipcox coxdesigned designedthe thedouble doublebrick brick and andtimber timberhouse housein in1990 1990and andititwon wonthe theHia Hiaaward award for fordesign designand andbuilding buildingExcellence.

Excellence.set seton onthe theiluka iluka laneway, laneway,the theaustralian-style australian-stylehome homehas hasaanumber number of offormal formaland andcasual casualliving livingand anddining diningareas areasopening opening to todeep deepverandas. verandas.ititalso alsoboasts boastsone oneof ofthe thesuburb’s suburb’s few fewtennis tenniscourts. courts. lJ lJHooker Hookerpalm palmbeach beachagent agentdavid davidEdwards Edwardshas has the thelisting. listing. the thepalm palmbeach beachrecord recordstands standsatat$24 $24million, million,set set when whenGretel Gretelpacker packersecured securedthe thefamily familybungalow bungalowas as part partof ofthe thedivision divisionwith withbrother brotherJames Jamesof ofthe thevast vast fortune fortuneof oftheir theirlate latefather, father,media mediatycoon tycoonkerry kerrypacker. packer. the thehighest highestprice pricepaid paidfor foraahome homesold soldon onmarket marketisis $22 $22million, million,achieved achievedin in2012 2012when whencar cardealer dealerlaurie laurie sutton suttonbought boughtthe thenearby nearbytrophy trophyhome homekalua. kalua.that that luxury luxuryproperty propertyalso alsohas hasaatennis tenniscourt. court.

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Traditional Traditional ++ modern modern Elwin, Elwin,aaniftily niftilyextended extended1880s 1880shome homein inmelbourne’s melbourne’sbrighton, brighton,has hasbeen beenlisted listedfor forsale. sale.last lasttraded traded for for$5.125 $5.125million millionin in2010, 2010,ititnow nowhas hasaaprice priceguide guideof of$13 $13million millionto to$14 $14million millionfollowing followingthe theaddition addition of ofaamodern modernextension extensionto tothe theoriginal originalred redbrick brickhome. home. buxton buxtonbrighton brightonreal realEstate Estateagents agentsHalli Hallimoore mooreand andsonja sonjasendin sendinare arehandling handlingthe themarketing. marketing.

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Newmarch, Newmarch,who whowas wasthe theson sonofofMajor MajorHenry Henry Newmarch Newmarchofofthe theBombay BombayStaff StaffCorps, Corps,bought bought the theacre acreblock blockfor for£240 £240from fromaasyndicate syndicate ofofparliamentarians: parliamentarians:John JohnFitzgerald FitzgeraldBurns, Burns,the the former formerpostmaster-general; postmaster-general;George GeorgeWithers; Withers; and andRobert RobertBurdett BurdettSmith.

Smith.For Formany manyyears years Newmarch Newmarchwas wasan anaccountant accountantininthe theMaster Master ininEquity’s Equity’sDepartment, Department,Sydney.

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Chadwick ChadwickReal RealEstate Estateagents agentsLynette LynetteMalcolm Malcolm and andWilliam WilliamZhang Zhangare areseeking seeking$7.8 $7.8million millionafter after initially initiallyhaving havingaaguide guideofof$8.8 $8.8million. million.

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For Forsome somethe theequestrian equestrianinterest interestisisaafull-time full-timepursuit, pursuit,often oftenconnected connectedwith withinvolvement involvementininturf turf racing. racing. dean dean Shannon, Shannon, the the former former boss boss ofof bookmaker bookmaker Ladbrokes Ladbrokes and and now now the the non-executive non-executive director directorofofnew newbookmaker bookmakerneds, neds,and andhis hiswife wifekelly, kelly,created createdwhat whatisislikely likelyone oneofofthe thebest bestequestrian equestrian estates estatesininthe thecountry. country.They Theyused usedtheir theirrecently recentlysold sold42ha 42haSunshine Sunshinecoast coasthinterland hinterlandproperty, property, montana montanaPark, Park,atatmaleny malenytotobreed breedand andspell spellaanumber numberofofracehorses. racehorses.

Shannon Shannonpaid paid$7 $7million millionfor forthe thegrand grandestate estateinin2009.

2009.ItIthad hadpreviously previouslybeen beenthe thehome homeofofaashowshowjumping jumpingcouple, couple,who whoupdated updatedititfrom fromaarundown rundowndairy dairyfarm farmwith with100-year-old 100-year-oldfencing, fencing,pig pigpens pensand and barbed barbedwire. wire.but butthe thefurther furthertransformation transformationfrom frommuddy muddyfield fieldinto intolush lushgreen greenpost postand andrail railpaddocks paddocks under underthe theShannons’ Shannons’ownership ownershipattracted attractednational nationalinterest, interest,given givenits itspicture picturepostcard postcardoutlook. outlook.

The Thecouple’s couple’sownership ownershipalso alsosaw sawthe theoriginal originalresidence residencemore morethan thandouble doubletotoover over1800sq 1800sqmmofof living livingspace spacewith withviews viewsofofthe theGlass GlassHouse Housemountains. mountains.Shannon Shannoncovered coveredone oneofofthe thetwo twoshowshowjumping jumpingarenas, arenas,which whichare areolympic olympicsized, sized,as aswell wellas assignificantly significantlyimproving improvingthe thestaff staffaccommodation. accommodation. “we “wewanted wantedtotocreate createaaluxury luxuryhome homewith withan anequestrian equestriancomplex complexthat thatnot notonly onlymet metour ourpersonal personal needs needsbut butalso alsogave gaveus usthe theability abilitytotopursue pursueour ourequestrian equestrianbusiness businessinterests,” interests,”he hesaid saidon onits itslisting. listing.

The Theoffering, offering,which whichwas wassold soldrecently, recently,came camewith with45 45post postand andrail railpaddocks, paddocks,10 10double-sized double-sized broodmare broodmareboxes, boxes,two twostallion stallionboxes, boxes,wash washbays, bays,aavet vetroom, room,horse horsescales, scales,tack tackroom, room,rug rugroom roomand and feed feedroom. room.Ray Raywhite whitebuderim buderimagents agentsLew LewPottinger Pottingerand andnathan nathannicholl nichollsecured securedthe thesale. sale. christie’s christie’sInternational Internationalagent agentdarren darrencurtis curtissays saysequestrian equestrianestate estatebuyers buyerscome comefrom fromaanumber number ofofdemographics demographicsthat thatoften oftentake taketime timetotobe beidentified. identified.

“The “Therange rangecould couldstart startwith withaafamily familywith withaaserious seriousinterest interestininhorses horsesneeding needingthe thefacility facilityand and space, space,and andcould couldend endwith withan aninner-city inner-cityfamily familylooking lookingtotomake makeaachange changetototheir theirlifestyle lifestyleand andtotorun run horses horsesmore moreas asaahobby-type hobby-typeset setup,” up,”he hesays. says. often oftenthe theshift shiftaway awayfrom fromaahorse horseestate estatecomes comeswhen whenthe thekids kidshave havegrown grownup upand andstarted started university, university,he headds. adds.“The “Theneed needfor forhorses horsesreduces reducesdramatically, dramatically,as asdoes doesthe theneed needfor forthe thelarge largeland land parcel; parcel;hence hencethe thesale.” sale.” curtis curtisisismarketing marketingAveley, Aveley,an anequestrian equestrianestate estateinindural duraloutside outsideSydney Sydneyowned ownedby bydavid david Ansell, Ansell,chairman chairmanofofthe thejacobs jacobsdouwe douweEgberts Egbertscoffee coffeecompany. company.He Heand andhis hiswife wifejodi jodipaid paid$4.07 $4.07 million millionfor forthe the2ha 2haproperty propertyinin2015 2015when whentheir theirdaughter daughterhad hadaapassion passionfor forhorses. horses.now nowthey theyare are asking askingfor foroffers offersbetween between$7.3 $7.3million millionand and$8 $8million. million. curtis curtisisismarketing marketingthe thehome homeas asone oneofofSydney’s Sydney’sfinest finestresort-like resort-likeequestrian equestrianacreages. acreages.ItIthas hasaa full-brick full-brick three-stable three-stable complex, complex, tack tack and and feed feed rooms, rooms, dressage dressage arena, arena, recovery recovery yard, yard, and and two two paddocks paddockswith withpost postand andrail railfencing. fencing.during duringtheir theirownership ownershipthe theAnsells Ansellsrefurbished refurbishedaa12m 12mheated heated swimming swimmingpool pooland andupdated updatedthe thechampionship championshiptennis tenniscourt. court.

The Thehomestead homesteadisisas asimpressive impressiveas asthe thehorse horsefacilities. facilities.The TheHamptons-style Hamptons-styleresidence, residence,designed designed by bythe thelate latearchitect architectRonald RonaldGilling, Gilling,has hassix sixbedrooms bedroomsand andseven sevenbathrooms. bathrooms. curtis curtissays saysthat thatininhis hisexperience, experience,properties propertieswithin withinan anhour hourofofthe thecity citywill willmainly mainlybe betaken takencare care ofofby bythe thefamilies. families.“much “muchofofthe thetime, time,horses horses[on [onacreages acreagesclose closetotothe thecity] city]will willgraze grazeand andrelax, relax, taking takingcare careofofthe thepastures pasturesduring duringthe theday. day.The Thefurther furtherout outofofSydney Sydneyyou youtravel travelthe thelarger largerthe the

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estates become, and the larger they become the higher the chance of there being an on-site manager and team to assist.” curtis says quality stables, separate watering systems, storage, pasture, paddocks and secure fencing are all among the elements vital for the successful running of this type of home. He says he may see around two or three horses on a 2ha estate. the suburb record for dural was set last may when moncur Estate, a 2ha property with a seven-bedroom mansion and horse stables, sold for $10.85 million. it was bought by Junlong Zheng, husband of china’s wealthiest self-made woman, Zho Qunfei. many of melbourne’s most impressive equestrian estates are on the mornington Peninsula, an hour or so south of the city where there’s space for horses to gallop. at merricks, kay & Burton Flinders agents andrew and cass Hines are marketing arcadia, a Yal Yal road home created by melbourne builder tony Paul and wife kate sutherland. “rural properties are quite complex to design – you’ve got to make them look good from the outside and good from the inside,” says Paul. “most residential properties in the city, you don’t see the size so much; you mostly see the front and back elevation. the orientation, the grade of the land, vegetation – you have to take all of that into consideration and make it aesthetically pleasing from all four sides.”

Paul and sutherland bought the 4.3ha property as well as the neighbouring Paradigm Hill vineyard and winery for $1.435 million in 2007, when there was just a 1970s ranch-style house on the land. they built a 20m x 60m sand-based manège (riding hall), a threestable block, a tack room, wash yards and day yards. there’s also a separate hay shed with a two-horse shelter, a horse float and five fenced paddocks. the pair commissioned melbourne architect steven whiting to 20

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Clockwise from top left: Aveley at Dural, NSW; Villarica at Mylor in the Adelaide Hills; Montana Park at Maleny, Queensland; and Arcadia at Merricks on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula;

replace the old 1970s property with a home described as a true expression of the australian vernacular. it was finished in 2015. “the architect responded to the brief in a contemporary style but it has some country aesthetic,” says Paul. “it’s a little bit rustic – on the ground floor we’ve reused the bricks from the original house and on the first floor we used ironbark for the decking. it’s the most durable timber available and exceeds the bushfire attack level requirements. it was really nice to build your own house with virtually a clean sheet. it has surpassed our expectations – it’s a stunning house in a great location.” the gated estate with citrus grove, apple orchard and kitchen garden has a guide of $5 million to $5.5 million. complete with interiors by michelle skinner, the modern twostorey residence’s exterior is clad in grey ironbark with sliding timber battened screens to control the light. its naturally finished interiors include italian bluestone, carrara marble, Blackbutt flooring and limed timber detailing on selected internal walls. the living room with its soaring vaulted ceilings features a French cheminées Philippe fireplace resting on bluestone.

Harcourts williams adelaide Hills agent dee-anne Hunt says she finds purchases outside adelaide are being driven more by the parents than their horse-loving kids. “while it is logical to think that children are the driving force behind buying a horse property, a large percentage of the market is

actually women who have either ridden all their life or have had a passion to get back into riding after having children or building a career,” Hunt says. “if you love horses, there is no greater joy than being able to walk out of your door and see them in the paddock or the stable. they are a part of your every day, and while riding them is a huge part of owning a horse, the everyday care is something they enjoy just as much.”

Hunt’s latest listing is Villarica, a mediterranean villa with state-of-the art horse facilities in mylor, 25km from the city in the adelaide Hills region. the sprawling estate has its own stable complex close to the house, comprising a cobbled tack room, two stables, and a 60m x 30m floodlit and mirrored arena. there’s an integrated wash bay and two stables, each with yards.

Hunt says some of the most important aspects of private equestrian estates are safety and comfort for the horses. the tuscan-style home in mylor was master built by architect david cheney, complete with travertine and oak flooring, European lighting and hand-crafted wrought iron features. it has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. its most impressive feature is the north-facing alfresco terrace, which features a pizza oven, built-in barbecue and an outdoor kitchen. the entertaining space has views down aldgate Valley and across the rolling countryside. it sits in mediterranean gardens with stone walls and hedges framing the villa. there’s an abundance of fruit trees, including apples, pears, figs, cherries, pistachios and plums. “some children never grow out of their love of horses and many families see it as a wonderful outlet to manage the teenage years, keeping them focused, busy and out of trouble with the wholesome sport of horses,” Hunt says. “Horses teach your children respect, hard work, patience, and about winning and losing – all important lessons in life.”

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Chris Johnson cities keep evolving as the dynamics of growth revalue land and lead to higher densities. last year, the urban taskforce’s creating communities conference profiled new york’s Hudson yards, with its twisting towers and new rail stations, and london’s Battersea power station renewal, which has an apple headquarters, office space and nearly 5000 new homes on top of a new underground station. But we also included local urban renewal projects such as melrose park by sydney developer paycE, which proposes 6000 new homes and 1500 new jobs around parks, cafes and a new urban lifestyle. there is also Fraser’s ivanhoe Estate in sydney, with 3000 new homes, including 1000 social or affordable homes, as well as jobs, cafes, parks and a school. Big urban renewal projects can include a central park, childcare and other community facilities. they can provide the full range of amenities and create their own sense of community. australian cities cannot keep spreading outwards so they will need to find exciting precinct-scale sites to create urban renewal.

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Leading the way march 15 marked the much-anticipated grand opening of the related companies’ Hudson yards development, a virtual “city within a city” and new global destination on the formerly abandoned Hudson rail yards on the west side of manhattan. the $us25 billion ($35 billion) development project marks the successful culmination of the vision of related’s chairman, stephen ross, to repurpose the under-used rail yards into a sprawling mixed-use luxury residential, office and entertainment destination. the overwhelming need to revitalise abandoned areas, coupled with consumer demands for easy access to dining, shopping, and cultural activities at their doorstep, has turned this one-time dream into a reality.

Given a history of successive failures and plans that never materialised, it is natural to ask, how did we get here? From a long forgotten and downtrodden area of new york that was rarely, if ever, visited, to an incredible destination that includes super-luxury condominiums designed by world-class architects; historic art installations; green spaces; and upscale shopping and dining options? many believe the stage was set with the completion and overwhelming success of the High line, an elevated park created from an old and abandoned train line. the High line, having transformed the neighbourhoods it traverses, demonstrated that 26

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great things can happen when public and private groups join forces. Further, ross’s impressive ingenuity in seamlessly incorporating the already successful High line, along with the adjacent Hudson riverfront, into the Hudson yards development site is by all accounts a home run. the trend in public/private development projects seems to be catching on as the need to revitalise long neglected spaces becomes more pressing worldwide. in canada, Google is embarking on the creation of a “smart city” with the redevelopment of 800 dilapidated acres on toronto’s waterfront. and in paris, renowned architect Bjarke ingels is designing a project called Europa city that aims to create a mixed-use luxury neighbourhood connecting a once rural area with urban paris. we are currently in the midst of an exciting trend that is sweeping through real estate markets around the globe. the rise in mega-projects spearheaded by private companies that are repositioning rundown and long forgotten public spaces is creating destinations for both residents and tourists alike. Here’s hoping the trend continues.

Dolly Lenz heads New York-based Dolly Lenz Real Estate and last year sold more than $US500 million worth of luxury US and international homes. dollylenz.com

traders in purple has initiated the first of three projects across tasmania, having committed close to $1 billion to the island state. the kingston park community Hub, south of Hobart, opened last week, while plans for stage 1 of the project, comprising 82 homes and a wellness recreational centre, are awaiting development approval. designed for the local downsizing market, all homes will have solar panels and storage batteries, managed through an embedded network, in what is expected to be the largest single offthe-grid residential project in tasmania. Homes will be oriented to maximise sunlight and minimise cross-viewing to ensure privacy. kingston park is a collaborative effort. the local council and the state government worked to relocate kingston High school, and released 11.4ha of land to expand the kingston cBd and revitalise the region. council’s vision is to repurpose the area to encourage commercial activity across the whole cBd, construct much-needed new homes, and create public spaces and facilities for the whole community to enjoy. traders in purple signed a project delivery agreement with kingborough council in october 2018.

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Sean Henriques perth’s most ambitious riverfront development, Elizabeth Quay, has redefined the central riverfront, transforming 10ha of largely under-used land on the shores of the swan river into a vibrant destination that is now the backdrop for major events, tourism promotions and news broadcasts. it was a major undertaking, with $440 million invested by the state government, city roads realigned, heritage items relocated and new attractions created. the mra shifted the riverline to be closer to the cBd and encourage people to engage with the swan. in just under four years, a man-made inlet and a 7000sq m island were built, along with a pedestrian bridge, playground, water park, public art, ferry terminal, boat moorings, and new places to eat and drink. the towers at Elizabeth Quay has reached practical completion. the ritz carlton is also due to open later in the year and chevron australia is expected to start building its head office in 2020. when completed, Elizabeth Quay is expected to be home to 1400 people and 10,000 workers. with more than $2 billion in private development still to come, it will generate essential economic activity for many years to come.

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8 Black Street Brighton ‘Elwin’ - an exclusive estate in Brighton’s blue chip heart Exclusively situated amidst botanic gardens, ‘Elwin’ c. 1888 flaunts all the requisites for an elite Brighton lifestyle with peerless period style and landmark luxury. An award-winning transformation showcases grand formal rooms transitioning to a breathtaking contemporary extension. Featuring a granite kitchen/scullery, indoor/outdoor domains, master retreat, guest wing and indoor pool/spa plus parking for up to 7-cars, 2 lifts and direct access to Church Street.

Expression of Interest Closing Wednesday 17th April at 5.00pm Contact Halli Moore 0403 777 661 | David Hart 0417 541 933 | Sonja Sendin 0406 811 040

NOOSAVILLE Hollett Road & Tidswell Road THE SUNSHINE COAST’S MOST EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY • • • • •

NE facing, over 300m of water frontage, 40.52Ha of mostly cleared land Watercraft access to Noosa River via Lake Weyba’s pristine waters Elevated & private, once in a lifetime opportunity to secure the very best Concepts and further details available upon request Opportunity to secure neighbouring 44.41Ha block with additional 500m water frontage & equally superb outlook

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I TA L I A N AT E M A N S I O N Bomera is a magnificent Italianate Victorian mansion encircled by 2,308sqm of exquisite manicured grounds with commanding world-class views across Sydney Harbour. The property boasts stately proportions reflecting unparalleled beauty and grandeur with intuitive contemporary enhancements.

The main residence comprises 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, grand ballroom, formal dining room, office, basement cellar, steam room, formal / informal living and entertaining areas complete with topiary lined lawns and pool. Also on the grounds is a detached cottage ‘The Stables’, which has been converted into a guest quarters complete with kitchenette, cinema, games room, gymnasium, and further guest accommodation.

The property is positioned within one of Sydney’s premiere lifestyle precincts and is in walking distance to the CBD, world-class restaurants and Woolloomooloo’s harbourside dining.

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Clockwise from below: Yungaba House; the residents’ lap pool; the interior of Residence 1, which the owners have put up for lease; and Residence 10 with its painted exposed brickwork walls

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A heritage building has been given a stunning makeover

the first residents have moved into the riverfront Yungaba House estate, a repurposed heritage building in Brisbane’s kangaroo Point.

Built just two decades after Queensland became a colony, the 130-year-old building set in 3000sq m of private heritage gardens recently underwent a striking residential conversion by Frasers Property. it has been reconfigured into 10 house-sized residences that marry history with luxury, featuring original woodwork, high ceilings, chandeliers, large wooden doors, modern kitchen and bathrooms, and high-tech security. the grounds of the east-facing riverfront site only 800m from the cBd feature a 25m infinity lap pool, a gym, and a covered barbecue entertaining area with private access to the river.

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the homes were priced from $1.795 million to $4.25 million. a young family from neighbouring suburb Bulimba paid $3.6 million for residence 5, one of the flagship offerings. Built over four levels, the three-bedroom home comes with its own turret with cBd and story Bridge views. residence 5 was the second most expensive offering. it was surpassed only by residence 6, which was priced at $4.25 million. the sales were off the plan two years ago, with two residences now up for resale.

Place kangaroo Point agent simon caulfield is asking for offers in the high $2 millions for residence 10, while Place agent courtney maguire has residence 6 for sale with high $3 million hopes. spanning 425sq m, residence 10 features painted exposed brickwork walls, raked timber ceilings, solid hardwood timber flooring and a galley-style kitchen. the four ensuited bedrooms open to covered decks, and the main living space flows to a wraparound balcony with views of the Brisbane river underneath the story Bridge. residence 1 has been put up for lease by the owners, a couple who are involved in architecture and interior design. Having split their time between sydney and Brisbane, they have committed to a long-term project in nsw and are seeking a tenant willing to pay

$2250 a week. north south real Estate Brisbane leasing agent tom kralikas says inquiries have come from several quarters. “interest has been quite varied, with many local enquiries from downsizers looking to sell their current larger residences and move in to an exclusive, heritage-listed property,” he says. “additionally, i am working with several interstate business people who are relocating to Brisbane and are specifically looking for something unique.” kralikas says there are very few buildings that can be compared to Yungaba House, and that the design of the property is stunning, with its modern touches complementing the heritage structure extremely well.

Built in 1887 by colonial architect John James clark, the property was known as Yungaba immigration centres. on arrival on the river, immigrants were ferried to Yungaba by way of smaller tugs, where they were then accommodated before settling elsewhere. during the late 1800s, Yungaba House was used to house children from the bush. in 1901 it became temporary accommodation for australian troops returning from the Boer war in south africa. the historic property was added to Queensland’s Heritage register in 1992.

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The three-level Infinity apartment development on Gympie Road, Noosa

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Charm factor New apartments in the tourist magnet are sticking to the brief

noosa’s newest apartment project to hit the market is infinity, a bespoke three-level block comprising just three apartments 100m from the noosa boathouse restaurant on Gympie terrace. the apartments are being marketed by tom offermann real Estate agent nic Hunter as house-sized, penthouse-style offerings. the three whole-floor apartments have three bedrooms and three bathrooms. they open to full-width terraces complete with their own glass-walled pool, and have full-height glass windows and doors to take advantage of the water views. infinity has been designed by chris clout with floor plates ranging in size from 368sq m to 445sq m. “the floor plan was designed to direct the eye out to the spectacular wide views of the noosa river and beyond,” he says.

Privacy is retained by directing the focus to the core of the apartment and outward to the north. “the design from north to south as well as the ability to completely open up the centre section gives exemplary natural cross ventilation,” clout adds. “the northerly orientation and tall ceilings allow [the apartments] to be drenched with natural light, while large eaves, especially over the wraparound terraces, provide protection during the hotter months.” the complex includes a gym and sauna.

Hunter is asking $4.5 million for each of the apartments. He says the location of the development is just as good as the product.

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“it has the dress circle address of Gympie terrace, which runs parallel to the dog-friendly noosa river foreshore and gazebodotted park,” he says. “it is steps from some of noosa’s best cafes, restaurants and boutiques, and 10 minutes away is noosa Heads’ famous Hastings street and noosa national Park.” also on Gympie terrace, century 21 noosaville agents sam walker and david connolly are marketing the last apartment in kalani, another boutique three-bedroom development facing the water. the penthouse apartment, as well as the ground floor, have been sold. the penthouse was bought by a family from auckland and the ground floor snapped up by a brisbane couple. “we are seeing a spread of demographic between sydney, melbourne, new Zealand and locals,” walker says. there is a $3.5 million asking price for the sub-penthouse in the block, which is slated for completion next month. designed by stephen kidd, the whole floor apartments have three ensuited bedrooms as well as a separate media room and home office. new traditional apartment developments in noosa have been in short supply since the building boom of the 1990s. beachfront prices peaked at $8.2 million in 2006 in the noosa court complex at 55 Hastings street. one of the earliest noosa developments was Fairshore, also on Hastings street. its 27 two-bedroom units were sold for around

$70,000 each in 1976. the 90sq m apartments now sell for more than $3 million. around half of noosa’s units were built in the decade after the 1982 building units and Group titles act was passed. agent tom offermann remembers it prompting a building boom. “i recall lawyers’ waiting rooms being packed in the 1980s,” he says.

Quamby Place, an aV Jennings development of 65 units on the riverfront at culgoa Point, were selling for around $60,000. one of those apartments has recently broken the $1 million barrier. next door, noosa Harbour resort was designed by devine Erby mazlin, and sun lagoon across the road followed soon after. offermann says he remembers selling a three-bedroom beachfront apartment in la mer for $225,000. He suggests that today a buyer would have no change from $7 million. in the late 1990s, brisbane-based developer kevin seymour offered 110 units off the plan in laguna on Hastings, which is now known as sebel noosa resort. on the day of release an agent from offermann’s agency sold 90 of them, at an average price of $500,000. noosa’s planning laws aimed to preserve the village as a charming beachside tourist spot. there would be no high-rise buildings, no traffic lights and no billboards. apartment complexes are mostly limited to two to four storeys.

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Left and below: 50 Gallop Road. Middle and bottom: The Victoria Avenue home designed as an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water

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Show stoppers

The desirable Perth enclave’s trophy homes are a big drawcard

the long sought-after Perth suburb of dalkeith boasts trophy homes to rival any across the nation. in the past decade, more than 40 homes spread over 15 different streets have traded for more than $5 million. the most recent was a three-level tuscan-inspired riverfront property on waratah Place sold by agents mack Hall and adam lenegan for $7.25 million riverfront addresses dominate the listings. the priciest is the home built on the swan by businessman alan bond in the 1980s. last traded for $39 million in 2011, the much-modified home is on the market with $43 million hopes through william Porteous at william Porteous Properties international. the price has come down from the $50 million initially sought in late 2017. a Victoria avenue riverfront ranks as the suburb’s secondhighest result. the seven-bedroom home was bought by terrence allen, the retired boss of Herald resources, and his wife Elizabeth for $16.75 million in 2010. one of Victoria avenue’s best waterfront homes has been listed for the first time in two decades. Porteous is marketing it with his son andrew with a $17 million guide. built in 1984, it was designed as an homage to Frank lloyd wright’s iconic Falling water. the residence at the end of a tree-lined driveway is accessed through 2280sq m of private oasis gardens featuring a courtyard shaded by white frangipanis. a bridge spans a rainforest-like area with a series of waterfalls. at the end of the gardens sits the six-bedroom 34

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house with its towering glass wall entrance. it has a formal dining room with bar, and an expanded master suite that now comprises a bedroom, two bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a study. there is a swimming pool, a tennis court and a gym looking out onto the water. the property was once owned by mark Hohnen, founding executive chairman of the mining giant kalahari resources, who sold it for $355,000 in 1991. it went on to sell for $6.5 million in 1999 and has been renovated. construction has been rife on the pricey Jutland Parade, site of the suburb’s third-highest sale. it is also the location of Perth’s largest home under construction. mario and maggie Franco of the family-run manufacturing company Fero Group paid $4.55 million for the 1705sq m riverfront lot in 2005 and are building a home with a sprawling 3400sq m of living space – trumping the one built nearby for alan bond, which spans 3010sq m. the five-level, six to eight bedroom home will have three kitchens, eight bathrooms and a 16-car undercroft carpark.

Further down the road, chinese-indonesian billionaire michael bambang Hartono, the heir to a cigarette fortune, divided a near5000sq m riverfront block into five different parcels. two riverfront homes now belong to his children, stefanus and Vanessa Hartono. the two four-bedroom homes in the middle of the parcel have sold for $3 million and $3.1 million, while Hartonos and his wife ikawati budiarto have built a three-level, nine-bedroom holiday home on the 1400sq m roadside parcel. luxury home builder Zorzi builders has contributed significantly to dalkeith’s trophy housing landscape. a Zorzidesigned, tuscan-inspired house built on Gallop road in 1998 is on the market. ray white dalkeith claremont agents Vivien Yap and Phoebe shi have the listing. the regal home is European in its features, with a hand-painted ceiling, factory-finished doors, ragged walls and customised cabinetry. it has four bedrooms, including a master with walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with saint laurent marble benchtops.

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Trees.Hanging Hangingvoile voileand andmesh meshpanels panelsdisplay displayghostly ghostlytrees, trees,offering offeringaa translucent translucentbushwalk. bushwalk.separately, separately,aahuge hugefallen fallentree treefrom frommount mountannan’s annan’saustralian australian Botanic BotanicGardens Gardenstraverses traversesthe theroom, room,small smallbandages bandageswrapped wrappedineffectually ineffectuallyaround around its itsmassive massivebranches. branches.and andtiny tinycreatures creaturesfrom fromthe theGreat GreatBarrier Barrierreef reeffloat floatonscreen onscreen through throughtheir theirocean oceanhome, home,which whichisishooked hookedup uptotolife-saving life-savingmachines. machines. this this isis after after nature, nature, aa retrospective retrospective ofof the the australian australian contemporary contemporary artist’s artist’s three-decade three-decadecareer careercurrently currentlyshowing showingatatsydney’s sydney’smuseum museumofofcontemporary contemporaryart. art. “there “thereisisaaconstant constanttheme themethroughout throughoutmy mywork, work,which whichisisaddressing addressingour ournatural natural world,” world,”says sayslaurence. laurence.“that “thatobviously obviouslytakes takesdifferent differentperspectives perspectivestotoview viewand andtoto experience experiencewithin withinourselves. ourselves.in inthis thiscase caseit’s it’sasking askingquestions questionsabout aboutthe therelationship relationship between betweenthe thematerials materialsand andthe thememory memoryand andall allthe thestories.” stories.” laurence’s laurence’swork workatatthe theintersection intersectionofofart, art,the theenvironment environmentand andarchitecture architecturehas has made madeher herone oneofofaustralia’s australia’smost mostrenowned renownedcontemporary contemporaryartists. artists.From FromJapan Japantoto Germany, Germany,England Englandand andnew newYork, York,her herwork workgraces gracespublic publicspaces, spaces,museums, museums,corporate corporate collections collections and and universities universities inin the the form form ofof large-scale large-scale installations, installations, permanent permanent collections collectionsand andpublic publicart. art. “i“ihope hopemy myexhibition exhibitionwill willdraw drawpeople peopleinto intothe theimportance importanceofofour ournatural naturalworld world and andthe thepart partwe wecan canplay playininhelping helpingtotocare carefor forit,” it,”she shesays. says.“i“ithink thinkart artisisaagood goodway way totobring bringthis thisattention attentiontotoaawider wideraudience.” audience.” at atsydney’s sydney’sBotanic BotanicGardens, Gardens,laurence’s laurence’scollaboration collaborationwith withJisuk JisukHan Hanproduced produced aasnaking snakingpath pathofofred redgums gumsand andglass glasspanels panelsadorned adornedwith withaustralian australianpoetry. poetry. in insingapore’s singapore’schangi changiairport airportt3, t3,her herblend blendofofphotographic photographicpanels panelsand andpainted painted glass glasscreated createdan aninternal internalgreen greenwall wallthat thatreflects reflectsback backtotothe theviewer. viewer. and andher heralliance alliancewith withtonkin tonkinZulaikha ZulaikhaGreer Greerarchitects architects––where whereher herhusband husband Brian BrianZuliakha Zuliakhaisisaafounding foundingpartner partner––for forthe theaustralian australianwar warmemorial memorialininlondon london cast castthe thenames namesofofbitter bitterbattles battlesininpanels panelsofofengraved engravedgranite graniteand andbronze bronzeforming formingaa ring ringofofremembrance. remembrance.Her Herwork workwas wasaacollaboration collaborationwith withpeter petertonkin. tonkin. laurence, laurence,however, however,isisadamant adamantthat thather hermessage messageshould shouldbe bedetermined determinedby bythe the viewer. viewer.she shedoes doesnot notwish wishtotoissue issueinstructions instructionstotoher heraudience. audience. “it “itisisnot notdidactic,” didactic,”she shesays. says.“i“ithink thinkthat’s that’show howart artcan canspeak; 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Artist Artist Janet Janet Laurence’s Laurence’s evocative evocative works works exists exists at at the the intersection intersection of of art, art, the the environment environment and and architecture architecture

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over the past decade laurence has worked predominantly with museums, curating and arranging their collections into her own thematic works in a play on museology. But she is once again feeling a passion for public art. she says creating the mca’s Theatre of Trees made her think about the benefits of the vast scale and the design process of public art. the process of mapping out, integrating the elements with the ambient light and conditions, was also a positive reminder of her previous public art. “i enjoyed it, thinking about the experiences people can have,” she says. a wave of new architect-designed developments in sydney has highlighted the importance of public art, laurence says, while the city of sydney has also encouraged the movement. she is a committee member of its public art advisory panel. “public art is very important in our cities today,” she says. “it should never be constrained to being just a kind of decorative ornament. some artworks have the power to evoke meaning in a place.” laurence is considering a return to the medium that brought her to attention.

First, though, she will present the House of ideas at melbourne’s Johnston collection museum, reimagining a historic home, Fairhall, and its collection of English Georgian and regency artefacts and objects, as well the garden. the exhibition will open in July. it will be her first work within a historic house. Fairhall was once owned by the melbourne collector and antiques dealer william Johnston and the collection has been transformed by prominent guest curators, including designer akira isogawa, the australian Ballet artistic director david mcallister, and architect pascale Gomes mcnabb. director louis le Vaillant says laurence is known for her ability to rethink the collections of museums through her art. “laurence’s exhibition will be an intimate and immersive experience that will offer insight into the wonders and properties of the plants that now surround us,” he says. “[it] will respond, not only to the immediate environment of Fairhall, but also the significance of Enlightenment ideas and the physical collecting of the natural world embodied within the [Johnston] collection. “i also think that it is timely in relation to Johnston and laurence’s care for the natural world, and how much we have learned over the past 200 years or more that we struggle, within a world of natural and aesthetic beauty, to listen to the warnings that nature is sending.”

Following her melbourne curation, laurence will travel to Bonn in Germany to work with the Zoologisches museum koenig, a renowned natural history museum.

Her work is diverse, and while its expression may change, she says it is all linked. “they are quite nice projects and very different, but somehow for me it all just connects. the different mediums used are just what is required. i don’t have a big gap between them. it all comes out of a similar concern.”

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Above and beyond

Building off the beaten track is challenging but the rewards are worth it

t is truly building the dream. prestige architectdesigned homes in remote and challenging locations can bring costs, planning headaches and infrastructure requirements well beyond those of the standard residential build. But owners seeking a fresh lifestyle have the opportunity to create an enduring, unique residence in a spectacular location.

Queensland-based architect tim Bennetton says homes off the beaten track become tributes to very special places. “it’s a lot to do with fun and joy and experimentation,” he says. “people embark on these projects because they are attracted to that way of living.” australia has a long and storied history of landmark homes in remote places. From Glenn murcutt’s passion for the light of the bush to kerry Hill’s pioneering modernist ooi house in margaret river – currently on the market – and John wardle’s remote Bruny island cottage, there is an enduring attraction to life outside the cities. these locations in the bush, beach or forest can mean more challenges in design, construction and logistics. this includes provision for utility installation, bushfires, cyclones and floods, and an estimated cost increase of at least 20 per cent over the current building cost of an architect-designed home of between $3500 and $5000 per square metre in major metropolitan areas other than sydney.

But the challenges are worth it, says Bennetton. the versatile holiday home on south stradbroke island he completed in conjunction with australian institute of architects (aia) Gold award-winner Gabriel poole won the 2017 aia robin dods award for residential architecture. with little infrastructure on the sand island off the Gold coast Broadwater, all materials had to be transported on the 40-minute barge and driven up the beach to the site. Builder charles warren gained a boat licence at the start of the project and travelled to and from the mainland by tinnie daily. loading times depended on the tides. the home features an upstairs living area and bedrooms for the adults, and four “sleeping pods” for teenaged grandchildren downstairs, around the main living area and expansive decking. it has innovative cooling and shading, and is off the grid for power, water and sewerage. “these are very special places,” Benneton says. “Everyone who goes there, they just go, ‘wow’. Your mind expands as soon as your feet hit that sand. they’re lovely projects to do for that reason because people are in a really good mindset.” port douglas-based architect charles wright has carved out a niche designing creative homes in equally spectacular locations. “these are more lifestyle purchases,” he says. “often they’re bought just for the location. it’s fulfilling people’s dreams – that they wanted to have a beautiful house in a particular spot, somewhere that was their sanctuary.” often remote homes are a second residence or a holiday house, allowing more scope for creativity, he says, but they also require greater planning when off the grid.

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Ballymorris House, a restored 19th century farmhouse on the edge of the county town of wexford in the south-east of ireland, is owned by author Eoin colfer, creator of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series of sci-fi novels. He and his wife employed colfer’s brother, architect donal colfer, to rebuild and redesign everything about the home apart from its exterior walls.

Floor-to-ceiling windows take in the surrounding courtyard, grounds and stables, which now include guest accommodation, an office where colfer used to write, and a soundproof playroom/music room.

The couple have put the 416sq m property, which sits on 6ha of good grazing land, on the market for €1.15 million ($1.8 million).

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located in a prime south-west facing lot on wilton crescent, an affluent and historic london street built in the early 1800s, this sprawling Grade ii residence offers British style on a grand scale. inside, it is a compendium of classic architectural details: patterned wood floors, intricately designed cornices, shimmering chandeliers, and row upon row of large windows. a study with wood panelling, a stone fireplace and recessed bookshelves with elaborate woodwork.

Built as two separate homes, the mansion was created in 1982 by architects H. larizadeh and weber Brown, who skillfully joined them to make an unusually large property in the heart of london. Becky Fatemi, managing director of rokstone Fatemi, who has listed the home for £30 million ($56 million), says it is one of the area’s few “mega mansions”. Strict heritage and preservation laws now ensure that practically no one would get permission to join such historic properties. an extensive outdoor space spans three levels, with balconies and terraces adding up to 131sq m. Spread over five levels, the 778sq m residence features 11 bedrooms and eight bathrooms. There is an industrial-sized kitchen, a double garage, an elevator with access to all floors, a professional safe vault and three additional vaults throughout. “it is a very emotional house,” says Fatemi. “it has raised a family and it will raise another family.” m aT Eo TaT E

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This 1963-acre ranch in clovis, california, offers state-of-the-art equestrian and recreational facilities and panoramic views overlooking the vast california central Valley and Sierra Foothills. The 836sq m main house, built in 1992 by the current owners, sits atop one of the highest points of the ranch. “it looks like a mini Hearst castle,” says chris Bailey, who has listed the property with caitlin wilson at california outdoor properties for $US7.75 million ($10.9 million).

“The big thing here is the 27-stable main barn and an 11-stable guest barn,” Bailey says. The main barn features an office, a large tack room, wash racks and a vet room.

There are four other smaller homes on the property, and a private runway suitable for a small airplane or helicopter.

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Colonial echoes louisaville, one of the 10 oldest homes in sydney’s harbourside Balmain, offers a wonderful glimpse into the lifestyle of the 19th century. the colonial estate on wells street has been listed for sale for the first time in 15 years, by rebecca Fearon of ray white. they have a price guide of $5.5 million. the 1142sq m property is also among the 10 largest landholdings on the inner west peninsula. the status – and intactness – of the residence can be credited to its handful of previous owners, as well as to its heritage listing in the late 1970s by the wran government’s pioneering planning and environment minister, paul landa. louisaville dates from the 1840s, when publican william carss paid £80 for a three-lot building block during the recessionary days of settlement of the peninsula under nsw Governor George Gipps. these were times when land speculators ran amok, but carss built an enduring Victorian regency stone dwelling.

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settlements, the peninsula was similar to the remnant forest on the northern side of the harbour such as Balls Head. the soils were ill-suited to agriculture, but early Balmain homes created flourishing gardens and orchards. its picturesque qualities, bays and coves were its most appreciated features; for others it was the scene of kangaroo and other game hunting. timber-getters and grass-cutters denuded much of the tree cover. in 1855, louisaville, then known as inglefield House, was sold to Zachary ingold, who onsold it to James Yeend, a sydney innkeeper and Balmain alderman, in 1857. the Yeend family retained the home until 1880, when it was sold to biscuit-maker william Harris ariell, who renamed it louisaville after his wife, louisa. after ariell died in 1882, the house was enlarged and its mock-Gothic entrance porch added. louisa ariell lived there until her death in 1931, when it was inherited by her daughter, also called louisa. she held the home, then on less land, until its sale in 1940 for £450.

land grants at Balmain began in 1800, when 550 acres (223ha) was granted to prominent surgeon of the First Fleet william Balmain.

However he only held the land for a year before it was transferred to india-based surgeon John Gilchrist, in 1801.

Gilchrist, who died in paris, never lived in nsw, and he had his agent, Frank parbury, subdivide the holding into small acreages through the surveyor John armstrong. carss bought into the subdivision of waterview estate, the site of the second house to be built in Balmain. last traded 15 years ago for $3.28 million, louisaville sits amid lush botanic-like gardens, with meandering pathways of original convict stone weaving throughout the grand estate and opening up to views of the harbour. the two-storey main homestead still features a stone base and gabled roof dormer. inside, it has retained its intricate pressed metal ceilings, original floors and cedar finishes.

it has five bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen crafted with iranian marble, a wine room, and a courtyard with sauna and spa. in the grounds there is a separate two-storey guest house. its last sale came around the time $4.15 million was paid for the Edmund Blacketdesigned rustic Gothic 1870 cottage wood-lee Villa, on stack street, which was built for captain thomas rowntree.

Hampton Villa, kinvarra, clifton Villa and Ewenton are among other colonial relics that dot a peninsula where modern architecture is equally admired and preserved. the residents also revere modern homes built in the 20th century, including one Harry seidler designed on white street in 1995 and which sold for $6 million in 2015. on the dress circle Gilchrist place is the former longtime residence of the late labor activist and environmentalist tom uren and his opera-singer wife, christine logan. designed by architect richard leplastrier in the early 1990s, it sold in 2016 for $3.83 million.

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Yiontis was hired by a young couple to essentially “clean up” the house and update it for modern life. Engaged in 2008, he spent more than 12 months on the project. the clients, who now have two children, took a few years to be convinced to allow photographers in to capture their family home, which is now well and truly lived in and loved (but does not look like it was renovated more than a decade ago). “they love it and we have had nothing but positive feedback from them,” Yiontis says. the couple first approached Yiontis and his firm (with partner rosa coy) coy Yiontis after spotting their work in a magazine. they had bought the large single-level brick home in the leafy melbourne suburb close to the Yarra river and wanted to convert into a lighter, brighter and more liveable space. “it was a bit of a rabbit warren,” Yiontis explains. “the house was very much designed for an old-fashioned style of living. there were formal rooms in the front.

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three bedrooms. You very much lived out the back.” the splitting of the house into effectively guest areas in the front and living areas out the back was even reflected in the old heating system. “there was a dirty great big lever that would allow you to either operate the guest side of the house or the other side of the house,” Yiontas says.

“You would never do the whole thing at once because if you didn’t have people around you wouldn’t heat the front of the house.” the first thing Yiontis and his team did, apart from stripping the wallpaper and fake brick, was to knock down walls to create a more open living space. the bedrooms remained untouched, but the living area was reconfigured and the kitchen relocated. “the owner was a chef in a former life so she was quite specific about the type of kitchen she wanted,” he says. “the kitchen may look small but there is a large backof-house kitchen as well. there is no fridge but there is a walk-in cooler.” one of the main materials used in the renovation was Elba marble from turkey. they custom-ordered enough slabs to do the kitchen and bathroom, as well as the main living area floor, which extended outside to the pool. “it was in total a couple of ship-loads of marble,” Yiontas says. the remainder of the interior palette was neutral and minimalist – the direct opposite of what came before. not only did this colour scheme dramatically lighten up the space, it also provided a backdrop for the family’s unique collection of furniture and art. “it is fairly eclectic,” Yiontis says. “there are some original pieces from the 1960s, there are pieces that are custom made, Grandma’s chaise longue, Balinese pottery. it is all very beautiful furniture.” so, 10 years down the track, do the owners have a favourite room? “it depends on who you ask,” laughs Yiontas. “But the bathroom is a pretty wonderful space, and they both enjoy the master suite. they also love the kitchen and living areas.”

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Throughout history, many countries have produced botanical textiles that pay homage to the landscape, such as the botanical fabric collections of Liberty in the Uk, and we wanted to do that with Australian flora and fauna. fabrics are printed by hand in India using traditional techniques.

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