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IN FOCUS Emily
Saunders
SHORT STAY BOOKING CONSULTANT FLINDERS | PORTSEA | SORRENTO | BLAIRGOWRIE
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How long have you been in real estate and what was the trigger for this career choice?
I started working for RT Edgar in Flinders as a Short Stay Coordinator in 2010. I had spent my previous career working in the Australian Feature Film Industry in production, art department and construction until I had my first child in 2005. Returning to work with young children was a focused choice but I had no idea how well my skillset would suit Short Stay rentals and Real Estate. You need to be a self starter, logistics specialist, customer service negotiator/concierge/troubleshooter and circus juggler - having a sense of humor is a bonus. I actually really love this industry and especially this particular team of unique individuals who have been carefully selected to create the most wonderful mix. Perhaps you need to be a little crazy to succeed in such a dynamic industry?
What is an interesting fact about you that clients may not know?
I am a true self starter. I flew to New York at 18 years old with AUD$500, one phone number and landed in the snow in Brooklyn. I stayed 5 months working as a stills photography assistant in fashion and portraits, and was offered a green card until I had to return home to Sydney to meet previous work commitments. On arrival home, back to my job, I was fired on the spot. They didn’t like me doing better than them. Classic tall poppy syndrome. I didn’t return to New York until 10 years later.
‘We live local, we are local’ - where do you live, and what do you love about your community?
I live locally with my 2 teenage children, 1 dog, and 2 cats. My children attended Red Hill Consolidated and are currently at secondary school. We live close to McCrae beach which allows the kids to pack their togs so they can hop off the bus on a hot day and jump straight into the water to cool down (living the dream). I walk my dog at McCrae where the water is crystal clear, the sand is clean and I really don’t mind sharing it with visitors because we are so lucky to call this home.
What has been your greatest accomplishment at RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula?
Assisting guests find their ideal holiday home to spend time with family and friends. They are making memories and I am so thrilled to be a part of this process. Oon the other hand, assisting and guiding owners in sharing their private homes with our wonderful guests. We are “experience coordinators” for both parties.
What does ‘down time’ look like for you?
Is this a trick question? I’m a full time working, single Mum! Actually my ‘down time’ is spent cooking, walking the dog, watching movies with my children, (secretly watching Moto GP racing, darts, boxing and any other sport you could think of!), and planning what my future will look like when I get real ‘down time’ one day. It’s nice to dream.
Beautiful Blairgowrie
Our newest home since 2022, Blairgowire is a bustling community and we are grateful for the warm welcome.
Blairgowrie Suburb Statistics
Population: 2,786
Median age: 58
Median property value: $1.39m (-14.7%)
Median sale price: $1.72m (+4.6%)
Number of sales (12 Mths): 127 (-24.9%)
Median days on market: 29
Rental yield: 2.27% (+4.6%)
Median weekly asking rent: $700 (+27.3%)
Diary
Friday 7th April - Sunday 9th April
Easter Festival at Jetty Road Brewery
Friday 7th April - Monday 10th April
Blairgowrie Yacht Squardon Easter Art Show
Sunday 9th April
Flinders Motoring Heritage Show
Sunday 9th April
Mornington Easter Race Day
Sunday 9th April
Easter Sunday BBQ and Market at Moonah Links
Saturday 15th April
Gin Fest - Drag Gin High Tea at Flinders Hotel
Thursday 20th April
Dolphin Discovery with Searoad Ferries Sorrento
Saturday 22nd April
Neds Mornington Cup Day
Tuesday 25th April
ANZAC Day
Thursday 27th April
Sorrento Writers Festival
13 Merricks Road Merricks
Flawlessly uniting with its idyllic natural scenery, this 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath luxury residence on approximately 3.5 acres offers a lifestyle haven like no other. Whether it’s combining entertaining with recreation or pure relaxation, the home’s multiple living areas, 5-star pool, and tennis court setting will inspire a life of well-lived ease with 2 powder rooms, a wine cellar, a 3-par golf course, stone-draped kitchen and Cheminees Philippe fireplace, and an orchard.
PRIVATE SALE | 4,850,000 - $5,300,000
Samantha Moffatt 0431 702 838
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
7 Limeburners Way Portsea
The ultimate beachside experience with a tennis court, pool and a northern aspect overseeing a spectacular seascape, this architect-designed 5 bedroom, 3 bath residence is set on a scenic 4,517 sqm (approx) on the edge of Shelley Beach. This private estate captures ever-changing views from the Sorrento Golf Course, Portsea Lake to Melbourne’s city skyline, an interior alive with ageless style and future scope to subdivide (STCA).
Private Sale
Samantha Moffatt 0431 702 838
Geoff Hall 0419 006 488
Jo Brady 0409 531 571
534 Purves Road
Main Ridge
Exuding effortless sophistication and the epitome of coastal luxury, this stunning 5 bedroom Nicholas Murray Architects desgined home is the perfect beachside retreat for the growing family. Evoking a sense of tranquillity from the moment you step inside, with 3 separate living zones, pool and spa, and only moments from local shops, cafes and beaches; there’s no better place to settle down in Sorrento.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Closing Tuesday 18th April at 2pm (Unless Sold Prior)
Samantha Moffatt 0431 702 838
Jo Brady 0409 531 571
Holly Longmuir 0425 737 674
9 Sinclair Street Blairgowrie
A vibrant display of style with boundless flexibility, this 4 bedroom residence exudes a relaxed coastal vogue, enduring refinement and effortless family functionality. A reimagined facade enveloped in refined render and Silvertop Ash hints at the comprehensive makeover that awaits within, with a decided focus on alfresco living and recreation paces from Bridgewater Bay and clifftop walking trail access.
Private Sale
James Redfern 0412 360 667
Clayton Smith 0418 877 445
Martina Richardson 0405 284 110
13 Coastal Drive Flinders
Positioned on the beachside of Wood Street and nestled on 633sqm (approx.) towards the end of a rare enclave position, this traditional 2 bedroom retreat presents many opportunities for the intelligent purchaser. Enjoy its time-honoured bounds and relaxing blue-chip setting, or call the architect to start developing plans for a contemporary extension or rebuild (STCA), making the most of a divine beachside location.
AUCTION
Sunday 16th April at 1pm (Unless Sold Prior)
$1,450,000 - $1,550,000
Michael Parker 0428 540 500
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
Nicola Laurenson 0401 164 686
35 Caxton Street Blairgowrie
Infused with a sophisticated modern vogue and reverberating with understated glamour, this single-level specialty built residence delivers a refined way of life in a central Blairgowrie pocket. Exalted gallery-like spaces evoke a certain grace and grandeur throughout their far-reaching bounds, curated for the family who relishes the finer things in life.
31-35 Salonika Street Sorrento
Set across three individual titles of native gardens and vibrant manicured lawns, this reimagined 5 bedroom country-style residence proposes a life of sublime carefree living on 3,739sqm (approx.). Recently remodelled with a distinguished vibrance, it provides a generational family home metres from the front beach and Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.
PRIVATE SALE
Clayton Smith 0418 877 445
Holly Longmuir 0425 737 674
Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873
276 Tucks Road Shoreham
Nestled amongst the vigneron elite of the Mornington Peninsula hinterland and offered for the first time in half a century, this nostalgic farmstead delivers an evocative life of rural bliss high above the banks of the verdant Manton Creek. A comfortable single-level residence takes centre stage amongst a curated pastoral setting atop one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most revered lanes, offering options to renovate or build your dream home (STCA) upon its 30 acres (approx.) of productive pastures, Two spring-fed dams and fresh water spring, and breathtaking landscapes.
Auction
Saturday 22nd April at 11am (Unless Sold Prior)
$3,600,000 - $3,900,000
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
Paul Armstrong 0418 624 962
Nicola Laurenson 0401 164 686
123 Back Beach Road, Portsea
Relishing a privileged beachside address just metres from Portsea Golf Club, this relaxed 5 bedroom, 3 living area residence delivers an ideal setting for idyllic weekend escapes by the sea, with the potential to take advantage of the lucrative Mornington Peninsula holiday market or set up permanent residency within an iconic neighbourhood.
6 Derwin Street Rye
Relishing heightened views across Rye’s leafy treetops from its array of inviting alfresco spaces, this double-storey residence promotes a life of relaxed holiday vibes in an idyllic position on the edge of the township. A significant allotment with an extra-wide street frontage offers possibilities for the future, while its reimagined interior is a slice of heaven curated for immediate enjoyment.
PRIVATE SALE
Clayton Smith 0418 877 445
Mark Purves 0419 490 080
Alex Dimsey 0404 494 828
564 Tucks Road, Shoreham
PRIVATE SALE | $2,800,000
Michael Parker 0428 540 500
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
167 Point Leo Road Red Hill South
A vibrant position set back on the northern side of Point Leo Road and a kaleidoscopic bounty of lush, established trees and gardens introduce the cultivated mid-century appeal of ‘Rylands’, a timeless single level residence occupying 6 acres (approx) on the verdant southern bank of East Creek.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Closing Tuesday 26th April at 3pm (Unless Sold Prior)
$3,000,000 - $3,300,000
Michael Parker 0428 540 500
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
Nicola Laurenson 0401 164 686
34 Scott Street Blairgowrie
Enjoying the serenity of its private coastal setting between Blairgowrie Village and Bridgewater Bay, this striking contemporary residence offers peerless access to a premier Peninsula lifestyle. Versatility within the 4 bedroom, 4 bath layout welcomes a myriad of options for a growing family, including two main bedrooms complete with walk-in-robes and ensuites, a study, poolside alfresco zone, alarm, auto gates, split system heating/ air conditioning, laundry, double lock up garage and secure parking for the boat or caravan.
Private Sale
Mark Purves 0419 490 080
James Hatzolos 0418 518 694
Clayton Smith 0418 877 445
1 Louise Street Rye
Hidden amongst indigenous Moonah trees on a generous dual-frontage corner allotment, this private coastal sanctuary is a statement of stylish serenity and idyllic indoor-outdoor flow, just moments from Rye Foreshore and 16 Beach. Uniting the essence of relaxed coastal luxe with a generosity of space and natural light, the home’s beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom proportions showcase undeniable appeal for easy, lock-and-leave living, nearby beaches, world-class day spa’s and the freeway.
PRIVATE SALE
Clayton Smith 0418 877 445 Mark Purves 0419 490 080
17 Lydgate Street
Blairgowrie
A stunning renewed facade with an equally-impressive approach to revitalisation and finish flourishes throughout this remarkable 5 bedroom family residence, blending a private position with in-vogue aesthetics and a subdued luxury that echoes throughout its expansive floor spaces. PRIVATE
13 Beverley Hill Road Somers
A preeminent design relishing its new life courtesy of a masterful extension and revitalisation, this evocative single-level residence puts forward a coastal lifestyle of contemporary ease, defined by its innovative practicality, refined material palette and an all-encompassing approach to capturing its natural light. Decidedly low maintenance, it balances a fine line of cutting-edge technology and an idyllic essence of relaxation, backing onto parklands.
AUCTION
Saturday 29th April at 1pm (Unless Sold Prior)
$1,500,000 - $1,650,000
Michael Parker 0428 540 500
Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913
