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THE SUPERSTAR T TAR NEXT DOOR MYKE BARTLETT MEETS INTERNATIONAL DJ & HASTINGS LOCAL, CARL COX

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ritish DJ Carl Cox is a bona fide global superstar. A pioneer of Britain’s revolutionary house music movement of the late 1980s, he helped bring electronic dance music crashing into the mainstream and was part of a select group who recreated the DJ as pop star – as magnetic and recognisable as any of the music they played.

Some 30 years later, Carl is still touring the world playing massive gigs to sellout crowds, including the occasional return to his spiritual homeland of Ibiza – the Spanish island that’s become a byword for the house music scene.

In any given week, superstar Carl might be flitting from Vienna to Croatia to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The one place I didn’t expect to find him was just south of Frankston, tucked up in his brand new studio on his farm in Hastings.

It’s actually 12 years since Carl decided to buy a house on the peninsula, as an antidote to his jetsetting ways.

“My life outside Australia is hectic,” he says.

“Here, I come out of the spinning ball of madness.

My life makes more sense. A lot of my UK friends decide to live in Berlin or Singapore or Barcelona because there’s more work. I don’t want to come to Australia for more work. I want to live a little.”

The presence of an international legend hasn’t gone unnoticed by the locals, Carl says, although they tend to leave him alone. The only downside of his reputation means neighbours think he’s responsible for any loud party in earshot.

“One night, these guys came over with a slab of beer, because there was a party on the other side of my house. They thought we were having a party and not letting them in.”

Carl’s connection to Australia goes back to 1990, when he was brought over from Britain to promote an early hit record. It was his first taste of international stardom and Australia’s first taste of the booming house scene.

He soon became something of an ambassador for local dance music, returning every year since to play warehouse parties and clubs all over the country.

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There was one Aussie city he connected with more than any other.

“I always felt when I was in Melbourne that I was at home. First and foremost, there were a lot of English here, but it’s also very cosmopolitan. The techno and house scene was stronger here than anywhere else. I felt that I fitted in.”

Now, he says he enjoys the Peninsula lifestyle – the ease with which he can spend a day fishing on a friend’s boat or an afternoon cruising the local wineries on one of his vast collection of motorbikes.

Which brings us to the other reason Carl is in Hastings. The studio we’re sitting in was once a storage shed for an apple orchard. Now, it’s partmusic hub, part-man cave and part-garage, hosting

“My life outside Australia is hectic. Here, I come out of the spinning ball of madness.” an astounding collection of classic American muscle cars and motorbikes (he’s been running a motorsport business since 2013).

“I can’t do this in England,” Carl says. “I don’t have the land, the weather. I’ve always been into cars, just as much as I’ve been into music. I’m a big part of that society here in Melbourne. I go to the meets all the time. People can’t believe it.”

We talk a lot about cars. He does, at least. As someone who just bought a car for the first time in 14 years, I pretend to understand the key terms and models. But it’s hard not to be swept up in his enthusiasm.

In person, Carl is an expansive, relaxed presence.

He laughs a lot and leaves you in no doubt that he’s living the dream. Which isn’t to say he’s remotely boastful, more simply realistic.

Born in Manchester to Barbadian immigrants, Carl was raised in South London by his bus driver dad and midwife mum. School didn’t connect,

although the school discos gave him a chance to try out his developing DJ skills. Mum encouraged him to pursue his musical dreams, helping him buy his first turntables, but Dad hoped he’d settle down and find a real job – although it was his father who first got him into music.

“All the people Dad used to get around to the house were his friends from the West Indies.

Whether I liked it or not, I was hearing all this music. One night when I was about seven or eight I came down the stairs and he could see me and I thought I was going to get told off and sent back to bed. But he said: ‘If you’re here now, you can do one of two things, go to bed or come down here and put the records on.’ He got me on DJ duty. I found the selection of music I played went down really well, they were all dancing and having a good time. From the get-go, I played music that got people dancing.”

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fter school, Carl worked as a scaffolder, doing weddings and discos on the side, before finally starting up his own DJ business in the mid-’80s. Business scraped along, but the options were limited. Back then, the only career path for a DJ was to try to score a well-paid radio gig.

“I didn’t have the radio personality. My personality came through how I played the music and the way I chose the music. I keep an eye on the room for the person who’s not dancing and make it my mission to find the song that gets them on the floor. If I can get them dancing, I’ve got the room.”

Everything changed with the arrival of house music in 1988. As one of the first DJs to buy into the four-four beat we now think of as “dance music”, he initially alienated more people than he won over.

But soon he was leaving weddings and birthday parties behind in favour of massive raves.

Mainstream success wasn’t far away. But not everyone was impressed. “Dad thought I’d just got lucky,” says Carl. “He wanted me to be a hardworking citizen. A bus driver.”

And how did Carl deal with his sudden success?

“Most people don’t deal with success well, but I

didn’t let it bother me. I revelled in the music, but not being a pop-star DJ. I wasn’t interested in playing the media, the people I’m interested are the ones who paid money to see me play.

“It’s why I don’t end up in all the magazines, I don’t go to premieres, I don’t rub shoulders going to fashion shows. It’s not important to me at all.”

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oday, Carl remains a passionate ambassador for dance music (he is headlining at the Babylon music festival in the northern Grampians in February and at Pure in April).

Having resisted the pressure to produce more commercial hits, he has moved labels, making music that tries to push dance forwards. He was the resident DJ at Space Ibiza for an incredible 27 years, famous for performing marathon eight-hour sets.

He says he’s never tired of the rave scene. “When I see all these people come together and enjoying themselves, I realise that happens because I’m playing music, which attaches us all. My music is telling you this is the best fun we can have together without killing each other. That’s what’s so beautiful about the rave scene. It’s about understanding other people, no matter what. It’s not ageist, it doesn’t discriminate, the doors are open.”

For many, the rave scene will be forever linked with pill-popping, although Carl says he’s always abstained. “I’ve always said music is my drug. I’ve always been clean-living. If I had been taking drugs, I wouldn’t be here today. I’d be in a mental institution. Or dead. I was lucky enough to say no in my early days and to get enough sleep. I’ve got a zest for life and that’s what makes me who I am.”

Still. Eight hours! How exactly do you get through an eight-hour set without chemical stimulants?

“Red Bull! No, I try not to have too much caffeine.

I try to rest as much as I can before I do a long set.

Even though (eight hours) seems like a long time, when you’re actually DJing, it goes like that. You get six hours in and all the ones who are still going give you the strength to keep going.”

He says he never plans a set beforehand, his choices driven instead by the mood of the room.

This puts him at odds with the new generation of “push and play” DJs, who are more concerned with a big pyrotechnical production and have all the music ready and mixed. Still, he says there’s a growing hunger for DJs who know their stuff and can improvise. His label, Intec Records, is dedicated to helping the next generation of DJs get a start.

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“I am here to say, look inside yourself & love what you see” the series, used to babysit her when she was five. “We go way back; he’s been great to have around.”

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he is also relishing working alongside Judy Davis. “I am one of those actors who likes to do some work on a scene by myself. On the day of shooting, I like to deliver something not too over-rehearsed. I can’t wait to see how Judy works for the camera and I am sure I’ll be taking notes,” she says.

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The actress says the beauty brand’s message meshes well with her own values. “Ella Bache is about empowering women to celebrate themselves and what makes them different,” she says.

“Mum always told me from a very young age that what makes you different – in my case, I’m a black woman – is what makes you special and unique. I am here as a role model to others to say ‘look inside yourself and love what you see’.”

Growing up in Sydney, in a household filled with artists, musicians and other creative people, Madeleine says she was encouraged “to be vocal, outspoken and to believe in ourselves”.

Little wonder the people she most admires are rebels who challenge the status quo. As well as her famous grandfather – “a classic example of being outspoken and standing up for others”– she says her role models include the late Divinyls frontwoman Chrissie Amphlett, Keith Richards and Ru Paul.

For the past few months Madeleine has been in the Kimberley filming the acclaimed miniseries Mystery Road, which also stars Judy Davis and Aaron Pedersen. She says that, Aaron, who plays her father in

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or someone so synonymous with coffee, Mark Dundon is surprisingly laidback. Exhibiting none of the caffeine addict’s agitation, let alone any strain from heading an international coffee empire, he’s as calm as peppermint tea.

Dubbed The Godfather of Melbourne Coffee, Mark is better known as The Dude to colleagues past and present. And with his relaxed disposition and longish hair falling in soft waves, there is certainly a resemblance to Jeff Bridges’ iconic character from The Big Lebowski.

“I’m pretty chilled out,” admits Mark. “There’s nothing to get too upset about.”

Sixteen years after opening his first cafe, Ray, in a Brunswick backwater, Mark’s seated at Seven Seeds, the spacious Carlton cafe that’s but one of numerous businesses he now owns, wholly or in part.

In Melbourne alone, there are also three city coffee houses (Brother Baba Budan, Traveller and Hortus) and a Fairfield roastery. In Sydney there’s Paramount Coffee Project, which led to a Los Angeles cafe of the same name. He even has a 50 per cent stake in a Honduran coffee plantation.

Along the way, he has sold other businesses, including the legendary St Ali, to fund new ventures and feed the curiosity that drives him to do coffee differently, and better.

“I was always a fairly independent kid so I never had any trouble doing things by myself,” says Mark, who grew up in Mentone.

After reluctantly completing an applied science degree at his parents’ behest, he switched to art then banded with some fellow artists to open Troika, one of the city’s pioneering small bars, in 1998. “It was a really nice time in Melbourne, when that whole bar scene was exploding,” he recalls.

He enjoyed the sociable vibe at Troika, which attracted artists, architects and fashion designers, but working until 4am had little long-term appeal for someone contemplating fatherhood. After selling his share in the bar, he opened Ray in Brunswick in 2001, a month after his son’s birth. “I wanted to do something that was fairly small, that almost had a bar feel,” he says.

At Ray he worked 12-to-14-hour days to create a neighbourhood meeting place in an area he remembers was a bit rough, or “old school”. For instance, he once reported an abandoned car that had copies of police files inside (including a photo of Carl Williams). He recalls it was driven away – not by the constabulary.

Meanwhile, he became increasingly focused on the coffee he served. “It was an espresso-based Italian market, very dominated by brands; it was

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stagnant from the 1950s,” he says. “Back then it was, ‘Use the silver bag or use the gold bag and it’ll all be OK, leave it to us.’ From a scientific point of view, I really wanted to know what was in the bag: where it was from, when it was roasted.”

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e began recording batch numbers, and noted that coffee with the same batch number was consistently delivered throughout the Christmas period. Large quantities were evidently roasted before the holidays, and Mark noticed the

older product’s inferior taste. He changed roaster.

He ultimately sold Ray – by then a byword for good coffee and hospitality – so he could find out what was in the bag: “I really wanted to roast.”

He attended a coffee conference in the United States, where speciality coffee was emerging, and found opportunities there for education that didn’t exist in Australia, such as cupping – the caffeinated equivalent of wine-tasting.

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THAT COFFEE DUDE With hitherto rare knowledge about bean quality and provenance, and brewing methods including cold drip and pour-over, he opened a roastery and cafe in South Melbourne in 2005. Again, it was off the beaten track, and again his mother cried, fearing he was throwing away his savings.

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t Ali was difficult to get up and going,” recalls Mark. “A lot of people thought I was arrogant believing I could roast coffee. They thought I was crazy, stupid, arrogant.”

But his curiosity and belief paid off, and St Ali formed the crest of Melbourne coffee’s third wave (following instant and espresso).

He expanded his portfolio of businesses, with names reflecting his scholarly approach: St Ali, for example, was named after the 14th century sufi who introduced coffee to Arabia; Baba Budan is said to have smuggled seven coffee seeds out of Yemen.; Gabriel-Mathieu de Clieu was the naval officer credited with bringing coffee to the Americas.

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Mark has been making his own forays into the Americas lately, including the plantation in Honduras. The sale of his De Clieu cafe funded his share in the venture, which brings the former scientist even closer to what’s in the bag.

“It’s a good opportunity to try things,” says Mark, who has planted various coffee crops and run experiments that he would not ask often cashstrapped farmers to risk.

He also spent two years living in Los Angeles to establish a Paramount Coffee Project cafe there.

Now back in Melbourne, he describes his plans to open a second, larger establishment in La-La-Land as “full-on”, but says it in a tone of voice more suited to planning a nap.

When I suggest he has achieved so much over the years, he responds with a dead-pan, “Not really.”

This relaxed, self-effacing attitude seems illsuited to LA’s bustle and bling. Having regularly found himself there on coffee business, however, the Melbourne coffee pioneer couldn’t resist the

challenge of bringing his hometown’s cafe culture to what he describes as a “new frontier”.

Since returning to Melbourne last December, he says he has noticed a decline in the quality of food and coffee in local cafes, as proprietors struggle for profits in an increasingly crowded market. Still, he says the “level is extremely high compared to anywhere else”. In fact, he describes Melbourne’s coffee scene as the “best in the world”.

Of course he won’t take any credit for this. “I think it’s the public that has made Melbourne the coffee capital of the world, because they do really enjoy the process and enjoy coffee and are really passionate about what’s good. Everyone’s a critic and everyone’s ready to tell you what you’re doing wrong, and that’s great because it makes you keep going, trying to do great stuff.” ● ● sevenseeds.com.au ● paramountcoffeeproject.com.au ● pcpfx.com

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Taking it to the world Mark Dundon’s LA venture isn’t the only Aussie-inspired cafe abroad.

Try these on your travels.

FATHER CARPENTER \ BERLIN An Australian with Danish heritage, Kresten Thøgersen worked in Melbourne hospitality before opening a pop-up coffee bar in Berlin three years ago, then this cafe in 2015.

All-English signage and menu items including smashed avocado means it’s recognised by locals as Australian. ● fathercarpenter.com COUTUME CAFÉ \ PARIS P Canberra-born Tom Clark and Frenchman Antoine Netien opened Coutume in 2010 with a hybrid of French and Australian style. Food leans towards healthy, organic, even vegetarian (rare in France), but coffee is the raison d’être. ● coutumecafe.com KAFFEINE \ LONDON

LITTLE COLLINS \ NEW YORK

Having made a career in Melbourne hospitality, Peter Dore-Smith opened

Melburnian Leon Unglik, together with New Zealander Nicholas Curnow, opened this

Kaffeine with Kiwi Hayden Smart in 2009; another followed six years

small, bustling cafe on Lexington Avenue in 2013. A few months later, Melbourne Lord

later. According to Peter, customers often say the cafe reminds them

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orget the beach, Christmas and all those boozy parties. The best bit of the summer holidays is a chance to switch off our screens and flop down with a good book. But where to begin?

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Let’s start by getting practical. If you’re after selfhelp that’s actually helpful, try 101 Things To Take The Stress Out of Christmas and 101 Things To Do Instead Of Worrying About The World, World the first in a series of pocket-sized pop psychology volumes packed with tips serious and not.

If you want help getting ahead of your new year’s resolutions, Shine by The Essentialists offers a snappy guide to cutting back on noise and distraction. Related is a Gallic twist on a booming,

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Flanagan, the tale of a ghostwriter overwhelmed by the darkness surrounding his dubious subject.

In Ada,Kaz Cooke unearths a more appealing, if no less reliable character in the shape of an 1890s showgirl who travels the world with a trunk of tricks and secrets. It’s fabulously entertaining and irresistibly glamorous, inspired by true life tales.

irreverent trend in self-help – The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck by philosopher Fabrice Midal.

If you’re wanting to broaden the brain over the break, The Bumper Book of Things That Nobody Knows by William Hartson is the sort of fat and fun volume guaranteed to keep the family entertained post-Christmas lunch.

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Long dedicated to improving minds, Stephen Fry has taken on the Greek myths in Mythos for an undeniably entertaining retelling, complete with

amusing asides. The book is great, but the audiobook (read by the author) is even better.

Audiobooks are booming at the moment, with Audible offering exclusive readings of hits old and new, including Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and Artemis Artemis,, the thrilling new blockbuster from Andy Weir of The Martian fame.

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If it’s unputdownable you’re after, Force of Nature is the follow-up to Jane Harper’s extraordinary Aussie crime thriller The Dry. For less gritty entertainment try Dan Brown’s Origin, a predictably unpredictable return to the world of The Da Vinci Code. Set during the Irish famine, Paul Lynch’s Grace is a powerful, epic tale of an extraordinary girl overcoming the bleakest of times.

Just as haunting is First Person by Richard

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For kids, Bloomsbury have brought out a wealth of Harry Potter goodness – lavishly illustrated hardbacks including Fantastic Creatures and Where To Find Them and two new volumes mixing fact and fantasy, inspired by the celebrated Potter exhibition at the British Museum.

There’s new magical thrills in Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor, Jacyln Moriarty’s The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone and Unearthed, a Lara Croft-in-space adventure co-written by Melbourne’s Amie Kaufman.

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Q&A Q& &A

THE TEMP TATIONS

Motown legends The Temptations check into Melbourne’s Sofitel this week.

We spoke to Otis Williams (pictured centre), the last living member of the

What can we expect from the Temptations in 2017?

“We’re not stepping out of character. We’ll be doing My Girl and Papa Was A Rolling Stone in the flashy suits. That Motown catalogue is so powerful, it has never waned.”

You’ve been with the band since it formed six decades ago. What’s stopped you burning out?

“I don’t care who the artist is, how hot they are – everybody gets a cooling spell.

That’s when you find out what you’re made of. Not everyone can handle not getting the hits and the adulation. I’ve never burned out to the point where I’ve wanted to quit. We love what we do.”

What was so special about Motown?

“There will never be another company like Motown Records. They had so many dominant artists under one label, they had more hits than a lot of the major

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companies had. God brought Motown together at that point of time, in one of the most tumultuous decades, to make a profound statement. I’m just glad we were part of something so monumental.” ● You’re the last of the original Temptations. Do you see the band continuing without you?

“No one man is greater than the sum total and that sum total is an 11-letter word: Temptations. I would like to think it would be able to continue when I do retire. But right now, I plan on being there.”

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ith the silly season well and truly upon us and the New Year fast approaching, we all know how easy it is for Friday night festivities to get out of hand. If you’ve had a few too many at the office Christmas party and are feeling worse for wear the morning after, here are some of my favourite hangover hacks to ensure that the festive season doesn’t get the better of you.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

The more alcohol we drink, the more we need to head to the bathroom, which contributes to our desperate need for water the next day. Don’t even get me started on that thumping headache!

If you’ve forgotten or simply chosen to skip that glass of water between each alcoholic beverage then make sure you increase your water intake as part of

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your recovery. A handy tip I learnt from the 28 nutrition team is that adding a ¼ teaspoon of sea or Himalayan salt to your water bottle will help to naturally replace the electrolytes you have lost.

Try to resist the temptation to spend the day on the couch, binge-watching Netflix. Get some fresh air instead. Even just a short stroll outside will help get your blood pumping, help your body rid itself of toxins and release those feel-good endorphins you might desperately need. Take it a step further if you can and get into the ocean. There’s something about salt water that always seems to do the trick.

That said, there are some days where you can hardly muster up the energy to move an inch, so depending on just how flat you’re feeling, the best thing could be to just sleep it off.

REFUEL WITH BREAKFAST

I get it, the glowing sign of the golden arches is virtually calling your name on a sorry Sunday. Do your best to resist the temptation to hit the drivethrough or go wild on Uber eats, and spend an easy five minutes in the kitchen instead. If you are cooking at home then my 28 Classic BLT hits the spot every time (see recipe at right).

Let’s face it, though, you might not have the strength to dust off the apron so if you do head down to your local cafe then get yourself some bacon and eggs with a side of spinach and avocado.

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When we have too many drinks, our sleep suffers.

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TRAVEL

Vine seeker JAKE TA TAYL AYLOR EXPLORES SOME OF THE WORLD’S LESSER-KNOWN WINE REGIONS FINGER LAKES REGION \ NEW YORK, US

It may not ring a bell like California’s Napa Valley, but this fecund, 23,000-square-kilometre region boasts four trails: the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Keuka Lake Wine Trail, or Canandaigua Wine Trail, and more than 120 wineries.

Thanks to its cooler climate, comparisons are often made with the German wine regions along the Rhine river and, unsurprisingly, the main variety is Riesling, a vinifera grape that produces both sweet and dry wines. But you can also find excellent Chardonnays and Pinot Noir, too.

Another draw is the stunning landscape, offering breathtaking gorges, waterfalls, and 11 glacial lakes and one Great Lake, making the sipping all that much sweeter.

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While it is considered somewhat off the beaten track, the Beqaa Valley is one of the world’s oldest winemaking regions, with a rich history that began with the Phoenicians and continues with the determined winemakers who kept the region prosperous even through a violent civil war.

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hot, dry climate helps to produce everything from Merlot to Viognier, along with rarer grapes like Obeideh and Merwah.

With a history as cultivated as its soil, the valley also has plenty of ancient ruins and archaeological sites, such as the great temples of Baalbek, along with a thriving farm community.

Expect friendly locals who will welcome you with open arms and full glasses.

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Often referred to as the Tuscany of Slovenia – thanks to its proximity to the Italian border and the Adriatic influence – Brda is surrounded by a rolling landscape of vineyards, medieval villages and verdant hills.

Best-known for some of the more experimental

varietals, the demise of the Soviet bloc allowed the industry here to blossom quietly and quirkily; such as at the Marjan Simcic estate, where awardwinning Sauvignon Blancs are produced next to complex Ribollas.

Many of the vineyards are about an hour drive from Slovenia’s capital, so it is possible to use Ljubljana as a base. However, several of the family run wineries offer accommodation as well as food and tours, so you can fully immerse yourself in this hidden paradise.

TUMBARUMBA \ NSW, AUSTRALIA

With so many superb world-renowned regions such Coonawarra and Yarra Valley, it stands to reason that Australia has a few of its own lesser-known gems. Tumbarumba is one such area, established as a wine destination during the early 1980s and, despite its fledgling status, producing some very fine whites and sparkling varieties, thanks to a cool microclimate and crisp mountain air.

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LIFEST YLE

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It’s the latest Scandi lifestyle philosophy that’s sweeping the world, and here’s how we can bring a little of it into our own lives.

Scandinavians are winning at happiness. Each year, our Nordic neighbours claim top prizes in the world’s happy stakes, and hordes of less cheerful countries (Australia was ranked number nine in 2017) look on with envy.

Over winter, we embraced the cosy concept of hygge, adopting the Danes’ secret recipe for a happier home with toasty cashmere socks, snuggly

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corners of cushions and candles, and of course, large goblets of shiraz.

But now summer is here, what’s next for those seeking the next big thing in happiness holy grails?

It’s lagom.

Pronounced “lar-gom”, as in aplomb, the idea is defined as “not too much, not too little – just right”: the Goldilocks’ theory of everything, basically.

But despite its current in-vogue status, the originally Swedish concept is nothing new for chipper Scandinavians, who have espoused life balance for generations.

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The problem is, compared with bottomless warm mugs of cocoa and soft lighting, lagom can sound a bit stingy.

Devoted lagom-ites profess restraint, moderation and practicality in all they do, from interior design to shopping and even partying.

The quiet philosophy of self-control encourages followers to know when enough is enough – when it’s time to stop. They say it’s not about going without the things you love, but turning away from flashy, fussy extravagances and towards a more sustainable way of living.

Scandinavians famously shun a “live for work” existence, and their governments actively encourage citizens to spend plenty of quality time with family.

Compared with Australia (and many other wealthy countries), residents’ work hours are shorter, maternity and paternity leave periods are longer – kids even get to play for longer (school doesn’t start until the age of seven). The idea of Lagom permeates their everyday, upping life satisfaction and general contentment for everyone.

So for those looking for a happiness hack, try letting lagom into your life. We think Goldilocks would approve. ●

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GARDENING

Bill’s sanctuary CELEBRATED PHOTOGRAPHER BILL HENSON OFFERS A GLIMPSE INSIDE HIS PRIVATE COURTYARD OASIS

B

ill Henson moves established trees around like chess pieces in his secret garden sanctuary located in Northcote, in Melbourne’s north. As you enter this private world, it gives the feeling that a Kyoto-trained gardener has been at work.

What was once an industrial site has been transformed into a world of botanical wonder. Bill has left the original brick boundary walls, arranged large rocks to retain soil, and moved in established trees and shrubs, arranging them with a true artistic eye.

“It was a car park until 2006,” says Bill. “No trees, no grass, but most importantly, no weeds! Hopefully

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the poisons were all scraped away before I put the trees in. I haven’t noticed any untoward asymmetry unfolding.

“As Werner Hertzog might say, ‘I am missing the chungle’. I feel the disappearance of Melbourne’s gardens, and, more particularly, large and old trees acutely. On this little patch of land, the neighbourhood was expecting a block of apartments to be built.

“I have everything and anything growing in my garden,” he says.

He’s happy to admit, however, that it’s more of a green garden rather than a flower garden.

“On this little patch of land, the neighbourhood was expecting a block of apartments to be built. I have

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everything and anything growing in my garden.”

Bill, unlike many other gardeners, happily takes in the refugee widlife population. “All the ‘little people’ have moved in, and their ranks continue to swell,” he says.

This leafy oasis is a home to birds, bees, cats, bats and possums. “Whether the plant life can keep up remains to be seen,” he says.

There’s a seeming shift in gardening trends that is leaning towards more native planting choices. “It’s funny that we are so obsessed with multiculturalism,” he laments, “and yet the same people here in Melbourne want to remove all ‘exotics’ in an attempt to wind the clock back.

Fascist revisionism I call it.

“I’ve been reminding myself that once I thought there was nothing sexier than a beautiful old pot with some dead weeds in it. We’ll have to wait and see. My lovely mother, in whose beautiful garden I grew up, might have had something to say about that!” ● An edited extract from GRAND MELBOURNE GARDENS\ by David Wilkinson and Kimbal Baker, published by Thames & Hudson, $70.00

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CHANDON SEAFOLLY FOLL FOLLY Find limited edition Chandon X Seafolly Summer Bottles and Spring/Summer Swimwear Collection and accessories in pop-up bars and major bottleshops.

Palm Beach Brut, $30; Modern Love Rose, $30.

Seafolly swimwear from $69.95.

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PRINTS \ Tickle My Earlobe print, limited edition, by Jessie Breakwell, from $695 ● jessiebreakwell.com.au

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reatures of the wild emerge as green palms, graphic botanicals and sculptural fronds star in this summer’s hottest look – a tribute to tropical chic. Hints of warm metallics and earthy ceramics add a luxurious look, or opt for zesty hues to inject a pop of exotic flavour. ● MIRANDA TAY IKEA \ Strandmon wing chair, $249, from Ikea. ● ikea.com.au ADAIRS \ Home Republic Paradise bedlinen, from single, $169.99; to super king, $229.99; European pillowcase $39.99, from Adairs ● adairs.com.au MINIMAX \ Avanti 500ml Monsteria bottle, $24.95, from Minimax ● minimax.com.au

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She’s famous for her vocals on Cookin’ on 3 Burners’ international chart-topper This Girl, but at home in Glenroy Kylie Auldist is more like Queen of Two Ovens.

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It was important then, when renovating their 1946 timber home, that the kitchen was up to scratch.

“First I wanted this really big $16,000 oven because sometimes we will have 20 people for lunch, and Brett hit on the brilliant idea of getting two regular ones and putting them side-by-side. It gives me so much flexibility,” says Kylie, who has just released her latest single Body.

The house reflects a joyful, family life – even the floorboards are literally engrained with music, having come from an old dance hall.

“We love it here,” Kylie says and you can tell. ●

RHYMING DICTIONARY \ My brother gave this to me as a present.

Federation Square. ● kylieauldist.com

I couldn’t do without it now. It really comes in handy writing songs. ●

IN MY HOUSE

JOIN KYLIE \ for the New Year’s countdown in

BUILT-IN BOOKCASE

BUTTERFLY DRESS

I was in a band with my friend

I’ve worn this a lot, including to a

Fergus Lloyd for a long time and

gig in Berlin with The Bamboos. I

he is also a fantastic builder.

bought it when I was 15 in the Far

He made this for us out of old

West Opportunity Shop in Hay

hardwood. I can fit all my books

for something like $3 and I am

and records in it and also my

almost 50 now. It is by Melbourne

son’s trophies. ●

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KITCHEN BENCH

This Japanese Maple was given

This is from my mother’s home

to me as a birthday present in

town of Barham on the Murray

1999. I am not a good gardener

River. It is a beautiful piece of

and I am very proud I haven’t

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killed it. Every couple of years

and it is lovely to have something

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that reminds me of the river

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Set way back on about half a hectare, the homestead-style residence stretches wide in welcome.

Behind it, a floodlit artificial-grass tennis court suggests sociable exercise while giving resident kids a leg-up in mastering the game.

The long driveway curves through meticulously maintained gardens displaying some magnificent topiary.

More of that out the back provides splendid scenery for the al fresco area.

Entry to the red-brick house is across a wrap-around verandah with classic, timber railings.

The front door opens to a foyer, off which a large lounge invites with an open fireplace under a cast-iron hood, a mini-chandelier in a barrel light fitting, and clotted-cream walls meeting high, white ceilings. The bay window here thrusts in to the verandah.

The lounge segues in to the formal dining room.

Perfectly placed between the formal and informal dining areas, the big kitchen comes with stainless-steel appliances, black stone benchtops and abundant storage, including a walk-in pantry.

The casual meals area adjoins a family room, which in turn announces yet another living space, this one a roomy rumpus room with bay window, gas log fireplace and bar.

Glass sliders link the casual dining and family areas with the entertainers’ terrace. Artistically paved and crowned by a high, peaked canopy with a ceiling fan, the terrace is scaled large for al fresco action.

You can trip down the garden path to the tennis court, taking time for tree-hugging on the way.

At one end of the house, the main bedroom has a walkin wardrobe, en suite and lovely leadlight detail. At the other end, three bedrooms share a leadlight-endowed bathroom and separate toilet.

The laundry has a door to outside. The lower level adds a triple garage with three, remote-controlled doors, a home office and oodles of storage.

Timber, tiled and carpeted floors make for appealing variations. Creature comforts include heating, cooling, ducted vacuum and intercom security. And despite the calming sense of seclusion, Eltham College, shops and transport are nearby. ● KAY AY KEIGHERY property@domain.com.au

FINAL WORD “THIS STUNNING MANICURED FAMILY RESIDENCE WILL SET FAMILY HEARTS FLUTTERING.” TOM KURTSCHENKO – AGENT

AGENT \ Jellis Craig 9431 1222 PRICE \ $1.45 million – $1.55 million AUCTION \ December 9 at 1pm Scan the code Stay as trim as the topiary with family tennis tournaments

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A tightly held enclave within cooee of trains, shops and schools provides a serene setting for this family oriented house. On about half a hectare of cleared land, the sprawling single-level residence pairs four bedrooms with four living areas, and does so with unpretentious ease.

The facade, with attached carport, is earthy in ochre render.

The entrance foyer announces a carpeted lounge with open fireplace. Also off the foyer, a family room with parquetry floors heralds the bedroom-and-study wing, where the main comes with an en suite, and the minors share a full bathroom.

Glass doors in the dining room and the kitchen and meals area lead to the covered rear verandah.

Beyond the verandah, the tiled pool gleams in north-facing lawn gardens, and a freestanding workshop adjoins a massive storage space.

Heating and cooling are included. And, while all is in order for comfortable living, there’s still scope for updating and enhancement. ● KAY KEIGHERY AGENT \ Morrison Kleeman 9431 2444 PRICE \ $1.35 million – $1.45 million AUCTION \ December 9 at 11am

Scan the code Generous pool at the centre of an Eltham oasis

IVANHOE \ 3/136 BANKSIA STREET

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This two-storey townhouse-cum-cottage is likely to warm the cockles of investor, downsizer and first-home buyer hearts. Ground level has a garage, laundry, powder room, study, central kitchen and open lounge and dining areas with pale timber floors. The dining area has double doors to the rear courtyard/garden. Upstairs, three freshly carpeted bedrooms include one with a thrust window and one with a walk-in wardrobe, and the half-tiled bathroom has a bath and a shower.

Moments from Remembrance Park and close to Heidelberg station, hospital precinct and village shops, the location couples class with convenience. ● KAY KEIGHERY

The north-facing backyard of this long block kicks off with a pool and gazebo. Viewed from the street, the house’s columned and rendered facade gives a minimalist impression of the space beyond. The lower-ground level has a two-roomed rumpus area, bathroom, laundry and bedroom.

On ground level, the main bedroom has an en suite; the second has an inbuilt desk, and all three have built-in wardrobes. A lounge with fireplace and bay window adjoins a dining room with double doors to the open-plan kitchen, dining and living. Floors feature spotted gum and jarrah, while views over the adjoining reserve add green peace. ● KAY KEIGHERY

AGENT \ Nelson Alexander 9490 2900 PRICE \ $690,000 – $720,000 AUCTION \ December 9 at noon

AGENT \ Miles 9459 5666 PRICE \$1.55 million PRIVATE SALE

Scan the code As cute as a button in a boutique garden complex

Scan the code Relaxed and comfortable for a blistering summer

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Substantial Proportions. Impressive Position A premium position and prized proportions enhances the perfect potential of this original three bedroom home. Enjoying peace and privacy high above Settlement Road, the 656m2 allotment means the future is the focus here. Delivering a chance to add some contemporary style to its classic proportions, buyers could look to explore the options of total renovation and extension (stca) or take a leaf from the neighbours book and explore options for subdivision or re-development.

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AUCTION LAND INSPECT CONTACT

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Eltham 7 Wynton Court Magnificent Family Setting Set in a whisper quiet court and enjoying direct gated access from the rear yard to the benefits of the Linear Reserve, this family home in this tightly held pocket represents a remarkably rare opportunity to make the most of a lifestyle and location which is essential Eltham. With formal and casual living spaces, stone kitchen equipped with quality equipment, main bedroom with ensuite, study, contemporary family bathroom serving the remaining bedrooms and a huge alfresco area with spa, it adds up to be a winner on Wynton.

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Diamond Creek 23 David Hockney Drive Quality, Elegant Proportions And An Enviable Lifestyle Laid out for easy living, perfectly positioned in a premium pocket in the coveted St Helena College zone and enjoying a stunning outlook to the distant ranges, this family home delivers quality, elegant proportions and an enviable lifestyle.

Ensuring maximum family enjoyment, it introduces a study complementing four bedrooms (main with ensuite) spa bathroom, stone kitchen fitted with quality appliances and a huge alfresco area delivering endless entertainment options against a back drop of the distant ranges.

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Eltham South 2 Cooinda Place Magical Family Memories For Years To Come In a sought after peaceful, private Eltham pocket where schools, the station, and a mix of eateries and shopping options are all readily accessible, this tightly held family home on a level acre allotment (approx) is set to make a huge impression with its generous dimensions and powerful potential. In a leafy location that captures the essense of Eltham, a poolside alfresco complementing an easy to live with combination of living and accommodation choices deliver a hidden gem with timeless appeal that is sure to provide magical family memories for years to come.

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Greensborough 7 Simmons Court An Enticing View To An Excellent Future This delightful home on an exceptionally generous 869m2 allotment (approx.) offers astute buyers the immediate enjoyment of original yet comfortable, well-proportioned spaces, and combines them with enticing prospects for a fabulous future. Brimming with potential and perfectly positioned, just moments from the bus, pre-school and Yandell reserve, it is merely minutes from the station, WaterMarc and the dining, shopping and entertainment options of Greensborough´s Main Street.

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St Helena 1 Natasha Close Sensational Family Haven, In A Superb Family Location Stunning views from the Dandenong´s to the Kinglake ranges, impressive proportions and beautifully appointed interiors within a floorplan that extends to an outdoor domain featuring spa and set the tone for fabulous living with this striking family home. Set in the coveted St Helena College zone, dual level dimensions introduce refined formal dining, elegant formal lounge, billiard/rumpus room and casual living integrating a stylishly appointed kitchen, complementing them with four bedrooms sharing two bathrooms plus a study/ y 5th bedroom. y/

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Greensborough 14 Anama Street An Irreplaceable, Irresistible Opportunity An original three bedroom home, a 1037 m2 allotment (approx.) on a tree-lined street, and a location just 500 m from Greensborough Plaza and not much further to the station and all the boutiques and dining options along Main Street delivers a brilliant combination of promise, proportions and position. Its value lies in a re-development, however it could also suit those looking to renovate and extend or design and build a new luxury home. (all stca)

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Research 6 Raglan Court Offering Unlimited Possibilities Occupying 1400 m2 (approx.) with three residences on one title, this unique property presents an outstanding opportunity just footsteps from Research Village, primary school, childcare and bus to Eltham. A four bedroom residence featuring three living areas, along with two single bedroom homes deliver immediately impressive rental returns that will offset holding costs while astute buyers explore future options to redevelop or design and construct their dream family home (STCA)

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Eltham South 642 Main Road An Opportunity Like No Other This original timber home, set on a 1766m2 allotment (approx) presents a wealth of potential on a site rich with possibilities. High above Main Road and accessed from a no through service road, it delivers countless possibilities and multiple ways to add value. Perfect for an indulgent new home designed exactly to your specifications and to suit your lifestyle (STCA).

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Eltham 45 Stanley Avenue Sensational Living In Fabulous Style Outstanding family accommodation, absolute sophistication and scintillating style combine in this stunning, state of the art home. Complementing five bedrooms (two with retreats), served by four marble bathrooms are exceptional living options including formal living with open fire place, expansive open plan kitchen meals pushing out from a stone kitchen and a vast rumpus room featuring wet bar and polished concrete floors. With every conceivable extra including ducted refrigerated climate control, everything you need for fabulous 5-star family living is here!

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Templestowe 8 Princely Terrace

Single-level Englehart living on stunning resort grounds.

A resort-inspired lifestyle and 4428.10 squares (approx.) of luxurious single-level living are just some of the outstanding hallmarks of this impressive family home. Designed by award-winning builder, Englehart Homes and nestled on over an acre allotment, its collection of three spacious living zones are impressive on their own, but coupled with its four generous-sized bedrooms, study, three bathrooms, cedar lined sauna, four car garage and a resort-style backyard comprising a 100,000-litre in-ground swimming pool (with spa) and full-sized tennis court (with club house) set amongst established manicured gardens, family living has never been so luxurious.

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Lower Plenty 23 Woodfull Road

Shh, it’s Lower Plenty’s best kept secret…

Jump ahead of the queue with this exclusive opportunity to view one of Lower Plenty’s most spectacular homes before it hits the market. Sporting an ultramodern, cutting-edge design with deluxe finishes, designer style, state-of-the-art security and five separate living areas in Lower Plenty’s prestigious acre precinct, this home is due to attract a wave of interest.

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Templestowe 67 Smiths Road

Class and elegance on an impressive 3,000sqm (approx.)

Defined by its intelligent single-level design, multiple living areas and mature gardens that envelop the flat 3,000sqm (approx.) allotment in privacy and tranquility, this elegant four-bedroom home presents an excellent family upgrade on the fringe of Templestowe’s famed ‘Golden Mile’ acre precinct.

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AUCTION Thu, 21st Dec at 7:00pm

Showcasing superior design and contemporary luxury over two levels, this superb residence was intelligently conceived for indoor-outdoor enjoyment and placed in impressive proximity to a host of amenities and services. Features include ducted heating/cooling, gas-log fireplace, alarm, video intercom, valet vacuum, solar/gas heated pool, outdoor shed and double auto garage with internal access.

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AUCTION Sat, 16th Dec at 2:00pm

Astute first home buyers and investors will be excited by this delightful, neat three bedroom home presenting appealing prospects including inhabit as is with scope to add your own touches, renovate/extend or perhaps build your dream home on the site of 642m2 approximately (subject to council approval). Features include ducted heating and cooling, large northerly rear garden and single garage.

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Bundoora 9 Nash Court

Elite Luxury and Stylish Family Living Gleaming parquetry flooring & soft carpets highlight the generous, free flowing interiors offering a lifetime of quality living in great proximity to your family’s lifestyle needs. The entry hall opens to elegant living & dining zones & to a smart study space while the extensive family, meals & adjacent kitchen areas, highlighted by bay windows, merge to a paved terrace viewing lush established gardens. Graceful stairs lead to a spacious upper retreat & main bedroom opening to a balcony & hosting walk-in-robes & palatial spa ensuite.

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Thurs 21st Dec at 6pm PRICE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

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Yarrambat 110 Worns Lane

Style and Sophistication Tranquilly positioned within one of Yarrambat's finest locations and surrounded by other prestige homes, this 2 year old masterpiece will surely appeal to even the most fastidious of buyers. Set on an impressive 2.85 acre allotment (approx), it showcases 4 spacious bedrooms with huge WIR and ensuite to the deluxe master, open plan layout with hostess kitchen, adjacent meals/family room, separate rumpus, open study/games room plus much more.

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Watsonia North 22 Trist Street

Delightful Family Style and Prized Location Positioned backing onto parklands, this rendered 3 bedroom residence introduces a relaxed lifestyle in peaceful surroundings ideally situated to schools & shops. Savour the glorious established gardens & well-presented, updated interiors revealing the soft colour palette of the impressive abode. Tasmanian Oak floors highlight living & dining zones, a well-appointed kitchen with quality stainless-steel appliances leading to an alfresco deck overlooking the park, or enjoy fresh air & sunshine in the side courtyard.

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Watsonia North 87 Edmund Rice Parade

Prestigious Location & Family Comfort Accented by soaring ceilings & timber floors, the split level living space warmed by a brick-featured open fireplace,is adjacent to tasteful formal dining. A comfortable family & meals zone, adjoining the well-fitted timber kitchen, merges to an alfresco deck overlooking distant vistas. The elegant master bedroom hosts walk-through robes & an appealing ensuite & 2 further bedrooms share a bathroom & separate toilet. A lower level introduces an expansive rumpus room opening to a paved patio, & 4th bedroom & study.

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Macleod 14 Sugarloaf Drive

Family Sanctuary & Lifestyle Charm Wonderfully placed on the exclusive Springthorpe Estate, close to nature reserves yet convenient to lifestyle amenities, this modern family residence presents a thoughtful layout where style, comfort and grace complement the spacious 3 bedroom + study, two bathroom and powder room accommodation set over two levels. The outstanding abode ensures a lifestyle of indoor-outdoor pleasure on a variety of sheltered and sunny alfresco decks and terraces ideal for outdoor entertaining and child’s play.

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Bundoora 2 Barbara Court

A Smart, Modern & Spacious Home Enviably placed in a quiet cul-de-sac and boasting an attractive low maintenance front garden, this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family residence is ideally located only a short walk to schools, shops & local cafes providing desirable, carefree living. Exhibiting a neutral colour palette, well-proportioned layout and expansive accommodation the bright abode creates an excellent atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining friends. Features include split-system heating & cooling, ceiling fans, alarm, garden sheds and double tandem carport.

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Gresswell Forest, Bundoora Park & luxurious homes are just a few of the attractions that make Lancaster Gate so desirable. The Polaris precinct featuring restaurants, shops & cafes within an easy walk adds to the attraction, creating an idyllic lifestyle while Plenty Rd tram, Macleod train station, a selection of schools, La Trobe Uni & the M80 ring road.

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The lowerr level introduces spacious living meals anchored by a stone kitchen finished with stone tops, stainless steel appliances and glass splashback, full laundry, and powder room.

The first floor comprises three bedrooms. The main features a stone detailed ensuite and access to a sunny breakfast balcony, the remaining two share a deluxe stone bathroom.

With heating, split system unit, private rear yard and double garage with internal access it’s perfect for those looking to live in or let out.

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AUCTION SAT 9TH DECEMBER 2017 AT 1:30PM OPEN FOR INSPECTION Wednesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm to 1:30pm FURTHER DETAILS L LS Mark Pipolo 0411 745 159

595 Grimshaw Street Bundoora VIC 3083

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY YALLAMBIE 6 Goulburn Grove

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Located in “The Cascades”, this outstanding home enjoys a private position, comprising 5 robed bedrooms (master with WIR/ensuite), bright family bathroom, spacious lounge, family room and open plan kitchen/dining boasting timber cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

A choice of alfresco decks create entertaining options, and the secure garden is family friendly. Extras include timber floors, ducted heating/ cooling, cubby, and remote double garage. Close to local amenities.

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY GREENSBOROUGH 4 Saul Court

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This family haven enjoys immediate garden appeal and a peaceful court location, delivering a 3-bedroom home with inviting lounge, adjoining kitchen/meals, 3 robed bedrooms, bright main bathroom and open study.

The large garden has a covered alfresco zone and vast green lawn for playtime that the kids will love. Additional features include bamboo floors, ducted heating/cooling, air conditioning, double garage/workshop and shed. Close to shops, schools, parklands, bus and train station.

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Saturday 9th December at 12.00pm 903m2 approx Thur 5 - 5.30pm Sat 11.30 - 12pm Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336 Sean Rice 0448 010 787 104 Grimshaw St, Greensborough 9435 0999

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GREENSBOROUGH 32 Louis Street

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This fabulous home is a gardener’s delight set on the high side of the road with beautiful northerly orientation. Includes a bright spacious kitchen/living/dining area, family room, 3 robed bedrooms and bright family bathroom. Outside, reveals sunbathed decking, covered alfresco zone (with wood fire) and lush landscaped garden. Extras include gas heating, air-con, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, powered shed, excellent storage and close proximity to every Greensborough amenity.

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GREENSBOROUGH 92 Warralong Avenue The kids can walk to school and you will enjoy a new level of convenience from this outstanding Greensborough home. The 3-bedroom residence featuring 2 bathrooms, spacious lounge room and open plan kitchen/ dining/living zone with quality stainless steel appliances. The large covered deck extends your living space even further, overlooking a wellestablished garden with family-friendly lawn. Also includes gas heating, air conditioning, timber floors, new carpet and garage/workshop.

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Saturday 16th December at 12.00pm 565m2 approx Thur 6 - 6.30pm Sat 10 - 10.30am Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336 Sean Rice 0448 010 787 104 Grimshaw St, Greensborough 9435 0999

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DOREEN 62 Warrawong Circuit

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Ideal for those looking for modern comfort with a bit more personality, this outstanding Doreen property features an established garden and plenty of modern appeal, featuring an open kitchen/meals/living zone with stone benchtops and walk in pantry, 3 robed bedrooms (master with ensuite) and family bathroom. Boasting timber floors, excellent storage options, ducted heating/cooling, double garage and beautiful bullnose verandahs – you’re close to shops, schools and parklands.

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FOR SALE QUOTE $540,000 - $580,000 LAND SIZE 586m2 approx CONTACT Shane Leete 0419 118 302 Peter Don 0410 609 006 OFFICE 1004 Main Road, Eltham PHONE 9439 4022

Welcome Dean Zammit Dean joins the Buckingham team as our Rental Department Manager and BDM alongside Nicole Buckingham and Terry Gazelle.

With his 15 years plus experience in real estate and his uncompromising work ethic Dean is committed to providing you with a service that is second to none!

Call Dean today on 0405 140 704 to discuss your property management needs.

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With location at its highest, a short walk to train, bus, shops, school and easy access to the Ring Road these town houses featuring 3 & 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & double lock up garage are not to be missed. One sold already.

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18 Clyde Street $850,000 - $870,000 Trent Dunleavy - 0403 416 879 or Diamond Creek Office – 9438 4422

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Contemporary, spacious and superbly conceived, this three bedroom, two bathroom home delivers chic, stylish living while making the most of a position sought after for its community feel and close proximity to the station, shopping, dining and café options of Diamond Creek. However it does come with a catch. It is to be sold with a building defects notice which will be up to the purchaser to rectify before they can insure the property.

Private inspections by appointment only price contact

$350,000 - $380,000 Scott Chambers - 0409 660 321 or Diamond Creek Office – 9438 4422

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