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MARCH 22-28, 2017

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gorgeous glassware Admired by super-chefs Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, Anna Vasily crockery has just launched in Australia with a seasonal colour palette of midnight blue, metallic browns and golds. The glass tableware brand’s co-owner Vasily Pashalis says his wife Anna Papaharisi designs each piece as “a giftbox of food” that celebrates its natural, handmade imperfections. ● » Prices $159 to $299 for a two-piece dinner plate set » annavasily.com.au

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EDITOR’S DESK It’s one of the great ironies of the modern human condition – the more we embrace technology that connects us with the world 24/7, the more we want to retreat into the private santuary of our own homes.

A man’s home might once have been his castle, but these days it’s more a cocoon to nurture and protect from the onslaught of 21st-century life. So we have become a nation of nesters, obssessed with renovations and throw rugs and the latest chic black tapware for the bathroom.

If any proof were needed of our interiors infatuation, you need only look at the growing list of celebrities hitching their names to homewares. In our special Home edition this week, we catch up with some of the famous faces designing everything from rugs and sofas to tea sets. We also get the lowdown on the latest looks for inside and out, and how to get them. Enjoy! ●

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Megan Hess spends her days in her all-white Melbourne studio using her trusty Montblanc pen, Monty, to create illustrations for leading brands. In 2008, she was asked by author Candace Bushnell to illustrate the re-issue of her bestseller, Sex and the City City. Soon after, major brands began calling.

In between commissions for some of the world’s leading fashion houses, Megan has turned her attention to a homewares range that includes cushions, vases, plates and napkins, which sell globally via her website.

“I’ve always been passionate about interiors,” Megan says. “No matter where I’ve lived, or my financial circumstances, I’ve made the most of the spaces I’ve lived or worked in. I used to work off my dining room table in a tiny apartment, and I made that space as lovely as I could.”

Megan’s homewares have been inspired by her travels, and she always carries a sketchbook.

“When you are somewhere you’ve not been before, you see different people and hear different sounds and it switches on a different trail of thought that leads to a new idea,” she says.

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egan Hess’s fashion illustrations have a global audience thanks to a client list that includes Montblanc, Fendi, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, and Valentino. Now she is using her talents to create stylish pieces for homes.

“I design everything myself, sample fillings for cushions and choose the colours and fabrics. I’ll sample 10 different colourways to find the right shade of pink for a cushion. I am a perfectionist.”

Recently, Megan was invited to work on a teaware collection for Wedgwood, which has been making fine china and porcelain for more than 200 years. “They wanted to incorporate illustrations of modern tea parties on teaware,” she says. “Working with such history was a joy.”

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As for her favourite item in her homewares range, she nominates the double-sided Kingdom Vase featuring a model wearing a black dress with delicate gold jewellery. “I have my vases at home and in my studio and I flip them around every week for a different image,” she says. “I pop in a bunch of pink peonies and it’s a quick and easy way to brighten up a space.” ● » meganhess.com

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When Cristina decided to open a concept store in Collingwood, selling her personalised stationery, she wanted to create a little piece of Paris. So she opened a cafe in the shop and designed a range of vintage style teaware reminiscent of the most luxurious Parisian salons.

“I travelled to France a lot and loved the beautiful patisseries and I created a mini high tea

salon with very French decor,” she says. “Then I designed my own teaware because I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted in Melbourne.”

Customers fell in love with the tea cups and saucers in rose pink and gold, so Cristina began producing the range commercially, adding teapots, plates, old-style cake stands and sugar bowls to the range. They are now sold in gift stores around Australia and worldwide.

She updates her collections every few months.

The latest, Paradise Palms, has a tropical influence, while Cristina’s personal favourite, Crystalline, is inspired by rose quartz. “I follow fashion and look at what is happening in couture and interior design to stay contemporary. It’s all about luxury, high quality and design that will last.” ● » cristinare.com

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he’s the girl next door whose stint presenting The Block has only furthered her passion for interior design. But, as a busy mum to two young daughters, Shelley Craft believes homewares should be all about durability and practicality.

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haynna Blaze is one busy woman. When she’s not fronting Selling Houses Australia or The Block, she runs a successful interior design Block business, blankcanvas INTERIORS. She also recently launched an online shop, stocking her line of rugs, artworks, furniture and lighting.

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Shelley Craft’s interest in home style was sparked early. “Mum was very particular and wouldn’t let us leave home for school if our rooms weren’t tidy and our beds weren’t made.

So there was always a real pride of house when I was growing up,” Shelley says. “Mum and dad built two of our family homes in the 1980s, so I was exposed to designing through that.”

As a young adult, living in share households, Shelley didn’t pay much attention to interior design. Her interest was rekindled while travelling as a presenter with The Great Outdoors. “We stayed in so many different places [and] I always took great interest in the interiors. I’d love to do an interior design course if I had a moment to study but with two kids and a job that won’t be any time soon.”

Still Shelley has found an outlet for her passion, working as an ambassador with Pillow Talk. “I’d love to do a range of cushions and throws with them because they’re an easy way to update your home every season,” she says.

Shelley has also worked on a flooring collection for Carpet Court called the Real Living collection.

“I like to do things as easily and quickly as possible and within a budget,” she says.

“The floor coverings are low-maintenance, eco-friendly and easy to lay. I like the timber look and, living in Byron Bay, I like pale and whiteish laminates. Vinyl is great here because there is so much sand.

Shelley describes her own home style as “easy luxury with a coastal tribal feel”. There are items she’s collected on her travels dotted around her house. “It’s not a show home but there is history here,” she says. ●

Before she became one of Australia’s most famous interior designers, Shaynna Blaze had her sights set on a career as an artist. “My aunty was an artist and I wanted to study fine arts before I got into interior design,” she says. “I did a lot of commission pieces for clients initially, but gradually I was taken away from my art because I was so busy with interior design and then TV.” A collaboration with online gallery and homewares store Urban Road rekindled her passion, and she has designed a series of works inspired by nature – from stormy skies to the intricacies of a butterfly’s wing.

The artworks are just one aspect of Shaynna’s burgeoning homewares portfolio that includes a lighting range for OneWorld, inspired by a trip to Milan and New York; a beach-inspired range for The Rug Collection; and a furniture collection, made by local company Molmic, which she describes as “classic and timeless”.

“Timeless, for me, is a well-worn structured dinner suit or a black-and-white movie. It’s about a chair that you sit in and don’t want to get out of, with strong, simple lines, fine tapered legs and detail in the back,” she says.

“Many people have open-plan living and are too scared to put a chair or couch in the centre of a room, so I’ve created chairs and sofas where the details are in the back as much as in the front.”

As for her own home style, she says it’s a mix of “formal structure with chaos in between”.

“I have a base and I can add a lamp, use a throw and cushion, move a few pieces and change the look of a room within 20 minutes.”

A favourite item in her own home is the Cary chair – a 1.5-seat leather chair with an embellished back. “My husband and son rave about it. You can sit in it as a couple, curl up in it alone, or sit with a child and read them a story." ●

Beci Orpin describes herself as a “nester” – an ideal Saturday morning is spent rearranging the furniture in her West Brunswick house.

“As a teenager living in a 1940s-style bungalow in Kew East, I was desperate for a warehouse-style bedroom,” she says.

“I ripped up my carpets but my parents wouldn’t let me polish the floorboards so I had bare boards and a double bed on a simple base and a clothing rack. And I had lots of collections of things on the wall – I remember lots of Coca-Cola memorabilia.”

Beci now lives in a double-storey Victorian terrace. “Inside it’s quite eclectic and I’m certainly not a minimalist. When I see something I like, I buy it,” she says. One of her most recent acquisitions was a green and pink vintage Argentinian rug bought on her travels.

After working as creative director with the ARRO Home online store for three years, designing linens, quilt covers, rugs, kitchenware and tableware in bold colours and patterns, Beci’s focus is now on home projects anyone can try. Sunshine Spaces shows readers how to make natural dyes, press flowers, make a macrame chair and whip up some outdoor cushions, among other home-grown crafts.

“I recently tried natural dyeing using acorns and that was a lot of fun because I had no idea how it would work out,” Beci says. ●

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eci Orpin has developed a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most admired artists and designer illustrators. Her latest project is a book called Sunshine Spaces, which details projects designed to bring the outdoors into the home.

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MIRANDA KERR’s collection of silver-plated giftware designed for Royal Albert.

The Los Angeles-based supermodel (above) has also created glassware and teaware for the prestigious British brand. ● royalalbertchina.com.au/ miranda-kerr COLLETTE DINNIGAN’s range of bed linen for Linen House is inspired by the traditional embroidery the Australian fashion doyenne found in small-town markets in Italy. She has also created wallpaper designs for Porter’s Paints based on artisanal and heritage textile designs. ● linenhouse.com.au ● porterspaints.com

The Block winners ALISA AND LYSANDRA L Fraser (above) have launched an online store, selling the stylish sisters’ own range of rugs, artworks, cushions and wall panels. ● alisaandlysandra.com.au REBECCA JUDD has teamed with Adairs to create a range of linen for the nursery, as well as throws and bedlinen under the Rebecca Judd Loves label. ● adairs.com.au

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WHAT’S COOKING? BRENDAN BALE Talks kitchens with our favourite TV chefs TA S I A & G R A C I A Since winning My Kitchen Rules last year, sisters Tasia and Gracia Seger have built a thriving catering business, held a pop-up kitchen at Prahran restaurant Middletown and launched their homemade Tasia & Gracia satay sauce – using their parents’ Templestowe home as a business base.

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What’s your favourite feature in the kitchen?

T: “Our kitchen has a dark marble benchtop, which I love because you can get great food shots. My sister and I make a lot of videos, so the kitchen has to look good when we’re cooking.”

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Favourite dish to cook at home?

T: “One of my signature dishes is Singaporean chilli crab with rice and mantou.”

G: “Mine is a traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish called ayam goreng. It reminds me of visiting my grandmother in Indonesia.”

What can’t you live without?

T: “I love my KitchenAid mixer. It’s deep purple like a boysenberry, so I called it Berry.

I need a lot of dough when I make bao, so I use it to speed up the process.”

G: “I can’t live without my hand mixer. It’s like a mini food processor, but it’s much handier. I use it for spice bases and sauces.”

What do you always have in your fridge or pantry?

T: “Rice is one of our staples, so when it’s running low, mum or one of us always tops it up. And there’s always a stock of chilli.”

G: “We make sure we always have eggs. It means I can whip up a nice Thai omelette whenever I want.”

Anything you’d change about your kitchen?

T: “I love the kitchen in the film It’s Complicated. It’s rustic and open with marble benches and a lot of white. ” G: “Everyone always talks about wardrobes for clothes and shoes, but I want a walk-in pantry instead.”

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The season five MasterChef winner is busy shooting the second series of her Network 10 cooking show My Market Kitchen with friend and fellow MasterChef alumnus, Lynton Tapp. In her spare time, Emma holds cooking demonstrations focusing on sustainability for municipal councils across Melbourne.

She’s also an ambassador for Queen Victoria Market.

Melbourne midwives and best friends Karen Gawne and Ros Waters are battling it out on the current season of My Kitchen Rules. They’re also raising awareness about the importance of healthy eating during pregnancy.

Favourite dish to cook at home?

“My default for parties is pavlova. They were just so out of fashion in the ’90s, so I used to make them ironically. But now they’ve really made a comeback and everyone loves them. I put rosewater into the base, make a pistachio mascarpone cream and smash pomegranate all over it.”

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Favourite kitchen feature?

“I have beautiful glossy cabinetry from Scavolini in Richmond, made in Italy from recycled materials. I also love my Smeg stand mixer, which is great for making pavlova and bread. It takes out all of the grunt work.”

Favourite kitchen feature?

K: “My Technika freestanding stainless-steel gas oven, which has six hotplates on top. When we renovated about 12 years ago, we built the kitchen around it.”

Favourite dish to cook at home?

K: “I like to experiment with different versions of tiramisu.

My favourite is the lamington one, in which I use a chocolate instead of coffee, with a raspberry coulis and mascarpone filling.”

R: “I love cooking our beef cheek ragout. Karen has a pressure cooker, which makes it easier. We also like to experiment with ice-cream, made with real juice and a lot of eggs.”

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Can’t live without?

K: “My Wusthof and Mundial knives. When you’re finely slicing and dicing food, sharp knives make it much easier. I use them a lot for baking and stir fries.”

R: “My Kenwood stick blender, it’s great for chopping fiddly things like garlic, chilli and shallots.”

What do you always have in your fridge or pantry?

“I’ve been loving kimchi from The Fermentary in the Macedon Ranges. I always have a jar of it in my fridge. I also can’t live without eggs from my mum and dad’s farm. Luckily mum always brings me some when she visits. Eggs are a great snack and fantastic to cook with.”

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Can’t live without?

“A Microplane grater, a brass mortar and pestle from Bangladesh and my beautiful Le Thiers knife that has a juniper wood handle. A strong, sharp knife makes my job easier.”

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K: “Butter, eggs and milk are standard, but I usually have fresh chilli and sour cream as well.”

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Evolution \ “In Europe the kitchens are smaller and treated more like freestanding furniture items and can take a more playful palette,” says Kestie. In Australia, “you’ll see it feeding through in hospitality to residential”.

How to pull the style together \ Always work with a neutral base for larger joinery items and play with colour in the details or styling elements.

One of our kitchens was inspired by the colour palette of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Essential elements \ + Pastel palettes mixed with traditional hues. + Be bold, be brave with colour; try using in smaller details for a pop of colour. + Treat joinery elements as furniture. » kestielanestudio.com

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Injecting unusual colours to highlight particular areas is particularly on trend in Europe, and will have a significant influence in home interiors here.

“It is the mix of an unexpected colour palette,” says designer Kestie Lane, whose award-winning interior designs include surprising mash-ups such as blues and dusty pinks. In kitchens, she says, the effect might be tempered with playful colour in joinery pulls, or shadowline and internal detailing. “You open up a cupboard and you get a surprise colour.” ●

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M U LT I F U N C T I O N A L B E N C H TO P The island benchtop has become an increasingly valuable element in kitchen design, simultaneously acting as cooking prep surface, meals area and entertainment space.

“We’re designing kitchens that position the cooktop and sink to the perimeter walls,” says Travis Dean, director of kitchen specialists Cantilever Interiors. ● Evolution \ People don’t use dining tables anymore.

Reading the paper or doing homework at the island bench has become the family norm.

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suite creates a service-free island, allowing for a large, open bench space for preparation, dining and relaxing.

Essential elements \ + Enough floor space (at least a metre) to allow an adequate walkway. + Wall length to house cooktop and sink. + Flexibility to accommodate service pathways against the perimeter wall.

Best tip \ In a compact apartment, double the function of the benchtop as a laptop workspace. » cantileverinteriors.com

There is a resurgence of everything natural in kitchens, says Sarah Dowling, practice director of MIM Design, who has won gongs for her interior environment design in everything from residential projects to retail to hospitality.

She says stone, in particular, with its intrinsic beauty, different hues and grains, is playing a starring role. But interestingly, she says “man-made reconstituted stone with little pattern or texture” is on the way out.

Instead, bold figured stones create a dynamic and monolithic statement. ● How to pull the style together \ Detailing and a textural mix of materials

can create a distinctive look to reflect the character of the house.

Essential elements \ + Mix of palettes and materials, for example, timber with a touch of metal. + Signature detailing. + Lighting: pay particular attention to direct and indirect.

Best tip \ Try a more masculine approach; ditch the safe, neutral palette for something dark and moody. » mimdesign.com.au

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ven before the federal police arrived to search the attic of the Northcote home award-winning comic Sammy J shares with his wife Hannah and their two young daughters, he knew it was a special space.

Why is the attic your favourite place?

I am not a hoarder, but I am a chronicler. I wrote diaries from age 10 to 20 and they are all up there in boxes, along with other stuff like my old school work and my Phantom comics, because we don’t have a lot of storage space. Every time I go up there to get the portacot or a costume or something, I get distracted and start reading, and half an hour will go by.

(MICHAEL RAYNER)

Any future plans for the space?

I toyed with the idea of setting up some sort of writing station, but I do think that would start bordering on Quasimodo-like behaviour. My daughters already think of it as a magical space, because when daddy goes up there he always comes back with something from the 1990s. Malcolm Turnbull, Bill Shorten and all the other puppets from Playground Politics also live up there.

Why did police search your attic?

That I can’t tell you without ruining my new show. You will just have to come and see it. �

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POP ART This fun trend adds a sense of whimsy and wonder to any living space. Homewares store Fenton & Fenton mixes colour and pattern to create a vibrant effect that really pops. Owner Lucy Fenton says a rug is a good place to start when deciding on your colour palette.

When styling this room (left), Lucy started with the statement Mr Fenton Turkish Pepa dhurrie. “Its bold print and happy hues not only define the space, but also introduce a palette to mix and match to,” Lucy says.

Next, add fun elements such as lamps, accessories and wall art, taking care to balance the shape and size of your pieces. “The statement artwork by Carly Williams is complemented and balanced by the smaller textural piece by Jai Vasicek, and the sculptural vases and lighting help compose the room,” Lucy says. ● How to pull the style together \ Take colours from a signature piece such as an art or rug and reference them in other accessories. Keeping the sofa and coffee table neutral will allow you to be more experimental with colour and pattern elsewhere.

Essential elements \ + A bright statement rug or artwork; + Accessories in varying shapes and sizes; + A sense of fun.

Best tip \ Layer bold objects with subtle colours for balance. » fentonandfenton.com.au

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Velvet is making a comeback in homewares as well as fashion. Stores such as Adairs, Freedom and West Elm are all offering velvet cushions and throws, while the velvet lounge is back in jewel tones like sapphire and emerald.

Temple & Webster’s head stylist Jessica Bellef says adding the right accessories will complete this lush look. “Statement pieces like bar carts and lighting featuring deco-inspired shapes, like geometric or fan patterns, are great options we’re seeing lots of,” Jessica says.

“Design that pays attention to detail also fits with a deco scheme, such as pieces with contrasting edging, a beautiful embossed pattern or metallic touch.” ● How to pull the style together \ Jessica says start with a piece you love, such as a deep-hued sofa or Gatsby-esque mirror, and then add accessories like vases, metal items and contrasting throws and cushions.

“For added detail, introduce a sofa or

armchairs with contrasting piping or subtle stud detail. Pull in a bar cart for cocktails at 6pm and you’re well on your way to a deco-inspired space.”

Essential elements \ + Velvet of all sorts; + A touch of gold or silver; + Repeated geometric patterns.

Best tip \ Add a lush, long-pile rug to complete a luxurious look. » templeandwebster.com.au

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RETRO JUNGLE As soon as Pantone announced Greenery as its 2017 colour of the year, social media feeds filled with photos of lush, leafy tones.

Rae Maxwell founder of luxe interiors store Barnaby Lane says their most recent campaign (above) embraced the year’s “it” colour by including plenty of indoor plants.

“We had a really big focus on greenery.”

Anything resembling a banana leaf is particularly popular this year, hence a return to the jungle-inspired decor popular in the ’70s. Add in tan leather, hard-wearing rugs in neutral colours and even a touch of cane

furniture – perhaps a table – to complete the look. ● How to pull the style together \ If, like us, you’re still loving the Scandi trend, the retro jungle look can be built on existing pieces. “We’ve blended the theme of bringing the outdoors in – via the loft-style windows and plants – with the Scandi/Nordic vibe that we love,” Rae says.

Other touches of green can be added with cushions, throws and decorative items.

Essential elements \ + A neutral-coloured sofa; + Lush, green plants in varying heights and species; + A range of textures, including leather, rattan and faux fur.

Best tip \ Choose plants in varying heights and shades of green, and take care not to overpower them with overly decorative pots. » barnabylane.com.au

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tand-up comic, radio and TV presenter Dave Hughes has spent a lot of time chilling in green rooms waiting for the show to go on. Now he has his very own at the new St Kilda home he shares with his wife Holly, their three children and dog Barkly.

Why is the courtyard your favourite place?

We used to live in an 1860s terrace, which was a beautiful old house but it totally missed the light. When we built this place, the big thing was to have a courtyard that captured the light. Most days you will find me out there working, just tapping away on my laptop.

What’s the best feature?

Apart from the light, the Virginia creeper, which dominates and hangs right down to the table, so it really is a green room.

(MICHAEL RAYNER)

Is the courtyard used by the rest of the family?

We had 50 people out there for Christmas lunch, which was a massive production. The kids are allowed to draw on the walls and Barkly likes to hang out with me, too.

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When it rains you have to come inside, so some sort of covered area might be worth thinking about. Also sometimes the bees take over the creeper. ● SARAH HARRIS » Hughesy’s 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Deluded is at the Athenaeum Theatre, March 30-April 22.

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newly released contemporary residential development three minutes’ walk from Thornbury is selling quickly, predominantly to younger owner-occupiers keen to live close to the amenities of Thornbury and Northcote.

The Newbury is an 11-storey building designed by McCabe Architects, with interiors by Arkee Creative. It will be completed early next year. The project includes a 20-metre north-west-facing heated pool, 10-seat cinema and garden.

At 33 Plenty Road, Preston, residents will have a super tram stop near the front door, two major supermarkets across the road and a nine-minute walk to Thornbury station.

Just 1.5 kilometres away, at Preston Market, a $550-million precinct redevelopment is planned. The Newbury is also on the edge of the multimillion dollar Preston Junction renewal along High Street, between Dundas and Bell streets. Further bonuses include the upcoming removal of the Bell Street level crossing and the $120 million redevelopment of Northland Shopping Centre.

Tanya Sanchez, associate director of sales agent Gross Waddell, says 72 of the 121 residences are already sold. She says the larger-than-average apartment sizes, kitchen

and bathroom design and design quality tick the boxes for buyers attracted by the location.

“Most are first-home buyers who want to be close to Thornbury and Northcote. Here they’re connected to the same infrastructure and are just 150 metres from the Thornbury border,” she says.

“Buyers love the size of these apartments and their liveable design, with larger kitchens and bathrooms and storage.”

Glass, concrete and timber-tones feature on the building’s exterior. Innovative design means most apartments have just one neighbour. Double glazing, natural ventilation and external areas contribute to the seven-star energy rating.

Most apartments are two-bedroom with layouts of 72 to 73 square metres with one bathroom, and 86 to 88 square metres with two bathrooms. One-bedroom apartments are 53 to 54 square metres internally.

Six 144-square metre two-level units have already sold. Balconies range from six to 51 square metres.

All apartments have on-ground parking in the secure basement (no stackers) and a storage cage or room. ● LIZ McLACHLAN lmclachlan@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Residents of The Newbury will have a diverse selection of shared spaces to relax or entertain, indoors and out. On level one, a north-west-facing 20-metre long and four-metre-wide heated pool will be surrounded by expansive sundecks and perimeter planting, making it a perfect place to cool off on Melbourne’s long summer days. There’s also a 10-seat private cinema with kitchen facilities, ideal for getting together with family and friends. On ground level, there’s a private garden with areas for relaxation and contemplation or even morning yoga. ●

In well-proportioned living areas, engineered timber floors meet floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors to balconies. The kitchens share a grey and white colour palette with warm timber accents, with grey Caesarstone benchtops, marbled porcelain splashbacks and white or grey laminate joinery with soft-close fittings. Some larger apartments have U-shaped kitchens. AEG stainless-steel appliances include a gas cooktop, electric oven, rangehood and integrated dishwasher.

Upgrade packages include Bosch appliances, an integrated Fisher & Paykel refrigerator and mobile island bench. ●

The cool, urban vibe of The Newbury is at the forefront in its bathrooms, which have designer fixtures and stone and timber accents. Large-format grey tiles finish the floor with white floor-to-ceiling wall tiling in the walk-in shower, which is screened with frameless glass. The wall-hung vanity has a grey Caesarstone benchtop with a semi-recessed basin and ample storage fronted by timber laminate doors. Above the vanity there’s a marbled porcelain splashback and a large mirrored cabinet flanked by timber laminate display shelving. ●

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GROWING PAINS WHEN you outgrow your house, is it better to renovate or rebuild? melissa Heagney investigates

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hen your home becomes a squeeze thanks to a growing family, or is so outdated it’s in dire need of resuscitation, there are several options.

But how to decide whether it’s best to rebuild, renovate or move house? We asked the experts what homeowners should consider before they make a decision. ●

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When selling and buying, you’re only really thinking about the value of the land – land is what buyers and sellers negotiate on. The value of the bricks and mortar on the land only rises by the rate of inflation each year.

As land prices rise, the question of whether to rebuild or renovate becomes more about what you want from

your home. Some people want a new home and some a mix of old and new.

Knocking down and rebuilding means you have significant building costs. However, you’re really not at risk of overcapitalising while the value of the land keeps rising – although how much it rises will obviously depend on the area you’re in.

There is a trend to build new – particularly in suburbs where there are large blocks with older houses, in municipalities such as Stonnington, Boroondara and Bayside, as well as in some of the northern and south-eastern suburbs.

The cost of a complete rebuild can be a lot more than a renovation and can take a lot longer to complete – up to a year – whereas renovations can be quicker and might not necessarily mean a move to another house while the work is in progress.

If your land is worth $1 million or more, then there’s a growing argument to rebuild rather than renovate, particularly because the higher land price gives you an incentive to stay where you are. If you sell and move, there are a lot of costs, such as stamp duty and real estate agent’s fees, that you have to pay. ● Revitalised: Lisa and Ian Sossen (with Ethan, Hayley, Olivia and dog Daisy) have just renovated their home in North Caulfield. (STEPHEN McKENZIE)

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One of the reasons we needed a new home was because we have three teenagers and we had one bathroom for them to share – we couldn’t have them fighting over one bathroom.

Initially we wanted to buy, and spent four years looking at auctions, but we couldn’t find anything that suited our needs for space.

We compared rebuilding against renovating or buying and it really came down to the fact that any place we could buy we would have to spend money fixing up.

A rebuild didn’t make sense because our (unrenovated) house had everything we needed – it just needed a freshen-up and a rejig.

We created more space within our existing walls with a design that used the space better.

We were smart about the design, so while it is compact it still feels spacious.

We almost gutted the whole house, but we were very lucky because my parents had just built a new home and they were away while the renovations were happening. So we were able to live in their house and we didn’t have the extra cost of renting somewhere else to live. ●

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Renovating your home will add value, provided it is well designed and executed.

The number of bedrooms is an important factor in the valuation of a home. Then there are the aesthetics of maintaining the streetscape and residential character while improving functionality. When renovating, you can keep what you like and change what you don’t like.

The most popular design feature people want in a renovation nowadays is open-plan living flowing to an outdoor space and easy access to gardens and garden views. If the block can accommodate it, ground-floor extensions are always popular, but if you have limited space, second storey additions can be a great option, and mean you can retain the garden so your kids have room to be kids.

The timeframe of a renovation depends on the complexity of the project, but most of Supa Group’s extensions take between five and seven months from start to finish. Additional time is needed for planning and contract stages, which can take between two and six months, depending on whether council planning approval is required.

It’s important to think through the project carefully before you start and to completely understand the plans and specifications. Make sure the building contract is explained properly so there are no misunderstandings. ● » supagroup.com.au

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ometimes a house has a location that perfectly encapsulates it. In this case, Byron Street conjures up images of the romantic poet, whom I’m sure would have found himself quite at home in this designer masterpiece if we were to give or take a century or two.

This mid-century warehouse conversion has an aura of sophistication, standing out even in ruggedly fashionable Collingwood. Grey brick defines the outside and draws attention to the aesthetic force of tall industrial windows.

From the street, a sliding side garage door opens to a terrace with space to park two cars. Better yet, use it as an entertainment area to have a champagne or two to get yourself into the right mind for the glamour that awaits inside.

Once inside, you’re probably going to see the library first.

This area is no mere afterthought; it’s a floor-to-ceiling deal, and considering the ceiling is a good 4.5 metres above the floor, that’s no short order.

The top shelf is reached from a sliding ladder, a rare feature in homes anywhere, let alone in this area.

The next thing to catch the eye is probably going to be the imposing thick metal door between the main bedroom and the kitchen. An original feature, it harks back to when this building was a CSIRO document storage facility, long before it was transformed into a space that would compete with the best New York has to offer.

The kitchen has white benchtops and a stainless-steel island, with curtains to hide the shelving. It maintains the industrial feel, although white-painted brick walls maintain an air of style.

The main bedroom has a remarkable walk-in wardrobe, with an en suite and the sleeping area branching off to either side.

The high ceilings are jaw-dropping when you see them in here as they add an invaluable sense of space and airiness.

Across the hall, another bedroom has a mezzanine, perfect for placing a bed on top and leaving the floor space free for a study.

The central bathroom has a sliding metal door, much like the one connecting the kitchen and bedroom. When opened from the hall, it tucks into a cavity behind the shower screen.

Upstairs comprises a vast open area, which looks as though it’s used as an office (the property is zoned commercial). A kitchenette and room divider, along with a powder room and another versatile room to one side, leave future interpretations of this floor up to to buyer.

Hydronic heating, air-conditioning and plenty of storage complete the property’s stellar list of features. The added benefit of two on-title car spaces around the corner, bringing total parking to four, sweetens the deal even further.

Standing out even among some of Melbourne’s trendiest industrial conversions, this transformed storage building is a must-see for those after chic and an unparalleled living space in a city-fringe location. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE property@domain.com.au

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AGENT McGrath 9489 9422 PRICE $1.2 million – $1.3 million AUCTION March 25 at 11.30am OFI March 23, 5.30pm; March 25, 11am SCHOOL ZONES + Wales Street Primary + Academy of Mary Immaculate + Holy Spirit see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013427403

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PROPERTY ID 2013423319

INTERESTING PAST.” SIMON SHRIMPTON – AGENT

Just a two-minute stroll to High Street, this recently built house couldn’t be in a better location, close to the restaurants, bars and parks that make Northcote so desirable. A smart layout with natural floorboards and crisp white walls creates a defined sense of space. The ground floor has a bedroom to the left of the entry. It has a walk-through wardrobe to a smart en suite. Further along is the laundry and a powder room. The grand open living space is at the rear, with the kitchen taking up one corner. At the back is a decked easy-to-maintain entertainment area and a double garage. The other bedrooms are upstairs, along with a central bathroom with his-andhers sinks. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

THORNBURY \ 77 GOOCH STREET

“THE CONVERSION OF THIS FORMER CSIRO DOCUMENT STORAGE FACILITY

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Finding a balance between period charm and contemporary fixtures can be tricky, but this house on a corner block manages it with ease.

The interior is awash with ornate features, including chandeliers, detailed ceilings, Venetian plasterwork and polished hardwood floors. On the ground floor are two large bedrooms, which share a central bathroom. At the rear is the kitchen, in a stylish blend of dark timber cabinetry and light marble tops. The same palette is repeated in the adjoining open-plan living and dining area. Doors from here lead out to a decked al fresco and the double garage. Upstairs, there are two more bedrooms, one with balcony, a retreat and a modern bathroom with spa bath. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

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BRUNSWICK \ 725 PARK STREET

AGENT Collins Simms 9488 0688 PRICE $1.65 million – $1.8 million AUCTION March 25 at 10.30am OFI March 23, 2pm & 6.30pm SCHOOL ZONES + Brunswick Secondary College + Brunswick North Primary

high ceilings. Stairs in the hallway lead up to two more bedrooms, one with a luxurious en suite.

Back on the ground floor and further down the hall are a central bathroom and a tucked-away European laundry.

At the rear of the house is an open-plan living area.

Its point of difference is a mezzanine study, which combines extra space with a pretty outlook across rooftops to the north.

This whole area – kitchen, dining and lounge – is light and bright, with white walls, timberwork and

Just a stone’s throw from Royal Park, this immaculate family house has an impressive facade, and an equally impressive interior. With an address on the cusp of Parkville, it offers massive appeal for families.

The entrance is across a traditional front porch and into a hallway with polished floorboards and an elegant style.

The front-facing bedroom has two built-in wardrobes. Opposite is a formal sitting room with

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cabinetry that works beautifully with the dark polished floorboards.

The kitchen is a striking point of difference in this area. It has a granite island bench and cranberrycoloured glass splashbacks that are matched with two pendant lights.

Topping it all off is a north-facing entertainment area in luscious leafy surrounds. At the bottom of the garden is a self-contained studio, adding extra value for those with teenagers or elderly family members. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

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Price: POA .................................................................

Auction: Saturday March 25 at noon .................................................................

OFI: Thu 6.30-7pm; Sat 11.30am-noon .................................................................

Agent: Gino De Iesi 0418 328 062 .................................................................

Price: POA .................................................................

Auction: Saturday April 8 at 1.30pm .................................................................

OFI: Sat 12.30-1pm; Sun 11-11.30am .................................................................

Agent: Arch Staver 0417 515 802 .................................................................

Price: $1.1 million - $1.2 million .................................................................

Auction: Saturday April 8 at noon .................................................................

OFI: Wed noon-12.30pm; Sat 11.45am-12.15pm .................................................................

Agent: Jason Sharpe 0438 847 700 .................................................................

Price: $1 million - $1.1 million .................................................................

Auction: Saturday April 8 at noon .................................................................

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Historically significant house has sixmetre pressed-metal ceilings, spacious indoor/outdoor living areas, vast bedrooms and a stylish self-contained apartment.

Located within the Ruckers Hill precinct, and offered for the first time since 1968, this landmark solid-brick Edwardian home has a north-facing double allotment.

This refurbished Edwardian offers goodsized living and dining, a well-equipped kitchen and neat bathroom, plus a deck, polished timber floors and period detail.

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house's dual living spaces and balconies convey vibrant versatility close to the Sydney Road vibe. With a secure garage.

Let's eat lunch @ Brunswick Food Store, 29 Weston Street Let's eat dinner @ 400 Gradi, 99 Lygon Street Let's drink coffee @ Carpenters Son, 1a Michael Street

Let's eat lunch @ The Hive, 308 High Street Let's eat dinner @ Estelle Bistro, 243 High Street Let's drink coffee @ Tinker, 235 High Street

Let's eat lunch @ Easey's, 3/48 Easey Street Let's eat dinner @ Marquis of Lorne, 411 George Street Let's drink coffee @ Min Lokal, 422 George Street

Let's eat lunch @ Green Refectory, 115 Sydney Road Let's eat dinner @ Mr & Mrs Howell, 173 Sydney Road Let's drink coffee @ Union Street Brewers, 1/34 Union Street

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CARLTON NORTH \ 114 MUNNERING LANE Once home to the John Lawson Furniture Factory, which was established in 1889, this warehouse now combines an interior designer aesthetic with an almost cottagelike feeling of comfort.

The spot couldn’t be better. This quiet lane is close to Lygon Street, public transport and all the bars, shops and restaurants Carlton is famous for.

Behind secure double garage doors, there is parking for two cars, a real luxury in this area. The main entry is here, too. It leads straight into a versatile room that is set up as a study but could also be a bedroom or rumpus.

The rest of the ground floor includes the main bedroom (with its own doors to the garden), a bathroom with laundry space, and storage underneath the stairs.

Climb the carpeted stairs for a breathtaking moment at the top. Up here, high, open-truss ceilings and original multipaned windows define the vast living space. The industrial feel is accentuated by white walls and grey carpet.

Covering almost 100 square metres, this floor is a glorious example of open-plan living. It has a contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar, a gas log fireplace, dining zone, lounge, Juliet balcony and a study in a mezzanine.

At the rear, a deck looks out over a tropical oasis of a yard. One of the highlights of the back of the building is the original signwork, still easily read in paint on the bricks. It’s a lasting reminder of the historic significance of this house. ● CHARLIE BRAITHWAITE

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AGENT Nelson Alexander 9347 4322 PRICE $1.6 million – $1.7 million AUCTION March 25 at 2.30pm OFI March 23, noon & 5.30pm; March 25, 2pm SCHOOL ZONES + Carlton North Primary + Princess Hill Primary see more domain.com.au

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Built with no regard for expense. Designed for maximum comfort and high-end luxury. And set in a sought-after location only a short stroll to Gilbert Rd trams and cafes, Newlands Primary School and the Coburg Hill shopping and dining precinct. Welcome to a brand new family living experience of unsurpassed quality and prestige with this state-of-the-art four-bedroom masterpiece. Bold, glamorous and extravagant, this exquisite residence sets the benchmark in upmarket Preston living.

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Classic Charm For A Modern Lifestyle Immaculately renovated yet authentically vintage with the necessary modern additions in a sought-after Fairfield locale, 56 Rathmines Street is a hidden gem that won’t remain a secret for long. Set in leafy inner-suburban street with a charming picket fence framing a freshly landscaped cottage garden, this exquisite Edwardian delivers on space and quality within a short stroll of Fairfield train station, Station St shops and cafes and Fairfield Primary School.

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Saturday 1st April at 1pm View Thursday 6:45 - 7:15pm Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm Rob D’Agostino 0438 248 591 rob.dagostino@raywhite.com John Catanzariti 0419 384 060 john.catanzariti@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9478 8833

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CARLTON NORTH 114 Munnering Lane

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Magnificent Conversion, Secluded Oasis Garden Formerly the John Lawson Furniture Factory (1889), this expansive residence, in a coveted Princes Hill location moments from Princes Park, Lygon St, schools & Melbourne Uni, combines remarkable industrial detail with clean-edged modern style. Overlooking a lawned garden, it comprises a spectacularly spacious living/dining with beam & truss ceilings, gas log fire & Juliet balcony, open to a custom kitchen (Rosieres stove & pantry) & al fresco entertaining deck, large double bed, study/2nd bed, stylish bath/laundry, loft study & double garage. This iconic, light-filled home with thermal & acoustic insulation features ample storage, reverse-cycle air conditioning, double glazing & intercom. Land: 176sqm approx.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

This Saturday at 2.30pm Thu 12-12.30 & 5.30-6 & Sat 2-2.30 $1,600,000 - $1,700,000 Andrew De Angelis 0402 039 342 Tom Roberts 0418 553 680

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CARLTON NORTH 494 Rathdowne Street

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Dual Occ Dream On Rathdowne Street This unique property (shopfront residence plus two-level studio) is a must-see for home buyers and commercial investors alike. Residential zoned with commercial permits, the main building includes open office spaces - easily converted to bedrooms and living areas - plus modern kitchenette and powder room. Step outside to a sizeable backyard (accommodating three cars via ROW) plus converted stables with open areas over both floors, bathroom and kitchenette.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Thur 6 April at 6pm Thu 5.45-6.15 & Sat 2.30-3 James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Simon Verduci 0419 993 330

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PRINCES HILL 79 Wilson Street

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Princes Hill Prize On a wonderfully deep block of land with endless options to renovate and extend (STCA), this heritage Federation gem comprises a wide side hallway access three generous bedrooms, plus updated bathroom, spacious central lounge through to the dining area and adjoining kitchen. Features include gas heating (lounge and dining), high ceilings and original fretwork, rear sunroom, plus an expansive backyard complete with working market garden and large garage/ workshop via ROW. Walking distance to Lygon Street trams, Princes Hill primary/secondary schools, Rathdowne Street Village shops and cafes as well as the wide open spaces of Princes Park.

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FITZROY NORTH 245 Scotchmer Street

Sat 1 April at 1pm Thu 7-7.30 & Sat 1.45-2.15 $1,800,000 - $1,900,000 Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 James Pilliner 0405 106 421

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Stunningly Spacious, Architectural Excellence Designed by Robert Simeoni Architects, this light-filled residence, in a coveted enclave moments from Village cafes, schools & the Edinburgh Gardens offers superbly zoned spaces & landscaped garden outlooks. This sophisticated residence incorporates expansive formal living & dining; state-of-the art Miele kitchen/ casual meals; large family room & upper-level study; 5 double BRs (master with WIR & luxury ensuite); 2 further bathrooms, powder rooms, laundry & wine room. Including a double garage & al fresco entertaining garden, this unique home features polished spotted gum floors, bespoke storage, double glazing, hydronic heating, cabling & full security.

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AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 1 April at 12.30pm Wed 6-6.30 & Thu 2.30-3 Sat 3.45-4.15 Arch Staver 0417 515 802 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346

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FITZROY 131-135 Gore Street

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Opulent Spaces: A Truly Grand Design This spectacular residence, designed in timeless neo-modernist style, is the home of award-winning The Rosie Project author Graeme Simsion. Set over 3 light-filled levels, bordered by Japanese-inspired courtyards and an internal tranquillity pool, it offers vast formal living and dining rooms; gallery/library; large studio; Miele-equipped chef´s kitchen open to casual meals; stunning main BR with CBD views, dressing room and ensuite; 5 further BRs (one ensuite); roof garden; luxurious family bathroom, laundry, wine cellar and double garage. Close to the Gertrude St arts precinct, this exceptional residence features custom joinery, polished hardwood and stone floors, air conditioning and security.

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FITZROY 36 Palmer Street

Sat 1 April at 2pm Wed 7-7.30 & Sat 4.30-5 Arch Staver 0417 515 802 Rick Daniel 0409 737 985

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Heritage Character With Courtyard Oasis This imposing Boom-period residence with significant architectural detail combines Victorian elegance with modern comfort. Distinguished by a vast landscaped internal courtyard, soaring ceilings and a carefully zoned floor plan, this remarkable CBD-fringe home moments from the Carlton Gardens and Brunswick Street offers a gracious sitting room/ library, formal dining room, grand ´indoor/outdoor´ family living space, 4 double bedrooms, well-equipped solid timber kitchen, 2 bathrooms and laundry. Features of this warm and inviting home with a rear ROW-access courtyard include ornate ceilings, mellow brickwork, custom cabinetry, ample storage and hydronic heating.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

Sat 1 April at 11am Thu 12.45-1.15 & Sat 2.15-2.45 Arch Staver 0417 515 802 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346

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RESERVOIR 802 High Street

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On an exceptionally large block with Robinson Park across the road, this landmark residence comprises four large bedrooms (BIRs) and two bathrooms, formal lounge with open fireplace, adjoining dining area, well-appointed kitchen/ meals through to the spacious rear living room. Features include Art Deco ceilings, stained timberwork and polished hardwood floors, heating and cooling, plus a huge undercover entertaining deck, gorgeous backyard garden and double garage to ROW. Land size: Approx. 940m2

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ABBOTSFORD 119B Yarra Street

Sat 1 April at 11am Wed 6-6.30-7, Thu 12-12.30 & Sat 11-11.30 $1,000,000 - $1,050,000 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924 James Pilliner 0405 106 421

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Versatile Style In A Perfect Location A sublime city-edge neighbourhood finds this outstanding 3BR home including two deluxe bathrooms, lounge, open living/meals area and granite-top kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, quality carpets and floors, plantation shutters, solar power, fully-decked entertainers´ courtyard with outdoor spa and high fences for added privacy, front off-street parking. Close to Abbotsford Convent, river trails and parkland, Collingwood Station, Victoria Street shops, cafes and restaurants.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 1 April at 3pm Thu 1-1.30 & Sat 1.30-2 $1,125,000 - $1,200,000 James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924

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NORTHCOTE 134 Westbourne Grove

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Eternal Elegance High On Ruckers Hill SHREWSBURY VILLA - moments from the buzz of High Street, this Boom-style Victorian presents an instantly enjoyable lifestyle with options to enhance and expand (STCA). Inviting interior boasts two large bedrooms and updated bathroom, wide lounge, sitting room and well-appointed kitchen/meals. Add to this heating and cooling, towering ceilings, alarm, plus a wonderfully private back garden complete with undercover patio, in-ground spa, extensive brick paving and handy storage shed. Close to cafes and restaurants, shops and supermarkets, popular schools (zoned to Northcote HS), trams and trains to the CBD.

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NORTHCOTE 94 Mitchell Street

Sat 8 April at 2pm Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 2.45-3.15 $1,300,000 - $1,400,000 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Ermes Papadopoulos 0401 578 391

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Charming Corner Classic Circa 1919 This double-fronted freestanding Edwardian, is set on a classic corner block a few minutes´ walk to High Street, Northcote Plaza, and All Nations Park. Step inside the charming w/board home & delight in high ceilings, polished floorboards, openplan living and dining, leading to a modern kitchen. Two generous Brms with built-in robes and updated central family bathroom. French doors lead to a great decked entertaining area and private rear gardens. Lock-up brick garage on Derby Street, carport parking on Mitchell street, it´s just 10 mins to the CBD. Situated in Northcote High and Westgarth Primary school zones, 100 metres away from the Red Door Corner Store organic cafe. Land 369sqm (Approx.)

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE CONTACT

Sat 8 April at 2pm Sat 11.45-12.15 & Wed 12-12.30 $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Nunzio Sulfaro 0414 223 134 Jacqui Knapsey 0418 592 509

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CARLTON NORTH 606 Canning Street 4 Space, Elegance, With Scope To Add Value This classic balcony terrace with modern improvements, close to Rathdowne Village & schools, offers expansive living opening to garden with ROW-access parking, wellequipped timber kitchen, impressive balcony BR, 3 further double BRs (one ensuite) & 2nd bathroom/laundry, pressed metal ceilings, OFPs, hydronic heating & split-system a/c.

On exceptionally large land (10 x 60m approx) with 2nd frontage to Lt Curran Street, this 5 room Victorian requires total renovation. Alternatively, redevelop the north-facing site for a fine new residence or multi-unit living (STCA) in a prime CBD-fringe location close to Royal Park, the RCH, Errol Street, transport & schools.

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AUCTION This Saturday at 1pm INSPECT Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $1,850,000 - $2,000,000 CONTACT Tom Roberts 0418 553 680 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040

NORTH MELBOURNE 40 Curran Street 4 Outstanding Development Potential!

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CARLTON NORTH 751 Drummond Street 3 Perfectly Renovated Victorian Terrace This light-filled terrace close to Rathdowne Village & schools offers living/dining opening to courtyard with ROW parking, sitting room/4th BR, formal dining room, custom kitchen, 3 double BRs (one ensuite), stylish family bathroom & laundry, plus polished Baltic floors, classic period detail, hydronic heating, storage, video intercom & NBN fibre optic cabling.

This immaculately presented DF residence with exciting potential for extension (STCA) on deep land with ROWaccess garage offers 3 double BRs, spacious living room, dining open to refitted kitchen, stylish bathroom & laundry.

Close to Royal Park, hospitals & schools (zoned Uni High), it features ducted heating, watering system & period detail.

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NORTH MELBOURNE 55 Canning Street 3 Wide & Welcoming Victorian

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FITZROY 442 George Street A Great Start!

This immaculately refurbished Edwardian minutes from Smith & Brunswick Street cafes offers 2 double BRs & smaller 3rd BR/study, good-sized living room, dining zone, well equipped kitchen/laundry & neat bathroom, plus entertaining deck & secluded courtyard, polished timber floors, potential large attic storage & period detail.

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FITZROY NORTH 497 Napier Street 3 Modern Luxury Near Edinburgh Gardens Townhouse 4 - Cleverly designed contemporary residence boasts an impressive combination of space, style & light close to Brunswick St, Queens Pde & Edinburgh Gardens.

Light-filled 3 large BRs (huge top floor master suite), 2nd bathrm, granite kitchen, spacious liv/din, north entertainers terrace, 2 car tandem garage & workshop area, s/s a/c.

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Ultra-Spacious Masterpiece Design This unique residence, surrounded by landscaped courtyards, offers living/dining flowing to deck & spa pool, designer kitchen, 4 double BRs (custom timber cabinetry, dressing room to main), 2 study areas, 2 luxurious bathrooms, powder room & laundry, plus OSP, hydronic heating, refrigerated a/c & security.

This refurbished Victorian terrace bordering Queens Pde, the Edinburgh Gardens, transport & schools offers 2 double BRs, spacious living and dining rooms, neat functional kitchen, bathroom & laundry. Including a deep northerly ROW-access courtyard, this sunny home features period detail and gas heating. Add value at this premier address!

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AUCTION Sat 25 March at 11am INSPECT Thu 1.30-2 & Sat 10.30-11 CONTACT Arch Staver 0417 515 802 David Sanguinedo 0449 903 346

FITZROY NORTH 80 Michael Street 2 A CafĂŠ-Precinct Jewel!

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IVANHOE 14 Beatty Street Superbly Renovated Family Living This extremely spacious 1930s residence offers expansive living/dining flowing to northerly deck, outdoor kitchen & pool, sitting room/study, retreat, 4 double BRs (dressing room to master), designer kitchen/butler´s pantry/wine room, 3 luxury bathrooms, laundry, powder room & double garage, plus oak floors, ducted heating & refrigerated a/c.

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This stunning Grant Cheyne-renovated residence with authentic industrial detail offers spectacular living/dining opening to roof terrace, bespoke kitchen, 3 double BRs (main ensuite), sleek bathroom, powder room and laundry, plus 2-car garaging and security entry, hydronic heating, a/c and ample storage.

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CLIFTON HILL 6/37 Groom Street 3 Exemplary Conversion, Cbd Views

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FITZROY NORTH 665 Brunswick Street North 4 Super-Spacious Modern Terrace This impressive residence with views over the Edinburgh Gardens offers large living & dining zones, family room opening to deep garden with swimming pool & double garage from Hopetoun Place, well-equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, powder room & laundry. Features include storage, parquetry floors, heating & air conditioning.

FITZROY NORTH 64 Barkly Street Milan In Melbourne C1965 Bold, light and with a contemporary layout and finishes, this Victorian home has many elements to inspire further evolution. Terrazzo, timber and timeless elegance flow through this 3 bed, 3 living home on a deep garden allotment with a double garage. Live comfortably now while you plan at leisure to create a fabulous family home.

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AUCTION Sat 25 March at 2pm INSPECT Thu 2-2.30 & Sat 1.30-2 CONTACT Alexander Hill 0432 145 790 Roland Paterson 0417 367 997

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BRUNSWICK EAST 217 Glenlyon Road 3 Fully Renovated In A Premier Position This elegant home will impress with its spacious light-filled rooms, quality fittings & proximity to Lygon St & Nicholson St shops/cafes, schools, parks & transport. Versatile floorplan with 3 bedrms, 2 bathrms, sitting room/4th bedroom, living/dining room, family kitchen/meals, north entertainers deck (ROW). Heating/cooling.

COLLINGWOOD 3 Derby Street Italianate Elegance, Prime Address This historically significant residence (ca 1876), close to the Gertrude St arts precinct & Smith St cafes offers 3 double BRs, gracious sitting room, dining room/4th BR, wellequipped timber kitchen, powder room & 2 bathrooms, plus a secluded courtyard. Features: exquisite period detail, gas heating, split-system a/c & generous storage.

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BRUNSWICK 31 Gray Street

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Family Style On Temple Park This extended 4BR + study period home includes periodinspired bathroom and laundry/second WC, formal lounge, rumpus/living (upstairs), open-plan family/dining area and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Add to this heating and cooling, high ceilings and polished timber floors, plus backyard garden with double garage to Mayfield Avenue.

BRUNSWICK 7 Bank Street A rare and exciting opportunity to renovate and extend (STCA), this freestanding Victorian prize includes three bedrooms, spacious lounge, separate dining/sitting room, functional bathroom and kitchen/meals area. Add to this gas heating and split-system a/c, NBN, plus an expansive backyard with ROW potential and plenty of room to expand.

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AUCTION Sat 1 April at 2.30pm INSPECT Thu 7-7.30 & Sat 1.45-2.15 GUIDE $1,700,000 - $1,800,000 CONTACT Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 Leah Cicutto 0422 264 442

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THORNBURY 31 Shaftesbury Parade 3 Period Prize On Northcote’s Border This freestanding Victorian comprises of three bedrooms & updated bathroom, light-filled open living/dining area & adjoining kitchen with Asko dishwasher, hydronic heating & ducted evaporative cooling, high ceilings, timber floors, plus French doors to outdoor deck/pergola & expansive backyard garden with secure off-street parking via ROW.

THORNBURY 138a Smith Street 1920s Charm, Prime Address Immaculately presented & updated home offers the perfect environment for a young or growing family, near Turner Reserve, schools (zoned Northcote High), High & Miller St cafes & t´port. 3 bedrms, central bathrm, spacious o/plan liv/ din/kitch & a large landscaped northerly garden. Features: Roof storage, a/c & parking. Just move in and enjoy!

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AUCTION This Sat 25 March at 12pm INSPECT Thur 6-6.30 & Sat 11.30-12 GUIDE $910,000 - $1,000,000 CONTACT Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Ermes Papadopoulos 0401 578 391

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AUCTION Sat 1 April at 1.30pm INSPECT Thu 5.30-6.00 Sat 11.45-12.15 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT Nicholas West 0418 559 494 Peter Egan 0411 844 230

THORNBURY 42 Newman Street Quality, Class - And 5 Bedrooms!

This 5BR Californian includes two bathrooms, retreat/study, open living/dining area and well-appointed kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, high ceilings and polished timber floors, large laundry and linen storeroom, plus a north-facing backyard with entertaining deck plus carport via gated driveway. In the Northcote High School zone.

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Quality features, private surrounds and corner position, this light-filled upstairs apartment comprises two bedrooms (both with BIRs and leafy outlook), stylish bathroom and separate WC, lounge, dining area and updated kitchen, plus new carpets and floors, laundry facilities, panel heating, offstreet car space via gated driveway.

2

AUCTION Sat 8 April at 1pm INSPECT Thu 5.15-5.45 & Sat 12-12.30 GUIDE $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 CONTACT John Karr 0419 522 328 Peter Egan 0411 844 230

NORTHCOTE 11/291 Heidelberg Road 2 Stylish & Secure With Park Views

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AUCTION Sat 8 April at 11am INSPECT Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 11-11.30 GUIDE $440,000 - $480,000 CONTACT John Karr 0419 522 328 Peter Egan 0411 844 230

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IVANHOE 81 The Boulevard Tranquil, Spacious With Spectacular Views This exclusively positioned residence with spectacular views to the Dandenongs offers expansive living & dining, sunroom, custom kitchen/meals, 3 double BRs plus study/ 4th BR, 2 bathrooms, laundry & storage room, plus an al fresco entertaining area & double carport, storage, ducted heating & split-system a/c.

FITZROY 60 Argyle Street Edgy Off-Brunswick Design This striking residence with spectacular northern views, courtyard garden entry & garage offers expansive living/ dining flowing to entertaining terrace, well-equipped kitchen, vast main BR/retreat with study zone, balcony & luxurious ensuite, 2nd double BR, 2-way bathroom & laundry, plus polished timber floors, split-system a/c & custom storage.

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AUCTION Sat 1st April at 12pm INSPECT Thur 4.15-4.45 & Sat 10.45-11.15 GUIDE $1,450,000 - $1,595,000 CONTACT Liz Walker 0412 659 140 James Labiris 0409 094 767

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AUCTION Sat 8 April at 1pm INSPECT Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 11-11.30 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT Luke Chisholm 0439 392 887 Mason Staver 0488 988 404

IVANHOE EAST 8 Burke Road North 4 Architect-Renovated, Serene And Spacious This architect-renovated home offers elegant living & dining, stunning multi-use room, well-equipped kitchen, 3 double BRs, large studio, 2-zone bathroom & laundry, plus delightful SC garden apartment, double garage & wine cellar, custom timber detail, hydronic heating & split-system a/c. Land size 724sqm (approx.).

Well south of Bell Street, this captivating Art Deco home comprises three bedrooms, central bathroom and separate powder room, formal lounge and dining, updated kitchen/ meals through to the rear sunroom/living area, plus an expansive backyard with ROW potential, tandem double garage and under-house workshop/storage area.

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AUCTION This Sat 25 March at 12pm INSPECT Thur 6-6.30 & Sat 11.30-12 GUIDE $1,700,000 - $1,800,000 CONTACT Liz Walker 0412 659 140 James Labiris 0409 094 767

PRESTON WEST 21 Stafford Street 3 Brick Classic With Elevated Potential

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FAIRFIELD 457 Heidelberg Road Fantastic Fairfield Investment Opportunity Prominent corner building with 3 separate tenancies > Land size: 198 sqm (approx) > Building size: 160 sqm (approx) > Successful cafe trading as "Hoppa & Joe" > Rental income of $70,052 pa (approx) as at 1/5/2017 > Off street parking for 2 cars

BRUNSWICK EAST 385-387 Lygon Street AUCTION Friday 7th April at 1pm INSPECT

By Appointment CONTACT Simon Verduci 0419 993 330

Outstanding Investment Opportunity This prime 4 level corner freehold, comprising ground floor retail shop + 3 whole floor 1 bedroom apartments. > Zoning: Commercial 1 > 4 separate leases to established tenants > Combined rental income of $71863pa (approx) > An investment opportunity not to be missed.

AUCTION Thursday 30 March at 1pm INSPECT

By Appointment CONTACT Simon Verduci 0419 993 330

THORNBURY 76 Woolton Avenue

4J 3K 2L 22 ABBOTSFORD STREET, STREET WEST MELBOURNE SPACIOUS LIVING & CLEVER DESIGN Brilliantly located town residence offering three levels of light and space. Comprising three bedrooms, with an additional study/home office or fourth bedroom. Features reverse cycle air conditioning, fabulous natural light, spectacular city views, three bathrooms, & remote tandem garage. Walking distance to CBD, Docklands, public transport & shops. www.22abbotsfordstreetwestmelbourne.com Auction: 25th March at 11.00am Inspect: Thursday 5.15pm-6.00pm Saturday From 10.30am Contact: Richard Simpson 0402 223 027 Evan Gower 0497 984 101

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With High Street an easy stroll away, this is a family classic, perfectly maintained. Huge living spaces, four generous bedrooms, family bathroom with spa. Spacious modern kitchen, sunroom. Side-drive to double remote garage with plenty of workshop space and potential rear laneway access. Backyard with ready-made veggie patch and rainwater tanks.

Northcote High and Thornbury Primary school zones.

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Period Elegance With Family Space Within moments of ever-popular High Street, this unique fully renovated residence offers space for large and growing families, while retaining period styling with stunning decorative details, soaring 3m ceilings, hardwood floorboards. Formal lounge and sitting rooms, spacious family living served by a marble-topped kitchen with Smeg appliances. Two huge bedrooms with built-in robes, and two luxury ultramodern bathrooms. Upstairs: retreat, two more generous bedrooms and terrace balcony, and a luxe bathroom with spa. Outside, in landscaped gardens, find decked entertaining areas.

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Updated classic bungalow just metres from Mayer Park, Merri Creek Trails, Northcote Golf Course and the number 11 tram at the end of your street. Spacious living and open-plan modern kitchen with walk-in pantry. Three large bedrooms. Wonderful deep backyard with studio plus right-of-way access. Superb extension potential, just a 10-minute walk to High Street. Northcote High and Thornbury Primary zones.

Classic brick home on north-south block, includes comfortable bedrooms, flexible sitting and dining rooms off a spacious kitchen, convenient wet areas plus gas heating and air-con. Generous block comprises garden and shed, pergola and 4 car garage with kitchenette. Located just minutes from transport, services, and bustling Thornbury High Street.

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NORTHCOTE 57 Henry Street A Ruckers Hill haven with a substantial studio/office, this outstanding solid brick Edwardian delivers designer space, superb quality and excellent entertaining. Freestanding with OSP on 320 sqms (approx), this architect-enhanced three bedroom, two bathroom residence in the Northcote High zone near High St and train station features hydronic heating, air-con, solar power and secluded rear garden.

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Saturday 1st April at 1.30pm

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Thursday 12.30-1pm Saturday 1.30-2pm

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THORNBURY 125 Hutton Street There´s nothing that says Thornbury more than the updated interior and tranquil rear garden of this delightful two bedroom home. In the Northcote High zone near Miller & High Streets, parkland, trams and train station; this freestanding post-Edwardian tastefully merges period character and modern quality opening to a meandering backyard with large deck, fruit trees and chicken coop. Offers dining, living, stunning kitchen and ducted heating.

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Saturday 8th April at 10.30am

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Thursday 3-3.30pm Saturday 2.15-2.45pm

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Belinda Lindsay 0409 853 769 Hamish Lindsay 0477 435 740

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NORTHCOTE 72 Thomson Street The winning formula for future success on one of Northcote´s best streets lies in this charming 1920s home´s coveted Westgarth location, prized potential and prime 349 sqm (approx) corner position. In a sought-after residential precinct near cafés, park, Yarra Bend, schools, trains, High/ Station Streets shops; this comfortable three bedroom home on a secluded block offers a range of outstanding options (STCA). Securely leased until Nov 2017.

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2016 REIV RESIDENTIAL MARKETING AWARD WINNERS COBURG 701/14-20 NICHOLSON STREET E ET LIVE THE HIGH LIFE This new 1BR apt on the 7th level will sure to please all buyers who inspect it and be strongly sought after. r Comp: Great OPL, r. split system air con/heating, balcony area with uninterrupted Eastern views with total privacy, European laundry, large storage cage, easy car parking. Now leased at approx $16,380PA P PA

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