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T here they were: small, imperfect, some mottled and spotted, but the sweet perfume that arose from them was unmistakable.

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The apricots I found at the market were the Moorpark variety, a type so old and revered it is mentioned in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park as one of the most flavoursome of its kind, and was planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.

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2007-08, exceeding exports of $1.33 billion.For quite some time now, major retailers

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But what isn’t widely recognised is the loss of important agricultural species from Australian

production as a result of narrowing consumer preference and supermarket rigidity.

The gregarious restaurateur and fierce advocate for the Murray River growers, Stefano de Pieri, is scornful of the lazy consumer attitude that has resulted in generations of table-grape vines being ripped out of the ground throughout the Riverina because we won’t

eat grapes with pips. The pallid varieties that sell in the major food shops barely compare and, even more importantly, some farming has ceased and significant varieties have been lost because of our unadventurous consumer ways.

The good news is that growers are starting to get it, and if they can get enough consumer backing, the major grocery chains might get it too. In an industry situation statement from October last year, the Horticulture Industry Network conceded that with an emphasis in the fresh market on the production of attractive, firm, full-coloured apricots, increased shelf life has been delivered at the retail end, but “the marketplace now recognises that this has compromised eating quality”. And here’s the bit that makes your heart leap: “If the decline in sales that has resulted is to be reversed, techniques and varieties that provide the consumer with a more satisfying eating experience are required.”

That means we consumers have seen the light, and recognise that older, irregular, less pretty but more delicious varieties of apricots, and other fruit and vegetables are what we really want. Amid their tears, I can almost hear the Riverina farmers sing. \

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Free rein:Puppeteers Ben McIvor (left), Grant Foulkes and Kailah Cabanas are performing in the Melbourne production of War Horse.

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I’m venturing deep into the bowels of Melbourne’s Arts Centre, looking for invisible people. A few minutes ago, I left the packed State Theatre, where a matinee session of War Horse had just finished playing to a diverse crowd of toddlers, teens, parents

and grandparents.In the foyer, young children were mimicking the

show’s star, trotting about the carpet, whinnying and snorting. Some of the older punters were left sniffling by the show’s emotional climax. All seemed to agree on one thing – the eponymous horse was simply incredible.

The most incredible thing about this horse, of course, is that he doesn’t exist. Equine star Joey is instead a large puppet, carried across the stage on the back of three actors.

“People have often gone up to the director, firmly believing it’s a real horse,” puppeteer Ben McIvor tells me when I sit down with him and his fellow puppeteers.

Certainly there is some kind of magic at work here. On stage, McIvor, Grant Foulkes and Kailah Cabanas move together as if guided by telepathy. Off stage, that telepathy is still intact. The three quickly and easily complete each other’s sentences, seeming to laugh at jokes before they’ve been made.

Oddly, not one of them is a trained puppeteer. All come from an acting background and took some convincing to allow a puppet horse to steal their spotlight. “I was not keen,” McIvor says. “I was like, I don’t do puppetry – does the horse talk? No? I’d seen the film and I was like, meh.”

All three credit director Finn Caldwell with talking them around by showing them the possibilities puppetry possesses when it comes to wooing an audience. The trick, they say, is to convince a crowd they’ve seen something they know they can’t have.

“People ask: ‘How did you get the eyes to move? How does the skin move?’” Cabanas says. “Uh, they don’t.”

“That’s when we know we’ve done our job,” Foulkes says. “We really require the audience to go with us, and things like creating the horse’s breath are the invitation from us to say – here you go, we require you to suspend your disbelief and join us on this journey.”

Sitting in the stalls, only a few rows back from the stage, I was never in any doubt that Joey was a puppet. Indeed, the puppet’s construction – bright-orange paint and a mechanical framework – makes no attempt to pass itself off as flesh and bone. McIvor and Foulkes (as the horse’s hind and heart), sit inside the bodywork, moving the legs, while Cabanas is up front, leading the puppet forward and controlling the head. For the first 15 minutes, I marvelled at their control over a

massive machine. After that, some strange alchemy occurred. The puppeteers didn’t exactly disappear, but they became more like familiar spirits attending Joey, extending and echoing the horse’s emotions.

“We sort of fade away,” Cabanas says.Surely this runs against the attention-seeking instinct

that first drives actors onto the stage?“As an actor, you do want people to look at you,”

McIvor admits.“People can look at you, but you’re like a channel

really,” Cabanas says. “With acting, you’re working hard to include the audience and make them see you. With puppetry, your focus is just on the puppet. I feel like I fade away, because it’s all about Joey.”

Yet, despite this, it’s clear all three view Joey as an acting part. They talk about his character with passion and surprising empathy. When McIvor talks about a painful scene for the horse, he flinches in his seat. It must be odd, I suggest, to be sharing a single role between three actors. Do they all agree on how they view Joey’s personality?

“At least our version of the character,” McIvor says. “You’ll see a different version of the character with each team. And the actors are starting to notice that. They have a different show every night.”

There are four teams responsible for bringing Joey and fellow equine star Topthorn to life. Two teams only work with one horse, while the other “versatile” teams work with both. Cabanas and co are the latter. All three are passionate about the differences between the horses.

“Topthorn’s a completely different character,” McIvor insists.

Foulkes elaborates. “He’s not playful, he doesn’t like to be touched.”

And what makes this team’s version of Joey unique?“Cody [Fern], who plays Albert, has said that our Joey

is definitely the cheekiest,” Foulkes says.Cabanas looks slightly guilty. “I love messing around

with the soldiers. We tell them, we’re a horse. If we have the opportunity to run off, then we’re going to try to do that. If someone lets go of the reins, we instinctively try to bolt.”

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McIvor says it’s the key to the show’s success.“It’s our number one rule. Be a horse.” \

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Please, tell me it’s not so.Because, to me, 2013 may well have just begun, but it could go

down in history as being television’s groundhog year of bland – the year when nothing new ever really happened, ever. Even Sherlock Holmes made a comeback.

And every night about 7.30, the same bunch of good-looking but pretty much interchangeable young people continued to compete over how well they did housework.

MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules and The Block All Stars may add drama, glamour and prizes to the dullest of everyday domestics, but is cooking a roast dinner and tidying the house really worth all of our viewing time – especially when most of us have been doing such things all day, and there’s no new house or cookbook contract coming our way any time soon?

One wonders what’s next. Masterknitathon? World’s Best Duster? Race Around the Kitchen, where the couple who manage to get the kids washed, fed and in bed, stack the dishwasher and get their conjugals sorted all before 9pm get to win a prize of a good night’s sleep, perhaps? A kid-free weekend, but only if the cameras get to come along and film everything?

Actually … not such a bad idea, because, what most people with kids know for certain is that as soon as you actually get a night free to yourselves you’re usually so excited you end up having a barney. Cameras love that.

Anyway, call me old fashioned, but I don’t find young couples stressed to break-up point about the colour of a doona cover and backstabbing home-cookers grilling each other over the type of herb they use in their entrée bread all that interesting.

And if renovation and cooking shows aren’t your thing (and God help you if they’re not, because while commercial channels run series after series of MasterChef and Jamie Oliver, the public channels are littered with quaint little shows featuring old people randomly traversing the European countryside looking for some nonna in a farmhouse making a regional bean stew or some old farmer dude hand-whipping goat’s cheese), there’s hour upon hour of American Idol.

Yet more interchangeable, good-looking people competing against each other,

but this time in front of strange, stretched-faced judges. Has anyone bothered to check to see if Nicki Minaj is a real person?

Anyway, night after night I spend in despair, in a fury of flustered, frustrated

flicking, trying to find something worthy of watching. Is it too much to ask? Last week the internet dropped out and I found myself gazing at a screen filled up with Kevin McCloud’s frozen face. I watched it for 10 whole minutes while the system rebooted.

And as for FebFast, well, abstinence is anathema to the compulsively inclined. Plus, there’s nothing on TV to watch, so what else am I expected to do but open a bottle of wine and lament? \

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T he tenants at the adjacent table have changed several times. First, a quiet family of four; then a discontented pair of couples with an eye for

better real estate.Now, two blokes – Mr Big (in size, volume, grating

accent) and his enduring smaller companion have taken up residence.

We must be slow eaters. They’ve wolfed down identical soup orders and are now in possession of an open ceramic bowl of “sliced fish fillet in hot chilli oil”, at least from my reading of the menu, and a serve of fried rice.

With almost the same intensity as Mr Big’s ownership of it, the dish’s aroma is invitingly redolent of chilli, garlic and Szechuan pepper.

He loudly informs his companion about the importance of stirring the dish and emulsifying the oil, garlic and chilli. Then he fastidiously pours the broth into his own bowl through the ladle-cum-strainer and selects pieces of the fish, dipping each one into his filtered broth. He later adds a few spoonfuls of rice to the stock and eats that, sans fish.

Mr Small nods politely, smiles agreeably and does as he pleases. He serves himself a decent pile of fried rice then spoons a big ladle of broth and flesh from the shared bowl, chillies, garlic and all.

We stifle mirth and with a man and tool, sorry tong, quip or two.

I reckon the tables at Man Tong, the newest member of the HuTong Dumpling Bar clan, are a wee bit close, for a 200-odd seater anyway. And I think the fish in chilli oil dish would be darn good, however you chose to eat it.

Man Tong, which means full house in Chinese, is a polished, Crownesque version of the HuTong Dumpling Bars in Market Lane and Prahran. It’s the brainchild of managing director Jeff Xu, who with chef Yi Bo Wang (ex-Yangtze New World Hotel, Shanghai), has created a selection of Chinese regional cuisine, taking licence here and there.

At 6pm on a Sunday we snare the last available table (group bookings only) and turnover is high. The 16-page menu works well around a few simple symbols, a kind of modern replacement for laminated cards. Red chef’s hats signify “house specialty” (some get two) and chillies to indicate spiciness.

The wine menu, headed “Does wine go with Chinese cuisine? Absolutely”, follows suit in a kind of defensive response to those with epicurean superiority complexes. Each style of wine is given a description of suitable food accompaniments and a number. The number, in a wine-glass symbol, is appended to corresponding dishes on the food menu. We minimise risk, conscious of the menu warning to be “mindful when dipping in soy sauce or vinegar as it will clash with your wine”, with a Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling from list number two, the “fresh, light whites” selection.

We dutifully follow the symbols with xiao long bao,

the hot-stock-filled pork dumplings from East China made famous in Melbourne by HuTong, given two hats. They are perfectly presented at just the right “two blows” temperature, but seem to me a slimmed-down version of the originals. Slurp, look ungainly and devour the delicate broth and fine mince within.

Pan-fried pork dumplings, with a nod to Shanghai, arrive connected by a crisp pancake. Separating them with chopstick or spoon is the fun. They’ve been fried and steamed and their texture is divine.

Peking duck, another signature dish, is deftly served by our waiter, who surprises me with his awkward English. I wonder whether it’s a staged, for authenticity and charm. The roasted poultry is a little dry and bland, but the accompanying sauce and pancakes quickly mask this.

It’s one of the least-expensive dishes, and its wine

matches are numbers five and eight (medium-sweet white and medium-spicy red) but the Szechuan bean curd with minced pork – ma po tofu, or grandma’s bean curd – is at the outer edge of my heat tolerance and fabulous with my delicate wine. The velvety cubes of bean curd bob in an open bowl of broth, rafts atop a sea of chilli and crumbled, flavoursome meat.

Fujian diced eye fillets in tea flavour arrive dark and difficult to photograph, in a tangle of crisply fried oolong tea leaves. It’s an intriguing dish, but could have had more of the excellent pepper-coated meat and fewer of the crisp, dry leaves.

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When I mentioned to a few people in the office that I was talking to the chef and sommelier of Melbourne’s hottest Thai restaurant,

Chin Chin, about matching wine with spicy food, they all got a crazed look and demanded that I report back post-haste. Chin Chin does that to people.

Unlocking the mystery to matching drinks with spicy Asian food is the subject of Solving the Eternal Chilli Dilemma, a Melbourne Food and Wine Festival masterclass hosted by chef Benjamin Cooper and sommelier and winemaker Neil Prentice.

The key, according to Prentice, is to match hot, spicy food with either tannins or texture.

“If you go to any restaurant in Bangkok, the locals are going to be drinking beer and black tea. In essence, it’s all about tannin and bitter,” says Prentice.

Beer, Prentice notes, isn’t always suited to our weather: “Really nice, interesting beer, is good – when it’s in a humid, hot Thai setting. Even a light beer, such as Chang or Singha, can be too much in cold weather such as our winter.”

With variety being the spice of life, plus Melbourne’s fickle climate, wine is often a better match. Prentice says textural wines work best and the classic European food and wine matches hold true as a rule of thumb when choosing a wine to drink with spicy flavours.

“I try to head towards classic European matches – seafood and riesling, pinot gris and pork, duck and pinot noir,” he says.

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“In European gustatory terms, wine is the sweet and the sour in the glass and the savoury’s on the plate. Eastern food turns that on its head – a lot of the time the sweet and sour is on the plate, so you’re really looking at texture and structure, just as much as you’re looking at flavour.

“Remember that the wine’s not supposed to be the main voice on the table, it should be secondary.”

Good textural wines to match include off-dry riesling, which doesn’t tend to fight with food and

has a hint of sweetness that gets balanced out by vibrant acid. Pinot gris, with its voluptuous texture and subtle apple and pear notes works well too.

“Pinot noir tends not to fight with spice too much. It’s a wine that’s really about texture,

too,” says Prentice.As for sweet dishes, Prentice says sweet whites,

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Domaine St Andrieu Rosé 2011(Cotes de Provence, France) $22; 14%★★★★

Top marks for drinkability go to this rosé blend of grenache, cinsault and syrah from Provence – on a hot day at a barbecue, this would be gone in a flash. It smells of strawberries and cream, spice, green herbs and orange zest; characters that are reflected on the palate. It’s smooth and creamy in texture, with zippy acidity that’s a good foil for a degree of sweetness on the full mid-palate. Magnums (1500ml bottles) of this have been imported this year, which are great for a gathering of friends and family.Food match \ Massaman curry

Shelmerdine Blanc de Noirs 2007(Yarra Valley) $38; 13.5%★★★★★

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Holly’s Garden Pinot Gris 2012(Whitlands) $26; 12.5%★★★★ ½

I always look forward to opening Holly’s Garden pinot gris – it always seems to get the balance between opulence and structure just right. There’s a lot going on here, with gorgeous aromas of golden delicious apple, pear, spice, orange blossom and rosewater. Smooth and textural, with a similar array of rich flavours that are balanced by a bright line of chalky grapefruit acid, it’s simply a delight. Its long finish includes notes of citrus pith that adds complexity.Food match \ Shredded barbecue duck and lychee salad

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L inda Gregoriou loves cities. As a renowned urban planner and geographer she’s made them a big part of her career and life. But she can see why some may see as slightly strange our habit of indulging our obsession

with coffee very deep within the built environment.“I’m curious that we’re happy to sit on milk crates

near a rubbish dumpster and eat lunch and drink caffé lattes and think it’s very hip and cool, which it is, whereas 100 years ago we’d be getting typhoid.”

Yes, we Melburnians embrace our inner dumpster, and latte drinkers sitting on milk crates are only nervous on Thursday mornings between 7am-9am. But don’t get her wrong – Gregoriou loves a laneway. “It’s a human scale and that’s why they [laneways] work. There’s mystery, there’s an enigma. I think it’s quite delightful that there’s a celebration of artwork and graffiti that has happened quite organically.”

Attitudes towards cities – including ours towards Melbourne – have changed enormously over the years. Look at the apartment blocks with no windows to see how we’ve changed our minds about the importance of light. Look at the way we now orient our buildings towards the river and the bay. Look at the way we eat on footpaths, revere our laneways and treat graffiti as an art form to be treasured and protected. Graffiti artists used to be assisting police with their inquiries; now they’re almost folk heroes.

Gregoriou believes it is wonderful that we are now embracing our city, celebrating its once-submerged history and acknowledging the cultures that have left their marks. “I do find it quite amusing that the council has heritage-listed a lot of places [including] Hosier Lane,” she says. “Whenever I go [to Hosier Lane] there are tourists photographing it. A city is like the human body; it’s organic, it changes all the time. I like that they’ve celebrated AC/DC as well [with AC/DC Lane].

“Melbourne does that well. They celebrate the gloom. And that brings its own delightfulness… It’s definitely a far more intellectual city and I think at one level a more creative city than Sydney. I think because people spend more time indoors. Obviously they are big sports lovers – they go nuts with their football and their cricket – but after the football on a Saturday you’ve got to go indoors; it’s cold. I think generally cold environments tend to produce, in a funny way, more creativity.”

I am talking with Gregoriou in a place no one would call gloomy or cold – her homewares shop called Pure and General in Potts Point, Sydney. She is gregarious and warm, her passion for urban spaces and planning impossible not to be impressed by. She has appeared on television a lot – as a judge on the ABC’s The New Inventors and a commentator on the ABC’s George Negus Tonight and arts program Critical Mass. She appears to have great potential as a television presenter.

Sydney is where the Melbourne-born and raised Gregoriou has made her home for 20 years. It’s here that she made her name as the director of the masterplan for


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the 2000 Sydney Olympics and as a go-to voice on urban planning matters. But it’s in Melbourne that she fell in love with cities and our reaction to them. She grew up in bayside Brighton. Her father had an economics background and worked as a property developer, her mother was involved in formulating policy in the early days of occupational health and safety.

“It was great fun,” she says of Brighton in the 1960s and 1970s. “Always down at Dendy Beach, with the bathing boxes. It was very much about beach and sport – netball, tennis. Brighton was super WASP [White Anglo Saxon Protestant]. My mother’s Anglo-Celtic, my father’s Greek Cypriot. There weren’t many – not even mixtures – but there weren’t any, if you like, ethnic families. And it was very much about old money. It was quite different from what I think it is now.”

The charm of the suburb and its sense of itself (“Brighton always sees itself as an enclave, quite separate from everybody else,” she says) meant growing up there was, largely, fun.

a s a child Gregoriou loved riding her bike around looking at buildings and how they were used. “I used to ride a bicycle everywhere and catch trams. I didn’t get

a licence until I was 24, 25. So I think when you’re catching public transport you tend to see a lot of different things.

“As a kid I would travel around in the back of my parents’ car and I would have favourite gardens I would look at, follies in people’s gardens, funny little waterfalls or unusual fences. They were always my landmark.

“In urban design there’s a school of thought about mental maps and how you move and navigate around a city. In fact you might only ever go to three or four different places and that’s your regular way of moving in an urban environment. (It’s about) landmarks – using a building, a tree, to find your way around. It’s about how people orient themselves. I always had that.

“My uncle had a country property out at Kangaroo Ground when it was all apple orchards. And we’d go out there on weekends sometimes. I’d remember landmarks. I would know how far it was until we got there [by the landmarks].

“Because my father was doing property development I was very conscious about how sites were oriented; that it was always better to get a backyard that faced north, for example, and preferably on a corner. I was very conscious of that as a kid. I used to go to lots of auctions with him. It was always about how different spaces made you feel. I was conscious that some spaces made you feel good and others didn’t.

“On Brighton Beach I’d be aware of the little spaces between bathing boxes and how you would try and find those spaces when it got too hot and where you’d orient yourself with the sun on the beach. All that stuff.”

It was a beautiful environment to grow up in but in 1960s and 1970s Melbourne it wasn’t always an easy life for a young girl with an ethnic background. “My father went to Melbourne University so we weren’t the typical migrant family,” she says. “Both my parents are educated. And we tended to mix with a lot of children that had similar backgrounds. My father mixed with a lot of Cypriots who had married Australian women, so we mixed with kids that came from two cultures.

“The interesting thing was we didn’t fit into the Australian side of things and we didn’t fit in with Cypriots either, so we were a bit in no man’s land. I would say I was lucky because you take the best of both cultures and you meld them.”

Later she moved from Brighton to North Fitzroy and then to St Kilda. Deciding what to study – at Monash University – wasn’t hard. “I was just fascinated with cities so I did urban geography.” Later she completed a postgraduate degree in urban design.

Aged 24, Gregoriou landed a job at the City of Port Phillip as head of strategic planning, a major role for

such a young urban planner.A few years later she found herself bearing the

burden of sexism and ageism. In 1993, aged 29, she moved to Sydney with her then-partner, architect Dale Jones-Evans of Biltmoderne fame, to direct the masterplan for the 16-hectare site of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and its use after the Games.

“I was given a hard time,” she told a writer. “People would say ‘a 45-year-old man should be doing this job’. I’d say: ‘Don’t worry, I think like one’.”

After this massive project she and Jones-Evans began a domestic and commercial property development company, which they still have. The couple was together for 13 years and are still business partners.

Gregoriou’s current partner is a builder and worked as a model for a long time. She shows us some photographs of him, mainly unclothed, revealing an admirably sculpted physique.

She loves Sydney but retains a passion for Melbourne. She says Sydney’s “piazza”, its centrepiece, is the harbour, not the man-made things as in Melbourne.

“Melbourne is a flat basalt plain so Melburnians have had to make something out of nothing and I think that’s why Melbourne – especially in architecture and urban design circles globally – is considered to be an architectural laboratory because there is so much innovation and invention about architecture.”

Gregoriou has deep roots in Melbourne and strong memories of how its architecture affected her. “In my late teens and early 20s I was very aware of what went on with the City Square and Robertson-Swann’s ‘Yellow Peril’ (Vault) and the racism that came with that. I used to love the City Square, I thought it was fantastic, but it

was almost tokenistic.“When you compare that space now with what

they’ve done with Fed Square… Federation Square definitely works as a square. Every time I go there, there are people there, there’s a vibrancy and the way it’s been designed funnels people in and they feel confined and cocooned. It is a different form of piazza.”

Listening to Gregoriou inspires you to look again at the built environment. Last week I went for a long walk around my bayside suburb and it reinforced that what you see on foot and what you see from the car is completely different. On that hot night I gained a whole new insight into how people build, and why, and how spaces are used. I also wondered about the architects – or builders – who threw up blocks of flats without any care for how they looked or their amenity.

Gregoriou appreciates discussions about our built environment and the places that are important to us. She offers bouquets to two Australian writers: “I |recently read Sophie Cunningham’s Melbourne and I found it completely delightful. Sophie’s my age, she talked about some of the places or areas I’d lived in, but also there was something that was considered about what she wrote.

“I remember reading Christos Tsiolkas’ Head On and it was very much about the geography of Melbourne. I remember being quite taken aback because I thought ‘This writer actually understands geography and place’.”

It’s a topic we would all be better off hearing more about, and maybe from Gregoriou. Watch that space. \

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S urviving in menswear is difficult business; generally blokes don’t shop as often or buy as much as women and they’re less likely to embrace

the flamboyant nature of the fashion world. But there’s a family-run business that wants to change the way men relate to their wardrobe. Enter the chic new addition to Melbourne’s retail sector – Pierucci Men’s Outfitter.

It models its business on all that’s old school – the days when menswear shops were a one-stop spot where you could be dressed from head to toe (you can count on your hand how many of these places exist today). Starting out in Perth, the Pierucci brand now comes with a shopfront that is handsomely curated with local and overseas labels and stocks its own brand of suits.

“Independent and family-owned businesses are nowhere near as common as they used to be, particularly in this industry, which is a shame. It’s something we’re proud of,” says manager and third-generation family owner Chris Pierucci. “That comes with challenges, but we’re fortunate to have this independence that allows us to do things our own way.”

Pierucci tries to recapture an old gentleman’s shop policy by matching outfits for its customers. Let’s face it this is often where retail fails.

“We felt there was perhaps a bit of a gap in specifically what it is we’re offering,” says Pierucci.

“There isn’t much for guys in menswear retail that isn’t a giant chain, where you can get specialised service. Melbourne was the obvious choice because of the large population, and I think a lot of guys here take pride in their appearance and are savvy with what we’re trying to do and the kind of brands we’re stocking.”

Pierucci plans to launch knitwear made locally in Brunswick (be patient, it’s coming). It’s also where you’ll find pieces by Rag & Bone, Japan’s Nanamica, Mt Rainier, Baracuta and Fracap, among others.

“Essentially we buy what we like to wear ourselves. We look for well-made quality goods and a certain level of timelessness in regards to design,” says Pierucci.

Pierucci embraces bolder colours in shirting (it makes its own too), offers conventional and modern suit styles that appeal to a broad client base and you might just find something a little different from street wear to smart chic here. The brand started in the 1950s under the guidance of Tulio Pierucci, a quality tailor who specialised in suits. Later, his son Robert and grandson Chris got on board to take over the family business.

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\ Kevin norbury discovers why girls make the best wing-walkers.

A s crazy as it sounds, the “wing-walkers” you’ll see doing aerobatics on top of vintage biplanes at next month’s Avalon Airshow did their basic

training on office tables and chairs.That’s no joke. Just ask team leader Vic Norman,

who runs Aerosuperbatics, a word he obviously coined to describe the stunts these girls do on top of flying aircraft.

“We are very much a flying circus,” says Norman without apology. “It’s really a fun, buzzy show.”

Norman does about 80 shows a year in Britain and Europe, but this will be the first time his troupe has been to Australia. They’ll perform at Avalon on the weekend of March 1-3.

“We really are excited about coming to Australia,” says Norman by phone from his WWI airfield base in Gloucestershire, Britain. “For us it’s a first. We haven’t been to the southern hemisphere before. We are really looking forward to showing our team off to an Australian crowd.”

A pilot for nearly 50 years, Norman and his main pilot, Martyn Carrington, fly the planes while the girls strut their stuff up on the wings.

And they are all girls. “Technically there’s a reason for that,” says Norman.

“When we are flying the aeroplane with somebody standing on the wing, it’s like having a great big air-brake, and because we fly our show in formation … if you’ve got a small person up there it really makes a difference not having that great big airbrake.”

He likens the scenario to putting your hand out a car’s window. “The wind forces your hand back,” he says. When someone is standing on the wing, the wind hitting that person “is slowing the aeroplane down quite a lot”.

“The next reason is we have a turntable on our rig that the girls stand on and when they turn upside down, because they stand on their heads, if you’re taller than about five foot four or five (165cm), your head hits the fuel tank.

“The third reason is when we’re doing aerobatics, we’re diving to about 160 miles an hour (260km/h) to be able to do a loop and with a big person on there you just wouldn’t get up enough speed to get round the top of the loop. So all our wing-walkers are little people and that tends to be girls.

“And also being biased, the girls are bubbly and the press like talking to them. So there are lots of good reasons to have small, female people up on top of our aeroplanes.”

Norman has been flying since he was 17, but initially raced old cars. He had a Maserati 250S grand prix car like Stan Jones used to race in Australia. He switched to air shows in 1978, then display flying in 1982.

“We’ve been doing the wing-walking since 1987,” he says. His inspiration was the American, Art Scholl, known in the US as “Mr Air Show”. “He did all the trick flying for the film Top Gun,” says Norman. Sadly, Scholl died during the making of the film.

Norman’s planes are American-built Stearman biplanes, designed in 1938 to train the US airforce, army and naval pilots. After the war they became scrap and were later used as crop dusters.

The planes are highly modified, with 450hp (335kW), nine-cylinder Pratt & Whitney engines. “We’ve also got inverted fuel and oil systems so we can fly upside down, and extra ailerons so we have a quicker rate of roll.”

While wing-walking can look scary and probably is, the initial training is somewhat unorthodox. “We do it in the office, as stupidly as it sounds, using tables and chairs,” Norman says. “And the girls climb up and down. The main purpose of that is so they get to know the hand signals. The only way the pilot can communicate with the girls is by hand-signals.

“When they’ve got that, we then take them down to the hangar and they learn on the aeroplane on the

ground. Same thing. Climbing up and down, climbing up and down, learning where to put their hands … Then, of course, the time comes when they have to have a go in the air.”

Norman admits some of the girls can be a little worried going up for the first time, but generally he’s not. “By then I’ve got to know them pretty well,” he says.

“You don’t want people who say ‘I’m not scared of anything’. We want bright people who

listen to what you say and understand the dangers.” While doing acrobatics on top of a plane is not for the faint-hearted, Norman is “inundated” with emails and letters – up to 20 a week – from people wanting to join

the team.He has tried wing-walking himself.

“I’ve had a go, yes,” Norman says. “You can’t be a pilot and not have had a go. It’s a

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W ell, it’s another day on the job and this time it’s a zippy Mercedes-Benz hatchback to drive to Portsea pub for a lunch on the lawn while looking out at

Port Phillip Bay.Tough gig, hey? You can’t really call it work, but every now

and then cars can catch you out, and that’s exactly what the A250 Sport did to me.

On first appearance I mistook it for something that it is not: a hatchback version of the AMG SLS. AMG stands for Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach. Aufrecht and Melcher were the founders of the company’s special vehicles division. Großaspach is the town where Aufrecht was from, in case you were wondering what it meant.

Inside, it sure is sporty, with red stitching holding together the leather seats and dash. If you like red, you get more on the seatbelts, clever lines around the spoiler, beneath the diamond grille and within the lights. It’s classy, radical and not what you’d expect from Mercedes.

But what is the A250?I had no idea until I was driving home from the Mornington

Peninsula. Then its identity and purpose appeared before me like a beacon in stormy seas. Mercedes has created the automotive equivalent of the Swiss army knife or, what is 50 times more practical today, the iPhone. Here’s why:

I’m imagining you are a city worker who likes nice cars, are time poor and you just don’t have the cash or use for full-on AMG muscle. Instead, pay just under $40,000 – yes, that’s all for an A250, which fills the void, looks similar and is more practical for city living and commuting.

Robert Lee, from Mercedes-Benz head office, says it is simply the best hatch he has ever driven because it is engineered by AMG and tweaked to be as dynamic as possible.

“We have big volume expectations. This one is right on the money in terms of meeting customer expectations of what they want in a car,” he says.

“Its no secret that A-Class is aimed at a younger demographic, and you can see that with this car. But in preorders we have seen all sorts of people buying one.

“It is SLS-inspired, with three air vents and AMG-exclusive package. Performance-wise it hits 0-100km/h in 6.6 seconds.”

I switched to sport mode, gripped the wheel a little tighter and approached a bend. The A250 handled it well. Top 40 songs were on the radio. The dash was illuminated and then I opened the sunroof, cranked the radio and enjoyed the sunshine peeking through.

I arrived at the Portsea pub, now part of Colonial Leisure Group, and met new general manager Trent Smith, who granted the A250 a rock-star guard-of-honour view of the bay. We moved the pub’s benches and umbrellas and positioned it for photography on the famous lawn. The car was glistening in the sun, enjoying the gazes and attention of patrons. Then it was onto serious stuff – lunch.

Choosing what to drink was difficult and it would have been nice to spend the rest of the afternoon sampling local beers: Red Hill Golden Ale and Mornington Peninsula Pale Ale. Instead I opted for a glass of sauvignon blanc from Cape Schank.

Fresh oysters soon followed, and when they were all gone, then came the local gummy shark, salad and chips. It was all fresh and delicious. Smith says the pub is concentrating on making great-quality food and sourcing the ingredients locally. Before arriving in Portsea with his surfboards, Smith ran the Lorne Hotel and Half Moon Bay in Brighton.

“The view is part of the best part of working here,” he says.“In summer and the Christmas period it is very intense. We

can do 2000 meals in a day.“I surf and swim a lot, I like to ride a short board on a big

day and long board when it is small.”The menu will change for autumn and accommodation

packages are available for sensible road trippers who want to indulge rather than be limited.

But it was time to go back to the big smoke where the A250 and I belong. Soon the turquoise water, bobbing boats and sunshine were gone. It was back to traffic jams, which was not so unpleasant in the A250. \

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D on Loffler has published yet another book on Holden, this one covering from the first 48-215 (the “FX”) to the 1966 HR. If you’re wondering

why – after all, it’s his fifth book on the early Holdens – just ask him about his childhood.

As a nine-year-old, the son of a school teacher, Loffler lived in the tiny Murray-Mallee town of Wanbi, near Loxton, South Australia, when he heard Australia was building its own car. He couldn’t wait to see it.

“I remember very clearly the day that car was announced and unveiled by prime minister Chifley,” he says, his mind drifting back to those halcyon times. He was, as he says, “already very keen on cars” and cut all the pictures he could find out of newspapers and magazines and mounted them on cardboard. “They became my first car treasures.”

He even remembers the day he saw the car for the first time. That was in a showroom at Loxton. “For me it was love at first sight, and when the sales manager gave me a brochure, I was almost delirious with excitement,” he says.

Sadly, his childhood treasures were thrown out. “I still grieve over that,” Loffler says. “What you see in Holden Days (his latest book), all those brochures have been lent to me.”

It was more than 30 years (1981) after that first Holden sighting that the idea for a book came to him. His son needed a school project and Loffler suggested one on Holden. He knew a lot about the Holden.

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Loffler reproduced more than 1500 pictures of FX and FJ Holdens in his first four books. He has tracked down another 100 images for this latest book.

Holden Days features some beautiful photographs, along with extended captions, providing the reader with a social history of Australia and showing the FX, FJ and the 1966 HR in their heyday.

One of Loffler’s favourite pictures is a typical Australian agricultural scene with an FJ Holden and red Austin truck flanked by hundreds of bags of barley on SA’s Eyre Peninsula in 1962.

Another great shot a friend found in a bunch of old transparencies he bought at a

flea market. That has a 48-215 sedan, plywood caravan behind, and a red Bedford

truck outside a garage, with its flying red horse and Plume sign overhead.

The scene is typical 1950s. But where was it taken? The truck has an SA number plate and on the building is the name Carnes Garage. Back at the State Library, Loffler burrows into 1950s telephone directories. Yes, Murray Bridge. Bingo, and there’s Carnes Garage.

What’s more, he realises the garage is opposite Duttons, where his parents bought their first Holden 48-215. “I’d forgotten what that service station looked like,” he says.

But Loffler ain’t done yet. He’s got so many pictures he’s already planning a sixth book, this one using photographs of rare and unusual examples of the first 10 Holden series, most restored from wrecks. \

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books published in 1983 that set him going. “Really set me going,” says Loffler, determination evident in his voice. These were go-to-whoa histories, he says. “My special interest was in the 48s and FJs.”

Then in 1996 ill health forced his early retirement from his job as a German and Latin teacher in Adelaide. He wasn’t happy, but got over his doldrums when he heard that, in another two years, Holden would celebrate its 50th anniversary. “Right, I’m going to get a book out for that,” he told himself.

He collected everything he could find, even contacted former Holden employees. “This opened up a treasure trove of information and memories,” he says. This resulted in She’s a Beauty, published in 1998.

After that, books on Holden started to take on a life of their own. Loffler kept researching, people kept sending him articles, cuttings, old photographs. Three more books, Still Holden Together, The FJ Holden and Me and My Holden followed. Still the photographs and cuttings kept coming.

Why do Australians love those old Holdens? Loffler knows better than anyone.

“It [the FX] just arrived at that psychologically vital moment when we were recovering from the war and we were starved of cars,” he explains.

We had the big American cars and the small British cars “and this promise of an Australian car to actually suit us and was between the big and the small was really thrilling”.

The car had its deficiencies, he admits – its six-volt electrical system one of them – but it was lively, reliable and tough.

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bmw x1 sdrive18dWhat is it? Rear-wheel-drive compact luxury SUV

What’s in it? 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine.Power: 105kW. 0-100km/h: 9.6 sec.

is it thirsty? 4.9 litres per 100km

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thUMBs UPDriving dynamics, eight-speed automatic, relaxed cruising, safety

thUMBs DOWnCost of extras, thirstier than claimed, no spare wheel, tight rear legroom* These are manufacturer’s list prices.

A funny thing happened on the way to the new era of alternative fuels – diesels came to the fore. One in three of the 1.1 million vehicles sold in Australia last

year was a diesel – up 100,000 in just three years.Dirty diesel was supposed to be down and out by now, and

we were supposed to be gliding around in electric-powered Jetson-mobiles.

Vehicles powered by motoring’s blue-collar fuel have never been cleaner, quieter or more popular.

But not so fast. Petrol is fighting back too, counterpunching with some tricks learnt from its old diesel adversary.

One of the latest beneficiaries of this move is the BMW X1 – the company’s smallest SUV and rival for the likes of Audi’s Q3 – which gained the new N20 2.0-litre petrol engine late last year as part of a midlife facelift that also included a new-generation eight-speed automatic transmission.

Now we have a quandary: is a petrol engine with diesel-like fuel economy better than a diesel with petrol-like performance and smoothness?

Like the BMW 3 Series and 1 Series, the X1 gets the turbo-charged direct-injected petrol engine in a choice of two states of tune – 135kW 20i or 180kW 28i – or the 2.0-litre diesel in a similar split (105kW 18d and 135kW 20d).

The lower-powered petrol and diesel engines in X1 are both available only in rear-wheel-drive form – called SDrive – while the more powerful (and expensive) versions are matched with all-wheel-drive (XDrive in BMW-speak).

Most of our test drive was spent in the base diesel SDrive18d, which, confusingly, is 2.0 litres, not 1.8 as the name might imply. But we digress …

A long country trip brought out the best in this vehicle, fitted as it was with the eight-speed automatic transmission with its tall gearing that has been calibrated nicely for loping along at 110km/h with the diesel engine purring quietly out front.

Fuel consumption exceeded the claimed 5.0 litres per 100km, returning north of 6.0L/100km for most of the trip, which left us somewhat disappointed, especially for highway running. The X1 is perhaps not the most aerodynamic shape.

Put the X1 through a few bends, though, and the smile returns. With its trademark rear-drive layout and sporty

suspension, the X1 belies its tall-boy stance on the road, setting the road-holding benchmark for compact SUVs. Certainly, nothing in this class from Japan or Korea gets near it.

Ride quality is firm but fair, while road noise is well quelled. Around town, however, the diesel engine is not the most potent weapon at the lights, despite its considerable 320Nm of torque.

Here’s where our thoughts turned to the petrol alternative. We had an opportunity to sample the 20i X1 in similar urban driving, and while it has less torque than the diesel (270Nm), it has a handy margin in power (135kW).

We just felt it had the edge – a little smoother, a little sharper and a little less stressed. Sure, fuel economy suffers compared with the diesel, but not by that much. When the cheaper price of petrol compared with diesel is taken into account, there is

not much in it. Yes, petrol is fighting back.At $42,626 (plus on-road costs), the base petrol

model is about $1800 dearer than the equivalent diesel, but can accelerate from zero to 100km/h 2.2 seconds faster, which underlines the point.

Of course, you could step up to the more powerful premium 135kW 20d diesel, but that

costs more than $9000 extra. If performance is really your bag, then why not go the whole hog to the $52,990

high-performance petrol XDrive28i?This 180kW 28i engine is a favourite, an absolute peach in

the 3 Series, where we first enjoyed it. We haven’t driven it in the X1 yet, but recommend you try before you buy.

In this SUV, the 28i four-cylinder engine (it is 2.0 litres, not 2.8, as the name may imply) is not only more powerful than the 2.5-litre inline six but also drinks 16 per cent less fuel.

Part of the fuel savings are delivered by newly adopted electric power steering – doing away with the power-sapping steering pump. This adaptive system is one of the better ones, and hard to tell apart from the old hydraulic system.

Standard equipment on the entry-level X1 two-wheel-drive SDrive models includes 17-inch alloy wheels, faux-leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, automatic headlights and wipers, a multifunction steering wheel, five-speaker audio system with Bluetooth telephony and USB/auxilliary inputs, rear parking sensors, velour floor mats, front and rear arm-rests and an interior storage pack.

XDrives get 18-inch alloy wheels, extra chrome highlights, aluminium-look roof rails (sDrive variants have black items), anti-dazzle interior mirror and leather sports steering wheel.

Tyres on all models are run-flats, meaning no spare wheel is offered. This helps to liberate luggage space in the back – adequate for a family holiday – but does not build confidence for off-road travel in which a tyre might be shredded.

Rear legroom is a little tight for tall adults but OK for kids.The much-vaunted automatic transmission costs an extra

$2693, while the metallic paint premium is $1308, so most buyers will be up for an extra $4000 before they start.

Our road-test car was fitted with the optional sat-nav and Bluetooth streaming, which we would have every time, but costs $2231 extra (ker-ching).

If you can afford it, the X1 will not disappoint, and even the petrol engines won’t suck your wallet dry at the bowser. \

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Radio Mexico is a 100-seat St Kilda restaurant in a former bicycle shop. More recently it has been a pop-up antiques and clothing shop, but the owners of the Galleon Café next door have created a Mexican indoor/outdoor restaurant.

“The owners had been to Mexico many times and wanted something that was local St Kilda without being too precious,” says Amon.

“They wanted street-style, taco-style Mexican food and it had to be comfortable, easy and affordable.”

Amon began with an empty shell on ground level and a flat with a basic kitchen and bathroom upstairs. The building was gutted and reconfigured.

“Outdoors was weeds and a couple of tin sheds,” he says. “We changed that to an outdoor terrace that’s semi-covered and added a taqueria caravan where you prepare and serve tacos. It’s a feature wedged between the indoors and outdoors.”

The clients chose the colourful tiles on the liftshaft wall, the fuchsia colour on the back wall and decorated with candles, tequila bottles and Day of the Dead skulls.

Amon says the challenge was fitting everything in a compact space and providing a range of seating, i.e. small and group tables, bar seating and perimeter seating outdoors.

“I had my birthday there this year. You can have a quiet dinner for two, take the kids for a family meal or stand at the bar with a beer and a taco,” he says.

“When you design a home you hand it over and never see it again. With these places, you can go back and enjoy them.” \

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Taking the success of an existing business in a Melbourne laneway and replicating that in Docklands was the task for Katherine Kemp as architect and interior designer of Eleven Inch Pizzeria’s new venture. She reinterpreted the existing branding throughout the 100-square metre Bourke Street space.

“The ceiling was high and we had a shopfront that let natural light flood in. At night we dropped the lighting down with pendants focused over the eating area, creating a wash of light,” Kemp explains.

“The client displays how they create the pizzas, so the kitchen is visible from front of house. It’s a communal eating area. It’s about having a quick lunch or dropping in for a pizza on the way home from work. During the evening people stay a little longer, but the atmosphere is always informal.”

Simple lighting, plywood and splashes of green create a fresh, uncluttered look.

“This place is more about the food, which is based on good-quality ingredients and not too much of it. That approach is reflected in the design,” says Kemp.

One of the challenges was the tight timeframe.“The design was eight weeks from start to finish.

We had to think on our feet. But working quickly has benefits. You come up with an idea, embrace it and end up with a clear vision. Simplicity comes through when you work quickly,” says Kemp, who drops in to the

pizzeria when she’s in Docklands.“The nicest thing is to go back and have the client

say ‘sit down and try this and this’. It’s a relaxed, friendly place and I’m excited with the end result,” she says. \

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Rebekah Levison spent 16 years working for hotels and running a restaurant in Covent

Garden, London, before switching to restaurant design. She has clear ideas about good looks and

functionality. “My experiences taught me about design from the perspective of the people who work in restaurants,” she says.

Levison was the project designer behind the redesign of Lucky Chan Chinese Restaurant at Crown. The premises had been a woodfired pizza restaurant and had to be stripped back and rearranged to incorporate an Eastern-style kitchen, an extended mezzanine, a private dining room and a glazed outdoor terrace.

“Because of the location next to the river, we kept the views through the restaurant. But I wanted to create a space that, even if you go to the restaurant every week, you could sit in a different area and have a different experience,” says Levison.

An enclosed area with timber screening has a traditional Chinese “chophouse” feel. Dining areas for larger parties are decorated with artworks and given semi-privacy with sliding doors, and there’s a main dining area and a cosier, carpeted area under the mezzanine.

“We used some eclectic black-glass mosaic tiles, abalone shell tiles from the US and gold mosaic tiles,” says Levison. “It’s a busy restaurant, it’s a robust design and the materials are hardwearing, so the restaurant will still look good in years to come.” \

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Ramen Ya sells authentic Japanese noodles and is based on a modern Japanese ramen bar.

“The inspiration was the push-cart stalls in Japan – the yatai,” says Matt Gibson, of Matt Gibson Architecture + Design.

“The carts are pushed around the streets and their key characteristic is a red paper lantern. The lanterns contrast against the sky at night when the yatai are busiest. People sit on communal seating and are served from the cart.”

A sea of white paper lanterns suspended from the ceiling in Bourke Street is a distinctive, cost-effective feature that also disguises the services.

“Our interior was based on honest, natural use of materials and was very budget-conscious. The paper lanterns were about $5 each and we installed more than 120. They make a big statement,” says Gibson.

“When you approach from the street, you look up through the glass windows into the lanterns and a mirror at the back of the store augments them so they appear to go on infinitely.”

The shop, previously a bookshop, was taken back to a shell. Columns were clad in recycled timber, the concrete floor was polished and fixtures were finished in matt black for depth.

“The secret was doing less rather than more. We needed a mural on a feature wall and used chopsticks to create a logo of three bowls on top of each other, because they were cheap and effective,” says Gibson. “There’s a buzz and a good communal feel about the place, which was what we hoped to create.” \

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street art or vandalism?developing our city \ There are two sides to graffiti, writes CLARE KENNEDY

A s I was driving down Dalgetty Road in Beaumaris, my 13-year-old son pointed out a calligraphic blue scrawl on the road. “That wasn’t

there yesterday,” he said. Within 48 hours it was gone, cleaned up, presumably, under Bayside Council’s policy to quickly remove high-vis graffiti.

But if you thought all graffiti artists were teenage boys running around at night with spray cans, think again. The street artist known as Kaff-eine is an articulate woman who trained to be a lawyer and worked until recently in the public service.

When we meet at a street bench on Lygon Street, she’s looking relaxed in paint-spattered black trousers and runners and an op-shop elephant-print T-shirt. This morning she’s heading to a local spice shop to paint a character sitting on a nutmeg. This afternoon, she’s been commissioned to paint a Kensington café wall.

It’s been a busy month. Kaff-eine recently had her first solo exhibition at a Prahran gallery, has illustrated two children’s books and been invited to exhibit works for a Sydney show. She is also featured in a book on graffiti artists, launched in November.

But she’s reluctant to tag herself a graffiti artist. “Contemporary artist” is a more accurate label. “I do works on walls, works on paper and works on the street, some of it commissioned, some of it non-commissioned.”

Where does she usually like to work? “I guess I like places where there’s not a lot of paint. I like to find a spot where I can place my work and the rest of the space is context. Often it will be somewhere that’s disused, that’s been left for quite a while.

“It’s nice to do a piece at night, just by moonlight, in a space where you’re not quite sure what the surface is … you don’t want to fall down that hole down there and you don’t want that huntsman to come any closer to you.”

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“I’ve seen fantastic illegal pieces and really shitty legal murals. I don’t think the legality of it makes any difference to the quality, because I think you’ve got some fantastic people who do great legal and illegal work too, which blurs the boundary.”

That Kaff-eine insists on anonymity is hardly surprising. The penalties for unauthorised graffiti are tough and include maximum fines of $29,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment.

Yet Melbourne is renowned internationally for the quality of its graffiti. It’s become a tourist drawcard and Melbourne City Council supports street art tours.

“You can drive the labyrinthine lanes (off Lygon Street, East Brunswick) and there’s acres and acres of really good-quality graffiti and street art. That only happens somewhere like Brunswick, where you have a property owner and a culture that’s broadly supportive of creativity … and people who love going around and looking at what’s on the walls,” says Kaff-eine.

She says it changes the way you see public space. “Friends will be going somewhere and they’ll say, ‘Oh my god, I just found the most perfect wall for you’. You look at space differently; it becomes a potential canvas. Places like laneways that could be dark and forbidding become potential installation pieces.”

Graffiti art is not confined to inner Melbourne. You only have to drive down Beach Road and walk the laneways of Highett station to see some spectacular examples. However, it’s often surrounded by tags, which is widely considered ugly vandalism.

Graffiti appears to be a sensitive issue for Bayside Council. My repeated questions to media officer Sue Braddy went unanswered – including whether any unauthorised graffiti had been left in place, recognised as legitimate art.

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all unauthorised marks are illegal. But consent must first be obtained from private property owners before it is removed. However, not all owners give consent, suggesting that some bayside residents recognise “good” graffiti even when the law does not.

Boutique owner Nova Healy is annoyed that her Highett shop window is regularly tagged.

However, she “doesn’t mind” a colourful one with a calligraphic style that’s high up on her Gardenvale shop’s awning. She recently travelled to New York and photographed its iconic graffiti, which she intends to frame.

What motivates taggers? A bayside tagger, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “It’s enjoyable, you’re with friends, you’re outdoors, it’s something to do

rather than being stuck inside”. For him, “the higher, and the more visible” is the goal.

However, there are protocols: “You don’t go over something you can’t do

better than. It’s an unwritten rule.”Leading Senior Constable Peter Jarvis of

the Moorabbin proactive policing unit is running the Operation Co-operation program

and enlisting the community to consider alternative ways to reduce graffiti.

When we speak, he has just returned from the launch of a spectacular Kingston Council-funded mural on the Charman Road Fore apartments.

He argues that if young artists are provided with legitimate space to practise their craft, it may help.

“There’s research which suggests that inner-city people feel less threatened by graffiti than suburban people do.

“We need to help people understand that because there’s graffiti art, it doesn’t make the place unsafe. It’s an interesting space, trying to find that balance,” he says. \

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M elbourne is on an impressive list of international cities intent on building greener, sustainable communities. London, New York,

Beijing, San Francisco, Johannesburg, Copenhagen and Sao Paolo are just a few locations that are part of this powerful global network, called C40.

The aim of C40 is to pool ideas, resources and expertise to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable cities. Melbourne has a leading role in this organisation, recognised in March 2012 when lord mayor Robert Doyle was asked to chair the Sustainable Urban Development Network – a subgroup of C40.

Leaders from some of the world’s biggest cities, such as C40 chair and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, met in Melbourne to launch this latest initiative.

“Every city is made up of communities whose infrastructure, buildings and population can interact to create a sustainable way of living,” says Bloomberg.

“The Sustainable Urban Development Network will strengthen how local government practitioners work together to make sustainable communities possible in cities around the world. What cities do individually and collectively through the C40 is increasingly setting the agenda for the entire world.”

According to C40 statistics, cities consume more than two-thirds of the world’s energy and account for more than 70 per cent of global CO2 emissions. More than half the world’s population lives in cities – this will rise to three-quarters by 2050. Cities are also vulnerable to the effects of climate change – for example, 75 per cent of urban settlements are in coastal areas at risk from a rise in sea level.

No matter how far-flung the C40 cities are, research suggests they are facing the same sustainability dilemmas: buildings have inefficient heating, cooling, lighting and refrigeration systems; heavy traffic congestion generates too many emissions; most water systems are wasting water and energy; solid-waste landfill is releasing too much methane as rubbish is left

leader of the pack developing our city \ Melbourne is heading a global network with

the task of creating sustainable urban development, writes SARAH MARINOS

to decay; and energy used for outdoor lighting is wasted when it could be harnessed.

Councillor Cathy Oke, deputy chair of the environment portfolio, which includes the eco-city portfolio at the City of Melbourne, says sharing ideas and learning from the experiences of other cities will be a key part of the new C40 group headed by Melbourne.

“It’s important to have a conversation about what people around the world are doing around sustainable communities and how we can work together,” she says.

“The C40 network allows us to share ideas and information and to brainstorm. For example, the solutions to challenges we have in Melbourne around how we retrofit old buildings – a network like this speeds up the process for other cities also dealing with this issue. There is always a solution somewhere in the world to the problems you are trying to solve. I hope this network will facilitate that.”

The creation of the financial mechanism that supports the retrofit of 1200 buildings within Melbourne’s CBD to make them more energy efficient has already gained national and international interest in the C40 network.

“Finland is interested in sharing that information. We’ve spent a lot of money and time on legal and financial analysis and getting the nuts and bolts of that program ready. While regulations are not going to be identical in other cities, having someone already solve many details will make it easier for others,” says Oke.

“Similarly, Sydney has done a lot of work on its distributed-energy project. We are having conversations about that now, but Sydney already has documentation on what they are doing in this area, and they are sharing that.”

Having a look C: Delegates at the C40 workshop in Melbourne in March last year.

Talking trio: Lord mayor Robert Doyle, councillor Cathy Oke, of City of Melbourne, and executive district officer Muhammad Masood Alam from the City of Karachi.(ZOuhAiR MAsRi)

Oke says developing an efficient integrated waste-management strategy is also important for Melbourne and for major cities globally. The Sustainable Urban Development Network will discuss best practice.

“We need to crack the code on how to get the city to recycle more, how to use organic waste better and how to manage collection of waste more sustainably,” she says.

“We have this ambitious program around our integrated waste-management strategy and we

have been speaking to cities like Portland and San Francisco, who have reached

implementation phase of a lot of things we are working on.”

Melbourne’s Urban Forest Strategy is also an initiative that could be shared within the C40 network. The strategy aims to create a robust sustainable tree canopy in the city to reduce the health risks associated with hot cities. About 3000 trees a year

are being planted.“Cities are hotter than suburbs

because there is a lot of concrete and big buildings, and we need to make

them cooler. Doubling our tree canopy is one way of doing that. We are aiming for

a 40 per cent tree canopy by 2040 – currently it’s about 22 per cent,” says Oke.

“We have an obligation as a developed and wealthy city to work towards solutions like these with other cities around the world, and it’s inspiring to see what they are also doing to manage their communities. The network is like a database and provides the opportunity for people to look at innovative ways of sharing information and collaborating on challenges that many modern cities are facing.” \

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A bout 2am one morning recently, when the moon was

full and Melbourne’s CBD embodied all the suspense and tension of the Twilight movie sagas, I found myself in a lane off Little Collins Street, immediately behind

the Golden Tower Restaurant on Swanston Street. I don’t mean I found myself in the Doctor Phil sense, if you know what I’m saying. It’s not like I had an epiphany in a laneway behind an all-night diner; I just happened to be there.

A gust of wind sent fragments of torn takeaway paper bags floating down the gutter as I got blown towards a late-night rendezvous with a friend.

My friend is a fractured writer who views the world through the dandruff-littered lenses of his glasses. Everything about him is dark and speckled – eyes, hair, trousers, teeth – but mostly it’s his attitude that’s even darker than the pre-election tunnel we’ll soon be entering.

He’s hopelessly besotted with a gorgeous young dental hygienist who doesn’t know he exists. And because I’m famous for being stimulated by rejection, he wanted to meet and talk and possibly find comfort in sharing stories of unrequited romance.

If Paris is the city of lovers, then Melbourne is the city of lovers in limbo. And where better to revel in love’s painful giddiness than in one of our late-night eateries?

We came to the conclusion that romance was more complex than Japanese haiku poetry – which, as you well know, is rhythmic verse using 17 syllables – but less confusing than love. And then we ordered thick toasted white-bread Vegemite sandwiches to celebrate all things uncomplicated. Oh … and I also ordered a

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When the show, gig or date is over and the munchies hit …

StalactitesIt’s midnight. A man wearing a top hat and shorts is walking along Lonsdale Street talking to himself and kicking an imaginary ball. I’m in Stalactites, alone, sitting under one of its dangling namesakes, hoping he’s not going to come in and sit at my table because there are no other tables available. Open 24 hours, seven days a week, this place is always crazy busy, mostly with loyal patrons in a feeding frenzy of fresh gyros, souvlaki and mixed dips. Stalactites, owned by Nondas and Maria Konstandakopoulos, has been trading since 1978 and I’ve been cajoling interstate friends here for almost as long by offering to take the blame for their oily sins by ordering and savouring everything from the traditional Greek menu. \

Supper InnThread your way through Chinatown to Celestial Avenue and then gingerly walk up the stairs to this Melbourne institution and you’re in a swirl of Cantonese food heaven. Wedged between fake wood panelling and pink vertical venetians, you’ll find late-night female revellers teetering on way-too-high heels, exhausted hospitality staff finally off work and their feet – and entire families of Chinese bejewelled in jade and pearls. Suckling pig, steamed oysters, spicy quail, congee and ohmygod Peking duck pancakes – at midnight! If you’ve never been before, prepare yourself for tongue-lolling, out-of-your-mouth action. It’s that good. The only agony is knowing when to stop and how to remove the congee stains from your sleeve. \

Topolino’sGrowing up in St Kilda, going to Topolino’s in Fitzroy Street in the wee small hours was a teenager’s rite of passage. Established in 1972, this restaurant has always been family friendly, offering deliciously authentic Italian food – still in 1970s generous portions – and unbelievably fresh regardless of the hour. I’ve spied many a rock star there – irredeemably associated with the ’80s – after a gig at the Palais or the National Theatre, tucked away in a corner negotiating a huge bowl of home-made pasta. But it’s the mysterious characters who stride in very late and scan the room as if they’re scouting for an enemy that fuel my imagination. You know the type; they’re wearing rumpled shirts that suggest they’ve been laundering themselves all night. \

souvlaki. I figured the protein would help absorb his inevitable tears.

The Golden Tower grooves to a tune orchestrated long before franchise coffee and plastic stirrers existed; it’s one of a few remaining independently owned family restaurants.

I can’t remember a time when this red-vinyl-and-jukebox booth café wasn’t there.

Years before I slid my first slice of sashimi past my lips or sipped on a fragrant chai, I’d sit in The Golden Tower munching on dim sims or a juicy sizzling burger.

What I continue to enjoy about this Melbourne landmark (it’s been here for more than 60 years) is not only the fresh food and the convenient location slap-dab in the middle of Swanston Street but also the fact that its authentic ambience rejects the pretensions of the other establishments and buildings around it.

It’s amusing to consider how many thousands of dollars large corporations spend on market research in order to create a convincing and authentic brand image; they should spend a few hours here instead.

The Golden Tower doesn’t serve any agenda, it needs no reassurance, it is what it is – a place to eat simple straightforward food any time, day or night, at a reasonable price.

Whether you’re an insomniac and arrive in darkness, or a teenager on school holidays negotiating the CBD alone for the first time, the red glow of the cosy interior, the ziggurat-like stack of potato cakes and the friendly staff all combine to make you feel safe and welcome.

Even the drunk who shuffled in while we were there was asked to leave politely – and he did! \

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Assets 139

bennison mAckinnon 48-56

biggin & scott 57

christopher russell 203

colliers internAtionAl 109

Dingle pArtners 57

Fletchers 188-194

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A rmadale’s wealth of immaculately preserved period houses suggests the locals love a home with history.

Hampden Road is one of two or three streets unofficially declared the suburb’s most sought-after, lined with family houses that exemplify the best in residential architecture of their respective eras.

Victorian, Edwardian and art deco façades are on show in this, the dress circle of Armadale but, make no mistake, their rear ends are state-of-the-art. After all, this is a suburb that marched into Melbourne’s million-dollar median club back in 2007 and, six years later, shows no signs of leaving it.

Respect for the past, as well as the desire to live comfortably in the present, has yielded yet another renovated masterpiece on this tree-lined street.

French doors set in bay windows dominate the façade, and project the two front rooms out into the bluestone-bordered front garden. These are features attributed to the house’s 1940s build, but are continued throughout the contemporary extension.

The vendors, who performed the renovation during their nine-year tenure, have used floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house to permit glimpses of their lush surrounds. But more on the modern later.

Bedrooms currently occupy prime positions at the front of the house, but with elaborate art-deco ceilings and an elegant fireplace, the second could easily be used as a sitting room.

There’s no mistaking the main bedroom, however, with a wall of built-in cupboards and a walk-through wardrobe to a spectacular en suite. Finished almost entirely in marble, it holds the first of many floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the property’s tranquil garden setting, which is verdant, even along the often-forgotten side fence.

The formal lounge is next off the central entrance hall, combining the elegance of high art-deco ceilings with the convenience of sleek storage solutions. Glass shelves above the built-in bar showcase the clutter intended for display, while a wall of cupboards conceals the clutter that isn’t.

French doors lead out to a pergola at the side of the house, rendering the space capable of hosting just about any crowd.

A marble-clad main bathroom separates the third bedroom from the rest of the accommodation, offering its occupant seclusion and yet another leafy vista through tall windows.

When a house is extended, the short walk that separates the old part of the house from the new can jar. The transition in this case, however, is smoother than most.

Karri floorboards line the open-plan living hub, displaying a veritable rainbow of mahogany shades. It’s a strong contrast against the kitchen’s pristine white cabinetry and CaesarStone benchtops, but a good one.

Gaggenau appliances make light work of meal times, and the wide island bench is positioned to serve the adjacent meals area with ease. A built-in banquette along one wall is a unique addition to the space, lifting any dining table up a notch.

The living area is arranged around a stone-tiled feature wall, which partially conceals an impressive study lined with enough bookshelves to satisfy the most avid reader.

Glass concertina doors dominate the rear wall of the house, adding an expansive deck to the already spacious floor plan when thrown open. Elevated and surrounded by thick foliage, the deck wraps around one side of the house, and the floor-to-ceiling glass follows. A small patch of lawn adds more greenery, as well as a spot for the barbecue.

With Dandenong Road at one end of the street and High Street shops and cafés at the other, it’s not hard to see why you’d be among some good company on Hampden Road.

While this property might be dwarfed by its two- and three-storey neighbours, a family-friendly floor plan in a beautiful setting proves there’s something to be said for single-storey living, particularly when it’s on this level of luxury. \

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FiNAL WORd“THis is A HOusE THAT ExEMPLifiEs siNgLE-LEvEL LuxuRy, ON ONE Of THE bEsT sTREETs iN ARMADALE.” NATHAN wATERsON – AgENT

bennison mackinnon \ 9864 5000 price \ $2 million – $2.2 million Auction \ February 23 at 12.30pm

Fast facts \ Single-level 1940s house renovated for contemporary luxury; high, elaborate ceilings and french doors in original parts of the house; modern, open-plan living in the extension; floor-to-ceiling windows throughout overlooking the surrounding gardens; kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and CaesarStone benchtops; meals area with built-in banquette; main bedroom with en suite and walk-in wardrobe; elevated outdoor entertainment deck; C-Bus smart wiring and automation; keyless entry; alarm and video intercom; electric blinds; Bose audio; double garage; close to High Street shops and cafés and Dandenong Road.

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More than 30 groups turned out for Saturday’s inspection, attracted by the opportunity to downsize in a blue-chip location. agent Nathan Waterson said interested buyers, mostly from armadale and surrounding suburbs, were drawn to the house’s separated living zones and beautiful garden setting. \


A unique block has inspired a house with brilliant family zoning. This four-bedroom house with the lot was designed by Stonehaven Homes in the late

’90s with a large, boisterous family in mind. The unusual floor plan makes the most of the irregular block shape with a three-bedroom children’s wing that shoots off a living/rumpus room. Each has its own built-in desk, wardrobes and big windows looking out towards the pool, and there is a shared bathroom with separate toilet.

On the opposite side of the house is the parents’ wing. The main bedroom with its own large en suite and walk-in wardrobe looks out to the pool and landscaped backyard through a big corner window.

The Tuscan-styled entrance features tiles and pillars, which separate the carpeted formal dining and sitting room to the right. The study to the left of the entrance has built-in cupboard space and an adjacent powder room, making it a possible fifth bedroom. A pond just beyond its windows also provides just the right amount of zen. At the end of the hallway is the family and meals area; a large terrace beyond it leads down to the beautiful pool and spa. The huge 1160-square metre block has allowed for a big backyard, and Ferndale Park lies just beyond the back fence. \ LEXI COTTEE

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glen iris \ 19 FLOWERDALE ROAD

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Marshall White \ 9822 9999 Price \ $2 million + Auction \ February 23 at 3.30pm

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Kay & Burton South Yarra9820 1111

This Nicholas Day-designed residence has Paul Bangay gardens and open-plan living opening to an outdoor entertainment area and pool.

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Let's eat lunch @Caffé e Cucina, 581 Chapel StreetLet's eat dinner @ France-Soir, 11 Toorak RoadLet's drink coffee @LuxBite, 38 Toorak Road

3142POSTCODE

6a Landale Road, Toorak

Price: $5.5 million +

Expressions of Interest Closing March 5 at 5pm

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Abercromby's Real Estate9864 5300

A substantial, elevated allotment opposite Mont Albert Reserve enhances this instantly appealing five-bedroom, three-bathroom family residence.

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Let's eat lunch @Pure Italian, 249 Belmore RoadLet's eat dinner @ Arthur Radley, 237 Whitehorse RoadLet's drink coffee @Red Brick Café, 215 Mont Albert Road

3129POSTCODE

2 Melrose Street, Mont Albert North


Auction Saturday March 2 at 10.30am

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Fletchers Canterbury9836 2222

This Edwardian house has terrific period features with soaring pressed-metal ceilings, ornate cornices, picture rails, leadlight windows and Baltic pine floors.

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Let's eat lunch @Elle Café, 80 Canterbury RoadLet's eat dinner @ Blue River Thai, 239 Canterbury RoadLet's drink coffee @The Maling Room, 206 Canterbury Road

3126POSTCODE

11 Myrtle Road, Canterbury

Price: $1.1 million - $1.2 million

Auction Saturday February 23 at 12.30pm

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Noel Jones Camberwell9809 2000

This immaculately presented and secluded single-level unit is ideal for downsizing, first home buyers and investors.

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Let's eat lunch @The Conti Deli, 770 Riversdale RoadLet's eat dinner @ Mimi's Pizza, 132 Highfield RoadLet's drink coffee @Ousia, 114 Fordham Avenue

3124POSTCODE

2/25 Doonkuna Ave, Camberwell

Price: $530,000 +

Auction Saturday March 2 at 1pm

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Urquhart Street was created long after Auburn was settled. The Urquhart family realised that their market garden, stretching from Glenferrie Road east to Auburn

Road had a greater value in bricks and mortar than in carrots.

The site was cut up in 1919 and many of the hundred or so blocks created were built upon in the next decade.

This would have been one of the original houses. It fits with its neighbours, but has its own style and its frontage is almost double theirs. It is on the corner of The Boulevard, from which it has car access.

Its façade is symmetrical with the sitting room and main bedroom flanking a semi-hexagonal porch.

The original house consisted of that inexplicable room arrangement of the inter-war years: two grand living rooms and two bedrooms. Formal meals were given, on paper, preference over day-to-day family living patterns, with most meals eaten in the kitchen.

A few years ago the house underwent a major change without affecting its street presence.

The extension provides an internal sky-lit study, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a new family area, and a well-fitted kitchen.

Its construction is double brick. Most of the original plaster details, window joinery and flooring remain. Plaster columns in the entrance hall recall a long-gone fashion. \ NEIL CLEREHAN

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hawthorn \ 80 UrqUhart Street

postcode

3122

Jellis Craig \ 9809 8999 Price \ About $1.6 million Auction \ February 23 at 2pm

Bennison Mackinnon9864 5000

Intelligently renovated so that northern light fills impressively extended spaces, this Victorian enjoys desirable proximity to East Prahran and Hawksburn villages.

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Let's eat lunch @Spoonful, 543 High StreetLet's eat dinner @ Matsuri, 406 High StreetLet's drink coffee @Cooper & Millas, 1094 High Street

3181POSTCODE

54 Aberdeen Road, Prahran

Price: $800,000 - $850,000

Auction Saturday March 2 at 12.30pm

OFI Thurs 1.45-2.15pm; Sat 10-10.30am

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RT Edgar Toorak9826 1000

This modern light and bright low-maintenance town residence is located in a quiet tree-lined street. It has its own street frontage and is one of only three.

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Let's eat lunch @Relish Tooronga, 766 Toorak RoadLet's eat dinner @ Bellezza Restaurant, 1413 Malvern RoadLet's drink coffee @Sissi & Co, 1290 Malvern Road

3144POSTCODE

1/2 Ethel Street, Malvern

Price: Around $1 million

Auction Saturday March 2 at noon

OFI Wed 3-3.30pm; Sat 2-2.30pm

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Marshall White Armadale9822 9999

This impressive Victorian residence has magnificent dimensions and provides immediate family comfort with enormous home office flexibility.

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Let's eat lunch @Spoonful, 543 High StreetLet's eat dinner @ Lemnos Tavern, 445 High StreetLet's drink coffee @Street Talk Café, 710 High Street

3181POSTCODE

691 High Street, Prahran



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hockingstuart Balwyn/Hawthorn9830 7000

This premium townhouse is moments from schools, shops and transport. Its features include a sitting room, living/dining, gourmet kitchen, retreat and study.

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Let's eat lunch @Triple King Chinese, 540 Whitehorse RoadLet's eat dinner @ Chef's Tandoor, 492 Whitehorse RoadLet's drink coffee @LaVita Bakery, 534 Whitehorse Road

3127POSTCODE

11a Scheele Street, Surrey Hills

Price: $950,000 +


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Call it auspicious, call it lucky, the number eight in an address is a surefire way to get interested buyers of Chinese origin through the front door.

With its carefully engineered feng shui – the staircase does not face the front door, and front and rear doors are not aligned – all the omens point to a happy future for the new owners of this handsome new house.

Regardless of the buyer, whoever lives here is set to enjoy a first-class lifestyle with first-class views to the Macedon Ranges.

This house occupies the highest point on the high side of View Point. A main bedroom suite is downstairs off a wide entry hall. The open-plan formal living and dining room is also off the hall, with a marble-finished powder room nearby.

Family looms large here, and the open-plan family/dining hub features a kitchen where Smeg stainless-steel appliances look at home among black marble benchtops and soft-closing cabinetry. Sliding glass doors open to a backyard with a large lawn.

Teenagers are well-catered for with a very spacious rumpus room/retreat upstairs. Four bedrooms up here include the main bedroom with its lavish marble en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Three bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and share an equally lavish bathroom.

With many extra features included here, life at number eight looks rosy. \ MARIA HARRIS

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Kay & Burton \ 8862 8000 Price \ About $1.8 million Auction \ February 23 at 1pm

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A lush front garden introduces period elegance at this postwar house. A sunny porch provides street views from its elevated position.

Three of the bedrooms, all of them with built-in wardrobes, share a bathroom. A formal living and dining area has a fireplace that is sure to keep the area warm in the cooler months.

Stained-glass bifold doors open up to the kitchen, meals and living area, where there is plenty of bench space. Two grand arches frame the kitchen and separate this area from the lounge. Polished boards cover the floor here.

The main bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe and en suite is upstairs. It shares the space with a study and a balcony looking over the backyard. The back is as manicured as the front and has lots of tall, leafy trees and a double garage in the corner. \ ELIZABETH ANILE

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Fletchers \ 9859 9561 Price \ $850,000 – $950,000 Auction \ February 23 at 10am

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Jellis Craig9831 2800

Walburg, a magnificent Victorian c1890, sits on on a wide allotment. It merges classic and contemporary elements and enjoys secluded gardens.

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Let's eat lunch @The Old Pie Shop, 367a Whitehorse RoadLet's eat dinner @ Narai Thai, 296 Whitehorse RoadLet's drink coffee @Snow Pony, 95 Whitehorse Road

3103POSTCODE

13 Campbell Road, Deepdene

Price: $3 million +


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This wonderful oversized three-bedroom-plus-study apartment is more than 20 squares and is situated at the rear of a prestigious building.

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Let's eat lunch @Manhattan, 448 Toorak RoadLet's eat dinner @ Quaff, 436 Toorak RoadLet's drink coffee @The Cheese Cave, 429 Toorak Road

3142POSTCODE

15/546 Toorak Road, Toorak

Price: $900,000 - $990,000


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This new townhouse is the largest of four on a spacious block in the tree-lined English Counties estate. With an impressive 30 squares of architecturally designed living space, its own street frontage and driveway, the three residences behind it might well be vying for second place. Appealing to both young families seeking proximity to great schools and downsizers looking to stay in the area, there is a

family-friendly floorplan behind this ultra-modern façade. The downstairs living areas benefit from a central atrium, which provides a natural outlook and plenty of light. The living room shares an open floorplan with the kitchen, dining area and terrace. Smeg appliances and stone benchtops further the house’s contemporary appeal. A main bedroom on each level gives parents the option to keep a watchful eye on the kids, or enjoy their privacy. Both have spacious en suites, but the ground floor bedroom edges slightly ahead on wardrobe space. The remaining two bedrooms upstairs share the main bathroom and proximity to the rumpus room and its balcony. \ JO DAVY

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SURREY HILLS \ 1/3 Middlesex Road

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Hocking Stuart \ 9830 7000 Price \ $1 million – $1.1 million Auction \ February 23 at 1pm

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There is much to love about Hawthorn East, not least of all its calming, tree-lined streets and period architecture. This Spanish mission-style house is awaiting an update. A stone embellished verandah leads you into a wide double-door entry from which many of its classic vintage features are already visible. Intricate ceiling roses, leadlight windows, vintage carpets and timber flooring feature throughout the main

residence while a two-room studio above the three-car garage is at the rear. A spacious living room and a dining room with open fireplace sit to the left of the entrance and have air-conditioning and large north-facing windows. To the right, the main bedroom has a large built-in wardrobe. Directly in front is a small study while a large central bathroom and second bedroom with built-in wardrobe are on either side. At the end of the hallway is a spacious kitchen with pantry, large laundry, a large sunroom and third bedroom. \ JULIAN HEALEY

Yarnda Bunna, c1906, is a magnificent Edwardian homestead set on a 1343-square metre block. Rumoured to have been the original farmhouse of the area, it was a wheat farm in its early life. Beautiful established front gardens lead to the wide wrap-around verandah intertwined with wisteria. Cherry-burgundy walls feature in the formal sitting room, with a box bay window and replica gas log fireplace. The main

bedroom is in dusty pink, also with a log fireplace and the original well-worn floorboards that are throughout. The third bedroom is opposite the family room, with an original timber-mantled open fireplace. The country-style kitchen has timber cabinetry and the meals area sits under a pitched, timber-lined ceiling. A traditionally styled bathroom has a timber vanity and bath. A versatile fourth bedroom includes a living area, an en suite and kitchen. In the sprawling back gardens are a double garage, huge blue gum and heritage-listed Queensland box tree. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

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Woodards \ 9805 1111 Price \ $1.2 million + Auction \ February 23 at 2pm Christopher Russell \ 9817 0123 Price \ $1.1 million + Auction \ February 23 at 11am

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Marshall White Hawthorn9822 9999

This Steve Domoney-designed house has his signature architectural flair and displays a commitment to quality.

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Let's eat lunch @Replete Providore, 302 Barkers RoadLet's eat dinner @ Italy 1, 823 Burke RoadLet's drink coffee @Life on Mars, 842 Glenferrie Road

3123POSTCODE

4 Higham Road, Hawthorn East


Auction Saturday February 23 at 10.30am

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This contemporary renovated house strikes a great balance between style and comfort. Polished timber floors, french windows, naturally lit spaces and relaxed living and entertainment areas really make it stand out in good company. To the left of the wide entry a warm and inviting lounge with open fireplace flows through to a formal dining room. A meals area and kitchen have a pantry, stainless-steel

appliances and CaesarStone benchtops. The meals area and dining room both have sliding doors leading to a paved covered outdoor entertainment area – perfect for a summer barbecue. The main bedroom features a large walk-in wardrobe and a bright, spacious en suite bathroom. In the centre of the house the bathroom and separate laundry are effectively lit by skylights, ensuring the soft and natural ambience of the other rooms remains consistent throughout. Ducted heating and air-conditioning, intercom, alarm, remote-controlled double garage and low-maintenance gardens are additional features that make this Gascoigne Estate address one to watch. \ JULIAN HEALEY

This single-storey Victorian house in Armadale has certainly withstood the test of time. Built c1880, the house was recently renovated and sits on a 610-square metre block. Arched windows, verandah lacework and original fireplaces are just a few of the period features. Timber floors run down the wide central hallway, which leads past the main bedroom and three minor bedrooms to the kitchen, living and dining

area. The main bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe and en suite. There is also a sitting room, a study and a separate media room, any one of which could be easily converted into a fifth bedroom. In the kitchen, European appliances and a big pantry surround the vast granite island benchtop. The living and dining zone has views of the back garden through three sets of double doors. The backyard is great for the warmer months with an undercover dining area, a large lawn and even a cubby house. To top it all off, there is a two-car stacker garage reached via the rear laneway, proving modern-day technology and age is no barrier for this grand old dame. \ EDDIE MORTON

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MALVERN EAst \ 136a FINCH STREET ARMAdALE \ 8 ARMADALE STREET

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Thomson \ 9509 8244 Price \ $1.4 million + Auction \ Saturday February 23 at noon Bennison Mackinnon \ 9864 5000 Price \ $2.3 million – $2.5 million Auction \ February 23 at 10.30am

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Long before Sir Robert Menzies put Haverbrack Avenue on the map, this wide, tree-lined street was the most sought-after address in Malvern. And this single-storey brick house is the perfect solution for those looking to downsize without compromising on blue-chip locale. A seven-foot solid brick fence around the corner block conceals all but its slate-tiled roof. Privacy is a given but, surprisingly, so too is

sunlight that pours through, uninterrupted by neighbouring properties. Oak parquetry floors are set off by high ceilings and huge windows in living areas. Earthy red granite benchtops in the kitchen, a gas fireplace in the dining room and a beautiful marble fireplace in the adjoining sitting room add to the interior’s refined palette. The main bedroom has its own double vanity en suite, resplendent in floor-to-ceiling marbled travertine tiles. The second bedroom has built-in wardrobes and direct access to a shared bathroom, while the third bedroom has a built-in desk and walls of shelving, making it the perfect study for those whose children left the nest long ago. \ LEXI COTTEE

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Abercromby’s \ 9864 5300 Price \ $2 million + Auction \ February 23 at 10.30am

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Jellis Craig9810 5000

Tucked away in a cul-de-sac, this spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom house offers superbly proportioned family living surrounded by entertainers' garden.

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Let's eat lunch @George's, 819 Burke RoadLet's eat dinner @ Trinitas Thai, 955 Burke RoadLet's drink coffee @Coffee Max, 742 Burke Road

3124POSTCODE

7 West Court, Camberwell


Auction Saturday February 23 at 11.30am

OFI Thur 1-1.30pm; Sat from 11am

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Marshall White Armadale9822 9999

This is a beautiful block-fronted Victorian residence with stunning landscaped gardens and pool surrounds. It showcases classic elegance and contemporary style.

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Let's eat lunch @Living Room, 18 Claremont AvenueLet's eat dinner @ Maris, 15 Glenferrie RoadLet's drink coffee @Eden Espresso, 121 Glenferrie Road

3144POSTCODE

60 Dixon Street, Malvern



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Ashburton 22 solway st Marshall White 16685 Baker Pde Marshall White 166

bAlwyn 13 Campbell rd Jellis Craig 8225 Narrak rd Jellis Craig 86120 Winmalee rd Jellis Craig 871/3 Iramoo st Jellis Craig 9819 Metung st Jellis Craig 9842 relowe Cres Jellis Craig 9919-21 Maleela Ave Marshall White 14114 BelGve Ave Marshall White 1678 Bruce st Marshall White 16718 Freeman st Marshall White 16849 Fitzgerald st Marshall White 1681/8 Jurang st Marshall White 16934 Birdwood st Fletchers 190171 Gordon st Fletchers 1945 Belmont Ave Noel Jones 19829 BelGve Ave Noel Jones 200

bAlwyn north 50 severn st Fletchers 19230 Hood st Fletchers 1935 Lloyd st Fletchers 19318 Nevada st Fletchers 194

box hill north 51A Woodhouse Gve Marshall White 169

box hill south 16 Verona st Marshall White 1702 & 3/14 Grandview rd Fletchers 193

brighton 3 Loller st Kay & Burton 72141 New st RT Edgar 114

burwood 142 station st Fletchers 192

CAmberwell 73 Bowen st Woodards 5738a st Johns Ave Kay & Burton 767 West Crt Jellis Craig 883/38 Allambee Ave Jellis Craig 991/24 russell st Jellis Craig 10011 sycamore st Jellis Craig 1002 Alma rd RT Edgar 123647 Burke rd RT Edgar 12417 Matlock st Marshall White 17021 Lesley st Fletchers 1892/1024 Toorak rd Noel Jones 201

CAnterbury 7/188 Canterbury rd Kay & Burton 773 Logan st Jellis Craig 89164 Mont Albert rd RT Edgar 1102 Gwenda Ave Marshall White 1533/163 Prospect Hill rd Fletchers 194

CArlton north 29 Wilson st Woodards 59

CAulfield north 15b Kooyong rd Bennison Mackinnon 5646 Otira rd RT Edgar 11916 & 18 edith st Marshall White 171

Collingwood 24/125 Oxford st Jellis Craig 101

donCAster 201/719 elgar rd Fletchers 194

drysdAle 451 Founds rd Kay & Burton 78

eAst melbourne 40 George st Bennison Mackinnon 51144 Jolimont rd Dingle Partners 5762/211 Wellington Pde sth Biggin & Scott 574 Grey st Caine 81406/1 Powlett st RT Edgar 13016/211 Wellington Pde south RT Edgar 1315/131 Hotham st Marshall White 171

elsternwiCk 57 Carlingford st RT Edgar 125

fAirfield 170 Perry st RT Edgar 126

fish Creek 145 samman rd Pat Rice & Hawkins 204

flinders 1-17 The Ave Marshall White 187

glen iris 79 High st Jellis Craig 9044 Alfred rd Jellis Craig 101158 Burke rd Marshall White 15019 Flowerdale rd Marshall White 15474 Martin rd Marshall White 1552 Great Valley rd Marshall White 1729 Irymple Ave Marshall White 1721671 Malvern rd Marshall White 1736 rowen st Hocking Stuart 19725 ranfurlie Cres Noel Jones 199

hAwthorn 1C simpson Plc Bennison Mackinnon 544/18 Burwood rd Bennison Mackinnon 5635/8 Wallen rd Kay & Burton 71553 Glenferrie rd Kay & Burton 7993 Kooyongkoot rd Jellis Craig 9180 Urquhart st Jellis Craig 922/5 Glenroy rd Jellis Craig 1028/9 Coppin Gve Jellis Craig 10273 Oxley rd Jellis Craig 1037 Austin st RT Edgar 12024 evansdale rd Marshall White 156105 Church st Marshall White 17313 Violet Gve Marshall White 174

hAwthorn eAst 14 selwood st Woodards 5928 Beaconsfield rd Jellis Craig 935 Harts Pde Jellis Craig 10311 Oberon Ave Jellis Craig 10426 Miami st Jellis Craig 104392 Auburn rd RT Edgar 1184 Higham rd Marshall White 14214 Miami st Marshall White 1747/13 Grandview Gve Fletchers 1912 & 5/611-613 Burke rd Noel Jones 200857A Toorak rd Noel Jones 201

inverloCh 50 Pearsalls rd Williams Batters 81

kew 64 Campbell st Woodards 5811 rochester st Kay & Burton 698 View Point Kay & Burton 703 swinton Ave Kay & Burton 7771 sackville st Jellis Craig 8444 Hartington st Jellis Craig 9435 Kent st Jellis Craig 9520 Cobden st Jellis Craig 10526 Campbell st Jellis Craig 10529 Gladstone st Jellis Craig 10654 Kent st Jellis Craig 10668 Pakington st Jellis Craig 107111 Argyle rd Marshall White 1571/38 eglinton st Marshall White 1581/50 Adeney Ave Marshall White 17559 disraeli st Marshall White 17529 Parkhill rd Hocking Stuart 196

kew eAst 34 Oswin st Woodards 586 Hale st Jellis Craig 10731 spruzen Ave RT Edgar 12256 Hartwood st Marshall White 176

mAlvern 30 Chesterfield Ave Bennison Mackinnon 5035 Clarence st Bennison Mackinnon 5314 robinson st Bennison Mackinnon 551 Moorakyne Ave Kay & Burton 751/2 ethel st RT Edgar 13222 Haverbrack Ave Abercromby’s 13445 Claremont Ave Marshall White 15960 dixon st Marshall White 16033 Jordan st Marshall White 16161 Claremont Ave Marshall White 1767 somers Ave Marshall White 186

mAlvern eAst 2d Paxton st Bennison Mackinnon 4950 emo rd Bennison Mackinnon 531189 dandenong rd Bennison Mackinnon 55349 Waverley rd Jellis Craig 1084 Glenbrook Ave RT Edgar 11239 Beaver st RT Edgar 117136A Finch st Thomson 13945 Beaver st Marshall White 16256 Nirvana Ave Marshall White 1776 sycamore st Marshall White 177

melbourne 447 Little Collins st Mulcahy & Co 109503/469 st Kilda rd RT Edgar 131202/461 st Kilda rd Marshall White 1491301/55 Queens rd Marshall White 178602/15 Queens rd Marshall White 1781304/454 st Kilda rd Marshall White 179603/430 st Kilda rd Marshall White 179

mont Albert north 37 Boondara rd Jellis Craig 10892 rostrevor Pde Marshall White 18016 Corlett st Fletchers 188

mornington Macartans Plc Aqua 204 Port melbourne 191/85 rouse st Kay & Burton 60191/85 rouse st Kay & Burton 61348 Bay st Abercromby’s 135

PortlAnd 6 Kingsley Crt Assets 139

PortseA 14 royal Ave RT Edgar 1278 Nairana Crt RT Edgar 133

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shorehAm 32 Viewbank st Kay & Burton 7820-26 Coryule st RT Edgar 133

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southbAnk 5701/1 Queensbridge square RT Edgar 1302503/80 Clarendon st Rodney Morley Persichetti 1952703, 41-55 Haig st Sutherland Farrelly 202

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A time honored beauty on exceptional land

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Glenn Bartlett 0418 337 710

SamAbboud 0401 434 329

Carlton 9347 1755


The Penthouse 191/85 Rouse Street Port Melbourne

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8 Whernside Avenue Toorak

Elegant and Stylish – Truly ToorakThis striking four-bedroom property offers an undeniable guarantee of a stylish and sophisticated lifestyle boasting quality fittings and finishes. With 360 degree views of the landscaped gardens flanked by a water feature are enjoyed from almost every room of the house, comprehensively appointed with formal living and dining, open-plan informal living area, Gaggenau kitchen, four bedrooms all serviced by en-suites and outdoor entertainment zone with cabana and views of the pool and tennis court. Features; study, cellar, security system, home-automation system and four-car garage.

CALL Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Gerald Delany 0418 355 337 Cher Coad 0412 252 858

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6A Landale Road Toorak

Executive Family LivingThis prestigious 80 square (approx) contemporary property designed by Nicholas Day with landscaped gardens by Paul Banguay conveniently positioned close to Toorak Village and Como Park offers the ultimate exclusive, private and low maintenance life style. The expansive open floor-plan includes considerable living and dining areas with adjoining kitchen each sharing views on to the pool and outdoor entertaining area. The home offers 3/4 bedrooms with ensuites and WIR, fitted study, laundry, home theatre, cellar and garaging for 3/4 cars.

CALL Chris Alcock 0407 907 748 Ross Savas 0418 322 994

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4 Forrest Court Toorak

Luxury Living in Exclusive Court Location Set on established grounds of 9,3300sq.ft (approx.), amidst Toorak’s finest homes, this executive and low-maintenance property offers the true Toorak lifestyle, boasting formal and informal living zones opening to the elevated outdoor entertainment area and pool, kitchen featuring Miele stainless-steel appliances and butler’s pantry, four bedrooms, main bedroom with en suite and dressing room, study, powder room, cellar, sauna, heating and cooling, downstairs rumpus area/theatre, state-of-the art video surveillance and double garage.

CALL Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Ross Savas 0418 322 994

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1B Stradbroke Avenue Toorak

Timeless Elegance in an Elite Toorak PositionSituated on the northern side of one of Toorak’s finest tree lined streets and just a short walk to Toorak Village is this picturesque French Provincial style modern family residence set over three levels complete with 4 generous bedrooms, library / home office, zoned formal and informal living and dining spaces and luxurious appointments throughout featuring heated swimming pool and spa, huge wine cellar, basement garaging, home cinema and a simply unbeatable location close to Toorak and Hawksburn Villages and countless Schools.

CALL Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Matt Davis 0412 466 858

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202 Kooyong Road Toorak

Elder House – a Magnificent Toorak Family ResidencePossessing commanding street presence and a proud history of just four previous owners, Elder House is a most substantial and gracious family residence framed by a beautiful return driveway offering particularly generous five bedroom plus study accommodation offset by formal and informal living and entertaining zones flowing to manicured lawns and landscaped gardens. Features swimming pool, garaging and prized location close to schools and family amenities.

CALL Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Ross Savas 0418 322 994 Gerald Delany 0418 355 337

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4A Ivy Street Prahran Contemporary Lifestyle RedefinedBrand new Gilbert Design Group residence, a short stroll from Chapel Street, offers an unrivalled level of luxury and craftsmanship, featuring; open-plan living opening to private courtyard and low-maintenance garden, Miele kitchen with Calacatta marble benchtops and walk-in pantry, three bedrooms, main with en suite and balcony with CBD views, powder room, study, laundry, keyless entry, security system, heating and cooling, surround sound wiring, secure garage, security gates and 3000litre water tank.

CALL Mark Williams 0417 189 377 Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556

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4 Albany Crescent Surrey Hills

Glorious Edwardian GrandeurA landmark family property commanding pride of place on a 2413sqm (aprx) allotment in the esteemed Windsor Park Estate, this magnificent 5 BR, 2 study Edwardian c1913 reveals a rich history showcasing heritage splendour and luxury on a grand scale. Including renovated self-contained nanny’s apartment, original billiard room, library, formal dining & sitting rooms (OFPs), family living, kitchen featuring Lacanche stove. Near Surrey Hills village, parks, train & schools.

CALL Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Richard Spratt 0412 493 189

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11 Rochester Street Kew

Experience the Wow FactorThis architecturally inspired residence has been constructed with a commitment to quality & luxurious appointments creating a 3-level light-filled gallery-like interior featuring 4 bedrooms (main/WIR/ensuite), 2 bathrooms, powder room, laundry, study, 3 formal/informal living areas with deck+courtyards, state-of-the-art kitchen+butlers pantry. Includes video intercom, alarm, latest technology, hydronic heating, refrig. cooling, d/vacuum, tanks+irrigation, basement garage. Enviably located in Studley Park environs.

CALL Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481 Conjunctional Agent Marshall White Walter Dodich 0413 262 655

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8 View Point Kew Perfect Family Lifestyle Perspective Designed & constructed to exacting standards, this magnificent new classically-inspired residence creates benchmark perfection merging luxury features & family functionality. Quietly situated easily accessing schools, shops, parklands, golf & transport; this substantial family domain highlights marble surfaces, European Oak parquetry & views complementing spacious accommodation including 5 bedrooms (WIRs) & 3 bathrooms (downstairs guest). Boasts lounge/dining, vast family/meals, huge living, outstanding Smeg kitchen, north-facing garden & auto gates/garage.

CALL Daniel Bradd 0411 347 511 Richard Spratt 0412 493 189

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 23rd February at 1pm VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm, Saturday 12.30 - 1pm


35/8 Wallen Road Hawthorn

Sophistication, Security & River Views Secure rare Yarra parkland frontage with breathtaking river views from this spacious contemporary apartment enjoying an exclusive position in highly-coveted ‘Watermark’. Opening onto a covered entertainment terrace soaking up the spectacular panorama, this stunning 3rd floor home includes 2 basement car spaces, storage cages, 3 bedrooms (main with ensuite and WIR), stylish bathroom, open-plan living and dining, gourmet granite Kitchen and heating/cooling. Easy access to South Yarra, golf and freeway. Stroll to Fairview Park.

CALL Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 23rd February at 2pm VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm, Saturday 1.30 - 2pm


3 Loller Street Brighton

Flawless Luxury, Designer DetailThe iconic status of a Robert Mills designed residence is self evident throughout this outstanding new four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence. Rising over three levels, the residence employs impeccable design principles to showcase the state-of-the-art interior featuring walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, 3 impressive living areas and an immaculate kitchen. Features include a basement parking for two cars, an internal lift, and 2 courtyards in this stand-out address near Church Street.www.luxurytownhousebrighton.com.au

CALL Justin Follett 0405 996 822 Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358

kayburton.com.auEXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTClosing Wednesday 6th March at 5pm VIEW Thursday 1.45 - 2.15pm & 5.30 - 6pm, Saturday 10.30 - 11am


720 Orrong Road Toorak

Single Level Luxury in Highly Desirable LocationJust moments from Toorak Village and enjoying exclusive street frontage this impeccable single level town residence, former home of a renowned interior designer is set amidst beautiful tree lined and landscaped gardens boasting tranquillity and privacy. Comprises: spacious formal living, separate dining room, updated kitchen with quality fittings, spacious main bedroom with walk-in-robes and en-suite, 2 further bedrooms and central bathroom. Features include: laundry, zoned heating and air-conditioning, security system, garden irrigation and double lock up garage.

CALL Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Michael Gibson 0418 530 392

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 23rd February at 1pm VIEW Wednesday 12 - 12.30pm & 5 - 5.30pm

1/2-4 Lansell Court Toorak

The Garden ApartmentImmaculately presented ground floor luxury apartment superbly located in this prime Toorak cul-de-sac walking distance to Toorak Village. This “as new” residence boasts a host of features including, spacious secure entry, 2 bedrooms (both ensuite) separate study, generous open plan living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and meals area all with delightful courtyard aspects and double basement car space with lift access.

CALL Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Jacqueline Ralph 0418 106 068

kayburton.com.auEXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTClosing Tuesday 5th March at 5pm VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm & 5 - 5.30pm


32-36 Domain Street South Yarra

Outstanding Opportunity in South Yarra’s Domain PrecinctThe opportunity exists to acquire this outstanding South Yarra land holding of 929 sqm/10,000sq.ft (approx), boasting two street frontages to Domain Street and Hope Street and plans and permits for 5 luxury architect designed apartments. Current configuration: 18 x one bedroom apartments (realising income of $249,624 pa) – proposed plans available to refurbish

CALL Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Matt Davis 0412 466 858

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 2nd March at 1pm VIEW Wednesday 2 - 2.30pm

10/10 Darling Street South Yarra

Neometro LuxurySuperbly located only walking distance to Toorak Road, transport and the Botanical gardens is this stunning, 1 bedroom apartment designed by Neometro in a boutique development. This fabulous apartment offers security entry, open plan living and dining bathed in natural northern light opening onto terrace, designer Smeg kitchen with marble meals bench, bedroom with built-in robes and luxurious en-suite, solid oak flooring, heating, cooling and secure car park.

CALL Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Gary Ormrod 0419 588 331

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 2nd March at 11am VIEW Wednesday 11 - 11.30am & 6 - 6.30pm


24 Seymour Avenue Armadale

Single Level Family LivingLocated in this highly sought after location within walking distance to the High St and Glenferrie Rd shopping precinct as well as local schools and the Union St Park, is this wonderful opportunity to buy this elegant single level 3/4 bedroom period home. Beautifully designed and updated, this home offers a generously proportioned open plan kitchen living/ dining that opens onto a superb, private rear garden. Its inviting layout includes entry hall, sitting room, and a generous main bedroom with Ensuite. Features off street parking, polished boards and ROW access.

CALL Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Mark Williams 0417 189 377 Emma Bloom 0419 330 968

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 2nd March at 1pm VIEW Wednesday 12 - 12.30pm & 5.30 - 6pm

1 Moorakyne Avenue Malvern

Charming Townhouse - Deceased EstateSet within the Prestigious Stonington Estate stands this classic English style town residence (1 of only 3). Beautifully presented and impeccably maintained. A large living room featuring original fire-place, bay window and a generous adjoining dining room are complemented by a spacious separate kitchen with casual meals and a private garden. Upstairs: An enormous main bedroom with bathroom access and is accompanied by additional bedroom plus 3rd bedroom/study. Features: LUG garage.

CALL Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Michael Gibson 0418 530 392

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 2nd March at 2pm VIEW Wednesday 11 - 11.30am


15/182 Albert Road South Melbourne

Luxury Penthouse with Fabulous Albert Park Lake and City ViewsSuperbly positioned in a boutique development of only 15 apartments, this exclusive Penthouse with views over Albert Park Lake and city, with a fantastic roof top garden, perfect for entertaining, offers the highest standards in luxury living.Offers direct lift access, impressive open plan living/dining opening onto terrace, 3 bedrooms (main with WIR and ensuite), study area, kitchen with meals, family room with bar opening onto enormous roof top, cinema facility, storage, 2 car garage.

CALL Gary Ormrod 0419 588 331 Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439

kayburton.com.auEXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTClosing Tuesday 5th March at 5pm VIEW Wednesday 1 - 1.30pm & 7 - 7.30pm

38A St Johns Avenue Camberwell

Sophisticated Low-maintenance ResidenceEnviably positioned in a quiet avenue just seconds to Camberwell Junction, the picturesque profile of this beautiful town residence precedes a spacious, flowing interior brimming with quality, style and natural light. Featuring private entertainers’ courtyard garden with retractable awning and double remote-control garage; heating, cooling, vacuum and stunning polished floors enhance superb low-maintenance living with three robed bedrooms, two bathrooms and study. Offers lounge and dining, large family room, gourmet granite kitchen.

CALL Judy Balloch 0408 753 877 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 2nd March at 1pm VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm, Saturday 1 - 1.30pm


7/188 Canterbury Road Canterbury

AbingdonSpacious, light filled and enjoying a beautiful garden area of its own, this superbly maintained 3 bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor and offers a superb lifestyle with an abundance of amenities close by. Stroll through the picturesque Canterbury Gardens to popular Maling Road and city train. Offers well appointed Kitchen with Miele appliances and stone bench tops, excellent Living and Dining area, 3 double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, separate Laundry, double car parking and storage cage. Neutral decor throughout, full air-conditioning, excellent security, lift access.

CALL Judy Balloch 0408 753 877 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074

kayburton.com.auPRIVATE SALE$1,085,000 VIEW By Appointment

3 Swinton Avenue Kew

Superb Studley Park InvitationSavouring a prestigious position at the private schools end of Studley Park, this immaculate 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence represents an exceptional opening on approximately 990m². Presented in perfect original condition, enjoy the current-day comforts of this handsome single-level home or realize the remarkable potential with 21m frontage to renovate/extend or build a magnificent new luxury residence (STCA). Only moments to the Yarra River, trams and shopping; includes pool and double garage.

CALL Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 23rd February at 12noon VIEW Thursday 1 - 1.30pm, Saturday 11.30 - 12pm


Bundaleer’ 451 Founds Road Drysdale

Prestigious Bellarine PeninsulaSituated on 80 Acres (32.37 Ha) of prime undulating productive country, and commanding magnificent panoramic Bay Views to Mornington Peninsula & Port Phillip Heads, this elevated allotment holds unlimited potential for future home sites, or to build your dream residence (S.T.C.A). The property offers a Farm house & shedding watered by dam and rainwater storage, all situated on 3 Acres of quality vines. There is currently long term lease-back to Scotchmans Hill.

CALL Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Conjunctional Agent Elders Real Estate Ken Drysdale 0409 195 470

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VIEW Strictly by appointment

32 Viewbank Street Shoreham

Coastal SerenityThis weatherboard home integrates natural light with a practical plan in a peaceful coastal location with water glimpses and is within footsteps to the beach. Comprises four spacious bedrooms all with doors onto the decking, three bathrooms, open plan modern kitchen, meals and main living area plus a large rumpus room downstairs which was originally the triple garage. Situated on 1.3 acres approx. of land there is a sense of space and privacy and wide covered return veranda that surrounds the home.

CALL Prue McLaughlin 0417 389 006 Tom Barr Smith 0438 368 020

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSunday 10th March at 2pm VIEW Saturday & Sunday 11 - 11.30am


278 High Street, Kew mclaren.com.au9854 8888

RICHMOND 54 Davison Street

Classic block fronted Edwardian located in a

most convenient pocket. Comprising five

main rooms (three bedrooms) plus an

external bungalow, retaining high ceilings &

some original timber work. The yard offers

space for future extensions (STCA) with rear

access to carport via a ROW. Suit renovator/

builder buyer, long settlement available.

AUCTION This Saturday at 11 am

INSPECT Thursday 12-12:30 pm &

Saturday 10:30-11 am

LAND 385 sq m approx.

CONTACT Nick Whyte 0417 131 153 &

Bruce Bonnett 0418 333 042

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SURREY HILLS 238 Mont Albert Road

Position; Land; Character & Potential

After 55 years in one family, this charming

timber & roughcast home on deep allotment

with wide driveway, offers multiple future

options. Comprises: central hallway, two

bedrooms, lounge, updated kitchen, dining,

bathroom, laundry, 3 carports & garden

shops/workshops. Land: 15.2 x 43.0 m

AUCTION Saturday 2 March at 11 am

INSPECT Thursday 11:30-12 pm &

Saturday 11:30-12 pm

LAND 655 sq m approx

CONTACT John Cokalis 0411 184 124 &

Bruce Bonnett 0418 333 042


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DEEPDENE 13 Campbell Road

Boasting wonderful wide frontage to one of Deepdene´s most exclusive avenues adjacent to the Golden Mile and handy to many private schools, city tram, Deepdene cafes and the ever-popular Anniversary Trail, this magnificent Victorian (´Walburg´ c1890) residence elegantly merges both classic and contemporary beauty throughout substantial family dimensions amidst sizeable, secluded garden surrounds. Splendid over-sized rooms of ornamental character and grand-scale entertaining capability are given a stylish treatment to accompany the impressive 5 Bedroom/3 bathroom

Grace and grandeur meet style and substance on this prime Oak tree-lined avenueaccommodation (plus large Home Office). Stunning leadlights, endlessly high rose-laden ceilings and marble OFPs provide a traditional context for prodigious formal Living and enormous Dining rooms whilst the deluxe Master Suite (flaunting dressingroom and marble-lined freestanding tub ensuite), gourmet granite Euro Kitchen/Meals and stylish Familyroom are testament to the contemporary finesse of a superb home culminating in deep decked gardens perfect for family leisure. Also includes hydronic heating, air conditioning and double garage (internal access and extra OSP).


Auction Saturday 2nd March at 12noonInspect Thursday & Saturday 12-12.30pmLand 1206 sq. metres approx.Web www.13campbellrd.com

ContactPeter Dixon 0403 062 220Richard James 0408 751 189Geordie Dixon 0418 588 399

OfficeBalwyn 9831 2800jelliscraig.com.au

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KEW 71 Sackville Street

Across two Titles on 2322 sqm distinctive distinguished "Stratford" c.1924 indeed represents a powerful offering at the heart of Melbourne´s revered private school belt. Magnificent English Revival character creates an impressive backdrop for substantial upto 6 Bedroom accommodation surrounded by established landscaped gardens featuring north south night lit tennis court and easy access/ second frontage to MacRobertsons Lane. Beamed ceilings, broad diamond paned windows and timber paneling add romantic originality to graciously modernised generous proportions

Stratford c.1924, a significant holding, a premium Sackville Ward addressextending to alfresco entertaining beneath a wisteria clad pergola. Highlights include 4 flexible Living Rooms (gas OFPs), Study, large well equipped contemporary Kitchen with WIP, gas OFP and Family Dining. 5 double Bedrooms with Retreat (6th Bedroom), 2 family bathrooms, powder room, abundant storage, garden studio/ shed/ workshop, water tanks, auto garden watering, remote OSP x4 via ROW as well as additional OSP via Sackville Street. Minutes to numerous leading schools, Camberwell Junction precinct, transport links. Note on 2 Titles.


Expressions of InterestClosing Thursday 14th March at 3pmInspect By Appt Wednesday 1-1.30pm &

By Appt Saturday 3-3.30pmLand 2322 sq. metres approx.

ContactGreg Toogood 0418 385 440Richard Earle 0418 564 168Steven Abbott 0407 324 240

OfficeHawthorn 9810 5000jelliscraig.com.au

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SURREY HILLS 3/28 Shepherd Street

At the rear of only 3 owner occupied units, this instantly inviting property enjoys a private garden including significant additional on title outdoor space with car access from Pine Street. Reverse cycle heating/cooling ensures total comfort, while garage and extra parking deliver complete convenience amidst picturesque tranquillity.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 3pmInspect Thursday 12-12.30pm &

Saturday 10.45-11.15am

Ultimate exclusivity, uniquely advantagedContact Sue Wooldridge 0413 476 674

Mark Pezzin 0403 537 105Richard Earle 0418 564 168

Office Balwyn 9831 2800jelliscraig.com.au

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www.colliers.com.au/500548923

Auction Thursday 7 March at 12pm on-site

9629 8888

• #25: 478m² (approx) land • Returning $81,300 net pa month to month• Prime location next to Greville St & Chapel St retail precinct

• Ripe and ready for redevelopment (STCA)

21 & 25 St Edmonds Road, Prahran

• #21: 168m² (approx) land • Returning $27,363 net pa• Leased to July 2014 plus 1 x 5yr option• Perfect inner city investment

www.colliers.com.au

Steven Kalb0408 499 909James Taylor0418 538 039

Daniel Wolman0412 957 839Jeremy Gruzewski0422 211 021

AUCTION

Great Investment, Excellent Development Potential

Accelerating success.

Auction

Friday 15th March On Site at 12 noon

Basement 447 Lt Collins StMelbourne (Near Bank Place)

Chris Mulcahy 0418 669 996 Michael Galanos 0415 578 198

www.mulcahyonline.com(03) 9670 4888 Lv 6 - 488 Bourke St

Melbourne

Entire Retail Basement 680m2*

■ Exceptional CBD location ■ Sub-dividable (S.T.C.A.)■ Escalator access ■ Impressive marble foyer■ Ideal for owner occupier or investor * Approximate Size

PRICED TO SELL

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CANTERBURY 164 Mont Albert RoadA magnificent Golden Mile presence, this exceptional Catt Architects designed French Château-inspired home is nestled amidst classically landscaped gardens, floodlit tennis court and stunning salt-waterpool. Brilliantly conceived architectural spaces of elite quality and every imaginable luxury highlight 4 deluxe bedrooms, 3 travertine bathrooms, executive library, extravagant formal rooms, stylish familyroom, expansive casual areas, Miele/Calacatta marble kitchen and pool/court-side terraces designed for unforgettable entertaining (alfresco kitchen). Land: 2,010m2 (21,645sqft) approximately.

EOI Monday 18th March at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)View Strictly by Appointment Thur & Sat 1.00-1.30pmCall Paul Pfeiffer 0411 224 008 Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873

Loger Chen 0410 913 688Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000Web www.164montalbertrdcanterbury.com.au



MALVERN EAST 4 Glenbrook AvenueOn 1,264 square meters (13,600sqft, 68´ x 200´) within Hedgeley Dene Estate. Master bed (with ensuite and WIR), formal dining, sitting and music rooms, WC, laundry, kitchen and dining overlooking established garden, pool and self-contained cottage for au pair, teens or home office. Children´s accommodation with 5 bedrooms, games room, bath, WC and shower. Tightly held location 100m to Hedgeley Dene, walk to schools, transport, cafes.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 1.30pm (Unless Sold Prior)View Thursday 4.30-5.00pm & Saturday 1.30-2.00pmCall Glen Coutinho 0409 779 399 John Turner 0419 569 919 Office 1153-1157 Burke Road, Kew 8888 2000Web rtedgar.com.au






















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| 22 Haverbrack Avenue

Perfect Single Level Proportions Intelligently designed so that all day natural light fills its luxurious spaces, this

prestigious single level residence is surrounded by elegant, landscaped outdoor dimensions in Malvern´s most attractive address. Oak parquetry and high

ceilings frame superb north facing living and dining areas, complemented by a bright separate sitting room and a granite kitchen with walk-in pantry. A main

bedroom with walk-in robe and travertine ensuite sets the standard for two further bedrooms and a second, equally elegant bathroom plus powder room.

Features heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, security and double garage.

Contact: Tim Derham 0438 332 844Kate Cusack 0438 334 374Office 9864 5300

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| 348 Bay Street

Convert To A Distinctive Business, Residence Or Both This classic Italianate residence, has a true sense of character and history, with all

the qualities essential for contemporary enjoyment. A series of versatile spaces over two levels offer opportunities for flexibility and creativity. There are eight

principal rooms with generous proportions beneath traditional high ceilings. The overall spaciousness extends to the big front balcony and secluded rooftop

deck. A double garage is easily accessed via Lyons Street. Last offered some 30 years ago, CAHORE is once again available for conversion to a distinctive

business, residence, or both. Consider the potential. Zoned Business 1.

Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008Andrew Harlock 0419 397 992Office 9864 5300

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| 70 Sutherland Road

´ATHENRY´This refined Victorian balances period attributes and modern advantages close

to Armadale station and High Street. Elegant formal sitting and dining rooms are complemented by family friendly living/dining spaces and a gleaming granite

kitchen overlooking landscaped garden entertaining. Upstairs, a main bedroom with walk-in robes, ensuite and romantic return balcony is matched by three

further bedrooms, one of majestic period proportions beneath a superb vaulted ceiling. Second bathroom, clever concealed downstairs study nook, large

laundry, ducted heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning and off street parking.


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| 4 Devorgilla Avenue

Sublime Single Level LuxurySimply without peer in single level design, every room of this flawlessly

renovated residence overlooks elegantly landscaped outdoor surroundings that enhance an elite address. A refined sitting room and adjoining study/office face

north, a natural advantage also offered by a large living/dining domain incorporating an open plan kitchen in which marble benches, Gaggenau

appliances, integrated Liebherr fridge, freezer and temperature controlled wine storage demonstrate design excellence and first class quality. Two huge

bedrooms, each with walk-in robes and ensuite. Garage and great storage.


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’BOTHERAMBO HOUSE’ A Significant Slice Of RichmondA 5 | B 4 | C 7

Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008

Sam Goddard 0448 870 454

Office 9864 5300--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Private Auction: Wednesday 6th March--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------View: Wednesday 1.00-1.30pm


| Botherambo Street

This huge industrial residence by award winning architect Craig Rossetti raises Richmond luxury to new levels. Dual street frontages and secure garaging for seven cars illustrate landmark dimensions

literally moments from Swan Street and the MCG. Massive north facing living/dining areas and granitekitchen are complemented by fitted cinema room, top floor lounge and roof-top entertaining with spa

and BBQ kitchen. Iron bark floors, solar panels, 8000L water storage, double glazing, C-BUS, SONOS, heating/cooling and sun/wind sensor awnings, close to public transport. Nothing else comes close!

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Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008

Sam Goddard 0448 870 454

Office 9864 5300--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EOI: Closing Wednesday 6th March at 5.00pm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------View: Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm


| 20 Normanby Place

This award winning contemporary residence´s ground level areas perform brilliantly as self containedhome office/professional premises accompanied by versatile lounge and cellar. Upstairs, dual living/

dining domains, one incorporating a marble kitchen, are complemented by spectacular terrace entertaining with the MCG and the city as a stunning backdrop. Top floor main bedroom with its own

unforgettable balcony views and ensuite sets the standard for two further bedrooms and central bathroom. Hydronic heating, cooling, security and three car garage - one minute from Bridge Road.

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Auction Saturday 23rd February 12.00pm

Inspect Thursday 1.00-1.30 Saturday from 11.30

John Chartres

0418 321 951

James Karantonis

0422 708 067

Malvern 9509 8244

1276 High Street

Malvern East 136A Finch Street

Surrounded by elegantly low-maintenance outdoor areas, enhanced by leafy

privacy and a privileged Gascoigne Estate address, three bedrooms and two

bathrooms are zoned separately from generous north facing formal living and

dining areas, a separate modern kitchen with meals/family area and

accompanied by al fresco entertaining. Impressively appointed,

complemented by security, auto gates and double garage. Land: 516m2 app.

• Refined spaces

• Bosch caesar stone kitchen

• Northerly deck

• Intercom security & alarm

• Ducted heating & A/C

3 2 3

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 11.00amInspect Wednesday 5.30-6.00

Alex Campbell0434 318 199David Thomson0418 337 366Murrumbeena 9569 071871 Murrumbeena RoadESR $280,000-$310,000

• Superb ground floor 1-bed apartment

• Prime position to Toorak Road, trams

• Living/dining with SS kitchen

• Fully furnished, security intercom

• Excellent monthly tenant, $390pw

South Yarra 3/26 Davis Avenue 1 1

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Kingsley Circa 1895

6 Kingsley Court, Portland

REF: KING6 $650,000 - $695,000

‘Kingsley’ may be one of the most recognised homes in Portland. Sitting high on Observatory Hill, this tall house overlooks the town, harbour and across Portland Bay. Built in 1895 for William Pile, this three storey home of approx 53 squares reflects charm and elegance all the way to the tip of the tower! This home is situated on 4563.6m2 and there is plenty of room for subdivision (S.T.C.A.). The ground floor, clad with Kauri Pine boasts a formal entrance hall leading to the living room, formal lounge, grand dining / sitting room - all which possess stunning harbour views. The ground level also features kitchen & new bathroom, and a separate fully self contained unit. A kauri staircase winds up to the second storey which hosts five elegant bedrooms and a bathroom. Set amongst gardens, this magnificent property presents rare opportunity to purchase a part of Portland history with unlimited potential.

96 Percy Street, PORTLAND

5522 3333


TOORAK4 Glen Road

Entirely renovated on an elevated parcel of 945sqm

(approx.), this premium family residence offers luxuriously

finished 5 bedroom plus study accommodation defined by

gracious proportions, abundant natural light and chic

designer style. Elegant 1930´s originality contributes a

refined ambience to formal entertaining spaces before open

plan dimensions unfold to multiple alfresco domains, pool

and easily managed landscaped garden. Full Gaggenau

kitchen, rumpus, home gym, cellar, extensive storage and

remote garage x4.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 3pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Contact Justin Long 0418 537 973Peter Bennison 0418 332 864

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Web www.4glenroadtoorak.com


BALWYN19-21 Maleela Avenue

This impressive Reid Estate residence on two titles

exemplifies the timeless elegance & gracious proportions of

its Art Deco era. Featuring a distinctive facade, magnificent

formal/informal living & entertaining areas, 5 bedrooms

(main/WIR/ensuite), family bathroom, powder room & self-

contained office suite (sep. entry) or a study+6th bedroom;

stone/Euro hostess kitchen & terrace overlooking a N/S

synthetic tennis court. Also includes d/heating, R/C air-

conditioners, cellar/storage, 2-car garage, carport+OSP.

Land Size: 2,207sqm/24,000sqft approx.

Auction Saturday 23rd February at 3.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 3pm

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Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333Zali Booker 0422 576 049

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Web www.19-21maleelaavenuebalwyn.com


HAWTHORN EAST4 Higham Road

Architect Steve Domoney has designed an exceptional family

residence! A spectacular floor-plan featuring refined living

dimensions which links seamlessly to sensational

entertaining areas arranged around a seductive pool. 5

bdrms, including luxurious main suite & 2 further en suite

bdrms & rumpus room. Basement theatre, cellar & bar look

directly into the pool. Double car garage & OSP for multiple

cars

Auction Saturday 23rd February at 10.30am-----------------------------------------

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Contact Stuart Evans 0402 067 710Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

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TOORAK778 Orrong Road

Exclusively situated near Toorak Village, this c1930´s

residence offers family comfort in a prestigious location.

Foyer leads to sitting room, formal dining and study all

boasting timber floors, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings.

Main BR with OFP, retreat and balcony with city views, 2nd

bedroom with (en-suite/OFP), 3 further bedrooms and stylish

bathroom. Gourmet kitchen and living/dining room open to

northeast terrace with heated pool, spa and cabana with

bathroom. Features ducted heat/cool, alarm, video intercom,

powder-room, garage & auto gates. Land: 740sqm (approx.)

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 10.15-10.45am

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Contact Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271Nicole French 0417 571 505

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ARMADALE74 Union Street

Absolutely beautiful Gaby Hubay designed contemporary

residence showcases flawless designer style and understated

luxury. Italian travertine stone floors, 3m ceilings and

extensive glazing create a light-filled ambience through

study, TV room, sensational Miele kitchen and expansive

living/dining room (OFP) opening to courtyard with pool.

Stunning main bedroom (en-suite/BIR) is complemented by 3

further bedrooms (BIR/WIR) and 2 en-suites. Features

heating/cooling, alarm, video intercom, powder-room,

carport and auto gates.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 12.30pm-----------------------------------------

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SOUTH YARRA180 Toorak Road West

A landmark in every way, this exceptional building (to be

sold as one - on one title) comprising a majestic three

bedroom penthouse & three generous one bedroom

apartments represents a rare, hugely rewarding opportunity

to secure a strategic investment offering immediate & long

term success opposite Fawkner Park, moments from the

restaurant & retail precinct. Basement garaging for two cars,

shared courtyard garden, laundries & storage spaces add

further appeal to a truly outstanding opportunity, offered for

the first time in some 40 years. Land: 510sqm approx.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 10amUnder Executors Instructions

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Inspect Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Contact Justin Long 0418 537 973Peter Bennison 0418 332 864

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Web www.180toorakroadwestsouthyarra.com

Penthouse

Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse


SOUTH YARRA82 Toorak Road West

Rich heritage refinement is elegantly emphasized by

sophisticated contemporary style in this glorious c.1887

Boom Style terrace enjoying an elite Domain precinct

address, one of a privileged few opposite Fawkner Park.

Superior stone finishes enhance generous proportions that

feature northern alfresco entertainers garden with pool,

remote double garage via Mason Street and walking

proximity to elite schools and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Includes 2 sitting (OFPs), Miele kitchen and dining, study, 3

bedrooms, the main with ensuite/ fitted WIR.

Private Auction Saturday 2nd March at 1.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect By Appointment Wednesday 3-3.30pm & Saturday 11.45-12.15pm

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Web www.82toorakroadwestsouthyarra.com


TOORAK4/42 Grange Road

Luxuriously appointed and extravagantly proportioned

contemporary half floor apartment delivers an ultra stylish

and sophisticated lifestyle near Toorak Village. The entrance

foyer leads to two bedrooms each with lavish en-suite/WIR/

BIR and a study. The exceptional living and dining spaces

with gas pebble fireplace and state of the art gourmet Miele

kitchen are complemented by a living room opening to a

northeast terrace. Features ducted heat/cool, alarm, video

intercom, lift access, powder-room & basement car-parking.

Expressions of InterestClose Monday 4th March at 6pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 12.45-1.15pm & Saturday 1.30-2pm

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Contact Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939James McCormack 0410 503 389

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Web www.4-42grangeroadtoorak.com


TOORAK737 Orrong Road

A private single level setting for refined living & entertaining

or alternatively a premier position inspiring a brand new 2 or

3 level lifestyle domain (STCA) with potential for fantastic

city skyline views. On 543sqm (approx), this immediately

comfortable 3 bedroom residence presents prospects for

certain success whichever path is pursued. Generous yet

easily managed proportions include large sitting & dining

zones, substantial kitchen, lavish main bedroom with BIRs/

dressing, spa ensuite & sauna, secure porch entry, intercom,

return drive, remote double garage with porch access.


Inspect Thursday 1.45-2.15pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

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Contact James Redfern 0412 360 667Peter Bennison 0418 332 864

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Web www.737orrongroadtoorak.com


MELBOURNE202/461 St Kilda Road

KINGSTOUN set fresh benchmarks in 1985. 28 years on, it

retains an undeniable desirability. This spectacular 300sqm

sub-penthouse occupies half the 20th floor, a position from

which stunning views stretch over Melbourne and across the

bay. Impeccably original, it provides a fantastic opportunity

to modernise. The rarity of the chance to secure such a

landmark property is further complemented by facilities that

still set the highest standards, including swimming pool,

gym, building manager, garden surroundings and secure

garaging for two cars, entered from Armadale Street.

Auction Tuesday 5th March at 6.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 6-6.30pm & Saturday 3.30-4pm

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Contact James Redfern 0412 360 667David Volpato 0414 701 983

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Web www.202-461stkildaroadmelbourne.com


GLEN IRIS158 Burke Road

On a substantial Dorrington Estate parcel amid private

landscaped gardens, this magnificently renovated 1920´s

residence presents a completely contemporary substantial

family environment where leading schools, Central Park

cafes and trams are all at your doorstep. Behind a high

secure fence, rich traditional character frames luxuriously

finished 4/5 bedroom proportions featuring formal, informal

and alfresco entertaining spaces with pool, full Miele

kitchen, main bedroom WIR/ensuite, 2 bathrooms, remote

garage plus OSP x4. Land 1073sqm approx.


Inspect Thursday 12-12.30pm &Saturday 1.15-1.45pm

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Contact James Redfern 0412 360 667Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913

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Web www.158burkeroadgleniris.com


ARMADALE50 Armadale Street

Totally captivating light-filled single level residence

showcases luxurious proportions and timeless elegance in a

coveted location. The marble hallway leads to generous main

bedroom with marble en-suite/BIR and second bedroom with

WIR and en-suite/bathroom. The study, dining room and

formal living room (marble OFP) each open to separate

courtyards. The superbly equipped kitchen and living/dining

room open to north-facing courtyard. Features RC/air-

conditioning, alarm, video intercom, laundry, powder room,

auto gates and double garage.


Inspect Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 11am

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Contact Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349

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Web www.50armadalestreetarmadale.com


ARMADALE5/22a Mercer Road

Undeniably brilliant in every way, this brand new Nicholas

Day residence presents the ultimate in elegant modern living

close to High Street, Malvern Road trams and exceptional

schools. Timeless contemporary style and luxurious finish

come together with multi awarded architectural expertise in

a generous 3 bedroom, 2 living floorplan extending to 2

northern sun terraces. Includes Miele kitchen, ground floor

main bedroom with fitted WIR/ ensuite, 3.3 metre ceilings,

video intercom, alarm, remote double garage and storage.

Auction Thursday 28th February at 6.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 11-11.30am & Saturday 3.30-4pm

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Contact Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271Lisa Jarrett 0408 053 623

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Web www.5-22amercerroadarmadale.com


CANTERBURY2 Gwenda Avenue

An exemplary commitment to quality underscores the design

and finish of this magnificent family home in premier

surroundings close to Canterbury´s Golden Mile. Impressive

4 bedroom plus study proportions enjoy a classically refined

ambience throughout faultless dimensions that boast six star

contemporary finishes and bespoke craftsman built

cabinetry. Multiple living and entertaining domains (OFPs),

marble chef´s kitchen with WIP, elevated alfresco deck and

landscaped entertaining terrace. Remote garaging, OSP and

much more.


Inspect Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 2.30-3pm

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Contact Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212Justin Long 0418 537 973

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Web www.2gwendaavenuecanterbury.com


GLEN IRIS19 Flowerdale Road

Stunning single level Stonehaven designed contemporary

residence reveals a spacious, brilliantly zoned family domain

set within 12,500 sqft (approx) of garden and pool surrounds

with direct gate access to Ferndale Park. Tiled hallway leads

to formal sitting & dining room (OFP), study, superb kitchen

& generous family/meals area opening to the pool & deep

garden. Main bedroom (ens/WIR) is complemented by 3

double bedrooms (BIRs), bathroom and rumpus/playroom.

Features zoned heating/cooling, alarm, powder-room, water

tank & double garage. Land: 1,161sqm/12,500sqft approx.


Inspect Thursday 1-1.30pm & 6-6.30pm &Saturday from 3pm

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Contact Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Web www.19flowerdaleroadgleniris.com


GLEN IRIS74 Martin Road

This substantial home demonstrates its fantastic family

credentials throughout a bright, fully renovated floor-plan

that provides five bedroom, three bathroom accommodation

and offers zoned living areas that bring people together or

give everyone their own retreat with parallel success. Light

filled formal and huge informal living/dining areas are

complemented by pergola entertaining and a cutting edge

kitchen. Indoor/outdoor sound, every comfort, double garage

and extra parking enhance first class environs, with rear

access to Sunhill Road. Land 734sqm approx.


Inspect Thursday 12.45-1.15pm & Saturday 2-2.30pm

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Contact Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Web www.74martinroadgleniris.com


HAWTHORN24 Evansdale Road

A classically beautiful Edwardian residence set on a 624sqm

leafy allotment in a coveted Hawthorn locale comprising

Baltic Pine floors, arched hallway, formal living & dining

rooms (OFPs), 4 downstairs bedrooms (or 3 plus study), one

with ensuite plus an upstairs main with WIR/ensuite &

garden vistas, family bathroom & laundry. An informal

family domain includes a limed timber, Euro/stone kitchen

plus air-conditioned living room flowing to a paved alfresco

area. Featuring gas heating, alarm system, roof storage,

3-car garage+storage & rear access via remote roller door.


Inspect Thursday 11.45am-12.15pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Contact Peter Mitchell 0418 374 556James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.24evansdaleroadhawthorn.com


KEW111 Argyle Road

Chic contemporary living and entertaining takes place

against tranquil views to the Yarra Ranges in this superbly

designed eighteen month old home offering substantial

accommodation only moments from leading schools and

Outer Circle trails. A generous open plan personality

enhances 4 bedroom plus office/5th bedroom proportions

complemented by stone finishes, 2 outdoor domains, a salt

chlorinated pool and landscaped garden. Living/ dining and

kitchen with WIP, 2nd living, main bedroom WIR/ ensuite,

remote double garage, OSP.


Inspect Thursday 12-12.45pm & 6.30-7.15pm & Saturday 2-2.45pm

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Contact Walter Dodich 0413 262 655Wayne Tyson 0409 864 814

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Web www.111argyleroadkew.com


KEW1/38 Eglinton Street

A masterful combination of space, light & attention to detail

dominates this state-of-the-art Architect designed executive

residence. Featuring an eye-catching copper+rendered

façade, downstairs guest bedroom+bathroom, 2 stunning

living areas with gourmet Miele/Marble kitchen/dining plus

deck & courtyard garden. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms,

sumptuous main/WIR/ensuite & family bathroom. Also

includes video/intercom, alarm, integrated dishwasher/

refrigerator, d/heating/vacuum, refrig. cooling, ample

storage+cellar, rem/dble garage.


Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 1pm-----------------------------------------

Contact Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

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Web www.1-38eglintonstreetkew.com


MALVERN45 Claremont Avenue

In a premier location, this distinguished solid brick

Edwardian residence´s impressive proportions, illustrious

elegance and north-facing orientation represent an

outstanding opportunity to revive as a stunning family

domain. The majestic arched hallway leads through to

elegant formal sitting and dining rooms (OFPs), spacious

living room, three bedrooms, 4th bedroom/study area and

two bathrooms. The large kitchen with casual dining space

opens to the private north-facing garden and ROW. Features

ducted heating, air-conditioner and OSP.


Inspect Thursday 12-12.30pm & 6.30-7pm Saturday from 9am

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Contact Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234James Tomlinson 0408 350 684

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Web www.45claremontavenuemalvern.com


MALVERN60 Dixon Street

Beautiful block-fronted Victorian residence in stunning

landscaped gardens and pool surrounds showcases classic

elegance and contemporary style. Arched hallway leads to

study (gas OFP) and sitting/dining room (OFP) opening to

garden with water feature. New gourmet kitchen boasting

stone benches and living room (OFP) open to north-facing

garden with heated pool. Main bedroom (OFP/en-suite/WIR)

is complemented by three further bedrooms (BIRs) and

bathroom. Features hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioning,

alarm and OSP.


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & 6-6.30pm Saturday 11-11.30am

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Web www.60dixonstreetmalvern.com


MALVERN33 Jordan Street

Stunning renovations have created a fabulous contemporary

interior in this prestigiously located period family home

featuring central hallway, three bedrooms, main with WIR/

ensuite, powder room, exceptional wet room/ bathroom plus

a generous family living domain with heated polished

concrete floors, central Heatmaster FP and stylish stone/euro

hostess kitchen (WIP) opening through concertina doors/

windows to a covered alfresco area with gas mains BBQ &

private garden. Features include alarm, Plantation shutters,

d/heating/cooling, OSP.



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Contact Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234

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Web www.33jordanstreetmalvern.com


MALVERN EAST45 Beaver Street

Impeccably finished and presented with elegant

contemporary style, this renovated Gascoigne Estate

Edwardian offers beautifully bright 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

accommodation amid landscaped surroundings that include

a northern rear garden with remote double garage via ROW.

Includes formal sitting and dining with OFPs, open plan

family domain, granite gourmet kitchen, luxurious main

bedroom with fitted WIR/double ensuite, alfresco

entertaining. Scope to further update/renovate or explore

second story options (STCA) if ever desired.


Inspect Thursday 2.30-3pm & 5.30-6pm Saturday 2-2.30pm

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Web www.45beaverstreetmalverneast.com


PRAHRAN EAST691 High Street

This impressive Victorian residence´s magnificent dimensions

provide immediate family comfort with enormous home/

office flexibility. Baltic pine floors and high ceilings are

highlighted through arched hallway, elegant sitting room

and three bedrooms with bathroom. The spacious main

bedroom features WIR and marble en-suite. Bright living/

dining room and kitchen open to northwest-facing garden

with triple garage and self-contained studio with bathroom.

Features 3xmarble OFPs, alarm, rainwater tanks, heating and

RC/air-conditioners. Land: 708sqm/7,618sqft approx.



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Contact John Manton 0411 444 930Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913

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Web www.691highstreetprahran.com


SURREY HILLS2 Arthur Street

This historic Edwardian showcases the elegance of the early

1900s comprising Baltic Pine flooring, formal sitting &

dining rooms, 2 downstairs bedrooms, period-style

bathroom, country-style kitchen, atrium dining area &

informal living opening to verandah & deep rear garden with

outdoor entertaining area, cubby-house & potting room.

Upstairs 3 bedrooms, main/WIR/ensuite & balconies with

spectacular views; family bathroom. Includes classic period

features, 4 OFP´s, alarm, d/heating/vac./cooling, carport/2+

garage. Land size: 1,410sqm/15,200sqft approx.


Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm &Saturday 1.45-2.15pm

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Contact Zali Booker 0422 576 049James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.2arthurstreetsurreyhills.com


SURREY HILLS279 Mont Albert Road

A classically beautiful facade and return verandah

introduces this gracious Edwardian slate roofed family

residence enhanced by lovely leadlight windows & interior

adorned with period features comprising Baltic Pine hall,

formal living, 3 bedrooms, period-style bathroom and superb

north-facing family domain with new Miele/CaesarStone

kitchen opening to a covered verandah & private rear garden

plus a second bathroom & direct access to the double garage

with a children´s retreat, storage & loft; rare remote/dual

access driveway. Land Size: 805sqm/8,665sqft approx.


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 2.30-3pm

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Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333Zali Booker 0422 576 049

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Web www.279montalbertroadsurreyhills.com


ASHBURTON85 Baker Parade

This smartly renovated/extended two-storey clinker brick

family home is ready to just move in and enjoy comprising

polished timber floors, all white décor, 2 downstairs

bedrooms, sparkling bathroom, laundry+powder room plus a

spacious formal living/dining room opening to an expansive

north-facing open-plan informal living/dining area with a

superbly appointed Stone & Euro S/S kitchen and private

rear garden - creating loads of space for entertaining.

Upstairs has a study area, 2 further bedrooms & 2nd

bathroom.



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Contact Zali Booker 0422 576 049Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282

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Web www.85bakerparadeashburton.com

ASHBURTON22 Solway Street

A façade defined by art deco era lines establishes an

instantly appealing mood for this four bedroom family

home´s hugely successful mix of period and modern spaces

close to local shops, Solway Primary School, Darling Park and

bike paths beside Gardiners Creek. Large formal living and

dining areas, bright kitchen/meals and a sunny separate

family room lead to a garden backdrop, in which an elevated

deck and leafy privacy contribute considerable outdoor

charm. Traditional garage/storage, ample off street parking.

Land 780sqm approx.



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Contact Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Web www.22solwaystreetashburton.com


BALWYN14 Belgrove Avenue

The clean lines, striking half brick facade and quality finishes

defines this stylish two-storey family residence in the

Balwyn High zone featuring a spacious, flowing and light-

filled interior, parquetry hallway, formal living/dining, 5

bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main/WIR, family bathroom, huge

retreat plus expansive family domain with state-of-the-art

Miele kitchen (WIP/cellar) and informal dining/living room

opening to a wide deck. Includes video intercom, alarm,

d/heating cooling & vacuum, rem/gates/dble garage with

internal access.



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Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333Mark Sutherland 0418 691 585

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Web www.14belgroveavenuebalwyn.com

BALWYN8 Bruce Street

Offering the versatility of two street frontages and a total

area of some 1352sqm approx, this impressive property

provides a variety of interesting alternatives in the sought

after Balwyn High School zone. Enjoy the existing

substantial and well maintained 300sqm approx 5 bedroom,

2 bathroom, 2 study home with its expansive rear garden or

subdivide and sell a 620sqm or a 331sqm approx house site

with frontage to Raynes Street. Build a new house on the

property with either Bruce Street or Raynes Street frontage,

the options are endless.


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 9.45-10.15am

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Contact Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Office 266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999


BALWYN49 Fitzgerald Street

This luxury 42 square family residence has been cleverly

designed boasting 5 sep living zones including; formal living,

sep dining, lge family room, meals & multi purpose/theatre

room, 5 beds or 4 plus study, with option of either main bed

on grnd floor w/ensuite or huge main upstairs w/ensuite &

WIR. Feat. a stunning kitchen w/ quality appliances &

granite benchtops & abundance of storage, all behind secure

auto gates & huge DLUG w/internal access. Easy access to

Eastern Freeway & only a short walk to local shops, cafes,

parkland & quality schooling options.


Inspect Thursday 2-2.30pm &Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

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Web www.49fitzgeraldstreetbalwyn.com

BALWYN18 Freeman Street

This renovated period home retains all the charm and

character from its original era, whilst enjoying an idyllic

location within the Balwyn High Zone and only 400m to

shops, restaurants & cafe´s and the 109 Tram. Enjoying an

elevated allotment of 715sqm approx, the home includes

gorgeous separate sitting & dining rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2

bathrooms. A contemporary extension features a fully

equipped kitchen and generous family/meals area that opens

onto a magnificent entertaining deck and paved courtyard -

perfect for indoor and outdoor living.


Inspect Thursday 11.30-12noon &Saturday 3.15-3.45pm

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Contact Ross Stryker 0401 318 772Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Web www.18freemanstreetbalwyn.com


BALWYN1/8 Jurang Street

Enjoying the front position of a dual-occupancy block with

an emphasis on privacy and security, this immaculate north-

facing home is a showcase of elegance and luxury. A flowing

floorplan comprises 2 double bedrooms (master serviced by

WIR and ensuite), study/3rd bed, expansive lounge and

dining rooms, well equipped kitchen and adjoining meals/

family area provides access to the landscaped courtyard.

Occupying a first class location within the Balwyn High

School Zone, walk to Whitehorse Road, trams, shops and

cafes.


Inspect Thursday 10.45-11.15am &Saturday from 10am

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Contact Ross Stryker 0401 318 772Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Web www.1-8jurangstreetbalwyn.com

BOX HILL NORTH51a Woodhouse Grove

This large 4/5 bedroom 2 year old contemporary family home

offers luxury, space and style, backing onto parkland. A

welcoming ambience is established through expansive

cinema room, stunning European kitchen with butler´s

pantry and generous living/dining opening to north-facing

garden and Bushy Creek bike path. Magnificent main

bedroom (en-suite/WIR), 3 further bedrooms (BIRs), study/

5th bedroom, retreat and bathrm. Features ducted heating,

evap-cooling, pwdr-rm, laundry and double gge. Close to

schools, Westfield Doncaster, local shops and transport.


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact Robert Ding 0418 858 393Shamit Verma 0401 137 597

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Web www.51awoodhousegroveboxhillnorth.com


BOX HILL SOUTH16 Verona Street

Situated on the border of Surrey Hills, within walking

distance to Wattle Park, shops, transport, Primary schools,

Kingswood College and parkland, this lovely home offers

ample accommodation for the growing family. Features

entry hall, formal lounge/dining (Jetmaster OFP), family rm

opening out to deck and beautiful garden, kitchen/meals

(Euro appliances, 90cm Ilve oven), teen retreat, master

bedrm (WIR/ensuite), 3 further bedrms (2 WIRs/1 BIR) and

2nd bathroom. Includes pwdr-rm, dble gge, htg/cooling, Euro

Oak parquetry, intercom, alarm, ducted vac, ample storage.



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Contact Shamit Verma 0401 137 597Kathy Malcolm 0416 279 966

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Web www.16veronastreetboxhillsouth.com

CAMBERWELL17 Matlock Street

Pretty Post Edwardian in one of Melbourne´s most

celebrated locations with elegant renovated/extended

interior featuring entrance hall, formal living room, dining

room, three bedrooms with WIR´s, study/4th bedroom,

period-style ensuite and bathroom, powder room, laundry,

inviting north-facing timber, granite & Euro kitchen (WIP)

with dining area and generous living room providing

courtyard vistas. Also includes many classic period features,

alarm, d/heating, R/C air-conditioners, d/vacuum leafy

private rear garden, rem/garage/storage.



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Contact Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266

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Web www.17matlockstreetcamberwell.com


18 16

CAULFIELD NORTH16 & 18 Edith Street

Both these semi-detached Edwardian cottages provide

plenty of options for renovating or demolition followed by a

redevelopment (STCA) given deep rear gardens & corner

positioning. In comfortable condition throughout they

comprise, 2 bdrms, living, bath, kitchen/meals, external

laundries/WC. Whilst No18 has 2nd living/dining plus deck &

rem/garage (via Salisbury St). Total combined land size

631sqm/6,790sqft approx, to be auctioned separately, 18

first followed by an opportunity for the successful purchaser

to acquire 16 prior to the 2nd auction.

18 & 16

Auction Sunday 3rd March at 11am & 11.15am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 10.30-11am

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Contact Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282

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Web www.16-18edithstreetcaulfieldnorth.com

EAST MELBOURNE5/131 Hotham Street

Situated in the unique Cairns Apartments this individually

designed apartment features sophisticated open plan living

areas over 2 levels offering a flexible floor plan. Enjoying

lofty ceilings and cathedral windows it benefits from a sun-

filled easterly aspect and tree-top views plus three

bedrooms, a contemporary timber, Granite & Gaggeneau

gourmet kitchen, two spacious bathrooms, one+laundry.

Features include video/security entry, lift access (both levels),

d/heating/cooling, rem/basement parking & storage room.


Inspect Thursday 1.15-1.45pm, 6-6.30pm & Saturday from 1pm

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Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333Nicole French 0417 571 505

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Web www.5-131hothamstreeteastmelbourne.com


GLEN IRIS2 Great Valley Road

30 years in the same family certainly establishes this

elegantly presented c.1929 residence´s credentials for family

success. On an elevated corner, magnificent Spanish Mission

character blends with extended modern proportions to offer

this beautifully bright, spacious family home in a central

position close to trains, trams, independent schools, parkland

and bike trails. Leadlight windows, decorative ceilings and

OFPs enrich 3 bedroom/ 2 living proportions featuring 2

bathrooms, alfresco entertaining, remote double carport.

Auction Saturday 23rd February at 12noon-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 2.30-3pm & Saturday from 11.30am

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Contact Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282

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Web www.2greatvalleyroadgleniris.com

GLEN IRIS9 Irymple Avenue

Such enviable proximity to Central Park, shops, restaurants,

schools and trams significantly enhances the seductive

appeal of this stylishly renovated solid brick Edwardian

residence. High ceilings and timber floors define the period

charm through L-shaped hallway, three beautiful bedrooms

(BIRs) and two stylish bathrooms. A versatile study with

concealed computer area, new gourmet kitchen and spacious

living/dining room open to north-facing covered deck and

courtyard. Features ducted heating/cooling, alarm & 2 OSP.



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Contact Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234

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Web www.9irympleavenuegleniris.com


GLEN IRIS1671 Malvern Road

Serene and stylish behind its broad frontage, this exceptional

home´s inviting spaces are orientated to the rear where

substantial gardens, a solar heated pool, sunny entertaining

areas and leafy retreats create a fabulous, family friendly

backdrop. The luxury of large living and dining areas,

matched by the modern excellence of a huge kitchen,

complement four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a

beautifully flexible den. Centrally located close to schools,

parks, cafes, M1 freeway, trams, and Gardiner station.

Auction Saturday 2nd March at 10am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 1-1.30pm &Saturday 11-11.30am

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Contact Mark Harris 0414 799 343Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664

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Web www.1671malvernroadgleniris.com

HAWTHORN105 Church Street

This appealing Federation home nicely blends period features

with a stylishly renovated interior comprising formal living, 2

ground floor bedrooms, period-style bathroom and a 3-level

extension incorporating an upper level air-conditioned main

bedroom (WIR/ensuite), plus balcony and turret with views.

A sleek new kitchen (Italian stone tiles, granite & Ilve stove)

opens to a dining room and balcony (auto Vergola)

overlooking a s/heated in-ground pool, extnl laundry/

bathroom plus under-house bar/cellar, recreation area &

sauna; carport/ROW.


Inspect Thursday 10-10.30am & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Contact Stephen Gough 0439 844 855James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.105churchstreethawthorn.com


HAWTHORN13 Violet Grove

Enjoy coming home to this light-filled contemporary two-

storey home tucked away in a period streetscape just off

Riversdale Road offering the convenient lifestyle benefits

available in the Urquhart Estate precinct. A clever design

captures northern light & offers unexpected space with

accommodation comp living & dining combined, study,

stylish timber kitchen/meals with Bosch appliances, pwdr

room & laundry. Upstairs has a family bath, three bdrms (2

BIRs), main (WIR/ensuite.) Other features intercom, alarm,

ducted heat/vacuum, front & rear courtyards & OSP x 2.



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Contact Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266

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Web www.13violetgrovehawthorn.com

HAWTHORN EAST14 Miami Street

In a sought after Hawthorn setting this character rich

1930´s Art Deco home is impeccably maintained and allows

an exciting phase with your custom renovation/ extension

(STCA) or brand new family home. Close to Auburn South

Primary School, leading Melbourne schools & transport.

Presented in comfortable order throughout, high decorative

ceilings and leadlight windows enrich the existing 3

bedroom, 2 living area floorplan with lock up garage & OSP.

Land: 484sqm / 5,208sqft approx.



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Contact Kathy Malcolm 0416 279 966James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Web www.14miamistreethawthorneast.com


KEW1/50 Adeney Avenue

Meticulously designed ultra stylish 6-year-old contemporary

residence opposite Victoria Park offers enviable lifestyle

enjoyment. Polished concrete floors flow through spacious

living/dining room, stunning kitchen and relaxed dining

opening to fabulous northeast garden and covered

entertainment patio with spa. Upstairs includes three large

bedrooms all with en-suites/BIRs. Features solar powered

electricity back to the grid, heating/cooling, alarm, surround

sound, pwdr-room, laundry, video intercom, auto-gates &

double garage. Walk to tram, buses, shops and schools.



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Contact Robert Ding 0418 858 393Shamit Verma 0401 137 597

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Web www.1at50adeneyavenuekew.com

KEW59 Disraeli Street

This superb brick residence c1920 boasts the generous

proportions & period features typical of homes of its era.

Enhanced by renovations/extensions of the highest standards

the interior features polished timber floors, wide hallway, 4

bedrooms main/WIR/ensuite+study alcove, formal living &

dining rooms, study, 2 bathrooms, super family living domain

with state-of-the-art kitchen, north-west facing verandah,

alfresco area & lower level deck. Also includes video

intercom, alarm, d/heating/cooling/vac, cellar+storage,


Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 2pm

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Contact Andrew Gibbons 0407 577 007James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.59disraelistreetkew.com


KEW EAST56 Hartwood Street

This inviting clinker brick home combines art-deco charm

with excellent family accommodation including a two-storey

Architect designed extension providing lovely garden vistas,

views to the northern ranges and stylish contemporary living

& entertaining areas. The character-filled interior features

formal sitting room and adjacent dining, 4 bedrooms, main/

ensuite, family bathroom, powder room & laundry+WC. With

a renovated granite/Euro S/S kitchen flowing to informal

dining area, separate living, deck and deep rear garden.


Inspect Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 3.15-3.45pm

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Contact Stephen Gough 0439 844 855Antony Woodley 0421 286 741

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Web www.56hartwoodstreetkeweast.com

MALVERN61 Claremont Avenue

This superb brick Edwardian offers a surprisingly spacious

renovated interior featuring Baltic Pine hallway flowing past

a study/sitting room (OFP), main bedroom with WIR and

ensuite access to a stylish bathroom, laundry. Generous

living room (gas OFP) and dining area with a smart Euro S/S

kitchen flowing to a sunny north-facing paved courtyard.

Upstairs 2 bedrooms & central bathroom. Alarm, period

features, d/heating, R/C air-con, roof storage, drip watering

system, rear access and secure OSP.



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Contact Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913Justin Krongold 0403 163 355

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Web www.61claremontavenuemalvern.com


MALVERN EAST56 Nirvana Avenue

Desirably located in a lush garden setting this deceptively

spacious family residence with pretty façade and lovely

interior comprising elegant formal living (bay window+OFP),

study, dining room, 4 zoned bedrooms (main/WIR/ensuite)

and family bathroom. A well-equipped hostess kitchen with

Falcon stove plus family living domain opens to a deck

overlooking a private rear garden. Features include ample

storage, glossy polished timber floors, d/heating, R/C air-

conditioner, alarm, 10,000ltr w/tanks+w/system, double

carport.



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Contact Zali Booker 0422 576 049James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Web www.56nirvanaavenuemalverneast.com

MALVERN EAST6 Sycamore Street

Perfectly positioned within one of Malvern East´s favourite

tree-lined avenues, and sited on approx 804sqm, this c1929

residence boasts enviable family environs close to all

amenities. Immaculately presented with exciting options to

update. Formal sitting & dining, main bedroom (ens), 5

further BRMs, study, 2nd bthrm, rumpus and a well

appointed kitchen with adjacent meals/living leading to

entertainers deck. The deep rear garden provides the perfect

balance to indoor/outdoor entertaining. Features RC/air

conditioners, rainwater tank, irrigation, garage and carport.


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday from 12pm

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Contact Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913

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Web www.6sycamorestreetmalverneast.com


MELBOURNE1301/55 Queens Road

A stunning Penthouse apartment in the acclaimed

"Grosvenor on Queens" opposite Albert Park Lake offering

arguably one of the finest panoramic views of Melbourne.

Luxuriously appointed featuring contemporary designer

finishes & clean lines delivering a sublime living environment

with glass walls & sleek Euro/stone kitchen, generous

balcony plus two bedrooms, two sparkling bathrooms &

concealed laundry. Includes v/intercom, 24hr Manager,

heating/cooling, gym & indoor pool, 2 storage cages,

basement parking for 2 cars.

Actual View


Inspect Wednesday 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact Mark Harris 0414 799 343Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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Web www.130155queensroadmelbourne.com

ROYAL ALBERT602/15 Queens Road, Melbourne

Enjoying view across Albert Park Lake and Port Phillip Bay,

this elegant and expansive (175sqm approx.) apartment

offers stylish and sophisticated living in one of Melbourne´s

finest locations. A flexible floorplan includes three double

bedrooms (or two plus large fitted study), open plan living

and dining, gourmet kitchen, two marble bathrooms and two

balconies, complemented by two carparks and commodious

secure storage. This well managed building includes security,

heated pool, spa, gym and barbeque entertaining area. Entry

from quiet Arthur Street.

Auction Sunday 3rd March at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 11.30-12noon &Saturday 1.30-2pm

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Contact Mary Dowling 0438 098 888Greg Sinclair 0418 170 108

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Web www.602-15queensroadmelbourne.com



The inviting marble entrance hall introduces a glamorous

main bedroom (marble en-suite/Jacuzzi/WIR), 2nd bedroom

(WIR) and dual access marble en-suite/bathroom and custom

fitted study. Light streams through living and dining room

(gas OFP) extending to N/W terrace and state of the art

Miele/Poliform kitchen. Features ducted heating/cooling, c-

bus lighting, video intercom, laundry, Bang & Olufsen

speakers to bedrooms, 2 basement car-parks and storage

cage.

Auction Wednesday 6th March at 6.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 2.15-2.45pm & 6-6.30pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact Nicole French 0417 571 505Mark Harris 0414 799 343

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An inspired, award winning design by Wood Marsh injects a

touch of glamour to the ultra stylish dimensions of this

luxury apartment. Showcasing spectacular views to the city,

generous proportions define the living/dining room with

state of the art Smeg kitchen opening to a covered balcony,

main bedroom with lavish en-suite/BIR and two further

bedrooms (BIRs) with sublime bathroom. Features ducted

heating/cooling, video intercom, powder-room, Euro-laundry,

self-contained basement double garage plus adjacent

storage cage and indoor pool, sauna, gym & 24hr concierge.

Auction Thursday 7th March at 6.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & 5-5.30pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Contact Nicole French 0417 571 505Mark Harris 0414 799 343

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MONT ALBERT NORTH92 Rostrevor Parade

This elevated clinker brick family home situated on 970sqm

approx. is just minutes from schools, Eastern Freeway, &

Westfield Doncaster. A flowing floor plan includes sun room,

4 bedrooms (BIRs, main/ensuite), powder room, family

bathroom & laundry. Stylish north-facing kitchen overlooks

dining & living room opening to large deck (incl. gazebo w/

spa pool) & paved alfresco area. Features incl. Smeg oven/

cooktop, F & P double dishdrawer, d/ heating/cooling, under-

house cellar/storage, dble carport, garden shed & large

under-deck rainwater tank.


Inspect Thursdays 2.45-3.15pm &Saturday 2-2.30pm

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Contact Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

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Office 266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

PRAHRAN79 Bayview Street

The irresistible appeal of this delightful timber Victorian

residence´s blend of period charm and contemporary style is

further enhanced by its sensational location. Baltic pine

floors and high ceilings define the central hallway, two

double bedrooms, stylish bathroom, generous living room

and open plan dining area with gourmet Bosch kitchen

boasting stone benches opening to a landscaped private

northwest garden with outdoor spa. Features ducted

heating/cooling, 2xRC/air-conditioners, alarm, laundry

and irrigation.


Inspect Thursday 12-12.30pm &Saturday from 11am

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Contact Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939James McCormack 0410 503 389

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Web www.79bayviewstreetprahran.com


PRAHRAN133 York Street

The wonderful indoor/outdoor lifestyle delivered by this

fabulous contemporary residence´s stylish light-filled spaces

is further enhanced by its enviable location. Parquetry floors

flow through the hallway to a modern granite kitchen and

generous living/dining room opening to a landscaped

northwest facing courtyard with spa. Sky lit stairs lead to

the main bedroom (en-suite/BIR), balcony, two further

bedrooms (BIRs) and bathroom. Features 3xRC/air-

conditioners, panel heaters, alarm, video intercom,

powder-room, laundry and garage.



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Contact James Scarff 0419 233 377Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

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Web www.133yorkstreetprahran.com

RICHMOND20 Manton Street

This superbly renovated/extended period home with brilliant

lifestyle location between Swan Street and Bridge Road

features Architect designed split-level interior maximizing

space comprising, glossy timber floors quality finishes/

fittings, arched hall, 3bedrooms (main/WIR/ensuite), study,

living room, upstairs retreat, laundry+p/room, bathroom,

kitchen/dining area opening to paved courtyard . Features

include alarm, shutters, d/heating, split-system air-

conditioners, roof storage, rem/dble garage (entry - Bunting

St).


Inspect Wednesday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 4.15-4.45pm

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Contact Stuart Evans 0402 067 710Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

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Web www.20mantonstreetrichmond.com


ST KILDA4 Havelock Street

The Face of St Kilda. Inspired by Salvadore Dali & Designed

by Internationally Acclaimed Architectural Firm A.R.M.

This brand new luxurious three storey, three bedroom

townhouse in the heart of St Kilda has been designed and

finished to the highest standards with oak timber floors and

designer fittings throughout. With the generous northern

courtyard designed by renowned landscape architect Rick

Eckersley, space for two cars and security system, this

sensational property offers the very best of modern living.



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Contact James Redfern 0412 360 667Kaine Lanyon 0411 875 478

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Web www.4havelockstreetstkilda.com

ST KILDA3 St Leonards Place

Stunning Architect designed residence located in this

prestigious cul-de-sac radiates ´WOW´ over 4 spectacular

levels with glass walls capturing northern light & vistas at

each level. Offering a private/secure inner-city lifestyle

equidistant to Fitzroy St, Acland St & St Kilda Beach, the

luxuriously appointed interior comp 2 living areas, superbly

appointed kitchen & generous dining for 12/14, 3/4

bedrooms (master w/walk thru robe), 2.5 bathrooms, 4

outdoor living zones inc roof terrace with expansive views

inc City skyline.


Inspect Thursday 6.00 - 6.30pm & Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am

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Contact Kehren Eade 0419 395 614Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

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Office 119 Bridport Street Albert Park 9822 9999-----------------------------------------

Web www.3stleonardsplacestkilda.com


SURREY HILLS33 Everton Grove

The charm and character of this Californian Bungalow blends

traditional period ambience with generous formal/informal

zoned living, featuring wide hallway, sitting room, adjacent

dining (OFP), 4 bedrooms (main/ensuite) or 3+study,

family bathroom plus a spacious open-plan kitchen, huge

family room with provision for home cinema, opening to

a paved entertaining area covered for year round enjoyment.

Features include air-conditioner, ducted central heating,

workshop, storage, carport/OSP & deep garden with direct

access to a reserve & Tennis Club.


Inspect Thursday 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10.45-11.15am

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Contact James Tostevin 0417 003 333Joe Muinos 0423 222 043

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Web www.33evertongrovesurreyhills.com

TOORAK11/7 Gordon Street

This stunning, beautifully proportioned and light filled

double storey town residence has been refurbished

throughout with impeccable style. Italian tiles flow through

the entrance hall to generous living/dining room, fabulous

gourmet Miele kitchen and casual dining area opening to

north-facing private courtyard. A gallery style staircase leads

up to main bedroom with designer en-suite/BIRs, 2 further

bedrooms (BIR´s) and stylish bathroom. Features ducted

heating/cooling, alarm, powder-room and secure double

garage.


Inspect Thursday 1.30-2pm & Saturday 12.45-1.15pm

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Contact James McCormack 0410 503 389Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

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Web www.11-7gordonstreettoorak.com


TOORAK248 Kooyong Road

An inviting sense of style, beautifully proportioned spaces

and an elevated setting with sweeping views combine to

define this exceptional modern residence, moments from

Heyington station. Large living and dining areas each enjoy

terrace outlooks while a user friendly kitchen and a bright

accompanying family meals space provide significant

additional appeal. Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms

(main) on lower floor with a guest/teenage bedroom on

upper level zone all on its own. Private gardens, courtyard

retreats and double carport.


Inspect Thursday 1-1.30pm &Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Web www.248kooyongroadtoorak.com

TOORAK87 Mathoura Road

Classic design combines generous, tall spaces, luxurious

appointments and contemporary style in this elegant 3

bedroom home just a short walk from Toorak Village.

Abundant natural light flows throughout formal dining and

informal living/dining spaces concluding with a private

landscaped courtyard. Upstairs, a superbly proportioned main

bedroom enjoys its own zone with fitted WIR/dressing room

and granite ensuite. Miele/smeg kitchen, family bathroom,

powder room, zoned heating and cooling, alarm, remote

garaging x2, OSP.


Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 12-12.30pm -----------------------------------------

Contact Mark Harris 0414 799 343Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664

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Web www.87mathouraroadtoorak.com


TOORAK7/679 Toorak Road

Impressive half floor residence showcases a remarkable level

of refinement and luxury. Entrance hall leads to living/dining

area with leafy outlooks served by state of the art kitchen.

Additional sitting room, living/home theatre room, study and

casual dining. Main BR (marble en-suite/WIR) is

accompanied by 2 BRs (marble en-suites/WIRs). Features

ducted heat/cool, alarm, video-intercom, audio-wiring,

powder-room, laundry, store-room and 3 secure basement

car-spaces.

Private Sale -----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 3.15-3.45pm

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Web www.7-679toorakroadtoorak.com

SOUTH YARRA2 Cromwell Road

Located amongst the majestic plane trees of Cromwell Road

& only footsteps from South Yarra´s renowned offerings,

Baillie presents an opportunity to create a tranquil home.

Consisting of 24 contemporary residences over 5 levels,

Baillie offers light filled, versatile open plan living spaces

with elegantly understated interiors, generous private

courtyards & terraces coupled with stunning views.

Full Stamp duty savings apply for a limited time only

Private Sale Luxury One bed+ car park from $499,000 Luxury Two bed+ car park from $675,000

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Inspect Display Suite located at Level 1, 1111 High Street ArmadaleWednesday 12.30-1.30pm & Saturday 2-3pm

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Contact James McCormack 0410 503 389Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

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Web www.baillieapartments.com.au


LIMITED EDITION LUXURY - In Malvern’s Most Luxurious Address

- Historic Location - Garden Surrounds- Designed by Rothe Lowman - Luxurious Finishes- Landscaping by Tract - Huge private entertaining spaces- 2 to 3 beds, 2 to 3 baths, 2 car

7 SOMERS AVENUE MALVERN - STONINGTON ESTATEthenorfolkapartments.com.au

Leonard Teplin 0402 431 657 | Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

Inspect the display suite at Airlie Mansion 452 St Kilda Rd Melbourne

Thursday 12-1pm Saturday 11-12noon & 2.30-3.30pm

2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car from $650,0003 bed, 2 bath, 2 car from $1,050,000

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FLINDERS CARAVAN PARK1-17 The Avenue, Flinders For Sale by public tender closing Thursday 14th March at 4pm.

• Substantial land area of 20,442sqm (approx) to be sold as a whole• Outstanding new residential development site• Plans and Permits for 25 new homes• Once in a life time opportunity• 450 metres to the Main Street and 150 metres to the beach• One of the last remaining high density residential subdivisions

within the town of Flinders

Leonard TeplinMarshall White ProjectsM: 0402 431 657 P: 03 8862 [email protected]

Jonathon McCormackGross WaddellM: 0418 835 885 P: 03 9654 [email protected]

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9525 9222 203 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield Nth www.rmprealestate.com.au

Leonard Persichetti 0417 319 900 Campbell Kilsby 0402 212 093

South BaNK, 2503/80 CLaReNdoN StReet‘CLaReNdoN toweRS’the uLtimate PeNthouSe exPeRieNCeIncredible bay & city views define this unrivalled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ‘sky house’ featuring extensive open plan entertaining, Miele stone kitchen (butler’s pantry), stunning terraces with outdoor spa, fire-pit, wind-proof deck & Zen garden, security basement parking for 3 plus 4 storage cages. Communal facilities include 24 hour manager, lift access, indoor pool & gym. Brilliantly located to South Melbourne Market, Clarendon St shopping & transport.auCtioN: Sat 2Nd maR at 1:30iNSPeCt: Sat/SuN 1 - 1:30 & thuRS 12 - 12:30

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Toorak, 1/545 Toorak road “HIGHGroVE” GorGEoUS GardEN aParTMENT

: SaT 2Nd Mar aT 1 INSPECT: SaT, SUN & WEd 12 - 12:45

9826 0000 428 Toorak road, Toorak www.rmprealestate.com.au

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Situated in a boutique block only steps to “The Village” this chic architect designed 2 bedroom + study courtyard apartment offers style and comfort. Includes air conditioning, security entrance lobby, lift, vast lounge/dining, separate study, granite “Miele“ kitchen, laundry, powder room, 2 security car parks & storeroom.

Prahran 9 Leila StreetPeriod Panache Meets Prahran Peace And Seclusion. This classically appealing & instantly inviting double-brick 3-bedroom Victorian residence on a fantastic block exudes irresistible charm in a hidden location near Hawksburn Village.

> VIEW Thurs 12.45 - 1.15pm & Sat as advertised> AUCTION Sat 2nd March - 10.30am> MEL REF 58 / F6> EPR $800,000 - $850,000> OFFICE Armadale 835 High Street 3143> TEL 9509 0411> CONTACT Andrew James 0411 420 788 Fiona Martin 0423 582 866

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> VIEW Thurs 12.30 - 1.00pm & Sat 10.30 - 11.00am > EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Closing Tues 5th March - 5.00pm> MEL REF 45 / E5> PRICE Please contact agent> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Toby Parker 0413 581 104 Maurice Di Marzio 0419 182 276 Chris Johnson 0433 466 463

Kew 29 Parkhill Road

Illustrious Victorian, prime development opportunity.

On an impressive almost 100m deep parcel of land amidst a sea of prestige homes, this alluring double-brick semi-detached Victorian home is ideal for owner-builders looking to fast-track a development. With ready-made plans and permits for 2 additional 2 storey, 3 BR townhouses, live in the original home whilst overseeing the development. Filled with period features including timber floors, high ceilings, roses and 4 fireplaces, enjoy the sitting room, dining, open-plan living and generous CaesarStone kitchen, sweeping out to a deck, pool and carport. With 3 double BRs, master ensuite, heating, cooling and side ROW, stroll to trams, shops, Victoria Park and elite private schools. Land: 1,036sqm approx.

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> VIEW Thurs 11.00 - 11.30am & Sat from 12.00pm> AUCTION Sat 23rd February - 12.30pm> MEL REF 47 / A11> EPR $900,000 - $990,000> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Reilly Waterfield 0422 291 773 Nick Holmes 0409 215 104

Mont Albert 101a Windsor Crescent

Elegance and refinement in the ‘Windsor Estate’.

Brimming with luxurious finishes, this period-styled modern home is stunning both inside and out. Live on a tree-lined crescent within easy reach of Mont Albert Rd, superb Hamilton St cafes, trains & first-class schools. Relax in the formal lounge & dining or entertain in the open-plan living, meals & sparkling granite kitchen with Ilve/Smeg appliances. Flowing out to a sunny, manicured north-west garden, this oasis offers complete privacy. The downstairs master bedroom with walk-in robe & ensuite is complemented by 2 double bedrooms, a serene retreat & bathroom. Features powder room, heating, cooling, vacuum, security, single auto garage plus 2nd off-street carpark.

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Glen Iris 6 Rowen StreetThoughtfully designed for a fabulous family lifestyle, this superb 4-5 bedroom + study 3 bathroom residence showcases 5 amazing living zones, vogue kitchen, terraced decking including a BBQ deck, heated pool/spa & double auto garage.

> VIEW Thurs 1.30 - 2.00pm & Sat 12.00 - 12.30pm> AUCTION Sat 2nd March - 11.00am> MEL REF 60 / E8> EPR $1,200,000 - $1,300,000> OFFICE Glen Iris 58 High Street 3146> TEL 9885 9811> CONTACT Xen Blaher 0409 540 498 Ross English 0419 444 040

5+ 3 2 Prahran 123 Bendigo StreetThis spacious 2-storey, 3/4 BR 2-bthr, residence with OSP is immediately enhanced by the lifestyle location in the heart of Prahran. The interior spaces reflect modern ideals with an abundance of space, northern light, 2 living areas, spacious dining, 2 balconies & a wrap-around NW courtyard perfect for entertaining.

> VIEW Thurs 1.30 - 2.00pm & Sat as advertised> AUCTION Sat 2nd March - 11.30am> MEL REF 58 / E5> EPR $860,000 - $940,000> OFFICE Armadale 835 High Street 3143> TEL 9509 0411> CONTACT Andrew James 0411 420 788 Eleanor Dewar 0421 341 421

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> VIEW Thurs 12.00 - 12.30pm & Sat 3.00 - 3.30pm> AUCTION Sat 2nd March - 12.00pm> MEL REF 46 / H9> EPR $950,000 - $1,050,000> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Maurice Di Marzio 0419 182 276 Toby Parker 0413 581 104

Surrey Hills 11a Scheele Street

Indulge in a little luxury.

An absolute commitment to quality defines this luxurious town residence. With easy access to private schools, casually stroll to the train, tram, Chatham Primary School, cafes and restaurants. Glistening timber floors lead past the study and powder room to the sitting room with views of a calming water feature. With bi-fold doors extending to the covered alfresco and landscaped garden, the open-plan living, dining and gourmet Ilve/Miele kitchen are an entertainer’s dream. The downstairs master bedroom (WIR/deluxe ensuite) is accompanied by 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and teen retreat. Features plantation shutters, heating, cooling, vacuum, security and double remote garage.

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www.sutherlandfarrelly.com.au 43 Agnes St East Melbourne 9650 3531

For Sale by Expressions of InterestClosing Thursday 28 February 2013 at 3:00 pm

CLARENDON TOWERS PENTHOUSE

•A generous north facing top floor penthouse with three bedrooms and study

•Wraparound balcony with city, bay and Albert Park views

•2 ground level car spaces & storage cage

Penthouse 2703, 80 Clarendon Street, Southbank

Grant Sutherland 0418 390 185

FOR SALE73 - 75 Union Street, Armadale

Develop or Occupy this Blue Chip Opportunity§ Prime location close to public transport§ Substantial vacant single level brick building§ Residential 1 zoning including off-street parking§ Land size 787sqm plus rear and side lane access§ Suit astute investor, owner occupier, builder or developer

Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 14 March, 2013 at 4pm

Dominic Gibson 0409 366 941www.melbourneacquisitions.com.au

HIGH STREET

GLENFERRIE ROAD

MALVERN CENTRAL


christopherrussell.com.au

YARNDA BUNNA Urban Living with a Rural Feel

An Edwardian homestead sited on land of 1343sqm approx. Offering a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of history (circa 1906) -

the original home on the Box Hill Golf Links, a warm country homestead in suburban Melbourne, painstakingly restored. With a

very flexible floor plan, the home offers 7 main rooms including a spacious fully self contained in-law accommodation or teenage

retreat & a large American Oak kitchen updated in the 90s. Featuring: High decorative ceilings, 4 ornate fire places, Baltic pine

floors, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, gas ducted heating & a wrap-around return veranda. Set on expansive land & manicured gardens

with the potential to subdivide if desired. Land: 1343sqm (approx.) with a wide frontage of 38.72 meters.

BOX HILL SOUTH 2 Roberts Avenue

Auction: Saturday 23rd February at 11.00am

Open: Thursday 5.30 - 6.00 pm

Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am

Contact: Anthony Panayi 0402 911 117

Chris Ewart 0419 897 979

Office: 72A Doncaster Road Balwyn North 9859 9517

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Blessed with the enviable hallmarks of Shoreham’s finest seaside estates, this stunning contemporary four-bedroom house delivers commanding

bay views spanning Phillip Island, The Nobbies and Seal Rocks to offer a truly indulgent coastal escape or a superb permanent home.

Set well back from the road and enveloped by extravagant sweeps of manicured lawn on almost 1.3 hectares, the clean, modern lines of the house’s striking exterior give way to sprawling, light-infused space where you can relax and unwind or entertain friends and family in grand style.

Large picture windows reveal a superb vista. High ceilings and clerestory windows flood the vast open-plan hub of the the home with light.

Sliding doors allow for a seamless flow to the deck, while a smaller intimate lounge offers an additional retreat.

With a tranquil rural outlook, the main bedroom features a fitted walk-in wardrobe and spacious en suite. Three additional bedrooms, including one with built-in twin bunk beds, share the main bathroom and separate powder room.

Additional features include hydronic heating, integrated speakers, an outdoor shower, lockable store room for secure holiday rentals plus a cloak room that leads to the remote-controlled double garage. \THE INFORMATION ABOVE WAS SUPPLIED BY RT EDGAR

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RT Edgar \ 5989 0599 Price \ $2.2 million – $2.5 million Auction \ March 3 at 11am

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APARTMENTSA stellar combination of seaside position and high-endproduct, Macartans Place offers an exceptional series ofarchitecturally designed apartments with breathtakingwater views and prime land lots with house plans available.Fitted to international standards, each apartment features polished timber flooring, Smeg and Mieleappliances, stone bench tops, fine Italian tiles and an abundance of well-appointed fittings.Full inclusions lists available on request.Ranging from $599,000 to $1,095,000 Only 11 of 20 remaining

OPEN FOR INSPECTION: Wed 4 - 5pm | Sat 3 - 4pm | or By Private Appointment

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Aqua Real Estate Mount Eliza86 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 9775 2222

www.aquarealestate.com.au

Michelle Skoglund 0416 119 444 Kent Skoglund 0408 508 [email protected]

17-31 TANTI AVENUE MORNINGTON

pat rice & hawkinswww.prh.com.au

4.6 ACRES - 1.88 ha - SPECTACULAR VIEWS

WILSON’S PROMONTORY - FISH CREEK

441 St. Kilda Rd. Melbourne FIRST IN RURAL PROPERTY (03) 9866 5588

Auction Sat 16th March at 12.00 - on site

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41A Main St., Foster

Melbourne (03) 9866 55880418 512 494

l Double storey - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms l Wood fired heating plus split system l Large decking/balcony featuring amazing views l Separate living quarters – self contained

l 4 car garage plus large shed l Located only 2 hours from Melbourne


zahn

www.zahn.com.au16 Macedon Road Lower Templestowe9850 8122

Wonga Park 204-208 Jumping Creek Road

“Wongara”Captivating property in the tightly-held ‘Golden Mile’ encompassed by landscaped grounds that overlook aspring fed lake. On 4.95 ha (12.5 acres approx.) Private, tranquil setting affording a split level residenceof 9 superb rooms, 4 bathrooms, plus winery/studio/office/B&B. Vineyard – pinot, chardonnayproducing 700 doz approx.. (currently under management). 8 car accom and machinery sheds.An investment in a lifestyle.

Private Sale: $2.4 - $2.6 mInspect: By AppointmentContact: Bill Thompson 0412 160 847 5A 4B 4C 8D

Renowned Marylands Country House site MarysvilleOwn a Piece of History and be Part of an Exciting Future

at Marysville Triangle Real Estate to view what’s on offer at the Maryland’s Country House Site, discuss the historic background and your future plans for this opportunity.

Contact Jenny Pullen on 0408 100 590 or Carly Susic on 0418 575 906

For Sale by Expressions Of Interest closing Tuesday March 26th 2013 (unless sold prior).

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• Superb 24,600 sq m plus approx site on 4 titles in the fast developing Marysville surrounded by the iconic Mystic Mountains.

• Rare opportunity to be a significant part of the extensive redevelopment of this historic town now experiencing tremendous growth in both the commercial and residential sectors, including the new proposed Vibe Resort Hotel as announced by the state government.

• Enjoying panoramic views, positioned centrally to all Marysville’s parks, attractions, facilities, primary school, swimming pool, community centre and all just over an hour from Melbourne.

• Unique large parcel of land in a rapidly developing region with a powerful tourism culture that continues to grow.• Fabulous development site for subdivision, or individual project with endless possibilities (STCA)• Retained tree lined driveway a reminder of a grand past and the carving of a bright future.• With new cafes, restaurants, specialty shops, sports and activities on Lake Mountain and all its charm and beauty,

Marysville is thriving community and tourism destination.

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Auction Thursday 14 March at 12noon (If not sold prior)Estimated Selling Price $3,750,000 - $4,250,000View By appointment onlyContact John Keating 0419 880 444 or Sandi Mueller 0408 392 347

Woodend 103 Chambers Road“Macedon Grange” circa 1985 - on 47ha (118 acres)Undeniably one of the most characteristic and highest quality homes, and very best lifestyle properties in the beautiful Macedon Ranges. The timeless and classic Australian style of Macedon Grange’s solid bluestone 2 storey residence (of approx 82 squares) which has been architecturally redesigned internally and extensively renovated using only the best materials and finest workmanship, understates its luxurious elegance, spacious interiors and many special features that only an inspection will reveal. Magnificent views, Paul Bangay designed garden, drought proof water supply from six dams including one spring fed and one with a surface area of approx 7 acres providing an absolutely beautiful private bird and native wildlife habitat.

keatings.com.au 83 High Street, Woodend (03) 5427 2999206 The weekly review \ february 20, 2013

$700,000 - $750,000

77 Red Hill Rd., Red Hill4 B.R., escape amid beautiful gardens

$1,050,000+

48 Tasman Rd., Somers5 B.R., close beach, 0.6 acres

$2,500000+

10-12 Wayside Rd., SomersPanoramic seaviews, foreshore frontage

$849,000

9 Minto St., Merricks Beach3 B.R., short walk to beach

$1,800,000+

3 Wonderland Ave., Tuerong5 B.R. homestead, 11 acres, stables

Expressions of Interst

250 Red Hill Rd., Red HIll2 levels, sea views, pool, 37 acres

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Melbourne Showroom - 618 Church St Richmond 3121 - Tel (03) 9429 6696Boss 3 seater, fabric featured Sparkk Chrysler & Tropic - www.arthurg.com.au

Arthur G FurnitureAustralian Designed, Australian ManufacturedNew Range now on Display

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