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T he 11-year-old stopped dead on her scooter and frowned. The question was one that required serious consideration. “Well, some speeches were

pretty good, and I think I know who’s going to be school captain, but some were terrible.”

The campaign for school and house captains for term three were completed just before the holiday break, and this young one is about to return to school to discover the results of the vote. She’s hoping to be elected house captain, but is pretty phlegmatic about it (“I think I did OK”) but her analysis of what worked – and what did not – in the speeches of her competitors provided me with some of the most insightful political commentary I’ve heard all week. Talk about out of the mouths of babes: she could have been talking about any aspect of the current crop of political aspirants and office holders. We’ll need to hire this one in time for the next general election.

First of all, a key point on basic communication: “You just couldn’t hear half of the speakers – they weren’t loud enough!” Now, you might think that basic amplification – never something missing when a

politician is nearby – might have solved that problem, but really our observer is talking about listenability – a mercurial concept that very few ever master. They might not be mumbling, but in terms of power, projection, charisma and persuasion, they may as well be mumbling. On the recent ABC TV’s Q&A that

I was fortunate enough to host, it became clear yet again why opposition media spokesman

Malcolm Turnbull confounds and impresses and infuriates so many: he is an excellent communicator. Impassioned, articulate and emphatic in a way that sends his message straight to the core of even the most

unreceptive listener. I reckon our 11-year-old might have been able to “hear” him loud and

clear. “They could hear me, though,” she said. “I’m pretty loud.”

Her next observation was a killer: promises, promises. “There was this one boy who said that if we elected him school captain, he’d make sure we all got a new computer! It was just stupid! He can’t do that! One girl in the crowd yelled out ‘We’ll hold you to that!’.” Our observer said there was no way this boy was going to

win. If they’re seeing through extravagant promises at this age, there will be no point promising them anything when they’re old enough to vote.

There was one, however, who was universally impressive. My informer proudly told me this campaigner was her good friend, and she was confident she was going to be elected school captain. What was so good about her speech? “Well, she spoke really clearly and she was very casual in how she spoke. She talked about what was good leadership: being a good role model, responsible and able to work well in a team.”

By now she will know the results, and will either be celebrating or practising some of the resilience that schools are so big on these days. In the dying days of the holidays she really didn’t know which way it would swing: “Everybody tells you that they voted for you, but you can’t believe that.”

Just the first of many, many things this observant, sceptical little generation is already failing to believe. Fearless leaders, take note. \

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The last time I saw Jason Childs, a former colleague at The Age, was when I bumped into him one night at the Sari Club in Bali. It was, as usual, packed with Australians and people from many other countries. With its big “SC” sign towering over the

streets of Legian it was easy to find and a well-known meeting spot. Childs and I had a chat over a Bintang beer – a bit about life at The Age, a bit about his life in Bali – and said goodbye.

So amid the deep shock of hearing about the 2002 bombing of the Sari Club and Paddy’s Bar I remembered that night with Jason Childs. The Sari Club where we’d chatted was now a smoking ruin where many tourists – including 88 Australians – had died. And Bali was a changed place that would forever bear the deep scars of that terrible night.

Ten years later we meet again, this time at the house in Legian that Childs shares with his partner, Michelle, and two sons, Jackson, 5, and Tom, two.

The Childs’ household is a study in how many of us would like to live. Childs, a world-renowned surf photographer, shoots for the prestigious American magazine Surfer and sells the surf images in his extensive library. His website, www.jasonchildsphotos.com, will be up soon. Michelle works as the chief executive officer for a fashion company. The boys are at school and have a strong relationship with two local Balinese women who have been helping the family for 12 years.

“Both of us work,” Childs says, “and in your downtime you’re not doing the cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing. Jackson needs extra help.”

Last November Jackson was diagnosed as a high-functioning autistic. “The beauty of living here is that we can put so much more time into him,” Childs says. “And the beauty of living back in Legian is that Mich is five minutes’ ride on a scooter to work, school is 10 minutes away and we can still go down the beach at 6 o’clock and have a beer and still be home by 8.30.”

Bali is a gift for his work. “As a photographer, living in Bali – visually – is amazing,” Childs says. “I’ve been re-inspired by digital. Because I could never get films processed in Bali, except for black and white or colour neg, for a news job. So I’d have to shoot film, send it to Singapore, send it to the magazines and wouldn’t see it until the magazine came out.”

Childs has had access to a Bali many haven’t seen. At a ceremony several years ago Childs met a Balinese sculptor and painter who also takes photos. “He rings me a couple of times a week and takes me to another world, the spiritual world of Bali. Sometimes we go to ceremonies where we’re the only photographers. I get to see an amazing side of Bali.”

His day job is tough now, though. The options for surf photographers have tightened up. “It’s really tough to sell images for ads. You can still sell for ads but it’s got to be a pretty amazing image. Everyone wants to be a surf photographer. There are that many guys here now. I’m lucky that I’m staff shooter with the No.1 surf magazine in the world.”

Having a family has changed his work patterns. “Before kids I would be at the beach every day and shoot. I have had a full-time assistant for the last few years, a Balinese man, Made, who drives the jet-ski and shoots. We work as a team. It’s about picking the best swells and picking the best guys.”

biopsy and it had an ulcer in it, which explained what the pain was.” He had the eye removed and now wears a prosthetic eye. He wore a patch for a while that, with his once-wild long hair, gave him the look of a pirate. Two weeks after the operation he was back surfing again. “I pop it out now when I go to the beach and go surfing and wear a patch if I’m on the jet-ski.”

Childs worked at The Age for 10 years from 1983. In 1993 Michelle secured a position at the surf brand Stussy in Bali. Childs saw work opportunities for him there too. “The Indonesian partner of Stussy was a good friend of ours. Michelle said, ‘If I come, will you sponsor Jason’? So I came along too. I can’t claim it as my great idea.”

They arrived in Bali in 1993, and after some time living in Legian – in the heart of the action – they moved out to Jimbaran Bay, a 30-minute drive away.

He says there is a big difference between the expats who arrived 20 years ago and those making Bali their home now. “The only option then was to rent off a Balinese person and automatically you got Balinese staff and whether you wanted to or not you learnt a little bit about where you lived and whether you wanted to or not, you were involved in the community,” Childs says. “Now people get online and rent their villa from another Western person; they wouldn’t know whether their staff was Balinese, Javanese or Sumatran.”

In April, Childs had an opportunity to spend five days with his friend Kelly Slater, possibly the greatest surfer in history. Slater invited him to Java to stay in a house on the beach. “I got to shoot all the lifestyle of Kelly in this old Javanese house right on the beach for Surfer. There were images of Kelly you never ever get if you were on a trip with him when he’s in his hotel room and you’re in yours. It was amazing lighting, great surf. They are lifelong bonds you have. That’s where I’ve been lucky.”

At 45, Childs is considering his future as a surf photographer. “In my industry I’m working with 15-year-old kids. You come to a point where you have to ask, ‘Do I want to be going on trips with 15-year-old kids, and do 15-year-old kids want to be coming on trips with me’?”

His photography – and indeed life – have been largely unaffected by the loss of his left eye after a surfing accident two years ago. “I was surfing at Canggu and duckdived a wave, hugged my board, and it pushed up against my face and perforated my eye. I’d had two detached retinas – as a six-year-old I had a stick thrown at my left eye. It was 30 years of no issues. Out of the blue I had a couple of detached retinas. The eye was shrinking and shrivelling and getting ugly and I was having chronic pain with it. I remember standing on the beach after the accident wondering if it was still in there.”

Childs flew to Australia to see an eye specialist. “They did a

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“People say, ‘Oh you’re so lucky to live in Bali’, and we are, but the highs are so high and the lows are so low.”

staying so we could ring them and let them know dad’s OK and mum’s going to be at the hospital. I photographed that night. I looked at some of the images the other day; really looked at them properly. I sent those images around the world and that night I was really removed from it because when you’re behind the camera there’s a distance. I’m probably lucky that I don’t carry the scars of it. But if anything drops, if someone drops a glass around me, I jump.

“People say, ‘Oh you’re so lucky to live in Bali’, and we are, but the highs are so high and the lows are so low.”

Tourist numbers took time to recover but soon the crowds were back and life went on, for tourists and locals.

Three months ago the family moved from Jimabaran Bay back to the more central Legian because they were spending too much time in traffic snarls. If Michelle left work at 5.30pm, the traffic congestion

meant she would get home too late for a proper family life. “She was working crazy hours. Now she’s a general manager for a smaller company called Atticus and works four days a week.

“We were getting to the stage where we were the grumpy expats, the ones who would start complaining about everything and we thought, ‘OK, what are we going to do about this traffic? Is it time to pack up and leave Bali?’.

“That was the first time we’d looked at each other and thought, ‘Is it time to leave’? We didn’t see any of our friends.’ And the kids didn’t see their friends.”

I asked Childs for his thoughts on the reputation many Australians have for being alcohol-swigging party animals.

“A lot of people can write [them] off, but they’re the people who will give the Balinese the time of day. The Balinese really love the openness of the Aussies and that the Aussies will have a laugh and a joke with them. A lot of the Balinese here have lifelong Australian friends. It’s pretty easy to go ‘The Ugly Aussie’ but you know what? They’re having a good time and the money is going back into the Balinese community.”

Childs misses his closest friends in Melbourne. “I’ve always worked really hard at keeping those friendships. I don’t mind the [Melbourne] cold. I miss the footy, I’ve always been lucky enough to go back to grand finals and big games. The plan is the boys will do high school back in Oz.

“The life that we all came to live here changed. And for some people that means Lombok or other parts of Indonesia. But there’s no other Bali. People are kidding themselves if they think Lombok is another Bali. I’ve documented all the beaches and the beautiful landscape of Bali and I’ve got the images to show how beautiful Bali is.”

It’s been a great 20 years on the island. Childs used to indulge his passion for AFL by playing for the Bali Geckos Australian rules team. He loves the laid-back atmosphere and the surf in Bali, some of the best in the world.

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But the biggest change he has seen is the massive amount of development not matched by the required infrastructure. “Bali is evolving into what some people would call a sophisticated, cosmopolitan [place] but the bottom line is we don’t have any infrastructure here,” he says. “When we came here there wasn’t infrastructure but there wasn’t the mass of people, cars, rubbish, everything else.”

Childs was at Phillip Island in Victoria when he received news of the first Bali bombing in 2002. “A mate rang me at 6 o’clock that morning. I came back to a deserted Bali. The only time that the reality of it came back – even though I’d been to the bomb site and I’d done the cleansing ceremony – was when I was shooting for The Age and I heard [survivor] Peter Hughes speak at the trials. Then it was real.”

The bomb forced some changes. “Friends of mine packed up and left. Some who had been here too long – who didn’t have a reality – left.”

The second bombing, in Jimbaran Bay in 2005, occurred 200 metres from their house. “We had a party at the house that night. We ran to the beach. We didn’t have kids. Friends with kids were hesitant. Mich grabbed a whole heap of towels.

“Michelle helped a lady through the last half an hour of life, talked to her, held her hand, called her family. Her husband survived. He couldn’t see. He told us where the kids were

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My View \ Katrina Hall iS intO SUrVEYS, tHEY SaY

I read something in the newspaper recently that said skinny women prefer to dress in the latest fashions, while “curvier” women ignore fashion trends in

favour of garments that camouflage the bits they want to hide. Someone had done a survey.

And then I read another article from another survey that said women who have difficult babies tend to go back to work earlier than those who don’t.

And then there was this one: children who have low levels of self-control at age three are more likely to

have health and money problems and a criminal record as adults, regardless of background

and IQ.I think the survey people should have

saved their money and come to me first. Camouflage the fat bits?

Of course. Back to work when the kid screams too much? Hello. Naughty three-year-olds make grown-up crims? Uh

oh, I’m in trouble.Who does these studies?

Every day the newspapers offer up some new finding, fad, trend, interesting social phenomenon

or strange diet to try, all mostly geared towards women. There are studies about who does the housework, who drives where and how fast they go, where people like to shop, how to sleep and eat and what we watch at night.

Where are we meant to put all this stuff? Where does it all go to in the end?

My theory is this: a few months later you’ll be in a conversation where this little bit of information, which you’ve retained for whatever bizarre reason, squeezes itself out of your brain detritus and you quote it. But you won’t remember exactly the details or where it came from, so it will become a “they say” …

“They say women who have difficult babies go back to work earlier.”

“They say real-estate prices are going to go down.”

“They say if you put pepper on every meal you won’t gain weight.”

“They say Tony Abbott is going to win the next election.”

Oh, but where would we all be without the ubiquitous, anonymous “they” – they who say and know everything but remain untested and unchecked. In our house, “they” is whatever the other adult in the house heard on Jon Faine and read in the opinion pages that day.

I’m not sure if it’s these particular sources of information or his own exemplary telepathic talents that also allow him to relay what “vast Australians” need from their government, but he’s always happy to share that, too.

Over at mum’s, “they” is Neil Mitchell, but sometimes she mixes up the Neil Mitchell bit with the random caller bit, so we have absolute, unequivocal, 100 per cent authority there. Once she said, with great conviction, that “they” say Julia Gillard is after Kevin Rudd’s job, and I said no, that couldn’t possibly be right. Not our Julia.

Recently, a mate had the audacity to use the “everyone I speak to” line. He was talking about a TV show or something. And I said, “Who is everyone?” and he said, “Well, my wife and her sister.” And, to be honest, who doesn’t upscale the size of their own individual surveys to stress a point every now and then?

In fact, a friend of mine likes to invent her own statistics to back up her arguments, and she’s absolutely great at it.

She will sit there and say with immense confidence that 85 per cent of the population think one thing, and one in five European countries do this, and two in three politicians are on mind-altering medication. Sometimes I think she might know everything.

Anyway, I’m pretty keen to meet the survey people. They are welcome to get in touch with me, as well as my friend who might just know everything. Details below. \

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The former milking station theme dominates this charming local. Milk cans perch on specially made shelves, there’s a lighted green-and-white sign featuring their image behind the counter and water is served from old glass milk bottles at cosily arranged tables.

The green-and-white colour scheme extends to tiles that run in perpendicular patterns across the wall, the plastic stools, the enamel light fittings that hang over the counter, the patches of colour on the recycled timber tables and the aprons staff wear, with their white shirts and jeans.

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CaFÉ Cows once grazed in the paddocks and their milk

was sold fresh from the building that is now a popular three-month-old café in a sleepy Footscray street.

Chef Aven Watson and his hospitality-trained partner Jess Tumbri knew Footscray was “screaming out for something new”. So they persisted through a 12-month planning process and a seven-month renovation to create their suburban oasis.

Their quaint café celebrates the area’s history and offers a glance at the neighbourhood corner shops of old. But Melbourne-trained Watson, who has worked at The European and Degraves Espresso, has ensured it’s firmly in the present when it comes to food and coffee. His constantly changing menu might feature cream of mushroom soup with salsa verde, radicchio, broad bean and taleggio pasta, or gnocchi with beef and red wine sauce.

“It’s hearty food that won’t break the bank and hopefully food that people here can eat every day,” Watson says.

There’s a deli window bursting with filled panini, cheese, olives and cured meats and a set of pantry shelves holding pasta, rice, olive oil and condiments.

Watson describes them as “boutique products that people can’t buy in Footscray” and says they are part of his grand plan to open for longer hours and feature a daily recipe for which all ingredients are available in the shop.

barista Manuel Ricardo moved all the

way from Perth and now works 10 minutes from his new home. He was

lured east by Melbourne’s coffee culture and, after working in

café and restaurant chains in Perth, says he has gained most of his coffee expertise by working with, and watching, others.

The café uses Padre Coffee’s eponymous blend, which features

beans from Colombia, India, Costa Rica, Peru, Sumatra and Guatemala.

With creamy Jonesy’s milk, it makes a mild, malt-chocolate flat white with a bittersweet finish.

Ricardo says it’s a consistent, reliable blend that lets him know if he gets things wrong.

“I really enjoy the exotic spices in it and that it has a bit of bite,” he says.

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Folding metal screens swing back off Chapel Street to reveal clean lines and contemporary furnishings that have transformed this two-storey 1920s building. The original pressed-metal ceiling has been retained in the front room and now hosts a modern, black-metal chandelier above a slick black and timber bar. Polished floors, stark white walls, exposed beams and blond-wood furniture add a slightly Scandinavian feel, but most of the drama comes from a huge silhouetted image of a face with a whisper finger to its lips. Be transported to another world in the outside courtyard, where stunning graffiti murals and rows of fairy lights create a fantasy city beyond. \

F rom the darkened laneway off Commercial Road, South Yarra, twinkling fairy lights and intricate graffiti

lure customers into the rear courtyard of this imaginative diner. From Chapel Street, they enter via a narrow metal gate.

The name Speakeasy – and the idea of the shadowy illegal saloons that existed in the US during the 1920s and early 1930s prohibition period – is alluring too.

The fit-out of the 100-seat, all-day diner, which has made the most of this 1880s-era building on Chapel Street is stunning too. The bar and upstairs 40-seater function area feature library ladders salvaged from the old Borders bookshop on Chapel Street, and original gaslight fittings have been retained.

Speakeasy is a first venture for Petros and Alexis Lambis, whose family have owned the building for generations. Most recently it housed the Silom Thai restaurant, and from signwriting around the walls, must have been a jam factory.

The Lambis brothers worked in bars and cafés during their university days but have lived lives far removed from the hospitality industry – Petros in engineering and construction and Alexis in international relations.

It was the building’s hidden entrance, the series of interconnecting laneways and the existing graffiti around its rear courtyard that inspired the theme. The interior fit-out was by Eon Design Architecture, and Studio Mecano created the elaborate light fittings and mirror frames.

Graffiti artist Paul Round, of Urban Enhancement, who has installations at the South Melbourne Market and Hellenic Republic in Brunswick East, was commissioned to produce the stunning cityscape graffiti murals that wrap around the exterior walls, telling the story of prohibition and featuring an image of the Brooklyn Bridge.

When the aesthetics and the concept of a restaurant capture your imagination and you run off into the night with it, being objective about the quality of its food is tough.

The service at Speakeasy was excellent; our attendant was assured, swift and charming. But the food we ate just didn’t meet the high expectations created by its inspired surroundings.

Speakeasy is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. The “kitchen” menu, offered of an evening, seems a little outdated, but I don’t think it is deliberately retro. It includes a list of light choices such as prosciutto with melon and

aged balsamic, crab bisque, shucked oysters and marinated olives.

We opted for lamb ladies’ fingers, which were finely minced and nicely herbed lamb rolled in filo pastry. They came with a zesty minted yoghurt, but the ratio of meat to pastry was too low.

The arancini of the day, tomato and oregano, was an excellent rendition; the rice was of sufficiently coarse texture with a judicial addition of cheese and a smartly fried finish.

From the share plates list we selected the stuffed zucchini flowers. It gained approval from my dining companion but I found their filling of eggplant, haloumi and nuts too overpowering for the delicate flowers and the batter around them too heavy. The eggplant had been too heavily charred and dominated the other ingredients. The dish was accompanied by a watercress tabouleh that did lift its heaviness slightly.

More impressive was the roast spatchcock with Jerusalem artichoke and spiced coleslaw. The poultry had been well treated, it’s skin nicely browned and its flesh tender (although one thick

portion near the leg was a little undercooked).The velvety artichoke purée it rested on

was luscious, dressed with a rich jus, and the finely shredded coleslaw had a surprise addition of currants and toasted pine nuts

that added texture and sweetness.My companion was pleased with his ricotta

and herb gnocchi tossed with cherry tomatoes, prawns and cream, although I thought the pasta a little bland and a binding sauce lacking.

Speakeasy has a comprehensive bar menu that includes cocktails “from the prohibition era and earlier”, such as the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth-based Negroni, and a modern list too, including a pleasant “Speakeasy” with gin, soho, watermelon, basil and limonata.

But the desserts list didn’t tempt, with baked chocolate mousse and vanilla and cinnamon panacotta, again sounding a little dated.

Given the passion and attention to detail at Speakeasy, I think the food could be lifted a notch or two. Its identity is difficult to define and deserves a little more attention, there’s just too much competition out there. \

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A challenge to the normA brilliantly designed house is one that

successfully fuses a range of factors to reflect the lives of its occupants. Often featuring in

the pages of magazines and design books, the project responds to the issues of site, sustainability, climate, feasibility, aesthetic and history.

The Houses Awards 2012, presented at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on July 26, celebrate the best of Australia’s residential architecture. There are nine categories, including house of the year, apartment, heritage, outdoor and sustainability.

James Jones, a design principal at Architectus, is one of six judges from an impressive line-up that also includes architects Rachel Neeson and Chris Connell.

Jones, who was president of the Tasmanian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects and is a professor at the University of Tasmania, says the winners will present bespoke works that push the boundaries in design and construction.

“One thing that is obvious when judging projects of a similar type is that there is a lot of stylistic representation and repetition in Australian domestic design,” says Jones. “Projects that stand out always challenge the norm, and in effect add to the body of knowledge if they are good enough.”

Going by last year’s awards, the winning designs are the result of an extensive, if not obsessive, process.

Houses must be able to cater to, and express the individuality of, their inhabitants. To achieve this, architects must have an understanding of clients’ personalities and lifestyles; this might evolve into the formation of a folio made up of their clients’ favourite images, or a survey of questions ranging from a client’s favourite colour to what they eat for breakfast.

Although it might seem extreme, a good relationship between the architect and client can make or break the design process.

Category \ apartment, Unit or townhoUseproject name \ Airlie Bank, South Yarraarchitects \ Neometro, in collaboration with MA Architects, Melbourne

This tight 610-square metre site, the former tennis court of the Victorian Police college, Airlie is home to a four-storey apartment building with eight dwellings. The textured façade of glass and reinforced-concrete screens successfully provides the residents with privacy while also paying homage to the rich architectural heritage of the area. With the brief to create designs that appeal to buyers, the interiors embrace a multitude of textures, materials and hues – from parquetry flooring to exposed concrete, marble, timber surfaces and moss-green carpet. Yet they are beautifully curated to ensure spaces that are functional, elegant and enduring.

“House design is really about enriching a place and someone’s life, and if a project does all of this, then I think it becomes an exceptional design,” says Jones.

Site and context are equally important. Materials, structures, even aesthetics, will be governed by a house’s location, terrain, weather conditions. Often the best are sympathetic and responsive to their environment.

Last year, the house of the year title went to a farmhouse built at the foothills of a mountain range. Located in rural New South Wales, the project, designed by Virginia Kerridge Architect, was described as being “simultaneously fragile and monumental”.

It was scaled to the landscape and sited around two existing stone cottages. The judges stated: “The designer has created an elegant yet beguiling utilitarian house that truly captures the spirit of the place.”

While only in its second year, the awards play an important part in the industry – they give architects the opportunity to showcase their work and inspire others.

Winning an award leads to a level of recognition and publicity that the project deserves and, as architect Connell suggests, it can eventuate into “new projects, but more importantly self-pride”.

Looking at this year’s shortlist, it would appear that Victoria dominates the entries. And with several nominations in all nine categories, it wouldn’t be surprising if a Victorian architecture firm takes home the top prize.

“Victoria, and in particular Melbourne, is the design capital of Australia, with a vibrant set of architecture schools,” says Jones. “The architecture profession in Melbourne consists of many exemplary design practices that lead Australian architecture currently.” \

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Category \ House alteration and addition under 200 square metresProject name \ Hill House, Northcotearchitects \ Andrew Maynard Architects

This dynamic addition to a family residence in Northcote was inspired by the desire to access more light and provide a place to sit and enjoy the sun. Learning from past mistakes, the architect built on the rear boundary – the southern edge of the block. This allows for the new structure to face the old house, enjoying far better solar access than a rear extension would ever have allowed, and creating a backyard between the two buildings. The sloping area allows space to relax and play, with a cantilevered box above providing shelter from the fierce summer sun.

Category \ new House over 200 square metresProject name \ Seaview House, Barwon Headsarchitects \ Jackson Clements Burrows

Located in a street dominated by shacks and cottages, this design was carefully conceived to embrace the essence of the clients’ rural and coastal lifestyle and to ultimately accommodate the later stages of their lives. Replacing their deteriorating weatherboard cottage, the house has huge pitched roofs that inflate the feeling of spaciousness without destroying the neighbourhood’s character.

Category \ sustainabilityProject name \ House Reduction, Kewarchitects \ MAKE architecture studio

This house was inspired by the desire to create a space where the emphasis is on design rather then size. Bravely reducing the original footprint by removing one of the bedrooms to make way for an additional bathroom that was requested by the clients, the architects cleverly reconfigured the multifunctional living area – details such as window seats and study nooks create rooms within rooms. Although smaller, the flexible, open spaces and minimalist palette allow for plenty of light and create a general feeling of openness.


“W e failed in our first attempt at beauty,” admits Rowena Bird, one of the founders of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.

Meeting Bird for the first time, I knew I was in the presence of entrepreneurial royalty; she is one of the key people responsible for transforming a kitchen-table enterprise into a global phenomenon.

She is a ray of sunshine and the cool aunt we all long to have who is all fun and cheeky but means business when it is needed. Bird does not sugarcoat anything and is candid about her business past.

Lush rose from the ashes of Cosmetics to Go. And right from the start Bird and other founders decided to be hands-on, so much so that people started referring to them as the “mini mafia”.

The company has now been around for 17 years and there is no sign of it slowing down. It products are available in more than 43 countries and it is a key mover and shaker in the world of “green” beauty.

Lush is renowned for using an exhilarating blend of organic fruits and vegetables in all its products. It has a strict “no plastic bag” rule, does not test on animals or

purchase from companies that test on animals and is all about being ethical and innovative. As Bird quips, “We like to

do rather than talk about it.”The mini mafia made a pact when they started that they

would never stint on ingredients and would always be innovative and, true to their words, Lush is introducing for the first time colour cosmetics. Not any old cosmetic range but a range that is innovative in the use of ingredients, colour and how it is packaged.

Bird worked with strategic behavioural therapist Lady Helen Kennedy to come up with a list of colours defined by characteristic words. To make things a bit more fun, a

colour-wheel game has been added in shops for people to try to determine their colours.

The range carries strongly pigmented liquid lipsticks, liquid eyeliners, mascara, cream eye shadows and skin tints.

“But,” cautions Bird, “if you are looking for in-season, on-trend colours, you will not find it here. This range is designed with what you like, want and need.

“On a deeper note, the colour you pick resonates with your subconscious need; what your subconscious

desires the most. You should wear it to remind yourself that you need this.”

The products are brilliantly formulated and the textures easy to work with, giving vegan cosmetics a new lease of life. The packaging is minimal but you

get a whole lot more bang for your dollar. Eyeliner is sold in 8g bottles – four times as much as most

eyeliners.The Emotional Brilliance range is like everything Lush

Cosmetics does. It is truly in a league of its own and will win legions of fans. Lush Emotional Brilliance range will launch in shops on July 21. Prices range from $19.95 to $24.95. \

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The first time I tried this new revolution – yes, that is what I am calling it – I was blown away. Why would anyone in their right mind want a traditional manicure when you can have this super-duper, out-of-this-world nail experience from Orly Gel FX?

OK, I know Orly is not the only brand on the market that provides gel manicures

but, in my opinion, it is by far the best. Yes, I have tried the others but what I like about Orly’s treatment is that they have thought of everything.

The three-in-one cleanser, primer and basecoat are all infused with vitamins to build strength from step one. The groundbreaking formula not only nourishes the nails but also helps in their durability, strength and shine.

Antioxidant vitamins A and E help to promote healthy nails, while pro-vitamin B5 protects the structure of the natural nail, LEDs are used to set the gels (instead of UV) and there are 32 colours to choose from.

I had the privilege of my nails being done by Fiona Hay, Orly’s Australian ambassador. She has a bursting-at-the-seams folio of glossy front covers and is responsible for many celebrities’ fashionable digits, even Seal’s famous painted nails throughout The Voice – which the media could not get enough of – so she is massive.

Hay says that as well as Gel FX being gentler on nails and not being porous, it is also the only product on the market

that you can paint over with ordinary nail polish and remove without any hassle.

She says the benefits of wearing gel manicures are many: they help grow your nails; strengthen them; and are good value for money.

Although it is seen as indestructible by many, Hay cautions that you should not abuse your manicure. If handled well, gel manicures can last you a good three weeks, and in my case four.

The application and removal is different, so it is best left to the professionals. Also ask for Hay’s trick of doubling the time under the LEDs for better strength and adhesion.

In Melbourne, try Anita at Skin+ Skin (9428 4576), who is just brilliant, but if you are ever in Sydney you need to go to Fiona Hay (02 9360 3610, www.fionahay.com). You and your nails will thank me forever.

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I n her first ready-to-wear collection for the Mariana Hardwick brand, Rebekah Hardwick, 28, (she’s the daughter-in-law of the fashion matriarch, who is

one of Melbourne’s finest bridal designers) brings new life to lace and gets edgy with leather. She has created diffusion line Hardwick with Anneliese Bridgman.

The cocktail collection debuted at Mercedes-Benz Australian Fashion Week in May, and the response has been fabulous. There’s interest from overseas buyers, but the collection – in shops August/September – is all about bringing quality garments to the stage. It’s up there with Collette Dinnigan and Toni Maticevski when it comes to glamour.

It’s also the first time the brand opens up to a new market and urges women to embrace lace in the cocktail hour. Hardwick is all about mini lace dresses and some longer for grander lines. There’s high-waisted leather skirts, laser-cut leather, georgette silks, Chantilly lace and metallic shades that are electric and warm.

“Doing a fashion range is something we have always talked about,” says managing director Rebekah, who started as a 19-year-old assistant and became marketing manager after completing her university degree. “We knew there was a demand for this sort of thing because people who love the Mariana Hardwick brand have often asked if we would ever expand to include something like this. When our creative director Anneliese went to Paris she was inspired to buy some lace, and that started the process of releasing the fashion range. I got right behind her on the idea.”

According to Rebekah, the ready-to-wear collection is about realising lace doesn’t just belong in the bridal department. It’s all about co-ordinating pieces with your work wear – from tailored peplum jackets for chic silhouettes to lace riding jackets as well as beautiful dresses that work for after-hours functions.

It helps that the folk at Hardwick are comfortable with lace, working with it and taking it from the catwalk to the high street. Rebekah says the new collection is all about flattering lines, embracing curves and making women feel sexy in silk, lace and sequined numbers.

Hardwick will be available in selected boutiques and the flagship shops as well as online. Rebekah says the lace riding jacket is an instant winner – it’s versatile and can be worn over an event dress or paired with leggings and layered accordingly.

“The collection is all about juxtaposing lace and letting her own the modern world,” Rebekah says.

“Lace has changed so much since it was first used in fashion. It was seen as quite traditional but with so many fabric developments and modern techniques out there now, it’s brought it back to life.” \

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Melbourne designer Jane Dixon has been making jewellery since 2006. Her pieces have been featured in Marie Claire and Cleo and she’s all about modern and feminine styles. Her brand Liberte is big on cuffs, long necklaces, sparkly pendants and chunky, bold rings.www.liberte.com.au

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This series of guitar-pick pendants by Hannah Chambers has been inspired by key musical moments – think Purple Rain by Prince and Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in The Wall. Handcrafted in sterling silver with amethyst and Australian sapphire. www.lordcoconut.com.au

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BOOKS\ GINA RINEHART PROVES TO bE A FASCINATING TOPIC, SAYS CORRIE PERKIN

Award-winning journalist Adele Ferguson is no slouch when it comes to writing a compelling finance yarn. A senior writer with the Fairfax group, she has won

six Melbourne Press Club Quill awards and is a three-time Walkley Award finalist.

She has a broad understanding of the commercial world and a contact book that other journalists envy. Significantly, Ferguson is a good communicator who always manages to make business sound sexy.

Since its release last month, Gina Rinehart: The Untold Story of the Richest Woman in the World has attracted keen reader interest. And so it should.

Gina Rinehart is a private and complex person who becomes more human under Ferguson’s microscope. But this is also an important book because, over the past 12 months, Rinehart has become an increasingly influential voice in the national dialogue and we all need to know more about her.

Her current net worth is estimated at more than $28 billion and, as Ferguson points out in her introduction, “her mining empire is larger than the individual gross domestic products of Brunei, Mongolia and Iceland”, adding that “with this vast wealth comes power – power which Rinehart is just beginning to wield in the wider world of Australian politics and media”.

The book begins with Rinehart’s childhood. Like many children of exceedingly wealthy parents, her family life is overshadowed by money, and the insatiable desire to make more of it.

Georgina Hope Hancock was born in 1954, the only child of mining magnate Lang Hancock and his second wife, Hope.

At an early age she became the focus of her father’s succession plans and, later, his confidante. He taught her about the land and how to plunder it. He would frequently take her out of boarding school in Perth to join him on a tour of the Pilbara, or to attend a function with politicians

and business leaders. At 19 she married her first husband, but continued working alongside Lang, right through the birth of her two eldest children and her eventual divorce.

The famous father-daughter bust-up occurred after her mother’s death in 1983. Gina’s second husband, Francis Rinehart, an American tax lawyer who was 36 years older than his new bride, did not impress Lang. But when Lang fell in love with his 34-year-old Filipino housemaid, Rose Lacson, then married her despite Gina’s disapproval, the Hancocks’ relationship became toxic.

Ferguson chronicles Rinehart’s extraordinary path to commercial dominance, the death of Francis, then Lang, the continued success of the family business, the very public legal battles – first with Rose then, more recently, three of her four children – and her current bid for power in the boardrooms of Australian media organisations.

It’s an enthralling story and will leave you to ponder the impact of extreme wealth on an individual’s core values.

“Australia has never seen a combination of money and political will so intertwined as it is in Gina,” writes Ferguson. “And it is just the beginning.” Hence, another reason to read this book. \

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This one-woman show reveals the little-known tale of Barbie’s older sister. Lilli might have been cast from the same plastic, but she was nowhere near as squeaky clean. Beginning life as a 1950s German tabloid cartoon, the hard-drinking Lilli became a popular men’s toy before finding her way to children’s toy boxes. Here, Lilli worries about the effect of impractical proportions on women’s body image, before suing the Mattel corporation for identity theft. Mixing cabaret with comedy and performance art, the show won rave reviews during its Sydney season. \

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There’s something wonderfully ordinary about this solo debut from former Youth Group singer Toby Martin. Making use of simple and strangely powerful images, Martin maps out vignettes of heartbreak and foibles across a landscape that feels all too familiar. Traffic jams inspire epiphanies. Taxis waiting outside lovers’ houses indicate doomed affairs. Hard rain on a neon sign opens Nylex Nights, a heart-swelling ballad that perfectly captures the unique sense of agency and urgency that can grip a drinker staggering home.

The result is a collection of small-scale epics, with big emotions addressed in lowercase. There are moments of soaring beauty and skin-prickling sadness, but Martin tackles each with engaging frankness and an utter lack of melodrama. He’s also a talented enough musician to make the most of a varied palate. The lives here might be uniformly fragile and fractured, but he finds colours unique to each situation, with instrumentation varied enough to prevent us tiring of any one mood. There’s as much wonder here as there is sorrow.

Musically, the record draws on the work of two Neils – Finn and Halstead – arriving at an imperfect, pretty poppiness. Vocally, Martin often sounds like a more soulful, less twee Tim Freedman. But what defines this record is the unique heart beating behind each tune. Martin has an eye closely attuned to heartbreak, an ear for breathtaking melody and a gift for truthful, striking lyrics. The result is a moving, magnificent, modern classic. \

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DAVID LYnCH RETROSPECTIVE \The Astor Theatre, Sundays from July 22» www.astortheatre.net.au

David Lynch is a director adored by critics and arts students, but largely ignored by the masses. While Twin Peaks made a splash in the mainstream, much of his oeuvre isn’t for the faint-hearted. That said, as a critic and former arts student, I’m greatly looking forward to the Astor Theatre’s retrospective. Nothing will convince me to again sit through the grossly overrated Eraserhead, but I’m willing to give Mulholland Drive another chance. Like much of Lynch’s work, it’s a mess – but an intriguing, troubling, immersive mess. Even more tempting is a rare chance to see his nightmarish masterpiece Lost Highway on the big screen. \

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Inormally only visit a church for a wedding, and I’m not big on weddings.

I was married once but didn’t breed very well in captivity, so I generally run as fast as I can as soon as the ceremony is over.

With this in mind, I had to practise some yoga breathing before I tiptoed through the imposing gates leading to St Patrick’s Cathedral. The great size of this church and the soaring height of its Gothic spires are spectacular and intimidating. I immediately felt guilty and wondered whether I’d ever done anything right.

I turned right beside the statue of Archbishop Daniel Mannix, walked past St Catherine of Siena and stood at a side entrance. My heart was pounding out a rumba as I looked up to see two stone heads, one on each side of the stone arch.

One is a lion; the other a man, with a familiar long face, hooked nose and impressive hairdo. The resemblance is unmistakable and frightening, especially the large, gaping mouth that gushes water when it rains.

For years I’d heard that Jeff Kennett was the model for one of the gargoyles on the side of the cathedral. I’d thought this was just another urban myth, but here I was staring into Jeff’s nasal cavity.

In 2002 master stonemason Tom Carson, who finished the two new gargoyles in 1992, confirmed to Mary Ryllis Clark in The Age that he’d been inspired by a caricature of Jeff by John Spooner. He said it was “just a whim but in keeping with a centuries-old tradition”.

Carson explained that stonemasons have always used people in positions of power, including priests, bishops, mayors and lords, as models for their gargoyles.

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face, or the dean of the cathedral and make him look like a monster.”

I don’t know what Jeff Kennett thinks about his gargoyle but my hunch is that he’d like it because it’s utilitarian and not just another grotesque ornament. It’s a draining device and, according to tradition, its repulsiveness wards off evil spirits.

Everywhere I looked there were cramped and crouching monsters, their twisted faces sending a clear message. Gargoyles are the carved tops of water pipes that carry rainwater away from a cathedral’s gutters and spouting. The word comes from the French gargouille, meaning throat or gullet. They’re usually grotesque creatures, part human, part monster, but they can also be caricatures of people known to the carver – in other words, cartoons set in stone.

Carson said he’d seen French gargoyles of men showing their backsides to the world and of men and women with distorted faces and tongues poking out. “This is where the playfulness comes in; it was the master mason’s way of making fun of local dignitaries, or perhaps settling a score.”

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Diana and the Hounds sculpture, Fitzroy Gardens, East MelbourneIf I had to choose a goddess to accompany me into battle, it would be Diana. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, a goddess of chastity and fertility (that’s confusing!) and also of the moon. No evil spirits could get past the statue of Diana and the Hounds erected outside the Conservatory in the Fitzroy Gardens. Sculptor William Leslie Bowles completed the mould in 1939, but the onset of World War II temporarily delayed casting by A. B. Brunton in London. Miraculously avoiding German U-boats, the statue made it to Australia and was unveiled by the lord mayor, Arthur Coles, on September 4, 1940. \

Apollo Belvedere, Queen Victoria Gardens Apollo was the Greek god of the sun, who would harness four horses to his chariot each day to drive the sun across the sky. In art, the youthful Apollo is traditionally seen as the epitome of buffed male beauty, a hunk who also had associations with music, prophecy and medicine. A perfect representation of the Melburnian man. This bust of Belvedere Apollo was donated to the city by well-known solicitor, politician, newspaper proprietor and educationist Theodore Fink. He acquired the bust for the people of Victoria when he was visiting Rome in the late 1920s. I wonder how Fink described the purchase on his import declaration? \

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Chinese lion guardians, Cohen Place, Chinatown In Cohen Place, just off Little Bourke Street in Chinatown, two marble lions stand sentry at the door of the Chinese Museum. They were a gift from the city of Tianjin, in recognition of Melbourne as its sister city. These guardian lions first appeared during the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) and were thought to have mythic power and therefore stationed at temple doors to protect the dharma. In China they were traditionally placed at the gates of imperial palaces and tombs, temples and government offices to ward off evil and misfortune, but now you also find them outside supermarkets. And why not? We all need protection from Red Spot specials! \

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W et, smiley faces surround me. My wife, Danielle, and son, Andy, are splashing around and Peninsula Hot Springs

employees are casually walking by in earth-coloured shorts, fisherman’s pants and tights. I’m soothed, relaxed and happy.

But I was feeling euphoric before I slipped into the steaming waters; it began when I sat in the driver’s seat of the four-cylinder ML250.

This is because safety is the first priority of the Mercedes-Benz brand, and knowing that you and your loved ones are completely encased in airbags, should something go wrong, is comforting.

My family and I glided down the freeway, the fuel gauge barely moved and within no time the gentle hum of the diesel motor had Andy sleeping blissfully.

Barloworld sales consultant Andrew Lewis said the ML250’s features had always been the best in its class and the interior is elegant, comfortable and practical. I agree.

“In terms of engine technology, getting six-cylinder performance from a car that only has four cylinders makes a big difference on fuel economy,” he said.

“The fuel consumption on this vehicle of 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres places this vehicle in a more favourable luxury-car tax bracket, providing further savings for the purchaser.”

The ML250 doesn’t have explosive power that throws you back into your seat but rather it has the power when you need it. It corners and accelerates well and you can certainly get the ML250 up and boogying by using the paddle gearshift options.

Barloworld marketing manager Tim Murphy said Mercedes-Benz and its love affair with diesel-fuelled cars were attracting new fans.

“Our customers vary. We have our traditional clients that come from the sectors you would expect, like medical, finance and real estate. However, we are also seeing a whole new group of clients from industries you wouldn’t expect and a lot of successful young business owners,” he said.

“The recently released C-Class coupe and all-new B-Class are also attracting much younger buyers.

“The range appeals to everyone, and the new designs we are seeing on some of the new models to join the range are appealing to a whole new audience. But they still get approval from our long-standing Mercedes-Benz clients.”

I felt like a rock star behind the famous Mercedes-Benz star on the bonnet. I glanced across to Danielle, who was gazing out the window, head resting on the leather headrest and I wondered if the hint of a smile was a response to my new rock-star appeal or if it was just the effect of this stunningly beautiful car; probably the former.

At the Peninsula Hot Springs, we changed into fluffy white robes ready to bathe in the sulphur-, magnesium- and potassium-rich waters.

The rock star was now gone and I felt now like a Roman emperor with my queen and heir by my side. We strolled among the 20 pools that make up the complex and dipped in and out of them as we pleased.

The geothermal-warmed waters are cooled to temperatures ranging from 36-40 degrees.

We passed people in bathing suits, resting blissfully in beach chairs, sipping chai latte at the kiosk or sitting by the side of pools.

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There is something about this place tht is hard to describe. Some say that the waters have miracle properties that can help cure skin illnesses, arthritis and boost fertility.

Peninsula Hot Springs duty manager Chris Rogers said the waters promote positive thinking, which helps people feel happy. At the start of his shift, part of his job is to hand-deliver a chocolate to each staff member.

“The water makes you feel good and it is good to absorb minerals. As far as the water being magical, that’s another thing,” he said.

We spent the afternoon dipping in and out of pools and experienced reflexology, and sweated in a Turkish hamam and Finnish sauna.

“The directors are travelling around the world checking out different spas and resorts and taking all the world and putting it together,” Rogers said.

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The leap forward in car functionality and driver experience he is planning in the near future will be akin to graduating from “an old mobile to a smartphone”.

“What you see now in ConnectedDrive is only the beginning. There will be a revolution,” Steinmeier says

from the boardroom of BMW’s headquarters in suburban Munich.

“In 10 years, all cars will be connected to the internet and to a data warehouse back-end – the premium cars more than cheaper cars.

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1Live streaming of entertainment and audio “That not only depends on the technology of BMW, it

depends on the infrastructure because you need 4G for smooth live streaming. From the technical point it’s not so complicated, but it will be some years before we will offer this.”

2Voice commands “Today in a ConnectedDrive BMW you can see your

emails on the screen and you can have them read to you. In the future the driver will be able to answer these emails and use social media such as Facebook and Twitter by voice. By law, you can’t write an email while driving in most countries, so we are developing this in response.”

3mood recognition “We are developing technology that will help the car

understand what mood you are in. One idea is to have a camera in the car to recognise your face and your mood. The other is to recognise the elements around you, like the sunset, or a coastal road, and adjust the ambience, such as temperature and music, accordingly.”

4real-time diagnostics “Having a connected car will also mean that information

about the vehicle will be constantly transmitted to the data warehouse of the car maker. The driver will be notified by the service centre when the car needs a service or when a part needs replacing.”

5real-time traffic information (rtti) “We have just launched ‘real-time traffic information’ in

Europe. It’s much more powerful than our traffic message information system, which was broadcast on FM. Now we

do it by mobile and by the embedded SIM in the current ConnectedDrive cars. We update the information every three minutes. We put all this information into a special traffic model; this sends to the data warehouse, then to the car.”

6remote-controlled car “Today you can start the air-conditioner or the heating on

a ConnectedDrive car remotely, via your iPhone. You can also open your car from an app on your phone if you lose your keys. Currently it’s on the iPhone only, because it was the first one to be successful. But we will bring it on Android smartphones and Blackberry shortly.”

7 Part car, part diary “In the future your car will know your schedule; what are

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Japanese engineer Nobuhiko Kawamoto can take a large slice of the credit for putting the mojo into Honda’s car business back in the 1980s and ’90s.

Once a mechanic for Sir Jack Brabham when “Black Jack” ran Honda engines in his F2 cars in the mid-1960s as Honda made tentative steps into car racing, the young Kawamoto learnt some valuable life lessons from the driven and resourceful formula-one world champion.

Kawamoto-san carried that can-do spirit – and his lifelong friendship with Sir Jack – from the lowly ranks of the pit garage to the top of the corporate tree, becoming president of Honda Motor Company.

On the way, he helped to propel Honda to the top step of the formula-one podium by championing the development of the company’s all-conquering race engines for the likes of McLaren and Williams in the 1980s.

He was also a big supporter of fast-paced Honda sports cars such as the all-aluminium NSX supercar, and the pioneering VTEC engine technology that put cars such as the Integra Type R at the top of the heap in the 1990s.

Those were Honda’s glory days, but Kawamoto retired, seemingly taking some of Honda’s vigour with him.

The good news is that Honda appears to be finding ways to impress again. The new CR-Z hybrid sports hatch is a case in point.

Taking the spirit of the Honda CRX sports coupe of almost three decades ago and mixing it with the green-tinged technology of today’s Honda Insight, the three-door CR-Z is very much today’s compact 2+2 sports coupe. Yes, it has the traditional shortcomings of such coupes – lousy rear-seat space, equally lousy rear visibility through a split rear window and miserable luggage room – but at least it doesn’t slay you at the petrol pump.

In a way, the CR-Z is an illusion. It is not fast at all – the aforementioned Integra Type R would thump it in every performance test – but it is rewarding to drive.

Along with the new Civic that arrived this year, the CR-Z shares Honda’s rediscovered joy of driving, especially cornering. Steering has been sharpened, while the handling is flat and controlled, even though the rear suspension is a budget torsion beam set-up. Body rigidity is also on the pace, helping to bring the whole package together.

Like other Honda hybrids, the Insight-based CR-Z uses Honda’s self-developed Integrated Motor Assist – nicknamed a “mild hybrid” because the electric motor sandwiched between the 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and the gearbox provides only a little extra oomph under acceleration.

By using less of the right foot when taking off from the traffic lights, the CR-Z sucks less petrol, although the savings are minimal. Honda claims a combined fuel consumption reading of 4.7 litres per 100km for the CR-Z – 2.0L/100km better than the Civic in its standard 1.8-litre petrol engine guise. In reality, our tests showed the advantage was less than that, with the CR-Z using about 6.4L/100km and the Civic about 7.3L/100km, although we probably covered more freeway kilometres in the Civic.

Toyota’s equivalent new Prius C small hybrid sports hatch, with its more serious parallel hybrid drivetrain, runs fuel-economy rings around the CR-Z.

Our CR-Z test car was the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) model, which is less involving to drive than

review \ RON HAMMERTON dRivEs THE HONdA CR-Z

the six-speed manual version.Still, the CVT is designed for maximum fuel savings, so

you can’t expect too much. The same can be said for the CR-Z’s low-rolling-resistance tyres, which are engineered for frugality, and give up some of the ride and handling charms of soft-cased, grippy rubber on, say, the Civic.

Inside, the CR-Z puts the Civic to shame. Whereas the Civic sedan range is swathed in acres of ugly, flat, hard plastic and has a geeky digital dash that resembles New York by night, the CR-Z is more sophisticated and focused.

The driver’s sports seat is parked in front of a meaningful sports steering wheel and a single big dial – a tacho with a digital speedo in the middle, all in an alluring 3D effect.

Turning green, blue or red depending on the electronically set driving mode – Eco, Normal or Sport –

the instruments have form as well as function. The mode buttons set the driving mood, with Eco mode calming everything down – from the air-con to engine mapping – to save juice, while Sport lets the collective hair down. Normal mode splits the difference. A fuel-economy monitor helps the

driver play the “see how low we can go” game.The upper of the two models, the CR-Z Luxury,

has a dash-mounted sat-nav/DVD/reversing-camera system that not only has fiddly buttons but also a cheap aftermarket look about it, but the leather seats look the part.

Also standard on the Luxury flagship are a panoramic sunroof, Bluetooth audio streaming and front-seat heaters.

CR-Z Sport buyers get climate control air, rain-sensing wipers, rear-parking sensors, Bluetooth phone connectivity, iPod connection, cruise control and cloth seats.

The lever-operated fold-down rear seat will get a workout as many drivers will find the tiny boot restrictive. The rear seat is a better place for luggage than people, so much so that American Honda ordered its CR-Zs without rear seats.

In summary, the CR-Z is a bit of a let-down in a fuel-economy sense, but it is fun all the same.

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THUMBS DOWNHybrid fuel economy; cramped rear seat; lack of luggage room

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The house bares its heart with its signature wrought-iron cresting along the hipped slate roof. In the best French

tradition, the unique stylised motif appears throughout the house, along with the classic fleur de lys and a signature E for Englehart Homes.

La Provence exemplifies traditional French styling combined with contemporary luxury, says Englehart Group managing director Ron Englehart. He points out the classic portico twin columns, four upper-level double windows with curved tops protruding beyond the eaves, stylised black wrought iron, curves and proprietary rendered mouldings.

“We have taken everything to the highest level possible in every aspect of this house,” Englehart says, and describes the challenge of finding the right quality of rendering, tiling and flooring for the house and designing proprietary mouldings for finishes.

French influences continue throughout the house, which was designed by Englehart Homes in conjunction with specialist architects. The references to tradition are complemented by contemporary features, including an outdoor kitchen, lap pool, lift and spacious family zone.

The entry hall is light-filled, elegant and spacious, thanks in part to a 3.4-metre ceiling. A burnished European oak floor sweeps through the ground level, starting with a sumptuous formal living area off the entrance foyer. Clever ceiling detail includes a drop bulkhead to conceal curtain fittings and add signature provincial curves, repeated in a complex, carved marble mantelpiece surrounding the modern comfort of a Jetmaster gas fireplace.

At the house’s heart is a curving staircase, spiralling from a central lobby to three bedrooms with en suites. An intricate handmade leadlight dome over the stairs floods the lobby with light. Englehart says the skylight was a labour of love and is made up of more than 1200 individual pieces of glass.

Just beyond the stairs is a study or guest bedroom with shelving and a small concealed wardrobe. The powder room with shower is close by, as is a large, well-appointed laundry opening to the external service area.

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Miele stainless steel appliances and a fully integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer complete the fit-out. Beyond the kitchen, a conservatory-like dining area seating 14 is defined by a curved bay, surrounded on three sides by long windows. Indoor living opens to the loggia outside with dining, outdoor kitchen and television and an 11.5-metre wet-edged tiled pool lapping the house. An internal media room features a curved rear half-wall embracing an arc of recliners.

While La Provence offers a main bedroom suite and two bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms, the flexible floor plan can accommodate up to five bedrooms and a study. Double doors from the main bedroom lead to the central stairwell and landing,

creating a natural division between the main suite and children’s rooms.

The triple-chandeliered main bedroom has casement windows opening to a marble-paved Juliet balcony above the portico. Walk-in wardrobes extend either side of the walk through to the bathroom, with full-height

walls, floor and vanities in a rich, earthy marble used in bathrooms throughout. A freestanding bath, spacious

shower, twin vanities and smart wall recesses complete the five-star sanctuary.

Because all Englehart designs are custom built, clients have flexibility with layout, design and features to suit their needs and budget. The company is launching a little sister to La Provence, La Belle Maison, as an alternative for clients interested in French-inspired design.

Englehart Homes, founded in 1980 by Ron Englehart, has won more than 100 state and national awards, including Housing Industry Association professional builder of the year, master builder of the year and awards for energy efficiency.

The Englehart Group is a member of the HIA and the Master Builders’ Association, and Ron Englehart was the inaugural chair of the HIA planning, environment and development committee and its first national GreenSmart leader. \

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B ig is best in Balwyn. If you needed proof, just look at this whopper of a house. Finished 18 months ago, it takes up nearly the entire block. Entertainment

indoors or out, large decks, study, hotel-style bathrooms and one-off features – this house has it all. But it also leaves space for a veggie patch.

And that old saying “behind every successful man there is a woman” gets a new twist at this Balwyn house.

Here the man is the son and architect. The woman is mother, quantity surveyor and cost-value engineer.

Between them they have produced a big, bold house, engineered for maximum light and liveability. If you are looking for a “unique” property, then 20 Elliott Avenue might just be the one.

Its strong geometric form is impressive from the street. Architect Samson Tiew explains: “The modern home was designed as a reaction towards the saturation of typical neo-classical houses in Balwyn and Canterbury. The planning is built on a transition of spaces, linking inside and outside spaces via a series of courtyards.”

This is not a case of the architect designing a first house for the family. He did that years ago. This is a seriously luxurious top-end Balwyn house with all the trimmings.

Tiew not only designed the house, he also designed many of the interior features.

They include the striking metal balustrade with laser-cut details of a waratah on the staircase, the hidden sound system, several light fittings and even the bathroom mirrors. Along the way he fulfilled his mother’s dictate that the house had to provide “value for money, be practical, good looking and be a design that could last the lifetime of the building”.

Considering the place is built on a concrete slab topped with marine ply and floored with Tasmanian oak, strength and longevity should not be a problem.

The list of details is as impressive as it is lengthy. Here are just a few: double-glazed windows so large that a scissor lift had to be used to put them in place; shadow lines instead of traditional skirting boards; custom-made internal doors;

hidden curtain rails, and the warmth of distemper paint on a wall of the family room.

Yet this house offers something else apart from the sum of its parts. It is very much a family home with zoned living and areas for different generations to have their own space or come together.

Sliding glass doors connect the lounge and formal dining room to the outdoor entertainment courtyard.

Down the back, through the glass double doors, the informal family hub lets family and visitors enjoy the warmth of the gas fireplace or gather at the island bench. This CaesarStone bench, without so much as a single join, is testament to the perfectionism of the design team. Miele appliances are interspersed with cupboards that open with the touch of a finger – the architect is not a fan of handles and doorknobs.

The butler’s pantry at one end of the kitchen leads to a large pantry/storeroom with more storage on the way to the laundry. An outdoor entertainment area comes complete with deep-fryer and built-in barbecue.

Upstairs, huge double-glazed windows let in the northern light. At the end of a long hall at the front of the house, the main bedroom, with its window overlooking the street and view to a side courtyard, occupies its own wing. A large walk-in wardrobe with timber fittings leads to the en suite, where a strategically placed skylight illuminates the bath.

On the other side of the central hall, two more bedrooms share another fully tiled bathroom with a dual vanity and frameless glass shower.

At the other end of the first floor, the retreat could also be used a study, fitted as it is with its own built-in desk. Alternatively this area could be a guest wing, incorporating the adjacent fourth upstairs bedroom and its en suite in the prevailing tones of mocha and white.

A floating backlit mirror gives the bathroom a majestic air. And, like everything else at this house, the room is spacious. \

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RT Edgar \ 9826 1000 Price \ About $2.8 million Expressions of Interest \ Closing July 28 at 5pm

Fast facts \ Architect-designed house set on 660 square metres of land; high ceilings; retreat; study; luxurious curtains; CaesarStone and emporite gourmet kitchen; Miele appliances; soft-clo sing drawers; butler’s pantry; Tasmanian oak floors; two en suites; walk-in wardrobe; superb outdoor entertainment facilites, including outdoor kitchen with barbecue; excellent storage; Bose sound system; zoned heating/cooling; automatic gates; in Balwyn High School zone.

Balwyn \ 10 kilometres from the CBd

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agents indexABERcROMBY’S 94-95

BIGGIN & ScOTT 80

BUxTON 86

cHRISTOPHER RUSSELL 67

FIRST NATIONAL 85

FLETcHERS 42-50

HOckING STUART 65-66

JELLIS cRAIG 51-64

kAY & BURTON 96-99

MARSHALL wHITE 68-79

MARSHALL wHITE ONE 79

NELSON ALExANDER 86-87

NOEL JONES 81-84

O’DONOGHUES FIRST NATIONAL 85

DIxON kESTLES 66-67

RT EDGAR 88-94

SUTHERLAND FARRELLY 85

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People inspecting this modern house at its first private showing said they loved its lines and low maintenance and the fact that it was a change from the typical Balwyn offerings. most were families with children and knew that they would be well served by the schools in the area, said agent Paul Pfeiffer. \


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Established front gardens lead to a slate porch with an original street lamp and birdbath. Bay windows on either side of the front door provide a fitting entry to this spacious Victorian residence, c1890.

Awash with pale, earthy colours inside and out, more modern charcoal-grey carpets feature throughout and complement the pale-peach colour schemes.

The front living room has a chandelier and marble mantel over a fireplace. Opposite, the main bedroom, also with a chandelier, has a banquette under a bay window, a large walk-in wardrobe and en suite with an open shower. Two bedrooms have built-in desks, while one has a

banquette with green velour pillows. Both bedrooms share a large central bathroom. Next door, the formal dining room, with atrium-style bay window, opens to the timber kitchen. The meals area and incredible living area that is set within a bay window are open plan and expansive.

Three sets of sliding doors open to a traditional wrap-around verandah and the substantial rear gardens. Original in design, something is flowering year-round.

A feature walnut tree has pride of place in the main lawn, while paths lead past a timber shed fitted with a toilet, then around to a timber double garage, which is accessed through a right-of-way that runs parallel to Hillcrest Avenue. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

Marshall White 9822 9999

9 Belmont Avenue

Price \ $2 million +

Auction \ July 28 at 11.30am

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If you’re after the best views that Melbourne has to offer, then this grand house in Kew could fit the bill.

Near Studley Park with its hilly surrounds, this three-level Victorian-era replica is the builder’s own home. With an eye for detail, ornate period features have been blended with modern elements such as a lift, creating a magnificent one-of-a-kind residence.

Once inside, 3.6-metre decorative ceilings are high above a handcrafted timber staircase and American oak parquetry floors. Views abound from the formal sitting and dining rooms, both with chandeliers.

An English-inspired kitchen features a timber-topped island bench, Aga oven and Carrara marble benchtops. Off the meals area, concertina doors open to vine-clad, bluestone-tiled outdoor dining with remote-controlled awnings, a built-in barbecue and plunge pool.

Upstairs, grand proportions create a stately feel. The main bedroom has a substantial sunny lounge area and a glorious balcony with full city views. The en suite is sublime with a claw-foot bath over tessellated tiles, concealed toilet and shower plus a marble double vanity. The en suite then opens to a timber-lined dressing room.

Two bedrooms share a wrap-around verandah; one has a traditional style en suite, while the other a shares a central bathroom.

At ground level is the garage, a large fully-wired rumpus room or home office, with a kitchenette, toilet and storeroom. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

Fletchers \ 9090 8390

95 Wills Street

Price \ $3 million +

Auction \ July 21 at 2pm

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Kewpostcode

3101


Low-maintenance single-level living is becoming popular for couples and families selling large homes. Built in 1998, this house is an easy walk to Burke Road trams, local schools and shops.

As you enter, a calming cream-and-beige colour scheme is reflected by light streaming in from an internal courtyard opposite the central open-plan entertainment area. At the front, the main bedroom has garden views, a walk-in wardrobe and marble-tiled en suite.

Bedrooms are on either side of the courtyard. One has a desk and the other a dual-access en suite with a bath.

The rear family area has herringbone parquetry floors. The kitchen features black granite benchtops, white cabinetry and stainless-steel Smeg appliances.

Off the family room, french doors open to a covered timber deck and established gardens surround a mini putting green. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

Apparently the residents of the 86-apartment block at 150 Clarendon Street are a tight-knit community – possibly because they all breathe the same rarefied air. The Salta Group simply marketed this

development as “unrivalled”. It’s quite a claim. But this 12-storey block designed by Bates Smart

Architects on the former Mercy Hospital site combines prestige residential with an iconic East Melbourne location and views through the Fitzroy Gardens to the CBD that are hard to beat.

This second-floor two-bedroom residence includes a massive living/dining area with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows opening onto the terrace, a state-of-the-art kitchen, two park-facing bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and en suites, study, separate laundry with storage/drying room and an extra powder room. The building facilities surpass those of a five-star hotel. \ EMMA HOUgHTON

Jellis Craig \ 9810 5000

30a Tourello Avenue

Price \ $1.3 million +

Auction \ August 4 at noon

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Caine \ 8413 8000

213/150 Clarendon Street

Price \ $2.95 million

Private sale

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3123postcode

3002

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hockingstuart Balwyn/Hawthorn9830 7000

One of only four, this unit is an ideal opportunity whether upsizing, downsizing or investing. It features a new sun-filled living room, renovated kitchen overlooking rear courtyard, polished floorboards, new plumbing and air conditioning.

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Let's eat lunch @Town & Country, 24 Whitehorse RdLet's eat dinner @ Mylyn Restaurant, 1135 Burke RdLet's drink coffee @Madame Mango Cafe, 768 Burke Rd

3123POSTCODE

4/6 Carlyle Street, Hawthorn East

Price: $580,000 - $630,000

Auction Saturday August 4 at 11.30am

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Kay & Burton Hawthorn8862 8000

Not far from Burke Road and transport, this impressive 1920s residence features three bedrooms (main with en suite), OPL zone, sitting room with fireplace, polished floors, elevated balcony, north-westerly garden and city views.

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Let's eat lunch @Tea House on Burke, 911 Burke RoadLet's eat dinner @ Fiorelli, 209 Camberwell RoadLet's drink coffee @Denmark Hill Kafe, 689 Burke Road

3123POSTCODE

2 Nicholson Street, Hawthorn East

Price: $1.65 million +

Auction Saturday August 4 at noon

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Abercromby´s Real Estate Pty Ltd9864 5300

Stunning first floor luxury apartment in the heart of Toorak with a prestigious lifestyle at your doorstep. Private lift access, oak floors and a contemporary design that is timeless and state of the art.

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Let's eat lunch @Sezanas on Toorak, 428 Toorak RoadLet's eat dinner @ M Bar, 448 Toorak RoadLet's drink coffee @Laurent Bakery, 477 Toorak Road

3142POSTCODE

4/103 Mathoura Road, Toorak

Price: $3.1 million

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Fletchers Canterbury9836 2222

Around the corner from Mont Albert Primary School and the direct city tram, this modern house has been fully updated with a luxurious all-new interior, beautiful living areas and a gleaming as-new kitchen.

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Let's eat lunch @Orient Express Cafe, 17 Hamilton StreetLet's eat dinner @ King & I, 613 Whitehorse RoadLet's drink coffee @Caffeine, 597 Whitehorse Road

3127POSTCODE

2 Rostrevor Parade, Mont Albert

Price: $1.649 million

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RT Edgar Toorak9826 1000

Imposing 1930s family residence on large north-west allotment of 1437m2 of land. Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, in-ground pool, double-lock-up garage and location on one of Toorak's finest tree-lined streets.

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Let's eat lunch @The European, 161 Spring StreetLet's eat dinner @ Bistro Thierry, 511 Malvern RoadLet's drink coffee @Tango Cafe, 475c Toorak Road

3142POSTCODE

17 Huntingfield Road, Toorak

Price: $8 million - $8.5 million

Auction Friday August 17 at noon

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Marshall White Hawthorn9822 9999

Large open-plan living/dining with Miele kitchen, three bedrooms plus study, family bathroom and laundry. Features double garage with internal access, heating/cooling and securely fenced, immaculately landscaped gardens.

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Let's eat lunch @One Thai, 346 Belmore RoadLet's eat dinner @ Dunyazad, 329 Doncaster RoadLet's drink coffee @Middleborough Latte, 539 M'borough Rd

3129POSTCODE

2 Chessell Street, Mont Albert North

Price: $1 million +

Auction Saturday July 28 at 10.30am

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Woodards Camberwell9805 1111

A fantastic opportunity presents itself to consult the drawing board and apply a creative touch to this potential-laden single-level two-bedroom unit, located at the rear of an eight-unit development.

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Let's eat lunch @Brunetti, 1/3 Prospect Hill RoadLet's eat dinner @ Sofia's, 857 Burke RoadLet's drink coffee @Laurent, shop 20/600 Burke Road

3124POSTCODE

3/2-4 Georgina Parade, Camberwell

Price: $480,000 +

Sale by Set Date: Closing Saturday July 28 at 5pm

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O'Donoghues First National9882 3303

Attractively elevated, enhanced by a constant supply of bright natural light, this inviting four-bedroom house's family focus is confirmed by a location defined by four key words - Balwyn High School zone.

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Let's eat lunch @Pure Italian, 249b Belmore RoadLet's eat dinner @ Kati Thai, 66a Doncaster RoadLet's drink coffee @The Village Cafe, 2/74 Doncaster Road

3104POSTCODE

122 Hill Road, Balwyn North


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Jellis Craig9810 5000

Behind this bright three-bedroom house is a leafy backdrop with hardly another house in sight, providing beautiful outlooks and immediate access to bike paths.

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Let's eat lunch @QPO, 186 High Street Let's eat dinner @ Centonove, 109 Cotham Road Let's drink coffee @Cocoa Patisserie, 169 High Street

3101POSTCODE

33 Asquith Street, Kew

Price: $850,000 +

Auction Saturday July 28 at 3pm

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Just a minute’s walk to Balwyn High School, this new residence by the Infinity Group is large enough for the biggest of families. Inside, extra-wide European oak floorboards flow from the entry into the living areas. At

the front, a guest bedroom features an en suite.The open-plan kitchen has green glass splashbacks, grey

CaesarStone benchtops and Blanco appliances.Four sets of sliding doors lead from the family, living

and dining rooms to a covered deck that leads to a low-maintenance garden. Upstairs, all bedrooms veer off an enormous family room. The large main bedroom suite has a fitted walk-through wardrobe to an en suite with a spa bath. Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes share a central bathroom with a bath. A teen study-cum-rumpus room has built-in shelving plus a two-man desk that overlooks the gardens, while the sixth bedroom features a dual-access en suite. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

Noel Jones Balwyn \ 9830 1644

13 Lansdown Street

Price \ $2.25 million

Private sale

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Balwyn north postcode

3104

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Rich period character combines with stylish presentation in this renovated two-bedroom plus study period house. Separate formal living, dining and contemporary kitchen. Deep allotment provides further scope for extension (STCA).

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Let's eat lunch @Servery & Spoon, 137 Waverley RoadLet's eat dinner @ L'Olivo, 171 Waverley RoadLet's drink coffee @Aubergine, 154 Waverley Road

3145POSTCODE

1 Boston Avenue, Malvern East

Price: $1 million +

Auction Saturday August 4 at 11am

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Impressively spacious, this villa unit in a prestige locale will delight those looking for a comfortable, low-maintenance property with opportunities to update. It has polished floors, new carpet and is freshly painted.

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Let's eat lunch @Cafe Eden, 78 Maling RoadLet's eat dinner @ Wildflower, 1 Theatre PlaceLet's drink coffee @Watts Cooking, 147 Union Road

3127POSTCODE

2/13 Tyndall Street, off Kennealy St, Surrey Hills

Price: $520,000 - $570,000

Auction Saturday July 21 at noon

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A clever combination of light and space means there isn’t a dark corner in this elegant Victorian residence in Malvern.

Upon entry, polished Baltic pine floors extend down the hallway and into the formal

lounge and dining rooms at the front of the house.North-facing windows with plantation shutters allow

plenty of natural light to bounce off high ceilings, which have elegant cornicing and original ceiling roses. Opposite, two bedrooms, both with built-in-wardrobes, share a spacious main bathroom.

At the end of the hall, a sunny atrium throws light across the open-plan kitchen and living area. European appliances and plenty of cabinetry accompany its sleek design.

The living room has a built-in entertainment unit and glass doors leading onto a paved oudoor dining area.At the rear of the house, a spacious main bedroom features a walk-in-wardrobe, en suite and views out to the leafy back garden. \ JO DAVY

Marshall White \ 9822 9999

2 Jordan Street

Price \ About $1.4 million

Auction \ July 21 at 10.30am

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Malvern postcode

3144


Noel Jones Camberwell9809 2000

Renovated by Canny Builders with four bedrooms, formal rooms, vast light-filled contemporary spaces and outdoor entertainment area. Study/home office. Versatile upstairs lounge. Comprehensive heating/cooling and auto double carport.

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Let's eat lunch @Purple Sands, 180 Camberwell RoadLet's eat dinner @ Italy 1, 823 Burke RoadLet's drink coffee @Bread & Butter Cafe, 2 Burke Avenue

3126POSTCODE

16 Maysia Street, Canterbury


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Big, bold and beautiful, this handsome house combines sweeping parkland views with an expansive layout designed for family harmony and impressive entertaining.

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Let's eat lunch @Mia Pizza & Pasta, 390 Balwyn Road Let's eat dinner @ Di Palma's, 684-686 High Street Let's drink coffee @The Village Cafe, 2/74 Doncaster Road

3104POSTCODE

13 Corona Street, Balwyn North


Auction Saturday August 4 at 1pm

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Grand, spacious and lovingly restored, this stunning 1930s art deco residence offers modern family living on a magnificent scale.Standing atop an elevated corner setting, the property’s elegant period features

complement a contemporary design, perfect for living and entertaining. Polished oak floors and high ceilings characterise the formal lounge and dining rooms.

Also off the entry is the first of five bedrooms. A state-of-the-art kitchen has European appliances, CaesarStone benchtops and a meals area with an exposed-brick wall.

Steps lead to a sunken living area with glass doors leading to an outdoor dining area and in-ground pool.

An impressive return staircase leads to three large bedrooms, each with built-in-wardrobes, and a beautiful main room. They share two bathrooms, the first featuring a superb art deco restoration complete with original tiles.

Large balconies at either end of the house provide further spaces to entertain. \ JO DAVY

Hocking Stuart \ 9509 0411

500 Orrong Road

Price \ $1.5 million – $1.65 million

Auction \ July 22 at noon

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ArmAdAle postcode

3143


Marshall White Hawthorn9822 9999

This captivating Californian comprising four bedrooms (main/WIR and en suite), bathroom, laundry, Bosch kitchen and generous living/dining, verandah and paved al fresco area. Features alarm, ducted heat/cooling, shed and OSP.

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Let's eat lunch @Goldilocks, Stanley PlaceLet's eat dinner @ Firechief, 169 Camberwell RoadLet's drink coffee @Porgie & Mr Jones, 291 Auburn Road

3123POSTCODE

9 Munro Street, Hawthorn East

Price: $1.3 million

Auction Saturday July 28 at 1.30pm

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RT Edgar Toorak9826 1000

'Barwon' is a stunning Victorian balconied family residence with contemporary extension and return drive. Separate self-contained apartment and pool, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and double-lock-up garage.

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Let's eat lunch @Cooper and Milla's, 1094 High StreetLet's eat dinner @ Bistro Theirry, 511 Malvern RoadLet's drink coffee @The Cheese Cave, 429-431 Toorak Road

3141POSTCODE

38 Cromwell Road, South Yarra

Price: $5.5 million

Auction Saturday August 18 at noon

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A unique floorplan, zoned accommodation and family-friendly location set this captivating house apart from its peers. A refreshing layout comprises well-defined parent and children´s bedrooms, study and fireside living.

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Let's eat lunch @Churchill Cafe, 13 Hamilton StreetLet's eat dinner @ Aashiana, 4/346 Belmore Road Let's drink coffee @Zimt Cafe, 38 Hamilton Street

3129POSTCODE

2a Costello Street, Mont Albert North

Price: $900,000 +


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Marshall White Armadale9822 9999

Stunning Victorian residence balances the best of classic and contemporary architecture, two bedrooms (OFPs, BIRs), designer bath, kitchen, living/dining room that opens to a landscaped courtyard. Features cooling, laundry and OSP.

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Let's eat lunch @Sardine, 15 Morey StreetLet's eat dinner @ Barca, 1007 High StreetLet's drink coffee @Oskawhyte, 1013 High Street

3143POSTCODE

9 Clarendon Street, Armadale

Price: $850,000 +

Auction Saturday July 21 at 12.30pm

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Pristine presentation and abundant natural light complement this family house situated desirably near the Yarra River bike tracks, superb schools, boutique Bellevue shops, buses and Camberwell Golf course.

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Let's eat lunch @Red Poppies, 70 Doncaster RoadLet's eat dinner @ Epoca, 117 Bulleen RoadLet's drink coffee @Delicacies, 63 Doncaster Road

3104POSTCODE

16 Ursa Street, Balwyn North

Price: $800,000 - $880,000


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Some of the work has been done for you in this three-bedroom Balwyn North house. The kitchen has been updated with Bosch stainless-steel dishwasher and oven, CaesarStone benches, glass splashbacks

and new cabinetry. The main bathroom and main bedroom en suite are new and equipped with frameless walk-in showers.

In addition to an open-plan kitchen/meals and living area, there is a second living space with an open fireplace.

Under the house is a double garage with internal entry and a space that could be easily converted to a home gym.

Polished hardwood floors offset light-filled spaces and the property’s elevated position at the end of a court offers north-west-facing sunset views.

The front and back gardens are neat and tidy with some beautiful established gums and plenty of space.

This area is close to various schools, Westfield Doncaster and the Eastern Freeway. \ EMMA HOUGHTON

Fletchers \ 9859 9561

3 Lynton Court

Price \ $850,000 – $930,000

Auction: August 4 at 1pm

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BALWYN NORTH postcode

3104

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Ida’s alteratIonsStall 232, 0403 837 420

Ida’s Alterations is the fast one-stop-shop for clothing adjustments. This little stall feels like a hive of activity, with spools of thread everywhere and a sign that proclaims that trousers can be shortened while you wait. Ida has a loyal following of customers who come from far and wide for her high-quality services and reasonable prices, but she is always ready with a smile for any new faces, too. \

where to go \ south melbourne market 3205

WB smIth & CoStall 114-116, 9686 3555

Kitchenware products of all different shapes, sizes and prices burst from every corner of the WB Smith & Co stall, making it hard to miss. For more than 70 years, loyal customers as well as tourists have been warmly invited to browse the stall, which stocks a variety of the highest-quality kitchenware. The service of the owners, alongside the extensive product choice, ranging from basic essentials such as saucepans and knives to innovative collections such as Children in the Kitchen, means customers are guaranteed to find just what they want – and more! \

Klopper WaresStall 224, 0408 039 299

While Klopper Wares is relatively new, it hasn’t taken long to become greatly valued. With its assortment of products varying from house decorations and candles to cards and jewellery, you are sure to find something that takes your fancy. These Australian-made and locally sourced products are crafted with great care and are certainly timeless. The friendly, personal assistance provided by the owner, Jenny, is just another reason Klopper Wares is one stall you won’t want to miss. \

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Joepat FashIon aCCessorIesStall 166-167, 9681 3220

Racks of scarves and stacks of hats characterise JoePat Fashion Accessories. Established 25 years ago, the stall is now renowned across Australia for its selection of fascinators and hats, particularly its Jendi range that often includes one-off pieces. Frequently changing stock ensures it is always carrying the latest trends, particularly leading into the racing season, and there are also great clearance sales, so you’re sure to bag a bargain. \

peter Gaynor FurnItureStall 64, 0419 586 680

The Peter Gaynor Furniture stall sits unassumingly on the corner, filled with handcrafted tables, bookcases, mirrors and more. A closer look reveals that these are well-finished, sleek pieces. But if you can’t find something to suit you from this wide selection, your own designs can be made to order to ensure you get something unique and fitting for your home. It is this great service that ensures Peter’s customers continue to return to him, even years later. \

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With the finest lifestyle inclusions and an unrivalled street presence, this palatial tri-level home boasts ornate 3.6m ceilings, American Oak parquetry floors and a grand Oak staircase, offering

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sumptuous living and entertaining zones. Ground floor living comprises both formal and informal living zones and 4th bedroom/study, serviced by an epicurean

kitchen. The family room flows out to an alfresco terrace and a self-cleaning pool. Upstairs, 3 large bedrooms are serviced by 3 immaculate bathrooms, enjoying spectacular views from the cast

iron balcony. The master bedroom with a retreat is pure luxury, with a walk-in robe/dressing room and a lavish ensuite. With access to the double garage, the lower ground level includes a

rumpus room/home office, powder room and cellar/storage rooms. Some highlights include: cooling, gas boosted hydronic heating, commander phone system, intercom, alarm, antique light

fixtures, automatic gates and awnings and a lift servicing all 3 floors! This palatial residence is convenient to Yarra River and Boulevard, buses, trams, the freeway and quality schools.

fletchers.net.au


Guide Price on Application

Inspect Thurs 5-5.45pm & Sat 1.30-2pm

Melway 45 A4

Contact Jason Salan 0417 664 431, Stephanie Michael 0401 686 757

Office 617 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 9090 8390

Auction Saturday 21 July at 2pm

Actual View

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> VIEW Thurs & Sat 11.30 - 12.30pm> AUCTION Sat 28th July - 12.00pm> MEL REF 60 / G4> EPR Price on application> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3101> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Toby Parker 0413 581 104 Chris Johnson 0433 466 463

Camberwell 14 Thomas Street

The pinnacle of prestige living.

The meticulous design of this (60sq approx) luxury 5 bedroom plus study residence shines with soaring ceilings, European Oak parquet and cutting-edge fixtures. Moments to Wattle Park, schools, trams and shops, the irresistible interiors comprise a formal lounge with Jetmaster fire, dining room with private courtyard, wine cellar and guest bedroom. Central to this home is the chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, Arabescato marble benches and euro appliances. Glass doors extend the open-plan meals and living to a covered alfresco. Each bedroom features a fully-tiled porcelain and stone ensuite whilst the master bedroom offers a parent’s retreat. Includes study, teen retreat, ducted heating/cooling/vacuum, security and double remote garage.

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> VIEW Thurs 12.45 - 1.15pm & Sat 11.30 - 12.00pm> AUCTION Sat 28th July - from 2.00pm> MEL REF 32 / A12> EPR $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 each> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3101> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Toby Parker 0413 581 104 Chris Johnson 0433 466 463

Balwyn North 6 & 6a Musca Street

Luxury design with park land aspect.

Commanding an elevated position within the Riverside Estate overlooking lush green parks and Koonung Trail there is an undeniable allure about these ultra-modern townhomes. Abundant light spills through the formal and informal open plan living zones, irresistible interiors feature 3 generous bedrooms, downstairs guest bedroom and study, spacious stone kitchen and day spa style bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles. Further enhanced by an undercover alfresco area and low maintenance surrounds make these two townhouses stand out from the crowd. To be auctioned separately.

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hockingstuart.com.au

Hawthorn East 3/30 Ryeburne AvenuePeacefully secluded, this refreshed ground floor apartment promises an idyllic lifestyle. Offering spacious lounge/dining, updated kitchen & 2 light filled bedrooms with central bathroom. Secure entrance & single car space.

> VIEW Thurs 12.30 - 1.00pm & Sat 11.00 - 11.30am> AUCTION Sat 28th July - 12.00 noon> MEL REF 45 / J10> EPR $400,000 - $440,000> OFFICE Balwyn/Hawthorn 279 Whitehorse Road 3101> TEL 9830 7000> CONTACT Ross English 0410 444 040 David Macmillan 0411 111 108

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hockingstuart.com.au161 Park St, South Melbourne www.dixonkestles.com.au

Calling All Footy Fans! First time offered in over 20 years Elevated north facing 1 Bedroom apartment Massive bedroom & lock up garage Nestled in small block of 24 Enviable location walk to MCG, CBD & Fitzroy Gardens

Leila Timmer 0418 388 728 John Pratt 0412 350 828

Sat 28th July at 1.00pm

14/108 George Street, East Melbourne

Open Wednesday 5-5:30pm & Saturday 11-11:30am

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Auction


christopherrussell.com.au

Position Perfect, Kew Junction at Your Door StepRenovate, extend, rebuild (STCA) or invest. Presently as dual accommodation for double income or live in while you extend. Break through to join as one. Rear dwelling comprises living room, bedroom with BIR. Kitchenette, separate bathroom and laundry. Front dwelling with newly plastered walls and high ceilings consists of entry hall to large living room, huge bedroom with box bay window and BIR, timber kitchen, adjacent to meals area, bathroom and laundry. Features spacious living areas. Most important is the location to the Kew Junction; walk to city bound trams, shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, parks and schools.

KEW 22 Queen Street

Auction: Saturday 28th July at 11.00amOpen: Thursday & Saturday 11.00 - 11.30amContact: Joseph Brancato 0430 464 111

Russell Turner 0419 955 655Office: 72A Doncaster Road Balwyn North 9859 9517

161 Park St, South Melbourne www.dixonkestles.com.au

Living in the 70’s...Zaa Zaaii Outstanding scope for further development

Period 3 bed, 2 bath 2 level home with OSP

Generous North facing 675m2 allotment

Zoned living with open fi re place and inground swimming pool

Cul de sac on verge of Botanical Gardens precinct

Refurbish this retro classic or develop to high density STCA

Sold vacant possession

Leila Timmer 0418 388 728 Simon Regan 0412 059 900

Executor’s Auction Sat 4th Augustat 12.00pm

1 Davidson Street, South Yarra 3 2 1

Open Wednesday 6-6:30pm and Saturday 12:15-12:45pm

Actual view


ARMADALE8 Royal Crescent

This beautiful solid brick Victorian residence blends

captivating elegance with stunning contemporary style in a

coveted locale. The glorious arched hallway introduces

charming sitting and formal dining rooms with marble "real

flame" fireplaces, two bedrooms with stylish ensuites/WIRs,

third bedroom (BIR), study/4th bedroom and third bathroom.

Generous gourmet Ilve kitchen and living/dining room open

to picturesque northwest garden with heated pool. Features

hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioners, alarm, video intercom,

tandem carport plus OSP and auto gates.

Auction Saturday 4th August at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

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

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Contact Susan McGlashan 0417 554 224Justin Long 0418 537 973

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Web www.8royalcrescentarmadale.com-----------------------------------------

Office 1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999


CANTERBURY161 Prospect Hill Road

Superb Georgian style residence showcasing an impeccable

blend of timeless elegance and contemporary luxury.

Gracious proportions distinguish parquetry hallway, formal

living/dining (gas log fire), relaxed family/dining and

fabulous gourmet Smeg/stone kitchen opening to northeast

landscaped courtyard. Main bedrm with en-suite/WIR is

complemented by two further bedrms (BIRs) and bathrm.

Features ducted htg/cooling/vac, alarm, video intercom,

powder-rm, irrigation and double gge. Walk to Maling Rd

shops & transport, excellent schools and parkland.

Auction Saturday 4th August at 10am-----------------------------------------

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

Contact Robert Ding 0418 858 393Katherine Ding 0408 858 940

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Web www.161prospecthillroadcanterbury.com-----------------------------------------

Office 266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999


HAWTHORN9 Wellesley Road

Impressive Scotch Hill period family residence on 1133sqm is

distinguished by magnificent proportions, elegance and

contemporary style through library, sitting room (marble

OFP) opening to terrace commanding valley views, formal

dining (marble OFP), main bedroom (en-suite), three further

bedrooms and bathroom. Stylish Ilve kitchen and living/

dining open to north garden while a recreation room

overlooks heated pool. Features ducted heating, air-con,

cellars and 3xgarage. Also offers development potential

(STCA). Land Size: 1133sqm/12,196sqft (approx).

Auction Saturday 4th August at 1.30pm-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 2-2.30pm &Saturday 1.45-2.15pm

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Contact Heather Elder 0413 273 079James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.9wellesleyroadhawthorn.com-----------------------------------------



KEW4 Willsmere Road

Fly Away To Paris - Come Home To Esque

Continue the celebrations of Bastille day with these just

released penthouse apartments (four only) offing not only an

enviable lifestyle but two return tickets to Paris*

Expertly conceived, ESQUE’s offers generously appointed 2/3

bedroom/2 basement car space residences, arrive in one of

Melbourne’s most coveted precincts. Boasting expansive

open spaces and terraces that bask in a perfect balance of

sun and shade, maintaining privacy, sizes ranging from

85 - 130 sqm approx plus north facing balconies.

Private Sale From $850,000-----------------------------------------

Inspect Wednesday 2-3.30pm & Saturday 2-3.30pm

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Contact Sharon Spencer 0402 323 262Mark Dayman 0409 342 462

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Web www.esqueapartments.com.au-----------------------------------------



SURREY HILLS113 Middlesex Road

The exceptional quality of this generously proportioned 5

bedroom plus study residence is perfectly matched by a

revered position in which a host of family amenities enjoy

sought after walking convenience. Superior double brick

construction has been elegantly renovated and updated to

bring timeless contemporary style and modern functionality

to a floorplan that effortlessly balances intimate family

domains with the capacity for grand scale entertaining aside

a sumptuous heated pool/spa and leafy established garden.

Land: 891sqm (approximately)


Inspect Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 3-3.30pm-----------------------------------------

Contact Nicholas Franzmann 0412 247 175Leonard Teplin 0402 431 657

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Web www.113middlesexroadsurreyhills.com-----------------------------------------



ARMADALE3/68 Rose Street

Idyllically situated at the rear of a boutique (1 of 5)

development near Beatty Ave, this pristine single level town

residence´s garden surrounds and generous dimensions offer

immediate comfort with potential to update. A broad

entrance hall flows through to elegant sitting room, formal

dining, immaculate kitchen with casual dining area and

sunny private courtyard. Main bedroom with en-suite/WIR is

complemented by second bedroom (BIR) and bathroom.

Features ducted heating, RC/air-conditioning, laundry and

garage.

Auction Saturday 21st July at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 11am

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Contact Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939James McCormack 0410 503 389

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Web www.3-68rosestreetarmadale.com-----------------------------------------


ASHBURTON88 Albion Road

Perfectly situated on a large allotment near Gardiner´s Creek

and High Street shops, this enchanting residence´s generous

dimensions and period charm offer immediate family

enjoyment with scope to renovate or rebuild (STCA).

Original charm characterizes inviting formal sitting room

(gas log fire), formal dining room, four bedrooms, study and

two bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen and casual living/

dining room open to a deep northwest garden. Features

ducted heating, RC/air-conditioner, alarm, laundry, water

tank and garage. Land: 627sqm/6,760sqft approx.


Inspect Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 11.30-12pm

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Contact Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058John Manton 0411 444 930

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Web www.88albionroadashburton.com-----------------------------------------



ASHBURTON11 Stocks Avenue

Surrounded by Ashburton Pool, Village, station, schools and

park, this superbly renovated c1940´s solid brick residence´s

brilliant location is matched by its fabulous family focus.

Timber floors flow through formal living and dining rooms

(OFP), main bedroom (en-suite/WIR), study, four further

bedrooms (BIRs) and two bathrooms. Well-equipped

European kitchen and living/dining room open to covered

deck and deep northeast garden. Features ducted heating,

RC/air-conditioners, Bose speakers, water tanks and carport.

Land Size: 820sqft / 8,824sqm approx


Inspect Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 2.15-2.45pm

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Contact John Manton 0411 444 930Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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Web www.11stocksavenueashburton.com-----------------------------------------


GLEN IRIS69 Pascoe Street

Ideal for family enjoyment, this attractive home delivers

formal & informal living spaces, a covered entertaining area

& solar heated swimming pool & spa. Bright interiors

include inviting sitting room with OFP, formal dining, open-

plan living/dining & well-appointed kitchen. 3 spacious

bedrooms, BIRs. Features 2 bathrooms, heating/air-con,

alarm, Tasmanian Oak floors & auto garage with rear roller

door. Highly sought after family focused position close to

High Street shops, parklands, schools & Gardiner´s Creek bike

trails & walking paths. Land 620sqm approx.


Inspect Thurs 12-12.30pm & Sat 11-11.30am

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Contact Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282Anthony Reis 0417 352 774

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HAWTHORN4/7 Coppin Grove

Ideally located in Hawthorn´s finest pocket, the prestigious

St. James Park Estate. Occupying a prime first floor position

in this boutique development of only 6 apartments, the high

ceilings and generously proportioned living spaces highlight

the unique period detail. Offering a private stairwell and

porch, bright and spacious lounge room with gas fireplace,

large dining room, 2 double bedrooms, modern kitchen,

family bathroom and SLUG. The apartment enjoys close

proximity to St James Park, transport, Yarra River walking

trails and Bridge Road´s shopping, restaurants and café´s.

Auction Saturday 28th July at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday 11.30-12pm

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Contact Ross Stryker 0401 318 772Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Web www.4-7coppingrovehawthorn.com-----------------------------------------


HAWTHORN1.06/33 Wattle Road

Elite Hawthorn environs with a superior landscaped setting

& stunning contemporary sophistication this stylish home

boasts sunny garden with covered alfresco area, 2 basement

car spaces, storage cage, lift access & private entry. Situated

near Glenferrie Rd shopping, Yarra River parklands & train

station; this refined modern apartment of huge proportions

includes 3 bedrooms (main with ensuite), living & dining

area opening to entertainment area, Miele-equipped kitchen,

bathroom, laundry, alarm, heat/cool & video intercom.

Private Sale-----------------------------------------

Inspect By appointment-----------------------------------------

Contact Antony Woodley 0421 286 741Kathy Malcolm 0416 279 966

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HAWTHORN EAST7 Daniel Court

Impressively positioned in a cul-de-sac alongside several

state-of-the-art new family residences in the prized

Harcourt Hill precinct within walking distance of many of

Melbourne´s finest private schools, transport, parks and

shopping options - this prime vacant allotment of 562sqm/

6,047sqft approx. presents an exceptional opportunity to

design and build your own luxurious new home here in this

coveted location (STCA). This once in a lifetime opportunity

in a prestigious lifestyle cul-de-sac speaks for itself.


Inspect Saturday 2.30-3pm-----------------------------------------

Contact Joe Muinos 0423 222 043Michael Wood 0425 280 191

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Web www.7danielcourthawthorneast.com-----------------------------------------


HAWTHORN EAST9 Munro Street

This captivating Californian Bungalow offers a perfect blend

of period charm and contemporary finishes comprising four

bedrooms (BIRs main/WIR+ensuite), pristine bathroom,

laundry with roof storage, sleek CaesarStone/Bosch kitchen

combined with a generous living/dining room spilling out to

a wisteria clad verandah and sandstone paved alfresco area.

Features include alarm, leadlight glass, ducted heating/

cooling, storage shed, double OSP. Great family location with

rear access to Fritsch Holzer Park and close to Camberwell

Junction, Glenferrie Road shops and transport options.

Auction Saturday 28th July at 1.30pm-----------------------------------------

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

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Contact Robert Ding 0418 858 393Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

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Web www.9munrostreethawthorneast.com-----------------------------------------



KEW38 Macartney Avenue

Nestled within the Sackville Ward, this immaculately

presented single level residence´s generous and light filled

dimensions exude a timeless elegance inside and out.

Designed to open to north-facing gardens, the expansive

living and dining room is served by a pristine kitchen with

casual dining area opening to a leafy courtyard. Main

bedroom with ensuite/BIR is complemented by double

bedroom (BIR), further double bedroom or study and

bathroom. Features under-floor heating, RC/air-conditioner,

laundry, intercom, irrigation and double garage.



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Contact Antony Woodley 0421 286 741Kathy Malcolm 0416 279 966

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KEW5/61 Princess Street

The enviable appeal of this stylishly presented architect

designed c1970´s rear town residence is enhanced by its

exclusive Studley Park location. A contemporary light-filled

ambience is highlighted through generous living/dining room

served by fully refurbished gourmet kitchen and opening to

north and south private courtyards. Upstairs, the main

bedroom with ensuite, balcony and BIR is complemented by

2nd bedroom (BIR), study or 3rd bedroom and bathroom.

Features Nobo heating, powder-room, laundry and 2

car-spaces.


Inspect Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

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Contact Chris Barrett 0412 927 409Peter Mitchell 0418 374 556

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Web www.5-61princessstreetkew.com-----------------------------------------



KEW EAST28 Irymple Avenue

This fully renovated Californian Bungalow in a sought-after

family-friendly location boasts carefully retained period

features complementing the superb interior with a light-

filled rear extension providing contemporary family living/

entertaining areas including a wide deck and solar-heated

I/G pool. Zoned accommodation includes formal sitting &

dining, 4 bedrooms (main/WIR/ensuite), family bathroom,

laundry and a stylishly appointed kitchen. Features include

alarm, glossy timber floors, ducted heating, evaporative

cooling, dual OSP.


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

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Contact Mark Sproule 0408 090 205James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Web www.28irympleavenuekeweast.com-----------------------------------------


MALVERN2 Jordan Street

Possessing the enduring appeal of a true classic, this

charming block fronted single level Victorian residence´s

immaculately presented interior offers enviable light-filled

family living. Baltic pine floors and high ceilings define

arched hallway, sitting room and formal dining both with

OFPs. Main bedroom with en-suite, WIR/BIR is accompanied

by two further bedrooms (BIRs) and bathroom. Superb

kitchen and generous living room open to northeast garden.

Features ducted heating/cooling, alarm, laundry, storage and

2 x OSP. Land: 513sqm/5,520sqft approx.

Auction Saturday 21st July at 10.30am-----------------------------------------

Inspect Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday from 10am

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Contact Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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Web www.2jordanstreetmalvern.com-----------------------------------------



MONT ALBERT NORTH2 Chessell Street

Spacious single level Glenvill family home positioned on easy

care allotment (cnr Milne Rd) of 592sqm approx. Elegantly

appointed in neutral tonings throughout the accommodation

includes marble entry, formal living, large open plan informal

living/dining, Stone/Miele kitchen (2 ovens), covered

alfresco, 3 robed bedrms (master ensuite+WIR), study/4th

bedrm, family bath and laundry. Features double auto

garage, evaporative cooling, ducted heating and securely

fenced gardens. Conveniently located in this leafy pocket

close to schools, shops, Koonung Trail and transport.



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Contact Robert Ding 0418 858 393Katherine Ding 0408 858 940

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Web www.2chessellstreetmontalbertnorth.com-----------------------------------------


AUCTIONSaturday 4th August at 10.30am

INSPECTThursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

Michael Derham 0425 790 233 Daniel Bustin 0410 550 811

9822 9999 mwone.com.au

ARMADALE 10 Mercer WayExclusively situated in an elite cul-de-sac, this ultra-stylish contemporary top floor Neometro apartment delivers exceptional lifestyle appeal & designer flair. Generous open plan living/dining, with a stunning marble & stainless steel European kitchen, opens to north-facing entertainers terrace with scenic city views. A spacious main bedroom (BIR, balcony) is accompanied by a designer bathroom & versatile second bedroom. Sleek symmetrical lines throughout are complemented by specialist finishes, incl Tasmanian Oak parquetry flooring & Victorian Ash cabinetry, concealing generous storage options. Feat panel heating, Euro-laundry, security intercom, basement car-space & storage unit.

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woodards.com.auMULTI-OFFICE NETWORK

Bentleigh DBlackburn DCamberwell DCarlton DCarnegie DCaulfield DElsternwick D Ivanhoe DMt Waverley DOakleigh DRichmond DToorak THINK RESULTS

HAWTHORN6/11 Lisson Grove

Auction Saturday 28 July at 11.00View Thu & Sat 1.30-2.00Call Jason Hearn 0409 828 590

Caroline Hammill 0418 334 561Office 273 Camberwell Road

Camberwell 9805 1111

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A spacious sanctuary of savvy style. Enjoying an air of calm and serenity, this stylishly spacious 1 bedroom unit is renovated with relaxed warmth and alfresco appeal. Capturing beautiful northern sun, this contemporary haven enjoys fabulous open plan living & dining opening to a bluestone paved leafy courtyard; café style Smeg kitchen, generous bedroom (BIRs), sparkling bathroom, designer laundry and carport. Peaceful block, in this prestigious location, moments from the Yarra River and transport.

MALVERN EAST549 Waverley Road

Auction Saturday 28 July at 2.00Quoting $675K-$725KView Thu 2.15-2.45 & Sat 10.15-10.45Call Ruth Roberts 0409 214 110

Benjamin Dax 0408 560 790Office Carnegie 9572 1666

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Sunlight streams into this clinker brick home which has a period air yet caters to the needs of a modern family. Well maintained & with gleaming timber floors, the home includes L-shape lounge/dining room, timber kitchen (with masses of storage plus a desk), open family room, & 3 bedrooms (the main with bay window, & direct access to the bathroom). A covered patio, for outdoor entertaining, overlooks a large, well fenced, northerly, rear yard. NB: ducted heat; powder room; ample off-street parking + garage; workshop/storeroom; land approx. 721sqm.

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BALWYN BERWICK BLACKBURN BOX HILL CAMBERWELL CAULFIELD GLEN IRIS GLEN WAVERLEY noeljones.com.au


· Impressive dimensions, ideal family entertainer

· Elegant formal sitting (OFP) and dining rooms

· Expansive family room opening to elevated deck

· Central kitchen equipped with Miele oven

· 4 double bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms

· Powder room, ducted heating, split system cooling

· Broad landscaped garden, underhouse store, ample OSP

IMPRESSIVE FAMILY FOCUS, OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY Auction: Saturday 4th August at 11.00 am

Inspect: Thursdays and Saturdays 1.00 – 1.30 pm

Contact: Jonathon O’Donoghue 0412 745 707 Simon O’Donoghue 0407 315 049

Website: www.168glenirisroad.com

GLEN IRIS 168 Glen Iris Road 4 2 3

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www.sutherlandfarrelly.com.au 43 Agnes St East Melbourne 9650 3531

Mortgagee’s Sale by EOIClosing Thursday 9 August 2012 at 3:00 pm

LIfEStyLE/LOcatIOn/OppOrtunIty – Martha Cove

• Situated in exclusive ‘Martha Cove’ on the Mornington Peninsula

• 3 Partly Constructed 2 Storey Dwellings Fronting Martha Cove Waterway

• Land: 460 sqm each (approx.)

• Waterway Frontage: 14.5 metres each (approx.)

• 3 x 12 metre Marina Berths only 300 metres from Port Phillip Bay (approx.)

• To be offered Individually – Rare Opportunity

9, 11 & 13 Clipper Quay and Berths 46, 48 & 49 Martha Cove Waterway, Safety Beach

Sutherland FarrellyMichael Major 0412 471 775 Paul Sutherland 0418 360 162

Jacobs & Lowe-Bennetts 220 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707 Jay Anderson 0434 574 044

9, 11 & 13 Clipper Quay Safety Beach

Marina Berths 46, 48 & 49 Martha Cove Waterway

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Under instructions fromBalwyn

Excellent LocationThis stunning 3-bedroom plus study family house located only mins walking to Balwyn shopping centre, restaurant, tram, schools and lots more. Expertly designed with master bedroom on ground level this light fi lled residence will appeal to all age group and offer the best lifestyle secure behind brick and wrought iron front fence. It is also in the Balwyn High School zone. Spacious outdoor entertaining area, overlooking a low maintenance garden. Inspection a must!

www.fnbalwyn.com.au247 Whitehorse Road ,

Balwyn, 3103 9817 6288

BALWYN 2/106 Balwyn Road 3 2 2

For Sale: Price On ApplicationInspect: Thursday and Saturday 11.30am-12pmOffi ce: 247 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn Phone: 9817 6288 Web: www.fnbalwyn.com.au Contact: Ken Wu 0411 647 632 Rodney Soh 0406 005 373


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Understated elegance, prestige addressThis tranquil town residence close to High St cafes, transport and leading schools offers gracious living and dining, large courtyard, well-equipped kitchen/meals, 2 double BRs (ensuite and dressing room to main), second bathroom, laundry & garage/storage.

arMadale 3/25 Sutherland RoadaUctiOn Sat 28 July at 11 aminspectiOn Thurs 6-6.30 pm & Sat 21 July 1-1.30 pmgUide $780,000 - $850,000OFFice 414 Rathdowne St, Carlton | 9347 4322cOntact Luke Sacco 0407 528 040

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nelsonalexander.com.auNELSON ALEXANDER

“MyguNyah” (CirCa 1888) – thE OppOrtuNity Of a LifEtiME!First time offered in over 40 years: An extremely rare opportunity to secure this much admired Boom style historic residence on a large double allotment of land (740 sqm approx) in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after positions overlooking the magnificent Edinburgh Gardens. This elegant Victorian residence, with its wide frontage (13 m approx.) and side land, is enveloped in a lush private garden and offers a wonderfully spacious, serene and flexible family living environment - 3 bedrooms (huge master with views), grand formal lounge & dining rooms, study/4th bedroom, 2 bathrooms, family size kitchen/dining/living area opening to a wonderful side & rear garden with extensive brick-paved entertaining area plus garage (wide ROW) and a unique self-contained studio/guest house further enhancing this long-cherished home’s already impressive versatility.

fitZrOy NOrth 41 Alfred CrescentauCtiON Sat 28 July at 2 pmiNSpECtiON Thurs 12-12.30 pm, 6.15-6.45 pm & Sat 21 July 12.30-1 pmOffiCE 205 Brunswick St, Fitzroy | 9417 1956CONtaCt Nicholas West 0418 559 494 Andrew De Angelis 0402 039 342

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www.abercrombys.com.au

Abercromby’s 1075 High Street Armadale Telephone 9864 5300 Email [email protected]

Expressions of Interest: Closing Tuesday 7th August at 5.00pmView: Thursday 1.00-1.30pm & Saturday 11.00-11.30amJock Langley 0419 530 008Jeff Gole 0419 401 677

HISTORIC WESLEYAN CHURCH c1880Located in one of Melbourne´s most prestigious enclaves, the opportunity exists

to make your mark on this superb heritage listed building on approximately 805 sqm of land. With its pitched slate roof, leadlight windows and polychromatic bricks, it is a focal point for the neighbourhood. A first class location only moments to Spring Road Gardens with excellent access to some of Melbourne´s leading schools and shopping districts. Ripe to convert and create a unique family residence (STCA). Current permit exists to convert into three large town residences with northern sundecks.

Malvern 12-14 Spring Road www.churchonspring.com.au


Abercromby’s 1075 High Street Armadale Telephone 9864 5300 Email [email protected]

www.abercrombys.com.au

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Auction: Saturday 4th August at 11.00am

View: Wednesday 6.00-6.30pm, Thursday & Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Jeff Gole 0419 401 677Matt Carver 0422 800 600

The Ideal Family Format Surrounded by a garden allotment of some 915sqm close to Glen Iris station, Malvern, Burke and High Street trams, Korowa, Sacre Coeur and a short walk to Central Park

and bike paths through Gardiners Creek parkland, this is a solid and substantial family residence of un-paralleled appeal. Sitting and dining rooms rich in period character,

each with an open fire-place, set a refined tone for four separate living areas, one including an inviting, elevated terrace and versatile rumpus/party room opening to a

large private garden. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a central study further confirm first class family credentials while a modern kitchen with granite benches, Ilve

oven and dual drawer dish-washer meets every need with ease. Feauters include watering system, ducted heating and air-conditioning. Secure, over size garage.

Glen Iris 8 Boyanda Road


359 Alma Road Caulfield North

Grand, Glamorous, Modern, Magnificent & Geared For Family LivingOccupying a huge corner block of 17,700sqft approx, this exquisite Edwardian home has been seamlessly updated to address all of today’s living requirements, without detracting from the captivating originality of its era. The beautiful residence spans three family friendly levels with 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, palatially proportioned formal & casual zones, home theatre, studies, hostess kitchen, teenagers’ retreat, a large heated pool, tennis court & OSP for 2 cars.

CALL Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556 Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221 kayburton.com.au

Conjunctional Agent GARY PEER & ASSOCIATES Darren Krongold 0438 515 433 Sally Zelman 0412 294 488

AUCTIONSunday 5th August at 3.30pm VIEW Saturday & Sunday 11 - 11.30am


3404/368 St Kilda Road Melbourne

Royal Domain Building ‘Sitting On Top Of The World’On level 34 offering unsurpassed 270° views over Melbourne, this luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence has a carpeted open-plan library, living & dining area. The marble kitchen has oak parquetry floors, Gaggenau appliances & a Miele coffee machine. Features: open fireplace, 3 balconies, master bedroom (with ensuite & WIR), 2 further BRs. Also includes fully fitted out home office/library, laundry, 4 car spaces & 2 store rooms on coveted first level.

CALL Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221 Gerald Delany 0418 355 337 Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556

kayburton.com.auEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST closeTuesday 7th August at 5pm VIEW Wednesday 1 - 1.30pm & 5.30 - 6pm, Saturday 2 - 2.30pm


2 Nicholson Street Hawthorn East

Classic & Contemporary With City PanoramaRenovated to exacting standards, this impressive 1920s residence delivers superb spaces, elevated entertainers’ balcony & generous family garden. Outstanding city views complement a classic floorplan featuring 3 BRs (2 with BIRS, main with ensuite), excellent sitting room - OFP, huge bathroom, contemporary kitchen, o/plan dining & living overlooking entertainment area & nth/west garden, gas log OFP & ducted heat. Offers dble carport close to Burke Rd, transport & schools.

CALL Judy Balloch 0408 753 877 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Glenys Pitkin 0418 860 927

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 4th August at 12noon VIEW Thursday & Saturday 1 - 1.30pm


66a St Helens Road Hawthorn East

Stylish, Sophisticated & SpaciousThe attractive garden-set profile of this outstanding residence reveals a beautiful, classically modern interior of surprising proportions leading to landscaped alfresco areas for exceptional indoor/outdoor living & entertaining. Near Burke Rd, trams, private schools, freeway & Anderson park, this stunning 3 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom home is luxuriously finished & superbly appointed featuring spacious formal & family areas, dining or study, premium kitchen & large dble garage.

CALL Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 21st July at 11am VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm, Saturday 10.30 - 11am

18 Clive Road Hawthorn East

Fine Family Living, Vast ViewsPanoramic city views and an exemplary extension by multi awarded builder distinguish this four bedroom 1930s residence. Entertainers’ deck and pool, spacious second storey parents’ retreat with covered balcony boasting wonderful city views, gym, OFPs, hydronic heating, off street parking and garage. Near trams, parks and private schools.

CALL Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Glenys Pitkin 0418 860 927 Judy Balloch 0408 753 877

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSaturday 4th August at 2pm VIEW Wednesday 2 - 2.30pm & 5.30 - 6pm, Saturday 12 - 12.30pm

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