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WHERE WATERS MEET
Albert Park, Melbourne, $2 million - $2.2 million
Interior designer Carole Whiting has listed her award-winning Victorian cottage, positioned midway between the lake and Port Phillip Bay. Whiting Architects has reimagined the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beyond the character façade, creating contemporary spaces in shades of white and grey. The quirky integrated kitchen and living room has raked ceilings and enjoys north-easterly light and there’s a versatile loft with access to storage. Michael Townsend of McGrath St Kilda will take the property to auction on October 22.
WHERE WATERS MEET
Albert Park, Melbourne,
$2 million - $2.2 million
Interior designer Carole Whiting has listed her award-winning Victorian cottage, positioned midway between the lake and Port Phillip Bay. Whiting Architects has reimagined the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beyond the character façade, creating contemporary spaces in shades of white and grey. The quirky integrated kitchen and living room has raked ceilings and enjoys north-easterly light and there’s a versatile loft with access to storage. Michael Townsend of McGrath St Kilda will take the property to auction on October 22.
COLONIAL RETREAT
Hamilton, Brisbane, $2.5 million to $3 million
Property developers Jenny and Pedro Pikos are moving on from their 1910 colonial queenslander after extensive restoration works. Capturing district and city skyline views, the home sits on an elevated 911 square metre block within the Ascot State School catchment. Period features include pressed metal ceilings, timber fretwork and a fireplace and there is an impressive kitchen with butler’s pantry. There’s also landscaped gardens and a saltwater pool. Damon Lewis of Havig & Jackson has the listing.
A FINE DROP
Camberwell, Melbourne, >$2.5 million
Cosi and Josephine Melone, owners of the Blue Range Estate Winery on the Mornington Peninsula, are selling Amber, a 1906 Queen Anne home set on 1059 square metres on Riversdale Road. Bow and box leadlight windows, high ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces and a grand arched hallway have all been carefully maintained. The home has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double garage and a pool with waterfall feature. It’s listed with Peter Vigano of Jellis Craig Boroondara Group for an October 8 auction.
BUILT TO IMPRESS
Armadale, Melbourne, >$5 million
You would expect something special from Gallagher Jeffs’ Tim D’Antoine, project lead on the build of Tasmania’s MONA art gallery, and his wife, Camilla, owner of homeware brand Mozi, and their bold residence doesn’t disappoint. Camilla worked with Daryl Pelchen Architects to create a home packed with unique design features such as bespoke Christopher Boots-designed lighting, an island bench decorated with antique Spanish tiles and an Agape bath designed by Patricia Urquiola. The five-bedroom property combines an Italianate Victorian facade with a contemporary timber-clad rear extension. It’s listed for an October 22 auction with Darren Lewenberg of Kay & Burton Bayside.
BEACON OF GOOD DESIGN
Byron Bay, NSW, $6.5 million
Artist Susie Brockhoff is selling her eco-friendly Lighthouse Road property following extensive renovations to make the home as sustainable as possible. Boasting magnificent views over The Pass and the Pacific Ocean, the architecturally-designed home features five bedrooms, including a self-contained two-bedroom guesthouse. The beach, coastal walks and the day spa, restaurant and bar at Rae’s on Wategos are all close by. The property is listed with Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty and co-agent Janis Perkins of Real Estate of Distinction.
TRI-LEVEL WAREHOUSE
Fitzroy, Melbourne,
$2.1 million to $2.3 million
Melbourne surgeon Gavin Wright is preparing to part with his hip warehouse residence, tucked just around the corner from buzzing Smith Street, where you’ll find some of Fitzroy’s best places to eat, drink and shop. The designer conversion by Nicholas Murray Architects has delivered three light-filled levels of accommodation with a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The open-plan living spaces are warmed by a Jetmaster fireplace and a rooftop terrace captures city views. Bev Adam of Jellis Craig Fitzroy will take the property to auction on October 22.
TRI-LEVEL WAREHOUSE
Fitzroy, Melbourne, $2.1 million to $2.3 million
Melbourne surgeon Gavin Wright is preparing to part with his hip warehouse residence, tucked just around the corner from buzzing Smith Street, where you’ll find some of Fitzroy’s best places to eat, drink and shop. The designer conversion by Nicholas Murray Architects has delivered three light-filled levels of accommodation with a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The open-plan living spaces are warmed by a Jetmaster fireplace and a rooftop terrace captures city views. Bev Adam of Jellis Craig Fitzroy will take the property to auction on October 22.
KIRRIBILLI CALLING
Kirribilli, Sydney, $2 million to $2.2 million
Owner and director of Sue's Home Care Nursing Service, Sue Pullar, and her business development manager husband, Gary, are selling their renovated Broughton Street terrace. Conveniently located a short walk from shops, cafes and wine bars, the home is also within spitting distance of buses, trains and ferries. Period features in the three-bedroom house include leadlight windows, polished floorboards and original fireplaces. There are three outdoor areas and DA approval to extend the upper level loft. The property is listed with Claudia Portale of McGrath Mosman.
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Kate Farrelly
Great design is the key theme of top-end properties for sale this week, from a Italianate Victorian home with a contemporary timber-clad rear to a hip warehouse residence filled with light.
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