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Kate Farrelly
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EDWARDIAN BY THE BAY
Hampton, Melbourne, >$1.8 million
Glenys Carey, head of Glenys Carey Marketing and Consulting, and her husband, Gary Ramsay, company director of Mill Link Services, are moving on from their Edwardian cottage, set one block back from the beach. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property has cathedral ceilings in the open-plan living spaces, a window seat, walk-in wardrobe and a striking outdoor entertaining area with an electric awning and built-in barbecue. Jenny Dwyer of Hockingstuart Sandringham will auction the property on March 25.
SEE FOREVER
Curlewis, Geelong, $6 million to $6.5 million
Aaron Kanat, former managing director of Hugo Boss, has listed his architecturally designed waterfront home. The two-hectare property has views across the bay from Geelong to the Melbourne city skyline, direct access onto a sandy, north-facing beach, a championship tennis court and self-contained guest accommodation. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a three-car garage and sliding walls of glass blurring the lines between indoors and out. The home is for sale by negotiation through Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar Toorak.
WINNING PENTHOUSE
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, >$3.3 million
Andrew MacDonald, senior vice-president and chief casino officer at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, is selling his penthouse in the Mantra Chevron Renaissance Towers. Offering views of the city skyline, ocean and hinterland, the three-bedroom apartment comes with an 80-square-metre living room, three bathrooms, three balconies, parking and a heated rooftop plunge pool. Each of the three bedrooms has an en suite, the master with a bath enjoying the ocean views. Kerry-Jayne Broad of Queensland Sotheby’s International has the listing.
BUILT TO LAST
Malvern, Adelaide, $3.5 million
Reena Costello, a solicitor with New York construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara, has listed her circa 1919 triple-fronted bungalow, set on 2290 square metres in one of the suburb’s best streets. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home has adjoining formal living and dining rooms, a conservatory, family meals area and a Miele kitchen with twin pantries. Outside, there is a selection of entertaining areas, a pool and a tennis court. The property goes to auction on April 8 with Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams Luxury.
TRUE NORTH
Wellington Point, Brisbane, Auction
Sherrin Group managing director and racing car driver Michael Sherrin is selling his character home in tightly held Champion Lane. One of only a handful of properties facing north over Moreton Bay, the home is set over three blocks totalling 1280 square metres. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property comes with a modern kitchen, a wraparound verandah, a double garage and a pool. McGrath Bulimba agent Glen Bool, who sold the neighbouring property two years ago for $1.7 million, will take the property to auction on April 9.
HISTORIC FREMANTLE
South Fremantle, Perth, $1.5 million
Retired property manager Marilyn Hawkins and her husband, Laurie, have listed their 1890s limestone cottage. Designed by architect Norman Hitchcock, who was known for his overtly decorative style, the four-bedroom home retains period features including a bull-nosed verandah, original fireplaces, decorative plasterwork and high ceilings. There’s also a granny flat and workshop in established gardens. The property is for sale through Mark Brophy of Mark Brophy Estate Agents South Fremantle.
CITY SLICKER
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, $2.75 million
Barrister John Salamanca is selling his two-storey apartment in the Republic Tower on Queen Street. Designed by Nonda Katsilidis, the building has a rooftop pool and communal gymnasium. The three-bedroom apartment has a stone and gas kitchen, a fitted study, an upper-level master retreat, a mezzanine dining room and a balcony wrapping around the living room. The property is listed for sale with Anton Wongtrakun of Dingle Partners.
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