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by
Kate Farrelly
Peek inside some impressive homes including a large Toorak residence renovated to let the light in.
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.
BEST BUILT
Caulfield North, Melbourne,
$3 million to $3.3 million
Civicon managing director John Buchanek and his wife, Pearl, are taking their five-bedroom home to market after five years in Melbourne’s café and private school belt. The construction industry name built the state-of-the-art home, which includes stone kitchen benches, two Blanco ovens and an induction cook-top, a butler's kitchen and an en suite for each bedroom. The property has a salt-chlorinated pool, cabana and iPad/iPhone controlled lighting and heating. Sally Zelman of Gary Peer will auction the property on April 30.
BEST BUILT
Caulfield North, Melbourne, $3 million to $3.3 million
Civicon managing director John Buchanek and his wife, Pearl, are taking their five-bedroom home to market after five years in Melbourne’s café and private school belt. The construction industry name built the state-of-the-art home, which includes stone kitchen benches, two Blanco ovens and an induction cook-top, a butler's kitchen and an en suite for each bedroom. The property has a salt-chlorinated pool, cabana and iPad/iPhone controlled lighting and heating. Sally Zelman of Gary Peer will auction the property on April 30.
HEADING FOR THE BEACH
South Mission Beach, Queensland,
$3.95 million
Retired teachers Nickolas and Judith Stipis are selling their lofty, resort-style home with impressive views of the Whitsundays. The four-bedroom house has three bathrooms and parking for three cars. It is set on a landscaped, 5083 square metre block with east-facing aspect, open plan and glass panelling that floods the living space with natural light and sea breezes. A quintessential tropical property, it has an infinity-edge pool, extensive decking and a Bali-style gazebo. It is listed with Herc Argyros of LJ Hooker Tully.
HEADING FOR THE BEACH
South Mission Beach, Queensland, $3.95 million
Retired teachers Nickolas and Judith Stipis are selling their lofty, resort-style home with impressive views of the Whitsundays. The four-bedroom house has three bathrooms and parking for three cars. It is set on a landscaped, 5083 square metre block with east-facing aspect, open plan and glass panelling that floods the living space with natural light and sea breezes. A quintessential tropical property, it has an infinity-edge pool, extensive decking and a Bali-style gazebo. It is listed with Herc Argyros of LJ Hooker Tully.
OLD AND NEW
Toorak, Melbourne, $6 million +
The spacious four-bedroom home of Melbourne residential and commercial architect Amanda Davis occupies a prime 900-square-metre block between Toorak and Hawksburn villages. The period residence also features a light-filled extension which opens the home to the rear garden and pool. Features include sub-floor storage rooms, a cellar, hydronic heating and a security entrance. The property is close to trams and trains, boutiques, restaurants and top private schools. Agent Ada Taylor of RT Edgar Toorak will take the property to auction on May 13.
RIVERSIDE RETREAT
Paradise Waters, Gold Coast, $6.995 million
Developer Gary McPherson is parting ways with his owner-built home on the Nerang River. The kitchen of the four-bedroom dwelling is the centrepiece of the home. It includes Gaggenau appliances, an ice maker, dual ovens and dishwashers. The dwelling offers 740 square metres of living space on a 600 square metre riverfront block with views of Mains Beach and Surfers Paradise skylines. An elevator and secure, gated frontage ensure privacy and convenience. Matt Gates of Ray White Surfers Paradise is the listing agent.
PLENTY OF PUNCH
Surrey Hills, Melbourne,
$2.4 million to $2.6 million
The former home of interior designer Jane Gorman has five entertainment areas on 687 square metres of land in Melbourne’s inner east. Gorman renovated the four-bedroom period residence before selling to its current owner, preserving its art deco leadlight windows and high ceilings. Still, this is a modern home in many ways with many updated ares including a Miele kitchen with coffee maker and induction cook-top, office, gym and heated spa. Tim Heavyside from Fletchers will auction the property on May 6.
PLENTY OF PUNCH
Surrey Hills, Melbourne, $2.4 million to $2.6 million
The former home of interior designer Jane Gorman has five entertainment areas on 687 square metres of land in Melbourne’s inner east. Gorman renovated the four-bedroom period residence before selling to its current owner, preserving its art deco leadlight windows and high ceilings. Still, this is a modern home in many ways with many updated ares including a Miele kitchen with coffee maker and induction cook-top, office, gym and heated spa. Tim Heavyside from Fletchers will auction the property on May 6.
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