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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.
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Fitzroy, Melbourne,
$1.5 million to $1.65 million
Derek and Sue Hendry, founders of property compliance firm Hendry, are selling their industrial-style apartment on the top floor of the historical MacRobertson “White City” building. Converted by Peter Christoff Architecture, the property is packed with luxury features from Cbus technology to an integrated sound system, Cannon gas fire and AEG-appointed kitchen. Spanning two levels, with a wraparound terrace on the upper level, the three-bedroom apartment comes with two bathrooms, two living spaces and four secure parking spaces. Rick Daniel of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy will take the property to auction on May 27.
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Fitzroy, Melbourne, $1.5 million to $1.65 million
Derek and Sue Hendry, founders of property compliance firm Hendry, are selling their industrial-style apartment on the top floor of the historical MacRobertson “White City” building. Converted by Peter Christoff Architecture, the property is packed with luxury features from Cbus technology to an integrated sound system, Cannon gas fire and AEG-appointed kitchen. Spanning two levels, with a wraparound terrace on the upper level, the three-bedroom apartment comes with two bathrooms, two living spaces and four secure parking spaces. Rick Daniel of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy will take the property to auction on May 27.
QUEENSLAND CASTLE
Townsville City, Townsville, Auction
The owners of Reeves Constructions, David and Karen Reeves, have listed their Hillside Crescent home, which has ocean views with a northerly aspect. Backing directly onto the popular Castle Hill Reserve with its great selection of walking trails, the three-level, three-bedroom home has open-plan living spaces featuring double-height ceilings. There is a loft-style master bedroom, a home office and a large family room on the ground floor. Brad Matheson of McGrath Townsville, who will take the home to auction on May 20, says recent comparable sales range from $1.01 million to $1.27 million.
HISTORY’S BRUSHSTROKES
Battery Point, Hobart,
$2 million to $2.5 million
Artist Genevieve de Couvreur has listed her Victorian-Georgian townhouse, an 1880s residence steeped in maritime history. Set opposite Princes Park, the three-bedroom home is constructed of brick and convict-hewn sandstone and has filtered views of the River Derwent. The living and dining room is a highlight, with sky windows, decorative screening panels and exposed sandstone walls extending to a north-east facing terrace. There is hydronic and underfloor heating, plush carpet, bespoke joinery and the bonus of a lock-up garage. Lynne Page of Knight Frank Tasmania is taking expressions of interest until May 23.
HISTORY’S BRUSHSTROKES
Battery Point, Hobart, $2 million to $2.5 million
Artist Genevieve de Couvreur has listed her Victorian-Georgian townhouse, an 1880s residence steeped in maritime history. Set opposite Princes Park, the three-bedroom home is constructed of brick and convict-hewn sandstone and has filtered views of the River Derwent. The living and dining room is a highlight, with sky windows, decorative screening panels and exposed sandstone walls extending to a north-east facing terrace. There is hydronic and underfloor heating, plush carpet, bespoke joinery and the bonus of a lock-up garage. Lynne Page of Knight Frank Tasmania is taking expressions of interest until May 23.
CAPITAL ATTRACTION
Dickson, ACT, >$1.2 million
Jake O’Connell, a builder with Unique Design + Constructions, has listed his architect-designed home in leafy Marsden Street, four kilometres north of the city centre. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property has six-metre high ceilings, a kitchen with stone benchtops, ducted air-conditioning, a double garage and a master retreat on the upper level. The covered outdoor entertaining area has a built-in barbecue and overlooks the pool and level garden. Josh Morrissey of PRDNationwide Canberra will take the property to auction on May 25.
BOUTIQUE BEACH PAD
Bondi Beach, Sydney, $2.6 million
Will Mortimer, head of securitisation at Citibank, is selling his house-like apartment, one of seven in a character block a short walk from the beach. Set over two levels, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home comes with a marble kitchen with Astra Walker copper tapware and Smeg and Miele appliances, raked ceilings and timber floorboards in the living spaces and an award-winning garden with gas-heated pool and spa, established greenery and a covered outdoor kitchen. The property will go to auction on May 27 through Warren Ginsburg of Ray White Double Bay.
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