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by
Kate Farrelly
Make yourself at home in a grand Victorian terrace this week or homes set beside the Brisbane River, the sparkling Pacific, or a quiet Sydney Harbour inlet.
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.
ON THE WATERFRONT
Kirribilli, Sydney, $2.9 million
Former General Manager of Rheem, Phil Whitburn, and his wife Heather are moving on from their waterfront apartment which faces north over tranquil Careening Cove. One of just six, the apartment has a combined living and dining room extending to a full-width balcony, a stone kitchen with induction cooktop and walk-in pantry, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s a communal pool and barbecue area and it’s within walking distance of the village shops, station and ferry. Mark Jackson of Belle Property Neutral Bay will take the property to auction on July 29.
ON THE WATERFRONT
Kirribilli, Sydney, $2.9 million
Former General Manager of Rheem, Phil Whitburn, and his wife Heather are moving on from their waterfront apartment which faces north over tranquil Careening Cove. One of just six, the apartment has a combined living and dining room extending to a full-width balcony, a stone kitchen with induction cooktop and walk-in pantry, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s a communal pool and barbecue area and it’s within walking distance of the village shops, station and ferry. Mark Jackson of Belle Property Neutral Bay will take the property to auction on July 29.
COASTING IT
Terrigal, Central Coast, >$2.3 million
Solicitor Sharyn Emery of Emerys Law Firm will put her Kurrawyba Avenue retreat up for auction through Cathy Baker of Belle Property Wamberal on August 20. The home captures panoramic ocean views from each of its three levels. The key living areas are on the top floor and the open-plan layout is flooded with natural light. The all-white designer kitchen comes with stone benchtops and a casual dining bar plus integrated stainless steel appliances. There’s a rumpus room, a study and a bedroom on the lower level and two more bedrooms on the middle level including a main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite.
RIVERSIDE FIND
Yeronga, Brisbane, >$2.5 million
Spencer and Brooke Lambert, owners of commercial kitchen design and fit-out company Lamberts, have listed their riverfront property, a contemporary family home with pool, jet-ski landing and deep water pontoon. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a double garage, the house showcases a mix of polished and raw timber, polished concrete, stone and glass to take advantage of the views over the Brisbane River and Indooroopilly Golf Course. Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents Bulimba is taking enquiries.
RIVERSIDE FIND
Yeronga, Brisbane, >$2.5 million
Spencer and Brooke Lambert, owners of commercial kitchen design and fit-out company Lamberts, have listed their riverfront property, a contemporary family home with pool, jet-ski landing and deep water pontoon. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a double garage, the house showcases a mix of polished and raw timber, polished concrete, stone and glass to take advantage of the views over the Brisbane River and Indooroopilly Golf Course. Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents Bulimba is taking enquiries.
MODERN MANOR
Bentleigh, Melbourne, $2.8 million to $3 million
Director of Hollyhock Constructions Ramu Krishnaswamy is selling his ultra-modern home, set within the coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone and a level walk from Centre Road’s cafes and shops. The home has a showpiece kitchen with Carrara marble benchtops, Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry and dedicated breakfast bar. Each of the four bedrooms has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite and there’s a study and a rumpus room on the upper level. A saltwater pool and landscaped gardens complete the package. Toni El-Helou of RT Edgar Boroondara Sales has the listing.
ROOM FOR GROWTH
Fitzroy, Melbourne, $2.75 million
Martin and Angela Grigg, of organic supermarket chain Organic Wholefoods, have listed their Victorian terrace. A stylish renovation has transformed the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with zoned living and dining spaces bookending a Gaggenau kitchen with stainless-steel benchtops and Bisazza-tiled splashback. A highlight of the top floor master retreat is the conservatory-style en suite with freestanding bath and breakfast terrace. There’s also a courtyard that doubles as off-street parking. Monique Depierre of Kay & Burton South Yarra will take the property to auction on August 12.
ROOM FOR GROWTH
Fitzroy, Melbourne, $2.75 million
Martin and Angela Grigg, of organic supermarket chain Organic Wholefoods, have listed their Victorian terrace. A stylish renovation has transformed the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with zoned living and dining spaces bookending a Gaggenau kitchen with stainless-steel benchtops and Bisazza-tiled splashback. A highlight of the top floor master retreat is the conservatory-style en suite with freestanding bath and breakfast terrace. There’s also a courtyard that doubles as off-street parking. Monique Depierre of Kay & Burton South Yarra will take the property to auction on August 12.
