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.
HISTORICAL WEST
Cottesloe, Perth, >$3.5 million
Newmont Mining executive vice-president Tom Palmer, and his wife, Clare, have listed their family home Camberwell. Built in the early 1900s and retaining high, decorative ceilings, stained glass windows and original fireplaces, the property has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a modern, eat-in kitchen and a study. There is a wraparound verandah at the front of the home, a double carport and a landscaped, north-facing back garden. Candie Italiano of TM Residential is taking expressions of interest.
COTTAGE STYLE
Rozelle, Sydney, $2.3 million
The managing director of Dayton Superior Australia, Brent Poll, and his wife, Nicole, a registered midwife, are selling their four-bedroom home, which has DA approval for an upper-level extension that would capture water views. The existing home spans two levels, with the key living areas on the lower floor opening out to a compact terrace and garden with built-in barbecue and cubby house. Inside, an all-white kitchen comes with Ilve appliances, and a feature EcoSmart fireplace is set in Croatian limestone. The property will go to auction on August 26 through Cindy Kennedy of McGrath Balmain.
WAREHOUSE LIVING
Fitzroy, Melbourne,
$2.6 million to $2.8 million
Joshua Tirtha, general manager of Indonesia’s Heritage Factory Outlet, is moving on from his ultra-contemporary Andrew Maynard-designed residence, tucked into a historic laneway on the fringe of the CBD. The warehouse-style home spans three, light-filled levels and has double-height ceilings, polished concrete floors and a striking timber, glass and steel stairwell. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private courtyard and a three-car garage. Bev Adam of Jellis Craig Fitzroy has planned an August 26 auction.
WAREHOUSE LIVING
Fitzroy, Melbourne, $2.6 million to $2.8 million
Joshua Tirtha, general manager of Indonesia’s Heritage Factory Outlet, is moving on from his ultra-contemporary Andrew Maynard-designed residence, tucked into a historic laneway on the fringe of the CBD. The warehouse-style home spans three, light-filled levels and has double-height ceilings, polished concrete floors and a striking timber, glass and steel stairwell. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private courtyard and a three-car garage. Bev Adam of Jellis Craig Fitzroy has planned an August 26 auction.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Riverview, Sydney, $2.85 million to $3.125 million
Bruce Dowd, nurse manager of the intensive care unit at the Prince of Wales Hospital, is downsizing from his renovated Californian bungalow. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom home has three separate living zones, a modern stone kitchen with Miele appliances, ample storage, a double carport and ducted air-conditioning. There’s a heated pool in the north-facing garden plus an undercover terrace for outdoor entertaining. Simon Harrison of Belle Property Lane Cove will take the property to auction on August 19.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Riverview, Sydney,
$2.85 million to $3.125 million
Bruce Dowd, nurse manager of the intensive care unit at the Prince of Wales Hospital, is downsizing from his renovated Californian bungalow. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom home has three separate living zones, a modern stone kitchen with Miele appliances, ample storage, a double carport and ducted air-conditioning. There’s a heated pool in the north-facing garden plus an undercover terrace for outdoor entertaining. Simon Harrison of Belle Property Lane Cove will take the property to auction on August 19.
DESIGNER STYLE
Peachester, Sunshine Coast, >$1.5 million
Retired helicopter theory instructor Wayne Stewart and his wife, Marie, a retired teacher, have listed their three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at the top of the Peachester Range, a 30-minute drive from Sunshine Coast beaches. Designed by award-winning architect Tim Stewart and featured in Vogue Living, the home sits on 16 hectares and has expansive views over the surrounding countryside. Raked ceilings with exposed timber beams and blackbutt floors combine with floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the outlook. Anna Williams of McGrath Caloundra is taking inquiries.