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w e all want to feel safe, physically and emotionally. And many of life’s anxieties – unemployment, divorce, vasectomy and 50km/h speed limits –

still hold out the prospect of something better in the future. Centrelink may find you a job that takes you to Paris every month to buy shoes for a famous pop star. Today might be the very day you step out into the traffic and get hit (gently) by a car driven by the soon-to-be-spouse of your dreams, and vasectomies can be reversed.

But far too frequently I’m reading about stabbings, bashings, home invasions and domestic brutalities that challenge my hopes and desecrate my world view like a dog turd on the couch.

Good on Premier Ted for saying refugees are “as Australian as the Anzac legend of Simpson and his donkey and should be embraced with open arms”, but the fact that it even needs to be said makes my nostrils flare.

Last week the Liberal Party’s Teresa Gambaro let me down – unlike a certain underarm product that promises the opposite – with such a thud I thought my extremities had turned to stone. I know she has apologised, but where were her minders when she suggested that new arrivals who want to integrate into Australian society should use a deodorant? Her

comments did not make me feel safe. Has Ms Gambaro never walked up the stairs of a suburban block of flats and inhaled the familiar and piquant Aussie odour of frying bacon, eggs and cat’s piss?

We’re all vulnerable and we have to acknowledge that we’re constantly affecting and being affected by one another or we will become a nation of automatons. Too

scared to smile at strangers, too cautious to take a chance, leaving no stone unturned and no margin for better metaphors. Our actions and words reflect who we are and when we treat each other with no respect, no compassion and no tenderness – cover your eyes, kids, it’s

not a pretty sight.On a recent flight I witnessed a

catalogue-perfect tiny child waddle over to the galley, shove her hand out with an empty glass and say, “I want Coke”.

The flight attendant nodded at her reassuringly.“I want Coke,” she repeated.“What else do you say?” he suggested.“Just give it to her, will you!” her mother snarled

without even looking at him.I did want to give it to the mother, but I’d just painted

my nails. To quote a friend who’s a purser, “We’re here to save your arse, not lick it!”

What happened to “Please”, “Thank you” and “Can I

help?” Did polls and market research reveal that respect is not what people want?

I believe we’re unsafe because we no longer make eye contact. We’ve been convinced that to be safe is to not get involved, to look away, and to be absent. We’ve ceased being curious about each other. We need to be able to look at each other, to know what the other is like; dark skinned, yellow skinned, white skinned, in silk or rags. In thongs, shoes or muddy feet; walking or in a wheelchair; frail, strong, demure or rowdy. Those with all their limbs and those with some missing.

This Australia Day, look into a stranger’s eyes, not in a sad-puppy, head-tilted-to-one side kind of way, but with a smile. So they know you recognise their unique individuality.

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Safety in numbers: Rebecca (left) and Greg Foot-Connolly with Elise, Caitlin and Daniel.(jaRRoD baRnEs)

W hen Rebecca Foot-Connolly was a child, she almost drowned. “I was saved at Elwood Beach,” she recalls. “I was taken out with an undertow.” The frightening experience never left the

Parkdale mother of three, who was a lifesaving Nipper at the time.

Ironically, she was a good swimmer. Growing up in Springvale, the family holidayed at her grandfather’s beach property at Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island. “I finished when I was 15 or 16,” Rebecca says of her time with the Nippers. “I won an award in my last year.”

The near-drowning taught her that no matter how good a swimmer you are, or think you are, the sea can be dangerous and commands respect – even in Port Phillip Bay, which is not generally known for treacherous conditions.

Rebecca’s love of swimming is shared by husband Greg, who she met as a fellow St John Ambulance volunteer. “Our courtship was boogie boarding and camping,” she says in their comfortable and relaxed family home, a stone’s throw from Mentone Beach.

They also share a name after combining surnames

when they married; she was Foot, he was Connolly. “It was his suggestion,” Rebecca says. “He said marriage is a partnership and you shouldn’t have to give up yours and I’m not giving up mine. How about we hyphenate?”

This practical teamwork has continued while raising their own water babies. Most weekends over summer at their local beach, you’ll find a Foot-Connolly patrolling. Occasionally you’ll also find their King Charles cavaliers Millie and Bella enjoying a day out.

Rebecca, who works in the health sector, Greg, an oil-industry professional, and children Daniel, 20, Elise, 19, and Caitlin, 14, have been members of Mentone Life Saving Club since Caitlin was a baby, starting as Nippers, like their mother. Father and children are also qualified lifesavers.

Caitlin, who is about to start year 9 at Star of the Sea College in Brighton, this year won the Victorian Champion Junior Lifesaver of the Year award and attended a youth leadership camp as a result. All three siblings have won awards at club level and state lifesaving events. Daniel also plays football and the girls play netball.

Melbourne is not noted for its suburban sands like Sydney, famous for steep cliffs, the harbour and

If you’re swimming at Mentone Beach, the chances are you will find a Foot-Connolly patrolling, writes Cheryl CrItChley.

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TV shows such as Bondi Rescue. But the local beaches have their charms; Tom Roberts and Charles Conder once painted the bare and eroding Mentone bluffs, which have since been stabilised and vegetated.

They also have their dangers, such as choppy water and tricky currents that can trap swimmers who underestimate the usually calm bay, such as migrants who may lack water safety knowledge and awareness.

Life Saving Victoria has found that people from multicultural groups have historically accounted for about 20 per cent of all Victorian drownings. It works closely with a range of multicultural groups to increase their awareness of water and beach safety, through a range of education programs including beach programs and swimming lessons.

Mentone Beach is relatively safe due to generally shallow bars, but it has small currents and troughs. Popular with families from all over Melbourne, it sits at one end of Warrigal Road, backed by Beach Road and 20-metre-high bluffs.

The Foot-Connollys say the most important message for all beachgoers is to swim between the flags, where you will always have a set of eyes watching. Anyone who finds themselves in trouble should raise their arm straight up in the air and hold it still, to avoid giving the impression they are waving.

Greg says if someone does hit difficulty offshore, they have usually underestimated the wind and currents. “If people get into that area, suddenly you’re heading towards Frankston at a very fast rate,” he says.

There are also the odd shark and stingray sightings. “We get the little ones (stingrays) that are just buried in the sand,” says Elise, who is studying zoology and marine biology at Monash University and hopes to volunteer with a turtle conservation program in

Indonesia and an elephant refuge in Thailand. “People will stand on them.”

While few people struggle in the water at Mentone, Caitlin is constantly amazed at the number of adults still exposing themselves to harmful UV rays for hours on end. “You do say ‘You should wear sunscreen’,” she says, but this often falls on deaf ears.

Like they did, the Foot-Connollys say all families should send their children to swimming lessons from a young age. It is the best way, they say, to prevent swimming tragedies.

Water safety is outlined in the Victorian Education Department’s essential learning standards, but it is up to individual schools how they incorporate it. Some use the VICSWIM program, others hire swimming instructors, use YMCA swim programs or have their own qualified swimming teachers.

As a part-time swimming teacher, Daniel, who is studying environmental horticulture at Melbourne University, says a one or two-week block of lessons each year is not enough to develop adequate skills and water awareness. “It will raise awareness but it won’t make a real difference,” he says. \

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Summer water safety

l Always swim at a beach patrolled by lifesavers and always swim between the flags.

l Read signs posted at beaches for warnings about hazards such as rips and sudden drops.

l Never swim alone – watch out for your mates and always make sure someone is looking out for you in the water.

l Know your water signals, such as a fist up in the air for a swimmer in trouble.

l Children must be actively supervised around water – not just the occasional glance. Under fives should be within arm’s reach at all times.

l Everyone should learn swimming and water-safety skills – these essential skills could save your life.

» For more water safety information visit www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

2010-11 Patrol statistics \ Volunteer Lifesaver & Paid Lifeguard

2,202,071 beach visitations57,527 preventative actions1677 minor first aid129 major first aid691 rescues

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It is important to adopt particular behaviours to ensure adequate hydration is maintained.

Children are more vulnerable to heat illness than adults as they have a greater surface area-to-body mass ratio, a lower rate of sweating, different thirst sensitivities and slower rate of acclimatisation to heat.

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It is important to note that if you suspect your child is suffering heat illness or dehydration, seek expert attention as soon as possible.

Rapid rehydration with copious amounts of water may cause a hurried influx of water to the brain. This may be detrimental and is therefore not recommended.

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Unfortunately, there is no gold standard to measure hydration status in children. Urinary volume alone is a poor measure.

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Australia does not have a recommended guideline suggesting how much water children should consume to remain hydrated. However, with the inclusion of high-moisture foods, it is possible to prevent dehydration.

See the list below for the water content of foods commonly consumed at the beach. A high-moisture food contains at least 90 per cent water. However, increasing consumption of foods containing at least 80 per cent water is beneficial.

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90-99% Fat-free milk, cantaloupe, strawberries, watermelon, lettuce, celery, spinach;

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70-79% Bananas, avocados, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, corn;

60-69% Ice-cream, pasta, salmon, chicken breast;30-39% Bread, bagels, rolls

Eight simple hydration tips for the beach

1 Do not wait until your child is thirsty. Thirst is an early indicator of mild dehydration. It is recommended to consume fluid regularly to prevent thirst;

2 Encourage children to drink water. Plain water is good;

3 Other liquids such as diluted fruit juice are also good options. Too much fruit juice may promote dental caries. However, in moderation, such fluids may promote greater water absorption in the small intestine and more rapid hydration than water alone;

4 Beach visits are an ideal time for consuming high water-containing fruits. Pack a snack box for children containing grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, blueberries, mango, peaches and nectarines. These fruits contain beneficial nutrients and they will assist in maintaining a hydrated state. For something different, try freezing a mix of berries to serve at the beach;

5 Vegetables such as cucumber, celery, tomatoes, mixed leaves, capsicum and carrot are good for snacking at the beach. They provide beneficial nutrients but will also assist in maintaining hydration because of their water content. Pack a combination of dips such as tzatziki, humous and beetroot dip for dipping vegetables;

6 Monitor and/or limit processed foods such as the sweet and salty snack variety. These foods contain high amounts of unnecessary sugars and salt. Such ingredients combined with sun exposure may promote dehydration and thirst;

7 Do not give cola and other caffeinated beverages to children. Caffeine is a diuretic that enhances urinary output and fluid loss from the body. Caffeine is also a stimulant that is not appropriate for the young; and

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Recommendations for remaining hydrated at the beach cannot be made without alluding to general sun safety. In Australia, the sun is exceptionally strong. Safe practices such as avoiding sun exposure during peak sun hours, sitting under shade, applying sun protection lotion, wearing a hat and sunglasses are important for preventing dehydration and to reduce the risk of skin cancer. \

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Jones is 40, but you’d do well to guess it. He most commonly wears a spiky beard under spikier hair over an array of T-shirts. His accent is still English, despite an itinerant childhood that saw him follow his father’s trail of stardust around Europe and across the Atlantic.

At the age of 11, Jones was on the set of The Hunger, a brooding, Tony Scott-directed vampire film that had Bowie locking fangs with Catherine Deneuve; he still recalls being “freaked out” by his father in old-age make-up.

Almost two decades later, Scott was working on a television series of the same name. Jones attended the shoot upon his father’s suggestion, and ended up with two things: Scott as a mentor, and a decision to abandon a PhD in favour of film school, thereby ensuring that Harrison Ford would remain cinema’s pre-eminent Dr Jones.

A polite request to ask questions about his father earns an even more polite reply: “Sure, but I might not answer.” But Jones is happy to discuss the role Bowie played in nurturing his interests – while he might have been absent much of the time, his support was not.

“He was probably more aware that I was likely to be interested in film than I was. He didn’t push me into anything, but I think he was always aware that that was where my heart lies,” Jones says.

There are charming stories of father and son making movies using Star Wars and Smurfs figurines. When this is brought up, Jones giggles a little, then fishes around for a cute photograph of him installed under a table, surrounded by action figures, concentration etched into his young brow as he makes one-stop pictures with an eight-millimetre camera.

Inevitably, it was the movies that tied these plot threads into a metaphorical bow at the 2009 premiere of Jones’ first feature, Moon. As far as Jones knew, his father was unable to attend – so when Bowie showed up unannounced, it was an event worthy of celluloid. The delight remains fresh.

“It was fantastic,” Jones says. “I was really not sure if he was going to be able to make it. That Sundance screening was definitely the biggest thing that had ever happened to me in my life, and to have him there and to

be able to just show him that I had found a passion for something – I really felt like I had found what I wanted to do with my life.”

Seldom do personal epiphanies receive acclaim as widespread as Moon. It snagged awards, including a BAFTA and a Hugo; journalists swiftly connected the extraterrestrial predilections of father and son; and Jones was suddenly in the running for projects with profiles in the stratosphere, including the Christopher Nolan-led reboot of Superman.

Jones didn’t get that gig, but he remains proud of his debut – so much so that even in the era of the director’s cut, with endless new versions of sci-fi staples such as Blade Runner and Star Wars, he rules out taking another trip to Moon.

“No. Absolutely not,” he says. “Everyone that was involved was pushing as hard as they could with the resources that we had. Anything that we would go back and do would undermine just how much of ourselves we gave to make that movie.”

Moon was made with a meagre $5 million budget, meaning that most of its props had to be sold to help with costs. There’s a robot in the film, in the grand tradition of 2001’s HAL 9000 – and Jones has spent the last little while trying to hunt him down: “I don’t know where he is! GERTY was one of the things that was sold, and we never found out where. There’s a story in that, the lost robot!”

Part of the film’s appeal – and the reason it looks and feels timeless – is its practical design philosophy, a preference for models over digital trickery. Moon’s science fiction also has a healthy dose of fact, inspired by Robert Zubrin’s Entering Space, a book Jones describes as a “very practical guide to space exploration”. Even NASA was sufficiently intrigued to request a screening.

Jones’ next film was strictly high concept – a twisty thriller called Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan. Like Moon, too much discussion will give away the plot, especially the conclusion – but it’s a finale that Jones feels strongly enough about to explain via Twitter and at public screenings.

“I fought for Source Code not to have a Hollywood ending. And then for a few people to think that that was kind of a happy Hollywood ending, I was like, ‘No it’s not! You completely misunderstand the point’,” he says.

“I get a little bit defensive on those kind of things. You hope that your film will stand up in its own right and that you won’t need to talk about it, but I would rather have people discuss a film after they watch it instead of completely forgetting about it as they leave the theatre.”

His films prompt debate because they are thematically rich – among their shared premises are individuals rebelling against authority, and the exploitations that big business or big government wreak on ordinary people. Jones breaks in as this point is made, his voice as dry as a Martian canal. “In science fiction those things never happen,” he intones. There is laughter.

Jones denies being aware of the global appetite for revolution when he was making either film – indeed, when he isn’t providing inadvertent social commentary, he spends much of his time in other worlds.

He says “big gamer” is an accurate description, went on record to express his jealousy that Sam Raimi would be directing a film version of the role-playing game World of Warcraft, and has most recently sunk hour upon countless hour into another computer

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“As a writer and/or director you have a certain responsibility to give the audience enough information for them to wrap their head around an idea without giving them a lecture,” he says.

“The real danger in science fiction is that you end up explaining things instead of telling a story. With both Moon and Source Code we were playing in that grey area. I think we’ve gotten the balance right in those films – I’ll definitely be pushing the boundary again on my new film so we’ll see how it goes.”

Ah, the new film! Jones is being terribly secretive

about this. He says this new project is the film he’s always wanted to make. This isn’t his long-gestating project with a silent protagonist, called Mute; that’s been turned into a graphic novel. (When pressed for more details, Jones does a passable impression of the title.)

Nor will it have an extra dimension: “Nothing has convinced me that 3D is worth the limitations that it imposes upon you as a filmmaker. I think it takes you a step out of the movie instead of putting you into it.” What is certain, however, is that Jones will be moving away from the claustrophobic feel that characterised his first two features.

“Those films worked as steps in a career to making a certain type of movie, but I don’t want to make tight, limited-environment films for the rest of my life. If you have a big idea and a small budget, keeping the environment small lets you keep the production values on screen,” he says.

“(The new film) is a script I’ve written; it’s a story I’ve come up with. It’s got some big science-fiction ideas and it’s got a richly realised science-fiction world. And it looks like we’re going to have the budget to do it the way I want to.”

This is probably a good time to tell you Jones’ Skype status: “Film #3 is a doozy!” And it doesn’t take an emoticon to picture Jones perched over a keyboard, grinning as he writes. \

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role-playing game, Skyrim. Does this cut into his scriptwriting time?

“I’m sure my girlfriend would say it does, but I think it’s a good balance. I really enjoy films and books and games where you’re thrown into entirely realised and different worlds,” Jones says.

“No matter how I experience it, being shown just how complete those worlds can be in those different media gives me an excitement and an enthusiasm to do it myself. I’ll bounce back and forth between writing and watching and playing games, and my excitement for other people’s work is what helps galvanise my enthusiasm for my own.”

Jones has some experience making games, and is well aware of the medium’s ability to deliver a narrative – and to earn as much as a theatrical release.

Nevertheless, he thinks his chosen medium was the correct one.

“I worked in the (game) industry for about a year and a half, and I had an education in the layers of bureaucracy and how games get made,” Jones says. “It’s difficult to be a film auteur these days, but I think you have a better chance of doing that than of being a games auteur.” After a moment he adds: “Also, I can’t program to save my life.”

Speaking of fully realised worlds, has the post-9/11 resurgence of high-concept fantasy and science fiction (consider the success of the Lord of the Rings films, as well as successful reboots of decades-old properties such as Star Trek and potentially risky ventures such as Inception) primed audiences to accept fare that may have been thought to be too complicated in the past? Jones certainly thinks so.

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decorated in a casual and warm way that would easily earn a place in most designer magazines. A collection of shells here, a timber table there, sensible sisal carpet among the polished floorboards and the bookcase just so give this place a designer edge. Even the goldfish circling in two giant bowls on the kitchen bench seem happy to add to the atmosphere.

Summer, autumn, winter or spring, this is a house for all seasons. For starters, there are seven separate deck and courtyard areas. A marvellous outdoor entertainment deck with built-in wood-fired pizza oven and weatherproof clear-plastic roller blinds creates an enviable outdoor living area. The wind can be shut out by closing the smart louvres in this upper-level oasis, but

you never feel hemmed in. That is the sort of detail you find at Woniona.

It’s also a sportsman’s house and a house for the family that loves sport, as this one does. Take your pick from tennis on the full-sized mod-grass court, swimming in the pool, which is surrounded by a lovely sun deck, or working out in the gym. It is all on hand and relatively nearby, unlike some houses, where you have to traipse miles from living area to sports area.

In the gym, a framed brown-and-gold guernsey and framed payslip for $800 from 1971 reveal a little of Woniona’s modern history. Its owners are former 1971 Hawthorn premiership player Bruce Stevenson and his wife, Julia, a passionate interior decorator, who is responsible for the look of the house. And, yes $800 was B. Stevenson’s player payment for that season 40 years ago. A framed picture of the premiership team occupies a more prominent place in the downstairs living area.

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There are several living and entertainment areas, starting with a downstairs family room where sliding doors lead to the deck and swimming pool. Bedrooms grouped nearby share a bathroom with stone finishes. The main bedroom, which has a sliding door to a private courtyard, has a big, white, fully tiled en suite,with a dual stone vanity and double shower.

This house is made to explore, and there is something new and exciting at every turn. The staircase leads up to a large upper floor, where there is a big dining area and a casual sitting room at one end. This room, with its built-in wall unit for television, storage and memorabilia, opens seamlessly to the deck with its stainless steel wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue and gas fireplace. Like the other balconies and decks, this one has a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. You are also close enough the get the smell of the sea

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Still in this part of the house, there is another surprise: a winter sitting room with open fireplace. This large, comfortable room is perfect for entertaining and gives the house a feeling of warmth. It leads seamlessly into the study, where one wall is devoted to white built-in shelving with well-thumbed volumes. The study also has a built-in desk.

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Landscaped front gardens with lush plants, a water feature and an atrium-style pavilion create a tranquil atmosphere. The house cleverly blurs the lines between interior and exterior design. A fresh white colour palette, polished timber floors and floor-to-ceiling windows ensure a feeling of openness and outdoor accessibility.

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With a beachy feel both inside and out, this clothing and accessory shop has a great range of casual wear. Brands such as Sandwich, Verge, Morrison and Lisa Barron may ring a bell, as well as a stunning range from New Zealand called Merinomink. It’s great to see a shop that stocks clothing from across the seasons. Victorian and seaside weather is unpredictable, but here you have the freedom to buy things you like when you see them. It also stocks handbags, glasses and great jewellery, including the Gulliver Jam range. \

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This is one shop that is right out of the box. Originally a knitting shop, the owners have created a magical enclave of soft knitting yarns and knitting supplies of all kinds. There are divine printed dresses, books, children’s stuff, and homewares such as pottery, scents and candles. It’s a really interesting mix of the eclectic, where even the shop itself is warm with rustic walls and a magnificent collection of coloured scarfs that hang freely. \

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The owner of this shop and combined surf school was once a pro on the world circuit. His grandfather was the local lighthouse keeper, so this family knows the lie of the land. Obviously, being a surfing shop, it sells Quiksilver and Rip Curl among other brands and accessories, but it also produces and stocks its own brand of T-shirts. Better still is the surf school, which can provide you with a board and wetsuits. Group or private lessons are available. \

The entry level features an open-plan living and dining room, study and kitchen that are all serviced by expansive balconies and walls of glazing, maximising the vista, which stretches from Arthurs Seat to the Heads, Port Phillip Bay, Bellarine Peninsula and even the city.

The split-level contemporary kitchen is streamlined and functional. It features a Miele coffeemaker and steamer, Bosch dishwasher, Germania oven and Corian benchtops.

The lower level has a guest bedroom with a tiled en suite and a second living room that opens to a large deck. The main bedroom is luxurious with a walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite with twin vanities and freestanding bath.

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Toorak comes to Sorrento at this new, state-of-the art property by Dean Dugdale Developments. The difference is that the beach is 100 metres away and the light-filled house makes it feel like summer

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Occasionally, just occasionally, Portsea offers real estate that won’t set you back the customary multimillion-dollar figure. This house, on a traditional quarter-acre (about 1000 square metres) block, is about two

minutes’ walk to the shops and the Portsea front beach. Tipped to sell for more than $1.1 million on a walk-in/walk-out basis, the terrific four-bedroom, two-bathroom timber house has been in the one family since being built by local builder John Clarke 32 years ago. “We were determined to make it easy to maintain,” says the vendor. And they succeeded. Timber-lined interiors, very much of the home’s era, include a separate study or second living room and large living room with open-plan kitchen. Wide glass sliding doors open the living room to a substantial north-facing deck that overlooks the lawn and garden. At one end of the living room, an open fireplace, which burns wood, takes the chill off the colder nights. The two bathrooms, are in pristine condition. \ maria harris

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PORTSEA 8Wyuna Court“Woniona”

Immaculate, spacious, panoramic coastal views, the ultimate lifestyle resort.4 bdrms, 3 living rms, gourmet kit, study, extensive entertaining decks, modgrass court, solar heated pool, gym & sunny, private, bore fed gardens.Heating, A/C, 3 zone Sonos, DLUG, parking for 7 cars. Land 2763 sqm.

kayburton.com.au Portsea 5984 4744

Expressions of InterestClose Friday 24th Feb 4pmView By Appointment

Linda Boulter 0438 520 2823741 Point Nepean Road,Portsea

3,480sqm*

Grand Pacifi cHotel

14 -16 Great Ocean Road, Lorne

Here’s your chance – 3,480sqm* of opportunity

Executors Auctionon-site Saturday 28th January 2012 at 2pm (if not sold prior)

Secure a prime elevated piece of Lorne real estate with panoramic water views. A rare landmark development site owned by the current family for over 35 years, offering scopeto build a luxury home, apartments or boutique accommodation (STCA).Existing property provides 1980’s style 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home zoned residential 1 overlooking Point Grey, The Pier and adjoining The Grand Pacifi c Hotel.Be part of one of Australia’s most famous and picturesque coastal townships only 2 hours drive from Melbourne. *approx.

http://www.realcommercial.com.au/200064436http://www.realestate.com.au/2897601

Ian Stewart 0418 522 571

Michael Coutts0438 356 624

Peter Sprekos0411 425 189

Dominic Gibson0409 366 941

Level 21, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne

MORNINGTON 5 Kalimna Drive

ILUKAWorld-renowned architect Sir Roy Grounds designed this superb tri-level home to suit a prestigious cliff-top address, to provide an enviable lifestyle and to capture amazing bay vistas. Cedar cladding, a landscaped oasis and an atrium-style pavilion introduce a remarkable home with observation balconies on each level and acres of glazing to maximise the views from Arthur’s Seat to The Heads, Port Phillip Bay, Bellerine Peninsula, City, harbour, pier, yacht club, lifesaving club, beach boxes… Entry level: large living (OFP) and dining area; outstanding split-level kitchen; 2nd living area. Lower level: guests’ bedroom (BIRs; ensuite); rumpus room; deck with heated inground pool.

160 Main Street Mornington 5975 4555www.mcewingpartners.com

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MORNINGTON OFFICE 5975 4555

DEAN PHILLIPS 0402 833 865

CHELSEY GIBSON 0409 277 997

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Brilliantly positioned and immaculately presented single level town residence, one of only 2 with street frontage, offers a prefect opportunity for retirees scaling down, young professionals or families seeking proximity to amenities in a sought after location. The light-filled accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen, dining and living room plus main bedroom all opening to a deck and pretty north-facing garden, privately enclosed. Also comprises 2 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a spacious garage/home office or studio alternative.

This enchanting c1921 period residence’s instant appeal is further enhanced by its desirable location near Glenferrie Rd. Beautifully presented within stunning gardens, a classic elegance is exuded through sitting room, formal dining room (OFP), three bedrooms (BIRs) and two bathrooms. Natural light streams through the bright kitchen, casual dining and well-proportioned living room (OFP) opening to exquisite private north-facing garden with pool. Features ducted heating/cooling, alarm, irrigation, laundry, 1xOSP. Land Size: 567sqm/6101sqft (approx).

Auction Saturday 11th February at 10am

Inspect Wednesday 11-11.30am & Saturday 11.30-12noon

Contact Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Walter Dodich 0413 262 655

Web www.1-32rubystreetbalwyn.com

Office 266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Auction Saturday 11th February at 10.30am

Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 1-1.30pm

Contact James Tomlinson 0408 350 684 Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234

Web www.21alleyneavenuearmadale.com

Office 1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

BALWyN1/32 Ruby Street

ARMADALE21 Alleyne Avenue


Set on approx. 4200sqm with sweeping rural views and beach access at the end of the road. Masterfully designed with clean, contemporary lines that blend with natural elements to create a unique home of grand proportions. Comprising downstairs, 4 double bedrooms 2 with ensuites, central bathroom, separate laundry, kitchenette, double garage with internal access, large second living area with access to pool and cabana. Upstairs large open plan kitchen, living/dining and study all with rural views across the pool. Generous master bedroom with ensuite and eastern views across the treetops.

Expressions of InterestClosing Wednesday 25th January at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)View Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pmCall Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873Offi ce 3743 Point Nepean Road Portsea 5984 4500

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PORTSEA 192 - 194 Franklin Road

Auction Saturday 28th January at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior)View Wednesday 11.00 - 11.30am & Saturday from 10.30amCall Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873Offi ce 3743 Point Nepean Road Portsea 5984 4500

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PORTSEA 16 Nepean PlaceThis is an outstanding property ideally located within minutes walk to Portsea Village and Portsea Front Beach. A comfortable and low maintenance home comprising of 4 generous double bedrooms, plus separate study/living, 2 bathrooms and separate laundry with rear access. An expansive lounge/dining, kitchen leading to a sundrenched entertaining deck overlooking a tranquil and well maintained bore fed garden. Surrounded by established trees offering total privacy whilst being in the heart of Portsea and with ample parking for cars, boats and storage shed.

CLOSINGWEDNESDAY

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY


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Auction Saturday (Unless Sold Prior)View Wednesday & Saturday Call Agents xxxxxOffi ce 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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Cavendish - Star in your very own episode of Escape to the Country with this magical 4-bedroom hinterland hideaway set on a rare small holding of 3900sqm (approx) with surrounding large acreages and a precious glimpse of the sparkling waters of Western Port. Includes mature gardens and separate artist’s studio.

Auction Sunday 12th February at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior)View Saturday & Sunday 11.00 - 11.30amCall Michael Phoenix 0408 675 361 Offi ce 43 Cook Street, Flinders 5989 0599 rtedgar.com.au

RED HILL SOUTH 89 Stanleys RoadYarra Valley 54 Ac ~ 21.97 Ha. A stunning holding: privacy, quality land, abundant water. Wonderfully located contemporary residence taking full advantage of glorious panorama. A home exuding warmth, natural timber, stone and brickwork fi nishes blending beautifully within rural surrounds. Immac pastures, pockets of bushland, substantial shedding plus easily managed 3 acre premium vineyard.

Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 10th February at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)Call Mark Sutherland 0407 103 811 Greg Wittmann 0409 560 122Offi ce 1 - 3 Exeter Road, Croydon 9727 5300 rtedgar.com.au

GLADYSDALE 495 Parkinsons Road

Portsea & Gillespie, in Melbourne these names conjure images of great times & impeccable style. 11 Grosvenor Court was one of Wayne Gillespie’s fi rst houses in Portsea. Located just across from Shelly Beach or Weeroona Bay. Sensitvely renovated this 4/5 bedroom home is only minutes walk to Portsea Village & Hotel.

Auction Saturday 28th January at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)View Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pm & Saturday from 11.30amCall Lloyd Robinson 0414 441 880 Ilze Moran 0439 840 550Offi ce 3743 Point Nepean Road, Portsea 5984 4500 rtedgar.com.au

PORSTEA 11 Grosvenor CourtElevated position with rural views, this modernized 50’s beach house has created memories over the past 40 years. Comprising 3 bdrms, kit, lounge/dining, family bathroom, laundry and carport. On 2000 sqm & surrounded by natural vegetation this property, close to Portsea Back Beach, offers an opportunity to expand.

Auction Sunday 29th January at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)View Wednesday & Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm & Sunday from 11.30amCall Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 Lloyd Robinson 0414 441 880Offi ce 3743 Point Nepean Road, Portsea 5984 4500 rtedgar.com.au

PORSTEA 6 London Bridge Road

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY


Hawthorn East 34 Auburn Grove

Unique and spacious with self contained unit

Distinctively styled, this very private architect designed residence is the epitome of inspired living. Clean lines &sweeping curves flow through the lounge & dining with gas fire place & polished boards. French doors lead to apaved courtyard with pool & spa, extending to the generous granite kitchen, creating the perfect indoor-outdoorlifestyle. Upstairs, relax in the light-filled retreat, north & west facing balconies, 2 fitted bdrs (ensuite in master) &large bathroom. Featuring powder, store, heating, cooling & carport, this deep block offers a self-contained unit withlaneway access, 3 car spaces, bedroom, bathroom & kitchenette. Walk to boutique shops, transport & schools.

> VIEW Wed & Sat 2.00 - 2.45pm> AUCTION Sat 4th February - 2.30pm> MEL REF 45 / G11> EPR $1,100,000 - $1,200,000> OFFICE Hawthorn/Camberwell 1153-1157 Burke Road, Kew 3101> TEL 9944 3888> CONTACT Reilly Waterfield 0422 291 773

Nicholas Holmes 0409 215 104John Carter 0416 056 705Glen Coutinho 0409 779 399

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www.sutherlandfarrelly.com.au 43 Agnes St East Melbourne 9650 3531

For Sale by Public Tender Closing Thursday 2 February 2012 at 3:00pm

Lorne’s Golden Mile

• Substantial elevated allotment of 2,060 sqm (approx.)

• First time offered in 90 years• Offering views over Louttit Bay• Existing 1920s heritage residence

• Corner location (Francis Street)

Inspect: Sat & Wed 4pm–5pm

246-248 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne

Great Ocean Road Real Estate

Phone (03) 5289 4222136 Mountjoy Pde, Lorne

Ian Stewart 0418 522 571Sutherland FarrellyGrant Sutherland 0418 390 185

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LORNE PIER


Liquidation AuctionSaturday 18 February 2012 at 11:00am

Home On The High Side

• Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse• Superbly positioned to shops, Holmesglen TAFE,

public transport & Monash Freeway• Open plan elevated family room, separate

dining, kitchen/meals area

• Own street frontage, private courtyard garden, auto garage and additional car space

• Great first home or investment

Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm & Wed 5.30-6.00pm

1/627 Waverley Road, Malvern East

Michael Major 0412 471 775 Paul Sutherland 0418 360 162

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Mortgagee’s AuctionSaturday 18 February at 1.00pm

Eureka Luxury

• 39th Level – 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment• Panoramic Views Over Bayside Melbourne• Quality Appointments Throughout

• Arguably Melbourne’s Most Desired Lifestyle Location

• 2 Car Spaces, Indoor Pool, Gymnasium, Eureka Cinema & 24/7 Concierge

3911/7 Riverside Quay, Southbank – Eureka Tower

Inspect Saturday 11.30-12.00pm or by appointment

Michael Major 0412 471 775 Paul Sutherland 0418 360 162

COWES OFFICE 113A Thompson Avenue 5952 2633

AuStrAlIA DAy AuCtIOn thurSDAy 26th JAnuAry @2.00pm

Contact: Greg Price 0419 337 441 Tom Gibson 0438 574 472

PHILLIP ISLAND54 PuNcHbowL RoAD, SAN Remo

the absolute pinnacle of heritage style & grandeur Having established Harkaway Homes, which are now famous for their quality and detail in building

great Australian homes loyal to heritage architecture, our vendors searched to find the perfect location to build the best home they could using classic Australian heritage architecture as a foundation. The result is a breathtaking home set on a commanding 4 acres facing north across the bay to French Island and the Peninsula. This truly unique home features the absolute best of everything including 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, a huge country kitchen with butler’s pantry and granite bench tops. Cafe doors fold open onto a magnificent “Coolgardie” indoor/outdoor entertaining room complete with wood fired pizza oven. Other features, far too many to mention include solid marble bathrooms, walk in showers, Victorian central hallway, double glazed windows, double hung windows and much oh so much more The property has been set up with 4 horse paddocks & shelters, a stable complex, large machinery shed, asphalted drive and landscaped gardens. Full security system, electric remote front gate s/s ducted heating & cooling.


The real-estate cover story (right) and We Love It property reviews on the following pages have been visited by TWR journalists. Agent’s Choice and Out of Town are real-estate promotions provided by the agents unless tagged as written by a TWR journalist.

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Barry Plant diamond Creek 54

Barry Plant eltham, ivanhoe & rosanna 55-56

BuCkingham & Co 57

darren Jones 43

FletChers 58-62

miles 50-54

morrison kleeman 44-47

Woodards 63

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W hen the current owners saw this Cape Cod-style house, it was love at first sight. From the outside at least. The

interior was another story – utterly unloveable, even neglected. But when

the husband is a builder and the wife is a dedicated homemaker and committed decorator, the scene was set for big changes.

Fast-forward 19 years and this house is still a picture-perfect design, but with a suite of extras and a grand extension. It is a ripper of a house. The street appeal is undeniable – a circular lawn with gravel courtyard and circular driveway. The Cape Cod exterior with two dormer windows protruding from the roof still looks a treat.

Built 50 years ago, the house was extended by the vendors in 2001 so that it now has everything for the modern family – including the much-coveted, indoor/outdoor entertainment area and swimming pool. The pool, with a sandstone-paved surround, has been the scene of many a party and is well set up with a covered outdoor entertainment and barbecue area.

The interior builds on the ’50s original but makes a very stylish 21st-century house. The entry has been reconfigured so that the main bedroom is now off the entry hall. It has sliding doors to the en suite bathroom and the walk-in wardrobe. Also off the entry, double glass doors open to the formal lounge, which has views over the front garden. With drapes and swags at the white-framed picture windows and polished hardwood floors, this is an elegant retreat for parents or formal gatherings.

Still in this part of the house, the powder room and laundry with external entry are side by side. Next to it, sliding doors lead to the study, where french doors lead to a balcony that overlooks the swimming pool.

The extension broke through the original side wall of the brick house, and from here the owners let their imagination take over to create a vast family domain with living/dining and kitchen. The family living zone, with its open fireplace and stone mantelpiece, takes up a large chunk of space, with the meals area just near the kitchen.

This kitchen is so fresh, so pristine, that it looks – like the rest of the house – as if it were built yesterday, not 10 years ago. A wide granite-topped island bench separates the kitchen from the meals area. On three sides of the kitchen, pale-blue/grey cabinets contrast with the black granite surfaces. Above the bench, glass-fronted cupboards provide excellent storage, and at one end of the kitchen the pantry also has a glass panel in the door. A wide stainless steel oven and cooktop should make large-scale cooking easy.

Wrought-iron light fittings, gleaming timber floors and a wall of windows with white plantation shutters

are elegant finishes to this stylish and very practical family area. It also has a door that opens directly into the double garage.

Details matter here. The builder went to great pains to source second-hand tiles to match the original roof tiles; painting and finishes are perfect and this house smacks of constant care and cleaning.

“Some of the fittings may look a little over the top, but this house looks warm and comfortable,” say the vendors.

“It’s been the best 19 years of our lives. The house is so full of memories, but the boys are now 18 and 21 and don’t seem to be home as often so we have decided to move closer to the city and downsize a tad.”

The white dado panelling on the staircase is reinforced in the upstairs bedrooms and a games room or fourth bedroom. The two bedrooms at the front of the house are large enough for double beds, but still have the endearing picture-book quality of the attic rooms of the Cape Cod house. There is also a bathroom with shower and bath on this level and a separate toilet. \

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cape deliversthe full montyLovingly restored and extended, this Cape Cod-style house is ready to take a new family on its journey, writes MARIA HARRIS.

postcode

3094 FletChers, 9430 1111

2a glengarriff Crescent, montmorency

Price: $850,000 +

auction: February 11 at 11am

Fast facts: Fully renovated Cape Cod-style house, formal and informal living zones, designer granite kitchen, European appliances, study, open fireplace, en suite, walk-in wardrobe, polished floorboards, quality curtains, ducted gas heating, cooling, excellent storage, swimming pool, sandstone outdoor entertainment area, alarm, walk to Were Street village shops, cafés, train, schools and parks.

montmorenCy \ 17 kms from the CBd

how this suburb has moved: down by 2.8 per cent in the quarter to september 2011.* reiv stats

“this elegant CaPe Cod house is one oF a kind in montmorenCy.” kaye hoverd – agent

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Briar hill122 Fernside Ave Fletchers 60

BuNdOOra31 Judith st Darren Jones 4327 sanctuary dve Barry Plant 484/1177 rentals Promo Barry Plant 49

diamONd Creek2 sovereign rise Morrison Kleeman 4513 James Cook dve Barry Plant 5447 Brownlow dve Barry Plant 54

dOreeN28 downey dve Morrison Kleeman 47

elTham200 Mount Pleasant rd Morrison Kleeman 466 Fairdale Crt Morrison Kleeman 4610 Andrews st Morrison Kleeman 475/1250 Main rd Barry Plant 56245 Bolton st Fletchers 62

elTham NOrTh28 Liddlesdale Gve Morrison Kleeman 4553a Glen Park rd Morrison Kleeman 4614 Glen Gully rd Barry Plant 557 ryans rd Buckingham & Co 57185 Progress rd Woodards 63

elTham SOuTh56 Mount Pleasant rd Morrison Kleeman 46

GreeNSBOrOuGh6 Farm Close Darren Jones 434 doowi Crt Buckingham & Co 57

heidelBerG2/60 Yarra st Miles 528/96 Hawdon st Miles 53

heidelBerG heiGhTS4/16 Myrtle st Miles 53

ivaNhOe1/154 Ford st Miles 52

lOwer PleNTY14 View rd Morrison Kleeman 4495 Old eltham rd Morrison Kleeman 47

maCleOd18/125 Main dve Miles 51

maCleOd / YallamBie2 debra Crt Woodards 63

mONTmOreNCY2a Glengarriff Cres Fletchers 58154 reichelt Ave Fletchers 60

PleNTY5 rotin Crt Morrison Kleeman 44

rOSaNNa2/174 Waiora rd Miles 506 rowell st Miles 5318 McCrae rd Fletchers 61

ST aNdrewS1724 Heidelberg Kinglake rd Fletchers 59

viewBaNk74 Warren rd Miles 5010 rowan Tree Crt Miles 5111 Ulrich Crt Miles 54486 Lower Plenty rd Miles 54653 Lower Plenty rd Fletchers 61

waTSONia NOrTh63 Meakin st Barry Plant 48

waTTle GleN26 Mannish rd Morrison Kleeman 47

YallamBie1 Moya Crt Fletchers 62*listings provided by campaigntrack.


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elthamWhen the vendors of 6 Fairdale Court moved in 33 years ago, bushland and paddocks dotted with cows could be seen from the front entrance.

While time has brought more neighbours to this leafy pocket of Eltham, the peace and quiet have not gone away.

From the main bedroom of this impressive four-bedroom residence you can barely make out another house among the tree-cloaked hills.

The steep front driveway is a small price to pay for an elevated position that allows you to wake each day to such lovely views. Despite the steep rise, this 1026-square metre block is surprisingly flat up top.

The house has been laid out almost entirely on one level. Only the back wing, used for kids’ accommodation – which has two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a laundry – steps away from the main living spaces.

Much of the backyard is also flat. A gentle slope runs down to an oversized paved patio and pool area. The pool is a good 10 metres long and surrounded by a large deck, ideal for sunbaking.

An established border of trees ensures this family oasis is 100 per cent private. This time of year entertaining is best outside, but there is more than enough space inside during the cooler months.

The kitchen, renovated seven years ago, overlooks a large family hub.

There is also a front lounge with all the hallmarks of 1970s Eltham architecture: exposed brick fireplace and soaring ceilings lined in timber beams. \ LIAM CARTER

MORRISON KLEEMAN, 9431 2444

6 Fairdale Court

Price: $659,950

Private sale

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RICARDO FERRO175-177 Upper Heidelberg Road, 9497 3500

With more than 30 years in the fashion industry, owners Joseph and Evanna have been treating Ivanhoe to a large range of beautiful shoes and accessories. Ricardo Ferraro has been in the village since 2006. It imports quality shoes to suit any need for men and women. Whether you are celebrating a fancy occasion or looking for a casual pair of shoes, Ricardo Ferro has you covered. European designer labels include Amalfi, Renato Balestra, Gibellieri and Carmen Poveda. It also stocks women’s handbags and jewellery. Open Monday to Saturday. \

IVANHOE PICTURE FRAMING AND GALLERY99 Upper Heidelberg Road, 9499 1989www.ivanhoepictureframing.com.au

Romeo and Maria have been providing personalised customer care for 12 years. This family business offers custom framing to suit any home or office. They specialise in framing memorabilia. They have even framed fragments of the Berlin Wall. They have a variety of international designer frames and styles. They also love using Australian blackwood frames and renewable timbers. Giftware and mirrors are also available. Open Monday to Saturday. \

ZAHIRAH6/223 Upper Heidelberg Road, 9497 1874www.zahirah.com.au

If you are looking for the perfect one-stop beauty shop, you can’t go past Zahirah. Where possible, organic and natural products are used for the treatments. All products have been tried and tested by the owner and are Australian-made. Zahirah prefers to use Absolutely Gorgeous for its body treatments, MUSQ mineral make-up and the elly b Organic Skin Care range. It offers specialised organic facials, organic manicures and pedicures and much more. Open Tuesday to Saturday. \

ENNI BOUTIQUE119-121 Upper Heidelberg Road, 9499 1192www.enni.net.au

Enni has a long family history in fashion. For three generations, this boutique has stocked a range of Australian, New Zealand and international brands. It mainly caters for those aged from 30 and has an outfit suitable for every event and all the accessories to match, including handbags, jewellery, scarves and shoes. Beautiful brands include Verge, Marilyn Seyb, Seven Sisters, Mela Purdie and Sandwich. Enni also has shops in Balwyn and Mont Albert, and now has an online store. Open every day. \

IVANHOE HEALTH STORE96 Upper Heidelberg Road, 9499 1825www.ivanhoehealthstore.com

The Ivanhoe Health Store is one of a kind and has been around for decades. It offers a range of quality products, clinic services and the utmost customer care. Qualified staff and naturopaths are happy to offer words of wisdom, but be sure to book an appointment. It also has a variety of delicious and healthy snacks that the whole family will love. It stocks a large variety of nuts, dried fruits, breakfast goods and organic honey. A range of juices and teas are also available. Open Monday to Saturday. \

Do you want your business featured? Contact Bianca Villarosa: [email protected]

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Two-bedroom properties often come as apartments or townhouses where the living space is tight and the neighbours are very close. But here the two bedrooms are part of what is a fully detached and stylishly

renovated house on a good-sized block. The red clinker-brick shell gives this house instant character and street presence. The façade, softened by a hedge and multiframe windows, is set well back from the street. Like many of the original houses of the area, it has a long side driveway leading to a detached single garage that could easily be converted into a studio. In the house, timber floorboards line the hall and the open living hub. They complement the exposed brick fireplace and timber-clad kitchen, which has Smeg appliances, an island bench and a striking timber range. French doors lead out to a four by three metre deck overlooking the private yard with shed. You can also access the backyard from the oversized laundry. \ LIAM CARTER

This property couldn’t be in a suburb with a more fitting name. From the open lounge room of this 1960s house, the views are jaw dropping. One wall has a picture window framing views of the Banyule flats. Another

has floor-to-ceiling windows offering a vista across the neighbouring suburbs. The property owes its views to the elevated position on the high side of Warren Road and some clever architecture that places all living spaces up top, leaving three of four bedrooms down below. They also have expansive windows, bringing natural light and garden views inside. The property has been recently renovated and combines plush carpets and a neutral palette with plenty of character from the 1960s. Some timber wall cladding adds the right amount of retro charm. The kitchen has been stylishly updated and has a new Bellini dishwasher and Electrolux oven. The upstairs bathroom has also been brought into the 21st century. \ LIAM CARTER

BARRY PLANT, 9467 5444

63 Meakin Street

Price: $350,000 +

Auction: February 4 at 11am

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MILES REAL ESTATE, 9459 5666

74 Warren Road

Price: $540,000 – $590,000

Auction: February 11 at noon

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Eltham / Greensborough / Doreen morrisonkleeman.com.au

Plenty 5 Rotin Court ’Plenty’ Of Reasons Why This Is Your Perfect Family Home

Located in the prestigious Blackwood Estate, this striking brand new residence of some 80sq, offers an exciting and

luxurious lifestyle. Leaving no stone unturned - this architecturally designed home set on a 4219sqm allotment, is perfect

for your growing family. Boasting 5 bedrooms all with WIR´s (2 with ensuites), 4 bathrooms, study, generous open plan

living, state of the art kitchen with Butler´s pantry, theatre ready room, personal gym with sauna and rumpus room are just

a few of the highlights that this home has to offer. Other features include refrigerated heating and cooling, security system,

alfresco area with in-ground pool, 3 car garage, landscaped gardens and every modern convenience imaginable.

Inspect Saturday 3:30 - 4pm

Sunday 3:30 - 4pm

Contact Rocco Montanaro 0412 379 171

Contact Casey Crump 0422 281 477

Office 968 Main Road, Eltham 9431 2444

Web propertyinprofile.com.au/5rotin

Private Sale

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Lower Plenty 14 View Road Serene Sanctuary On Over An Acre

A combination of proportions and position unites spectacular spaces, a sensational setting, a sought after location, and a

substantial, comfortable home on a magnificent land holding of 4676 sqm (approx). Verdant lawn, soaring gums,

extensive outdoor entertainment areas and pool surround light bright interior spaces with relaxing garden views. A short

drive from Lower Plenty´s eclectic mix of shops and eateries and within easy reach of renowned private schools it delivers

an opportunity for family living that is just too good to miss.


Contact Graham Morrison 0417 101 997

Contact Tristan Messerle 0438 176 416


Web propertyinprofile.com.au/14view

Private Sale

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Eltham North 28 Liddlesdale Grove Fabulous Living, Fabulous Location

A location in the St Helena College zone, opposite acres of parklands, just a short walk from Glen Katherine primary and

within easy reach of St Helena Market Square, should be enough to get your attention, but this three to four bedroom, two

bathroom home has much more to offer. Exceptional well-presented interior spaces including four living rooms,

complement two outdoor areas surrounded by a lush gardens ensuring absolute privacy. With a granite kitchen, double

garage and wine cellar it delivers true family living.

Expressions Of Interest Offers Close Tuesday 14th February at 5pm (Unless Sold Prior)

Inspect Saturday 11:30am - 12pm

Contact Dayne Kleeman 0419 504 576

Contact Max Bevacqua 0408 002 488


Web morrisonkleeman.com.au

Expressions of Interest

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Diamond Creek 2 Sovereign Rise A Lifestyle Perfect For The Whole Family

This ranch style home on an allotment of 900m2 (approx) delivers outstanding indoor outdoor living and entertaining

options, providing a lifestyle that is perfect for every member of the family. Interior spaces offering four bedrooms

including main suite with huge ensuite, timber kitchen with St George appliances and two expansive living area

complement a massive undercover zone stretching the width of the house an equally generous "man cave" with bar area,

fitted workshop and plenty of lawn for kids and pets.

Expressions of Interest: Offers Close Wednesday 15th February at 5pm (Unless Sold Prior)


Contact Shane Leete 0419 118 302

Contact Mark Baker 0410 331 156

Office 3/101 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen 9717 8780

Web propertyinprofile.com.au/2sovereign

Expressions of Interest

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Eltham 200 Mount Pleasant Road

Designed and built by Alastair Knox, this

French Provincial inspired mudbrick home

features a blend of reclaimed timbers, slate,

Hawthorn bricks, antique timber doors and a

stunning leadlight window throughout warm,

character filled interior spaces to provide an

enviable lifestyle in enticing surrounds.

ESR $950,000 - $1,050,000



Office 968 Main Road,

Eltham 9431 2444


Private Sale Saturday 1:30 - 2pm

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Alistair Knox home bordering Monsalvat in

Eltham South boasts 3 living areas, marble &

timber kitchen, study or 4th bedroom, 3

bedrooms with stunning treetop views.

Polished concrete floors, leadlight features,

grey water irrigation on over ½ acre, with an

easy stroll to schools,transport & parklands.


Price $865,000

Contact Scott Rawlings 0409 675 408

Contact Mark Baker 0410 331 156

Office 2/86 Grimshaw Street,

Greensborough 9435 7666

Private Sale

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Eltham North 53a Glen Park Road

Set amid low maintenance, landscaped

native gardens this tranquil family oasis

blends charm, character and strong

architectural influences with substantial

indoor living spaces and a delightful

combination of outdoor areas, including

pool, spa and studio.



Contact Sarah Pattison 0433 034 828


Eltham 9431 2444


Private Sale

5 3 2 Greensborough 19 Banfield Terrace

This contemporary home, backing onto

bushland reserve delivers generously

proportioned spaces in a clever floorplan

including three substantial living rooms and

complements them with a true alfresco area

to deliver fabulous family living in a

prestigious pocket.


ESR $800,000 - $880,000




Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

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Lower Plenty 95 Old Eltham Road

A short walk from the primary school, bus

stop and eclectic mix of shops and eateries

of Lower Plenty village this delightful home

on an allotment of 795sqm offers instantly

attractive interior spaces complemented by

an expansive entertainers´ terrace with

potential to build a new home (STCA).





Eltham 9431 2444

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Private Sale

3 1 2 Wattle Glen 26 Mannish Road

Enjoying privacy afforded by an elevated

position this three bedroom home offers two

spacious living areas, a large courtyard

behind a rendered fence and a covered

decked area with tree top views to deliver a

home you don´t want to miss.

Inspect Saturday 10:30 - 11am

Price $545,000

Contact Lucas Peressini 0458 016 868



Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

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Doreen 28 Downey Drive

Three expansive, and distinct living areas,

four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an allotment

of 754m2 (approx) and a location within easy

reach of the lake, bike and walking paths,

parks, school and shops underscores the

fantastic family focus of this inviting home.


ESR $520,000 - $560,000


Contact Sarah Pattison 0433 034 828


Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

4 2 2 Eltham 10 Andrews Street

A stunning contemporary makeover delivers

quality living and entertaining spaces in this

immaculate three bedroom, two bathroom

home. With a Caesarstone kitchen,

expansive living area and a secure child

friendly rear yard it provides a stylish

sanctuary of updated excellence.

Inspect Saturday 10:30 - 11am

ESR $510,000 - $540,000


Contact Peter Kleeman 0419 002 103


Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

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Bundoora4 / 1177 Plenty RoadT 9467 5444

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Luxury Living In Prestigious Location

With quality at every glance, be sure to be impressed from the moment that you arrive at this exceptional

home. Executive living at its best set on compact low maintenance yet spacious allotment, boasting 3

distinctive living areas inc lounge & open plan kitchen/meals & family room with polished floor boards. Other

features inc SS appliances inc D/W, D/H, ensuite & WIR to master, double garage with remote, high ceilings,

balcony with superb views & quality fixtures & fittings throughout. Ideally located in Landcaster Gate Estate

within easy reach of Macleod Train Station, tram, Latrobe Uni & parklands!!

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INSPECT Wednesday 7:00 - 7:30pmSaturday 2:00 - 2:30pmPhoto ID required

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"Stylish Period Appeal"

Boasting classical period appeal this impressive home offers sheer character & style. Features inc impressive

clinker brick creating imposing street facade, high ceilings, double hung windows, stunning timber kitchen with

(SS) ‘Smeg’ appliances (DW),hardwood polished boards, terra-cotta roofing, quality fixtures & fittings, split

system cooling, D/H & centre-piece wood heater to large open plan living, French doors to inviting outdoor

pergola/decking ideal for entertaining & alfresco dining, 2 large bedrooms with BIRs, manicured gardens, lock

up garage & immaculate presentation with easy access to all of the fine amenities on offer!

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INSPECT Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pmSaturday 11:00 - 11:30amPhoto ID required

CONTACT David Moxon 0413 673 636Michael Traikos 0413 657 314


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IVANHOE 9497 3222143 Upper Heidelberg Roadmilesre.com.au

ROSANNA 9459 5666118 Lower Plenty Road

DOWNSIZE AMIDST PEACEFUL GARDEN WITH VIEWS!

Secluded quietly to the rear on a huge block with only two units, this terrific freestanding home is immaculately presented in original order

boasting a big back garden, elevated entertainment deck and fabulous ranges views. A rare opportunity featuring two bedrooms (BIRs), open-

plan living/dining, large kitchen, central bathroom and impressive carport/OSP. Perfectly comfortable as is with exciting further potential to

update and/or extend (STCA) close to Rosanna village shopping, transport and parklands.

Auction: Saturday 11th February at 2.00pm

Inspect Wed 1.30pm-2.00pm, Sat 10.00am-10.30am

Contact Brad Pearce 0409 679 414

John Levingston 0410 978 144

ROSANNA 2/174 Waiora Road

STUNNING VIEWS & SURPRISING 60’S STYLE!

An unexpected pleasure elevated on a deceptively large and secluded corner allotment; a spectacular panoramic view sweeping over the

Dandenong Ranges is one of the many highlights presented by this fabulous residence. Includes 4BRs (WIRs, BIRs), study, open-plan living and

dining, bathroom, powder room, kitchen, storage, balcony, new carpets/floorboards and double carport. Tastefully renovated preserving its

Sixties appeal while adding a consummately comfortable modern flavour near schools, Viewbank College, shops, parks and transport.



Land 683m2 approx.

Contact John Levingston 0410 978 144

Brad Pearce 0409 679 414

VIEWBANK 74 Warren Road

Rear Aspect




A SOPHISTICATED OUTLOOK ON COUNTRY LIVING

Beautifully renovated on a native garden allotment featuring heated pool/spa and sun-drenched entertaining deck; includes 3 bedrooms (main

WIR & ensuite), living room, (Jetmaster OFP, pressed metal/Jarrah cabinetry), lounge and dining area, stone-finished kitchen (stainless-steel

appliances, dual dishwasher), modern bathroom, central heating, evaporative cooling, hardwood floors, Indian sandstone paving, storage/cellar

and double auto garage. Close to shopping, schools, transport and exercise trails.


ESR $660,000-$700,000

Inspect Wed 5.15pm-5.45pm, Sat 1.00pm-1.30pm

Land 600m2 approx.

Contact Paul Carbone 0418 541 169


VIEWBANK 10 Rowan Tree Court

SLEEK & STYLISH SPRINGTHORPE APARTMENT

Your style, your space, your sanctuary, your Springthorpe! Take the initiative by securing your very own slice of a highly sought-after lifestyle

with this stunning 2BR first-floor apartment. Own frontage, private entry, views, boutique block, 2-car auto garage, entertainment balcony,

gourmet kitchen. Exclusively situated adjacent to Strathallan golf course enjoying world-class facilities close to transport, shops, schools and

LaTrobe University.

Auction: Saturday 18th February at 11.00am

ESR $400,000-$440,000

Inspect Sat 12.00pm-12.30pm

Contact Brad Pearce 0409 679 414


MACLEOD 18/125 Main Drive




QUIET, CONVENIENT, SECURE & STYLISH

Stylish and secure contemporary living is yours with this smart single-level 2BR home in quiet Darebin Creek parklands environs. Remote-

control gate, convenient off-street parking, intercom entry, sun-splashed entertainers´ courtyard garden, living room opening to paved alfresco

area, excellent stone kitchen / meals area (Blanco stainless-steel appliances), stunning bathroom, European laundry, ducted heating, air-

conditioning and polished hardwood floors.


ESR $410,000-$430,000

Inspect Sat 12.00pm-12.30pm

Contact Helen Witchell 0413 741 158

Damien Carter 0438 850 166

IVANHOE 1/154 Ford Street

LOW MAINTENANCE, HIGH ENJOYMENT

Quality light and airy living within your means is given an added boost by the outstanding central location of this exceptional 1BR villa unit

putting the Burgundy Street shopping precinct within range. Nestled in garden environs boasting northerly rear orientation and OSP just an

effortless stroll to cafés, shopping, parks, trains and the Austin and Mercy hospitals.


ESR $310,000-$340,000

Inspect Wed 5.15pm-5.45pm, Sat 12.00pm-12.30pm

Contact Greg Taylor 0409 090 611


HEIDELBERG 2/60 Yarra Street




STYLISH CONVENIENCE IN CENTRAL LOCATION

Lock and love, lock and leave; security,style and sophistication are paramount with this contemporary apartment. Set on the ground floor and

to the rear of a highly-coveted designer complex, this apartment is ideal for a low-maintenance lifestyle of exceptional quality, class and

convenience with a compact layout complemented by a covered north-facing terrace. A smart investment featuring double bedroom with BIRs,

living/dining room, stone kitchen, chic bathroom, Euro. laundry, heating/cooling, security intercom, timber floors and basement car space.


ESR 370,000-$410,000


Contact Paul Carbone 0418 541 169


HEIDELBERG 8/96 Hawdon Street

CLASSIC CUL-DE-SAC CLINKER WITH VIEWS

A quiet cul-de-sac offering lifestyle convenience is the sought-after setting for this classic 3BR residence

enjoying elevated views that sweep from the north to the easterly ranges. A one-owner 1950s home that

presents perfectly including lounge room, dining room, kitchen/meals, bathroom, ducted heating, air-

conditioning, garage and spacious backyard with scope to extend (STCA). Land 657m2 approx.


Inspect: Sat 12.00pm-12.30pm

Contact: Paul Carbone 0418 541 169


ROSANNA 6 Rowell Street

EVERYTHING´S IVANHOE - EXCEPT THE PRICE TAG!

Superbly situated in a prized pocket; opportunity for downsizers, investors and first-home buyers reaches

exciting new heights with this rear 3BR villa. On a cul-de-sac close to shopping villages, offering living

room, kitchen/meals, bathroom, evap. cooling, ducted heating, courtyard and garden areas, auto DLUG.


ESR: $470,000-$510,000

Inspect: Sat 10.00am-10.30am

Contact: Peter Scott 0459 223 994

Sue Lacey 0412 898 202

HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 4/16 Myrtle Street




PLENTIFUL PARK-VIEW REASONS TO WAKE A CHARMING SLEEPER

Directly opposite parkland; this endearing and surprisingly spacious residence will reward renovation with

enduring family service. A cleverly zoned floor plan sees 3BR residence adjoining self contained flat ideal

for teen retreat. OSP and carport complete an enticing package awaiting future perfection.


ESR: $390,000-$440,000

Inspect: Wed 2.30pm-3.00pm, Sat 10.00am-10.30am

Contact: Paul Carbone 0418 541 169

Stewart Oldmeadow 0412 119 277

VIEWBANK 486 Lower Plenty Road

INFINITE SPACE, PARK FRONTAGE - RICH REWARDS!

The crowning glory of an exclusive cul-de-sac is this 5BR 60s residence on a remarkable 2224m2

property abutting a nature corridor. 85m of creek frontage is just part of the surprise in store for a family in

search of space & seclusion. A rare opening for a new development (STCA) near schools, & transport.

For Sale

ESR: $895,000-$930,000

Inspect: Sat 11.00am-11.30am

Contact: Brad Pearce 0409 679 414

Paul Carbone 0418 541 169

VIEWBANK 11 Ulrich Court

Land 2224m2 approx. Rear Aspect

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Diamond Creek62c Main Hurstbridge RoadT 9438 1133

Style & Quality By EnglehartStunning and Modern family home built to exacting standards that you would expect from an Englehart home. Light filled living areas make this the real hub of the home.Well appointed kitchen with stone benchtops and breakfast bar. SS appliances, Ample storage & quality cupboard facings. Polished timber flooring throughout adds to the living areas in the lounge & dining, that can lead out to the alfresco deck. A home that is larger than it looks in a prestige location.

DIAMOND CREEK 47 Brownlow Drive

PRICE GUIDE $680,000 - $730,000

INSPECT Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Photo ID required

CONTACT Robyn Johnson 0417 387 890Peter Koiker 0418 382 959

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DIAMOND CREEK 13 James Cook Drive

PRICE GUIDE $450,000 - $480,000

INSPECT Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm Photo ID required

CONTACT Justin Booth 0417 034 369Robyn Johnson 0417 387 890

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Classic Design and Space in St. Helena School Zone

Superbly styled and presented to flawless perfection this distinctive home brings a classic design and luxurious space to a highly sought after locale. Opulence abounds courtesy of shimmering polished hardwood floors and an artful integration of 12 foot and 9 foot ceilings adorned with decorative cornice. A state of the art kitchen boasting Ilve and Miele appliances allows for easy meal times with family and friends, whilst free flowing, ballroom size living areas will be the envy of your guests. With large alfresco, solar heated pool, dual car parking options and a long list of luxury inclusions it captures the very essence of Eltham´s sought-after family lifestyle.

ELTHAM NORTH14 Glen Gully Road

PRICE GUIDE $820,000 - $870,000

INSPECT Wednesday 5 - 5:30pmSaturday 11 - 11:30amPhoto ID required

CONTACT Kim Jarvie-Pridham 0412 237 123Leigh Pridham 0412 470 040Eltham Office 9431 1222

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Your red carpet experienceEltham Office1022 Main RoadT 9431 1222

Ivanhoe Office115 Upper Heidelberg RoadT 9499 7992

Rosanna Office131 Lower Plenty RoadT 9459 8111

Doreen OfficeShop 2, 101 Hazel Glen DriveT 9717 8801

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Young, Trendy Town Residence!

Set well off the road at the rear of a prestigious 4 year old

development sits this beautiful home, featuring two spacious

bedrooms, modern kitchen and meals area, separate large

lounge, lock up garage with private, tranquil back yard,

stunning parquetry flooring, high ceilings, alarm, ducted heating

and evaporative cooling. Walk to shops and public transport.

ELTHAM5/1250 Main Road PRICE GUIDE $450,000 - $490,000

INSPECT Saturday 11:15 - 11:45amPhoto ID required

CONTACT John Haley 0417 352 312 Aaron Yeats 0400 067 024

H’BERG HEIGHTS 42A Bonar St Avail NOW $270PW2 bedroom home with robes, updated kitchen, A/C, gas cooking, lounge, PFBs, gas heating and double carport. Contact MeaghanWATSONIA 3/6 Wattle Dr Avail NOW $280PWSpacious 2 bedroom aptmnt, BIRs, electric heater, kitchen/meals, bathroom/laundry and single off street parking. Contact JaclynHEIDELBERG 2/2 Andrews St Avail NOW $290PW2 bedroom unit with built-in-robes, lounge, gas heating, kitchen/meals area, seperate laundry and off street parking. Contact Jaclyn G’BOROUGH 1/20 Greenmeyer Crt Avail Jan 27 $300PW2 bedroom unit with BIRs, lounge with gas heating, kicthen/meals, bathroom, seperate laundry and off street parking. Contact Sarah H’BERG WEST 43 Catalina St Avail NOW $310PW3 bedroom home with BIRs, living room with A/C, kitchen/meals area, gas cooking, ducted heating & off street parking. Contact DiH’BERG WEST 14 Perth St Avail NOW $320PW3 bedroom home with kitchen/meals, gas cooking, bathroom, laundry, sep toilet, gas heating, A/C and PFBs, Contact MeaghanYALLAMBIE 356 Yallambie Rd Avail NOW $320PW3 bedroom home with lounge, gas heating, PFBs, kitchen/meals, D/W, gas cooking, bathroom and double car garage. Contact Bill.DH’BERG WEST 130 Southern Rd Avail NOW $330PW Modern 2 bedroom home with BIRs, lounge, gas heater, kitchen/meals, gas heater & cooking, PFBs and OSP. Contact Meaghan ROSANNA 12/34 Beetham Pde Avail NOW $330PW2 bedroom aptmnt with robes, kitchen, S/S appliances, D/W, lounge/meals, Euro laundry and OSP. Contact MeaghanMACLEOD 61 Greensborough Rd Avail Jan 28 $330PW3 bedroom home with lounge/formal dining, kitchen with gas cooking, bathroom, sep toilet and single garage. Contact Bill.S

ELTHAM 145 Bible St Avail Jan 16 $330PW2 bedroom house with BIRs, lounge, gas heating, kitchen/meals, bathroom, laundry, court yard and single garage. Contact Bill.DH’BERG HEIGHTS 3/7 Dresden St Avail NOW $350PWSpacious 3 bedroom unit with BIRs, modern kitchen/meals, S/S appl, living, balcony access, bath/laundry & OSP. Contact JoshuaDOREEN 8 Tilt Rd Avail NOW $360PWNew cottage style 3 bedroom home with WIRs, en-suite, open study, S/S appl, D/W, dining, D/H & single garage. Contact Sarah DOREEN 9 Embarkment Rd Avail NOW $360PW4 bedroom home with en-suite, robes, theatre room, S/S appl, family room, D/H, evap cooling and double garage. Contact Sarah ELTHAM 10/72-74 Bridge St Avail NOW $370PWModern 2 bedroom town-house with robes, kitchen/meals, S/S appl, sep laundry, court yard and single garage. Contact Sarah HEIDELBERG 23 Myrtle St Avail Jan 19 $395PW1950’s 3 bedroom home with BIRs, split system cooling, living, dining, single garage & carport plus rear studio. Contact Joshua DOREEN 6 Kamori Dr Avail NOW $410PW4 bedroom family home with en-suite, BIRs, 2 living areas, kitchen/meals, S/S appl, D/W and double remote garage. Contact Sarah MACLEOD 55 McNamara St Avail NOW $480PW3 bedroom home with en-suite, BIRs, family bathroom, laundry, rumpus room, rear bungalow and double carport. Contact Joshua PLENTY 31 Treetop Tce Avail NOW $750PW4 bedroom home, en-suite, spa bath, BIRs, formal lounge with OFP, rumpus, study, D/H, A/C and double garage. Contact Sarah

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT

ROSANNA 262 Lower Plenty Rd Avail NOW $14,000PAShop front space, 96sqm (approximately), toilet and sink. Rental figure does not include GST or outgoings. Contact JoshuaWATSONIA 2H Lambourne Rd Avail NOW $14,000PAOpen plan 45sqm approx, storage/filing, A/C, D/H, kitchenette, toilet & parking. Figure excludes GST & outgoings. Contact JoshuaELTHAM 5/10-18 Arthur St, Eltham Avail NOW $16,000PARetail shop 63sqm approx. Kitchenette and lunchroom area, ample parking. Figure excludes GST and outgoings. Contact JoshuaELTHAM 10/950 Main Rd Avail NOW $20,000PAFantastic 84m2 (approx) space, reception, 8 office suites, filing room, board room, heating/cooling, kitchenette and office furniture. Rental figure does not include GST or outgoings. Contact JoshuaWATSONIA 2/2 Lambourne Rd Avail NOW $27,000 PAModern 120(approx) sqm office, reception, lunch room & customer parking. Figure excludes GST and outgoings. Contact JoshuaELTHAM 8/23 Susan St avail NOW $30,000PA245 (approx) sqm, container height roller door, toilet & customer parking. Figure excludes GST and outgoings. Contact JoshuaELTHAM 963 Main Rd Avail NOW $54,000PA250sqm (approximately) office space, reception area, board room, 2 directors suites, open plan office, kitchen/lunch room, parking. Rental figure does not include GST or outgoings. Contact JoshuaHEIDELBERG 46-48 Burgundy St Avail NOW $95,000PADouble shop front, 360 (approx), rear lane access with roller door and loading dock, toilet facilities, ample customer car parking. Rental figure does not include GST or outgoings. Contact Joshua

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greensborough I 4 Doowi Court

Quote $530,000 Plus Buyers Melway 10:K10 Land size 700m2 approxContact Adam McWatters 0404 489 266 Paul Harrison 0418 103 477Office 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

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With the sweet song of birds and the delightful outlook overlooking the abutting reserve & walking trails leading to the river, this split-level home, built to stand the test of time, presents the growing family with the perfect place to call home. 3 levels boast formal & casual living areas & the bonus of independent living option for teenagers/in-laws, with their own bathroom & external access. Feel the inviting warmth of this family home & enjoy the quiet court location, handy to Apollo Parkway shops & Primary, Sports centre, RMIT & bus to your favourite destination. Features: 4 bedrooms, study/5th bedroom, Formal lounge & dining room, Bright open family/meals area, Adjoining well appointed kitchen, 3 bathrooms, Rumpus/Teen retreat, Elevated entertaining deck with views, GDH, evap cooling, R/C air-cond., Auto DLUG, wine cellar.

eLthaM I 7 ryans road

Quote $440,000 - $490,000 Melway 21:G5 Land size 800m2 approxContact Adam McWatters 0404 489 266 Paul Harrison 0418 103 477Office 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

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If you thought that your dream of securing a property in Eltham was beyond your reach, then think again. With a bit of TLC this property has scope to add your own touches or to be renovated to maximise its true potential. A great opportunity to carve a special lifestyle in this friendly community and embrace the peace and privacy of a country ambience, away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to shops, schools and transport, without breaking the bank. Nestled within leafy surrounds, this affordable gem, with a flowing floor plan, exudes irresistible rustic character and while perfectly comfortable has the potential, with a little creativity, to become fantastic. Features: 4 bedrooms + study/5th bedroom, Master bedroom with ensuite, Split level fireside lounge & dining, Timber kitchen/meals with s/s cooker, Large 2nd bedroom/rumpus, Elevated entertainer’s deck, IG pool , Ducted heating, air-conditioner, Double carport.


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IVANHOE 26 Seddon Street 9499 1276THINK RESULTS

Auction Saturday 11 February at 2.30View Sat 1.00-1.30Call Leigh Maher 0400 663 599

Office Ivanhoe 9499 1276

MACLEOD / YALLAMBIE

Merely minutes away from a choice of schools including Viewbank College, local shops, Rosanna Village and station and parkland walks and bike

paths that go all the way through to the Yarra, this brick home is perfect for the first home buyer or investor. On an allotment of 708m2 (approx),

garden spaces that include a carport, workshop and decked outdoor entertainment area wrap around immaculate interior spaces that will

surprise with their size. Of the three bedrooms the main offers a retreat and sparkling contemporary ensuite. The light bright kitchen overlooks the

private child friendly yard and adjoins a family meals area that complements a spacious living room. With gas heating, polished boards and the

peace and quiet of a small court location it should be at the top of any first home buyer or investors must see list.

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Office Ivanhoe 9499 1276

ELTHAM NORTH

On an allotment of 920m2 (approx) that offers a welcoming, peaceful lifestyle, this Fasham style home is ready for an astute buyer with a vision for

the future. Offering three bedrooms, including main with ensuite, very original bathroom, a functional but tired kitchen and formal living and

dining it provides exceptional scope for a contemporary update with a full renovation from top to bottom (stca). The wide deep, private rear

yard has been terraced and brick paved to include a relaxing outdoor precinct that steps down to an in ground pool, which once refurbished, will

deliver a fabulous setting for summer entertaining. A premium position in a sought after pocket provides the perfect setting for a home that offers

real rewards for those willing to meet the challenge.

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