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m y editor fixed me with her pitiless eyes and said: “You’re not going to write columns just about pregnancy now, are you?”

My colleague took one look at my belly and exclaimed, “… but you’re huge!”.

The woman at the maternity shop shrieked, “20 weeks? You’ve got nothing there – you’re tiny!”

The man I just met rolled his eyes at my declaration of health and good feeling and snapped, “Well, you might be feeling great now, but just you talk to me in six months’ time.”

I am not the first person to observe this. I will clearly not be the last. But my word, everyone has an opinion on this mysterious and wonderful state of expectation, don’t they? And aren’t they all too happy to share it?

Because the sentiments contained therein are so upsetting, I will not share in detail with you the letter, written in elegant old-school copperplate, that I opened at my desk one cold and dark morning. It was from an elderly country woman with much advice about what was almost certainly about to go imminently, tragically wrong for me. I’m sure it was well meaning. I wish she had not written it – to me, or to anyone.

I have any number of people telling me about the work, work, work, work that this new adventure will entail. Do they think I imagine I’m getting a cake

delivered? One that I will languidly and peacefully consume over the period of a year?

At the risk of drawing similar fire to that endured by the most unfairly attacked Jacinta Tynan when she exulted at the happy work that having a baby was, I think I can say that I’m likely to love the focus of this work a little more than I did, say, the sharpies for whom I once flipped burgers at the Box Hill bowling alley cafeteria. There is work, and there is work, dear friends.

There’s something interesting going on here. It’s not that people aren’t overjoyed at the news: they

really are, and their pleasure only increases my already dizzying joy to new heights.

But just as any of life’s great turning points – completion of school, relationships, new home, new job – involve some loss as well the

prospect of untold gain, anxiety bursts through the celebration and fear insists on having its

voice heard.I don’t think many of my inquisitors know they are

speaking fearfully, or from fear. Many, I’m sure, are actually talking from hard-won experience. But poet John O’Brien’s Hanrahan is a persistent fellow, and just as the rains might come and bring a wonderful spring, there’s always the prospect that we could still all be “rooned”. They want you to know this, to be careful, and to be prepared.

I think loss, and the mostly undiscussed nature of that loss, is at the heart of this fear.

I know one woman who, having been pregnant at her wedding with her first child, has spoken to me of literally yearning for her husband, and for the time they never got to spend together, just they two, before this small explosion of activity burst into their life.

Others seem to unknowingly mourn an intangible loss of self; others a loss of time, or quiet, or each other. When they darkly warn of dark times to come I suspect they are talking of a shadow that once crept over them, and perhaps clouds their life still.

After years of wanting so many things and people and circumstances to remain exactly as they are, it has taken me years to understand that life is actually change; that stasis is death; that change is loss and gain all at the same time.

It’s almost a relief to let go and to see that life will unfold and change before you, like the unspooling of a celluloid film, and that letting it go brings a peace of its own.

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uke Nguyen’s earliest experiences with food weren’t all great. As a kid helping out in his parents’ restaurant in Cabramatta, western Sydney, it was hard for him to understand that he was learning a craft that would become his life.

We’ve met at the Lindrum Hotel in the city. He is super-poised and a natural storyteller. And he has a great story to tell.

I asked whether his interest in food was inspired by the restaurant. “Out of slave labor, yeah,” he says. I searched for the smile on his lips but it wasn’t there.

“Our days were: waking up at 5am, getting ready for school, going to the restaurant, helping the folks set up the restaurant, setting up front of house, by 7.30 go to school. There was no time to prepare our lunch. It was ‘Go across the road to the bakery and get a bánh mì thit’, which is a baguette filled with pork and paté and mayonnaise.”

After school Nguyen and his three siblings would catch the train to the restaurant, where they would help prepare dinner service until 6.30pm, then head home to do homework, chores and go to bed. “It wasn’t fun,” Nguyen says. “There was no childhood. It was work. Maybe the youngest one is a bit spoilt, but for the three of us there was no childhood there.”

How did he feel about that? “We resented it for a long, long time. We resented that we had such a different upbringing to our friends. We resented that we couldn’t ride our bicycle around the block. We resented that there were school camps and swimming carnivals and excursions (which were regarded as) a wasted day. You don’t go to those things, you work.

“All of those days we missed out on because we had to go to work. Now, as an adult, I know the work mentality has been ingrained in my system. Maybe I wouldn’t be where I am today without that work ethic. I still work really hard.”

Since those days surrounded by the food of his parent’s birthplace, Luke Nguyen has carved an impressive career. He owns Red Lantern, a well-regarded restaurant in Sydney’s Surry Hills; he hosts Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam on SBS and has written three books on Vietnamese food, the latest Indochine, a superb volume exploring the French influence in Vietnamese cooking.

When he finished high school he wanted to open a restaurant but felt he needed to travel first to experience first-hand the food culture. He also knew how tough and demanding the restaurant business was. “I knew, by working in my parents’ restaurant, that when you open a restaurant, that’s it – your life’s over!”

Travelling to his parents’ country opened his eyes to the life they’d lived before they fled the communists by boat. “Going to Vietnam was a really good experience because it made you understand why your parents were the way they are,” he says. “I saw where they lived, how they lived, and where they were brought up. Both sides of the family had market stalls. A really tough industry – outdoors, vegies, fish. They sold exotic fruit in Saigon, District One. Wholesalers.

“When I went there for the first time at two in the morning I thought ‘Wow’. It was dirty, a lot of heavy lifting, you had to compete with all the other people, you had to wake up at crazy times, and you would do this every day of the year, except Chinese New Year. I couldn’t imagine myself doing it.

“There were 12 kids in each family, and the eldest had to look after all the siblings. It really slapped me in the face. All that resentment, all of those doubts, all of

A food fan: Chef and author Luke Nguyen in his Sydney restauant, Red Lantern.(johN doNegAN / 1826 mediA)

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Exploring the country of his birth and its food has helped Luke Nguyen put his childhood into context, he tells PETER WILMOTH.

that disappeared, because I thought ‘I get it now’. All Australians who complain about what they have should look at what others have to endure around the world.”

Back in Sydney, Nguyen knew Vietnamese cooking but didn’t understand how to run a business. So he tried to get jobs at the best places in town, in the kitchen and managing the restaurants. When he opened Red Lantern he saw first-hand what it was like to work every day except one – Chinese New Year.

“Red Lantern used to be southern Vietnamese cuisine because that’s all I knew,” he says. “My parents are from Saigon; I learnt from them. And Cabramatta is all southern (Vietnamese). I wanted to learn more about other areas of Vietnam I’d never been to.”

He closed the restaurant for a couple of weeks and made another trip to Vietnam with his partner Suzanna Boyd, a photographer. Starting in the north, they worked their way down. “I discovered so many different dishes. Vietnamese food is so regional, so diverse, like Italian and Indian. I documented everything, talked to street-food vendors, stall holders at markets.” The result was his book The Songs of Sapa.

But Nguyen realised that books lacked the visuals, the smells, the sounds, the feel of the place. “I thought ‘I really need some movement, some visuals’.” Television was the answer. So three years ago he created his own production company and pitched a show to SBS.

He met some resistance to his idea of filming in situ. People told him he’d need a studio. “But I wanted to showcase the real Vietnam,” he says. “To do that you rock up to a market stall and

find that dish you love. Or borrow a stove from a street vendor. Having a male Vietnamese guy on the street cooking attracts so much attention (because) it’s usually women (who do the cooking).”

There were some bemusing cultural disconnects: “They ask me where I’m from and I say ‘I’m from Sydney, Australia’ and they ask me what I do and I say ‘I own a restaurant’ and they would go ‘Hang on. We open restaurants out of necessity’. My parents opened a restaurant because it’s all they knew. Vietnamese people would say ‘You’re in Australia, you’ve got so many different options, why aren’t you a doctor or a lawyer? Why choose this hard industry? Are you crazy?’.”

Despite not being a local, Nguyen was able to move freely around Vietnam filming the show. Speaking Vietnamese was critical. “My father used to punish me when we were having dinner and I was speaking English to my siblings, as you do,” he says. “Backhand.”

Didn’t he want his son to practise English? “Not in the house. He wanted to keep our culture and our heritage. I resented my parents for that. But (now) I speak fluent Vietnamese and I think ‘Thank God dad smacked me across the head’. There’s more understanding now.”

His travels gave him some understanding of the life his parents had led before they left Saigon. “They were poor, poorer than poor. They would sleep on floors; that kind of poor. My uncles and aunts still live in this area and still live like that, so I think if mum and dad hadn’t risked everything, I would be there, living like that.”

I asked Nguyen about what Christmas means in the Vietnamese culture. “As a kid Christmas Day wasn’t huge,” he says. “I had a very tough upbringing. We worked in the restaurant; there wasn’t much of a social life for us kids. We worked hard – my parents worked seven days a week. So come Christmas time it was just another day. Our big celebrations were Vietnamese or Chinese New Year.

“As I got older and started to become more Australianised, I thought ‘Hang on, everyone around me is celebrating Christmas, so I should as well’.”

Nguyen started to host his own Christmas celebrations. “It wasn’t your traditional roast and pork crackling – I didn’t know any of that stuff. A typical Christmas for me, if I was hosting, would be a seafood steamboat or hot pot. I’d go to the market, get the freshest seafood you can get.

“All I need to do is cook amazing broths, which I can do the day before. I didn’t understand how you go to a friend’s Christmas party and they’re freaking out, stressing out, and they have a horrible time. I didn’t get it. Food for me is about communal eating, but it’s also about communal preparation.

“On birthdays and Chinese New Year everyone would pitch in and help; it wasn’t down to one person to do it. That’s the way I’ve been brought up.”

The broth Nguyen would make – a pork broth with chicken bones, chargrilled dried squid and chargrilled dried flounder – would simmer for 12 hours. He would buy fresh prawns, barramundi or silver perch, calamari, mussels, oysters and scallops. There would be noodles, broth, vegetables, egg noodles and dipping sauces.

“There’d be a long table with 20 friends. A few burners in the middle, with the broth simmering away in the hot pot.” And everyone would do it themselves. “It’s fresh, it’s fun, it’s vibrant and there’s so many ingredients. Everyone dunks and dips. If you watch from the head of the table you watch all the hands go in and dunk and dip; it’s like a beautiful animation.”

Nguyen says he is amazed by what he has learnt in preparing his new book. “The French colonised Vietnam for almost 100 years, 1862-1954. I wanted to discover what traditional dishes were authentic Vietnamese, how many of them have French origins, how much the French left behind in Vietnam.”

He mentions pho – a Vietnamese staple – the origins of which come from the French word “feu” (fire). “It’s taking the marrow out of the bone with beautiful broth with charred onions and aromatics (the base of pho stock). I’m not saying the French designed this dish but they influenced it to a certain extent.”

Despite being extremely busy with his food and media career, he is still at Red Lantern as much as he can. “It’s a 50-seater, homey. They’re all regular customers. I do a lot of the floor as well. Very hands-on.”

For next year’s TV series, Nguyen used the Mekong River as a central theme. “Last series I was blown away by the Mekong River – where my family lived, in the delta – how this river is the source of life. I wanted to learn more about the river, which is the 11th-largest river in the world, so I travelled to where it begins, in China. It flows through northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finishes in Vietnam. I’m moving out of Vietnam slightly and following the flow of the river, documenting all the villages and cuisines and cultures surrounding the Mekong River.”

All those early morning and late afternoons in his parents’ restaurant are, finally, paying off. \

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“They were poor, poorer than poor. They would sleep on floors; that kind of poor. My uncles and aunts still live in this area and still live like that, so I think if mum and dad hadn’t risked everything, I would be there, living like that.”

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Call it ivory, chalk, milk or pearl, Mister Bianco is appropriately decked out in white. Austere, clean lines and minimal fuss make the paper-and-linen-clothed surfaces and the apron-clad staff the visual heroes here. Rectangular linen-draped shades and hanging orbs keep lighting subtle, while dark-timber bistro chairs and pale, fabric-covered walls create a restrained elegance. Charcoal polished-concrete floors and well-organised serving areas are practical. Carefully considered artwork – a row of floral prints and vivid abstract oil paintings – add personality and charm. The elbow-shaped galley kitchen wraps around an exposed-brick corridor and leads to an intimate courtyard dressed with fairy lights. \

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The peRfecTly behaved baby sits in a high chair, slowly

knocking remnants of food to the floor. Her four relaxed adult companions keep her entertained, calm and gurgling. Without hostility, as the mess reaches critical mass, a waiter swoops with dustpan and broom.

Mister Bianco, for all its crisply laundered linen, fine food and low lighting, is an Italian local after all.

Kew residents are fortunate to have this classy recent addition to their neighbourhood. The cosy 40-seater is in the space that once belonged to Svago, adjacent to a well-known steakhouse and across the road from a newish, big-name 150-seater.

Owners Joseph Vargetto and Silvio Sgarioto opened Mister Bianco in August, naming it after a town at the base of Mount Etna in Sicily – and a washing powder recalled from their childhoods. The pair also owns Mezzo Bar and Grill in Little Bourke Street.

The menus at Mezzo and Mister Bianco appear similar but Vargetto, the executive chef, says city diners are after something a little different to the home crowd in Kew.

“I’m a local too,” he says. “The people here want their food kept fresh and low-key. They want dishes that they could cook at home but with different flavours and added interest. They want organic, seasonal produce – just the sort of food that I grew up with.”

They want different dining hours to the city crowd too, he says. Vargetto, who has two young children of his own, recognises that many of his clients “don’t want to squeeze their meal around two sittings a night, and that it might suit them to come at 7pm, when they’ve put their kids to bed”.

Financially, two sittings a night make sense on Friday and Saturday night, he says, but even then he’s willing to be flexible. “We want this place to be a suburban nest,” he says. “Not a conveyor belt.”

The menu takes its inspiration from southern Italy and steers around the familiar, with an eye on trends and a nod to the past. It’s so comprehensively appealing that selection is daunting, despite up to just six choices per category. The clever shared-plates menu solves many a dining dilemma and suits all occasions. Two courses will cost $45, three $55 and four $65.

The wine list is an excellent document too, featuring a comprehensive selection of Australian and Italian wines, with the odd nod to distinction from New Zealand and France. There are 17 by-the-glass options and about 125 bottles on offer, plus beers and spirits.

Stuzzichini on the shared menu include arancini, wagyu meatballs and semolina-dusted calamari.

The meatballs, which Vargetto says are made to his mother’s recipe, were a smooth marriage of finely textured pork and wagyu beef, parmesan and rice, spiced with paprika, garlic, chilli and herbs. They were draped with a chunky, slightly sweet tomato sugo and rested on a bed of couscous studded with currants and pinenuts. The arancini’s rice filling was coloured green by spinach, stuffed with provolone and given a gentle nip of chilli, while the tender, spiced calamari was finished to crisp perfection.

The cavatelli (rolled semolina pasta) was described

as gnocchi on the menu, so I was expecting softer, dumpling-style pasta, rather than the traditional, slightly firm rolled shells. But my dining companion thoroughly appreciated their fine, ridged texture and the dressing of peas, prawns and mussels, brought together by a superb basil sauce.

The stinging-nettle risotto’s verdant colour and its prosecco-enhanced flavour made it a standout dish, topped with a delicate ricotta, basil and parmesan-filled fried zucchini flower.

The mains were of ideal portion size for a four-course menu. Ocean-farmed barramundi fillets from Cone Bay in WA were pan-fried until their skins crackled, the sweet meat enhanced by little other than lemon, capers and olive oil. The sumptuous, red wine-braised beef cheeks from Gippsland were served on a smooth cloud of polenta and topped with a zesty gremolata.

A trio of desserts finished this selection: a rather huge pot of tiramisu, made to Vargetto’s nonna’s

verdict Pleasant service with a can-do attitude and sophisticated surroundings make this new Italian bistro a fine addition to Kew’s dining scene. The heartwarming menu has abundant interest and flexibility, while the 23-page wine list is meaningful but not too deep.

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recipe; a pair of pretty pucks of nougat semifreddo, dressed with a strawberry salad; and two excellent orbs of house-made gelato. One gelato scoop was a pale-pink strawberry-infused delight and the other a vanilla-flavoured scoop of heaven, which was, quite appropriately, a crisp, snowy white. \

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The fesTive season is made ever so joyful with family and friends dropping in for meals, and

it’s the time of the year I tend to dig about in the cellar and share wines I’ve been carefully maturing.

It’s always a gamble, though. As wonderful as old wine can be, the quality of a bottle can be hit and miss, especially as anything from the early 2000s and beyond is likely to be sealed with a cork.

It’s sad but true that often the joy of opening an old, and possibly rare, bottle is ruined by the cork.

Cork is a natural product, so no two are the same (as opposed to screwcaps, but the debate over their respective virtues is for another day) and over time a case of the same wine is subject to wide bottle variation as tiny amounts of oxygen flow through the corks.

This means that each bottle in a case will be at a different stage in its development, regardless of how well they’ve been stored.

In fact, it’s common practice at tastings of older wines to pour a bottle into every second glass around the table so tasters can try their neighbour’s sample if there’s a big difference between bottles.

There’s also the lottery of a wine being corked. That’s not to say a crumbly cork or various levels of oxidation or premature ageing, but cork taint – or the presence of TCA.

Cork taint is caused by the chemical 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), which is the product of a chemical reaction between naturally occurring fungi and chlorophenol compounds.

Interestingly, chlorophenols don’t occur naturally in cork and it is thought they are introduced by pesticides sprayed onto cork trees or added during a chlorine-based sterilisation process.

Here’s what to look for in a corked wine: dank, wet-dog cardboard aromas, with the wine’s fruit characters stripped away on the nose and palate.

Cork taint is not to be mistaken with a the flavour of cork or oxidised vinegar-like notes that sometimes arise and it has nothing to do with the cork’s structure – a cork that crumbles as you twist the corkscrew in (or out) can still keep a wine perfectly.

It’s a generally accepted fact that between 5 and 8 per cent of all bottles sealed with cork are affected with TCA, so don’t take it personally if the cork gods frown on you this Christmas period.

There’s some good news in all of this: TCA won’t hurt you, and you are entitled to a replacement bottle if it has ruined your wine.

If you think a bottle is corked, stick the cork back into the bottle and either contact the winery directly or take the wine to the wine shop where you bought it.

In my experience, when contacting the winery directly, you’ll either be asked to send in the bottle with what wine remains for assessment or to give your details and they’ll simply send you a replacement bottle. If they have enough stock, the replacement wine might even be from the same vintage.

If you take the wine to where you bought it, the merchant will often replace it on the spot and take up the issue on your behalf.

One important note: if you have a corked wine and you’re keen to get it replaced, act straight away – it’s easier for the winemaker or merchant to identify the problem. Plus, if it turns out the wine isn’t corked after all, the wine might still be fresh enough to drink.

And one final thing. Please don’t go digging into your cellar after you’ve had a few, no matter how good the idea is at the time. I’ve regretted doing just that too many times to let anyone else make the same mistakes! \

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Taltarni Three Monks Fumé Blanc 2010 (Tasmania, Pyrenees) $24.99; 12.5% ★★★★

A sav blanc that’s all style and grace, rather than pungent and in your face. Sixty per cent of the wine was fermented in oak barrels to add complexity and texture. Complex it is, with aromas of lemongrass, peach, tropical fruits, green apple and slightly funky notes. On the palate you’ll find vibrant lime, lemongrass, passionfruit, grapefruit and savoury flavours. It has a supple, creamy texture and bright acid that’s chalky and grippy.

Food match \ Cucumber fritters with yoghurt and dill Dog Point Vineyards Chardonnay 2009 (Marlborough, NZ)$35; 14% ★★★★ ½

Dog Point is one of the region’s better exponents of sav blanc. This spent 18 months in French oak barrels before bottling. White peach, oatmeal, cantaloupe, citrus, tropical fruit and honey aromas leap from the glass. It has balance, with stonefruit flavours, spice and vanilla oak that are balanced out by grapefruit-flavoured acid. These flavours flow on to an impressive, lengthy finish.

Food match \ Fish cakes

Yangarra Shiraz 2009 (McLaren Vale) $25; 14.5%★★★★ ½

Yangarra’s wines are made using organic practices (organic certification is expected next year) and its vineyards sit at the northern, cooler end of McLaren Vale. It has a bouquet of cardamom spice, raspberry, blackberry, ferrous minerality, plum and a suggestion of vanilla. Sweet and sour flavours of blood plum, ironstone, blackberry and a cranberry-like sour note are medium-bodied. It’s a wine of balance and substance – light and bright with sandy tannins. It finishes long with spice and berry flavours. Food match \ Steak-and-kidney pie

Fonty’s Pool Pinot Noir 2010 (Pemberton) $22; 13.5% ★★★★

Pemberton is the coolest of WA’s wine regions and is capable of producing lovely pinot. It’s nicely perfumed, with aromas of cherry, citrus, spice, grape stalks, rhubarb and beetroot. It has nice stalky/sappy flavours, along with minerality, oak spice, raspberry and cherry flavours. The stalky theme continues with nice tannic grip in the mouth, along with sour cherry and citrus-flavoured acid.

Food match \ Duck rillettes

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J ohn Kobal knew it long before many; when he started collecting photographs from Hollywood’s golden era – the 1920s through to the 1960s – he was on to something long before they became hotly sought after.

Drawn from the John Kobal Foundation archive, the exhibition Made in Hollywood celebrates Hollywood studio portraiture from the industry’s glamorous past.

It makes its Australian debut at the Bendigo Art Gallery, which continues to draw audiences, thanks to some fabulous exhibitions secured throughout the year.

Made In Hollywood features photographs of Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, James Dean, Ava Gardner, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Rock Hudson and Jean Harlow, to name a few, all in their prime.

Kobal was an author and avid collector of photographs. He was born in Austria but based himself in Britain as a journalist and historian who, through a chance encounter with Marlene Dietrich in Canada in the 1950s, became interested in acquiring golden-era photographs. He was curious about the creative role of various photographers working for the major Hollywood studios and intrigued by how their images elevated these actors to god-like status.

Kobal wrote more than 30 books and was responsible for bringing the first Hollywood exhibition of images to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum in 1974. He died in 1991 and donated his collection to the John Kobal Foundation, which houses more than 200,000 photographs.

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Vintage glamourThe stars of Hollywood’s golden age come to Bendigo, writes Jane roCCa.

The glamour of Hollywood is elegantly captured in this exhibition – the vintage photographs show a stylish side to celebrity status, and stir nostalgia.

“John Kobal was someone who recognised the significance of these works when everybody else thought they were something to discard,” says Bendigo Art Gallery curator Leanne Fitzgibbon. “If it hadn’t been for him, many of these items would have disappeared altogether … John made these fantastic connections in his lifetime and of course he was driven by not only a fascination with Hollywood and celebrity but about how it was constructed.

“He was aware that it was smoke and mirrors sometimes, but these studio photographers, who often were under-recognised for their talent, had created this cult of celebrity around so many individuals that transformed them. Today we have Photoshop, but in the 1930s they didn’t manipulate to the extent they do today. I think that was partly because the photographers had a tremendous amount of technical skill and an ability to relate to the individuals. A number of the stars would go back to the same photographer because they loved their work and how they were being portrayed. That synergy created some of that imagery that we now have on display.”

An image of Monroe by still photographer Ernest Bachrach stands out – he snapped her sitting on a kerb looking up with a curious and pensive gaze. Bachrach took photos on film sets between the 1930s and late 1950s but not much is known of his work with Monroe; this one, however, is a beautiful image of a woman who is still talked about many years on.

Bachrach once described portraiture photography as akin to cinematography. “The cinematographer has very little need for accessories in the making of close-ups; all he needs is a face and some lights and shadows. And that is all the portrait artist needs. Occasionally – but only occasionally – minor props are useful,” he said.

The images of Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn show women of cinema at their finest. They appear larger than life, and that’s exactly what Hollywood hoped for – to create the illusion of grandeur. \

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1\ Clarence Sinclair Bull (1895-1979) Hedy Lamarr, MGM, c1940 Gelatin silver print2\ Gene Kornman Rita Hayworth, 20th Century Fox, 1939 Gelatin silver print3\ Bud Fraker (1916-2002) Audrey Hepburn for Funny Face, Paramount Pictures, 1956 Gelatin silver print4\ Ernest Bachrach (1899-1973) Marilyn Monroe, RKO, 1952/2007 Platinum print from the original negative(All ImAGES CourtESy oF John KoBAl FoundAtIon, london)

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Time is an amazing thing. It keeps

its own pace and we just have to keep up or be left behind. As author Maya Angelou observed: “Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence … neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish … it is an imponderably valuable gift.”

As 2011 flows away we just have time to take stock of the past 12 months and again appreciate the good times and be reminded of some of the things that will outlast the year.

The beauty industry also moves at its own pace, which at times seems faster than the calendar. I’m already receiving products that will only hit the shelves in March.

The holy grail of beauty is yet to be discovered but there were many launches this year of new advancements in skin care and beauty.

Over the year you’ve been able to read the Beauty Scribe pages to keep up with changes as we charted new launches, the best new colours, new technologies, potent ingredients, exciting brands and

expert advice. To pick the best of the best is near impossible but I am going to try nevertheless to list the best products of the year. Sit back, take a bite of a mince pie and feast your eyes on Beauty Scribe’s year in beauty. \

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LipstickEveryone has their favourites. My top brands are chosen for their formulations, array of colours and staying power. Time and again M.A.C. Cosmetics produces the most dazzling lip colours and formulations; following a close second is Maybelline Color Sensational lip colour range.

MascaraI am absolutely in love with Diorshow mascara, Ere Perez Natural Almond Oil mascara and Benefit’s They’re Real mascara.

Nail PolishThere are several brands that could take this prize but for a budget brand Sally Hansen is scoring goals in practically every aspect of the nail category – so hurrah for them.

MoisturiserThis is as tough as they come. Die-hard brands for me have to be La Mer Moisturising Lotion, Avado Certified Organic Face Cream, MooGoo Skin Milk Udder Cream and Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione, but the range that rocked my world is Rationale Essential Six.

Colour CosmeticsBy crowning Nars Cosmetics as the brand of

the year, I may have stirred up a hornets’ nest, but hear me out. Nars continuously

strives to come up with innovative products and colours and has always stayed true

to the core and vision of the brand. With names such as Orgasm and Sex, why

wouldn’t you hail Nars Cosmetics as the best colour make-up brand for 2011?

The current collection, Arabian Nights, fronted by model Mariacarla Boscono, is pure perfection. Following close behind

is Maybelline, which continues to push the envelope for its price point, and our very own Australis

has a few hits on its hands.

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FoundationMake Up For Ever HD Foundation takes the prize but gems such as Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, M.A.C. Cosmetics Studio Moisture Tint, L’Oréal True Match and CoverGirl Simply Ageless foundations are also firm favourites. And I’ve just received a press release that reports Prescriptives, which was pulled off the market, is now back online. I still consider Prescriptives’ Traceless foundation one of the best ever. Only available in the US at this stage, but fingers crossed. www.prescriptives.com

FragranceMy favourite category and I am at a loss. There were way too many launched this year that have become firm favourites. Elie Saab Le Parfum takes the cake for best new launch; Dior’s J’Adore L’Or for giving us hope that established perfumes can still surprise in an amazing way and, finally, for all those niche fragrance lovers – should buy every scent that Agence De Parfum imports – by far the most interesting importer in Australia.

Agence De Parfum (07) 3846 2227 \ Avado www.avadoorganics.com.au \ Benefit, Elemis selected Myer \ Clinique, Dior, Elie Saab, Laura Mercier Myer / David Jones \ Dr Hauschka www.drhauschka.com.au Ere Perez www.ereperez.com \ Grahams Natural www.itchy.net.au \ Invisible Zinc www.invisiblezinc.com.au \ L’Oréal, Maybelline, CoverGirl, Australis pharmacies, supermarkets \ La Mer www.cremedelamer.com.au \ M.A.C. Cosmetics www.maccosmetics.com.au \ Make Up For Ever www.pmstudio.com.au \ MooGoo www.moogoo.com.au \ Nars, Perricone www.meccacosmetics.com.auOrigins www.kitcosmetics.com.au \ Sally Hansen 1800 812 663 \ Trishave www.trishave.com.au

SunscreenInvisible Zinc range and Grahams Natural SunClear Sunscreen SPF 30+ win this category hands down.

Body MoisturiserI have tested quite a few body creams but keep coming back to two. They may be a wee bit pricier than your average creams but they work extremely well and as such are value for money – Dr Hauschka Lemon Body Moisturiser and Clinique Deep Comfort Body Lotion.

Shampoo & ConditionerI’ve not done many stories on hair products this year, so I promise my faithful readers to make amends in the new year. I was blown away by Living Proof Frizz shampoo and conditioner. The range will make you see hair products in a great new way. L’Oréal Elvive Total Repair range is worth noting too, as it turns the coarsest hair into silk.

Shaving CreamElemis Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel may be pricey but it does the job so perfectly that you forget the price; a budget option that is in no way a substitute is Proraso Shave Cream, a brand that is still going strong after 60 years.

Men’s MoisturiserOrigins Save The Males is an excellent moisturiser that should please most men but Trishave 3in1 Post Shave SPF 30+ Moisturising Lotion has the added bonus of a high SPF.


T asmania’s glorious Cradle Mountain has a reputation for bringing out the speechwriter in those who visit during the spring or summer

seasons. So don’t be alarmed if, hiking the trails that range from sedate to scaling rock faces, you find yourself delivering prose as purple as the Fairy Apron flowers known to grow in shady nooks.

The trend was started, and perfected, by Austrian naturalist Gustav “Dorfer” Weindorfer, who said in 1910: “This must be a national park for the people for all time. It is magnificent, and people must know about it and enjoy it.”

The Wilderness Gallery, part of Cradle Mountain Chateau at the northern boundary of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, is just as fixated on and inspired by the area’s natural beauty.

The gallery features some of the country’s most celebrated environmental photography in 10 separate rooms and spaces. If your idea of a pretty nature pic extends to Ken Duncan, prepare to broaden your horizons from the doctor’s waiting room.

Ben Messina’s Light on the Land exhibition concerns itself wholly with the varying characters of light. Messina describes natural landscapes as “beauty waiting to be captured”. He must have done a whole lot of waiting to snap shots that range from a heat haze above a field to a golden aurora of sunlight spearing through a tree fern in his native far north Queensland.

David Murphy’s work is purely focused on Tasmania – most memorable are his moody shots of beaches beneath colour-saturated skies, the waves’ wash softened to a flossy texture by the slow shutter-speed technique.

His solitary crow, perched on a log in Dove Lake with a rolling grey mist as background, is powerful and singular.

Also currently featured is a tidy little exhibition on the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine. It includes a rug of Tasmanian tiger pelts and a rare complete skeleton. Kids will love the immersive trapper’s hut, with its audio commentary and lifelike hut interior. \

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Bonnet Island doubles up on the cuteness factor. First, there’s the scene itself: a picturesque little wooden lighthouse on a tiny island within view of Hell’s Gates, which you can traipse around and hear stories about.

My favourite was the time the lighthouse keeper nearly burnt down the lighthouse. He went fishing instead of tending to the light, which burnt 600 millilitres of sperm-whale oil per hour. He was sacked. The cuteness reaches unbearable levels though when you tour at night and see penguins returning to their little burrows and hutches. Too much.

Night-vision cameras installed inside the hutches can be viewed on screens back on the boat, where a cheese platter and drinks are put on. Penguin voyeurism never tasted so good. \

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Cradle MountaIn Chateau1800 420 155www.cradlemountainchateau.com.au

home to the Wilderness Gallery and a great base for all Cradle Mountain exploration is the 60-room Cradle Mountain Chateau.recently renovated to include more resort-style mod cons, including the new Calm Day Spa, there is still a homely, ski chalet feel to the split-level suites and the sitting rooms in each wing, with Coonara-style wood heaters crackling on cooler evenings. The à la carte restaurant Grey Gum prides itself on serving local produce and wine. Try the venison, eye fillet or back strap, and be sure to complement your meal with Tasmania’s star wine varietal, pinot noir. \

strahan VIllage, hIlltoP harBour VIew1800 420 155www.strahanvillage.com.au

Located on the west coast of Tasmania, two hours’ drive from Cradle Mountain, Strahan is a quaint holiday town with several exceptional tourism experiences. There’s a quirky choice of accommodation, from restored heritage cottages to hilltop harbour view suites, which offer commanding views of Macquarie harbour. rooms are split-level with generous private decks to take in the bella harbour vista. The on-site view 42º restaurant and Bar serves tapas-style fare from the buffet and specialises in local seafood. Oysters and scallops are as fresh as the view, which is mesmerising from any table. \

gordon rIVer CruIsewww.gordonrivercruises.com.au

The prospect of a leisurely cruise down a river hardly set my world on fire, but when Lady Jane Franklin ii approached the mouth of Macquarie harbour, my heart was well and truly in mine.it’s known as hell’s Gates, and you can see why. The

channel through the heads seems to be the breadth of an aussie rules goalsquare! Our captain duly slotted it through and we were soon slipping noiselessly along the Gordon river. Covered with a sheen of oil from the rainforest floor, the water’s surface appears as a dark mirror, which ripples psychedelically. Trippy, man. The surrounding vegetation is so ancient and rugged that a sighting of a brontosaurus would not surprise. \


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Set on a 1230-square metre corner block, this 10-year-old property has dual frontages to two of Eaglemont’s best streets; Outlook Drive and Maltravers Road. Its handsome façade, while unashamedly contemporary, is

softened by timber and stacked-stone cladding.The entrance hall is wrapped in the gorgeous warmth of

American cherry timber. It leads into the main living space, with its high ceilings and wall of full-length windows. The cubic-like timber staircase runs up the edge of the lounge space, which is fronted by a Jetmaster fireplace with black marble surrounds.

Typical of this calibre of property, the kitchen is a real showpiece, but what really makes this property feel like a hotel is the luxurious accommodation.

Downstairs, two bedrooms share a pretty courtyard; the main bedroom has exclusive access to the stunning en suite. It has a deep bath and separate shower room lined in limestone finishes. The nearby dressing room could pass as a clothing boutique, and the downstairs study doubles as a fifth bedroom. The kids enjoy the privacy of their own floor upstairs, where two bedrooms share a stylish bathroom.

The street-facing bedroom is the largest in the house and, as the name of the street suggests, has a gorgeous outlook across the leafy eastern suburbs. \ liam carter

This California bungalow was the first house built on Burton Crescent. Since the early 1920s, the tree-lined street has become a haven for many other houses. Still, this property makes a pretty first impression

to rival its more modern neighbours. The shingle-clad weatherboard façade sits back from the street behind a big front yard. But most of the 818-square metre block is out the back. The backyard is tiered to accommodate the gentle slope of the block. A border of trees, which has been around as long as the house, guarantees privacy. Although it may be tempting to bulldoze the house and start from scratch, the three big old trees along the back fence are surely here to stay. For those more inclined to preserve this little piece of history, there are some beautiful features worth hanging on to but a lot of work is needed. The interior has not been renovated since the 1950s or ’60s. The front rooms, with their high ceilings and multipane windows, are the real keepers. \ liam carter

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to come home to your very own country lodge, now is your chance. With six hectares, this retreat-style residence provides unrivalled privacy and security. For

starters, 48-56 Seymour Drive is set 100 metres from the main road. There are three fenced paddocks, a dam and even an aviary. Nature lovers will never want to leave. The lounge area is at the entrance, where you can still enjoy the views while chatting with friends. Alternatively, a cosy wood fire provides is perfect when snuggling up with a good book. The dominant cream colour scheme is evident throughout, including the kitchen and meals area, which overlook the outdoor dining space. Boulders, trees and a tiered garden create the ideal surrounds when enjoying a meal outside. The main bedroom is down the hallway. It has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Two other bedrooms are nearby and share a bathroom. The fourth bedroom is near the entrance. \ bianca villarosa

Kay & burton, 8862 8000

2 outlook Drive

Price: $2.1 million

auction: December 10 at 12.30pm

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miles real estate, 9497 3222

30 burton crescent

Price: $1 million – $1.1 million

auction: December 10 at 2pm

2 1FletcHers, 9430 1111

48-56 seymour Drive

Price: $650,000 – $730,000

expressions of interest: Closing December 13

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postcode

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3079postcode

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Expect the unexpected at No.12 Wallis Avenue. This property is essentially three houses in one. The 1948 original cream-brick residence is divided into two semi-detached residences. The main house

has everything you would expect in a smartly renovated Ivanhoe house: the immaculately presented front lounge with fireplace, contemporary kitchen and bathroom and plush accommodation – complete with plantation shutters on the windows. But to the left of the deep rear deck is a self-contained unit with its own kitchen, bathroom and external entrance. Live-in relatives or lodgers will love the expansive living space with its large picture windows facing east towards the truly stunning garden. But that’s not all.

JELLIS CRAIG, 9490 2900

12 Wallis Avenue

Price: $1.25 million +

Auction: December 10 at noon

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ivanhoe east postcode

3079

Barry Plant Eltham9431 1222

An impeccable house of generous proportions and beautifully finished throughout. Features include a new kitchen, bathroom and en suite, polished timber floors and a covered outdoor deck. Open for inspection Saturday 12.30-1pm.

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Let's eat lunch @Sugar Kube, Arcade, 972 Main RoadLet's eat dinner @ Mercers Restaurant, 732 Main RoadLet's drink coffee @Volumes, 70 Commercial Place

3095POSTCODE

20 Valley Park Grove, Eltham

Price: $870,000 - $910,000

Sale by Negotiation

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Morrison Kleeman Eltham94312444

This meticulously presented house opposite a park, 100 metres from the bus stop and one door from a shop is set behind established gardens on its own generous allotment.

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Let's eat lunch @Urban Grooves, 99 Grimshaw StreetLet's eat dinner @ Peppercorn Thai, 81 Grimshaw StreetLet's drink coffee @Dobell's Cafe, 19 Greenhill Road

3095POSTCODE

1/59 Weidlich Road, Eltham North

Price: $440,000 - $480,000

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Hocking Stuart Greensborough9432 1988

Renovated weatherboard house close to shops and transport. Sunny meals area, north-facing lounge, undercover outdoor area. Split-system cooling and external powder room. Suits first-home buyers, investors or downsizers.

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Let's eat lunch @Were Street Food Store, 30 Were StreetLet's eat dinner @ Na Song Khla Thai, 40 Were StreetLet's drink coffee @Taffy´s on Looker, 15 Looker Road

3094POSTCODE

353 Main Road, Montmorency

Price: $375,000 - $400,000

For sale Offers closing Tuesday December 13

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Across the way, in what is essentially the property’s east wing, is the studio. This recent addition, courtesy of the current owner, was designed in partnership with architect Peter Williams. High on function and aesthetic, the open-plan work space is crowned by cathedral ceilings with burly cross-beams. Stained-glass windows in vivid greens, blues and reds reflect the colours of the garden. There is a mezzanine-level bedroom up in the gods and a rather big bathroom tucked away behind the stairs. The studio connects to the garage to the side of the main house. The property’s sustainability features are also unexpected in a property of this vintage. A system of water tanks supplies all the property’s water and German solar panels have eliminated the need for power bills. \ LIAm CARtER


Over the past six years, the current owners have jazzed up this classic weatherboard residence in more ways than one. They utilised the space at the entrance and turned the open and unused area into

a fourth bedroom after putting up a wall. They also renovated both bathrooms and put in new ducted heating and cooling. A great place for the family to catch up is the open-plan lounge/dining area. The lounge has a deep-red feature wall and is close to the kitchen if you feel like a snack while watching movies. The dining area opens on to decking that is covered by a sunshade so you can enjoy summer barbecues comfortably. There’s plenty of lawn space, room for the kids’ play equipment and even a workshop. A studio can also be set up any way you like. The main bedroom is at the entrance and is near a bathroom. Three other bedrooms share the family bathroom near the laundry. This property also features ample off-street parking. \ biaNca villarosa

Set in one of Plenty’s top-notch courts, this stunning six-year old property has all the trimmings. High-quality fixtures and fittings are used throughout. Solid-timber doors and a neutral colour palette set the scene. Off

the wide, tiled hallway are the formal lounge and formal dining area. The family reconvenes in the kitchen, which has has stainless steel appliances and stone benchtops. It overlooks the large meals area and rumpus room. Both have doors that lead to the back garden. Relax in the spa, sit by the water feature with friends or set up for your next function. This can be held in your own backyard – in the entertainment pavilion. There’s plenty of room to prepare nibbles and if it gets cool, roll down the café-style blinds. This amazing outdoor area is flanked by extensively landscaped gardens. The main bedroom is at the front of the house and has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite. Two other bedrooms are near the lounge and a study can be transformed into a fourth bedroom. \ biaNca villarosa

HocKiNG sTUarT, 9432 1988

7 stowe avenue

Price: $480,000 – $520,000

auction: December 10 at 11am

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bUcKiNGHaM, 9435 0999

2 bunyip court

Price: $1 million – $1.15 million

Private sale

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3090

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Miles Real Estate9497 3222

This appealing five-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is secluded on a wide 646sqm (approx.) allotment and features a north-facing rear, deck, self-contained studio apartment, pool and a garage.

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Let's eat lunch @Cafe 232, 232 Lower Heidelberg RoadLet's eat dinner @ Condotti, 237 Lower Heidelberg RoadLet's drink coffee @Vita Bella Cafe, 236 Lower Heidelberg Road

3079POSTCODE

7 Wilfred Road, Ivanhoe East

Price: Price on application

Auction Saturday December 17 at 3pm

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Nothing compares to this inspirational family residence on a hectare (approx.), featuring vast living spaces and breathtaking views. With peace and convenience in equal measures, this could be your forever home.

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Let's eat lunch @Rivers Café, 28 Kurrak RoadLet's eat dinner @ Cielo Blue, 206 Yan Yean RoadLet's drink coffee @Caffiend, 13/ 23-29 Civic Drive

3090POSTCODE

26 McLennans Road, Plenty

Price: $1.45 million - $1.6 million

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On an allotment of 1240sqm (approx.) with a wide frontage to Paterson Crescent, a rear boundary along Plenty River and an original three-bedroom house in the middle, this property screams potential.

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Let's eat lunch @Urban Grooves, 99 Grimshaw StreetLet's eat dinner @ Cafe Spice, 4/118 Main StreetLet's drink coffee @Holy Moley Coffee, 134 Main Street

3088POSTCODE

30 Paterson Crescent, Greensborough

Price: $680,000 - $740,000

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and is the perfect setting for that special occasion. For something a little bit more casual, relax in the lounge or head through to the meals area that is near the timber kitchen. it has stainless steel appliances and views of the outdoor dining area. Doors lead to a paved and undercover space where adults can entertain while the kids run wild in the large backyard. the main bedroom is upstairs and has a walk-through wardrobe to the en suite. On weekends, bask in the morning sun on the balcony. another bedroom opens onto the balcony, while two other bedrooms have views of the backyard. these three bedrooms also share a bathroom with a spa bath. \ BIANCA VILLArOsA

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34 stonnington drive

Price: $565,000 – $635,000

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expandable. Characteristic of a Cape Cod design, the second floor has been left virtually vacant so you can decide how it is finished off. Catch up with friends in the lounge, which features a wet bar, before sitting down to a meal in the dining area. the updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and red splashbacks. it opens to a covered and paved area with plenty of lawn space. three bedrooms are downstairs and the study can be set up as a guest bedroom. One bedroom has an en suite while the other two share a bathroom with a spa bath. a large rumpus/billiards room is upstairs and another multipurpose room can be converted any way you like. it could serve as a great teenager’s retreat or a large bedroom. \ BIANCA VILLArOsA

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The Complete Retreat!

A compelling proposition awaits - the style of a Fasham home; the single level floor plan affording zoned living and accommodation areas; the northerly aspect; the landscaped gardens, plus a tranquil, private location all combine here to make this a truly special and unique home. It comprises 3 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms, multiple separate living areas, multiple outdoor entertaining areas and double garage. Features include refrigerated cooling, heating, ducted vacuum, drip watering system, solar boosted hot water, water tanks and more. Plus easy access to shops, transport and schools. Be quick! Enter Zig Zag Rd from Main Rd entrance.

PRICE GUIDE $800,000 - $880,000

INSPECT Saturday 12:15 - 12:45pm Photo ID required

CONTACT John Haley 0417 352 312Aaron Yeats 0400 067 024Eltham Office 9431 1222

ELTHAM60-62 Zig Zag Road (Enter Zig Zag Rd from Main Rd entrance)

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Eco Home in Prime Location!

Set in the picture-perfect location surrounded by parklands with easy access to all amenities, this home boasts wonderful street appeal. Double bedrooms (main with en-suite & WIR) plus study, well appointed kitchen (granite bench-tops), plus formal and informal living areas that link together make this a warm and cheerful place to call home. The captivating self-sustaining gardens will make you the envy of the neighbourhood. Features include ducted heating, air-conditioning, 9ft ceilings, water tanks, watering system, solar power and broadband cable. With an enchanting all-year-round outdoor entertaining area, remote double garage (internal access), and a 735m2 (approx) allotment, this is the property you will cherish.

ELTHAM29 Falkiner Street

Tuesday 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $750,000 - $820,000

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CONTACT Pina Kara 0415 911 437Eltham Office 9431 1222

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Classic Design and Space in the 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 $840,000 - $890,000

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

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Low Maintenance Lifestyle, Parkland Location!An enviable riverside position between Ivanhoe & Chelsworth Park provides a beautiful setting for this superbly established brick home. Set back from the street with a north-easterly rear entertainer’s area (534m2 approx), this comfortable residence would benefit from a stylish modern update or renovation (STCA) to complete the package. It comprises 3 bedrooms (main with WIR & en-suite), central bathroom, powder room, formal dining, fantastic family lounge (OFP) and large kitchen meals area (parquetry flooring) with direct access to the huge paved entertainer´s courtyard. Extras include GDH, ducted vacuum, double remote garage (internal access) and remote security gates. Stroll to the Yarra, grammar schools, golf courses, boutique shopping and public transport.

IVANHOE EAST16 Irvine Road

THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM

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CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299Adrian Woods 0413 650 520Ivanhoe Office 9499 7992

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Alistair Knox on 35 Acres (approx)

Offering 35 acres (approx.) of rolling pasture and views, this unique architecturally designed, mud-brick home of 40 squares (approx.) is a true family experience. Features include 4 bedrooms, en-suite with spa and separate toilet, 3 separate living areas, open fireplace, wood heaters, reverse cycle A/C, country kitchen with double oven, combination of timber and slate floors, large outdoor covered deck, double carport, powered shed, hay shed, comprehensive fire fighting system, 100,000 litres of tank water plus 6 fenced paddocks ideal for livestock. Less than 10 minutes to shops, trains and school bus at end of the street, it is the ideal family affair.

UPPER PLENTY (WHITTLESEA)225 Munts Road

PRICE GUIDE $870,000 - $930,000

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CONTACT John Heath 0404 003 194Eltham 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

Single Level Unit in Desirable Locale

Comfortably positioned at the rear of a stylish development, this single level unit is a perfect opportunity for

first home buyers and downsizers alike. The home comprises a bright open floorplan with family lounge,

kitchen/meals and living area, paved outdoor entertaining area, and three great sized robed bedrooms with

two-way family bathroom. Extras include separate laundry, second toilet, gas ducted heating, split system

cooling and double remote garage, all located within an easy walk to Macleod train station and shops,

public transport, parklands, Austin Hospital and La Trobe University. Don´t miss out, call today!


PRICE GUIDE $530,000 - $560,000

INSPECT Thursday 5:30 - 6pmSaturday 12 - 12:30pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299Adrian Woods 0413 650 520

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Brand New, Choice of 3 including Single Level, Quality Finish in Rosanna´s Premier Parade!

These brand new properties enjoy a location on Rosanna´s Premier Parade, close to quality schooling,

shopping, transport, Austin & Mercy Hospitals and La Trobe University, and will impress the most fastidious

of potential buyers. Each provides open plan living areas, north-facing courtyards, and internal access from

garaging. The variety on offer includes single storey, double storey with breathtaking views, plus a mixture of

single and double garages. Inspection is paramount to fully appreciate and be ready to be wowed!

Tuesday 13th December at 5pm

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CONTACT Thomas Bechelli 0413 181 461Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299

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Picture Perfect in a Prime Position

Characterised by peaceful garden surrounds and an enviable

central Woodridge location on 896m2 (approx), this single level

merchant builders home delivers a generous formal lounge,

main bedroom with en-suite, kitchen/family room, magnificent

paved courtyard garden, GDH, split system cooling, floor to

ceiling north-facing windows, and timber lined ceilings.

ELTHAM4 Hartland Way Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $540,000 - $610,000


CONTACT Tom Kurtschenko 0417 502 944Romeo Rigoni 0412 126 646

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Located at the top of a court in the centrally located Woodridge

Estate, this stunning split level home on 850m2 (approx) has

been fully renovated and provides an open study, lounge,

formal dining/living room, family room, sensational new kitchen

(Caesar stone tops, glass splash backs & SS appliances), open

back yard, in-ground pool, double carport and much more!

ELTHAM4 Avarn Court Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $680,000 - $730,000

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Quality! Position! 1000m2 (approx) of Land! Great Price!

Set in beautiful gardens, on a 1000m2 (approx) block, this

architecturally designed home provides secure entry, 3 double

bedrooms (main with en-suite), study/home office (own entry),

renovated kitchen (walk-in-pantry), family meals area, lounge

(large picture windows permitting the entry of plenty of sunlight),

air-conditioning, leadlight and French doors plus much more!

LOWER PLENTY151 Bonds Road PRICE GUIDE $660,000 - $725,000


CONTACT Leon Clark 0411 045 281

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True Comfort - Inside and Out!

Fully renovated home comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

modern kitchen, separate family/meals and lounge rooms,

alfresco entertaining area, spacious back yard and double

garage. Features include GDH, refrig. cooling, irrigation system

and great location close to schools including St Helena

Secondary College, St Helena Marketplace and transport.

ST. HELENA11 Solway Court Tue 20th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $530,000 - $570,000

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Central Ivanhoe Two Bedroom Villa!

Set in a prestige neighbourhood and positioned in a boutique

block of only three, this original style residence offers

exceptional value as a home or smart rental investment. It

comprises two well sized bedrooms (BIRs), lounge, bathroom,

kitchen with meals area, laundry, bright rear courtyard with

garden, lock-up garage plus additional off street car park.

IVANHOE1/131 Ivanhoe Parade Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $440,000 - $495,000

INSPECT Thursday 5:30 - 6pmSaturday 10:30 - 11amPhoto ID required

CONTACT Kieran Whaley 0410 587 072 Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707

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Development Opportunity on 764m2 (approx)

• 764m2 (approx) level allotment

• Prime multi-unit or apartment development potential (STCA)

• Within walking distance to local shops and transport

• Top of court location

• Existing 3 bedroom home in need of TLC

• Close to La Trobe Uni, Austin Hospital and local schools

HEIDELBERG WEST4 Kanimbla Court THIS SATURDAY AT 2PM

PRICE GUIDE $430,000 - $450,000

INSPECT Thursday 2:45 - 3:15pmSaturday 1/2 hour prior to AuctionPhoto ID required

CONTACT David Kelly 0410 426 311Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299

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Comfortable Family Home on 629m2 (approx)

First time offered for sale, this beautifully maintained home, set

on a generous 629m2 (approx) allotment in a choice Bellfield

location, surely ticks all the boxes for first homers and investors

alike. The residence features light-filled living (gas heating),

kitchen with meals area, three spacious bedrooms, bathroom,

laundry, large separate rumpus/studio, garage plus carport.

BELLFIELD6 McGrath Street Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE $480,000 - $520,000

INSPECT Thursday 5 - 5:30pmSaturday 3 - 3:30pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299David Kelly 0410 426 311

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Stylish Single Level on Ivanhoe´s Doorstep

Enjoying commanding outlooks, its own street frontage and

dress circle location, this stylishly renovated single level

residence features an entry hall, light-filled living, dining and

new open plan kitchen (SS appliances), 2 generous bedrooms

(BIRs), new bathroom, high efficiency ducted refrig. A/C,

heating, ducted vacuuming, plus timber entertaining deck.

HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS1/14 Linden Avenue Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)


CONTACT David Kelly 0410 426 311

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Saintly Location On 715m2 (approx)

This is an outstanding opportunity to mould the existing home

into something special, or start again, complete with north-

facing rear yard. Within 300m (approx) of shops and trains, this

residence offers exciting potential. Comfortable as is, features

include lounge, dining, kitchen, meals area, two-way bathroom,

ducted heating, lock up garage plus double carport at rear.

ROSANNA41 St. James Road Tue 13th December at 6pm (unless sold prior)


CONTACT Thomas Bechelli 0413 181 461Nunzio Sulfaro 0414 223 134

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Stylish Springthorpe Investment - High Exposure Locale• Currently rented to a hairdressing salon returning $23,487.12 per annum• 2 year lease expires May 2012 with 4 further options of 3 years• Terms: 10% deposit, balance 45/60 days

MACLEOD 36 Springthorpe Boulevard

PRICE GUIDE $360,000 - $390,000

INSPECT Friday 1/2 hour prior to Auction Photo ID required

CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299 Joshua Franzi 0413 720 244

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Investment With The Lot - Hot Food Outlet• Prime Springthorpe location within Country Club complex • Currently rented to a Pizza restaurant returning $24,102.48 per annum • New 3 year lease with 3 year option • Terms: 10%, balance 45/60 days

MACLEOD 34 Springthorpe Boulevard

PRICE GUIDE $360,000 - $390,000

INSPECT Friday 1/2 hour prior to Auction Photo ID required

CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299 Joshua Franzi 0413 720 244

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Exciting Leafy Location, Land with Permit!This property comes with town planning permit for two generous two-storey, 3 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom townhouses of 15 squares (approx) and each including double carports on a gently falling north-facing block.

MONTMORENCY 11 Reichelt Avenue

INSPECT Thur 2-2:30pm & Sat 9:30-10am Photo ID required

CONTACT Thomas Bechelli 0413 181 461 Tom Kurtschenko 0417 502 944

Saturday 17th December at 11am

Ready to Move Straight In and Enjoy!Fully renovated, single level home with formal lounge and dining (polished timber floors and ornamental fireplace), separate kitchen with meals area, north-facing family room, patio area, landscaped gardens, GDH and A/C.

VIEWBANK 14 Christine Street

PRICE GUIDE $570,000 - $610,000

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CONTACT Aaron Silluzio 0414 422 299 Wayne Lilley 0419 563 161

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Large Home On 1100m2 (approx) - St Helena School ZoneRambling house on a huge piece of land, 2 bathrooms (1 with large spa, shower and sauna), an immense lounge (OFP), formal dining (bar), as-new kitchen (granite bench tops), plus a downstairs rumpus with powder room.

GREENSBOROUGH 105 Greenhill Road

PRICE GUIDE $570,000 - $615,000

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Quality & Style on 1187m2 (approx)This charming home offers generous lounge (gas log fireplace), rumpus room, a French provincial inspired kitchen (s/steel appliances), plus a spacious pergola for outdoor / indoor living flowing to the ample backyard.

DOREEN 19 Harlin Street

PRICE GUIDE $570,000 - $655,000

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Get in on the Ground FloorEnjoying its own private north-facing courtyard, this light-filled apartment offers 2 bedrooms (BIRs), bathroom, open plan living, dining and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plus a car space on Title.

HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 12/15 McEwan Road

PRICE GUIDE $280,000 - $320,000

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Parkland Serenity - Land 600m2 (approx)This single level residence, perfect for the first home buyer, renovator or investor, features lounge, kitchen and meals area, two bedrooms, central bathroom, gas heater, plus an outdoor bungalow / storage room.

HEIDELBERG WEST 227 Liberty Parade

PRICE GUIDE $390,000 - $420,000

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Renovated and Centrally LocatedWith an abundance of natural light filtering throughout, this renovated home provides an open plan living area, immaculate kitchen (SS appliances), huge master bedroom, spa-bathroom, plus split system heating & cooling.

ROSANNA 2/38-40 Lower Plenty Road

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Renovate and Reap the RewardsWith scope to renovate and add value, this ultra-affordable home, on a 647m2 (approx) block, offers a brilliant entry level opportunity for the first homer or investor. Close to schools, shops, La Trobe Uni and Northland.

HEIDELBERG WEST 20 Pacific Drive

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So Much More Than Meets The Eye - Over 1200m2This house really needs a closer look to see just how much potential it has to offer. A quiet location, lovely treed views, a flexible floor plan and an easy walk to the station and shops are just the beginning. Offering three bedroom on the main level and the option of a fourth bedroom or studio downstairs this could be the ideal teenage retreat or home office, two living areas, renovated kitchen, timber floors and open fire place. With a generous lot size and sub division potential (STCA).

DIAMOND CREEK 32 Ness Street

PRICE GUIDE $400,000 - $450,000

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DIAMOND CREEK 145 Sutherland Road

PRICE GUIDE $720,000+


CONTACT Peter Koiker 0418 382 959Robyn Johnson 0417 387 890

Easy Living, Fun EntertainingWith views & a quiet setting, this well kept home is a real delight. Open plan living, lovely kitchen, rumpus room and great outdoor living - landscaped gardens and BBQ area ready for your enjoyment. A few minutes drive from shops schools and train, (or a longer walk), the location, outlook and presentation make this a home you will not want to miss. Call now.

DIAMOND CREEK 9 Koonawarra Way

PRICE GUIDE $440,000 - $480,000


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DIAMOND CREEK 13 James Cook Drive

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H’B HEIGHTS 11 Shakespeare Gve Avail NOW $250PW3 bedroom home, kitchen/meals (gas appl, D/W), PFBs, lounge gas heating, bathroom & laundry. Six month lease. Contact Bill. SMACLEOD 91 Erskine Rd Avail NOW $295PW3 bedroom home, updated kitchen & bathroom, lounge, dining, family area, sutdy nook and off street parking. Contact Bill. SH’BERG WEST 7 North Cres Avail NOW $280PW3 bedroom home, robes, lounge, gas heating, A/C, kitchen/meals (s/s appl) and PFBs. No pets. Six month lease. Contact MeaghanIVANHOE 26A Stortford Ave Avail NOW $310PWSemi-detached 2 BR home, robes, lounge (OFP), kitchen, dining, D/H, evap cooling, alarm, c/yard, shed and carport. Contact Bill. SH’BERG WEST 14 Perth St Avail NOW $320PW3 bedroom home, kitchen/meals (gas cooking), central bathroom, laundry, lounge, gas heating, A/C and PFBs. Contact MeaghanH’BERG WEST 130 Southern Rd Avail NOW $320PW2 bedroom home, robes, lounge, gas heater, kitchen/meals area (gas cooking), PFBs and off street parking. Contact MeaghanELTHAM 1/97 Brougham St Avail NOW $320PW2 bedroom unit, robes, lounge, polished floorboards, modern kitchen, heating/cooling, c/yard and single carport. Contact Bill. DG’BOROUGH 259 Nepean St Avail Dec 17 $330PW3 bedroom home, en-suite, ducted heating, PFBs, living/dining, air-conditioning, kitchen (gas cooking, D/W). Contact DiYALLAMBIE 356 Yallambie Rd Avail NOW $340PW3 bedroom home,lounge, gas heating, PFBs, kitchen/meals (D/W), gas cooking, heating, bathroom and dbl grage. Contact Bill. DH’BERG HEIGHTS 101 Edwin St Avail NOW $340PWRenov 2 bedroom Caliornian bungalow, livinig, dining, OFP, kitchen (s/s appl, D/W), bathroom, laundry, D/H & OSP. Contact Joshua

M’MORENCY 23 Mayona Rd Avail NOW $350PW3 BR home, robes, kitchen/meals, lounge (OFP), family/rumpus, D/H, undercover outdoor area and OSP. No pets. Contact JaclynH’BERG HEGIHTS 3/7 Dresden St Avail Dec 4 $350PWSpacious 3 bedroom unit, robes, bathroom, lounge, open plan kitchen/dining, gas appl, D/H, c/yard & garage. Contact JoshuaLOWER PLENTY 5/12 Kett St Avail Dec 3 $350PWDouble storey 2 BR t/house, robes, living/dining, kitchen/meals, bathroom, toilets, D/H, evap cooling and single garage. Contact DiELTHAM 17/167 Pitt St Avail NOW $360PW3 bedrooms, en-suite, kitchen/meals/family, living room, GDH and double garage. Close to Eltham village/train/schools. Contact DiDOREEN 24 Kamori Dve Avail Dec 10 $360PW3 bedroom home, robes, en-suite, kitchen/dining (dish washer), ducted heating, s/sys, decking and single garage. Contact SarahDOREEN 8 Tilt Rd Avail NOW $360PW3 bedroom home, WIRs, en-suite, open study, kitchen (s/s appl, D/W), lounge/dining, D/H, evap cooling and garage. Contact SarahG’BOROUGH 3/15 Alexandra St Avail Dec 10 $370PWStunning 3 bedroom unit, robes, kitchen/meals area (stainless steel appliances, dish washer) and double garage. Contact SarahNTH FITZROY 6/119 Rushall Cres Avail NOW $380PWRenovated first floor 2 BR apartment, spacious living/dining area, new kitchen (s/s appl), intercom entry and OSP. Contact JoshuaG’BOROUGH 19 Yando St Avail NOW $380PWFreshly painted 3 bedroom home, robes, kitchen/dining, D/W, lounge, PFBs, study nook, A/C, garage plus OSP. Contact Bill. SH’BERG HEIGHTS 99 Porter Rd Avail NOW $390PW3 bedroom home, robes, living, dining, kitchen (s/s appl, D/W), laundry, sunroom, evaporative cooling and garage. Contact Jaclyn

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT

DOREEN 1/95 Hazel Glen Drive Avail NOW $13,000PA

Suite/office 30sqm (approximately), carpet, D/H and cooling, toilet

facilities, kitchen/lunch room. Option of own street front access or

use of receptionist for an additional price. Contact Joshua

ROSANNA 262 Lower Plenty Rd Avail NOW $14,000PA

Shop front, 96sqm (approximately), toilet and sink. Rental figure

does not include GST or outgoings. Contact Joshua

WATSONIA 2H Lambourne Rd Avail NOW $14,000PA

Open plan 45sqm approx office suite, storage and filing area,

heating and cooling, kitchenette, toilet and ample parking. Rental

figure does not include GST or outgoings. Contact Joshua

ELTHAM 5/10-18 Arthur St, Eltham Avail NOW $16,000PA

Retail shop 63sqm approx. Kitchenette and lunchroom area, ample

parking. Figure excludes GST and outgoings. Contact Joshua

H’BERG HEIGHTS 154 Northern Rd Avail NOW $25,000PA

214sqm (approx) office/w-house, 186sqm (approx) w-house,

28sqm (approx) office, 50sqm (approx) mezzanie, kitchenette,

heating/cooling. Figure excl GST & outgoings. Contact Joshua

ELTHAM 963 Main Rd Avail Jan 3 2012 $54,000PA

250sqm (approximately) office space, reception area, board room,

2 directors suites, open plan office, kitchen/lunch room, parking.

Figure excludes GST and outgoings. Contact Joshua

HEIDELBERG 46-48 Burgundy St Avail NOW $95,000PA

Double 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

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

Di Bryan0400 911 005

Sarah Craigie0409 945 774

Meaghan Fennell0401 019 859

Jaclyn Pasquini0412 249 576

Bill Sismanis0401 241 070

Bill Diamantopoulos0431 401 720

Joshua Franzi0413 720 244

Zenya Wertheim 0421 964 366

Yallambie22 Kardinia Drive

Enjoy the view and the options of approvedPlanning Permit on 1379m2

A rare offering in today’s market is this spacious family homefeaturing breathtaking views located in Plenty River Parklandsand is situated on a grand sized block with plans and permitsfor another sizable family residence of 26.5 squares approx.The home itself offers both formal and informal living througha lounge, family and rumpus room, along with kitchen andmeals area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and features outdoorentertaining area, cellar, workshop area, heating/cooling,alarm and double carport. All this within minutes to localshops, parklands, transport and schools.

> VIEW Thurs 2.00 - 2.30pm & Sat 3.30 - 4.00pm> PRIVATE SALE> MEL REF 20 / K9> EPR $650,000 - $680,000> OFFICE Ivanhoe 171 Upper Heidelberg Rd > TEL 9499 5611

Greensborough 106 Grimshaw St > TEL 9432 1988> CONTACT Carmel Puttyfoot 0408 173 822

Christopher Macey 0411 330 311

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Macleod I 12 Brittingham court

Quote $870,000 Plus Buyers Melway 20:A6 Land size 500m2 approxContact Doug Klueh 0438 876 338 Dennis Johnson 0419 338 571Office 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

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sale By TeNder Closing Tuesday 24th January 2012 (unless sold prior)

Beautifully appointed and with a floorplan suitable for an active lifestyle, the confident lines and stylish interior space of this Fasham Johnson custom design will suit the most demanding buyer. Open plan living at its best, the spacious light filled residence features tinted windows, three oversize bedrooms, study, and family retreat. Take a short walk to the Country Club to meet up with friends at the pool, gym, or tennis courts. Schools, station & La Trobe University are also close by. Features extra deep built-in robes, reading down-lights on dimmer switches; well-appointed kitchen that features granite bench tops, stainless steel appliances, insinkerator, and filtered water; ensuite and the main bath have marble bench tops; ducted heating & cooling (remote control), a ducted vacuuming system, and security system. Nothing else comes close - Act now!


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greeNsBorough I 12 ellen court

Quote $490,000 Plus Buyers Melway 21:C1 Land size 760m2 approxContact Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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With a charming Cape Cod facade, complete with dormer windows, and a large block, this home has all the elements necessary to make it just what you want. There’s plenty to work with including a huge upstairs rumpus & multipurpose room that could convert to a teenage retreat and you’ll fi nd the kitchen and bathrooms already updated. It would be a shame, but there’s always the possibility that a developer will be lured by the big block to create townhouses (STCA). Off St Helena Road and close to parks, kindergarten, schools, train & bus at your door step. Features: Large lounge with bar & dining room, Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 4 Robed bedrooms, Ensuite, family bathroom (spa) Study, ducted heating, Huge upstairs rumpus & multipurpose room, Covered alfresco entertaining, Big backyard with extension/pool potential (STCA), Leaf Guard on all gutters, 4 Car garage.

research I 65 Ingrams road

Melway 12:G12 Contact Paul Harrison 0418 103 477 Adam McWatters 0404 489 266Offi ce 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

aucTIoN Saturday 10th December at 11.00am

Every once in awhile an opportunity comes along that you know is that once in a lifetime chance you simply cannot let slip by... This is one of those moments! 5 magnifi cent Acres of useable land, just received the nod from council to be subdivided into 4 separate in excess of one ‘Acre’ lots with the potential to build a new luxury ‘lifestyle’ residence on each, within aesthetically pleasing lightly-treed parklike surrounds and blissful country ambience – So seize the day with this rare and exciting investment opportunity, complete the subdivision and reap great rewards.

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BrIar hIll I 31 river street

Quote $500,000 Plus Buyers Melway 21:B2Contact Vince Masci 0423 691 622 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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This lovely property standing free on its own title is not too large and not too small… In fact it’s just right. With your own street frontage, this single level home is low in maintenance yet high in appeal, providing a relaxed modern environment with just the right sized easy-care garden for alfresco dining and kids and pets. It you’re thinking of down-sizing, starting out or investing, don’t let this one slip away. Features: Generous open living/dining, Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite, 2 more zoned bedrooms with BIR’s, Internal stairs to auto DLUG/store room, GDH, water tank, Close to Greensborough Plaza shopping centre & eateries, Schools, transport & parks.

Macleod I 29 Munro street

Quote $550,000 Plus Buyers Melway 20:C9Contact David Oakley 0439 397 284 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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All the hard work in obtaining plans and permits has been done for this brilliantly positioned parcel of land, securely placed to offer an ideal setting for 3 approved townhouses. Two double storey and one single level home are designed to capture the essence of modern living with fl owing spaces and low-maintenance nature. All offer open plan living/dining and stainless steel kitchen, 2 bedrooms, private courtyard with alfresco area, modern bathroom (one with two), garage or carport – Brilliantly located within a short walk to cosmopolitan Macleod Village, schools, train station and parklands.

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greeNsBorough I 39 elonera avenue

Quote $520,000 - $570,000 Melway 21:D4 Land size 548m2 approxContact Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336 David Oakley 0439 397 284Office 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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PrIVaTe sale

This charming property is a timeless classic. You’ll be spoilt for choice if entertaining, with an impressive Mediterranean inspired courtyard boasting plenty of room for alfresco dining, whilst inside you can enjoy the privacy of a second formal lounge which can be easily secluded from the central living space. Sitting proud on an elevated allotment, this spacious property offers the warmth and convenience of an open plan living area the whole family can enjoy. Situated only minutes from Greensborough Plaza, a stroll to Primary schools and public transport, with restaurants and amenities at your fingertips, this property makes easy living and entertaining a pure pleasure. Features: Generous formal lounge, Updated granite & s/s kitchen, Inviting meals and family area, Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite, Two good sized children’s bedrooms, Study/4th bedroom, Updated bathroom with spa bath, GDH, evaporative cooling, Off street parking for 3 cars.

dIaMoNd creek I 10 cassinia court

Quote $570,000 Plus Buyers Melway 11:G7 Land size 1050m2 approxContact Scott Nugent 0438 054 993 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Office 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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PrIVaTe

Amongst other quality homes in a peaceful prestige court, this stunning residence has been flawless fashioned to seamlessly integrate the elegance of Federation styling with the high standard of space and comfort demanded by today’s families. The 3 defined living areas precede fantastic alfresco entertaining, with water feature and a big backyard for kids to enjoy, backing onto a Reserve. Brilliantly located within the sought after St Helena Secondary school zone and handy to shops and transport. Features: Elegant formal lounge & dining, Generous casual family/meals area, Rumpus/media room, Chef’s kitchen with 900mm s/s cooker, Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite, 3 zoned children’s bedrooms, Study/5th bedroom & family bathroom, Ducted heating, evap. cooling, Auto DLUG with drive-thru.



waTsoNIa I 2 rasheda street

Quote $360,000 Plus Buyers Melway 20:E5 Land size 624m2 approxContact Scott Anderson 0412 855 775 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Office 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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A well presented classic home, set on a large elevated allotment complements an exceptional opportunity for home buyers to enjoy its comfort and further enhance with their own personal style. Investors or developers take this opportunity to pursue the potential to build new units (STCA) or use the potential of leasing both the house and the separate fully self contained unit at the rear, while awaiting plans and permits to be approved. Features: Lounge with polished floorboards, Timber kitchen with meals area, 3 Bedrooms, fresh bathroom, Tandem double garage/self contained unit, Ducted heating, air-conditioner, External laundry & 2nd toilet, Two sheds, Walk to shops, station, bus, Schools and Reserve.

greeNsBorough I 65 Booyan crescent

Quote $420,000 Plus Buyers Melway 10:G10 Land size 684m2 approxContact Sue Stone 0416 055 159 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Office 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

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PrIVaTe sale

High in the treetops overlooking the river below and valley beyond, this unique home basks in the blissful serenity of a country ambience where rosellas love to roost on the balcony rail. It’s a home filled with natural light that one can gradually impose their own style, atop a rustic tiered allotment, certain to engage keen gardeners in their favourite past-time, with intimate little nooks to rest and take in the scenery. Features: Bright open living/dining (gas pot-belly heater), Timber kitchen/meals with big WIP, 3 robed bedrooms, family bathroom, DLUG with huge workshop/hobby room, Pull-down stairs to roof storage, Close to Plaza shops, station & restaurants, Schools, bus & walking tracks.



Quote $420,000 Plus Buyers Melway 20:G6 Land size 560m2 approxContact David McFarlane 0418 319 831 Graeme Oldfi eld 0439 312 080Offi ce 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

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Macleod I 87 harborne street

The smart appealing façade of this refurbished home looks fabulous enough, sitting peacefully on an elevated allotment, but just wait until you step inside. Features: Spacious living room, bright updated kitchen, adjoining meals/family area, three bedrooms (master with WIR), bathroom, separate 2-way shower room, GDH, evaporative cooling, double carport.

aucTIoN Sat 10th Dec at 1.00pm

Quote From $520,000Melway 11:B12 Contact Simon McEvoy 0412 319 046 Sue Stone 0416 055 159 Offi ce Cnr Were & Rattray Rd, MontmorencyPhone 9434 6666


greeNsBorough I 14-18 carnon street

An exciting new residential development with a private park as its centrepiece, offering stunning townhouses of exceptional quality, creatively designed to suit any lifestyle within the highly sought leafy environs of Greenhills, close to shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, transport and freeway. Choice of 2 or 3 bedroom plus study, stylish living at it’s best.

PrIVaTe sale

Quote $450,000 Plus BuyersMelway 20:K7 Land size 574m2 approxContact Sue Stone 0416 055 159 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999


yallaMBIe I 68 Tarcoola drive

A charming classic feel creates atmospheric warmth in this immaculate home with a sun-soaked backyard big enough to allow adults and kids the pleasures of the great outdoors. Features: Lounge/dining, kitchen with s/s stove, meals/family area, 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, sep toilet, remote tandem garage with drive thru, large entertaining deck, GDH, evap cooling.

PrIVaTe sale

Quote $420,000 plus buyersMelway 13:H3 Land size 585m2 approxContact Paul Harrison 0418 103 477 Adam McWatters 0404 489 266Offi ce 1004 Main Road, ElthamPhone 9439 4022

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BuNdoora I 1174 Plenty road

Offering real value for money this desirable residence is ready to go as a family home, residential rental or student accommodation for La Trobe University. Features: 3 good bedrooms, updated kitchen, fresh presentation, ducted heating and cooling, solar hot water, double carport, large workshop and attractive backyard. All the “I Wants”, wont last, be quick.

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Quote Asking $675,000 each Melway 21:D6 Contact Scott Nugent 0438 054 993 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce Cnr Were & Rattray Rd, MontmorencyPhone 9434 6666

INSPECTION SAT 10.00 -10.30am

MONTMORENCY I 1-4/168 Rattray Road

Four brand new town residences make a stylish statement, just minutes from trendy cosmopolitan Montmorency Village shopping & café precinct and station. Features: Light & airy open plan living, modern stone & stainless steel kitchen, master bedroom with WIR or BIR & ensuite, 2 further bedrooms & family bathroom, study, entertaining deck, balcony, double lock up garage.

PRIVATE SALE

Quote Asking $450,000 Melway 21:A3 Contact Vince Masci 0423 691 622 Stuart Buckingham 0411 743 336Offi ce 98 Grimshaw St, GreensboroughPhone 9435 0999

BRIAR HILL

Plans and permits for 2 dwellings on this near level allotment (580m2 approx). Located in a convenient position to be admired, an easy walk to local shops and Primary School and minutes to Greensborough Plaza Shopping Centre and station.

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Bundoora4 / 1177 Plenty RoadT 9467 5444

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Stunning home in Perfect location!

Large separate living areas on offer with open formal lounge, modern kitchen with SS appliances & extended

family/meals area, sliding doors lead to alfresco area with water/wall feature. Rear rumpus completes the

multiple choices of living areas on offer & sliding doors lead to outdoor pergola with timber decking. 5BRs - 2

with ensuite & WIR - located at front & rear of home. Further features inc: study, 3rd bathroom, D/H & cooling,

quality fixtures & fittings, landscaped gardens & perfect location with easy stroll to Plenty Road trams &

Bundoora Square. Truly great home and lifestyle on offer here!

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INSPECT Thursday 7:00 - 7:30pmSaturday 11:30 - 12:00pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT David Moxon 0413 673 636Michael Egan 0409 416 546

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Top shelf!

This stylish double storey home in prime location with short stroll to Binnak Park, offers an enviable lifestyle.

Boasting handsome street facade, the creative floor plan also hosts superb lifestyle choices, large formal

lounge & dining, grand timber kitchen with SS appliances & extended family/meals, large separate rumpus

room & sliding doors lead to outdoor pergola, with landscaped manicured gardens; 4 Large bedrooms

upstairs with WIRs, large balcony & ensuite to master, open retreat area, corner spa to main bathroom &

simply quality fixtures & fittings. D/H & cooling, sunblinds, high ceilings & simply quality built!

WATSONIA NORTH 34 Stonnington Drive 4

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PRICE GUIDE $565,000 - $635,000

INSPECT Wed 7:00 - 7:30pm & Sat 12:30 - 1:00pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT David Moxon 0413 673 636Michael Traikos 0413 657 314

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Rarely offered single level - Mt Cooper Estate!

Peacefully set on an impressive 654sqm (approx) parcel of land within the highly sought Mt Cooper estate,

with parks, trams, La Trobe University & shops all within easy access, this impressive single storey floor plan is

sure to excite. Boasting expansive living options inc formal lounge, huge kitchen with adjoining family & meals

area + large rumpus to the rear.4BRs with master offering ensuite & WIR. Outside presents fantastic

entertaining area & landscaped gardens + large rear yard. Extra features inc D/H, split air conditioner, D/W,

down lights & double garage with drive through access all in a location under constant demand!

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CONTACT Cathy Liu 0402 529 753

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Prime for Development! (Deceased Estate)

In absolutely prime position and literally only a stone´s throw to vibrant Watsonia shopping strip and Watsonia

station this home on huge parcel of land 1120m2 (approx) is prime for development. With the ever increasing

demand for units in Watsonia close to shops and station this represents possibly the best development

opportunity (STCA) for some time. Modest small 3br home currently occupies the land at present; however the

value in this property surely rests with the huge land size and absolute marquee location. Heart of it all, prime

for development! Who will realise the full potential here?

WATSONIA 19 Lambourn Road 3

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INSPECT Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pmSaturday 10:30 - 11:00amPhoto ID required

CONTACT David Moxon 0413 673 636Michael Traikos 0413 657 314

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Just Move Straight In!

Ideally set in a peaceful street just a short walk to parks, schools & transport. Boasting fantastic living options

inc modern kitchen complete with stone benches, glass splash back & SS appliances, meals area, large

lounge with adjoining dining + stunning rear decking. Three great sized BRs are service by fully renovated

central bathroom + the benefit of a study. Polished boards line the home with the added comforts of D/H, air

con, double carport & a workshop or cubby for the kids to play. Landscaped gardens complete the home

offering two distinct entertaining areas. A fantastic opportunity awaits, to move straight in & enjoy!

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INSPECT Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pmSaturday 12:00 - 12:30pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT Michael Egan 0409 416 546

Prime Development Site With Plans For 4 Units

Conveniently located walking distance to Plenty Rd and all of Bundoora´s fine amenities is this enticing home

offering huge opportunities for developers and investors. Boasting an impressive 908m2 of prime land, this

home comprises great sized bedrooms, huge living area. Add to this large pergola and double carport with

circular drive. With Plenty Rd tram, Bundoora Square shops, La Trobe and RMIT universities all within easy

access, this opportunity will not last long. Call Today!!

BUNDOORA 553 Grimshaw Street 6

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INSPECT Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pmSaturday 1:00 -1:30pmPhoto ID required

CONTACT Cathy Liu 0402 529 753David Moxon 0413 673 636


AUCTION SATURDAY

EAGLEMONT 2 Outlook DriveModern MasterpieceThe epitome of contemporary elegance, this designer home reaches a peerless standard of quality &sophistication, featuring unique marble, limestone, American Cherry joinery & Spotted Gum flooring. 2 light-filled levels offer 4 BRs, study, 3 baths, powder rm, dressing rm, laundry/work rm, studio/potential apt. & vastliving/dining milieu with Jetmaster, gourmet kitchen & scullery. Incl. heating/cooling, Jetmaster OFP, Mieleappl., alarm, landscaped gardens, water tank/irrigation, dual street frontage & side port parking.Land: 1230 sqm (13,239 sq ft) approx.

Auction. Saturday 10th Dec 12.30pmView. Thursday 2-2.30pmCall. Tim Picken 0419 305 802

Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481Scott Patterson 0417 581 074

Office. 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

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Eltham / Greensborough / Doreen morrisonkleeman.com.au

Kangaroo Ground 240 Kangaroo Gnd/St Andrews Rd Vision And Views

What do you get when you take 16 undulating acres (approx) just a few minutes from Eltham and an easy commute from

the CBD, the vision to integrate commercial ideas into domestic spaces, fabulous out door entertaining areas and

spectacular views all the way from the Dandenong´s to Healesville and the Great Dividing Range from just about every

room? This breathtaking home for a start. With everything you could possibly desire for a country quiet, city close lifestyle

this stunning house is the one you and your family will want to call home.

Expressions of Interest: Offers Close Wednesday 14th December at 6pm (Unless Sold Prior)

Inspect Thursday 5:30 - 6pm & Saturday 2:30 - 3pm

ESR $1,700,000 - $1,800,000

Contact Graham Morrison 0417 101 997

Contact Max Bevacqua 0408 002 488

Office 968 Main Road, Eltham 9431 2444

Web propertyinprofile.com.au/240kangaroo

Expressions of Interest

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Briar Hill 32 Leach Street Stylish, Spacious And Sought After

Updated with inimitable flair and appointed to the highest standards, this captivating timber home introduces a definite

"wow" factor. Out door spaces including two separate entertainers decks, heated spa and studio/office/gym complement

interior spaces of formal living room, gourmet stone kitchen with abundant storage options, three bedrooms and two

luxury bathrooms. A short walk from shops, schools and the bus, it is a definitive statement in style and quality that will

ensure coming home is always a pleasure.

Inspect Thursday 5:30 - 6pm &

Saturday 12:30 - 1pm

Contact Rocco Montanaro 0412 379 171

Contact Casey Crump 0422 281 477


Web propertyinprofile.com.au/32leach


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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




Web propertyinprofile.com.au/5rotin

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Eltham 17-21 Livingstone Road Belle Vue

This charming 1914 federation arts and crafts style weatherboard home retains many original features. Set on an elevated,

level, park like garden on over an acre, framed by large specimen trees, the property now offers opportunities for

restoration, extension and further development and subdivision subject to council approval. A unique rural setting just a

short walk to schools, shops and the train station.

Inspect Saturday 11:30am - 12pm

Contact Gayle Blackwood 0408 776 070

Office 968 Main Road, Eltham 94312444

Web morrisonkleeman.com.au


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Lower Plenty 14 View Road Serene Sanctuary

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.


ESR $1,190,000 - $1,240,000


Contact Tristan Messerle 0438 176 416


Web propertyinprofile.com.au/14view

Private Sale

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Eltham 8 Regina Court Unique Home, Unique Opportunity

Architect Cecil Alexander said, "A circle is compact, it gives you the maximum interior room for the minimum amount of

exposed wall."...and nothing could be more apparent when you enter this exclusive Robert Laughlin pole home that

delivers low maintenance, energy & water efficient, aesthetically pleasing, harmonious accommodation and living spaces.

Perfectly positioned in a quiet court, and offering 3 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas, 2 decks, solar HWS and

double glazed windows. Perfect for entertaining friends and family, it provides lavish living in a unique setting.

Expressions of Interest: Offers Close Tuesday 13th December at 6pm (Unless Sold Prior)


ESR $680,000 - $740,000


Contact Lucas Peressini 0458 016 868


Web propertyinprofile.com.au/8regina


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Eltham 6 Fairdale Court The Essence Of Eltham

If you are looking for exceptional family friendly living, then this immaculately presented home on 1026m2 (approx) in the

highly sought after Woodridge Estate ticks all the boxes! Set in a quiet court among established gardens and with a long

list of inclusions it features a sparkling solar heated pool in the large private rear yard, two expansive living areas, four

bedrooms, two bathrooms and an updated kitchen with Bosch and Miele appliances to deliver wonderful living in

Woodridge.

Expressions Of Interest: Offers Close Saturday 10th December at 5pm (Unless Sold Prior)





Web propertyinprofile.com.au/6fairdale


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Eltham Units 1-9/1443 Main Road Prestigious Living In A Private Cul-de-Sac

These nine soon to be built town houses, delivering an exceptional commitment to quality and exquisite designer style, will

offer outstanding rewards for owner-occupiers or investors. Flexible design will introduce generous proportions to a range

of floor-plans featuring three or four bedrooms, some with studies and media rooms and all with double garage, designer

kitchens and two bathrooms. With the option to secure a quality home ranging from 25 squares to 32 squares (approx).

Significant STAMP DUTY SAVINGS. Prices range from $650,000 - $702,000

Inspect Saturday 3:30 - 4pm & Sunday 11:30am - 12pm

Contact Chris Miller 0406 421 252

Contact Tony Petselas 0434 006 235

Office 2/86 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough 9435 7666


Private Sale

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Eltham North 32 Orchard Avenue Fabulous Opportunity In A Sought After Pocket

Offering relaxing tree top views and set within its own established, easy care native gardens on an allotment of 1590m2

(approx) this much loved home epitomizes Eltham living. A wide elevated deck around the front and a choice of

entertainment areas in the deep rear yard complement interior spaces including four bedrooms, (main with spa ensuite)

living area with open fire and meals overlooked by kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances in a home that delivers

family living in enticing environs.





Web propertyinprofile.com.au/32orchard

Private Sale

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Montmorency 38 Kirwana Grove Perfectly Positioned, Plenty Of Potential

An allotment of 1089m2 (approx) at the end of a no through road, next to parklands and an easy stroll from shops,

primary and secondary schools and a perfectly livable, let-able home combine to present a fantastic opportunity for first

home buyers, renovators, investors and even developers (STCA). With a north facing "L" shaped living/dining area, three

bedrooms including main with direct access to family bathroom and a functional galley kitchen it´s a property that delivers

proportions, position and potential.

Inspect Saturday 9:30 - 10am




Web propertyinprofile.com.au/38kirwana

Auction Saturday 10th December at 10am

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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).


ESR $600,000 - $660,000


Contact Tristan Messerle 0438 176 416

Office 968 Main Road,

Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

3 1 2 Eltham 19 Crofton Court

Light filled living spaces, shimmering

polished timber floors and a flexible floorplan

complement a quiet court location within

easy reach of both Eltham and Research in

this warm welcoming home. On an allotment

of 785 sqm (approx) it delivers immediate

appeal in a premier position.


ESR $630,000 - $670,000




Eltham 9431 2444

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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.


ESR $510,000 - $550,000


Contact Peter Kleeman 0419 002 103


Eltham 9431 2444

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3 2 2 Macleod 39 Vincent Street

Freshly painted and spotlessly presented this

brick home with a huge garage is an easy

walk from Macleod Village, Station and

College, YCMA and Harry Pottage Reserve.

Ready to enjoy for years to come it also

offers the opportunity to extend or possibly

redevelop (STCA).


Contact Chris Miller 0406 421 252

Contact Tony Duckworth 0417 564 787

Office 2/86 Grimshaw Street,

Greensborough 9435 7666



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Briar Hill 19 Toorac Drive

At the end of a quiet court on an allotment of

714m2 (approx) this warm welcoming home

is complemented by lush gardens that

connect the inside with the outside and

create an environment which is relaxing,

restoring and a sanctuary to return home to.


Contact Ciaran Brannigan 0410 544 478



Web propertyinprofile.com.au/19toorac

Auction Saturday 17th December at 11am

3 2 2 Mernda 6 Kilburnie Drive

Landscaped gardens and a rendered façade

with stacked stone features give fabulous first

impressions that set the tone of class and

quality throughout this home. In a location

moments from parklands it delivers the

prestigious living that you and your family

deserve.


ESR $495,000 - $535,000

Contact Christian Marchetti 0400 233 946

Office 3/101 Hazel Glen Drive,

Doreen 9717 8780


Private Sale

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Greensborough 31 Collendina Crescent

This Merchant Builders style home provides

three bedrooms, two living areas, modern

kitchen with SS appliances, stone benchtops

and glass splashbacks, retreat/studio/office

and powered workshop. With a back yard

featuring covered precinct, IG spa and

access to huge reserve it really is a must see.


ESR $480,000 - $510,000

Contact Heidi Clarkson 0403 003 448




Private Sale

3 1 2 Eltham North 27 Snowball Road

This three bedroom home is sure to delight

first home buyers or those wishing to enjoy a

relaxed lifestyle. With paved out door

entertainment area complementing bright

open plan living it really is the perfect place

for that perfect start.


ESR $460,000 - $490,000




Eltham 9431 2444

Private Sale

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IVANHOE 9497 3222143 Upper Heidelberg Roadmilesre.com.au

ROSANNA 9459 5666118 Lower Plenty Road

UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE STATE TRUSTEES

Bring this Burton Crescent bungalow back in business for fine family living or consider rebuilding or sub-dividing (STCA) and

create a whole new outlook onto one of Ivanhoe East´s most attractive and convenient flowering tree-lined streets! A large

818m2 allotment (approx) with big, private backyard creates an enticing scenario of lifestyle success in a highly-regarded

location moments to fabulous Ivanhoe East village, quality schools, Yarra parklands and public transport. Comfortable as is with

plenty of potential including two or three bedrooms, living and dining rooms, kitchen and meals area, bathroom, laundry,

sunroom/study and covered alfresco patio.

Auction: Saturday 10th December at 2.00pm

ESR $1,000,000-$1,100,000

Inspect Thu 2.30pm-3.00pm, Sat 1.30pm-2.00pm

Land 818m2 approx.

Contact Helen Witchell 0413 741 158

Damien Carter 0438 850 166

IVANHOE EAST 30 Burton Crescent

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LANDMARK FAMILY PROPERTY ON 1720M2

One iconic address, two frontages, three remarkable future options; this substantial 1930s residence is superbly elevated on a

significant 1720m2 allotment (approx) overlooking Chelsworth Park. Tightly held and enjoyed by the one family for 35 years, this

solid light-filled home offers five bedroom interior that has tastefully evolved delivering completely comfortable current-day living

with excellent scope to further improve, rebuild or redevelop (STCA). This functional family home comprises formal lounge and

dining rooms with domes ceilings, large family area, two bathrooms, huge eat-in kitchen, ducted heating, air-conditioning, OFP,

outdoor entertaining area, gas heated tiled pool, massive backyard, raintank and covered parking.



Land 1720m2 approx.

Contact Stewart Oldmeadow 0412 119 277

Keith Oldmeadow 0409 858 786

IVANHOE 123 The Boulevard

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MODERNIST VISION WITH MAJESTIC VIEWS!

Commanding panoramic views of the Yarra and Kinglake Ranges, this remarkable Modernist residence is a north-facing Mount

Eagle landmark that´s perfectly preserved on a private service road. A significant property offered for the first time, rare retro

appeal and fabulous future potential combine in a prime position. The captivating façade provides an inspirational introduction to

this architectural treasure that´s classically comfortable and renovation ready, including four bedrooms, study, lounge, living and

dining rooms, kitchen/meals, two unique bathrooms, ducted heating, polished herringbone parquet, large patio and LUG. Take

advantage of this highly coveted location and capitalize on the well-connected lifestyle.


ESR $800,000-$850,000

Inspect Thu 3.30pm-4.00am, Sat 2.30pm-3.00pm

Contact Helen Witchell 0413 741 158

Stewart Oldmeadow 0412 119 277

EAGLEMONT 93 Banksia Street

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DISCOVER PURE POTENTIAL IN PARKLAND POCKET

Secluded on a wide 646m2 allotment (approx.) is this appealing 5BR, 2 bathroom residence that is an exciting discovery for the astute buyer

looking for a family-size foot in the coveted Ivanhoe East door! North-facing rear, superb proportions, plentiful potential, entertainment deck,

self-contained studio apartment, pool and garaging. Near grammar schools, village shops and cafés, transport, Yarra parklands and freeway.



Land 646m2 approx.

Contact Brad Pearce 0409 679 414

Sue Lacey 0412 898 202

IVANHOE EAST 7 Wilfred Road

RARE OPENING IN FAIRY HILLS CUL-DE-SAC!

A hidden gem awaiting some polish in a highly-coveted cul-de-sac, this charming 1950s home is one of an exclusive few in tranquil treed

environs close to the Yarra and Darebin Creek parklands. Set on a 691m2 approx allotment, the elegantly-proportioned, original interior of this

comfortable home invites updating/renovation to restore it to its fine former position. Consider options to extend or rebuild (STCA) and make this

property shine once more. Offers 3BRs, living (OFP) and dining areas, kitchen, bathroom, two-room bungalow/office and LUG.

Auction: Saturday 10th December at 11.00am

Inspect Thu 1.30pm-2.00pm, Sat 10.30am-11.00am

Land 691m2 approx.



IVANHOE 5 Sylvan Court

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QUIETLY SET MOMENTS TO EVERYTHING

Walk with ease to nearby amenities from this immaculate 2BR villa unit quietly positioned towards the rear providing privacy and peace of mind.

Fabulous north-orientation, flawless presentation and tasteful updating complement secluded alfresco entertaining on the huge, sun-drenched

courtyard garden. Includes auto DLUG, living and dining areas with air-conditioning, superb kitchen with stainless-steel European appliances,

pristine bathroom and laundry.


ESR $470,000-$520,000


Contact Paul Carbone 0418 541 169

Greg Taylor 0409 090 611

HEIDELBERG 5/69 Hawdon Street

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LARGE PROPORTIONS & MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Commanding its own frontage with outstanding Dandenong Ranges views, this impressive 3BR unit enjoys a delightful front garden setting and

secluded north-facing courtyard in an incredibly convenient Heidelberg Hill position. One of three enjoying superb house proportions without the

huge upkeep a short stroll to Burgundy Street, hospitals, parks, schools and trains. Includes living and dining room with spectacular outlook,

family meals area, modern open kitchen, bathroom, laundry, evaporative cooling, ducted heating and lock-up garage.


ESR $500,000-$550,000




HEIDELBERG 3/15 Powlett Street




MORE STYLE, MORE CLASS, MORE SPACE

Sleek and streamlined with sought-after northerly orientation, this brilliant 3BR, 2 bathroom contemporary townhouse is peacefully positioned for

private, low-maintenance enjoyment both in and outdoors. Indulge in a designer feel and look that sets this stunning double-storey home apart

from the rest in the area and savour a relaxed, convenient lifestyle near Rosanna / Heidelberg shopping, trains, schools, parklands and

hospitals.


ESR $610,000-$650,000


Contact Damien Carter 0438 850 166

Peter Scott 0459 223 994

HEIDELBERG 2/152 Hawdon Street

MASSIVE ELEVATED BLOCK METRES TO PARKLAND

One of Beverley Road´s biggest blocks is bursting with possibilities and at long last here´s the opportunity to make the most of its expansive

boundaries and potential views. Set towards the front of the 1268m2 (approx) allotment, this comfortable 3 bedroom home provides renovation

scope while the prospects of subdivision/development are exceedingly enticing (STCA) metres to River Gum Walk parkland. Currently includes

large lounge room, kitchen/meals area with electric stove, sunroom and double garage with workshop.



Land 1268m2 approx.

Contact Stewart Oldmeadow 0412 119 277

Brad Pearce 0409 679 414

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RARE OPENING - SECLUDED & SPACIOUS INSIDE & OUT!

You won´t believe the space of this rare rear single-level villa unit freestanding on a 361m2 (approx) block with loads of manageable garden and

multiple-car OSP all on title! Boasting large well proportioned rooms and perfectly presented in a private lifestyle package featuring three double

bedrooms, secluded north-facing garden and enviable proximity to amenities. An affordable first home or investment with only two on the block,

secure a unique opportunity with this spacious home offering separate living and dining rooms, kitchen, bathroom and entertainment patio.


ESR $390,000-$420,000


Contact Damien Carter 0438 850 166


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PERFECTLY POLISHED FAMILY ENTERTAINER

Fabulously fresh and focused on indoor enjoyment and outdoor entertaining; this immaculate 3BR double-fronted home is instantly appealing

with perfect privacy and attractive extras. A large backyard with sheds, play equipment and feature rotunda is an oasis for family fun

complementing lounge/dining, kitchen/meals, central bathroom, vacuum, gas heating auto gates and OSP. Close to parklands, shops,

transport and schools. Land 596m2 approx

For Sale

ESR $540,000


Land 569m2 approx.

Contact Greg Taylor 0409 090 611


HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 87 Porter Road




FAMILY FLEXIBILITY, SPACE & SECLUSION

A family lifestyle haven cocooned by established garden for absolute private enjoyment, this spacious 3BR plus study, 2 bathroom 1920s

residence delivers desirable floorplan flexibility in a sympathetically renovated setting overlooking deep north-facing backyard. High ceilings,

broad entertainment deck, sitting room, Smeg kitchen, evaporative cooling, ducted heating, alarm, hardwood floors and carpets, decorative

ceilings, raintank and ample OSP.


ESR $700,000-$770,000


Land 795m2 approx.


Paul Carbone 0418 541 169

HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 22 Bonar Street

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Savouring sweeping views of the distant ranges, this elevated residence provides the perfect platform for a relaxed family lifestyle that´s

exceedingly comfortable and convenient. Ideally sited on a 788m2 garden allotment, modern appointments such as evaporative cooling, ducted

heating and alarm system provide for instant enjoyment and peace of mind. Including 4BRs, 2 bathrooms (ensuite), combined lounge/dining,

family room, versatile rumpus room or retreat, kitchen, laundry, entertainment patio, private family backyard and ample OSP.


ESR $760,000-$830,000

Inspect Thu 6.00pm-6.30pm, Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

Land 788m2 approx.



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SUPERB SOLID START ON DEEP SUNNY BLOCK

Superbly sited on a hilltop position set back for seclusion behind generous established garden, this comfortable 1950s residence with side

driveway to lock-up garage features a large north-facing backyard sure to excite active families, builders and developers seeking to maximize

the position and the potential (STCA). Improve when ready or immediately enjoy the traditional look and layout including two double bedrooms,

sunroom, living (OFP) and dining area, functional kitchen, 50s family bathroom, laundry and alfresco patio.


ESR $550,000-$590,000


Land 813m2 approx.

Contact John Levingston 0410 978 144


ROSANNA 239 Lower Plenty Road

INFINITE SPACE, PARK FRONTAGE - RICH REWARDS!

The crowning glory of an exclusive cul-de-sac is this remarkable 2224m2 property abutting a tranquil gum-treed nature corridor. An astonishing

85m of creek parkland frontage is just part of the significant surprise in store for a family in search of substantial space and seclusion. Offers

fitted study, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, formal & family areas, bar, kitchen ( European appliances), ducted heating, air-conditioners, OFP,

carport, garage with workshop/photographic darkroom, and BBQ area with pool. The options are plentiful and the potential powerful.



Land 2224m2 approx.


Paul Carbone 0418 541 169

VIEWBANK 11 Ulrich Court




MORE SPACE, FEATURES & FAMILY ENJOYMENT

Ideally located near quality schools, parklands, shopping and transport; immediately enjoy the grand proportions, 4BRs (BIRs, huge main

ensuite and wir), study or 5th, formal lounge, dining room, rumpus room with wet bar, fully-appointed stone kitchen, spa bathroom, powder

room, laundry, private garden, covered entertainment area, triple auto garage. The imposing façade melts into a relaxed yet refined interior

offering complete comfort enhanced by comprehensive air-conditioning, central heating, ducted vacuum and valet intercom.


ESR $700,000-$770,000


Land 694m2 approx.

Contact John Levingston 0410 978 144


VIEWBANK 24 Duff Parade

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING NEAR PARKLANDS

A light and airy interior and sun-filled garden are perfectly matched by this excellent 3BR, 2 bathroom

residence´s highly desirable location between River Gum Walk and Banyule Flats Reserve. Offering air-

conditioning, central heating, alarm, stylish living & dining, stone kitchen (Miele appliances), and carport.


ESR: $660,000-$725,000

Inspect: Thu 6.45pm-7.15pm, Sat 12.30pm-1.00pm

Contact: John Levingston 0410 978 144

Sue Lacey 0412 898 202

HEIDELBERG 29 Berkeley Avenue

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Capture a mountain view masterpiece with this large 3BR cream brick home on a substantial 1,544m²

block. Located on the preferred eastern side, this solid and spacious residence in excellent original order

invites stylish improvement or stunning development (STCA). Leased until 19/08/2012.


ESR: $970,000-$1,030,000

Inspect: Sat 11.00am-11.30am

Contact: Paul Carbone 0418 541 169


ROSANNA 72 Grandview Grove




HIGH TRAFFIC FLOW ENSURES GREAT BUSINESS FOCUS!

An excellent clear span factory of 675 sqm (approx) with high roof, reception and offices over two levels.

Includes lunchroom and amenities at ground level. The property is ideal for the owner-occupier or

investor. Offers on-site parking with a land area of 808 sqm (approx). Zoned Industrial 3.

Auction: Thursday 8th December at 3.00pm

Inspect: Thu 2.30pm-3.00pm

Contact: Tim Mitchell 0417 339 986

Damian Wilson 0414 339 733

FAIRFIELD 178 Grange Road

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Situated in the popular Fairfield Industrial Estate, this older style building of 600 sqm (approx) is leased

until Oct 2013, returning $42,300 pa, plus GST. The property offers scope to refurbish or re-develop

when the current lease expires. With very limited opportunities in this location, only 10 km to Melbourne

CBD, the potential is endless - enjoy an income whilst planning to add value at a later stage.

Auction: Thursday 8th December at 1.30pm

Inspect: Thu 1.00pm-1.30pm

Contact: Dietmar Gregory 0422 402 545

Paul Evans 0408 144 181

FAIRFIELD 4 Steane Street

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IVANHOE 26 Seddon Street 9499 1276THINK RESULTS

Auction Saturday 17 December at 11.00View Thu 4.00-4.30 & Sat 12.00-12.30Call Prue Jones 0419 352 439

Office Ivanhoe 9499 1276

IVANHOE

Enjoying a wonderfully convenient setting moments from the heart of Ivanhoe´s shopping, transport and educational facilities, this charming

renovated home, secreted behind lush gardens, exudes timeless appeal. Enter off Oxford Court, red brick paths lead to shimmering parquetry flooring

with a refined living room anchored by open fire under mantle Glass doors open to a separate formal dining room, delivering perfect space for

relaxing drinks and dinner parties. The kitchen features s/steel appliances, gloss cabinetry and stone bench tops, whilst the laundry offers the

convenience of powder room. The upper level comprises two double bedrooms and light, bathroom with stone vanity. Ducted heating,

quality carpets and garage plus extra parking add to already significant appeal. (Currently returning $2,037 pcm, vacant possession available)

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HEIDELBERG WEST6 Bardia StreetThis charming red brick cottage on 620m2 approx features baltic floorboards throughout, sparkling new kitchen & bathroom, spacious lounge ofp, 2 large bedrooms & third bedroom/study, family living and garage inc. a workshop.

Private Sale $445,000View Thu 5.00-5.30 & Sat 1.00-1.30Call Prue Jones 0419 352 439Office Ivanhoe 9499 1276

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ROSANNA29 Mountain View Parade

Private Sale $699,950View Sat 11.00-11.30Call Leigh Maher 0400 663 599Office Ivanhoe 9499 1276

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Substantial and refined spaces, panoramic views of the Dandenong´s, and a sensational setting in arguably one of Rosanna´s most sought after streets... this 50´s home offers all this and more. Within an easy stroll of Rosanna Village and station, and a short drive from the Austin, Northland Heidelberg and Ivanhoe, the appealing floor-plan delivers exceptionally comfortable living. Balanced by the scope to add contemporary touches over time, it delivers a fabulous opportunity to enjoy a fabulous lifestyle.


WATSONIA NORTH 26 Sellars Street

Positioned on a large block surrounded by established trees, this solid & secure residence has been enjoyed by one family since construction offering immediate enjoyment or scope for renovation/extension, STCA. 3 double Bedrooms, BIRS, large Living/Dining, Kitchen/Meals, renovated bathroom. Ducted Heating/cooling, lock up garage. Close to popular schools & parklands.

Auction Saturday 10th December at 11amInspect Thursday 5-5.30pm

& Saturday from 10.30amEstimate $400,000 - $450,000Land 803 sqm approx

Family Focus in a Highly Convenient PositionContact Nick Smith 0425 755 238

Anthony Lapadula 0401 655 005

Office Ivanhoe 9490 2900jelliscraig.com.au

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IVANHOE EAST 11/176 Lower Heidelberg Road

A recent renovation has transformed this older style apartment into a chic & stylish sanctuary. Enjoying the ultimate in low maintenance living in a garden setting this sassy 1 BR home offers light filled lounge/dining, chefs kitchen & pristine luxe bathroom.

Auction Saturday 17th December at 11amInspect Thursday 5.30-6pm

& Saturday 12-12.30pmEstimate $280,000 - $320,000Contact Annalise Newell 0402 937 607

Gordon Hope 0403 613 577Office Ivanhoe 9490 2900

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IVANHOE 2/16 WAVERLEY AVENUE‘SIMPLY OUTSTANDING’ TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL STYLE, SIZE AND CONVENIENCE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO EXTENSIVE DAREBIN PARKLANDS............

Comprising front and rear private courtyards, spacious interiors, open plan living and dining, 2 main bedrooms, modern kitchen/meals, air conditioning, bathroom with laundry facilities, car space, intercom main entry, all set on a large landscaped allotment conveniently located to Ivanhoe shops and station...............

AUCTION: Saturday 10th December 2011 at 11:00 amINSPECT: Thursday 5:00-5:30 pm and Saturday 11:00-11:30 amCONTACT: Chris Dzanovski 0418589911 [email protected]: 130 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 9497-1990

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