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Open courtA good judge:Chief of officials Wayne Spencer has a lot of balls to juggle at the Australian Open. (Xue BAi)

in the direction of umpires, but Spencer admits the ill-tempered German was not the only person at fault. “A culmination of things meant that he wasn’t a terribly happy camper, and I probably could have handled things a little better than I did. In fact, a couple of things, now that I think about it,” he says. “But you learn all this as you go along.”

Spencer swapped a job in industrial relations for a full-time position with Tennis Australia as the national umpires co-ordinator in 1992, finally turning his hobby into a career. He was promoted to chief of officials, managing all tennis officiating matters from grassroots, through to the Australian Open and the Davis Cup.

He and his team began the long process of recruiting officials for the 2013 Australian Open in July last year.

“The split is about 140 Victorians, 120 from the other states, and 70 from overseas,” he says.

Just as grand slams attract the top players, they also coax the best umpires from every corner of the globe, with Spencer whittling 400 applicants down to 70.

“They’re basically the best officials in the world,” he says. “We want to provide the best service we can for

the chief holdsw hile the rest of Melbourne eases itself,

sweaty and sluggish, into January, Wayne Spencer has barely sat down since New Year’s Day.

Until the curtain closes on the Australian Open men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena on January 27, he’s not likely to either.

As Tennis Australia’s chief of officials, Spencer manages a team of 340 people from around the world charged with officiating all matches at the tournament.

It’s a pretty tidy career trajectory for somebody who started out co-ordinating Saturday morning junior matches at Heathmont Tennis Club.

For Spencer, his foray into umpiring was a matter of taking a weekend hobby one step further after somebody at the club suggested he take a rules course.

“I took the course and quite enjoyed it,” he recalls. “Then somebody else tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Oh well, why don’t you come to Kooyong (Tennis Centre) and do lines for the qualifying rounds at the Australian Open.”

Spencer is lighthearted about it now, but day one officiating at the former home of Australia’s grand slam was nearly his last.

“I think it’s fair to say that when I first started, there wasn’t an awful lot of training or accreditation involved, so you’re thrown in pretty much at the deep end,” he says, thoughtfully. “You looked after the sideline and you were also effectively a net umpire, and on my first day I didn’t have too much of a clue what was going on.

“There were still some good players playing qualifiers and they looked at this pretty green person sideways and thought, ‘I’m really not sure he knows what he’s doing’.”

Despite initial misgivings, and possible sunstroke from being on court all day, Spencer returned for day two and has had his carefully trained eye on tennis ever since.

Officiating at hundreds of matches in Melbourne and around the world has placed Spencer on court with some of the game’s greats. He rattles off players, tournaments and years with the detail and accuracy of a die-hard fan and, like all sports nuts, has a ready arsenal of his most memorable matches. “I was lucky enough in 1983 and ’86 to be on lines for the two Davis Cup finals that Australia played Sweden at Kooyong,” he recalls. “(In 1986), Pat Cash came back from two sets to love down and won it for us. That was pretty awesome.”

Spencer cites the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, where he served as the chief of umpires, as another favourite.

“David Hall, who was previously the world No.1 male wheelchair athlete, and just a really good bloke, played the gold medal match against (American) Stephen Welch … it was some of the best tennis I’ve seen from any tennis players, let alone wheelchair athletes.”

He was also chief of umpires at the 1995 Australian Open when Pete Sampras broke down in his quarter-final match against Jim Courier after his coach, Tim Gullikson, had collapsed during a practice session following a series of strokes.

“That was a night of all sorts of emotional highs and lows,” says Spencer of the match, which Sampras eventually won and dedicated to his mentor and friend. “Above all though, it was great tennis.”

Spencer, however, is quick to reference those matches that he remembers for all the wrong reasons.

In 1987, he made headlines for fining the then bad boy of tennis, German Boris Becker, $2000 for his on-court behaviour in a fourth-round Australian Open match against unseeded local Wally Masur. Becker’s antics included throwing balls and spitting water

the players, the spectators, the television audience, the whole bit.”

Some have achieved the highest accreditation of chair umpiring and refereeing, with gold badges awarded to the best in their categories. Most, however, are subject to rigorous assessment before and during the tournament.

Spencer and his team will conduct more than 5000 individual evaluations to determine who will serve on court at the holy grail of matches, the men’s singles final.

In 2007, there was an addition made to the team of officials at the Australian Open, with Hawk-Eye technology made available for players to challenge line calls, the first grand slam to do so.

Rather than feeling undermined by the technology, Spencer embraces it, pointing out that it makes officials more accountable for the calls they make.

“By and large I think (Hawk-Eye) has very much helped the sport. We don’t get the disputes that perhaps we used to see because players have now got the opportunity to challenge calls if they don’t like them.”

Spencer says that this advantage of the technology has been a contributing factor to the overall improvement of player behaviour in recent years. He names Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Samantha Stosur and Roger Federer as terrific role models for younger players.

With so much officiating required at a junior level, umpires are often privy to the makings of future tennis greats. After more than 30 years in the game, Spencer reckons he’s a pretty good judge.

“I was lucky enough to do the [1983] Australian Open junior boys final, and it was [Swede] Stefan Edberg and Simon Youl [Australia],” he recalls.

“Of course, you’re watching Stefan Edberg as a junior and that’s exactly what’s crossing your mind you know, ‘This kid’s going to be big; he’s got something special’. But it’s that transition from the juniors to the seniors that really separates them, like any sport.”

Transition is something Spencer would be quite familiar with, having followed the Australian Open from the grass courts of Kooyong to the bright lights and brighter Rebound Ace surface of Melbourne Park.

Spencer recalls his time at Kooyong fondly, but says the facilities of Melbourne Park today are unsurpassed by other grand slam venues. With a $363-million redevelopment project well under way, it seems things are only going to get better at Australia’s home of tennis.

And that means things are only going to get busier for Wayne Spencer. \

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O n those sweltering summer nights in Melbourne, the inner-suburban beaches offer relief. As dusk falls, people from all over Melbourne flock to the

11.6-kilometre-long stretch of foreshore that runs from Garden City’s Sandridge Beach to Elwood and beyond.

Melbourne experienced a taste of just how oppressive hot nights can be on Thursday, November 29, when it recorded its hottest November night in 100 years. The temperature reached 39.6 degrees and sat above 24 degrees all night. At Sandridge Beach, Life Saving Victoria estimated there were 850 people on the foreshore that night seeking respite.

Sandridge Life Saving Club president Malcolm Freake says because it was a pre-summer night, the figure was not representative of the size of the crowds once summers got under way. “There can be thousands there on the really hot nights.’’

To cater for nocturnal beach use when the temperature soars, several measures have been taken to improve amenities and safety at many beaches.

For the past five years, Sandridge Life Saving Club has called on members to mount a beach patrol on crowd-drawing stifling hot nights. It runs from 6 o’clock (to give its volunteers time to get home from work) until darkness descends. Flags indicate the patrolled area. The club has not had one night rescue. Freake says a young boy drowned at the beach during the day several years ago and the night patrol is a precautionary measure.

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Sky’s the limit:Beachgoers crowd the pier to watch the sunset at South Melbourne Beach.(MARK SMITH)

Port Melbourne Life Saving Club president Tim Norman says it doesn’t have the resources to mount night patrols. “We feel a bit bad that we have to leave the beach uncovered after 5.30pm.” A swimmer was killed earlier this year when struck by a jet-ski at the beach after patrol hours. Life Saving Victoria spokeswoman Jennifer Roberts has urged swimmers to take care in the water at night.

New lighting has been installed along Sandridge Beach – a move welcomed by Freake because it lights up the water. Port Phillip City Council is responsible for streetlights along the beachside footpaths and on the piers and jetties that are popular for European-style, night-time promenades. The lights are on from dusk to dawn. Port Phillip mayor Amanda Stevens says that for New Year’s Eve, the council installed additional lighting around St Kilda to improve safety.

Permanent safety signs have also been installed at the entrances to all the beaches, she says. Summertime beach preparations include upgrading Elwood foreshore, while new showers were installed at Port Melbourne Beach and West Beach. A water-bottle refill station and drinking fountains with dog bowl were added at Port Melbourne, West Beach and Moran Reserve.

Throughout summer all the beaches and toilets along the foreshore are constantly cleaned, Cr Stevens says. An alcohol and smoking ban is in force on beaches, however, most restaurants dotted along the foreshore

are open until 10 o’clock and, on scorching-hot nights, most let customers linger.

When Melbourne sweltered on November 29, the kiosk at Port Melbourne, Caffé di Lido, stayed open until 9.30pm, and until 8.30pm the following hot Saturday. Co-owner Teresa Matarazzo says “we stay open as long as people are around”.

While the council has provided extra rubbish bins and recycling bins at Elwood and at Pier Road, St Kilda, Matarazzo says more rubbish facilities, better lighting and toilet access are needed at Port Melbourne for hot-night crowds. The nearest toilet that stays open is at Middle Park. “We need more lighting,” she says. “We need to feel safe going to the beach at night and to feel that you can see in front of you.” Cr Stevens says the toilets are locked at dusk.

During summer, the council puts on extra local law staff and police increase patrols. “Council works with state agencies including police on crowd management during heatwaves,” Cr Stevens says.

In recognition that the beach becomes a night-time playground in summer, there are several recreational and entertainment activities that go through to the evening, including an open-air cinema at St Kilda, the National Volleyball Championship, Slam Volleyball and Summer Kick. And for a fun way to get around the beaches at night, St Kilda’s fleet of pedicabs operates until 2am. \

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M uch of life is about finding your equilibrium and learning to balance in the rush of it all.

The same can be said of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), the sport making waves in fitness circles around the state. But it’s arguably easier, as I learnt when I headed out on the water early one summer morning, with the guidance of Stand Up Paddle HQ instructor Vinny Passemier.

SUP was born in the 1950s, on Hawaii’s famed Waikiki Beach. Using the longest surfboards they could get their hands on, and the oars from outrigger canoes, local surf instructors took to standing on boards for a better vantage point to gauge students’ progress, and eventually the students were also standing and photographing the seascapes.

Now it’s evolved into a low-impact sport, with many followers in the surfing and celebrity world, such as Pierce Brosnan and Jennifer Aniston, getting on board.

Half the pleasure of this leisurely pursuit is in your surroundings. SUP HQ offers lessons from locations in St Kilda, the Yarra River and Sorrento.

With individual and group sessions running from 6am until noon, I opt for a not-too-early 8am start from St Kilda Beach. Vinny helped me drag my board up to the water’s edge and asked me to start by kneeling and, using my oar as a guide, I floated a short way out.

As I slowly made the move from my knees to standing, I was surprised by how steady I felt.

Vinny explained that the wide boards mean that it’s more difficult to tip over, especially when the tide was as flat as it was that morning. Still, you need to be sure your gravity is centred, often no mean feat when you’re simultaneously trying to propel yourself forward with your paddle, rather than in circles.

As he explained, “you don’t even realise you’re doing a workout – until the next day”.

Your biceps, abs, laterals and legs all kick in to keep boosting you forward while maintaining balance. Naturally, these synergistic movements will enhance your core strength greatly over time.

As we headed further out towards the pier, me standing defiantly, paddle in hand, and Vinny gracefully and skilfully gliding along, I took in the glorious contrast between the smoothly serene ocean and the portly city sights.

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He estimated that about 90 per cent of the clientele are women, mostly between 35 and 40, who “come with their girlfriends, something different and more exciting than the gym”.

With no existing level of fitness or skill required, Vinny says there’s been a recent surge in families coming for recreation or exercise, and tourists who take waterproof cameras out to sea to get city and surf shots.

I was delighted to hear that there’s more to be photographed than just the city views – every night at dusk, a colony of more than a 1000 Little Penguins swim up towards the breakwater, and nest in burrows and between rocks at St Kilda Pier. It’s another of Melbourne’s wonders, fostering such incredible marine life in an urban city.

SUP HQ has started a paddle-boarding tour to see these determined marine movers, with 10 per cent of the tour price going directly to supporting them with Earthcare St Kilda.

In the heat of a Melbourne summer, like any water-related activity, business booms. SUP HQ’s busiest period is when it’s hot over a longer period, such as a week, because, as Vinny explained, “people like to spend the first few days relaxing, then change it up and try something new. That’s where paddle boarding comes in.”

The lesson passed quickly and pleasurably, with only one fall into the water – the fresh seawater an invigorating jolt to the system. Vinny informed me that the next day I’d probably already feel the difference in my body.

He’s spot on. My legs were shakier the next morning upon waking, feeling that rewarding muscular ache when you’ve had a good workout. My abs were also slightly sore, but it served as a reminder of the tranquil morning I spent on the water, drifting peacefully against the backdrop of a bustling city. \

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W ith a constant stream of developers looking to dip their toes into a steady market along the Mornington Peninsula, coastal properties at the

top end of the scale are fast upstaging their city counterparts.Once upon a time, the humble holiday house was filled

with mismatched furniture accessorised by shell-laden knick-knacks. Today, top-tier properties count butler’s pantries and billiards rooms as standard features.

While there is perhaps no better time to enjoy man’s creature comforts than on holiday, it’s also no easy feat to reconcile the glamour and gadgetry to which many have become accustomed with the seaside charm for which the peninsula is known.

That is, of course, unless you have local builder Steven Smith at the helm of a project.

Smith and his team have turned a 1970s beach house into an example of modern coastal luxury, but it’s the evidence of this property’s former life that makes it stand out from an imposing crowd along Point Nepean Road.

The original South Seas, nearing its 40th year of housing happy holiday makers, has been coaxed into the 21st century with a tasteful, low-maintenance aesthetic and a family-friendly floor plan.

Views from the second storey, among the best on the bay, are the only aspect of the house that remains unchanged.

An uninterrupted outlook over Port Phillip Bay stretches beyond the peninsula’s peaks, Martha, Arthur and Eliza, towards the Dandenong Ranges. On a clear day, Melbourne’s skyline looms in the distance, but with the absence of any noise from the house’s position, more than halfway up the block, the city seems a million miles away.

The renovations have made light work of entertaining against this stunning backdrop, with a tiered deck designed to ensure bay vistas are always the centre of attention, inside and out.

Perhaps the best seat in the house is on the balcony’s covered upper level, secluded from neighbouring properties by vertical timber slats that encourage fresh air, but no prying eyes, through the space. The second tier, intended for outdoor dining and surrounded by native trees, comes a close second.

Inside, classic features have been updated and woven into an aesthetic best described as easy luxury. Rather than

plastering over the original ceiling of timber panelling and exposed beams, a fresh coat of paint brought them up to date without compromising on character.

An impressive brick fireplace in the living area received the same treatment, while a combination of recycled timber floors and thick, neutral-coloured carpets are a practical choice to welcome sandy children back from the beach.

The kitchen is well stocked with Miele appliances and plenty of storage space but doesn’t go overboard, perhaps in the knowledge that fish and chips by the water will often win out.

A wide picture window affords occupants of the large main bedroom some of the aforementioned views all to themselves. Guest accommodation and a spacious bathroom complete the upper level of the house.

If the scale of the open-plan living and dining area didn’t convince you of this house’s family-sized proportions, the three bedrooms and two bathrooms on ground level soon will.

Each bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, and they are positioned around a spacious family room and second deck at the side of the house.

There’s also generous amount of storage space for shells, sandy buckets and possibly even the odd beach tent that wouldn’t fold back into its bag.

Given the size of the front yard, filled with established trees, it’s a surprise to find a sizeable chunk of space at the back of the house as well. Again, secluded by thick, native vegetation, it’s an ideal retreat for those who get sick of sand between their toes.

For residents who like to venture further afield, most facilities are a stone’s throw away from the house, within walking distance of the Blairgowrie and Sorrento townships.

The term “sea change” has resonance for a reason, which is why there is a strong case for retaining a style for coastal properties that is distinct from their not-so-distant neighbours in Melbourne.

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It’s a property for all seasons. Whatever the weather, South Park, set on about 15 hectares at Red Hill South, delivers on the things that matter down here:

produce, beauty and views. Right now cherries are in season.

Then there’s the picturesque lake with its 32-megalitre irrigation licence and several thousand trees now reaching maturity.

The one-kilometre drive lined with cypress trees, robinias, claret ash and assorted gums, wends its way past paddocks, the original cherry orchard and lake before arriving at this picturesque patch of peninsula paradise.

Flanked by a jacaranda in full bloom, the double-storey house shows just why people choose to call Red Hill home – or opt to have it as their rural retreat. This rendered brick house features commanding views of Western Port, French Island and Phillip Island.

Spacious open-plan interiors connect through sliding glass doors to a vine-covered terrace for idyllic outdoor living and entertaining. Yet in winter two open fireplaces invite people to curl up on a couch with a glass of (local) red. Downstairs bedrooms are grouped at either end of the large open-plan living/dining/family room and kitchen hub. Upstairs, the main bedroom,with en suite, walk-in wardrobe and retreat, features a private deck. \ MARIA HARRIS

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There is absolutely nothing to do but move in and enjoy the assortment of riches that come attached with this stylish three-bedroom townhouse.

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Let's eat lunch @Carmenuccio Pizza, 670 High StreetLet's eat dinner @ Di Palmas, 684-690 High StreetLet's drink coffee @Café on High, 682 High Street

3102POSTCODE

3/49 Strathalbyn Street, Kew East

Price: $650,000

Private sale

OFI Thu 11-11.30am, Sat 10-10.30am

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Kay & Burton Hawthorn8862 8000

A ground-floor apartment with neutral interior, seamless indoor and outdoor living, spacious living and dining areas, Miele kitchen, garden and storage.

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Let's eat lunch @Bambaleros, 84 Maling RoadLet's eat dinner @ Wildflower, 1 Theatre PlaceLet's drink coffee @The Maling Room, 206 Canterbury Road

3126POSTCODE

7/188 Canterbury Road, Canterbury

Price: $1.085 million

Private sale

OFI By appointment

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The ultimate entertainment/lifestyle retreat accompanied by Main Ridge's most memorable views featuring rose garden, orchard, pinot vines and two dams.

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Let's eat lunch @Red Hill Estate, 53 Red Hill-Shoreham RoadLet's eat dinner @ Lindenderry, 142 Arthurs Seat RoadLet's drink coffee @Main Ridge Dairy, 295 Main Creek Road

3928POSTCODE

510 Purves Road, Main Ridge

Price: $2 million +

Auction Saturday January 26 at 11am

OFI By appointment

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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME

A rare opportunity now exists for specialty food businesses to join existing tenants in the iconic Camberwell Fresh Food Market. Flexible space suitable for:- Greengrocer- Asian grocer/greengrocer- Coffee & tea providore- Organic specialty fresh food

businesses

Expressions of Interest closing Wed 13th Feb 2013Philip Lees 0417 687 983

www.f i tzroys.com.au367 Collins St, Melbourne9 2 7 5 7 7 7 7

agents’ choice

Hocking Stuart Caulfield8532 5200

Exceeding all expectations of style, space and specification, this stunning house delivers a new benchmark in living and entertaining finesse.

2 1 1

Let's eat lunch @Centonove, 109 Cotham RoadLet's eat dinner @ Estivo, 330 High StreetLet's drink coffee @Studio Movida, 138 Cotham Road

3161POSTCODE

2/74 Bambra Road, Caulfield North

Price: $1.2 million - $1.4 million

Auction Saturday March 20 at 2pm

OFI Thur 1-1.30pm; Sat from noon

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Jellis Craig9810 5000

A fabulous family location complements this superb four-bedroom, two-bathroom 1930s residence combining art deco design and quality modern style.

4 2 2

Let's eat lunch @Café Lush, 866 Canterbury RoadLet's eat dinner @ Indochine Vietnamese Restaurant, 51 Carrington RoadLet's drink coffee @Hudson's Coffee, 1 Arnold Street

3128POSTCODE

20 Birdwood Street, Box Hill South

Price: $900,000 - $1million

Auction Saturday February 9 at 11am

OFI Thurs 4-4.30pm, Sat 11-11.30am

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postcode

3944If not for neat letterboxes accompanying the dirt driveways that line Campbells Road, outsiders could be forgiven for thinking this sought-after stretch

of Portsea real estate is largely uninhabited. In fact, what you’ll find behind the thick native vegetation are spacious, well-kept family homes, exactly like this one.

The house’s large verandah is the perfect spot from which to marvel at the total privacy this low-maintenance front garden achieves.

With this level of seclusion in mind, it seems only fitting that the rest of the house be as open and light-filled as possible, starting with the front lounge.

Two wide sets of windows throw light across the room’s rustic exposed beams and light, polished floorboards, a style mirrored throughout most of the house.

Four bedrooms follow, all with built-in wardrobes. Residents of the main bedroom enjoy the luxury of an en suite, while the others share a spacious main bathroom nearby.

A more formal dining room gives way to the open-plan kitchen, living and meals area overlooking the outdoor entertainment deck.

Windows along much of the rear wall and a large glass sliding door allow the deck to become part of the house during the warmer months, while a rustic log fire heater in the living area ensures this property will be in use year round. \ JO DAVY

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RT Edgar \ 5984 4500 Price \ $850,000 + Auction \ January 26 at 2pm





BALWYN BERWICK BLACKBURN BOX HILL CAMBERWELL CAULFIELD GLEN IRIS GLEN WAVERLEY noeljones.com.au


MELBOURNE'S ESTATE AGENT


MELBOURNE'S ESTATE AGENT


2973 Point Nepean Road Blairgowrie

South SeasCoastal luxury with stunning, close up and expansive views over the Bay, Marina and coastline. This substantial, fully renovated home comprises five bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate family and sitting areas and an extensive front deck area. This is the ultimate beach house on a slip road off Point Nepean Road right opposite the beach and all the Sorrento and Blairgowrie boating action. The views from this property will surpass all your expectations.

CALL Liz Jensen 0418 446 228 Linda Boulter 0438 520 282

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSunday 3rd February at 11am VIEW Saturday 3 - 3.30pm, Sunday 1 - 1.30pm

3249 Point Nepean Road Sorrento

That Beach GlowSorrento’s most exciting, new luxury beachfront home peers across the beach to the Bay while its pure zinc finish shimmers with sophistication. Acclaimed Dean Dugdale Developments have lavished the interior too with the very best of architectural and interior design. Four bedrooms, four deluxe bathrooms, family room to swimming pool and deck, open-plan living, stunning dining area, climate controlled cellar, wet bar and balcony second kitchen with heaters and TV. Stroll to Club and Town.

CALL Liz Jensen 0418 446 228 Rob Curtain 0418 310 870

kayburton.com.auAUCTIONSunday 27th January at 11am VIEW Saturday 2 - 2.30pm, Sunday 10.30 - 11am


7/188 Canterbury Road Canterbury

AbingdonSpacious, light filled and enjoying a beautiful garden area of its own, this superbly maintained 3 bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor and offers a superb lifestyle with an abundance of amenities close by. Stroll through the picturesque Canterbury Gardens to popular Maling Road and city train. Offers well appointed Kitchen with Miele appliances and stone bench tops, excellent Living and Dining area, 3 double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, separate Laundry, double car parking and storage cage. Neutral decor throughout, full air-conditioning, excellent security, lift access.

CALL Judy Balloch 0408 753 877 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074

kayburton.com.auPRIVATE SALE$1,085,000 VIEW By Appointment

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abercrombys.com.au

| 510 Purves Road

Sublime Scenery, Luxury and Elegance The ultimate entertainment/lifestyle retreat accompanied by Main Ridge´s most

memorable views on five unforgettable acres featuring a mature rose garden, vegetable garden, orchard, pinot vines, two dams and water tanks. A charming,

fully self contained one bedroom cottage complements the principal residence of three bedrooms in which light filled living and dining domains, a superb

library/den and custom built marble kitchen surround a terrace that makes the utmost of stunning outlooks. Aged oak floors and cheminees fire places convey

consummate quality. The perfect escape!

Contact: Tim Derham 0438 332 844Office 9864 5300

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abercrombys.com.au

| 1 Harcourt Street

TalanaTalana - represents the finest example of Queen Anne design Melbourne has to

offer, with abundant period features such as the elaborate plasterwork and fireplace mantles, combined with modern appointments including home theatre,

remote wrought-iron gates and programmable C-Bus lighting - set in landscaped grounds of over an acre (4,122sqm/44,369sqft). A truly magnificent property

offering the very best in resort-style family living, including championship tennis court, enormous lap/leisure pool, 4 car garage and fully self-contained summer

house; close to everything, including an array of Melbourne´s best schools.

Contact: Jock Langley 0419 530 008Andrew Harlock 0419 379 992Office 9864 5300

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woodards.com.auCamberwell 273 Camberwell Road 9805 1111

think results

KEW 41 & 44/1245 Burke Road3 2 2

Mortgagees in Possession. Stanhope penthouses - stunning performers

These penthouse piece de resistance set peacefully to the rear in the fashionable Stanhope complex, are big bold and

brilliant capturing magnificent views and northerly sunshine. Each with security TV intercom, large open plan living/

dining opening to huge balcony, gourmet kitchen including integrated refrigerator/freezer, 2 state-of-the-art bathrms

(one with Euro lndry), ducted heating & cooling & designated lift from basement to the front door, 2 security basement car

spaces and LU store. Secure and secluded near Cotham & Burke Rd trams & Camberwell Junction.

Auction Sat 16 Feb, 12.00 & 12.30

View Thu 11:00 - 11:30

Tony Nathan 0412 285 066

Helena Chow 0407 226 828

KEW EAST 3/49 Strathalbyn Street3 1 1

Offering style, comfort & convenience

With absolutely nothing to do but move in and enjoy the assortment of riches that come attached with this stylish three-

bedroom Townhouse, this gem is certain to score highly among a host of buyers searching for a low maintenance property

packed with style, comfort and a convenience-laden location. A light and bright interior defined by its contemporary

persona creates a warm and inviting ambience; paved alfresco that´s generous in size offers the perfect setting to enjoy

summer night BBQs with friends and family.

Private Sale

View Thu 11.00 - 11.30, Sat 10.00 - 10.30

Jason Hearn 0409 828 590




RICHMOND 88 Lord Street

This stunning contemporary residence sets new benchmarks for inner city family living and entertaining right on the doorstep of Richmond´s vibrant lifestyle precincts. Generous proportions, brilliant natural light, excellent storage, superb six star finishes. Designed by Thomas + Williams Architects, ´Lucky 88´ is more than just a unique home, it´s a triumph. Photo ID required at all OFI's.

Auction Saturday 9th February at 11amInspect Thursday 12-12.30pm &

Saturday 10-10.30amLand 257sqm (approx)

Space and style define a sublime Inner urban sanctuary Contact Gordon Hope 0403 613 577

Clayton Smith 0418 877 445

Office Richmond 9428 3333jelliscraig.com.au

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KEW EAST24 Woolcock Avenue

Superbly situated on a substantial corner allotment that

suggests the possibility of extending, rebuilding or

developing (STCA), this delightful solid brick c1930´s Deco

residence showcases wonderful period features and light-

filled comfort. Beautiful Deco ceilings and timber floors

distinguish the generous sitting room, dining room and 2nd

living room. Three bedrooms are complemented by two

bathrooms and laundry. A large well equipped kitchen and

sun room open to the exceptionally deep northeast garden.

Land size 724sqm (approx).

Auction Saturday 9th February at 11.30am-----------------------------------------

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Contact Mark Sproule 0408 090 205Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581

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Aireys inlet APOllO BAy lOrne tOrQUAy

48 HOPKINS STREET aIREyS INlET 6 FERN aVENUE lORNESIZE, SPACE & SPLENDOUR ELITE LORNE

Auction Sunday 27th January at 2pmJames Worssam 0418 585 815

Auction Saturday 26th January at 12pmMichael Coutts 0438 356 624

• Ahugeresidenceofapproximately40squaressetonadelightfulbushblockofaround1.5acres.• PossessingmagnificentelevatedviewsovertheOtways.• Massivehomecomprising5bedrooms,2bathrooms,plusofficeandseparatestudyarea.• Ahugeopenplanliving/kitchen/diningareawithpolishedfloorboards,woodheaterandreverse

cycleairconditioning.Plussecondlivingareaandspacetoaddunderneath!• Flatoutdoorareassurroundthehome.

• LocatedinoneofLorne’smostexclusivestreetsonlyashortwalktothemainstreetandLornebeachatrulyuniquedesignforthecoastalenvironment.

• Prominentlysituatedonabeautifullylandscapedsiteof970sqm,withalappoolrecessedintotheroofspaceofthesecondlevel.Panoramicoceanandbeachviewsareachievedfromthespaciousrooftopdeckandmultipledeckingareas.

• 4bedroomsplusstudy,5bathrooms,2largelivingareas,DLUGandprivacy.

Aireys Inlet (03) 5220 0200 Lorne (03) 5289 4222www.greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

AUCTION

AUCTION

Peter Boyce 0419 582 448 Tyrone Provan 0405 124 799

Receiver’s Sale by EOIClosing Thursday 14 February at 3:00 pm

MAGNIFICENT BELLARINE PENINSULA HOLDING

• Land: 102.56 Hectares (253 Acres) approx.

• Two Certificates of Title• Further Road Frontage to Knights Road

• Zoning: Farming – Greater Geelong PS• Opportunity to Subdivide (STPA)

• Bay Views

814-860 Swan Bay Road, Mannerim, Bellarine Peninsula

Under Instructions from Mr A S R Hewitt, C/-

Sutherland FarrellyGrant Sutherland 0418 390 185Paul Sutherland 0418 360 162

RT Edgar 03 5255 409968 The Terrace, Ocean Grove

Ian Friend 0414 581 811Peter Lindeman 0418 525 609

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*Demonstrator Price = 12% off the equivalent recommended drive away price of a new C-Class. While stocks last.

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