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When they say the kitchen is the heart of the home, they’re not wrong. Meal prep, hidden snack-searching, tasting, baking, juicing — it all happens here, with catching up on your day and helping kids with afternoon homework being tackled not too far away.But what happens to the humble kitchen if you’re lucky enough to upgrade and spend more than you ever dreamed you could on a home?What happens when you&#x27;re spending $9 million or more?We scoured our <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;region_group=Southern%20Highlands&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Highlands listings</a> to see exactly what the kitchens of ultra luxurious country properties look like.<h3 data-block-key="fc6fe">The kitchen of ‘Cockatoo Hill’, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">515 Oxleys Hill Road, Berrima</a></h3><h4 data-block-key="c8skk">Property price: $10 million +</h4><img alt="515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857-image-0-20231020073136658429-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">This kitchen is described in the listing as ‘a chef&#x27;s dream’, featuring a truly unique curved Caesarstone breakfast island that ‘provides a platform for entertainment and casual conversations to blend seamlessly across the multiple living areas’. You can cook in this kitchen while enjoying some of the most beautiful bush views we’ve seen.<img alt="515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857-image-0-20231020073139612729-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857-im.width-800_krQnoZG.jpg" width="800">‘Cockatoo Hill’ itself epitomises refined living: beyond impressive stone walls and automatic gates lies a tranquil oasis marrying timeless architecture with the surrounding bushland. Gorgeous manicured gardens embrace the property, which comes with an indoor pool, tennis court, workshop, stables and equestrian area on 40.3ha.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/515-oxleys-hill-road-berrima-nsw-2577-88857/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="54fj4">The kitchen of this jaw-dropping home, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/bowral-2576-nsw-100215/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">location undisclosed</a></h3><h4 data-block-key="a94mf">Price: Undisclosed</h4><img alt="bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-20240430054727378478-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-202404300547273.width-800.jpg" width="800">Sometimes, there are no words to describe the magnificence of a room within a luxury estate. And when we say luxury, we mean royal. This ‘almighty’ kitchen with Wolf gas cooktop and ovens also features an integrated fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The island marble benchtop is lit by a stunning chandelier from above. Cupboard, bench and drawer space is ‘in abundance’ according to the listing.<img alt="bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-20240430054727582521-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-202404300547275.width-800.jpg" width="800">The kitchen overlooks the main living conservatorium; with fireplace, chandeliers, underfloor heating and bathed in natural light. French doors all around lead to the outdoor entertaining area.<img alt="bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-20240430054726625470-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bowral-2576-nsw-100215-image-0-202404300547266.width-800.jpg" width="800">Secluded within 100 acres of serene countryside, we’ve honestly never seen a property like this on Zango. A bespoke masterpiece, the home offers unparalleled style and quality, with lavish bedrooms and living spaces, while the transformed stable provides luxurious accommodation for guests.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/bowral-2576-nsw-100215/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="2psbq">The kitchen of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this luxury home in Glenquarry</a></h3><h4 data-block-key="bos1g">Price: $10 million +</h4><img alt="glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273-image-0-20231110230141842103-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273-image-0-202311102301.width-800.jpg" width="800">The kitchen of this architecturally-designed home is beautiful, but the price tag is more about the size of the property itself (48ha) and the fact it comes with not one but two homes. Both homes were designed by Kathy Barnsley and have modern elegance and sustainable features at their hearts.<img alt="glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273-image-0-20231110230142074990-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273-image-0-202311102301.width-800_nkc7TQX.jpg" width="800">The entire property, ‘Charlotte’s Park’, offers versatility for farming, family living, or events. Bowral&#x27;s amenities are 10 minutes away and the property offers quick access to both Sydney and Canberra.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/glenquarry-2576-nsw-90273/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="9t5jn">The kitchen of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/bowral-2576-nsw-85579/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this vineyard home in Bowral</a></h3><h4 data-block-key="hu97">Price: $9 million +</h4><img alt="bowral-2576-nsw-85579-image-0-20231218044706512625-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bowral-2576-nsw-85579-image-0-2023121804470651.width-800.jpg" width="800">The rustic kitchen of our dreams. Exposed trusses, chandeliers and a patchwork backsplash, what more could a girl who loves Luke Combs ask for?<img alt="bowral-2576-nsw-85579-image-0-20231218044716120039-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bowral-2576-nsw-85579-image-0-2023121804471612.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed by renowned Architect Richard Rowe, this classic full-brick residence stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Rustic hardwood timbers, once part of an old railway bridge in Bungendore, underpin the rooms of the residence, creating a sense of rustic luxury that mirrors the allure of the Highlands.(Did we mention the estate comes with river access, a vineyard and an orchard?)<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/bowral-2576-nsw-85579/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

What your kitchen looks like when you spend $9m+ in the Southern Highlands

Local artists, designers and makers <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/goldstpress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold St Press</a> have launched a new series of bumper stickers — and we’ll take one of each please.From Kingsley’s and Red Hill Lookout to Belconnen Mall, nothing is sacred in the set of four stickers launched to celebrate Canberra’s 111th birthday last month.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 11.41.03 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="454" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-04-02_at_11.41.03_am.width-800.png" width="453">Patrick Galvin and Elly Freer launched Gold St. Press from their home in Watson two years ago, uniting their artistic talents with a deep love of their hometown. You can see their stunning freehand retro artwork on display across the capital, including a space mural at the UNSW campus in Reid.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-03-31 at 1.12.31 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="462" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-03-31_at_1.12.31_pm.width-800.png" width="335">Gold St. Press are regulars at the Canberra Handmade Markets and and have <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/goldstpress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an Etsy store</a> where they sell caps, enamel camping mugs, brooches, camp flags, greeting cards, soy wax candles and handmade art prints. Most art features beloved Canberra icons, with a delicious dark side to almost everything else they sell.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-03-31 at 1.16.04 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="652" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-03-31_at_1.16.04_pm.width-800.png" width="598">The new Canberra bumper stickers are our absolute fave.“To celebrate Canberra Day this year, we wanted to shine a light on some of the less glamorous parts of Canberra that we appreciate regardless,” Patrick says.“If you&#x27;re gonna love this place, you&#x27;ve gotta love it warts and all.”Which sticker would you proudly display on your rear bumper?<h3 data-block-key="8tad8">Dude, where’s my car?</h3><img alt="GSP_BelconnenMall-BumperSticker" class="richtext-image full-width" height="207" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/GSP_BelconnenMall-BumperSticker.width-800.jpg" width="800">Get worse than exiting the mall onto P3 on a scorching hot summer’s day (or in the pouring rain) and not remembering where you parked. It’s cars at 45-degree angles as far as the eye can see, and the odds of finding yours are about one in 800, which is how many parks there are on the top level. Good luck with that.“The Belconnen Mall sticker came about while I was out shopping one day and we were texting back and forth brainstorming sticker ideas,” Patrick says.“Among it all, I lost the car. I&#x27;ve lived in Canberra for 29 of my 38 years on this earth and I don&#x27;t think I will ever understand the parking at Belconnen Mall.”<h3 data-block-key="dnt9t">Smoke it up.</h3><img alt="GSP_BurnOutsAtCorinForest-BumperSticker (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="207" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/GSP_BurnOutsAtCorinForest-BumperSticker_1.width-800.jpg" width="800">Patrick: “As a family, we love to camp at Woods Reserve just near Corin Forest and Elly has always found the stretch of skid marks and blown tyres so funny.“It&#x27;s this beautiful scenic vista with remnants of some absolute ratbags. Feels like a real microcosm of Canberra as a whole.”<h3 data-block-key="2vn4i">Love is in the air.</h3><img alt="GSP_RedHill-BumperSticker" class="richtext-image full-width" height="207" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/GSP_RedHill-BumperSticker.width-800.jpg" width="800">Mount Ainslie has always been a famous spot for canoodling, but it turns out southsiders preview the sweeping views from Red Hill when they’re looking for a little quiet time with a new love interest.“Ever since I was a teenager I&#x27;ve found it so funny that Red Hill is this incredibly affluent part of town where people go to do nefarious things,” Patrick says.“I imagine there&#x27;s houses with long dinner tables and chandeliers looking out towards a hill where a bunch of teenagers are hotboxing a Camry.”<h3 data-block-key="8si2b">A local delicacy.</h3><img alt="GSP_KingsleysChicken-BumperSticker (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="207" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/GSP_KingsleysChicken-BumperSticker_1.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Credit where credit is due, this one is our tribute to a classic sticker we&#x27;ve seen that says the same thing about Chicken Twisties,” Patrick says.“We agree on both fronts and we&#x27;re willing to fight about it.”The Canberra bumper sticker range is available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/goldstpress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">at the Gold St. Press store on Etsy</a>.

Which of these cheeky Canberra bumper stickers is your fave?

It’s the colour you expect to see a lot of near the coastline but what about in country NSW? In less than a week, two blue homes hit the sales pages of Zango, with a third home, featuring many shades of azure on the inside, not far behind.Step inside the moody hues of these homes in Collector, Abercrombie (near Bathurst) and Bermagui.<h3 data-block-key="cvfad"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18 Gell Place, Abercrombie NSW</a></h3><img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013143606154-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">No, you’re not in the Hamptons, you’re in far west NSW. This beautiful four-bedroom home combines “the timeless allure of Hamptons style with modern farmhouse elements” and is a real statement piece of what country living in Bathurst can look like.<img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013144738059-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800_2EbPEcH.jpg" width="800">We love the blue/white/beechwood colour palette on the inside, which starts the moment you step in the door and extends to the designer bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and butler’s pantry, and three out of four bedrooms.<img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013147244212-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800_Lhl86wm.jpg" width="800">The 1656sqm block is home to expansive green lawns out the back while the home theatre back inside is perfect for watching Blue Velvet and Blue Lagoon.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="4q98k"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">45 Goulburn Street, Collector NSW</a></h3><img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050248339407-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Nestled in the Collector township, this charming timber home is cute as a button on the outside and packed with character on the inside. The interior blue/grey colour palette is highlighted by gorgeous touches of aqua and pink, and underpinned by timber hardwood floors.<img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050248663293-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800_RMaYvyM.jpg" width="800">Features of the cottage include:&gt; Four bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, with the luxurious master bedroom featuring a sunlit walk-in robe and a stunning ensuite with marble floor tiles.&gt; Nine-foot ceilings which enhance the sense of space.&gt; An expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen, ideal for entertaining and featuring integrated appliances, stone benchtops, and a 900mm gas/electric oven.<img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050252143194-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800_5pcIYRd.jpg" width="800">&gt; A three-car garage with air conditioning and a carport suitable for a caravan or horse float provide ample parking options.&gt; Additional features include 6.6 kW solar panels, a 110,000-litre corrugated water tank, established fruit trees, vegetable gardens, a chicken coop, and a manicured lawn with an irrigation system connected to a bore.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="7sv5m"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33 Comben Lane, Bermagui NSW</a></h3><img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020330003951-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Living in this timber abode at the edge of Bermagui would be like living in your own private garden.<img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020326973074-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800_Ig1keA2.jpg" width="800">The current owners haven’t been afraid to splash colour in the interior of the home, using tranquil greens, salmon and dusty blues to bring the nature outside the home to the inside.We love the huge formal lounge room with fireplace, perfect for Christmas and Easter family gatherings or hosting friends. A breakfast room opens onto a sprawling deck with beautiful dam views.<img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020329113137-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800_ffbErQA.jpg" width="800">The grounds are adorned with mature gardens, featuring paved courtyards, pathways, and a productive vegetable garden. We’d never want to leave!<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Moody blues: homes for those who love the sky and the sea

From Xbox cables to cricket gear and makeup to shoes, there’s a lot getting in the way of a teenager having a neat and attractive bedroom these days.Or is there?<img alt="IMG_1605" class="richtext-image full-width" height="569" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1605.width-800.jpg" width="461">Canberra-based designer and stylist Meg Campbell, from <a href="https://www.neonwhitedesign.net/portfolio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neon White Design</a>, has designed teenage bedrooms from Deakin to Mollymook. Here, she shares her tips on turning a dark and messy teenage cave into a storage dream your teen will never want to leave.<h3 data-block-key="e22cv">What&#x27;s your best advice for storing sports equipment?</h3><img alt="IMG_1608" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1608.width-800.jpg" width="461">“Designated storage space, organised per sport, including hanging and labeling items,” Meg says.“You also need good airflow and to make sure you’ve cleaned your equipment before bringing it into the bedroom!<img alt="IMG_1609" class="richtext-image full-width" height="834" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1609.width-800.jpg" width="578">“When each item is on display, everything has its place and it’s easy to find you’re rushing off to a game or a weekend activity with friends and/or family.”<h3 data-block-key="5uq9m">How do you make a Playstation/Xbox/PC set-up actually look good?</h3><img alt="6DDACE00-CE39-4CAB-B731-05C7AB7F75FB" class="richtext-image full-width" height="700" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6DDACE00-CE39-4CAB-B731-05C7AB7F75FB.width-800.jpg" width="500">“It’s all about cable management,” Meg says.“By using cutouts on benchtops and desks, you can run the cords directly down the wall if your teen has a PC, or up the wall to the back of the TV if they have a Playstation.<img alt="Deakin" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Deakin.width-800.png" width="800">“Have a special drawer in a tallboy or bedside table for controller storage, or use a hanging system.“I recently worked on <a href="https://www.neonwhitedesign.net/deakin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transforming a basement in a Deakin home</a> into a playful and relaxing space for the kids and teens, and there’s barely a cable in sight.”<h3 data-block-key="7o7dk">Why does a desk always take up so much room?</h3><img alt="IMG_1600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="506" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1600.width-800.png" width="800">“I believe in making things multi-fuction,” Meg says.“You could use the same desk for all sorts of things — make-up, a vanity, art, study, games with friends.<img alt="IMG_1599" class="richtext-image full-width" height="564" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1599.width-800.png" width="564">“It could have castors on the legs so it can be moved from room to room, is height adjustable for growing teens – or a sit/stand arrangement – or it may fold away. Another idea is a desk that is incorporated into the design or sits over the bed.“Otherwise something like <a href="https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/norden-gateleg-table-birch-80423883/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Norden collection from Ikea</a>.”<h3 data-block-key="eiq7b">What&#x27;s your best advice on storage for a makeup-obsessed teen?</h3><img alt="IMG_1602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1000" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1602.width-800.png" width="800">Meg: “Storage containers to separate items into categories. Mirrors, good lighting and easy to clean surfaces.”<h3 data-block-key="bm355">Do you have a vanity/mirror set-up you love?</h3><img alt="IMG_1604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="554" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1604.width-800.jpg" width="554">“My favorite is the Canyon Natural Wood Kids Desk by Leanne Ford.”<h3 data-block-key="ca46h">TVs: mounted on the wall or no?</h3>“One hundred percent mounted on the wall,” Meg says.“And don’t forget an adjustable bracket for safety and ease of adjustment for the angle of the screen.”

How to store your teen’s footy, netball and other sports gear this season

If you’ve always dreamed of owning <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/20a-regent-street-junee-nsw-2663-93631/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a converted church</a> but don’t have the funds – or the flexibility for a potential move to the country – why not add a touch of the sacred to your home through its decor?From a flurry of listings that went live on our site this week, it looks many Canberrans are doing just that. The humble wooden church pew has become a design trend in homes as far south as Lyons and as far north as Harrison.According to Louise Kichenside, director at Fyshwick-based interior design studio <a href="https://deptofdesign.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dept. of Design</a>, pews make a great entry or mudroom seating option, or are perfect in a dining room if you need something compact but also the ability to squeeze in extra guests.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-02-06 at 10.06.01 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-02-06_at_10.06.01_am.width-800.png" width="292">“We’re seeing a real trend in upcycling and mixing pieces that have history with more contemporary items,” Louise says.“Pews really vary in design; some of them show such beautiful craftsmanship which makes them a great option for a lot of styles of interiors.“For our team, It&#x27;s important that the homes we are designing and the furniture we are curating, reflect our client&#x27;s story. It&#x27;s a pleasure to source unique pieces or integrate pieces that might have sentimental value so we get really excited when we come across something like a church pew.”<img alt="Church-Pew-in-Homes-via-ELLE-Decoration" class="richtext-image full-width" height="650" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Church-Pew-in-Homes-via-ELLE-Decoration.width-800.png" width="500">They might look good but aren’t church pews designed to be seriously uncomfortable?“They can be quite upright so we’d generally apply an upholstered seat pad,” Louise says.“Find a fabric that has a more contemporary pattern and get in touch with your local upholsterer.”Check out the pews in these current listings:<h3 data-block-key="b0ct5"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">43 Cedar Street, Harrison</a></h3><img alt="43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430-image-0-20240129023208998299-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The sellers of this four-bedroom home have cleverly used a pew to separate the dining area from the lounge area in a big open plan space. I’d definitely be asking for the pew to be included with the home in this sale.<h3 data-block-key="a24se"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Brid Place, Lyons</a></h3><img alt="8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429-image-0-20240129023150706094-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429-image-0-2024.width-800.jpg" width="800">You’ve never seen a view from a church pew quite like this one. In this case, the sacred seating is located outside and offers an incredible vista over the treetops to Woden Town Centre.<h3 data-block-key="8k3j1"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">79 Turallo Terrace, Bungendore</a></h3><img alt="79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426-image-0-20240129020224675018-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">This stunning country home on 1892sqm has wooden details throughout, so it’s little wonder they’ve decided to use a pew in the master bedroom as a place to sit to get dressed, or as a home for your current reading stack.(If you actually are in the market for a church, check out <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/20a-regent-street-junee-nsw-2663-93631/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this historic mission hall in Junee, NSW</a>, or <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-garroorigang-road-goulburn-nsw-2580-88602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this former convent near Goulburn</a>.)

The interior design trend Canberrans are loving: church pews

What if your bathroom needed modernising but you were so in love with its mid-1970s tiles you couldn’t bear to part with them?Well then you’d do what the owner of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Schubert Place, Kambah</a>, did: painstakingly remove, clean and then retile the bathroom with them. Talk about a huge job, but just look at the result: a beautiful, sunshiney, retro space that would make you feel happy every morning, even on the greyest of days.<img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053147999865-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">The bathroom is gorgeous but as we explored more of this unassuming two-storey home in Canberra&#x27;s biggest suburb, it just kept giving and giving.Here are a few of our favourite things:<h3 data-block-key="fe7d0">The spiral staircase.</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053149116502-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_o8p79wm.jpg" width="800">Nothing says early 1980s glam like a set of winding stairs. Spiral staircases feed our inner child and we can see the bottom floor of this home turned into a magical children’s haven.<h3 data-block-key="e3b39">Vintage amber bottle glass doors.</h3><img alt="6 Schubert Place_028" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6_Schubert_Place_028.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed to give privacy between the front door and the rest of the home, amber bottle glass is a definite throwback to heading to your Nan and Pop’s house for Sunday night dinner.<h3 data-block-key="764r2">Bright bedrooms (there are six!)</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053148657755-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_epN55Rt.jpg" width="800">With a yellow bathroom at the centre of the home, the owners of 6 Schubert Place haven’t been afraid to splash colour throughout the bedrooms. The result is a happy vibe, and a series of spaces perfect for both sleep and play.<h3 data-block-key="fje0h">The Secret Garden.</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053150989783-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_QFUFVjS.jpg" width="800">The landscaped garden is full of little areas to discover; veggies and flowers are scattered throughout and we can imagine kids exploring outside for hours.Number 6 Schubert Place, Kambah, goes to auction at 10.30am on Saturday 3 February 2024.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Canberra's most beautiful bathroom just hit the market in Kambah

If you’re like me, you leave the hardest people to buy for until the last minute. And then end up getting them something lame like a box of Favourites or a Kmart gift voucher.Well, this is your official notice that you can stop doing that.Because at vintage emporium Dirty Janes in Fyshwick you’ll knock over the final five people on your shopping list in a single lunch break. If you’ve never heard of Dirty Janes, picture this: a market of the most incredible vintage collections from across the region in one single place. The makers and collectors behind the stalls at Dirty Janes come from as far as Braidwood and Gundaroo. So you’re supporting a small business when you buy.Here’s some inspiration for the hard-to-buy-for friends on your shopping list, according to where they live.<h3 data-block-key="6ovc5">Kingston foreshore</h3><img alt="IMG_0793" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0793.width-800.jpg" width="800">Retro Starfire roller skates Price: $40 Stall owner: Carpe DiemJust picture your best friend cruising along the promenade in these, wind in her hair and the smell of Local Press coffee in the air. Waving to people enjoying an ale outside at The Dock and young couples climbing aboard a Go Boat. The ultimate purchase for a woman on the go.<h3 data-block-key="30ka8">Ainslie</h3><img alt="IMG_0820" class="richtext-image full-width" height="710" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0820.width-800.jpg" width="800">Canberra foundation suburbs tea towel Price: $60 Stall owner: Rhiannon JonesAh, the suburbs that brought the capital to life, one by one. This beautiful design is available as a framed or unframed print, but we’re loving the tea towel version, which would look stunning hanging on the wall of a little Ainslie kitchen.<h3 data-block-key="coqvl">Bonner</h3><img alt="IMG_0835" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0835.width-800.jpg" width="800">Russian dolls Price: From $48 Stall owner: Faded GlamourBelieve me when I say the joy of opening Matryoshka dolls – or Russian nesting dolls – never gets old. I mean, when you get to the teeny dolls at the end and realise there’s another teeny doll inside? So precious. These are perfect for kids growing up in the new northern suburbs of Canberra; treasures that can stay in the family for decades.<h3 data-block-key="793b">Manuka</h3><img alt="IMG_0828" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0828.width-800.jpg" width="800">British style crowns Price: From $80 Stall owner: Borlewen HouseIn case you missed it, it was Queen Elizabeth II who originally mispronounced the name of one of our earliest suburbs (she referred to it as ‘Marn-ika’ as opposed to ‘Man-oo-kah’). We’ve been using her pronunciation ever since. Give your loved one lucky enough to live in 2603 this bejewelled crown as a reminder of their suburb’s very posh origins.<h3 data-block-key="1brso">Ngunnawal</h3><img alt="IMG_0852" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0852.width-800.jpg" width="800">Vintage 1982 Bon Jovi photofile Price: $25 Stall: Johnny the Fox RecordsHead to any backyard party in Ngunnawal and they’re guaranteed to be blasting Livin’ on a Prayer or You Give Love a Bad Name. This set of glossy photos from 1982 is perfect for a Ngunnawal girlfriend who likely grew up in Belco and moved to Gungahlin as a young first home owner.<h3 data-block-key="c1p7i">Banks</h3><img alt="IMG_0842" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0842.width-800.jpg" width="800">Black Mountain Tower Christmas ornament Price: $20 Stall: Beehive CollectivePerfect for those who sadly don’t have a view of our iconic tower from all the way over in the Valley.<h3 data-block-key="d4plk">Barton</h3><img alt="IMG_0838" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0838.width-800.jpg" width="800">1930s Bakelite telephone Price: $55 Stall: 634We like to think this antique was salvaged from a former public service building in the late 1930s or early 40s. From the Department of the Interior (or something just as fancy). The best part of owning this telephone would be asking your children or grandchildren what they think it was once used for.Dirty Janes is located at 80 Collie Street, Fyshwick. Drive into the Domayne carpark and head right to the back!

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For a very brief moment while driving along Simpson Street, Watson, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Boston, Massachusetts.The brand new home coming to life at number 18 is being built in the Georgian architectural style: think brick walls laid in a Flemish bond, multi-pane windows, a side-gabled roof and a commanding front entrance with crown and pilasters. Inside, it’s all about soaring ceilings, arches, natural finishes and decorative cornices.<img alt="image5" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image5.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Georgian style was prominent in Britain during the successive reign of three King Georges (1714 to 1830). It was used heavily in building the brand new cities of New York and Boston in the far north-east United States in the mid-1700s.Located smack-bang in the middle of Watson, Canberra — a suburb of mid-century moderns — the new build definitely stands out. But there are myriad reasons the couple behind the build, David and Ebony-Maria Levy, chose to build in the Georgian style.<img alt="image0" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image0_P4YneLl.width-800.jpg" width="800">“We bought the original house back in 2011, a three-bedroom ex-government house, but by 2019 we’d had two children, were working from home exclusively and needed more space,” Ebony says.“We started with quotes for a simple extension and it was just so cost prohibitive that it was not that much more of a stretch to begin again, and to be able to have things like higher ceilings, to really ensure that the foundation was great, things like that. “So we just did the cost benefit analysis and realised that starting fresh would actually represent a better return on investment.”<img alt="image7" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image7.width-800.jpg" width="800">The couple began to design their dream home; and rather than focus on the short term, they wanted to build a house that would still be standing in 200 years. It was a chance to unite timeless design with a massive focus on sustainability.“We asked ourselves, what does a house that will withstand the next century or two look like?” Ebony says.“So in that sense, you have to go back in time to look at what worked. And we are strongly of the view that you can achieve timelessness only through the use of natural materials, like clay, stone and timber.<img alt="image8" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image8.width-800.jpg" width="800">“It’s these sorts of materials that are enhanced by time. The beauty of traditional architecture comes down to the material longevity of the buildings, in that sense.”The Levys drew a lot of courage from Leon Krier’s book The Architecture of Community (2009), in which Krier reassuringly states “even an imbecile cannot build a tectonic error when using natural materials; synthetic materials instead make even abstruse, illogical structures stand up&quot;.<img alt="image12" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image12.width-800.jpg" width="800">Says Ebony: “It&#x27;s 2023, so I&#x27;m not at all suggesting that mid-century homes from the 20th century won&#x27;t take on that iconic status in 100 or 150 years, but the houses that are going up now —  the boxy, greyish monstrosities in the new suburbs — I just don&#x27;t believe, given the comparative poor quality of synthetic materials being widely used, that they’ll have that same longevity.&quot;We staunchly believe that the most sustainable home is one that does not require replacing.” Finding an architect for the Georgian dream home proved challenging. In fact, it was impossible. So the Levys designed the home themselves based on plans set out in Abraham Swan’s 1757 stylebook on Georgian architectural designs and details. Alex Kwong of AK Design then drew up the plans.<img alt="image10" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image10.width-800.jpg" width="800">Finding a builder, however, was much easier. From the moment they read the Laggner Constructions tagline: ‘Building tomorrow’s heritage’, David and Ebony knew they were the builders for their home. Both the Laggners and the Levys share Austrian ancestry, so that was something special to discover they had in common. Laggner Constructions have relished working on the home, and so has every tradie and craftsperson since. Those working on the home have gained new (old) skills, with one carpenter, Ned Oreskovic of Details By Ned, using his grandfather’s tools to hand-carve the staircase turns.<img alt="image9" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image9.width-800.jpg" width="800">“The house offers this crazy sense of connection to the past,” Ebony says.“We&#x27;re really grateful to all the people who have these skills and knowledge and are able to educate us in the process.“It&#x27;s the people that are doing the work that deserve all the praise.”So what’s the price tag on a four-bedroom, library, study, three-bathroom home in a style that’s so rare, especially in the capital?“We’re building the cheapest house out of anyone we know,” Ebony says with a laugh. “I mean, it’s built from bricks. Just simple, Boral bricks.<img alt="image11" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image11.width-800.jpg" width="800">“But we also started with this deep desire to use as many locally-sourced, natural materials as possible, which has delivered commensurate savings. “We’ve incorporated salvaged Turpentine wharf piers and remilled Spotted Gum telegraph poles in our interior design.&quot;Our kitchen cupboards will be made from recycled timber salvaged from Sydney house roofs. We have salvaged a bunch of antique tiles for our portico and exterior terraces. And we have big plans to used oyster shells to cover the bolts on the garage lintel, because oysters are great and sadly underused in architectural contexts. <img alt="IMG_9161" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_9161.width-800.jpg" width="800">“We’ve been diligent with our sourcing to ensure we keep our budget in check.” The Levy family expect to move into their Georgian revival home in Watson in early 2024. You can follow the progress of the house on Instagram: @georgianhousecanberra

Why is this couple building a Georgian style house in the middle of Canberra?

Canberran Carly Stone admits she has the best job in the world.Her family owns the much-loved Bredbo Christmas Barn, and Carly spends several months of the year in the United States and Europe, shopping, quite literally, for Christmas decorations. She orders them en masse and brings them home to the giant barn 80km south of Canberra.<img alt="IMG_0455" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0455.width-800.jpg" width="800">“I’m very lucky,” she laughs.“At the moment we’re actually shopping for Christmas 2024, we work about 14 months ahead.”From the Christmasworld Market of Frankfurt, Germany, to the Christmas Fair of Dallas, Texas, Carly gives us the top five decorating themes people the are obsessed with globally this year.<h3 data-block-key="1k68u">Country luxe</h3><img alt="IMG_0469" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0469.width-800_CVyNx4k.jpg" width="800">For years now it’s been all about the neutrals – natural light woods combined with highlights of silver and white. That’s because this is the colour palette of most modern homes, Carly says.<img alt="IMG_0506" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1054" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0506.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Modern and understated is definitely here to stay,” she says. “And the beauty is that if you start with this palette, you can build on it year after year.”<h3 data-block-key="cbdj3">Gingerbread and home-baked treats</h3><img alt="IMG_0480" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0480.width-800.jpg" width="800">For many people, Christmas is captured in the smell of baking gingerbread (except me: I’m lazy and buy the pre-made house kits from Aldi). Gingerbread men, women, children, houses and entire villages, sprinkled with icing sugar snow, are flying off the shelves this year.<img alt="IMG_0481" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0481.width-800.jpg" width="800">‘Fake bakes’ are also big: think hanging cupcakes, red-and-white peppermint cappuccinos, cookies and sweet pastries – all fake of course – from the branches of your tree.<h3 data-block-key="c9ifc">The anti-Santa</h3><img alt="IMG_4700" class="richtext-image full-width" height="983" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_4700.width-800.jpg" width="800">Are Canberrans getting crankier each year? Or is it just that the story of The Grinch represents the power Christmas can have on even the most cold-hearted of people?<img alt="IMG_0474" class="richtext-image full-width" height="944" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0474.width-800.jpg" width="800">Either way, the horrid green guy (with a soft heart underneath) is more and more popular every year, with Dr. Seuss-inspired decorations hitting mantles, Christmas trees and front doors.<h3 data-block-key="be5kd">Woodland magic</h3><img alt="IMG_0463" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0463.width-800.jpg" width="800">Greens and reds are always popular, Carly says, but this year dark forest greens with dark wood – highlighted by animal print – is magical for Christmas trees and homes.The darker tones are perfect if you’ve already got a foundation of the white and light wood tones mentioned above in country luxury.<h3 data-block-key="bts6p">The Nutcracker</h3><img alt="IMG_0507" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1054" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0507.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed by Germans to keep away malevolent spirits and bring good luck at Christmas, nutcrackers are a symbol of the festive season adored the world over.<img alt="IMG_0483" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0483.width-800.jpg" width="800">Tchaikovsky’s ballet, written in 1892, is performed at Christmas time across the globe, while newer adaptations of the ballet’s story – captured in this Barbie movie, for example – ensure the nutcracker dolls stay relevant to younger audiences.

'Fake bakes' and The Grinch: The Christmas decorating trends of 2023

The kitchen splashback we never knew we needed: mermaid tiles [insert love heart eyes emoji].After a long Thursday in the Zango office we’re flicking through the kitchens we dream of installing in our future homes. Here are our three favourites from deep within suburban Canberra.<h3 data-block-key="b07bi">Arthouse inspired</h3><img alt="6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image-0-20231102034643421988-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">One word to describe the incredibly dark heart of this home: loooooove. The wall-mounted knife set just hits harder on a black background, while the mermaid tiles are art deco luxe.<img alt="6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image-0-20231102034643128750-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image.width-800_SnULKXU.jpg" width="800">The rest of this two-bedroom apartment on Forbes Street is equally as unexpected and stunning, including custom joinery in almost every room and a black chalk feature wall.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 6/33 Forbes Street, Turner.</a><h3 data-block-key="1sthi">Scandinavian dream</h3><img alt="5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-image-0-20230825001631237737-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-.width-800_nLKWkJ0.jpg" width="800">From its structured lines to its simplicity, this kitchen in Yarralumla is as minimalist and elegant as it gets.<img alt="5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-image-0-20230825001631567007-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-.width-800_aw8vley.jpg" width="800">We’re loving the calacatta marble and the stunning Zug appliances, but mostly it’s about the thick timber highlight lines for us. Who wouldn’t want to cook Swedish meatballs in this kitchen?<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 5 Fitzgerald Street, Yarralumla.</a><h3 data-block-key="f89k">Country luxe</h3><img alt="1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-image-0-20231025041639008245-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-imag.width-800_C2PxPi1.jpg" width="800">It’s hard not to imagine this enormous kitchen in Red Hill packed with family members and friends at Christmas time (or just for a standard Wednesday night dinner at home really).<img alt="1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-image-0-20231025041639306885-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-imag.width-800_qurnKQ8.jpg" width="800">Underpinned by a ‘Hamptons meets country’ style, we can’t decide if the windows or the arched bookshelves under the island bench are our favourite detail.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 1 Reliance Street, Red Hill.</a>

The dream kitchens we found deep in Canberra's suburbs

Rumours that the tiny hamlet of Rosedale, just 12km south of Batemans Bay, is home to a number of Australian celebrities on weekends (including Nicole Kidman) have been confirmed.The multi-million dollar house for sale at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">77 Yowani Road, Rosedale</a>, belongs to iconic Australian fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan, who since the early 1990s has built an empire encompassing women&#x27;s fashion and beautiful homewares.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071633615195-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Dinnigan was the first Australian fashion designer to mount a full-scale ready-to-wear collection in Paris in 1995, and is the designer behind the luxury penthouse suites at Bannisters by the Sea at Mollymook. She’s collaborated with global retailers Target and Marks and Spencer in the past on homewares ranges, and her ongoing collaborations with luxury brands include Qantas, Audi and Dom Perignon.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071634733497-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800_9nXe9A6.jpg" width="800">The hallmarks of Dinnigan’s design aesthetic – romantic, feminine, sensual and individual – drive the design of the brand new four-bedroom home in North Rosedale. The designer and her husband, Bradley Cocks, built the oceanfront home ‘from the ashes’ after losing their original beach shack to the fires of early 2020.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071634536038-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800_xRMGW4q.jpg" width="800">Breathtaking features include a master bedroom that faces the Pacific Ocean and overlooks Jimmy’s Island, Italian marble benchtops and sinks, and a handmade copper exhaust fan. Dinnigan’s beautiful design touches highight every room.Sales agent for the property <a href="/agents/sarah-ralston-2/">Sarah Ralston</a>, principal of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/belle-property-batemans-bay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Property Batemans Bay</a>, says the house will cost its new owner between $3.9 million and $4.2 million. People have been flying into Moruya Airport from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra to experience the inside of the luxury retreat.<img alt="docs_403e9278-010e-4bb3-b95b-711bdc5abd22_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_403e9278-010e-4bb3-b95b-711bdc5abd22_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">“They’ve really tried to reflect the natural world in the build,” Sarah says.“The design has been really well thought-out, with the orientation chosen to capture the sun and the views.“There are also lots of natural timber finishes throughout, which really draw your attention.”<img alt="docs_768f7d74-f567-49ad-b587-284d099057e2_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_768f7d74-f567-49ad-b587-284d099057e2_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">The property’s ultra-modern features include surround-sound speakers inside and out, solar panels, tank water and an electric vehicle charger.Beautiful details include a wine fridge, a ZIP water station, gas fireplace in the main living room and underfloor heating in the bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has its own separate entry, while the back deck is the vantage point for sunrises.<img alt="docs_b4151a29-05cc-48ab-99dd-a3df78d9b87e_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_b4151a29-05cc-48ab-99dd-a3df78d9b87e_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">Energy-wise, the home is 95 per cent off-grid.“This is a home for someone looking for something out of the ordinary,” Sarah says.Number 77 Yowani Road, Rosedale, is for sale between $3.9 million and $4.2 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan lists her luxury Rosedale retreat

The moment you walk through the front door of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">64 Gellibrand Street, Campbell,</a> you’ll be stunned by the modernist details.This slice of the 1960s has a feeling that can best be described as “really magical” according to <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.byholly</a> licensed agent <a href="/agents/holly-komorowski/">Holly Komorowski</a>.<div>
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“It’s full of cabinetry, timber detailing and real mid-century characteristics. It’s just enthralling,&quot; Holly says.&quot;You walk in and there’s a huge window in the living area with built-in cabinetry underneath and it just looks out across the gardens and Campbell.&quot;.The living and dining area introduces guests to the home’s clever in-built storage solutions, including wall-hung sideboards, bespoke window seating, a cocktail cabinet and open shelving.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230914043142367857-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">Both rooms feature raw brick feature walls and whole-of-home hardwood flooring, while cedar doors enclose a sunken lounge with bevelled glass and warm timber panelling.“The attention to detail and integration of timber and glass plays to those modern, mid-century ideals of functionality and connection with the outdoors,” Holly says.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230914043147277123-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_aNMDJql.jpg" width="800">“Those really large expanses of glass enable the outdoors to become part of the day-to-day living because you’re always looking at a garden view.“There’s a lot of connectivity in the home between the different areas, but they are defined by levels and intricate metal railings.”Holly says the angled vintage kitchen bench, which overlooks the living area, is a perfect example of a space that draws people in and encourages socialising.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230925010146729223-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_IpJt2ha.jpg" width="800">The rest of the kitchen is well-equipped with white cabinetry and integrated modern Smeg and Miele appliances. It also features a tiled splashback and pretty garden views.A sunroom captures lots of northwestern light through massive windows and features a cosy gas fireplace, also creating a third living space.The home has three formal bedrooms (and a fourth flexible space), all complete with garden views, full-height original cabinetry and convenient access to the main bathroom.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230925010148835601-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_wuOkCcP.jpg" width="800">Holly says this same bathroom became an unexpected highlight at the first open home.“It faces east and the way the light was coming through into the aqua-teal bathroom with beautiful mosaic tiles on the floor was just gorgeous,” Holly explains.“Within the glass are some patterns with fish and just all these little touches that are so delightful and give you so much enjoyment.”<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230925010145574732-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_3JlcIXc.jpg" width="800">The fourth flexible space downstairs has a kitchenette, laundry, bathroom, electric panel heating and a sunny sitting area that flows into the home’s paved outdoor barbecue area.The garden is enclosed by privacy hedging and richly planted with tree ferns, topiary shrubs, roses, maples, climbing wisteria and fig, veggie gardens, a palm tree and flowering magnolia.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230925010149258144-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_GveaUpY.jpg" width="800">A gate at the back of the garden leads directly to Mount Pleasant Nature Reserve’s walking trails, with Mount Ainslie and dining and shopping at the Campbell shops just a stone’s throw away.The suburb of Campbell shoulders Anzac Parade, the Australian War Memorial, Defence Academies and Lake Burley Griffin, with Braddon, the CBD, the ANU and public schools also nearby.<img alt="64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-image-0-20230914043148841922-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416-i.width-800_bLjznzH.jpg" width="800">“The home is in a really premium, beautiful pocket of Campbell,” Holly says.“A really healthy lifestyle is on offer in an area where you can use your bike to get around.”The home at 64 Gellibrand Street in Campbell will go to auction at 11am on Saturday 7 October 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/64-gellibrand-street-campbell-act-2612-86416/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/mid-century-masterpiece-a-really-magical-confluence-of-timber-and-glass/703802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

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