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1 OMag. Issue Three / February 2016 Off the beaten grape. Following the grapevine to discover Melbourne s best drops. What to do. Great ideas for getting out and about with family and friends. Pg. 2 Results in your area. The latest sale results, in and around your area. Pg. 6 Follow your area. A suburb by suburb overview of market trends. Pg. 12

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2 OMag. Issue Three / February 2016 Next issue: What to do. Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year. Sunday 14 February 2016, 10am-10pm Welcome the Chinese New Year from the bustling Chinatown precinct on Little Bourke Street. Featuring dragon and lion dancing, music and food. Little Bourke Street, Melbourne / Web: chinesenewyear.com.au White Night February 2016 From dusk til dawn, enjoy over 80 free events celebrating music, food, film, art and light. Discover an all-night wonderland for everyone to explore. Melbourne CBD / info@whitenightmelbourne.com.au / Web: whitenightmelbourne.com.au Barley, hops, yeast, water. Our recipe to find Melbourne s best boutique breweries. They said I would rather die of passion than of boredom. Vincent van Gogh What to say If you d like to see something included in the next issue of OMAG, we d love to hear from you. Simply us at omag@obrienrealestate.com.au Peninsula Picnic. Sunday 20 March 2016 The Mornington Peninsula s most extensive food, wine and music gathering is returning in March with a bigger line-up, a larger site, and even more great gourmet restaurants, decadent wineries, fresh local produce and quality artisan wares. Cost: from 77 Mornington, Mornington Peninsula / info@mrc.net.au / Web: peninsulapicnic.com.au Dandenong Valley All Holden Car Show. Sunday 3 April 2016 Dandenong Valley All Holden Car Show is the largest all Holden car show east of Melbourne, displaying original, restored and highly modified Holdens of all years in this annual event. Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong, Victoria 3175 / Ph: carshow@rotaryendeavourhills.org.au / Web: rotaryendeavourhills.org.au Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run. Sunday 21 Febr uary km and 12 km events. There will also be a full range of family entertainment including free 350m kids run. All proceeds go directly to support the Carrum Coast Guard. For further details and entry fees, visit Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is as current and accurate as possible at the time of printing. OBrien Real Estate accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury which may arise from anything contained in this publication. The listing of any individual, group, club, organisation or establishment is not an endorsement by OBrien Real Estate of such individual, group, club, organisation or establishment. Images are for illustration purposes only.

3 Feature story. Off the beaten grape. Following the grapevine to discover Melbourne s best drops. Oh where to begin? We re off on a winery tour of Melbourne and, lucky for us, our biggest problem will be: do we have enough room in the boot for all necessary purchases? Our highly recommended list is long and backed by the experts, but today we re keen to try a few lesser-known establishments across Melbourne on this off the beaten track winery tour. Yes, she s got some tough competition from the Barossa, Margaret River, McLaren Vale and the Hunter, but Melbourne can hold her own when it comes to smashingly good wines. Continued next page. 3 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

Feature story. We ve decided to head south first - well past the end of the train line - and climb Mornington Peninsula s most recognisable landmark: Red Hill s Arthur s Seat, for a bird s eye view.

While a day trip from Melbourne s CBD could take in shopping, surfing, market gathering or antique hunting, today s adventure had been ear marked as a wine-only adventure with a few tasty morsels on

The local topography and a distinct microclimate here also helps to produce the on-trend varieties of pinot grigio and pinot gris.

But today we re in search of a few hidden gems and keen to discover a few lesser-know establishments.

4 Feature story. We ve decided to head south first - well past the end of the train line - and climb Mornington Peninsula s most recognisable landmark: Red Hill s Arthur s Seat, for a bird s eye view. Billed as the fourth most popular food and wine experience in the state, this region epitomises all things we wine lovers adore fabulous wine and the promise of even better food! While a day trip from Melbourne s CBD could take in shopping, surfing, market gathering or antique hunting, today s adventure had been ear marked as a wine-only adventure with a few tasty morsels on the side of course. The Peninsula boasts more than 50 cellar doors, and is the place to secure award winning pinot noir and a cheeky cool climate chardonnay or two. Werribee. Melbourne. Brighton. The local topography and a distinct microclimate here also helps to produce the on-trend varieties of pinot grigio and pinot gris. In this neck of the woods we are spoilt for choice when it comes to award winning winemakers, including Port Phillip and Red Hill Estates, Terminus and Ten Minutes by Tractor - to name just a few. But today we re in search of a few hidden gems and keen to discover a few lesser-know establishments. Our first stop is Tuerong s Yabby Creek, known for its single vineyard philosophy which, according to their website, allows their winemakers to explore the subtle nuances of their vineyard and gain a deeper understanding of its character, and its evolution as the vines mature. These guys know their stuff and we re not disappointed with the quality of the pinot noir and chardonnay. PORT PHILLIP BAY. Mornington. Back in the car, we ve taken a slight detour for a little hidden gem of the Melbourne wine scene. Portsea. Resisting the pull of the reputed wineries of Red Hill and Balnarring, we grab for the latest James Halliday Top 100 Wines guide and locate the home of one of the country s best pinot noir s at Moorooduc Estate Winery. Established in 1982 this small family-run winery boasts an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines our sort of establishment. We re not disappointed and after lunch, and our fair share of pinot noir (with a good stash to put away for later), we head slightly east towards the lure of the lesser known wineries of Officer and Emerald after all it s not often you get a chance to wander off the beaten track. Rosebud. Arthur s Seat. Red Hill. MORNINGTON PENINSU Flinders. OMag / Issue 3 / February

Feature story. Mordialloc. Oakridge Wines. YARRA VALLEY. Hoddles Creek Estate. Ferntree Gully. Emerald. Dandenong.

shiraz and viognier varieties. Goodness me, the boot is already close to full and the Yarra Valley beckons.

wine regions. We ve strategically made the Yarra Valley our final destination, and resting place for the night.

D Angelo Estate. CARDINIA. Cranbourne. Tooradin.

But, it s the new kids on the block we re keen to discover here and with Halliday as our guide we head to Hoddles Creek Estate, on Gembrook Rd, for one of the best

Awarded a gold rating by Halliday, this outstanding drop is a winner and we re now close to spilling point from the boot, with still more to come. Moorooduc Estate.

5 Feature story. Mordialloc. Oakridge Wines. YARRA VALLEY. Hoddles Creek Estate. Ferntree Gully. Emerald. Dandenong. The Australian Good Food and Travel Guide describes Emerald s D Angelo Estate premium wines as capturing the essence of life and we re instantly won over by its boutique charm and relaxed atmosphere. Once again we re thankful for the local cool climate, which helps produce the superb and complex flavours of the pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, shiraz and viognier varieties. Goodness me, the boot is already close to full and the Yarra Valley beckons. On our journey north we ve time to pore over Halliday s bible, helping to establish a necessary itinerary as we approach one of the country s most renowned cool-climate wine regions. We ve strategically made the Yarra Valley our final destination, and resting place for the night. Firstly: for the benefit of our driver who deserves a break and the chance to sample a few wines and secondly: we just don t have much room left in the boot! Frankston. D Angelo Estate. CARDINIA. Cranbourne. Tooradin. The Yarra Valley region boasts so many wineries, and is steeped in history with strong links to the state s pioneering wine industry way back in But, it s the new kids on the block we re keen to discover here and with Halliday as our guide we head to Hoddles Creek Estate, on Gembrook Rd, for one of the best estate-grown, no-additions chardonnays of this region. Awarded a gold rating by Halliday, this outstanding drop is a winner and we re now close to spilling point from the boot, with still more to come. Moorooduc Estate. WESTERNPORT BAY. A little further north, in nearby Coldstream, we are treated to another gorgeous chardonnay from the oldest vineyard in the Upper Yarra, Oakridge Wines, just off Maroondah Hwy. LA. Yabby Creek. French Island. From here we re forced to pull up stumps and check into our nearby bed and breakfast accommodation and by now we re well and truly full to the brim boot and all. As we sample a few chosen drops from the day s adventure, we make an executive decision to hire a bus (and driver) when we next tackle our off the beaten track winery tour. Hope you can join us again next time cheers! Phillip Island. Note: responsible consumption of alcohol was practised at all times during this wine tour. 5 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

6 Results in your area. Properties sold. Average days on market. Sale price High. 2.9m Low. 170k Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 11/5 Alfred Street Beaumaris , , Haywood Street Beaumaris ,100,000 1,475, Cromer Road Beaumaris ,200,000 1,225,000 5 Summerhill Road Beaumaris ,100,000 1,300,000 1/120 Patterson Road Bentleigh , ,000 2/29 Third Street, Black Rock ,000 1,370,000 1/3 Harding Avenue Bonbeach , , Banjo Circuit Bonbeach , , La Perouse Boulevard Bonbeach , ,000 32B Scotch Parade Bonbeach , , Coast Banksia Drive Bonbeach , , Bondi Road Bonbeach , ,000 3/7 Harold Street Bonbeach , , Crown Road Bonbeach , ,000 8/396 Station Street Bonbeach , , Emma Street Carrum 1 600, , Whatley Street Carrum , , Stanley Street Carrum , , McLeod Road Carrum , , Station Street Carrum , ,000 1/91 O Gradys Road Carrum Downs , , Cicada Court Carrum Downs , ,000 Above is just a snap shot of properties sold by us over the last 3 months. OMag / Issue 3 / February

7 Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 12/259 Nepean Highway Carrum Downs , ,000 1/23 McCormicks Road Carrum Downs , ,000 9/8-10 Maury Road Carrum Downs , ,000 23/59 Cadles Road Carrum Downs , , Juliana Drive Carrum Downs , ,100 7 Omega Street Carrum Downs , ,500 4 Partridge Crescent Carrum Downs , , Sandfield Drive Carrum Downs , ,000 7 Odell Place Carrum Downs , ,000 15/11 Brunnings Road Carrum Downs Contact Agent 388, Rowellyn Avenue Carrum Downs , ,000 29A Carrington Crescent Carrum Downs , , Rowellyn Avenue Carrum Downs , ,000 6 Wattlewood Place Carrum Downs , ,000 9 Manna Gum Court Carrum Downs , ,000 2/30 Golden Avenue Chelsea , ,000 6/334 Station Street Chelsea , ,000 3/19 Woodbine Grove Chelsea , , Nepean Highway Chelsea , , Bardoel Court Chelsea , ,000 38A Chelsea Road Chelsea , ,000 3/4 The Strand Chelsea , ,000 4 Linton Close Chelsea Heights , , Dunscombe Place Chelsea Heights , , Crawford Street Cheltenham , , Warrigal Road Cheltenham , , Barclay Drive Cheltenham , , Tilley Street Cheltenham , ,000 3/1 Wallingford Street Cheltenham , ,000 1/7 Elman Road Cheltenham , ,000 Interested in knowing what your home is worth? Talk to us. 7 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

8 Results in your area. Continued. Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 1 Oregon Close Cheltenham , , Centre Dandenong Road Cheltenham , ,000 1 Harrow Mews Cheltenham , ,500 1/12 Gilman Street Cheltenham , ,000 2/13 Silver Sreet Cheltenham , ,000 4 Tuck Street Cheltenham , ,000 4/10 Hilda Street Cheltenham , , Warrigal Road Cheltenham , , Silver Street Cheltenham , ,000 96B Wilson Street Cheltenham , ,000 5/10 Hilda Street Cheltenham , Kelmar Street Cheltenham , ,000 1/39 Latrobe Street Cheltenham , ,000 6 Gold Street Cheltenham ,000 1,120,000 1/3 Bayliss Street Cheltenham , ,000 3/24 Gillman Street Cheltenham , , Bernard Street Cheltenham , , Dorset Road Croydon , ,000 2/ Maroondah Highway Croydon North , , Rae Avenue Edithvale , , Berry Avenue Edithvale , , Derna Crescent Frankston , ,950 2 Durley Close Frankston , , Furneaux Court Frankston ,00 485, Jacana Avenue Frankston , ,750 Unit 5/66-68 High Street Frankston , ,000 1/82 Playne Street Frankston , ,000 2 Tyers Court Frankston , ,789 Unit 2/5 St Johns Avenue Frankston , ,800 19A Brooklyn Avenue Frankston , ,500 Above is just a snap shot of properties sold by us over the last 3 months. OMag / Issue 3 / February

9 Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 5 Gretana Crescent Frankston , , Brooklyn Avenue Frankston , , McAlister Street Frankston , ,000 1/13 Raymond Avenue Frankston , , Petrie Street Frankston , Jasper Terrace Frankston , Bradshaw Street Frankston , ,000 1/42 Kenilworth Avenue Frankston , ,000 Unit 5/25 Wave Street Frankston , ,000 3/21-23 Williams Street Frankston , ,000 5 Hebe Court Frankston North , , Frankston Dandenong Rd Frankston North , ,500 3 Hickory Crescent Frankston North , ,000 7 Hebe Court Frankston North , , Monterey Boulevard Frankston North Land , ,000 1 Stringybark Crescent Frankston North , , Telopea Court Frankston North , ,000 1 Burdette Street Frankston North , , Mitre Crescent Frankston North , ,000 4 Murndal Court Frankston South , ,000 3/53 Culcairn Drive Frankston South , , Sycamore Road Frankston South , , Bangalay Avenue Frankston South Auction 750, Hamilton Grove Frankston South , ,000 6/33 Culcairn Drive Frankston South , ,000 4 Pastoral Street Frankston South Auction 560, Pratt Avenue Frankston South , , Culcairn Drive Frankston South , , Marama Drive Frankston South Auction 580,000 7 Giles Court Frankston South , ,000 Interested in knowing what your home is worth? Talk to us. 9 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

10 Results in your area. Continued. Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 12 Wentworth Avenue Frankston South , ,000 6 Overport Road Frankston South , , Jinchilla Avenue Frankston South , , Wentworth Avenue Frankston South , , Highett Road Highett , , Highett Road Highett , ,000 3/24 Jackson Road Highett , , Benjamin Court Keysborough , , Tamara Circuit Langwarrin , , Burgess Drive Langwarrin , , Landhill Close Langwarrin , ,000 8 Greenacres Court Langwarrin , ,000 1/22 Dunn Crescent Langwarrin , ,000 1 Bayport Drive Langwarrin , , Kuranda Street Langwarrin , ,500 24A Anthony Street Langwarrin , ,000 4 Ian Court Langwarrin , , Kingston Road Langwarrin ,100,000 1,150,000 15/44 Bourke Street Mentone , ,000 2/10 Commercial Road Mentone ,000 1/77 Lower Dandenong Road Mentone , ,500 6/77 Beach Road Mentone ,200,000 1,150,000 2/77 Beach Road Mentone ,000 1,295, A Chute Street Mordialloc , , Bear Street Mordialloc ,000 1,300,000 5 Jenkins Street Mordialloc , , Cedric Street Mordialloc ,000 1,115, Scarlet Street Mordialloc , ,000 1/56 White Street Mordialloc , ,000 Above is just a snap shot of properties sold by us over the last 3 months. OMag / Issue 3 / February

11 Address Suburb Buyers+ Sale Price 6/144 Warren Road Mordialloc , ,000 5A Allison Road Mount Eliza , ,000 6/82 Warrigal Road Parkdale , , Pier One Drive Patterson Lakes ,500,000 Undisclosed 1 Trinity Court Patterson Lakes , , Gladesville Boulevard Patterson Lakes Contact Agent 650,000 7 Dalray Street Sandhurst , , Sandarra Boulevard Sandhurst , , Sandarra Boulevard Sandhurst , , Mawson Walk Sandhurst , , Malua Circuit Sandhurst , , Verdant Avenue Sandhurst , , Niblick Circuit Sandhurst , , Barton Drive Sandhurst , ,000 6 Beldale Court Sandhurst , , Malua Circuit Sandhurst , , Verdant Avenue Sandhurst , , O Keefe Terrace Sandhurst , , Seacrest Avenue Seaford , ,000 Unit 7/9 Wisewould Avenue Seaford , ,000 1 Pear Court Seaford ,000 3 Susan Court Seaford , ,000 2/27 Robinsons Road Seaford , , Pimpala Avenue Seaford , , Scott Street Seaford , ,000 8/35 Lily Way Skye , ,000 2/2 Sanoma Drive Skye , ,500 6 Lombardi Close Skye , ,518 19/28 Fulton Street St Kilda East , ,000 Interested in knowing what your home is worth? Talk to us. 11 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

12 Follow your area. Aspendale k 555k p.w. 435p.w. Aspendale Gardens k 442k p.w. 405p.w. Beaumaris ,334k 783k p.w. 582p.w. Bonbeach k 425k p.w. 347p.w. Chelsea k 428k p.w. 346p.w. Chelsea Heights k 415k p.w. 329p.w. Cheltenham k 489k p.w. 386p.w. OMag / Issue 3 / February

13 Edithvale k 524k p.w. 433p.w. Mentone k 478k p.w. 367p.w. Mordialloc k 487k p.w. 400p.w. Parkdale k 535k p.w. 413p.w. Patterson Lakes k 407k p.w. 349p.w. Seaford k 334k p.w. 294p.w. For even futher insight into the latest market trends in your area, talk to your local O Brien Real Estate Agent. We can discuss the advantages of buying or selling at any particular time, as well as offer valuable advice to help you achieve your property goals. We believe this information to be accurate, and whilst all care has been taken, no representation has been made and no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part of this document. Suburb statistics by Residex Pty Ltd and REIV for the quarter ending December We advise you seek independent advice on your area statistics if you are thinking of buying or selling. 13 OMag / Issue 3 / February 2016

14 Property insights. Focus. Area profile on 3196 / Imagine a lifestyle that enables you to walk to the beach, river, shops, schools and train stations each day can it get any better than this? Situated along the best stretch of beach around the bay, the beautiful suburbs of Bonbeach and Carrum are truly two of Melbourne s best kept secrets. Well planned and with a spectacular location alongside the Patterson River, the area offers walking and bike tracks and offers the freedom to get out and about in the beautiful surrounds. Opportunities abound, from launching a boat from your own back yard to indulging in the odd mulligan at the Patterson River Country Club. Bonbeach Lifesaving Club and the Carrum Coast Guard keep the beach safe, the magnificent Bonbeach farmer s market features local fresh produce every month, and local sporting clubs encourage a healthy lifestyle. So next time you re in the area, indulge in a coffee or meal at the area s popular cafes then enjoy the summer sunset from the beach or the bridge over the Patterson River you ll be glad you did. Mike Joy mike.joy@obrienrealestate.com.au Colleen Dubois colleen.dubois@obrienrealestate.com.au OMag / Issue 3 / February

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OMAG TEMPTING TASTE. A foodie s road map to Melbourne ISSUE 2 : NOVEMBER 2015 WHAT TO DO Great ideas for getting out and about with family and friends. p.2 RESULTS IN YOUR AREA The latest sale results, in and around your area. p.6 FOLLOW YOUR AREA A suburb by suburb overview of