My Coastal Home: Autumn 2012

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4 my coastal style

7 my coastal outdoors

8 my coastal style

11 my coastal gadgets

13 my coastal lifestyle

15 my coastal lifestyle

17 my coastal garden

18 my coastal pools & spas

21 my coastal display home

23 my coastal land

24 my coastal energy

27 my coastal land

29 my coastal display home

31 my coastal celebrity top 5

With this in mind we bring you My Coastal Home autumn edition, packed with stories, advice and tips that reflect the changing season and changing ambience of a beautiful part of the world.

We catch up with Sue Anthony from Livingetc to talk design and interior decorating, and encounter her philosophy that things which look great in the home also need to be practical and comfortable.

Peter Shaw from Ocean Road Landscaping offers advice on gardening in the modern landscape; whether you’re starting from scratch or reworking an existing garden, a small element or central point – like a tree or urn – can act as a catalyst for the design of the whole forest.

With the 51st gathering of the tribe at the Rip Curl Pro coming up, Rip Curl cofounder and director Brian Singer takes us through the five best things about where he lives; no surprise is that Bells Beach features strongly.

There’s our usual selection of inspiring furnishings and homewares from excellent stores around the region, with many pieces offering spice and colour to warm cooling homes.

We also have decking, paving, pool, spa and window tinting advice – along with ideas for affordable art, a selection of vintage

furniture, the cutting edge envimotion ebike and great building tips for getting your home six star energy rated.

It’s time to get reading and to prepare to enjoy the autumn days in your coastal home.

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Welcome to the third edition of

The light is changing, the surf’s improving and daylight savings is all but over. Autumn is upon us and what a great time to be living or holidaying on the coast.

Livingetc: experimenting with style – page 8

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Art fabricMarimekko Samum art fabric (144 x 145 cm)

makes a dramatic piece of inexpensive wall art. Designed to be stretched over a frame. Available

at Kiitos Living by Design. Phone 03 5254 1835 or visit www.kiitos.com.au

Lighting The simplicity of the naked bulb: Danish Muuto E27 pendant lights available in these colours. Available at Kiitos Living by Design. Phone 03 5254 1835 or visit www.kiitos.com.au

Bold and beautiful This great looking, stylish wing chair adds a touch of class to any living space. With its exquisite stud detailing, deep seat design and matching lumber cushion, it’s both generous and gorgeous. Available at Vast Interior. Phone 03 5244 2244 or visit www.vastinterior.com.au

Unique brass studded Amari cabinetIntricately carved and coloured, this is a unique, inspiring living piece. The gallery continually produces and imports one of a kind furniture and homewares created from rare, unusual, carved, handcrafted, colourful antique elements and materials. Available at One 5 One Gallery. Phone 03 5229 2757 or visit www.one5one.com.au

Sitting prettyVast Interior’s new sofa collection includes hip pattern prints that are bound to infuse some fashionable flair to your living space. Available at Vast Interior. Phone 03 5244 2244 or visit www.vastinterior.com.au

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ChestsA large selection of artisan carved handcrafted chests. Available at One5One Gallery. Phone 03 5229 2757 or visit www.one5one.com.au

A work of artThe new Factory Industrial Range draws on the natural beauty and textures of sustainable mango timber and the practical engineering strength of industrial style, with its iron stud accent detailing. Available at Vast Interior. Phone 03 5244 2244 or visit www.vastinterior.com.au

Dural leather modular loungeQuality leather workmanship, along with a fully sprung seating foundation, will provide the Dural leather modular lounge with comfort for years to come. Available in a choice of colours from the Sofino leather collection. Available at Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds. Phone 03 5240 6200 or visit www.harveynorman.com.au

Bar stool Timber bar stool available in natural ash, stained walnut or dark oak. Available at Livingetc. Phone 03 5241 2664 or visit www.livingetc.com.au


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Costa relax chair

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traditional construction. A graceful, elegant, curve design

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with an organic appearance. Available at Vast Interior.

Phone 03 5244 2244 or visit www.vastinterior.com.au

Taj fort doorA late 18th century Taj fort door, finely carved with traditional colours and designs. The gallery is able to source antique carved doors and assist with creating unique interiors using specially chosen products – including an extensive array of columns. Available at One 5 One Gallery. Phone 03 5229 2757 or visit www.one5one.com.au

Koala wood fired ovenIdeal for any alfresco outdoor area, the Koala wood fired oven lets you roast, bake and smoke to gourmet quality in your own backyard. With a heavy duty solid steel body that’s built to last, this insulated oven will heat up in 30 minutes to 300°C – beyond gas or electric domestic ovens. You will be pulling pizzas out within 40 minutes. Available at Barbeques Galore. Phone 03 5241 1833 or visit www.bbqsgalore.com.au

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Sue didn’t just land in her niche, or travel a path straight out of design school, but embraced her love and flair for design after years working in a furniture store.

“I just loved it, and it’s progressed from there,” Sue said.

“I loved it at home, and it’s a passion that has just sort of grown. But I saw there was so much room for improvement.”

Sue grew up in Wales, in the United Kingdom, before moving to Geelong aged 15. Thirty years later she moved to Torquay for the lifestyle it offered.

Sue walks her poodle George daily on the white sand of the nearby beach and has also recently taken up stand up paddle boarding.

“George is my second passion,” she said. “I love Torquay and I love the beach.”

She also has a love of motorcycles, and regularly rides with her husband Dave to a favourite restaurant in Aireys Inlet, along the Great Ocean Road.

Included in her collection is a red Vespa, which was purchased after time spent in Italy a few years ago – a result of another of Sue’s passions: travel.

“Travelling broadens your outlook,” she said. “I get lots of inspiration from Asian and Indian influences.

“All the colours and all the experiences you get from travelling and seeing the different ways of life.

“I just love Italy, the style there is amazing. And Istanbul is where Europe meets Asia; the colours, textures, and rugs, it’s really amazing.”

Sue lives out her creative ideas and

Desire for DESIGN

A love of experimenting with style – and a desire to design and decorate – has brought Sue Anthony to where she is now, soaking up the autumn sun from her designer Torquay abode, overlooking the rolling fairways and 18th hole of the golf course at The Sands.

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dreams by designing soft furnishings, tables and couches, interior layouts, and small pieces that fall under the banner of interior decorating for her business, Livingetc.

Located in Belmont, Livingetc offers style that reflects modern living, including timeless contemporary designs, affordable indulgence and individual home furnishings.

“Last year I went to Milan for a furniture show, and came home with lots of ideas, it was really inspiring.”

Sue also takes inspiration from a selection of top interior designers: Greg Natale; Marco Meneguzzi; Thomas Hamel; and Martyn Lawrence Bullard to name a few.

“Basically at different levels we all share the same joys and dilemmas with design. Our homes are the most challenging to decorate; the trick is to edit, edit and edit again.”

Years ago people may have just bought furniture, but according to Sue it has all changed.

“It’s so much more interesting, it’s changing all the time. Home design TV shows have made people aware it’s no longer just about buying furniture, but doing more. They’ve lifted the bar a bit.”

Sue loves being ahead of fashions, but believes there is so much more to do than home maintenance – like travelling and

motorcycle riding.“I like things to be really practical, and

really comfortable. You don’t want things to be impractical, you want to be able to just come home.”

What’s hot right now in her home is hot pink and fuchsia, but that will change.

“I like to keep trying and I like to experiment. Colours change all the time. In Europe, orange and yellow are coming through.

“Furniture does sort of follow clothing and fashion. What you see on a runway or catwalk, you often see in the home.

“I love wallpaper, basics in neutrals, and then splashes of colour.

“Different areas suit different things; certain things suit a home on the coast, and a Melbourne city apartment.”

Livingetc is something a bit different: “stand out from the crowd” is their motto.

“We try to do things a bit differently, it could be bigger, and I could fill a football stadium with all the lovely things out there.”

Sue said it’s possible to work around everyone’s budget.

“We work with them. There are plenty of options, and you definitely don’t have to spend a fortune.”

Current fashions mix old with new.“I love the old, and now you can mix items

special to you with new things. It’s a real crossover, an eclectic sort of mix.

“This makes it more personalised, and not just a look. We want to create comfortable, practical interiors, where everything can be loved and used.”

Sue said she would never have thought her love for design and decorating would take her so far.

“It is the joke at home that my husband goes out to buy lunch and returns home to a totally different space.

“I just love it, it’s what I do.”

“At dif ferent levels we al l share the same joys and dilemmas with design. Our homes are the most chal lenging t o decorate; the trick is t o edit , edit and edit again.”


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For an easy and efficient way to control both electric light and daylight, look to GRAFIK Eye QS. Fully customisable, the GRAFIK Eye QS adjusts light and shade for any activity at the touch of a button. Save energy while meeting the aesthetic, functional, and regulatory needs of any project or space. Available at GLR Solutions. Phone 03 5234 5234 or visit www.automateyourhome.com.au

Vienna Acoustics: time to updateBeautifully crafted speakers from Vienna Acoustics deliver real musical pleasure from surprisingly compact cabinets. You can trade in any working loudspeakers against new Vienna Acoustics models and save at least $500. Available at Steve Bennett Hi Fi. Phone 03 5221 6011 or visit www.sbhifi.com.au

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No licence, no registration, no parking fees and only $1 per

100km to run. The envimotion ebike is the answer: combining

pedal power with a 200w electric motor to get you to

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Vita Audio, top of the classThe R2i from Vita Audio is a table-radio and iPod dock: a superior bedroom system that can connect to a TV/DVD in your living room. With a luxury timber cabinet and UK designed speakers, the R2i sounds very nice indeed. Available at Steve Bennett Hi Fi. Phone 03 5221 6011 or visit www.sbhifi.com.au

Samsung Smart 3D TVThe Samsung Smart TV brings you closer to the future of television. One of the true innovators of smart TVs, Samsung’s Smart Hub has been designed to enhance your smart TV, featuring optimised internet content which enables you to change the way you think about television. The Smart 3D TV also features Samsung’s AllShare technology, to create a wireless network for all your compatible devices. Available at Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds. Phone 03 5240 6200 or visit www.harveynorman.com.au

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See savings in tinted windowsWindow tinting of flat glass provides energy benefits as it reflects, absorbs and reradiates solar energy back outside the home.Window tinting can also help to keep some heat inside in the winter months.

Window film provides many benefits. For one, there is a better balance of internal temperatures resulting in energy savings by reducing air conditioner usage.

Government and industry modelling has shown that for an average home, solar control window film can mean a 30 per cent saving in air conditioner electrical usage. This translates to a 10-15 per cent reduction in a

home’s annual electrical costs.Creating a consistent and neat external

appearance film also allows natural lighting while reducing glare on televisions and computer screens.

Window film provides unobstructed enjoyment of scenic views without blinds shades or shutters. It protects valuable items in the house by reducing fading and blocking over 99 per cent of harmful UV rays.

Of particular use to builders in meeting building codes, opaque white film can be applied to a height 1700mm from finished floor level, leaving clear sky above.

Tinting is easy, cost-effective, and installed without removing the glass from the frame.

Window films offer far more value than many other window energy rejecting products and work in with blinds, shutters and other passive solar devices.

For more information on window tinting please call Vinnie at Torquay Tinting, on 0419 304 610.

A passion for the beauty and intricacies of stone led Jay Roadley to establish his Geelong-based company, Sunset Stone, in 2004.The range on offer at Sunset Stone caters for all types of designs and tastes, with all products individually sourced by Jay and his team direct from South East Asia.

Sunset Stone’s products include stone wall cladding, natural stone tiles, stone garden sculptures, stone bathware, and alfresco and pool-related items. It is also possible to get custom stone products made to order.

“We are a supplier to a wide range of outlets, including retailers, wholesalers, residential construction companies, builders, architects, designers and landscapers,” Jay said.

Visit the company’s showroom at 131 Marshalltown Road, Grovedale, where you’ll be able to inspect first-hand what type of stone product is best suited to your needs.

Sunset Stone also prides itself on providing a personalised service, which includes stone design, supply and installation, as well as landscape design and construction.For more information call 03 5241 9125 or visit www.sunsetstone.com.au.

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SNAKESKIN a new-look deckingFrencham Cypress specialises in quality sustainable cypress decking.

Sawn face, kiln dried decking has been very popular for many years according to Frencham Cypress owner Garry Frencham.

“Recently, we have launched our new Snakeskin designAdeck range, creating a new look decking for the modern home,” he said. “Snakeskin designAdeck is an innovative decking system produced from Australian Cypress, a native tree species that is durable, hard and highly termite resistant.

“Unlike some timber species, cypress does not leach tannins.”

All cypress used in Snakeskin designAdeck is sourced from sustainably managed forests. And not only does Snakeskin designAdeck look eye-catching, it creates a unique non-slip surface.

Frencham Cypress also carries the full range of Quantum stains to complement Snakeskin designAdeck.

Call into Frencham Cypress at 10 Essington Street, Grovedale to see their new display of Snakeskin designAdeck.

Colourful KiitosLocated in what was once a mechanic’s garage in Barwon Heads, Kiitos Living by Design is a splash of riotous colour, stocking a thoughtfully curated array of homewares, fashion, gifts and textiles.

Maria Malakellis opened the door to Kiitos in 2009, taking the opportunity to return to Barwon Heads, where her family once owned a business until the early 1980s.

Kiitos showcases homewares, clothing, accessories and fabrics from some of the world’s best known and loved design houses.

“We stock products from Marimekko, Iittala, Aesop, Funkis, Muuto, Chilewich, Karen Walker, Waiting for the Sun, Design House Stockholm, Joseph and Joseph and so many more,” Maria said.

“I seek a certain ‘something’ in a product. Giving Kiitos an edge and keeping the store ahead of trend is a challenge I relish.”

“I buy in sync with the northern hemisphere seasons so I’m finally able to bring out the autumn and winter clothes.”

“I don’t like to play favourites, but I definitely have a soft spot for Marimekko. Their aesthetic is so stylish and classic, it’s almost impossible to differentiate between vintage and contemporary pieces.”

Perfect for keeping winter blues away, Marimekko fabrics are boldly patterned and brightly coloured; a perfect way to add a splash of colour to your home or wardrobe.

“People are beginning to realise the connection between colour and feeling happy, and they want to bring colour into their home and clothes.

“It’s lovely to hear comments about how a visit to Kiitos is mood-lifting and a pleasurable experience.

“It’s quite amusing to see mention of the store pop up in blogs all over the world.”

On bustling Bridge Road in Barwon Heads, Maria sees both locals and tourists stopping by for stylish and affordable gift ideas or to splash out on themselves and their homes.

“Our customers always seem to discover something new, whether it’s a particular product, design or brand. I love playing a part in that.”

Kiitos’ Maria Malakellis showcases some boldly patterned Marimekko fabrics.

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Today, a garden is just as important as the kitchen. A well-planned garden will make life easier, and makes your house feel like home.

So what does that all mean to you? If you’re starting from scratch you have a golden opportunity to get it right. Don’t just do what everyone else is doing and plant the same plants in the same way.

Ideas start with a small seed, a small element that grows. I have heard of gardens that all started with the placement of a single tree or urn and then everything was modelled from that point.

Like anything that is challenging, taking small steps is important. Start with pencil and paper and scratch out what you are thinking. Then remodel until you reach a point you are happy with.

Be practical and remember your budget.

Lots of hard surfaces and structure will be more expensive than soft landscape such as plantings and lawn.

If you are engaging a professional to help with the design and implementation you can take a step back from this process and enjoy watching as another sees the potential for your lot.

Remember that it’s your garden and you need to live with the decisions being made, so don’t just go with something that doesn’t seem right to you without asking a few questions.

With today’s lot sizes reducing and garden options increasing, we tend to see a lot of every option jammed into a small front garden. We recommend that discipline is needed to find a theme and stick with it.

Remember the important role trees play in the landscape and if you have the opportunity to plant a tree you should. They provide so much to a garden and the land we inhabit. Feel free to check out our concept series gardens.

While not suitable for everyone, the gardens offer a landscape solution to home owners without a high cost and long design processes.

If you need any help designing and implementing your garden feel free to contact Ocean Road Landscaping. Phone 1300 61 62 63 or visit www.orl.com.au

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Pool coping is the name given to edging that runs around the perimeter of your pool.

There is a vast selection of materials available which can be used for pool coping. This is largely due to the popularity of natural stone, which can often be tailored to suit anyone’s taste or use.

It is also attributed to the quality concrete products on the market which can offer defining curves to suit unconventional pool shapes.

Coping protects the actual structure from water damage.

It also protects those using the swimming pool, as it caps the edges of the pool with a bullnose or aris (square) edge finish.

This prevents people from injury when getting in and out of the pool.

Natural stone and concrete pool copings can offer an aesthetic appeal, with soft and coarse textures, along with

the added strength of the stones when used in the correct fashion.

There are many choices: bluestone, granite, limestone, sandstone, clay brick, concrete and reconstituted stone.

Natural stone and concrete bullnose are most often used to add beauty and enhance the surroundings of the pool area, and can last a lifetime – reducing maintenance costs and the need to replace the surrounds in the future.

Natural stone complements other building materials such as timber, steel, block and brick.

Therefore, it is able to be used in any design. Natural stone is beautiful and will add a stunning feature to any project.

Stone is aesthetically pleasing to look at and also provides for that sophisticated and timeless presentation that gives you all the advantages of a good-looking pool.

For more information and advice on pool paving products, contact Better Bricks & Paving on 03 5248 6355 or visit their website at www.betterbricks.com.au.

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Live the life you’ve always dreamed GEELONG & SURROUNDING AREAS 13 – 15 Crown Street South Geelongwww.narellanpools.com.auRegistered & Licensed builder DBL – 15310. 25 YEAR WARRANTY 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE 5223 3016

Experience the enjoyment of family pool parties and own a getaway destination in your backyard!• Narellan Pools have won over 100 SPASA awards nationally • 25 year warranty that is backed by

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That is why at the heart of every new Sapphire Spa is a powerful SpaNET SV Series control system with optional integrated heat pump.

The SpaNET control systems are simple to use, hassle-free and – with their host of exclusive PowerSMART energy saving features – they are the most cost-efficient way to operate a spa pool, delivering the lowest possible daily operating cost.

The SpaNET SV Series heat pump is the world’s first and only heat pump to feature a dedicated interface to allow direct communication between the heat pump and spa controller.

This revolutionary interface allows many advanced features and cost saving benefits that the competition simply cannot offer.

The SV heat pump interface revolutionises spa temperature control and can now offer both automatic heating and cooling of the

spa water (from 10°C-40°C) all conveniently controlled via the spa-side keypad.

The SpaNET SV heat pump technology maintains your spa’s water temperature using around 75 per cent less energy than a conventional electric heater resulting in an eco-friendly and amazingly cost efficient appliance.

With solid state diagnostics and real time heat pump monitoring the SV series control system correctly looks after every need of the heat pump ensuring long term reliability while delivering absolute minimum operating costs.

Air sourced heat pumps are one of the most efficient methods of heating water. The technology and operation of a spa heat pump is similar to a split system reverse-cycle air conditioner except a heat pump heats or cools water instead of air.

By utilising refrigeration, only a compressor needs to be powered to generate the heating (or cooling). Therefore only a small amount of input power is consumed, to generate a large amount of heating output, allowing significant reductions in the daily running cost of your spa pool range with SpaNET SV Series heat pumps.

Heat your spa pools consuming around 75 per cent less energy than conventional electric elements, resulting in a lower carbon footprint from your spas.

SV Series heat pumps also offer the added benefit of demand cooling of the spa water in warmer months. Spa owners no longer need to be frustrated by the spa water being too hot in summer. Simply lower the temperature from the SV spa-side touch pad and the heat pump will automatically regulate the water to your desired temperature (10C° to 40°C).

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CONTACT PHONE: 1300 BUY LAND (1300 289 526) or ring Alice on 0439 270 525 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.bvbellarine.com.au

Baywater Estate, Curlewis & Bellaview Estate, DrysdaleBaywater Estate and Bellaview Estate form part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Jetty Road growth area. The Baywater Estate (380 lots) borders Port Phillip Bay and offers excellent views, while Bellaview Estate (151 lots) is adjacent to the new shopping precinct as proposed by the City of Greater Geelong.

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Cental Walk Drysdale offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase land in a quality master planned estate only 200m from Drysdale’s town centre. Imagine the fantastic lifestyle options of living where you can walk to your favourite cafés, shops, hotels and restaurants – with childcare facilities and schools only a stone’s throw away.

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Curlewis Parks – DrysdaleJETTY ROAD, DRYSDALE

Curlewis Parks is an exciting new residential neighbourhood set within a beautiful bayside location on the Bellarine Peninsula. With ready access to the vibrant township of Drysdale and thoughtfully planned around four distinctive park precincts, the centrepiece of this prestigious community offers a modern, relaxed, and family friendly lifestyle.

CONTACT PHONE: 0425 869 940 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.curlewisparks.com.au

Warralily Coast680 SURF COAST HIGHWAY, MT DUNEEDLocated only 10 minutes from the region’s spectacular coast and in close proximity to the Surf Coast Highway.

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Warralily Promenade259 CHARLEMONT ROAD, CONNEWARREPromenade is a new land release section of Warralily. It is the haven of tranquility.

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Armstong VillageSURF COAST HIGHWAY, MT DUNEED Armstrong Village is Villawood’s new community for Geelong’s latest suburb, Armstrong Creek.

CONTACT PHONE: 0407 801 209 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.armstrongvillageonline.com.au

Estuary Leopold MELALUKA ROAD, LEOPOLDImagine opening your new front door to schools and sporting clubs within easy walking distance.

CONTACT PHONE: 1300 737 598 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.estuaryleopold.com.au

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Hotondo Homes DAKOTA 267The Dakota 267 is a classic design, providing plenty of space for the entire family. The home boasts a large open plan kitchen, family and dining area. An outdoor alfresco is perfect for enjoying the lovely Autumn evenings. With four bedrooms, separate living areas, a double car garage plus plenty more features, you will feel like royalty in this beautiful spacious home.

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4 2 2 GJ Gardner Homes THE HERCULESAt The Hercules you can entertain your guests in style with a floor plan that oozes luxury and is surrounded by ocean views. Upstairs boasts a master retreat with an open plan entertainment area that flows from the kitchen through to the dining, lounge and balcony. The upstairs retreat also showcases a picturesque master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe – the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The lower level is great for families with a spacious rumpus room and three large bedrooms for the kids or to accommodate your guests.

HOME: The HerculesADDRESS: 8 Eton Road, TorquayMELWAYS REF: 505 H3HOURS: Sat – Thur 12noon–5pmPHONE: 132 789


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The minimum 6 Star Standard for home energy efficiency was introduced in May, 2011.

The 6 Star Standard applies to all new houses, townhouses and apartments and for additions, renovations or relocations on existing buildings. The objective of these energy efficiency initiatives is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The 6 Star Standard is designed to be a flexible standard – it is performance based rather than prescriptive. This means designers, owner-builders and builders can use their creativity in designing cost effective, functional homes achieving at least six stars.

Talk to your building professionals early on in your building project to access the benefits of good design, such as a more comfortable home and cost savings on your energy bills.

Before a building surveyor can consider issuing a building permit for the proposed build or works, the appropriate paperwork must be submitted by the owner or builder. A component of this paperwork is a 6 Star

Standard energy rating certificate and report confirming that the floor plans and construction materials meet the minimum star rating. The 6 Star energy rating can be achieved by either using the Deemed to Satisfy method or, as is more common, via the Verification Method and a 6 Star energy rating.

Meeting 6 Star compliance is not difficult. It’s about good design, particularly at the planning stages of the project. A well designed 6 Star home doesn’t look any different to your average home, but is projected to use 24 per cent less energy for heating and cooling compared to a 5 Star home. Design decisions regarding the size and layout of your home are no longer simply determined by the construction budget or accommodation needs, but also by the need to achieve the 6 Star energy rating.

In Victoria, FirstRate5 software is commonly used. Accredited Thermal Performance Assessors (TPAs or energy raters) provide a specialised assessment service to designers, architects, owner builders and householders in the design and planning of a new home.

The software program models the amount of heating and cooling energy required to maintain comfortable temperatures in a building and take into account the climate, season and the design and construction of the building envelope – its walls, roof, windows, ceilings and floors.

The TPA will require information about a number of things including: a copy of the floor plans, together with data on the home’s postcode; orientation; the site; the construction materials used in the flooring, roofing, internal and external walls and the

Introducing our brand new Embassy home. It’s a stunning design that breaks the barriers between inside and out, giving you so much more room to live the lifestyle you enjoy. You’ll fi nd an alfresco space for relaxing on the deck just outside the bathroom and the beautiful living room steps beyond the house to an expansive outdoor living space that’s made for entertaining.

Come and discover all the other delights of The Embassy.

It’s the perfect design for coastal living.

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www.hamlan.com.au | 359 Moorabool St, Geelong 5222 5555

Want to live like you’re on a permanent holiday? Welcome to the Angourie.Featuring elevated open-plan living, the Angourie showcases the very essence of the relaxed, coastal lifestyle. The gourmet open-plan kitchen with island bench opens onto the meals area, with the spacious living area facing onto the large deck. Whether you have ocean views, park views or no views at all, Summer entertaining will always be a delight.

Available in three or four bedrooms, the spacious master is located upstairs and features a walk-in robe plus full ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are all downstairs with a central bathroom and rumpus.

The home is complimented by Hamlan’s Platinum Package designer specification upgrade, including double-glazed awning windows, stone benchtops, vinyl-wrap kitchen cabinetry, quality Bosch appliances, semi-frameless shower screens, mixer Tapware and much more at just a fraction of the cost.

With three elevations available – standard, skillion or classic – you will find a façade to suit your location and lifestyle.

Hamlan Homes are a coastal home specialist having built homes around the Geelong and Surf Coast for 30 years, and the Angourie is one of our most popular designs. Talk to us today about House & Land Packages available in a large number of coastal locations, including The Point at Point Lonsdale.Got a sloping block? Hamlan Homes also have a range of multi-storey homes that work with the natural contours of the land to minimize site costs and maximize views.

Call today for more information.

“ We love the upstairs living, and the amazing ocean views the home and deck allows us to capture.”

Ron, Portarlington

THE “ANGOURIE”

cladding; insulation; window types and sizes, frames, glazing and coatings; skylights; floor coverings; ceiling types and heights; exhaust fans; lighting; fireplaces; eaves; verandahs and shading from nearby buildings or trees.

The TPA is responsible for interpreting and inputting the required data into the energy rating software programme and a star rating is generated. They can also advise on what the likely impact will be for certain changes to the floor plan and building materials.

The energy rating software programs have some flexibility and, if required, the TPA may be able to simulate the star rating for higher/lower levels of insulation, for flipping the plans, changing the type of window glazing and the flooring materials. At the end of the process, the TPA issues a star rating certificate, a report and stamped floor plans that are to be submitted to the Building Surveyor.

It is essential that you design for your climate as it can significantly improve comfort levels whilst reducing heating and cooling bills. All round shading is appropriate for tropical climates only and isn’t beneficial in warm, cool or cold climates.

Eave-less design (borrowed from Europe) isn’t recommended in Australia. Homes built without eaves may overheat as a result of solar heat gains from the summer sun.

Houses with concrete slab floors and those with suspended timber floors perform differently. A concrete slab floor provides thermal mass for the home.

The Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast are in the temperate coastal zone. Choosing

an appropriate site for your new home and developing it to make the most of its natural attributes will yield significant economic, lifestyle and environmental benefits.

Choose a site with good orientation for your climate and regional conditions. Good solar access is desirable, but the size, orientation and the slope of the block will affect it.

A home designed to respond to the site conditions can optimise lifestyle, improve energy efficiency and protect the quality of the natural environment. In the temperate coastal zone a combination of passive solar heating and passive cooling is required.

Passive solar heating is about using the

sun as a source of free home heating and is the least expensive way to heat your home. It involves letting winter sun in and excluding unwanted summer sun.

Consider using shading devices that exclude early morning, late afternoon or high angle summer sun but admit the low angle winter sun. Correctly designed eaves are the simplest and least expensive shading method for northern elevations and plan carefully to ensure passive solar gain to the rooms that most need it.

The ideal orientation for living areas is within the range of 15 degrees west to 20 degrees east of true or solar north.

Passive solar heating relies on greenhouse principles to trap solar radiation. Heat is gained when short wave radiation passes through the glass, where it is absorbed by heavyweight building materials (thermal mass elements such as a concrete slab, or reverse brick veneer walls) and furnishings.

Passive cooling maximises the efficiency of the building envelope by minimising heat gain from the external environment and facilitating heat loss by natural cooling sources, such as air movement and cooling breezes.

The main design elements for passive cooling include orientation for exposure to cooling breezes; appropriate window sizes, placement and glazing; clear air paths through the building; external shading devices to exclude the unwanted summer sun; installation of ceiling fans and the appropriate levels of insulation.

The passive home requires active inhabitants. To ensure suitable comfort levels in the home they should be prepared to lower/raise shading devices; open/close windows and doors; open/close access to living, sleeping or service zones and turn on/off appliances.

To achieve the mandatory 6 Stars, good design is the key, so work closely with your designer, thermal performance assessor (energy rater) or builder.For more information please contact Bruce St. Clair of Effective Thermal Solutions. Ph 03 5236 3231, or visit the website at www.effectivethermalsolutions.com.au.

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With the importance of conserving water remaining at the forefront of many people’s minds, Warralily is set to be the first residential estate in greater Geelong to have access to Class A recycled water via Barwon Water’s new Black Rock recycled water plant.

Mark Whinfield, Warralily’s general

manager of development, said it is critical

for new developments to minimise their

impact on the environment. This is a

responsibility Warralily takes seriously.

“The recent warm summer was a timely

reminder of the need to be water smart

when using our region’s precious water

resources,” said Mr Whinfield.

“Linking into the recycled water scheme

will not only summer proof Warralily, but it

will take pressure off local water supplies.

It is a great win for sustainability.”

In total, Barwon Water is investing more

than $150 million in water and

sewerage services at Armstrong

Creek, and Warralily residents will

be the first to benefit.

“The residential purple pipe

infrastructure is now being

installed. Once the Black Rock

recycled water plant is up and

running, Warralily residents will

have access to recycled water for

their gardens and toilet flushing.”

Major Warralily green spaces

will also be watered using the

recycled water. A key part of

Warralily’s infrastructure, the $4

million Mount Duneed recycled

water tank, is well under way.

The tank will hold water from

the Black Rock recycled water

plant to be delivered via pipeline

to Warralily.

Each year the scheme will save

more than 2,400 million litres of

drinking water.

Class A development for

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4 2 2 Metricon THE HUDSONA certain standing in society demands a certain style of home. This majestic home delivers triumphantly. The Hudson is a brilliant, all-new home that answers today’s housing needs with a resounding ‘yes’. It has all the street presence anyone could wish for with a range of striking facades, and numerous lifestyle and entertaining options. With no fewer than six distinct living zones, three family bedrooms and a master suite to take your breath away, it’s the winner you’ve been searching for. Just find your favourite home site and away you go!

HOME: The HudsonADDRESS: Torquay Road, Grovedale, VIC 3224MELWAYS REF: 465 H5HOURS: Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm, Ph: 5245 7130PHONE: 1300 METRICON, 1300 638 742

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Simonds HomesLIVORNOThe Elegant 31.64sq home, on display at Grovedale and featuring a St Ives facade with a grand front portico has four bedrooms and two living areas.It suits a 16m wide block and offers a range of living areas for entertaining or relaxing with the family. The lounge flows through to a large open living area, with double sliding doors opening to an indoor/outdoor entertaining.

HOME: LivornoADDRESS: 295 Torquay Road, GrovedaleHOURS: Mon-Fri 12pm - 5pm, Sat-Sun 11am - 5pmPHONE: Adrian 0403 277 434, Helen 0417 395 929

Warralily’s infrastructure, including laying of purple recycled water pipes, has been completed for the

estate’s initial stages. RIGHT: Recycled water will be used for fire hydrants, identified by purple markers.

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Behind the sculpture… Estuary’s fabulous 20-home display village and land sales office are open every day between 11am and 5pm.

Local buyers move up to EstuaryBuyers along the Bellarine Peninsula and in Greater Geelong are flocking to the region’s popular new community, Estuary in Leopold, as the estate continues to outperform many of its metropolitan counterparts and achieve continuing sales success in 2012.

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JG King Homes OBERON 210The Oberon is the ultimate in contemporary family living. As affordable as it is stylish, this sophisticated home is perfect for those who enjoy indoor/outdoor living. You can entertain lavishly in the luxurious living area and open plan kitchen, which is perfect for the aspiring master chef. Meanwhile the sumptuous master suite boasts a large en suite and walk-in robe that will make you feel like royalty.

HOME: Oberon 210ADDRESS: Buckingham Street, Grand Lakes Estate, LaraHOURS: Sat to Sun 1pm–5pm, Mon to Wed 1pm–5pmPHONE: (03) 5246 4444 or 1300 54 54 64www.jgkinghomes. com.au

Hamlan Homes FORAY 181The Foray is contemporary and stylish, with plenty of room for the growing family. The gourmet kitchen facing onto an open-plan meals area will delight the entertainer, and the retreat provides an abundance of possibilities: study, games room, or second sitting area. The spacious master features a walk-through ‘his & hers’ robe and full en suite. Our display also showcases the Platinum Package upgrade, which includes stone benches, vinyl wrap kitchen cabinetry, quality Bosch appliances, mixer tapware and much more, at just a fraction of the cost. Complimented by 9’ ceilings and a grand alfresco, this home is truly something special. Several other façades, including a coastal elevation, are available to suit your location and lifestyle.

HOME: Foray 181ADDRESS: 102 East Lakes Boulevard, LaraMELWAYS REF: 422 F8HOURS: Sat-Tues 1-5pmPHONE: (03) 5222 5555

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Estuary’s developer, the multi-award-winning Villawood Properties, says purchasers are voting with their feet by making the move to Estuary in droves and cementing the estate’s position as one of the Bellarine’s most sought after new addresses.

Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said Estuary had quickly become “hot property” with purchasers, due to its broad lifestyle appeal coupled with the excellent facilities that are planned for the community.

“The lifestyle on offer at Estuary is second to none, with the Gateway Shopping Plaza just down the road, a number of great local schools nearby and a popular surf beach is just 12 minutes away by car,” he said.

“Works have now commenced on Estuary’s amazing five hectare sporting field – which is set to feature a football field with goals and a soccer pitch among other things – as well as a barbeque facility and wetland amenity, which will combine to provide a great family atmosphere once completed later this year.

“Our continued sales success has been overwhelming, with Estuary regularly achieving higher sales rates than some of our Melbourne-based communities.

“Villawood’s dedication to community integration, the estate’s well-appointed location and the focus on quality really does place Estuary a cut above the rest,” he said.

With land starting from $148,400 for a 330sqm block and ranging up to $208,000 for a 626sqm premium allotment in the prestigious Bellrise Park precinct, there is something for everyone.

Mr Costelloe said Estuary’s ability to cater for

a range of different purchasers’ needs meant the estate was the logical first choice among a variety of buyers.

“We are finding that many purchasers are ‘moving up’ to Estuary, upgrading their first or second homes to settle down at Estuary for life.

“Estuary’s Bellrise Park precinct is particularly popular with second and third home buyers, with its large, elevated blocks and sweeping vistas providing the ideal location to build a dream home.

“Alternatively, our range of extremely affordable products coupled with the excellent value home and land packages we can provide in conjunction with our builder partners, means Estuary is a fantastic and attainable choice for first home buyers, too.

“To me, the fact that many buyers are coming from the immediate Leopold and Ocean Grove region speaks volumes about Estuary’s perception in the community, it really is the first choice for locals, without a doubt,” he said.

Estuary’s land sales office is located at Shoaling Drive, Leopold. Entry is via Melaluka Road.

Estuary’s fabulous 20-home display village and land sales office are open every day between 11am and 5pm.

Please visit Alan Smith at the on-site sales office to register your interest or to find out more information about available land or our selection of well-priced house and land packages.Alternatively please visit the website www.estuaryleopold.com.au or call 1300 737 598.


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Brian Singer jointly founded surf wear giant Rip Curl in 1969, a company at which he remains a director. The pioneering surfer and businessman recently sat down with My Coastal Home to tell us about his favourite surfing destinations, among many other things.

PROFILE BornI was born in Brisbane. I moved to Geelong with my dad when I was 13 and from there I gravitated to Torquay, which was great as I always loved the beach. Torquay has changed a lot since those days, but when you’ve lived here for a long time the changes seem more gradual.

LivesI live at Bells Beach with my wife Rachel. I have four children – one son and three daughters. I’d love to have a dog or two, but we travel too much for pets. Bells used to be my second home so living so close is great. The drawing factor for people who live in this part of the world is

the ocean lifestyle – I don’t think that aspect has changed over the years.

Favourite holiday destinationEvery year with family and friends we go skiing in either Canada or France. One of my favourite places to ski is Chamonix in south-east France. My daughter has been living in the south of France for a while. I usually spend some time at Mount Buller during winter as well.

Favourite surfing destinationFor many years it was Bells, but these days I’m getting slower and the wave has become a lot more crowded. I think it would have to be Macaronis, a wave off an island near Sumatra in the west of Indonesia.

Favourite surfersTom Curren was great to watch. On a few occasions I was lucky enough to go on some surfing trips with him, which was a great experience. Wayne Lynch had natural talent in spades and since him the Surf Coast hasn’t really had a top line surfer. I like Mick Fanning because of his speed, and of course Kelly Slater.

Favourite restaurant If I had to choose one I’d probably say Surfrider Café & Restaurant on Bell Street in Torquay, but Wyndham Resort is also really good.

Favourite mealI don’t really cook, but if I have to it’s usually boiled eggs or pasta. Rachel is a very good cook. We eat a lot of seafood, salad and vegies – it’s healthy and tastes good.

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AT HOME WITH

BrianSinger

1SURFING TRIP PHOTOSThese photos were taken on a trip to Indo in 1994. The three-week trip was with a few close friends, including Tom Curren.

We were aboard the Indies Trader 1 and making a surfing video that was one of the first of its kind. Surfing has been very good to me and my photos are evidence of this.

BELLS BEACHEver since moving to the area as a teenager, I’ve spent most of my life at Bells. I don’t surf there as often these

days because of the crowds, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. It is undoubtedly one of the best surf breaks in the world.

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MY CHAIR AND ITS VIEWAlthough I can’t actually see the waves breaking, I can sit here and see Bells from my window. I’ve lived here for

more than 20 years and never get sick of this view – it’s amazing. I’m very lucky that from my window I can look out over a place that has played such a big role in my life.

3SURFBOARDSI’ve had many favourite boards but I haven’t got a huge collection as a lot of them have gone missing over

the years. These boards are still in the same place as where I left them after getting back from a surf yesterday morning. I have both a shortboard and a mal – I spend more time on the mal when surfing locally and the shortboard more in Indo.

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MY GARDENWe have a relatively big garden and I find it really relaxing. I

often find myself wandering throughout it admiring the different plants and flowers, as well as the view. I don’t really have a favourite part of the garden as it’s constantly changing throughout the year.

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