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Beach House Hunters - Season 3 Episode 2 -
St. Kilda
St. Kilda
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00:00Many of us are now making the move to our beautiful coastlines.
00:06Our beachfront dreamers want crashing waves and salty sea air.
00:10So grab your sunscreen and join us on the hunt for the ultimate beach house.
00:16It's been a hard day hunting.
00:17Well, if this spot isn't the perfect combination between beachside living and urban lifestyle, I don't know what is.
00:35This is St Kilda in Melbourne.
00:37I know you've all heard of it.
00:38And yes, it does live up to the hype.
00:41Today, we're shopping with Lou and one of her three sons, Ben.
00:44They want to make the move out of the suburbs, into the city, but don't want to give up the magic of a beachside lifestyle.
00:51Let's see if we can find them the perfect new home.
00:57We're looking to find a house or apartment near the water, close to inner city, close to restaurants, bars, public transport.
01:10And so we're looking at downsizing and moving to the beach.
01:14Currently, we're living in Surrey Hills, in a bigger house there, about 30 minutes away from the city.
01:20Big lifestyle change, trying to, you know, just something nice and easy, low maintenance house.
01:27And just being in a better location in general, being close to the water, being close to the city.
01:32Just being closer, everything's more convenient.
01:34So the budget we're working with is three mil, but we could go higher.
01:43St Kilda is one of Melbourne's most iconic suburbs, home to Luna Park, the famous pier, and some of the best beach views in the city.
01:51It's a mix of old school charm and modern buzz, with cafes, bars and street performers on every corner.
01:57Whether you're here for the food, the nightlife, or just a walk by the water, St Kilda delivers.
02:13Good morning.
02:14Hello, how are you?
02:15Great to see you, Beth.
02:16Nice to meet you.
02:17Hi, Lucy.
02:18Lovely to meet you too.
02:20We're up for a great day today, and I'm really interested to see what we can find that fits your brief, because it's a really cool one.
02:29You want beach, but you want to be close to the city.
02:31You need nightlife and urban lifestyle, but peace and quiet for mum.
02:36This is going to be tricky, but I think we're in the right spots in Kilda, in Melbourne.
02:41Now, we're very excited about coming down here and looking at properties.
02:45It is a change, but we're very excited about the change.
02:49So you're excited about it?
02:50I'm very excited about it, yeah.
02:51Okay, it's time.
02:52He says, Mum, we're doing it.
02:5322 years in the old location, so it's time to move out and try something new now, I think.
02:58House number one.
02:59We're right here, opposite the beach.
03:01Obviously, we've got the marina right beside us, and here we are.
03:05Very cool facade, which I think suits the two of you from here.
03:09It's a bit of a Miami vibe to it, so it looks really cool.
03:11That is cool, isn't it?
03:13Well, you're right in the middle of everything here.
03:14This is Marine Parade in St Kilda.
03:17It doesn't get more urban than this.
03:19You ready to head inside?
03:20Yes.
03:20A bit Miami?
03:21A bit Miami vibe.
03:22Look at the palm trees, yeah.
03:22Miami vibe.
03:23That's what we're doing today.
03:24Yeah.
03:25All right.
03:25Let's head inside.
03:26Yes.
03:30So I just love the facade, the view.
03:34Yeah, just the whole aspect.
03:35The second you kind of walked into the house, there was a lot of natural light coming in through the house.
03:39Oh, wow.
03:49So this is your bedroom wing when you come in.
03:51There's four bedrooms, four bathrooms.
03:54A couple of them have en suites, so your boys will have to fight over those.
03:58Obviously, all the amazing natural light coming in here.
04:01Absolutely divine, isn't it?
04:03It's so bright.
04:03And how divine is the stone?
04:05It's a gorgeous combination.
04:06They've got the polished travertine on the floor and then the raw stone.
04:09I've actually never seen it.
04:10No, you'd see it as an exterior maybe?
04:12Yes, yes.
04:13But I love it.
04:14It's divine.
04:14It feels like you're on the beach, but it's really all about this.
04:19The view is unbelievable.
04:28I kind of walked in and it really felt homey as well.
04:32And groovy.
04:32And groovy when I was in an apartment.
04:34The Miami vibes.
04:35The Miami vibes, yeah, exactly right.
04:37Miami vibe?
04:38I'm not sure what the, it's just the Miami vibe is, but I'm just waiting for the red Ferrari to pull up out the front.
04:44I really like the fact that we're still only three stories.
04:47So it's not as if you're towering over everything and then you've got no foreground.
04:51You sort of fall into the sea, which isn't a bad thing.
04:54But the actual area is just really well organised.
04:58Like with the couch and just the whole looking out.
05:02It's just done so beautifully.
05:03But then coming to the kitchen, it's lovely.
05:05Like this dark black, so sophisticated.
05:08You've got Wolf appliances throughout, so the best of the best.
05:14Again, it's not oversized, but it is generous enough.
05:18And I think with this sort of entertaining going on in here, you still feel very connected.
05:22Yes.
05:22I like how the bench is lower too.
05:24That's nice.
05:24It's not too...
05:25It comes up all the mess.
05:26Yes, we like that.
05:28I'm looking at all these too.
05:31I've just got to work out what they do.
05:32I'd love you to check out the bedrooms.
05:35As I said, there's four bedrooms, four bathrooms.
05:37So have a look around there.
05:39And then we'll have a look at this veranda, or balcony, I guess, which looks out over the
05:42whole of St Kilda.
05:48My main bedroom, Benny.
05:49Wellee.
05:50This is your room, isn't it?
05:51Yeah, good size.
05:53Very good size.
05:54How much space you've got over there?
05:55All your dresses.
05:57You've got heaps of space.
05:58Oh, my.
05:59Look at how bright it is.
06:01I know, you've got the skylights and everything.
06:03Oh, look at the view.
06:04Yeah, you've got the...
06:05In the bath.
06:05Good view to shower.
06:07Yeah, this is very nice.
06:08Sort of like a little retreat.
06:10Yeah, exactly right.
06:11I think it's definitely an upgrade from your old bathroom.
06:14It's just all the natural light.
06:16And the stone around the walls, it was...
06:19Well, it didn't feel dark, did it, Ben?
06:20No.
06:20Like, it was just quite amazingly bright.
06:23Yeah, it's a great house.
06:24Yeah, very good start.
06:24It's going to be hard to beat that one, to be honest, I think.
06:26So, yeah, I was very impressed.
06:28I thought it very fits what we need right now.
06:31Yeah, it's a beautiful home.
06:32Let's talk about the bedrooms first.
06:34Yes.
06:35Your favourite feature?
06:36I think my favourite feature were the skylights that were in the bedrooms.
06:38You've chosen your room?
06:39I've already chosen my room.
06:40Yeah, I've already chosen my room.
06:42So you should.
06:43If you come shopping...
06:44That's why I'm here.
06:44If you're here doing it with Mum, I thought I'd get the first pick.
06:47If you were to put an offer in, where would you be sitting?
06:49Look, I would say this property would be definitely over $3 million, $3 to $4 million.
06:59They are asking for $3.8 at this point.
07:03Yes.
07:03And you can see why.
07:09Fair enough.
07:10I think the property, the asking price is extremely reasonable.
07:13I think that if we found the house that we were after, we would go above our price.
07:21And it is a beautiful property.
07:22Coming up.
07:30Oh, wow.
07:31Look at this.
07:31I like that reaction.
07:32Yes.
07:33It's actually hard to play for in St Kilda.
07:46Wow.
07:46Property number two.
07:48Beautiful.
07:49A big change here for property number two.
07:51It is a gorgeous period home.
07:54A little bit further into the suburb of St Kilda.
07:56But we've got four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and two living spaces.
08:01Good little entrance area.
08:01A bit more old-fashioned, not as modern as the other one.
08:03But I think it still gives that homey feel about it.
08:06Not as Miami.
08:07Not as Miami vibe, but it is pretty cool, though.
08:10It is pretty cool.
08:10Got rid of the Miami Vice vibe.
08:12Miami Vice vibe.
08:13But I thought, yeah, it's a bit more kind of homey-er.
08:16I thought I was very impressed.
08:17Shall we do it?
08:18Yes.
08:18Let's do it.
08:18Come on.
08:21Oh, wow.
08:30Look at this.
08:30I like that reaction.
08:31Yes.
08:32So, beautiful period features in this home.
08:35So, you've got all your bedrooms down here.
08:37I love the floorboards.
08:38You've got your timber floors.
08:39Yeah, I love my timber floors.
08:40I love the colour.
08:41Definitely not as bright as the other one, but I still think it has still that more homey-er feel.
08:45Yeah, it's like a home.
08:46Yeah, where you can sort of rely on a little bit.
08:48Yeah, it looks beautiful.
08:50We're on holidays in the first place.
08:51Yeah.
08:52Yes.
08:52Here, this is a good house for all seasons around.
08:54Come down into the living space.
08:56So, the transition from the original home into this gorgeous extension, but the floorboards
09:07carry throughout.
09:08So, you've got that nice continuity here.
09:09And it's so bright.
09:11Beautiful, big, easy kitchen.
09:13This is living.
09:14Yeah, I know.
09:15It actually is beautiful.
09:16It's a beautiful home.
09:17Because you've got that Victorian down the front and then sort of the industrial feel.
09:21Yeah.
09:21And even all the white, with the black on the kitchen and the sink black, it's beautiful.
09:27You still feed all the boys up at the bench?
09:29I do, do you?
09:29Yeah, I love it.
09:31No, we're actually big.
09:32We're never really table, are we?
09:33Never on this table more.
09:34No, we are.
09:35So, I just jump up at my desk.
09:36Always at the kitchen.
09:36We're very relaxed.
09:38The microwave gets a lot of use.
09:39I bet.
09:40And I'm calling you kids, but you're young men, aren't you?
09:42You're not kids at all.
09:43I think this is a really good home.
09:45Yeah, I think.
09:46I really like this home a lot.
09:47This is, yeah, a really good home.
09:48I think this is one that would be high on the list.
09:52Got great yard space out the back here, which we'll have a look at in a minute.
09:55Lots of entertaining.
09:56But again, take a wander back through there.
09:58Yes.
09:58Then choose your room.
09:59Mum, look at the primary suite.
10:01Okay, we will.
10:02Let's go.
10:02Let's go.
10:02Let's go.
10:06Oh, wow.
10:11Look at the bedroom.
10:12Look at this.
10:13A lot more sort of space here, I feel like.
10:15I feel like it's got a bit more sort of.
10:16Yeah, it's great.
10:18But probably it's a little bit darker.
10:20A little bit darker, but.
10:21But maybe that's from the tree outside.
10:23Might be from the tree outside.
10:23So when the tree drops its leaves.
10:26The house in general is just a bit darker.
10:27So I think that's just something.
10:29Yeah, being an old house.
10:31Then what do you think of the fireplace?
10:32The fireplace is cool.
10:33It's very old.
10:34I think it gives that sort of the old fashioned.
10:35I wonder if it works.
10:36And I think it kind of gives it the cool look about it.
10:38Like a bit vintage.
10:39Yep.
10:40No, it's good.
10:40I think it's really nice.
10:41Let's go check out the backyard.
10:43Have a look at the backyard.
10:49I've been having the most lovely sit out here.
10:52It's such a great space.
10:53It's very peaceful, isn't it?
10:54Very peaceful.
10:55Yeah.
10:56And then these big established trees all around.
10:58It's very serene.
11:00It's actually hard to believe we're in St Kilda.
11:02Well, this one's feeling good.
11:03Yeah, no, it is.
11:04We like this one.
11:05Let's see whether the price of this home is going to suit you as well as the layout does.
11:10What do you reckon this is on the market?
11:11I'm going to take a guess that this one is on the market for, just a complete guess, maybe 2.9?
11:18No, I would have said around 2.65 to 2.75.
11:24Oh, you're both in the right.
11:262.7 to 2.9.
11:27So, we're sitting right there in the middle.
11:32It's definitely in our range.
11:34It's going to be hard to pick, though.
11:35We've seen some two mega houses so far.
11:38So, I doubt this third one will sweep me on my feet, but who knows?
11:42We'll see how we go.
11:42We never know.
11:43We never know.
11:44Yeah, never know.
11:44Coming up, if you want ocean and you want to live bayside...
11:52Wow, look at the view.
11:53...you can have the whole bay.
11:55Now, I did say to keep a broad mind for property number three,
12:13because here we're right on the border of South Bank and South Melbourne,
12:16but you are going to get extraordinary views of the whole of Port Phillip.
12:19Yep.
12:19So, it's going to be worth it.
12:20Trust me.
12:21And it might just be a good sticky beat.
12:23Who knows?
12:24Who knows?
12:24You're going to make the change.
12:25Make it a big one.
12:26Make it a big change.
12:27I say.
12:27Kind of like us going brunette.
12:29Yes.
12:29Like, just do it.
12:30Okay.
12:31Exactly right.
12:32Let's sit upstairs and have a look.
12:42This is really to give you an idea of if you want ocean and you want to live bayside...
12:47Wow, look at the view.
12:48...you can have the whole bay.
12:50...you can see the peninsula going all the way around on both sides, right down to Geelong or Queenscliff on this side.
12:54The view is amazing.
12:55The view is amazing, absolutely amazing.
12:57Actually, I don't think I've been to too many places where the view is being that nice.
13:02Lou, when you said you were after a real lifestyle change, I thought, how far can she go?
13:08Yeah, no, you're exactly right.
13:09No, it's actually a beautiful property.
13:11You can actually probably see Portsy.
13:13You're from Portsy from here.
13:14On a good day, yes.
13:15You can see the peninsula going all the way around on both sides, right down to Geelong or Queenscliff on this side.
13:21I like the ceiling.
13:21It's interesting, isn't it?
13:22They've gone for that really industrial vibe with the framing of the windows as well, too, and the track lighting.
13:28It's very cool.
13:29Very cool.
13:30Very modern.
13:31It's just like that Gold Coast kind of vibe of a house when you're quite high up and looking over the water at all times.
13:37So it's sort of, yeah, it's kind of similar.
13:39Very, very modern.
13:40It was a shock.
13:42Like, you know, you don't think.
13:43Yeah, you don't see.
13:44We didn't think it was going to be as nice and beachy as what it is.
13:48I think the space is a little bit deceiving, the fact you've got a ten-seater dining table.
13:53I mean, obviously you don't need that size, so it takes up a bit of room, but it's still quite spacious in here.
13:59The dark timber feature, that's something we haven't seen.
14:02Yeah, no, I actually love the feature.
14:04It looks good with stone.
14:05Quite beachy.
14:06It's interesting, isn't it, because you could dress this any way you like.
14:09It could be the full city pad.
14:12You could dress it like a hotel.
14:13Yes.
14:13Because you've got the water coming in from every window, you could go the beach angle.
14:18I love the way you two are embracing this possible...
14:21I mean, it's a cool location at the end of the day.
14:23Like, as I said before, you've got the beach there, you've got the city there, so you're really in the middle of everything.
14:27Well, just you're enthused by everything, Ben, and I love that.
14:30We've got a happy way of life.
14:31There's opportunity in everything.
14:32Always.
14:33You get your mum across the line.
14:35I'll get mum across the line.
14:35We'll be able to make a good decision.
14:37I reckon the decision will be easy.
14:39So please check out all the bedrooms and the home office.
14:42Yes.
14:43Yes.
14:44I'll meet you back here.
14:45Look.
14:46He's very convincing.
14:47He could talk his mum into anything.
14:50Oh, wow.
14:55Look at this, Ben.
14:55Oh, my God.
14:56Look how much space you've got here.
14:58This is the walk-in robe.
14:59This is your walk-in robe.
15:00You've got your bathroom.
15:00And the bathroom.
15:01But still, look at the view.
15:02I know.
15:03You've still got the whole view there.
15:04So, I mean, for the amount of space that you've got, this is like the size of the actual apartment itself.
15:08It's actually one of the nicest walk-in robes I've ever seen.
15:12Oh, wow.
15:12This is the master bedroom.
15:14And this is your bedroom here.
15:15So you've still got a view of the city.
15:16Yeah, I know.
15:17It's quite amazing, isn't it?
15:18The views.
15:19Yeah.
15:19Yeah, we probably need to find out what this one's worth.
15:22I like this one.
15:24Let's see the price.
15:25Okay, let's go.
15:25I like this one a lot.
15:26No, it's a beautiful apartment.
15:27Have you made yourself at home in this one?
15:36Yeah, I have.
15:36I found a room that I think I like, so I could see myself being here for a bit.
15:40And your gorgeous husband just goes, darling, whatever you want.
15:42Yes, correct.
15:43Good man.
15:44Oh, yeah, yeah, no, he'll be fine.
15:45As long as he's close to his work, as a man, so he doesn't have to drive far.
15:49And this is literally, I think, probably five minutes.
15:52Oh, a five-minute walk from here.
15:53Yeah, it's very close.
15:54It's within a walking distance, yeah.
15:56Let's talk dollars.
15:58Who would like to have the first guesstimate?
16:01I'll go.
16:02I think with this property here, with all location and everything included,
16:06I think it would be at maybe 1.9.
16:08I would say 2.3.
16:11Well, the vendors would love to speak to the two of you.
16:13Asking price is 1.7.
16:15Oh, wow.
16:19The asking price was really reasonable.
16:21I was not expecting it to be that low.
16:24I thought when first entering and having a look around,
16:26I thought it was going to be on the higher end,
16:28but I was really shocked with that asking price.
16:30Really, really reasonably priced property.
16:33This could be a serious option.
16:38Coming up.
16:39The three properties, it was a hard decision.
16:42Don't leave me hanging, Lou.
16:44Come on.
16:44Is it one, two or three?
16:53Before meeting Lou and Ben to find out which home they've chosen,
16:56I joined Janet to uncover what makes St Kilda so iconic.
17:00Janet, having called St Kilda home for over 30 years,
17:04I think you are the exact person that we need to chat about what's so special
17:09about this particular suburb.
17:10It really does have a place in Australian history.
17:13We have a great community of people here
17:15and a huge, like, eclectic mix of people.
17:19You know, locals, tourists, they all come for the environment.
17:23It's such an icon in Melbourne
17:25and it doesn't matter whether you're talking restaurants
17:27or whether you're talking pubs or clubs, sporting facilities.
17:32Obviously, the main street, Ackland Street,
17:34so much goes on there morning, noon and night.
17:37Recently, we've been really working on beautifying the street.
17:40We also have, obviously, lots of retail shops.
17:43We have lots of the cake shops are still there.
17:45And we also have lots of ice cream shops,
17:47so that's actually great for a seaside suburb.
17:50So we're hoping to become the dessert capital now of Victoria.
17:53We've just become the first live music precinct in Victoria.
17:57So we have a lot of great venues that do live music all the time,
18:00which is amazing.
18:02We have the palais, we have the national theatre,
18:04so families are moving here.
18:05You can go and take your kids to get ballet lessons, drama.
18:08You know, it's amazing.
18:09It just has everything.
18:11It's funny, isn't it, because a lot of seaside towns,
18:13you expect to have that laid-back, quiet vibe.
18:16Everything shuts at nine, slow starts in the morning.
18:20But when you live here, you get the beauty of the bay.
18:23Plus all of this magic that happens almost 24 hours a day.
18:27It's a bit like, you know, city meets seaside here.
18:31So if you're thinking of, again, visiting Victoria,
18:33visiting Melbourne, St Kilda is a must on the list.
18:37Absolutely.
18:37And if you're looking for somewhere new to live,
18:39why wouldn't you check out this area?
18:40Yeah, it's amazing.
18:42It's full of great people.
18:43When the sun's out, it's bustling, it's vibrant, it's fantastic.
18:46And you've got your own footy too.
18:47And we do.
18:51It's time to meet up with Lou and Ben again
18:53to find out which house is the best fit for their family.
18:57I have a feeling I gave you two a lot to think about
18:59with the three properties we saw the other day.
19:01Very different across the board,
19:03but all very close to that beach urban lifestyle that you're after.
19:07Yes.
19:07So let's revisit house number one,
19:09that amazing Travertine apartment there, penthouse.
19:12Yes.
19:12Right overlooking St Kilda Marina.
19:14The views were unbelievable.
19:16The lighting, and it was just a whole house.
19:18It was really light.
19:19It was a very light house.
19:20Really gave you a good sense that you're actually at the beach now.
19:22Like compared to any other houses,
19:24it really felt like you were living amongst the beach.
19:27Yeah, no, it was a beautiful, beautiful home.
19:29Property number two,
19:30we've moved a little bit further into St Kilda.
19:32So you really got that eclectic lifestyle happening,
19:36but still only a walk to the beach.
19:38But that house was a lot more of a homey feel.
19:40It's very similar to what we have currently in Surrey Hills.
19:43So a bigger house,
19:45a bit more space for all the boys and the family.
19:48So I thought moving into that house
19:51won't be too much of a big change up, I don't think.
19:53You know, and there was that beautiful brick too.
19:55It was quite a traditional, yeah, Victorian home.
19:58Yeah, and having a separate lounge was always a bonus
20:00and all the boys could come to that house.
20:04And then property number three,
20:06we really challenged the brief of ocean views,
20:10close to the city,
20:12something for everyone in the family.
20:14It was very different.
20:15Very, very different.
20:16But to that view, it was unbelievable.
20:17When I arrived at that apartment,
20:18I was really optimistic.
20:20It really, really shocked me how much I actually enjoyed it.
20:22No, I agree.
20:23It was a beautiful home, once again,
20:25another different, totally something that,
20:28you know, I didn't think about.
20:30The three properties, it was a hard decision.
20:32Don't leave me hanging, Lou.
20:34Come on.
20:34Is it one, two or three?
20:36We have decided on number two.
20:39Okay.
20:40Okay.
20:40I just think it fits the family.
20:46Yes.
20:46I like the idea of the back garden still with the dog
20:50and just we can do things to the back garden too.
20:53I thought it was a magnificent property.
20:55You have been wonderful to work with.
20:57No, you've been divine too.
20:59Thrilled to have met you.
21:00Yes.
21:00No, thank you.
21:01And as I always say, I know where you live.
21:03You'll be happy to know Lou put in an offer
21:09and it was accepted.
21:11Now she and her family are settling in
21:13and making the place feel like home.
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