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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

‘Greenshades’ a stunning family property full of wonderful Mount Eliza history, is up for auction on Saturday 19 May. The current owners have generously shared what they know of the history. We couldn’t help but do a little research ourselves!

Historic Mount Eliza images courtesy of local author Diane Dick

Historic Mount Eliza images courtesy of local author Diane Dick

Take a look at the original architect's drawings for Toorak College as well as Edna Walling's landscaping overlay. And image if this original proposal for a Mount Eliza Railway went through! Special thanks to Diane Dick for providing these very special historic images.

Vicki Sayers talks about enhancing the value of your home

Vicki Sayers talks about enhancing the value of your home

Sometime, if you're throwing around ideas for months and can't make a decision, it's best to bring in an expert! Vicki Sayers is offering free consultations to talk about where to prioritise your spending when it comes to enhancing your home.

Mount Eliza: a suburb of landscaping superb

Mount Eliza: a suburb of landscaping superb

A 1925 vision for Mount Eliza was to create a garden suburb. That vision lives on today, with stunning landscaped exteriors featuring in Mount Eliza's residential streets. Local garden and landscaping businesses have risen to the demand for designing, creating and maintaining beautiful outside spaces.

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Vicki Sayers wins REIV Residential Salesperson of 2017!

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Vicki Sayers wins REIV Residential Salesperson of 2017!

IF YOU'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING, meeting with, or doing business with Live Love Mount Eliza's Vicki Sayers it won't be a surprise to you to learn that she has taken out the most prestigious State award in real estate for residential sales for 2017! Learn more >>

How to maximise the value of your property: a free offer from Vicki Sayers

How to maximise the value of your property: a free offer from Vicki Sayers

"We love our home. Do we spend money to stay and extend or update, or do we sell and buy what we're looking for in a property?" Vicki Sayers of RT Edgar and Live Love Mount Eliza is offering her experience and expertise to help you prioritise what to do with your home.

Mid twentieth century architectural gems of Mount Eliza

Mid twentieth century architectural gems of Mount Eliza

With sweeping bush and beach perspectives on generous sized blocks, it is no wonder that Mount Eliza became a darling of mid twentieth century architects. Gather some friends and plan a self-guided walking tour and take in the modernist architectural delights of Mount Eliza. Learn more >>

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New year news from Vicki Sayers

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New year news from Vicki Sayers

What better way to start a new year than with something new?! I'm very excited to share that I have joined Melbourne's prestige property experts RT Edgar to bring more buyers to my Mount Eliza vendors. I am so looking forward to continuing to indulge my love of this place - our Mount Eliza - and bring the reputation and reach of RT Edgar to you!

It takes a village to raise a great village

It takes a village to raise a great village

Every wondered how the mural on the side of Fins and Scales came to be? Or the colourful bicycles adding pops of colour to the Mount Eliza village streetscapes? What about the artisan crafted wrought iron public bench seats dotted around the village? Here's your chance to find out more.

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Meet Belinda of Sissy Mt Eliza

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Meet Belinda of Sissy Mt Eliza

Belinda Stark of Sissy Mt Eliza speaks humbly of how her label Sassy Sister and retail store Sissy has evolved to be the destination it is today. Travel is one of her loves, as is her resolve to find her customers’ unique pieces sourced from around Australia, and around the world. Read Belinda’s story.

What do Moorooduc Quarry, icy bay plunges and Gaelic Sword Fighting all have in common?

What do Moorooduc Quarry, icy bay plunges and Gaelic Sword Fighting all have in common?

Under the misty veil of a bitterly chilly winter’s morning, immersed in icy sea water lapping the bottom of Oliver’s Hill, you may find a spirited pod of Mount Eliza Kunyung Primary School mums and dads swimming. They swim for fitness, but also for the challenge.  It is cold!!