Melbourne’s Most Expensive Properties [2023]
The Victorian capital’s top-grossing transactions.
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336 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC: $52 Million
In 2018, art dealer Rod Menzies has sold his Malvern mansion for a house price record of $52.5 million.
The historic property at 336 Glenferrie Road — which was first Australia’s government house, Stonnington — was originally built in 1890 by Cobb & Co coaches partner John Wagner who occupied it until his death in 1901.
Spread over 1.2 hectares, sources who have been in the mansions allege it offers an abundance of bedrooms, living areas and wet zones with intricate detail in all its fittings.
47 Lansell Road Toorak, VIC: $40-44 Million
The sale price for 47 Lansell Road, which is understood to be at the pointy end of its 40-44-million threshold has set not only Toorak’s price record, but is also the most expensive home sold at auction in Australia.
The home was treated to an overhaul at the hands of architects Carr Design, and luxury interior design practice Helen Green Design studio. Elsewhere the 3300sqm plot was treated to the work of Paul Bangay and his renowned gardens.
The 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 6-car home was the most expensive listing in Melbourne this year and boasted a swathe of luxury fittings and mod-cons including three kitchens (one regular, chef, commercial – of course), with Miele appliances, commercial grade fridges and stone benches.
The list goes on with the home offering, indoor-outdoor spaces with teppanyaki grill, luxurious cinema room, an outdoor leisure centre with pool, gym, tennis court, massage room and more.
21 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn, VIC: $40.5 million
Former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour sold his Hawthorn mansion in July. The price making it the second-highest ever paid for a residential property in Melbourne at the time of sale.
The standout home, known as Invergowrie was listed in 2018 – with Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello.
Set on a massive 1.1-hectare block, the home offers five bedrooms and a three-bedroom brick guest house, a bluestone two-bedroom cottage and a hall that double as a gym.
The main homestead is two-storey and is defined by its distinctive colonial-goth architecture. It’s here that the property offers 15 separate rooms and is surrounded by sweeping lawns and gardens, dotted with mature trees.
18 St Georges Road, Toorak, VIC: $40 millon
The sale of ‘Mowbray’ on St Georges road saw the dual frontage home occupy one of the finest spots in Toorak within walking distance of Toorak village shops, cafes, restaurants and Melbourne’s top private schools. Perched on 5414sqm of land the six-bedroom family residence with formal lounge, formal dining, staff quarters, outdoor entertaining area, pool and tennis court.
39 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC: $31-$34 million
The historic manor on Toorak’s Irving Road, better known as Chiverton, sold for more than $30 million.
The 6-bedroom, 5-bedroom, 6-car parking home was sold by Kay & Burton South Yarra selling agent Michael Gibson.
The coveted mansion sits on approximately 2170sqm of land with a further 980sqm attached for the tennis court. While the listing was split, the property was sold as a bundle.
With the tennis court, the home arrives with an outdoor swimming pool, Mediterranean façade, timber-lined ceilings.
Chiverton has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two powder rooms, magnificent formal rooms, library, informal living, open plan kitchen, separate one-bedroom apartment, poolside summer house and four-car garage. Every room looks out to the extensive garden and lawns.
60 Hopetoun Road, Toorak, VIC: $30-$33 million
The superstar listing from famed concert promoter Michael Coppel sold for somewhere in the low-30-millions, although listing agent Marcus Chiminello of Marshall Whit wasn’t at liberty to divulge the specifics.
The 3066-square metre home is located in the most enviable locale in Melbourne, the 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom, 9-car garage residence and is replete with manicured gardens, stunning pool area and tennis court.
Inside, a soaring lobby and staircase impart grandeur and opulence, welcoming one into a home that is as flexible as it is luxurious.
The kitchen is privy to a large butler’s pantry with laundry and adjoining cool room – ideal for private chefs or large catered events.
The entertainment room is serviced by its own bathroom with all common spaces leading seamlessly to the lush, tropical outdoor entertaining and dining area, aforementioned swimming pool, cabana and tennis court.
Further, the home offers a bounty of bedrooms including a palatial main bedroom suite that features a substantial dressing room, ensuite, private gym and rooftop sun terrace.
61-63 Grange Road, Toorak, VIC: Approx. $30 Million
Offering a touch of the English countryside in Melbourne’s Toorak comes this sprawling 4236sqm property on Grange Road. Purchased by tech wizard Guy King, the property was designed by Drew Cole Architects and features multiple formal and informal living rooms, four bedrooms, siz bathrooms, study, separate home office, gym cinema, cellar, six car basement garage, pool and more.
Inside it’s an entertainer’s delight with the kitchen featuring a huge marble island, AGA stove, integrated Subzero fridge/freezer, butler’s pantry, custom-made joinery and easy access to the formal dining room. Sliding doors connect the informal living to a shaded terrace for a myriad of indoor-outdoor entertaining options with steps down to the pool and garden.
16 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, VIC: Approx $29 million
Historic mansions, such as ‘Shrublands’ in Melbourne’s Canterbury, have undeniable old-world gravitas. And with such character come with a certain cost – this lavish home listed at what would’ve been a suburb record $42-$46 million.
However, the home was rumoured to take a $13 million hair cut, with some outlets reporting a price of $29 million.
Abercromby’s agent Jock Langley was tight-lipped about the final sale price.
The home features 9-bedroom, 9-bathroom and enough space for 10 cars among its 42-room spread.
Within the long-list of amenities includes a two-bedroom guest wing, basement cinema, billiards room, historic bluestone wine cellar, library, gym and newly-finished heated indoor pool and wellness centre.
Elsewhere Opulent gold-leaf finishes and crystal chandeliers give way to modern fixtures as highlighted in what’s an industrial-sized contemporary kitchen.
However, the home’s ‘piazza’ is the cherry on top, with the outdoor entertaining spaces fitted with heating via outdoor fireplaces.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
A new digital real estate site promises a full view of the housing sector, even those places not on the market
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Hot on the heels of the launch of View Media Group last year, Australia’s newest proptech digital media company has gone live with its consumer-facing real estate site, view.com.au.
The new site offers a ‘freemium’ model allowing vendors to list their properties for free while having the option of further upgrades for agents looking to enhance their listings.
VGM executive chairman Anthony Catalano said the model was a ‘game changer’ in the digital real estate space.
“While VMG is much more than a portal play, it’s critical that we have a consumer-facing brand that will act as the front door to attract consumers and in turn allow us to offer products and services in a range of verticals across the property ecosystem,” Mr Catalano said. “Our plan is to create a digital real estate superstore under the new View brand that will play in the $300 billion adjacency categories rather than solely focus on the $1
billion of digital property advertising.”
“We’ve listened to the industry and the time is right for an offer to come to market with an alternative model that addresses the real estate industry’s concern at the continually
escalating price of advertising.”
The View portal is available through app stores and will include properties across the country, not just those on the market right now.
“That means view.com.au will showcase more than 11 million properties in Australia compared to some of the portals which feature around 140,000 properties for sale,” Mr Catalano said. “From Day 1 we will provide consumers with a complete view of the market.’’
View has worked with mapping partner Nearmap to create the ability to have a comprehensive overview of all properties.
“We’ve had a look globally at best practice search for property and we’ve consumer tested a range of options and without doubt the preferred experience is map-based search,” View CEO Toby Blazs said. “So unlike others in the market who default consumers to a list view, we’ll default our search results via a map.”
Mr Catalano said the innovative site was designed to be a true disruptor in the proptech sector.
“VMG continues to grow and tick off the key parts of its strategic plan,” he said. “We are well on the way to forming a global-first conglomerate of proptech assets including portals, ad tech, lead generation, lead management solutions, media planning and buying, AI services, data and connections all under the one roof.”
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
