Prestige Property: 42 Avenue Athol, Canterbury, VIC
Contemporary living on Melbourne’s golden mile.
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Ideally positioned in Canterbury’s finest avenues comes this contemporary family residence designed by esteemed architect Rob Mills.
The two-storey, 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2-car garage residence lands on a uniquely shaped 1620sqm plot, complete with a tennis court and swimming pool.
Inside sees a number of light-filled living zones with grand proportions. The open planned kitchen, family and entertaining space all face north and are seamlessly connected to the manicured gardens via floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
It’s here, the kitchen offers a more industrial feel with a stainless-steel splashback, Italian appliances and a marble benchtop with island seating. A butler’s pantry is also here and. cleverly connects to the laundry.
Immediate upon entering the home is a living room with home office capabilities and is replete with a gas fireplace and a verdant outlook.
Upstairs, via the magnificent spiral staircase, the home sees five spacious bedrooms, with the main inclusive of a walk-in dressing room and ensuite – the latter complete with marble tiling. The additional bedroom all offer built-in wardrobes.
Outside the home is beautifully appointed with a 16-metre swimming pool flanking one side of the house, while Paul Bangay landscaped gardens fill the rest of the area. Deeply set on the property is a full-size tennis court replete with floodlighting for a late-night hit out.
Moreover, the home is located on Melbourne’s golden mile – a blue-ribbon row of real estate. Here, Canterbury shines with its leafy green boulevards, opulent residences, proximity to quality schools as well as various parks, Camberwell shopping precinct and more.
The listing is with Michael Armstrong (+61 407 063 263) of Kay&Burton Real Estate. Price guide $8-$8.8 million. Kayandburton.com.au
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
The construction sector is roaring back to life in some Australian states while others languish in the doldrums
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The home building market is on the rebound as building approvals rise, new data reveals.
Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the total number of dwellings approved in August was up 7 percent seasonally adjusted, with apartments leading the way.
Private sector house approvals gained 5.8 percent in August while private sector residences excluding houses were up 9.4 percent. This follows on from a decrease of 14.6 percent in July and indicates a solid recovery in the Australian construction sector as the end of the year approaches.
Approvals for total dwellings were strongest in the two largest states, with Victoria recording a rise of 22.2 percent and NSW 12.5 percent. Western Australia also saw a significant rise of 12.3 percent.
In Queensland, the results were less positive for the sector, with total dwelling approvals falling by -26.9 percent. Tasmania also experienced a drop in approvals in August, down -10.1 percent and South Australia -6.9 percent.
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
