BLOCKBUSTER CRED MAKES THIS HOME A STAR
This Surrey Hills stunner has starred alongside Zac Efron and John Cena. Now the five-bedroom showpiece is ready for its next leading role.
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Every house claims to be picture-perfect when it hits the market, but this grand five-bedroom home in Melbourne’s Surrey Hills has Hollywood’s stamp of approval.
The contemporary two-storey house was hand-picked by movie location scouts to feature in the $80 million Zac Efron-driven film, Nicky Stanicky.
Out last year, the movie also stars former pro-wrestler turned Hollywood heavyweight John Cena and Academy Award nominee William H Macy. Set in Providence, Rhode Island, with scenes in Atlantic City and New Jersey, the production was actually filmed in various Melbourne suburbs.
The modern suburban residence has all the hallmarks of a US family home, with its Hamptons-style facade and vast proportions measuring 650sq m of internal space.
Just listed with Kay & Burton Boroondara team, Scott Patterson, Walter Dodich and Jacqui Bendall, the Norfolk Rd property is set to go under the hammer on August 23 with a price guide of $5.5 million to $5.9 million.
After appearing on the big screen, the home has piqued the interest of several filmmakers (including Neighbours producers before the show was axed) and is still on the books to feature in other filming projects, if the new owners are keen to play the role.
In Australia, private residences can earn between $1000 and $5000 a day when used in the media – from magazine shoots to blockbuster movies.
The 2016 house sits on a 996sq m block and is home to a versatile floor plan with multiple entertaining spaces over both levels.
On the spacious ground floor, there is a central family room with an Escea fireplace anchoring the footprint, with an adjoining state-of-the-art Gaggenau and Miele kitchen that has a butler’s pantry, an expansive stone island bench, pyrolytic and steam ovens, an integrated coffee machine, a dishwasher, and a Vintec wine fridge.
A large dining room with bespoke wine storage opens via stacker doors to an undercover alfresco area with ceiling fans, a built-in Zeigler & Brown barbecue, sink, and a fridge for all weather gatherings around the pool and half basketball court.
This lower level also houses a dramatic entryway crowned with a 4m void, a formal lounge room with another fireplace, a separate study overlooking the pool area, powder room, and a primary bedroom featuring a walk-in wardrobe, a bath ensuite, and an illuminating skylight.
Upstairs, there are four more spacious bedrooms, including one with a two-way wardrobe and bathroom. Additionally, the level has a full family bathroom, a powder room, a walk-in linen press featuring a handy chute to the laundry below, and a huge media room or kids’ breakout space.
Other attributes of the Melbourne property include a poolside cabana with toilet and outdoor shower, French oak parquet floors, zoned central air-conditioning, ducted vacuuming, a security alarm, in-built speakers, automatic blinds, front electric gates, and an internal remote-control double garage.
Close to Union Station, the property is near sought-after schools, Surrey Hills cafes and shops, as well as Wattle Park, Deakin University, and Box Hill Central.
Kay & Burton agent Scott Patterson is auctioning 14 Norfolk Road, Surrey Hills on August 23 at 2pm with the indicative price guide of $5.5 million to $5.9 million.
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Designed by the late Kerry Hill and built by Hutchinson Builders, The Residence at Hayman Island blends tropical modernism with absolute waterfront luxury.
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Is this Whitsunday’s best home?
Hayman Island may have been ravaged by Cyclone Debbie in 2017, which saw the island, one of the smallest of the major Whitsunday islands, all but shut down, but the 390-hectare paradise has made an extraordinary comeback.
The InterContinental brand took over the island’s only resort, which was completely devastated by the Category 4 cyclone. The same year the cyclone hit, The Residence at Hayman was built, one of just two private residences on the island.
Constructed by Hutchinson Builders, a Tier 1 builder better known for delivering some of South East Queensland’s finest multi-residential developments, the lavish home is made from reinforced concrete with a blend of glass and timber battening.
It was designed by the late, internationally renowned architect Kerry Hill, widely regarded as a key figure in refining tropical modernist architecture. Hill was an island specialist, having designed several major resorts in Bali.
The Residence at Hayman spans three levels and offers over 1,400 sqm of living space, including around 580 sqm of internal living areas. The remainder comprises breezeways, terraces, and balconies designed to embrace the island’s subtropical climate.
Entry to the home is via the upper level, as the property tiers down the site with direct access to the beach. The top and lower levels accommodate most of the home’s eight bedrooms, as well as a study and a double garage with buggy parking, the preferred mode of transport throughout the Whitsundays.
The middle level is home to the main kitchen, living, and dining areas, complete with a full butler’s pantry. It opens to a large, L-shaped terrace featuring an outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and lounge zones, and a sundeck. The terrace flows to the basalt-clad infinity swimming pool, deck, and cabana with integrated seating, as well as a pool house.
Owners or guests of The Residence also have access to the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort facilities, including 24-hour room service, butler assistance, private chefs, and the resort’s wellness centre.
Whitefox agents Cheyne Fox and Nic Whitehead are marketing The Residence as “a rare and extraordinary find.”
“This is more than just a home, it’s an opportunity to own a piece of paradise, a legacy to share with family and friends for generations to come,” Fox said.
The only other private residence on Hayman Island, Hayman House, is also on the market. Commissioned by Terry Peabody, former billionaire and Transpacific Industries founder, Hayman House was first listed last year with hopes of $27 million, later reportedly reduced to $20 million in early 2025.
Designed by Kerry Hill and also built by Hutchies (in 2010), Hayman House shares a similar design ethos to The Residence, albeit on a smaller scale. Its 18-week construction endured three cyclones, with all site access via the beach, which had to be reinforced to prevent heavy vehicles from sinking into the sand.
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