Edwardian residence is a refined blend of heritage charm
Style, heritage and design pedigree combine at \the Armadale home of Husk founder Jacquie Naylor, a showcase of timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
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In the domain of design, Jacquie Naylor knows what works, so it is no surprise that her Melbourne home is an essay in style and sophistication.
The acclaimed fashion entrepreneur and founder of luxury lifestyle brand Husk has been front and centre in shaping the nation’s retail landscape for decades.
Naylor has previously held senior non-executive roles with Michael Hill, Macpac, Cambridge Clothing, and the PAS Group. The fashion doyenne also sat on the board of the Melbourne Fashion Festival for 12 years. Earlier this year, she stepped down after six years as a non-executive director on the board of Myer.
Now she is making another significant move, selling her Armadale home of three decades.
Listed with Kay & Burton agents, Gerald Delany and Nicole Gleeson, the grand late-Edwardian residence at 39 Glassford St is a refined blend of heritage charm and contemporary flair in one of the city’s most desirable postcodes.
“Jacquie’s home reflects the same sophisticated aesthetic and attention to detail that have defined her professional life,” said Delany, who is marketing the property with a $5.5 million to $6 million price guide.
“It’s a rare chance to purchase a residence shaped by an industry leader with an exceptional eye for design and quality.”
Designed in collaboration with Mark Simpson of Design Office, the home expertly combines classic architectural features with sleek modern interiors.
Original Edwardian detailing includes ornate ceilings, leadlight windows, and decorative fireplaces sitting seamlessly beside 21st-century finishes and clever design principles that bring in natural light and provide functional living areas.
The two-storey home is connected by both a spiral staircase and an internal elevator, with the main living level on the ground floor, and three bedrooms, plus a rooftop terrace above.
Downstairs, there are multiple entertainment areas, including a lounge room with a fireplace and French doors to the yard, as well as a sitting room and a second living space.
A chef’s kitchen features ILVE, Miele, and Liebherr appliances, a butler’s pantry, and marble bench tops. The dining area feeds through full-height metal-framed glass doors to the north-facing terrace, gardens and gas-heated swimming pool.
Conveniently sitting on the ground floor, the main bedroom suite has a walk-in wardrobe and a hotel-inspired ensuite with a tub.
Upstairs, three more bedrooms feature custom-made cabinetry. Two bedrooms share a full family-friendly bathroom, while a guest room has an ensuite with underfloor heating.
Up above, a roof terrace is the ideal vantage point to enjoy panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
Additional highlights of the home include zoned heating and cooling, heated towel rails, a lock-up garage, electric-gated driveway parking, and irrigated gardens with feature lighting.
Armadale is synonymous with leafy streets, grand period homes, and designer boutiques. The Glassford St house is 6kms southeast of the CBD and is close to the High St shopping strip, Beatty Ave cafés, and Armadale Station. Lauriston Girls’ School, Armadale Primary School, St Catherine’s and Scotch College are also nearby.
The property at 39 Glassford St, Armadale, is listed via an expression of interest closing October 28, at 5pm, with a $5.5 million to $6 million price guide.
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Mirvac’s 45-level Trielle has topped out at Yarra’s Edge, pairing riverfront apartments with wellness facilities, private dining and resident services.
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Mirvac has topped out Trielle at Melbourne’s Yarra’s Edge, with more than 70 per cent of the riverfront development sold and approximately 80 per cent of purchasers intending to make their apartment a home.
The figures, released on September 22, point to an owner-occupier audience for one of the precinct’s final residential towers. Mirvac began developing Yarra’s Edge in 2003, and its latest addition occupies one of the remaining absolute riverfront sites.
Mirvac CEO of Development Stuart Penklis said existing residents were among those moving up within the neighbourhood.
“Many purchasers already have a connection to Yarra’s Edge,” Mr Penklis said, describing buyers whose changing needs were encouraging an upgrade within the precinct.
“As one of the final residential towers within Yarra’s Edge, Trielle represents the culmination of more than two decades of creating one of Melbourne’s most established and sought-after waterfront communities,” Penklis said.
“Positioned on the Collins Street axis with absolute river frontage, Trielle offers residents a rare opportunity to enjoy sweeping views across the Yarra River, Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, while remaining seamlessly connected to the CBD. With Trielle now more than 70 per cent sold, we’re continuing to see strong demand from buyers seeking quality homes in established locations.”
The developer also flagged a penthouse and sub-penthouse collection with larger layouts, premium finishes and broad outlooks. The planned wellness centrepiece, The Oasis, encompasses a 900-square-metre elevated urban rainforest.
Mirvac General Manager Residential Development Victoria Elysa Anderson said Trielle had resonated strongly with buyers seeking a rare lifestyle offering in Melbourne.
“Opportunities to secure a new luxury residence on a riverfront site of this calibre are incredibly rare, particularly within a community like Yarra’s Edge,” Anderson said.
“What makes Trielle unique is the combination of exceptional views, world-class residential facilities and the lifestyle that already exists around it. Residents are buying into a mature waterfront community with parks, promenades, dining, wellness and strong community connections already in place.”
The 45-level tower brings a substantial new presence to that waterfront. Its residential offering spans one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, with Signature, Prestige and Sub-Penthouse collections accommodating different household sizes. The north-facing position connects the apartments visually to the river and city beyond.
Seven storeys above the promenade, the planned Oasis combines planting and a running stream with a Scandinavian-inspired wellness club developed with spa specialist Naomi Gregory. Facilities include a 25-metre lap pool, hot magnesium pool, sauna, hydrotherapy, a gym, yoga and Pilates room, and treatment spaces.
The amenity extends beyond exercise. Residents will have access to The Biblioteca library and workspaces, ground-floor work pods, and The Salone piano lounge. A private Chef’s Table dining room offers a setting for larger gatherings, while a cinema, games room and sports lounge broaden the entertaining options. Concierge services and a dog-wash area support everyday routines.
Trielle comprises a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences. Reflecting strong demand from owner occupiers, approximately 80 per cent of purchasers to date intend to live in their homes, highlighting the project’s appeal to those seeking a long-term waterfront lifestyle.
Mirvac has recently delivered The Albertine, a premium apartment development on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, and is nearing completion of Prince & Parade in Brunswick, further strengthening its portfolio of thoughtfully designed apartment communities in some of Melbourne’s most sought-after urban locations.
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