Edwardian residence is a refined blend of heritage charm

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.

One of the priciest homes for sale in the Los Angeles area just got $40 million knocked off its listing price.

The Beverly Hills megamansion is now listed for $135 million, the highest asking price on the open market in Los Angeles County.

One other property , in Bel-Air, is also asking $135 million after a similar-sized price cut last month.

“It’s time (for the sellers) to move to the next chapter…They’re ready to pass the torch,” said Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency, who shares the listing with his colleague Stephen Shapiro.

The home was built for Tony Pritzker—heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and brother of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker—and Jeanne Pritzker, who listed the home for sale in October 2024 for $195 million after settling their divorce, The Wall Street Journal reported at the time. That price was lowered to $175 million in April.

The estate is made up of multiple parcels, and, under an LLC, they bought at least some underlying property in 2005 for about $14.7 million, according to records accessed via PropertyShark.

The Pritzkers hired architect Ed Tuttle to design their contemporary mansion, made of steel, glass and limestone and completed in 2011. At 50,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest homes in the U.S., and nearly as big as the White House.

It stands on a 6-acre promontory—an unusually large lot size for Beverly Hills—allowing for an unobstructed view that stretches across Los Angeles all the way to the ocean.

“It’s one of the best and largest view promontories in Los Angeles,” Rappaport said. “The architecture design and scale of the property are irreplaceable.”

The 16-bedroom, 27-bathroom home is filled with all the expected high-end amenities, including a theater, a game room, a bowling alley, a wellness centre, a gym and a wine cellar, according to the listing.

There’s also a security room, 18 fireplaces, solar panels, and a heating and cooling system powered by geothermal technology.

On the grounds, there’s a two-story, two-bedroom guest house; parking for up to 100 cars; a green marble infinity pool and hot tub; an outdoor kitchen; and a lighted tennis court with a pavilion, according to the listing.

The Pritzkers couldn’t be reached for comment.

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.

The megamansion was built for Tony Pritzker, heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and brother of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.