Bonnie CampbellLuxury property reporterFeb 9, 2025 – 4.00pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Melbourne has taken Sydney’s crown as home to the most expensive house ever sold in Australia with landmark Toorak estate Coonac selling for about $150 million in a low-key deal that has eclipsed the previous national house record by some $20 million The deal was inked for what is widely regarded as one of Victoria’s best homes The landmark 1867-built Coonac was sold by Financial Review Rich Lister billionaire property developer and former Toll Holdings boss Paul Little and his businesswoman wife Jane Hansen who is the chancellor of the University of Melbourne SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. A four-bedroom Toorak home on 1811 square metres that failed to sell after 111 days on the market last year has sold for $19 million – just under its last asking price – in a sign that properties at Melbourne’s top end are moving The 1920s Arts and Crafts solid brick family home at 8 Robertson Street sold off-market this month below the $19.95 million asking price it had when listed with another agent last year and five months after RT Edgar agent Mark Wridgway first took it over divorce and downsizing – plus land tax bills are behind an unprecedented surge in mansions on the market in Melbourne’s Toorak Trophy home shoppers are spoilt for choice in Melbourne’s most expensive suburb of Toorak where a slew of hefty $20 million-plus listings have hit the spring market Spearheaded by the Myer family’s landmark $100 million Cranlana estate Toorak’s top 10 listings could tally $488 million in sales and reset Melbourne’s residential price record if the pointy ends of the asking prices are achieved single-level residence on one of Toorak’s best streets has pushed the per-square-metre record in Melbourne’s priciest suburb to $17,000 Four parties battled it out at a private auction on March 19 for the three-bedroom home on a 769-square-metre block on exclusive cul-de-sac Kenley Court The property was sold by the family of the late owner often tucked away in quiet cul-de-sacs or along the bend in the Yarra River it’s home to Melbourne’s elite – and just four kilometres away from the city’s centre It’s also well-serviced with ritzy bistros top-tier private schools and picturesque walking tracks Plus easy access to trains and trams to take you to neighbouring suburbs like South Yarra and Prahran for popular food and drink options and entertainment Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines which has been serving the community for more than 170 years While much has changed since its ’30s heyday its old-timey Tudor-style architecture remains preserved Days begin well at Monkey Bean with dishes like Mexican eggs topped with spiced chipotle beans and chorizo on sourdough a sleek earth-toned spot pouring next-wave coffee with beans from cult Collingwood roaster Proud Mary Turn up for breakfast and you’ll be met with plates like jammy eggs with creamy brie chimichurri and chives; or a Japanese rendition of ham-and-eggs using fried spam and okonomi sauce Take a seat in the evening for Italian-inspired dishes like campanelle with spicy ’nduja pork sausage and whole smoked eggplant finished with sugo and house-made ricotta much-loved Italian institution Cecconi’s on Flinders Lane opened a second outpost along Toorak Road The luxe diner’s interiors are inspired by Milanese galleries and arcades pass through an arched walkway and enter the main dining room for dishes like spoja lorda ravioli with smoked eggplant and served-on-the-bone veal cotoletta (an old-time favourite from the OG spot) Head inside its maroon dining room – adorned with French posters vintage French military hats and retired champagne bottles – for plump escargots served in a foamy butter-and-garlic sauce But if you’re after something more grab-and-go serving up pastrami bagels with inserts of Swiss cheese pickles and sauerkraut topped with spicy horseradish mayo is a hidden away panini bar plating Wagyu numbers with balsamic glaze and rocket provolone and pistachio-filled takes with the perfect crunchy texture Leisure time calls for shopping at a clutch of boutique stores including Scandi-cool fashion label Anine Bing Its Malvern Road shopfront is the LA-based designer’s second standalone Aussie store antique mirrors and a large private garden out the back For a bit of R&R with riverfront views enjoy a long stroll or bike ride along the Yarra at Winifred Crescent Reserve with Ross Savas from Kay & Burton What was your most memorable sale and why? Gringegalgona: Why this Southern Grampians region offers idyllic rural Australian life Teneriffe: This industrial locale has only been an official suburb since 2010 How character-rich Hawthorn is retaining its property value The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate The Coonac mansion owned by businessman and former Essendon Football Club president Paul Little and his wife Melbourne and possibly Australia’s house price record has been smashed with Toorak’s rumour mill running wild amid claims of a deal for as much as $150m The long-time home of former Essendon Football Club boss businessman Paul Little and his wife Jane Hansen who is the chancellor of Melbourne University is believed to have been sold with speculation of a price anywhere from $115m-$150m Considered among Melbourne and Victoria’s most illustrious addresses the property known as Coonac is considered one of fewer than 10 homes in Melbourne worth $100m or more RELATED: $130m home purchase in Point Piper completes Atlassian bosses’ mega haul ‘Arms race’: billionaires battle for Australia’s most expensive homes Melbourne’s finest mansions that will never be sold with industry sources noting that the pair have now spent millions of dollars renovating a South Yarra home along Toorak Rd it is understood a sale has been made that smashes Melbourne’s existing house price record At present the $80.88m purchase of a St Georges Rd home of crypto casino boss Ed Craven in 2022 holds the record Even at the bottom end of its speculated sale Coonac would smash this figure by close to $35m The Coonac mansion in Toorak is currently owned by Paul Little and wife Jane Hansen the sale would break the $130m house price record set for Australia by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar purchasing a Sydney mansion in Point Piper and selling another in the same area for the same price Sotheby’s International Realty’s Antoinette Nido sold Mr Little and Ms Hansen the impressive Simonds Hall property that records show the pair paid $19.25m for and are understood to be in the midst of an extraordinary renovation of Ms Nido was working for RT Edgar at the time While unwilling to discuss any present-day real estate moves by the pair Ms Nido described Coonac as “without doubt Melbourne’s premier property” with an 11,000sq m allotment on the city’s most illustrious street Paul Little is among Melbourne’s best known and most successful businessmen Ms Nido said $100m-$150m would be terrific news for Melbourne’s property market — and re-establish the rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney for the nation’s best real estate “And Toorak houses more of the BRW Rich List than any other suburb in Australia and it’s a great suburb with great housing.” Ms Nido said such a sale would not be common “A buyer at $100m-$150m doesn’t come around very often A range of Melbourne’s top real estate agents have described any sale north of $100m as a significant sign of confidence in Melbourne’s most illustrious properties Paul Little and his wife Jane Hansen inside their Toorak home Marshall White’s John Bongiorno said the reported sale was a matter of “supply and demand” with fewer than 10 homes in Melbourne today capable of supporting a $100m sale price — Coonac among them “But this is good for the property market,” Mr Bongiorno said “This year has started a lot more positively than I thought it would The number of people through open homes over the past three weekends now augers well.” His firm is currently working to sell Cranlana the long-time home of Australia’s Myer family The house hit the marker in September with a $96m-$105m asking price and remains listed for sale at that price via Marcus Chiminello Kay & Burton managing director Ross Savas could not be reached to discuss Coonac but in separate commentary said Melbourne’s luxury property market had “thrived” over the past year as a result of local and international buyer demand and was poised for strong results in the future “As Australia’s high-net-worth population continues to grow the imbalance between supply and demand in this segment will continue,” Mr Savas said a more stable interest rate environment is set to drive momentum across all major Australian markets at various price points Melbourne is primed to continue to thrive as the most liveable city in Australia.” RT Edgar’s Jeremy Fox said he was not involved in the sale but noted any deal above $100m would be a Melbourne record and a significant positive for the city’s property market “I think that would give everybody confidence that for all this negativity that has been around … for the key properties and the trophy homes they are in demand and that’s fantastic news for the market,” Mr Fox said Forbes Global Properties Australia director Michael Gibson said the sale underpinned the 2022 record set by Ed Craven and reflected that the top end of Melbourne’s market had not endured the same difficult conditions as the rest of the city in 2024 “Everyone thought he had paid a lot in St Georges Road but a few years later you would say he has probably bought pretty well,” Mr Gibson said “And it’s a tick for the blue-chip suburbs of Melbourne.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Melbourne’s crazy rich mansions: Ritzy real estate that could crack house price record $30m Canterbury home could break suburb’s lofty residential price record Tania Buckley: Toorak mansion sells after nearly one year on the market third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The Toorak home of Tania Buckley has finally sold after nearly a year on the market Tania Buckley has ended an almost year-long effort to sell the Toorak mansion she bought with former husband and AFL great Nathan Buckley with a close to $10m windfall The pair announced their separation in 2020 after 18 years married and have two kids together Tania Buckley (nee Minnici) became known for her red carpet appearances during the 2000s and has subsequently put much of her time into helping her sons pursue motorsport careers and helped to manage her family’s petrol station portfolio RELATED: Tania Buckley hits tough 120-day milestone Melbourne home too dangerous to enter gets ‘mad’ price Nathan Buckley is a former Collingwood Football Club captain who played 260 games with the side before going on to coach the Magpies for 218 games and also claimed the Brownlow and Norm Smith medals The five-bedroom Tudor-style residence they bought from the Swiss government in 2007 was first listed for sale by Tania Buckley in March last year It initially had hopes of a $16.8m-$18m price via Kay & Burton’s Ross Savas and Jamie Mi It was withdrawn from the market for a few months around the winter school holidays and returned for sale in spring with a reduced price tag of $15m-$16.5m however industry insiders and Toorak locals have been speculating on a deal being under negotiation between the Kay & Burton agents and a local Melbourne family over a number of weeks The listing was yesterday taken down from online listing sites The dining rooom looks out on the back yard The exterior has a open fireplace and space for outdoor lounge Last year Ms Mi said international buyers had shown interest in the property but ultimately did not commit to the purchase MORE: Unlikely celebs who spent millions on Aussie homes Tania Buckley remains tight-lipped about whether she is engaged Earlier this week Ms Mi could not discuss the Buckley property but said the luxury market had been strong in 2024 and her firm was expecting it to “build momentum” with interest rates expected to trend downward in 2025 A weak Australian dollar against the US could also be a boon for Melbourne’s top end “This currency dynamic is likely to encourage increased investment from expatriates and overseas buyers who will be further incentivised to secure trophy properties in key markets like Melbourne and Sydney,” Ms Mi said attracting both local and international buyers keen to capitalise on the opportunities that lie ahead.” top-end buyer’s agent David Morrell said those selling homes in the first half of this year might be better off than those who waited Mr Morell said while there had been a “Trump bump” for the city’s ritziest addresses after the US election this had since faded and a weak summer for Portsea sales could be a warning of a soft year ahead for Melbourne’s elite suburbs “Anything you buy now could be looking expensive by Easter,” Mr Morrell said and the Aussie dollar trading at one of its lowest levels since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic were likely to impact the appetites of locals with budgets for $10m-plus homes MORE: What typical Melb home price will get you overseas Big bank puts in double rate cut ahead of Reserve Bank move $500k house build price record set in 2024 as housing approvals 70,000 fall short of goal for saleSarah Petty is listed for sale decades after music producer Warren Costello bought it The Toorak home shared by the late prominent Aussie music executive Warren Costello and his wife has been listed for sale with a $3.25m-$3.5m price tag Costello joined Australia’s largest independent music and entertainment company Mushroom Group from 1990 to 1999 and rejoined in 2000 when he founded Liberation Music with the late founder of Mushroom Group which merged into Mushroom Music last year has signed big Aussie names like The Temper Trap RELATED: ‘S**t hole’ to cute: AFL legend’s retreat transformed Collecte founder makes big $7.5m+ Vic move Your chance to own ‘Hogwarts’ home in regional Vic after working as managing director for the company’s labels Costello stepped down due to a longstanding illness He was also close to music legend Jimmy Barnes who dedicated his 2022 album ‘Soul Deep 30’ to the late producer who passed away the same year The home’s expansive backyard could host a small gig the home they owned together for nearly 24 years before his passing is listed for sale Property records show the pair purchased the four-bedroom house at 190 Williams Rd in September 1995 for $435,000 the home is positively affordable by Toorak standards and likely to sell more than $1m below the suburb’s $4.728m median house price But while Kay & Burton senior consultant James Paull declined to comment on who the owners of the abode were he said it was a very prestigious home from the 1880s with an enormous amount of historic character people really respect the architecture of yesteryear,” Mr Paull said “The majority of calls that we’ve had have been primarily from people that really want a double-fronted property like this one.” A roaring fireplace in the open-plan dining and living area Plenty of natural light pours through the homes many windows The single-storey residence sits on a northwest facing block which spans about 559sq m Consistent features throughout the abode are its arched central hall The kitchen is fitted with large stone benchtops There’s also a French cast iron fireplace in the open plan family Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Tuesday Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox Ex-North Melbourne footy boss eyes near-$3m deal Toorak has sold for the first time in 70 years A colourful Toorak mansion held by the Myer family for nearly 70 years has just sold Owned by the late business mogul Baillieu Myer and his wife Sarah the sprawling four-bedroom house at 4 Grant Ave was listed with $20m-$22m price hopes towards the end of last year And it’s just moments away from the family’s famed Cranlana estate at 62 Clendon Rd also on sale tipped to break Melbourne’s residential price record if it sells within its $96m-$105m price range RELATED: First look inside Toorak’s Cranlana estate being sold by retail empire founders Myer family’s Melbourne mansion could sell for $100m+ ‘Trump bump’ could push Toorak estate ‘Cranlana’ to $100m+ mark Myer was the son of Sidney and Merlyn Myer and joined the family’s company He also established the Myer Foundation with his brother and was on the boards of CSIRO and the Salvation Army as well as deputy chairman of the National Gallery of Victoria and the Victorian College of the Arts The heritage-listed facade with white stucco and parapets Forbes Global Properties Australia director Michael Gibson confirmed the sale but declined to comment further The Regency-inspired abode set on about 1600sq m of land was designed by architects Yuncken who also designed the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 1936 And the legacy and plans of the property are held in the architectural archive at the University of Melbourne A light-filled space for more formal gatherings One of Australia’s most celebrated landscape artists Edna Walling worked up the gardens that surround the mansion a grand curved staircase is the centrepiece of the home joining multiple living spaces together The main bedroom has a large ensuite with a bathtub walk-in wardrobes and balcony views over the gardens Original features include ornate mouldings sash windows and balustrade-style balconies MORE: Porter Davis co-founder makes millions in Armadale Major update on JLo, Affleck’s $101m mansion Australian-Indian princess’ linked to haunted Vic homes A Melbourne couple are hoping to reset land records in Toorak after listing a mostly vacant 1540-square-metre “bomb site” on a quiet cul-de-sac with an asking price of $29 million That equates to a land rate of almost $19,000 per square metre – double the average price ($9550) paid for land in Melbourne’s most prestigious neighbourhood, according to figures released by Domain in March. The chief executive of wealth management tech company Netwealth have emerged as the buyers of the Toorak mansion recently sold by Melbourne restaurateurs and culinary power duo Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann The Struan Street property sold early last month for about $22 million, less than a week after it was listed by Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello and Nicole French and after just one inspection The grand Toorak estate that has been owned by one of the country’s most famous retailing families for more than a century will hit the market next month and could be the first Melbourne home to sell for $100 million or more Cranlana has been owned by the Myer family – founders of the eponymous department store chain – since it was purchased by patriarch Sidney Myer and his second wife One of Australia’s top landscape architects Ricardohave emerged as the buyers of the Myer family’s long-held Toorak home on Grant Avenue drew the curtains on almost 70 years of ownership by the famed retailing dynasty The Myer mansion was the family home of late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu “Bails” Myer and his wife While the grand Regency-style property joined the market in October last year with price expectations between $20 million and $22 million the exact sale price won’t be revealed until settlement Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A grand Toorak estate belonging to the Myer family is changing hands for the first time in about 70 years having been snapped up for about $20 million The sale is an upbeat start to the year for Melbourne’s prestige property market, which finished 2024 with plenty of listings still available set on a block of about 1600 square metres had been listed in the spring with price hopes of $20 million to $22 million It was the home of the late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu Myer and his wife Baillieu Myer served as chair of department store Myer and sat on the boards of companies including the Commonwealth Bank The online listing has now been marked as sold Selling agent Mike Gibson of Forbes Global Properties confirmed the sale when contacted but declined to comment on any other aspect of the deal The exact price paid and the buyer’s identity will become public on settlement The home’s architects also designed the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.Credit: Forbes Global Properties top architect Rob Mills has created sketches to offer the new owner inspiration for a contemporary remodelling of the home The Regency-inspired home dates to 1936 and was designed by architects Yuncken who also designed the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and grounds that were finished in 1937 by landscape designer Edna Walling Deep-pocketed buyers looking for a Toorak estate still have the option to inspect Cranlana, the home of Baillieu Myer’s parents: businessman and philanthropist Sidney Myer The home was later used for programs run by the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership and for philanthropic events and family celebrations It is available with a price guide of $96 million to $105 million Melbourne’s house price record stands at $80 million It was set by crypto casino entrepreneur Ed Craven for a renovation project on the grand boulevard St Georges Road The sale is an upbeat start to the year for Melbourne\\u2019s prestige property market The exact price paid and the buyer\\u2019s identity will become public on settlement Deep-pocketed buyers looking for a Toorak estate still have the option to inspect : businessman and philanthropist Sidney Myer Melbourne\\u2019s house price record stands at $80 million was treated as little more than a drain for the better part of the 20th century but its latter-day rehabilitation has seen it become a recreational haven It’s here that the area’s residents soak up the serenity barbecues and a kids’ playground equipped with a faux pirate ship It’s been dubbed the Toorak of the north-west thanks to being the first suburb in the region to crack the $1 million mark in 2014 but could equally be its Riviera (BYO kayak) One million dollars would these days be small beer in the privileged enclave eight kilometres from the city centre and tucked between its much larger neighbours Essendon and Moonee Ponds It’s tiny – only 1.6 square kilometres – which means Domain sales data can’t calculate a median house price a house sale over the $2 million mark isn’t a rarity in these parts Add water views – the strip known grandly as The Boulevard should do nicely – and perhaps a media room in the grand new builds popping up Walid Hijazi has witnessed the ‘burb’s evolution over the past 20 years The wine-loving country town good enough for Ned Kelly Balwyn: Where period homes and faux mansions exist side by side The local and hospitality veteran opened the hip North & Eight cafe on Buckley Street in 2015 He serves his wellness-centric customers Proud Mary coffee “The area has really come up massively,” he says “Property now dwarfs Essendon across the road “When we opened this strip was pretty quiet – can I say dead “The same goes for the shopping strip on Tilba Street so people like to grab a takeout coffee on their morning stroll.” with Matthew Febey from Nelson Alexander The Boulevard has some of Aberfeldie’s best homes and offers a perfect blend of riverfront views, access to parklands, and Poyntons Nursery. It’s a desirable location with a scenic setting including Riverside Park, which has a playground with a pirate ship – perfect for kids! Aberfeldie really stands out due to its prime location next to the Maribyrnong River and its great network of parklands. The area’s residents often enjoy the scenic walking and cycling track surrounding the river. It’s a very popular spot for early morning or evening strolls. Aberfeldie features a diverse mix of period, mid-century and modern homes, and many are on spacious blocks. Some properties boast city or river views, and there’s great proximity to schools and local amenities. It’s an appealing choice for those seeking an active lifestyle. 3 Baths3 ParkingView listing Bricks and curves create the a-la-mode mood of this triple-level family home an easy walk from the Maribyrnong River’s walking tracks and parkland. A lower level houses a double garage, handy storage and a rumpus room perfect for a teen retreat. The ground-floor heart of the home opens onto a sparkling pool. about 18 months after buying itSarah Petty has sold twice in the space of just over 18 months Stephen Arvanitis has sold his Toorak mansion for around $29m-$31m — about a year and a half after he bought it Mr Arvanitis is the son of Peter Arvanitis who founded the aged care company Estia Health The company was then listed on the Australian Securities Exchange before it was acquired privately by Bain Capital for $551.3m in December 2023 RELATED: Ex-Olympic swimmer sells lavish Hawthorn mansion Designer lists ‘iconic’ NYC-style loft in Melbourne Meet the French chateau … in Brighton Arvanitis listed his five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 27 St Georges Rd for sale in February with industry sources indicating it sold within its $29m-$31m advertised price range Forbes Global Properties Australia director Robert Fletcher confirmed the sale Property records show Arvanitis purchased the abode for about $30m in 2023 from members of the billionaire Smorgan family Areti Arvanitis and Peter Arvanitis (left) The mansion’s realestate.com.au listing says No is one of the largest land holdings on the prestigious road Behind the home’s facade and Italianate shuttered windows parquet wooden flooring as well as a sweeping curved staircase The kitchen is fitted with a large island bench and a butler’s pantry there are five bedrooms and the main suite walk-in dressing room and an ensuite with a freestanding stone bathtub The expansive property features a pool and tennis court The lush green back yard and pool is a comfortable spot for entertaining or relaxing Mature trees and leafy foliage adorn the outside vegetable patches and a tennis court provide for healthy rest and relaxation Mr Fletcher told the Herald Sun it provided a great opportunity for someone to renovate or redevelop the significant parcel of land on the north side of St Georges Rd “(It’s) in one of the best positions in St Georges Rd,” Mr Fletcher said “It’s the key for someone to open up the trophy they’ve always dreamt of creating.” The home’s curved staircase makes a statement The kitchen and dining area is lined with marble MORE: Aussies welcome: Italy selling homes for under $2 Revealed: Millionaire mansions of Australia’s most powerful CEOs Lamborghinis and superyachts: The cashed up players making millions from childcare Nadia Bartel was seen showing off her figure on Wednesday as she stepped out in very tight black activewear while running errands in the ritzy Melbourne suburb of Toorak. The mother-of-two, 39, looked ready to hit the gym as she slipped into a pair of tights and a thin turtleneck sweater for her outing, accessorising with black socks and khaki sneakers. She appeared to be on a mission as she also carried in hand a yellow folder filled with papers while slinging a huge brown handbag over her arm. However, the former WAG wasn't too busy to get in some quality time with her sons Aston, nine, and Henley, six, who she shares with ex-husband Jimmy Bartel. The family-of-three stopped to pick up some juice while they went to run errands together, with both Nadia's boys donning sporty outfits for the outing. Nadia looked utterly ageless as she stepped out without a lick of makeup in sight.  It comes after the Henne founder opened up about the 'disgusting' online abuse she received when she first started dating her ex-husband Jimmy, while defending footy WAGs who have been the target of similar attacks. 'I remember with my early days when I was first dating my partner then, now my ex, I was 21, not in this industry at all,' the model said in a video posted to social media. 'I was working full time in my office job and the treatment that I got back then was just disgusting. 'Threads and threads were written on online forums, everything about my appearance, the size of my nose and how I look like a man and just these comments, and they do stick with you. 'Even if you're someone who's got a very thick skin. You can't say getting comments like that doesn't get to you.' Nadia went on to say she was shocked at the abuse other AFL WAGs have been targeted with in recent months. Footy WAGs Paris Tier and Tiffany Wood have also spoken about the horrible abuse they received about the way they look, and Chloe Pink lashed out at the trolls who levelled abuse at her over her recent wedding photos. Nadia said the abuse these women are copping makes her feel 'sick'. 'This is something that has been going on forever and it literally makes me sick to see these negative comments. The people who are writing this negativity don't realise the effects it can have on people,' she said. 'This isn't just partners of professional sportspeople, this is just people in general who are speaking negatively about anyone that may be in the media or have a profile. 'I just think it's so damaging and particularly some of these partners of AFL players and different sportspeople, they are just regular every day mums or girls and they don't exactly want to be thrown into the limelight. 'And for people out there to be judging every single part of their body and appearance, it does really cause lifelong effects to that person.' Nadia believes the bullying is currently out of control and says she wants people to pause before they decide to try and bring others down with nasty comments. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} The riverfront Toorak mansion owned by the wife of former Mitre 10 boss is up for sale A jaw-dropping riverfront Toorak mansion owned by the wife of former Mitre 10 boss Mark Laidlaw has hit the market with a massive $50m-$55m price tag Mr Laidlaw spent a decade as chief executive of hardware chain Mitre 10 Australia and then served three years as Total Totals chairman RELATED: Toorak: Estia Healthcare founder Peter Arvanitis lists $50m+ mansion Myer family home: First look inside Toorak’s Cranlana estate being sold by retail giants Top chef Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann sell $20m+ Toorak mansion in high speed deal Records show the Laidlaws purchased their four-bedroom residence The outdoor entertaining area with fireplace The listing states the circa-1920s home on the Yarra River “has been completely rebuilt and transformed” in a project led by SJB Architects’ Andrew Parr Featuring an infinity pool with river views materials used in the build include marble A media room with a built-in bar opens to the garden while an outdoor stone terrace includes a pergola-covered dining area and an undercover space with a kitchen The home has been ‘completely rebuilt and transformed” The property also has a studio in the garden plus the main bedroom boasts a dressing room plus a studio with its own kitchenette and powder room Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello has the listing Melbourne’s house price record was set in 2022 when crypto king Ed Craven splashed $80m on a Toorak house Expressions of interest close at 1pm on November 11 MORE: South Gippsland: Versace Castle, aka Villa Versace, hits the market – armoury and all Kath & Kim: Comedian and actor Jane Turner selling snazzy Elwood mansion for $7.5m-$8m Hawthorn: 135-year-old architectural marvel up for sale for $9m-$9.9m The latest Toorak development designed by Paul Conrad is inspired by the suburb’s longstanding prestigious reputation and pared-back elegance ADA Toorak is the new apartment offering by Buxton Projects located just a short stroll from local gardens designed by award-winning architect Paul Conrad feature expansive living spaces that evoke the experience of living in a stand-alone abode With a limited number of residences available these exclusive homes have quickly captured the attention of discerning buyers “ADA is inspired by the grand gardens of Toorak long-standing homes that have defined Toorak’s reputation and dignity from these homes and combines them with modern technology and contemporary stylings to create light-filled spaces that offer calm and respite,” Mr Conrad said “Residents at ADA can expect a living experience that is more akin to a stand-alone home than an apartment We’ve taken each and every element from our luxury home projects and adapted them for more convenient The award-winning team behind these homes have created truly one-of-a-kind residences Toorak is one of Melbourne’s blue-chip suburbs with impressive mansions populating the streets is the closest shopping district and hosts some of the most sought-after retail ADA Toorak’s aesthetic is inspired by the luxurious neighbourhood It's made entirely from concrete and blockwork so there's nothing lightweight about it – it has a really strong presence The residences are inspired by Toorak's iconic greenery and gardens Residences start from $2.695 million and range from 183sqm to 289sqm in size internally Mr Conrad aimed to create an apartment that replicated the lifestyle experienced in a free-standing home He achieved this with expansive living areas adorned with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and doors private botanical terraces and gardens (ranging from 22sqm to 205sqm) The larger scale of the homes has particularly appealed to downsizers “All the kitchens are also really spacious there's no compromise on space or storage Neutral tones and high-end finishes have been chosen to provide the ideal backdrop for residents to showcase their art and interior décor The bedrooms are connected to the outdoor terraces offering residents a calming way to wake up each morning and welcome in their leafy surroundings relaxed and pristine - the homes' interiors speak to refined simplicity Landscaping was an important consideration in ADA Toorak’s design Both private courtyards and terraces are included in the homes Ground-floor apartments feature generous but maintainable 205 sqm gardens The greenery incorporated in the design provides a retreat from the urban setting of Toorak and Armadale yet locals can easily hop on a train or tram to get into the city who said that apartments designed by such a prominent team are rare in the Toorak market He added that ADA Toorak is also selling at a competitive price “We purchased the land at a below-market rate which has allowed us to hold our sales rates on the apartments competitively,” he explained “To buy the land and do the construction in this market we'd have to sell the apartments for 20% to 30% more just to keep up with those cost escalations.” The late architect was something of a darling of the city’s south-east during the 1970s and ’80s, renowned for clean lines, maximising light and robust design. “Wayne’s design had great bones and an architectural rigour and order,” says Hassell senior interior designer Bronwyn Uphill, who worked with studio principal Scott Walker on the refurbishment. “But the interiors had a lot of beige that was pretty dated.” Certainly, the art embraces you the moment you step into the snug lobby: it’s in front, on either side and above you. Your eye then traces up the twisting, white, high-gloss staircase – almost a piece of art in itself – to the floor above. “We opened up the void on the first floor, which allowed us to insert a sculptural stair,” explains Uphill of what was once a standard beige-painted staircase. It was one of the first major edits to the existing shell. In making this change, natural light now floods through an original skylight into what Hassell labels the “heart of the home”. The void was also lined with oak panels, introducing a warm, clean, tactile backdrop for the owners’ vibrant art collection. Additionally, Uphill says the void acts as a centrepiece that connects all levels. You experience this as you are swept up the curved flight of stairs onto the living-dining floor. Its open floor plan spills onto the original north-facing verandah and terrace, with its views of the pool and the sweeping leafy treetops of the parklands that border the Yarra River. Why property developers are embracing a blend of classic and contemporary The ultra-elegant Toorak renovation that’s all curves and arches How Hassell Studio is turning Summer Hill’s old silos into edgy apartments Hassell has given this floor a complete makeover. The lounge, dining and kitchen with butler’s pantry have new oak joinery, complementing the refreshed wide timber flooring, furniture and fittings. “The timber helps unify the design as a whole,” Uphill says. A sculptural shelving unit was installed between the kitchen and pantry to display glass or earthenware while also creating a single, seamless culinary workspace. Hassell’s only other major structural change was to extend the first-floor footprint to the south so it cantilevers over the driveway. This added space for an extra bedroom, as well as a drinks bar with a concealed study that sits off a retreat with a glass wall Hassell cleverly installed to draw light from the central void. “We tried to get some of the spaces to do multiple things … like integrate work and living,” Uphill argues. “You can do your work, then reach for a negroni when you knock off.” “It demonstrates that lovely interplay of private versus open space,” says Nick Kenyon, Kay & Burton’s head of luxury strategy. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. The extension also enclosed the carport below, providing garaging for up to four vehicles. At the same time, it presented another opportunity to make the most of the available space by designing it to be flexible to house more than just cars. “The owners were keen to have the garage hold events, rather than a space to forget,” Uphill says. She points to the glass wall, looking from the garage into a beautifully crafted tasting room and cellar, which displays (mainly French) fine wine. This is a home intended not just for savouring the good things in life but for sharing them with others. When considering the home’s redesign, Hassell made good use of every nook and cranny. For example, visually nothing, dead-end corridors on the first floor were enlivened with artworks on plinths. Elsewhere, a powder room was tucked under a stair cavity. “We looked to activate spaces that may otherwise seem not very exciting,” Uphill explains. A lift was also installed at the rear of the property that connects all three floors – handy for bringing up luggage, but also cleverly opening onto a sizeable laundry on the top floor. It’s an ideal position as three of the four bedrooms sit on this level – two with en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes (added in an earlier renovation) and a main bedroom Hassell overhauled to create a suite with an open dressing room and showcase bathroom. “We wanted a design that would wear well with the growth of the family,” Uphill says. The romantic Cranlana, the revered Myer family manor, is on the market with a range of $96 million to $105 million, which will shatter the state’s price benchmark. Another estate in the Myer family, at 4 Grant Avenue, is fresh on the prestige market, and new Hopetoun Avenue listing deepens the pool of prestige on offer. Here is the luxurious Toorak top ten – a medley of $425 million worth of jaw-dropping real estate. The Myer retail dynasty have owned Cranlana since 1921 and it is first house in Victoria to have a $100 million price expectation. 8 Baths8 ParkingView listing “This estate makes you feel like a citizen of the world,” the listing says and after a five-year build, executing a design by architect Ilario Cortese, it is clear that absolutely noting has been overlooked. 4 Baths5 ParkingView listing On a private street regarded “unquestionably”, the listing outlies, as one of the best in the city, the house is faithful to its time, as pristine as the day the owners collected the keys. Myer family's $22m Toorak manor offers a once-in-a-lifetime address Rub shoulders with elites in this $55 million Toorak house Aged care moguls list $55m Toorak mansion with bold interiors 6 Baths10 ParkingView listing The attention to detail in this handsome home – a neo-classical design by Travis Walton Architecture and Interiors – is second-to-none, right down (or up) to the vintage Baccarat chandelier in the foyer. 4 Baths4 ParkingView listing High above the river, this 1920’s glamazon has had a makeover by Andrew Parr of SJB Architects. The infinity pool, boathouse and jetty, deeply connect the property to the river. 5 Baths4 ParkingView listing Named Halstead, the estate has European flourish and pedigree – it was designed by Melbourne architect Walter Butler in the Arts and Crafts style. Finely sculptured gardens frame the elegant mansion, where rich wood and fine details are timeless. 5 Baths6 ParkingView listing Like a piece of art that lives and breathes, this striking residence references the “geomorphology” of the nearby Yarra, the listing explains. Named Tectonic House, it is from the imagination of architects Cera Stribley, comprising an intriguing combination of concrete, brick, perforated screening and breezeblocks. 5 Baths6 ParkingView listing Architect Christopher Doyle crafted this ode to modern Toorak, with gardens by Jack Merlo. Sharp lines are in harmony with the warmth of materials throughout, with one of the many highlights being a hotel-style main suite, plus a cellar, lift and home gym. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing The iconic family home of the late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu Myer and his wife Sarah Myer is for sale for the first time in 70 years. A once-in-a-lifetime address, architect Rob Mills has provided the campaign with sketches of how a contemporary rendition can be gently and respectfully achieved. 5 Baths5 ParkingView listing “Idyllically nestled within utterly stunning garden and pool surrounds conceived by award-winning landscaper, Nathan Burkett, the sheer beauty of this home is beyond compare,” the listing says. Beyond the deep verandahs is a home that is at once modern but with the restraint of elegant eras past. Merlo and Garnaut: Melbourne heavyweights trade mansionsA mix of pricey properties linked to some of Melbourne’s biggest surnames have hit the city’s prestige market following Paul Little’s record Coonac sale Behind the flurry of signboards going up on Toorak and South Yarra’s leafy boulevards is a slew of high-profile vendors looking to capitalise on Melbourne’s unexpectedly strong start to the trophy year After a rather subdued conclusion to 2024, Melbourne’s prestige market rocketed into 2025 with the breathtaking sale of Paul Little and Jane Hansen’s landmark estate Coonac which sold for a triple digit figure around $150 million A “magical” Myer family estate in Victoria’s record-breaking suburb has sold after a campaign in the range of $20 million to $22 million. The iconic home of the late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu Myer and his wife Sarah Myer in Toorak transacted on January 6 via private treaty, the Domain listing shows. The sale sum is undisclosed. Forbes Global Properties’ listing agent Michael Gibson declined to comment on any aspect of the transaction when approached. The handsome property was for sale for the first time in 70 years – held dear by the prominent retail family for generations. The ornate façade is heritage protected, but there is scope should the buyer have an appetite for gentle change. Its decorative interior presents as a perfectly-preserved time capsule of a period when shopping at the Myer emporium was the most elegant outing in Melbourne. Toorak mansion sells for close to $70m in top Melbourne sale of 2024 $500 million worth of trophy homes hit the market in Toorak Respected Australian architect Rob Mills provided the Forbes’ campaign with sketches of how a contemporary rendition could be respectfully achieved. These provided possible inspiration for the purchasers from one of the best architects in the world. Mills has also admired the property for years, he said in the campaign video. Alongside Mills, there is a catalogue of distinguished names associated with 4 Grant Avenue. “A circular gravel driveway gives the appropriate sense of occasion on approach to the property: a 1936, Regency-inspired residence by architects Yuncken, Freeman & Griffith, designers of Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl,” the Forbes listing on Domain says. “Its beautifully manicured grounds with ponds and topiaries, completed in 1937, are the work of Edna Walling, one of Australia’s most celebrated and influential landscape artists.” Gibson previously told Nine that many Melburnians would have been curious when they passed the home through the decades. “I have been in this industry a long time, there are a few really iconic homes in Melbourne and in Toorak, and 4 Grant Avenue would be in the top two or three in terms of a house that people have talked about over the decades, and talked about what a beautiful house it is,” he said. “It is iconic. The interior of the home is straight out of Myer from the department store of the sixties – it has this magical charisma that takes you back in time.” Forbes Global Properties ended 2024 with the highest sale of the year in Melbourne – a $70 million deal on Macquarie Road in Toorak. The Age reported the not-yet-public sum as close to $70 million. Gibson confirmed to The Age the property sold, but declined to comment further. The transaction was the fourth-highest nationally for 2024. The Victorian house price record of $88 million was set the sale of another landmark a Toorak address. The deal ends the extended campaign for the contemporary home on Macquarie Road, which hit the market in March with a $75 million to $82 million price guide and was removed from online listings on Wednesday. It’s a tidy holiday present for the vendors, former fashion executive Sue Lord and her husband, John Lord, a former barrister who is the chairman of legal and compliance business Neota. The mystery buyer has topped Melbourne’s league table for 2024 – one well-placed source with knowledge of the deal put the sale price at close to $70 million. The exact amount will become public on settlement. This surpasses the $40 million sale of a St Georges Road mansion this year by former yoghurt boss David Prior. The sale is also the fourth most expensive in Australia this year. The most expensive deal so far has been the $130 million sale of Elaine in Sydney’s Point Piper by billionaire Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar. It was followed by the sale of Point Piper’s Rockleigh for $82 million, then the sale of lifestyle blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre’s Bellevue Hill home for $80 million. Mike Gibson, of Forbes Global Properties, handled the listing and confirmed the sale, but declined to comment on the price or the buyer. Toorak's $24 million concrete mansion for sale He could only say that he thought it was one of the best contemporary houses in Australia, even though the current market meant it had required patience to sell. He said there had been three or four offers previously, but it was a matter of waiting for the right party to emerge. “People are looking at something, and then they will circle back six or eight months later, and they will say, ‘That is the house we saw, and that is the house we want to buy,’” he said. “People don’t make a lot of money generally by rushing things, and our vendors were not time-poor.” The home, set on a 3300-square-metre block that last traded for $13.25 million in 2008, is the result of a five-year build by Ilario G Cortese Architects, which worked with the vendors to design a resort-style residence. It features a nine-car garage, wine cellar, golf simulator, gym, steam room, Paul Bangay-designed gardens, an eight-seat cinema, heated infinity pool, tennis court, two studies and rooftop solar. Logistics boss Paul Little and wife Jane Hansen the chancellor of the University of Melbourne resetting records for Victoria’s top-end homes The price was reported to be as high as $150 million although four sources aware of the deal but not authorised to comment publicly thought the price was closer to $115 million Paul Little and Jane Hansen’s Coonac estate in Toorak.Credit: Craig Abraham A sale at the upper end of the range would set a new national residential record, but a sale at either level would eclipse Victoria’s house price record which stands at a whisker above $80 million set by crypto casino entrepreneur Ed Craven for a dilapidated home in St Georges Road Australia’s residential property record is $140 million for an apartment amalgamation yet to settle in Lendlease’s Residences One tower at Barangaroo in Sydney The highest-priced house sales are $130 million each for tech billionaire Scott Farquhar’s sale of Elaine in Sydney’s Point Piper the Toorak sale’s stamp duty will add millions to the Victorian government’s coffers $7.45 million in stamp duty would be payable at the lower end of the speculated price range or as much as $9.73 million at the upper end The sources said there had been interest in Little and Hansen’s home at about $100 million a year ago but the owners decided not to sell at that stage Little and Hansen have owned the Clendon Road mansion known as Coonac since 2002 The couple bought a South Yarra renovation project, Simonds Hall which could offer a future option to downsize But the South Yarra renovation is not thought to be complete Jane Hansen and Paul Little.Credit: Peter Casamento The exact price paid and buyer will become public on settlement Agency Kay & Burton is thought to have handled the deal Chairman Gerald Delany declined to comment on any aspect of the deal Managing director Ross Savas could not be reached A company spokesperson provided a statement which did not confirm the deal but said: “The luxury property market has thrived over the past 12 months driven by strong demand from Kay & Burton’s private client network of both domestic and international buyers the imbalance between supply and demand in this segment will continue.” Coonac is one of Melbourne’s finest homes.Credit: Louis Trerise on a smaller but still large block of close to 4800 square metres Little was valued at $2.25 billion on the most recent AFR Rich List after selling trucking company Toll Holdings to Japan Post in 2015 for $6.5 billion He also ran a property development company Hansen is a former investment banker at Macquarie Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston another Toorak home is still available – the Myer family estate Cranlana on the other side of the street at 1.14 hectares and with a price guide of $96 million to $105 million Cranlana offers scope for a renovation and is still searching for the right custodian whereas Coonac is said to be move-in ready Coonac was last sold by then-Spotless managing director Brian Blythe The Victorian heritage database says the Italianate-style home was built in 1866-67 for Robert Bruce Ronald joint Victorian manager of the Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co cattle stations and sugar plantations and mills resetting records for Victoria\\u2019s top-end homes A sale at the upper end of the range would set a new national residential record Australia\\u2019s residential property record is $140 million for an apartment amalgamation yet to settle in Lendlease\\u2019s Residences One tower at Barangaroo in Sydney The highest-priced house sales are $130 million each for tech billionaire Scott Farquhar\\u2019s sale of Elaine in Sydney\\u2019s Point Piper the Toorak sale\\u2019s stamp duty will add millions to the Victorian government\\u2019s coffers The sources said there had been interest in Little and Hansen\\u2019s home at about $100 million a year ago have owned the Clendon Road mansion known as Coonac since 2002 but said: \\u201CThe luxury property market has thrived over the past 12 months driven by strong demand from Kay & Burton\\u2019s private client network of both domestic and international buyers \\u201CAs Australia\\u2019s high-net-worth population continues to grow the imbalance between supply and demand in this segment will continue.\\u201D another Toorak home is still available \\u2013 the Myer family estate Cranlana on the other side of the street Both are among Melbourne\\u2019s finest homes Credit: Instagram / Melbourne House SpottersMelbourne is now the home of Australia’s most expensive property after a sprawling luxury estate in Toorak reportedly sold for as much as $150 million The deal eclipsed the previous national house record Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Coonac features a double-storey Italianate-style mansion that sits on 1.08 hectares of land with a pool and cabana It is one of less than 10 homes in Melbourne valued at $100 million or more The most expensive property sold in Melbourne before Coonac was a dilapidated Toorak mansion on St George’s Road which was bought by crypto casino boss Ed Craven in 2022 for a more than $80 million The most expensive properties sold in Australia were previously two homes in the eastern Sydney suburb of Point Piper — Uig Lodge and Elaine — bought and sold by the same billionaire couple for $130 million a piece Uig Lodge was bought by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar and his investment banker wife Kim Jackson in 2022 before they sold their nearby mansion Elaine to a consortium in 2024 sprawling gardens (and home for gardeners to live in) tennis court and original marble and timber internal features Credit: Instagram / Melbourne House SpottersIt is not yet known who bought the Toorak mansion from Mr Little and Ms Hansen who paid $14.5 million for the 20-bedroom mansion in 2002 Neither is the identity of the agents who secured the record-breaking nine-figure deal Coonac was originally built in 1867 for pioneer pastoralist Robert Ronald and is one of the oldest surviving mansions from the Crown allotments sold in 1849 It is described as a “very interesting” property by the National Trust which says its architecture forms a link between the “restrined style” of earlier Istalianate residences and “the extravagant boom-style mansion fo the 1880s” “Coonac is particularly Australian in design adapting the neo-classic and picturesque concepts of 19th-Century English architecture to suit a hotter and harsher climate by the use of a wide two-storey loggia or piazza,” the Trust says The home was built in 1867 and is one of the oldest surviving mansions from the Crown allotments sold in 1849 Credit: Instagram / Melbourne House SpottersFrom 1948 to 1986 the property operated as a Commonwealth rehabilitation centre This prevented it being subdivided to make way for medium- and high-density flats in the 1950s and 1960s “These days the Italianate double-storey mansion of 130 squares on 10,000 square metres, has 20 rooms, a tennis court, pool and cabana, park-like gardens, sweeping lawns, stone paving, ornate fountains and extensive outbuildings with 200-metre frontage,” according to Domain. It was then bought by property developer Livio Cellante and wife Josie for $3.8 million in 1986. Mr Cellante spent much of his own money over the next four years to complete a multi-million dollar refurbishment project which would return the estate to its original glory: including revealing a five-timber parquetry floor, a double-spaced carved timber staircase,and “a central vestibule and a first-storey arcaded loggia top lit by a beautiful stained-glass roof lantern”. “A swimming pool, terrace, formal gardens (and a residence for the gardener needed to maintain them), four-car garage and even a bandstand go with the property,” according to Domain. The Cellantes sold the property in 1993. Spotless boss Brian Blythe was the next owner for about $4.5 million, before Mr Little bought the home in 2002 for $14.6 million — breaking the city’s sale record again. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T From a French chandelier sourced from Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling’s Los Angeles home to the master bedroom’s plum-red silk carpet floors – the aesthetic on display throughout Estia Healthcare founder Peter Arvanitis and his wife Areti’s Toorak mansion is nothing short of unbridled opulence The entrance hall alone features brass doors a hand-blown glass dome with hand-painted roses and a sweeping curved staircase Melbourne restaurant power couple Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann have sold a lavish Melbourne restaurateurs Andrew McConnell and wife Joanna McGann have sold their $20m-plus Toorak mansion faster than it takes to prepare some meals at their prominent venues The pair are better known as the power couple behind eatery empire Trader and Co which includes dining institutions from Supernormal and the Builders Arms Hotel to Cumulus Inc and high-end CBD speak-easy Gimlet which records show Ms McGann bought from former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour for $14.2m in 2018 with suggestions it could have been as little as hours RELATED: Kath & Kim: Comedian and actor Jane Turner selling snazzy Elwood mansion Andrew McConnell: top chef behind Gimlet, Cutler & Co, buy Liberman’s Toorak mansion Elsternwick: The Block judge and Whitefox CEO Marty Fox flips Melbourne property Prominent buyer’s advocate David Morrell said he believed a buyer had made an offer after their first inspection in a sale that was “faster than a minute on the microwave” — and likely the suburb’s fastest of the year for a home priced above $20m “It’s been really renovated and was ready to go and people say ‘yes please’ to that,” Mr Morrell said “But it does go to show there’s an appetite there if something is right.” A three-day cooling off period applies before the sale is considered complete Jo McGann and Andrew McConnell have sold their Toorak home in one of the fastest sales of the year for Melbourne homes priced above $20m The lavish Toorak residence was purchased from former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour steaks produced by Trader & Co’s butcher business Meatsmith can be dry-aged for as long as six weeks It’s the second fast transaction involving the pair in Toorak’s top end this year They were also revealed as the buyers of a richlist Liberman family member’s $15.9m-$17m home in May a deal that was done in the space of a few weeks — despite many homes in that price range lingering on the market for months at a time After hitting the market with a $20m-$22m price guide earlier this month their Struan St address was listed as under contract within a matter of days by Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello The Toorak home is perfectly set up for entertaining a crowd The kitchen is surprisingly low-key for a restaurant power couple The striking art deco mansion spans three levels gym and multiple living areas across its six-bedroom floorplan Surrounded by a designer garden and pool deck the house is on a 1910sq m block in a pocket of the suburb that’s also home to some of the Melbourne business world’s biggest names Multiple living spaces throughout the home feature extensive natural light An impressive swimming pool and gardens are the product of designers at Eckersley Robin Boyd-designed residence from Karen Liberman — whose family is among the city’s wealthiest Strikingly updated by contemporary architect Stephen Jolson the 1377sq m address is tree-lined and decked out with all the pool gym and other accoutrements expected for a home advertised for $15.9m-$17m McGann and McConnell should be right at home in their new residence with the entertainer’s address including a teppanyaki terrace climate-controlled wine cellar and a cocktail cabinet in the sitting room MORE: ‘Mini resort’: Donvale mansion with its own hair salon could sell for $10m+ Victorian first-home buyers offered $60,000 discount on house and land packages: Stockland Victorian home prices: Where rate cuts will add $10,000-plus to property values in a month Toorak mansion has set a new 2024 benchmark for Melbourne A showstopping Toorak mansion has just sold in the vicinity of $70m making it the biggest residential sale in Victoria and the fourth largest nationwide in 2024 The six-bedroom house at 2 Macquarie Rd was first listed for sale in March with a $75m-$82.5m price tag before it was slashed to $70m-$75m earlier this year Industry sources revealed it has finally changed hands for around $70m before the end of the December also making it the third-largest residential sale in Victoria ever recorded RELATED: International buyers fly in to see Toorak mansion that could break state record Top 20 property sales across Australia in 2024 And it’s understood the property is the fourth biggest home sale in Australia in 2024 ahead of the subpenthouse at One Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD which sold for $61.75m in October and behind ‘Alooringa’ at Victoria Rd Take a walk up the stunning marble staircase While Forbes Global Properties director Michael Gibson declined to comment on the Toorak mansion’s sale price “Macquarie road is one of the exceptional contemporary residences in Australia,” Mr Gibson said Property records reveal the stately home was sold by Sue Lord MORE: Celebs being dealt harsh multimillion-dollar reality check Forbes Global Properties listing agent Robert Fletcher told the Herald Sun earlier this year that there had been a mix of local and international interest with one prospective buyer even flying into the country to walk through the compound MORE: Inside Australia’s biggest radio stars’ high-end property moves which spans about 2000sq m under its ceiling there’s a marble staircase as well as a dedicated basement cinema temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting room The huge living space with soaring ceilings The home’s owners initially had price hopes of $82m+ Prominent landscape designer Paul Bangay designed the grounds of the property with the addition of a hotel-style pool and spa at the rear of the house and a tennis court The entire residence took about five years to build and was completed in 2018 designed by architect Illario Cortese and constructed by Bespoke Builders MORE: Developer offloads $330m+ of Melbourne sites amid divestment spree RCA: Church to sell landmark they’ve owned since Melbourne was founded Portelli slammed: Block is dud investment A ritzy Toorak home once listed for $75m-$82m has had the asking price cut back to $70m-$75m Melbourne’s most-expensive suburb is in the midst of a “Franco Cozzo grand sale” that is seeing some home prices slashed amid an unprecedented spring for the city’s top end For the first time in history there are multiple homes listed for sale above $50m, headed by the Myer family’s Cranlana estate on Clendon Rd with a $96m-$105m asking price It’s joined by a Hopetoun Rd mansion owned by the property investment-focused Bursztyn family which has a $58.5m-$64m quote range RELATED: Melbourne’s crazy rich mansions: Ritzy real estate up for sale Toorak: ‘Very Hollywood’-style Melbourne mansion has $64m price tag Toorak: Riverfront mansion owned by Mitre 10 boss’ wife hits the market with $55m price Former Mitre 10 boss Mark Laidlaw is hoping for a $50m-$55m sale in Edzell Ave and Estia Healthcare founder Michael Arventis has the same aspirations for an Irving Rd address not far from trucking magnate Lindsay Fox But the rush of high-end listings this spring has sent a shockwave through the pricey piles still lingering on the market with a growing list slashing prices as the number of pricey piles for sale grows A Toorak home that’s address is not being disclosed had sought to break the city’s home price record when it was listed for $75m-$82m in March It is now listed with a $70m-$75m price tag Records show it is in the name of Susan Lord who chairs digital automation platform Neota Logic is chasing Melbourne’s house price record with a $96m-$105m asking price address listed where the price could reach $64m Stereosonic music festival co-founder Richie McNeill and Lauren Millay listed their St Georges Rd home in the suburb for $23m-$25m in October last year In the past week, a Linlithgow Rd address was returned to the market after a winter hiatus with a $17m-$18.5m asking price It had been seeking $21m-$23m when first put up for sale in February And on nearby Lansell Rd a property that has been on and off the market since 2020 but was still asking for $27m-$29.7m earlier in the year There have also been significant reductions in lower price brackets, with a Heyington Place, Toorak, home put up for grabs with a $15.2m-$16m range in February and now advertised for $14.5m-$15m The striking home of Richie McNeill has had its price hopes cut by more than $5m A Linlithgow residence where the price has been cut by a hefty $4m Last week, Tania Buckley returned the home she bought with ex-husband and Collingwood Football Club great Nathan Buckley to the market after resting it for a few months It had been listed for $16.8m-$18m before the break And a Yarradale Rd house listed for $15.5m-$17m in May is now taking expressions of interest at $13.5m Prominent Toorak buyer’s advocate David Morrell said it was like a “Franco Cozzo grand sale” “The market gets a bit sticky with an election in the US as the US dollar could fall through the floor this week,” Mr Morrell said and if they don’t settle by Christmas the owners are looking at an extra tax bill “So now they are throwing all the toys out to try and make things happen.” this address has had its asking price reduced by more than $5m Tania Buckley has put her Toorak home up for sale with a more than $1m price cut compared to earlier in the year RT Edgar Toorak boss Jeremy Fox said he believed there could soon be even more high-end homes up for sale in Toorak as owners who had struggled to sell beach houses in Sorrento and Portsea began to consider selling their Melbourne residence and relocating to the coast Mr Fox added that land tax had essentially “recalibrated” Melbourne’s priciest postcode since changes were implemented earlier in the year MORE: Stereosonic co-founder lists riverfront mansion in tightly-held Toorak pocket Toorak: Estia Healthcare founder Peter Arvanitis and wife Areti list $50m+ Melbourne tipped for $60,000 home price boom in second half of 2025: Oxford Economics A “very Hollywood” mid-century style Toorak house has hit the market with a jaw-dropping $58.5m-$64m price guide Measuring almost 6000sq m, the 58 Hopetoun Rd estate featuring extensive botanical gardens a tennis court and pool is the fourth $50m+ property to be listed in the prestigious suburb this month RELATED: Inside Myer family mansion that could sell for $100m Riverfront mansion owned by Mitre 10 boss hits the market with $55m price hopes Toorak: Estia Healthcare founder lists $50m+ mansion The wife of former Mitre 10 boss Mark Laidlaw is selling a mansion with a$50m-$55m asking range while Estia Healthcare founder Peter Arvanitis and wife Areti are also looking to bid farewell to their Toorak pad for $50m-$55m The back yard with luxe pool at the Hopetoun address A chandelier greets guests as they climb the stairs the richlisters behind the retail empire bearing their name have listed a Toorak estate with a $96m-$105m asking range Melbourne’s house price record was set when crypto king Ed Craven splashed $80m on a Toorak house in 2022 Forbes Global Properties’ director Michael Gibson described the Hopetoun Rd abode’s interiors “very American and very Hollywood” The house has been described as ‘very Hollywood’ “It’s a very groovy house,” Mr Gibson said The five-bedroom residence boasts a curved staircase bar and one the four bathrooms that even has a bathtub with a small chandelier hanging above it The Bursztyn family have lived at the estate since the early 1980s One family has owned the home since the 1980s The property-investing family formerly owned St Kilda Rd’s Royce Hotel a building on the Toorak Rd and Chapel St corner that was previously tenanted to fashion label Country Rd a Geelong office building and a Queensland supermarket Mr Gibson said the property was likely one of Toorak’s top 10 largest private land holdings He added that the home would likely attract buyers who wanted to renovate or knock it down to build a new residence A large office/library space with room for many books “It offers the scale and scope to be the stage to just about any kind of future – whether the decision is made to continue to magnificent modernist legacy or begin a new chapter,” Mr Gibson said The house was designed by noted architect Theodore Berman known for projects including Melbourne’s first purpose-built tenpin bowling alley on Glenferrie Rd in Hawthorn and Australia’s first triple-storey motel The Toorak house has a $58.5m-$64m price guide Mr Gibson has the listing alongside fellow Forbes Global Properties’ agent Robert Fletcher The house is for sale via expressions of interest closing on November 27 MORE: Question homebuyers aren’t asking that could cost them thousands Next step for demolished CBD building after six-year saga Serial Block buyer’s surprise new side hustle Listed for offers around $50 million to $55 million, this house is one of the most expensive Melbourne residences on the market.  At the time, the house was a 1920s time capsule, with half-timbered walls, ornate plaster ceiling details, and quaint lemon-and-blue curtains.  Since then, the owners have completely transformed the property into a cutting-edge contemporary residence.  Rows of arched windows gaze spectacularly onto the Yarra River below, where the family can enjoy their own boathouse and private jetty.  A huge infinity pool and spa are “seemingly suspended above the Yarra”, with expansive views over treetops and the nearby slopes of the golf course.  Inside, a sultry palette of marble and bronze dominates the main living areas. Of particular note is the palatial kitchen, which is surrounded on two sides by walls of glass.  Inside Melbourne’s first $100 million house that’s set to smash records This 1925 grand estate offers luxury at every turn – from lavish gardens to a private pool Upstairs are four lavish bedrooms, each of which comes with its own ensuite and built-in-wardrobes.  Down on the bottom level, a home gym and private study are bathed in dappled light from a nearby magnolia tree.  “It’s an unbelievably tranquil and peaceful setting so close to the CBD,” says the listing, which is held by Marcus Chiminello of Marshall White Stonnington.  “This magnificent c.1920s residence has been completely rebuilt and transformed by Andrew Parr of SJB Architects to become one of the riverfront’s most beautiful homes.” The Myer family’s mansion at 62 Clendon Rd with expressions of interest closing today The historic Myer Family mansion in Toorak has moved a step closer to becoming Victoria’s first $100m home sale as a “Trump bump” washes over the well-heeled suburb An expressions of interest deadline for prospective buyers ended at 3pm on November 11 with a second phase of the sale now likely underway with the US election result being touted by a key Toorak insider as helping to drive other high-priced sales in the suburb RELATED: Toorak home prices being slashed in ‘Franco Cozzo grand sale’ Melbourne’s crazy rich mansions: Ritzy real estate up for sale The 62-62A Clendon Rd estate named Cranlana comes with a ballroom and extensive gardens across its 1.1ha allotment and hit the market with an unprecedented $96m-$105m asking price earlier this spring — the first to be listed above $100m Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello listed the home for sale with Charter Keck Cramer acting as transaction advisers for the Myer Family Investments in an expressions of interest campaign with a 3pm November 11 deadline which has been owned by the family for decades Mr Chiminello said it had yielded a “response as we had expected” and been exceptionally popular While he could not discuss the particulars for Cranlana the Marshall White director said what typically happened from here in an expressions of interest sale was a second phase in which interested parties were identified and further discussion built towards a result Mr Chiminello said that would typically end with a “definitive decision” being made about the property “Sometimes that can take days or sometimes that can take months,” he said Prominent buyer’s advocate David Morrell said the pointy end of the sale would be interesting with buyers who had looked at the home commenting that there would need to be time and money spent on renovations for the grand residence — with heritage consultation required Mr Morrell noted that with a handful of high-end sales in Toorak since Thursday last week the suburb appeared to be getting a bit of a “Trump bump” with international interest seemingly firming on some homes since the end of the US election Mr Chiminello confirmed a deal had been done in the past few days for the former Toorak home of Lleyton and Bec Hewitt an opulent residence at 34 Heyington Place listed for $14.5m-$15.5m And just hours before the end of the Cranlana deadline sold ahead of the end of its expressions of interest campaign Mr Chiminello could not discuss prices for either MORE: ‘Won’t be back’: Portelli’s shock admission after Block bonanza Vic landlord puts home under the hammer amid rental reforms Originally bought five generations ago by Sidney and Merlyn Myer in 1921 Cranlana has passed on through mutltiple generations of the prominent family When it was listed for sale it was described by Myer Family Investments chairman Sidney Myer as “an important and treasured home” that had hosted many generations of the well-known family is of important cultural and historic significance in Victoria,” Mr Myer said The huge estate in Toorak sits on a 1.1ha allotment He added that with the fifth generation of Myers expanding they had decided now was the time to pass on the keys to the home and its “magnificent garden” to a new custodian Since the passing of Dame Merlyn Myer in the 1980s the home has been used for philanthropic events and Myer family gatherings Expressions of interest sales listings have become more common around Melbourne but have traditionally been reserved for high-end homes where public auctions are unlikely to suit purchasers and a timeline is desired by the seller Transaction advisers are rare in the top end of Melbourne’s housing market but provide support for the vendor throughout the sales process What Victoria’s new rental rules mean for landlords with legacy estates and waterfront sanctuaries poised to reset benchmarks across the country Among the most talked-about listings is the grand Edwardian estate at 62 Clendon Road, Toorak. With a price guide of $96 million to $105 million, it has the potential to be Melbourne’s first $100-million sale. this distinguished estate has remained within the Myer family – founders of the eponymous department store – for five generations it has entered the market for the first time in over a century igniting significant interest among discerning buyers Spanning 11,366 square metres, Cranlana is the largest private landholding in Toorak, a suburb synonymous with prestige. Marcus Chiminello of Marshall White Stonnington explains that Cranlana’s value lies not just in its size but also in its heritage and legacy not least for its history and connection to Melbourne,” he says often regarded as Toorak’s most prestigious street the estate’s position only amplifies its exclusivity setting the stage for an extraordinary outcome.” Beyond its stone walls and wrought iron gates “This property is attracting a diverse buyer pool primarily interested in the Toorak market,” says Chiminello “Many weren’t actively searching but have emerged specifically for this opportunity scrambling to get their affairs in order to participate in the expression of interest – a testament to how exceptionally rare Cranlana truly is.” Cranlana’s crowning jewel is its expansive gardens a pioneering architect of Australia’s arts and crafts movement Yellowtrace: Inside Studio Tate’s Malvern Residence III Springfield: ‘A place for those who appreciate the finer things in life’ 4 of the best luxury homes for sale across the country “Exploring Cranlana’s sunken garden with its century-old trees and formal lawns was as exciting for me as it was for potential buyers,” Chiminello shares and outbuildings – including stables and a workshop – there’s so much to discover.” Cranlana follows the high-profile 2022 sale of 29-31 St Georges Road, which fetched $80 million, purchased by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Ed Craven as a knockdown for a custom-built home. While Chiminello brokered that record-breaking deal, he believes Cranlana’s historical significance and unparalleled scale could surpass even that. 6 Baths2 ParkingView listing “A sale like this could reset the market in Melbourne,” Chiminello reflects “While Sydney is more accustomed to these price points If any property is positioned to reach that benchmark While Melbourne’s prestige landscape breaks new ground, Sydney maintains its price dominance with its harbourfront locations. No. 50 Wolseley Road, Point Piper, is for sale with a guide of $100 million. Owned by BondiBoost founder Alexandra Jakob, the home proudly displays the city’s biggest drawcard – Sydney Harbour itself. “Properties like 50 Wolseley Road exemplify the upper echelon of Sydney’s enviable lifestyle, offering panoramic views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, expansive terraces, and private waterfront access,” says Monika Tu of Black Diamondz Property Concierge. “Many buyers are drawn to the investment potential and status of owning a piece of Sydney’s iconic waterfront, which they see as surpassing other elite markets in Australia.” 9 Baths15 ParkingView listing Earlier this year, Point Piper saw another significant sale when 550 New South Head Road sold by billionaire Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar This cements the area’s reputation as one of Australia’s most expensive suburbs Further north, Queensland’s famed canal waterways and artificial islands reach their pinnacle at Sovereign Islands, catering to buyers seeking privacy, space, and ocean access. Among the most notable listings is Villa Vittoria at 26-34 Knightsbridge Parade East, with 106 metres of Broadwater frontage and a price tag of $35 million. “Unlike Sydney’s slipways, Sovereign Islands appeals to those who prioritise deep-water moorings, ideal for luxury yachts and conceived with boating enthusiasts in mind,” says Ivy Wu of Ivy Realty. “Properties like Villa Vittoria also epitomise Queensland’s year-round sunshine, with its indoor-outdoor design, open-air terraces, and manicured gardens – spaces that can be enjoyed during every season, something not always possible in the southern states.” A second Toorak mansion linked to Melbourne’s famed Myer retailing dynasty has joined the prestige market in a matter of weeks with the long-held family home of late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu Myer and his wife Sarah on offer with price expectations between $20 million and $22 million The Myer family is selling this Toorak property after 70 years of ownership Read MoreLuxury propertySalesLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles A palatial mansion on one of Melbourne’s most-expensive streets has finally sold for within its $22m-$24m price range according to industry sources — 10 months since it was listed for sale The five-bedroom home known as ‘Halstead’ at 12 Lansell Rd, Toorak was first listed with a$27m-$29.7m price guide in February before it was slashed by more than $5m later in the year Public records indicate mystery millionaire Jiandong Wang purchased the home in 2014 for $12.5m RELATED: Aussie crypto millionaires’ secret money stash Millionaire next door: Success secrets of top Aussie investors Epic Euro-style retreat boasts its own lake, huge six-car garage Kay & Burton executive director Gowan Stubbings told The Herald Sun earlier that it had been a great home for a couple of “prominent families” over the years “It has such a strong entry when you walk up the driveway to Halstead and you can really feel the sense of a bygone era of such a grand home,” he said RT Edgar director Jeremy Fox also told The Herald Sun earlier that he sold the abode in the ‘90s to Michael Heine billionaire and founder of ASX-listed funds management and fintech firm Netwealth “I sold it a couple of times; I always thought it was a fantastic property on a huge piece of land,” he said Halstead is set on an expansive 3286sq m block and was designed in the Arts and Craft-style by prominent Melbourne architect Walter Butler in 1916 for Francis Clements chairman of the Victorian State Electricity Commission at the time Wood panelling is a common feature throughout the home Wood panelling is consistent throughout the abode as well as French doors MORE: Are your Christmas lights a fire risk? Trick that got family into home for $35k less than they thought Major update on TV star’s $7m mansion sale Bank of America managing director Jonathan Denby and his partner investment banker Vivienne Petroff have wasted no time snapping up the designer Toorak home of high-profile hairdresser Joey Scandizzo and his wife The Scandizzo’s Toorak home has sold in two weeks The neoclassical-style mansion in Toorak is guarded by two lion sculptures The jaw-dropping Toorak mansion of a prominent aged care business guru and his partner has hit the market with a $50m-$55m price range Records reveal the opulent mansion of Estia Healthcare founder Peter Arvanitis and his wife Areti is up for sale The opulent five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate on Irving Rd is a mix of classical and contemporary extravagance RELATED: Myer estate: First look inside Toorak’s Cranlana estate with $96m+ price tag Tudor-style Toorak house bought for $655k hits market for nearly 10 times as much And whoever buys it will be moving in down the road from billionaire trucking magnate Lindsay Fox The home is one of three Toorak properties listed on realestate.com.au for more than $20m this week Designed by renowned Prahran designer Travis Walton the mansion embodies a fusion of classical and contemporary styles With its impressive entrance hall sporting brass doors towering 8m-high ceilings and a sweeping curved staircase the residence occupies almost 2000sq m and has earned accolades from magazines Designed by acclaimed Prahran designer Travis Walton the mansion reflects his prowess in blending classical elegance with modern sophistication Hollywood charm meets Australian luxury with a glimmering French chandelier in the Toorak home the mansion’s neoclassical exterior marks a celebration of its “timeless” design The main bedroom features plum-red silk carpeted floors emphasising the home’s grand statement of elegance along with ornate moulded wall panels from New York and ceramic lighting sconces from Milan The neo-classical-style mansion is described in the listing as a celebration of “living and entertaining luxuriously” It states that the mansion’s gallery-like interiors are an eclectic mix of heritage-inspired and contemporary elements jewel-toned upholsteries and fashion-inspired textiles imbue the home with personality reflective wall in one of the six bathrooms Fashion-inspired textiles and jewel-toned upholstery bring personality to the mansion’s vast living spaces The mansion’s entrance hall impresses with its brass doors and exquisite marble flooring The mansion joins the Myer family’s $96m-$105m Cranlana estate listing and the recent $20m+ sale of Melbourne restaurateur Andrew McConnell and wife Joanna McGann’s home The home is listed by Fletcher Global Properties Australia’s Robert Fletcher Expressions of interest close at 5pm on November 19 RELATED: Australia’s richest billionaires: Where they built property empires Famed chef Shane Delia offloads Moonee Ponds pad where ‘Middle East Feast’ was filmed $100m+ Aussie mansions not even a lottery winner could buy revealed have listed their opulent Irving Road home in Melbourne’s Toorak The property is located on Irving Road in Toorak The wall mouldings were the work of a New York company that specialises in heritage restoration The glass conservatory is surrounded by Jack Merlo-designed gardens The three-storey property was designed by architect Travis Walton and has been featured in Vogue and Belle The property features a wood-panelled bar which is accessed through a concealed door The grand home was built by luxury building firm Davies Henderson The kitchen comprises a concealed service kitchen along with an on-display stone and brass kitchen The internal chequerboard marble floors are referenced in the outdoor pool The entrance hall features a hand-blown glass dome marble floors and an eight metre high ceiling Share via...License articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. The price was reported to be as high as $150 million, although four sources aware of the deal but not authorised to comment publicly thought the price was closer to $115 million. A sale at either level would eclipse Victoria’s house price record, which stands at a whisker above $80 million set by crypto casino entrepreneur Ed Craven for a dilapidated home on elegant boulevard St Georges Road, Toorak. The sources said there had been interest in Little and Hansen’s home at about $100 million a year ago, but the owners decided not to sell at that stage. Little and Hansen have owned the Clendon Road mansion known as Coonac since 2002, when they paid $14.5 million. The couple bought a South Yarra renovation project, Simonds Hall, in 2020, which could offer a future option to downsize. But the South Yarra renovation is not thought to be complete, which may require an extended settlement. The exact price paid and buyer will become public on settlement. Yarrawonga’s glow-up: from pokie pilgrimage to property hotspot Urban oasis by celebrity-loved designer David Flack hits market in Fitzroy Victorian regional towns where house prices dropped $100,000 in a year Agency Kay & Burton is thought to have handled the deal. Chairman Gerald Delany declined to comment on any aspect of the deal, including the price or buyer. Managing director Ross Savas could not be reached, but a company spokesperson provided a statement which did not confirm the deal, but said: “The luxury property market has thrived over the past 12 months, driven by strong demand from Kay & Burton’s private client network of both domestic and international buyers. “As Australia’s high-net-worth population continues to grow, the imbalance between supply and demand in this segment will continue.” Coonac is set on one of the largest blocks of land in Toorak, of about 1.09 hectares. Its property’s neighbour, on a smaller but still oversized block of close to 4800 square metres, sold in 2023 for $40 million. Little was valued at $2.25 billion on the most recent AFR Rich List, after selling trucking company Toll Holdings to Japan Post in 2015 for $6.5 billion. He also ran a property development company, Little Projects, which he sold in 2018. Hansen is a former investment banker at Macquarie Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston. McConnell Toorak saleNathan Mawby The Toorak mansion’s many living spaces look out to garden areas A billionaire businessman has been revealed as the buyer of Melbourne restaurateurs Andrew McConnell and Joanna McGann’s $20m-plus Toorak mansion The pair are the driving force behind eatery empire Trader and Co Cumulus Inc and Gimlet all part of their stable residence with a $20m-$22m asking price shortly after buying the nearby Toorak mansion of Melbourne richlist family member Karen Liberman originally designed by celebrated architect Robin Boyd RELATED: Top chef Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann sell $20m+ Toorak mansion Andrew McConnell: top chef behind Gimlet, Cutler & Co, buys Karen Liberman’s mansion The Bachelor Australia stars Snezana and Sam Wood list lavish Elsternwick love nest Australian Stock Exchange listed funds group Netwealth’s co-founder Matthew Heine has been linked to the striking art deco home sold in October after his wife Alexandra placed a caveat over the property this month Restaurateur Andrew McConnell scored a speedy sale of his Toorak mansion after the Cumulus chef bought a home nearby in Toorak The Toorak sale brokered by Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello and Nicole French is understood to have been one of the fastest deals locked in for the high-end suburb this year A curvaceous Art Deco facade helps make a striking first impression The home’s garden spaces include plenty of space ro relax or entertain in the great outdoors At the time of the exchange top end buyer’s advocate David Morrell likened it to being “faster than a minute in a microwave” The property’s prior owner was former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour with McGann and McConnell paying him $14.2m for it in 2018 impressive garden surrounds and a curving entrance that exemplifies Art Deco style Parquet flooring adds a touch of class throughout much of the home’s ground level One of the Toorak mansion’s many living spaces Its three-storey floorplan includes multiple living zones on the ground level It sold for an undisclosed sum on October 18 Mr Chiminello and Ms French have not commented on the sale MORE: The Block judge Marty Fox and wife Charlotte sell Mornington Peninsula getaway Melbourne rents labelled ‘critically unaffordable’, pushing tenants away from the city Bass: Leading jumps trainer Eric Musgrove selling Karasi Park training facility This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive A MANSION in a prized street within Melbourne’s most expensive suburb has sold for a price in the early $20 millions – after its price was slashed by more than $5 million Mysterious vendor Jiandong Wang had purchased the home 10 years ago for $12.5 million who maintains a very private life as well as a low business profile Kay & Burton’s Gowan Stubbings managed the sale Halstead was designed in 1916 in the Arts and Craft-style by Melbourne architect Walter Butler for Francis Clements who was then chairman of the Victorian State Electricity Commission It had been acquired in the 1990s by billionaire and founder of ASX-listed funds management and fintech firm Netwealth Punctuated by wood panelling and French doors throughout Halstead sits on a large 3,286 sqm block and features a cellar Toorak in recent months has seen Melbourne’s famous Myer retailing family list two mansions for sale within just a few weeks of each other – including the long-held Cranlana which could be the first home ever in Melbourne to trade for at least $100 million Held in the family since its acquisition by family patriarch Sidney Myer and his second wife Merlyn in 1921 the newly-listed Edwardian mansion at 62-62A Clendon Road can be configured in up to eight bedrooms and is on a block that at more than 1.1 hectares is one of the biggest in the blue-ribbon suburb That listing was quickly followed by the Regency-style family home of late businessman and philanthropist Baillieu Myer and his wife Sarah on offer with price expectations between $20 million and $22 million The Melbourne house price record was set in Toorak two years ago, with cryptocurrency casino billionaire Ed Craven’s $80,000,088 purchase of the 29-31 St Georges Road home that had sat vacant for more than 30 years Halstead is the latest Toorak mansion to sell at the bottom of or below the asking price range Earlier this year Toorak saw the sale of late billionaire David Hains’ 10-bedroom Georgian Revival mansion at 35-39 Albany Road for around $40 million That sale came in near the bottom end of the asking price range and more than a year after it was first listed at the beginning of 2023 shortly after the death of racehorse owner Hains who left an estimated fortune of around $2.9 billion That sale landed soon after businessman David Prior sold his Toorak mansion at 14 St Georges Road for $40 million – which had been listed with a $46 million to $50 million asking range More than half of prestige home valuers expect price growth over the next 12 months although the biggest gains are likely to be seen in Western Australia Perth’s heated residential market recently recorded the highest price growth in the Australia’s luxury sphere outpacing the global average as affordability limits were reached and slowed down the market Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith getting his mullet trimmed by hairdresser Joey Scandizzo at King’s Domain Celebrity hairdresser Joey Scandizzo and his wife Jane former reality star on Netflix’s Yummy Mummies Having styled the hair of stars from Elle Macpherson to Paris Hilton and singer-songwriter Vera Blue Joey is four-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year and owns a self-titled salon in South Yarra His wife Jane starred on the Netflix show Yummy Mummies in 2017 which followed Aussie mums-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and she’s also signed with Vivien’s Models RELATED: Snezana, Sam Wood set to sell lavish Melb love nest Who will inherit Queen Elizabeth’s former home? Olympic sailor flips South Yarra pad in ‘derelict’ state Property records show the couple are selling their four-bedroom house at 18 Fairbairn Rd with $7m-$7.5m price hopes The back yard with step stones to the pool The living room and kitchen opens out to huge feature windows which ‘make you feel like you’re outside’ Designed by architectural firm Studio Kennon and Duobuilt with Jack Merlo landscape design features throughout the home include in-situ concrete walls a marble fireplace and full-height glazing his wife and architect Peter Kennon had created a beautiful family home in the heart of Toorak he said the foundations of the home were strong but by using the right finishes throughout the home it still felt soft and elegant Joey Scandizzo’s pictured with his family at the home Mr Scandizzo added that the inclusion of big glass windows in the rear living area made it feel like you were outside — something that was important to Joey “When you sit in that open plan living area the kids are outside in the pool having a swim or shooting hoops in the basketball area you can keep your eye on them at the same time as relaxing,” he said MORE: Reason Vic beachside locations could jump in price in 2025 ‘Bunch of show-offs’: Big problem The Block has to address ‘Won’t be back’: Portelli’s shock admission after Block bonanza Joey Scandizzo and Rebecca Judd attend the unveiling of the Crown Birdcage Marquee at the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival Mr Scandizzo said they enjoyed the process of bringing the old to new and creating a new environment which they wanted to replicate in a new property we actually built thinking we were going to be there for a long time But an opportunity came up and (it’s) something we’re going to do,” he said “Our dream house is now going to be someone else’s dream.” living and dining area with plenty of natural light Adjacent to the rear of the main residence is a separate double garage with a second storey The primary suite also has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with three additional bedrooms upstairs Marshall White Stonnington director Nicholas Brooks said the Toorak digs had undergone a “striking” renovation and would attract downsizers and families moving into the area especially with its ground floor main bedroom and flexible floorplan He added that the abode was also surrounded by some of the best schools in Melbourne as well as being in walking distance to both Hawksburn and Toorak villages MORE: How Lambo Guy swept Block auctions by stealth Who owns Melbourne: Celebs, foreign nations among our icons’ owners Bleak prediction for Australia’s home building future: HIA #3C475B);color:var(--color-neutral-surface-default #FFFFFF);width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;height:-webkit-fit-content;height:-moz-fit-content;height:fit-content;padding:3px 6px;font-size:var(--type-caption-bold-size 14px);font-weight:var(--type-caption-bold-weight 700);line-height:var(--type-caption-bold-line-height 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them accountable so they follow through,” says Principal Kristy Kendall What comes next at Toorak College is only limited by the student’s imagination and drive and the available opportunities are diverse the school has worked hard to build strong connections with a dozen different industries This enables students to take part in industry immersion experiences to glimpse how those industries work and career opportunities and cadetships are also available students work hands-on and can earn micro-credentials in leadership “Our girls realise they are more than an exam result or a score at the end of Year 12,” Kendall says “They learn how to work with other people and gain real-world skills and credentials which give them a sense of pride and self-confidence “A textbook and a teacher are no longer the only way to learn,” she adds “We have got our head out of the school bubble so our students can embrace the future with the kinds of skills they need to thrive.” As well as recognising their academic potential and building the skills that will set them up for success in their future careers, the students at Toorak College actively monitor and reflect on their wellbeing they take part in a self-reflection exercise and evaluate their purpose how they are feeling and their healthy lifestyle They discuss their assessment with a staff member who can organise extra support and opportunities if needed “Our girls know they have a community behind them and they know that they are valued and heard,” Kendall says they do good things and are role models for the next generation.” toorakcollege.vic.edu.au registrar@aloysius.vic.edu.au Gender: Co-ed ELC-Year 4; Girls years 5-12 My suburb’s story is one of what might have been. Just 13 kilometres from the city, it was once thought that Glenroy might become the Toorak of the north. Elevated and with clear air, it’s almost the perfect place to live, even if a ranking of Melbourne’s suburbs from not so long ago listed it at a lowly 184th place author of the Art of the Engine Driver series of books that fictionalised a 1950s Glenroy recalled in 2001 how any mention of the suburb would create fear in taxi drivers many of whom had to be tricked into driving past Pascoe Vale He said that when he arrived at university any discussion of his origins on Melbourne’s northern fringes with fellow students had been met with awkward silence But Glenroy isn’t that bad; just ask a Glenruffian. We have had a past that’s hard to forget, as well as some more recent crimes and tobacco shop fires but Justin Avenue isn’t feared today as it once was it’s true that we locals prefer to describe our suburb as north of Essendon and not south of Broadmeadows but which suburb isn’t guilty of some snobbishness had grand plans in the 1880s that it might become a most fashionable and populous suburb which could match the magnificence of the south-east The Travelling Contributor writing in the North Melbourne Advertiser in 1888 described Glenroy as one of the “beauty spots of Melbourne” He extolled the features of the area with its newly constructed mansions (a few of which remain to this day) saying the rail trip was more pleasurable than the Brighton line featuring an entrancing landscape of cosy cottages and snug farmhouses But it turns out this praise was motivated entirely by upcoming land sales The sales of 1888 didn’t reach the expectations of the Glenroy Land Company the dream of a Toorak of the north didn’t materialise The splendid isolation of the semi-rural area came to an end in the 1950s when the Housing Commission built thousands of homes on the suburb’s northern boundary to accommodate waves of migrants and others experiencing the housing shortage of the post-war years Glenroy marked the edge of the urban fringe only the Broady town hall stood among paddocks of thistles And it was so when my family settled here in 1970 after I’d spent a stint teaching in the bush Glenroy is a busy business precinct in Merri-bek providing for the needs of a multicultural community that is well-served by the Craigieburn rail line And we’re still not favoured by some taxi drivers though these days it’s because Glenroy is only a short trip from Tullamarine Airport Once you get away from the busy Pascoe Vale Road (the old Sydney Road) Glenroy doesn’t have the hustle and bustle of Melbourne’s inner north It has even become somewhat gentrified recently as many of the Housing Commission homes have been replaced with modern townhouses which is a welcome change from the 1960s when they were overcrowded and rated among the most disadvantaged in Melbourne Glenroy is divided in two by the railway line a plateau to the east and the valley of Moonee Ponds Creek to the west offering views of Essendon Airport and the 100-year-old trestle bridge to allow freight to bypass one of Victoria’s steepest rail inclines up from Pascoe Vale We almost bought a house in Valley Crescent in 1970 but decided against a sloping block which once hosted the great Arnold Palmer on its championship course has been rightly described as the lungs of Merri-bek The oasis of green must contain most of Merri-bek’s trees and its boundary together with West Street has become the Tan of the north with an endless stream of walkers who have numerous choices of coffee stops along the way There are more of those magnificent gums at the Northern Memorial Park is a popular meeting place on Pascoe Vale Road that has been in the area since 1956 Gibson Real Estate boasts that it is Victoria’s longest-running business name in continuous use We have a Post Office Place without a post office and a shopping centre that was the brainchild of an active Glenroy Chamber of Commerce which bought up neighbouring properties in the 1960s for parking before the concept of shopping centres There are no pubs in Glenroy but a welcoming RSL and the Nepalese community introduced their cuisine to the strong sub-continental offerings in the area Glenroy has a strong sense of community that includes Rotary and Lions Clubs and numerous sporting organisations Glenroy Football Club has played on Sewell Reserve since the 1940s and Roys home matches always attract a crowd my once-thriving tennis club has closed and the courts are locked up Land trimmed from the golf club driving range has been repurposed for a skate park basketball courts and a recently opened dog park It has become a festival site and a pleasant picnic area The library has been relocated to the former Glenroy Primary School grounds and is now a new centre for Glenroy Frank Stuart would be chuffed that his mansion still survives even if his vision of a Toorak of the north didn’t succeed but is nevertheless a great ’burb to call home Michael Church has been a Glenroy resident since 1970 is a local historian and enjoys golf at Northern The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here My suburb\\u2019s story is one of what might have been it was once thought that Glenroy might become the Toorak of the north it\\u2019s almost the perfect place to live even if a ranking of Melbourne\\u2019s suburbs from not so long ago listed it at a lowly any discussion of his origins on Melbourne\\u2019s northern fringes with fellow students had been met with awkward silence But Glenroy isn\\u2019t that bad; just ask a Glenruffian as well as some more recent and tobacco shop fires but Justin Avenue isn\\u2019t feared today as it once was it\\u2019s true that we locals prefer to describe our suburb as north of Essendon and not south of Broadmeadows but which suburb isn\\u2019t guilty of some snobbishness The Travelling Contributor writing in the North Melbourne Advertiser in 1888 described Glenroy as one of the \\u201Cbeauty spots of Melbourne\\u201D The sales of 1888 didn\\u2019t reach the expectations of the Glenroy Land Company the dream of a Toorak of the north didn\\u2019t materialise The splendid isolation of the semi-rural area came to an end in the 1950s when the Housing Commission built thousands of homes on the suburb\\u2019s northern boundary to accommodate waves of migrants and others experiencing the housing shortage of the post-war years And it was so when my family settled here in 1970 after I\\u2019d spent a stint teaching in the bush And we\\u2019re still not favoured by some taxi drivers though these days it\\u2019s because Glenroy is only a short trip from Tullamarine Airport Once you get away from the busy Pascoe Vale Road (the old Sydney Road) Glenroy doesn\\u2019t have the hustle and bustle of Melbourne\\u2019s inner north offering views of Essendon Airport and the 100-year-old trestle bridge to allow freight to bypass one of Victoria\\u2019s steepest rail inclines up from Pascoe Vale The oasis of green must contain most of Merri-bek\\u2019s trees Gibson Real Estate boasts that it is Victoria\\u2019s longest-running business name in continuous use still survives even if his vision of a Toorak of the north didn\\u2019t succeed but is nevertheless a great \\u2019burb to call home The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge A $70m Toorak mansion was the most-expensive home to change hands in Melbourne in 2024 as a handful of property deals generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales While most of Victoria grappled with a cost-of-living crisis the state’s wealthiest were making eight-figure moves leading to title changes on some of the city’s most-illustrious streets Business luminaries and rich listers dominate the list of people driving the sales of homes that showcase jaw-dropping opulence RELATED: 250+ days and counting: Gloomy wait costing Vic famous faces’ millions Epic mansion breaks Melb’s 2024 house price record Property shake-up coming in 2025 Days before Christmas, the six-bedroom house at 2 Macquarie Rd sold in the vicinity of $70m making it Victoria’s third-biggest residential sale ever The showstopping mansion was first listed for sale in March with a $75m-$82.5m price tag before being cut to $70m-$75m later in the year Automation platform Neota chairman John Lord and his wife Sue were the sellers having paid $13.25m for the property in 2008 The residence was designed by architect Illario Cortese and was completed in 2018 after a five-year build While Forbes Global Properties director Michael Gibson declined to comment on the home’s sale price he said a local buyer had purchased the home “Macquarie Rd is one of the exceptional contemporary residences in Australia,” he said Corporate bigwig and whisky baron David Prior tied for second spot with the sale of a $40m St Georges Rd an address that most couldn’t afford if they won the lottery Listed in 2023 with a $46m-$50m price guide by the founder of organic yoghurt brand five:am the five-bedroom house named Karum was sold for $40m in February Property records reveal he purchased the mansion – which features a large swimming pool Another striking home in the top 10 was the massive 10-bedroom manor owned by late billionaire and horse breeder of the Melbourne Cup winner Kingston Rule Organic yoghurt brand five:am founder David Prior sold his Toorak estate at 14 St Georges Rd Prominent landscape designer Paul Bangay created the gardens Dubbed the “prettiest house in Toorak” by buyer’s advocate David Morrell the Albany Rd manor was on the market for almost 12 months with a $40m-$45m guide before changing hands RT Edgar Toorak director Jeremy Fox said it seemed the top end of the market had done really well this year he said while the investment market was going to be pretty tough next year with Melbourne’s “mental” property taxes Morrell and Koren buyer’s advocate Matthew Cleverdon said the luxury market had been a little hit and miss throughout the year “Properties with no work to be done are a big hit Those needing significant renovation or work come with less buyers and a little bit more miss,” Mr Cleverdon said Marshall White partner Ben Vieth said it had been a softer market for $10m-plus homes in Melbourne’s bayside as many homeowners of that calibre had been reluctant to upgrade A rare clifftop residence in Portsea at 3808 Point Nepean Rd two sought-after clifftop residences also made the list The five-bedroom abode ‘Rovina’ at 3808 Point Nepean Rd while close by the five-bedroom pad at 3520 Point Nepean Rd Sorrento quietly found a new owner for about $20m Kay & Burton Portsea director Liz Jensen said it had been a quiet year on the peninsula but had picked up in the past three months as a new generation of affluent Victorians — whether they’d spent their childhood summers in the area or not — were being persuaded by their older parents to purchase weekend escapes for their children between 40 and 60 year olds who have families and they’re still earning a lot of money,” Ms Jensen said The six-bedroom house changed hands in December formerly owned by late billionaire David Hains 2 Myoora Rd and 54 Albany Rd sold off-market for a combined $40m The six-bedroom house was offloaded quietly in 2024 CBD Development Group director Chen Goi Jing sold this seven-bedroom house The five-bedroom house named Halstead sold in December The six-bedroom house was sold by restaurateurs Andrew McConnell and Joanna McGann This five-bedroom house has a four-car garage The family of late Metricon boss Mario Biasin sold the 20ha Flinders property ‘Solitaire’ in January The clifftop Sorrento property quietly sold for more than $20m The six-bedroom house was sold by Australian Rare Earths Limited chairman Angus Barker Former David Jones boss Mark McInnes and his wife Lisa Kelly sold this five-bedroom house in May The five-bedroom house was originally built for 1880s-era stockbroker and Victoria Racing Club secretary Henry Byron-Moore ’Kuring-gai’ was sold by The Redemptorists congregation an order of Catholic priests and consecrated religious brothers Construction boss and horseracing bigwig Vin Sammartino sold this six-bedroom house This property was sold by Victoria’s oldest progressive school Preshil The five-bedroom house was sold in February MORE: Celebs being dealt harsh multimillion-dollar reality check Fingerprint scan to enter resort-style Frankston home named after a moon Moonee Ponds museum-like house has secret bar