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News.com.au
6 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Toorak mid-century home listed with plans to transform into $8m luxury residence
A 1960s Toorak home with council-approved plans is drawing buyers keen to turn it into one of the suburb's next multimillion-dollar masterpieces — all without the price tag of a finished home. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, 4 Theodore Crt is a striking mid-century residence set on a 387sq m block, with a price guide of $3.2m-$3.52m. The existing home still wears the hallmarks of its era — stonework, sculptural lines, original cabinetry and bold geometry. The property also comes with a full set of endorsed architectural plans to bring it back to life in spectacular modern form. RT Edgar director Jeremy Fox said interest was strong among design-minded buyers looking to create something unique in a tightly held Toorak pocket. 'It's a uniquely designed 1960s house, those kinds of homes are really coming back into fashion,' Mr Fox said. 'The lady who started the renovation had a clear vision, but now it's ready for someone else to step in and put it all back together. 'It's a unique opportunity for someone to bring those original 1960s features back to life and reimagine them in a modern context.' The council-approved plans include four bedrooms with ensuites, a vast open-plan kitchen and living zone, rooftop terrace with sweeping Yarra views, an in-ground pool, and off-street parking for two cars, all brought together by natural stone and luxury finishes. Mr Fox said the property appealed to a specific type of buyer — savvy, creative and keen to capitalise on the value difference between what exists and what's possible. 'We're seeing strong interest from all the usual suspects, renovators, husband-and-wife teams who can't find a finished house in Toorak for $6m or $7m,' he said. 'They see the potential here to finish it off for $1.5m and have something worth closer to $8m when it's done.' The RT Edgar director said the home was priced below market value compared to many finished homes in the area and noted that the lack of a heritage overlay gave buyers welcome flexibility. 'All the architectural plans are ready to go, which is a huge bonus,' Mr Fox said. 'And because there's no heritage overlay, buyers have the freedom to restore or rebuild. That kind of flexibility is rare in Toorak.' Just a short walk from top private schools, Como Park and Toorak Village, the property is surrounded by some of Melbourne's most prestigious homes and sits on elevated, north-facing land.
New York Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
The Chef Has a Love-Hate Relationship With Your Favorite Burger
Last year, the chef Jeremy Fox started developing a recipe for a cheeseburger at his Santa Monica restaurant Birdie G's. It affected him in strange ways. 'For the last more-than-a-decade, any mention of a burger was extremely triggering for me," he wrote on Instagram, because it brought back memories of customers storming out of his other restaurant, Rustic Canyon. There, 'my marching orders were to get rid of the burger,' he said. 'So people would actually order the farmers' market dishes.' For a decade, Santa Monica had been divided between two beloved burgers: the Father's Office (Gruyère, caramelized onions, arugula, aioli) and the Rustic Canyon (Cheddar, pickles, onion fondue, herb rémoulade) created by the previous chef, Evan Funke. But the drippy deliciousness of the Rustic Canyon burger had become an existential threat to the restaurant. Of 180 diners per night, said Mr. Fox, 75 to 80 would reliably order the burger, which was priced under $20. It generated little profit, and a lot of work, and the owners wanted it gone. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Battle of central Ohio bagel shops ends as owners reach settlement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A multi-year dispute over Columbus' bagel market has reached a settlement, pending approval in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. A legal fight between HB3 LLC, the family company behind Block's Bagels, and Jeremy Fox, former Block's business partner and owner of Fox's Bagel & Deli, has reached a settlement, ending a battle of the bagels that has persisted since 2022. Both parties agreed to Fox paying $9,791 in unpaid goods and a $290,000 unsecured claim. Central Ohio student sues PowerSchool over data breach Longtime central Ohio shop Block's Bagels sued Fox after he rebranded two Block's locations he operated, renaming them Fox's Bagel & Deli. According to court documents, HB3 accused Fox of intentionally breaching a license and product supply agreement establishing Block's as the sole supplier of bagels, cream cheeses and other deli items to Fox's Bexley location. Fox and HB3 had a similar, oral agreement for Fox's stand at North Market, legal documents state. Fox owned and operated two Block's branded locations under the company Fox's Food. Court documents allege Fox created Sammy's Bagels in 2021, which he then used to purchase Block's direct competitor in 2022, Sammy's Foods. Fox then sold Fox's Food to FRG Enterprises, which Fox owned 75% of. After selling his company to himself, he fired his employees from Fox's Foods and rehired them under the new company. Block's accused him of doing all of this to save money by supplying his locations with Sammy's Bagels products. According to court documents, Block's asserts they did not know about Fox acquiring Sammy's Bagels and claimed Fox's actions violated their agreements. Initially, Block's sued for $1.3 million in damages, and Fox countered with $9,791 in unpaid goods. At one point throughout the legal battle, Block's even secured a temporary restraining order against Fox requiring him to continue purchasing exclusively from Block's as they awaited legal closure. Watch previous coverage of the lawsuit in the video player above. Watch Ohio State football's championship celebration The settlement is pending approval in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, as Fox filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2023 for the FRG company, moving the case out of civil court. This type of bankruptcy filing allows a debtor to reorganize its company to help settle debts while continuing to operate. Block's was founded in 1967 by Hal Block, who died earlier this month. Both Block's and Fox's Bagels & Deli posted on social media about Block's passing, with Block's closing to attend the service and Fox expressing his condolences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
