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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Inside Toorak's $15m+ French chateau-style estate
A tres bien Toorak estate reminiscent of a grand French manor is ready for a $15m-$16.5m sale. The 870sq m property at 1 Greenknowe Court was created as a tribute to classical 19th-century French design, from the hand-picked chandeliers to parterre gardens by famous landscape designer Paul Bangay. The three-bedroom house's owners even travelled to France with their interior decorator John Coote to research and find era-appropriate features and fittings. However, there's also plenty of modern features such as the six-car garage with a lift, wine cellar, powder room and combined bedroom and study. Marshall White director Marcus Chiminello, who has the listing alongside colleagues Nicole French and Mandy Zhu, said the jaw-dropping home had attracted interest from interstate buyers within a few days of being listed. 'A buyer is planning to fly in from Sydney to inspect this week,' Mr Chiminello said. The home's owners, who had previously lived nearby, bought the address in 1996. They built the French-inspired abode to downsize into, moving in across 1999 to 2000. Prahran-based architect Robert Mills designed the house while antique curator Graham Geddes worked on the project as well. Mr Chiminello said stepping into the elegant pad was similar to walking into a French chateau. While Melbourne is home to many French-style houses, No. 1 Greenknowe Court 'has been done with absolute care and authenticity'. 'The owners loved France and had a real passion for it – it was a real passion project,' Mr Chiminello Located in a cul-de-sac off St Georges Rd, the residence features a triple-brick facade, wide hallways, marble fireplaces and formal and informal living spaces. The kitchen is fitted with Miele appliances and a granite-topped island bench. An open-plan living and dining zone, warmed by a sandstone fireplace, has multiple French doors which open to a north-facing paved courtyard with sculpted hedges and high walls. The main bedroom suite offers a vine-draped terrace, dressing room and marble-fitted bathroom. A second bedroom features an ensuite, walk-in wardrobes and a linen cupboard. Mr Chiminello said the 'moody' library and study boasting rich timber panelling, a fireplace and extensive shelving was one of his favourite rooms. 'I would describe the house as a very luxurious, sophisticated and considered home that has been flawlessly executed,' he said. But there's also a sense of functionality and homeliness throughout, he added. 'It's not just all show and no go, it is very well put together,' Mr Chiminello said. 'If someone was to try and replicate some of the qualities of the build today, you would barely have change from $7m.' This figure does not include the land itself which the owners purchased for $1.2m in 1996, records show. Mr Chiminello said he anticipated Melbourne's top end was in for a busy spring. 'It's very quiet on an inventory front, which I think will only fuel demand,' he said. Expressions of interest close at 3pm on September 1.
Sydney Morning Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Seven of the most stunning homes on the market right now
From perfect penthouses to sprawling country estates, we're rounded up the pick of prestige properties on the market right now. 45 Mary Street, Hawthorn Vic The glory days of the 1880s are beautifully preserved in this architecturally significant boom-style Victorian mansion, one of the first in the Grace Park Estate. Stained glass, ornate ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces impress in the huge formal sitting and dining room. Modern-day comforts include a light and airy family room, a lift, a billiard room with bar, and a pool. 762 Strathalbyn Road, Mylor SA Bordered by 1.5 kilometres of Onkaparinga River frontage, Warrakilla is an 18-hectare estate home to a magnificent 1880s Victorian homestead recently updated by interior designer Georgie Shepherd. Inside, you'll find impressive casual and formal living spaces, and marble finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms. Outside, the pool looks over manicured, English-style gardens. 5 Verdant Avenue, Toorak Vic Bewitching curves and handmade bricks hint at something special here. Designed by Inarc, this graceful riverside house offers a sunny family room with a streamlined kitchen opening to a patio. A second living room, study and retreat are handy, while the plunge pool and Paul Bangay gardens add to the appeal. The agent says top-tier schools are moments away.
The Age
04-06-2025
- General
- The Age
Seven of the most stunning homes on the market right now
From perfect penthouses to sprawling country estates, we're rounded up the pick of prestige properties on the market right now. 45 Mary Street, Hawthorn Vic The glory days of the 1880s are beautifully preserved in this architecturally significant boom-style Victorian mansion, one of the first in the Grace Park Estate. Stained glass, ornate ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces impress in the huge formal sitting and dining room. Modern-day comforts include a light and airy family room, a lift, a billiard room with bar, and a pool. 762 Strathalbyn Road, Mylor SA Bordered by 1.5 kilometres of Onkaparinga River frontage, Warrakilla is an 18-hectare estate home to a magnificent 1880s Victorian homestead recently updated by interior designer Georgie Shepherd. Inside, you'll find impressive casual and formal living spaces, and marble finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms. Outside, the pool looks over manicured, English-style gardens. 5 Verdant Avenue, Toorak Vic Bewitching curves and handmade bricks hint at something special here. Designed by Inarc, this graceful riverside house offers a sunny family room with a streamlined kitchen opening to a patio. A second living room, study and retreat are handy, while the plunge pool and Paul Bangay gardens add to the appeal. The agent says top-tier schools are moments away.
