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Sophie Cachia and Madison Prespakis' bold property move
Melbourne entrepreneur, author and influencer Sophie Cachia has listed her fully renovated Tullamarine home as she prepares to buy with AFLW star Madison Prespakis. Cachia, who has a combined social media following of more than 300,000 across Instagram and TikTok, is known for her bold personal style, parenting content and outspoken takes on relationships and identity. Her partner, Madison Prespakis, is a midfielder for Essendon in the AFLW and a former Carlton star who won the league's Best and Fairest in 2020 aged 19. RELATED: Landmark 139yo Melbourne church could fetch $5.5m Luxury home smashes Plenty record 'Small' Melbourne house scores $5m deal Ms Cachia, who co-parents three children, said the home had been the perfect base during a period of growth in both her personal and professional life — but the time was right to move on. 'Maddy and I will definitely be buying together, it's not about proving anything to anyone else, we're just really aligned in what we want,' she said. 'Whether it's near family or by the beach, as long as we're together, that's all that really matters.' Her four-bedroom home, which features a monochrome palette, premium appliances and a designer double ensuite, was purchased in 2021 and completely overhauled under Cachia's direction and has $900,000-$990,000 price hopes. Perth-based interior stylist and director of 13 Interiors Kelly Donougher, helped Ms Cachia design the home with a black-and-white aesthetic. 'I wasn't even really looking to buy, I just went to the open home, saw the potential, and completely fell in love with it,' Ms Cachia said. 'I literally rang Kelly while I was standing inside and said, 'If I buy this, will you help me style it? 'We were so aligned from the get-go. 'That strong monochrome look, I've always loved it. I knew exactly what I wanted this home to feel like.' The centrepiece of the renovation is the oversized ensuite in the main bedroom, complete with double vanities, a double shower, and a custom step built with young children in mind. 'I'm someone who doesn't really use the bedroom for anything other than sleep, so I wanted the ensuite to be the wow factor,' Ms Cachia said. 'That whole front section of the house became a sanctuary. I'll miss it so much.' Other highlights include two living areas, a walk-in dressing room, integrated appliances, secure gated entry and a low-maintenance backyard with a private pool. Matthews Real Estate director John Matthews said the home was one of the suburb's most stylish offerings, with interest already building among buyers who will recognise the value of a finished renovation. 'You walk in and it just hits you — it's chic,' Mr Matthews said. 'It's not the kind of renovation you see in Tullamarine every day. Replicating this would cost well above the current guide.' The four-bedroom residence is scheduled to go under the hammer on August 23. 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: Bonnie Doon listing proves Darryl Kerrigan was a genius Block drops double bombshell on Aus state Call to give Boomers $1m housing tax cut
Herald Sun
a day ago
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Melbourne historic church could fetch $5.5m
A landmark Armadale church linked to a former Victorian premier and coffee house baron has been listed for sale with $5.5m+ price hopes. Wealthy businessman and land owner James Munro laid the heritage-listed Uniting Church's foundation stone in 1886. Mr Munro, who served as Victorian Premier from 1880-1882, purchased the land at 86B Kooyong Rd for the house of worship to be built upon. RELATED: Catholic Church selling Melbourne terraces opposite St Patrick's Just heavenly: Holy listings boom across Vic as churches sell up Presbyterian Church lists $3m landmark Alma and Barkly church Designed by the Melbourne architecture firm Terry & Oakden, the Early English Gothic-style church features a nave, transept, apsis, organ, tower and spire, and seven car spaces. The 1438sq m site is also home to an interconnected building that has been converted to an office and is leased out on a short-term basis to a commercial tenant. CVA Property Consultants' managing director Ian Angelico and director Daniel Philip have the General Residential zoned-listing. 'The church is definitely a landmark,' Mr Angelico. 'The architecture is just magnificent, the stained glass windows are absolutely stunning.' He is expecting potential buyers to include community and religious groups, developers and owner-occupiers. 'There is scope to develop because of the very high ceilings, that would be subject to planning approval and the building would have to remain intact because of its heritage status,' Mr Angelico said. 'It could also possibly become an auction house or something similar.' Stonnington Council heritage documents state that the church is of historical significance for reasons including its association with Mr Munro. Alongside his political career and many business interests, he established several coffee palaces – accommodation and dining venues that did not serve alcohol – in locations including Melbourne, Geelong and Broken Hill in the 1800s. He was a partner in a company that bought Spring St's Grand Hotel, later Hotel Windsor, and turned it into a coffee palace. The church is 220m from Armadale train station and on the corner of High St's shopping strip. A post on the church's website stated that 'the hard decision to close' was made due the congregation's declining numbers and finances needed to support a minister and other expenses across the next five years. A church spokesperson said their last service was held in May, with congregation members joining other nearby places of worship including the Toorak Uniting Church. The Armadale site has roots going back to 1876 with the establishment of a Sunday school by the then-Toorak Presbyterian Church. 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: Inner city site with $150m tower proposal sells Barber in Melbourne's west says farewell after six decades Mass bird deaths outside Melbourne shopping hub
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a day ago
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Modest Williamstown home sells for $5m
A Williamstown home has changed hands for $5m, making it the highest residential sale in the bayside suburb so far this year. The four-bedroom property at 38 Hanmer St crack the $5m mark, where a comparable property recently sold for $4.6m. The home was combined with an architect-designed two-bedroom residence built from a converted garage during the Covid pandemic. RELATED: Call to give Boomers $1m housing tax cut Future of $150m Docklands project revealed Grim truth about Vic's noisiest suburbs The Agency Williamstown's Noah Lautman-Wurt said it was the flexible second dwelling that helped elevate interest beyond the usual premium benchmark. 'The front house had already been renovated to a very high standard, but the rear dwelling really offered that extra layer of flexibility that's so rare, whether for multigenerational living, renting out, or guests,' Mr Lautman-Wurt said. Designed by Roam Architects, the rear home — dubbed the 'Small House' — includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sculptural ceilings, a full kitchen and private courtyard, with Murphy bed functionality and adaptable zones that can serve as a home office, guest wing or teen retreat. Built by the owner, a local builder who had lived in the property for more than a decade, it was originally a garage before being transformed during Melbourne's Covid lockdowns. Mr Lautman-Wurt said the level of finish and maintenance across both dwellings gave buyers added confidence. 'It gave buyers confidence, this wasn't a cosmetic update or a flip,' he said. The Agency agent confirmed the home had sold to a local family who were drawn to the lifestyle and separation the layout allowed, particularly for ageing parents or older children still living at home. The front home retains its period character with high ceilings, ornate details and a skylit ensuite, but adds a freestanding tub, a solar-heated pool and spa, hydronic heating and stone finishes throughout, including an oversized family kitchen. Mr Lautman-Wurt said the campaign had been emotional for the sellers, who had raised their children in the home and lived in both dwellings across different seasons of life. 'The energy in the house was beautiful,' he said. He added the $5m result reflected continued strength in Williamstown's prestige market, with a small pool of buyers waiting for standout homes with land, heritage and modern liveability. 'There's always been a group of buyers waiting for the right home at this level, and they're willing to act when something like this comes up,' he said. The sellers are now downsizing, with the sale paving the way for their next chapter. 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: Scott Cam slams 'whingeing' Block couples Abandoned house beats price hopes at auction Iconic Melb barber shop hits market after 60 years
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4 days ago
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Docklands penthouse with a four-car garage and lift for sale
A luxurious property described as Docklands' best penthouse is on the market with a $6.8m-$6.9m asking range. The six-bedroom home at 3801/100 Lorimer St features a separate four-car garage, internal lift, a north-facing terrace and a balcony fitted with a heater and barbecue. O'Brien's Julie Zucha and John Rombotis have the listing. RELATED: Melbourne CBD skyscraper sells out studios as buyers rush into $1bn Atlas tower Vast majority of Victoria now home to 'extreme rental pain', but silver lining for Docklands Docklands: Sam Newman's former New York-style penthouse listing 'I think that it's the best penthouse in all of Docklands, it has panoramic, uninterrupted views across the Yarra River and Melbourne CBD's skyline,' Ms Zucha said. 'You're 38 levels up and the home is split across two levels, it's private and very secure.' Four of the bedrooms have an ensuite, while the main bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and bathtub with river views. The kitchen showcases Gaggenau appliances such as dual ovens and a steam oven, plus a butler's pantry. Mr Rombotis said the home was located in a Mirvac-built tower, construction was completed in 2015. 'It is pretty much very new, not even one appliance in the kitchen has been used,' Mr Rombotis said. The owners travel a lot and when in residence they enjoyed ordering food from the many eateries nearby, he added. Other features include zoned ducted airconditioning, a downstairs powder room and an upstairs room with a pool table. The building offers a concierge service, an indoor pool, spa, sauna and gym to residents. Mr Rombotis said they had received calls from international-based buyers about the penthouse. 'It would suit a family who are seeking to live in the city or someone wanting a CBD base,' he said. The residence is close to Southbank's dining and retail offerings, Southern Cross train station, the Arts Centre Melbourne and Melbourne's CBD. Expressions of interest close August 8. 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: Highett property with jail cell heads to auction Home rules royal kids have to abide by $50,000 Altona land sale as investors play real life Monopoly
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5 days ago
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Melbourne: Less listings, rising prices facing home buyers
Melbourne home buyers are facing less choice and a growing risk of imminent price rises after the number of new listings across the city substantially slumped last month. A report released this week shows the amount of new abodes listed in Victoria's capital dropped 14.1 per cent in June, compared to May. While winter starting traditionally leads to fewer homes being put up for sale, there was also a 4.4 per cent decrease in new listings across the 12 months to June. RELATED: Melbourne houses tipped to hit new high by Christmas $3.75m Eaglemont auction shocks buyers Phone bidder from NSW swoops at entry-level Leopold auction And research arm, PropTrack, is expecting 666 across Victoria this week, 19 per cent less than the same time last year. PropTrack senior economist Angus Moore said that having less stock on the market could lead to increased competition and, in turn, support home prices. 'We're expecting to see a couple more rate cuts this year – coupled with the fact Melbourne home prices have been consistently increasing this year for the first time since the RBA started raising rates, that's likely to support vendor confidence,' Mr Moore said. Total Melbourne listings, meaning all homes up for sale, not just new ones, declined 5.8 per cent from June 2024 to June 2025. Plus, PropTrack data last week revealed the city's median house price rose 1.6 per cent to hit $979,979 in June. Industry experts have tipped that Greater Melbourne's median house vale could top seven-figures before December. Victoria also recorded a 66 per cent clearance rate last week. Real Estate Institute of Victoria interim chief executive Jacob Caine said that the state's weekly clearance rates had been incrementally ticking upwards. 'We would attribute that to even though we didn't get an interest-rate cut last week, buyers and sellers are pricing in interest rate cuts to their buying and selling decisions,' Mr Caine said. 'So there's an anticipation of an easing in terms of repayment amounts and interest rates – and as a result, people are starting to demonstrate a little bit more confidence, whether that's from a buying perspective, or from having the confidence to go to the market and sell.' 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: Aussie property hotspots: Where homes sell in days AFL stars Mark and Lachie Hunter's family home sets 2025 record Trump role in Melbourne CBD office market's suburb-sized hole
