Live in luxury with these prestige Melbourne listings
On the lookout for a top-end property to call home? Here are six outstanding properties spread across Melbourne with each offering something special yet with a point of difference for the discerning buyer.
They range from an upscale apartment to homes spread across the inner-city to the outer suburbs. Barry Plant agents say the high-end property market is strong, with interest from families looking to upsize and wanting a change of scenery. Demand is also high from expatriates returning home to re-settle. Whatever you need, your local Barry Plant office has access to quality and luxurious properties. Take a look at these beautiful multi-million-dollar homes on the market.
DOCKLANDS, 131/55 Victoria Harbour Promenade
This stylish apartment in the sought-after 'Dock 5' building features perfect north-facing harbour views. The immaculately presented interior offers a huge open-plan living area and a stunning kitchen with stone benchtops and upgraded appliances. The living and dining zone is light-filled and flows to a wide viewing balcony. Three spacious bedrooms serviced by an ensuite and a bathroom plus a powder room are complemented by quality fixtures and fittings, ducted air conditioning and a wine cabinet. There is secure parking plus access to a swimming pool, gym and landscaped garden.
Price guide: $1.75-$1.8 million
Contact Eugene Louey, 0401 299 997, or Alice Geddes, 0421 981 981, Barry Plant Docklands
This elegant and exquisite home by an award-winning architect is in a first-class locale. It features innovative living options, an attention-to-detail, and will suit people who like to entertain. The spacious five-bedroom property has an enchanting garden setting and is appointed with four ensuites and a dual-living floor plan. The opulent open-plan living and dining zones feature a spectacular world crystal chandelier, Bang & Olufsen sound system, and connection to alfresco areas. The gardens contain a water feature, watering system, mature fruit trees and a weeping elm. The stunning rooftop entertainment deck has a kitchen with barbecue, garden beds and clever seating/storage options, while a private balcony takes in city views.
Price guide: $3.6- $3.96 million; Sale by set date: July 27
Contact Caleb Venneri, 0459 626 066, or Bill Karp, 0418 310 863, Barry Plant Essendon
TEMPLESTOWE, 51-53 Newmans Road
This young property with a stunning design is excellent for high-end living and entertaining, and is packed with quality features and details. It has a grand acreage setting and opens to reveal light-filled areas, walls of glass, high ceilings and American oak floorboards. The central open-plan family and dining area with a gas log fireplace is complemented by a magnificent chef’s kitchen with a waterfall island bench. Picture windows bring in views of the surroundings that include an infinity edge pool and spa area. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the four-bedroom house has an alfresco pavilion and a pool house/bar. Low-maintenance landscaped grounds, garaging for five cars plus a cellar are included.
Price guide: $3.2-$3.5 million
Contact Theo Politis, 0415 030 088, Barry Plant Manningham
Combining elegant period style with luxury, this delightful four-bedroom home in tranquil Summerfield estate features amazing space and grand proportions. It has distinctive reclaimed brick and stucco cladding, Sydney Bluegum floors, fireplaces, vintage tapware and soaring ceilings with ornate cornices. A sunken lounge area provides formal space for entertaining and parties can flow across to the magnificent covered alfresco deck. The parents’ zone upstairs comprises an enormous bedroom retreat with a period ensuite, dressing room and a romantic balcony with beautiful views to Mt Martha and Main Ridge. Included are large dining and large rumpus rooms, a country kitchen, home office and gardens.
Price guide: $1.7-$1.8 million
Contact Chris Berryman, 0439 313 175, or Danae Eden, 0419 859 868, Barry Plant Mornington
A spectacular family lifestyle is on offer with this five-bedroom, four-bathroom classic home. Beyond a landscaped front yard is a stunning renovated home set in a sought-after pocket. Blending period charm and character with luxury conveniences on a 1280sq m block, it features formal and communal living areas, zoned accommodation, outdoor entertainment areas and a self-contained cottage. The open-plan hub includes a grand kitchen with an island breakfast bench, stone benchtops and walk-in pantry. The fireside family living area and sensational alfresco zone are perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Fairy lights spread above the firepit area while the pool house, stunning in-ground pool with spa, and waterfall will delight family and guests.
Price guide: $1.8-$1.98 million; Auction: July 31, 3pm
Contact Michael Steenhuis, 0400 499 601, Osmond Newitt, 0433 913 731, Barry Plant Blackburn
This architecturally designed house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms plus study offers refined luxury in the heart of the suburb. The designer interior showcases soaring ceilings and glorious proportions, while a highlight is the gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, butler’s pantry and waterfall stone island bench. The spacious living/dining zone leads to an elegant covered entertainment area looking over a sparkling pool and lush garden. The upstairs retreat provides a haven with luxuriously large bedrooms and designer bathrooms. An office is ideal for working from home and the house also enjoys city glimpses, second deck, powder rooms and proximity to schools, parks and shops.
Price guide: $2.575 million
Contact Paul Filippone, 0400 155 110, or Bill Karp, 0418 310 863, Barry Plant Essendon