$500 million worth of trophy homes hit the market in Toorak
This swish inventory of some of Australia’s best homes are the work great architects and designer, of then and now.
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.
Cranlana is an important part of Toorak’s history and if it sells within its price range, will be the most expensive home ever transacted in Victoria. The gardens alone are considered the best example of their kind.
The Myer retail dynasty have owned Cranlana since 1921 and it is first house in Victoria to have a $100 million price expectation.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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