Friday 18th December

Kerry Armstrong's estate sells

Australian actress, Kerry Armstrong, has sold her Yarra Valley home at Kangaroo Ground for $1.4 million.

Armstrong first graced US television screens in 1985 with her role in the soap opera ‘Dynasty’. After appearing in seven episodes and featuring in other small stage and television roles, she then returned to Australia to appear in the drama series ‘Sea Change’ and ‘Prisoner’. In 2001, Armstrong won multiple awards for her acting, including a Logie Award, AFI Award and an IF Award  which were all for the film ‘Lantana’.

The property is located at 210 Wyuna Road and has undergone sympathetic renovations over recent years. Set on 23 acres, the grounds feature landscaped gardens, vineyard, tennis court, swimming pool and a separate studio. The home includes five bedrooms, two bathrooms, four car spaces, spacious informal family room, open plan kitchen, superbly appointed formal living with huge open fire and separate children’s rumpus room.

For further information, find it in our sold gallery on www.millionplus.com.au

Perth CBD gets a new neighbour

Perth’s new waterfront development has just been unveiled and is expected to elevate the city to a more vibrant and exciting place for locals and tourists alike.

Designed by Melbourne architectural firm Ashton Raggatt McDougall, the 10 hectare site is located between Barrack and William streets and is predicted to connect the CBD with the waterfront. With a 2.8 hectare inlet as the main centrepiece, the development will be surrounded by landscaped terraces, boardwalks and promenades. It will also include shops, cafes, restaurants and numerous bars. Pedestrian access and public transport will be a priority of the local council and will be emphasised by the removal of a portion of Riverside Drive.

The land at the base of William Street has been preserved for a significant public building, which will be a national centre for indigenous art and culture. The design of the building is yet to be finalised.
 

Yves Saint Laurent house for sale for $AU6 million

The former residence of world renowned, French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, has been placed on the market.

The Algerian-born French fashion designer first entered the fashion industry in 1953 when his sketches impressed Christian Dior so much, he hired him on the spot. Yves flourished at Dior and by 1957, after Dior died, he became the head designer. Enduring a tumultuous year, Yves found himself outed from Dior which caused the young designer to fall into a two-year breakdown, spending most of this time in a mental institution. Once released in 1960, the re-charged designer then teamed up with his lover, Pierre Bergé, and created the famous brand we now know as ‘Yves Saint Laurent’.

Since Yves death in 2008, much of his belongings have been sold or donated to various foundations. Earlier this year, Christies auctioned off 733 items from the designers house ranging from paintings by Picasso and Matisse to ancient Egyptian sculptures. Now, the designers house itself is being sold. Villa Mabrouka, meaning ‘House of Luck’, is located in a quiet residential street of Tangier. The property features beautiful gardens and a Moroccan inspired interior. Designed by renowned decorator, Jacques Grange, the house displays impressive spaces with accentuated atmosphere. It includes a lobby with white Moroccan arcades, professional kitchen, English style main living room with 180 degree views over the garden and sea, a second living room, a dining room with bamboo-lined walls, home office, library with Colonial-style fireplace, two spacious master suites and two further en suite bedrooms. Outside features separate staff and guard quarters, a heated pool and a pool house.
 

'The Cube' house - a design outside of the square

Setting a new standard for architecture in Cairns is a home which combines state-of-the-art finishes and design with the comforts of modern living.

The house combines polished concrete floors, suspended concrete staircase, bi-fold aluminum doors and anodized louvers to create the ultimate minimalist indoor outdoor living environment. The light filled living areas open onto a glass wet edge pool and private 8 metre pontoon.

“This home has been constructed to a level not seen in Cairns before. The sophistication of the property, its position and design ensure it can never be replicated and therefore destined for those who appreciate the irreplaceable,” says agent Drew Pittman of Coldwell Banker.

Featuring four bedrooms, three custom designed bathrooms, home office, enormous games room, the property is marketed at $1.95 million. For further information, find it on www.millionplus.com.au