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Murdoch's growing estate
Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch have expanded their already vast Le Manoir estate after buying their neighbouring property this week, making it Bellevue Hills second largest estate, behind ‘Cairnton’, the home of James Packer's mother, Ros.
The couple bought Le Manoir in 2009 for a record $23 million. It comprises six bedrooms, five bathrooms, harbour and ocean views, two studies, servant quarters, a commercial-sized kitchen, a grand foyer with sweeping internal staircase, floral and vegetable gardens, chicken coop, tennis court, and pool.
Lachlan and Sarah paid $2.63 million for the new acquisition, which includes a dilapidated 1920’s house and 1049 square metres of land - adding to their current footprint of 4097 square metres.
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The Blue Mountains offers 'Weroona'
Weroona Estate, one of the Blue Mountain’s most significant estates, has come on the market offering a chance to own your personal slice of a world heritage area.
The estate, originally established in 1905, is located in historic township of Woodford less than 90 minutes from the Sydney CBD. It’s 13.7 acres of pristine grounds showcase stunning formal gardens and a luxuriously refurbished residence designed by the assistant architect on the Sydney Opera House.
The home includes a grand lounge room with a marble fireplace, formal dining and sitting rooms, a sophisticated stone kitchen with commercial oven, a huge casual entertaining room with an integrated home theatre, seven enormous bedrooms, an office, and six bathrooms, outdoor entertaining terraces, and a three-car garage.
The grounds feature the original 1905 gatehouse, presenting the perfect guest cottage or caretaker’s quarters, including two-bedrooms, sunroom, kitchen and an open fireplace. There is also the property’s original stables which have been updated to provide a workshop and storage space.
The residence is surrounded by romantic meandering gardens with expanses of level lawn, water features, a swimming pool and cabana, an beautiful ornate gazebo, and a spa with an electric cover and an integrated outdoor TV.
For further information, find it on Millionplus.
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Mornington mansion asks for $8m
Carolyn Mannering and Jeff Londres are selling their landmark Mornington mansion, ‘The Point’, for offers of $8 million plus.
Carolyn is the Director of Oasys Australia, a major independent international IT distributor, while Jeff is the CEO.
One of Mornington’s most renowned seafront properties, ‘The Point’ was commissioned in 1991 by Brian Della-Pietra, a founding partner of construction group Consulere who died before it was completed due to cancer. It is set on over 5300 square metres of land and features opulent interiors, luxurious amenities, and undisturbed views across Port Phillip Bay all the way to the You Yangs.
Carolyn and Jeff spared no expense in enhancing the already stunning residence, updating facilities, and installing glass walls to enhance to dramatic outlook. They also re-landscaped the gardens and installed a cobblestone driveway lined with ornamental Chanticleer pear trees and gardenias.
The couple, along with their two sons James (17) and Harrison (12), have chosen to move from their home of nine years because they are building another dream home on the same Peninsula.
For further information, find it on Millionplus.
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Grand proportions
It is safe to assume Melbourne’s most prestigious suburb has its fair share of glamour pads, and this one in Hopetoun Road is no exception.
This grand mansion beams from its highly set position, and imposes a majestic charm of classic Georgian style, delivered in a modern style.
The family residence, which uses only the finest finishes and materials, features a sweeping staircase, open plan family area, study, five large bedrooms, five bathrooms and a powder room, marble floors, triple basement garage, cellar, swimming pool with spa, and separate self-contained accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
For further information, find it on Millionplus.
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