Friday 11th March

My Corona! A golden slice of history

A Melbourne landmark property, named ‘Corona’, has come on the market in the leafy suburb of Kew.

The house was built by Lloyd Tayler, a leading architect of the time who designed iconic buildings such as the Bank of Australia in Adelaide, the Australian Club in Melbourne, and the Melbourne Exchange. He also built many notable homes in Melbourne, including ‘Thyra’, ‘Blair Athol’ and ‘Cherry Chase’ in Brighton; ‘Leighswood’ in Toorak; and ‘Roxcraddock’ in Caulfield.

Tayler, who built ‘Corona’ in 1896 for his son-in-law J. C. Anderson, designed the house with grand exterior aesthetics and majestic interiors. The impressive entry hall features an arched hallway with a magnificent timber domed ceiling. The home also boasts elegant formal sitting and dining rooms, library with marble open fireplaces, sunroom, marble kitchen, an informal living and dining domain, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, home theatre, wine cellar, gym, and a billiards room with bar.

The grounds include a pristine tennis court, established gardens designed by Andrew Nash, swimming pool and spa, and a separate one-bedroom apartment above the double garage and workshop.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Your first look at Jennifer Aniston's $42 million property for sale

First reported last month in Rich Pickings, the rumour of Jennifer Aniston selling her $42 million pad has been confirmed true this week with a flood of images and details hitting the web.

Aniston bought the house for the bargain price of $13.5 million in 2006, and went on to dedicate several years and a considerable amount of money renovating.

The Balinese-inspired house was designed by renowned mid-century modern architect Hal Leavitt and sprawls over a massive 9,000-plus square feet. It includes five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, chefs kitchen, separate catering kitchen, family room, rosewood panelled formal living room, gym, staff room, equipment room, extensive storage and a secondary living room with a wet bar.

The one-acre grounds include numerous entertaining areas with outdoor fireplaces, a kitchen and dining pavilion, and a swimming pool with spa.

An Inner-city sanctuary

A stylish abode on the cusp of Sydney’s CBD has come on the market, providing a rare mix of inner city living with the cosmopolitan lifestyle the surrounding areas offer.

This spacious three-bedroom apartment is on the top floor of an exclusive building, named ‘The Burton Residences’, currently under construction.

It spans over 200 square metres and boasts stunning views of the CBD, Botanic Gardens, and St Marys Cathedral.

Designed by Group GSA for people who want spacious house-style living on a single level, the rooms are large, the ceilings are high, the windows expansive, the entertaining options numerous, and the storage space copious.

The interiors are delivered flawlessly by SJB Architects, who used a sophisticated palette of quality materials, and have integrated abundant natural light and cross-flow ventilation into the design.

The living areas and bedrooms are arranged to balance privacy and solar access, and flow onto the balcony, blurring the distinction between inside and out.

The development includes an internal courtyard with beautiful mature trees, private gardens, landscaped lawns, cobbled pathways, contemporary outdoor seating and a water feature will offer residents a tranquil oasis.    

The area offers cutting-edge fashion boutiques, restaurants, concept stores and convenience to sporting and recreational facilities. It is in Sydney’s premier entertainment precinct,

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Penthouses for a discerning ILK

Offering spectacular views, a sophisticated way of life, and genuine liveability, ILK reaches new heights of excellence in contemporary living and creates an exciting lifestyle in the heart of South Yarra in Melbourne.

The stylish two and three bedroom Penthouses are elegantly designed with the use of natural stone and timber. These residences offer panoramic views through vast floor-to-ceiling windows.

The building also offers a host of enticing amenities to its residents. Level three is the health and well-being level; where better to relax than in the landscaped surroundings of the spa/steam room, or the sun lounge terraces? Alternatively, for something more strenuous, make use of the swimming pool and private gymnasium.

The roof garden allows residents to enjoy breathtaking city views from the shared landscape podium. This roof level consists of landscaped courts, BBQ facilities, leisure facilities, and can be conveniently accessed via the lift. A communal kitchen/dining area provides space for hosting private gatherings and the cinema room allows residents to gather with family and friends to enjoy high quality audio and visual technology in comfort.

Located in the vibrant heart of South Yarra a mere 3.2 km from the CBD, ILK is close to the Yarra River, the Botanical Gardens, and the areas famous shopping boutiques, specialist stores and markets, and dining experiences.

To explore an ILK Penthouse for yourself, call Peter Susman on 0423704848, or Suzana Mars on 0407247624.

For further information, visit their website.