Friday 26th August

St Kilda Roads finest

Situated along Melbourne’s most prestigious boulevard, this apartment on St Kilda Road showcases all the best of state-of-the art design creating an exceptional living experience.

The landmark building was design by celebrated architects Elenberg Fraser, one of Melbourne’s most prolific and awarded firms.
 
The apartment’s open-plan living areas and extra-wide hallways emanate liberal proportions and a no-expense spared approach to its design. This sense of luxury is highlighted with the use of stunning natural timber joinery, unique natural marbles, and natural stone floors. 
 
It features three generous bedrooms, three sumptuous bathrooms, spectacular chefs kitchen with double Gagganeau ovens and cooktop, double dishwasher, and a Liebherr dual fridge. It also offers a separate study, laundry, triple basement garaging, wine cellar, and an entertaining terrace. 
 
“401 St Kilda Road offers an unprecedented lifestyle of luxury, space and sophistication amongst the vibrance of St Kilda Road,” says Agent, Marcus Chiminello.
 
The apartment also benefits from Shannon Bennets newest edition of his Cafe Vue series being located on the ground floor, the Botanical Gardens only moments away, as well as a myriad of restaurants and transport.
 
For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Brad Pitt Lists Malibu Bachelor Pad

American actor, film Producer, and general heartthrob has listed his old Malibu bachelor pad for $13.75 million.

Pitt, who is well known to be quite an architectural aficionado, has spent many millions of dollars renovating the 1962 home. The 4,088 square foot residence  includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, living and dining rooms, a family room, and an all-stainless steel kitchen with walk-in refrigerator.
 
The property also includes covered parking for three cars, two indoor fireplaces and one outdoor, tennis court, lap-lane swimming pool, sound and security systems, and private access to the beach below.
 
Pitt called the property home after separating from his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, and during the initial stages of his highly publicised relationship with Angelina Jolie.

Private property: Sydney’s new secret

A slice of Sydney presents a secluded oasis in the heart of the Eastern suburbs for $15.85 million.

Located in the prestigious and beautiful, leafy suburb of Woollahra, the property is a rare sanctuary where glamour and sophistication meet with calm open spaces. This newly built masterpiece has been designed by world-class architects, Gerard Thomas and Associates and features interiors by Coco Republic.

Set on an exclusive 1,580 square metre parcel of north-easterly facing land, the property welcomes you through elegant gates, along a meandering driveway, to the homes impressive American Oak double entrance doors. The three-level house includes four living areas, two dining areas, five large bedrooms, six bathrooms, home office, private gymnasium, a fully appointed kitchen, home theatre room with built-in under-floor power for electric seats, and a lock-up garage space for 2 large cars. 

“20 Roslyndale Avenue is the only brand new home on the market in Woollahra. With its warm and welcoming interiors and indoor/outdoor living this is a gorgeous and luxurious place to spend time with your family or relax with friends,” Says agent Jessica Kirkpatrick.

The grounds also boast an expansive entertaining terrace, 15 metre heated pool and spa, a tiered manicured lawn, and leafy courtyard.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Sydney Pollacks Property sold

The family home of  American film director, producer and actor, Sydney Pollack, in Los Angeles has sold. Although the sale price was not disclosed, it was listed at $7.85 million.

Over his career Pollack won 11 Oscars, received a total of 48 Academy Award nominations, and won Academy Awards for directing and producing ‘Out of Africa’ in 1985. He was also behind movies ‘The Firm’, ‘Tootsie’, ‘The Fabulous Baker Boys’, ‘Sabrina’, ‘Sliding Doors’, ‘Sense and Sensibility‘, ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, and ‘Cold Mountain’.
 
The home is where Pollack died of Stomach Cancer in 2008 at the age of 73, surrounded by his family, including his wife, Claire, and their children.
 
Built in 1940, the home was designed by Wallace Neff, who was largely responsible for developing the region's distinct ‘California’ style. The 5,200 square foot main house features typical tall chimneys, thick walls, and an oval dining room. It includes four bedrooms, and five and a half bathrooms. Claire Pollack, a qualified architect, renovated the home to include an attic screening room, and added a two-story guest house that has one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a living room.
 
The park like gardens include a pool with spa and stunning mature trees.