2 days Ago By Alesha Capone
10 Highgate Hill, Toorak, was designed by architects David Watson and Christopher Doyle. A newly built Toorak house featuring a six-car garage and a bar in its home theatre has sold after being listed with a $20m-$22m asking range. The five-bedroom home was built by a developer who purchased the block at 10 Highgate Hill for $5.
75m in 2020, records show. Kay & Burton Stonnington partner Oliver Booth declined to comment on the sale price, but said he received five offers for the abode during an expressions of interest process. “We had over 175 groups through the home,” Mr Booth said.
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Following his death, another architect, South Yarra-based Christopher Doyle, finished the design, while famous landscape architect Jack Merlo created the gardens. The upstairs’ bar area boasts Melbourne CBD views. A marble-clad island bench and black American oak veneer cabinetry make a statement of luxury in the kitchen.
An infinity pool and spa in one of the house’s courtyards. An infinity pool, spa and courtyard feature in a courtyard, while the outdoor entertainer’s area is fitted with an Italian Artusi grill. Inside, the kitchen and dining space is equipped with a marble-clad island bench, black American oak veneer cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances and a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, plus a butler’s pantry with Miele appliances.
On the first floor, the main bedroom comes with a dressing room and a freestanding bath and walk-in shower in the ensuite. The second level has bar area and balcony offering Melbourne city views. The home theatre takes movie watching to a whole new level.
The six-car garage has plenty of storage space too. The home features five bathrooms. Apart from underground parking for six cars, the lower ground floor includes a fully-fitted home theatre with custom-made furniture, bar with a wine fridge, wine cellar and gym.
Elsewhere, there are three powder rooms, an office, lift and marble flooring. Mr Booth said a Melbourne-based purchaser snapped up the house and plans to live their with their family. “There’s always demand for brand-new, high-end finished, good family homes in Toorak, Malvern and Armadale,” he said.
“Unfortunately the supply’s just not there at the moment.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.
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