Inside the stunning Toorak mansion Steve Vizard once called home – with heritage protection, a tennis court, pavilion – and interiors that have to be seen to be believed
- The incredible six bedroom mansion once owned by Steve Vizard is up for sale
- The stunningly ornate family home is expected to sell for up to $25million
- It comes with a tennis court, heated pool and brilliant outdoor entertaining areas
- The house’s ‘watch tower’ offers breathtaking views across Melbourne
The beautiful six bedroom mansion once owned by Gold Logie winner Steve Vizard has been listed for sale with a whopping price guide of $22-$25million.
The huge Italianate Toorak mansion located at 17 Chastleton Avenue in Melbourne is up for sale for the first time since 2014.
The current owners have ‘completely reworked’ the interior to create an incredible blend of modern elements with the older and heritage aspects.
The stunning six bedroom home is up for sale for the first time since it sold for $8.5million in 2014
The current owners bulldozed the next door block to put a pool, tennis court and pavilion in
Marshall White’s Marcus Chiminello who is managing the sale said, ‘there’s not a square inch of the house they haven’t touched’.
The already magnificent grandeur of the house was enhanced with a ‘contemporary renovation’ by architect Russel Casper with interiors by renowned designer Thomas Hamel and landscaping by Paul Bangay.
The property which includes the land for 767 Orrong Road was bought by the current owners in 2014 for $8.5million.
They bulldozed the land on 767 Orrong Road to add a tennis court, a pool and a pavilion.
Upon entry to the stunning family home you will be greeted by a columned portico before walking into a magnificent reception hall.
Inside, class flows from the original tessellated tiles and high ceilings to the beautiful leadlight window.
17 Chastleton Avenue houses six bedrooms including this one with an ornate marble fireplace
Gold Logie winner Steve Vizard (pictured) lived at the property for about five months in 1998
Further inside the six-bedroom mansion the monochromatic lounge room combines modern minimalism with the heritage of the marble fireplace and ornately decorated ceiling.
The kitchen features state of the art Miele appliances including three ovens, induction stove top, two dishwashers and an integrated Sub Zero fridge/freezer.
The outdoor living area includes a north-facing limestone terrace perfect for summer entertaining.
The outdoor activity areas include heated self-cleaning pool, pool terrace and the synthetic grass tennis court framed by Boston ivy.
The house has numerous spacious living areas including this one with a gas log heater
The master bedroom houses a walk in wardrobe, marble ensuite bathroom and city views
While underground there is the basement cellar complete with tasting room.
The grand staircase to the bedrooms is topped by a vaulted leadlight window from which hangs a breathtaking eight metre Milan designed chandelier.
With the main bedroom offers city views, a walk in wardrobe and marble ensuite bathroom with brass trimming.
Above all in the luxurious home is the ‘lookout tower’, which offers stunning views across wider Melbourne from St Kilda to the MCG, the Yarra, Collingwood to Hawthorn and beyond.
The tastefully designed kitchen is fully fitted out with modern Miele appliances and a simplistic finish
The house has been home to many famous identities and businesspeople since Martin Blundell who managed the Melbourne branch of The Bank of Australasia had it built in the 1880s.
Steve Vizard who featured on Fast Forward and Tonight Live with Steve Vizard lived in the property for about five months in 1998.
Before it was privately owned, it was used for reception rooms for the Toorak society in 1926 before Linda Davey Milne ran it has an upmarket boarding house during the 1930s.
The property is only open for inspection by appointment with expressions of interest closing on Tuesday June 1 at 5pm.
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