Buyers will have every whim catered to with this palatial modern mansion, right down to the pool, tennis court, gym, home cinema and even a hair salon.
Standing grand, 3 White Lodge Court, Donvale was built as a forever home to house and entertain generations of family members. Now the luxurious 200-square residence on an acre is being offered to the market with a price guide of $8.55 million to $9.4 million.
Beyond the wrought-iron gates and manicured gardens, no detail has been left to chance. Everything in the home has been meticulously thought of, even down to the elaborate chandelier in the grand reception, which descends to ground level on a winch so the globes can be changed.
At just five years old, the home oozes modern elegance and luxury, says James Hatzolos of RT Edgar Donvale.
“It’s a stunning family home that has been designed for entertainment, but on a low-maintenance acre block,” he said.
A glamorous double staircase greets visitors in the reception of the open plan home, which also includes five large bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and outdoor retreat.
The kitchen and butler’s pantry are built to cater to large family feasts and there is even a wine room.
Other unique features include the hair salon, gym, home cinema with recliners, cocktail lounge and a study.
Outside, kids and adults can splash around in the heated pool and spa and there is a 10-person sauna, bathroom and tennis court.
Bifold doors open to a large alfresco area that wraps right around the house, with a dining patio, outdoor barbecue and pizza oven. There is also a garage for eight cars and a workshop.
The current owner built and designed the extravagant home for entertaining multiple generations of family and is offloading it for lifestyle reasons.
Wishing to remain anonymous, he described the home as the “pinnacle” of his passion for building and renovating, with no expense spared and the five bedrooms so large they could be halved again.
“There’s nothing like it in and around Templestowe, Warrandyte, Donvale, Doncaster. It’s probably the best in its league,” he said.
“There’s so much to mention – it’s a beautiful home. I’d love to build a bigger and grander one than that.
“I just hope a good person gets it and uses it the way it’s been set up for.”
Selling agent James Hatzolos said homes like this rarely come up in the region and if sold at the quoted price, it would fetch a record.
“Most luxury homes that we sell at this end of the market are usually 10, 15 years old, maybe more, so to have a home this young on the market is very, very rare,” Mr Hatzolos said.
“Most people who build these luxury homes don't build them to sell them, they build them to keep them, so I think that's the real opportunity to be honest.”
Mr Hatzolos said the property would suit a large young family or those seeking plenty of space for entertaining both outdoors and indoors.
“This is going to suit someone who wants their privacy away from all the main drag but doesn't want to compromise their lifestyle,” he said.
“It’s for people who want their own little private oasis, with all their toys, if you like, at their disposal.”
While the property offers a private retreat, it is only minutes from Westfield Doncaster and Eastland shopping centres, close to Eastlink and bus links and noted schools including Whitefriars College and Donvale Christian College.
“With the cost of building this house today you could not replace this house for under $10 million - that I can guarantee,” Mr Hatzolos added.
“It’d suit those who want a new lifestyle property and don't want to go through the expense and heartache and stress of building.”
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