LaManna & Sons co-founder Brandon La Manna is selling 18 Caravelle Court, Berwick. He started the business along with his brother Jordan and father Greg (pictured). Inset picture: Supplied.
Supermarket bigwig Brandon La Manna is hoping his resort-style Berwick house bags a $2.8m-$3m sale.
The LaManna empire began when the son of an Italian immigrant, Pasquale (Pat) LaManna, opened fruit shops across Melbourne from the 1950s onwards.
The family business grew to include Australia’s largest independent supermarket, the 10,000sq m LaManna in Essendon Fields.
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In 2017, Pat’s son Greg established LaManna & Sons alongside his own sons Brandon and Jordan.
The company runs a South Yarra greengrocer and delicatessen, plus a Cremorne cafe.
Brandon said that one of the reasons he fell in love with the house at 18 Caravelle Court was its views of rolling hills and greenery.
Hosting relatives and friends in the outdoor entertaining area featuring a pool, spa, kitchen, powder room and pavilion has been another highlight.
There’s both an indoor kitchen and an outdoor kitchen.
Jump in the pool, enjoy the view or soak up some sun.
Father Greg LaManna, and brothers Jordan and Brandon LaManna, started LaManna & Sons in 2017.
Across his five years at the property, he has held New Years’ events where guests have watched the fireworks over Port Phillip Bay.
“The most people I have had here has been about 50 to 60, you could have up to 150 if you wanted to, it is pretty awesome for entertaining and it feels like a resort,” Brandon said.
High ceilings and large windows let in plenty of natural light.
The outdoor dining set-up is pretty snazzy.
He is also a fan of the local wildlife that visits the garden’s fruit trees.
“We’re set on more than an acre, there is great views, plenty of nature and privacy as well, you can’t even see the house from the street,” Brandon added.
The house showcases glass walls, multiple living areas, enclosed balconies, a home theatre and an adjoining two-bedroom studio with its own bathroom.
Picture-perfect views of the landscaped gardens and beyond.
Some potential buyers are based interstate and overseas.
Belle Property Berwick principal Anne Haynes said she would not be surprised if the house, which has attracted interest from overseas-based buyers, sold before expressions of interest close at 3pm on June 16.
“I think it’s a stunning property, it offers elevated living and excellent views – every window is like a postcard,” Ms Haynes said.
“There has been phenomenal interest and we had about 48 groups come through on Saturday.”
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