The stunning weekender of a member of the wealthy Smorgon family at 84 Meakins Rd, Flinders, is surrounded by sculptures and expansive views.
A member of one of Australia’s wealthiest families is selling the sculptural masterpiece he’s used as a holiday getaway with a hefty $12.8m-$13.8m asking price.
Title records show the home is held in a business name that links back to the one-time Smorgon family offices of Smorgoncorp in Port Melbourne — of which Rodney Smorgon was the key principal.
The lavish Mornington Peninsula property spans more than 34ha and hosts a SJB Architects overhauled mid-century retreat that’s surrounded by gardens and more than 30 sculptures that are the focal point of every window.
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That includes the bathrooms, with a free-standing tub in the main bedroom’s ensuite looking out to its own gallery of sculptural works amid gardens landscaped by Tract Consulting.
Other art pieces are on show from the living room, the billiards room, the pool and tennis courts.
The home’s four other bedrooms, as well as their shared bathroom also have outlooks to the gardens and their curated inclusions, while a family room and kids play area facing the opposite direction takes in other works.
The home takes in garden and sculptural views from every room — including the bathrooms.
The list of sculptures varies from animal shaped ones, to more abstract pieces.
Outside, entertainment options include a barbecue kitchen, pizza oven and extensive decking.
The sprawling estate also features 900 olive trees, three dams and a spring-fed stream to support a small herd of cattle, as well as chickens and a worm farm.
Forbes Global Properties’ Michel Gibson is handling the listing and said with a highly private location and surrounds, the home had a natural sense of privacy — but there were also block out blinds that could be lowered in the bathrooms when you didn’t want to enjoy the view.
Mr Gibson added that it was likely a trend of such features being installed in top end homes was a response to high-end hotels around the world putting tubs in front of spectacular views.
One of the home’s multiple living zones with its bucolic outlook.
The home’s gardens showcase more than 30 sculptures.
“And in this case, the house has beautiful views from nearly every room — the external sculpture park comes into play from every room of the house,” Mr Gibson said.
Prominent buyer’s agent to Melbourne’s elite David Morrell said it was unlikely an exposed tub would turn off buyers.
“You are on 80 acres, and the nearest neighbour won’t be able to see that far,” Mr Morrell said.
“I have seen some really weird things. But that, on acreage, doesn’t really surprise me. It’s like the outdoor showers where they don’t seem to have any privacy … but there’s no one there.”
Even after dark the home is designed to ensure its sculptural highlights are still a focal point.
The home’s pool is flanked by one of the sculptures — and expansive views.
The Mornington Peninsula property is being sold via expressions of interest.
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