Lysterfield patch of dirt. Picture: Nearmap
A luxury Lysterfield home with the option of its own sauna and pool has been snapped up for an undisclosed sum, before a single brick was laid.
Whitefox Classic sales director Michael Fava said buyers jumped early on the Napoleon Rise property at 6 Mels Place, drawn to its scale and finish.
“Instead of compromising on a resale, they can create a home like this which had a $1.8m-$2m price guide and make it their own,” Mr Fava said.
“That ability to customise is being seen as real value.”
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The Cervera Group design brings a bold, black timber facade to the leafy foothills, setting it apart from the traditional homes that dominate the suburb.
Inside, the plans show soaring vaulted ceilings, hybrid timber floors, a sleek stone kitchen and bathrooms lined with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles.
A home office with direct views to the garage, perfect for car lovers.
The designer kitchen anchors the home with stone finishes
Optional upgrades have also sparked attention, a backyard package with a pool and sauna to give the house the feel of a private resort.
“The facade grabs people first, but once they study the floorplan and inclusions, the potential really clicks,” Mr Fava said.
Mr Fava said car enthusiasts are catered for too, with a home office designed to look directly into the garage.
“Working from home has transformed floorplans,” he said.
“Having an office with views of your car collection or wellness spaces like saunas and ice baths speaks to the lifestyle buyers want now,”
Soaring ceilings and light-filled spaces define the heart of the home.
Napoleon Rise offers space and lifestyle just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s elite suburbs like Toorak.
The suburb itself is also playing a role in the rush.
PropTrack Market Trends September 2025 shows Lysterfield’s median house price has surged 5.4 per cent in the past year to $1.22m, ahead of nearby Rowville and Knoxfield.
Homes are selling faster too, with days on market dropping to 27, compared with 39 a year earlier.
Sales volumes have also risen, underscoring a tightening pocket in Melbourne’s outer east where demand is running hot.
Buyers could opt for a private sauna and pool package to create a resort-style retreat.
Mr Fava said the drawcard was Lysterfield’s mix of space and convenience.
“For the same price as an inner-city apartment, buyers can get a sprawling home 30 minutes from Toorak,” he said.
“You’ve got Westfield Knox and Fountain Gate nearby, Monash University within reach, and golf courses and Lysterfield Lake down the road.
“It’s the best of both worlds.”
Whitefox Classic sales director Michael Fava says buyers rushed to secure the Lysterfield pad before construction even began.
Close to Westfield Knox, Monash University and golf courses, the home’s location was a major drawcard for buyers.
Whitefox Classic sales director said the off-the-plan sale highlights how buyers are increasingly willing to commit early for fear of missing out.
“With land becoming scarcer each year, opportunities like this don’t last,” Mr Fava said.
“That’s why we’re seeing homes move before construction even starts.”
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